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| 3173781 | Is there a good reference for California Landlord-Tenant Law? | Check out "California Tenants: A Guide to Residential Tenants' and Landloards' Rights and Responsibilities" (listed as a reference below) from the department of Consumer Affairs. | Law & Ethics | 1125079263 |
| 2826063 | Is it legal to publicly rate medical doctors? | NOT LEGAL ADVICE: As long as you make it clear that you are offering your opinion, then your ratings will be protected by the US Constitution's 1st Amendment protection for free speech. (You are in the US, right?) If you falsely or misleadingly indicate that your rankings are based on something other than your opinion, then there may be liability for libel or even fraud. However, if the rankings are based on some criteria other than your opinion, and you are explicit about the basis for the rankings and truthful about the results, you are similarly protected. Shouldn't be a difference for medical or mechanical rankings. But, keep in mind that if people rely on your endorsement and then something goes wrong, they may seek to hold you liable. The best protection against this is to be explicit about your sources (opinion, etc.) and have a lawyer advise you. Good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1132919601 |
| 3915705 | What does Sarbaines Oxley compliant mean? | The Sarbanes-Oxley act was sponsored by Senator Paul Sarbanes and Representative Michael Oxley, and is a response to the auditing scandals surrounding Enron, WorldCom, and others. Essentially it aims to protect investors by requiring public companies to adhere to certain standards around auditor independence, information integrity, and greater financial disclosure. From an IT perspective S-Ox compliance revolves around preserving information and ensuring that the systems that maintain financial records are capturing all the correct data. Of course, S-Ox compliance can be rather complex and counterintuitive, so there are plenty of consultants who earn a living by making companies S-Ox compliant, as it is a requirement for all public companies. | Law & Ethics | 1133199722 |
| 2921317 | is prostitution legal in las vegas? | no. | Law & Ethics | 1134079884 |
| 4379298 | Why do inmates of state correctional systems have more rights than citizens of the free world? | While they don't have more rights. I talked to a former KKK grand dragon who had people that would actually commit crimes just before winter so they would have a warm place to stay. Honestly, prison should be like the jail down in Arizona where they live in tents eat rotten meat and have to work on chain gangs. They should not have a right to an education, they should not have a right to cable tv, should not have a right to weight lifting equipment. Prisons are refered to as thug university for a reason. | Law & Ethics | 1134620513 |
| 3780797 | Will President Bush ever be held accountable for taking us into a war with lies? | Probably not in the way that would be most satisfying for people like you and I. We live in a very frustrating time. We must keep reminding ourselves that is may take a hundred years, but historians will one day look back on this as a more than a mistake, but an actual act of terror perpetrated by the United States. Future students will look back on it with the same kind of shame with which we view slavery. | Law & Ethics | 1135204884 |
| 385054 | How is "Brown & Root and Lyndon Johnson" like "Haliburton and Vice President Cheney"? | Except your facts are all wrong. Halliburton acquired Brown & Root in 1962, well before major US involvement in Vietnam. KBR didn't become its own entity until 2002 after the asbestos lawsuits were going full steam ahead, threatening Halliburton assets. The company spilt off KBR and placed in under bankruptcy protection. So what is your question anyway??? It appears to be a misguided attack on the right. | Law & Ethics | 1136070483 |
| 1277577 | Is Bush going to be empeached for his dirty deeds?and I thought he was a Christian.? | Many wish he would be. The reality is , if he does ; then there would be great uproar. The American public would suffer, especially the working middle class and the lower bracket earners. The woes would just be unbearable!! The economy of the USA would be negatively affected or even bought down lower that it already is. The fact is : Bush is using the "Born again church" to his advantage. Is he a Christain - Very much questionable, no signs of it. Hah! He is as much Christian as Bin Laden is Muslim. | Law & Ethics | 1135863993 |
| 29512 | Which is the country with top development indicators? | India | Law & Ethics | 1134646688 |
| 3213114 | info on book.storming caesars palace and relationship of emma stampley? | UNLV has the papers from Operation Life upon which "Storming Caesar's Palace" was based. I could not find a direct connection between Emma Stampley and Operation Life but UNLV has a new service - IM a librarian at this url: http://www.library.unlv.edu/news.html (go to the bottom of the page for the contact info) - since they have the papers, they should be able to locate names of staff members, participants, etc. There was an Emma Stampley who was the mother of a long time butcher for the casinos in Las Vegas - here is his obit: Blake Stampley Jr. Blake Stampley Jr., 47, died Thursday. He was born Jan. 22, 1951, in Russun, Miss., was a butcher for the hotel industry and a 30-year resident of Las Vegas. He is survived by his wife, Vicki Price; daughter, Carmel Gadsen; sons, Blake and Leslie Hildreth, all of Las Vegas, and David of Phoenix; mother, Emma Stampley-Daugherty; brothers, Clay, Donald and Andre, all of Las Vegas, and Henry of Vicksburg, Miss.; sisters, Bertha House of Irving, Texas, Dorothy Daugherty and Linda, both of Las Vegas; and six grandchildren. Visitation will be from noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Bunkers Mortuary, where services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday. Burial is private. | Law & Ethics | 1135977689 |
| 104739 | what are the pros and conts of the patriot act? | Many aspects of the Patriot Act are uncontested; in fact, Nadine Strossen of the ACLU has stated that she agrees with over 90% of the provisions of the Patriot Act. It's only a few provisions that are hotly contested It largely tries to unify communication among several departments and provide easier access for law enforcement officers. Online information was difficult to obtain before 9/11; access to judges was slower and required more paperwork; and more hoops were required before action could be taken. The Patriot Act doesn't remove the safeguards, but streamlines and simplifies them. For the most part, the same sorts of safeguards are in place, just with different requirements that are less burdensome on government. Many provisions are loudly decried in public, but few people ever discuss specific provisions of the Patriot Act they disapprove of. Most of it seems to be mass hysteria without any specific citation of violations. When the biggest complaint is that someone may look at your library record, it doesn't seem to be THAT violative of privacy. I've included links to the Department of Justice's defense of the Act, as well as the ACLU's criticism. I hope that balances the views. | Law & Ethics | 1135032030 |
| 3918525 | i want to get a dna on a deceased person i know is the father of my son. and the family wont give us benefits. | The route for this would be to file a civil claim for the benefits. As part of the evidentiary process, DNA samples could be taken from his relatives and your son to determine if he is related to the deceased without exhuming the body. I would talk to a local civil estate lawyer. | Law & Ethics | 1134500945 |
| 770645 | How do you go about getting your story out when you are being defrauded by a workmans comp insurance company? | Try going to insurance news: http://www.findlocalinsurance.com/insurancenews.html | Law & Ethics | 1134802086 |
| 3692458 | is epilepsy a disability that merits one to get monthly checks from the government? | I have epilepsy and am on social security disability for it. I have photo sensitive epilepsy and the sun and light makes me have seizures so I have many throughout the day. There are only about 5% of epileptics that are like me and so very few do receive Social Security benefits. | Law & Ethics | 1134268409 |
| 435796 | what is the maximum amount of ssi benefits a 23 year old person can resieve if going to school in merced count | As usual with legal-related questions on Yahoo! Answers, far too little information exists to answer the question adequately. Are you disabled? And you're a student in Merced County, California? Regardless, the information regarding your situation is far too abstract and ambiguous to provide a concrete answer. I've included a link to BEST put out by the Social Security Administration. BEST is the Benefit Eligibility Screening Tool, which does not compute the total sum of benefits you're eligible for, but simply determine which category of benefits are right for you, if you're eligible. This should be the first step toward determining the total eligible. The SSA would be able to provide more details for you in your specific situation, since amounts may vary wildly depending on personal facts and details. | Law & Ethics | 1135136013 |
| 3061495 | If my work has a water outtage, can they make us stay at work & walk to another building to use the bathroom? | The question still isn't easy to answer. Your best bet would be to contact a local attorney, or take the advise of the previous responder. But the truth is, this is a free country and they can't make you do anything. The answer might be, however, do you want to continue to work for them and receive a paycheck? | Law & Ethics | 1135008198 |
| 4247372 | Where can I find verdicts for Court Cases in Nassau County, NY for 2005? | You would have to contact the court in which the case was heard. Only the Supreme Court of Nassau County posts its decisions online. The contact info is below, as is the site for Supreme Court decisions. | Law & Ethics | 1135621825 |
| 2651279 | Can the police tell me that I can not curse in my own back yard? | No, at least not in the US. It goes with the whole "freedom of speech" thing. The first amendment says: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances." If someone is telling you how to speak in your own backyard, your first amendment rights are being violated. However if you're cursing loud enough to disturb your neighbours, then you're infringing on their rights, in which case you can be charged with a disorderly persons offence. | Law & Ethics | 1134485921 |
| 4142014 | Is Bush spying on us thru yahoo?? | I wouldn't be surprised... Merry Christmas | Law & Ethics | 1135480119 |
| 2991325 | Which era in the Supreme Court history is noted for expanding rights and incorporating rights for defendants? | The Warren Court era, generally thought of as '63-69, though he (Earl Warren) was on the court for Brown v. Board of Education in 1955 | Law & Ethics | 1135559601 |
| 511927 | Is there a website that will let you look at your driving record? | http://www.dmv.org/driving-records.php | Law & Ethics | 1135975819 |
| 3239988 | What is meant by the legal term "withdraw capias"? | "Capias" means "that you take" in Latin. It is a term defined as "[a]ny of various types of writs that require an officer to take a named defendant into custody. A capias is often issued when a respondent fails to appear or when an obligor has failed to pay child support." A motion to "withdraw capias" means that a party requests that the capias order be revoked. Sometimes the defendant makes the request after he has met the conditions that led to the capias order in the first place; sometimes the victim makes the request if he chooses to stop the proceedings against the defendant for any reason, such as lack of desire to proceed or because the defendant has met the victim's demands; sometimes the state enters the motion as part of a settlement agreement. | Law & Ethics | 1134872445 |
| 3442086 | does it make sense constructing a peace centre in Africa? | Better to team up with existing efforts (e.g. Great Lakes Peace Mission) than start something from scratch, I think. | Law & Ethics | 1136040227 |
| 2100710 | What is the full text of CSC Memo Circular No. 19, s. 1999? | The link below has a PDF of it. | Law & Ethics | 1135890387 |
| 2888005 | Is it legal to own a lock picking set in Oregon or Washington? | It would appear that it is legal in Washington, as long as you don't "evince intent" to use them or allow them to be used in a burglary. Similarly in Oregon, one can be convicted of posession of burglary tools if he has a "burglary tool or theft device" and intends to use it "to commit or facilitate a forcible entry into premises or a theft by a physical taking" or allow another person to do the same (ORS 164.235). | Law & Ethics | 1136000732 |
| 691282 | CAN A PERSON BE CHARGE FOR A FALSE SIGNATURE ON A MORTAGAGE WHEN SIGNING AS WIFE-WHEN ITS NOT SO IN TX? | You might have a hard time. Regardless of your marital status at the time of signing you could still be what is called tenants in common. Any two people can be tenants in common. Go back to your original contract and read what it says. If it names both of you and both of you agreed then you are probably tenants in common. Each having half undivided interest. But this also means she would be responsible for half of anything like taxes, mortgage payments and any other expenses with the property. About the only claim you can make to the property would be adverse possesion in he half interest but it might be a stretch. But after 25 years of no payment of duties it might equal her half interest anyway. I would ask for accounting and partition....but see a lawyer. | Law & Ethics | 1134538064 |
| 3707318 | in the state of new jersey, what crime is 2c:14-2*2 sexual assault/2.? | That is sexual assault in the second degree. The numbers in front refer to the New Jersey Code that covers the act, Title 2c, section 14-2, paragraph 2. There are several possible reasons someone could be charged with sexual assault: b.An actor is guilty of sexual assault if he commits an act of sexual contact with a victim who is less than 13 years old and the actor is at least four years older than the victim. c.An actor is guilty of sexual assault if he commits an act of sexual penetration with another person under any one of the following circumstances: (1)The actor uses physical force or coercion, but the victim does not sustain severe personal injury; (2)The victim is on probation or parole, or is detained in a hospital, prison or other institution and the actor has supervisory or disciplinary power over the victim by virtue of the actor's legal, professional or occupational status; (3)The victim is at least 16 but less than 18 years old and: (a)The actor is related to the victim by blood or affinity to the third degree; or (b)The actor has supervisory or disciplinary power of any nature or in any capacity over the victim; or (c)The actor is a resource family parent, a guardian, or stands in loco parentis within the household; (4)The victim is at least 13 but less than 16 years old and the actor is at least four years older than the victim. Sexual assault is a lesser crime than aggravated sexual assault. | Law & Ethics | 1135580005 |
| 1265678 | what court has jurisdiction over family law matters in Nueces County, Texas? | That would be the nearest district court. There are several in Nueces County. Look in the government section in the front of the phone book. | Law & Ethics | 1134494105 |
| 11032 | Do you believe in the death penalty? | The death penalty is the ultimate cruel, inhuman and degrading punishment. It violates the right to life. It is irrevocable and can be inflicted on the innocent and has never been shown to deter crime more effectively than other punishments. No I don't believe in the Death Penalty. Check out the link below for more information. | Law & Ethics | 1134451994 |
| 4069066 | What is misdemeanor 209-m-7 in Buffalo, NY? | Unfortunately, since 1977, the laws have changed so those numbers don't mean much. You can't find the set of 1977 laws online. You may want to try going to the Buffalo city hall ask for help there. | Law & Ethics | 1136003669 |
| 1340815 | Do lawyers violate their code of ethics by dating clients? | No professional should date a current client or patient. Human relationships are too messed up as it is without added complications. Perhaps if the couple was very interested in each other (and both single) they could wait until the professional relationship is over before starting a personal one. | Law & Ethics | 1136080804 |
| 3131472 | evolution vs creation- if we can be taught about Darwin's idea of life in school, why not Moses'? | You can be taught about Moses's idea of life in school. I was, in my Comparitive Religions class, my World History class and my general Social Studies class. They don't teach Moses's beliefs on the origins of life in Biology class because his beliefs aren't scientific in nature. Moses didn't ask the Hebrews to believe him because of scientific proofs, but because of their faith in G-D. | Law & Ethics | 1134533706 |
| 4018754 | Is signing up to be an organ donor a good idea? | YES, it is. You can save someone else's life after you have lost yours, that is one of the greatest gifts you could ever give someone else. | Law & Ethics | 1134140270 |
| 351826 | Ok..."D"...The original question about invasion of privacy has been rephrased.....? | Tell him, that if his check or credit card "bounces", how are you going to know where to look for him... Also, if he pays cash, and then trashes the room, you still want to know where you can "track him down!" Think of it as a short-term rental agreement. He doesn't get what he wants, until you get what you need, or at least have the "security" to know how you would be able to recover that consideration in the future, should the need arise! | Law & Ethics | 1135483341 |
| 3349756 | Can I have a statement written by myself, stamped by a notary? | Yes, you can get the document notarized, but that will not make the document any more valid in court than a non-notarized document. | Law & Ethics | 1135117304 |
| 1761542 | How is it to be homosexual in USA? | There's no one correct picture of homosexual men, because everyone experiences it differently. And of course television shows are trying to entertain you rather than being strictly accurate, so that changes things. I have known many gay men (and my next door neighbors are lesbians) and in urban areas, gays are generally accepted without it being a big deal to anyone. They rightly point out that sexuality is only a small part of someone's entire life and personality, so it's poor manners to make too big a deal of it. That said, homosexuals still have to deal with harassment, which becomes more of an issue in rural areas. Also many families are not comfortable with their sons and daughters being gay which can also cause strain. | Law & Ethics | 1134324254 |
| 652638 | What does " no parenting rights" mean.? | It is a term generally used in reference to people who take the role of surrogate parent to a child they themselves had no hand in the conception of. It means that even if you are physically caring for a child, circumstances may dictate that any final decisions that affect his/her welfare are to be made by the child's closest living relative, or the state. That is, if a situation arises where your role as guardian is jeopardized or deemed questionable by the state. | Law & Ethics | 1135957369 |
| 3889908 | Is it right to get sued in a civil case after you've been found not guity in a criminal case? | No one enters suit justly, no one goes to court honestly; they rely on empty pleas, they speak lies, they conceive mischief and bring forth iniquity. Therefore justice is far from us…Judgment is turned away backwards, and justice stands afar off; for truth has fallen in the public squares, and uprightness cannot enter. Truth is lacking, and he who departs from evil makes himself a prey. | Law & Ethics | 1135928711 |
| 682645 | What was the final court decision in case of Gov. King vs. The Boston Globe? | A Google Answer thread asked and answered your identical question, which I've included below. The Supreme Judicial Court found that the cartoons, editorials, and satirical column printed on the editorial/opinion page were protected opinions and the grant of summary judgment (in favor of Globe) was proper. One article, however, contained statements susceptible of a defamatory meaning, which presented a question of fact for the trier of fact and could not be disposed of by summary judgment. King v. Globe Newspaper Co., 400 Mass. 705 (1987). When the case went back to the jury, it concluded that the article was not defamatory and found a judgment for Globe. | Law & Ethics | 1134761579 |
| 1142238 | how do i find information about an unsolved murder on line? | good luck, most of that information is confidential,you might have better luck contacting the police chief. | Law & Ethics | 1136029513 |
| 1830962 | Can I sue a company for not unsubscribing me when I request to be unsubscribed from a mailing list? | It's not worth it, they have not done anything to put you or your loved ones at a health risk, they are just simply overstuffing your email account with unwanted ads.... it would be like trying to sue the post office because of unwanted junkmail... the case would never fly. | Law & Ethics | 1135871679 |
| 3015505 | when you are arrested indicted and arrainged isn,t it proceedure to make it known to the public in news paper? | its up to the newspapers to print wahtever they want, free speech. | Law & Ethics | 1135792201 |
| 1141511 | What states have no law requiring breaks for workers? | Few states require lunch or rest breaks, if any. I know that for most employees over the age of 18 in even more politically liberal states like New Jersey do not require rest breaks. Of course, many states regulate such for minors, but few for workers over the age of 18. I've included a link to a Department of Labor chart that gives requirements for each state on meal breaks. It's a pretty short list: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Washington, and West Virginia. For rest breaks, the list shrinks to California, Colorad, Kentucky, Minnesota, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington. Perhaps few regulate is because most employers voluntarily give rest breaks to employees to make work more bearable. Perhaps few regulate because unions, often providing the strongest labor law components in states, don't really care if non-unionized labor is forced to receive breaks, but really works hard to ensure that its own members are protected through contract agreements and bargaining. Regardless, I hope this information helps. | Law & Ethics | 1134970159 |
| 3131700 | Are law students exempt from a national guard deployment overseas? | If you join, and get called, you have to go. The others have to, so why should the law student get special treatment? | Law & Ethics | 1135869203 |
| 3664844 | Why were impeachment proceedings started against President Clinton? | Some of these answers humorously try to answer the question. President Clinton was investigated by Kenneth Starr for a variety of allegations, including sexual harassment allegations brought forth by Paula Jones. In the depositions Clinton made, he denied under oath that he ever had an affair with Monica Lewinsky, which related to the sexual harassment charges on sexual impropriety. When it came forward that Lewinsky had physical evidence that proved the affair, Clinton recanted his story. Starr believed that a four charges had sufficient proof to be legitimate grounds for impeachment: perjury, obstruction of justice, witness tampering, and abuse of authority. Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr brought these charges before the House, and the House impeaced Clinton on the perjury and obstruction of justice charges. The Senate failed to convict Clinton on either charge. The Answers.com link below provides a concise summary of the events and justification that led to impeachment. | Law & Ethics | 1135095275 |
| 643731 | where can i find a good lawyer in los angeles ca.? | Check out a publication called Martindale-Hubbell. You will find what you need there | Law & Ethics | 1134432723 |
| 3254634 | Do our representatives retain any honesty/integrity once they are elected into office? | It seems that the longer they are in office, the more influence they gain, but the more they seem to be seduced by the power they control. Of course the only way to retain it is to stay in office, and that means money. The temptation to take help from wealthy special interests is almost too much to resist. Then, of course, begins the slippery slide down from integrity to political punch line. This doesn't mean that all politicians are corrupt; it just means it's pretty hard to tell which ones are honest and which aren't. The problem is how to fix it--if it ever is. The only way is with REAL campaign finance reform that completely changes the way candidates get money. But such change must be enacted by Congress, and there's just too much self-interest involved to get any real change enacted. So there you go... | Law & Ethics | 1135448844 |
| 2241255 | Is the Iran minister...? | He's incorrect, but soundly mentally stable. It appears that he's exceedingly angry at western Europe, the United States, and Israel all at once. He's chosen rhetoric that will bring him popular acclaim in his country, and he had little to lose internationally since Iran had already been closely watched and often frowned upon by the international community. He simply made a statement he thought would gain attention, and he's succeeded. He'll stand by it, too, in order to increase the outlandish effect. | Law & Ethics | 1134783113 |
| 752020 | how does a bill passed by COngress actually physically get to the President to sign? | A printed copy is delivered to the President for his signature. It does not have to be signed to actually become a law. If the President does not VETO the bill, it will automatically become law after a certain time frame. | Law & Ethics | 1135954494 |
| 882821 | What is the role of JCC in BC, Canada, justice system? | I've included a link below about its role, and an excerpt below: "In the Supreme Court, a Judicial Case Conference (a "JCC") is scheduled. A JCC is an informal, off-the-record hearing before a judge to discuss the basics of case and whether there is any prospect for a settlement of the issues. A JCC is also useful for setting dates by which things must happen, such as the exchange of financial information, and for setting a trial date. Both parties must attend the JCC in person along with their lawyers." | Law & Ethics | 1134853416 |
| 3767041 | How do I sue for malpractice? | First - I'm very sorry to hear this. I have two small kids and can't imagine going through something like this. Second - check the web site for your state bar association or the American Bar Association's findlegalhelp.org. Medicine is a state regulated profession and you'll need a lawyer in the state where the doctor is licensed to help you understand what remedies you might have. | Law & Ethics | 1134413494 |
| 2500150 | Can I file an appeal by myself on a misdemeanor? | Elmore v. McCammon (1986) 640 F. Supp. 905 "... the right to file a lawsuit pro se is one of the most important rights under the constitution and laws." Jenkins v. McKeithen, 395 U.S. 411, 421 (1959); Picking v. Pennsylvania R. Co., 151 Fed 2nd 240; Pucket v. Cox, 456 2nd 233 Pro se pleadings are to be considered without regard to technicality; pro se litigants' pleadings are not to be held to the same high standards of perfection as lawyers. Maty v. Grasselli Chemical Co., 303 U.S. 197 (1938) "Pleadings are intended to serve as a means of arriving at fair and just settlements of controversies between litigants. They should not raise barriers which prevent the achievement of that end. Proper pleading is important, but its importance consists in its effectiveness as a means to accomplish the end of a just judgment." Picking v. Pennsylvania Railway, 151 F.2d. 240, Third Circuit Court of Appeals The plaintiff's civil rights pleading was 150 pages and described by a federal judge as "inept". Nevertheless, it was held "Where a plaintiff pleads pro se in a suit for protection of civil rights, the Court should endeavor to construe Plaintiff's Pleadings without regard to technicalities." Good Luck | Law & Ethics | 1135957478 |
| 1166981 | what is the normal penalty for a charge of possesion of a controlled substance of the seventh degree in ny? | It's a class A misdemeanor, generally punishable by up to $1,000 in fines and/or 1 year in prison. | Law & Ethics | 1134783634 |
| 4131011 | how does the United States sanction Cuba, but can have a base in Guantanamo, Cuba? | Because of the strategic position of Cuba, the United States possessed it at the end of the Spanish-American War in 1898, and later leased the property for a military base. The United States has continued to do so even into Castro's reign, presumably because it did not want to relinquish such a strategic position, it did not want to give up the improvements it had made, and because it does not really affect Castro's power. Castro has only cashed one rent check from the United States anyway. | Law & Ethics | 1134764255 |
| 990805 | what is the difference judciary and legislative? | Judiciary is the noun which means a system of courts of law for the administration of justice; whilst leginslative is an adjective meaning "Of or relating to the enactment of laws." | Law & Ethics | 1135769088 |
| 4044964 | FOR HOW MANY DAYS AN ACCUSED PERSON CHARGED UNDER CRIMINAL FELONY BE KEPT IN CUSTODY WITHOUT INDICTMENT? | It depends on what state you are in and what the criminal statutes provide. Generally no longer than 72 hours without being charged. | Law & Ethics | 1134581189 |
| 2332 | Do you think that Saddam Hussein is guilty or not? | have you listened to any of the testimony coming out of the trials. take a look at rueters news wire and ask how can he be innocent. | Law & Ethics | 1135865789 |
| 3526791 | Did President Bush break the law by authorizing the NSA to investigate US citizens? | I wasn't until I read the New York Times article. It seams that there could have been a judge involved that did could have issued warrents. Also, they did suspend it when they thought they were crossing the line. I also did some more digging and found out that the NY times sat on the story for a year. If something illegal was happening the NY Times would have run the story earlier. So No I don't think that the President or the NSA did anything wrong at this point. | Law & Ethics | 1134872467 |
| 2628157 | why is the "tookie" case such a big deal? | cause the media needed something to talk about. | Law & Ethics | 1134463133 |
| 1660829 | I receive a lot of misdirected USPS mail at my address for others. Can I dispose of it? | no put it back in mail box an flag it on letter but wrong address let the post office worie aboutr it | Law & Ethics | 1135898317 |
| 2730855 | Can someone be civilly or criminally liable for answers they post on Yahoo! Answers? | Yes, when posting in a public place or forum anything you say or type can be used to prosicute you in criminal court. However you can not be held liable civily... The only reason it would not be wise to post an admittance of guilt to a criminal act is because privacy on this site is not expectd... If you could argue what you typed on this site was private you would have a case but in public forums there is no way yu could argue that and win... Best bet- keep you mouth closed | Law & Ethics | 1135389634 |
| 1950958 | do the new FCC closed caption regulations apply to video on demand? | Video on demand is not specifically exempted, but any network can apply for an exemption, which may be approved if they can show an undue burden. It is not very likely they could do this however, since video on demand is just a delayed broadcast of a regular broadcast, which should already have CC anyway. | Law & Ethics | 1135016110 |
| 886399 | What are the goofy laws in oklahoma for? | I'm not from Oklahoma but I can tell you that most goofy laws were set forth due to someone actually committing something relating to them or someone complaining about a situation that happened simular to it. In turn if they had enough power or knew someone in power, they were able to get the law passed. Another fact is that most bureaucrats will be able to get redicilious laws passed in order to have a particular business flourish. A great example of this is the illegalization of marijuana. It is sad but it does happen.... If you are interested in Oklahoma's nutty laws here is a list of them...you would be surprised that the other 49 states including other countries have just, if not more idiocy.......enjoy but at the same time cry..... Remember these are ACTUAL Laws! :) Peace! -------------------------------------------------- It is illegal to have the hind legs of farm animals in your boots. Dogs must have a permit signed by the mayor in order to congregate in groups of three or more on private property. It is illegal to wear your boots to bed. Fish may not be contained in fishbowls while on a public bus. Tissues are not to be found in the back of one's car. Oklahoma will not tolerate anyone taking a bite out of another's hamburger. No one may spit on a sidewalk. Females are forbidden from doing their own hair without being licensed by the state. Cars must be tethered outside of public buildings. (Repealed) Anyone arrested for soliciting a hooker must have their name and picture shown on television. It is against the law to read a comic book while operating a motor vehicle. Whaling is illegal. Violators can be fined, arrested or jailed for making "ugly faces" at a dog. Tattoos are banned. Residents are taxed for the furniture in their homes, and any other personal belongings. (Repealed 1998) Ada If you wear New York Jets clothing, you may be put in jail. Clinton Molesting an automobile is illegal. Hawthahorne It is unlawful to put any hypnotized person in a display window. Oklahoma City No one may walk backwards downtown while eating a hamburger. Schulter Women may not gamble in the nude, in lingerie, or while wearing a towel. Tulsa You may not open a soda bottle without the supervision of a licensed engineer. Elephants are not to be taken into the downtown area. Wynona One's mode of transportation must be tied up while not attended. Mules may not drink out of bird baths. Clothes may not be washed in bird baths. Yukon It is illegal to tie a horse in front of city hall. While passing another vehicle, you must honk your horn. | Law & Ethics | 1135889559 |
| 497560 | How can I find out if there is an arrest warrant for someone listed in the police computers in another state? | Call the police in that state. | Law & Ethics | 1135703894 |
| 954894 | How do I handle a medical claim with a bus company? What are my rights? | Yes get a lawyer. In fact in a case like this they will be free working on contingent. You may have a case for negligence under tort law. Only a lawyer can advise and take the proper steps to get you a remedy. Furthermore if you can track down any of the people who actually hurt you in the process of tting out you may have a case gainst them too. | Law & Ethics | 1134378412 |
| 2897045 | What was Rudolph Hess's mission when he flew to england? | He was on a mission to negotiate a peace treaty with Britian. | Law & Ethics | 1136077559 |
| 2502863 | What do you think of guess who????? | He a guy that needs to meet his fate in the worst way. He has intelligence that gives him all the jump start he needs to stay one step ahead of our goverment. | Law & Ethics | 1135833147 |
| 3480705 | Does the right to confrontation include the right to cross-examine witnesses? | The right to cross-examine witnesses is the cornerstone of the right to confrontation. There is not much of a cofrontation without cross-examination. | Law & Ethics | 1135525002 |
| 4016563 | how can I find a doc number for an inmate in wa state? | Washington Corrections Center (http://www.doc.wa.gov/facilities/wccdescription.htm) W 2321 Dayton Airport Road Post Office Box 900 Shelton, WA 98584 (360)426-4433 | Law & Ethics | |
| 1733191 | WHY DOES LINCOLN ON THE PENNY FACE THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION OF THE OTHER COINED PRESIDENTS? | The likeness of President Lincoln on the one-cent coin is an adaptation of a plaque by Victor David Brenner, an outstanding portraitist and sculptor. President Theodore Roosevelt, impressed with Brenner’s plaque, recommended to the Secretary of the Treasury that Brenner’s design be used on a coin to be issued in 1909, the Lincoln Centennial Year. The direction Lincoln faces on the cent was not mandated—it was simply Brenner’s design choice. In 2005, the portrait of Thomas Jefferson also faces right. This was also a decision made by the artist, Joe Fitzgerald of the Artistic Infusion Program as part of the Westward Journey Nickel Series™. | Law & Ethics | 1135516539 |
| 3590212 | Do judges and lawyers do jury duty? | As the above answerers indicate, judges and lawyers are called to jury duty, but they rarely end up on a jury since the lawyers in the case generally don't want an "expert" on the jury (same reason why physicians rarely end up on juries in malpractice cases). A recent example of a judge being called for jury duty is US Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer (see Source #1). Yet lawyers and judges sometimes DO end up on juries. One recent example is Nassau County, NY District Judge William J. O'Brien, who served on a jury hearing a medical malpractice case. The plaintiff's lawyer thought the judge would possibly be "a little more savvy to defense tricks," while the defense attorney said for a medical malpractice case, he wanted "jurors who are intelligent and analytical" (See Source #2). As you can see, it is not unheard of to have lawyers or judges sit on a jury, but it is certainly rare. Hope this helps :-) | Law & Ethics | 1134600200 |
| 442081 | How does the state get the authority to KILL anyone? | Historically, the judicial execution of criminals and political opponents was a phenomenon of nearly all societies, and it was often also used as a means to suppress political dissent. The the U.S, due process of law is a legal concept that ensures the government will respect all of a person's legal rights instead of just some or most of those legal rights when the government deprives a person of life, liberty, or property. The Constitution itself sanctions capital punishment explicitly in the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments. The State has the authority because we give it to them. | Law & Ethics | 1134451124 |
| 3381615 | what is marshall law? | "Martial law" is defined by Black's Law Dictionary: "1. The law by which during wartime the army, instead of civil authority, governs a country because of perceived need for military security or public safety. - The military assumes control purportedly until civil authority can be restored. 2. A body of firm, strictly enforced rules that ar eimposed becaues of a perception by the country's rulers that civil government has failed, or might fail, to function. - Martial law is usu[ally] imposed when the rulers foresee an invasion, insurrection, economic collapse, or other breakdown of the rulers' desired social order. 3. The law by which the army in wartime governs foreign territory that it occupies. 4. Loosely, military law." If you need further information, or information about specifics of martial law like absolute martial law or qualified martial law, please post a new question and I'd be happy to help. | Law & Ethics | 1134972618 |
| 4087598 | Does the bailiff observe jury deliberations amd make sure juors only consider legally relevant evidence.? | No one but a juror may be in the jury deliberation room. This is why it is so important that the judge determine what evidence is admissible before the trial begins. If a juror believes other jurors are considering irrelevant evidence, the juror should inform the judge, who would instruct them of their consitutional responsibility and so forth. If a judge believes a jury did not consider the evidence properly, he/she can vacate the verdict, which is very rarely done, for obvious reasons. | Law & Ethics | 1135525368 |
| 4227723 | Toy scalping (selling X-Box for double it's price), is it illegal? | Its business, they have there customers, if they have people who are willing to pay double the cost, then let them pay. If one complains about people selling toys for double its price, then why didn't you buy it when it was at an original price. Business is Business. | Law & Ethics | 1134937248 |
| 1285182 | If I buy and donate a used piano to my kids' school, would the cost be tax deductible? | Keep your purchase receipt so you can prove the donation's worth. If the piano is worth much more than what you paid, get an appraisal from a music store, then you can claim the higher value. Then, make sure you get a receipt, from the school, that says "donation" on it. | Law & Ethics | 1134180767 |
| 611383 | What is the legal age to have sex?? | i am not sure if there is a legal age to have sex. f a 2 year old has sex with a 2 year old they wont be arested for it. It is more matter of what age can you have sex with anyone you want(regardless of age) and it be consider consentual. that depens on the state but an 18 year old can have sex with who ever they want to because they are legaly an adult. in my state you have to be with in to years of the age of the person you have sex with( if they are 18 or over) for in mot to be consider stat. rape | Law & Ethics | 1135046282 |
| 2938370 | What was Clinton's stand on porn? | In 1992, he campaigned to enforce federal obscenity laws. Over his tenure as President, though, his administration and the Department of Justice largely ignored federal obscenity law. I've included a link to Morality in Media, an anti-pornography group that expressed its disapproval of the Clinton administration's lack of action in federal obscenity crimes, noting that in 1997 only 6 obscenity prosecutions took place, and in 1998 only 8. Clinton agree with Congress in certain pornography controls, tightening virtual child pornography regulations under the Child Online Protection Act in 1998. The bill was later struck down by the Supreme Court on First Amendment grounds. All in all, Clinton was verbally nominally opposed to pornography, lax in most areas of enforcement, and compliant with Congress in tightened protection for minors. | Law & Ethics | 1135176743 |
| 4420480 | What is the percentage of blacks who support the death penalty? | Gallup published results of a death penalty poll in November 2004. Included are breakdowns by a variety of categories, including political affiliations, religious affiliations gender, and race. To answer your question, results showed 49% of African-Americans surveyed are opposed to the death penalty; 44% in support, 7% "no opinion" This is as opposed to the statistics for white people: 71% for, 24% against, 5% no opinion. The results are aggregate for years 2001 to 2004, and can be found here: http://www.deathpenaltyinfo.org/article.php?scid=23&did=1266 | Law & Ethics | 1134574569 |
| 2255805 | How far behind in child support does one have to be to get arrested in Illinois? | Non-custodial parents are rarely arrested for non-payment. Instead, collection proceedings are initiated, usually involving automatic deduction from the paycheck. To receive help from the Illinois Department of Child Support Enforcement, see the link below. | Law & Ethics | 1135725998 |
| 3366725 | do I have the right to have a court appointed attorney to represent me in my child support and equitable distr | Most likely not court appointed. There are legal aid society and some services available from the state bar association. The courts usually appoint attorneys when you are subject to jail/prison but not for civil matters such as child support. | Law & Ethics | 1135113657 |
| 2075951 | What Penal Law Codes were broken by The Beltway Sniper Attack suspects? | In Virginia, the indictment against John Allen Muhammad cited Virginia Code Section 18.2-31(8) (premeditated murder), 18.2-31(13) and 18.2-46.4 (premeditated murder during the comission of an act of terrorism), 18.2-22 and 18.2-32 (conspiracy to committ murder), and 18.2-53.1 (using or showing a firearm in a threatening manner). Malvo was charged with the same violations. They violated similar statutes in several other states as well, but there are really too many to be able to put them all here. Search for Malvo in the second source below to see all of the indictments. | Law & Ethics | 1135991270 |
| 751996 | Aguilar V. Texas brief? | AGUILAR v. TEXAS No. 548 SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES 378 U.S. 108; 84 S. Ct. 1509; 12 L. Ed. 2d 723; 1964 U.S. LEXIS 994 March 25-26, 1964, Argued June 15, 1964, Decided PRIOR HISTORY: CERTIORARI TO THE COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS OF TEXAS. Aguillar v. State, 172 Tex. Crim. 629, 362 S.W.2d 111, 1962 Tex. Crim. App. LEXIS 1114 (Tex. Crim. App., 1962) DISPOSITION: 172 Tex. Cr. R. 629, 631, 362 S. W. 2d 111, 112, reversed and remanded. SUMMARY: A Texas justice of the peace issued a warrant to search for narcotics in defendant's home; the warrant was based on an affidavit filed by two municipal police officers and reciting that affiants received reliable information from a credible person, and that affiants believed, that narcotics were being kept at defendant's premises for illegal sale and use. Over defendant's objection, heroin seized under the warrant was introduced in evidence at his trial in a Texas state court. Defendant was convicted of illegal possession of heroin, and his conviction was affirmed by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. (172 Tex Crim 629, 362 SW2d 111, affirmance upheld on rehearing, 172 Tex Crim 631, 362 SW2d 112.) On certiorari, the United States Supreme Court reversed. In an opinion by Goldberg, J., expressing the views of six members of the Court, it was held that under the Fourteenth Amendment the heroin was not admissible in evidence because the affidavit was insufficient to establish probable cause, the standard for obtaining a search warrant being the same under the Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments. Harlan, J., concurred in the Court's opinion, stating that but for Ker v California, 374 US 23, 10 L ed 2d 726, 83 S Ct 1623, in which case he dissented, he would have affirmed the judgment of the Texas court. Clark, J., joined by Black and Stewart, JJ., dissented, expressing the view that the majority substituted a rigid, academic formula for the unrigid standards of reasonableness and probable cause laid down by the Fourth Amendment. LAWYERS' EDITION HEADNOTES: [***HN1] SEARCH AND SEIZURE §27 warrants -- showing of probable cause -- judicial review -- Headnote: [1] In passing on the validity of a search warrant, the reviewing court may consider only information brought to the magistrate's attention; hence, the fact that the police may have kept a suspect's house under surveillance is irrelevant where, in applying for the warrant, the police did not mention any surveillance. [***HN2] SEARCH AND SEIZURE §5 restrictions on states -- warrant -- standards -- Headnote: [2] The standard for obtaining a search warrant is the same under the Fourth and under the Fourteenth Amendment, through which the Fourth Amendment's proscriptions of unreasonable searches and seizures are enforced against the states. [***HN3] SEARCH AND SEIZURE §26 constitutionality of search warrant -- Headnote: [3] In evaluating the constitutionality of a search warrant, the rule is that the informed and deliberate determinations of magistrates empowered to issue warrants are to be preferred over the hurried action of police officers who may happen to make arrests. [***HN4] SEARCH AND SEIZURE §25 without warrant -- justification -- Headnote: [4] That facts known to police officers would constitute sufficient evidence to justify the issuance of a search warrant will not justify the officers in making a search without a warrant. [***HN5] SEARCH AND SEIZURE §27 showing probable cause -- judicial review -- Headnote: [5] Where a search is based upon a magistrate's, rather than a police officer's, determination of probable cause, the reviewing court will accept evidence of a less judicially competent or persuasive character than would have justified an officer in acting on his own without a warrant, and will sustain the judicial determination of probable cause so long as there was substa | Law & Ethics | 1134175531 |
| 3741516 | How can I put a lean on someones house? | As usual with legal-related questions on Yahoo! Answers, far too little information exists to answer the question adequately. The term is "lien." It is a "legal right or interest that a creditor has in another's property, lasing usu[ally] until a debt or duty that it secures is satisfied - Typically, the creditor does not take possession of the property on which the lien has been obtained." You're getting ahead of yourself here, though. Depending on state law, you'll need to have a formal lender or creditor relationship before you'd be able to attach a lien. Also, much depends on whether the loan is recourse or non-recourse - was this a debt to the person, or to the property? Regardless, your first action should be to go to small claims court and file a claim against the debtor. Contact your local district court in whatever state you're in, and ask them about the maximum ceiling for a small claims action. Determine from there where you'd be able to bring you case, and then whether you'd need to consult a lawyer. EDIT: For a debt of $10,000, you need to consult an attorney and explain the situation. The attorney will advise you how to proceed and what your chances are. | Law & Ethics | 1135163654 |
| 4325934 | If your ex-wife has moving my kids out of she home with new husband 2x's in 3mos. do I have a custody case? | As a parent you have legal rights yes, do you have joint custody or just visitation rights? Either way you have rights as a father to do something about it. If the step father is abusive and you can prove it in a court of law, then you can get him for the abuse, depending on the childs age the child might have to testify and state everything that has happend. As far as custody case goes, if you can prove the mother unfit and the living situations unfit then yes you have a case there | Law & Ethics | 1134332645 |
| 69572 | what are the most likely grounds for impeaching GW Bush? | Gross incompetence. | Law & Ethics | 1134871899 |
| 3562773 | Holocaust 'avengers', right or wrong? | It's like a "two wrongs make a right" scenario in some instances, and in others, we run into the famous "Ve vere only following or-doors" speech. Sometimes grudges last forever; there is no rhyme or reason to it. These people lost their families, their possessions, properties, etc. And these Nazis got to live how many years in happiness? The Biblical testament of "eye for an eye" comes up in this instance. These men SHOULD have been charged with war crimes way back when, and SHOULD have systematically been jailed or perhaps even executed. It seems like these survivors are merely being the judge and executioner. It's not right, no, not in a legal sense; but if it purges their miseries and brings them closure, Godspeed to them. | Law & Ethics | 1135781346 |
| 2411802 | Should anyone listen to Jack Thompson? | Goodness no. Considering especially that he had a license revoked in the state of Alabama (meaning he can no longer practice law there) and that in general, his antics have irritated even his staunchest supporters... no. | Law & Ethics | 1134168222 |
| 2749951 | Why don't Republicans care about our environment? | Republicans are big believers in the market. Governmental regulation is to be avoided at all costs, and the more regulation eats into the bottom line the more likely it will be decried as being too "burdensome" to industry. Market forces, however, do not favor kindness to the environment in American-style capitalism, which is focused narrowly on short-term profits over long-term viability. We all want a nice, clean environment, but the truth is we all secretly hope the other guy is going to be the one paying for it. Given a choice between a shiny new SUV and the latest electric car, Americans choose the SUV. And we will continue to do so until the electric car is at least as good and as cheap. Americans aren't getting fatter by the year because we don't know that Twinkies aren't as good for us as celery sticks, but because we want the damn Twinkies and decide we'll pay the price later, if at all. Environmental regulations are like your Mom's rules-- you know they are there for your own good, but you would probably not follow them if you didn't have to. Republicans by and large think we'll do fine without all the rules. People are nice and do the right thing usually, right? Then again, Democrats aren't exactly charging to battle waving a Green banner these days either are they? They've copped to the fact that most people really want the Twinkie, and they don't like being told they can't have it or have to pay more to get it. While individual Dems may be green, the party as a whole is rather apathetic over the issues unless they can find one like drilling in ANWR that is guaranteed to get good press. All that being said, there are certainly extremists within the environmental movement who do not seem to be able to come to grips with the fact that we cannot exist on this planet without making some environmental impacts. These folks are as damaging to the cause of environmentalism as anything occupying a chair in the Capitol. The image of environmentalists as whacked out tree-hugging eco-terrorists who want everyone to subsist on tofu and rainwater doesn't help real environmental issues gain much traction in our esteemed legislature. | Law & Ethics | 1134406643 |
| 3917019 | Is family law or divorce cases the only place you find the subject of annullment and where is it can i find it | Annulment is a procedure of the Catholic church whereby a marriage is considered to have been "null" from the beginning because of some problem ... so from God's point of view, the marriage was not a true marriage when the vows were exchanged. It looks from an examination of my search page as though the pages explaining the causes for annulment aren't available anymore(!) This is too bad, as there are many causes, including fraud (somebody tells you they're rich before you marry them, then afterwards it turns out they aren't), mental incompetence (their vow is invalid 'cause they can't think straight), I think even not having been married in the Catholic church was a reason (I had copied it all out a few years back). Apparently there are also civil annulments in some states. Here's one webpage ... http://marriage.about.com/od/annulments/ | Law & Ethics | 1134895681 |
| 1431084 | What are the laws regarding sexual harrassment in the work place? After reported what are your employeers todo | You should look into filing a lawsuit at least against him, but possibly against the company for letting it go on. They have clearly not made an effective effort to make a livable work environment for you. Contact a local lawyer. | Law & Ethics | 1135791815 |
| 2423332 | Privacy and the U.S. Constitution? | The U.S. Constitution does not explicitly state there is a right to privacy. However, the Supreme Court has decided that the Constitution offers the right implicitly. | Law & Ethics | 1134615059 |
| 2123254 | how much will my child support be for 1 child with a 30,000 a year income in Virginia? | You've provided far too little information for anyone to answer the question adequately. I've included a couple of links on Virginia child support generally, including a child support calculator, where you can use more specific information to estimate the total amount. I hope it helps, and if you post another question with more specific information, I'd be happy to help. EDIT: According to the State, "Shared and split custody arrangements are usually more complicated, often involve litigation, and generally include many unique variables. For these reasons, they do not lend themselves well to generic calculators because results can vary widely, and can often be affected by variables not included in a calculator." I've included that link below also. I'm afraid you won't be able to obtain a quick and easy answer regarding child support in a joint custody situation. You'll have to contact your attorney, or the state. The information for the state is on the DSS's web site. | Law & Ethics | 1135012016 |
| 1237884 | what is Republic Act 1425? | Just in the year 1956, to be exact, on June 12 (the anniversary of the declaration of independence) the parliament in Manila passes a law (Republic Act Number 1425) which decreed the entire works of Rizal as teaching material in all private and public schools and universities. Since the correspondence with Blumentritt represents the biggest portion of Rizal's exchange of letters it can be said with full justification that Blumentritt is known to practically every schoolchild in the Philippines. | Law & Ethics | 1134289051 |
| 1549196 | mcoles rules from soahr? | I believe you are referring to the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards. SOAHR is the State Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules. Whatever Rules you are looking for should be published. You may want to start looking at: http://www.michigan.gov/msp/0,1607,7-123-1593_26646---,00.html | Law & Ethics | 1134743740 |
| 285791 | child support and marriage in california? | NO...the US Supreme Court ruled several years ago that the prior assets and current income of a parent's spouse (In this case, you) cannot be presumed to be available for the purposes of child support or spousal support, even in states where all income is otherwise considered to be community property and all debts considered to be joint obligations...that means you are not legally on the hook for his kids and his ex wife can't try to get your house...in a nutshell. If you two marry and he stops working or something, they can haul his tail to prison if they have cause to believe that he's willfully avoiding his obligation, but your paycheck cannot be considered in deciding or fulfilling his support order. You will want to consult an attorney specialising in family law about specifics such as whether you should file your taxes jointly or seperately, how a jointly purchased home should be deeded and to draw up a prenuptual agreement about any inheritance you may recieve in the future and MAKE OUT A WILL....Both of you. (the Supreme Court ruling left some confusion about the distribution of assets aquired by one party but within the marriage) | Law & Ethics | 1135208466 |
| 2448257 | Is there a difference between morality, national law, and religious laws such as The Ten Commandments.? | Morality and Religious Laws tend to go hand in hand, which is typical, as it deals with personal nature, instead of governmental issues. However, National Law, Local state Law, and civil law tend to follow the morals of religion to some extent. This is a true crime, in my opinion, as it allows religion to dictate what the state can and can not do. To some extent our government has harbored a christian ethos into running this country. However, to be inclusive of other faiths, and other nationalities within our own community, the government has adopted a policy of seperating church and state. but this ethos, that of sepration, isn't always as clean cut as one would hope. Let us hope that in the near future we will adopt a stance of removing religion from state governments and federal governments. To finally allow the SOCIETY to control religion, and let the GOVERNMENT worry about PROTECTING the society. | Law & Ethics | 1135505128 |
| 2238487 | what is the Garcia law? | The Garcia law is not actually a law, but a ruling in Garcia v. San Antonio Metropolitan Transit Authority. The essence of the ruling is that Congress can apply minimum wage and fair labor standards laws to state and local governments, because of the commerce clause of the constitution. This ruling is somewhat questionable in the light of the later ruling in United States v. Lopez, in which the court ruled that Congress can only use its commerce clause powers to regulate the channels of commerce, the instrumentalities of commerce, and action that substantially affects interstate commerce. | Law & Ethics | 1135739911 |
| 2887110 | Now with the Patriot Act- who thinks they're prolly going to jail soon? lol? | Perhaps me: 1. I hate bush. 2. I hate the christian ethos that he's trying to push on the country. 3. I'm a pagan, so not a christian, therefore i'm a threat. 4. I'm a bisexual, and have had sex with guys, therefore i'm a threat. 5. I don't aggree that what bush is diong is right for this country. and #6. I'm an individualist. I believe that the choices that we make in our lives are our own; rules, government, ect should be concerned with protecting our individual safety; not being concerned with controlling how we lead our lives, either on the spiritual or on the individual level. Because of this, i'm an anti-socialist :) Which makes me a direct threat to the government bush is trying to create. Therefore, i'm sure that my name is somewhere on his 'long' list of 'offenders'. | Law & Ethics | 1136008498 |
| 2010812 | What is the curfew in Middletown Township? | Which Middletown Township? There is, at the very least, one in New Jersey and one in Pennsylvania. If it is in Pennsylvania, here's your information: It shall be unlawful for any minor to remain, idle, or play in or upon any public place or any establishment or to wander or stroll upon public streets or rights-of-way between the hours of 10:00 P.M. and 6:00 A.M. of the following day, except that on Fridays and Saturdays the hours shall be 12:00 midnight to 6:00 A.M. of the following day. The provisions of this section shall not apply to the following minors: Any minor who is accompanied by his parent, guardian, or custodian. Any minor who is on an errand or other legitimate business directed by his parent, guardian, or custodian. Any minor who is engaged in lawful employment during the aforesaid hours. | Law & Ethics | 1135646309 |
| 4051076 | I've worked 12 years in U.S.A., if I gived up my citizenship of U.S.A., Can I get social welfare from U.S.A.? | No. Once you renounce your citizenship within this country, any benefits and rewards that this country offers it's citizens are no longer available to you. The chances of you even getting your citizenship back to get these beneifits would be extremely rare. Also, it is unlikely that once you renounce your citizenship, and then eventually get it back, that anything counted PRIOR to the renoucement will be looked at favorably. Remember, once you renounce your citizenship with the USA, you are no longer a citizen, you no longer are protected by the laws of the US, the rules and benefits of the us society. | Law & Ethics | 1134795533 |
| 1194610 | are Tribal gaming dividend checks in CA. considered income? | Income received from casino profits are taxable for federal tax. As far as state tax it depends on the current deal made between the state government and your tribe. some tribes are a state onto themselves. since you dont say what tribe you are with go to ftb.ca.gov to find out. | Law & Ethics | 1135265284 |
| 2227463 | can I build a 16' by 20' building without a permit in Jackson county florida? | Assuming you're building on your primary residence, yes. The county code says that "Any additions, alterations or repairs to single-family residences performed by the property owner upon his own property, provided any addition or alteration shall not exceed 1,000 square feet or the square footage of the primary structure, whichever is less" are exempt. If you are not the owner, but are building it on a single-family residence, then the total cost must be under $5,000. Otherwise, no, you need a permit. The relevant section of the source below is 18.2 | Law & Ethics | 1135916006 |
| 2999578 | If a emplyees gets suspended due to poor performance but has had on written documentation about it just!!? | Depends on the state you're in and the employer. In my opinion, the employment contract is initially breached by the employee no longer performing as expected/demanded. The employer has well within his rights to terminate that employee. | Law & Ethics | 1134150748 |
| 2159218 | What is iminent domain? | Eminent Domain (not iminent)is when the government can control the use of land directly by acquiring the property itself and exercising the prerogatives towards it. If the current ownr of the land is unwilling to sell, the government, unlike private individuals, can judically compel its transfer through an eminent domain or condemnation action. The government must prove that there is a "public use" involved. In other words, the use of the land as to what best serves the public. The government is required to pay just compensation for the land taken. This amount is set by a jury after an evidentary hearing. | Law & Ethics | 1135734635 |
| 2556056 | what organization regulates lawyers in england and what website can i view to see if a lawyer is licensed.? | Solicitors, roughly equivalent to what we consider a lawyer, are regulated by the Law Society of England and Wales, linked below. If you click on the menu on "Choosing and Using a Solicitor" they have lots of information about solicitors licensed with them, including whether or not they are recognized as specializing in particular things. There are also barristers, regulated by the Bar, but you probably don't need one of them. | Law & Ethics | 1135467907 |
| 3117374 | Has there ever been a case involving an innocent person put to death? If so, then in what state? | It is hard to say definitively that an innocent person has been put to death, but according to the report below, there have been 6 people executed since the reinstitution of the death peanly who were likely innocent and many more who were probably innocent. | Law & Ethics | 1135834717 |
| 2785648 | I need help with a contract dispute with a former employer. How do lawyers get paid for helping me? | It would depend on the legal theories asserted and the relative risk involved in the matter. Some state laws allow for the recovery of attorneys fees when an employee's wages are improperly withheld. Where attorneys fees are available under a statute, usually the attorney will work on a contingency basis (being paid a percentage of the recovery once the matter is settled or resolved). If no attorneys' fees provision exists, usually the attorney would work on an hourly basis. I recommend you contact a local bar association to obtain a referral to several attorneys that can assist you. | Law & Ethics | 1134137922 |
| 498310 | Law for underage sex? | Laws are usually called the Age of Consent. They differ by Country, State, Age and Gender of partner. | Law & Ethics | 1134898768 |
| 3618493 | how do you get a consent judgement or a default judgement in small claims court and what do they mean in okla? | Whats up? Its been to dang long for this question to be still here. Anyways, If you'd like a real good laugh watch The Daily Show and the Colbert Report!!! HAHAHAHA!!!! I drink whiskey U drink WHine!!! Guess What Ya'll Its Gangsta Time!!!!! *RZ* PS. Pick the Answer Already!!! | Law & Ethics | 1134504038 |
| 2218706 | Is it legal to turn left after the light turns red? | It is illegal in the state of Washington to drive through a red light. The yellow light is given to warn you the light will change soon. It is the drivers responsibility to make sure they are through the intersection before the light turn red. However, high traffic volumes often make it nearly impossible to turn left. Sometimes people are forced to wait until traffic clears after the light turns red. To answer your question: It is illegal, but everyone does it. It happens so offten it is hard for the police to enforce. | Law & Ethics | 1134327582 |
| 1797565 | Should car be banned in city centre? | Well, there are two sides to this issue - I don't know if you are arguing in favor, or against it - so here goes. On the plus side (i.e. banning cars in the city center), you would reduce traffic, congestion, wear and tear on the streets. You could hold events (parades, celebrations, rally's, etc.) in the area without significantly affecting traffic. Also, car-free areas in the downtown (i.e. city center) can help to revitalize an area of the downtown - it can be made to look nice, maybe with something like nice bricks, or cobblestones. On the other hand (against banning cars in the city center), if you ban cars in the downtown area, you'll be loosing revenue from on-street parking and any parking tickets the city issues, depending upon the size of the car-free area, it will be more difficult to get to the city center, it might adversely affect sales for businesses in the affected area. One option, used in downtown Minneapolis (Nicollet Mall) allows taxis and busses, but not private (i.e. car) traffic. This allows people to get down to the area via public transportation, or by taking a taxi. Of course, it's only one block wide by several (5 or 6 I think) blocks long. Here are two sites that might provide helpful information: http://www.worldcarfree.net/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pedestrian_street | Law & Ethics | 1134548771 |
| 4458458 | What gives a State the right to tax citizens for property they already own? (Personal Property Tax)? | I see no difference between a property tax, use tax, sales tax or income tax as far as the government's power to levy. However, you should consider that most taxable property has the ability to generate income. When real property produces a continuous benefit to the owner (as opposed to a cheeseburger eaten and digested), I think it's fair to tax that benefit. | Law & Ethics | 1135879116 |
| 4466068 | What is "sociology of law" where can I read about it? | The sociology of law is the study of everything about the law that is not its actual text. Let me explain: when most people think of law, they think of the written down rules that government makes, courts decide, and police and regulatory agencies enforce. One way of looking at law is that it is a set of rules that courts and police impose on people. This is not completely how sociologists understand it, though. What sociologists of law do is to take a broader picture of the social and political processes that surround the relationship between law and society. Some questions they have asked is: what is the function of law in society? How do laws get made and who do they benefit? Under what conditions do people obey law and when and why do they evade it? When people in social movements litigate, does it help their cause? Why do people decide to litigate and when do they resolve their conflicts in other ways? What is the role of lawyers in shaping the trajectory of disputes? What do people think law is? How does the understanding people have about law shape how they understand their rights, the actions they can take, and what their relationships to other people are? Weber, Durkheim, and Parsons (major sociologists) were all interested in understanding the relationship between law and society. Though the soc of law is a subfield of sociology, it is more foundational to the works of major theorists than many mainstream sociologists seem to recognize. If you want to get an overview of this field, three textbooks may be helpful: *Connecting Law and Society* by Robert L. Kidder, *Law, Order, and Power* by William J. Chambliss and Robert Seidman, and *The Sociology of Law: An Introduction* by Roger Cotterrell. Also, some major articles are contained in a reader edited by Richard L. Abel called *The Law and Society Reader*. If you have access to a university library, you should check out the journals *Law and Society Review* and *Annual Review of Law and Social Science*. Other notable sociologists of law include Marc Galanter, Lauren Edelman, Robert C. Ellickson, Stewart Macaulay, Susan Silbey, Patricia Ewick, Austin Sarat, Kim Lane Scheppele, and Philip Selznick. This is an abbreviated list and is by no means comprehensive, but it should get you started. | Law & Ethics | 1134163319 |
| 1580557 | Is insulting a police officer illegal? | Insulting a police officer is not illegal. It is illegal to threaten an officer. If you plan to insult an officer, don't do it in a manner the officer can percieve as a threat at all. And don't do it while doing other illegal activity, or after you are arrested. | Law & Ethics | 1134262515 |
| 4229359 | CAN AN INSURANCE COMPANY RENIG ON ITS OFFER AFTER I SIGN THE SETTLEMENT PAPER? | You probably can succeed in seeking $2,500. First, if a clerical mistake was made, most courts would allow rescision of the contract. If the contract specifically added the comma to the total, though, or if the figure were written out in long-form, or written in multiple locations, proof of a clerical error will be difficult. Another condition that the insurance company could escape would be mutual mistake. You agreed, however, because the amount was $2,500 and had not mistake or belief about a different amount. Finally, the insurance company could try to get out under unilateral mistake, but that's a very difficult theory. They don't "bear the risk of the mistake" in a legal sense. In most jurisdictions, however, they'd have to prove that the contract would be "unconscionable" if enforced, or that you "had reason to know of the mistake." Neither applies - a $2,250 for an insurance company is not "unconscionable," and you had no reason to know the mistake. You have a strong case, and you should insist that the amount was for $2,500. You should demand the contracted amount. For further legal tangles if they disagree, you may need additional assistance, but you should stand your ground. | Law & Ethics | 1134864354 |
| 2050469 | Who "cannot" qualify for a passport? | Sec. 51.70 Denial of passports. (a) A passport, except for direct return to the United States, shall not be issued in any case in which the Secretary of State determines or is informed by competent authority that: (1) The applicant is the subject of an outstanding Federal warrant of arrest for a felony, including a warrant issued under the Federal Fugitive Felon Act (18 U.S.C. 1073); or (2) The applicant is subject to a criminal court order, condition of probation, or condition of parole, any of which forbids departure from the United States and the violation of which could result in the issuance of a Federal warrant of arrest, including a warrant issued under the Federal Fugitive Felon Act; or (3) The applicant is subject to a court order committing him or her to a mental institution; or (4) The applicant is the subject of a request for extradition or provisional arrest for extradition which has been presented to the government of a foreign country; or (5) The applicant is the subject of a subpoena issued pursuant to section 1783 of title 28, United States Code, in a matter involving Federal prosecution for, or grand jury investigation of, a felony; or (6) The applicant has not repaid a loan received from the United States as prescribed under Sec. Sec. 71.10 and 71.11 of this chapter; or (7) The applicant is in default on a loan received from the United States to effectuate his or her return from a foreign country in the course of travel abroad; or (8) The applicant has been certified by the Secretary of Health and Human Services as notified by a State agency under 42 U.S.C. 652(k) to be in arrears of child support in an amount exceeding $5,000.00. (b) A passport may be refused in any case in which the Secretary of State determines or is informed by competent authority that: (1) The applicant has not repaid a loan received from the United States to effectuate his or her return from a foreign country in the course of travel abroad; or (2) The applicant has been legally declared incompetent unless accompanied on his or her travel abroad by the guardian or other person responsible for the national's custody and well being; or (3) The applicant is under the age of 18 years, unmarried and not in the military service of the United States unless a person having legal custody of such national authorizes issuance of the passport and agrees to reimburse the United States for any monies advanced by the United States for the minor to return to the United States; or (4) The Secretary determines that the national's activities abroad are causing or are likely to cause serious damage to the national security or the foreign policy of the United States; or (5) The applicant has been the subject of a prior adverse action under this section or Sec. 51.71 and has not shown that a change in circumstances since the adverse action warrants issuance of a passport; or (6) The applicant is subject to an order of restraint or apprehension issued by an appropriate officer of the United States Armed Forces pursuant to chapter 47 of title 10 of the United States Code. (Approved by the Office of Management and Budget under control number 1405-0077) [54 FR 8531, Mar. 1, 1989, as amended at 62 FR 62695, Nov. 25, 1997] Sec. 51.71 Denial of passports to certain convicted drug traffickers. (a) A passport shall not be issued in any case in which the Secretary of State determines or is informed by competent authority that the applicant is subject to imprisonment or supervised release as the result of a felony conviction for a Federal or state drug offense if the individual used a U.S. passport or otherwise crossed an international border in committing the offense, including a felony conviction arising under: (1) The Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 801 et seq.) or th | Law & Ethics | 1135364228 |
| 2256813 | how do you feel about the police? | You said "I know some people don't like them just because", but it seems to me you didn't finish your sentence. "...just because they were arrested for doing something against the law, and that doesn't allow them to live how they want." | Law & Ethics | 1135192493 |
| 2265384 | what is the difference between an agreement and a contract? | There is no difference essentially. However when dealing for promissory notes it may be different. Did they actually make a not saying I will pay you $X? If so did you give them something in return or do something in return? If not that promise may suffer from lack of considration and not be enforceable. However if they promised you something either by note or orally, and you did something relying on that promise. You may be covered by promisoory estoppel if what you did was to your detriment. If they may have expected you to do that. Say A promises B $500 and A knows that B will go out and buy a car. B actually buys a Car relying on the money from A. A may be liable to B. | Law & Ethics | 1134489933 |
| 2196926 | how do you vote on any question? | You can only vote on questions that the askee has called a vote on. See the following page for a list of voting questions: http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/;_ylt=AlCCMwlt55tE825Bq9pZI_Lpy6IX?link=vote&sid=&s=&more=y | Law & Ethics | 1135730396 |
| 2324007 | When someone says that something is polical correct. What is the name of the person who determines that? | It is not A Person but society in general. It is more of what the most vocal groups decide. It may not actually be the majority of society, but those that make their point heard the loudest. | Law & Ethics | 1135381252 |
| 2652380 | Is there a site where one can find the U.S. Supreme Court decisions and how each Justice voted on it ? | http://www.supremecourtus.gov/ | Law & Ethics | 1134822370 |
| 531374 | Are tattoos legal in Oklahoma? If so, when were they legalized? (Sources?)? | Nope, they are still illegal. The latest attempt to legalize tattooing was made in February, HB 1519, but never even made it to a vote. | Law & Ethics | 1135977695 |
| 2257040 | what is the process tochange a federal act into a federal law? | There is no difference between an act and a law. Acts of Congress are laws. | Law & Ethics | 1135956509 |
| 2415108 | Why is marijuana illegal while tobacco continues to kill and get rich? | "Until 1937, consumption and sale of cannabis was legal in most American states. In some areas it could be openly purchased in bulk from grocers or in cigarette form at newsstands, though an increasing number of states had begun to outlaw it. In that year, federal law made possession or transfer of cannabis (without the purchase of a by-then-incriminating tax stamp) illegal throughout the United States. This was contrary to the advice of the American Medical Association at the time. Legal opinions of the time held that the federal government could not outlaw it entirely. The tax was $100 per pound of hemp, even for clothes or rope. The expense, extremely high for that time, was such that people stopped openly buying and making it. The decision of the U.S. Congress was based in part on testimony derived from articles in the newspapers owned by William Randolph Hearst, who was heavily interested in DuPont Inc. Some analysts theorize DuPont wanted to boost declining post-war textile sales, and wished to eliminate hemp fiber as competition. Many argue that this seems unlikely given DuPont's lack of concern with the legal status of cotton, wool, and linen; although it should be noted that hemp's textile potential had not yet been largely exploited, while textile factories already had made large investments in equipment to handle cotton, wool, and linen. Others argue that Dupont wanted to eliminate cannabis because its high natural cellulose content made it a viable alternative to the company's developing innovation: modern plastic. Still, others could argue that hemp could never truly compete with the high strength and elasticity of synthetics, such as nylon. Furthermore, hemp would have been an easy target due to its intoxicating effect, while no rational justification could have been made for outlawing cotton, wool, or linen." (Source: www.Marijuana.com) | Law & Ethics | 1135284065 |
| 2255517 | Is the MTA strike in NYC illegal? | The strike is illegal under New York's Taylor Law. "Under the law, public employees are prohibited from striking and penalties for violation are levied against the union and employees involved." I've included a link to the judge's injunction that explains why the strike is illegal, along with a brief explanation of the Taylor Law and a link to the text of the law. | Law & Ethics | 1135207392 |
| 3533641 | how can I verify that an individual is permitted to practice law? | All states have bar associations, many states have a website for the bar association. Telephone the bar association to find out if the person is licensed or look on the website (there will often be a directory of attorneys). | Law & Ethics | 1135016463 |
| 185233 | Why is marijuana illegal? | Simply put, there is too much of it in the United States to keep track of, and if the government cannot track it, they cannot TAX it. | Law & Ethics | 1134279464 |
| 1986567 | Is it against the law (an invasion of privacy) for a hotel to ask for a guest's mailing address? | No, there is no law against it. | Law & Ethics | 1135403502 |
| 1418507 | what is the statute of limitation on arrest warrants in virginia? | Warrants are active until quashed by the judge. It is best to contact the court and take care of the outstanding warrant. | Law & Ethics | 1135725831 |
| 756206 | why mercy killing can't becomes legal? | Assisted suicide may be permitted under a state scheme, but it is not required under the federal Constitution. The Supreme Court found in Washington v. Glucksberg (1997) found that a Washington statute prohibiting assisted suicide was permissible. A long-standing legal tradition in the United States, and in English common law history, exists that opposes assisted suicide. It is still questionable whether a state may PERMIT assisted suicide, but Oregon has legalized it. The recent disputes, however, have focused almost exclusively on whether Oregon may violate federal drug control laws when allowing assisted suicide, so the focus of the case is less upon assisted suicide and more about drug laws. In theory, at least, the Supreme Court has never forbidden assisted suicide. It's simply been historically opposed by state law, and morally opposed by most citizens. | Law & Ethics | 1134921544 |
| 3601309 | Is it legal for an employer to dock 30 minutes from your pay for being 1 minute late? | It depends on the state you live in, but most places it would be. You usually have to be paid for all the time you work. He could make you not work for 30 minutes, but if you actually work the 30 minutes, you need to be paid. If you tell us what your state, I could give a more detailed answer. Edit: It is definitely illegal. First, Nevada law says, "An employer shall pay to the employee wages for each hour the employee works." Further, it is illegal to "Pay a lower wage, salary or compensation to an employee than the amount earned by the employee when the work was performed." An employer can change the rate you are paid as a way to punish you, but that requires that they notify you in writing "Not less than 7 days before the employee performs any work at the decreased wage, salary or compensation." Finally, the employer can withold amounts for certain reasons like health insurance and such, but for any other reason, the employee has to voluntarily authorize the deduction in writing. Tell your boss all of this and ask for your back wages in writing. If he refuses, talk to a lawyer. Edit2: I forgot to add that the regulations specifically say "An employer may not use a blanket authorization that was made in advance by the employee to withhold any amount from the wages due the employee." The employee has to sign the authorization each time. | Law & Ethics | 1135888549 |
| 3326128 | What do you think about capital punishment? | Capital punishment is not ethical and it only shows the inability of a certain governemnt to control its sitiuation! | Law & Ethics | 1134740832 |
| 1060600 | Do you....yahoo? | home page, mail, search, myweb, groups, music, local, maps, news, movies, finance, my, flickr. you name it, i yahoo it. :) | Law & Ethics | 1134228264 |
| 3785527 | Has anyone proven that saddam has anything to do with 911 or WMD's? | Saddam had nothing to do with 9/11. Saddam definitely did, at one point, have WMD's but the Allied forces removed/destroyed them all in the first gulf war. Bush, on the other hand, used 9/11 as an excuse to attack Saddam. This is something many of us believe he intended to do long before 9/11. | Law & Ethics | 1134177943 |
| 569376 | Why do we have a governor that is not born a U.S citizen making decision on why another u.s. citiizen life.? | The Governor was elected through due process in accordance with the laws of the state. The citizen was convicted through the legal system. The Governor did not make the decision to convict the citizen, a jury did. There were many unsuccessful appeals that followed the original decision. The Governor is basically the 'last' appeal in a very lengthy process. The Governor did not feel he could intervene, for the reasons he stated in his decision. The Governor is ultimately accountable to the people for his decisions. For all of the faults of the system, it is at least open to scrutiny and challenge. Not many in the world laugh at that. | Law & Ethics | 1134546886 |
| 4516 | Which department should I join, the Sheriff or LAPD? | Apply for both. See which one offers the best deal | Law & Ethics | 1135995242 |
| 996724 | Is raping a hooker rape or robbery? | BOTH! | Law & Ethics | 1135909786 |
| 240453 | Is Tax Amnesty avail for Federal Taxes due to not filing returns? | Once in a while a US state offers some type of amnesty arrangement. The federal government does not. However, you could investigate an Offer in Compromise. | Law & Ethics | 1135804999 |
| 3301997 | who control the world. The G-8 or the Multinacionals.? | The world is not controlled by anyone or any group or organization. Rather, ever changing and altering agreements are made among all of these groups. | Law & Ethics | 1134413767 |
| 2173344 | Anybody got any dirt on Putnam County, Indiana Sherrif's Dept.? | dirt? putnam county is the home of the ku klux klan. probably some of them are members, but i don't know. you're playin' with fire there, man. | Law & Ethics | 1135205141 |
| 2056298 | I am looking for medical confidentiality laws in the state of pennsylvania? | You might try looking up HIPPA on the internet. It's a new national law that requires doctors, nurses and other medical personnel to keep confidential information just that. Your doctor cannot say your name and your diagnosis over the phone for instance when someone is nearby to overhear him, even his nurse. It breaks HIPPA laws, It really new, too, I think in 2005 they started it. You have to sign a waiver when you first see a doctor that will allow him to discuss your case with other professionals and even to talk to you on the phone. It has really affected the nursing home I live in. They cannot be discussing patients when other patients are nearby. | Law & Ethics | 1135710302 |
| 1468795 | What is the difference between an Attorney and a Lawyer? | Attorney's and Lawyers are the same thing. Just like Cops and Police Officers. | Law & Ethics | 1134436681 |
| 1998973 | is it a felony to carry a concealed weapon in kansas? | Depending on who you are, for what reason and all that. If you are just carrying it down the street it shouldn't be a felony. Read the Souces below and it explains who and when it would be a felony. Chapter 21, Part II, Article 42, section (i) explains what is a felony and a misdemeanor. | Law & Ethics | 1135042889 |
| 2096400 | Is freedom a right or a privilege? | Freedom is a right as set forth in the US Constitution done by our forefathers. However, Freedom isn't free, it does come with a price that we have to pay with our military and in our courts every day. Sometimes at a very heavy and costly one. We, as Americans, sometimes take Freedom for granted. Each of us must strive to keep the freedoms that we all enjoy as Americans. This is one of the only countries on the Earth, where you can express your opinion without fear of reprisal. On the other hand, if you break the law, you must pay the price. This too is guaranteed under the US Constitution by certain rights that ban illegal and unreasonable searches, as well as, cruel and unusual punishment. To those who speak out against the US, just thank God that you live in this country and not in another part of the world where speaking your mind is illegal and punishable either by incarceartion or in some instances death. To those that think that Freedom is a an "illusion," let's see what would occur, if that "illusion" were to disappear and be replaced with oppression. Just remember that Freedom can be lost at a moments notice and is a very fragile commodity that we must protect each and every day by every citizen of our great country. I wouldn't think of living anywhere else on this planet. God Bless America and keep it free. | Law & Ethics | 1135495123 |
| 4232459 | IS IT LEGAL TO BAIT A TRAP AND KILL SOMEONE ELSES DOG ON YOUR PROPERTY? | It depends on Texas legislature, but at least in the Northeast it's very much ILLEGAL. In fact, you get prosecuted for animal cruelty. I would suggest calling the police and reporting this guy. Then i would suggest calling your local news station and see if they can let everyone in your neighborhood know what a ....-hole he is. No better payback than having all your neighbors hating you. I'm sorry this happened, i hope you get him!!! | Law & Ethics | 1134505185 |
| 3227950 | Who must follow ADA regulations for accessible design? | The ADA regulations establish minimum standards for ensuring accessibility when designing and constructing a new facility or altering an existing facility, and requires such standards be met in "places of public accommodation" (businesses and non-profit agencies that serve the public) and "commercial facilities" (other businesses). | Law & Ethics | 1135319690 |
| 4264478 | Should we exclude God from the public school system and our government? | The fact that the country was founded, in part, by a religious people - the Puritans - is precisely why we should be careful to keep one view of God out of our schools and government. The Puritans left England because they disagreed with the English about the details of religion, and religion was built into the English government. While many Americans are Christians right now, there's still plenty of disagreement about exactly how religion should be observed - if religion is in government and school, then the government and schools have to choose a precise definition of religion, and chances are, it won't quite be the religion you believe in. So, instead, when this country was founded, we established the doctrine of separation of Church and State, which guarantees that the government will not interfere with your religion. The school won't teach a religion to your children, so you can teach your children what you want them to learn. The government won't give money to churches - or take taxes from them - so they're not funding things you might not agree with, or taking money that you've given to your church. While, sometimes, it might seem like the government is preventing people from doing something with their religion - like praying in school - it really stems from this freedom to choose; if we have one prayer in schools, then the government is saying there's a right way to pray. So, to keep the country from crumbling to the ground, we all agree not to force our neighbors to pray like us - and, in return, our neighbors don't use the law to make us pray like them. | Law & Ethics | 1134775052 |
| 4392006 | Can NARC Dogs detect LSD & Mushrooms? | Dogs can be trained to detect a wide variety of scents. Although most NARC dogs aren't trained to detect Shrooms specifically, you might come across some who are. Be careful out there. | Law & Ethics | 1134592675 |
| 3357995 | Does anyone know of a REAL Lawyer in Missouri? | Try http://www.martindale.com/ to find a lawyer. I am sure that most of the lawyers in Missouri would fit your description, but whether you see that or not is a different story. | Law & Ethics | 1135049184 |
| 4249931 | What should I do if my representative payee is misusing my Social Security Disability check? | You can change your representative payee, but you may not know that all of the money your rep spends has to be accounted for on a special report the payee has to fill out every year and send it to social security. If there was true misuse social security would already know about it. I am in your shoes and it suck to have someone else manage your money, but the fact is social security is currently paying $624.00 a month. It is just not enough to be able to have a car, buy food, pay rent, pay for medicine and all that. So what I'm saying is changing your rep is not going to help you any. | Law & Ethics | 1134933622 |
| 395788 | What is stare decisis, and why is it inportant? | Stare Decisis is a Latin legal term, used in common law to express the notion that prior court decisions must be recognized as precedents, according to case law. This doctrine is not held within most civil law jurisdictions as it is argued that this principle interferes with the right of judges to interpret law and the right of the legislature to make law. Most such systems, however, recognize the concept of jurisprudence constante, which argues that even though judges are independent, they should rule in a predictable and non-chaotic manner. Therefore, judges' right to interpret law does not preclude the adoption of a small number of selected binding case laws. For more information, please refer to the source | Law & Ethics | 1135528741 |
| 1616043 | My sister is in jail not yet sentenced. She is conning family into bringing money. What is needed? | If she is guilty then she needs to learn the lesson if she is innocent then use the money for bail. | Law & Ethics | 1135811119 |
| 2759081 | How can an attorney fight your speeding ticket in the court? | It tends to be on technicalities. Where there many vehicles moving with you and you were received a tickets? Did this affect the radar gun effectiveness with your vehicle? When the officer was pacing your vehicle, was his spedometer calibrated properly and in properly maintained? So you see, there are many technicalities. But if you are responsible, it is better to take a driving class if offered by the court to have the ticket dismissed. | Law & Ethics | 1135101378 |
| 772657 | Is it illegal to drive with passengers in the back seat but none in the front? | If it was against the law, then every parent with chidren would be in violation of the law. With the inflatable airbags in the front passenger seat, you aren't allowed to have children in the front seat. And since a majority of the driving that moms do is shuttling kids around, this would put them all at risk of receiving a citation. I was also told once that it is illegeal to drive with the interior lights on. I'm not sure if this is accurate or not but it is a distraction if it's on. | Law & Ethics | 1135534083 |
| 4129963 | is there anyone out there who thinks or gov is out of control and should be tossed out on it's ear? | you bring the guns, i'll bring the beer | Law & Ethics | 1134829567 |
| 484511 | non profits 509 a 1? | It appears that the question period has expired. If you have received an answer that meets your needs, please choose a 'best answer.' Regards. | Law & Ethics | 1134839792 |
| 231375 | Was It Ethical For The USA to Monitor US Mosques For Radiation? | For raditation yes. For spying no. | Law & Ethics | 1135373002 |
| 1206119 | Does the government have the remains of crashed UFO's? | there have been several UFO crashes through out the world in the last 50 years..including the United States..and more recent Russia in the eighties with none human bodies recovered from the sites...but it is all the same..they are kept secret for their own gains and advantages..they are real...I have seen them several times in day and night in the sky...anyone who has that kind of government clearance ..to the ufos are under very close scrutiny..they are risking life if any information was to get out..that would be why...we never get any info about area 51..yes it is the greed factor...pity...we all could probaly be better off if those technologies from the downed crafts we given to the world to use..for the good of mankind ..and for our poor poor planet Earth | Law & Ethics | 1135198616 |
| 3875768 | what is the smoking age in clifornia? | It's still 18. In Alaska, Alabama, and Utah, the minimum age is 19. Twice recently, in 2002 and 2004, California legislators tried to raise the smoking age to 21, but they failed both times. It may arrive again soon. I've linked summaries of both previous attempts. | Law & Ethics | 1135382394 |
| 3319710 | can chirac go in jail after 2007 elections? | Technically he could. But he would first need to be judged, proven guilty and condemned. Even by that stage, I don't think he would be jailed : he will be 75 when he loses his presidential status which means at least 76 or 77 when condemned which is pretty old to be put in prison. Furthermore, he might be able to count on his friends to come up with a law to protect him. | Law & Ethics | 1134038256 |
| 2897281 | WHAT DOES THIS MEAN: DNA ORDER SGD MACOMB COUNTY JAIL? | Sounds like either a spam email, or a credit card charge for a DNA test. I'd go with spam. | Law & Ethics | 1135018470 |
| 1218000 | simple assault,criminal restraint. what does this mean..and does one need to appear in court in USA? | "Simple assault" is defined under the Model Penal Code: "A person is guilty of assault if he: (a) attempts to cause or purposely, knowingly or recklessly causes bodily injury to another; or (b) negligently causes bodily injury to another with a deadly weapon; or (c) attempts by physical menace to put another in fear of imminent serious bodily injury." I'm unfamiliar with the term "criminal restraint." Perhaps it refers to the form of assault committed, that the defendant used bodily assaultive force to restrain an individual? Your question is unclear. Regardless, the offense of simply assault usually requires a court appearance, since it is usually an offense greater than a mere payable misdemeanor. The defendant would have to contact the court in the jurisdiction where the incident took place for specific information. | Law & Ethics | 1134941057 |
| 1844608 | Can I have a statement written by myself, signed by a notary? | Yes, but both your siganature and the notary's signature would be on it. Your signature is attesting to the document, and the notary is attesting your signature. | Law & Ethics | 1135124151 |
| 2149813 | What water drainage rites do I have? | Your local ordinances may cover this, but I would think that any deliberate attempt by the neighbor to drain water on your land would not be legal--at least without your permission. The only way to know for sure is to talk to a local attorney who should be able to give you a quick and definitive answer. | Law & Ethics | 1135458915 |
| 1655619 | Are writs one of several sources of law.? | Sources of law are caselaw (judge made law), statutes, and the Constitution. | Law & Ethics | 1135559731 |
| 3615336 | Is gerrymandering democratic? | Yes, it is. The Constitution gives the states the right to draw up there congressional districts. The Democrats have used this tactic along with the Republicans | Law & Ethics | 1134441960 |
| 350287 | Can Bush realistically be impeached? | Can he? Sure. All it takes is a majority vote of the House of Representatives. Will he? Probably not - the Republicans control the House and Senate at the moment. Clinton was impeached when the opposition party controlled Congress. Keep in mind that impeachment does not mean removal from office. Impeachment is simply the process of charging the President (or other positions like Vice-President or judges) with high crimes or misdemeanors. Then the Senate acts as judge and jury to try the person. If they are convicted by the Senate, they are removed from office. Any criminal charges would then involve another trial after the person is out of office. | Law & Ethics | 1135784481 |
| 1061666 | how to find out about outstanding warrant on traffic tickets in alaska? | If you have an outstanding warrant for unpaid traffic tickets, it'll be difficult to find that amount online without paying a search service (linked below) that may or may not provide helpful information. Your best bet is to call the city or jurisdiction where you received the tickets and ask how much is due. They may tell you a dollar figure, or they may require bond be posted and that you appear before a judge who will then total the fines due only after a court appearance. Usually, with an outstanding warrant, a dollar figure is not determined until you've faced a judge. | Law & Ethics | 1135313349 |
| 1847614 | How do I attach the per capita checks my ex receives? | Attach it to what? To pay his arrears to what? If you are divorced, you have no responsibility to pay his debts. | Law & Ethics | 1136017563 |
| 1622314 | What percentage of LAPD resources is dedicated to the enforcement of trafic laws? | The adopted budget for 2005-2006 allocated 118,713,083 for traffic enforcement, the largest expense of which is salaries. This amounts to a mere 10.6% of the total police budget. | Law & Ethics | 1134372130 |
| 3630375 | If your town doesn't have a mayor but you would like one how do you start up one? | If you don't have a mayor or city council, it sounds like your town is not an incorporated city. To incorporate the city and create a town charter, you would need to contact the seat of your county and ask them what the process is and if it would truly be beneficial to your community. | Law & Ethics | 1135488034 |
| 1984371 | Is Arnold Schwarzenegger a murderer now for killing Stanley "Tookie" Williams? | no -- he was not in the jury that convicted Williams. he was not the 'executioner'. Williams was convicted by a jury of his peers and sentenced to be executed. Arnold had NOTHING to do with it other than saying that his sentence would be fulfilled. | Law & Ethics | 1135348237 |
| 1152824 | Why do we kill inmates that don't want to die but not terminally ill who want to end their suffering? | You paint your question with too broad a stroke. We kill some inmates because society has determined that certain criminals deserve death. They deserve the greatest punishment that society can give when they commit certain capital crimes, like mass murder and rape. To compare the justification behind the death penalty (a retributive form of punishing the guilty) with the justification behind refusing assisted suicide (a social policy norm) is improper. Society (except at present Oregon) has placed a strict line between aiding death and allowing death. In all states, an individual who is terminally ill may refuse medical treatment. Refusal of medical treatment may result in death, and often does. For some, it is more painful to continue to live, and they'd prefer to hasten death. Society has made a judgment that the doctor's role should be to heal, not to kill. Assisting death is just too horrible for society to handle at this stage, and in my opinion, rightly. However, the justifications for capital punishment and assisted suicide are very different and should not be so easily conflated. | Law & Ethics | 1135203674 |
| 37422 | Is an attempt of suicide a crime? | The actual answer, despite the rampant speculation offered so far, is that it depends. In many countries and many states, attempted suicide is not illegal. One source reports that as of 1963, six states, North and South Dakota, Washington, New Jersey, Nevada, and Oklahoma, still criminalized it. For all the discussion of Texas and its law, Texas does not criminalize either suicide or attempted suicide. Many states may have mandatory psychological examinations and detention for individuals who attempt suicide, but these proscriptions are rehabilitative, not criminal or punitive. If you specify the particular jurisdiction in a new question, I'll go forward and research that particular jurisdiction's history, but the question is too open-ended and shallow for deep research at this time. | Law & Ethics | 1135116935 |
| 2729459 | what does the last 4 digits on ss# mean? | The last four digits are serial numbers. They represent a straight numerical sequence of digits from 0001-9999 within the group. | Law & Ethics | 1134411541 |
| 1126485 | How is outsourcing a problem in North Carolina? | This question is vague and not exactly related to law and ethics. Nevertheless, I've included a link to a USA Today story about IBM and outsourcing in North Carolina, which the article proclaims is at the "center" of the outsourcing debate. Similar incidents can be found with a Google search. | Law & Ethics | 1135118393 |
| 336351 | how does a person pass a bill? | It appears that the question period has expired. If you have received an answer that meets your needs, please choose a 'best answer.' Regards. | Law & Ethics | 1134836983 |
| 541072 | Why is it that we are so willing to take God out of schools but not the Greek and Roman gods? | No. You have misinterpreted the situation. No one, not even we die-hard atheists believe that the discussion of god or gods should be taken out of the schools. These myths are of historic importance and some of them continue to shape policy in the world today. What we take umbrage with is prayer or sanctioned religious observance in *public* schools. Frankly, though, taking your question at face value, I think that almost everyone would have a problem with a school administration that asked or forced students into taking part in sacrifices to Zeus. To step back, that is pretty much how we feel about Jehovah. | Law & Ethics | 1134529488 |
| 970109 | give an overview of the insurance act,2001 of jamaica and state its implications on intermediaries? | Ok so did you get all that. | Law & Ethics | 1134145391 |
| 1996588 | Is it true that G. Bush is breaking the law? | Yes and No. According to the Bill of Rights specifically Amendment IV yes he is but he can claim executive priveledge which entitles him to do such things for national security. I personally don't like the idea of people, especially the government, listening to my conversations without my consent but sometimes it has to be done for our protection. So whether or not he is breaking the law is opinion really but he will not be charged with any criminal act. | Law & Ethics | 1134943491 |
| 109716 | i have a warrent out for my arrest, do I turn myself in? | Usually a "failure to appear" warrant will not result in jail time unless you have many prior failure to appears and they can show a pattern or if the failure to appear is on a serious felony crime or a crime in witch you are out on bail. Now either way it will be better for you to turn yourself in. However do not turn yourself in on a friday as this may result in sitting in jail until monday. Also I would call the court clerk and try to reschedule an appearance before I turned my self in to show that you did make an effort. Oh yea it is also bad if the appearance is for sentencing. They really frown on ditching accountability. In addition by turning yourself in you avoid all the hassle of having your car towed away and impounded if you are pulled over while drving. Don't panic! Especially if this is a minor offense. The courts and jails are so jammed up with truly bad people they have no time or room to lock people up for minor offenses. Even if it seems really bad to you. I assume that it is minor because you don't seem to have much experience dealing with the law. I personally have been pulled over with a valid warrant and the officer just cited and released me. However I have also seen people get hauled in friday night and have to wait til the offices open up Monday morning to be released with nothing more than a new court date. Anyways good luck and stay low until Monday. | Law & Ethics | 1136068470 |
| 97020 | In Iowa, after the Foreclosure Certificate is filed and returned how long before the sale of the house? | This is state specific but on average the redemption period is about a year. The occupant can stay in the house the whole time and they can buy it back durring that year if they find the financing. If they can't find financing in that year only then can they actualy get booted from the house. A whole year mortgage payment free, not a bad deal to get back on your feet. Forclosures look pretty bad on credit though and unless they have a ton of equity almost no mortgage company will help. Hope that answers your question. | Law & Ethics | 1135882653 |
| 2564956 | Evictions for Renters..... HELP!!!? | Get in touch with the Texas Tennant Advisor texastenant.org Alternatively, contact United Way and ask for referals http://national.unitedway.org/myuw/ Good luck to you and your child... | Law & Ethics | 1134883062 |
| 4054466 | colorado probate laws? | try this http://www.courts.state.co.us/supct/rules/2004ruleschng.htm | Law & Ethics | 1135647520 |
| 3141103 | death penalty, to kill or not to kill? | I agree with you there. The death penalty is the ultimate cruel, inhuman and degrading punishment. It violates the right to life. It is irrevocable and can be inflicted on the innocent and has never been shown to deter crime more effectively than other punishments. Check out the link below & help to protest. | Law & Ethics | 1134511445 |
| 2089202 | what happens if you marry someone just to get them a green card.? | If you get found out by the authorities, they can still be deported, and I think (but am not sure) that you can face criminal charges. | Law & Ethics | 1136064641 |
| 378344 | Should 'attemt to suicide' be punished? | Yes, they waste public resources. | Law & Ethics | 1135069209 |
| 3442783 | Does the RIAA crack down on iTunes users? | The key difference for iTunes is that any illegal song sharing does not take place over the publicly available internet. Instead, it requires two people to physically be on the same network, a network which the RIAA has no right to be on and could not monitor even if they were on it. | Law & Ethics | 1135798514 |
| 4444433 | What constitutes a "public place" within the term "highway or other public place" under Canadian and UK law? | A public place is anywhere people allowed to go freely. This would include public transportation areas, such as subway terminals and train stations, parks, museums, libraries, and even stores. | Law & Ethics | 1134129188 |
| 3837821 | why does the US have the highest drinking age in the world? | Because we are not taught from a young age to respect alchohol. If we treated it more like Europeans it would not be considered taboo. Thats why so many teenagers have to drink till they get sick and act like twits. Also those stupid ass ads that connect drinking beer with being sexy. You aint sexy when you get drunk. Backwards is alcohol thinking in America. | Law & Ethics | 1136016040 |
| 694796 | how many years does a sex offender have to wait to get gun rights restored in the state of minnesota? | I Am Not A Lawyer. This does not constitute legal advice. I am not familiar with Minnesota law. You should be able to call a Minnesota lawyer for free with that question. Call criminal defense lawyers (look them up in the Yellow Pages) and ask them who they would choose to represent them for restoration of civil rights. Then call their recommended lawyers and ask them. They should be able to give you a quick answer. They should only insist on payment if you want them to represent you in the restoration of your civil rights. | Law & Ethics | 1134441476 |
| 2960604 | Can I get a statement written by myself signed by a notary? | Absolutely. To further protect yourself, you can mail them a certified letter with the notarized documents, and keep the post office receipt and slip. | Law & Ethics | 1135117830 |
| 4179852 | Can I sue the us goverment for setting SS limits as 65. discrimination agianst asians living shorter.? | Age is generally not considered a suspect classification under the Fourteenth Amendment's Equal Protection Clause. The Supreme Court has only occasionally suggested that it should be subject to a higher level of scrutiny than rational basis. If a court is able to conceive some sort of rational basis for the age classification, and the means chosen bear any rational relationship to the end, the age classification is constitutional. Here, the government could assert that 65 is the standard age of retirement, and the SSA benefits are given approximately at the age of retirement. A court would find that scheme constitutional. Though the classification scheme may have a "disparate impact" on a particular racial group, the "disparate impact" claim for race can only succeed if the primary, dominating, intentional, or motivating purpose of the legislation was race-based, in which case the legislation will be examined under strict scrutiny (held so in a couple of casses, Washington v. Davis, and Arlington Heights). A court is unlikely to find that the age classification had a racial purpose as its motivating purpose, so the age classification would be upheld. | Law & Ethics | 1135176142 |
| 2325290 | Why would the death penalty be more just than lifelong imprisonment? | The death penalty is not for revenge, its justice. Because those people on death row, took someone else's life, if they were given lifelong imprisonment they would never understand to the full extent of what they had done | Law & Ethics | 1134457111 |
| 2457917 | How do I find legal cases/case studies/laws dealing with academic grievance procedures and due process? | Check any large library. They may have a set of state law books that would include case law on any topic if it exists for your particular state. Ask the reference desk for help (they are trained professionals). | Law & Ethics | 1135524463 |
| 899628 | Will Yahoo agree with the Bush's policies to spy on us?? | Yes, they are already doing it, check the NSA reports, they have already gathers tele com and internet traffic, specially after 9/11 and still doing it without the legal justification. | Law & Ethics | 1135480181 |
| 4274502 | Does George Bush have the authority for wire taps? | He does have the authority to put on secret wire taps, but he is supposed to receive a warrant from the FISA courts (Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act courts) either before or within 72 hours of placing the tap. The courts records are completely secret and they have in all but a few of several thousand cases issued the warrants. By not doing so, Bush is clearly violating FISA. | Law & Ethics | 1134953085 |
| 2109098 | what should the ultimate punishment be for crime? | Death is historically the ultimate punishment for heinous crimes, such as the killings of police officers. But as Harry Potter might answer, "The Dementor's Kiss" (just kidding) | Law & Ethics | 1135190034 |
| 331221 | how do I go about reporting a rude niebor that likes to park and block my driveway? | Take a deal of cookies over to his place ask him nicely to move his car. If the problem continues call the non-emergency police number. | Law & Ethics | 1134886365 |
| 1832305 | Is'nt the Death sentance wrong? | You can't judge what is right or wrong from what other people do. If the majority of countries had the death penalty would that suddenly make it right? Countries decide on laws based on their own values and circumstances. It is easy to be against tough laws if you don't experience the circumstances that led to the laws. Similarly it is easy to oppose a tough law from the safety of a crime free area. In a democracy the majority determine the laws. It is the right of every citizen to pursue changes through lawful means. Those who oppose the death penalty need to engage those who support the death penalty in a meaningful dialog in order for change to take place. Simply stating it is wrong is not going to change many minds. These are a few of the issues that would need to be addressed: Is there any evidence that the death penalty is actually a deterrent? What is the confidence level in the safety of the verdicts leading to the death penalty? Does society have the right to take a life without absolute proof? What prison sentence should replace a death sentence? What should you do with a prisoner with a whole life prison sentence who then kills another prisoner or a prison guard? (I personally oppose the death penalty. Luckily I live in a country where the majority also share that view). | Law & Ethics | 1134536672 |
| 2278299 | Is it illegal for a judge and the states attorney to be related? | It's presumably legal, but it may not be ethical. Depending on the state's judicial recusal standards, certain requirements may exist for recusal in participation in certain cases where the judge's judgment may be impaired, such as with a relative. This depends heavily on local custom, bar restrictions, the judge's official recusal policy, and so forth. Requesting a change is permissible and in fact preferable; you made the right decision, even if you're subject to harassment. I've included a link that references federal policy on the matter of relatives in a firm coming before the judge, which is a related issue in a different forum. If you provided the specific state, I might be able to help more. I hope this helps. | Law & Ethics | 1134784593 |
| 296741 | How many lawyers are the in New York State? | The New York State Bar Association is voluntary for attorneys in the state, but it perhaps most accurately reflects the total number of attorneys in the state - after all, some are members of the bar but not in the state, and some are not members of the bar but practice in state. According to the site, over 70,000 attorneys are members of the state bar, which is a rough approximation of the total number of attorneys. | Law & Ethics | 1134865953 |
| 471834 | My friend was arrested 2 days ago i think shes lying ck. where for what she was charged with? free please? | why do you care just be suportive | Law & Ethics | 1134333119 |
| 1639865 | REASONS WHY AFRICA IS UNABLE TO FIGHT CORRUPTION? | poverty...which is the root of all evil | Law & Ethics | 1134245341 |
| 650373 | how do i locate a pro bono atty in brooklyn/nyc, ny? | Stick your head out the window and yell. There's one of them on every corner. | Law & Ethics | 1134925765 |
| 3575181 | When did India devolpe the caste system? | The caste system in India can be described as an elaborately stratified social hierarchy distinguishing India’s social structure from any other nation. Its history is multifaceted and complex. Caste is a term, which is used to specify a group of people having a specific social rank and dates back to 1200 BCE. The Indian term for caste is jati, and generally designates a group that can vary in size from a handful to many thousands. There are thousands of jatis each with its own rules and customs. The various jatis are traditionally arranged in hierarchical order and fit into one of the four basic varnas the (Sanskrit word for “colors”). --The varna of Brahmans, commonly identified with priests and the learned class --The varna of Kshatriyas, associated with rulers and warriors including property owners. --The varna of Vaishyas, associated with commercial livelihoods (i.e. traders) --The varna of Shudras, the servile laborers The Untouchables occupy a place that is not clearly defined by boundaries and is outside of the varna scheme. Their jobs (such as toilet cleaning and garbage removal) cause them to be considered impure and thus “untouchable.” Historically the untouchables were not allowed in temples and many other public places. In 1950 legislation was passed to prevent any form of discrimination towards the untouchables. Although legislation has affected the status of the people, they are yet very much a visible part of Indian society. http://www.mtholyoke.edu/~epandit/page2.html Origins of the Caste System: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caste_system#Origins_of_the_Caste_System | Law & Ethics | 1135200201 |
| 1382341 | Do courts of last resort typically have discretionary jurisdiction? | Yes, at least in the United States, most courts of last resort have discretionary jurisdiction, including the Supreme Court and most state Supreme Courts. Any court that processes writ of certiorari is using discretionary jurisdiction. | Law & Ethics | |
| 780429 | Who do i sue in the case that my air bag did not deploy in a car accident? | depends..was the car owned since brand new?..was it bought from a dealership?...was it in previous accidents?..if so have the air bags been replaced since then?...many more variables ....ask lawyer | Law & Ethics | 1135810043 |
| 2804340 | how to report a corrupt elwood indiana policeman? | File a complaint with the Elwood Police Department. The department should have forms available for public complaints that will be investigated internally. Contact them for specific information. Follow up after a couple of months if you haven't heard anything. If they fail to take action, or if you believe they have insufficiently taken action, then you'll want to step up to state investigations, but wait to cross that bridge if you happen to come to it. 1601 Main Street Elwood, IN 46036 765-552-3376 | Law & Ethics | 1134887487 |
| 147035 | Can I have a statement written by myself, stamped by a notary? | As usual with legal-related questions on Yahoo! Answers, too little information exists to answer this question adequately. The state you're in would be helpful. Not posting the same question five times would be helpful. Nevertheless, I'll answer what I can in this question, and post another question if you need more details. At this date and time, it's getting a little too late to deal with the problems adequately. A notarized note will not be very helpful - after all, the dispute is not about whether the house exists in that condition, but whether you or the landlord should be responsible for the cost of those conditions. Taking photographs and video is helpful, but again it only shows that damage exists, not who is responsible for it. The video, though, may be able to show that it wasn't from your abuse of the apartment, but from natural wear and tear that the landlord refused to repair. Do you have any record of communication with the landlord? That's the strongest piece of evidence you'll have. You'd be able to show that you notified the landlord, or that the landlord acknowledged receipt of that request. It's a little too late now, but you should have sent certified mailings to the landlord. The landlord would have had to sign a card acknowledging that he received your letter, and you would have proof that he received your request. With just 10 days to go, it's too late for that. I would carefully catalog everything that has happened, with each date you noticed the problem if possible, if the cause was natural, when you notified the landlord, and the entire history of the dispute. Photos and video are helpful if you go to court. A notarized statement is not very helpful. Records of communication with your landlord are extremely helpful. Otherwise, if you don't get the security deposit, you may simply have to go to small claims court with the recordings and hope that the judge believes your story. | Law & Ethics | 1135117290 |
| 1953209 | I heard that no matter what the reason is if your married lest than a year then it can be anull. Is this true? | first off you need to check the laws of the state you live in about anullments. then you can go from there. some states have it where you can get a marrige anulled from 3-6 mnths after the marrige. then some have a no fault divorce to some have a fault divorce. where someone has done something to cause the divorce. also there are some that requires you go to get marriage counceling. (but very rare.) | Law & Ethics | 1134894863 |
| 3781886 | i recently was sexually assaulted by my husband. i want a divorce but i dont want to lose my children. HELP? | Go to a lawyer and tell him to file a temporary custody for each child to you and he should be able to get the judge to sign it until you and your husband go to court. This will keep your kids with you until the court say otherwise. You want even have to let him see them until then also. I know this because I did the same thing and the courts gave me temp. custody of my kids until we were through with all the court procedures. | Law & Ethics | 1135388528 |
| 1508236 | Federal Equal Employment Opportunity lawsuits.? | I am considering filing one - actually it isnt a lawsuit, it is an investigation. The EEOC doesn't bring lawsuits, but it doesn't take much to get one started, unlike a lawsuit. Call the EEOC, check online to see who is nearest you. They will talk to you for free, and tell you if you have a case. If you do, they will handle almost all of it completely, you don't need to be involved. It is worth asking, because it is so easy to get information about it. | Law & Ethics | 1135802333 |
| 3509505 | is it truly customary to tip the local cops in Tijuana Mexico? | Corruption is the problem. Be careful handing out cash. If the cop is honest, you could be charged with bribing a law enforcement officer. | Law & Ethics | 1135310146 |
| 3591868 | Why are so many people upset about the presidents choice to listen in on potential terrorists phone calls? | Who decides who is a suspected terrorist? Let me remind you of this: Amendment IV The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized. The patriotic and legal way to tap someone's phone is to get a warrant from a judge, not an executive order. The problem is that the executive branch is bypassing the judicial branch. There is no seperation of power. | Law & Ethics | 1134910486 |
| 3768184 | What makes 21 such a magical age where people are all of a sudden responsible enough to drink? | It is believed "alcohol consumption is undesirable and dangerous; it typically results in problem behavior; and drinking in any degree is equally undesirable because moderate social drinking is the forerunner of chronic inebriation. Naturally, young people, if not everyone, should be protected from alcohol, according to this view." | Law & Ethics | 1134677774 |
| 3736043 | What if Stan 'Tookie' Williams would have only...???? | This is not a race issue. Its the fact that he killed four people, and only one of those people was caucasian, the other three was an asian family (an elderly couple and their adult daughter). | Law & Ethics | 1134445048 |
| 3150008 | Do I have any legal recourse if a collection agency mistakes me for someone else? | It would be hard to deal with without a lawyer. The simplest thing would be to show the proof, document it, and threaten to sue if they collect from you wrongfully. If they did so after you had given them proof they likely would be liable for much more than the amount taken. But if that didn't scare them off, you'd still need a lawyer. You should also make sure the credit reporting agencies haven't acted on the same bad information, and make sure the collection agency hasn't caused your credit to be affected. Ask your lawyer about that -- the collection agency will have to have that cleaned up. By the way, I disagree with a previous poster who wrote "Generally if someone takes you to court for some reason and loses, they are required to pay your legal costs." Unless there is a special reason, in the United States the loser does not pay the legal fees of the winning party. (Costs are technically something different than legal fees, and are much much less than legal fees.) | Law & Ethics | 1135631302 |
| 713581 | what rules dose a privet invesagater have to follow while watching you? | I agree with the answer above, however I have to restate your question the way it SHOULD read: What rules does a private investigator have to follow while watching you? ... Spelling is so important if you're going to be taken more seriously. | Law & Ethics | 1135007767 |
| 2736717 | What are the limits on the right to free speech? | EXTREMLY basic rundown on the traditional classic unprotected categories of speech: Incitement (Brandenberg): speech directed or intended to producing imminent lawless action, and is likely to product such action. False statements of fact (New York Times v. Sullivan): for matters of public concern that defame public officials, the statements are unprotected if they are known to be false or are recklessly made with regard to their falsity, called "actual malice." For matters of public concern that defame private citizens, the statements are unprotected if made negligently under a case called Gertz. On matters of private concern, they may be unprotected regardless, through a consideration of the whole record. True threats (Virginia v. Black): those statements where the speaker means to communicate a serious expression of an intent to commit an act of unlawful violence to a particular individual or group of individuals. Obscenity (Miller v. California): the average person, applying community standards, considering the work as a whole, finds that the speech appeals to the prurient interest; it is patently offensive depiction, applying community standards, of sexual conduct, as defined by statute; and as a whole, it lacks serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value. Child pornography (Ferber): the speech visually depicts minors engaged in sexual acts or lewdly exhibiting their genitals. Fighting words (Chaplinsky): speech that tends to incite an immediate breach of the peace, or words that by their very utterance inflict injury, or an emotional distress tort. | Law & Ethics | 1135302030 |
| 3547877 | How do I petition for guardianship over my younger sibling, in richland county, columbia, SC? | You'll have to fill out the appropriate forms in Richland County Probate Court. I've included a couple of links that should help you understand the process, and get in touch with the court. | Law & Ethics | 1134851326 |
| 2403240 | HOW DO I FIND ABOUT CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENTS MADE? | Contact one of the following: Your attorney Clerk of Courts where the action was settled Child support recovery office (or equivilant in your State) | Law & Ethics | 1134338742 |
| 1146678 | What does a hazard action #5 law mean? I live in monroe county michigan and was involved in an accident? | The term "hazard action" appears nowhere in the Michigan Compiled Law Service. You'll have to be more specific about the nature of the offense listed on the ticket, or you'll have to call the jurisdiction that issued the ticket to find out which specific code was violated in the accident. Otherwise, I'm afraid that "hazard action #5" isn't very helpful. | Law & Ethics | |
| 314236 | How much do you get back with earned income credit one child? | $2,000 ? | Law & Ethics | 1134704843 |
| 1705179 | why was the reform act of 1832 so important? | Between 1770 and 1830, the Tories were the dominant force in the House of Commons. The Tories were strongly opposed to increasing the number of people who could vote. However, in November, 1830, Earl Grey, a Whig, became Prime Minister. Grey explained to William IV that he wanted to introduce proposals that would get rid of some of the rotten boroughs. Grey also planned to give Britain's fast growing industrial towns such as Manchester, Birmingham, Bradford and Leeds, representation in the House of Commons. In April 1831 Grey asked William IV to dissolve Parliament so that the Whigs could secure a larger majority in the House of Commons. Grey explained this would help his government to carry their proposals for parliamentary reform. William agreed to Grey's request and after making his speech in the House of Lords, walked back through cheering crowds to Buckingham Palace. After Lord Grey's election victory, he tried again to introduce parliamentary reform. On 22nd September 1831, the House of Commons passed the Reform Bill. However, the Tories still dominated the House of Lords, and after a long debate the bill was defeated. When people heard the news, Reform Riots took place in several British towns; the most serious of these being in Bristol in October 1831. On 7th May 1832, Grey and Henry Brougham met the king and asked him to create a large number of Wigg peers in order to get the Reform Bill passed in the House of Lords. William was now having doubts about the wisdom of parliamentary reform and refused. Lord Grey's government resigned and William IV now asked the leader of the Tories, the Duke of Wellington, to form a new government. Wellington tried to do this but some Tories, including Sir Robert Peel, were unwilling to join a cabinet that was in opposition to the views of the vast majority of the people in Britain. Peel argued that if the king and Wellington went ahead with their plan there was a strong danger of a civil war in Britain. When the Duke of Wellington failed to recruit other significant figures into his cabinet, William was forced to ask Grey to return to office. In his attempts to frustrate the will of the electorate, William IV lost the popularity he had enjoyed during the first part of his reign. Once again Lord Grey asked the king to create a large number of new Whig peers. William agreed that he would do this and when the Lords heard the news, they agreed to pass the Reform Act. Many people were disappointed with the 1832 Reform Bill. Voting in the boroughs was restricted to men who occupied homes with an annual value of £10. There were also property qualifications for people living in rural areas. As a result, only one in seven adult males had the vote. Nor were the constituencies of equal size. Whereas 35 constituencies had less than 300 electors, Liverpool had a constituency of over 11,000. | Law & Ethics | 1136039226 |
| 600965 | i want some opinions for my paper do you think racial profiling is wrong? | what do u mean by DWI(driving while black)? | Law & Ethics | 1135200207 |
| 873211 | Is execution punishment or revenge? | It could be seen either way, or both for the families of the victims, they could consider it revenge, but the gov. will call it punishment to avoid certain charges | Law & Ethics | 1135450646 |
| 2510773 | Are there consumer protection laws that prohibit the repackaging of refrigerated meat (date, price etc")? | Yes and no. I grocer can repackage and reprice an item, but he cannot change the date of one. Enforcement varies by state. Generally it is enforced by the Department of Agriculture. | Law & Ethics | 1135265326 |
| 867939 | Tookie Williams, why can't he just stay locked up for life? | I don't believe in the death penalty; I mean who are we to play God like someone said. But the thing is; he was convicted and there was no doubt that he was guilty. He was also sentenced to death and I think that if we change the laws because one person said sorry; then others would do heinous crimes and be like "I'm sorry" and expect to be let off. I don't even know much about what's going on in his case but that's what I think. | Law & Ethics | 1134442429 |
| 2663719 | Why do so many people think OJ simpson was guilty even though the court found him not guilty ? | Because he won the trial due to technicalities. All the evidence point at him and only the incompetance of the District Attorney and the great work of his attorneys saved him | Law & Ethics | 1134716203 |
| 3083590 | Should a felony conviction prevent a U. S. citizen from voting? And, if so, why? | you dam right they should get to vote and to have guns also, america just once another reason to take away your rights if they could and they definatly can they would take everyone's guns they would take all voting away from all men and women black and white except for the rich white man i'd say boycott the us government this isnt the united states its the devided states where there are no laws and the constitution means exactly nothing Americans lol dont have the guts to stand up for themselves period what a weak country. | Law & Ethics | 1134260269 |
| 3541496 | why is 911 , 911? why cant it be something else? | From howstuffworks: "Prior to 1968, there was no standard emergency number. So how did 911 become one of the most recognizable numbers in the United States? Choosing 911 as the universal emergency number was not an arbitrary selection, but it wasn't a difficult one either. In 1967, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) met with AT&T to establish such an emergency number. They wanted a number that was short and easy to remember. More importantly, they needed a unique number, and since 911 had never been designated for an office code, area code or service code, that was the number they chose." | Law & Ethics | 1134241430 |
| 1070660 | Which way do you think Stan 'Tookie' Williams will feel better? | i dont know the man but ill have to go with b.the longer hes alive the longer his identity grows and the shorter his victims do. also the longer he caries this out the closer people forget about the act and fall into leaniancy ending in possable parole and the nobel peace prize. | Law & Ethics | 1134443996 |
| 126347 | How can i get a Gun Liscence ( I live in India ) ?? | Possibly. The FAQ on the link below should help you determine this. | Law & Ethics | 1135972493 |
| 3643597 | CHILD CUSTODY LAWS WITHOUT MARRIAGE? | Consult an attorney in your state. The most important consideration is that the Court will both assign child custody and re-visit child support on the basis of the standard "best interest of the child." In short, you will need to show that placing custody with you, and not with the other parent, is in the best interest of the child. | Law & Ethics | 1135675120 |
| 543688 | Are there too many people in the world, if so what can we do about it? | There is a phrase that scientists use called Carrying Capacity which is the amount of a species that the environment can hold due to limiting factors which are any biotic (living factors) or Abiotic (nonliving factors)factors that restrict the existence, reproduction, or distribution of organisms. When the number of a species reaches or exceeds the carrying capacity then limiting factors begin to take effect such as the amount of food available. Also when the carrying capacity is exceeded competition begins for food, shelter, and reproductive rights. There are three types of growths: stable growth, rapid growth, and slow growth.An example of stable growth would be the U.S. an example of rapid growth would be China. Since not all countries have the same growth rate it is hard to say whether there are too many people in the world. So really it is a matter of opinion. In some countries there are to many people, such as third world countries, but in other countries there are not too many people. As for what we can do about it, there is nothing we really can do besides what China does (limits each household to one child). What happens is when the carrying capacity is exceeded there is not enough food, shelter, etc. for all the individuals in a population. As a result those individuals die and the population's size eventually falls below the carrying capacity(which is what happens in most third world coutries). This is referred to as 'Survival of the Fittest'. It's horrible to imagine but it's the truth and theres not much we can do about it. | Law & Ethics | 1134949739 |
| 232809 | California Law states you can't take photos of a woman with a wooden leg. Why not? | As usual with legal-related questions on Yahoo! Answers, too little information has been provided to answer the question adequately. No legal search I can perform reveals that it is illegal in California. Without a citation to the law or an exact phrase from the law, I cannot verify that the law exists, and I cannot explain the legislative theory behind the law without the text of the statute. So far as I can tell, this law does not exist and is merely an urban legend. | Law & Ethics | 1135054950 |
| 4035773 | Why are executions carried out at 12:01 AM? | 12:01 is the first minute of the day following the last day a governor can pardon an inmate from execution. | Law & Ethics | 1135958575 |
| 2926237 | Why do child labor laws not prohibit children from acting in movies? | They allow children to do non-dangerous, non-sexual work for a few hours a day, with certain restrictions. | Law & Ethics | 1134523333 |
| 1637154 | What is the order of supreme court justices from most liberal to most conservative? | This question is difficult. Politically? It's hard to say, because the judges do not make political decisions, but only interpret law. Justice Scalia is often regarded as the most conservative member of the court, since he helped found the conservative Federalist Society, worked at the relatively conservative law firm Jones Day, and taught at the conservative University of Chicago Law School. Justice Thomas, however, also has significant conservative roots, but more along the lines of natural law and theory promulgated by think tanks like the Claremont Institute. Chief Justice Roberts is seen as a political conservative due to his service in the White House, but he has remained extremely silent on political issues generally and has occasionally endorsed more liberal causes, like assisting the homosexual rights advocates with legal advice in Romer v. Evans. Justice Kennedy is perhaps politically more conservative than Justice O'Connor, but again, it's difficult to determine from their interpretations of the Constitution alone. Justice Kennedy seems to advocate greater social restrictions on procedures like abortion thatn Justice O'Connor would, but it's uncertain whether that's a political view or a constitutional view. Justice O'Connor was a Republican moderate during her legislative days. Justice Souter is perhaps the next as we move toward the liberal side of the court. He was touted as a Republican, but he's quickly moved to support liberal stances on a number of issues, still expressing some caution and moderation. Justice Breyer is next, liberal in his decisions and policies, but also extremely pragmatic, so much so that his opinions seems relatively conservative in the sense that they seek to preserve the status quo. Justice Stevens and Justice Ginsburg are the two most ideological liberals. Justice Stevens has reflected that his political opinions have always conveniently aligned with what he believes the Constitutions says, suggesting that the liberal advocacy he writes really does come forth as political belief. Justice Ginsburg used to advocate for women's rights groups and on behalf of other progressive and liberal organizations, suggesting a strong ideologically liberal bent. | Law & Ethics | 1134719737 |
| 1641225 | Do you love joining a yahoo group to discuse Peace efforts in Africa? | No again. | Law & Ethics | 1136041038 |
| 734296 | What rights do American citizens under the age of 18 have? | under 18 years of age all you can expect are the common humanitarian rights. But your pretty much accountable to your parents for everything. | Law & Ethics | 1134440909 |
| 2614334 | Should marijuana be legalized? | Yes. They turned a disease into a war, and it's a war they'll never win. In addition to being the only known drug to actually induce hunger, it has not shown to be any worse than alcohol, which was once prohibited in the same fashion. The government realized that they could control the sale, production, and shipping of alcohol and virtually eliminate the organized underground's source of revenue. Much the same thing will happen as each drug falls. The first thing that has to happen however is moving marijuana from a stage 1 to a stage 2 drug, allowing for testing of long term effects and epicacy. Once they have been determined, anti-prohibitioners like myself will have more solid political ground to stand on. Until then the stigma of pot being the downfall of youth and color rather than a creative tool to enchance the expressiveness of the mind and relax the body. But in terms of being an actual Rx drug, it is the only one know to actually induce hunger, as I said before. There is no pill that a doctor can give you if you aren't hungry. When going though harsh procedures like chemotherapy the patient will sometimes go for weeks without feeling hungry. The body in this weakened state needs to eat. The notorious 'munchees' are the best known way to get these kind of patients to eat. This however also requires that marijuana be moved down to a class 2 narcodic to allow for testing, as no formal tests have been done outside California. So yes, marijuana should be legalized to make this a better society for all. Weather you think we should tax the heck out of it, get it off the streets and onto store shelves, or just to be able to get high in the privacy of our own homes as consenting adults, if you support this issue write your congressmen (or women), all of them. Tell them you want them to move marijuana from a class 1 to class 2 narcotic. We can make a difference, but we have to make enough noise such that they can look away from us any longer. | Law & Ethics | 1135283570 |
| 1144926 | What is a bench warrent? | A Bench Warrant is a Process issued by the court itself, or “from the bench,” for the attachment or arrest of a person; either in case of contempt, or where an indictment has been found, or to bring in a witness who does not obey the subpoena. | Law & Ethics | 1134614471 |
| 3381751 | How do I ask co-operations for money to help me with unpaid medical bills under 5 grand ? | Contact Social Security about their Disability Programs. They can provide Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income if you have a verifiable disability. See http://www.ssa.gov/disability/ | Law & Ethics | 1134132880 |
| 3596558 | What do you think about racial profiling? wrong or justified? | In most instances, what is generally considered as profiling by law enforcement is wrong. The biggest problem I have with it is: if you put any one group under a microscope, you will catch more of the members of that group doing things, thus "verifying" your profile and removing resources from pursuing other groups. Many people say things like, "if I haven't done anything wrong I don't care if they need to search/stop me to catch the bad guys." The problem with that thinking is it ignores the realities of the impact and embarrassment felt by those stopped/searched/scrutinized, and the chances of someone being wrongly accused of things, which does happen. Remember Richard Jewell? | Law & Ethics | 1135205314 |
| 210749 | What is your view on capital punishment? | Capitol punishment does not work as it is now. Punishments must be public, swift and severe in order to deter. Public hangings detered. Pay per view electric chair a week after your last appeal...say give you 1 year tops to finish the process. Now THAT would work. Of course, the innate flaws to our "best attourney wins" court system creates the potential in which innocent people may get executed before the time in which their innocence may be proven. This is the unfortunate finality that comes with capital punishment. But capital punishment can work. However, without swift, severe punishment that is viewable by future criminals, capital punishment will not work, and does not work in our society (20 years on death row? ridiculous) I found myself torn in the case of Tookie Williams recently on this very topic. If Tookie was executed 23 years ago, there would not have been public outcry to save him. Sure he maintained that he was innocent of the murder of the 4 people he was convicted of. But who really believed it (clearly not the jury), and furthermore, that was simply the one crime he was brought to court on. God knows you don't form one of the most prolific gangs our time has known without taking out a few people in your way, and a few people for the hell of it probably too. Beyond that, the Crips that he founded have gone on to kill likely in the thousands. So he should have been executed (provided you believe in capital punishment to begin with), no question, and it should have been a walk out of the court room straight to the chair. But our system is flawed, we let him sit on death row for more than 2 decades and during that time he may have rethought his life. He did some great works trying to use his position to influence kids to make the right choices, the choices he didn't make. Now we choose to execute someone that is in the midst of making a positive influence of our kids instead of the thug that brought many children to hell with him. If you execute him in 1982, many good works don't get done, but if you do it publicly, you may send a more real message, and save many kids and their victims for years to come. After 20 years, we probably shouldn't have executed him at all. It was a waste, two fold. | Law & Ethics | 1135185808 |
| 2494116 | canadian family law? | What a well asked question! | Law & Ethics | 1135127308 |
| 628780 | WHAT R THE 12 FELONIES OF USA? | Perhaps you are referring to the 12 felonies that, if someone dies during the commission of them, one can be charged with felony murder. Those are: "any arson, escape, murder, kidnapping, treason, espionage, sabotage, aggravated sexual abuse or sexual abuse, burglary, or robbery; or perpetrated from a premeditated design unlawfully and maliciously to effect the death of any human being other than him who is killed" | Law & Ethics | 1135740772 |
| 1308439 | do you agree with execution? | Yes, execution is an effective way of keeping people from committing crimes. Also, if you look at it, the 1,000 man was just executed last week I believe. It's not like we are killing people left and right. | Law & Ethics | 1134369921 |
| 4152555 | Would the new Iraqi parliament with Sunni Parliamentarians allow Saddam trial to proceed? | Your assuming alot with your question. First of all the Sunnis' would have to win a majority of seats, which with that many canidates from all sects and with the limited number of Parlimentary seats (I heard around 230 seats. The odds it's going to be pretty balanced. Then you are assuming the Sunnis' liked Sadam. The majority of Iraqis want to see Sadam dead so. IMHO the trial is going to procede. | Law & Ethics | 1134822428 |
| 3621715 | what were timothy mcvay's last words before his execution? | On the morning of his execution on Monday, June 11th, 2001 Timothy McVeigh didn't speak but instead communicated through a poem which was read aloud at the press conference after his death. | Law & Ethics | 1134888699 |
| 2237318 | is it legal to hide surveillance cameras in homes in NC? | It's in your house, which is private property, so you can do anything you want. | Law & Ethics | 1135899708 |
| 2121397 | freedom of speech? | Freedom of speech isn't an absolute. For example you can't yell fire in a crowded theater. You can't make threats against people. The Constitution protects individuals from the National Government, not the States or the Cities. There are jurisdictions where it's a crime to swear in public. | Law & Ethics | 1136102069 |
| 4072322 | If it is against New York law, should the NYC transit workers have gone on strike? | The strike is illegal under New York's Taylor Law. "Under the law, public employees are prohibited from striking and penalties for violation are levied against the union and employees involved." I've included a link to the judge's injunction that explains why the strike is illegal, along with a brief explanation of the Taylor Law and a link to the text of the law. Sometimes civil disobedience may be justified, such as calling for an end to racial segregation. Here, the terms do not suggest such justification. Among the terms requested: requiring 0% of their pay to go to health care coverage, rather than 1%; a lowered retirement age to 50, currently 55; a cap on discipline for violations of rules, such as operating transit while intoxicated; and salary increases above the current $63,000 annual salary, in comparison to the average New Yorker's $45,000 annual salary. Those traits don't seem like ones important enough for society to support a violation of the law. | Law & Ethics | 1135187002 |
| 4436215 | what if a harrassing police officer continually "finds" a reason to stop you after he pulls you over | Get a badge number, GO to the station,and file a report for harrassment. IF they do not investigate it, THEN get a lawyer. I have had a friend in this situation before and they got it solved by saying "Laywer" | Law & Ethics | 1135820920 |
| 907543 | who do i call about my son being beaten many times at orange county jaik while cops do nothing? | The no-BS answer? In all likelihood they don't really care all that much. The general attitude of most people towards criminals is that if they find prison life a bit harsh or brutal, well they earned it didn't they? Following on that thought is likely a "Maybe he'll think twice about landing in jail a second time." And that's just the general public, not the folks who are forced to work with murderers and rapists on the one hand, up to petty thieves and drunken idiots on the other. While our society likes to talk about prison as aiming at rehabilitation, for most it is seen as punishment first and foremost. Think of all the "dropping the soap" humor. Not too much sympathy for the incarcerated there. Harsh treatment at the hands of one's fellow prisoners is hardly going to greatly concern many working in the penal system who deal with the dregs of humanity on a daily basis unless it rises to the level of an emergency room visit or two. If you want there to be action taken on your son's behalf, you are going to have to make it more worthwhile for them to intervene than it is for them to let it slide. That probably means getting a private attorney, the ACLU, an elected official, or the media involved. A mother's phone call probably doesn't register highly on their "things to worry about" list given the other challenges involved with managing a population that includes society's baddest of the bad apples. | Law & Ethics | 1134530971 |
| 419729 | how does a virginia non-resident purchase a handgun? | There is no provision in Federal code for nonresident handgun purchases except by active military personnel under certain circumstances. You'll need to return to your state of residence and purchase the handgun there. | Law & Ethics | 1134064719 |
| 2842470 | What's the difference between manslaughter and murder? | In simple words: manslaughter is without malice. Murder is intenionally. | Law & Ethics | 1135258162 |
| 3335374 | How come older peaple & desabled peaple get help? How can a person who needs help get it otherwise? | What do you need help with, your writing skills or your command of the English language? Perhaps your spelling. Our government "helps" those who can't help themselves, that's how the system is supposed to be. When people whine about not getting their fair share of the handouts, it's usually put into context when you note the person's ability to help themselves. Can you help yourself? Probably. | Law & Ethics | 1135971771 |
| 249334 | why is the child support system not more fair to the fathers who are in their child`s life? | What cheermom stated demonstrates that there are similarities between California and Iowa. The point to keep in mind is that the Child Support Systems are usually divided into multiple sections. For those who work with individuals involved in the various cases, those who look out for the interests of the children, those are involved in the getting payments form the State to the primary care giver of the child, and those who collect money owed by a parent of record who is mandated by the court to make payments. These departments must follow the orders of the court. That is, a parent who is working to be involved in the life of the child is a great thing, but if they are not paying their court ordered child support payments, these departments have no choice but to act for the court and collect the funds from the delinquent parent. If a parent disagrees with the amount owed (for whatever reason), their argument is not with the State departments but with the court and they must go back to the court to have a new order issued. Here in Iowa they will go after the delinquent parent irregardless of their job position and this includes working with other States. Only the court can change this reality. I realize that it can be frustrating, but the parents are best served if they do not try to mix things such as visitations and child support payments, the courts view them as two different actions. | Law & Ethics | 1134593858 |
| 2652641 | What arguments support capital punishment today in America? | 1)Just punishment for heinous crimes 2)prevents prison overcrowding 3)80% public support 4)prevents the possibility of escape 4)Detterent. I, personally am against the death penatly on the grounds that it eliminates the possibility of being proven innocent, it costs a lot, it is against both the bible and the 8th ammendment (cruel and unusual punishment), the prisoners are executed in the name of the state aka us, and, as oppose to the popular belief of "no pain" I have pages and pages of stories of how specific prisoners were victim to a prolonged electorcution/lethal ingection due to a malfunction in equipment. I mean, would YOU want to be subject to deadly poison coursing through your system for 5-15 minutes? I didn't think so. | Law & Ethics | 1135792748 |
| 569927 | Are there any countries except for Islamic ones where it is illegal to shave off your mustache and beard? | The only case where that might have been the case is Afghanistan, but that was before. Just to show you how limited the scope of applying such a rule is, how many presidents/kings of Muslim countries have more than amoustache? | Law & Ethics | 1134617730 |
| 4461 | Does having capital punishment make us a better country? | No, it does not make us a better nation ,but, if properly utilized it may create a safer nation! In reality we do not utilize capital punishment as very few convicted criminals are ever sentenced to death, and even, when sentenced to death, automatic appeals prevent the timely execution of criminals. Therefore, capital punishment is not a deterrent. How strange that people rally to prevent the execution of murderers but demand the right to continue killing more unborn babies. Here in the US we have "legally" sacrificed more babies, numerically, than the individuals exterminated by the Nazi regime of Adolph Hitler. Yet we dare to call ourselves a moral, civilized nation. If we decide to give capital crime offenders life imprisonment without the possibility of parole maybe we should at least require that life be given to inutero individuals, unless the life of the mother is at risk. | Law & Ethics | 1134439335 |
| 2225046 | Citations violation of bond? | As usual with legal-related questions on Yahoo! Answers, far too little information exists to answer the question adequately. Your friend should have received a bond report that stipulated the conditions of his bond. It may have designated that arrest would result in forfeiture of the bond. If you consult the bond report he received, or if you contact the court where the bond was issued (in whichever city, county, or state it was, which you did not specify), then the court will be able to tell you the conditions of the bond. | Law & Ethics | 1135137129 |
| 4381644 | what law protects the buyer and the seller? | There may also be laws dealing with buyers and sellers of particular kinds of things. Every state has special laws addressing the buying and selling of houses. Many states have laws dealing with sale of cars. Depending on what you are buying and/or selling these may also apply in addition to the general provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code and contract law. | Law & Ethics | 1134849993 |
| 2072994 | Do I have a right in North Carolina to see my termination report? | As usual with legal-related questions on Yahoo! Answers, far too little information exists to answer the question adequately. Termination from what? What were the circumstances regarding this mysterious termination? Please note if this answer has been helpful, and create a new question with details of your particular situation, including the nature of this mysterious "termination." EDIT: I'm not entirely certain that North Carolina requires your employer to state the terms of your termination. Have you asked for a formal explanation of the reasons behind the termination? The employer may be willing to give them to you without the compulsion of the law. Also, statute 95-242 (linked below) explains the procedure by which you may file a complaint with the Commissioner of Labor to investigate on your behalf. That threat alone may make your employer willing to provide the information to you, simply so he does not have to answer to the Commissioner for such information. Regardless, winning a termination dispute can be very difficult. You should consult the Commissioner of Labor for more specific details, but I'd try asking your former employer politely before threatening with legal action. I hope this helps. | Law & Ethics | 1135185035 |
| 2774262 | What can I do to piss off my ex-boss? (legally)? | In most states, that would NOT be legal, it would be considered a sexual assualt in some jurisdictions. In any case, you do not want to give this person a valid reason to say terrible things if someone asks for a reference, or to file a complaint with law enforcement. Let it go. | Law & Ethics | 1135018293 |
| 4354596 | can you tell me about SQL server 20005? | SQL Server 2005 is a comprehensive database platform providing enterprise-class data management with integrated business intelligence (BI) tools. The SQL Server 2005 database engine provides more secure, reliable storage for both relational and structured data, enabling you to build and manage highly available, performant data applications for use in your business. The SQL Server 2005 data engine lies at the core of this enterprise data management solution. Additionally, SQL Server 2005 combines the best in analysis, reporting, integration, and notification. This enables your business to build and deploy cost-effective BI solutions that help your team drive data into every corner of the business through scorecards, dashboards, Web services, and mobile devices. Close integration with Microsoft Visual Studio, the Microsoft Office System, and a suite of new development tools, including the Business Intelligence Development Studio, sets SQL Server 2005 apart. Whether you are a developer, database administrator, information worker, or decision maker, SQL Server 2005 provides innovative solutions that help you gain more value from your data. | Law & Ethics | 1134144725 |
| 1452833 | If money is legal tender, must a store legally accept it? | The Coinage Act of 1965, specifically Section 31 U.S.C. 5103, entitled "Legal tender," states: "United States coins and currency (including Federal reserve notes and circulating notes of Federal reserve banks and national banks) are legal tender for all debts, public charges, taxes, and dues." This statute means that all United States money as identified above are a valid and legal offer of payment for debts when tendered to a creditor. There is, however, no Federal statute mandating that a private business, a person or an organization must accept currency or coins as for payment for goods and/or services. Private businesses are free to develop their own policies on whether or not to accept cash unless there is a State law which says otherwise. For example, a bus line may prohibit payment of fares in pennies or dollar bills. In addition, movie theaters, convenience stores and gas stations may refuse to accept large denomination currency (usually notes above $20) as a matter of policy. | Law & Ethics | 1135096514 |
| 1786398 | How do you get a law put before congress ????? | Contact your US Representative or US Senator. Their office staff will be able to assist you on this matter. Since they represent you, they are able to introduce legislation in the Congress. | Law & Ethics | 1135885403 |
| 899358 | Was Bush right to spy on America?? | depends if you think trading your liberty for a possible gain in your security is a good idea. also depends if you think that a country that says it is 'free' should allow that to happen behind its back and if you think a country that says its 'free' has its own definition of what that means. any response that would suggest 'do you want people who could bomb us to be able to bomb us?' as a reason that its ok, is exactly the person that is saying 'its ok to take away my liberty which many many many people fought for so that i don't have to be afraid.' the people that fought did not fight so that you could be 'safe', that is a very self-centric point of view. they fought and died for 'liberty'. if you think trading it in for a piece of safety is a good idea, then you have no respect for *what* the people fought for and probably don't have a good understanding of the problems this 'free' country faces. i hope there is a scandal. | Law & Ethics | 1135138775 |
| 4168696 | is it against the law for my landlord to call my water bill company and get a copy of it without consulting me | Unless your landlord is paying for your water himself, there is NO WAY he can tell you how much water you should be using. Think about it, would you ask him what cable you should get, or how high you should turn on your heat/air conditioning? If he is refusing to fix something that is his responsibility, sue him. If he requested a copy of a bill that is in YOUR NAME, sue him as well, that's invasion of privacy (unless his name is also on the bill). | Law & Ethics | 1134675101 |
| 1693128 | what can i do with a Masters in criminal Justice? | become a lawyer | Law & Ethics | 1135972505 |
| 3952883 | do you need an sr22 insurance policy in connecticut to re-instate a suspended license after a D.U.I. ? | It is usually the sme state to state. In California if you have a DUI the sr22 is one of the requirements as well as going to the maac project classes and a reinstatement fee. You can get a general idea of California sr22 pricing at this site | Law & Ethics | 1135637667 |
| 4086851 | is iraq bound for its own self-destruction? | This is not exactly a Law & Ethics question. Nevertheless, no, Iraq is not bound for its own self-destruction, at least no more so than when Saddam Hussein was running the country and slaughtering his own people. | Law & Ethics | 1135212269 |
| 2813981 | why do people think marriage is about sex(male female)...not love? | i told ya. sex is how ppl show how much affection they have for there partner. it's not a necessity. as long as you have your way of showing how much you love your partner that's all there is to it! :) it's SO not about sex only. it's a way of showing affection. | Law & Ethics | 1136012225 |
| 2832389 | What is the phone number of the police department in Peachtree City, GA? | (770) 487-8866 | Law & Ethics | 1135840235 |
| 28662 | If a drunk driver hits someone,why can't I sue them all?They were just as drunk and got in and still let him. | The answer is, the other people in the car did not have a legal duty to prevent the drunk driver from driving. Generally, there is no duty for one adult to prevent another adult from doing something stupid. You COULD sue one of the passengers if the passenger allowed a drunk to drive his car. This is called "negligent entrustment." | Law & Ethics | 1136010359 |
| 3679042 | How many federal judges are there in the US? | There are 9 judges on the U.S. Supreme Court. There are 179 active judgeships on the U.S. courts of appeals, though not all of those may be filled at any given time. In addition, judges may take senior status in which case they do not fill an active space, but remain on the federal bench. There are 632 active judgeships on the federal district courts. Again, not all of those will be filled at any given time and there will be additional senior judges. Finally, there are magistrate judges and bankruptcy judges who are not appointed by the President or approved by the Senate. They are appointed by the circuit courts. | Law & Ethics | 1134496548 |
| 1716646 | Since reparations has been given due to past crimes against humanity shouldn't African Americans receive also? | Reparations in the United States have generally been limited to the survivors of government harm. Watch your terminology, though - slavery was not a crime until 1865, since the government permitted slavery and only outlawed it through the Thirteenth Amendment after the Civil War. For instance, the United States paid survivors of Japanese internment programs from WWII. The program, however, was limited to survivors. No survivors of slavery exist today. A current reparations program would be too bizarre to fathom. All African-Americans were not harmed by slavery, after all, since some immigrated to America after slavery, or since some have no slave ancestors. It would be virtually impossible to require proof of slave ancestry, and then to divide some sum proportionately. Additionally, the vague "400 yr+ of oppression" is unhelpful in crafting legislation. Slavery ended. Segregation did exist also, that's ended for over 50 years now. If you're problem with "White supremacy and injustice," then I'm afraid that no amount of money will solve the problem. Instead, educating future generations and winning over hearts and minds is the most effective remedy to injustice. | Law & Ethics | 1135174547 |
| 478115 | How much federal tax will be withheld on a winning lottery ticket of $5000? | This depends on your annual income and how many dependants you claim. See the IRS' withholding calculator for more information: http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=96196,00.html | Law & Ethics | 1135632966 |
| 152267 | ¿Why mexico is so corrupt? | It all started with the colonization, where an imaginary mexico created by Europeans tried to replace the Real mexico, the mexico that comes from mesoamerican cultures. This conflict between those two forces created an alternative way to deal with reality: Corruption. This conflict has persisted until today, where the real mexico presents itself as informal economy, and subsistence economies in the indian towns... where corruption has became a way of life. | Law & Ethics | 1134090942 |
| 2472042 | Where can I find state kindergarten entry age histories? | The only place that might have this information would be the National Center for Education Statistics. I can't find it online, but perhaps you would get better luck if you called someone over there. | Law & Ethics | 1134154223 |
| 1518736 | In PA how long aftr a misdemeanor 1st degree is committed is it valid in court? | There would definitely be a statute of limitations for a misdemeanor charge. Here is a link to Pennsylvania's Code to find details: | Law & Ethics | 1135439888 |
| 529895 | What is the worst thing youve ever said or done to a cop? | waved a joint is his face and told him to suck on it (at a cannabis march 2001)- protesters are protected and cant be touched by police but have to be guarded by them at the same time. well ace fun | Law & Ethics | 1134567507 |
| 784633 | I have a teacher who continualy harasses and belittles my daughter, what do I do? | While you're doing all of this document everything. Everything your daughter tells you write down. Document days and times and content of conversations with school officials. Give fact and not opinion of the conversation. If the super won't help or doesn't diffuse the situation. Speak to the school board. They are community members just like you. Lastly if none of this works go to an attorney. But first go through the whole chain of command. | Law & Ethics | 1134411710 |
| 2257096 | what happened to paquette habana case? in texaco vs libya case? | Hi !!! You can find the complete document here >> http://www.feudaltimes.com/International.doc (Just cancel the authentication window) Is this you are looking for? >>> Naveen Kumar | Law & Ethics | 1135582771 |
| 2666992 | Is it legal to have small amounts of marijuana on your person, in the city of Denver? | No, although the city of Denver has abolished its anti-marijuana law, the STATE of Colorado still has anti-marijuana laws. If you want to live somewhere that is more friendly to marijuana i would recommend Eugene, OR and Vancouver, BC. | Law & Ethics | 1135056945 |
| 329804 | Why Bush is like an animal? | Because he comes from a selfish family , and he doesn't have any positive progressions to offer the world.So he rather take changes like put our soilders on the line for bullstuff he started! | Law & Ethics | 1134877373 |
| 651005 | who do i talk to about helping my son on his appeals in court? | You could go through the governor’s office and explain the problem. They will be able to make the contact with the group which is overseeing the attorneys. One of the problems they are having with situations such as this is that, many of the records (in both the public files and in the care of private attorneys) are now missing. If you have any documents from this case, make copies and keep them. | Law & Ethics | 1134428563 |
| 4324766 | How many pages is the U.S. Constitution? | The United States Constitution was originally printed on four pages of parchment and consisted of 4,543 words, unamended. In modern pages, the Constitution and all its amendments takes up about 15 pages. | Law & Ethics | 1135286042 |
| 3958989 | How to become an intellectual property lawyer? | Start by getting an undergrad degree in engineering or chemistry. Then go to law school to get a JD (just a normal JD like any other lawyer). You will then use your 2 degrees to apply for jobs at IP firms and learn on the job. | Law & Ethics | 1134132727 |
| 1423267 | Why do non-smokers want to be around smokers, just to have it banned in clubs and pool halls???? | I don't think that smoking should be banned in bars and in clubs. If they are banning things that are bad for you they wouldn't be able to drink there either. I think that if you are so health oriented you shouldn't be in the bar so if you don't want to be around smokers don't go in the bar. Drinking and smoking go hand in hand and some people that drink like to smoke only when they drink. I think it should be up to the bar owner. If the waitresses don't like being around it , get another job at a bar that doesn't allow smoking. | Law & Ethics | 1134837574 |
| 1418093 | what do I do if my daycare provider refuses to give her tax id number? | I would definitely report her. If you've had the same provider for more than a year, use last year's number (it doesn't change), But if not, then all you have to do is give the daycare provider's name and address- the big people will find her/him! It sounds as though the provider is trying not to claim your child for the year. But there's all kinds of mitigating circumstances here.. If you agreed at the beginning of your deal with her NOT to claim at the end of the year, there's little you can do (although I don't know how legal it is not to claim in the first place), but this is a verbal (or written) agreement. But if there was no such agreement and you've paid by check, you can take your checks to your accountant and claim the amount of them. If you've paid by cash and she/he gave you no receipt, it's your word against the provider's. You can try to get a fellow parent at that daycare to testify that he/she saw you pay at least once via cash. Also, if you know that your provider happens to accept vouchers, then the daycare is definitely listed somewhere as a legal daycare. Contact your local Department of Human Services. Check with your state laws regarding childcare centers, because the laws for licensing are different for each state. Above all, report the provider, because you don't know what else this person is trying to get away with. Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1135948302 |
| 4339825 | Is it true that Clarence Thomas doesn't believe in Starry Decisis? | Its not theat he may not believe in it. it doesn't matter as much to a suprem court justice except in relation to their past cases. Stares Decisis mearly means that lower courts must follow the some opinion of the higher courts. Being on the supreme court of the land, Thomas is not bound by any other court decisions, so really he doesn't technically have to follow any judgments. | Law & Ethics | 1134719616 |
| 3520723 | Is there a place one may call to inquire of tennant's rights in the Philadelphia, PA area? | Contact Community Legal Services in Philadelphia, and take it from there. Telephone (215) 981-3700 General walk in Intake: Mon.-Fri. 9am-12pm Landlord Tenant Intake: Mon. & Wed. only- 9am-12pm Telephone intake for Landlord-Tenant is available 9am-11am Mon. & Wed. only Call them FIRST THING MONDAY. http://www.clsphila.org/Do_You_Have_A_Legal_Problem.htm | Law & Ethics | 1134891301 |
| 3177045 | Should marijuana be legalized? If so, for recreation or medical use only? | Yes...legalized for both. Marijuana is actually less dangerous for recreational use than alcohol--which is legal. Plus...the government could make a lot of money from legalization. | Law & Ethics | 1134472885 |
| 3646445 | what steps need to be taken when an individual receives a large sum of inheritance money? | Most people are required to enlist the aid of a financial advisor. This is a very good thing as it allows you to invest the money, instead of letting it sit in your bank account. If this is court awared inheritance, then the court will most likely require a financial advisor. Aside from the investing, what the person whants to do with the money is up to them. There really isn't any other steps to worry about. You don't need to tell the government, you don't need to include it on your taxes unless you want to, and frankly, other than investing, there isn't much more for you to do, aside from get the check, cash it, invest it, and live. Don't go overboard, and spend all the money at one time, mind you. Spend well, and leverage your money the best you can. | Law & Ethics | 1135532856 |
| 4217703 | Can the president change the nature of civil liberities.? | The President of the United States has 6 categories of power. Under the category of Executive powers he or she has "Executive Orders" powers. These powers a simliar to the legislative or judicial powers. Being that the government is setup with equal power among the branches, the Supreme Court could rule what the President is doing is in violation of Constitutional rights. Abraham Lincoln violated consitutional rights doing the Civil war by suspending Habeas Corpus, that is the right of a person who has been arrested to know the charges they are being held on. The Supreme Court ruled this was unconstitutional, however another presidential power suspended the Supreme Courts decision. Under the President Military Powers, he or she is able to order the military into action. During the Civil War Lincoln told the Supreme Court if they forced action he would order the military to arrest all of the Justices. The Supreme Court backed down and waited until after the war was over to rule. With the powers given to the President by the people of the United States through the US Constitution as well as the Constituion stating the government must protect the citizens of the United States, yes, it is well within the power of the President to take actions considered by the government to protect the citizens. | Law & Ethics | 1135054338 |
| 3273863 | what do you do when your tax retruns where filed out wrong by some one else? | Unless the person was a CPA and signed the form as a preparer, you have no recourse. You signed the form, certifying that the information was true. If it was a CPA, the IRS would be fairly leniant, since you believed you were receiving good information. | Law & Ethics | 1134967424 |
| 1631079 | how do you go about suing a doctor for malpractice for neglecting a patient and not treating her? | As usual with legal-related questions on Yahoo! Answers, too little information exists to answer this question adequately. You need to hire a medical malpractice attorney. Contact one in your area and speak with him about your situation. Malpractice for failure to diagnose is a more difficult case to win that malpractice for action, but it's possible. A medical malpractice attorney will hear what you have to say and evaluate the likelihood of success for your case. | Law & Ethics | 1135039554 |
| 1376845 | can an 18 year old posses a handgun in a vehicle in florida? | Juveniles under the age of 21 are forbidden from carrying a handgun. Florida also will not recognize licenses from other states for individuals under the age of 21. EDIT: I realized that the CCW reciprocal recognition program applies only to actual CCW permits. You're asking more broadly about carrying a weapon in a car, but I don't think the rules change - though, interestingly, there was a significant Supreme Court dispute years ago about whether the federal word "carry" included possession of a weapon in a car or only on a person. Regardless, I wouldn't recommend it, unless you can find an extremely specific legal verdict that directly allows juveniles to transport weapons. | Law & Ethics | 1135209020 |
| 490657 | If you nullify your marriage do you have to do it within a year or does it depend on cicumstances? | It depends on the circumstances of the particular case. What is important is to clarify the reasons that the marriage should be deemed and declared null, did not happen. | Law & Ethics | 1134894143 |
| 1078681 | rumor of stores having to pay a fee to listen to commercial radio stations? | Your daughter's boss was quite correct. This is how BMI, a music licenser describes it: "When you purchase a record, tape or CD, the purchase price covers your private listening right only. Once you decide to play these in public - such as in a restaurant, bar, café or telephone music-on-hold service - it becomes an additional performance of the music, which is known as a "public performance." The copyright owners of musical works have the exclusive right of public performance. Therefore, any public performances by others require permission." The performer has clearly already authorized the public broadcast of the music, but by doing so, it has not authorized a separate public performance by means of playing the music loud enough for groups of people to hear. This is why many business use Muzak to play music, since the music is already licensed. | Law & Ethics | 1135472464 |
| 3881748 | Should euthanasia be allowed in the United States? | http://answers.yahoo.com/question/;_ylt=Aiejfd84xEIH3.B6_q7GE48jzKIX?qid=1005121502397 | Law & Ethics | 1135996174 |
| 4339769 | Should Congress Abolish Habeas Corpus for Law Abiding US Citizens During Times of Conflict? | No. | Law & Ethics | 1136064424 |
| 135764 | What would be the best way to wipe out crime? | Nothing can wipe out the crime, as long as you dont get people in order! | Law & Ethics | 1135283687 |
| 446452 | how do i get micheal sneeds email adress i have some in fo for her? | msneed@suntimes.com | Law & Ethics | |
| 4382747 | How many patent litigation cases were filed in year 2004? | 3,075. You can see the trends in a chart from 1988-2004 that compares patents filed with patents disputed. | Law & Ethics | 1135200312 |
| 1351960 | Is government-driven propaganda legal or illegal in the US? | Propoganda is what drives the US political system, but there is a ban on using government funds for promoting partisan political propoganda not affiliated with a political campaign. This must be proven and heard through Congress before any penalty is dealt, however. | Law & Ethics | 1134750504 |
| 4079604 | repair my credit? | Repairing credit is a slow, painful process. You need to have a history that shows you can be responsible with credit. I would pay off all credit cards ASAP. Then only make credit purchases you can pay off every month. Only use one credit card and check the remaining balance frequently. Never go over, never pay late. Periodically ask the credit company for a higher limit. Eventually your credit will be restored. | Law & Ethics | 1134600723 |
| 4346783 | should there be a strict punishment for those who infringe on a trademark by selling fake habdbags? | Yes, infringers should pay a price monetarily and/or punitively because otherwise originators have less incentive to innovate, invest and build their brands. So, as a society, do we want people to create or copy? Which way are we better off? | Law & Ethics | 1134427881 |
| 2481373 | where can I find a list of federal defense attorneys? | A large amount of the members of NACDL would be practicing in federal court, at least some of the time. | Law & Ethics | 1134928839 |
| 2932996 | Does the Federal government have the authority to address the legality of abortion and similar "moral" issues? | The moral issues you cited, by category, should be deemed lifestyle preferences. As a non-lawyer, but as someone who has studied law, my point of view of this issue is that the state should only intervene if there is demonstrable harm present. Some say it should be merely harm, or potential harm, but that will never wash in front of our Supreme Court. | Law & Ethics | 1136064517 |
| 2225947 | what kind of laws deal with fake signatures?? | In general, faking a signature falls under fraud statutes, but as a previous responder said, what laws exactly depends on the context. If it involves the mail system, federal laws have jurisdiction, or in other cases it would more likely fall under state laws. | Law & Ethics | 1135965205 |
| 1046282 | how can i find out if a person has an arrest warrant issued to them? | If you suspect that someone has an arrest warrent out for them, either a bench warrent or felonly warrent, simply call the police. Most police departments will take the persons information and either 1. confirm or deny warrent status; or 2. come out and pick said person up and verify in person. | Law & Ethics | 1135740713 |
| 1265413 | Are privately owned health clubs obligated to Americans with Disabilities Act? | That depends on whether or not the health club allows anyone to join. Private clubs are specifically exempted by section 307: "The provisions of this title shall not apply to private clubs or establishments exempted from coverage under title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000-a(e)) or to religious organizations or entities controlled by religious organizations,including places of worship." If the health club allows anyone to join without any sort of membership requirements, they are definitely required to follow the ADA. The Attorney General is supposed to enforce this law. You can file a complaint with them by going to the source below. You can alternatively file private suit against the health club in civil court. | Law & Ethics | 1135559783 |
| 3470293 | What exactly is the NCIS and how does it work? | naval criminal investigative services - check out the website http://www.ncis.navy.mil/ | Law & Ethics | 1135722741 |
| 1878394 | i pay child support to my ex girl friend for our daughter legally can i claim her on my taxes? | Only one person may claim a child as a deduction, and only the parent who provides 51% or more of the child's support can claim him/her. The exception is if the custodial parent allows you to claim them by signing Form 8332. The top source below is a guide for non-custodial parents and the second one is Form 8332. | Law & Ethics | 1134087056 |
| 3663178 | Why do different states have different gun control laws? | It has to do with the Second Amendment giving ONLY the states and NOT the Federal Government the right to regulate a militia and to the extension of gun ownership. Amendment II A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. | Law & Ethics | 1134109928 |
| 1367810 | Changes in truth in sentencing in Mi, any news on it yet? It went to the committe on Sept.2005? | The bill has not left the committe, and at this point it most likely won't. It's not possible to know why it hasn't left the committe or what different members of the committee think of the bill, since their meetings are generally not public. | Law & Ethics | 1135956906 |
| 4227587 | When a felony case is reduced to a misdemeanor how long will the public record report it, 7 years or forever? | The Patriot Act did no such thing. Before, and after, the Patriot Act, any offense committed by a citizen and prosecuted by the government was a public record, and it could be accessed by anyone who requested information about it. There are two ways that something does not appear on your public record. The first is if the offense is made non-public at the time of the hearing. This happens with some incidents involving minors, or first-time drug possession disputes, or other offenses. If a court determines you are eligible for a non-public record, the court may seal the record and make it available to the public only upon a good-cause showing to the court. If you have exceeded a certain number of years since an offense took place, you may request to have your record expunged. A court may determine that your record should no longer bear the hallmark of a minor infraction from many years ago. Depending on your state, the length of time may vary. Otherwise, any and every criminal offense you commit, misdemeanor or felony, will be available to the public upon request at any time, to anyone who asks. The Patriot Act did not change this. You'll have to consult state law or the court where the conviction took place to request it expunged. | Law & Ethics | 1135050684 |
| 3402609 | I gave 60-day notice at my old apartment complex and moved out the following week. What am I required to pay? | Landlord-tenant legislation in the US is governed by state law. You need to post the state and country that you are talking about because they are all different. IF YOU ARE ON A LONG-TERM LEASE: In most states, the landlord is permitted to charge you for the entire lease period, except if the lanlord or an agent of the landlord accepts your move-out notice, which it appears that he did, because he didn't contact you that it was rejected, he advertisted it as available on 12/15, and he accepted your keys. So, in that case you should be of the hook on the date mentioned in the notice. IF YOU ARE ON MONTH-TO-MONTH: If you are on a month-to-month lease, most leases\state laws say that that you are required to give at least 20 days written notice prior to the beginning of the next calendar month or the lease renews itself. So technically by giving your notice on 11/16 you are freeing yourself from a month-to-month lease as of 1/1. However if your notice said you would remain 60 days, so the landlord could hold you liable for payment up until 1/15. If he had your keys on 11/23 and you were on a month to month, I think it's kind of jerky to charge you from 1/1 to 1/15. I don't see any way the landlord could collect from you for the period of 1/16-1/31 unless they argue that your notice was improper, or that they did not accept your notice, in which case they should have sent you a letter saying so, shouldn't have taken your keys, and shouldn't have placed an ad in the paper saying that it would be available on 12/15. In short, I think that you would have a tough time PROVING you're not responsible for 1/1 to 1/15, but if you were on a month to month lease you should write a very nice letter asking them not to charge you for this because you moved out in november. If they tried to make you pay for 1/15-1/30 you are on pretty solid ground. They would have a hard time getting a judge to agree you are liable for 1/15-1/30, due to accepting your notice and keys, and the ad in the paper. So by not paying that I think that the only thing you risk is a bad rental history. I don't know of any requirement in any state that says the landlord has to advertise or make the apartment available. PS: You must verify this with a lawyer before you act on this answer, which is not legal advice. | Law & Ethics | 1135120767 |
| 1212622 | Why are some people so racist towards others? | Its because they know almost nothing about a group of people, people who don't understand people either try to understand people or choose the easier rout and simply hate them. Mostly they don't want to understand these people because even before they know anything about these people, they feel threatened or scared. Whether it be because the threat of lost jobs, terrorism, or something else. Hate is just the easier path despite it not being the better one, and as for War its the larger scale of that hate. | Law & Ethics | 1135436843 |
| 347123 | What is the purpose of federal copyright law? | Copyright establishes legal ownership. When you create a work be it a photo or poem or song lyics or music you as the creator own the copyright to the work whether you register that copyright with the Copyright Office or not. However, if someone was to steal your work or use it without your permission or without granting you consideration, you would have a difficult time suing for damages if you did not register the copyright. Registering is the legal way to establish and protect the rights (copyrights) of the creator (or owner) of the work. It really isn't related directly to making money, although that certainly is usually a reason for protecting ones rights to their property. Consider this from the article United States Copyright Office A Brief Introduction and History: A principle of American law is that an author of a work may reap the fruits of his or her intellectual creativity for a limited period of time. Copyright is a form of protection provided by the laws of the United States for original works of authorship, including literary, dramatic, musical, architectural, cartographic, choreographic, pantomimic, pictorial, graphic, sculptural, and audiovisual creations. “Copyright” literally means the right to copy. The term has come to mean that body of exclusive rights granted by law to authors for protection of their work. The owner of copyright has the exclusive right to reproduce, distribute, and, in the case of certain works, publicly perform or display the work; to prepare derivative works; in the case of sound recordings, to perform the work publicly by means of a digital audio transmission; or to license others to engage in the same acts under specific terms and conditions. Copyright protection does not extend to any idea, procedure, process, slogan, principle, or discovery. | Law & Ethics | 1134156308 |
| 4472055 | How does the bastard law apply to someone accused of being a father when child services hasn't secured results | well let me tell you, I have been through my share of crap concerning things similar and I also used to type up birth certificates in a maternity ward. If at the time of birth the mother was married to this guy she's married to now, the child would have to have his name even he was not the father, that's the law! and also you are not legally responsible for anything right now unless ordered by a judge. the person whose name is on the birth certificate is responsible and you all are gonna end in court over this, trust me.... | Law & Ethics | 1136064600 |
| 3343209 | Do those "Receipt Checkers" at Walmart have any legal right to detain me after I have paid for my goods? | just go around the others standing in line and if you bleep walking out the door then they have to check you they should only be checking the people that have large carryout items not just sacks unless the alarm goes off | Law & Ethics | 1135972841 |
| 147778 | What is the time frame of a court reporter disposition of a case? 30, 60 or 90 days , or does the court system | I expect it varies depending on the state, as well as the type of court in which a case is being heard (town vs. state court, civil vs. criminal). Court reporters typically are paid in two ways: one, for the official transcript following the completion of a trial, which will either be completed within a certain time by statute, or by order of the judge, and typically is paid by the party bringing the case; two, by one of the parties to the case paying extra to the court reporter for an expedited copy of a daily or intraday transcript. | Law & Ethics | 1134624488 |
| 3486688 | Should Capital Punishment be Abolished? | Yes. In my opinion anyone who trusts the government enough to allow them to execute citizens needs to have their head examined. | Law & Ethics | 1135874552 |
| 418298 | what are the effects of animal cloning and what religous groups are against it? | I don't know. | Law & Ethics | 1134868024 |
| 2320231 | Take a poll: should tookie willams have been executed? | Yes, I think he should be executed, because he formed one of the most deadliest street gangs ever in the United States. He is indirectly responsible for hundreds of murders, which the gang committed, and in my opinion, that does constitute the death penalty. | Law & Ethics | 1134526449 |
| 4328351 | Do you think convicted child molestors should be physically marked? | Certainly not! It is the responsibility of parents to know where their children are and with whom. To deprive people of the ability to earn a living after conviction for ANY crime is not in the interest of justice or of society as a whole. The way our laws are currently written, a 22 year old guy who loses his head over a perfectly willing and experienced 17 year old girl is catagorized right alongside the monsters who get their jollies with actual children. It would not be right. Besides which, any offender with the money could just go to a doctor and have it removed, or get it covered with another tattoo...and don't think there are not doctors right here in the States that would do it. | Law & Ethics | 1134937822 |
| 3082672 | How many people died onboard the Titanic? | 2,223 people were aboard. 706 people survived, 1,517 perished. | Law & Ethics | 1134253481 |
| 3590234 | Why is saying Merry christmas bad now after so many years and why do tv shows still have x-mas if bad to say? | Everyone's trying to be so multi-religion friendly now, they don't know what to do. What do you call it if you're showing "A Christmas Story" on TV 24 hours a day on Dec. 24? A "holiday marathon"? Everyone needs to relax and just call it what it is. Of course, it would make more sense if there were some channels that broadcast other material, but at least we'd be honest about what's being broadcast. | Law & Ethics | 1135022299 |
| 675759 | can anyone who belongs too a private club set in a meeting of its board of directors? | Read the organization's constitution and by-laws to find out. | Law & Ethics | 1135014086 |
| 1307012 | why guns are easily accesible in the USA ? | It is our constitutional right which should be upheld and honored as our right to freedom of speech. | Law & Ethics | 1135965787 |
| 1963418 | if your lawyer gives your settlement check to someone upon your request,? | If, under court ruling, the check is to be issued to you, however, it is issued to another party, then the lawyer is in legal troubles. If, however, you are a minor, and the check is issued to your name but with a regent name of a guardian, then nope, can't sue. If you gave permission at the outset of the case that the lawyer can turn the check over to a 3rd party for investment/storage use, then you can't sue. If you didn't give any permission, and are a major (above the age of 18) and the lawyer signs the check over to someone else, and you have no access to the money, th en yes, that's a crime. | Law & Ethics | 1135516257 |
| 3101690 | how servere is the disorderly conduct charge? | It depends on the state, but it is usually a misdemeanor. I've included a couple of definition links below. EDIT: I see the previous poster has taken a fancy to copying my links.... | Law & Ethics | 1135308421 |
| 899124 | Is there a maximum security prison for women in Illinois? | Yes, I found AT LEAST one http://www.idoc.state.il.us/subsections/facilities/information.asp?instchoice=dwi There are more max-security links in the Illinois section of the source page | Law & Ethics | 1135027509 |
| 224556 | Why can't we get an acceptable Communications Decency Act and Child Pornography Prevention Act? | First Amendment jurisprduence tightly restricts Congress from enacting such regulations. The Supreme Court has articulated a test in a case called Miller, which states that obscenity is unprotected, but requires it to meet three qualifications: First, the average person, applying community standards, considering the work as a whole, finds that the work appeals to the prurient interest; second, the work is a patently offensive depiction, applying community standards, of sexual conduct, as defined specifically by law; and third, as a whole, lacks serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value. That's a lot of burdens for Congress to reach, and it often includes too much protected speech when trying to identify obscenity. The Court allowed restrictions on child pornography, too, in Ferber, so long as the work, first, visually depicts minors, who, second, are engaged in sexual acts lewdly exhibiting their genitals. The Court later interpreted this prohibition as only concerned with the well-being of children in the creation of pornography, not the fostering of child molesters, and so virtual child pornography was found protected, so long as no children were actually harmed. It seems like the Supreme Court is currently protecting a lot under the First Amendment, even things that seems pretty dangerous or pretty valueless. Congress will have its work cut out to try to pass better regulations that can pass the Court's scrutiny. | Law & Ethics | 1134813858 |
| 3987262 | can a convicted felon in the state of oklahoma own or posses a blackpowder/ muzzel loading gun ? | My understanding is just about anything that releases a projectile is considered a firearm in Oklahoma, including BB guns! The definitions for firearms are in the “Oklahoma Self-defense Act”. You can do a Yahoo search for this and get the definitions yourself. | Law & Ethics | 1135987926 |
| 1898140 | What is the difference between a Representational Government, and a Democracy? | In a true Democracy, every citizen is allowed to vote on every issue, like laws and people in office. In a Representational Government or Democratic Republic, like the US, representatives are elected to vote on issues for us. We elect the representatives and senators we think will make the best decisions. | Law & Ethics | 1136065096 |
| 1169567 | why does new york city clean the streets so often? i live in manhattan and they clean 4 times a week? | It is a number of people living in a small area of Manhattan. Most other cities that are more spread out will clean the streets less frequently. In Phoenix, Arizona, they pick up garbage once a week and sweep only once a week. We are more spread out than Manhattan. If NYC did not clean as often as it does, there would be a lot of garbage all over the street. | Law & Ethics | 1135618183 |
| 2033072 | what is the difference between a federal law and a federal act? | There is no difference. The two are synonymous. | Law & Ethics | 1135956086 |
| 4444365 | I am breaking the lease at a house early. Do i have to pay utilities even though I don't live there? | You can shut off the utilities when you leave, so no one gets charged for them. | Law & Ethics | 1134338789 |
| 4367925 | does the protection under the 5th amendment apply to testimony in a civil case? | Depends on which protection you mean. Many of the protections are specific to criminal trials (Grand Jury requirement, double jeopardy), but the protection against being deprived of life, liberty or property without due process of law applies in all cases. | Law & Ethics | 1134561939 |
| 4236952 | What are the drug policies on Indian Reservations? | Tobacco and alcohol probably vaires from reservation to reservation. I know that state imposed taxes on cigarettes ("sin taxes") are not always in place on reservations. Theoretically, the sovreignty of a tribe on a reservation should be commensurate with the sovreignty of the state--I know that emergency vehicles from the state cannot enter a reservation unless they get explicit permission from the reservation. Since tobacco and alcohol are controlled at the state level, they could theoretically vary from reservation to reservation. The Federal Government has managed to hijack the state control of the alcohol age by the way highways are funded. When Louisianna wanted to maintain their minimum drinking age at 18 years old, the federal government pulled the plug on their federal Highway funding, so Louisianna complied and upped it to 21. I'm pretty sure that the Federal Government even deliberately built a highway in DC in order to exercise that same control when DC wanted to maintain the lower drinking age. It is likely that similar control--coupled with the fact that I doubt reservations want to be plagued with drunk teenagers--means that the alcohol laws are the same in reservations as they are in the rest of the state, with perhaps the exception of "Blue Laws" (ie ones that establish when liquor can and can't be sold, such as not on Sunday or not after 2am). Drugs are regulated at the federal level, and hence they do not differ on reservations. The only exception that I know of is Peyote, and even with that, the law is not one of location, but of religion--only people that are a part of some specific Native American religion can legally use Peyote for religious reasons. (Apparently, the Constitution's Equal Protection clause and freedom of religion are not taken very seriously on Capitol Hill). | Law & Ethics | 1135798095 |
| 3036689 | How do I get my child back from the Child Protective Services in Indiana? | You need to have a job which could support you and the child, and file for the childs custody through the court. You will need to prove that you are fit to keep the child and have overcome the problem because of which they took the child away in the first place. | Law & Ethics | 1136026491 |
| 3697654 | Should political favors be outlawed? | Good luck with that. How do you differentiate between "this legislation is good for the US" and "This legislation is good for my buddy, Billy Bob" in an enforceable, consistent way, that doesn't just transfer all power to whoever decides what was intended as a favor and what wasn't? Of course, a step in the right direction would certainly be to make the federal tax code transparent and fair. That helps eliminate (or at least illuminate) all the loopholes and exemptions and rebates for special interest groups. | Law & Ethics | 1135653803 |
| 3632012 | what is the law about half time in washington state, with the revision 5990? | There never was half time, thats why they made a revision. It reads that for every 30 days in the Pokey you get 10 days good-time & 5 days earned time, or 15 days per month. It is not 15 days taken off your sentence, but rather 15 days added to your total time served. Example: For 30 days served... You get credit for 45... So when you are released, you get credit for serving your FULL sentence, even though you have only spent 2/3 of the time inside. The 5 days earned time is achieved by picking up some useless job, OR going to school while in the POKEY, the 10 days good time is just trying to stay out of trouble while there. | Law & Ethics | 1135540972 |
| 4055448 | why did stanley tookie williams die? | Because he murdered 4 innocent people and ruined their families lives. | Law & Ethics | 1134535504 |
| 210221 | WHAT DOES ARTICLE 1A OF THE VERNON ANNOTATED CIVIL STATUTES HAVE TO DO WITH RESERVE DEPUTIES? | First, stop the CAPSLOCK. Second, as usual with legal-related questions on Yahoo! Answers, far too little information exists to answer the question adequately. Vernon's Annotated MISSOURI Statutes? Vernon's TEXAS Civil Statutes? Let's assume it's Texas. Article 1A is an invalid reference; articles usually refer to portions of constitutions or to legislative documents, nto statutes. Come back with a question that's more detailed, more specific, and with careful grammar so that I can answer it adequately. | Law & Ethics | 1135185194 |
| 917405 | what is the best way to pay off my bills.? | Work hard at your job to earn money to pay for these bills. Learn from your mistakes that got your license taken away and car impounded so it doesn't happen again...the court fees and fines you are paying are a preventable in the future. | Law & Ethics | 1135071857 |
| 1208692 | how can you enforce a verbal agreement about buying a house from someone who said they would finance it? | As usual with legal-related questions on Yahoo! answers, too little information has been provided to answer the question adequately. If the verbal agreement was informal, made between friends or family members, or made in an otherwise unprofessional environment, it is likely uneforceable. The state of residence, which was not provided, matters, as does the nature of the episode, and whether any consideration was offered in return. Additionally, the statute of frauds may be implicated, which would REQUIRE a contract in writing before it can be enforceable, which is again unclear from the facts. You should consult a lawyer with the specific facts from your case, or you should post a new question with explicit and careful detail. I hope at least this much is helpful. | Law & Ethics | 1135039447 |
| 803359 | STOP SAC FROM TAXING SMOKER'S? | They should ban smoking all together, that would solve your problem. | Law & Ethics | 1134527910 |
| 1369977 | Which states prohibit marital status discrimination? | All must, it is prohibited by federal law. In fact, employers may not even ask your marital status in an interview. | Law & Ethics | 1135993996 |
| 3442698 | Is a City Liable if a pothole damages my car? | Possibly. It depends on the city/state laws. In some area once a pothole has been identified and reported, the DOT has some period of time to fix it, or put up a barrier or something like that. After that, if they don't do anything about it, then yes, they would be liable. Proving all of that would be difficult. | Law & Ethics | 1134239882 |
| 2726450 | what is public trial? | One aspect of the Sixth Amendment. The Sixth Amendment guarantees the right to a speedy trial. Every defendant in a criminal case has a constitutional right to have the charges against him or her decided quickly so that he or she can move on with life. The Sixth Amendment also guarantees the right to a public trial and a jury trial. The right to confront witnesses, a compulsory process for obtaining witnesses, and the right to assistance of counsel are also protected by this amendment. | Law & Ethics | 1135637864 |
| 1598228 | CNN reported that the government is spying thru internet as well?? | Shoot man, I coulda told ya that! Go into the Politics section of yahoo answers. Bush has got his spies laying all kinds of questions in there, posing as normal users to find out exactly what people think of Bushy. | Law & Ethics | 1135664363 |
| 1208920 | Why has there been no female US president till now? | I don't quite know... It could be they haven't the acceptance of the rest of the U.S. After all Minority groups are still sometimes mistreated it's been about 40 or 50 years since then, change won't happen immidiately. | Law & Ethics | 1134433045 |
| 3819319 | will marajuana be legalized in the US? | Medical is already in some states. But all states for non medical purposes, no. | Law & Ethics | 1135713528 |
| 4070581 | Should the state be involved in personal decision-making pertaining to life or death? | The state should have as little involvement in our lives as possible. The only purpose of the government (or the state) is to protect our rights, not interfere with them. | Law & Ethics | 1135915672 |
| 1891682 | why do I need to issue a new driving license when I move to another state in the US? | Each state's laws and driving restrictions are slightly different (for example, in some states, you may turn right on a red light, while in others this is always forbidden). Since the rules of driving vary somewhat from state to state, the tests are there to make sure you understand and comply with the requirements of your state. | Law & Ethics | 1134546312 |
| 3555410 | How many of yall agree that Tookie should have got the death penalty? | Stanley Tookie Williams ought to have been granted clemency. Putting him to death served no purpose and the execution was carried out only a few weeks before the California Legislature begins debating a moratorium on all executions in the state for several years. Mr. Williams did some dreadful things, but others have been convicted of worse, before and since Mr. Williams was sentenced and not been condemned. Capital punishment, which I oppose on principle, was imposed on Mr. Williams not because of what he was convicted of but because of who he was and when he was convicted. That he was put to death makes a mockery of the ideas of redemption and rehabilitation. No, he should not have been executed. | Law & Ethics | 1135104797 |
| 1274861 | What does "res ipsa loquitor" mean? | It is a misspelled "res ipsa loquitur", which is a noun: a rule of evidence whereby the negligence of an alleged wrongdoer can be inferred from the fact that the accident happened (the thing speaks for itself). | Law & Ethics | 1134441547 |
| 2398890 | Why did the United States attack a nation that never attacked, threatened, possesed WMDs? | because Papa Bush couldn't finish the original Desert Storm because he wasn't reelected so after his term Baby Bush stole the election and finished what Papa started also eliminating the surplus Clinton left and putting us in a 3 trillion dollar debt pit | Law & Ethics | 1134661003 |
| 555794 | My stolen credit card information was used in CA, I live in CO ... What is the best way to prosecute? | To get the guy off the street is probably not your responsibility, but less within your ability. If the credit card company has reimbursed you and covered it, it's more up to the company to decide how to proceed. You should contact your credit card company to follow up and ask what they'll do to press charges against the one who defrauded you, if they know who he is. It's more up to them to decide at this point, since they hold the information and the control, and since it's mostly in their best interest. It's kind of you to think of the well-being of others, though, so I'd encourage that line of discussion when talking with the credit card company, and I hope they help. | Law & Ethics | 1134972458 |
| 1508569 | where are homicides the highest in the u.s.? top ten? | Unfortunately, I couldn't find the data necessary for 2005 OR 2004, so 2003 will have to do. Among cities with populations greater than 10,000, the cities with the greatest number of murders and non-negligent manslaugher were: Chicago 598 New York 597 Los Angeles 515 Detroit 366 Philadelphia 348 Houston 278 New Orleans 274 Baltimore 270 Washington 248 Phoenix 241 The cities with the most murders and non-negligent manslaughers per 10,000 population were: Gary, IN 6.70 East Chicago, IN 6.26 New Orleans 5.76 Camden, NJ 5.12 Richmond, VA 4.65 Compton, CA 4.45 Irvington, NJ 4.44 Washington, DC 4.40 Baltimore 4.19 Pittsburg, CA 4.18 The city with a population over 200,000 with the lowest murder rate is Honolulu with a mere 0.17 murders per 10,000 population. | Law & Ethics | 1136070803 |
| 1819753 | It appears to me that the only solution that the Bush administration has for fighting the war on terror is? | What you said doesn't sound like the statement of someone living in a dream world to me. It sounds like common sense. I think our leaders need to take a refresher course in preschool and kindergarten, because they've clearly forgotten fundamental early life lessons -- like two wrongs don't make a right, the end doesn't always justify the means, and just because all your friends are jumping off a cliff doesn't mean you should too. I think its our responsibility as citizens to voice our displeasure, tell our politicians to start behaving, and if they don't then get them the heck out of office. | Law & Ethics | 1135265938 |
| 3472545 | Are you yes or no for the death penalty? | I don't want to kill anyone in cold blood. That's how I see the death penalty. If the government is doing the killing, and we the people are the government, then it is us ALL OF US doing the killing. Also, there have been cases of innocent people being put on death row. Aint no coming back from dead. the reason I start with the "in cold blood" comment is because I agree with many that say that they would fight to death to protect their own family. I would too. If I could catch the murderer in the act, I would kill them if that was needed to stop them. But once we have them in jail, we just need to agree to keep them in there. | Law & Ethics | 1135404578 |
| 1064659 | does it make sense constructing a peace centre in Africa? | No. Until tribalism is resolved in Africa, the chaos will continue. | Law & Ethics | 1136040191 |
| 2179415 | Is Europe an extraditing country? | Europe is not a country, but a continent. There are many countries in it, and they each have their own laws. Most extradite to the US, though many will not if the criminal will face execution for his/her crime. | Law & Ethics | 1134334085 |
| 2669264 | Why did the government pass the Homeland security act if it takes away our basic freedoms? | Nobody was allowed to read it before it was put to a vote. In the wake of 9/11, many laws were passed quickly with the threat that if you were responsible for holding up the progress that you would be slammed in the media for being unpatriotic. | Law & Ethics | 1135789190 |
| 3915292 | What are some of the weaknesses in Godfredson and Hirschi theory of crime? | Review from Amazon dot com: "Gottfredson and Hirschi's theory of crime commission rests upon basic mostly unstated assumptions about human nature that people are essentially born selfish and with the desires to seek out pleasure and avoid pain. It is only through socialization that we learn how to control these impulses and delay gratification, so we can seek pleasure through society's legitimate means and avoid harming others. It is no surprise that they develop their definition of crime around this idea: "acts of force or fraud undertaken in the pursuit of self-interest." (p. 15). "There are, of course, several things wrong with this definition. They examine in their book behavior that does not meet this definition, such as drug use (not an act of force or fraud, although it fits the normally-conceived definition of a "crime" as being "illegal"). Furthermore, not all crimes are undertaken in the pursuit of self-interest (or at least ONLY in self-interest), for example, altruistic crimes and civil disobedience. "While studies that have actually tested it show it to be an important theory, many use behavioral measures lack external validity: they measure low self-control with the dependent variable itself by saying we can recognize people who have low self-control by their crimes and vise versa. This is a circular argument. Other studies question whether self-control is truly stable throughout the life course, which is one of the major premises of the book. "It's an interesting conceptual idea, but the theory as laid out in this book alone is hardly the "general theory of crime." Reviewer: K. Hefley "ksuzy" (Oklahoma City, OK United States) | Law & Ethics | 1134625035 |
| 3414006 | Is there a place one may call to inquire of tennant's rights in the Philadelphia, PA area? | Call Community Legal Services (215) 981-3700 General walk in Intake: Mon.-Fri. 9am-12pm Landlord Tenant Intake: Mon. & Wed. only- 9am-12pm Telephone intake for Landlord-Tenant is available 9am-11am Mon. & Wed. only Public Housing/Section 8/Subsidized Housing Intake: Tues. & Thurs. 9am-12pm Telephone intake for Public Housing is available Mon.-Fri. 9am-4p http://www.clsphila.org/Self_Help_Eviction.htm Other useful info is on: http://www.temple.edu/housing/OFFCAMPUS/resource_documents/defining_a_lease.pdf#search='tenant%20rent%20right%20philadelphia' http://www.temple.edu/housing/OFFCAMPUS/resource_documents/defining_a_lease.pdf#search='tenant%20rent%20right%20philadelphia' | Law & Ethics | 1134891167 |
| 811352 | If you had to give up one of your constitutional rights, which would it be? | My right to not have soldiers quartered in my home during peacetime, because I don't think they'd ever actually do it anyway. | Law & Ethics | 1134504381 |
| 19637 | What are the overtime laws in California? | 1. One and one-half times the employee's regular rate or pay for all hours worked in excess of eight hours up to and including 12 hours in any workday, and for the first eight hours worked on the seventh consecutive day of work in a workweek; and 2. Double the employee's regular rate or pay for all hours worked in excess of 12 hours in any workday and for all hours worked in excess of eight on the seventh consecutive day of work in a workweek. | Law & Ethics | 1134501165 |
| 2458911 | what are good hotel investigation tips? | You can check some of these issues if they are important to you. Ask around and consider their customer service record. What ratings have they received from independent rating organizations? Evaluate their franchise for consistency. Many Hotel’s are franchised so you’ll want to see how the particular location fits into the Hotel’s chain. Find out how the chain rates this particular property within their organization. Consider their Hotel policies, are they favorable to you or do they penalize you in some way. Find out what partnerships they have that could save you money in other areas. Many Hotels have agreements with airlines, rental car or credit card companies. See if they credit your frequent flyer or frequent guest programs with points. Check the Hotel Chain's locations. Does their Hotel chain have locations where you travel? Do they have international locations? Check the individual hotel's location. Is their airport hotel really close to the airport? Evaluate their facility. When were the rooms last remodeled? Does it have the types of features you need? How well does it suit your need for the quick overnight stay or the weeklong resort vacation? Do they have business suites or meeting rooms available if you need them? Does the particular Hotel you want to stay in located in a safe part of town? Is any major construction going on in the area around your Hotel’s location? Will there be any large groups staying at the Hotel that could negatively impact your stay? Do they offer the types of extra services you need? Do they have a concierge, shuttle or laundry service? Can they honor your special requests? See if they offer a Premium or Loyalty Club that feature the services you need. Check to see if you belong to any groups that entitle you to a special deal with a particular Hotel. Consider their rates and the availability of any coupons or discounts. See who offers the best overall deal for your budget. | Law & Ethics | 1135408686 |
| 4162836 | would it be your fault if you hit a pedestrian? | technically, YES !! However, the Pedes. can waive you for being guilty keeping in mind the extreme weather conditions. | Law & Ethics | 1135304639 |
| 2834156 | how do you feel about the police? | A very difficult job. They deserve our respect, for without them, there would be real h*ll to pay. BTW, I am speaking regarding police in the US. | Law & Ethics | 1135192076 |
| 4098324 | How do I find an inmate in shelton doc? | The contact information for the Washington Corrections Center in Shelton, Washington: W. 2321 Dayton Airport Road Post Office Box 900 Shelton, WA 98584 360-426-4433 | Law & Ethics | 1135194010 |
| 124981 | How far are international waters? | The convention set the limit of territorial waters to 12 nautical miles (22 km), in which area the coastal state is free to set laws, regulate any use, and use any resource. Vessels were given the right of "innocent passage" through any territorial waters, with strategic straits allowing the passage of military craft as "transit passage", in that naval vessels are allowed to maintain postures that would be illegal in territorial waters. Beyond the 12 nautical mile (22 km) limit there was a further 12 nautical mile (22 km) or 24 nautical miles (44 km) from the territorial sea baselines limit, the "contiguous zone", in which area a state could continue to enforce laws regarding activities such as smuggling or illegal immigration. The exclusive economic zones (EEZ) extended the exploitation rights of coastal nations to 200 nautical miles (370 km) from shore, covering all natural resources. The EEZ were introduced to halt the increasingly heated clashes over fishing rights, although oil was also becoming important. The success of an offshore oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico in 1947 was soon repeated elsewhere in the world, by 1970 it was technically feasible to operate in waters 4000 metres deep. The convention set the definition of Archipelagic States in Part IV, which also define how the state can draw its teritorial borders. A baseline is drawn between the outermost points of the outermost islands. All waters inside this baseline is described as Archipelagic Waters and are included as part of the state's territory. This baseline is also used to chart its territorial waters 12 nautical miles (22 km) from the baseline and EEZ 200 nautical miles (370 km) from the baseline. | Law & Ethics | 1134356562 |
| 2081807 | Is it legal in Ga to talk on a cell phone ? | Moron. | Law & Ethics | 1135717254 |
| 2322435 | Legally, are we allowed to take pictures in a store? | Most stores prohibit picture taking in a store, because of respect for the other coustomer. You might accidently take a picture of someone else, and the store could get in trouble for it. Its not the law, but its normally a rule in a store. You could always ask the manager. | Law & Ethics | 1136052467 |
| 1522179 | what does a man need to do to win a child custody case if the mother is seeing a child molester? | You need to let your lawyer know about this. Good Luck in your battle. | Law & Ethics | 1136003871 |
| 1635970 | Do I need a passport to travel back and forth from the US to Canada? | Not currently, but you will be 2008 due to the IRTPA. The Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 requires that by January 1, 2008, travelers to and from the Caribbean, Bermuda, Panama, Mexico and Canada have a passport or other secure, accepted document to enter or re-enter the United States. In order to facilitate the implementation of this requirement, the Administration is proposing to complete it in phases following a proposed timeline, which will be published in the Federal Register in the near future. This is a change from prior travel requirements and will affect all United States citizens entering the United States from countries within the Western Hemisphere who do not currently possess valid passports. This new requirement will also affect certain foreign nationals who currently are not required to present a passport to travel to the United States. Most Canadian citizens, citizens of the British Overseas Territory of Bermuda, and to a lesser degree, Mexican citizens will be affected by the implementation of this requirement. | Law & Ethics | 1135713792 |
| 822225 | Labor Violation reporting in NJ i need the site plz? | The site below tells you how to file a wage claim. | Law & Ethics | 1134530416 |
| 1478866 | what to expect from 10%disabiltyapproval? | That they consider you 10% disable and will get compensated accordingly... but 10% does not intitle you to stay home or have to be retrained so they will expect you to return back to your profession with a tad bit lighter duties.... Good luck | Law & Ethics | 1135649372 |
| 1874190 | labor laws, overtime? | I've included a link to the federal Department of Labor's page regarding overtime law. Depending on the specific facts of your situation, you'll be able to access a specific answer. | Law & Ethics | 1134593200 |
| 1326003 | Can you be made to pay back a court appointed attorney if you are found indigent? | I think you mean that if you are found indigent and given a court-appointed attorney, could you be forced to pay back the attorney if you are later able to pay? Probably not. If you've been found indigent, the court has found that you are unable to pay, and the government will provide an attorney. If twenty years later you're suddenly wealthy, you wouldn't have to repay the court; it's only indigency at the time of the request. If, however, you commit perjury and claim indigency, only later to be found sufficiently solvent to pay for an attorney, a court could presumably penalize you and revoke its appointment. I've include a link for some standards for indigency, though I'm afraid it's not much more specific than I've been. I hope it helps. | Law & Ethics | 1134894609 |
| 2456106 | Are you pro-life or pro-choice? | As long as 12 year old girls are being raped by their fathers and or other relatives. And as long as guys are giving women Rohipnol at parties and as long as strangers are raping ad robbing women. I think they have the right to choose how to handle such situations. | Law & Ethics | 1135405137 |
| 3772162 | Can I get in trouble for knowing that someone I was with was selling drugs? | Unfortunately, if you know that someone is doing something wrong and fail to do nothing about it, you can also be charged with a crime. I suggest taking a look at http://www.findlaw.com for information. | Law & Ethics | 1134433117 |
| 4022165 | Should tooki Willaims recive clemency? or should he Die For his crimes? | he should die for his crimes, Hey 4534 How about i kill all of your family members or friends, would you want to kill me? | Law & Ethics | 1134431929 |
| 3596308 | Travel Yu Corp. in Japan seems bankrupt. What can I do? I bought a flight ticket for Paris from them.? | I am a Japanese. I am also a victim. The Japanese police is advancing criminal investigation in this incident. It is not recognized as a still formal incident. Some time is needed until an incident is presumed. It is 1. that a victim can do it at present. Tell the contents of damage to oosakisyo (police) of Japan. 2. Inform the Nippon Travel Agency association. It is two. Are you a Japanese? If different, as for me, you may be able to do information offer. (Since information of Japan can be offered) I cannot speak English. This text is using software which translates Japanese into English automatically. I am sorry when translating into the strange text. Although shortage may be in communication in me, supposing help is required, please send e-mail to me. mail address ＞ umehot@hotmail.co.jp | Law & Ethics | 1135472488 |
| 4392658 | Are mail carriers allowed to back up their trucks? | Nothing in Title 39 of the United States Code makes it "illegal." Nevertheless, the Post Office may establish guidelines and regulations regarding its employees and its business practices. It may have made the determination that traveling in reverse is too dangerous, so it is forbidden for employees to do so. If that's the policy of the Post Office, then you'll simply have to accommodate their requirements. While it may be "allowed," the Post Office has made a determination to forbid the practice, and it is no longer "allowed." | Law & Ethics | 1135185942 |
| 600526 | What is the difference between a DUI and a DWI? | Driving under influence came about from people who were arrested for driving after taking drugs. still impaired but not intoxicated. Also DWI can stand for driving while impaired or intoxicated. In either event it is just a term for being arrested or fined for violating a local, state or federal statute of operating a motor vehicle while driving abilities are impaired due to the consumption, injection or inhalation of a controlled substance. | Law & Ethics | 1135268260 |
| 1619270 | does the government listen in on cell phones? | Not only do they listen on cell phones, the Bush Administration has admitted to doing so under direct authorization of the President, without a court order. Check the link below. | Law & Ethics | 1135015753 |
| 2242405 | is a speeding fine tax deductable? | No. First, Internal Revenue Code § 262(a) denies personal deductions: "Except as otherwise expressly provided in this chapter, no deduction shall be allowed for personal, living, or family expenses." Second, even if you could cast the fine as a business expense, Internal Revenue Code § 162(f) explicitly denies any deduction for "for any fine or similar penalty paid to a government for the violation of any law." | Law & Ethics | 1135400378 |
| 4091810 | Is prison a form of retaliation or reform, and why? | The Prison system shifted from being for reform to being punitive long ago, thus there has been a decrease in programs (vocation, education) in many prison systems. Personally, I think they should have more programs available. Especially for non-violent drug/property crimes. | Law & Ethics | 1134632511 |
| 3863492 | Wyoming was first to let women vote, what state did that happen in last? | Hawaii, it was the last state added to the union Alaska Jan. 3, 1959 Hawaii Aug. 21, 1959 | Law & Ethics | 1134809679 |
| 1678156 | A woman claimed we hit her car but we didn't. How do we prove it? | The burden of proof is on her and her insurance company to prove you hit her vehicle. My advice close-up/detailed pictures of your vehicle immediately. Contact your agent immediately and tell him what happened, insist that you did not hit the vehicle, include the detail that the woman had already moved her vehicle, so niether of you can prove how close you actually were. This is a case where your insurance company will fight for you, they don't want to pay a false claim. Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1134886160 |
| 4335296 | Will my boyfriend's debt/bills determine the amount of child support he will have to pay in state of VA? | Without specific details of your situation, this question is unanswerable. I've included links to the State of Virginia's official Department of Social Services, as well as a child support calculator that will help approximate the amount due. | Law & Ethics | 1135032380 |
| 2574961 | Can a state consent to suit in its court then remove to federal court and claim 11th amendment immunity? | See 535 U.S. 613, a unanimous court overruling the 11th in that specific case. | Law & Ethics | 1135230670 |
| 2943642 | Should President Bush be brought up on charges of abusing his powers of spying illegally on Americans? | big brother is always watching, regardless. and bush isnt the one doing it. it is usually the military. they just prefer to have all fingers pointing at the president. he is nothing but a puppet anyway. | Law & Ethics | 1135880953 |
| 760323 | does anyone have info on inheritance??? | Your grandfather clearly wanted your step-grandmother to receive 65% of his estate. Once she received it, it became her decision who should receive her estate and your mother has no legal claim to it. | Law & Ethics | 1135800188 |
| 4467159 | Length of time for common law mariage in California.? | California does not recognize common law marriage. It will recognize common law marriage from another state that has recognized the marriage. Current common law marriage states are Alabama, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, New Hampshire, Montana, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, and Texas, as well as the District of Columbia. | Law & Ethics | 1134710785 |
| 1408982 | What is an example of aggravated crimes against nature? | Assuming the author used the traditional definition of "crime against nature," that term refers to sodomy, so an "aggravated crime against nature" would be aggravated sodomy. Sodomy has also been called buggery, abominable and detestable crime against nature, unnatural offense, unspeakable crime, sodomitry, and crimen innominatum. Aggravated sodomy is defined as "criminal sodomy that involves force or results in serious bodily injury to the victim in addition to mental injury and emotional distress. - Some laws provide that sodomy involving a minor is automatically aggravated sodomy." | Law & Ethics | 1135237715 |
| 97651 | what is first degree murder trial? | There are several types of first degree murder, all of which are defined by A.R.S. § 13-1105. The first definition of first degree murder is causing the death of another person with either the intent or knowledge that the conduct will cause death and with premeditation. Premeditation is often described as 'malice aforethought,' which basically means that you probably considered the consequence of your conduct for at least a second before you committed the act. The second definition of first degree murder is causing the death of another person while committing or attempting to commit another crime like sexual conduct with a minor, sexual assault, molestation of a child, various drug-related crimes, kidnapping, burglary, arson, robbery, escape from jail, child abuse, or unlawful flight from a pursuing law enforcement vehicle, or while fleeing from the scene where you committed any of these offenses. The third definition of first degree murder is causing the death of a law enforcement officer in the line of duty while intending or knowing that the conduct will cause the officer's death. Any kind of first degree murder is a class 1 felony and is punishable by death or life imprisonment. In Arizona, the trial jury decides whether the defendant has committed first degree murder. Then the judge holds a separate sentencing hearing to determine the proper sentence. A.R.S. § 13-703 outlines the various 'aggravating' and 'mitigating' factors that the judge must consider in reaching a decision about whether to impose the death penalty. Recently, the Arizona case State v. Ring went before the United States Supreme Court. The Court decided that Arizona's system of jury-conviction and judge sentencing (which is similar to the system in several other states) is un constitutional. This means that now a jury must find a person guilty of First degree murder, and also approve of the death sentence being given as punishment for the murder. | Law & Ethics | 1134571950 |
| 2696080 | Why wasn't Laura Bush punished? | Um people Laura Bush had nothing to do with George W. or any of the other Bush's until 1977. Back in the day before the media got a hold of everything, it was possible that they decided it was a legitimate accident and decided it wasn't worth ruining someone else’s life. Could have been anything, we will never know. | Law & Ethics | 1134759410 |
| 1801012 | If you own your house and keep your bills up. How can you advoid emminet domain from claiming your house.? | You can not avoid emminet domain. It has nothing to do with the status of your mortgage. It has to do with the government needing your property for the common good. You will be compensated for the government for your property. If you are in a situation where your property is taken under emminent domain make sure you are getting fair compensation and seek out legal representation if you think the compensation is too low. | Law & Ethics | 1135312217 |
| 56399 | If a mother gives up her rights to a child and he and the childs father where not married who will get custody | Marital status does not preclude the father's parental rights. If the mother has surrendered her maternal rights, the child's father is the legal "top dog" to gain custody, unless his history, another blood relative of the child, or the Dept. of Social Services (the name of the agency varies from state to state) shows him to be truly unfit. | Law & Ethics | 1134770285 |
| 1931410 | formation of the contract? | An acceptance must be communicated on a bilateral agreement to be valid, unless the offeror says otherwise. An acceptance is a manifestation that you intend to be bound by the terms in a deal made in a way invited or required by the oferor. If the offeror wants you to sign something that is your acceptance. However the offeror must be notified of that signing in order for it to be valid. The time that this acceptance takes place can also be an issue. Deoending on the terms of the contract or if you have an option contaract. | Law & Ethics | 1134806386 |
| 3769529 | rules for establishing the us senate are found in? | well, the basic rules are found in article 1 of the US constitution, but the senate has its own set of internal rules and procedures that are tradition but not mandated by law. you can see them at the website of the US senate linked below. | Law & Ethics | 1135232586 |
| 2176489 | Should Mercy Killing (Euthanasia) be made legal worldwide? | We covered this in my Contemporary Moral Problems class. It really made me think about it in a different way in that I was kind of oblivious to how it could be abused. I always thought that if someone wanted to end his or her own life, they should be able to do so, especially if they were in any sort of pain. I realize that sucks for the family and friends of that person, but if they really cared about the person, they would understand and at least be there for them. But then you have to think about the Teri Shivos of the world who never mentioned whether or not they would want to be kept alive. The power now lies in the hands of the family and doctors. I think a better question here would be who should be allowed to handle such a decision. That involves an issue of power- a power perhaps no one should have over anyone. That could lead to someone killing another out of spite or even out of some sort of monetary gain. While I completely agree that if someone wants to end their life, they should be able to- but some serious thought needs to go into who should have the power if someone is unable to make that decision for themselves. | Law & Ethics | 1134679823 |
| 2797291 | What are the legalities involved in buying an AK47 (semi-auto) from a private owner in the state of Virginia? | if it is semi-auto then it is not "technically" an ak-47 even though for all practical purposes it is one just not fully auto. thus it is treated exactly as any normal long rifle is, which means you do not have to do anything special at all. just buy it and move on. | Law & Ethics | 1134422627 |
| 909466 | how do i find out about the prisons? | Whether you need to know because someone you care about is in trouble or for another reason, there is a wonderful on-line info and support group at http://prisontalk.com | Law & Ethics | 1134575563 |
| 251021 | how do i write a character reference letter to a judge before a sentencing hearing? | You can find some great input on this issue at WWW.prisontalk.com. It is a support and information group for the friends and families of inmates and those who are facing trial/sentencing. Go check it out! | Law & Ethics | 1135046247 |
| 2055415 | Will the IRS ever make their rules simple? | No, there's the feds, what do you expect? | Law & Ethics | 1136069904 |
| 3548777 | should marijuana be legalized? | No, there isn't a single rational reason why it should be legalized. | Law & Ethics | 1134872061 |
| 1988239 | what is the best way to go about getting your record espunged? | Most law firms will say they don't do it, because it most cases it can't be done. You need special circumstances to expunge a criminal record -- such as a pardon. Your best bet is to forget about it as impossible, and work on building a resume slowly, and impressing those you work for now. Sorry. | Law & Ethics | 1134596219 |
| 3314519 | is it legal for a Boy to use, the Girl's Potty. (Toilet) wearing a Dress? | It's up to whoever owns the restrooms. If it's in your own home, its completely legal. If it's at a place of business, the owner has the right to require you to use a male restroom- if he knows you're a male that is. | Law & Ethics | 1134101702 |
| 878212 | who was the first black female to make partner at King & Spalding? | Lovita Tandy, B.A. Harvard '92, J.D. Duke '96. | Law & Ethics | 1135106691 |
| 3913501 | Is jail time for marijuania fair? | I think so! If someone is stupid enough to do this crime, they can certainly do ALL the time! ~tracie | Law & Ethics | 1135478621 |
| 583874 | Singapore just executed an Australian for carrying over ten ounces of cocaine. What is the law on that? | The Presumption Clause under Section 17 of the Misuse of Drugs Act (MDA) stipulates that anyone caught in the possession of a certain amount of a controlled drug is presumed to be trafficking in the drug and the onus is on him to prove that the drug found on him is not for the purpose of trafficking. Under the MDA, a person is presumed to be trafficking in a controlled drug if he possesses more than: * 2g of heroin; * 3g of morphine; * 100g of opium; * 15g of cannabis; * 10g of cannabis resin; * 30g of cannabis mixture; * 3g of cocaine; * 25g of methamphetamine; or * 10g of any or any combination of the following: o N, a-dimethyl-3,4-(methylenedioxy)phenethylamine; o a-methyl-3,4-(methylenedioxy)phenethylamine; or o N-ethyl-a-methyl-3,4-(methylenedioxy)phenethylamine Follow the link below for more details. | Law & Ethics | 1134500115 |
| 1477467 | after arraignment from an arrest, what is the next court date and is bail possible if they have held you.? | The time I was arrested, I was able to post bail that day. Then it was arraignment....after arraignment they gave me a date for pre-trial which was where I met with the plantiff lawyer and was given the chance to deal. May depend on where you live, the exact process. | Law & Ethics | 1134372200 |
| 2581297 | is it illegal to start the Civil War? | No provision of the Constitution allows secession. This was a contested theory, of course, because no state had tried it, and many states thought they still reserved the right to secede. New England even considered a plan well before the Civil War to secede, under the Hartford Convention of 1814. The structure of the Constitution, however, seems to deny a secession theory. The Constitution may be amended by 3/4 of the states, which means that 1/4 of the states could be bound by a law they did not agree with. It doesn't seem like that a state could just secede if they wanted to, since the very structure of the Constitution bound states with laws they didn't agree with. The Civil War, then, was not "illegal." The President used troops to prevent a rebellion. The Confederacy had violated the structure of the Constitution, and it had circumvented legal methods of achieving its desires (e.g., legislation, constitutional amendment). | Law & Ethics | 1135007264 |
| 398417 | can a Protection Order remain effective for twelve years without any review hearings? | Normally, protection orders are good for one year. The plaintiff can request for a renewal from the courts. The defendant may request a hearing from the court if so desired. Under the Violence Against Women Act, anyone having a protection order will not be able to possess or purchase firearms. | Law & Ethics | 1135380875 |
| 1264156 | Why are we scared of diversity, instead of embracing it? Color/Disability/Sexual Orientation issue? | Because people want other people to be like them. If everyone was the same then we would have another issue there in itself. Everyone is diverse. Just people don't realize that. We all come from different backgrounds no matter what color, sex, religion, race. We all have grown up in different ways.Someon might have grown up on a farm and someone else in the city, that is diversity. People are just too scared to want anything else or afraid on who or what they might meet, when in reality the person who is next to you could be your best friend instead they want to hide and not learn anything new. | Law & Ethics | 1134381138 |
| 2643966 | Who is the world's most evil dictator? | Oh lord, if only there weren't so much competition for that title. I guess I'll go with Kim Jong Il, "General Secretary of the Party and chairman of the National Defense Commission" aka brutal dictator of North Korea. He's startlingly inept at governing, causing widespread famine. Also, he's working on building nukes. Bad dictator; NO NUKES FOR YOU. <3 | Law & Ethics | 1134145052 |
| 2570621 | what is an indiana conservation officer's annual salary? | According to a 2001 report, $28,804.10 to start in the first probationary year, with annual increases under a defined salary structure, along with a variety of benefits. It's unclear if that's the most accurate information. I've included a link to a news article that describes salaries for a few positions. | Law & Ethics | 1134792103 |
| 1427441 | If I helped someone in need to call 911, would I get charged if he does not have insurance? | There is never a charge to call 911 from any phone. You could however be fined if you abused the service for non-emergency situations. If the person needs medical attention, the paramedics will give them immediate care and take the person to the hospital if necessary. Any charges for medical services will charged by the hospital and billed to the patient. They may also charge for the ambulance ride in certain jurisdictions. | Law & Ethics | 1135632578 |
| 75478 | Were can i find a attorney to help me sue the stste of calif.for age and health discrimination? | Let's resolve this overdue question by bringing it to a vote. | Law & Ethics | 1134920069 |
| 748900 | Is it legal to own a wolf in the United States? | The wolf is an endangered species so you can't own one. | Law & Ethics | 1135829822 |
| 301180 | Why Aren't the "Culture of Life" Republicans Protesting this Abuse of Power? | (pause here for deeply bitter laugh)...What an excellent question! Let's see, this is a poor woman? An immigrant? Not a middle class white woman?A woman whose family is not being torn to shreds over an agonizing decision about which they don't agree? This isn't an election year? The Shrub is in enough hot water with the public without having this situation getting the same headlines that Schiavo's case garnered? In any case, while I agree whole heartedly with your implication that the "Culture of Life" folks are a bunch of politically motivated hypocrites, I find that I am a little grateful that this lady was permitted to die without being at the center of a terrible storm of public controversy played out among people who don't even know her.Cold comfort, but it's all I have some days. I'm very grateful she had family with her, shame that compassion moved no one to wait for her mother. | Law & Ethics | 1134654743 |
| 3060672 | Someone took pictures of me for a homework assignment and now he's selling them. Is this legal? | As far as I can tell, it is illegal to sell them without your consent. Under U.S., they can be used for a "socially useful purpose," but I don't see how selling them is useful. Actually based on this article, you could possibly sue the person who is using your photo, though I doubt that you would get anywhere near the amount this guy got: A Los Angeles Times article notes that Nestle USA has been ordered to pay US$15.6 million to former model Russell Christoff for using his likeness without permission. A photo of Christoff appeared on Nestle's Taster's Choice coffee packaging and in advertisements for several years. | Law & Ethics | 1134795201 |
| 535269 | How does one go about getting a lawyer for car accident? | look in your local yellow pages under "lawyers" and look for one who specializes in personal injury cases. usually their ads will mention car accidents. call them up and ask for an initial consultation - this should be an hour's worth of discussion, for free - if a place won't give you a free consultation, go elsewhere. if you live anywhere other than the sticks, there should be plenty who will give you a free consultation. | Law & Ethics | 1136091327 |
| 3078488 | Should a Congressman represent his own views or those of his constituencies? | Well, it is my opinion that a congressman should vote in a constitutional manner, not a personal one. However, one's personal opinions often determine the manner in which they interpret the constitution. I figure that the people vote for the candidate with whom they agree on most issues, thus the elected official holds the same ideals as his constituents. | Law & Ethics | 1134321602 |
| 4346495 | Are tow truck drivers in Texas licensed by the state or federal government? | A Texas Attorney General Opinion from 1990, opinion JM-1168, describes the rules required for state registration of tow trucks. The State of Texas requires state registration for tow trucks, and the opinion specifies many details of the act. | Law & Ethics | 1135008393 |
| 2552925 | Has the supreme court rules on weather judges can bar reporters from reporting on a case? | Judges can order gag orders for predetermined amounts of time, in which the details of a case can not be publicly broadcasted and talked about. That has been a standard for many high profile cases. However, a judge can not rule that a reporter can't talk about a case. Only the details. So yes, and no. | Law & Ethics | 1135526083 |
| 2156680 | is there a law against 17 year olds working till 12 am in california? | 1308.7. (a) No minor shall be employed in the entertainment industry more than eight hours in one day of 24 hours, or more than 48 hours in one week, or before 5 a.m., or after 10 p.m. on any day preceding a schoolday. However, a minor may work the hours authorized by this section during any evening preceding a nonschoolday until 12:30 a.m. of the nonschoolday. (b) For purposes of this section, "schoolday" means any day in which a minor is required to attend school for 240 minutes or more. | Law & Ethics | 1135644154 |
| 858431 | Do you think the DEATh penalty is racist? | i personaly feel that the death pentalty is not only racist but unfair no man nor woman on earth has the right to kill a man if so they should alow any one off the street to kill me and get away with it like the goverment can | Law & Ethics | 1135918447 |
| 159716 | How do I find an Inmate at Southwest Detention Center 30755 Auld Rd., Murrieta, CA 92563? | I don't think anyone here can answer that for you. If you want to call the CA Dept. of Corrections, their number is (916) 323-6001. | Law & Ethics | 1135897928 |
| 3899284 | Is it true you only have six months to go after an employer for wrongful discharge? | As usual with legal-related questions on Yahoo! Answers, far too little information exists to answer the question adequately. The length of time varies for the forum, and for the type of wrongful discharge. Each state has its own statute of limitations for bringing discharge actions, as well as the federal government. Also, different limitations exist for discrimination suits, and for express or implied contract breaches. Contact your local EEOC office if you'd like specific information, and be prepared to present the specifics of your situation. EDIT: Remember, not all wrongful discharge claims fall under the EEOC, so the timelines may differ from the ones presented in the EEOC's information. | Law & Ethics | 1135358861 |
| 2258648 | how do you become a bail bondsmen? | Here are a bunch of sites and resources to get you started: http://www.bailyes.com/bail_bondsman_d.html?OVRAW=become%20a%20bail%20bondsman&OVKEY=become%20a%20bail%20bondsman&OVMTC=standard http://www.bail.com/pages/bail/becomebailagent.asp http://www.bailbondsdirectory.com/contact.cfm http://www.premierebailbonds.com/bail-bonds-book.html | Law & Ethics | 1135796512 |
| 3909087 | What can a citizen do about harrassment from the police? | depending on where you are from..I am sure laws change from place to place..I would suggest speaking to a lawyer..most will allow you an hour of their time to sit and talk..for free...but the police cannot continue to pull you over or stop you for no reason..4 times for me ..I went to the police station..told them one more time and there would be police harrasment charges laid...it ended there..good luck to ya..gotta hate the cops on power trips | Law & Ethics | 1135787061 |
| 1444195 | Why are executions carried out in the middle of the night, and always at 1 minute past the hour? | Because a person who is wanna die, will start his new life, on time. | Law & Ethics | 1134450494 |
| 4019144 | I live in Iowa...I want to change my children's names to my maiden name. Can I without dad's permission? | Try the source listed below. In Connecticut you can change your name anytime.....for $50.00 (but it has to be published in local papers that you are petitioning) Good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1135658010 |
| 3515285 | I got charged with gathering and I have no idea what it is. What is gathering consist of? | You were part of a crowd that they probably thought could get unruly. Or they were just bored and needed to meet their ticket quota | Law & Ethics | 1135989975 |
| 1554572 | Why does anyone listen to Senator Biden after he was caught plagerizing during his Presidental Campaign? | I think it falls under the category of learning from his mistakes. Biden was forced to step down because he made a bad decision. His credibility took a hit, and he's spent almost two decades trying to rebuild that credibility. Many people still heed Stephen Ambrose, George Harrison, and Alex Haley, all famous plagiarists. Biden has permanently damaged his credibility, but he's carefuly spent time trying to restore it, and it appears that after twenty years he's pretty done a good job of it. | Law & Ethics | 1134796965 |
| 366249 | Why is it such a big deal about Tookie's execution? | He claims that he's redemed himself, and thus he should of been spared in many people eyes. Then there is the idea that he's innocent of the charges of murdering three people and that he was falsely accused. Then there are the people who think capital punishment is just wrong in the first place. I see the benifets out of it myself, but I don't see how its morally acceptable for people who rally against abortion to be all for capital punishment. I don't know if he was innocent or not, but somebody killed those three people and it is a fact that he co-founded the gang Crips. | Law & Ethics | 1134565846 |
| 2475052 | How much one needs to love his/her nation? | as much or as little as you want...all personal beliefes | Law & Ethics | 1134259857 |
| 2038608 | do you think wall mart is forming a take over market? | They are doing that in many smaller communities. Just imagine you owned the local grocery store and are making a good living. Walmart comes into town, you are out of business. You will never be able to get the wholesale prices that they get or sell the different products that they are able to. They are lowering income levels of the entire community when they move in. That is according to their own study. Another issue with Walmart is how they deal with suppliers. If you had a farm and sold your produce to Walmart, they will say we need a 20% discount from you. And if they are you only customer, what do you do? They are hard on the community (store owners) they move in and the suppliers. | Law & Ethics | 1135572996 |
| 3825592 | What constitutional law is our President using to justify his new secret program to deliver information? | Article 6 Paragraph 2 of the body of the constitution states... "This constitution, and the laws of the United States which shall be made in pursuance thereof; and all treaties made, or which shall be made, under the authority of the United States, shall be the supreme law of the land; and the judges in every state shall be boundthereby, anything in the constitution or laws of any state notwithstanding." Pretty much means that whatever law the federal government creates it overrides any other law created by both the states and the senate. Kind of a scary precedent when you think of it. now this may not directly answer your question but its a start, you should read the constitution yourself, because it was creaded in a vague reference to be interpreted, everyone interperates things differently. | Law & Ethics | 1135084980 |
| 3408968 | what is the legal definition of slander in washington state? | "Slander" is fined as "A defamatory assertion expressed in a transitory form, esp. speech. - Damages for slander - unlike those for libel - are not presumed and thus must be proved by the plaintiff." Slander is a part of the tort of defamation, defined as "the act of harming the reputation of another by making a false statement to a third person. - If the alleged defamation involves a matter of punlic concern, the plaintiff is constitutionally required to prove both the statement's falsity and the defendant's fault." Under the Supreme Court case New York Times v. Sullivan (1964), the tort of defamation has a First Amendment definition. For matters of public concern that defame public officials, the statements are unprotected if they are known to be false or are recklessly made with regard to their falsity, called "actual malice." For matters of public concern that defame private citizens, the statements are unprotected if made negligently under a case called Gertz. On matters of private concern, they may be unprotected regardless, through a consideration of the whole record. As a Washington Appellate Division just reaffirmed this year, "A defamation plaintiff must establish four essential elements: (1) falsity; (2) an unprivileged communication; (3) fault; and (4) damages." | Law & Ethics | 1135238831 |
| 1356112 | If you have a injury case against a hotel in Jamaica (island) who pays for medical reports-attorney or client? | I'd be willing to bet the client and then if the injured wins the lawsuit they might be able to claim the costs of reports under the settlement in addition to the hotel paying hospital fees, court fees, yadda yadda yadda. I'm not a lawyer or anything near it, but that just makes sense. I have no education about Jamaican law though, if you were visiting them, you're on their turf and therefor play by their rules for the most part! Unless it was the US Embassy:) | Law & Ethics | 1134950097 |
| 384229 | What is Intellectual Property? | Definition: A product of the intellect that has commercial value, including copyrighted property such as literary or artistic works, and ideational property, such as patents, appellations of origin, business methods, and industrial processes. Here's some history: By the time the U.S. Constitution was being written, the Founding Fathers had a good philosophical grasp of intellectual property, and provisions regarding it were included: Article I, Section 8 gave Congress the power "To promote the progress of Science and Useful Arts, by securing for limited Times to Authors and Inventors the exclusive Right to their respective Writings and Discoveries." Almost as soon as the Constitution was ratified, Congress proceeded to set up a patent law to protect monopolies on inventions. By 1836 the U.S. Patent Office was functioning effectively, and it soon became apparent that invention fared better under the U.S. system than under any other. A monopoly for a limited time on a specific invention encouraged people to invent, knowing they could be protected, and enabled them to sell rights to others who had the capital or existing trade to manufacture and promote an invention. Rest of your answers: Wikipedia has a great article on this topic, I think it should answer most of your questions. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intellectual_property | Law & Ethics | 1134066723 |
| 4186907 | Should Canada decriminilize marijuana? | Yes, the health effects of marijuana are no more harmful then tobacco and alchohol. Personally i would much rather deal with people that are high, then people who are drunk | Law & Ethics | 1134448438 |
| 2159120 | A cop pulled up beside me and asked me whos car name was it in after i park and gave me ticketts is that lega? | What exactly was the ticket for? The cop did nothing illegal by asking you a question. You are not required by law to answer, but you did. If you got a ticket for something illegal (which I am fairly sure you did) then the cop did nothing wrong. If you really believe that something illegal was done, then challenge the ticket in court and judge will give you an answer. | Law & Ethics | 1134790103 |
| 4387808 | what is the best way to fight a speeding ticket in nyc. in 30 limit i got caught doing 55 in a tunnel. plesse? | I drafted a pretty good LIDAR (laser-radar) speeding defense using these websites: http://www.helpigotaticket.com/proc/... http://www.tipmra.com/ http://www.ticketassassin.com/ They give free advice for beating traffic tickets. I must caution you to verify the law contained in these websites. Hope this helps. | Law & Ethics | 1134260362 |
| 1257226 | Are there any 911 dispatcher self study courses that can be taken free of charge? Like the FEMA classes are? | I'm not sure about taken free of charge. But I do know that if you take a job with a 911 center (as far as I know) your employer will pay for the courses. Are there any courses you're interested in in particular?? | Law & Ethics | 1135892320 |
| 1671951 | Google Earth, Illegal spying machine?!? | Most if not all Google earth photos are outdated and therefor do not represent the areas as they are now. Most military bases are "fogged". If you only knew how much better satellite images are for the military and intelligence organizations it would probably scare you. At least give you that tingly feeling like when someone is watching you from across a room. Big daddy is always watch at the speed of light in real time, not outdated photos like you have access to. The government sees everything. So no it is not an illegal spying machine, but a neat tool for every day people. | Law & Ethics | 1135315027 |
| 2826747 | If you have a Chief of Police who is with his wife running the City, How can this be stopped? | a - editorials in local newspapers (supported by facts) b - letters to the editor in local newspapers (supported by facts) c - elect a new mayor in the next election d - town council meetings. | Law & Ethics | 1135654208 |
| 3536661 | what is the minimum and maximum sentence for grand larceny in new york state? | Grand larceny has four different degrees, each of them with different sentences. Grand larceny in the first degree, involving the theft of $1 million or more, is a Class B felony, and the maximum sentence is 25 years, the minimum not less than one year nor more than one-third of the maximum term imposed. Each lesser charge of grand larceny has a lower maximum. To see it all, go to the link below, and then find PEN (Penal) Title J, Article 155 for the definitions of Grand larceny and Title E, Article 70 for the sentences. | Law & Ethics | 1135817745 |
| 608197 | In the federal court system, is the district court a intermediate appellate court? | The U.S. Distric Court is the court of first instance for all cases under federal jurisdiction, aside from bankruptcy cases. The US Courts of Appeals are intermediate appellate courts, and the Supreme Court is the final court of appeal for all cases, unless prohibited by law. | Law & Ethics | 1135561364 |
| 910949 | Should Roe V Wade be overturned? | boy thats a smoking gun question! Don't know should women turn into baby making robots with no voice? Don't think so. | Law & Ethics | 1134370044 |
| 4202372 | Is the Iraq war really a war in the legal sense? | Congress gave approval to the President twice to do what he thought was right in combating terrorism | Law & Ethics | 1135982865 |
| 2914294 | I need a question for a change...the answer to which is "Neocons"..? | Give the name of the event in which interior design specialists participate? Or. Give the coloquial label given to a person or group of people who are genearlly viewed as conservative, however don't ascribe to most of the views of their party, and tend to be more subjective to the opposing parties view points. Or Give the name which descirbes someone or a group of people who conform to the new conservative world view, and yet don't support all the view's of such a system. or Give the traditional name of a person who formally was a leftist, and then moved more to the right supporting more of a socialist point of view? or Given our knowledge of the new conservative system, give the name or coloquial lable given to the group of people or persons who view the conservative system as accurate and yet don't properly support small government or hardcore forigen affiars. or Given our knowledge of hawkish politics, give the label or name of the person or group in which supports regulated government, and still doesn't support micromanaged forigen policy. Or Give the coloquial label given to the group of people, or persons, who support a socialist stand point, and yet vehimently support the forced democracy in regards to forigen affiars and policy. | Law & Ethics | 1135850847 |
| 1924304 | what is intellectual property right? | I prefer citing to legal authorities to answer legal questions. Here's the definition from Black's Law Dictionary: "1. A category of intangible rights protecting commercially valuable products of the human intellect. - The category comprises primarily trademark, copyright, and patent rights, but also includes trade-secret rights, publicity rights, moral rights, and rights against unfair competition. 2. A commercially valuable product of the human intellect, in a concrete or abstract form, such as a copyrightable work, a protectable trademark, a patentable invention, or a trade secret." | Law & Ethics | 1135236090 |
| 460927 | Will gay marriage lead to a return of polygamy? | It might lead to it in the long run, polygamists might eventually get the court precidence if gay marriage goes through. Legally speaking, it could easily happpen. There really hasn't been "homosexual marriage" in history, but there have been hundreds of societal examples of it being extremely common, and expected, valued, and practiced - the greeks, the spartans, the japanese, etc. It has only been considered 'unnatural' in some western cultures over the past 1,000 years or so. In many cultures, it has only become 'unnatural' in the last 200 years or less, and that is simply because of Western ideals being imported. | Law & Ethics | 1135798114 |
| 3970915 | Do we as humans have the right to decide who lives and who dies? | That's a broad question - are you talking about who gets the death penalty or who gets life saving medicine, or who gets priority in a disaster? As far as capital punishment, of course. There isn't anyone else to choose. As far as medication or vaccinations, again, of course, however the morality involved needs to be examined. As for a disaster, obviously the people who have the best chance of survival should be treated first. | Law & Ethics | 1135802013 |
| 859660 | Does capital punishment reduce violent crime? | I don't believe it reduces violent crimes because to me capital punishment is a crime in itself. I believe it is unconstitutional and unjust. Is it leagal to kill someone, and get away with it? Its ironic in its self. | Law & Ethics | 1134437138 |
| 3140786 | Should the state be involved in protecting lifestyle preferences, or only seek to prevent harm? | No. The government has no business in how its citizens choose to live their lives. All the lifestyle preferences you listed should be just that: preferences. If one person enjoys using recreational drugs, in addition to living a productive and successful life, he should be able to. | Law & Ethics | 1136064123 |
| 1794283 | Is it illegal to block cellphone signals? | In the entire United States, cell phone jammers are illegalin all states, because the federal government has banned them. The Federal Communication Commission regulates air bandwitdh, and you can be charged with an $11,000 fine and up to one year in prision if you are found in possession of one. | Law & Ethics | 1135086478 |
| 2452077 | If I am paying a bill can they still sent it to a collection agency? | If you are not paying the full amount, yes. Otherwise, they wouldn't be sending it to a collectin agency. If it has already been sent and you pay it, everything should be taken care of. | Law & Ethics | 1135897151 |
| 1366252 | Do people who are really nervous regularly fail polygraph tests? | Polygraphs use a baseline and go from there. If your friend was nervous from the start then that would be his baseline. I measures changes not overalls. The would have to be extreme for him to fail. Even if his English was not par it shouldn't have any effect. I know you want to stand by your friend so do what you think is right. Have him volunteer for another poly from a different reader. | Law & Ethics | 1135996593 |
| 4108513 | Who is the suavest: jewel thieves or gigalo con artists? | Suaveness aside.... they're all criminals!!!! But I would have to say Jewel theives.... because after all, they may be a little bling to be gained!! | Law & Ethics | 1134694595 |
| 4318458 | define nullifying a marriage? | A voidable marriage is a marriage that is valid when entered into and remains completely valid until a party obtains a court order nullifying the relationship. The parties may ratify a voidable marriage upon removal of the impediment preventing a lawful marriage, thus making the union valid. Living together as husband and wife following the removal of the impediment typically constitutes a ratification. A voidable marriage can only be attacked by a direct action brought by one of the parties against the other and therefore cannot be attacked after the death of a spouse. It differs from a void marriage where no valid marital relationship ever existed. Most jurisdictions hold that the marriage of a person under the statutory age of consent but over the age of seven is voidable rather than void. Such a marriage may be subject to attack through an annulment or may be ratified when the underage party reaches the age of consent. Some jurisdictions have determined that a marriage involving an incompetent party is void, but others hold that such a marriage is only voidable. A voidable marriage involving an incompetent party may be ratified during periods when the party is lucid or after she or he regains competency. Generally, a marriage procured or induced by certain types of fraud is viewed as voidable; voluntary cohabitation following a disclosure of all pertinent facts ratifies the marriage. A marriage made without the voluntary consent of one of the parties is generally considered voidable. Moreover, a person who is so intoxicated at the time of marriage as to be incapable of understanding the nature of the marital contract lacks the capacity to consent, and such a marriage is voidable. | Law & Ethics | 1134892899 |
| 3367472 | a relative who may be mentally unstable was arrested. what do I do? | Secure a lawyer for them and make sure the police are aware of the likely mental instability. | Law & Ethics | 1136090861 |
| 4249399 | is a police offices training and commission date public info. ? | Depending on your state's Freedom of Information Act, it most likely is public information. If you specify the state, or do a quick search for "freedom of information act" and your state, you should be able to find out how to request that information. Without a state, though, I can't help you any more than that. | Law & Ethics | 1134832407 |
| 259929 | What action can be taken against a company who put your SSN on a mailing label addressed to you? | I would first contact them and alert them so that they stop doing it. Then, if no one actually got your personal information, there's little that you could personall do. I would instead notify your state Attorney General's office, as they may want to initiate proceedings against the company, especially since it would seem that many other people's SSNs have been compromised by them. | Law & Ethics | 1136015871 |
| 4313966 | Do you support gay rights? | Well, given that I’m gay I would have to say yes. I find the arguments against gay marriage, and therefore gay rights, like the ones stated above amusing. Yes marriage is the building blocks of the family unit, so why are literally hundreds of thousands of families across the country not extended the same rights of marriage? The original purpose of marriage was procreation, yes. This in no way excludes gay couples. Many use artificial means to have children (as many sterile straight couples do), and many more adopt children. Others already have children from previous marriages. Also, I don’t see anyone arguing that old people, and people who are sterile, shouldn’t be allowed to get married. We also do not make people fill out forms declaring that they are planning to have children when they get married. That’s because beginning in the 20th Century marriage stopped being centered around procreation and started being about love. I also love the slippery slope argument mentioned above: “But, if we let men get married to men, what’s going to stop a man from trying to marry a horse?” This has some variations, from trees, to horses, to dogs, to polygamy. Well, to start I would like to point out that neither trees nor horses have been granted rights by the constitution. Also, if everyone is so tolerant of gay people, and many are quick to point out that they have gay friends, why do we immediately associate gay marriage with bestiality and polygamy? Unfortunately, my civil liberties are severely hindered by the fact that I can’t get married. If my partner gets sick, there is no law protecting my rights to visit him in the hospital; if he dies, there is no law saying I have any rights to our owned property because as far as the government is concerned, “our property” doesn’t exist. If children get involved this gets even uglier and more complicated. There is more than one case on record of judges taking children away from a surviving partner and giving them to an ex-husband or ex-wife who has no connection to the child, simply because the surviving parent “had no legal connection to the children.” This is all directly connected to the fact that we can’t get married. So, I’m afraid people can’t have it both ways. If you support gay rights, as I do, you have to support gay marriage. Without gay marriage, we’re second class citizens, and are only accorded the rights of second class citizens. | Law & Ethics | 1134235696 |
| 2148375 | CAN SOMEONE CHARGED WITH INTOXICATED MANSLAUGHTER IN THE SECOND DEGREE GET PROBATION WITHOUT GOING TO JAIL? | Nope, get your affairs in order. That's aggravated and that someone will most likely do time. | Law & Ethics | 1135915506 |
| 1098995 | Should singapore abolish death penalty? | No. However it can seem harsh for certain types of crime such as drug smuggling, and therfore its application is a little extreme. Unfortunatley the pendulum has swung a little to far with respect to the application of the death penalty in Singapore. Other countries, such as Canada, that do not have the death penalty should consider it for murder and attempted murder. Here the pendulum has swung to far in the other direction. There has to be a balance so that a justice system, in any given country, is just. Meaning that the appropriate punishment is given for the crime. Unfortunately, opponents of the death penalty fail to understand this simple principle. | Law & Ethics | 1134100346 |
| 2534658 | The Dutch government tells me that I must give up my USA nationality in order to keep my Dutch, must I? | Regardless of Holland's requirements, US Code Sec. 349 (a) (1) INA states that if you voluntarily naturalize into another country, you relinquish your US citizenship. Further, Holland seems to require that you relinquish it too: "In principle, you must relinquish your current nationality if you want to become a Dutch national." Page 24 of the second source below has several exceptions, but since the US requires you to relinquish it, it's kind of moot. Edit: I realized that you didn't say how you became a Dutch national. If it happened in any sort of automatic fashion, such as due to marrying someone, the US law doesn't apply, but the Dutch one probably still would. | Law & Ethics | 1136020907 |
| 2893521 | in the state of texas are employers required to give lunch breaks? | According to the Texas Workforce Commission, federal law does not require a lunch break, and neither does Texas law. If you're not given a thirty minute break, then you'll continue to be paid, even for a short break where you may have the chance to eat. | Law & Ethics | 1134785978 |
| 1244688 | what are the new york state laws about violations of custody? | If he has done something other than as outlined in the agreement, he has violated it. There aren't really laws that cover custody in general, aside from the major things like a biological parent has automatic custody. Instead, your agreement should contain everything. If he goes against it, contact your local police department (not 911) and tell them that your ex is violating your custody agreement. | Law & Ethics | 1134414714 |
| 4061180 | what states have legal medical marijuana? | Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Nevada, Oregon and Washington state already have laws allowing marijuana for medical needs. Arizona passed an initiative to allow marijuana by prescription, a largely symbolic law because federal law prohibits doctors from writing such prescriptions. Vermont allowed it last year. | Law & Ethics | 1135780330 |
| 2528952 | Would Bush eventually be impeached?? | Unfortunately, since both houses of the legislature are controlled by Republicans, the liklihood of President Bush being impeached is virtually nil. In order for him to be impeached, the House of Representatives would need to file articles of impeachment, which are passed by a simple majority. In order for this to occur, some Republican representatives would have to cross the aisle and vote with the Democratic minority. In the remote chance that this would happen, the case would be forwarded to the Senate for trial. Once in the Senate, two thirds of the present Senators would be required. Once again, since the Republicans control this part of the House, the liklihood of an actual impeachment occuring is remote at best. And on another note, punishment is determined by the Senate. They can choose to remove him from office, or do nothing should he be impeached. Again, the odds of anything happening are slim and none. While it's nice to dream, we're going to have to wait for President Bush to leave office in eary 2009, unless the political landscape shifts drastically between now and then. Read the Wiki below for more info. | Law & Ethics | 1135663973 |
| 3067276 | what are missouri's laws for changing a birth certificate? | You'll have to be more specific. Are you trying to change your name, change the name of one of the parents listed on the certificate, or something else? Clarify and I'll see what I can do. | Law & Ethics | 1134732737 |
| 3146161 | What right does a news paper have to print a picture of you without your knowledge? | Sorry, in a public place you do not have an expectation of privacy, though you can probably get the paper to print a clarification and apology so that it becomes public record that you were not getting busted for something. | Law & Ethics | 1135722472 |
| 1347316 | Why are there so many crimes that have no victim? | obviously the government has zoning laws for a reason this is to allow for town planning which is essential in this ever growing population otherwise it may inconvenience people in the future so mainly you are hurting just about everybody either directly or inderectly as the case may be | Law & Ethics | 1135507114 |
| 1953394 | what exactly is this charge?? - Federal Hold USC18-922(G)1? | For Gods Sake pick there answer already!! Its been 3 Months !!! How long do they have to wait?? Do the Right thing!! *RZ* | Law & Ethics | 1134428513 |
| 1337636 | city ordinances adopted by the city jof braselton, ga? | Unforunately, Braselton doesn't seem to have its city ordinances online. Your best choice is to visit the Braselton Public Library, at 65 Frances St., 706-654-1992, for more information. Contact the library, which should have the city ordinances compiled and available for public reference. If the library does not have the ordinances, you'll have to contact city hall at 4982 Highway 53, 706-654-3915, for details on where to obtain the ordinances. The Braselton Public Library, or perhaps a larger library like the county or a university library, should also have the Georgia Annotated Statutes, where you can compare and contrast the Braselton ordinances with the Georige code. I hope this helps. | Law & Ethics | 1135014238 |
| 1591070 | how do i check someones background? | Use google. Sometimes you can dig up a lot of useful info. | Law & Ethics | 1134398790 |
| 2306475 | what does an emplyer do during a union campaign? | Count their money | Law & Ethics | 1134181002 |
| 3425411 | do I need a lawyer to fight or file for child support and child custody? | You never have to have a lawyer to do anything in court. You ALWAYS have the right to represent yourself in legal proceedings. You also don't have to have a mechanic fix your car, if you think you can do it yourself. Although, many times it wise to let someone who is familiar with what they are doing, do it for you. The question is whether or not your situation is one you can handle yourself, and that would depend on a lot of factors. | Law & Ethics | 1134860549 |
| 1497229 | Do prisoners have the right to vote in the United States? | It varies by the state, and the crime. In many states (probably most, though I don't know) felons are disenfranchised, meaning they can no longer vote, in prison or afterwards. I know of no state in which people convicted of misdemeanors are deprived of the right to vote. In some states felons regain the right to vote after a peroid of time, or after applying for the right in certain circumstances. | Law & Ethics | 1135990271 |
| 806460 | If the death penalty worked, would you support it? | It does work once you execute someone they will never commit another crime. When they sit in prison they have the opportunity to plan escape. Plus there is an inherent fairness in executing a murderer. It helps the victim's families heal | Law & Ethics | 1134596497 |
| 77526 | How can getting a state pension and Soc. Sec. be "double-dipping" in some states and not in others? | It depends on how the state pension is designed. For instance, state pensions that are not based on income earned are not subject to the Governement Pension Offset. Most state pensions are offset using either the GPO (if you are a spouse, widow, or widower) or the Windfall Elimination Provision (if it is your own pension). | Law & Ethics | 1136088839 |
| 1641215 | what happens to this firearm and how can i find out if it is mine? | You need to find some way of proving the weapon belongs to you. Perhaps the person who sold it to you recorded the serial number and can write a receipt/bill of sale to you? When you filed a police report, (for the breakin) did you document any unique markings/damage to the weapon in the description? Good Luck | Law & Ethics | 1136058949 |
| 2161397 | drunk in public consequences? | You get a cool nickname like 'tater salad. | Law & Ethics | 1136066555 |
| 3338821 | is there such a thing as freelance police? | But if you're not talking about private security, then no. Law enforcement officers derive their authority from the State in which they are employed, and the State doesn't contract with private citizens in a freelance mode. You might also Google bounty hunters, as they do what some people consider enforcement, though it isn't law enforcement so much as it is armed debt collection. | Law & Ethics | 1134781806 |
| 665176 | Do you think medicinal marijuana will ever be legalized in the state of Pennsylvania? | No | Law & Ethics | 1134506899 |
| 1736162 | are my rights being violated when a fl. family trailor park allows a child predator to rent where kids reside? | No, your rights are not being violated. If the County has no restrictions, the park manager CAN NOT legally refuse to rent to him based on prior convictions. Since a part of his parole and registration requirements are that he keep his parole officer updated as to his address and employment, I'm betting that it's perfectly within the terms of his release to be living there. Tell your children not to be friendly with him and to tell you immediately if this man approaches them, but leave the guy alone unless he actually does something wrong. You do not know the details of his case, for all you DO know, he was ordered to undergo chemical castration as part of his release or the crime he was convicted of was not quite what it sounds like...Bottom line, he did his time, it's YOUR job to teach your kids not to hang out with strangers and to know the difference between good touch and bad touch and the guy has to live somewhere, if he's keeping to himself, let him be. | Law & Ethics | 1135020812 |
| 2894227 | Are Michael Newdow's rights violated? | I think it's better for you to stick with the original question. Many people in many countries, like China or Sudan, suffer real religious persecution, for instance, and do not have access to our legal system. The United States simply protected individual liberties better than any country in the world. That said, Michael Newdow's rights have not been violated. The Supreme Court has repeatedly articulated "standing" requirements for plaintiffs, which means that the plaintiff has a "case or controversy" under Article III of the Constitution, and the federal court system is authorized to hear that "case or controversy." Six principles have been repeatedly articulated by the Court in cases like Valley Forge. Three are constitutional: the plaintiff must have and injury in fact (actual or threatened, and imminent); the harm caused must be fairly traceable to the conduct; and a favorable court decision will lead to redress. Three are prudential: no third-party standing is permitted on concern of the vigor of the litigations; no generalized grievances will be heard, since equal harm is dispersed among population; and the harm must occur within the "zone of interests" of the plaintiff. The Lujan case suggested that the "generalized grievances" standard is more of a constitutional than prudential claim, and it appears that Newdow's claim falls under that prong of the test. Nevertheless, under contemporary standing doctrine, Newdow's does not have a "concrete and particularized injury," but only a "general grievance" as an offended bystander. | Law & Ethics | 1135320297 |
| 2670563 | is the war on drugs proving effective.do we assume that there are less addicts,if we win the war ,who lost? | The war on drugs is nowhere near over. I was watching on the news a while back that after the tougher laws passed in Iowa reguarding the sales of certain ingredients in meth, that meth lab siezures had gone down a dramatic amount. However, I still see people using every bit as much as before. In my opinion, the law enforcement officials have not been working hard enough, and therefore cite the new law for less busts being made. | Law & Ethics | 1136007588 |
| 437622 | How do I check the credentials of a lawyer before hiring? | Check with your local Bar Association. Most attorneys are members of the local bar. In Arizona, all lawyers have to belong to the bar association. | Law & Ethics | 1136079993 |
| 2446815 | Do you believe that public executions would deter crime? | I don't think executions deter crime at all, and I don't know why public executions would make it any better, not least because there is no way to actually force people to watch them. The sort of people who would choose to watch them are the sort of people who wouldn't commit crimes. Canada does not have the death penalty, and yet has a third as many murders per capita. Also, the United States has a murder rate significantly higher than any of the other first-world countries, all of which don't have the death penalty. Finally, non-death penalty states have consistently lower murder rates than death penalty states. | Law & Ethics | 1135313455 |
| 2131712 | DOES ANYONE KNOW HOW I CAN FIND OUT IF THERE IS A WARRANT FOR MY ARREST WITHOUT CALLING THE POLICE STATION? | You'll have to find out if you're driver's license is under suspension. They usually do that if there's a warrant. If you don't drive then there are two things that you can do. 1.) Think. Why would there be a warrant for your arrest? If you can think of even one answer then, there probably is. 2.) Call the damn station but,it's always best to use a public phone outside of the area in which you reside (I have no idea what the hell you did). If the officer tells you that you'll have to come in for that info, be suspicious. If you do have a warrant, let them take you in whenever you get bored on the outside. And, don't sign a f*****g thing until you read it. | Law & Ethics | 1135454978 |
| 2018783 | Why did the US refuse to sign that environmental agreement with other countries? | Bush assumes it will put US at risk of loosing the edge in industrial production. The agreement will put stricter restrictions on emissions from various industries in america. To adhere to the standards america needs to upgrade a large number of industries. Another reason is these agreements will be fully implemented in usa but the other third world countries does not have the financial power or expertise to implement it. So the third world countries will be polluting and producing cheap products while US will be investing in new technologies and creating expensive products. But in the long run US will reap the benefits if it signs the environmental agreement, as we have only one earth. | Law & Ethics | 1134327842 |
| 3015044 | How can I find out if I am still married or if my husband has divorced me? I don't know where to find him. | Please don't be misled by the previous responder. You are correct in asking your question. Most likely, unless you have been served by court documents you are probably still married. There is an off chance that your husband found an attorney that circumvented the service of process laws and your husband could still have been granted a divorce where ever he is without you knowing. There is no easy way to find out, but a good divorce attorney or PI may be able to, especially if a divorce has been granted somewhere. If you want to be divorced, your best bet is to initiate divorce proceedings yourself. Your attorney can serve your husband by publication if he cannot be located and you will be granted a divorce. | Law & Ethics | 1135828341 |
| 1320538 | Do non-smokers have rights too? | Sin/Use taxes are somewhat better than illegalizing sin/use completely. At least then the ills caused by the sin or damage by the use are paid for by those doing the sin/use. Example: Road use..polution.. gas tax, is both a use and sin tax. Still Illegalizing sin is somewhat (arguably) better than flaunting immoral activities to our children. Sins will never be black or white issues they will allways be subjective. This is usually where society gets all messed up. We get on one or the other side and assume there is only one right answer in the Drugs, Right to live or die debates. Congrats on your kicking the habit I lost all of my grand parents 3 of them to lung cancer and / or alchohol related issues in their early late 50s early 60s. If you ever saw the lungs of a heavy smoker or even the relative of one or bar owner in a smoking establishment... Normally we ignore the effects our sins have on others. I do agree however that Nazi approaches and attitudes toward siners have to go as well. WWJD Cheers, | Law & Ethics | 1134762990 |
| 2372157 | What kind of Jobs can allow people to stay in the US easily? | Jobs that take advanced training or degrees. If it's a job that anyone can do, then of course a US citizen ought to have the job, not an alien. | Law & Ethics | 1135017042 |
| 2614985 | What is the amount in conterversy in jp court in Texas? | Texas Justice of the Peace courts have exclusive jurisdiction over cases where the amount in controversy does not exceed $200, and civil matters in which exclusive jurisdiction is not in the district or county court and in which the amount in controversy is not more than $5,000, exclusive of interest, cases of forcible entry and detainer. | Law & Ethics | 1135364735 |
| 2917009 | In the state of florida, can the owner of a barber shop fire a preganant self employed worker without cause? | I agree with Joseph. | Law & Ethics | 1135915695 |
| 3064215 | Why don't the Neo-Coservatives like Donald Wildmon and the Like see the Backlash in the Christian Community | Because they are blinde by power and corruption! | Law & Ethics | 1134752157 |
| 4271140 | My grandson is in juvenile hall. Should we wait until he is out before starting civil rights procedures? | You really should consult a legal professional practicing in the jurisdiction where this took place rather than asking here. However, what civil rights do you think were violated, and by whom? A 4 hour time span may be perfectly legal where you live. | Law & Ethics | 1135193287 |
| 1413186 | How much may I - as a 150 pound man in California - drink before driving? | The link below is to the California DMV chart which may shed some insight. Basically, if you drink anything it may be a DUI, so if you're going to drink it's better not to drive. To quote them, "There is no safe way to drive while under the influence. Even one drink can make you an unsafe driver." | Law & Ethics | 1134178217 |
| 4418162 | I have an Irrevocable Miller's trust. What can my trustee spend dollars on after my disbursement.? | If all of the patient’s income flows into the trust, the trustee may retain a personal needs allowance for the patient. The trustee may pay Medicare approved Minimum Monthly Maintenance Needs Allowance to the community spouse. The trustee may and must pay the patient’s share of nursing home cost (if the patient is not at home). The trustee may, with ALTCS approval, pay the administrative fees associated with the trust. | Law & Ethics | 1135995532 |
| 3028934 | should managenent consider gender,race,age, in reducing the workforce? | Well, this is a question that could really pull out racism and is pretty much just personal opinions. Here's mine. Gender: No Race: No Age: Yes (if retirement can be an option to reduce the workforce) What a reduction in workforce should go by is performance or seniority. | Law & Ethics | 1134963557 |
| 4285735 | How do I find information on a shooting that took place in Chicago by police officers around the time of WW1? | You might try a website called Homicide in Chicago 1870-1930. It features a Crime Commission Report for 1915. It seems to be a very large and complex research site and features among much more, an Interactive Database where you may be able to pin this information down. http://homicide.northwestern.edu/pubs/ccreport/ | Law & Ethics | 1138511004 |
| 1000883 | What are the objectives of the Administration & lawyers representing Jose Padilla regarding change of venue.? | Originally, Jose Padilla's lawyers wanted him transferred to civilian authorities, because they believed he would get a fairer trial that way, seeing as the militar courts would not have nearly the same stringent requirements on evidence and proof of guilt, plus he would not be tried by a jury of his peers. The administration fought against it for a long time, but suddenly wanted him transferred immediately to civil court after being indicted on charges completely unrelated to either terrorism or a dirty bomb. Now the lawyers want him to stay in military custody until the Supreme Court hears whether or not the president has the authority to hold U.S. citizens indefinitely by claiming they are "enemy combatants." Most believe that the adminsitration wanted to get him in civilian court so that the Supreme Court would no longer have standing to hear the case. I personally think that it is ridiculous for the president to unilatteraly decide that U.S. citizens can be held indefinitely. It goes against the very intent of the fifth and sixth amendments. The fifth amendment states, "No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger..." The case had nothing to do with land or naval forces or the militia, so why should he be arrested without a grand jury hearing? Further, the sixth amendment states, "In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence." How can this possibly be said to not apply? Is he not a citizen? Does the constitution not apply to him? It makes no sense to me. He may have committed treason (which is a reason to revoke his citizenship), but he has to be convicted by a court of law BEFORE we start treating him like a non-citizen. | Law & Ethics | 1136164811 |
| 1798904 | Why most of the freedom fighters are called 'TERRORIST'? | I find it distubing that you would label such ilk as freedom fighters.. thats my opinion.. everyone has pointed out why.. as to terrorists being labeled as such.. because generally "freedom fighers" commit acts of TERRORISM they use methods of unconventional warfare .. ergo. they will do anything it takes even if that means killing innocents intentionally.. which american soldiers have not done in iraq.. i doubt you will change your opinion.. as far as im concerned there is no way possible to rationalize with someone like you.. but here is the wikipedia take on terrorism.. also.. forcing extremest islamic law on other individuals is hardly fighting for "freedom".. do you realize what these people want to do to us?.. or are you so blind to it all.. why dont you ask Daniel Pearl or Nicholas Berg what they think of your freedom fighter analogy.. ? | Law & Ethics | 1137870813 |
| 589948 | Why do Americans continue to accept the illegal and obviously treasonous antics of the executive branch? | Because we're beyaches who forgot that the govts power is based on that of the people. Also, there are many people who would have to admit that they are wrong and nobody wants to admit that they are wrong. | Law & Ethics | 1138587646 |
| 2957268 | Can calling someone for jury duty be a was to use then to say they agreed to something when they never did?? | Contact the Jury Commissioner with any concerns on your assignment for jury duty. | Law & Ethics | 1138129183 |
| 2685366 | what is the law for age of consent in ,kentucky? | 16 | Law & Ethics | 1138257148 |
| 4314475 | What is the best way to learn about guns? | In the area where I live, there are Gun Safety Education classes where a person can learn this kind of thing. I took the class along with a local Boy Scout troop. You can contact the NRA (National Rifle Association), who should have certified instructors in your area. I don't own any guns and I don't really like shooting for fun or anything like that, but I agree with you that it's important to learn. | Law & Ethics | 1137175354 |
| 1085132 | Can government officials legally bug, (audio, video) your apartment or home one rented one owned? | Except in rare circumstances, the authorities must go before a judge to obtain a legal warrant before they can do this. Even in situations where they can do this without a warrant (this possibility is currently being debated and may make it to the United States Supreme Court) they must go through a very lengthy, detail, multiple step process to do so. Unless you are telephoning (or receiving calls from) known terrorist group members outside the U.S. I wouldn’t worry about it. | Law & Ethics | 1138356465 |
| 92802 | When a shoplifter admits to his attorney? | Is what is called attorney-client priveledge. Can't be used by the Prosecution. | Law & Ethics | 1136755804 |
| 4238529 | Has anybody heard of mind control weapons? | Yea, it's something that moust of us have in our homes: the T.V. set! | Law & Ethics | 1138575560 |
| 2385536 | Is an "Attorney Power" legal if it sent by e-mail? | You need to provide more details about what you are trying to accomplish. In most states, a power of attorney must be signed and witnessed or notarized. But there MAY be times when a power of attorney could be given by email depending on the circumstances. | Law & Ethics | 1138713988 |
| 2533157 | Why is the common number of jurors 12? | The previous answers are wrong. It's just historical accident. I doubt the "college professor" cited above knows more than the US Supreme Court. The Court in Williams v. Florida, 399 U.S. 78, the U.S. Supreme Court said: "We had occasion in Duncan v. Louisiana to review briefly the oft-told history of the development of trial by jury in criminal cases. That history revealed a long tradition attaching great importance to the concept of relying on a body of one's peers to determine guilt or innocence as a safeguard against arbitrary law enforcement. That same history, however, affords little insight into the considerations that gradually led the size of that body to be generally fixed at 12. Some have suggested that the number 12 was fixed upon simply because that was the number of the presentment jury from the hundred, from which the petit jury developed. Other, less circular but more fanciful reasons for the number 12 have been given, "but they were all brought forward after the number was fixed," and rest on little more than mystical or superstitious insights into the significance of "12." Lord Coke's explanation that the "number of twelve is much respected in holy writ, as 12 apostles, 12 stones, 12 tribes, etc.," is typical. In short, while sometime in the 14th century the size of the jury at common law came to be fixed generally at 12, that particular feature of the jury system appears to have been a historical accident, unrelated to the great purposes which gave rise to the jury in the first place. The question before us is whether this accidental feature of the jury has been immutably codified into our Constitution. See Duncan v. Louisiana, 391 U.S. 145, 151-154 (1968). In tracing the development of the jury from the time when the jury performed a different, "inquisitory" function, James B. Thayer notes the following: "In early times the inquisition had no fixed number. In the Frankish empire we are told of 66, 41, 20, 17, 13, 11, 8, 7, 53, 15, and a great variety of other numbers. So also among the Normans it varied much, and 'twelve has not even the place of the prevailing grundzahl;' the documents show all sorts of numbers -- 4, 5, 6, 12, 13-18, 21, 27, 30, and so on. It seems to have been the recognitions under Henry II. that established twelve as the usual number; even then the number was not uniform." The Jury and Its Development, 5 Harv. L. Rev. 295 (1892) (citations omitted). See J. Thayer, A Preliminary Treatise on Evidence at the Common Law 85 (1898). Similarly, Professor Scott writes: "At the beginning of the thirteenth century twelve was indeed the usual but not the invariable number. But by the middle of the fourteenth century the requirement of twelve had probably become definitely fixed. Indeed this number finally came to be regarded with something like superstitious reverence." A. Scott, Fundamentals of Procedure in Actions at Law 75-76 (1922) (footnotes omitted). 1 W. Holdsworth, A History of English Law 325 (1927); Wells, The Origin of the Petty Jury, 27 L. Q. Rev. 347, 357 (1911). The latter author traces the development of the 12-man petit jury through the following four stages. The first stage saw the development of the presentment jury, made up generally of 12 persons from the hundred, whose function was simply to charge the accused with a crime; the test of his guilt or innocence was by some other means, such as trial by ordeal, battle, or wager of law. In the second stage, the presentment jury began to be asked for its verdict on the guilt or innocence of the person it had accused, and hence began to function as both a petit and a grand jury. In the third stage, "combination juries" were formed to render the verdict in order to broaden the base of representation beyond the local hundred, or borough, to include the county. These juries were formed by adding | Law & Ethics | 1138403823 |
| 1410256 | what is your view about pakistan govt. and terror ? | As every one know the terrorists were created by Pakistan, atlease the ones which are active in India. This was done by the government which was in power previously. Now that the present government is trying to build up the gaps between the two nations are trying to come closer to each other, the terrorists are afraid they might loose their job so they are turning against Pak now. I think it will take a while to eliminate all the terrorists if the same procedure continue. | Law & Ethics | 1137415492 |
| 3594963 | I am Looking for the Hall of Records in Juarez Colorado,to find out when my Father Passed Away? | Try the local health department or clerks office of the courthouse in that town. Also, you may be able to retrieve that information by going to the local library and searching obituaries from past newspapers. | Law & Ethics | 1138555601 |
| 2954317 | I am trying to find a Texas Case Law. Thompson Vs. State 173 s.w. 3d 458 in September 2005.Where Can I find it | I tried to find it also and have been unsuccessful. and the person who answered before didn't have what she needed or anything on this case. Can anyone else help her? | Law & Ethics | 1138299329 |
| 2868866 | does any one know anything about divorce law? | I know about divorce law. What would you like to know? | Law & Ethics | 1136608664 |
| 1331107 | Why is there 'free' pornography on the internet? | Several reasons: 1. Trailers (economic reason). Free pornography is given out as a preview, an enticement to buy a longer or unedited version. 2. Theft (anarchic reason). Like music or software, pornography that may have been purchased legally can be illegally copied to a computer and uploaded. 3. Exhibitionism (psychological reason). Some people just like to show their naked bodies to strangers, either via webcam or the upload of still images. | Law & Ethics | 1138546798 |
| 1439473 | When was abortion legalized in New York State? | 1970, 3 years before Roe vs. Wade. | Law & Ethics | 1138501778 |
| 2628354 | Is it illegal to videotape in your own home without notifying your guests? | as pointed out different state different laws.. my gut tells me that if you are taping your property.. you can do as you please.. your post doesnt say "what" you are taping these guests doing.. for whatever reason you are taping them for.. whether it be a babysitter sneaking around looking for money.. or a wild night.. i suggest that you and only you view that tape.. there could be some legal repricussions if you distribute it... but then again.. your post doesnt really specify a purpose for taping to begin with.. so i wont go in to defamation of character and extortion laws at this time.. taping police officers?.. i think a better issue to address is why police officers feel the need to frequently visit your house.. i stand by my answer that you can tape anything you want on your property.. but trying to "catch" police officers in the act of doing something can have some bad repricussions.. if there is in fact something illegal (excessive use of force) being done at the hands of police.. i think you should discuss this matter with internal affairs before you start setting up cameras.. >>but i still dont understand why police officers are coming in your house.. i think you need to weigh in your own credibility as well... i think there is a lot more to this story that can be put on this forum.. | Law & Ethics | 1137403919 |
| 1784988 | Does any country currently have an electronic conveyancing program that is up and running? | Im sure this website might be able to help you out. It seems like australia might be one for you. | Law & Ethics | 1136917171 |
| 3436814 | is it unlawful of a company to deny fed govt issued photo id in favor of drivers license? | sounds very odd. I have seen employers take a copy of a utility bill to verify address. Military ID/ fed ID should be accepted everywhere. Technically if you are active duty military your home state is your address, not where you are stationed. So if you are trying to obtain a part-time job, they would have to accept that you may not have a current address since you are active duty military. Talk to base legal about this. | Law & Ethics | 1136420631 |
| 764243 | Will it ever really be possible to not legally get an abortion in America even if Roe v Wade gets overturned? | If Roe v. Wade was overturned, and the federal government passed a bill outlawing abortion, then yes, it would be illegal to have an abortion in the United States. In a federal system like ours, laws passed by the national Congress have supreme authority (in other words they override) any state law, so if a state did have laws making abortion legal, there would be a conflict and the federal ban would prevail. However, being an avid watcher of the Supreme Court, I doubt that such a federal ban would be upheld as Constitutional. Hope that helps. | Law & Ethics | 1137033238 |
| 1561281 | why is it illegal to smoke weed in this country but not illegal in other countries.? | It started primarily with an act to 'protect white women from black men'. This was how it was sold, but in reality it was because hemp was a cheap way to make paper and the like, and many industrialists wanted it outlawed. So the propoganda machine began creating stories that black jazz musicians, high on pot, would go crazy and rape women. This was in the 30s, mind you, so there was a much deeper racial division in America than exists now. Since that time, studies that have been done on marijuana have shown it to be non-fatal. There is still no empirical evidence connecting marijuana to long-term memory loss or any other physical ailments. While some point out that marijuana can cause lung cancer, the amount smoked by a typical user is not enough to legitimize this possible outcome. Also, the 'burnout' that some pot smokers become is not a direct side effect of the drug itself, but is instead linked to a lack of REM sleep, which regular marijuana users have a hard time achieving. This continual process of sleep without deep sleep causes the user to seem burned out. In reality, they just need to take a few days off and they'll be fine. Basically, it remains illegal because it has become fashionable (since the Reagan era) to appear 'tough on Drugs'. Few politicians are willing to educate the public on the truth about marijuana because it is easier - and far more profitable - to leave it as an illegal substance. | Law & Ethics | 1138395229 |
| 3604852 | why do judges bang the gavel? | They don't, unless you believe what you see on T.V. I have been an attorney for 12 years and was a paralegal for 3 years before that. In my entire career, I have NEVER seen a real judge bang a gavel. | Law & Ethics | 1138774580 |
| 1603713 | If suddently there were huge riots in the streets, what would you do? | Grab the closest officer that had been knocked down and help him fall back, if I had to pull my 1911 to protect myself and the afore mention officer I would use it. | Law & Ethics | 1137716915 |
| 1005557 | could management assume work related surgeries were the result of not working safely? | Yes. If you are out to prove that your injuries were the result of negligence by management, you are going to have to prove that your working conditions and those of other people who have similar job assignments inevitably lead to those surgeries. If however, you are the only one who keeps needing surgeries and everyone else is fine, then management can reasonably argue that you are simply a klutz and incompetence on your part is the primary cause of your injuries. | Law & Ethics | 1138441998 |
| 2415230 | What is the real reason that Condi Rice refused to take an oath when testifying for the 9/11 commission? | The REAL reason is that she did not want to 'incriminate' herself or her colleagues, in the mishandling of information prior to the attacks, and the subsequent falsehoods that led to the illegal war with Iraq. She would be admitting that a very few people are directly responsible for the deaths of more than 100,000 people (9/11 victems, our soldiers, innocent (and guilty) Iraqi's)... | Law & Ethics | 1136394217 |
| 4053998 | would reinstatement of the draft be unconstitutional involuntary servitude? | The Supreme Court has ruled that the draft is constitutional, though it did not really consider the 13th amendment very closely. All the opinion had to say about it was, "Finally, as we are unable to conceive upon what theory the exaction by government from the citizen of the performance of his supreme and noble duty of contributing to the defense of the rights and honor of the nation as the result of a war declared by the great representative body of the people can be said to be the imposition of involuntary servitude in violation of the prohibitions of the Thirteenth Amendment, we are constrained to the conclusion that the contention to that effect is refuted by its mere statement (Arver v. United States, 245 U.S. 366 (1918))." The draft during peacetime was also upheld in an Appeals Court ruling during the Vietnam War, though the 13th amendment was not considered at all in the opinion. It is a fairly firmly established precedent in our judicial system that conscription is lawful. However, I would not say that it is impossible that such a claim would succeed. One possible argument against it is that it is inherent in Congress' right to "raise and support Armies" that it can conscript soldiers and the 13th amendment does not affect that right. | Law & Ethics | 1137222834 |
| 4336882 | how does the sixth amendment affect our country? | Amendment VI In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense. In my opinion, this prevents people from being held for months or years without a trial or hearing. It also provides them an avenue to put on a defense with witnesses, and provides a lawyer for those who can't afford one. It prevents some people from being wrongfully accused without an opportunity to defend themselves. | Law & Ethics | 1138556995 |
| 1597128 | Why do you think conservatives are called "The Right" ? | The terms Left and Right" have been used to refer to political affiliation since the early part of the French Revolutionary era. They originally referred to the seating arrangements in the various legislative bodies of France, specifically in the French Legislative Assembly of 1791, when the moderate royalist Feuillants sat on the right side of the chamber, while the radical Montagnards sat on the left. Originally, the defining point on the ideological spectrum was attitudes towards the ancien régime ("old order"). "The Right" thus implied support for aristocratic, royal, or clerical interests, while "The Left" implied opposition to the same. | Law & Ethics | 1138146234 |
| 3170353 | When is it morally acceptable to break the law? | I think it is usually acceptable to break the law if, by not breaking it, someone would suffer bodily harm or death. Also, if the law is fundamentally designed to discriminate, I think that at the very least some people need to break it in order to be able to argue against it in the Supreme Court, for example when Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat. | Law & Ethics | 1138558249 |
| 463537 | What legal recourse do you have if you are unhappy with a graphic designer's work? | Depends what the contract says, I suppose. It may call for mutual satisfaction or give you a right to ask for them to be redone. Most likely you have to pay anyway. However, the issue may not be best approached by means of your "legal recourse." If you haven't done so, tell the designer how unhappy you are and why, and ask that the designs be redone. It may be that the designed will work with you to redo the work -- it would be in the designers' long-run best interests to see that his/her customers are happy with the design. | Law & Ethics | 1136310548 |
| 715627 | Are Local Rules based on your state or county? Where would I find what they are and what they mean? | It really depends on the jurisdiction. For example, California has the Rules of Court that are for all state courts and then each county also has local rules that supplement the Rules of Court. At the federal level, you have the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and then each judicial district has supplementary local rules. Other states and jurisdictions may be different. | Law & Ethics | 1137542500 |
| 3395087 | I have a paper to write on protesters. To make a stand vs. the protesters, I need a site to support my opinion | I don't think you need a website to back your essay. Just write your true feelings. Tell them what you think, and why you feel the way you do. I'm not pro-war, but I'm not pro-sitting on our asses either. Here's a link anyways. Good luck on your essay. | Law & Ethics | 1136430665 |
| 2813615 | where to find info about Earl Warren's parents by tomorrow 1/21/06? | The last link has the most info. | Law & Ethics | 1137818718 |
| 2849533 | What industry does Florida Statute 517 regulate? | Chapter 517 of the Florida Statutes regulates securities transactions, such as the sale of stocks and bonds. | Law & Ethics | 1136146202 |
| 3654564 | Is it possible to ask my attorney for a copy of his "Attorney license"? | Of course! He should be happy to provide it to you, although if he's practicing law, it's very unlikely that he's not licensed. He'd get caught very, very quickly. | Law & Ethics | 1138564454 |
| 2661357 | where do i go to find answers to my rights regarding landlord not paying water bill? | Does your rental agreement say that the landlord is responsible for paying the water bill? Do you owe back rent? If your landlord is responsible and you are current in your rent you should talk to the city or county clerk first and file a complaint before seeking an attorney. | Law & Ethics | 1136586066 |
| 1017218 | Was the latest eminent domain ruling by the Supreme Court the right one? | The ruling is flawed, but I think so for different reasons. Eminent domain should be used for things that are prima face the people's - schools, hospitals, roads, things like that. Taxpayer dollars have no place in supporting private industry. Individual rights should be sacrosanct from corporations and government. Oh, and about paying fair value, as stated above? In the case this ruling was based on, the New London Development Corporation wants to pay residents based on value they held in 2000, rather than present value because that's what the original offer was. | Law & Ethics | 1138662876 |
| 1429300 | must a will be probated, if there is no estate ? | No. It only goes to probate if someone is challenging the will. | Law & Ethics | 1138678983 |
| 4207501 | Do I need copy right permission if I have an ad on my page with a dvd cover from another website? | im realy just doing this for points | Law & Ethics | 1137502960 |
| 1762273 | Can a deputy have sirens and lights on his own personal vihicle for the voluntary fire dept. ? | Laws on this will vary from state to state, so you need to disclose what state you live in if you want to get an accurate response. | Law & Ethics | 1138676879 |
| 4310040 | how do i find out about smallclaims courts in the state of NJ? | The have a nice website that tells all about the rules and procedures. Check out the link below. | Law & Ethics | 1137683689 |
| 1631469 | What age can you get your temps in legally in Ohio? | If you are 15 ½ to 17, you will need to take a parent or guardian with you; they will also need proof of age and social security number. | Law & Ethics | 1136230174 |
| 768515 | When does state law supercede Federal law? | Federal law is, by virtue of the constitution, the "law of the land," meaning that it supersedes in every instance where they may pass laws covering the same issue. On things like minimum wage, it's not really an issue of superseding; if federal law says it must be $5.15 or more, and state law says it must be $7.50 or more, the state law is within the requirements of the federal law. If the state law were less than $5.15, the federal law would supersede it, because it would not be within the federal law's requirements. | Law & Ethics | 1136911447 |
| 209668 | What is the tattooing law? | New Mexico and Oklahoma have no laws about minor tattoos, while Arkansas requires written consent and Louisiana an accompanying parent. | Law & Ethics | 1137294089 |
| 3024945 | who do you contact to report someone who has falsely registered to run as a canidate in a city election ? | Most jurisdictions with have state and/or local officials who can investigate this type of issue. In California, you would contact the county registrar of voters office. | Law & Ethics | 1137663520 |
| 2681359 | In "Federal Rules of Evidence" is altered or eddited Video tape admissable? | The Federal Rules of Evidence require originals or duplicates (exact copies) in special circumstances. Edited or altered videotape would not be an original, unless the fact that it was altered/edited is key to the trial. | Law & Ethics | 1136972765 |
| 2660311 | Why might an accused person want his case heard in another country? | Usually the accused person has only a limited ability to control where his case will be heard. The prosecutor who charges him chooses the venue of the trial, although the accused can argue that the venue is wrong for various reason. (I am talking about criminal trials because you used the term "accused." ) In general, an accused person might ask that the trial be dismissed and brought in another country if that is where the allegedly wrongful behavior occurred. The accused might want it moved because; 1) the law is more favorable in the other country; 2) the courts are more favorable in the other country; 3) the government or prosecutors are more favorable in the other country, or 4) he believes a jury would be more favorable to him or his actions in the other country. It could even be the case that the behavior in question is not illegal in the other country. Lastly, one other possible reason is that the penalties are less in another country. For example, the United States has the death penalty for many crimes in which it would not permitted in other countries (and some countries will not extradict people to be tried in the US for that reason.) (A note about Polanski -- in his case he was not the accused, he in fact was the person suing Vanity Fair, and he sued in London not only because he can't return to the United States, but also because England has libel laws much more favorable to a well-known public figure than does the United States. Essentially in the US a famous person has to prove the publication was known to be false and meant to hurt the figure -- in England just the falsity needs to be shown.) | Law & Ethics | 1136305358 |
| 417463 | Why are Gov. worried abt d no; of death 4rm smokin & drinkin 4 adults but are not bottered about abortion? | When you have an abortion, it generally only kills one being at a time. Smoking harms the health of everyone around you, and drinking to excess can kill one or many people at a time, depending who's abusing it and when. If you were on a trans-Atlantic flight, you wouldn't care if your pilot had an abortion; however, if she went on a drinking binge just before climbing into the cockpit, you'd be more than a little worried. | Law & Ethics | 1137690057 |
| 4084662 | Is this statutory rape? | That depends on the laws in the state where this took place. The age of consent varies by state, and there are certain exceptions which take age differences into account. Even if the guy was an adult, and the girl a minor, consensual sex -may- have been legal. You'll need to be more specific - the ages of the guy and the girl the first time they had sex, and the state. **Ignorance of her age is not a defense, no matter what.** p.s In his answer, ravi cites ages between 12 and 21 (but doesn't give a source). I'd like to point out that NO state has an age of consent under 14 or over 18. p.p.s. In some states, the age of consent laws have been amended so that an adult "in a role as an authority figure" (teachers or school employees, especially) can be charged with statutory rape, even if the age difference exclusion has been met. | Law & Ethics | 1138644472 |
| 1652643 | How many jury trials do a person have to go through to prove his inocents? I'm talking about criminally.? | it depends if they get an appeal or not. I should be one but the world sucks. | Law & Ethics | 1138292764 |
| 1265285 | Is deceptive advertizing LEGAL? esp. ONLINE shopping? | its especially illegal if you bought whatever they were advertising.. it constitutes fraud.. some stores do have a policy that they "reserve the right to replace items with a product of another brand of eqaul or better quality".. if thats not the case.. then its fraud.. ive ordered some computer chips online.. and they werent the brand i ordered. but they seem to work just fine.. | Law & Ethics | 1137081461 |
| 3837997 | Is it wrong to mix religion and education? | If it is, then shouldn't Christians be exempt from having to pay taxes for education? Since that isn't going to happen what harm is there in teaching Christianity and Judism where the schools are teaching Islam? There isn't any if you do it in an unbiased way, letting the student make up their own mind. | Law & Ethics | 1137226263 |
| 4417987 | Is it legal for a company to require you to go on-line and print out your own pay stubs and w-2? | They have to provide them to you if you request them call the IRS to be sure though | Law & Ethics | 1138762406 |
| 3113189 | Who invented luminol? | Inventor of Luminol In 1895, two scientists named Wiedemann and Schmid, dissolved cathode-ray irriaded alkali halides such as NaCl, NaBr, KCl, and KBr, in water. They noticed a very weak bluish light. They also detected light production when irriaded calcium carbonate was “attacked” by aqueous hydrochloracetic acid, or phosphoric acid4. Later in 1928, a chemist by the name of Albrecht discovered a specific chemical, that when placed in an aqueous alkaline solution emitted a blue-green light with a fair amount of intensity. Along with the light, virtually no heat was produced. This solution contained hydrogen peroxide along with a catalyst. The catalyst was an alkaline medium with a pH between ten and eleven. This specific chemical was to later on be called luminol. | Law & Ethics | 1138685648 |
| 33934 | trying to find documented info The Quincy Five, An incident in which five (5) young black men from Quincy, Fl. | Click this link http://www.lib.fsu.edu/files/dlmc/findingaids/FTaSU200404.pdf | Law & Ethics | 1138394890 |
| 1001068 | I got my first speeding ticket after years of driving. I live in Layton Utah, What options do I have? | Check with the city of Layton to see if they offer a traffic class. In lieu of going to court, most cities will off you a Plea In Abeyance. It's essentially entering a guilty plea, paying a reduced fine, and agreeing to go to traffic class. You will have to pay for the traffic class seperately from the ticket amount. If you take the class then the points don't appear on your license. If you don't take the class, then you have to pay the full amount of the ticket and the points will be put on your license. It's annoying to get a ticket but the class isn't too painful and it helps to brush up on your driving knowledge. Good luck and happy driving! | Law & Ethics | 1138289695 |
| 4298107 | where do I find federal law information? | Try the site http://www.megalaw.com It has the best compilation of local, state and federal law that I have seen. | Law & Ethics | 1137064176 |
| 2549660 | can a butcher serve on a jury? | Sure they can. Unless the case is about stolen meat. | Law & Ethics | 1136694444 |
| 3600669 | I need the massachusetts department of revenue wibesite for tax lien discharges? | Here's a good place to start: http://www.dor.state.ma.us/rul_reg/dir/dir_97_2.htm | Law & Ethics | 1137107380 |
| 3864813 | What is more prevailent, Mercy or Justice? | I would say mercy. A lot of unjustly convicted persons are given fairly lenient sentences. | Law & Ethics | 1136717274 |
| 3089504 | At a bar a woman speaks with a psychologist who in turn tells her employer.Is this a breach of patient/dr conf | If the information did not come about because of a patient-doctor relationship, then there is no confidentiality. However: What business does the doctor have telling the employer? If he's a doctor (co-worker) doing doctor work for her employer, then it would be odd if he wasn't in some way her doctor, and therefore obliged to treat her information with confidence. If he was in some way her doctor, then he would be combining what he knew from doctor visits with what he know from the bar, and so spilling some part of confidential information. If he had not treated her, but just had a bar conversation once upon a time with her, how qualified is he to judge her mental state, to the point where he would have her suspended/fired? OTOH, if you're sitting in a bar with someone, doctor or not, and they confess to you "sometimes I just feel like driving the loaded bus off the high point of the bridge, I'm so depressed", I would think you have an obligation to tell someone. "...until the psychologist feels she is fit to return to work."??? Now suddenly he IS her doctor until she's better? Having stuck his nose into the case and being an employee of one party and snitched on the other, he's hardly qualified to give an impartial judgement of her condition later. Besides, what happened to the Hippocratic oath of "...first, do no harm..." if he's getting her suspended? I would say MYOB is the first rule of a professional involved in a non-professional social situation. Unless she was a real danger to others (and explicitly said so) it's not up to the psychologist to butt in. OTOH, if someone said something that threatened the life or livelihood of others around her, ANYONE has an obligation to snitch unless there is a specific confidentiality in force. If they simply threaten suicide themselves, you shouldn't tell anyone (except, say, her doctor who is obliged to keep it confidential) without their permission. telling the whole world will just make matters worse. | Law & Ethics | 1137778976 |
| 1100456 | what do you think of iran people? | Right now they hate the United States and there starting to get Nuclear Weapons. i think there Terriosts about to get us and were are not doing any thing. that what i think. | Law & Ethics | 1138244822 |
| 3871012 | how do you go about complaining about probation officer without him knowing till i'm protected? | I would speak to a lawyer about it. | Law & Ethics | 1136247068 |
| 467528 | What was the Water Gate Scandal? What was the significance? | The Watergate scandal refers to the break in of the Democratic office in Watergate hotel. It was later found that the culprits were closely associated with the white house staff and Nixon was implied to have known and sanctioned the break in. Nixon's lying and coverup by witholding evidence and delaying investigation led to an effort to impeach the president. Before that could happen he resigned. It significance was that it showed that the top level of the US government could and would misuse its power in an effort to stay in power by any means. | Law & Ethics | 1138592513 |
| 1796931 | Opinions on Hunting? | It's a great way to commune with nature and God. Get enough meat for you and your family. It keeps the population of various animals in check, thus keeping the herds, flocks, or packs healthy. And it makes you thankfull for your place in the world. | Law & Ethics | 1136712821 |
| 3708740 | In Florida, is a stepmother considered an heir to her stepchild estate.There are no other living. No Will.? | If there is no father, the state takes it. If the father and stepmother aren't married anymore or the father is dead and there is no will, the former stepmother has no connection to the child. | Law & Ethics | 1137427200 |
| 2231213 | who are the Texas Rangers law enforcement? | They were first created by Stephen Austin. The first record of them was 1824. Original to protect against Indian attacks. Post Civil War they were divided into two branches one was to fight against Indians and the other became more of the law enforcement. Now days they developed into more of bureau of criminal investigations. They are under the Texas Department of Public Safety. | Law & Ethics | 1138391997 |
| 3756432 | how many people has the usa killed in Iraq? | I'd estimate somewhere in the 40,000-50,000 range of Iraqi casualties. Of course, it could be much more, no one knows. | Law & Ethics | 1138308984 |
| 4393463 | is using AGENTORANGE on human beings against the law or human rights? agree or disgree? | agent orange was designed as a chemical that could be sprayed to destroy foliage. its side effects were before (at least, so they say) and while it was put into use in vietnam. the harmful effects of the dioxins it contained were only understood recently. so, that said, i think it's tough to compare it to nazis gassing jews. that was a deliberate act with an intent to kill, whereas the use of agent orange was at best a mistake, most likely negligence due to a need for expediency in fighting the war, and and at worst a willful act. however, many american servicemen who worked directly with agent orange were also harmed by its effects, so the negligence explanation seems to carry the most weight. i would say that if the US army continued knowingly using the stuff after they knew of its harmful effects on civilians, that would be in violation of human rights. as the events at the my lai massacre and many others show, however, the american track record in vietnam was none too clean. | Law & Ethics | 1138526122 |
| 90024 | how to find web side about state of michigan department of treasury-collection division-detroit? | http://www.michigan.gov/treasury/0,1607,%207-121-1557-8036--,00.html for Detroit field office. http://www.michigan.gov/treasury/0,1607,7-121-4313-8483--,00.html for state treasury web site | Law & Ethics | 1137085932 |
| 1887423 | Is it true that blacks are one ratification away from slavery? | Slavery does not legally exist in the United States. The 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified 6 December 1865. It expressly outlaws slavery as well as involuntary servitude except as punishment for a crime. Nothing else has to be done to continue this “Constitutional” mandate. This does not apply to the rest of the world. There yet remain vestiges of slavery in various parts of the world and certainly there exist forms of involuntary servitude. Randy | Law & Ethics | 1138286299 |
| 1201866 | Will I be found automatically GUILTY because of lack of insurance at the time of a minor accident? | Most states require by law that you have at least minimum coverage to even be allowed to drive your car, so technically (depending on your state) you were in violation of the law simply by driving, let alone being in that accident. Although you have insurance now, that coverage is NOT retroactive to cover all driving or incidents to that point (in other words it doesn't help ex post facto). Depending on the circumstance, you will probably we found de facto guilty, but those damages (they seem extreme) will probably we lowered or even dismissd, but don't be surprised if the judge levies punitive damages because you didn't have insurance. Depending on your juristiction and the grounds of the claim, your driving privledges may be revoked or restricted. Either way, be prepared for a marked increase in your insurance premiums. | Law & Ethics | 1136936629 |
| 3789291 | I just read a report on MSNBC that stated that Yahoo complied with a federal subpoena? Why? | from the news briefs I read all that got the subpoena except Google complined. MSN won't even say whether or not they got one! Google is the only one going to fight it. Google now has it's own messanger and e-mail service so that might be the best way to go. | Law & Ethics | 1137762258 |
| 3030790 | Why are people protesting putting intelligent design in schools? | The main reason is that intelligent design is not based on science and not accepted by the scientific community. Moreover, it is actually religious teaching disguised as if it were science, and it is clear that teaching religion is unconstitutional. | Law & Ethics | 1138328987 |
| 2862227 | Could you please list for me all of the current supreme court justices? | You can find everything you want to know about The Supreme Court at http://www.supremecourtus.gov/ The biographies of the current justices are listed at: http://www.supremecourtus.gov/about/biographiescurrent.pdf | Law & Ethics | 1137859345 |
| 3987551 | What is uttering? | The crime of knowingly tendering or showing a forged check or counterfeit money to another with intent to defraud | Law & Ethics | 1136431937 |
| 4055287 | what gives local police their authrity? | Couple of answers here may be right for the states those folks live in, and you didn't say what state you're in, so I'll just add my two cents and be done. In California, I'm sworn to do my job by the city I work for, but my authority comes from the state. | Law & Ethics | 1138386868 |
| 2902650 | whats the difference between prison, and jail? | A prison is a long term holding for law-breakers. A Jail is a short term or temporary holding espically for people awaiting a trial. | Law & Ethics | 1136336142 |
| 785243 | will my first offense show up on my background check? | It sure will show up. Your best bet is to be honest about it right away. My fiance had a driving offense 9 years ago and its STILL showing up because he did time in huber. No truck driving jobs for you for 10 years. | Law & Ethics | 1138045869 |
| 57802 | when did marijuana become illegal, and why? | In the 20's, there was a man named William Randolph Hearst. He was the newspaper magnate who started the Spanish-American war. His life was fictionalized(barely)in the movie "Citizen Kane". He owned a great number of paper mills, and paper can be made far more cheaply with hemp. So he demonized it in his papers, and financed movies like"Reefer Madness", showing "facts", like how you could always tell a marijuana addict from the crusted semen from their constant ...well, you get the idea..., and the constant danger that"Neg-roes" would smoke it, and rape any white women they find. The public hysteria, in a time of Prohibition, was enough to wipe out the wacky weed. Fast forward to now, when Prohibition is kept alive by, among others, the Partnership For A Drug-Free America, which is(look it up) financially supported by(drum roll...)primarily companies dealing in.......tobacco, alcohol, and presciption drugs. Marijuana is illegal because BILLIONS of dollars in profits rest on it remaining so, and potheads don't have the money to throw around on lobbyists. All they have to do, to any lawmaker who even dares to openly consider decriminalization, is yell"Soft on drugs!" Same sell as Hearst, just more subtle. ..And that's the truth, Ruth..... | Law & Ethics | 1138342959 |
| 2067940 | am looking for rule 1.15 of missouri rules of professional conduct? | 4-1.15. Safekeeping Property See link below. | Law & Ethics | 1138117002 |
| 2839055 | What to do when a person abuse without reason? | newstudent is right. You should report the abuse right away to the police, Social Services, CPS, a teacher. Whoever is appropriate for the type of abuse should be notified. There is NEVER a reason for any type of abuse! | Law & Ethics | 1137599539 |
| 581687 | How does one get a revoked license back in Macoupin County, IL? | That all depends on why it was revoked. If it was revoked, there is probably a time period during which you cannot get it back. Once that's over, you can apply for reinstatement. Information is in the link below (an Acrobat file) | Law & Ethics | 1136149943 |
| 685100 | What are a Catholic minor's rights to practice his religion? | By law, no, the guardians are not required to do anything to keep the catholic minor into his faith. | Law & Ethics | 1137807869 |
| 685162 | I'm looking for any laws and/or ethical/unethical animal euthanasia.From the past to the present? | You begin with your State laws, these usually lay the foundation for the local (county and city) codes. For example, in my State the laws for euthanasia are set in State laws. Local codes must fit within, or simply use, those State laws. | Law & Ethics | 1136609941 |
| 3311303 | Question about Roe V. Wade? | Wow, I posed that very question in relation to physician-assisted suicide on a paper I wrote a few weeks ago... it doesn't make any sense to me. i mean, physician -assisted suicide is when the patient is terminally ill with no chance of recovery, only has a few months or even weeks to live, is suffering intolerable pain, and really just wants to put an end to their own suffering... yet this is illegal in most of the world, and all of the US states except for Oregon(and Bush is trying to get it taken away from there too...) I don't understand why this is illegal, yet a women is allowed to kill her unborn child who has a full life ahead of them. It seems that abortion is more "wrong" than suicide, because it's dealing with someone else's life, and with abortion you have other options like adoption. regardless of whether abortion is right or wrong, it seems more wrong than physician-assisted suicide(PAS), so why is PAS illegal and abortion legal? it makes no sense at all. i can understand regular suicide, because the person could just be temporarily depressed and end up having a fine life later on, or be thankful that their suicide was prevented... however, there really is no legal deterant for people committing suicide since if they succeed, they won't have to worry about any legal ramifications anyway. even with drugs, i think people who use drugs are just stupid and if they are stupid enough to use drugs then we really don't need their genes in the gene pool anyway... it's their choice, and i agree that there shouldnt be a law against it, under our democracy, people should be able to make that decision for themselves. | Law & Ethics | 1137457186 |
| 1737392 | Aids as a weapon? | Well, AIDS derives from the HIV virus. HIV cases first started appearing in groups of gay men in NY around the time that government researchers were doing a lot of experimental vaccinations of that same group. | Law & Ethics | 1136948140 |
| 2272727 | IS THERE anyway for a convicted felon to become a law enforcement ofc or lawyer? | Convicted felons are generally prohibited from possessing a firearm under both federal and many state laws. That would tend to sink your ship right there, as law enforcement officers usually are armed. I'd agree with the other poster so far in that I can't imagine a law enforcement agency hiring a felon. The felony conviction is something that would almost certainly have to be disclosed to the defense, and the credibility of the officer would effectively be shot. As for being a lawyer: who knows? Those guys get away with some of the most outrageous stuff I've ever seen (the DA in my county has been convicted of tax evasion and was sentenced to some period of time in jail...but he's still the DA and the liberal folks in this county seem to love him). Go figure. Good luck with your quest...I hope you can find something that will make you happy and serve society well. 1/29/06: Expungement is certainly something worth checking into, but don't let yourself be fooled into thinking you won't have to disclose your conviction to a law enforcement agency during the background process. Laws probably vary by state, but I'd bet you have to disclose even an expunged conviction to a law enforcement agency you're applying to. | Law & Ethics | 1138267619 |
| 1847703 | Will Senator Kennedy be forced to retire following this term and, if so, on what basis? | There is no law that says he has to step down as a senator for any reason; if found guilty of an offense he can be publicly censured, but the Senate has no limitations as far as how many terms one senator can serve. There have been many that have served for over 40 and 50 years...not a bad accomplishment, considering Senate terms are six years each. | Law & Ethics | 1136165636 |
| 745161 | Can me and my husband get section 8 funded housing if my husband just got out of prison? | I don't know what the laws are in your state, but where I live you cannot get Section 8 if you are a convicted felon | Law & Ethics | 1136326186 |
| 571858 | When and who decided that supreme court decision would be decided by a simple majority, not 2/3, etc.? | The founding fathers, writers of the constitution. | Law & Ethics | 1138306448 |
| 3461773 | How do you report scam artists? | best bet is to your local Better Buisness Burea. They can pass the information along both nationally and internationally. | Law & Ethics | 1137690907 |
| 3365620 | Can the CIA torture an American citizen with heavy drugs and hypnosis for 20 years with no valid reason? | Only if you believe the disinformation campaign where stuff like this was orginially published. Fact is that this cannot be done. Just won't happen. University study after University study has shown that you can't control people with hypnosis. Makes for good TV and fanatasies but not reality. | Law & Ethics | 1138379800 |
| 3170250 | how many of you know that in the state of Michigan,in marrage, a man wifes, hair becomes his property ? | Yes, it's true. Check out these sites for other laws in Michigan. (my home state) http://www.dumblaws.com/laws/united-states/michigan/ http://www.ahajokes.com/laws022.html | Law & Ethics | 1136789097 |
| 2610562 | In nebraska what does a class 4 felony of poss of a controled substance carry? | A class 4 felony has no mandatory minimum and am ax of 5 years or $10,000 or both. | Law & Ethics | 1136506759 |
| 2198412 | Who wants to help find Osama Bin Laden and split $50 billion? | I'm in. Where do we meet. I have plenty of relatives that would help. Oh, by the way we also get free pizza for a year at our local pizza shop, that's what their "Wanted Dead or Alive" poster says. I'll do a search and see who else is offering rewards. $50 billion plus free pizza, plus a book deal "How Onlinegamer and Help Me Please Caught Osama Bin Laden" and how about a sequel "How To Catch An Elusive Criminal" and who knows what other rewards or ventures we could come up with. | Law & Ethics | 1138671593 |
| 2738014 | Daylight savings time and government? | Daylight savings time is simply a relative adjustment of the clock, moving it forward one hour for about six months of the year. The original desire of it was to provide more daylight for farmers to work their crops. Now it is more of an opportunity to enjoy an extra hour of daylight. On at least one occasion daylight savings time was initiated due to energy shortages, with the effect of having a bit more daylight in the evening. It is not universally accepted in the US--parts of Indiana and the state of Arizona do not adjust their clocks. | Law & Ethics | 1136843614 |
| 3625527 | Whose gonna testify? | Make sure you show up on time, might be better to show up early too. Sometimes you can get in and get out. Really though, the time it takes to testify all depends on whether or not the case load is on schedule for the day. So if the case you are testifying in is delayed for any reason, so will your testimony. Just be prepared for delays. Your stress level will be better if you DO NOT expect to be out of there at a specific time. If in doubt, always feel free to contact the prosecutor/defense attorney you are testifying for. | Law & Ethics | 1137513655 |
| 3649694 | How can I find out if the NSA has been monitoring my international phone conversations? | Actually, the NSA is using a computer system that monitors for keywords, and phrases. As all information passes through the line, the program kicks out those conversations/e-mails that reference specific titles/code words/individuals. Once those conversations/e-mails have been ear-marked, guidelines will entail whether a warrant is necessary. Once it's determined that indeed the conversation SHOULD be looked at by investigators? A warrant is issued by a Federal court. It's not some guy/gal in a cube... with a set of headphones... You SPECIFICALLY have to fit a set of criteria, and then have a conversation ear-marked for investigation, THEN a warrant is issued. I hope this helps answer your question. | Law & Ethics | 1138137761 |
| 3527086 | how many males are virgins in the U.S.? | 3 ;-) 1. More than half of teenagers are virgins until they are at least 17 years of age. 2. By the time they reach the age of 20, 20 percent of boys and 24 percent of girls have not had sexual intercourse. 3. The largest study of adult sexual behavior found that only 6.9 percent of men and 21 percent of women aged 18 to 59 had their first intercourse on their wedding night. | Law & Ethics | 1138330460 |
| 2644894 | Don't you think that if something were to blame for file shareing and piracy it should be the internet itself | I'm not familiar with the ruling, but no, the internet is not to blame because the internet is not the entity making the decision to steal. I have access to guns and have never shot anyone, I have had open access to lots and lots of cash, but have never taken any, I have a computer with all the stuff to download and copy music, movies, etc, but I have never violated a copyright law in my life. The internet does not steal, people using the internet do. | Law & Ethics | 1136624799 |
| 2264072 | Given that "separation of church and state" is NEVER mentioned in the Constitution, how can you defend it? | You are seriously misinterpreting the semantics of establishment. "The establishment of religion" is understood to be broad enough to include the concept of officially sanctioned religious acts. Just like the concept of "Freedom of speech" is understood to be broad enough to encompass communication on the internet, which is often devoid of actual talking. | Law & Ethics | 1137281348 |
| 1282050 | the reading of the verdict was read aloud by the judge; however, a juror yells out " that is not the verdict a | It is entirely possible the jury foreman simply made a mistake in filling out the verdict form. The person you should talking to about your questions is the attorney who represented your son at the trial. You need an expert opinion on what grounds, if any, there are for an appeal. | Law & Ethics | 1138703236 |
| 2485691 | Why Is America Always wanting to take God our of our country when God was founded by our forFathers? | Its' not America that wants to take God out of our country. It's just a small group of people making a big deal of it. | Law & Ethics | 1138149445 |
| 837314 | If it is moral, ethical and legal to terminate a life by abortion, why not euthenasia? | Read the the treatise below and answer each question honestly. http://schneblin.com/studies/pdfs/what_would_you_do.pdf | Law & Ethics | 1138485649 |
| 1758427 | What are the Laws for stealing? | Stealing is called theft and has different penalties determined by what you stole, how much its worth, who you stole it from and if there is violence or deadly weapons involved in the act. Penalties range from a simple ticket and fine to life in prison. Best advice is don't | Law & Ethics | 1138241402 |
| 3981479 | Does any Jail force you to eat Meat? | In recent years, Federal Law has recognized that to force a vegetarian to consume meat or go hungry violates the 8th ammendment's protection from cruel and unusual punishment and in several religions, meat is prohibited, making it a matter of religious freedom. While it's sometimes an uphill battle to get the facility to comply with these rules, the law does recognize dietary choice as a Constitutional right and inmates may request vegetarian meals. | Law & Ethics | 1138466264 |
| 70096 | How can the US continue to allow people to go without food & health insurance? how to fix? | Because it would be thoroughly unfair to force people to pay for things they can't afford. Get real. "Allow" connotes freedom, which is all a government should give you. And that same "allow" is what permits anyone to make whatever they want out of themselves, purchase whatever they want. You'd have a gripe if you could phrase the question "How can the US FORBID people from buying food or health insurance," but you can't. | Law & Ethics | 1138597394 |
| 4156061 | Michigan sources of grants and schlorships.? | here is a direct link for you | Law & Ethics | 1138295224 |
| 2860455 | were is MR. Cook's office? | Cook Michael R Attorney 111 North Main Street Woodstock, VA 22664 540-459-3765 Good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1137190383 |
| 3524929 | I need to find out if the name I chose for my new business is trademarked or copyrighted, how can I do that? | Names of businesses are trademarks. There are some free search engines you can try -- see the sources box. However, please be aware that these are merely preliminary searches. Prior to investing your time, money & effort into a name, it is strongly advised that comprehensive research be conducted to ensure that the name you're interested in is truly available. This entails searching the pending & registered Federal and State trademark files as well as the US National Common-Law files. Then, if clear, you can decide if you would like to file for a Federal or a State trademark. Research is needed to make sure your trade name is legally available, before opening, before expansion, before incorporation or before designing your logo. Similarities in sound, appearance and meaning affect you too! There are 16+ million trade names in use in the United States. Similar names matter, if close in sound, appearance or meaning. Similar names in related classes, distribution channels and customer matter too. You are affected by Common Law use (14 million), State Trademarks (500,000) and Federal Trademarks (2 million). | Law & Ethics | 1137768703 |
| 1574367 | I have a question. How come Sex offenders aren't just given the death penalty? | Well... yeah, that is so wrong. Everything you listed there seems pretty bad to me... rape/molest/death. This isn't such a simple issue. Perhaps it is true that some sex offenders should be in prison for life without parole, but whether the state should execute people for any crime is another issue. It actually statistically costs more money to keep a person on death row and deal with the appeals process than it does to just keep them in prison for the rest of their natural life. On top of that, some registered sex offenders are people who got caught pissing outside when they were drunk. I don't think they deserve the death penalty. | Law & Ethics | 1137094013 |
| 967205 | i need a picture of a prisoner in a cell where should i look for one.? | Use a google search for images for prisoners in cells http://images.google.com/images?q=prisoners+in+cells&hl=en&btnG=Search+Images | Law & Ethics | 1138031405 |
| 4133092 | In the U.K., what is the difference between a lawyer and a barrister? | The two groups are actually called solicitors and barristers, and they are both lawyers. The distinction is erroding, because the differences between them have been removed. Originally, solicitors could only plead before the inferior courts (the courts of first impression), and the barristers could plead before any court in the country. Also, clients could not directly ask a barrister for assistance; a solicitor had to do it for them. Now solicitors can be allowed to plead before superior courts and clients can seek out barristers without a solicitor, but both of those things still happen rarely anyway. | Law & Ethics | 1137177046 |
| 1356264 | How many FISA approved wire tap warrants have been issued since 9/11? Just curious.? | here are the number of FISA-based surveillance applications for each year since 2001: 2001 932 2002 1228 2003 1727 2004 1758 | Law & Ethics | 1138524551 |
| 4394407 | Why does personal growth and development seem more urgent today than they were in the past? | The world work and market place is going through enormous change, and at a rate unprecidented in recorded history. What this means is that nobody can be garanteed a career for life, and it is critical to develop you skills to match the pace of change. | Law & Ethics | 1138120784 |
| 2506705 | should the government make laws that are designed to protect you from yourself? | Absolutely not! If I'm only harming myself, and no one else, what is wrong with that? | Law & Ethics | 1138112860 |
| 371930 | What is the legal age to leave your parents in pennsylvania? | 18 | Law & Ethics | 1138567622 |
| 3158103 | is the Marxist explaination of criminal behavior realistic? | Karl Marx once said: "A house can be large or small; as long as the surrounding houses are equally small it satisfies all social demands. But if a palace rises beside the little house, the little house shrinks into a hut." In other words, the value one places on their own material possession is relative to how that individual perceives the value of of the material possessions of others. Throughout history and in all societies, there has always been some notion that society can be divided into the "high" and "low" classes, and, Karl Marx held that the primary social division was between a "ruling class" and a working class. Criminologists, for their part, evolved early on in history from being poverty researchers into becoming inequality researchers. Poverty and inequality are not the same thing. The last "poverty causes crime" criminologists were Guerry and Quetelet in France during the early 1800s, and perhaps a few Marxist-inspired criminologists in the early 1900s. These three quotes are from the paper, “Poverty, inequality, and crime.” At: http://faculty.ncwc.edu/toconnor/301/301lect07.htm Marx concluded, the malefactor, the cause of all this limitless human misery, was the capitalist. His crime, felonious by all canons of human decency and fairness, was the unrecompensed piracy from the defenseless industrial workers of most of the wealth which they alone created. No plunder in history, said Marx, could compare with the enormity of the offense of the capitalist who, without working himself, appropriated the products of the worker, leaving the worker with only the minimum amount paid as "slave-wages" to keep him alive and to enable him to produce. This is a quote from an article at: http://www.cesj.org/thirdway/almostcapitalist.htm Marx blamed the capitalist, the class distinctions, the unequalness of people. He completely missed the point that the capital of the capitalist creates new wealth and jobs for others. That such creation is a ladder which people can climb on their own initiative to better their lot in life. Where Marxist concepts ruled, people (except for a ruling elite) dropped to the lowest common denominator. Where capitalism flourished the average standard of life increased as did the opportunities for one to change the direction of their life. Marx’s theories are interesting but not realistic. | Law & Ethics | 1138406381 |
| 3360109 | How is it legal for Colin Farrell(29) to kiss Q'Orianka Kilcher(15) on film in The New World? Child porn? | Yes it is with consent. | Law & Ethics | 1138726294 |
| 4222362 | how many years for a first degree aggravated sexual assault? | Yes, it depends on the laws of the state where you are tried and sentenced. And if you, or someone you know, was arrested for that, you'd need to know a few more details bfore you could get much of annswer. | Law & Ethics | 1137728050 |
| 328745 | what are the functions of the exectutive organ? | Would I be too assumptive in asking whether or not you are trying to get other people to do your homework assignments for you? tsk tsk :) | Law & Ethics | 1137943671 |
| 1225107 | What are the possible punishments and sentencings for malicious assault and battery? | Depending on which state you reside in, and the extent of the injuries incurred on the victim, the punishment has a wide range, including but not limited to, jail time, payment of medical expenses and/or fines. In the State of Florida for example, Battery, ranges from a misdemeanor to a felony. Sentencing for Battery ranges from 1 year to life. Assault is a misdemeanor in the 2nd degree; Aggravated assault is the felony. Sentencing can range from 60 days for the 2nd degree misdemeanor to life for the felony. | Law & Ethics | 1138635696 |
| 719491 | landlord and tenant law with no verbal agreement, I'm going to not pay this mos rent what could happen? | You'll probably get evicted. | Law & Ethics | 1136432630 |
| 2697714 | Are speed limits by 5's and 0's in every state and country? | There is a speed limit sign at the grand ole opry (Tennesee) that is 24 miles per hour. The only one I have ever seen that is not a dividend of 5. | Law & Ethics | 1138238066 |
| 3790836 | Can I get a trademark if a term isn't currently trademarked but is already in use as a domain by someone else? | To use a name legally (with or without a trademark), you must first conduct the comprehensive national search to be sure the legal rights (trademark rights or common law rights) do not belong to someone else. If another company is using the domain name for their business without a trademark, they have established what is called common law rights. To find out exactly what rights you or the other company have, the research needs to be done. TradeMark Express can help you conduct this research and also prepare and file trademark applications for you. Call us to ask any questions at no charge. 800-550-1520 | Law & Ethics | 1136127679 |
| 3002063 | Why do fathers have no rights? | You do have rights, where do you live, would assist if local. If money is holding you up in the battle, try locating a DADS or POPS in your area, I recommend DADS over Pops though. DADS can steer to to legal de facto or Ex Parte soulutions. | Law & Ethics | 1136112736 |
| 2939848 | What's the difference between the Police Department and the Sherrif's Department? | Police usually defined by a city cop, Chief of Police is an oppointed by the mayor. Sheriffs are elected and are in charge of county law enforcement, usually are in charge of posting evictions | Law & Ethics | 1138066203 |
| 4000222 | What is the annual salary for the State of NH State Police Colonel? | Go to salary.com and research it. | Law & Ethics | 1138479271 |
| 1820236 | Who owns Blackacre? | Joan Smith owns Blackacre, an eighteen-acre parcel that is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean on one side and Main Street on the other side. She acquired Blackacre from Rissa Roy on April 1, 1986, paying $40,000 cash consideration, orally promising to pay another $10,000, and interest, over the next twenty years, and receiving a quitclaim deed that was recorded the same day. Joan never paid any additional money to Rissa. | Law & Ethics | 1137466572 |
| 1214462 | my boy friend got caught with 20 dollars worth weed in his car he lives in new york how long will he be there? | LMAO at the previous answer! Seriously, if you are into a mess like that, I think you should get your stoned butt off the computer and on the the phone with a lawyer and on the phone with a rehab place or something. But in regards to your boyfriend, honey I am sure you can do a lot better with someone that WON'T have a criminal record and doesn't do that crap. *I mean YOU as a general term. | Law & Ethics | 1137475578 |
| 3809258 | i would like to ask abouth admiralty law regarding heart attact during work.if if i will be conpensated.? | First you need to find out if the company that owns the ship that you worked on has workers comp insurance and then you will have to prove that you did not have a pre-existing condition that made you have your heart attack, ie. a birth defect, high blood pressure, and the likes. Also, do you have medical insurance that will cover your surgery and doctors? There are a lot of factors that are involved in this answer. It may be best to contact the labor board or workers comp insurance company in your state for the answers you are wanting. | Law & Ethics | 1138289099 |
| 4447115 | Is it illegal to use re-stick stamps? | No, there's nothing illegal about that. You should make sure the value is correct. | Law & Ethics | 1138134792 |
| 801956 | bad boys, watcha gonna do when they come for you? | Tear off my pit-stained wife beater and stumble drunkenly into the street while dragging my girl by the hair. When they show up I will throw my open beer at them while yelling "I thought this was America, the land of the (hiccup) free!". Then vomit on the cop's shoes. | Law & Ethics | 1138668168 |
| 4016161 | 2points-zip!-how do u contact FBI to report bad link? | I had this happen to me once before I had gotten a misdirect for a simple link from an email. I called the FBI and explained what happened. They took all my personal information and directed me to the missing childrens clearing house which is a FBI division. http://www.missingkids.com/ there is a place where you can put in a cyber tip. The FBI would rather your help than arrest you for a mistake. | Law & Ethics | 1138001800 |
| 1048191 | what is 12.04.013 ? | do you mean 12.04.0.13? Well, this is an ip address. All computers are assigned a certain number.4 group of numbers seperated by 3 dots. | Law & Ethics | 1138165040 |
| 848160 | I have filed my Fed. tax return but not received my refund. There is an error n the return. Do I amend now? | Yes - you should amend as soon as you realize your error. If the error will cost you money amending quickly can prevent penalties and interest. And if you're going to get more back you'll get it sooner! | Law & Ethics | 1138270111 |
| 3423208 | how do i file a claim in small claims court in jasper county mo.? | There is a link to the proper forms below. File them in the Jasper County Circuit Court. | Law & Ethics | 1136136436 |
| 2105858 | is corruption a form of terrorism? | Yes .... but no one will fight against it.... as all people who can do so are corrupt AROUND THE WORLD WITH NO EXCEPTION OF ANY COUNTRY.... | Law & Ethics | 1137860528 |
| 678113 | did yahoo really have to turn in the search records to bush? | Yes. Three of the main ones did. The one exception so far has been google. And this wasn't about national security... it was about the effectiveness of porn filters. They wanted to see what searches came up with porn, and what filters it beat to still show up. | Law & Ethics | 1138286389 |
| 503427 | How do you repeal laws in Colorado? | Same as you do everywhere, you get your legislature to vote it out, or get the court to declare it unconstitutional once a controversy arises because of it. | Law & Ethics | 1137830400 |
| 469699 | Should teenagers under 18 years of age be sent to their home countries for trial when convicted of crimes over | No, because the illeagal act they commited in foreign country may not be a crime in their homeland. I might agree to allowing them to serve their sentence in their homeland. | Law & Ethics | 1137428613 |
| 1607987 | if you owe back child support ,can ocs take from ira account? | yes they can, and even you'll be blocked for issuing a passport, issuing any license either for professional for practicing any discipline or even driver's license among any other processes until you pay if it's over some $ limit, that depends but they will release the lock out when you pay it. So start clearing the account in order to live a normal life. National Child Support is linked to everything today to give justice for all the needs of kids growing from dysfunctional couples, it's about time! Remember that you divorce your partner not your children.! | Law & Ethics | 1138550115 |
| 2681005 | Cellphone law? | Only New York, New Jersey and Washington, D.C., have passed major legislation directed at multitasking drivers. In each case, the prohibition is confined to hand-held phones. Some states have taken limited action, such as forbidding cellphone use in a school zone. A dozen others, including Georgia, are weighing restrictions for drivers 18 and younger. AAA attributes 330,000 highway injuries annually to the devices. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration asserts that headsets and speakerphones are no less dangerous than hand-held. It regards conversing, not dialing or holding a phone, as the risky task. Talking on a cellphone "requires more intellectual energy," attorney Morain said. "It doesn't matter whether you are holding it to your ear." Hope this helps. | Law & Ethics | 1138388141 |
| 1364154 | reaction on the said act of promulgating a comprehensive policy and national system ensuring newborn screening | slipery slope! Will probably lead to early treatment options, but I am not sure of the imediate moral implications concerning abortion | Law & Ethics | 1136716964 |
| 4145232 | Should the government be involved in same sex unions? | Right you are, diversity it what makes the world great. The government needs to focus on more important things like our homeless and hungry children. | Law & Ethics | 1138648363 |
| 4006018 | Which system of law is better common or civil law? | As stated before they both have advantages and disadvantages. But in my opinion Common law is better, because then everyone is treated the same. | Law & Ethics | 1137011577 |
| 678513 | What year was the Discrimination law in affect? | If you are refering to the Civil Rights Act, that was passed in 1964. Bill is wrong ... discrimination is most definitely NOT illegal under the Constitution. If it were, we wouldn't need legislation like the Civil Rights Act of 1964. In fact, many forms of discrimination are legal. The CRA of 1964 has been expanded many times to protect people from discrimination based on sex, color, religion, national origin, sexual preference, yada, yada, yada ... We have all heard them a thousand times. Were you aware it is illegal to discriminate based on age if the person is over 40? That means you can't just fire someone because they are getting old. Sounds good, huh? What you CAN do, however, is discriminate against someone because they are 39 or younger. Don't believe me? Ask a lawyer. If someone has six toes, you can legally discriminate against them. You can legally discriminate against someone because the have a ring in their nose, or because they wear their pants around their ankles or because they have "Die F******" tattoes on their neck. It is only illegal to discriminate against the protected classes of the Civil Rights Acts - those classes which are specifically defined by the law. You can discriminate against ANYTHING else legally. | Law & Ethics | 1137524723 |
| 2828243 | How did British Columbia get its name? | Here's your answer: http://canadaonline.about.com/cs/provinces/g/bc.htm | Law & Ethics | 1136704279 |
| 543769 | What is Felony Fraud and how do i find out more about it? | Finally, someone who puts the state in their question. Look...bottom line: your friend needs an attorney, not a bunch of well-meaning people on Yahoo. Nobody here that has any idea what they're talking about it is going to offer any decent advice because there are just too many variables that could be in place. Also, there would be more questions than answers, and your friend would be a fool to answer any questions here on Yahoo, if he's being charged with a crime. What is felony fraud? I suspect the links above will tell you, but generally it's fraud over a certain dollar amount. Fraud, it sounds like you've figured out, is misrepresenting yourself to obtain goods/services/etc. Finally, I wonder about the, "friend is being told by police that he is to be arrested..." comment. Rarely does anyone I work with communicate the intent to arrest someone...it's bad business, as it allows the suspect to begin thinking up stories to cover his tracks, talking to attorneys, flee the jurisdiction, etc., etc. Perhaps there's some kind of misunderstanding as to the business of being arrested. | Law & Ethics | 1138600244 |
| 3087127 | Is there anyway to just pay all of your probation fine and you'll be off of probation? | The answer is NO. The fine is only part of the sentence; probation is another. If he's still on probation and being charged with a felony offense, probation and paying off a fine are the least of his worries. If this is a boyfriend, cut your losses now and get out of there. | Law & Ethics | 1138563120 |
| 1301645 | what is your stance on affirmative action? | Affirmative Action is an imperfect solution to a real problem. There is clear discrimination in the work force and education system. America needs a mechanism in place to combat these problems. While not perfect, I believe that Affirmative Action is an acceptable alternative to having nothing. I am white, and I do not believe that AA is reverse discrimination. Lets face it, it sucks to be born black. Look at the statistics, the average white person is born into a much better socio-economic position than the average African-American. I am not saying that it sucks to be black, but the simple truth is that a white baby has a much better chance of socio-economic success than an African-American. Affirmative Action is needed to create an even playing field. I currently attend a top 20 law school, it is obvious that the rich white kids have it much better than the average minorities. I have no compassion for rich kids who never struggled, we should award those who have more to overcome, and affirmative action is the only option available. | Law & Ethics | 1138164403 |
| 2648341 | why death penalty is still legal in some US states? | becasue there are people out there the deserve it. I believe in the death penalty very much. If they are found guilty of what they did and its a bad thing then they deserve to die for it. They have no mercy on what they did so why should we show mercy. | Law & Ethics | 1138200055 |
| 912811 | How does giving back campaign contributions absolve the taint of taking them & their influence in the 1st plac | If someone breaks laws controlling campaign contributions they can receive legally punishment as long as the statute of limitations has not expired. That said, the politician who refunds such moneys is making a marketing statement, demonstrating that they support the laws and are above such incentives. If that were really so, they would not have accepted such funds (legal or not). Those who lay down with dogs get up with fleas. | Law & Ethics | 1136669025 |
| 4045198 | If a person dies without a will naming his heirs, what becomes of his property after he dies? | Most states have a statutory scheme for intestate distribution (to die intestate is to die without a will). They typically include a long, long laundry list of people that will be first in line for distribution going in some cases to second or third cousins, great great neices or nephews, etc. Typically the last name on the list is the State if there are no other living relatives | Law & Ethics | 1138294771 |
| 1251281 | How would you vote? | A) Illegal. This would be an obstruction of justice, it would also violate the policeman's oath to uphold the public trust. Further, if Johnathan is later convicted and sentenced for the crime, the offense would then become unlawful imprisonment, failure to protect the public health & welfare and providing false testimony under oath. | Law & Ethics | 1137885888 |
| 2062675 | Is it legal to carry an airsoft gun in a holster in public? | depends on your state check packing.org | Law & Ethics | 1136280697 |
| 3953479 | what r the procedures for Tort Actions (false Arrest)? | First of all you need to consult with an attorney that handles constitutional law, to ascertain as to whether or not your rights were violated. When you consult with the attorney, make sure that you have the following information: initial charges that caused the arrest, disposition of those charges, proof of innocense of those charges and above all be truthful with the attorney. Lying or withholding information from an attorney will not help your case, in fact it may cause greater problems down the line. Because if this goes to trial based on the information filed by your attorney and you are called to testify, you risk being charged with perjury and having your case dismissed. If the Attorney takes your case he will file pleadings under 42 USC Section 1983. That would be Title 42 of the United States Code Section 1983. The following is what this statute entails: Section 1983. Civil action for deprivation of rights "Every person who, under color of any statute, ordinance, regulation, custom, or usage, of any State or Territory or the District of Columbia, subjects, or causes to be subjected, any citizen of the United States or other person within the jurisdiction thereof to the deprivation of any rights, privileges, or immunities secured by the Constitution and laws, shall be liable to the party injured in an action at law, suit in equity, or other proper proceeding for redress, except that in any action brought against a judicial officer for an act or omission taken in such officer's judicial capacity, injunctive relief shall not be granted unless a declaratory decree was violated or declaratory relief was unavailable. For the purposes of this section, any Act of Congress applicable exclusively to the District of Columbia shall be considered to be a statute of the District of Columbia." | Law & Ethics | 1136731129 |
| 35592 | where should i look up if i want to know the prisons, way of peace and order in he 15th century france? | Hey, just bringing this old question up for a vote. If you have not found the answer you are looking for, please, feel free to use one of the following links from my personal collection: http://www.dogpile.com http://www.itools.com/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page http://www.dictionary.com http://www.thefreedictionary.com/ http://www.medterms.com/script/main/hp.asp http://www.alexa.com http://www.searchtools.com/tools/tools.html http://www.infopeople.org/search/chart.html http://www.brbpub.com/pubrecsites.asp http://www.searchsystems.net/ http://library.albany.edu/internet/choose.html http://www.archive.org/ http://www.publicnoticeads.com/ http://www.samspade.org http://www.free-ed.net/free-ed/ http://www.hplearningcenter.com http://www.petfinder.com/ http://www.findlaw.com http://www.rxlist.com http://www.webmd.com http://www.truthorfiction.com My post is simply to encourage you to pick a "Best Answer" or to assist you in finding the answer. Thank you! | Law & Ethics | 1136354135 |
| 1577815 | I have a 14 year old step brother back in North Carolina. I am trying to gain custody of him. Where to start? | you should gives important reasons to have custody of him, also see if you have time and money to do so. | Law & Ethics | 1138157117 |
| 3256121 | what is the name of the current majesty in belize? | The prime minister of Belize is Said Musa. | Law & Ethics | 1138073411 |
| 1049057 | What are my rights to have a baby in prison in missouri? | Well, I guess this is something you should have thought of before you decided to become a criminal. As for getting approved after four months, it's pretty simple. Don't cause any problems while you are in prison. Take a prison job or get job training if it is offered. Whether or not you get paroled is up to you and the actions you decide to do while in there. And comprehend that you are in there because of something you did, do not try to make yourself out to be some victim jailed for no reason. | Law & Ethics | 1137600644 |
| 3004250 | What is the best book for finding Legal Advice? | This information varies a lot state by state, and a little bit even within the state. What state are you in? There is probably a legal clinic or even a private paralegal place such as "We The People" that can help you. The other place to go is to a law library, where you might get a little help. | Law & Ethics | 1137096202 |
| 558569 | Is prostitution illegal everywhere is the US? | It is legal everywhere in Nevada except Las Vegas. | Law & Ethics | 1136397745 |
| 4358263 | Do you believe in abortion? | Only in the cases where the abortion is absolutely called for. You know, in cases where the child is determined (pre-natally) to be severly deformed, or severely retarded, etc . Other examples might also be when the fetus will be born with low IQ, or black, or gay, or ugly, or a mexican born in the US, some fricken hillbilly. | Law & Ethics | 1138143559 |
| 435165 | where do i find a cover page to get a divorce in the state of kansas? | The form you refer to is available for download at the website for the Kansas Judicial Branch. | Law & Ethics | 1137544959 |
| 1879655 | can employers order you not to smoke on breaks? | Probably not if you are off their property. On their property they can control it. | Law & Ethics | 1136588639 |
| 3297541 | Should the government build more prisons to hold more drug users or would rehabilitaion centers be better? | I think not more rehab center but better ones. in jail they will NEVER become a productive member of society in most rehab's they won't either and they ones that are GOOD are too expensive for your common druggy to pay for so they quit and end up in jail. Put the people who HURT OTHER people in jail not the ones who just need help or aren't hurting anyone but themselves. And if they are hurting family because of the drug problem my question is why doesn't the family get them help then support them with it. Too many people go to rehab and get out and the people don't even try to encourage them to get it together. Fund better programs to clean them up and help them get jobs and then we don't have to pay for food and lodging for people who can get better. | Law & Ethics | 1138262401 |
| 2419036 | When was the last time you heard of someone being charged for discrimination? | Discrimination is not a penal offense. Violations are tried in civil court, and there are many such cases every year. | Law & Ethics | 1136321987 |
| 1405307 | Should marijuana be legalized? | I think that it's absolutely pointless that it's illegal. Prohibition didn't stop people from drinking alcohol, it only made it more dangerous for all of the people who were already drinkers. The only reason I see for continuing to keep marijuana illegal is to supply more people with jobs in law enforcement and in the penal system. | Law & Ethics | 1136169542 |
| 1411086 | What is the difference between an ordinance and a resolution and what is the legisl. process for passing each? | A formal legislative enactment by the legislative body which, if not in conflict with any higher form of law, has the full force and effect of law within the boundaries of the municipality to which it applies. The difference between an ordinance and a resolution is that the latter requires less legal formality and has a lower legal status. Revenue raising measures, such as the imposition of taxes, special assessments and service charges, universally require ordinances. | Law & Ethics | 1137683936 |
| 2301631 | Why does our leader President Bush - still owns shares in Bin Laden Oil? | Show us the information that proves he owns this stock. Be careful about making such claims without backing it up. Also, be advised that Osama Bin Laden's family has essentially disowned him. | Law & Ethics | 1138573936 |
| 2584561 | Can someone please tell me where i can find the NYS Circuit Court Website? I need to lookup a case from 1967.. | Unfortunately, the website does not have records dating back to 1967. You might need to actually go to the court where the case was held and ask for the records. | Law & Ethics | 1137620154 |
| 420544 | What is the difference between assult and assult &battery? | In most states, you can be guilty of assult by using threatening language. Assult and Battery is when the suspect has used threatening language and physically acosted someone else...ie hit or grabbed. So, in other words, Assult= said it but didn't actually do it Assult and battery= Said it and did it | Law & Ethics | 1138285057 |
| 1407702 | Is there a law that makes it possible to get visitation for nephews and nieces? | well, i see that u have been told no already, but there is some hope. yes in most ststes u cant, or can u? its mostly nothing that is ever sought after. I have seen where grand[arents were able to, why not an aunt or an uncle? there are so many ways around it, with out involving the court system. the first thing, is to try and sneak around the parents. Have ur parents ask to take the kids once in a while, and then u can just "stop over" and be "unaware" that they are going to be there. Simply talk to your brother, and see why u cant see the children, there has to be a reason. find another family member, take the children to dinner or a movie, and u can go and see them... i think the best thing to do, is get a reason why u cant see them. these kinds of childish acts by an adult, could potentically damage the childrens lifes, and also, the respect other family members will have for your brother. Another thing, is, if u thing the children are being done wrong. if u think and hopefully have proof of harm being done to the children at home, u could persue the court. if u dont want to listen here, see if u can find a lawyer, that u can just ask that question too | Law & Ethics | 1138256018 |
| 3431151 | Is common sense an excuse to break the law? | If you can prove the light is faulty then you're alright, If it turns green right after though, you got a problem. | Law & Ethics | 1137763446 |
| 1252116 | tenant termination, civil code 1946? | California Civil Code Section 1946 provides: "1946. A hiring of real property, for a term not specified by the parties, is deemed to be renewed as stated in Section 1945, at the end of the term implied by law unless one of the parties gives written notice to the other of his intention to terminate the same, at least as long before the expiration thereof as the term of the hiring itself, not exceeding 30 days; provided, however, that as to tenancies from month to month either of the parties may terminate the same by giving at least 30 days' written notice thereof at any time and the rent shall be due and payable to and including the date of termination. It shall be competent for the parties to provide by an agreement at the time such tenancy is created that a notice of the intention to terminate the same may be given at any time not less than seven days before the expiration of the term thereof. The notice herein required shall be given in the manner prescribed in Section 1162 of the Code of Civil Procedure or by sending a copy by certified or registered mail addressed to the other party. In addition, the lessee may give such notice by sending a copy by certified or registered mail addressed to the agent of the lessor to whom the lessee has paid the rent for the month prior to the date of such notice or by delivering a copy to the agent personally." Basically it means that if you are a month to month tenant, your tenancy can be terminated at any time on 30 days notice. | Law & Ethics | 1138121074 |
| 3739263 | why does bush hate gays? | He was raised like many to believe gays choose their lifestyle. once people get past this myth it is relatively easy to accept gays. | Law & Ethics | 1136173170 |
| 314792 | what is an unsub? | unidentified subject of a criminal investigation | Law & Ethics | 1137728909 |
| 78924 | needing to find e-mail address for public defenders office in indianapolis, indiana.? | TBURCHEL@Indygov.org | Law & Ethics | 1137601256 |
| 1360690 | when police come to your house for diturbing the peace do u have to open the door and can they come in? | they have to have a search warrant if THEY want to come in, and your protected under ammendmant 4 | Law & Ethics | 1136147910 |
| 3177296 | In the state of Alabama,when there's a murder,who signs off on the death certificate.? | Please contact the police department that is investigating his murder. They will be able to direct you to the medical examiner/coroner for this location. | Law & Ethics | 1137179668 |
| 2660640 | Why should we allow senators and congressmen to remain in Washington? | I agree with ghostofthe3stoges! Can we use Yahoo Answers to change the system? I think that should be the featured question. | Law & Ethics | 1137469089 |
| 944744 | How do I file a petition for writ of certiorari to the circuit court to appeal a decision of denial of reinst | This website could ans your question: <http://www.techlawjournal.com/glossary/legal/certiorari.htm> | Law & Ethics | 1137125912 |
| 656372 | where do i report suspected child molestation? | my first instinct tells me the police. Another place to get in touch would be local children service agency. | Law & Ethics | 1137122809 |
| 1461654 | is smoking still allowed in prison?cad you use a calling card in prison?if not why? | The answer to both questions is that it depends on what State and which prison...in California, smoking is no longer permitted at any Correctional facility (as of July, 2005) and calling cards are NOT permitted, all inmate telephone calls must be collect calls. It's partly a security measure to make sure that the inmate is not calling people he shouldn't be calling, like co-defendants or victims, but mostly because that's how the contract that the California Dept. of Corrections awarded to MCI is written... a collect call, state to state, from a California prison costs 20 bucks for 15 minutes...the same call through MCI from a pay phone two blocks from the prison costs 7 dollars. | Law & Ethics | 1138328294 |
| 2361278 | can the school deny entry to students for unpaid tuition fee? | OF COURSE | Law & Ethics | 1136194700 |
| 1010038 | Can a step mother get custody of children in colorado if not married to father but father died in accident? | I believe that is something to appeal. It is very possible, especially if the children are of age to chose, the court very often leaves it up to the children to decide where they want to go. If the children are too young then typically they do go to blood relatives, but the judge normally rules in the best interest of the children, and if that points to you, then it would go in your favor | Law & Ethics | 1138165652 |
| 1653380 | Wrongful death? | While it may be true that the prescription meds your aunt was taking may have contributed to her death, it is also possible that the proper use of her prescription drugs may have extended her life for many years beyond where she would have died without them. We're all going to die eventually, but she lived longer than most. The average life expectancy in this country is somewhere around 75 years. She lived to see 84. Be thankful for the time you had with her. Why tarnish her memory with law suits and court actions that could drag on for many years and only serve to make the lawyers rich? | Law & Ethics | 1136821955 |
| 3736390 | What are my rights? | the right to still be yong and injoy life as a kid or teen. | Law & Ethics | 1137634370 |
| 3915505 | Does it violate copyright law to use a picture I found online to be displayed with my blog entry? | it depends on the particular picture. if the picture is in the "public domain" then you are free to duplicate it and use it as you wish. typically copyrighted work enters the public domain 50 years or so after the creator's death, so most public-domain stuff is old. images of the mona lisa, for instance, are public domain. some copyrighted works lately have been distributed under some special licenses - for instance, the "creative commons license" allows for mostly free use, but i think you have to credit the creator. most of the time if you want to use a copyrighted image, you have to contact the creator of the image and ask for their permission to use it. there is an exemption to copyright law in the united states called the "fair use" doctrine which applies mostly to educational use. if your blog is part of an educational project, you may be able to use it legally. if none of these special cases apply, you are probably in violation of copyright law. however, odds are that nobody's going to care or even notice. this kind of thing happens all the time on the internet since digital files can be copied so easily. however, it's been known to happen - lots of owners of disney fan-sites have received cease & desist letters from disney's lawyers for displaying images of mickey mouse, for instance. (no kidding) the one thing you definitely shouldn't do is link to the image on someone else's site. this is especially true if your blog is high-traffic, since every visitor to your site downloads the image from some other poor schmuck's web server. most people pay for internet hosting by the gigabyte, which means you are costing someone money if you do this. so don't. it's mean. | Law & Ethics | 1136574088 |
| 4453092 | Would you favor a bill making alcohol illegal in the US? | No. Last time it was tried, it led to the growth of organized crime and widespread disrespect for the law. | Law & Ethics | 1138474203 |
| 2687133 | Is WALMART to big? | No. How ridiculous to blame Walmart for other companies closing down. Walmart gives the consumer what they want. What should they do, raise prices to make it fair to everyone? That is silly. The real reason for a lot of the Walmart hate, is because they are not unionized. | Law & Ethics | 1136718299 |
| 3309954 | is there a gay marrige ban in arizona? | Yes, under Arizona Revised Statutes Title 25, Chapter 1. "C. Marriage between persons of the same sex is void and prohibited. Title 25, Chap. 1, Art. 1, §25-101" It is not written into the AZ constitution and there are petition drives to do so. | Law & Ethics | 1138428700 |
| 3446609 | What are some of the new California laws that went into effect on January 1, 2006? | Below is a list of many new laws for the new year, from the Los Angeles Times: Here is a selection of the laws that take effect today: Baby-sitters — Allows foster parents to hire a baby-sitter to watch a foster child for less than 24 hours without the health screening, fingerprinting and background checks usually required of foster-child caregivers. (SB 358 by Sen. Jack Scott, D-Altadena) Batteries — Requires stores that sell rechargeable batteries to take them back for recycling, reuse or safe disposal starting in July. Grocery stores and stores with less than $1 million in annual sales are exempt. (AB 1125 by Assemblywoman Fran Pavley, D-Agoura Hills) Boat fees — Increases boat registration fees, due every two years, from $10 to $20. (SB 255 by Sen. Tom Torlakson, D-Antioch) Body piercing — Makes it an infraction, punishable by a $250 fine, to pierce the body of someone younger than 18 without the consent of a parent or guardian. (AB 646 by Assemblywoman Sharon Runner, R-Lancaster) Dogs — Allows local governments to pass ordinances regulating breeding, spaying and neutering of specific dog breeds. (SB 861 by Sen. Jackie Speier, D-Hillsborough) Domestic partners — Allows registered domestic partners to transfer property from one to the other without triggering a reassessment that could increase property taxes. (SB 565 by Sen. Carole Migden, D-San Francisco) Driving — Bans people who are at least 16, but younger than 18, from driving between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. for the first year they hold provisional driver's licenses. (AB 1474 by Assemblyman Bill Maze, R-Visalia) Health insurance — Requires health insurers to explain in writing why they have denied an individual coverage or granted coverage at a rate higher than standard. (AB 356 by Assemblywoman Wilma Chan, D-Alameda) Human trafficking — Makes trafficking of people for forced labor or services a felony punishable by up to eight years in prison. Would also allow victims of human trafficking to sue for damages. (AB 22 by Assemblywoman Sally Lieber, D-Mountain View) Incest — Amends a 1981 law so that people who sexually assault family members younger than 14 are treated the same as those who assault children who are unrelated. The old law allowed child molesters to avoid prison time if their victim was a family member. (SB 33 by Sen. Jim Battin, R-La Quinta) Internet hunting — Outlaws the remote killing of animals over the Internet, as well as businesses that offer the shooting of live animals via computer. (SB 1028 by Sen. Debra Bowen, D-Marina del Rey) Homeowners associations — Requires the state's more than 41,000 homeowners associations, which collect maintenance fees from residents in many condominium, mobile home and gated subdivision developments, to use secret ballots for elections, starting in July. (SB 61 by Sen. Jim Battin, Medical records — Requires hospitals and clinics to note a patient's primary spoken language on medical records. (AB 800 by Assemblyman Leland Yee, D-San Francisco) ADVERTISEMENT Mexican trucks — Requires commercial, heavy-duty trucks crossing into the state from Mexico to meet U.S. emissions standards. (AB 1009 from 2004 by Assemblywoman Fran Pavley, D-Agoura Hills) National Guard — Guarantees that disability benefits for California National Guard members injured on active duty will be equal to those for federal soldiers. (AB 980 by Assemblyman Tom Umberg, D-Anaheim) Allows Guard members called to active duty to cancel cellphone contracts without penalty, get credit for college tuition, waive state bar fees and get an extension on utility bills. (AB 1666 by Assemblyman Dario Frommer, D-Glendale) Ocean ships — Bans ships of 300 gross registered tons or more from incinerating garbage on board within three miles of the California coast or dumping sewage sludge, oily bilge water or other hazardous waste into state marine waters or marine sanctu | Law & Ethics | 1136324878 |
| 3976948 | What can I do right now as a 10 year old to get prepared for law school? | The best thing you can do is just concentrate on your normal activities and get the best grades you can in school. Be a kid and don't worry about law school yet ... It is at least 12 years away. You are 10 years old - you don't know if you want to go law school or not yet. | Law & Ethics | 1137264412 |
| 3111879 | how old is legal age to have sex in the U.S.? | There is no official legal age. But you are considered a minor until you are 16, as far as stagatory rape laws are concerned. I believe that sex is an intimate act that should occur between two consenting ADULTS. Children can't handle the reprecussions. | Law & Ethics | 1136918029 |
| 2013427 | In British law, how long does someone have to be missing to be declared legally dead? | Not 100% sure on this at the moment but it used to be up to 7 years, however following the Boxing Day Tsunami in 2004 the Governement made some changes to the law allowing people to be declared dead after a year. The GRO (General Registry Office) deals with the issuing of Death Certificates and has some details here: http://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/deaths/registeringadeath/coronerinvolved.asp Nothing about the 1800's though. There was obviously a process as many people trace anscestors using death certificates. Maybe the National Archives will have some details: http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ | Law & Ethics | 1137547704 |
| 2668238 | I am a lawyer.Due to some personal reasons, i want to work online and earn? what are the oppertunities for me? | Get a Web Page and a Domain name; they are inexpensive. Describe yourself in a bio with your areas of spoecialty. Pick a Speciality area/matters that you truly specialize in, in the state you have your JD. Get an on-line payment form established with Visa, MC or Paypal. "family-related matters" is too general-divorce? probate? Look up areas where there seem to be a lot of folks listed, and there is the money/demand. I used an online directory recently to obtain legal advice (at least I assumed it was!) for $50.00 for 15 minutes on a specific matter; unlawful detainer. Get listed on the Search engines-a good domain register company can do that for you for a small fee. You can also try to get listed in existing online attorney referral agencies to the same end. Get affiliate partners in law that are currently on the net. Now, for all this marketing advice, what area do specialize in that maybe I could get a few minutes of advice about? | Law & Ethics | 1138431654 |
| 146275 | why is it legal to advertise beer and noy cigarettes? | because beer is acceptable to society and cigarettes are not. both are equally bad for the body. and minus the smell smokers are a whole lot better to hang out with, well as aposed to drunks. try video taping a drunk person and show it to them later not a pretty show. | Law & Ethics | 1137553062 |
| 279391 | scam or not? | Scam Trust me, nobody sends you money for no reason. Think about it, did you enter this lottery? No? Then it's a scam. How does it work, you ask? Does it really matter? | Law & Ethics | 1138229021 |
| 1877176 | What do the police do with rhe moneies they confiscate from crimanals? | It is put into the system. That is why the War on Drugs is such a big deal and will not end - it is a large money-maker for the government. | Law & Ethics | 1138329833 |
| 2005229 | court records essex county mass? | Tim is a fine, upstanding citizen. | Law & Ethics | 1136554954 |
| 1518143 | another ABORTION question..................................................................................... | i think anyone that can have a abortion should never have kids because if they can kill one child then can kill another. | Law & Ethics | 1137119166 |
| 3318468 | I need an educated opinon on a scary situation, please help!? | Okay, you've got some good advice here and some useless advice. I'll offer mine in addition and see what happens. I'm confused: a woman has been stalking you, but a man was taking pics of the inside of your apartment...?? But you're asking for advice: Move. Seriously. If you really believe that your life is in danger, move. Now. People take the position that "I'm not being pushed out of here by these crazy people" and then live months or years, constantly looking over their shoulders. I guess you can if you want, but if moving solves the problem, do it. I know that's not a good answer for a lot of people...but if we are talking about your life, what's more important? Sounds like your last contact with the police was on the 8th, right? Don't wait for them to call you and let you know what's going on...call them, and ask what's going on. Have there been any arrests? What's the status of the investigation? Can they offer you a temporary or emergency protective order? Who is the officer or detective handling the case? When can you speak with them? What do they recommend you do, based on their investigation? Where can you go to seek some legal advice or representation? I don't know that I'd be so quick to get to the media as some have suggested. I would certainly make every effort to work within the police department and seek your results through them, rather than possibly embarrass them or yourself in the media. It's late and I'm beat....but I'd be happy to help you sort some more of this out if you'd like. You can email me at my user name at yahoo.com. Really need to know what state you're in, though. | Law & Ethics | 1138417858 |
| 341175 | Why is prostitution illegal? Is it just for moral reasons? | Well, it's certainly not going away anytime soon is it? Ironically enough in our ultra-capitalist society, you can give sex away for free, but you can't sell it. Yes, primarily it's for moral reasons. There are arguments made about health risks, but a regulated industry with check-ups and the like would be arguably safer than the drug and disease ridden industry as it now stands. Basically, I think it comes down to the fact that few people want to put society's "stamp of approval" on it. Would anyone want their daughter to consider it "just a job" or an easy way to get some quick cash? Or would they want their husbands to be able to find no-hassle sex whenever they had some extra cash? How about the thought of your father casually going to a brothel after work? Some might not have a problem with these ideas, but most people would feel otherwise. | Law & Ethics | 1136400704 |
| 3407823 | how many pro choice people think abortion is okay for other people but not for themselves? | I would be one of those. We each have the choice what to do with our own bodies, and since I don't have any say about HER body, it's her choice -- not mine. It can't be any other way. If she's morally wrong, it's between her and God; God does not require our help. | Law & Ethics | 1137121049 |
| 1276554 | Who enforces the copyright on works when the copyright holder is dead? (See details)? | In general, if there are no heirs, there will most likely be an Executor who has control. Locating the probate records is a good start. However, this can become a rather complex subject with a number of possibilities. An excellent article is at: http://copylaw.com/new_articles/copyterm.html The interesting question would be to find out (for a specific copyright) when (or even if) the renewal of copyright was exercised from which period of copyright and if not who can exercise such an option. I realize that this doesn't answer your question in a direct manner, but it points a way to answer the question as you find the various elements applicable to the situation. | Law & Ethics | 1138402171 |
| 2765395 | Wide publicity is given to terrorist in media. In my opinion this gives added strength to them. Am I wrong? | No, you're not wrong. Terrorists are egocentric murderers and (like most politicians) love "face-time." It gives them more confidence that they'll eventually get their way...although it's logistically impossible since they're a.) killing themselves and b.) running out of ammo. (That's the same way Germany was defeated in WWII, they ran out of people and ammo.) The sole purpose of the news business is to sell advertising. Careful studies have proven that bad or sinister news sells more ads than good news. So although their lopsided reporting is encouraging terrorists to murder thousands of people of all nationalities, generally the press business people don't care because it fattens their wallets. | Law & Ethics | 1136544737 |
| 3782069 | Does anyone have any good advice to help me with my child custody case? | How painful! Have your attorney push for a way to get him into parenting classes before he even gets a minute alone with your daughter. Make the hoops he needs to jump through cost him something. He's not been a parent and it stands to reason that he should learn something of the skills required before he takes your child even one day. At one time my husband and I were discussing divorce and custody and he told me he was going to fight for custody and I told him to be ready to pee in a jar ***** which backed him RIGHT off. Have a talk with your daughter and let her know that she can tell you anything at anytime, even if her father tells her to keep it a secret or he's threatened her. Let her know that she can always tell you anything and that the only reason grown-ups make little kids keep secrets is because the grown-up is doing something he's not supposed to. That way, if he does do the unthinkable, you stand a much better chance of knowing soon and getting help immediately. Just something to keep in mind. Also, he will not now or ever get full custody of your child as long as your own nose stays clean. The courts reeeaaaaalllllly see no reason to remove a child from their primary custodial parent unless there is some darn good reason. It should be mentioned that he's chosen not to have any emotional attachment to this child by choice and that though he is her father, he is a stranger to her too. Push for supervised visitation for a term of not less than 8 weekly visits. Really. It can be pointed out that it is not just in the child's best interests but also in the father's. Talk to your attorney about a guardian ad lidum. If the father is not current in child support, see if you can defray his visitations until he IS current. Your attorney should know allllll this and should be able to fight hard on your child's behalf. | Law & Ethics | 1138726656 |
| 3754454 | Why don't the use cameras in courthouses? | I'm guessing you are referring to video cameras for the purpose of recording the trail (as opposed to security cameras or something else). Some courts and judges allow cameras, some don't. If you allow cameras into a courtroom, you have a set of complications to deal with (protecting the identity of jurors and witnesses, concealing certain information). In addition, the presence of cameras makes it easier to publicize the details of a trial. While in general it might seem that this is good for the public, it also might lead to a situation where the judge feels that jurors in the case can be influenced by news reports or public opinion. Also, just as it is human nature to become nervous when speaking in front of a large group of people, some people tend to lose a little bit of common sense when they are speaking in front of a camera. | Law & Ethics | 1138284948 |
| 2164677 | How many kilometers constitute the boundary of a country in international waters? | yumes is correct | Law & Ethics | 1138348201 |
| 3629622 | II need to find a great attorney who can defend my b/f from a different state.? | Your best bet is to get on the net and google a law firm. Call them up and see if you can get a free phone consolation (sp?). Or take a chance with a public Defender. Transfering probation is usaully pretty easy unless he is flight risk. He would need to have a resadence and a job in the state he wishes to transfer. | Law & Ethics | 1138736363 |
| 1980263 | what are the bill or rights? | The Bill 'of' Rights are the first 10 Amendments to the US Constitution. | Law & Ethics | 1137721312 |
| 3535292 | equity law? | The legal system awards damages based on either law or equity. A remedy at law deals with money damages. A remedy in equity deals with what is fair, and will be resorted to when the issue can't be resolved through money damages. The most common relief in equity is the injunction. | Law & Ethics | 1138124693 |
| 2619499 | what do the term "no bill" mean in a criminal case? | Hey, just bringing this old question up for a vote. | Law & Ethics | 1137774034 |
| 457686 | can a lien be placed on a property if more then one name is on the deed in the state of michigan? | The lien is on the property. Whom the property is deeded to is a separate issue. | Law & Ethics | 1137513681 |
| 4123435 | What is the correct wording of the 2nd Amendment to the US Constitution? | Amendment II - Right to bear arms. Ratified 12/15/1791. Note A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. Also found this... U.S. Constitution, Amendment II (also known as the Second Amendment) A well-regulated Militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. One Comma or Three? The Final (ratified) version had only one comma according to the Library of Congress and Government Printing Office. | Law & Ethics | 1138296817 |
| 2960778 | stare decisis? | Latin. "to stand by that which is decided." The principal that the precedent decisions are to be followed by the courts. | Law & Ethics | |
| 3381279 | How to copyright a poster idea I have? | The copyright office has good info online. As soon as you create it, you own the copyright in the poster, but you will probably want to register the poster in order to gain full protections (and as a way of demonstrating when you created it.) | Law & Ethics | 1137544414 |
| 2580869 | What does MOVANT mean? | the party in a lawsuit or other legal proceeding who makes a motion (application for a court order or judgment). | Law & Ethics | 1137987823 |
| 2174087 | remember the shooting's in the school in colorado... u know y god didn't stop it? | God gave man a free will, we have the right to choose good or evil. | Law & Ethics | 1137717076 |
| 887417 | reading the 4th amendment, one wonders if U.S. gov is ignoring this ? | maybe you are misreading the 4th ammendment.. it applies to personal property.. not cyberspace. >>if you want to be techincal about it.. who owns the communication satillites that you access the web from? >> i would relax if i were you.. if you are not writing emails to terroists then you have nothing to fear but fear itself.. >>another situation where 4th ammendment doesnt apply.. searching of vehicles.. many police jurisdictions do not require your consent to search your vehicle.. why?.. because you are on a publicly owned road or highway.. you didnt waste 2 points.. its a legitamate question.. and i hope my answer helps.. | Law & Ethics | 1138000419 |
| 1981461 | Can identical twins commit the perfect crime? (No conviction unless you know which one did it)? | In your particular example, as other people have mentioned, the two of you would obviously have to have worked out the plan beforehand, meaning that you both conspired to kill someone, meaning that both of you would be convicted of conspiracy AND murder. What you would need to do to pull the identical twin deal is commit a crime that could only be committed by one person while the other twin had no verifiable allibi at the time. Each twin could claim the other did it, introducing reasonable doubt. | Law & Ethics | 1137035860 |
| 3847142 | Why doesn't Alabama have a minimum wage law? | they do 5.15 ... | Law & Ethics | 1138066716 |
| 2136849 | does a father have joint custody just because he has dna papers? | The answer is no, unless it is Court Ordered. If the natural father has gone to court and filed a Petition for Custody and/or Visitation, the Court my grant the Petition with the DNA proof. In addition, the natural father may be liable for back and future child support, if so Ordered. Why didn't he sign the Birth Certificate? | Law & Ethics | 1137955405 |
| 305180 | Someone very close to you is in pain, paralyzed, and will die within a month.? | It's still murder and aside from being illegal, it's a mortal sin! | Law & Ethics | 1136716290 |
| 1680573 | Is it legal to post on the internet (free) nude photos of an 18 yr old who verbally consented to pics taken? | No, consent must be in writing and kept on file with proof that the model was of age at the time the pictures were taken. Verbal consent is insufficient for this type of material. She could sue you civilly and the Feds could file charges and drag you through hell and back before you were able to prove that she was of legal age and consented to the public display of the pictures. | Law & Ethics | 1136961494 |
| 3075504 | What is the purpose of a direct verdict? | After evidence has been presented and if no issue of fact remains for the jury to determine, the judge will tell the jury what verdict to return. The jury must return that verdict. | Law & Ethics | 1138073178 |
| 1295462 | Is it true that marijuana leads to harder drugs? | Only sometimes. Usually marijuana is the first drug someone will try (because it's easily available, the effects aren't that dangerous, it doesn't involve needles or snorting, etc), but a lot of times, once someone has tried one drug, they feel less inhibited about trying another. I've personally seen this be the case very often - someone will try pot, then later on they might smoke it laced w/ something, and then they try LSD, etc etc. It depends on the person, of course, but when you're dealing w/ drugs, the drugs CHANGE the person and so things get more complicated! | Law & Ethics | 1136147009 |
| 1504737 | I watch a lot of "crime" shows. I'd like to know what constitues a parole violation. Does it vary by state? | You must first understand the difference in Parole vs. Probation. Probation is that period of time that someone is actually given a "2nd Chance". For example a first offender who is sentenced to jail/prison time, the sentence is suspended, and he/she is placed on probation. A violation of the probation rules, as imposed by the judge or by law can have the offender incarcerated for the remaining portion of his sentence. Parole, on the other hand is granted to someone that has spent a portion of his sentence in jail/prison and under the guidelines of the state he was convicted in, has "earned" his or her parole (for example for good behavior while in jail.) When someone is Paroled they must also follow certain laws and guidelines as outlined in their parole agreement. They are not allowed to associate with known criminals, engage in criminal activity, must agree to meet with their Parole Officers, etc. A parole violation can be used to re-incarcerate the violater following the appropriate hearings in a Court of Law. | Law & Ethics | 1138297842 |
| 3036912 | Where can I find major differences between the Railway Labor Act and the National Labor Relations Act? | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Labor_Relations_Act http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Railway_Labor_Act | Law & Ethics | 1136566880 |
| 3604275 | was probable cause established before the agents entered the rv trailer? | I believe that the agents would need a warrant to search the house for drugs, meaning that they had to present evidence of probable cause to a judge to get the search warrant. If they entered the house without a search warrant to look for illegal aliens (as you say), they should not be looking in spaces where a human could not hide. If they found open drugs, their evidence might be tainted giving the defense an argument to supress the evidence at trial or appeal, a huge advantage. However, the case must rest on the facts while protecting Constitutional rights against unreasonable search and seizure. That's the job of the DA. | Law & Ethics | 1137250890 |
| 3342698 | What are the essential things one should have before writing a constitution? | Read Plato's Republic, Edmund Burcke, Machevelli's The Prince, John Locke's Two Treaties on Government, histories on all the great societies of the world's history, and The rise and fall of Rome. This gives you a good idea of what works and what doesn't | Law & Ethics | 1137889862 |
| 3019460 | Should guns be outlawed in America? | no it shouldnt. we have a right to protect ourselves. if some one was breaking into my house and tried to kill me i would be greatful that i had that right. And besides, I think its like banning alcohol. We did that and that caused more crime and problems than it solved. I think the same thing would happen, more crime, fewer answers. | Law & Ethics | 1138718936 |
| 4331788 | Is direct mail soliciting covered under the First Amendment? | It seems to me that it would. You have the option not to view it. Many pieces of direct mail are never opened in my house; they go directly to the recycling bin. I would think as long as the content wasn't in violation of any law, it would be protected as free speech. | Law & Ethics | 1138579423 |
| 3793829 | what state does not have a king holiday? | All states do, I believe. The last to approve one was New Hampshire in 1999. Arizona was famous for rejecting the holiday, but that was reversed and the state holiday was enacted in 1992. Of course, the Federal holiday applies to all 50 states as well. | Law & Ethics | 1137510895 |
| 3213623 | what do you do with information about dirty narcotics officers and district attorneys?? | Methinks people watch too much TV sometimes. But anyway, if you're really packing the gear you say you are, those people need to be prosecuted and put in prison. If the narcs work for the city or the county, go to the state. If they work for the state, go to the feds. Come to think of it, maybe go to the feds no matter who the dirty folks work for...seems to me, chances are pretty good the feds will have jurisdiction if the dirty cops are only half as dirty as they could be. Go to the media if you want. But if you do, and if the media thinks someone else will "scoop" them on the story, they will run with the story and blow the whole thing wide open, as they like to say. Of course, the media doesn't give a damn about the successful prosecution of these cops, only their ratings...releasing the information prior to a successful and thorough investigation could very well jeopardize the ability of the investigators to put these dirty cops in prison. Mailing something to yourself is silly...it only "proves" the envelope was mailed to you on a certain date, not the contents. Surely in this day and age we'd all agree that envelopes can be opened and closed at will, with very little effort. On the other hand, giving your documentation to an attorney might be useful. And having an attorney would likely be a wonderful idea, given the nature of the allegations you're pushing here. Personally, I hope you're some kook who doesn't know what they're talking about and whose documented proof consists of a napkin with some cryptic drawings on it. However, I'm willing to believe you could be right and if you are, I wish you the best of luck in whatever course you choose to take. The important thing here would be to remove those people from office, if they really are doing what you're saying. Please do keep an open mind, though...one person's idea of an "illegal cover-up" is another person's idiotic police report that should have been written better. 2/3/06: Okay, this is some pretty serious stuff you're alleging here. I will renew the part of my answer that is suggesting you contact an attorney and work through them. I can't suggest a way to find an attorney that would be willing to work with you on this particular issue because I don't how you'd find them...maybe the Bar Association in your state. I'll also offer to discuss this further with you in email by writing to me at my user name at yahoo.com...though I'm not sure you should. If you do, we'd need to set some ground rules for our discussions so don't write and give me *any* information other than where I can write you back at first. I'd like to help you get pointed in the right direction because if only half of this is true, these people are disgracing my profession and need to be stopped. I'm suggesting the attorney. I'm not suggesting you contact me, but I am willing to talk to you if you want to write. | Law & Ethics | 1138604172 |
| 916448 | What are the laws on child molesting in Illinios? | There are lots of possibilities. In all of my explanations below, I leave out information that doesn't apply to children, as the statutes aren't written separately. 1)Sexual exploitation of a child applies when someone performs a sexual act (ma$turbates, touches genitals, or commits an act of sexual penetration) or exposes his or her genitals, anu$, or breasts in front of a child, knowing the child can see, OR entices or coerces a child to remove his or her clothing for purposes of sexual gratification. This is a Class A misdemeanor for first offense, Class 4 felony for following offenses, and Class 4 offense if the child is under 13. 2)Criminal sexual assault applies when someone commits an act of sexual penetration with someone who was "unable to give knowing consent," which applies to all children under 17 (the age of consent), or if the person was under 18 and a family member, or the person was 13 or more, but under 18, and the attacker was in a position of authority or trust. This is a Class 1 felony. 3)Aggravated criminal sexual assault requires that the crime qualify as criminal sexual assault first. This applies if the accused is under 17 and the victim under 9, or if the accused was under 17 and the victim between 9 and 13 and force was used. This is a Class X felony. 4)Predatory sexual assault of a child applies when someone over 17 commits an act of sexual penetration with a child under 13. This is a Class X felony. 5) Criminal sexual abuse applies if someone commits an "act of sexual conduct" (sexual act except penetration) with someone "unable to give knowing consent" (again, applies to all minors). Also, if the accused is under 17 and the victim between 9 and 17, this applies. Finally, if someone commits an act of sexual penetration with someone between 13 and 17 and is less than 5 years older than that person, it is criminal sexual abuse. This is a Class A misdemeanor for the first offense and Class 2 felony for subsequent offenses. 6) Aggravated criminal sexual abuse requires that it qualify as criminal sexual abuse. It is aggravated if any of the following apply: the victim was under 18 and a family member of the accused, the accused was 17 or over and the victim under 13, the accused 17 or over, the victim between 13 and 17, and force was used, the accused was under 17 and the victim under 9, or the accused was under 17, the victim between 9 and 17, and force was used. Also, if someone commits an act of sexual penetration with someone between 13 and 17 and is at least 5 years older, it is aggravated criminal sexual abuse. Finally, if a person in a position of trust or authority commits an act of sexual conduct with a child between 13 and 18, it is aggravated criminal sexual abuse. This is a Class 2 felony. Tbere are other statutes, which may apply. | Law & Ethics | |
| 4224780 | Who cares? | Perhaps it is just a partisan statement trying to gain Democratic support for the party. 75 percent of the public is either a "part-time" citizen or a non-voter. Many of them hear this statement and do not think deeply about it. They hear that the president is not doing something as well as some believe, and that is all that registers. It is likely that she does not have any clue how to do it better, she just wanted to make a statement. | Law & Ethics | 1138230467 |
| 3802579 | How do I report an unethical doctor? | You can report him to the State Board of Medicine or a similar name in your state. All doctors are licensed by each state and regulated by a board. They will investigate the allegations on this doctor and set up the appropriate punishment. If you want to speed the process up, contact the board, the hospital he practices at, local alternative newspaper, local news channel and protest in front of his office. | Law & Ethics | 1137204523 |
| 3649639 | I want to look up prisoners profiles in georgia prisons!? | Contact the Georgia Department of Corrections. They might have all this information on their website. | Law & Ethics | 1137717590 |
| 1160467 | what are the readers critique about islamic family law and justice for muslim women? | No offense intended....but....I would not imaginge that MOST of the readers here would be familiar with those laws. I know that SOME are, but probably not most. | Law & Ethics | 1136275964 |
| 2777339 | rules for objections to testomony in court? | a lot! some are... - the counsel is leading the witness - the question calls for a narrative answer - the counsel is harrasing the witness - the counsel is being argumentative - witness answer went beyond the scope of the question - witness is asked beyond the scope of the question - witness character/reputation is not the issue in the trial - witness lacks personal knowledge to enable the witness to answer the question - the question calls for speculation - the testimony is irrelevant | Law & Ethics | 1137253480 |
| 3472906 | i live in michigan, can my employer not accept a doctors note to excuse an absence? | Yes. You failed to mention your employer. Not everything in Michigan is unionized. 3.3 hours per month is really pretty stingy, but, considering most employers carry it forward, and into the non-flu season, and into the rest of the calendar year- it does add up.... You are always free to take your services elsewhere....correct? Michigan is not a service sector state, many of our citizens are not easily bullshitted, and some of us actually know and understand real economics, and, we also know that production is the real source of any growing wealth. Refute that promise to the Cbanking terms of downhill desguises. Socialism, and communistic thoughts are at constant odds with real freedom. Certain legalities are up to the employer and the contract, and unto the employee to read. Providing said employer he/she has not broken any state or Constitutional liberties in the process. The globalized work force is separating many false pretensions...more and more average American citizens are finally realizing who actually runs the big show and controls their worth with inflation/deflation/interest rates. I have no need to sidetrack myself and go there tonight. You probably work for a smaller employer, if you need more time - then simply ask, and make it back up later when you are A1 healthy again. You must be valuable to them, and they will see that... right? Takecare, and be well. | Law & Ethics | 1137289624 |
| 351924 | I need to find a court case from Casper, WY District court? | i assume you mean the US district court in casper. you'll need to contact the clerk's office to get information on a specific case. http://www.ck10.uscourts.gov/wyoming/district/htmlpages/courtinfo.html apparently the casper district court participates in the PACER program which lets you download public records for a small fee (8 cents / page). it requires a registration with a credit card. http://pacer.psc.uscourts.gov/ good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1136264272 |
| 827139 | How do I find a record of convicted felons on probation and a full record free in Nebraska? | Try www.searchsystems.net, they are a free and a fee based website. Good Luck! | Law & Ethics | 1138576604 |
| 2920299 | what does the legal term stip cause mean? | It means a stipulated (that is, essential, required or agreed upon) cause of action. A "cause of action" is the reason for a lawsuit. See link: | Law & Ethics | 1137266590 |
| 2439121 | what is temperate damages? | Temperate or moderate damages, which are more than nominal but less than compensatory damages, may be recovered when the court finds that some pecuniary loss has been suffered but its amount cannot, from the nature of the case, be proved with certainty. | Law & Ethics | 1137337210 |
| 172081 | how do i get info on my soon to be husbands fines and warrents? | If you live in a state that allows court info to be public, they should have a website. I live in Virginia and I check on the judicial system website. I found it by doing a google search "virginia judicial system". You may want to try that with your state. | Law & Ethics | 1137001775 |
| 1771932 | Does the constitution give a right to privacy? | Yes! The US Constitution does not specifically say the word "privacy" but the 9th Amendment clearly states that just because a right is not specifically enumerated doesn't mean it isn't protected. Other enumerated rights (such as in the 5th and 14th) create rights of privacy. Unless the government has a compelling interest, they can't get into the private liberties of individual citizens. Now, exactly which interests are compelling and which areas of life are private are open to judicial debate. | Law & Ethics | 1136185170 |
| 3037423 | A law question how do I get rid of a person who refuses to get off my property with out court involment? | I would call the police in your city (non-emergency number). They should be able to enforce your eviction. | Law & Ethics | 1138091545 |
| 1906396 | how can i get my husband in jail if i know he's been smoking weed and drinking, and driving his car illegally? | The only way is if a police officer pulls him over. You can always contact the police department and tell them. But he has to be driving at the time. So pretty much you have to follow him, call the police and tell them "someone" is driving reckless on the road. And since this is being your husband. Why do you want him in jail? The best thing to do is to get him some help. | Law & Ethics | 1138243683 |
| 1598105 | What is normally said when a court of law begins? | All rise, the Honorable James Washington, presiding. Then the judge say you may be sitted. He will then start calling cases scheduled for the day's calendar. The defendant will approach the podium. The judge will advise the defendant on the charges. He will be asked to enter a plea (guilty, no contest, not guilty) for criminal (excessive speed, dui, assualts, disorderly conduct) cases. If you plea not guilty, then the next court hearing will be set for you. If you plea guilty, you will be allowed to explain what happened and you will be sentenced. | Law & Ethics | 1137089713 |
| 768251 | What is organized crime? | Pretty self explanitory- but it's crimes that are planned or "organized" by certain people, typically political figures & government officials or mobs, gangs. | Law & Ethics | 1136998629 |
| 2105934 | why do people who get charged with drugs get more time than a person who comitted a sexual crimewith a child? | I agree wholeheartedly, but for some reason, many people, especially people in legislatures, think that drugs are the worst thing ever. I think it's absolutely absurd that someone who actually killed someone could theoretically get less time than most people do for dealing drugs. | Law & Ethics | 1136260056 |
| 3284397 | can i get a felony charge off of my record? | First check that it is indeed a blemish on your record. Usually if your 18 or 19 it's a 50/50 chance of it remaining on your record. If your certain that this is on your criminal record, try to have the case reopened and have a judge expunged this from your record. (tell him/her your potential endeavor with the military) Talk with a recruiter, and let them know about this "past instance". The military actually has waivers to overlook some offenses, even felonies. hope that helps. | Law & Ethics | 1138333226 |
| 3697193 | I need information on term limits. I want it stoped? | You want term limits stopped? I don't think that's going to happen. And to echo the sentiments of another answer - thank god for the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution. Or maybe you meant that you -want- term limits for US Congressmen? | Law & Ethics | 1138655315 |
| 3602747 | Is it possible to patent or trademark a technical concept? Reliable info/source url? | A trademark is a mark or a symbol which is something you own. As for patenting a technical concept, technical concepts can be patented if they are processes or produce some unobvious item as a result. You cannot patent an idea, it must be applied to a physical object in some unobvious way. | Law & Ethics | 1137228388 |
| 2310653 | I was in a wreck with a state highway department car and totalled my car. how long should it take to resolve? | It really depends. Public entities do not work very fast. If you need to resolve your claim, not so much fast, but faster, you should file a claim with your own insurance company. Once you settle your claim with your own insurance company, your insurance company will subrogate the claim and go after the "highway department" for the money they paid you. So long as you are paid what you are owed by your insurance company, the highway department may drag their feet as long as they like. Hope that helps. | Law & Ethics | 1138641697 |
| 861242 | Do you need a passport to fly to mexico from the usa now? | No. Not yet. It is helpful. When you do send for your passport you must give up your birth certificate (they mail it back to you) so you might want to order a new one so you will at least have that and a drivers lic when you cross the border. It takes several weeks to get a passport. A certified copy of your birth certificate can be ordered from the county health department in which you were born. You can get your passport photo taken at Walmart for a small fee. You cannot use a pic you took of yourself, it is not ont he right kind of paper. | Law & Ethics | 1138745264 |
| 1918492 | Can U Please Tell Us About List Of Illegal Structures Of Delhi? | New Delhi: As Delhi's top politicians were served notices for owning alleged illegal constructions, Union Urban Development Minister Jaipal Reddy on Saturday said the Centre was formulating a policy for a "win-win" solution to the problem of unauthorised structures. "All unauthorised structures cannot be treated on the same level. There is a need to look at the degrees of violation. We will prepare a policy to reach a solution to this problem," he told reporters here. The policy would prescribe penalty according to the degree of violation. It would discriminate serious building violations like construction on public places from minor offences like building an additional room flouting the building plan, he said. "I need to consult the Delhi chief minister, leaders of all parties and the governor before framing a policy," he said. Meanwhile, the demolition drive in the national capital will continue, he said. Regarding the observations of the high court on corrupt officials in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, Reddy said that "the situation was fairly serious". "The concerned organisation must take cognisance of the observations and take steps," he said. | Law & Ethics | 1138513251 |
| 1466333 | Is it against the law to walk around in underpants in the state of California? | First - well done by asking for a particular State's law...too many people are not saying what State they are in, and those answers are almost impossible. Your answer: probably depends on what you're calling underpants. If they don't expose the "private parts", it's probably okay to walk around in your underpants if that's what turns you on. Different municipalities might have ordinances on this issue, though...even though it might not violate the Penal Code, it might still violate some local ordinance. | Law & Ethics | 1136858996 |
| 72186 | This question is too long to fit here. Can you please click to see the details? | I am a cop and in a court of law, you do not swear on a bible, you are actually asked If the testimony you are about to give is the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. You raise you right hand and answer. Never once do they mention god, or religion. Well in Louisiana that is. | Law & Ethics | 1137624519 |
| 2159073 | Do you think America will join other countries in allowing gays to marry? | I dont think many countries consider men with men acceptable. It's almost always taboo in society/main religions. I doubt as a whole people will ever really accept the union as a union under god. However, they should accept it as a legal union of two people living together, because that's what they're doing. Ignorant people seem to get these two mixed. It's their business what happens under the sheets. | Law & Ethics | 1137779675 |
| 2977802 | WHAT IS A MARTIAL LAW!!!!!!!? | By Definition martial law is "When a military body must take control of the civilian populace for a limited time period". Martial law is when the army or other military force seizes control of a non militarised area either by force of by politics. The British army has done this itself a few times during history but only for brief snatches of time. Im a soldier so i have been involved once with this action and its generally a time of anarchy, social disorder and political turmoil | Law & Ethics | 1136885788 |
| 3534362 | who invented the electric chair? | You can see not only the inventor of the electric chair but all the history of electric chair on this link Enjoy Reading http://www.ccadp.org/electricchair.htm | Law & Ethics | 1136294201 |
| 2958956 | what etiquette, respect and rules does one need to follow as a tourist in Dubai,united Arab Emirates? | Hi - I've only been to the airport in Duabi, but here are some pointers I found: Dress Although the UAE is very liberal in many respects, the correct dress code is important in order not to cause offence. Conservative clothes that cover the body and limbs are preferable to casual shorts and sleeveless tops for both sexes, especially in rural areas where tradition is important. Indeed, long, loose clothing can be much cooler and more comfortable than smaller items that expose the skin to the hot sun. The Arab national dress worn in Dubai is made especially to keep the wearer cool during the hottest of weather. Men wear the kandoura or dishdasha, a white, ankle-length garment which is a loose fit and very effective in the hot and cold. Women wear an abayah, which is a black, long-sleeved, full-length robe. Both men and women wear head coverings to protect their heads and faces from the sun and windblown sand. Traditional garments are also ideal for when the temperature drops sharply at night. Photography Normal tourist photography is acceptable, but it is considered offensive to photograph Muslim women. It is also courteous to request permission before photographing men. Always avoid taking photographs of anything even remotely military, such as buildings, perimeter fences, vehicle convoys, checkpoints, airports and so on. Tipping Tipping practices are similar to most parts of the world. Where no service charge is included, 10% is adequate. Bargaining Bargaining is an expected part of buying in the souk and elsewhere. Traders will usually drop their prices, often quite substantially, particularly for cash sales, but it is important to be polite at all times and not feign anger or disgust. Ramadan During this month of fasting, pious Muslims will not eat anything during daylight hours, with most conforming to the injunctions. Foreigners are not expected to follow suit, but it is considered impolite to smoke, drink or eat in public during Ramadan. In general, I've heard that it's a fantastic place to go for so many reasons! I'm envious - have a great time. | Law & Ethics | 1138279010 |
| 975251 | Do the tobacco companies deserve to be held responsible for people dying from lung cancer? | Cigarettes since the sixties have had warnings on the side. Smokers have known the risks since then. So No | Law & Ethics | 1136617334 |
| 579724 | Why do a few believe in the right-to-life so much that they would kill another to get their point across? | Because mostly, they are hipocrites. It really bothers me that they feel so superior, that they will interfere with another person affairs without knowing anything about it. I would love to hear how they would feel if their 12 year-old daughter was impregnated as a result of a rape. Or how they would feel if the girl again, was just a child, and impregnated by her own father. I don't believe in abortion as a form of birth control, but there are circumstances where it should be an explorable option. If it is just "they don't want it" or "it was an accident"....NO, it should not be considered. These people standing in front of a clinic with signs and screaming at people only make a bad situation worse. It is not as if the women who do this are excited and having a good time.......it is difficult and emotionally exhausting to have to make that decision. I can ony imagine! If someone disagrees, that is o.k., but don't make a specticle and make the people involved out to be monsters. They need to adhere to their proclaimed "Christian" way of life and show respect and love.....NOT HATE. Youre right, the "right to life" is just that. To live and make choices....and live with them. They don't need idiots screaming, throwing dead fetuses and killing to impose there way of thinking upon another person. My God be with each one of them all. | Law & Ethics | 1138363977 |
| 3582691 | Is there a statute of limitation on speeding tickets? | The statute of limitations doesn't really apply. The point of such statutes is that there should not be a long gap between a crime and when the person is charged for it. However, with speeding tickets, being issued the ticket IS being charged with the crime. Theoretically, you were given the ticket within minutes of committing the crime. | Law & Ethics | 1137523023 |
| 3454911 | Why is Yahoo allowing the US government to invade my privacy by given it information about my searches? | please tell all of us more about this so we all can switch to the other ones too. | Law & Ethics | 1137787626 |
| 1093820 | What do you think about Public assistance programs? | The idea of public assistance programs is great, as there are some good people who are trying and just need a little help. However, the programs are not proving effective. The criteria that one must meet to become eligible is too easy, and there are no requirements for a person to try to find work. I think they need to be more strict on the people who are not working, and provide assistance to the ones who are truly trying to better themselves. | Law & Ethics | 1137914329 |
| 790514 | What are the Contemporary Issues of being a lawyer? | I think the number one issue facing private practice attorneys today is the question of life / career balance. Private practice firms (as opposed to many governmental attorneys) often have the goal of becoming a partner in their firm. Partners (equity partners) are the owners of the firm. Partners steer the ship and share all the firm's profits. Most firms have a partnership track - a series of criteria that must be met to be considered when they determine whether or not they want to make you a partner. These criteria are usually based around client development, marketing, etc. If you are an Associate you want to be partner to control your own destiny and make the big bucks. Now, the problem of life balance occurs when Associates (and even partners) realize that if they want to make a lot of money they have to work a lot, an awful lot; much more than most people. 2,000 billable hours is not an uncommon requirement. When you think that the average American worker puts in 2,080 hours (52 weeks x 40 hours) that doesn't sound too bad. Of course the 2,000 billable requirement in a law firm is just actual client billing time. That doesn't include non-billable, administrative time. When all is said and done an attorney on the partnership track might put in 2,500 to 3,000 total hours at their job. That means they work nights and weekends. No two week vacations there. This hard work often puts stress on the attorneys and their families. I have seen a lot of meltdowns over the years. A lot of divorces and separations. Depending on the firm and the type of practice, you might have to sacrifice a lot to become a partner. Everyone takes a different approach to their career, so this is an issue that is always in play. | Law & Ethics | 1138032277 |
| 3104360 | why cant i join yahoo beta mail? | Yahoo Mail beta is a newer version of Yahoo's web-based email system that makes it more similar to MS Outlook. It's key features are: - Emails arrive automatically (auto-refresh); - Browse email contents (preview pane); - Drag and drog email to folders; - Open multiple emails; and - Use keyboard shortcuts. If you are a Yahoo Mail Plus subscriber (paid email) you can activate it by click on the "Try it now" underneath your mail capacity bar. Otherwise, you'll need to sign up on the wait list by going to this link: http://whatsnew.mail.yahoo.com/ Keep in mind that it is still a beta version which means it’s still in development and being actively debugged. Good luck and have a nice day! | Law & Ethics | 1138351359 |
| 3032768 | I NEED 2 NO ABOT PAROLE PROCEDERS? | Are you a parolee? Federal or State? Anyway, I can only offer you a link to a support site where you can ask your question of people who are in your shoes http://www.prisontalk.com If you are not the parolee, perhaps want action to prevent a parole, then run a search for "victims rights" or "victim assistance", even if you're not the victim, you'll find more information that way. And, just so you can get better results when you search, it is spelled "Procedures". | Law & Ethics | 1136451625 |
| 1353068 | Being employed in the state of Nebraska what happens if you don't get the right amount of breaks at work.... | Nebraska has no law requiring breaks or lunch periods, except for people working in manufacturing, and they are only required to have one 30 minute lunch break. Federal law has no break requirements. Speak to your state senator to let them know you want this changed. There's a link below to find out who that is. | Law & Ethics | 1136173629 |
| 2280377 | if a locker search is run at a school for a teacher's missing wallet and marijuana is found in a locker, can | Yes, it can. This issue has been settled by precident. The locker is property of the state, as are the school grounds. It has been ruled that students' expectations of reasonable privacy do not extend into their lockers. ADDITION SOURCE The caselaw I was citing was Isiah B v. State of Wisconsin concerning reasonable rights. I've included a link. You may also want to consult a law library to lookup the actual caselaw (New Jersey v. T.L.O is also a precident setting case which may concern you involving the individual's right to privacy versus the government's duty to maintain the public health & welfare). Keep in mind that the right to privacy is not explicitly in the Constitution, so the evolution caselaw on this area is fascinating to read :) | Law & Ethics | 1138226979 |
| 2269953 | What are my rights re:visitation/access if I live in CA and my son(7) lives in MA with my Mother? | First, you must know the MA County court where your existing custody order was originally entered. Then go to yellow pages internet for the local area of the court. Find and call every family law attorney nearby (same county as decree is entered.) Call and tell the attorney you may need to hire him/her to help you in your case, but first you want to ask a few questions to get a better feeling of how well the attorney knows the law and local courts, and also how he/she woudl feel about taking on your case. The attorney will usually talk on the phone for 5-15 minutes at no cost and "size up" your case. They should also be able to give you a general idea of your rights and what you could expect if you were to re-open the existing case. If you do not have an existing case, and need to start a divorce or paternity case to establish your right to have residential time with your child, the same advise still generally applies. Its just that you would need to find a lawyer nearest to the MA county court where the child and mother are presently living. That would be the correct venue for you to start a custody case. You want to find a local experienced family law attorney. Get one that limits his practice to family law cases. They are the best bet. Dont go with an attorney who handles a numerous of types of cases. No matter what they tell you on the phone, those guys are often "jack of all trades and master of none." The lawyer who defends you on a DUI likley does not know crap about family law cases. | Law & Ethics | 1138422897 |
| 942970 | Are you a software pirate? Why or Why not? | I LOVE APPLE and I detest Bill Gates and get annoyed when anyone calls him a "visionary". BUT, he did NOT "steal". Somewhere in the past some stupid Apple lawyer apparently gave MS the rights to use the graphic user interface. AND, in the sense of origins, even Apple user interface came from XEROX' PARC. Microsoft DOES have terrible and anti-competitive business practices and attitudes but calling them thiefs is not right. Let's not even go into the fact that the people writing software sell it to get paid for their efforts. Even if someone has a stolen notebook, it does not make it OK for you to steal pens. Now, let's look at your logic about why stealing is OK from people who write software for Microsoft even IF Bill Gates stole Apple's designs. I assume you live in the USA. Since it can be argued that the "white man" stole the land from the native American Indians, then your house is most likely built on "stolen" land and so it should be perfectly OK for someone to break into your house and steal everything in there. Imran | Law & Ethics | 1137063992 |
| 3444160 | what does the federal constitution guarantee to the state? | "The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people." U.S. Constitution: Tenth Amendment | Law & Ethics | 1138345752 |
| 209787 | Legally speaking,can you be forced by your employer to pay for a medical benefit that you do not want? | Don't know for sure, but usually medical and prescription drug plans are under the same insurer. Often they will use another company to administer it. That may be the case in your situation. | Law & Ethics | 1136494730 |
| 3349996 | Congress and how the law "should" be? | I must commend you on one of the most thoughtful (and complex) questions I have had the pleasure to read--and try to understand--since I began at Yahoo! Answers. I see the logic of the argument you are offering. It definitely gets into the whole "separation of powers" issue. What IS Congress' role in confiming members of the judiciary? Unfortunately, there is always going to be a political element in presidential appointments. And with the legislative arm charged with signing off on most of those appointments, the political factor increases dramatically. In this case, it appears many people, in either party, believe the judges appointed by President Bush could or would have a particular agenda--whether or not that was actually the truth. It certainly wasn't spelled out by the president, but supporters and detractors both strongly felt it was certainly implied. Does this judge (Alito) or have any judges nominated by Bush or any other president truly have or had predetermined opinions on issues the court may address? The altruist in me says, "No! These judges have sworn to apply the law, and nothing but the law, to the decisions they hand down". But the politician in me says, "Bush and his supporters have been salivating for years to stack the court with conservatives to challenge Roe v. Wade. How can he not try and make that happen?" So where does this leave Congress? Forced to judge a judge by determining, right or wrong, if they will in fact use only the law in arriving in their rulings. That they either have no personal stake in a decision or wouldn't allow it to influence them. It leads to some strange and unusual exchanges between those questioning and answering. And when you factor in the partisanship inherent in any legislative process, it can and has gotten downright ugly. Hearings for Robert Bork and Clarence Thomas immediately come to mind; I know there are many others. In short, this is an imperfect system that must place an imperfect individual (in that they cannot be TRULY impartial) into a position that affects our nations' history. Frankly, I'm surprised it's held up as well as it has over the years. I hope I've fairly addressed your question. Thanks again for making me put on my thinking cap. I need that every once in a while. | Law & Ethics | 1136862536 |
| 3392493 | are notarized documents legal in colorado? | Depending on the document it does not have to be notarized to be "legal." In fact, a contract does not have to be written to be binding. (This is the case in every state.) If you are talking about a simple agreement between two people, having it notarized can help prove the the people involved actually signed it, but won't help with much else. Howvere, notarized or not, an agreement can be unenforceable for a variety of other reasons. (The real quetion about an agreement is whether it is enforceable. It doesn't really make sense to refer to ask whether it can be made "legal.") | Law & Ethics | 1136248684 |
| 1766703 | when will they legalize marijuana? | Hopefully......NEVER! In fact, they should go the other way and start punishing those who break the law. That's all we need........now people can legally use a controlled substance that alters percption and makes them stupid so they can expose the rest of us to their poor decisions. What a great idea! JUST SAY NO! | Law & Ethics | 1138352493 |
| 476945 | If someone posts comparing Bush to Hitler, am I wrong for pointing out what a ridiculous question it is? | I seconded your vote for dumbass of the day. And if that was a Democrat being compared to Hitler, everyone would be all up in you about it. | Law & Ethics | 1137451968 |
| 1905345 | what if the absence isnt all the time? | There is FMLA, Family Medical Leave Act that protects you. Not sure where you live but there is usually a state act also. Here in Oregon we are allowed to leave work and say it is a family leave and no questions are asked and no penalties involved. If your employer is being unfair you should go to this link and read up. You have rights as a mom of a sick child!!! http://www.dol.gov/esa/whd/fmla/ | Law & Ethics | 1137291468 |
| 3093866 | what are the bill or rights? | It is "the Bill of Rights" [not 'or"] The first 10 Amendments to the US Constitution. They were adopted at the same time as the Constitution, and enumerate individual and other rights reserved to the states, such as freedom of speech, religion, assembly (No. 1), right to bear arms (no. 2); freedom from unreasonable search and seizure (no. 4) etc. | Law & Ethics | 1137721422 |
| 100320 | my xfriend has falsely accused me and filed charges for credit card abuse against me hw do i prove myinnocence | Agree to pay what you charged and tell her to keep telling him you did it with out her permission and wish them the best of luck. If you are charged, deny it and pay what you owe. Now that is not so hard...is it? | Law & Ethics | 1138071069 |
| 3919822 | Will Schwarzenegger get a fine for his motorcycle accident and not having a license? | he was backed into while on a street (by a car leaving a driveway).... from what i have heard he had the right of way. There were no tickets issued. again, there were no tickets issued, and backed into and running into a car backing out of a private drive is a technicality... he still would have had the right of way on a public road. | Law & Ethics | 1136948009 |
| 781398 | i was gonna got to there but his statements bout a choc city?is the city gonna be the same. as i saw it ? | The mayor of New Orleans meant that the city would be as before. He considers the word chocolate to be a blend of white and brown.like cocoa and cream in the hot chocolate you get in New Orleans. Chocoalte in New Orleans does not mean all black (brown)people, just like the drink you oredr of "chocolate' does not mean all cocoa and no cream. That would taste horrible.That is how he explained it later. He was thinking of the drink they call "chocolate". a BLEND. a happy tasty blend of white milk and brown cocoa and sweet sugar. That is his paln, but who knows? Many of the black people may be too poor to move back by the time it is ready for them. It may go more white than before. It may be more expensive as everything will be new. | Law & Ethics | 1137590408 |
| 3863532 | Why and when did police start useing the star as a badge? | Probably New York in 1845. Boston makes the claim but it is disputed. Check policeguide.com for pictures of the 1st NY and Boston police badges. They have a search box on every page and you can search New York badges. Hope this helps. | Law & Ethics | 1136610518 |
| 3901446 | What is the most important Amendment in the Bill of Rights? | Just to be accurate, the "Bill of Rights" are the first ten amendments to the US constitution. To pick the most important one is a tough question. Your environment and background would play an important role in that choice. Guess I'll go out on a limb and say the first: Freedom of speech, press, religion, peaceable assembly, and to petition the government. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. I mean, if it wasnt for that "right", we might not be able to have this forum. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/US_Bill_of_Rights#The_Amendments | Law & Ethics | 1136687291 |
| 2599977 | Anyone know of what assistance one can obtain from an attorney, other than contengency? Due to lack of funds? | As my fellow attorneys can tell you, the only product we have to sell is our time. Like any other business, most of us will do some type of pro bono or charity work. Grocery stores might donate food, other business donate money and lawyers will often donate time. But even when we donate our time, we are still incurring expense like office overhead, staff salary and the loss of billable hours. There is only so much pro bono work an attorney can handle unless you are supported by some huge nonprofit foundation. If you can't pay an attorney on an hourly basis, then you have the option of going with a contingent fee arrangement. The attorney runs the risk of not getting paid if you lose, but he/she gets a higher reward for their performance and carrying the burden of his/her operating expenses. Is 45% high? It is hard to say because you didn't specify the type of case. You opinion about the chances of success might be different that what the attorney thinks or what a jury would think. There are plenty of other attorneys around that you can call. Search for them just like you wold any other type of business: ask for recommendations, call a lawyer referral service, call the better business bureau, ask people you trust. If your case is that great, you should be able to find a lawyer to take your case for a lower fee. | Law & Ethics | 1138434088 |
| 2979624 | colorado laws on spouses changing locks withhout spouses knowledge? | I believe access to property is an offense, as Colorado is a joint property state (both spouses equally own marital property such as a house). I would go to the District Attorney's office and file charges. They should be able to best define the crime. | Law & Ethics | 1136330767 |
| 1261059 | How do I file a lawsuit by myself in the state of new york? | There are lawyers who will work on your case without advance pay and only accept pay if they win. Look through your local phone book. | Law & Ethics | 1138642097 |
| 2066028 | why America if free to store, construct, test any atomic weapons, nuclear reactors but other countries aren't? | Is this a question, or a US bashing, I'm not sure. I often ask myself that same question though. The most honest answer might be because we can control our technology, and we have the power to control proliferation too because we see it as a danger. In general, it's probobly not a good idea for every Tom, Dick, and Harry to have Atom bombs. Do you really think nothing bad would happen if every country had enough bombs to destroy the planet? Yea that would be swell. I do have to admit there is a certain irony to the United States being so controling about nukes. We say we can't trust others to have them, but who's the ONLY county crazy enough in the history of the world to actually use one... Yep. | Law & Ethics | 1138245710 |
| 2438987 | Should police investigators have pre-employment pychological testing? | Yeah. Do you want someone with an anger management problem to be carrying around a gun? | Law & Ethics | 1138407193 |
| 1484862 | What are the laws on adopting someones cat then thay want it back after u have takin care of it for 2 years? | A cat is property, just like any other property. If your ex did not make some sort of agreement with you that she would take it back eventually, it is yours. The fact that you had it for 2 years makes it pretty clear that it is yours. | Law & Ethics | 1137524042 |
| 995764 | how can i get information on who has been writing a specific inmate.? | You have no right to that information. It's not available. | Law & Ethics | 1136333923 |
| 2715003 | where does all the money from fundraising for huricanes ,etc. go? | It is SUPPOSE to go to help victims but alot of the big charities (the red cross comes to mind) it has been discovered doesn't go where it is supposed to. So investigate it before you donate! | Law & Ethics | 1138599004 |
| 3351405 | What is the phrase / ruling that a judge can make when he determines that a plaintiff is wasting time? | Some terms which might apply to this behavior: Vexatious - "Vexatious" means "without reasonable or probable cause or excuse." Black's Law Dictionary 1559 (7th ed. 1999); see also Christiansburg Garment Co. v. EEOC, 434 U.S. 412, 421, 98 S.Ct. 694, 700, 54 L.Ed.2d 648 (1978) (describing "vexatious" conduct in the Title VII context as being "frivolous, unreasonable, or without foundation, even though not brought in subjective bad faith") Frivolous action - A "frivolous action" is one that is "[g]roundless ... with little prospect of success; often brought to embarrass or annoy the defendant." Black's Law Dictionary 668 (6th ed. 1990); see also Fed.R.Civ.P. 11. Abusive action - An abusive action is that which misuses or perverts the procedures of the court. An abusive action is one which can lead to no possible good, indeed an action in which a party is dragged through long and expensive litigation for no possible benefit. | Law & Ethics | 1138640740 |
| 2029722 | How can people be pro-life yet condone the death penalty? | Well, I am not pro-life, but I will say that I think the difference is that the baby harmed nobody, but the murderer that killed an innocent person did. | Law & Ethics | 1136336727 |
| 3429625 | Do u think marijuana should be legal? | yes, iam a smoker, would be nice to buy a joint in the deli or smoke shop. | Law & Ethics | 1138029454 |
| 2959985 | What is the best way to fight against frivolous lawsuits? | Move to Canada..we don't tolerate those types of things here. | Law & Ethics | 1138135001 |
| 4011269 | Why would Yahoo release private information to the government without a fight? | National Security. The govenment already has your "really private" information because of social security, taxes and so forth. This 'private' info Yahoo would release is more like account info and they would only release info regarding people that talk of anything to do with national security or the breaking of Federal Laws. Using the internet to commit crime is a Federal Offense and it is their duty to help enforce it. Same thing with any telecommunications company. (Phone and internet providers included.) | Law & Ethics | 1137886415 |
| 3149845 | Why was the government allowed to create Japanese interment camps? | I am a history teacher and could give you a laundary list of reasons and history behind the whole event, but I will leave you with this . . . they are the government. If the U.S. government feels there is a threat to the interests of the nation, it is going to act upon that by whatever means necessary. | Law & Ethics | 1136705823 |
| 4128335 | does anyone know a site where you can get FREE background checks? | there is no site online to recieve that imformation for free u always have to pay i have done already did that and went through everythinggggggg | Law & Ethics | 1136629968 |
| 3319650 | Why is this(our nation) the one that is"by the people,for the people...with a lot of money?"? | The golden rule: They that have the gold, make the rules. Simple answer is that the power of money acts to entrench itself, and it's far more effective at swaying the masses than political activism. Despite the high sounding rhetoric of the founding fathers, they were a bunch of rich white landowners, and while mouthing the principles of equality and liberty, they denied equal rights to women, kept slaves, and instituted voting laws that ensured only property owners could cast a vote. Despite the romanticized version of our early history being concerned with individual rights and freedoms, a whole lot of the impetus for the American revolution was about property rights and wealth management. The "haves" have always wielded great power over the "have nots", and I suspect, always will. | Law & Ethics | 1136382822 |
| 3368142 | Filipino VFA? | if you do know, its not the Philippines who agreed to that VFA, that was decided by only chosen people from among Filipinos. they do agree to that, for personal reasons and purposes. | Law & Ethics | 1138240233 |
| 4306970 | Who should be contacted when a citizen has a complaint about a police department? | Sounds like you were treated very poorly indeed. I agree with contacting someone with some juice at the department, but likely the best you're going to do is reach someone in lower management to take your complaint. Probably not going to get much satisfaction there. Certainly can write the paper, though it's doubtful a letter in the paper is going to change the way they do business. Try making an appointment to talk to the highest-ranking person in the department. Tell them you don't want to make a formal complaint (formal complaints probably have a "process" they have to go through, and that's likely going to involve talking to someone who can't make the kind of changes you want to have made), you only want to alert this person to the situation you experienced. You may have to be insistent, because it's likely the minute they hear the word "complaint", they're probably going to want to run you through the complaint process. Another option is to try and talk to someone within the City (you didn't say where you are, but if you're in a city, you probably have something like a mayor's office). If you can get to someone there, you'll probably be talking to someone who at least has the ear of the person who hires/fires the Chief. Good luck. I'm very sorry you had such a terrible experience. PS - someone is bound to get on here and tell you to run for the hills, hide from the cops, don't tell anyone until you've delivered three signed copies of your statement to an attorney and a priest, and be extremely paranoid of the police from now on if you make the complaint. Whatever. You've got to do whatever you think is right. I think you need to be heard and then move on with your life. | Law & Ethics | 1138285500 |
| 4414724 | Why do men find lady cops so damn sexy? | Men have this sometimes hidden, sometimes obvious desire to be dominated by a strong woman. Female police officers are just that. Could also be the tight pants they wear ...and the handcuffs...and the shiny glasses..... | Law & Ethics | 1138776504 |
| 500389 | whats the capital of india? | Administrative capital: New Delhi Finacial capital: Mumbai ( New name of Bombay) IT capital: Bangaluru (New name of Bangalore) Cultural Capital: Kolkata ( New name of Calcutta) Spiritual Capital: Varanasi( Also called Kashi, Benares) | Law & Ethics | 1138259506 |
| 2204300 | what states don't have reciprocity with ohio? | You have to make your question clearer so we no what your talking about. The laws of one State must be recognized by the other States. | Law & Ethics | 1138738434 |
| 3033023 | if u had 1 billion dollars, what would u do with it? | A billion dollars is stupid money. I'd keep $200million and give the rest away to deserving causes. I would be more than happy with what I had left and living off the interest. As daft as it may sound, I think knowing the rest had gone where it's most needed would provide more satisfaction than the whole billion could buy. | Law & Ethics | 1138744164 |
| 164110 | Why are executions performed at night? | I suspect because executions are set to be performed on a set day and they are often trying to give the condemned the whole day. | Law & Ethics | 1137441715 |
| 3529552 | does a chaos theory really exist? | Yes. All theories exist. When a theory is proven, it becomes a law or a fact. | Law & Ethics | 1137961570 |
| 1997009 | how can a child in Florida become self-emancipated? | The main routes to emancipation are, getting married (you have to be 16 and have written consent from your parents unless they are both dead or be pregnant with the husband-to-be's child), getting pregnant, joining the armed forces (but you have to be 18 for that anyway), or suing for emancipation. To sue, you have to have a reasonable way of supporting yourself and show substantial cause as to why you want to be emancipated. | Law & Ethics | 1136909510 |
| 2262090 | how can one over rule over a judge in court ? | During the proceedings themselves? That is not possible. Only a higher court can over rule a court, and that's only if they agree to hear the case in the first place. Many superior courts will turn cases back claiming juristiction issues, and the Supreme Court rejects cases almost routinely, as few cases rise to the level of a true challenge to current interpretations of the Constitution. | Law & Ethics | 1138333760 |
| 1995926 | child labor laws....? | Here you go! I hope this helps. You need to have Adobe Acrobat to read the file. http://www.llr.state.sc.us/pidocs/kidlawbk.pdf#search='child%20labor%20laws%20south%20carolina' | Law & Ethics | 1137621492 |
| 1576525 | •Any proposed alterations to the powers of the Prime Minister? | Which Prime Minister? We can't just magically know what country you're talking about. | Law & Ethics | 1137669634 |
| 1306026 | are u for or against the Capital Punishement ? | I have gone both ways on different occasions, but I think I am ultimately against it. I don't think it is a deterrent, like if a person has the mindset necessary for committing murder, they aren't thinking of the consequences and will commit murder anyway. Also, many people get wrongly convicted and I shudder to think how many of them were sentenced to death. | Law & Ethics | 1138045538 |
| 1636651 | At what age do black parents tell their children about slavery and how do they handle the self esteem factor? | At the same age any parent should tell their kids anything- when they ask. Obviously it should be an age appropiate answer. Parents seem to get flustered trying to tell their kids the whole story at once, when their kids would be satisfied with a simple answer. They will let you know how much you should tell them by the questions they ask. Let that be your guide. And what does self-esteem have to do with anything? If they don't have issues with being black in the first place, their black ancestory shouldn't affect the way they feel, unless you project it upon them. Every culture has/does have racial hardships. | Law & Ethics | 1138445415 |
| 2307885 | How is our tax sytem fair when bartering is not taxed? | Bartering is taxed. People bartering with over 100 transactions, where the exchanges have a fair market value over $1.00 are required to file a form 1099-B. A link to information is below. | Law & Ethics | 1136155327 |
| 108629 | Why do politicians have to lie?? | To gain political power; politics is a dirty game! | Law & Ethics | 1136691898 |
| 1329460 | If it were positively 100% accurate, would you be in favor of brain scan lie detectors? | Absolutely. **BZZZZ!*** Ok that was a lie. | Law & Ethics | 1138556628 |
| 4159822 | I need divorce from my wife she is mad? | Mutual consent is the best option. This is a non-contested divorce. Contact your local courthouse for the paperwork to file for a non-contested dissolution of marriage. Most courthouse will have the paperwork for you to fill out. I would start by making a list of the stuff that you want and a list of stuff she wants, have it signed and notarized and indicate that you are both not contesting the divorce. This will protect the both of you if one decides to start being a problem. | Law & Ethics | 1138039918 |
| 2325336 | How do find out what an ex-federal prisoner was charged with, without costing anything?? | Run a search that looks just like this, except, of course, substitute the correct name where I have John Doe and the state in which the charges were most likely filed. "court records" "people v john doe" "delaware" Also, search his name in the major newspapers of that state. If that fails to get you the information you want, it might be worth the 75 to 150 bucks to have a private investigator do a background check on him. | Law & Ethics | 1136897756 |
| 4122338 | What actions can you take when a police officer breaks the law? | I would disagree with the paranoid among the crowd ("the police will get you if you complain about one of them") but to each his own...and I'm sure it has happened in some places. Certainly you can file a complaint with the officer's agency. You can probably also file a complaint with the prosecutor's office. You can hire a lawyer and pursue a 1983 action. Hope you've got buckets of money, or a generous lawyer. What's more important to me, and what would really make the whole issue moot, is the issue of whether or not the officer "made up false charges." Is this your opinion? You may not know the law well enough to make that determination. If it's an incident that you have no personal knowledge of, you may not even have all the facts. It's also entirely possible that the officer relied on information given to him/her by a witness or a victim. If someone comes to me and claims to be a rape victim, I have to give them the benefit of the doubt and begin an investigation. Given enough probable cause to make an arrest based on my investigation, I may arrest the suspect...even though he may eventually be proven to be factually innocent. That doesn't mean I made anything up, it simply means there was enough information to justify making an arrest...and nobody will ever tell you (nobody that knows what they're talking about) that just because an arrest was made and the suspect was later proven to be innocent, that the officer absolutely had to be wrong about the arrest. Sometimes things come to light after the arrest that shows the suspect didn't commit the crime after all...but that does not necessarily mean the officer made anything up. Do cops lie? Sure...I hate to think so, but I know they do, just like doctors, lawyers, judges, auto mechanics, plumbers, dope dealers and garbage collectors. I'd like to think we take steps to weed out liars, but I'm not about to say we (as a group) never do it...just as I would never say any one particular group of people does anything. If this is something you'd like to talk more about in email, I'm happy to help shed some different light on it for you or help point you in the direction you might want to go (though I'm not suggesting you should only listen to what *I* say). If you'd like to talk about it, you can send an email to my nickname at yahoo.com. No way will I say the officer in whatever case you're talking is not lying, but I don't know what the facts are and I'm certainly hoping there's another explanation for what you seem to be claiming is dishonesty. | Law & Ethics | 1138315025 |
| 1923188 | Three Stikes and ure out? | I believe that here in the US it is three Felony convictions. So if you were charged with three felony counts of posession, or sales, etc... then yes. | Law & Ethics | 1138088677 |
| 549518 | we know USA emphazing on Iran in order to attack, Is there any real way of doin it in this situation? | If we don't, believe me Israel will! | Law & Ethics | 1138512468 |
| 1250720 | Are Web Sites under Government control? | The ones having 'gov' domain are under direct control of that particular government, where as governmant has indirect control over commercial or misc portals that are in a country, example - the recent google v/s China government tussle. | Law & Ethics | 1138470480 |
| 3633461 | Is California Civil Code 1954.535 still law? | There is no sunset clause, and the California Supreme Court recently not only upheld it, but specifically said that it applies to Section 8 housing, which a landlord wanted to say it didn't. A summary of the ruling is below. | Law & Ethics | 1136250424 |
| 1393715 | does the finance minister knows beter when the stock will rise and fall ?he can make money through? | This is unlikely, because of disclosure rules. At least in the United States, the governors of the Federal Reserve are required to disclose their equity holdings, so that it would be obvious if their actions were being taken for personal gain. The outgoing chairman of the Fed, Alan Greenspan, holds most of his assets in U.S. Treasury bonds to avoid any appearance of conflict of interest. Most of the other governor's holdings are primarily in very simple investments, like index mutual funds which literally hold hundreds or thousands of stocks from multiple industries. Again, these kinds of mutual funds are unlikely to be directly affected by any individual decision by the Fed. The Fed also bars governors from holding stocks of companies regulated by the Fed, again making it even more difficult for the governors to profit from their decisions. | Law & Ethics | 1137735283 |
| 880967 | Median salary of a lawyer? | The latest information from the State Bar is from 2003 and covers the whole state. Then, the median income for private lawyers was $117,136 a year. The median for private lawyers with 3-6 years of experience was $80,353. In law firms with 41-60 employees, the median was $164,216. In criminal law, the median was $76,307. In the Dallas-Fort Worth area, the median was $125,000. There are not enough firms with 41-60 lawyers in the Dallas area to give a median, however for those with 200+, it was $200,000. In Dallas-Fort Worth, the median for criminal practice lawyers was $84,167. | Law & Ethics | |
| 4241782 | What percentage of people in the us cheat on there taxes and what percentage gets caught? | very few get cuaght, i do not know how many people out and out cheat but alot of of people make inconcet mistakes, i know one time i swtich the ss# for my son and duaghter and the irs never caught that, andd ss # are one of the things they check closley. | Law & Ethics | 1138486728 |
| 3734704 | Are you for or against the death penalty in the US? | Yes. However, we need to be certain of the condemned man's guilt. The "reasonable doubt" bit is ok to send him to jail, but not to kill him. Life without parole? OK fair enough, but to put a 30 year old man in a cage and tell him we'll never let him out is just cruel....I think it's actually merciful to put him to death. | Law & Ethics | 1138474273 |
| 3610910 | To establish justice and respect the rights of all. Anything beside this for peace on earth? | it may also just be a reality that injustice and unfairness is a quality that is built directly into the " human condition " irregardless of any biblical type myths. and yes it is very possible for the bible to be a complete man-made myth, and that pain,suffering, the struggle for survival,will forever be a self-perpetuating quality in our existance, the methodes might change . | Law & Ethics | 1138026499 |
| 2572164 | what are some wierd laws in Jamaica? | if your gay for can be sentenced to 10 yrs in jail with hard labor | Law & Ethics | 1137879548 |
| 1505701 | i need info about any PI lawsuits with rodents and the landlords who neglect to stop it and the damage done? | I actually work as a pest management professional. It seems to me that the National Pest Management Association would love to hear your story. This is one of those stories that proves the importance of Integrated Pest Management in our society. There are lots of links at http//www.pestworld.org that deal with rodents and diseases they can potentially carry that might be use full to you. Good luck | Law & Ethics | 1136491730 |
| 2381626 | Why did the US drop the A bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki?? | After the resistance offered by the Japanese on their home islands such as Okinawa, the American and allied Generals believed the US and allied troops would receive up to 1 million casualties as a result of a land invasion of the Japanese mainland. Consequently the decision was made to drop the first 'A' bomb. As the Japanese surrender was not forthcoming the second bomb was dropped. The main benefit to this decision for the allies was to flex her muscles to the Russians who were becoming increasingly recalcitrant towards the west. I hope this helps, Brett | Law & Ethics | 1136295124 |
| 4476202 | what are some communist flaws? | Millions of people murdered. No rights what so ever. Micro management by the government. | Law & Ethics | 1137724344 |
| 436531 | excepted from disclosure? | You need to give more information. What was this written on? What do they say is excepted from disclosure? Etc. Edit: That would all depend on the forum the complaint was made in. If the complaint contains personal information about your ex-daughter-in-law (which it probably does), it could be excepted for that reason. They may eventually release an edited version for you. Whoever sent it to the AG probably knows what they are doing. You may want to speak to a lawyer about it though. | Law & Ethics | 1138393864 |
| 4345067 | I heard that if you shoot someone below the waist, it's not considered attempted murder. Is this true? | The issue is what the person intends when they shoot. If they intend to kill but misfire and hit someone below the waist, it is attempted murder. Ironically, when it comes to murder itself as a crime intent is less important. A person who does not intend to murder (i.e. aims below the waist) but nonetheless renders a fatal wound is guilty of murder so long as the person intended to shoot the gun. | Law & Ethics | 1137642568 |
| 3148576 | has there been any recent change in marijuana laws in oregon? | Yes, people with medical marijuana cards are now allowed to carry 1 1/2 pounds of dried marijuana and six mature plants. Previously, they were allowed only to grow three mature and four immature plants and to possess up to three ounces of dried marijuana. | Law & Ethics | 1136243680 |
| 2455860 | Is it against the law in CO to write an inmate if you worked for the prison when you met him, but don't now? | If your really interested into talking to this gentlemen then on the outside of the envelope you could always use another name and address or not put a return address, but make it have a perfume smell so they don't think nothing of it. Might not work but was just a suggestion. | Law & Ethics | 1138303456 |
| 1660455 | Can I win againts a sheriff in court? | Since the nature of the case, that you were not intoxicated, and that no test was preformed, I would take the Sheriff or Sheriff's to court, in the majority of the outcome of them actually going to court (depends on the county and state) but a lot of legal athority do not show up for court, they are not required. Since there was that $275 cash and important papers that didn't get recived they might end up in court. Usually if they don't show up to court your outcome is at a greater advantage for you. | Law & Ethics | 1136257114 |
| 1548538 | mich.state public act 1981,no.95 &ss4? | I don't know what ss4 could possibly mean in your reference, but the text in HTML or PDF of Public Act 1981, 95 is at the site below. | Law & Ethics | 1138044801 |
| 3490276 | does anyone know what the charge is for someone breaking into my yahoo account & changing my info to vulgar st | Get to a lawyer and file a counter complaint for identity theft. File a complaint with the Federal Government and prosecute. Title 18 U.S.C. 2510, et. seq., would be what the changes can be filed under. These are Federal crimes and must be treated as such. Good Luck! | Law & Ethics | 1138508257 |
| 2220622 | How would I apply for a new social security number? | 1. Answer You can replace your Social Security card for free if it is lost or stolen. However, you are limited to three replacement cards in a year and 10 during your lifetime. Legal name changes and other exceptions do not count toward these limits. For example, changes in noncitizen status that require card updates may not count toward these limits. Also, you may not be affected by these limits if you can prove you need the card to prevent a significant hardship. To get a replacement card: Complete an Application For A Social Security Card (Form SS-5); and Show SSN agency documents proving: U.S. citizenship (or immigration status and work eligibility); and Identity. Take (or mail) your completed application and documents to your local Social Security office. All documents must be either originals or copies certified by the issuing agency. | Law & Ethics | 1137685287 |
| 1483763 | Can I file a declaration in a family law courtroom of Pasadena,CA. the day before my trial(For Joint custody). | Well, you can present it to the clrks's office and they will probably take it for filing. However, the judge is not likely to consider unless you have provide a copy to your ex spouses's attorney before filing it. Also, you must file the document within the time deadlines for this type of hearing in order for the court to consider it. | Law & Ethics | 1138575914 |
| 1447815 | is "capital punishment" an effective way in deterring serious crimes? | According to the figures on the source site, death penalty states have higher murder rates. So it doesn't seem to be much of a deterrent. | Law & Ethics | 1136502364 |
| 2256310 | Can interest be charged in California on an unpaid small claims judgement? | Yes, interest can be charged. Usually it is written into the decision, that it has to be paid in X number of days (usually 21-30). I think the percentage is around 10%, however I can't quote that as a fact and couldn't find it online. I know NY it is only 2%, and I have seen language in NJ regarding "interest that would be accrued in a high rate savings account" or something along those lines. However, the problem becomes collecting on that, as you need the court to issue that they are in default. Then the court can order them to pay (which they did originally and which was ignored). Beyond that, I don't think there is an legal recourse. | Law & Ethics | 1138663939 |
| 2729788 | was the niagra escarpment construction built? | I live in Lockport,Niagara County New York, which is right on the escarpment that runs all along the county. I have never heard of the escarpment constuction but as far as I know about the escarpment, it was built by glaciers in some ice age. I could not tell you which one but a seach of glacial landscaping might provide the aswer. | Law & Ethics | 1138151729 |
| 765648 | Should we legally be allowed to do any drugs we want? | This is a really tough question. Our laws do not stop anyone from getting into drugs or staying on them. Tougher penalties don't make any difference either and just fill up the jails. Some people believe that they should be able to ingest what they like as long as they don't cause anyone else any problems. There are people who can drink responsibly and people who can't. Same with drugs and laws won't change that. The types that can use responsibly wouldn't even try the harder drugs like heroin. And what about alcohol? Alcohol use creates a lot of health and social problems. Ask anyone who's lost a loved one because of a drunk driver. Illegality also creates a black market economy and culture. The high level dealers very seldom get caught and the ones that do are users and small time dealers. Tougher laws, more police, more judges and lawyers and prisons don't make drugs go away. There are states in India where there are government taxed stores that sell pot, hash and opium and there are no line ups in front of them. Obviously the local culture is aware of the pitfalls of drug use and is not interested. Other than some holymen who smoke as a sacrament, most of the people buying there are tourists. Our system allows major drug companies to advertise on TV, so you can ask your doctor for any of their products. There are many prescription drugs that are addictive and ruin lives, such as benzodiazepines and oxycontin. This goes unquestioned. I personally do not condone drug use. I've witnessed the wreckage of lives due to it. I think we have to keep an open mind and look around the world and figure out what works and what doesn't as far as drug policy. | Law & Ethics | 1138656110 |
| 691162 | Is the "War On Drugs" working? Are we winning this "war"? | No, we aren't winning. For every ton of drugs they stop 10 more tons get it. For every dealer they take off the street there are 10 more willing to take his place. There is too much money to be made in the drug trade for it to ever be gone. It's a waste of money and resources that could be better used elsewhere and figure out a better way to deal with it. | Law & Ethics | 1138263926 |
| 3296185 | If the Intelligence gathering communities had,had wire taps monitoring terrorist calls, would 9/11 occurred? | Good question however not an answer you might be looking for. We have had wire taps for year and years before 9/11 was even put into thought. On a legal stand point you cant put a tap on anything without 1) legal and sufficient cause and you most certaintly cant go to a judge and accuse someone of being a terrorist without sufficient proof. I honestly dont believe that we would have been able to intercept any conversations regarding 9/11 unless somehow the signal was intermixed with someone else phone call and they were able to tape it or if someone happened to over the conversation by just passing by them. | Law & Ethics | 1138729802 |
| 443771 | Why aren't there laws against spammers and adware/spyware providers? | There are specific laws like the CAN-SPAM Act, and also general consumer-protection laws that vary from state to state. However, there are several problems with prosecuting spam, spyware and other types of internet-related activities. First, while these activities seem obviously wrong to most people, there may not yet be legal precedent for prosecution. Some prosecutor somewhere needs to be willing to be the first to take on a particular type of questionable internet activity. Second, the anonymous, long-distance nature of the internet often makes it difficult to determine the true identity of a criminal, their location, and which law enforcement agencies, if any, have jurisdiction. Third, while the overal internet spam problem is obviously large, it is often difficult to attach a value or damage estimate to a "soft crime" like spam. How much does receiving one spam email cost the average consumer? Even if it was a dollar, which is pretty clearly isn't, how many one-dollar crimes get prosecuted? | Law & Ethics | 1138546634 |
| 4053643 | Do You approve of the White House's domestic eavesdropping program to fight terrorism,? | Who's policing the POLICE? The founders knew what they were doing when they set up the balance of power branches of government. Bush IS the executive branch which "enforces the laws" The law (fourth amendment) doesn't allow for "illegal search and seizure" Just another attempt to scare us into taking away our human (and constitutional)rights. Bush cannot say it's the law because I SAY SO! "Those that give up liberty for the sake of security, deserve neither"!!!---Benjamin Franklin | Law & Ethics | 1138408289 |
| 1757495 | How do I change my name? | You can change your name simply by beginning to use it, as long as you are not doing so fraudulently. To actually be able to conduct official business with your name, however, you will need a legal name change order, issued by a court. To do that, contact your local (usually called Circuit) court. You can also change your name if you are changing your last name because you got married or divorced. To do this, bring an application for Social Security Card to the nearest Social Security office along with a certified copy of your marriage license or divorce decree. With your new SS card, you'll be able to change your name on anything else. | Law & Ethics | 1136189667 |
| 4459220 | How do i file a lien in california (san diego)? I'm trying to recover about $15k that I lent to a friend. | You would have to get a court order granting you a lien. San Diego County limits small claims to $7,500 for "natural" persons (i.e. individuals, not companies). You could forfeit your right to anything more than $7,500 and sue your friend there. Otherwise, you would have to file suit in Civil Court. Information on both processes is at the sites below. | Law & Ethics | 1138601750 |
| 4019978 | What impact did photo novelas have on reducing Mexico/'s birth reate? | "My Hispanic neighbors are better than the Anglo's!" | Law & Ethics | 1137979504 |
| 4156120 | Is the state of Ca or co.of San Mateo legally bound to supply water? | No. There are laws which prevent a landlord from cutting off water, but the utilities may withhold water if they have given reasonable notice. Though this link if for Texas, it's pretty typical | Law & Ethics | 1137173942 |
| 715307 | my son's mother has completely changed her life since being served custody papers. will who she is now matter? | First of all, neither how someone is or how they were matter -- what matters is the evidence put before the Court about how they were, and how they are. What matters is how they will be in the future. Both how they are now, and how they have been in the past are relevant to predicting how they will be in the future. The standard is the best interest of the child, but in most places Courts will favor mothers and in some disfavor joint custody. The fact that you have had joint custody for 5 years may make it harder to argue she shouldn't share custody now. But if you have good evidence of all you've written about here, and if her change is recent and not long-lived, then I think those facts would weigh heavily with the Court. | Law & Ethics | 1137107762 |
| 2967943 | why would someone be getting unsolicited connection attempts from the far east. namely China and also Russia? | Yeah..there are hackers all over china.I am constantly port scanned most from Asia and Europe..the best way to stop em..is "the ping of death"..if you can | Law & Ethics | 1138084214 |
| 2464833 | How can I get a good job by me being a two time convicted felon? | I could easily tell you that it won't be easy, but I am sure you already know that. Bottom line is that you most likely will have to work up to a "good" job. Here would be my suggestions. First, looking for a job is a job. Dress the part. Second, by all means, don't hide your record. Now this is going to cost you some jobs, but in the end.. the person that hires you knowing about your record won't have to fire you later for lying about it. We all would like to start at the top, or at least at a comfortable salary. You might have to settle for less and prove your rehabilitation to your employer first. Then work your way up. You have a tough row to hoe, but with patience and perserverance... you will get through it. Good luck, I know this is possible as I have seen it happen in personal experience. | Law & Ethics | 1138147556 |
| 3303746 | If I sell dvds on my website,do I need the permission from studios to use dvd cover pictures? | Yes.Try to talking to a lawyer to get the fact's... | Law & Ethics | 1137470959 |
| 836165 | Could you get a DUI or DWI while riding a horse while you are wasted? | No, it applies only to motorized vehicles. Some places have laws against riding bicycles while under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol. | Law & Ethics | 1136565409 |
| 3248562 | Can an adult sue a minor? | In most cases, you can sue a minor. However most jurisdictions will that the minor be represented by a "guardian ad litem" appointed by the court. The exact requirements will vary by state. Some states also have laws that make the parents liable for some of their childs actions. Now suing a child might not accomplsh anthing if they don't have any assets or insurance. You should consult a local lawyer to evaluate your case. | Law & Ethics | 1137737514 |
| 3057134 | Do churches, synagouges, and mosques pay property taxes? | Here is the section of the US Code that applies. (3) Corporations, and any community chest, fund, or foundation, organized and operated exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, testing for public safety, literary, or educational purposes, or to foster national or international amateur sports competition (but only if no part of its activities involve the provision of athletic facilities or equipment), or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals, no part of the net earnings of which inures to the benefit of any private shareholder or individual, no substantial part of the activities of which is carrying on propaganda, or otherwise attempting, to influence legislation (except as otherwise provided in subsection (h)), and which does not participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distributing of statements), any political campaign on behalf of (or in opposition to) any candidate for public office. | Law & Ethics | 1136158289 |
| 2117514 | How do I get my ex to pay child support when he is in WA and I'm in WI? | Start by contacting the Attorney General in the county that the order was signed by the judge. They will take you through the process of filing a complaint and will collect it on your behalf. This will cost you nothing....it is your right. Most have success....even out of state. I know of a case where the order was signed in Texas and was collected from the payor in Florida. If you have access to some money, a private attorney will proably produce faster results, but the cost can be high. The legal fees can be collected from the payor but a suit has to be filed and he need to have the resources to pay it...otherwise, it is just a judgement. In my opinion, the Attorney General is the best way. Good luck and I wish you the best. | Law & Ethics | 1138324650 |
| 2329429 | What is a good webite that gives information about court cases that involve the constitution? | For the general public using the internet Find Law is an excellent site to study case opinions for the United States Supreme Court as well as the State Supreme Courts. http://my.findlaw.com/ Randy | Law & Ethics | 1138300248 |
| 3677665 | Can a landlord charge rent if you no longer live there? | You might wanna check the renters law in your state. But if he got a 30 day notice, and it was a month to month rent agreement. He can't charge u rent at all. He should have started advertising the apartment when you gave him the notice. And advertising fees are his problem not yours. I say don't pay and if he insists tell him you will take him to small claims court. Or sometimes the city has a mediation department that resolves disputes like those. call your county clerk and find out. | Law & Ethics | 1138328499 |
| 3440313 | who has copyrighted the symbol for copyright? | No one. You cannot copyright a symbol: copyright applies only to a creative work (like a book or a play). | Law & Ethics | 1136465494 |
| 3679884 | Why do you need a license to look for a job in California? | Because of the number of unscrupulous contractors that, sadly, do exist out there, CA requires licensing of individuals that hire themselves out as contractors. You need to contact the Contractors' State Licensing Board for testing and minimum requirements to qualify. Cities and counties also have requirements for people who wish to run a business, mostly for taxation purposes, but also to control who can operate under a ficticious name. (In other words, if your name is Bob Smith, you need to register a Ficticious Name Statement to advertise yourself as "A-1 Plumbing", or some such. Heck, you even need to do that if you're going to call yourself "Bob Smith Plumbing".) If the laws seem stupid (as hinted by the other answerer), remember that these laws are often created because of substandard work done by fly-by-night businesses. One bad apple, in this case, does spoil the whole bunch. | Law & Ethics | 1138131223 |
| 585566 | What is a liability suit? I slipped at my bank and my doc says I can sue because the bank is liable. Help!? | Tell the doctor that is bad for him and his patients keep thinking about suit all the time. I think he is worry about something. Accidents happen. You as a mother of a six months baby must be sleepy and exhausted, I know how it is, happens to mothers all the time. Try somebody to help to do things, and keep the baby at home as long as you can...if you can. | Law & Ethics | 1138712747 |
| 3208645 | Is it legal to resell copyrighted school textbooks through online auction sites? | Only if you are re-selling the original copy produced by the publisher. In other words, you cannot reproduce the text book and sell it - WHETHER OR NOT you give credit to the author/publisher. | Law & Ethics | 1138048408 |
| 3377225 | This one is about violence!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | Voilence is never planned in common person's life. Most of the Yahoo Answers users fall into category of common man and will not resort to Voilence. If I say I will be voulent if I see someone stealing from my house then I am probably wrong because voilence is never planned. You have get angry enough to loose your control and do something stupid as Voilence.. Sometimes you will not be angry to learn that your loved one is having a good time outside but you may just get very angry to see a stree dog just had sex with your German Shepard. | Law & Ethics | 1136710297 |
| 1662955 | how do bounty hunters get paid? | You pay bail to be released. If you show up to court, they give the bail money back. If you run, they use it to pay a bounty hunter to find you. | Law & Ethics | 1138154910 |
| 2979454 | reg. sex offenders list? | Everyone's replies are absolutely correct. I found a page from the FBI site that lists the location of the web site for each state though there may be individual sites for bigger cities. | Law & Ethics | 1136510986 |
| 3618196 | Are there any police officers or court officers out there? | There is an old police saying - "There are two sides to every story, and the truth lies somewhere in between". Obviously, there is a lot more to this story you haven't explained. You can't just give generalities, and expect any officer to come up with a solution, let alone, criticize the police officers who handled your situation. Your first step should be the hiring of an attorney. Aside from defending you in court, he will be your best counsel in a future course of action. Second, I think you will be surprised on how reasonably priced the services of a private investigator can be. His mission is primarily a fact finding one, and can supply your attorney with the necessary information to not only vindicate you, but assist you in prosecuting the low life scum you are talking about. | Law & Ethics | 1138771064 |
| 626213 | What does domestic survellance really mean for american citizens? | it means the loss of basic freedoms and the right of privacy. there are many things that people do that are neither illegal nor immoral, but that we prefer to keep secret or at least private. we should not have to live with the fear that the government is tapping our phone lines and reading our library file, internet history or email correspondence for any reason. the U.S. is SUPPOSED to be a free country. | Law & Ethics | 1138707529 |
| 617721 | Is chemical castration for a sex offender or locking them in a mental institution for life good, why/why not? | Execution by far is the best. No chance of hurting anyone else,or escape Rape is about power not sex drive. There are rapes that happen with objects | Law & Ethics | 1136652802 |
| 1211804 | what web site can I go to to find an attorny to seal a crimnial record.for flordia? | If all else fails go to Roy Black, he has done a good job keeping Palm Beach County Prosecutors at bay | Law & Ethics | 1137125063 |
| 369189 | This one is about gay adoption???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? | I agree. There are too many orphaned children out there to exclude stable, loving homosexual couples from raising them and giving the kids a chance at a good home life. It's really time for our society to come to terms homosexual couples the same way we've come to terms with interracial couples in recent history (though many people are still against interracial couples, at least the law is on their side). Just because you were raised with a certain belief doesn't mean it was correct. Keep your mind open, try to be understanding/empathetic of people who are different from you, and evolve your thinking. Don't you think we have enough problems in the world that we shouldn't go out of our way to make things harder for people who are a little different, but are no threat to anyone and just want to live their lives like the rest of us? Peace, love & understanding folks. :o) Furthermore, one of my good friends in college was raised by two moms. He's a great guy, better adjusted than many of my friends who grew up in "normal" families, and has two of the coolest parents I've ever met. | Law & Ethics | 1136708108 |
| 744538 | Can behavior be modified by legal means? | When it comes to the free-moral agency of man, your question can be answered "yes" and "no". People do things for two reasons...because they feel they "have to", and because they "want to". I don't like being told to wear my seat belt, and often times don't, till I see that ploice officer in the distance. I used to be a slob. I got married, and my ex-wife demanded neatness, so to keep peace in the house, I complied. As soon as my ex left me, I reverted to my original standards. In both of these cases, my behavior was modified only insofar as I wanted to avoid the consequences. But as far as my thought process behind my actions, my behavior wasn't truly modified. As soon as I feel I can get away with my normal behaviors, I revert to them. Behavior in humans is only truly capable in humans when one can modify that person's conscience to feel guilty if they violate a given expected behavior. If all they fear is consequences, but don't feel guilty, their behavior has never been truly modified. | Law & Ethics | 1138569114 |
| 2381800 | What is the maximum sentence for "uttering a forged instrument"-- a $2400 money order? | That all depends on the state. Each state has different sentencing laws. | Law & Ethics | 1138488055 |
| 2531286 | any lawers in here? | Sometimes the accrual of a cause of action in tort is delayed until the plaintiff discovered (or reasonably should have discovered or suspected) the factual basis for his or her claim. The discovery rule most frequently applies when it is particularly difficult for the plaintiff to observe or understand the breach of duty, or when the injury itself (or its cause) is hidden or beyond what the ordinary person could be expected to understand. Unfortunately, you did not specify where you live. Statutes and case law vary by, so there may literally be 50 different ways to answer your question. There might even be federal laws that apply. Your best bet is to consult a local attorney familar with tort law and get more specific advice. | Law & Ethics | |
| 2670916 | i need legal advise about what i should do after lieing and talking bribes? | if you are a minor, you are probably in luck in that you will probably be let off the hook. the people telling you to get a lawyer are right on. an attorney can talk to the police and probably cut a deal on your behalf. you don't -have- to call the police back or participate in an investigation, but if they really want to talk to you, they will have a judge issue a subpoena, which means you are legally obligated to testify. however, if in testifying you would incriminate yourself, you can "plead the fifth" which means to cite the fifth amendment of the constitution, which says that no person shall be forced to testify if their testimony would incriminate themselves. that aside - if you are having an attack of the conscience, that is a good thing, and you should do the right thing of telling the truth. i don't think you committed perjury if you lied to the police when they were collecting information at the scene, since it wasn't a deposition given under oath. but i am not a lawyer and i could be wrong. that said, get a lawyer, tell them what happened and have them contact the police on your behalf. more than likely, the police wouldn't bother to press charges anyway - what you did was not that bad, and if you decide to tell the truth they'll probably agree not to do anything to you. put plainly, you're small potatoes. most police departments are way too busy to go after something like this. but you should do the right thing and tell them what happened. and you should do it in consultation with an attorney. most attorneys will give a free one-hour initial consultation, so talking to one is something you should do no matter what. | Law & Ethics | 1136830793 |
| 3430801 | How do I prove hostile work enviornment? | Document everything. Talk to a lawyer, you may have a case on your hands. Save any written correspondence. Definitely fight back. Most times a place like that isn't worth sticking around for, but they should be made to pay for their treatment. So: 1. Build a case 2. Talk to a lawyer. 3. Find another job. 4. sue. | Law & Ethics | 1136930901 |
| 1957491 | Who polices the police? eg.County Sheriffs, Municipal police,State police etc.are controlled by who? | The easy answer to your question is the laws of the state and federal government control the police. If they mess up, then they can be prosecuted under USC42 1983 which would be a civil rights violation case. also, tort suits are brought in state court for wrongdoings. But for the most part, police agencies do a great job of policing themselves. Thats why they have Internal Affairs sections. Most agencies do not want to be policed by citizen groups, etc. because unless you work in law enforcement, you have no idea what they do. So they take this seriously. Obviously not every police agency is perfect, but they are still regulated by law, just like everyone. No one is above the law, not even a sheriff. The County Coroner in some states is the only one who can arrest the sheriff. The county commisioners control what the sheriff does, and the people elect the sheriff. So there is control, it is a public office. I hope this helps answer your question. I dont know your situation. | Law & Ethics | 1136577189 |
| 3061575 | Exact legal definition of blackmail with respect to selling information? | Blackmail is where you offer NOT to reveal some embarassing or damaging piece of information for money or some act: obtaining or procuring something by illegal means, such as by force or coercion. Here there is neither force or coercion. I don't think this is blackmail exactly, because there is no force or coercion. However, one might argue that by offering the information for money, it could be. I would call the police and see what they say. Since the girl didn't do anything illegal (I assume?), it's not something the police would care about, but the threat is real. | Law & Ethics | 1136857010 |
| 216218 | Receiving child support from someone on public assistance? | As long as there is not a medical condition preventing her from working she will be required to pay child support. The child support can be deducted out of her pay check. The amount of her assistance won't change. Even if she is on assistance the law requires that she supports her daughter the same way that her dad did. | Law & Ethics | 1137601973 |
| 1170706 | should marijuana be decriminalized? legalized? how about other drugs? | Marijuana should be legalized. Tax it. Require a special license to buy it. In order to get the license you would have to be a certain age and sign a waiver that you can't receive taxpayer funded services if you get addicted to other drugs or contact lung cancer. Require them to disclose the fact that they have the license for job applications. Where else are we going to get Fast Food Fry Cooks in the future? Why not do this for other drugs. Cigarettes. Alcohol? Maybe if people had to accept responsibility for what the drugs could do to their system maybe they would think before ingesting them. | Law & Ethics | 1138075379 |
| 1974215 | Why don't all states allow gun owners to carry their weapons on them? | B/c people would take advantage of that law. I have a License to carry a conceled hand gun. I took the course to be able to do this and of course passed. I only have this so I can keep a hand gun in my car. I rarely keep it on me. Of course if all states did this it would be like the old west again. Everyone would hvae a gun and they would be scared of that person if they made that person mad then they would start shotting at each other. I know New Mexico has it open and not conceled. I believe it is good to have one b/c you never know when you will need it. I live in TX, i have a ranch so i have plenty of guns to choose from. I believe in the right to bare arms and I love my country for it. But there are people that will abuse this and thats why its not in every state. Mainly CA, I wonder why that is. LOL | Law & Ethics | 1138719004 |
| 171065 | Will a reckless driving charge impact my chances of getting a job? | Don't worry to much about it. Don't say any thing about it unless asked by someone doing a interview or asked on your application for employment. Don't try to hide it.Be honest. Every body makes mistakes and as a Former Chief of Police I have hired a number of officers with worst records. I my self was charged with reckless driving when I was 17 years old. FEEL BETTER? | Law & Ethics | 1136317952 |
| 263225 | what is the punishment for possession of a controlled substance in texas? | Possession of less than one gram is a " state jail felony," the lowest level of felony. This is punishable by 180 days to 2 years in prison and up to $10,000. It is a third degree felony if you have ever been convicted of a felony before, meaning that your punishment would be 2 to 10 years and a fine up to $10,000. | Law & Ethics | 1136176632 |
| 1234037 | where can i find earl warren's timeline? | Not hard to find -- but i've gone ahead and found you two: | Law & Ethics | 1137629104 |
| 3419419 | is there a republic act no. 663 or 633? if so, could you define it? | No, there are neither. | Law & Ethics | 1137995124 |
| 3954705 | if upstairs neighbors make noise-disturbing peace-should you make noise too? or go to bldg manager? | A lot of people think nothing can be done when it comes to noise issues. It is hard to evict someone for breaking the noise ordinance. Contacting the Mgt is one way to go but usually gets no results. What I do is tell the person they are to loud at night (in a nice way). This is hard for a lot of people to do because of fear of retaliation. If you can do this first step that’s great. If the first step isn’t working for you call the police. You can request to remain anonymous. Before hanging up with the police ask for the call # and write it down. This is your proof that you called and that you were disturbed. Have the police talk to the people causing the problem. Now that you have a call # it is time to keep track of times you are disturbed. What you need to do is write: (1) The time the disturbance started and ended. (2) What type of noise was it. (3) What you were doing at the time of disturbance (sleeping, reading, family time ect…. This should be kept in order. If this is an ongoing problem don’t call the police every time you are disturbed. Instead do what I mentioned above. Call the police once a week and let the police talk to your neighbors. Every time you call the police ask for the call # and tell them what call #’s you have and request that your call #s be noted on the new call. This makes it a lot easier to build a case. Wait one month and if the problem still continues call the police and request that you be contacted. When the officer arrives provide all the call #s and your list of items from above. Request that charges are filed on the person causing the problem. In may cities a noise disturbance is a class one misdemeanor. Continue to keep track. The reason for the steps above…. If this ends up in court you will have good hard evidence. The list will tell the court what a pain this person is. The call #s will show the court that it was you that called the police in attempt to resolve the issue. Both list and #s are the most important part. You might ask why not call the police every time….. My answer, it makes no sense. The police were there once this week and the problem is still ongoing. The people are ignoring authority. Calling once a week is good. The court loves to see that someone has everything in order. Do not retaliate by making noise. | Law & Ethics | 1136538958 |
| 4170211 | Can a mother get her children back after she has already lost parental rights in court? | I can understand how one tragedy can lead to another. She may be ready to be a responsible parent but, the children may have already suffered irreversible harm especially the son who was beaten brutally. The state and the courts have a responsibliity to protect those children even when a parent is unable to. The courts and social services try to do everything they can to keep the family intact whenever possible. I don't know if there is anything she can do at this point. If she is not currently seeing her children, she can apply for visitation and the courts will decide the outcome. If they refuse visitation that will pretty much tell her that she has no chance to get them back. | Law & Ethics | 1138090080 |
| 2478638 | Should schools have the right to search lockers? | Yes, in order to keep other children safe, it is imperative that the school has the right to search the locker. When I was in school, we were told that the lockers were not our property, and they belonged to the school, therefore, they could be searched at anytime. If you have nothing to hide, then why not let them search? | Law & Ethics | 1138327377 |
| 4249213 | We are looking for women who have had problems w/ Woodford County IL judges & courthouse. Share your story...? | My wife had some time ago. We no longer live there. I don't know if that helps. We hired an attorney out of KS. Is there a blog? I've heard that can help. Link is a good idea. More people will probably come forward anonymously. | Law & Ethics | 1138215400 |
| 1190417 | What states still allow smoking in public areas? | I think this will help, in the source I am linking a url that gives a consise State by State listing of the current smoking laws. | Law & Ethics | 1138293407 |
| 240883 | Is subliminal advertising illegal in any country? | Other than the fact that subliminal advertising has not been shown to be effective, the Federal Communications Commission has outlawed "subliminal advertising" on print and broadcast. This was done in 1974. | Law & Ethics | 1136433139 |
| 3912266 | What is the defenition of Scorched Carth Policy? | In the old days, this was a tactic used by retreating armies to destroy anything that a pursuing enemy could use against them (food, shelter, transportation.) Typically, this was done by setting fire to fields, farms and villages...thus 'scorched earth' Today, a scorched earth policy means generally the same thing...Don't leave anything behind that your opponent could use against you. | Law & Ethics | 1136561127 |
| 2514158 | fair labor standard act for manditory downtime? | There is no federal requirement concerning breaks. Your state may have more strict labor laws. | Law & Ethics | 1138116813 |
| 2406043 | I filed charges against my wife for id theft, she says she has friends in town, what do i do if da doesnt char | If the local District Attorney doesn't file charges, talk with the Federal Prosecutor or US Attorney in your area, even the FBI, if necessary. Under Title 18 U.S.C. 1644, Fraudulant Use of Credit Cards, Title 18 U.S.C. 1037, Fraud and releated activity in connection with electronic email and Title 18 U.S.C. 2510, et. seq., Wire and electroinc communications interception and interception of oral communications. I suggest that you request an appointment with the DA, him or herself. If the DA's office refuses to prosecute, speak with the State Attorney General's Office. Prior to turning any evidence over to the DA's office, make copies for yourself. Never give them the originals. Also you may want to contact the Judge that sentenced her and explain the situation with regards to the DA's office. Remember that the District Attorney is an elected official and can be cited for misconduct and even a recall election for derliction of duty, maybe even conspiracy. If the Federal authorities or even the State and Local are already aware of this, keep after them unitl they act on this. Make sure that you have closed the account that was accessed imnmediately and notify the bank of the breach of security. Anyway, Good Luck! | Law & Ethics | 1138510015 |
| 2749508 | What if I sign a "power of attorney", scan and send it throuhg my e-mail address? Is it legal? | not exactly, if the person or agency you are emailing it to agreed to accept an email, it would have to be followed up with an actual hard copy original at some point in most cases. I personally would never accept a scanned copy as it can be greatly altered electronically. | Law & Ethics | 1138382195 |
| 182386 | what web site for Columbus,Ohio would have information of criminal records for a named person? | You can find info on any charged with a crime within Franklin County on the Franklin County Municipal Court website. It is public information. | Law & Ethics | 1137296443 |
| 2289540 | Can i use the copyright and trademark symbols on a personal website without having to pay for registration? | I'm not a lawyer. This is not legal advice. Consult a lawyer for specifics. Regarding copyright symbol - circle-C: No, it doesn't violate any law to use it without registration. Every original artwork (visual, language, music, perhaps even genetic and a few other media I know nothing about) you create is protected by copyright law from the moment of creation, regardless of whether you register it with the copyright office. However enforcement is easier, and civil penalties for infringement are higher, if you have registered prior to any act of infringement... ...Unless you expressly relinquish some or all of your intellectual property rights by writing: "This work is in the public domain," or "This work is protected by Creative Commons Deed 2.5 (or whatever version is current)." Professor Lawrence Lessig of Stanford Law School is worth reading; his blog is listed below. Trademark? Check out the USPTO website in an earlier answer. | Law & Ethics | 1138729749 |
| 2124893 | what is rule of law? | I think it refers to being ruled by laws that govern everyone equally, rather than by individuals who make decisions based on friendship and other connections. We pride ourselves on the rule of law and the belief that everyone, from the president on down, is subject to the same rules. Not entirely true, of course, but an ideal. | Law & Ethics | 1137421338 |
| 2787415 | How can I advertise my personal injury legal services? | Like any other con artist, tv. | Law & Ethics | 1138313691 |
| 3098448 | What are the rights of a person living in a home of someone that is served a search warrant of the residence? | The problem here is that he lives in your place. It dont matter if it is in your name or not he lives there. When i was served with a warrant at my sisters house it did not matter that i wasnt on the lease what mattered was what was in the house. All 4 of us went to jail even tho my sister and brother in law knew nothing about what was there. Im not sure if this helps you but I thought I would share my experiance. I think you gave yourself the best advice, "get an attorney A.S.A.P." | Law & Ethics | 1136953369 |
| 2757066 | What is the stupidest law in your town/city/state? | In the philippines... It is illegal for you to use your private vehicle on the following circumstances: if your plate number ends in 1-2 then you cant use your car on a MONDAY. if your plate number ends in 3-4 then you cant use your car on a TUESDAY. if your plate number ends in 5-6 then you cant use your car on a WEDNESDAY. if your plate number ends in 7-8 then you cant use your car on a THURSDAY. if your plate number ends in 9-0 then you cant use your car on a FRiDAY. You can not use your private cars on the said days on this hours 7am-10am - you can't use your car 10am - 3pm you can use it again 3pm - 7pm - you can't use your car This is just for some places... But for the main business center which is makati you cant use your car from 7am-7pm... Is that dumb or what??? | Law & Ethics | 1138603831 |
| 3821082 | how to pay a traffic ticket in miami? | Here is your answer. http://miami.about.com/od/governmentcityservices/ht/parkingtickets.htm | Law & Ethics | 1137367866 |
| 3438478 | What is the legal age to leave your parents in pennsylvania? | Well, if you are REALLY serious cuz they are mean or sumthin you could take them to court, and get divorced from them, im serious i was watching a show on it before! | Law & Ethics | 1138585379 |
| 2584548 | what is the legal age of marrige in the state of ohio? | With parental consent: (I quote) "Male: 18 – parental consent and/or permission of judge required. Female: 16 – younger parties may obtain license in case of pregnancy or birth of child. Younger parties may marry with parental consent and/or permission of judge" Without parental consent: (I quote) "Male: 18 Female: 18" From: http://family-law.freeadvice.com/ohnoparentalconsent.htm | Law & Ethics | 1137050227 |
| 3947451 | Is chicano a political correct term? | So wikipedia states this... It is considered a term of ethnic pride, though not all Mexican-Americans proud of their heritage necessarily consider themselves Chicano. | Law & Ethics | 1136925444 |
| 333558 | Want to know if left children with 18year old sister would that be abondoment? | It could be considered abandonment if you left and didnt come back for a long time. I would think that your sister could file for custody if you were gone long enough. If you are talking about overnight or something then thats different it wouldnt be considered abadonment, it would be babysitting.. | Law & Ethics | 1138058500 |
| 587390 | Why do employers have to match SS and Medicare? | When you hire a person to work for you in America, you have certain responsibilites, as they are not a piece of equipement or a machine. The benefit you get from expanding your business by hiring people to work for you requires comes with certain responsibilities on your part. The systems were set up to ensure that your employees would have some sort of safety net when they retired, so that no matter what happened or how cheap you were, if they worked for you their whole life, they would not be in complete poverty when they hit a point where they could not work any more. The lawmakers at the time decided that both the employer and employee should pay into this system, as they both had an interest in keeping a stable workforce with a promising future. One of the alternatives suggested at the time was to require employers to provide pay and benefits to the employee at retirement. That was scrapped in a compromise in favor of this proposal, as it is much more practical. | Law & Ethics | 1138677886 |
| 3196631 | Is there a minimum number of hours for a notice of a mediation to be cancelled? | A judge can do anything calendar wise with proper notice and the following of the Rules of Court. This all depends on your jurisdiction. I'd suggest you attempt to reschedule through the court's Clerk. If a judgment was entered despite the cancellation of a mediation or hearing, it MAY be the basis for an appeal, but once again it depends on the jurisdiction. | Law & Ethics | 1136955278 |
| 3632285 | ---Flordia Help Pleaseeeee---? | Warrants don't ever expire. | Law & Ethics | 1138137024 |
| 2040609 | Is smoking in a covered parking area illegal in California? | No. Because it is not illegal to smoke in your car... Check out the ash trays and mini trashcans that are right below the elevator buttons in most parking garages. It should be illegal...because the smoke gets sucked in each time the elevator door opens...but, the car exhaust gets sucked in too. There should be a designated smoking area, that is protected from the elements. But, that costs money, so I guess the parking garage is the next best thing. | Law & Ethics | 1136356753 |
| 1571567 | Should assisted suicide be legal? | It is legal in Oregon, and the Supreme Court upheld the law. | Law & Ethics | 1138561520 |
| 4213308 | Does Utah have a privacy law that prevents HOAs from limiting residents to a certian tv sevice? | My understanding is that you can't be limited to one tv service. The HOA can restrict how you hook up to a dish service though. My HOA allows you to connect to dish service but they don't allow you to attach it to the exterior of the building. That might be the restriction of your HOA as well. If that's the case, then discuss it with the dish company and they have other setup otpions available such as a tripod that is anchored into the ground. Get a copy of the bylaws of your HOA so that you can know exactly what the restrictions are. At that point you'll be able to address it properly. Good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1136575698 |
| 3259382 | what do I do if I missed my court date for a traffic violation? | Many times, a warrant is automatically generated. You need to call the court house immediately to find out how to pay off your ticket and possibly now the warrant. | Law & Ethics | 1136587526 |
| 266294 | is there a such thing is a status of limitatoin.?? | I believe what you are asking is about, the Statute of Limitations, and yes there is such a thing. A basic answer as to what it is, is as follows: "A statute of limitations is a statute in a common law legal system setting forth the maximum period of time, after certain events, that legal proceedings based on those events may begin. In civil law systems, these provisions are usually part of the civil code or criminal code and are often known collectively as periods of prescription or prescriptive periods." Basicly, the period for which the Statute of Limitations is valid, varies from State to State and even Country to Country. Depending on where you live you would need to find out the local laws. | Law & Ethics | 1138282183 |
| 1975795 | do you think President Bush has broken the law concerning the spying on Americans issue? | Yes, of course he has broken the law. Regardless of his representations to the contrary, there is no such authorization in the Constitution, in case law, or in the statutes or regulations. His behavior is impermissible and he should most definitely be impeached for illegal wiretapping and, if found guilty, be removed from his office in disgrace. | Law & Ethics | 1138763783 |
| 3186071 | what is a filibuster? | The filibuster is used by senators when they have "the floor." The idea behind it is to keep yaking and yaking for endless hours and not give up the floor so that the bill they are discussing cannot be voted on. It's been part of our political system since our forefathers argued in congress. The candidate is allowed to keep the floor till he/she is finished and it can go on for hours! They've even been known to call it a day and the next morinings session begins with the same filibuster. They figure that they'll convince those who oppose the bill they want passed or bore them to death until someone cries "Uncle." Tina | Law & Ethics | 1138328471 |
| 1445588 | where do i find a book refered to in a legal opinion called Classification of Texas Public Land by TA Mullins? | Try amazon.com or half.com | Law & Ethics | 1137199615 |
| 497673 | If you have somebody being charged of a felony what is their chances of having the jury plead them not guilty? | The jury will look at all of the evidence against him, and will decide if he is guilty, or not guilty..If he really didn't do the crime, the jury will see that, and will declare him not guilty..Try and make sure, he has an attorney, who will present his side of the case..Good Luck.. | Law & Ethics | 1138140335 |
| 3893205 | Do I have the right under federal law to install a satellite system on my apartment patio? | The building is the property of your landlord and as such you will need her permission before making any alterations. This does include drilling, and even includes mounting the brackets for the dish. | Law & Ethics | 1136423094 |
| 2147726 | why should people t go against thedeath penalty? | Because sentencing a murderer to free food, free clothes, a free gym, free cable, and all the other things that the law-abiding have to work for (and if they cannot legally afford have to do without) does not seem like a punishment to me. The only way I would agree with doing away with the death penalty would be if prisons were actually a PUNISHMENT for the crime committed - meaning none of the above perks. A small cell with a toilet and a sink. Maybe, if they behave, once a week they can go for a stroll in the court yard for exercise. But that's it. | Law & Ethics | 1136420590 |
| 2864715 | can the authorities question underage children without a parent present, in the state of Tennessee? | Yeah, but the child can refuse to answer without the presence of their parents or a lawyer. | Law & Ethics | 1138211494 |
| 385900 | What was the first US congressional scandal? Was it Revolutionary War financing? | If you're going to include congresses before the signing of the Constitution, then whether or not to declare independence was the first big controversy. Otherwise, one of the first debates in the Congress of the United States was what to call the President (His Higness, His Excellency, Mr. President, etc.) | Law & Ethics | 1138477563 |
| 3169107 | do you think that the govenment should have the right to tell us what we can put into our bodies like marijuna | NO. Whoever made the first 'response' is a prime example of how powerful propaganda is. I don't ever remember hearing of a VALID case that had anything to do with the use of marijuana and someone being violent, much less some killing spree. Regardless of what the government provides as services for those who are ill, it shouldn't have the right to totally ban the use of certain substances. ESPECIALLY when those substances are LESS harmful than the ones that are legal! Wake up guys! NEWSFLASH: You can die by drinking too much water! Just because you'll get help from a hospital or whatever doesn't mean they should ban water. Where is your logic guys? Also to those who whine about it being a gateway drug: If it wasn't illegal, it wouldn't be a gateway drug. It's made bad only by the hypocritical efforts of the government and the gullible people that trust their efforts. | Law & Ethics | 1138286659 |
| 190025 | What are the different forms of ID you can use when passing over the mexican border into the United States? | Drivers license is enough, and passport will be required in 2007. | Law & Ethics | 1138404159 |
| 1845633 | should samual alito be confirmed to the supreme court? | He will be despite the radical left in the senate. | Law & Ethics | 1137015291 |
| 800933 | Do you think that at times Child Support can be a bit overboard? | Well, as a guy paying 1500 per month in child support for one child, I TOO see both sides of it. I agreed to pay this amount, and was not required to pay it. One of the other responders is correct, it varies from state to state, but runs about 20% of your pay. the fact is, I am more qualified, and financially responsible to raise my child. I have more energy, time, and general resources than my Ex-wife, but do you think I could EVER win custody, even though I am truly more qualified? No, never, not in a million years can a man win.. So for the average man, it is a lose/lose situation.. We lose a large percentage of our pay, and we lose much of our time with our child.. My lawyer said in the state of Texas, a woman has to have murdered someone to lose their child, and he claims there has not heard of a single case where the father was given custody without VERY extenuating circumstances. To the person who said "they should have thought about that before they had kids".. Don't be an idiot. You must be 12 years old... | Law & Ethics | 1137597201 |
| 2421067 | where is serpico? | Check out this website. Last time I heard, he was living in France, but who's to say? http://www.celticguitarmusic.com/serpico.htm | Law & Ethics | 1137889337 |
| 211096 | need to know if a warrant or results of a contempt court case has been issued in ritchie county wv? | Hey, just bringing this old question up for a vote. | Law & Ethics | 1137786401 |
| 530535 | are judgemnts on a criminal record? | If you are referring to a money judgment in a civil case, the judgment can show up on your credit report but it has nothing to do with your criminal records. It might also show up in an employment background search if the potential employer does the proper search. After a guilty verdict is reached in a criminal matter, courts in most jurisdictions enter a "judgment of conviction" in conformity with the verdict. Now that type of judgment would show up in a criminal history. | Law & Ethics | 1137527016 |
| 2368489 | How do I get a message to Yahoo management about their providing their user's info to the Government? | i downloaded the toolbar. it has an "ask yahoo" link. | Law & Ethics | 1137798566 |
| 3089550 | Why did Bill Clinton* write waivers allowing sales of ballistic technology to china? | And Richard Nixon opened the doors to China and allowed the sale that Bill Clinton approved. | Law & Ethics | 1138300376 |
| 2963144 | Is it against missouri law for a land lord to enter a property without notifying the tenants first? | Yes...you need to be notified that they are going to enter without you or they need to set up a time to meet you there. | Law & Ethics | 1137119558 |
| 243096 | This one is about ABORTION.................................................................................... | I think abortion is absolutely disgusting. Dont get me wrong- I totally feel for the mothers- its a really hard experience for them. :) But...I think its even mroe SAD that innocent children are being killed everyday by abortion,.,, | Law & Ethics | 1137119007 |
| 2521920 | it is my understanding that the gov. is wanting records of search engine searches. is yahoo participating? | Yahoo has already handed over the information that the gov. wants. | Law & Ethics | 1137799909 |
| 3700251 | how do cases make it to the supreme court? | Cases have to first be filed at a court of first impression. If the case has federal jurisdiction, this would be the Federal Circuit Court, or if it has state jurisdiction, a lower state court. Once it is heard here, the lawyer on the losing side can file an appeal with the Appeals Court, and the losing party there can then file an appeal with the Supreme Court, which decides whether or not to hear the case. | Law & Ethics | 1137979650 |
| 4280887 | What are Haiti's views on human cloning? | They have no position. They are barely functioning as a government at this time. | Law & Ethics | 1137975922 |
| 255533 | Why is common sense going out the window in this country and our Constitution with it? | Don't beleive everything you read or see on tv. The majority of Americans are hard working, spiritual people. Any time you have freedom of choice you have problems that have to be handled by laws. Stay up on the issues and vote your beliefs. Hold your elected officials accountable. | Law & Ethics | 1137401076 |
| 3738111 | poll. Who is the most famous lawyer you can think of? | Dead: Johnny Cochraine Alive: Mark Garaghoes | Law & Ethics | 1138310514 |
| 1330933 | How to protect children and yourself from false accusations from CPS and when court opointed attorney working? | Hey, just bringing this old question up for a vote. If you have not found the answer you are looking for, please, feel free to use one of the following links from my personal collection: http://www.findlaw.com http://www.dogpile.com http://www.itools.com/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page http://www.dictionary.com http://www.thefreedictionary.com/ http://www.medterms.com/script/main/hp.asp http://www.alexa.com http://www.searchtools.com/tools/tools.html http://www.infopeople.org/search/chart.html http://www.brbpub.com/pubrecsites.asp http://www.searchsystems.net/ http://library.albany.edu/internet/choose.html http://www.archive.org/ http://www.publicnoticeads.com/ http://www.samspade.org http://www.free-ed.net/free-ed/ http://www.hplearningcenter.com http://www.petfinder.com/ My post is simply to encourage you to pick a "Best Answer" or to assist you in finding the answer. Thank you! | Law & Ethics | 1137939288 |
| 1583592 | what does the legal term 'of counsel' mean? | of counsel: A phrase which indicates that the person named is assisting another lawyer in a cause or the trial of a case. A common designation for associate attorneys to distinguish them from the attorneys of record in a cause. This is sometimes used for an experienced attorney in a firm who does not want to be a partner. They will be paid a salary, but will not have a partnership stake in the firm. Here is a better definition: Of counsel is in reference to an attorney who is not actively involved in the day-to-day work of a law firm, but may be available in particular matters or for consultation. This designation often identifies a semi-retired partner, an attorney who occasionally uses the office for a few clients or one who only consults on a particular case or on his/her specialty. Putting the name of the attorney "of counsel" on a law firm's stationery gives the office the prestige of the lawyer's name and reputation, without requiring his/her full-time presence. | Law & Ethics | 1138133455 |
| 3453620 | If a child is adopted by the stepfather, can child support be enforced from real father? | Laws on support vary from state to state. The father does have an obligation to obey a support order until it is modified, so the father needs to go back to court that issued the support order to seek an amendment of the order or to dispute the amount owed. | Law & Ethics | 1138299524 |
| 512556 | is it wrong to have a foot fetish for womens feet? | no its not, it's good a thing, women have shoe fetishes, so why shouldnt guys have a fetish for their feet? | Law & Ethics | 1138239127 |
| 3800681 | someone sent an email saying they would kill me - how should I report this incident? | print the e-mail and take it to your local police. they can track the url address to the person . then you can press charges for making death threats via internet. still very much a crime. better to err on the side of caution. he may be just talking crap, but you really don't want to take that kind of chance with your family. good luck, be safe! | Law & Ethics | 1136298346 |
| 3701470 | can you file your dog on your taxes? | No, unless the dog is specially trained and used to aid a person who has physical disabilities. "Except for the care of guide dogs for the seeing-impaired or hearing-impaired, or for other animals specially trained to aid persons with physical disabilities, you cannot include veterinary fees in your medical expenses." | Law & Ethics | 1138667569 |
| 1758574 | Does a woman have a right to choose? | Read the treatise below and answer each question honestly. http://schneblin.com/studies/pdfs/what_would_you_do.pdf You will see that I base my argument on history and basic facts of human nature. I'm sorry my answer would have been too long for this post. But I wanted to answer it properly. | Law & Ethics | 1138333357 |
| 682111 | Pre-emptive right and first right to refusal? | If this is realestate related first right of refusal means that you can refuse your first offer accepted to take another better offer | Law & Ethics | 1138069458 |
| 3302329 | i need a list of city ordinances for barstow ca 92311? | The City of Barstow Municipal Code can be found here: http://municipalcodes.lexisnexis.com/codes/barstow/ Amendments not yet included in the code can be found here: http://www.barstowca.org/CityGovernment.asp?ContentID=54&nav=Municipal%20Code | Law & Ethics | 1137181707 |
| 136821 | what is the best way to regester a patent please? | what i know, contact a patent attorney, i did once several years ago, but i have not experience and would like to hear wht some of your responses to this, i have bunches of ideas, (where to find the financial backing) good luck with your endeavours, it is a long drawn out process, and fees, yearly, or whenever, so anyway, much success | Law & Ethics | 1138442623 |
| 3469330 | Is it unconstitutional or otherwise illegal for a law enforcement officer to perform a traffic stop on a...? | Georgia has a law called "loitering and prowling." While not verbatim, it states that a person that is in a place not normal and acting in a way that is cause for alarm is committing a criminal offense. Therefore, if you have someone riding slowly around a neighborhood at 3 a.m. where they don't belong then you have enough to stop them. Also, the word probable cause is *WAY* overused. The standard to perform a traffic stop is "reasonable suspicion". Probable cause is required to write a ticket or to make an arrest. Reasonable suspicion means that a reasonable person would think that a crime has occurred, is occurring, or is about to occur. This is all that is required to make a traffic stop. | Law & Ethics | 1138246113 |
| 2614206 | is it required by an employee to disclose his or her race on employment forms? | no i learned from this book you don't and you should walk away because you don't want to work at a place where that's an issue. but then you don't get the job, so i wouldn't walk away. but they can probably tell from your name. that's why my friend wants to change his last name from Hui to Huis. | Law & Ethics | 1137948227 |
| 435217 | What is the minimum crime for which an individual should expect to receive the death penalty? | MINIMUM? Thats kind of hard to answer because of different facts you have to take into account. It could be Rape if certain other things happen before or after the crime. Just like Murder you canbe charged with murder thinking you killed in self defence only to find out that had you ran you would not have had to kill. In this instance I don't think you deserve a death penalty. I don't know if I answered your question or not. Maybe some body else can do a better job. Good luck: | Law & Ethics | 1137978813 |
| 492373 | how many times did Bill Clinton claimed he couldn't recall something during his deposition? | If you are talkign about the deposition he gave in the Paula Jones case, there are very few times in which he said "I don't recall" in the sense of saying he didn't remember one way or another. He did more often say he didn't recall something happening, which is different from saying he couldn't recall what happened. Clinton's typical response was to talk too much, draw fine distinctions, remeber things but slightly differently, rather than to simply deny knowing one way or the other. I can assure you that almost every person in a deposition answers some questions by saying he doesn't recall. The issue is whather what he claims not to recall is something big or small, forgetable or impossible to believe someone has forgotten. You ought to fine tune your anti-Clintonism to fit the facts. transcript below: read away: | Law & Ethics | 1137083135 |
| 4007524 | What are my rights for an adult with ADD in college? | You don't have to leave, but if you're not performing up to the class' established standards, leaving now and returning when you have things better together would look better than possibly failing the class. I am ADD, too. Have you seen a doctor and discussed a possible prescription to help you concentrate? | Law & Ethics | 1138314603 |
| 667882 | What are punitive,maybe spelled wrong,damages? | Compensitory damages are awarded to a plaintiff to compensate (hence the name) for loss that is suffered at the hands of another. Punitive damages are awarded to punish (hence the name) a defendant in a law suit for behavior regarded as egregious by the jury, so as to cause the defendant, and all similar persons or corporations to avoid conduct like that in the future. Punitive damages are often many times the compensatory damages, and are intended to make behavior so expensive that defendants will avoid it in the future. | Law & Ethics | 1136777120 |
| 2692126 | Who sets the statute of limitations on Discrimination complaint, & why are they different for different states | The State legislature set limits on all laws that the Federal Government has no right, Constitutionally speaking, to pass. Since ALL the states are different you get differing laws in all things. Discrimination is just one of many areas. | Law & Ethics | 1136931293 |
| 3516135 | Do you need a patient's authorization with a Subpoena Duces Tecum in order to release a pt.'s Medical Record? | If you are given a subpoena, you should not need the patient's authorization in order to comply with it, but you could contest the subpoena if you feel it would violate your patient's doctor-patient privelege. I'm not a lawyer though, and HIPAA has changed the playing field when it comes to releasing medical records. If the patient is willing to sign an authorization, getting it certainly wouldn't hurt. | Law & Ethics | 1138394998 |
| 3601584 | Is there a 1986 Massachusetts Bill that states if you contribute to a County retirement you don't pay medicare | Even if there were, there is a difference between a bill and a law. | Law & Ethics | 1138545366 |
| 510732 | in the state of missouri is a 17 year old allowed to live where they choose? | Missouri statute defines an adult as a person 17 years of age or older. So there, you can move out of your parents' house now. | Law & Ethics | 1137545329 |
| 115839 | Is Vermont becoming a haven for sex offenders? | First of all, the ACLU would have nothing to do with this case. They generally only take cases involving the government infringing on people's civil liberties. Second of all, where's your source for this case? You have a few specific details, so surely you must have some news story or a link of some kind to more information? I have a hard time believing your statement. Third of all, the answer to your question is "no." | Law & Ethics | 1137688236 |
| 2539521 | How can I find if an attorney name exist or no? | The classic legal reference site is www.martindale.com. It has most legitimate lawyers in the country listed. | Law & Ethics | 1138720377 |
| 3342398 | What is " assisted suicide law " ? | They are laws, such as Oregon's (which was just upheld by the Supreme Court) that permit a terminally-ill person to end their life with the assistance of a physician. There are specific policies that govern the procedure. Here is a link from the state of Oregon's website about their law: | Law & Ethics | 1137621754 |
| 2387718 | California Franchise Tax Board owes me $ do I need a good atty to get it back after 3 years? | You don't necessarily need an attorney. If you need assistance, I know a pretty good tax guy at the following website: http://www.irstaxhelp.com. If he thinks your situation needs an attorney, he'll get you in contact with me. | Law & Ethics | 1138748870 |
| 2839414 | i want to get the court news like for people that have had dwi and such? | We can't answer that without knowing which city. The best place to ask is that city's public library. To find the library's website, go to the site linked below. | Law & Ethics | 1136326586 |
| 3462769 | Address of the state of Florida Department of Probation? | In Florida, each county has its own probation department. It is not handled by a central agency. Start by searching the website of the county where you wish to contact the proobation department. | Law & Ethics | 1138477275 |
| 158222 | Is it true that Gary Webb proved that the CIA purposely introduced drugs to the black community to destroy it? | No. He alleged that the Nicaraguan Contras were selling drugs in the United States to fund their activities in South America. This has been pretty much proven true through numerous documents and interviews. What he implied in his reporting and following speeches was that the CIA knew this was going on and, since they supported the Contras, allowed it to continue unhindered by police. The has never been proven (although most related parts of the investigation were sealed as classified documents). The biggest claim of the CIA-Contra link came from two drug dealers. Norwin Meneses Cantarero, who was a former Contra turned drug-lord claimed he was able to operate in the US because the CIA kept the police away. Another was drug kingpin, Oscar Danilo Blandon, who during the early 1980s, was the largest supplier of cocaine in the United States. Upon his arrest, he claimed he was getting his drugs from Nicaragua, and the CIA was helping him. Both were seen as drug-dealers trying to salvage themselves through conspiracy theories, but their claims still remain and others have come forward to both verify and disprove their claims. But as to the idea of your question that he proved the CIA introduced drugs into black communities to destroy them, it isn't true. He alleged that the CIA protected drug dealers to give money to the Contras. And Cocaine was just as destructive to white communities during the time of the alleged CIA-Iran-Contra affair as it was to black ones. | Law & Ethics | 1138582597 |
| 2208737 | can a vidio tape that has no date be used in a domestic violence case with its audio? | only if the judge allows it in | Law & Ethics | 1138160848 |
| 946822 | I did a long survey for Buick they promised $5 but never made good on the offer is this illegal? | I doubt that it is illegal, but it isn't good business practice. California is big into consumer protection, though. You could write/call the State Office of Consumer Affairs and complain. http://www.dca.ca.gov/ | Law & Ethics | 1136310045 |
| 1295168 | why is it that the justice system isn't so just and they are locking away innocent people? | quote: the so called criminal justice system is the worse crime in america. for alot of reasons ..... for example???.. dont you love it when people say something stupid.. and dont even have the courtesy to expound on it.. ?? well sure.. lets just let all the killers out of their cells.. sex offenders?.. lets just drop them off at the nearest playground.... jeez.. back to the initial question now that its out of my system... no its not right to send an innocent man to prison.. but.. no ..its not a poor vs rich issue either.. not only does the US government pay for the lawyers .. they pay for the lawyers who try to keep you out of prison.. isnt that funny?.. >>your brother.. if in fact innocent.. has many options to pursue here. legal aide is available to anyone.. the government lets you appeal cases all the time. over and freaking over.. spending large amounts of money and court time.... >>bottom line sir.. i dont buy your story.. its either fictional or there are some other factors involved... other factors involved.. i just did a post on this .. from another question.. rarely are people innocent for anything.. contrary to belief.. police dont just pick someone out of crowd and say "hes the murderer".. your brother almost certainly was involved in something that you are failing to meniton or are not aware of.. i stake my reputation on that... i have sympathy for you.. but i dont for your brother.. if in fact that he is innocent.. and is released upon an appeal.. there is a crime commited here.. you are correct.. its called "wrongful prosectuion".. which is generally settled through monetary means.. police and states attorneys are not going to be sent to jail for doing there job.. sorry to disapoint you.. but im sorry to say that it is 99% unlikely that he is not guilty.. i think your scenario is fictional because you are leaving out some key details.. jury.. ?.. murderers are tried by 12 carefully selected peers and agreed upon by both the prosecution and the defense teams.. a jury has to unanomously agree in guilt or innocence.. which goes back to my point about this scenario being highly unlikely.. if the story is true.. however.. i think you are a naiive young man to believe your brothers absolute and total innocence.. but i admire you for it nevertheless.. my sister would sell me out for a nickel.. ----- tattydragon.. just guessing.. but im willing to bet you have been on the wrong side of the law once or twice.. you protest too much.. | Law & Ethics | 1137433788 |
| 4391870 | is it legal in the state of alabama to sell alcohol to someone who is over 21 with 20yr old with them? | I worked as a store clerk for a while in alabama and mississippi. They taught us in training that if a person comes in that is underage, with a person that is of age, and goes to the cooler with them and picks out the beer, then we can't sell. That is concidered like contributing to someone underage. The cops would actually set up stings like that to get clerks arrested. | Law & Ethics | 1137806278 |
| 569599 | Do u think gambling and hookerism should be leagalized in all states? | I think the word is "prostitution." And it should be left to the states (as it is) and left illegal in most forms (as it is in most states). I know I sure as hell wouldn't want to live in Las Vegas, and that is a best-case scenario where there's tourism (which would be gone if gambling was legal everywhere). Good place for a vacation, terrible place to try and raise a family. | Law & Ethics | 1138716991 |
| 2439742 | What are the disadvantaages of a jury system? | Jury trial is susceptible to typical biases that a vast majority of the public holds. It also becomes subjective and inconsistent. Composition of the jury, instead of nature of the alleged crime and the letter of law, becomes a critical factor in judgments. For a write-up on why jury trial was abolished in India, read http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K._M._Nanavati_vs._State_of_Maharashtra | Law & Ethics | 1136799812 |
| 4386967 | Separation of church and state - can a person be required to attend church as part of probation? | Yes it is although he seems to need Jesus in his life. Does he live in a rural town? I don't think something like this would happen in a place like New York City but I could see this happening in a place in the Carolinas or Texas. It depends on the state's laws. Check with an attorney. | Law & Ethics | 1137815040 |
| 1970683 | If a doctor is not a member of the AMA, does he still have to be ethical? | A licensed doctor has to abide by the state licensing board he is licensed by, which includes ethical treatment of patients. | Law & Ethics | 1137223348 |
| 1020710 | what should I do if the attorney is not in my country and a sign of mine is needed? | I don't understand what you are asking. Just because the attorney is out of the country doesn't mean the can't can't send you the document you need to sign. You can sign fax it back, scan it and email it back, send it back by regular mail, hire a courier to hand deliver it or send it back by an express delivery service like UPS. | Law & Ethics | 1138371024 |
| 3345655 | Is it true that FDR knew that the Japanese were on the way to attack Pearl Harbor? | FDR wanted to enter the war to aide Allied forces and the only way to enter the war was to provoke Japan into involving the U.S. He did not know the exact time and location of the attack but he knew the general time and that it would be coming somewhere in the Pacific. He was also aware that by pushing Japan into a corner they had no choice but to retaliate against the U.S. | Law & Ethics | 1136190491 |
| 3430023 | Wat is the Constitutional Principal and significance of the Landmark Supreme Court Case:Hazelwood v Kuhlmeier? | In May 1983, students in the Journalism II class at Hazelwood East High School in St. Louis, Missouri, generated the final edition of their school paper, the Spectrum. As was customary, they submitted the paper to their advisor, Howard Emerson, who was new to the job. He followed the procedures of the recently departed previous advisor, giving the principal, Robert Reynolds, the opportunity to review the paper prior to publication. When Reynolds reviewed the paper, he found two articles that concerned him. The first article addressed the issue of teen pregnancy, including comments from pregnant students at the school. Although names were not given, Reynolds thought there were enough details in the article to make it easy for other students to determine the identities of the pregnant teens. He was concerned about the privacy of those students. The second article was about divorce and, like the first article, this one included personal articles. In this article, Reynolds was not concerned so much about the students, but, rather, about what they said about their families. For instance, one student whose parents were divorced made negative comments about her father, claiming that her father was always out with the guys, that he didn't spend enough time with his family, and that the father and mother were always arguing. Reynolds was troubled by the fact that the father had not been given a chance to defend himself by responding to his daughter's comments. He also noticed that the article mentioned sex and birth control. He did not think that students in ninth grade should be reading about sex and birth control. Reynolds wanted the students to make changes in their articles, but he was afraid that if they took the time to do so, they would miss the deadline for publishing the Spectrum. He did not want that to happen, especially because it was the last issue of the year and there would not be another chance to publish the paper. He felt like he had to make a quick decision, so he told Emerson to delete the two pages with the questionable articles and publish the remainder of the paper. He informed his superiors in the school system of this decision; they supported him wholeheartedly. The students had invested a great deal of time and energy in producing the paper and felt that they had followed proper journalism procedures. If they had been approached about the problems, they may have been able to resolve them. They were upset to find out instead that two pages, which included a number of non-offensive articles, had been deleted. They felt that this censorship was a direct violation of their First Amendment rights, so they took their case to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri. This court did not agree with the students; the judges said that school officials might impose limits on students' speech in activities that are "an integral part of the school's educational function" as long as their decision "has a substantial and reasonable basis". In other words, the court felt that if the school has a good reason to do so, it could place limits on curricular activities, such as the publication of the school newspaper. Unhappy with the outcome, the students appealed their case to the Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. This court reversed the decision of the lower court, saying that the students' First Amendment rights were violated. In the opinion, the court conceded that the newspaper was indeed a part of the school curriculum but noted that it was also a "public forum". As a public forum, the newspaper was "intended to be and operated as a conduit for student viewpoint". Because the paper was a forum for student discussion, the principal or other officials could censor it only when "necessary to avoid material and substantial interference with school work or discipline . . . or the rights of others". The school appealed th | Law & Ethics | 1138143200 |
| 2662082 | Seriously!? | contact the the web site owner and let them kow ur oppiniion and have them take care of it | Law & Ethics | 1137979452 |
| 2982322 | I'm trying to find out if i can get proof that someone was arrested, and for what how do i do that online? | Hey hope this answers your question...Sorry if it doesn't | Law & Ethics | 1136780916 |
| 3186093 | Law: Does a homeowner have the right to shoot a burgular....? | Laws vary by state, so you should check the statutes where you live, but generally a homeowner is allowed to use force to protect his house as long as he reasonably believes that the person is trying to burglarize him. The reason the person who set a trap for the burglar was convicted was he did not actually know that the person who was opening the door was trying to burglarize him. It could have, for all he knew, been some kid. | Law & Ethics | 1136901766 |
| 1062237 | How much does it cost for a divorce? | a lot!! | Law & Ethics | 1138067136 |
| 3123070 | i need a nyc pro bono atterney for a estate case for my deceased husband? | I doubt you will find a pro bono attorney for a probate matter, although you can start by calling your local legal aid society. Probate attorneys are typically paid out of the assets of the estate at or near the end of the case, so you shouldn't have to worry about paying them out of pocket as the case moves along. Probate fees are usually set by state law rather than on an hourly basis, meaning you should be able to know up front whta the finally total will be for attorney fees. | Law & Ethics | 1137843635 |
| 4016356 | Would it be easier to defend a case regarding real property or intellectual property? | If by "defend" you mean that my client would be being sued, I would say intellectual property provides far more opportunities for combatting allegations. FOr example, if, in a real property case, Plaintiff claims that I have built a fence on part of his property, it would be quite a simple matter for him to prove it and the thing would indeed speak for itself. If, on the other hand, in an IP case, Plaintiff claims that I copied his original work, he would have to first prove that the work was his original work. Then he would have to prove my access to his original work. Then he would need to prove substantial similarity between his work and mine. Then at some point, he would need to prove that his work was original to begin with. There are arguments that I could make at every one of these junctures that could give the trier of fact pause and give my client another chance to defeat these allegations. I think the point is that defining intellectual property can be much more nettlesome, as can be demonstrating any allegations of unauthorized use. | Law & Ethics | 1138744565 |
| 2423776 | hawaii police reserves? | For Honolulu, here's your answer: http://www.honolulupd.org/irs/reserves.htm | Law & Ethics | 1136693813 |
| 2980877 | When guns are illegal to carry don't you think criminals figure law abiding citizens don't have 1&R EZtargets. | All you have to do is compare murder rates in DC with those in Virgina and you can see living in an area with THE highest gun control has THE highest murder rate. | Law & Ethics | 1136746129 |
| 4351934 | what exactly is a criminal binder? | Hard to say without knowing what context you've heard/seen it in. In California, defendants who are charged with felonies are given a preliminary hearing before a judge to determine if there's sufficient information to indicate the defendant did what the government is alleging. If there is, the defendant is "bound over" for trial in superior court. Maybe this is a similar thing, but you really need to provide some additional details to get a solid answer. | Law & Ethics | 1137759791 |
| 3514598 | If you were under house arrest and you lived in a mobile home, wouldn’t you be able to go anywhere you want? | The "house arrest" would probably be set to a specific address as opposed to something that can move. Then again, a "moble home" isn't exaclty mobile, so where would you go? It's not like they are on wheels and can be hooked up to a trailer. Did you mean to say motorhome? | Law & Ethics | 1138309223 |
| 3128637 | Can you play an x-rated movie in your car's DVD player? | Seems like that is a pretty timely question. I found this News Article from last week where they say, "is the center of debate for many states who are now considering whether to legislate what people are watching in their cars. " Check out the source below for more information | Law & Ethics | 1137437644 |
| 1617359 | Can you answer a question about copyrights? | If the lyrics have a current copyright (which is likely for anything less than a hundred years old), and you don't have the permission of the copyright holder, you are in violation of copyright law. Here is a link to FAQ's from the US Copyright Office: | Law & Ethics | 1136646232 |
| 2992214 | How do cops handcuff a one armed man? | I've actually seen that one done on Cops! They put the cuff on one of his hands and then clasped the other cuff to the belt loop on his pants. I've also seen them cuff them to the inside police car door. If they're really putting up a fight, they use the leg cuffs and then hook the cuff from the single arm down to those (Hog Tied) | Law & Ethics | 1137026352 |
| 1073470 | Does California have a legal minimum age a child can be left home alone? If so, what is it? | California does not have a legal minimum age at which a child can be left alone. Having said that, California does have child endangerment laws, the most stringent of which can put you in prison for up to six years. As to the issue of an afternoon versus overnight: absolutely. There is no legal difference, per se (in other words, there's no law in California that says you can leave a kid for an afternoon, but not an evening), but the longer you leave a kid unsupervised, the greater the potential for you to incur liability for prosecution if something happens. Would I leave my 15 year old home alone? Yes. Should you? Depends on your 15 year old...it's pretty subjective at some ages, but clearly a five year old should not be left home alone at all. A seven year old, when all you do is run next door to borrow a cup? Again, depends on many things. | Law & Ethics | 1137264422 |
| 3205852 | Is it illegal to photocopy sheet music? | Based on the way that you worded your question, yes it's illegal. But based on what it seems like you'd be doing with it, probably not. If you'd be photocopying it in order to distribute and resell the copies then you'd have some legal issues (unless you paid ASCAP or BMI). If you're going to make 2 copies for the bass player and the keyboard player, you're probably okay because ASCAP would find it unrewarding to hire an attorney to go after you for the $.50 in royalties that the music represents (although technically it's illegal). | Law & Ethics | 1136367473 |
| 1933204 | what are the required employment break laws in texas? | Texas has no break laws. Only 21 states have meal break laws (and Texas isn't one of them) and a mere 7 have break laws. | Law & Ethics | 1137001010 |
| 1269524 | My sister was molested when she was a kid. She's 34 now, can she still press charges? What can she do? | You are a wise, caring sister. YES, he WILL do it again! Here in my state, you can still press charges. There is no time limit. Go to the Department of Social Services and tell them you want to report sexual abuse (it would be better if your sister did this). Don't be afraid to go, and STOP taking Mom's advice (shame on her for making you girls keep quiet about it). They may not be able to convict him now, but at least people will know what he did, and others will beware of him. Now, don't be afraid. I will be praying for you and your sister to stand strong. | Law & Ethics | 1138399774 |
| 1937072 | I want to find out about Mexico City's jails and looking for a specific person? | There is a telephone service where they might be able to tell you where to call to locate a person in jail, the number is (if dialed from the US) 01152-55-5658-1111, or you might wanna check the prison's web site, try to find it by using the prison's excat name, which you didn't mention. Also, check this website: www.pgr.gob.mx it's in spanish. | Law & Ethics | 1138672155 |
| 4178416 | true or false?Good parents sometimes have to spank their children.? | Good parents have to sometimes provide discipline. At times it may be in the form of spanking... As long as it doesn't physically hurt the child it's ok. | Law & Ethics | 1137472119 |
| 1558279 | Can you be charged with resisting arrest if you are having a psycotic episode? | You most certainly can until such time that you are examined by a psychiatrist that you were having said episode. The psychiatrist may have to testify in Court as to your mental satate at the time of the arrest. | Law & Ethics | 1138381661 |
| 4024692 | May I appoint and constitute an attorney through his web site? | Probably not! They usually require some sort of retainer letter to be signed with a certain dollar amount enclosed! | Law & Ethics | 1138472867 |
| 895324 | is there any organization monitoring human rights in nigeria.? | Only UN organizations like UNICEF and UNESCO and some charities. | Law & Ethics | 1138201949 |
| 3981700 | I have received a spam email and it was from a child pornography site. How do I report it to the proper auth? | Print out the email and take it to your local police station or, if available, your local FBI field office. You can probably also report this directly to the FBI at http://www.fbi.gov | Law & Ethics | 1137890027 |
| 2780314 | why law makers made it harder for people to enter a bankrupcy and did not make harder for banks to offer credi | Sadly society is on a backswing to the depression era, when big business ruled supreme. We'll come out of it eventually, but not soon enough. Why can we just learn from our mistakes instead of repeating them? By the time this mess is over we'll be a third world country! | Law & Ethics | 1137075820 |
| 3672681 | Can you summarize the work of Patent Agents ? | The USPTO registers both attorneys at law and persons who are not attorneys at law. The former persons are now referred to as “patent attorneys” and the latter persons are referred to as “patent agents.” Both patent attorneys and patent agents are permitted to prepare an application for a patent and conduct the prosecution in the USPTO. Patent agents, however, cannot conduct patent litigation in the courts or perform various services which the local jurisdiction considers as practicing law. For example, a patent agent could not draw up a contract relating to a patent, such as an assignment or a license, if the state in which he/she resides considers drafting contracts as practicing law. | Law & Ethics | 1137990887 |
| 4318277 | What can I do if I have won a small claim court lawsuit in Texas but the defendant has not paid? | Not much to be honest. Texas is one of the few states that do not allow anyone except for the IRS and the Attorney General (for child support) to garnish wages. You can send copies of the judgement to the three credit bureaus and have it reported...you can file a lein on any personl real estate or business he/she owns. Other than that, there is not much you can do in Texas | Law & Ethics | 1138394776 |
| 1186691 | What is politicaly correct? | avoidance of expressions or actions that can be perceived to exclude or marginalize or insult people who are socially disadvantaged or discriminated against: | Law & Ethics | 1137740233 |
| 4435407 | should there be a lawrestricting presidents from running more than 2 terms? | there is a law that says that | Law & Ethics | 1138743005 |
| 2580130 | My roommate wants to move into her own place, but our lease isn't up for 6 months. Can she legally move out? | you will need to look at the language on your lease, but most likely you have what is called a "joint and several" lease. if you have both signed the lease, this means that BOTH of you are responsible for the total rent. if ONE of you skips town, then the OTHER one of you is responsible for the full amount. you can read more about joint and several here: http://ezinearticles.com/?Lease-Contracts---The-Meaning-of-Joint-and-Several&id=18975 this is why it's important to only co-sign on a lease with someone you trust to not screw you. anyway, the answer to your question depends on what you mean by "legally". she will not be in violation of any criminal code if she moves out. however, if she stops paying rent to the landlord, the landlord can hold YOU responsible for the unpaid rent. and if you don't pay it, they have the right to evict you, since that is a hell of a lot easier than suing her for her share of the rent. you could claim that you're not responsible, in court, but most certainly the court will find in the landlord's favor when he shows them your joint-and-several lease with your name on it. if this were to happen, then *you* could turn around and sue your ex-roommate in this situation, in small-claims court, for her share of the rent. most likely you only have a verbal agreement. a verbal agreement IS a legally binding contract, but they are difficult to enforce since she could argue that she never made any such agreement with you. however a copy of the lease with her name and signature on it would certainly imply some level of commitment on her part. it is not a solid case, but it is possible you could win in small claims court against her. as always, winning a lawsuit does not necessarily mean you'll see the money. she could refuse to cough it up, and then you'd have to go through the process of having her wages garnished, and all of this legal stuff costs a lot of money. the best thing for everyone is almost always to resolve this without going down the legal route. you might consider finding a new roommate yourself - that way you could choose who you want to live with. this would be cutting her a break, but remember that you are in the dangerous position of being hung out to dry if she just bails out. finding an amicable solution where nobody gets screwed or goes to court is definitely your best answer. if you don't think it's right that you have to do the work of finding a roommate, but you don't want to just let her choose, then see if she will compensate you for the work involved in finding her replacement. then you will either have the new roomate sign a sub-lease with her, or go to the landlord and draw up a new lease with the 2 of you on it. good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1138043240 |
| 3120823 | Has anyone heard about prisoners only having to serve 50 percent jail time, this is a law that passed Jan.2006 | I don't know about time served calculations in Virginia but someone in the Virginia forum at http://www.prisontalk.com will know. | Law & Ethics | 1136640237 |
| 1033427 | Will unfounded domestic violence charge hold up in court in Va? | You know, I suspect you're not going to get many takers on this one. You've got a lot of issues here that are very involved and nobody who knows what they are talking about is going to be able to give you an answer based on the "facts" you've presented here. Rather than try to answer your question, let me ask you some more: What do you define as arguing? Was it strictly verbal or was there any physical touching whatsoever? Were any threats of any kind made during the argument? You said the police saw marks on you from "making up"...which, frankly, is very suspicious to an old cop like me. But the question is, what kind of marks? Are you talking about a hickey or a bruise? When the police interviewed your husband, what did he say? Did he perhaps admit to doing something that would have violated the law in your state? And please - if you did not personally hear the interview between your husband and the police, you do not *know* what was said...you might know what your husband told you later, but if you didn't hear it for yourself, you don't know. Don't know if you're asking a question about the city or the state prosecuting, but if you are: not unusual for the state to prosecute a domestic violence charge, even if the victim denies it or changes their story later. If you told the police the marks on you were from "making up", then they did take a statement from you. Once you said that, the police may have felt that was all the statement they were going to get out of you - especially if the marks they saw were not consistent with what you said was "making up" (for example: most people don't make up by leaving bruises, swollen lips, scratches, black eyes, etc...if those are the marks you're talking about, I'm with the cops on this one). If you had marks, the police certainly should have taken photos of them. Some types of minor injuries don't show well in photos (especially depending on the equipment) so they may not have thought photos were worthwhile or they just simply didn't take them. What were your "marks"? You're asking what the odds are that he'll be found guilty based on what you say is the officer's testimony and your statement in defense of your husband. Can't answer that one because neither you nor I have all the facts, I suspect. What did the neighbors say (or more importantly, do the neighbors have something to say; did they hear threats, did they hear physical violence, did they hear you say something that would suggest you were being victimized)? What did he say? Maybe without meaning to, he admitted to a crime. He wouldn't be the first person to do so...and if the cops were skillful interviewers, they may have obtained an admission or confession from him without him realizing he was doing so. What is the crime of domestic violence in Virginia? You were smart to include that you're in that state because it certainly makes a difference (and unfortunately, I'm not from there). Do the police know you and your husband? Either of you been arrested for domestic violence before? Bottom line: way too many "what-if's" for anyone to give you an educated answer to your question. Depending on the answers to the questions I've asked, the chances of him being found guilty could be very good, or very poor. And finally: I've investigated domestic violence crimes for over 18 years as a police officer. I hope everything you wrote here is absolutely true...that you were not the victim of domestic violence, and that you are as safe today as the day you were born. I hope nobody ever lays a hand on you, threatens you, or abuses you. However, what you've written here (and what I suspect your answers to some of my questions might be) is some of the most commonly-expressed statements I've heard from domestic violence vi | Law & Ethics | 1137256953 |
| 224632 | What do you think about fair and equal justice for all in the United States of America? | 1.What are civil liberties? In general, the rights to freedom of thought, expression, and action, and the protection of these rights from government interference or restriction. Civil liberties are the hallmark of liberal, democratic “free” societies. This comprised of two generally accepted meanings: civil liberty has 2 meanings: One's freedom to exercise one's rights as guaranteed under the laws of the country, and, Fundamental individual right protected by law and expressed as immunity from unwarranted governmental interference Then there are those who view individual rights as inherent in the sovereignty of the individual and that those rights are constrained only to the extent that government needs to function. 2) Do you believe in fair & equal justice for all? Yes 3) Why We are talking here about fair and equal justice which to me mean under the law. The application of the law must be blind to who it is applied to. This is the reason that Lady Liberty holds the scales of justice while wearing a blindfold. 4) What does the First Amendment say? This cannot be answered in a single sentence because the first amendment covers multiple subjects. If you are asking how the first amendment is written as the first ratified item of the United States Bill of Rights, it is: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; of the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” 5) Have you ever exercised your First Amendment Rights? Yes 6) I am pretty vocal. Do you think I would exercise my First Amendment rights. Yes | Law & Ethics | 1138406400 |
| 4314794 | Why does Google share search queries with anyone and everyone if sharing them is an invasion of privacy? | I think there is more to the story than what we see here. I don't think the government cares what the most popular searches are, but rather they care about who is actually doing the searching. The site you link to in your update has a note, which states, "that in compiling the Zeitgeist, no individual searcher's information is available or accessible to us. What you see here is a cumulative snapshot of interesting queries people are asking – some over time, some within country domains, and some on Google.com – that perhaps reveal a bit of the human condition." If Google doesn't have the individual's information, they can hardly give it to the government, and they are not invading anyone's privacy. | Law & Ethics | 1138309993 |
| 1510251 | how do i get out of parking tickets? | If you were parked legally and put your money in the meter. The only way to get out of it is to prove the parking meters time is off. This happens everywhere and it not widely known. The city near me just spent $100,000 to have a state inspector come in and test all meters because a group of people went around the city with a stop watch, put money in the meter and compared the time with the stop watch. They proved 60% of the cities meters were stopping upto 2 minutes too early on 15 minutes time so if you have an hour in the meter this could mean 8 minutes early. | Law & Ethics | 1138326859 |
| 2248716 | Detroit,Michigan who to write to about stopping juvenile sexual abuse in prisons and dentention centers. Gov? | This is a seriosu problem in ALL prisons. It seems that peopel seem to think it is added punishment for those that are sent to prison. The fact it is sactioned by many guards and wardens is appaling. It can often ruin the lives of inmates and make minor criminals worse by subjecting to beatings and rape. It is not limited to Detroit, but nationwide. Write your local Congress Rep and your Sentaors abot this topic. | Law & Ethics | 1137238750 |
| 3044253 | what does a guy have to do to get married? | This differs depending on what country (and state or providence) you're in. The website below has some links: http://marriage.about.com/cs/marriagelicenses/a/marriagelic.htm | Law & Ethics | 1138336179 |
| 1262670 | What's the (precise) difference between a crime, a felony and a misdemeanor in the USA? | Felony and misdemeanor are general classifications of crimes, with felonies being the more major transgressions. Legally, the largest difference between the two is that misdemeanors are not to have sentences of more than 1-year of confinement, where felonies have a minimum confinement (not counting paroles and time-off for good behavior) of not less than 366 days. | Law & Ethics | 1137529717 |
| 23276 | why dose the law states that ur 18 can fight for ur country and support a family but.....you can't have a beer | You can fight for your country (volunteer) at age 18 because that is the age of majority when a person is deemed old enough to sign binding contracts (to buy a car or join the Army, etc.). You can not drink (and drive) until you are 21 for several reasons. If drinking was legal at say 18, it would be freely available to friends (in high school!) below 18, and lead to far more drinking/driving accidents. It often does anyway among those who ignore the law. Driving for many aged 18 or less is a new skill and alcohol can wipe out a new skill much easier than a well-ingrained skill, clouding judgement and coordination, leading to serious injury and death for friends and perfect strangers who merely got in the way. The record speaks for itself. In a perfect world, no one would abuse alcohol and there would be no war. Those who drink beer illegally are also less apt to fight for their country - because they do not value the rule of law. For those who survive to age 21, there will be plenty of time to drink beer and serve their country, as they choose. | Law & Ethics | 1137497944 |
| 3819406 | how do i pay a traffic tiket if i don't have the orignal copy of the ticket? | the most easy thing to do will to go in to the police station that gave you the ticket they will have a copy and if they dont than you do not have to pay it because then it dose not exist. or if it is something little you can see if they will just let you off cops do listen to reason | Law & Ethics | 1136427241 |
| 3483734 | Can I prevent extradition of a loved one by filing a criminal complaint against him? | get a good lawyer | Law & Ethics | 1137120162 |
| 124654 | I live in NY and my husband is contesting our divorce..we are still in same hou/se. how long can this take? | it can take months or even years, but you really should ask a qualified divorce lawyer in your area. If you don't have one, get one. | Law & Ethics | 1138329441 |
| 1309766 | how can i defend a defendant who was caught ditching school (teen court)? | As a defendant's lawyer, you need to only show that there was reasonable doubt. If you feel that this is not obtainable due to evidence that the Prosecuting team has entered, then you must plea bargain. If you can make it beneficial to the prosecutors to lower the sentence, then they should take it. | Law & Ethics | 1137796983 |
| 351584 | Why is marijuana illegal, but liquor IS legal? | I think its because you grow marijuana right in your backyard with little or no problem, then just pick, dry and smoke it. Liquor is a little harder to make so somebody could make some money off of it. It also has to do with the early 1900's when 'black' and 'mexican' people were the majority of people using it, and racism was still 'legal', so they branded marijuana users as murderous 'blacks' and 'mexicans'. It also has to do with the major corporations political views of it, because hemp is a great resource for clothing and other things, but a big corporation back then was selling another material and didnt want to be put out of business. | Law & Ethics | 1138391495 |
| 802011 | In the state of North Carolina, if you are 18, can you have unopened bottles of alcohol in your car? | NO, Since you are under the age of 21 you would be charged with possestion of alcohic beverage by a minor. I am sure that you are not refering to rubbing alcohol. | Law & Ethics | 1137890365 |
| 2270441 | Is it required by law that you participate in the United States Census, or just a civic duty? | No, you are not required to participate, but they really bug you if you don't respond. It's pretty essential for our government, especially since representation in the House is decided by the Census. | Law & Ethics | 1136346590 |
| 1846498 | What high schools classes do you need for a lawyer carrer? | None, really. Law school is a graduate-level school, so that means you have to go through a four-year university first. Thus, no law school is going to look at your highschool transcript. That said, you'll probably want to take as many A.P courses as you can in a variety of fields (A.P European History and A.P English Literature are great at sharpening your critical thinking skills). That way, you can apply to better undergraduate colleges (and be better prepared for them) so that you can eventually move on to better law schools. Regards. | Law & Ethics | 1138027805 |
| 1090889 | What's the penalty in California, if you are cought to drive without driving license (don't have one).Over 18y | Wow. Driving without a valid license (one that has never been issued or is expired), is a misdemeanor in California. Misdemeanors are punishable in this state by up to one year in the county jail (this one may be only up to six months...I didn't check, but your first offense isn't going to result in *any* jail time anyway). There's a fine...maybe a couple hundred bucks. The car you're driving will likely be towed and possibly impounded for up to 30 days. That will be more expensive than any fine a judge will hand out. You *could* be arrested and booked into a jail. If you had no official identification, you might even be held for court or until your identity was positively established. On the whole, I'd recommend an English class and a driver's license. Both will save you a lot of time and grief. | Law & Ethics | 1138420627 |
| 3542089 | what do you think of a person with a drug habbit ? | that depends.. I lost a friend a year ago to drugs.. very sad... Drug use in general is psychological thing... there are studies that suggest people who use drugs are self medicating for some other diagnosable mental illness.... for example.. many alcoholics are found to have symptoms of anxiety and panic disorders... this is a good example of peer pressure.. nobody wants to hear about a grown man acting like a sissy?. society says.. "hell no.. lets go out and drink.." the problem with drug use is.. you are covering one problem with another.. therapists will have to spend many years dealing with the drug problem before they can even begin to address what caused the compuslion to use drugs... so yes. i believe in treatment.. i believe you should help yourself... however.. one can only get treated if they are willing to accept help.. for repeat offenders .. i offer no sympathy.. | Law & Ethics | 1138632076 |
| 485663 | Is there a legal way to change your birthdate on documents? | If you have a birth certificate that states another birthdate, yes. Otherwise, no. | Law & Ethics | 1138124495 |
| 3537273 | Is the term PATRIOT ACT... Truly Patriotic??? | Unfortunately, the current administration is adept at using labels to disguise the real intent of laws and other actions. For example, the "Clean Air Act" actually encouraged more pollution that before. The Patriot Act encourages violations of our constitution and a strengthening of the executive branch. Some aspects are worthwhile, but the name makes it difficult to object to its details without being called unpatriotic. Sad to see the stifling of legitimate criticism. As far as a better title, perhaps the Surveillance Act? | Law & Ethics | 1137424942 |
| 1717681 | I am trying to lookup a lawsuit that my mom won back in 1967 but all i have is the case index#.how can i find? | A case file that old has probably been destroyed and/or transferred to microfilm. With the case number, you should be able to identify which branch of the court might have the records. You will probably have to go to that court house to review the file and make copies if you need them. | Law & Ethics | 1137618333 |
| 1499327 | Does anyone know if you can file a civil suite in one state but live in another? | Yes you can; check the Rules of Civil Procedure for the state in question for particulars. Example: You live in NJ but are involved in a car accident in PA and PA's rules are more conducive to your cause of action. | Law & Ethics | 1137991783 |
| 1056541 | Should the rights of the victim take precedence over the rights of the accused in felony cases? | That's a really vague question. In terms of the criminal justice system, the accused has all the rights; the right to a fair trial, the right to an attorney (since a felony by definition can include prison time of more than one year), the right to confront his accuser, the right of presumption of innocence. The victim has no more rights than any other citizen, except maybe the right to speak during the sentencing. | Law & Ethics | 1136327798 |
| 4118632 | Is it illegal in the state of PA for debt collectors to call your neighbors concerning your debt? | It is illegal for debt collectors to divulge personal information about you to anyone, but in order to locate you, they can do basically whatever they want, including calling your neighbors. | Law & Ethics | 1137032511 |
| 2973483 | Should smoking be banned in bars? | HELL NO!!!!! | Law & Ethics | 1138728813 |
| 1012255 | Is a hospital able to refuse coverage to a child because of lack of insurance? | Yes if it's not an emergency. The only have obligation to stabilize the patient. Most states have free health insurance programs for children. | Law & Ethics | 1138131640 |
| 2417720 | Why is Texas's Death Row so Quick? | There are a number of reasons that Texas' capital punishment system has recieved an increase in "efficiency". But, I cannot actually answer your question, because it is not a matter of laws which is actually casuing this. It is a result of a political decision which is placing motivation on the different aspects of the system to pro`cess inmates quicker. Some examples are tougher standards for an oppurtunity to apeal a case. A second example is the increase in turnaround time for the apeal process and the speed to which apeals are brought to court. The system has also gained an increase in employees, due to more funding put into the system. In conclusion, it is more a decision from political players and other agents and not so much specific new laws. | Law & Ethics | 1136955668 |
| 4257902 | How many of you would have the nerve to say this? | they both need to burn a while for this one, as do the defense attorneys who are cashing in on it. | Law & Ethics | 1138760789 |
| 1408546 | If in the constitution the speparation of church and state was meant to keep the ten commandments? | It wasn't meant to keep the church or the ten commandments out of society. The 'separation of church and state' comes from the clause in the first amendment which states: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof. . " The interpretations of this have bastardized the original intent of the Founders to the extent that what it says and what they mean are entirely different things. We had those things on our money because the Founders never intended to eliminate them from society. All they intended to do was prohibit any state sponsored religion | Law & Ethics | 1138218038 |
| 106089 | Wages in Lieu of Notice (california)? | Employers don't have to pay you for time you didn't work. | Law & Ethics | 1138257171 |
| 3497063 | If we give our freedoms up for the Patriot Act, to defend liberty, then what have we accomplished? | I have a dream. My dream is that one day Thomas Jefferson will rise up out of his grave and p!mpslap GW Bush. Then he shall spit in the president's face and say, "Listen up, moron. The end does not justify the means. Your day-to-day actions add up and affect the big picture. Sacrifice small liberties today and you're closer to killing freedom tomorrow. Now go get yourself the complete works of Aristotle and don't come out of your room till you've finished reading them cover to cover." | Law & Ethics | 1136662008 |
| 2484736 | Does the State of California regulate return policies and product warranties? | California does not require return policies, but stores DO have to post their return policies if they do not meet certain minimums, which are: The retail seller gives a full cash or credit refund, and equal exchange, or some combination of these, and The customer may return the merchandise for at least seven days following purchase, if it is returned with proof of purchase. The Department of Consumer Affairs specifically states that one is usually not entitled by law to a refund or exchange. A new product not sold "as-is" does have an implied 60-day warranty, during which the product must be fit for normal use. | Law & Ethics | 1136310577 |
| 850433 | What is a "third degree misdemeanor"? | That depends on the jurisdiction. In general terms, a third degree misdemeanor is one of the least serious criminal charges. There are likely many different third degree misdemeanors in whatever jurisdiction you are talking about, but they all have the same sentencing requirements. | Law & Ethics | 1137027874 |
| 826875 | Fathers right in case estranged wife leaves Canada with the child without telling before leaving. WhatcanIdo? | I am not sure but I imagine that it was unlawful for her to leave the USA with your son without your consent. Follow through with the court filing. Go to the police department and file a report if they won't file a complaint, do not leave the police station until they let you file a report. Get a lawyer or look up online the family laws both for USA national and international and Canada national and international family laws. Do not give up, don't let anyone discourage you, it will take time but you will win your son back fully or to some degree. You can bet that she is looking over her shoulder every minute. And every time someone is knocking on her door she is thinking that it is the FBI. Again DO NOT GIVE UP KEEP AT IT, even if all seems useless. And if she could do what she did I quite well imagine that you could do the same except in the opposite direction, from Canada to USA with the child. What nationality is the child? Does the child have an American or Canadian passport? That might make a big difference. Also take classes (parenting,or whatever) or get counseling, tape phone calls and get everything documented and bring it to court or to your lawyers. Every little bit helps. | Law & Ethics | 1136382625 |
| 2561997 | children counselling and the law? | Can you be more specific? If your looking for counseling ethics law, you can go to Google or check with your state's Department of Children and Families or DCF. They would know the legal issues. APA guidelines can be found by going to the APA website-I think it's www.apa.com | Law & Ethics | 1138194597 |
| 1009686 | Is the President above the law? | The media does have information to most things, for example I read books 4 years ago about reprecussions of certain policies that look as if they are prognosticators, some of this stuff is not a seceret. I agree that people's information is limited more than we think through the media. Conservatives complain about the liberal media and liberals about the conservative media. What Bush is doing is no comparison to the crimes that Sadam commited? Well, I don't fully agree with that and I could engage in a discussion about that if anyone wants to email me @ bennymokey2001 on yahoo, but with that argument someone could say well Hitler was horrible nothing else matters crime wise, oh Bin Laden did this everybody else gets off free. "Americans are so stupid in general thinking that their civil liberties are being violated by allowing the patriot to continue?" How is the government looking at what you check out from a library not neoMcCarthyism? I serisously doubt that any library has any materials that preclude that you are a threat to the state. I don't have anything to hide either. But I wouldn't want to be followed around and watched because I read some book or had a conversation. The President is above the law but should not be as the role of the executive branch is to reflect, not dictate the temper of the people. | Law & Ethics | 1137037008 |
| 3563415 | Should Bush be impeached? | First, I think Osama has been dead for a long time. (Notice that right before the 2004 elections, we "heard" from Osama. Now when the illegal wiretaps come to light, Osama again. He is the CIA's new Boogeyman.) Now ask yourself this question: if it was Clinton lying about WMD, torturing his enemies in secret prisons, spying without warrants, would he have been impeached? | Law & Ethics | 1138246600 |
| 3900143 | Why won't they legalize Marijuana? | why the heck would they want to legalize it in the first place? If they were doing it for the medicinal value, you'd still need a prescription for it and recreational use would still be illegal, besides, there are a whole lot of drugs out there which are more effective. If it were legal for recreational use, that would just result in increased consumption and more fatal traffic accidents, etc. Nothing good would come from it. | Law & Ethics | 1138386810 |
| 3533581 | Does New Scotland Yard only police the greater London area? | New Scotland Yard is the address of the Metropolitan Police Headquarters. The Met Police are primarily only repsonsible for the Greater London area (approximately the area inside the M25 Motorway). However as they are a very large force they often lend specialist support to other Forces aroudn the UK, especially Anti-Terrorism and specialist firearms units (British police are not armed). The Met Forensics team has several branches: http://www.met.police.uk/scd/units/forensic_services.htm The main pan-UK agency dealing with forensics research is the Forensic Science Service: http://www.forensic.gov.uk/forensic_t/index.htm | Law & Ethics | 1137132338 |
| 3333620 | will they let me tow my car off the impound lot with an expired tag? | TOW IT, YES, DRIVE IT NO! | Law & Ethics | 1138586132 |
| 1813636 | how do i find out if i have a arrest warrant? | Call up the police, on a pay phone. If you go to the cop shop have bail money. | Law & Ethics | 1137018071 |
| 2484705 | how do i search for a pending lawsuit on the internet,in san mateo county ? | It appears that the question period has expired. If you have received an answer that meets your needs, please choose one of those as a 'best answer.' If you haven't received a good answer for your question, you may want to consider the following, 1) Re-post your question. Newer questions get more activity on Yahoo! Answers than old ones. 2) If you do re-post your question, consider why it wasn't answered the first time. Could it be more specific? Could it be worded better? Were there grammatical or spelling errors? Was it in the best category? If it doesn't seem likely that re-posting your question will help you, then here's a listing of my favorite 'answer sites'. Maybe one of them will help you. Answers.com http://www.answers.com/ Bartleby http://www.bartleby.com/ Yahoo Reference http://education.yahoo.com/reference/ HowStuffWorks http://www.howstuffworks.com/ Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page Since I really haven't answered your question, it is not necessary to give me any points. Regards. | Law & Ethics | 1137039748 |
| 3911260 | what is populism? | Populism is a political philosophy or rhetorical style that holds that the common person's interests are oppressed or hindered by the elite in society, and that the instruments of the state need to be grasped from this self-serving elite and used for the benefit and advancement of the people as a whole. | Law & Ethics | 1136747626 |
| 1707284 | why do you get more years for cocain then you do for manslaughter? | You can't make such a broad generalization. The statement might not even be true. Each state or territory might have different sentencing requirements for each each. The federal government will have its own set of sentencing guidelines as well. There are so many factors that go into sentencing, your question is not really valid. Sentencing for drugs can be based on many factors, including the nature of the charge, the quantity of drugs involved and whether the drugs were for personal use or distribution. To simply assert that cocaine convictions result in higher prison terms than manslaughter convictions without supporting evidence is a logical fallacy. | Law & Ethics | 1138478474 |
| 1872665 | what age do i have to be to be euthanized? | You do know what euthanasia is,.. right? It is mercy killing. There is no age limit, but in order for this to happen without much difficulty one has to have a living will. Dr. Kavorkian went to prison because he was prccticing it. Hope this helps Good luck | Law & Ethics | 1138212755 |
| 3627586 | I wanted to know in illinois is there a law against cold weather evictions in, where can I find the answer? | No, there is no law against cold weather eviction. There is a protection that heating cannot be turned off for failure to pay during the winter. If you are facing eviction, contact the Illinois Tenant Union, linked below. | Law & Ethics | 1136347193 |
| 1789573 | is this true. in God we trust is not on the NEW PEPSI COLA CANs? | No. This is a distorted story about a Dr. Pepper can released in 2001. See this link for details: http://www.snopes.com/politics/business/undergod.asp | Law & Ethics | 1138655818 |
| 2179326 | what are the w.v. statutes for selfdefense? | I will refer you to a jury instruction on self-defense. It states the law in West Virgina in simple and clear term, and includes legal citations in support. The central part is this: "if the Defendant was not the aggressor, and had reasonable grounds to believe and actually did believe that he was in imminent danger of death or serious bodily harm from which he could save himself only by using deadly force against his assailant, then he had the right to employ deadly force in order to defend himself. By deadly force is meant force which is likely to cause death or serious bodily harm." But there is more to it, and you should refer to the instruction. It is not long. | Law & Ethics | 1136302017 |
| 2737222 | Is bestiality legal in the US? | I'm not sure about the legality, but I do know that in some states it's enforced, and in others it's not. Note: Check out the story of the lady who died in Spokane, WA last year. | Law & Ethics | 1138664595 |
| 4398663 | what does the first amedment of the u.s contitution mean.? | It keeps the government out of church business and can not prohibit the practice of that religion, allows people to gather to say what you want without directly bringing harm to individuals, the press has right to print what they want without bringing harm to anyone, and tell our representative in government that we don't aggree with them | Law & Ethics | 1138162676 |
| 3569389 | How can i write to Richard Ramirez in San Quinten Prison? | You get his inmate number by calling 916-445-6713 You will need to address your correspondence as follows: Richard Ramirez (Inmate number) San Quentin State Prison San Quentin, CA 94974 The general phone number for the prison is: (415) 454-1460 | Law & Ethics | 1137526619 |
| 2519826 | What's the name of the law that requires convicted sex offenders to...? | Megan's Law it is, but as it is applied in California, the offender does not have to tell the neighbors. The police may, in some circumstances (but not all) notify the neighborhood where the offender lives and/or works. | Law & Ethics | 1137209667 |
| 2880048 | Can a former 'criminal' pursue a career in Law Enforcement?Maybe a 'mentor' type training @ San Diego area? | Bless you for even asking. Can you do it? Perhaps. You have no felony convictions, so you are not automatically prohibited from a number of positions. Crime scene analysis? Probably not. You're talking about working for a law enforcement agency, and I would think the chances of working for a agency while you're on probation are about slim and none. Preventing crimes against children? Very possible, though probably not within the criminal justice arena. Many private organizations do things like this, and you are uniquely qualified for a position in this field. Human trafficking? Again, probably not within the criminal justice arena. Want to help out? It's always possible. Probably not as an employee, though...certainly not while on probation. We can talk more, if you'd like...drop me a note at my user name at yahoo.com. Seriously...bless you for wanting to do something. I especially would like to see you get involved in preventing crimes against children, and you can certainly involve yourself in that field without having to work with or for a law enforcement agency. Wonderful drug that meth is, huh? Sounds like it made a mess of your life...it would truly be wonderful if you can find a place in the world where you could help make things better. Good luck...write if you think I can offer more. | Law & Ethics | 1138521943 |
| 3806852 | Is it legal to have your bag searched when you leave a story, like Fry's electronics does? | I found the answer for your question on the source webpage, you might want to read through the rest of the comments there, as they are pretty interesting. "This came up in the Answer Man column in the San Jose Mercury News a few years back and has been written up a couple of times since then. The short answer is that stores have no authority to stop you unless they have a reasonable suspicion of some criminal activity. I've walked right by the receipt checkers at Fry's Electronics dozens of times. I've been stopped - verbally - only twice, and in both cases they did nothing more when I refused to consent to a receipt check. According to the Merc article, Costco is a special case because it's a membership store. In the membership agreement you consent to the check; if you refuse, they can revoke your membership. But ordinary stores don't have that right." | Law & Ethics | 1138297849 |
| 312884 | I think women should have abortion groups and be able to do there own abortions for free?what do you think? | i think a lot and i have an opinion there are places that can assist a woman to get an abortion free. what we need are groups to help women safely use this right without molestation from rabid fanatical anti-rights people. when i went to my GYN practicioner's office for a check up i was accosted by protesters. they were trying to stop me from having an abortion. they actually bloccked my path and physically restrained me. these people did not know me. i was not pregnant. but i told them to let go of me. i told them i would get a abortion just to piss them off even though i was not pregnant. then i called the police and had the ones who touched me arressted for physical assault, harassment, unlawfull imprisonment and bad fashion. anyone puts their hands on me or tries to impose their worhtless beliefs on me better be prepared to face the consequences. imposing your will, viewpoint, or bielf on another person is RAPE. forcing your ideas on a person is RAPE. making people do what you want them to do based on your belief system is RAPE. tell those rapists to leave me alone. tell those murderers (yeah, the anti-abortionists are murderers in my book) to stop RAPING women's rights. i tell them to take a long walk off a short pier. thank you for allowing me to type my opinion. nave a nice day. | Law & Ethics | 1136580173 |
| 4416836 | What do I do about bad checks from where you are employed at? It's happening alot.? | The state you live in should have a Wage and Labor Department- you need to turn the company in to them. On a personal level, I would find a new job. The company is obviously not financially stable. Hope this helps :). | Law & Ethics | 1137333966 |
| 261410 | When does a stay pending appeal end? | Yes, the stay is lifted automatically. | Law & Ethics | 1138116872 |
| 3464080 | if a 16 year old is on probation, isn't she supposed to get off of it at the age of 17? | Laws on probation and punishment of juveniles vary by state. The person might even have been charged as an adult, so it is really impossible to give a specific answer to your question without more facts. The minor or parent should be able to read the court's file. In the file, you will find the record of the conviction and the sentence. The sentence should specify how long probation was to be or when it terminates. | Law & Ethics | 1138434674 |
| 4025404 | can my son claim his girlfriend and her baby on his income tax? | Yes, if he paid more than half of their living expenses. And no one else can claim them. | Law & Ethics | 1138674585 |
| 854100 | how to find previous court records/ court cases? | Most state and federal cases are available at findlaw. For unpublished court cases or cases that were only in the local courts, you would have to go to the local courts. Local court cases are almost never published in the official records. | Law & Ethics | 1136770815 |
| 1645788 | What changes should be made to the USA PATRIOT ACT? | It should be cancelled. It's a controlling piece of legislation which has not added to our security - only demolished our privacy. | Law & Ethics | 1138344085 |
| 4311297 | how do i find dui arrests for pasco county, fl for 1-31-06? | What the heck...I'll take a stab at this one. Check the local papers. Call the county jail and ask them if they can/will release that information. They might not if you want names, but if you only want the number of arrests, maybe they will. Call the local law enforcement agencies in Pasco County (I have no idea how many there are, so this may be pretty easy or pretty impossible) and ask them. Beyond that, I have no idea. I'm in California, and that's about all the things I would know to do here. Florida may be different, but I think this is a good start. | Law & Ethics | 1138749721 |
| 2430417 | What country has the youngest age of consent for having sex? | In Hawaii and Canada the age of consent is 14.. You best check with the laws in your state. In some States, it is considered Stuatory Rape. In others, it is Child Abuse... But a couple states allow the age of consent to be 14, but only if the partner is below a certain age which is usually below 18 or below 16. Some states allow younger ages if Parental consent is granted, but the couple must be married. In Hawaii and Canada the age of consent is 14.. Below is a State by state Chart of Ages of consent for Sex. (not ages different for homosexual sex). | Law & Ethics | 1137232766 |
| 1122358 | Why can't you have more than 1 wife in America? | The laws against polygamy have historical roots from a number of cultures. In terms of definitions the following applies: Polygamy is the offense of having several wives or husbands at the same time, or more than one wife or husband at the same time. Bigamy literally means a second marriage distinguished from a third or other; while polygamy means many marriages – implies more than two. Polygamy is a crime in all states. A person is guilty of polygamy, a felony of the third degree, if he marries or cohabits with more than one spouse at a time in purported exercise of the right of plural marriage. The offense is a continuing one until all cohabitation and claim of marriage with more than one spouse terminates. This section does not apply to parties to a polygamous marriage, lawful in the country of which they are residents or nationals, while they are in transit through or temporary visiting this State. Reference Model Penal Code Section 230.1. In terms of applied law this has been before the United States Supreme Court which has offered a perspective of how this is viewed by the legal system and the country in general as for example: In 1890 the United States Supreme Court, under Chief Justice Melville W. Fuller, reviewed the case of Davis v. Beason, The opinion of the court was delivered by Justice Field. (If interested the entire opinion can be found at: http://www.justia.us/us/133/333/case.html ) In summation this opinion (in part) stated: The case of Davis v. Beason held that a Territorial statute which provided that no person should be entitled to vote at any election who was a member of any organization which encouraged its members to commit the crime of bigamy or polygamy, as a duty arising or resulting from a membership in such an organization, or which practiced bigamy or polygamy or plural or celestial marriage as a doctrinal rite of such organization, was not a law respecting an establishment of religion, in violation of this amendment. Polygamy is a crime by the laws of all civilized and Christian countries; to call the advocacy of it a tenet of religion is to offend the common sense of mankind. | Law & Ethics | 1138500053 |
| 4068118 | Does any process exist to remove a sitting Supreme Court Justice? | The procedure is in two steps. The House of Representatives must first pass "articles of impeachment" by a simple majority. The articles of impeachment constitute the formal allegations. Upon their passage, the defendant has been "impeached." Next, the Senate tries the accused. In the case of the impeachment of a President, the Chief Justice of the United States presides over the proceedings. Otherwise, the Vice President, in his capacity of President of the Senate, or the President pro tempore of the Senate presides. This would include the impeachment of the Vice President him- or herself. In order to convict the accused, a two-thirds majority of the senators present is required. Following conviction, the Senate may vote to punish the individual only by removing him from office, or by barring him from holding future office, or both. Alternatively, it may impose no punishment. However in the case of executive officers, removal follows automatically upon conviction. The defendant remains liable to criminal prosecution. It is possible to impeach someone even after the accused has vacated his office in order to disqualify the person from such emoluments of office as a pension. | Law & Ethics | 1136842031 |
| 1262967 | Legality of GBL in Belgium? | It's for sale in Belgium without any problem. We even produce it here. | Law & Ethics | 1138018353 |
| 4306336 | In which states can a person pass the bar exam and practice law WITHOUT a degree? | One is eligible to take the bar exam with only law-office study in California, Maine, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and Wyoming. In addition, you are eligible in California, DC, and New Mexico to take the test if you only have correspondence study. Each state is very different on these requirements, particularly on how long you must work at a law firm, and some of those do require some classroom experience at an ABA accredited law school, even though they don't require a JD or LLD. That being said, it is pretty rare for someone to apply for and be accepted to the bar without a law degree. It is simply the easiest, fastest way to learn all of the information necessary for the bar exam. | Law & Ethics | 1138679706 |
| 2638847 | Where is HELP for my disabled father(74) brain damaged brother(51)? Victims of FIRE, NO Elect. power, water... | To be able to help you, I wouldneed you to add to your question (so I could find it again). You would ned to list the City and State in which they reside. THat would be a great start. One question I would like answered, is this on the Indian Reservation? Did he or they apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA)? Maybe not, if they were disable prior. Anyway, be more specific. Indian reservation or not? It matters if you want good answers. Indians there suffer, however Indians here in the Great Northwest get checks every month becasue of their fortune. Below is a story of just how bad these Indians have it. Jun 30, 2002 Wildfire Leaves Apaches With Misery--and Pain By TOM GORMAN and STEVE BERRY , LA Times Staff Writers WHITERIVER, Ariz. -- Even in good times, this Apache Indian reservation community struggles from paycheck to paycheck. The 60- year-old homes need paint and screens, fences miss slats, hulks of old cars sit abandoned in backyards. For hundreds of Apaches, Wednesday's paychecks will be the last for months because their forest has burned. Fire robbed the town of its main livelihood: ponderosa pines to be milled at the tribe's Fort Apache Timber Co. "We will go broke by the end of the month," said Cindy Bennett as her husband picked up his last paycheck Wednesday at the mill. About 70% of the 330 employees at the tribal company's two mills were laid off Monday as the Rodeo-Chediski fire, the nation's largest, raged through the White Mountains of northeastern Arizona. The remaining employees will be out of work in two weeks. The fire's devastation is being felt throughout Navajo County at least 339 homes destroyed, 410,000 acres of forest charred. But perhaps nowhere is the economic fallout of the fire felt more immediately than by the White Mountain Apache Tribe. In coming days, hundreds of Apaches will run out of money to buy food and medicine. The tribe already has lost millions of dollars in revenue that goes toward a variety of social services and the cost of running its government. There are no trees to cut for the mills, no elk to attract hunters, no tourists to gamble in its casino or fill its motels and restaurants all revenue that feeds the tribe's general coffers. The pain is felt in other ways too: Apaches are frequently targeted with icy stares when they shop off the reservation, blamed for the fire because it started on their reservation. There is resentment, too, that the Apaches' suffering is going unnoticed, with so much attention being paid to the plight of the other mountain residents. "It was all Show Low this and Show Low that," said Sandra DeClay, referring to the city north of here that was besieged by the blaze. "We are suffering," said Dallas Massey Sr., chairman of the tribe, which has 12,000 adult members. "Even before this, we had so many unmet needs, in infrastructure, in housing." Indeed, this tribe was already in a world of hurt. Before this week's layoffs, unemployment stood at a staggering 60%. Household income for a full half of the families is below poverty level. The reservation's beauty belies the economic hardships of those living here; most of its 1.6 million acres are carpeted in ponderosa pines; streams and lakes attract anglers, elk attract the hunters. But in Whiteriver, where tribal government is headquartered in two, one-story brick buildings, there are only a handful of businesses a band, a gas station, a restaurant and small motel among others. For the last seven years, Nelson Bennett Jr., 37, made a living sorting and stacking freshly cut lumber. He earned about $800 a month; most of it went for groceries and the $235 car payment for his '93 Chevrolet, chronically in need of repair. And then there's the utilities, and medicine, and the occ | Law & Ethics | 1138337123 |
| 3610680 | There are hardline efforts to stop illegal drugs from coming into the US....but what about going out? | Not that I'm aware. Just curious, though: What illegal drugs do you think we would be exporting? | Law & Ethics | 1138728266 |
| 3164439 | I am trying to send an e-mail to the fourth appellate district of pickaway county, judge abele presiding ? | Your motion can be written or typed. Contact the court if there is a particular form that you need to use to file your motion. | Law & Ethics | 1138062615 |
| 3456937 | I need the full text of the Bombay Public Trust Act and the Rules framed thereunder? | well, this site has the full text, but you have to subscribe to get it: http://www.indiacorporateadvisor.com/show_cat.asp?catid=10000000&scatid=1000004&destinationid=101162&destination=content if i were you, i would go to a university with a law school and look it up, as it's old enough that electronic versions will be hard to come by, or you'll have to pay to get them like the above. apparently it costs 2500 rupees for a year's access to their listing of laws. the government of maharashtra has an amendment to the act passed in 2005: http://lj.maharashtra.gov.in/english/dcmNew/pdf/MAHA_ORD_No_6_2005.pdf this page may help you with details of how to register a trust: http://www.indianngos.com/ngosection/newcomers/trust.htm | Law & Ethics | 1136383495 |
| 2285722 | if yahoo is willing to compromise its users privacy to the government how do you believe anyone will stay.? | They already have, The goverment asked Yahoo and Google for a report of search history and Yahoo gave it to them. However Google refused. | Law & Ethics | 1137913365 |
| 3263529 | Any lawyers or pre-law? Need prof. opinion on hearing just had re: termination. New manager/by the book? | sorry | Law & Ethics | 1138393058 |
| 3680643 | I am an American.What would I have to do to move to France? | first get a vistors visa and go there if u dont like it then u can always come back, if u do then get a regular visa, and then get a citizen | Law & Ethics | 1136320292 |
| 1320432 | Oklahoma pasted a law in the mid 1990s to keep sheriff deputies and local police from patroling interstate .? | hmmmmm...really? I live in Oklahoma and I-35 runs through my city. About a year ago I was on the interstate and I got a speeding ticket from a city police officer, not a highway patrol. I went to the city hall to pay my ticket. hmmmmm, interesting! | Law & Ethics | 1138770341 |
| 503368 | how do i make a codeing/decodeing program on my computer? | What are you trying to code or decode? Are you wanting a program decompiler or an encryption program to send emails and such through? Those are some things you may search on downloads.com | Law & Ethics | 1137809213 |
| 2342984 | What are penalties for carring a cocealed hand gun with pistol permitt but no concealed hand gun permitt? | It varies state by state. Carry a handgun in Alaska without a carry permit and nobody will care - they don't require permits. Carry one in New York City and you'll be in jail until you forget your own name. For state-specific information about who can carry what weapons and under what circumstances, check out the link below to Packing.org. | Law & Ethics | 1136910111 |
| 890232 | In the state of Texas is it illegal for a 18 year old to be with a 17 year old? | If by "being with" you mean a sexual relationship: The age of consent in Texas is 17. Penal Code Sec. 21.11.: Indecency With a Child. (a) A person commits an offense if, with a child younger than 17 years and not his spouse, whether the child is of the same or opposite sex, he: (1) engages in sexual contact with the child; b) It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this section that the actor: (1) was not more than three years older than the victim and of the opposite sex; and (2) did not use duress, force, or a threat against the victim at the time of the offense. So...if she were 16 and you were 19, it would be legal, but if you were 20, it would not. If you are both 17 or older, it is legal. | Law & Ethics | 1137874749 |
| 2129086 | can i get some examples of civil crimes? | The term you are using is incorrect. Crime belongs in criminal court.....civil violations belong in civil court. They are two different things. A crime is punishable by the state or federal government by fines, jail, imprisonment. A civil violation is usually punished monatarily by a judge or jury due to the action being brought by the victim. I hope this helps. Take care | Law & Ethics | 1138662699 |
| 2237053 | Should Samuel Alito be nominated?? | He has already been NOMINATED.. The question is should he be confirmed... I say YES... He believes that the LAWS should be made by the congress who is is elected by the People. He believes that the president should uphold those laws. He believes that the laws should NOT be rendered from the Bench by judges that are appointed. This is fully what the constitution says. Unfortunately, many people want what they want whether it is legal or not. They want the judges to be able to do what ever they want whenever they want. If you Don't like a law, vote to change it. Don't have some guy say you don't have to follow it. So YES, he will follow the law and protect the constitution. He is what they call a strict Constructioninst. | Law & Ethics | 1136900613 |
| 930487 | Is there a way to find out if my lawyer is a joke and I am wasting my money? | First off, call the American Bar Assn. and see if any complaints or punitive actions have been filed against the attorney. Second, understand currently, divorce is a slow and "expensive" proceedure. Initially, the court may order you to counseling in an attempt to save your marriage. Keep in mind, that every state is very different in awarding custody; especially to a father. Most states in the midwest wont award custody to a father unless the mother is in jail, CONVICTED previously of child abuse, is a known (to police) as a chronic drug addict, or has been medically deemed as terminal. Save money initially, and get a paralegal to do the initial filings. Get a power hitter attorney when the judge is hearing motions for his (or her) decision. Also, keep in mind, grandparents have filed for custody and won in the recent past. Make sure you have an equitable visiting schedule set up through the court system. This is usually done during the first stage or counseling sessions. Some courts require a minimum number of visits. comply with them! Don't run to these "men's rights activist" attornies; they are usually more expensive, and no more effective. Keep in mind your ONLY motivation for pursuing this course of action; your child. Any other reason is a waste of time, money, and an exercise in futility. | Law & Ethics | 1138338670 |
| 1320321 | whats the best lawyer in michigan for federal drug cases? | the one who got caught with drugs ED....something he helped my brother | Law & Ethics | 1137000140 |
| 3130621 | Why is Alcohol legal and Marijuana illegal? | Because we need fewer stoned people in society. Look at the pathetic state of public education. Look at how little personal responsibility people have (unwanted pregnancies, stds, child neglect etc.) Try to get a straight answer when you call "customer service" Try to get correct change the next time you shop at the mall. Try to get your car fixed without bringing it back three times. Would it really help society if all of these people were stoned? I don't think so. There is no constitutional right to be able to obtain whatever recreational chemicals you want, just as there is no constitutional right to drive. There is, however a constitutional right to bear arms. Anyone who cares about freedom should be asking why there are so many laws against that. | Law & Ethics | 1138054946 |
| 2248193 | I need to find what would happen ifa black man eyeball a white woman from the jim crow's laws? | If caught, that would give the white man a reason to either beat you to a pulp to remind you where your 'place' was or kill you. Beat you to death, more like it. A young man named Ennis (sorry, can't remember his full name at this moment) came from Chicago to visit family, whistled at a white woman, and a couple of white guys killed him so brutally, that his mother didnot recognized him. did I tell you he was about 13 or so years old? Give or take a couple of years, he was a kid. That's what would have happened if you did that during Jim Crowe's Law. | Law & Ethics | 1137876454 |
| 1306179 | Do you think it should be legal to grow industrial hemp in the USA? Why or why not? | I think it should be! You can get so many products from hemp, rope, clothing, fuel, food, just to name a few. | Law & Ethics | 1136172953 |
| 504108 | Can a person buy "rights" to a property (water, mineral, drilling, etc.) without the consent of the landowner? | It is common for mineral rights to be sold separately from the land ownership. If this has occurred to a specific piece of property in the past giving complete and unfettered ownership of those minerals to a third party, yes, that individual (or company) can sell them to anyone willing to purchase them. | Law & Ethics | 1138380455 |
| 3779789 | Is it illegal to drive a motorcycle in Caleeforneea without a proper license? | Yes, you must have a Motorcycle endorsement...this also applies to mopeds and scooters. And the sidecar does not excuse the rider from needing an endorsement. | Law & Ethics | 1136950402 |
| 133363 | Is it still call a Hearing when a deaf person goes to court? | Yes.........and that really is not funny. | Law & Ethics | 1138671216 |
| 4131411 | Why do frog legs cost so much at fine dining places? | Because they have to buy little wheel chairs for all the frogs. Fine dining places always mark up food because they have to pay a chef to prepare it and serve it. That is how they make their money. | Law & Ethics | 1136725457 |
| 1912906 | Why do people WITH children pay less taxes than people WITHOUT kids ? | You are right this encourages people to have more children than they can afford and in case you haven't noticed usually the more children someone has the trashier the parents which adds prison costs and welfare to the drain on taxpayer's. | Law & Ethics | 1138601559 |
| 2290644 | how do you report a pedophile in a chat room? | call the FBI or try the website http://fbi.gov | Law & Ethics | 1137819206 |
| 336925 | Marajuana Legalization?? | The only thing I have to say is that alcohol is a very negative substance... if you look at it logically, alcohol is a downer. May - Jane should be legal... 40 years ago. Alcohol was made illeagal in 1919 ratified in 1920 repealed in 1933 The main motivation for this was easy taxation by the government. History shows that if this is any indication to lagalize Marijuana, then the tax base would be sufficient to fund the war of the harder drugs that you mentioned. | Law & Ethics | 1138081214 |
| 2336348 | Should seatbelt laws be mandatory in all states? | No, it violates an individuals right to choose and their right to privacy whether or not they wear a seat belt in their person, private vehicles. because of Roe V. Wade we have a right to privacy and we are told that women should have the right to choose whether they want to have a child or not. What is the difference if someone doesn't want to wear a seatbelt that may or may not save their life? There isn't. It is the same principle. | Law & Ethics | 1138239067 |
| 3485400 | What is meant by the term "suspended sentence?"? | Suspended Sentences "Sometimes a defendant's prison sentence is "suspended." A suspended sentence is jail or prison time that is put on hold if the defendant complies with certain other obligations, for example, the conditions of probation or the completion of a drug treatment program. Under a suspended sentence, the judge has authority to order the defendant to serve the sentence without first holding a trial, provided that the prosecution or probation department is able to show that the defendant violated the condition that led to the sentence being suspended in the first place." | Law & Ethics | 1138506610 |
| 4189851 | Is anyone a lawyer?? What are the pros and cons?? Im thinking of becoming a lawyer.? | I am a lawyer. The pros are that there are many areas of law (environmental, criminal, litigation, banking, etc.) and that the law degree opens many doors. If you like to write, most lawyers write all day long and read lengthy legal documents. You will earn a good salary. But, it is a hard life. Before I became a lawyer and even through law school, it was unclear as to what the actual practice is like. I would suggest sitting in on a lawyer's typical day and asking yourself whether you would enjoy it. My typical day involves huge files of documents containing various court motions (motions to dismiss, motion for summary judgment, motion for extension of time, etc.). Often, my job is to write a response or initiate a new legal argument. You have to perform extensive research on old cases (precedent) and law so that you have a basis upon which to argue. I sit at my desk for long hours, typing at a computer. I have to bill each task I perform -- documented in 6 minute increments! The pressure is intense, multiple cases must be handled deadlines monitored, and you have to keep a mental focus on material that is very dull. Many days involve using various procedural rules and civil procedure. Follow up response: Actually, being a lawyer will not really give you an ego boost. Law school, in itself, deflates your self assessment of intelligence when you are publically slammed by an aggressive law professor. Moreover, when writing legal documents, the intellect often is drowned in pure boilerplate and lack of innovation. The part that makes me feel intelligent is working to create a new argument that is not typically proffered to a court but is, nonetheless, successful. | Law & Ethics | 1137963980 |
| 2787874 | WHAT ARE LEGAL RIGHTS OF PARENTS UNDER CPS INVESTIGATION IN TEXAS? | I recommend you get a lawyer. ASAP! | Law & Ethics | 1136667168 |
| 3149388 | where is a law firm for crinimal law looking for a attorney? | Contact the Bar Association of the state you want to work in and see what they have to say. They don't run employment services but often have some idea whose looking for someone. Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1136765064 |
| 4147940 | Will there now be a "ROSA PARKS or CORETTA SCOTT KING" Federal Holiday added to the calendar? | That I am not sure of, but it would be something great for the women of this Country to finally be recognized for what we do for this country. This is something that you can write to your Local and State Congressman about. Enough letters will get this noticed and will get passed on to the president. | Law & Ethics | 1138731367 |
| 3375430 | where can I find a death certificate of a friend? | The above or your County Clerks office. I'm sorry for your loss. | Law & Ethics | 1136189474 |
| 875130 | the difference between anarchy and civil disobedience? | Anarchy is the absence of government; state of society where there is no law or supreme power; lawlessness or political disorder; destructive of and confusion in government. At its best it pertains to a society made orderly by good manners rather than law, in which each person produces according to his powers and receives according to his needs, and at its worst, the word pertains to a terroristic resistance of all present government and social order. Civil Disobedience is a form of lawbreaking employed to demonstrate the injustice or unfairness of a particular law and indulged in deliberately to focus attention on the allegedly undesirable law. | Law & Ethics | 1138534628 |
| 1755422 | Why there is a distincion between white (not hispanic) and white hispanic but not black and black hispanic? | The Census does make the distinction. Hispanic and race are unrelated. One can be of any race AND of Hispanic origin. The link below has some info on how the Census Bureau deals with it. | Law & Ethics | 1136309071 |
| 4440710 | what is the cohabitant rights law in NY? | You probably have to be more specific to get a uauful answer. Are you asking about "palimony?" Tenant/landlord law? (In which case you should say if you are in NYC or not.) Child custody issues? Visitation rights in the hospital? Inheritance rights? These are all address differently, in diffreent places in the law. | Law & Ethics | 1136402349 |
| 403691 | Does capitol punishment deter violent crime? | Studies show that the threat of capital punishment has no deterrent effect at all. This has to do with the peculiar way in which human beings think: the perpetrator of a violent crime is deathly afraid of being caught (which is often why victims of violent crimes who see the perpetrator's indentifying characteristics are killed.) However, perpetrators rarely, if ever, extend their fears far out enough to consider any possible sentence they face from the legal system. Jurisdictions without the death penalty, in fact, consistently show lower violent crime rates than those with... | Law & Ethics | 1137599762 |
| 3826197 | Were a lower courts involved in the court case: Weeks Vs. United States? | Yes. District Court and the Circuit Court of Appeals WEEKS v. U S , 245 U.S. 618 (1918) This was a prosecution under the Act of June 30, 1906, c. 3915, 34 Stat. 768, upon a charge of shipping an article of food in interstate commerce in circumstances making the shipment a violation of the act. The information contained two counts, both charging that the article was misbranded-one because it bore a false and misleading label, and the other because it was offered for sale as lemon oil when in truth it was an imitation thereof containing alcohol and citral derived from lemon grass. In the District Court there was a conviction upon both counts, and the Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the conviction as [245 U.S. 618, 620] to the first count and affirmed it as to the second. 224 Fed. 64, 139 C. C. A. 626. The judgment upon the latter is all that is brought here for review. In the Circuit Court of Appeals the view was expressed [245 U.S. 618, 623] that intent was not an element of the offense charged in the second count and therefore that it was immaterial whether the representations of the salesman had the sanction of the defendant. Complaint is now made of this. But the question is not in the case, the view expressed by the Circuit Court of Appeals not being essential to an affirmance of the judgment. The District Court had expressly instructed the jury that to hold the defendant responsible criminally by reason of such representations it must appear, and appear beyond a reasonable doubt, that they were made by his authority. The record before us does not show that the defendant objected to the submission of this question to the jury in this way; neither does it purport to contain all the evidence. The verdict therefore must be taken as conclusively determining that the representations were made with the defendant's sanction. Judgment affirmed | Law & Ethics | 1137975483 |
| 1837718 | Are there things that you can not forgive? | I would have to say if I was cheated on by a girlfriend/fiancee/wife... | Law & Ethics | 1136710346 |
| 3979886 | who was responsible for proposing the sixth amendment? | During the Constitutional Convention it was agreed (to get support for the Constitution) that one of the first acts of congress would be to draft a Bill of Rights. James Madison was assigned this drafting task. He substantially based his efforts on the work of George Mason who was the primary writer of the Virginia Declaration of Rights. (Within these efforts was what would become the Sixth Amendment.) The end result became the proposed Bill of Rights which was offered by the First Congress to the several States. | Law & Ethics | 1138585825 |
| 1909436 | On a check, I put $110 in the box. Can someone else alter the written sum line to match the box?Is this fraud? | This is not necessarily fraud but bad business on the part of the dealership for not noticing the mistake and then by taking it upon themselves to alter your check. They should have known that the bank would have denied the check. | Law & Ethics | 1138730607 |
| 2720491 | i skipped court for dui and forgery[misdemeanors] in pa.How can i avoid getting arrested if i go back? | Ok, you know you did the crime so why not just turn yourself in and do the time? Get it over with. You can run as far away as you want but this will live w/ you forever. Crime doesnt pay at all. Btw, its people like you with the dui that my sister is dead today. | Law & Ethics | 1137513299 |
| 3290199 | what are some of the biggest cold cases of all time? | who killed JFK? what happened to jimmy hoffa? what happened to charles lindbergh's baby? what happened to amelia earhart? is the shroud of turin real? what happened at tunguska, siberia in 1908? is there really a loch ness monster? where did the statues on easter island come from? who was the man in the iron mask? ..etc | Law & Ethics | 1138114800 |
| 3478704 | how do i find out the resolution of a child custody hearing in California using the internet? | Some courts in California make their records available online, other do not. Some courts like Riverside county have documents available online. Ohter courts simply let you do name searches. Start by looking up the website for court where the case is being handled and click on the option for "records search" to see what information is available. If you need more information all the business office and see if they will give you the information over the phone. | Law & Ethics | 1137364210 |
| 1644656 | what is the legal date that w-2 forms ave to be sent out to employees? | jan 31 | Law & Ethics | 1138148983 |
| 1583284 | Why does the LSAT count so much in law admissions if it isn't a great indicator of success? | Speaking from personal experience, the LSAT isn't necissarily an 'indicator of success' (what is? I know someone who got a perfect ACT score who failed out of college and now works at an undisclosed fast food store). However, it does do a pretty good job at testing one's ability to analyze seemingly random, fresh information (for example moving from case to case), gleaming out the important details then having to choose the _best_ answer out of 4 relatively _good_ answers. The LSAT is designed to show whether or not one has a grasp of the language, the art of logic & reasoning and an above average command of his or her own cognitive faculties. These skills are essential in academically-demanding law school, and thus the LSAT is taken seriously. | Law & Ethics | 1136674038 |
| 3347672 | why is the insanity defense needed? | Every first year law student should be able to tell you that most crimes have two components: (1) the actus reus (latin for guilty act) and (2) mens rea (latin for guilty mind). In most jurisctions, the insanity defense requires that the defendant be "under such defect of reason from disease of the mind" as to not realize what they were doing or why it was a crime. Sometims this is referred to as the "right/wrong" test. In many crimes, out society makes a distinction based on the intent. For example, premeditated murder is punished more severly that other types of murder. Our society has made a judgment that people with mental defects who commit wrongful acts should not be punished as severely as those who intentionally do wrong things, if punished at all. You also need to consider some of purposes of our justice system. If you see punishment as the primary purpose of our justice sytem, a person who cannot understand the wrongful nature of their acts will not understand the punishment. If you believe rehabilitation is the primary purpose, prison will not rehability someone with a mental illness. Thus, we have alternate methods of dealing with crimes commit by the mentally impaired. | Law & Ethics | 1137728682 |
| 88105 | Is there asn official languare of the United States? | There is no official language. Although some people would like to belive so. Welcome to America, land of the slaughtered Natives, colonizing Europeans, and modern day monolingual people that would like to belive that because they only know english, so should everyone else. Welcome to America! Now speak whatever language you please. ;) | Law & Ethics | 1138302474 |
| 3960674 | Legal question regarding deceased remains? | The person who your uncle was engaged to is not the next of kin. She would only be the person to take care of the arrangements if they had a child together and that child was a minor. Who is your uncle's next of kin? If he was not married it would be his mother and father. The next of kin should contact the coroner's office and make arrangements with them. The coroner's office has to have the signature of the next of kin to release your uncle's body. That is how it is done in the state I live in. If you don't know what to do, call the coroner's office in the state where he died. I'm sure they would help you with any questions you have. You don't have to prove she has no legal rights, she would have to prove she has the legal right and I don't think she can. P.S. Sorry for your loss and the difficulty you are having with this situation. | Law & Ethics | 1137651267 |
| 1365184 | heart stops? | thats sad. but hey they do not sentence life for nothing! be happy u got what u deserved :) | Law & Ethics | 1137498468 |
| 2459951 | How do I research case law? | The two major services are Westlaw and LexisNexis. You have to a paid subscriber to use those services. Findlaw.com is some value and is probably the best of the free services, but the paid services offer much better search engines and a much broader ranger of services. The also have ways to check the current validity of the cases that you find. Some appellate courts offer their cases online with limited search capabilities at no charger. Check the website for the courts of your state for more information. | Law & Ethics | 1138098744 |
| 908042 | how do I ask the right questions in court- involving an aggravated disability claim? | find out if there is an attorney who would accept your case on a contingency fee basis; you don't pay your attorney unless he/she wins the case. negligence has many different aspects. check with your state bar association for attorneys who will work on cases like these. | Law & Ethics | 1137123784 |
| 633267 | who defines if a police force is inadequate? | The size of a police force depends on the support of the police in that community. Taxes pay for police officers. If the community wants more cops, they will let the mayor and city councel know. If they feel there are too many cops, they will demand the police budget gets cut. Many cities constantly feel the budget crunch. Elected officials decide where money is needed and where it can be cut. If you want more police coverage make sure you vote for officials who support the police, either with personnel or necessary equipment. | Law & Ethics | 1138402987 |
| 505428 | can an elected city offical vote on his own recall to be placed on a ballot? | I believe the question is asking whether the official, in his official capacity, should have a voice on whether their own recall should be sent to the voters. In that case, no, as their vote would be a clear conflict of interest and they should have to recuse themselves from any votes on the matter. | Law & Ethics | 1137462701 |
| 305335 | what is a good quote about the whole bush and nsa eavesdropping thing? | "They that can give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety." -franklin | Law & Ethics | 1137626595 |
| 901611 | where can I find info on probable cause to search a motor vehicle during a traffic stop? I need laws and cases | Your question is a little vague. What state did this happen in? Are you (or are any of the occupants) of the vehicle on probation or parole? Did you give permission for your vehicle to be searched? Do you know why it was searched? Were alcohol or drugs in the vehicle (or was there any indication that alcohol or drugs were in the vehicle?) When you say it was seized, are you referring to the police actually taking it away from you, or are you just saying it was seized while they searched it? You ask what to do...depends on what happened. Were you cited? Arrested? Was contraband of some kind found? The issue of probable cause to search anything can often hinge on very small details...I'll suggest that you're going to have a difficult time finding cases that will assist you in getting an education. You can try searching through FindLaw.Com and see where that gets you. If nothing came of the search (nobody was arrested or cited or anything), then perhaps you want to consider complaining about the officer's action to his department. If something came of it, and you're going to court, then you need to speak with an attorney. I may be able to help you sort some of this out if you'd like, but we'd probably need to do that in email. Post an address if you'd like... | Law & Ethics | 1136393655 |
| 3743010 | Why won't the US Congress impeach George Bush for lying the country into an illegal war? | He didn't lie,The invasion was based in part on foreign intelligence reports. As for the "Illeagal" war As much as people may hate the idea, but yes the war is legal under Article 1441, Acting under Chapter VII (articles 41 & 42)of the Charter of the United Nations. Article 41: The Security Council may decide what measures not involving the use of armed force are to be employed to give effect to its decisions, and it may call upon the Members of the United Nations to apply such measures. These may include complete or partial interruption of economic relations and of rail, sea, air, postal, telegraphic, radio, and other means of communication, and the severance of diplomatic relations. Article 42 Should the Security Council consider that measures provided for in Article 41 would be inadequate or have proved to be inadequate, it may take such action by air, sea, or land forces as may be necessary to maintain or restore international peace and security. Such action may include demonstrations, blockade, and other operations by air, sea, or land forces of Members of the United Nations. These are the two articles that the United States and Britain used to enforce the existing cease fire agreement. I used the term "cease fire" because no actual peace treaty signed,and hostilities could resume at anytime. Source(s) http://www.un.int/usa/sres-iraq.htm... http://www.un.org/aboutun/charter/chapte... | Law & Ethics | 1137099528 |
| 3053770 | How many years do you have to live with someone until the government considers you married? | You cant just be considered married...(in America)...you must apply within local state and government laws for a commonlaw marriage first. If u lived with someone, u cant just go apply for a commonlaw marriage and expect previous time to be accounted for in the agreement. The term for commonlaw marriage does not begin until the next full day after application acceptance. Commonlaw terms range anywhere from 2-7 yyrs in the USA, depending on the state. | Law & Ethics | 1137400381 |
| 1082197 | what standard of proof is needed to find liability in a civil court? | The standard of proof varies depending on the type of legal action (i.e. contract, tort). In many cases, for example, the plaintiff must prove the defendant's liability by a "preponderance of the evidence." For some products liability cases, there is strict liability. This means the plaintiff would only need to show injury by the product. There are many other standards and states will often differ. | Law & Ethics | 1137966049 |
| 483824 | what does stay of ajudication mean? | http://www.co.dakota.mn.us/cc/Glossary.htm Check that website Stay of Adjudication: the conviction is never entered on the offender’s record, providing that the offender complies with court-ordered conditions. Per Minnesota’s appellate courts, stays of adjudication may be ordered by a judge only when the prosecutor abused his or her discretion in charging the case, unless the stay of adjudication is otherwise statutorily authorized (i.e. a first-time 5th degree controlled substance offense). This is different from diversion – as the diversion decision is one made by the county attorney before or just after charging, and is made pre-plea or finding of guilt. | Law & Ethics | 1138589853 |
| 340332 | 26 year old mlk was arrested? | He was arrested during the bus boycott in Montgomery, AL for violating a law against conspiring to obstruct the operation of a business, and upwards of 20 other times. | Law & Ethics | 1138252952 |
| 114812 | When looking for a trial lawyer what qualities do I look for? | The best is ask him of his trial outcomes of the past. Find out if he's a good trial lawyer. Note that a trial cost lots of money, see if you can't find a lawyer that could get u to cop a good plea. Remember...Justice isnt blind. The Jury has eyes. Also they dont have to prove w/ out a reasonable doubt that your guilty, 12 people just have to think you are. If they think you did it. You did it. | Law & Ethics | 1136675902 |
| 3402726 | can parents be held liable if minors drink at their home? | Yes, it is called contributing to the delinquency of a minor | Law & Ethics | 1136287083 |
| 1884470 | I authorized a search warrant on my vehicle. Legally, how long can they hold it if they havent found anything. | I am an attorney and I do not understand this question. You do not authorize search warrants. Judges issue search warrants based upon probable cause. You can "authorize" a search, in a manner of speaking, by consenting to a search of your car WITHOUT a warrant. Is that what you meant to say? This forum does not lend itself to resolution of complicated legal problems, especially by people without legal training. I would consult an attorney immediately, as further delay may compromise your rights. | Law & Ethics | 1138743080 |
| 3911420 | Is withholding mail from a person a federal offense? | You need to be more specific about your question. There are circumstances where the USPS can legally withhold your mail and there are circumstances where a court can issue a mail withholding order. Prison officials can withhold mail from inmates under circustances if the content is deemed approproriate or unsafe. | Law & Ethics | 1138251757 |
| 3769816 | Someone on my street backed into my car and didn't leave a note. Anything I can do? | Report it to the police so you can file an insurance claim if you decide to notify your insurance company. Check with neighbors to see whether anyone witnessed it. Post fliers around the parking area asking for witnesses to come forward. If no one comes forward, you can take a chance on asking the 3 or 4 people you suspect if they "witnessed anyone hitting your car" and note their reactions: does anyone come across as particularly defensive, evasive, suspicious? | Law & Ethics | 1137176336 |
| 1091133 | I have obtained a Permanent Restraining Order against someone. How can I get local Courts to enforce it? | The exact procedures will vary by jurisdiction, but protection orders are normally enforced by the police and prosecuted by the district attorney's office. Sometimes you need to provide a certified copy of the order to a centralized authority so any law enforcement agency can verify the existence of the order in order to enforce. If the defendant was not present in court when the order was issued, you may need to arrange for a copy to be served on him or her. You need to file the proof of service with the court and provide a copy to the agency that is the authority to verify the existence of the order. | Law & Ethics | 1137516131 |
| 832233 | Do you think soft drugs should be legalized all over the world like in The Netherlands? | yes. we could all use a dramatic change in the consumption rate of class "A" drugs - and the legalization of soft drugs does exactly that - lowers the overall level of interest in more powerfull drugs. it's like choosing from two types of "evil" - you must choose the lesser evil in order to prevent tragedies. | Law & Ethics | 1136301882 |
| 2799991 | How do law abiding homosexual citizens have sex in places where there are sodomy laws in place? | The Supreme Court overturned laws against sodomy in Lawrence v. Texas. Edit: You are quite correct that there are still countries that ban sodomy. In such places, homosexuals cannot have sex and be law-abiding, particularly if the country bans any kind of homosexual sex act. They could theoretically avoid prosecution by keeping it private, however. | Law & Ethics | 1138230923 |
| 1138359 | For or Against the DEATH PENALTY ? Is it "cruel and unusual punishment" according to our Constitution ? | For the worst crimes, I am for the death penalty. Main reason? I feel that someone that willingly takes the life of another person should not receive a lifetime of getting all of their needs, and even a lot of luxuries, for free. Prisoners get free clothing, free food, free cable TV, free weight rooms, free college courses (through correspondence)free health care, the list goes on and on. I have seen sickening websites like "Pampered Prisoners" dedicated to "making their time easier" WTF????? What about the VICTIMS of the crimes? They get nothing for free, assuming they survive the attack of the criminal, they have to pay their own health care. If they cannot afford the health care, they are left to suffer by the doctors, yet the prisoners that inflict the injuries get health care for free!!! What do you do with a vicious animal, who only attacks and harms, and cannot be trained to behave the right way? You put him down. Same should go for a vicious human, put him down. For me, the only alternative to the death penalty (and I am talking severe crimes like murder, or those that have proven themselves to be just vicious and untrainable) would be to use the predators for testing instead of the innocent animals, who have done nothing to deserve the torture inflicted on them. | Law & Ethics | 1138319230 |
| 606501 | Does the plagiarism on this site bother anyone else? | I only do this when I don't know the answer myself. But, it's not really plagiarism as long as you do not take credit for the answer. As long as you give the original author due credit and in no way, explicitly or implicitly take credit for the answer then I would have to say I do not have a problem with it. I will always say who the answer came from if it is not my own two times, once at the top, once at the bottom with source link. But if someone is just outright copying an answer from a source without giving them due credit, then yes I do have a problem with that. An exception to this is if you are taking the information from your own website. | Law & Ethics | 1137341358 |
| 3892009 | Can some-one please explain to me why same-sex marriages are considered so wrong? | WHAT THE HELL DOES RELIGION HAVE TO DO WITH MARRIAGE? KAPITALIST IS MOST LIKELY THE LCD OF AMERICAN PROPAGANDA: RELIGION RULES ALL. NOT TRUE. LOVE RULES ALL. CHRIST SAID IT. BUDDHA SAID IT. THE DHALI LAMA AND GHANDI AND MUHAMMAD ALL SAID IT. JUST BECAUSE U FEAR AND FAIL TO UNDERSTAND OR EVEN MAKE AN EFFORT TO, DOES NOT MAKE SOMETHING WRONG. FAILURE TO RESPECT LIFE IN ALL ITS FORMS IS REALLY WHAT IS SO WRONG IN THIS WORLD. MY TWIN BROTHER IS GAY BUT YOU'D NEVER KNOW....SO WATCH OUT!!!! YOUR MIGHT "CATCH IT" FROM SOMEONE YOU "THOUGHT YOU KNEW". LOLWROFHMGAC!!! | Law & Ethics | 1136194356 |
| 3834974 | How do you serve papers to someone while they are in jail? | Check to see if the laws of your state allow service by certified mail or publication in a newspaper. If not, it will cost you about $40 to have the county sheriff serve the documents for you at the prison. If you want more assistance, look up the "court services bureau" of the county sheriff's office where the prision is located and pose your question to them. | Law & Ethics | 1138322706 |
| 49335 | In what way did the KKK help the civil rights movement.? | It showed people the extremes of how ridiculous the prejudices were. It made people realize how hateful and wrong it all was. | Law & Ethics | 1137222206 |
| 4180730 | is there a law against people telling lies about yourself? If so what is the name of this crime? | Ever hear of slander and libel. Some lawyer or law student will probably explain to you all about it. | Law & Ethics | 1136757670 |
| 1604049 | is it legal in texas to lock the front door of a retail store while customers are still in the store? | Yea, but there either needs to be another way out for them, or you must let them out when they request it, otherwise you are engaging in false imprisonment. | Law & Ethics | 1136225465 |
| 3289958 | If you fire your Alternate Public Defender, does the court have to assign a private attorney? | You can motion (ask) the judge to consider assigning you another public defender. In your motion, indicate why you feel that the court should assign another attorney to you for this matter. Wrong place at the wrong time is not an excuse. You need to know who you hang out with. If you drove someone a Circle K and they went in and robbed the place, came out and drove away with them, you are guilty. You did not know anything about the robbery, but you drove the getaway car. Choose your friends better. | Law & Ethics | 1137823466 |
| 2014348 | What is the best strategy in defeating a summary judgment decision in the 6th Circuit on a Section 1983.? | Present evidence to show that a triable issue of fact exists. | Law & Ethics | 1138245660 |
| 4063318 | Can you provide information on Robinson College? | web | Law & Ethics | 1138285887 |
| 3153328 | How would I get a law passed through congress or at least through my state? | You need to talk to or write your local state Senate or House representative. You will have to convince them the law needs to be introduced. After it is introduced into their respective legislative body, it will probably go to committee where it will be reviewed and revised. From there, it goes to a full vote. After it passes, it goes to the other legislative body to go to committee and be passed. If it passes both legislative houses, it will then go to the state governor to be signed or vetoed. | Law & Ethics | 1137115757 |
| 239010 | does texas have an alien of affection law? | No, in 1997, Family Code, Chapter 1.107 was enacted to abolish the right to bring an alienation of affection lawsuit. | Law & Ethics | 1136872586 |
| 1596579 | what is the life span for a black man? | In 2003 (latest data available from the CDC), the average life expectancy at birth of a black male was 69.2 years, compared to 76.1 years for black females and 75.4 for white males. | Law & Ethics | 1138207896 |
| 1335738 | Which country was the first to ban capital punishment? | somalia | Law & Ethics | 1138215939 |
| 1154086 | In the state California Is it illegal to wear clothing in public that features profanity or nudity? | It's probably legal to wear clothing that supports christianity, and you can't get more profain than that. | Law & Ethics | 1138083347 |
| 257211 | why can't i get on utah county jail site? | I don't know anything about Utah, but you might ask in the Utah forum at http://www.prisontalk.com Someone there is very likely to have an answer for you. | Law & Ethics | 1136890391 |
| 4177334 | Is China right to impose a levels on childbirth? | the chinese gov has the right to control the country population. in major cities, they allowed a family to give birth to only 1 child. in rural areas, 2 child is permitted. if the family conceive another child, they are subject to some sort of fine..sounds cruel right? but i went to beijing recently and, beijing alone has almost 15 million people | Law & Ethics | 1136540029 |
| 68467 | should Google release its search records to the US Gov't? | Google's not objecting on the grounds of privacy, but that it would be too labor-intensive. I don't think that the defense they're using is valid, but there are valid reasons to withhold them. | Law & Ethics | 1137774564 |
| 1537792 | What is the correct wording of the 2nd Amendment to the US Constitution? | I think you will find the sight I am posting most intriguing, when you read under the section, "The Politics of Interpreting The Second Amendment." | Law & Ethics | 1138294047 |
| 4102131 | Is there gun control in France? | Gun control is very strict. I lived there for 17 years and never saw a gun for sale except in the hunting section of sporting goods stores. Drive-by and random shootings are virtually unknown there. | Law & Ethics | 1138565913 |
| 831724 | Do you think we need another Amendment to the Constitution? | Yes. Privacy rights should be the subject of the next amendment to the U.S. Constitution. I recognize, of course, that several landmark cases have made privacy a "fundamental" right under the U.S. Supreme Court's interpretation of the U.S. Constitution, but I do not feel safe given the progressively more conservative orientation of the Court. If and when Judge Alito joins the Court, silenced will be the voice of Justice O'Connor, an important voice of reason on the subject of privacy. An amendment could explicitly enumerate what privacy rights are protected and inviolable. | Law & Ethics | 1138397530 |
| 1471583 | Will you get a ticket for always driving your car in reverse? | You don't say what state you're in. If your state has laws about driving in reverse, then you're probably going to get a ticket. In California, there's no law against driving in reverse per se. I might try to make an argument that by "always" doing so, you're driving in a reckless manner, and therefore guilting of reckless driving (chances are this would be a bigger ticket than any ticket for driving in reverse). If you're driving so slow that you're impeding traffic, you might get a ticket for that. You want to know if you'll get the ticket even if you're driving safely, and I'd suggest that you won't be able to do so...to be safe means you're probably going to have to be slow, and to be slow probably means that you're going to be impeding traffic. If you're driving in reverse, you won't have brake lights at the rear of your vehicle where they belong. In California, that's a ticket. By the same token, you're not going to have headlights where they belong, and at night...that's a ticket. Mirrors also won't be where they belong, and that's a ticket. Won't be any wipers on the "front" windshield, and that's a ticket. The list is nearly endless. You'd really have to want to prove some kind of point by doing this, and I disagree that it can be done safely for any length of time. Best answer: go to the local cop shop and ask them how many tickets they can give you for doing it; not *if* they can. | Law & Ethics | 1138578430 |
| 2196419 | Is there a limit that a landlord can raise the rent in a 1 month time frame? | That depends on the local regulations and whether or not your apartment/home is what's known as rent stabilized. In NY City there is typically a limit of 6% per year, but that %age varies from year to year. | Law & Ethics | 1138204378 |
| 3365694 | I USED TO LIVE IN FLORIDA,AND I OWNED A FIREARM, I LOST MY RECIEPT, BESIDES PAWN SHOP, WHERE CAN I GET PROOF? | If you bought it from a gun dealer (FFL) he has to keep the 4473 form (record) forever. | Law & Ethics | 1136858170 |
| 2603724 | Why is counterfeiting money wrong? | This one is practical: you would be gaining money the government cant afford to pay you. You would be claiming to have money that the government doesn't have record of, and that would be a national incident. If you were to buy something with fake money,you would be stealing from the person who is paid with it. When they turn it into the bank and get arrested, it isn't very fun for them. | Law & Ethics | 1137022723 |
| 1690773 | How can Bush sit by and allow the disabled to suffer and no one calls him out on it? | DO u call Morons out on to anything? u dont. | Law & Ethics | 1138209005 |
| 2386064 | When paying child support, is payment suspended while the child is with the non-custodial parent? If not why? | A child support order is based on a number of factors, including the income and expenses of both parents and the percentage of time each parent has custody or visitation. The amount of time that each parent spends with the child is already figured into the amount of support paid. Therefore, payments will generally not be suspended during times when the child is with the non-custodial parent. Suppose for example, the non-custodial parent has the child 10% of the time. That person will pay higher support than a non-custodial parent who has custody 40% of the time because there is a presumption that support will be provided during the time of custody. The bigger the custodial burden, the biggest the monetary support will be. | Law & Ethics | 1138239695 |
| 417439 | One hot summer afternoon...................................................................................... | I was actually in this situation. I went in and told costumer service, and they called for the owner of the vehicle to come to the front desk. After several pages, they never showed up, so they called the police. I'm not sure what happened after that. | Law & Ethics | 1136715681 |
| 515205 | Could someone explain why Abraham Lincoln had to suspend the Writ of Habeas Corpus to free the slaves? | the habeas corpus thing wasn't so much about freeing slaves as it was about winning the war and preserving the union. the idea was that doing so was necessary to prevent those people who were calling for violent revolution and actively organizing armies against the country from continuing. habeas corpus allows a prisoner to request a hearing before a judge in order to determine whether or not the prisoner is being held lawfully - given the number of arrests that were taking place at the time, such a thing was impossible and lincoln thought it necessary to crack down on dissent. (this was one of many acts of lincoln's that were outside of his constitutional authority, by the way, including calling up a militia, instituting martial law, authorizing without congressional approval greater spending for the army and navy, as well as certain acts of war. however many people are largely in agreement that these actions were justified considering that the survival of the nation was at stake.) in some sense slavery was at issue in the war, and if the union lost the war, then southern slaves would have been stuck as slaves in what would have become the confederate states of america. but really, to free the slaves of the united states all he did was issue a statement that declared them free. of course, this was outside of his constitutional authority, too, but as they say, extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures. http://teachingamericanhistory.org/library/index.asp?document=425 http://www.heritage.org/Research/NationalSecurity/hl834.cfm | Law & Ethics | 1138761123 |
| 1621338 | Police and crime? | I don't know what other crime the cops had to go to, but I was outside, and these 3 Caucasian guys who were possibly drunk went into a nearby neighbor's front yd and stole her garden art scuplture. Mind u, this was no cheap, light thing. It was heavy and required some skill in moving. While they were walking down the road, the 3 guys spot the cop car and dump the art. They stumbled along the way (hence, my theory they were displaying drunken conduct). 2 little kids yelled to the cops, "They just stole something! They dumped it on the wall! I saw them! Get them!" When the 3 guys passed the end of the block, they made a break for it. The police didn't do anything! They came back like 5 mins later, but by that time, the crooks were long gone. | Law & Ethics | 1138660095 |
| 1780321 | What are the lawd of a teenager moving out of the parents house? | Not sure what you mean about being involved in the court system. But once you are 18 you don't have to live with your parents that much I do know. In alot of places you can be emancipated before the age of 18, talk to your social worker. IF you can prove that you are responsible that should be an easy option... Good Luck | Law & Ethics | 1136575020 |
| 1047429 | what was the name of moveon.org's main 2004 individual donor? | George Soros | Law & Ethics | 1137998717 |
| 3114581 | Complaint and notice to appear? | No...... FYI You can fix it yourself or pay someone. When you appear bring a couple things.. (1) The notice (2) A photo of the broken light try to get the license plate in it. (3) A photo of the light after it has been fixed with license plate (4) an over all photo of the rear of the car (5) Your drivers license (6) The car's registration (7) Receipts from making the repair. Make copies. The court may request you enter the pictures and receipt into evidence. You might not get them back. The court will be grateful you came with all this info. | Law & Ethics | 1137128650 |
| 2517289 | Is it considered hooking if you get something in return for sex? | Hooking is not a legal term so its hard to say. Legally although it varies from state to state The term "prostitution" generally means the commission by a person of any natural or unnatural sexual act, deviate sexual intercourse, or sexual contact for monetary consideration or other thing of value. Given this definition, the only women who are not Prostitutes(including your MBA and the average Housewife) are those who have sex strictly for their own enjoyment and not to recieve anything in value. | Law & Ethics | 1138308622 |
| 4171864 | What is the current status of pidophile cases in the Philippines? | Pidophile cases, that is, having sex with an iPod is about 10,000 a year in Manila | Law & Ethics | 1137228209 |
| 3040078 | Why do they sterilize the needle for lethal injections? | I would suppose that it's in case the needle acidentally stabs someone else. | Law & Ethics | 1138668911 |
| 49836 | What authority could I go to, to report a lawyer? | yea state bar like was said already | Law & Ethics | 1136582331 |
| 1111024 | becoming a lawyer..pros and cons? | Law school is not always 3 years it can take up to five years. I worked for my dad that was a lawyer till his passing and now im on the road to becomming one. You have to beilive in yourself and ask yourself are you doing this for yourself or the community?; Are you doing this for money or probono.."you are a more successful lawyer if you want to help" I think to myself to know that I am doing this to help people...tells me my own answer...cons are the stressful invoronment...some people crave off of stress and some can't handle it. If you have delt with stressful situations in the past look back on that and see how you took charge...It is a lot of reading and studying to do..if you think you can do it...people will be with you along the way as long as you are happy...you can always try. More information at the following website | Law & Ethics | 1136253414 |
| 2571197 | If you find a baby on your door, where should you take him? What institution takes care of him? | Many states (such as NY) have laws that allow mothers to drop off an unwanted baby at a firehouse or a police station. No questions will be asked. Its to prevent people from dumping unwanted children in the trash or just abandoning them someplace else unsafe like the bathroom in a fast food restaurant. | Law & Ethics | 1138403781 |
| 4298901 | using others social security numbers? | Yes, that does apply to most of the "background check" sites. Most of those sites cover their legal bases by burying that warning in their "Terms of Service", "Privacy Policy" or "Legal Disclaimer". | Law & Ethics | 1136738543 |
| 3574529 | I am looking for a divorce case that had to do with the $$ in a property split and it involved morrismarsdn? | Basically, any property that either spouse owns prior to the marriage becomes marital property upon marriage—-regardless of whose name in on the title. The divorce court will equally divide all marital property before issuing a divorce order. Generally, the way to exclude a house from marital property is with a prenuptial agreement where the spouses specifically agree to exclude certain property from marital property. Or if a spouse is able to prove that the property was completely separate from the marital home and no marital funds were used to maintain this separate property (this includes mortgage payments, taxes, utilities bills, maintenance). Basically, even if Husband lived in the house and never paid any bills, he is-—generally-—entitled to half the equity of that house. This is a very basic rule which may not be true in your state. (But most likely this is the law in your state because you are looking for one exceptional case, instead of many cases). So, I advise you to talk to a family lawyer licensed in your state. You and your lawyer can devise an exit strategy. You may have other bargaining chips, such as his retirement or pension, to negotiate for what you want. Just because he wants half of your house, does not necessarily mean he will get it. If you really want to find that Morris Marsden case, try www.lexisone.com, www.findlaw.com, or www.lawguru.com . Also visit your state-court’s website; some courts publish and archive their opinions on their website. Good luck. Sharmil McKee, Esq. Philadelphia, Pa http://www.mckeelegal.com | Law & Ethics | 1138048507 |
| 577061 | What food items are served in Jail? | The answer varies from jail to jail but speaking in very broad terms, jail food is very similar to school cafeteria food in both quality and quantity. County jail kitchens are monitored more closely than most state or federal prison kitchens since county facilities are subject to inspection by local health departments. | Law & Ethics | 1138366385 |
| 2685059 | how can i find out why someone ie in jail free? | Normally the city you live in or the county has a web site where you can find out if a person is in custody. There on the web site , they will give the reason he is charged. | Law & Ethics | 1136832952 |
| 1957616 | Motion to strike the call? | Depending on which state or jurisdiction, a Motion to Strike is a pleading that can be used to disallow a certain information or item from being considered and/or introduced in the case. Most Motions are set before a Judge for a hearing, at which the Judge can either Deny or Grant the Motion with an Order. Motion to Strike can be used to block information that may be privileged by either spousal, which is between a husband and wife, attorney-client, clergy. accountant-client or trade secret. | Law & Ethics | 1138746312 |
| 967080 | Why is Yahoo sharing users' search queries with the federal government? | I think it may have something to do with the patriot act. Yeah after 9/11 ppl felt we needed to prevent it from happening again so then things changed like the airplane cabin, no lighters or fingernail files unwarented information taps on anyone at anytime where will it end. Is it at all like when then started calling ppl communists see now its like we are all suspect in everything we do. I am deeply upset that we focus so much on the american ppl and so little on the borderland. I heard a bunch of Arizona citizens actually went to patrol the mexican border cause they probably felt it was'nt being secured. Just heard they want Google to turn over records for a month last summer of searches done by every registered user. Man I feel more nervous now knowing that everything I do can be scutinized. Hey what can u do. | Law & Ethics | 1137769853 |
| 2219747 | falsely accused? | Your question is impossible to answer without knowing you mean by "credit card abuse charge". Is someone suing you for not paying your credit card bills? Are you being prosecuted for fraudulent charges? If you have retained an attorney, that is the best person to ask. Be honest with your attorney and cooperate as much as possible. | Law & Ethics | 1138073229 |
| 2229368 | how do you officially change your name? | The method for doing this varies quite a bit based on where you live. In the U.S., the way it's done in most states is by filing a petition with a local court. The notice of name change is published in a newspaper usually for several weeks, then the change is made final by the court. The only simpler method is in cases of marriage or domestic partnership. In these cases, it is enough to simply notify the DMV and Social Security Administration. | Law & Ethics | 1137659293 |
| 1908935 | is prostitution legal in India? | Women and children from India are sent to nations of the Middle East daily. Girls in prostitution and domestic service in India, Pakistan and the Middle East are tortured, held in virtual imprisonment, sexually abused, and raped. There are 300,000-500,000 children in prostitution in India. This is all true it is legal and its sad to hear this. | Law & Ethics | 1138387146 |
| 2373692 | I need to find an inmate? | Find Georgia state prisoners here: http://www.dcor.state.ga.us/GDC/OffenderQuery/jsp/OffQryForm.jsp If he's a federal prisoner, check here: http://bop.gov/iloc2/LocateInmate.jsp | Law & Ethics | 1137732884 |
| 3025659 | should I hire an attorney? or how to deal w/ a claims adjuster for PI claim? | Absolutely hire an attorney. If you don't file a claim in two years, you could be barred. It is difficult to find a good attorney. Perhaps you could call a defense firm in the city you're thinking of and ask them for a referral. Defense lawyers generally know the good plaintiff attorneys. | Law & Ethics | 1137630039 |
| 3285307 | Right to a speedy trial? | This right has more to do with delays being reasonable or unreasonable, than the actual length of the delays. Whether the delay is reasonable or not would depend on the docket of the court in jurisdiction, and the complexity of the case. | Law & Ethics | 1137693953 |
| 3078075 | I'm writing a report about seperation of church and state, any tips? | http://www.supremecourtus.gov/ http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/data/constitution/amendment01/ http://www.scotusblog.com/movabletype/ | Law & Ethics | 1136233126 |
| 2472832 | Are furniture designs copyright? | You can do a search at the US Copyright Office. | Law & Ethics | 1137534062 |
| 865300 | If you were went to court and were found guilty for attempted murder and muder how long would you go to jail? | It depends on the judge or jury. I would be willing to bet you would be looking at life or the death penalty. | Law & Ethics | 1137636674 |
| 2495503 | why is so many american legal terms in latin? | The legal terms are based on the Latin language as a precedent to when latin was the language of the educators of the time, and the governing rulers and persons who established the initial legal practice. It was a language which superceded the different languages of different countries, and was used by the church. Lastly, it is not American, but universal law. | Law & Ethics | 1136397776 |
| 2067857 | What one thng could Police Officers do to gain respect from the community? Only use your top answer.? | Arrest criminals | Law & Ethics | 1137059928 |
| 2303168 | Where is HELP for my disabled father(74) and brain damaged brother(51)? Victims of FIRE, NO Elect. power,water | Have you tried contacting your local united way? | Law & Ethics | 1137264327 |
| 4170883 | It appears that I am being plagiarized on a site that I cannot access. Help!? | what do you mean by "a site that you cannot access"? well - plagiarism itself is not, in fact, a crime. certainly it is taboo in the academic world, but nobody's ever gone to jail for plagiarism. however, if someone in academia is copying your work and passing it off as their own, the best thing to do is to contact the dean of their school or department and let them know. it is taken very seriously in higher education and the offender will almost certainly be seriously punished. if, on the other hand, it is not in an academic context, you may be talking about copyright infringement. if someone is reprinting, publishing or distributing your work without your explicit permission, that IS illegal. talk to a lawyer, who will take the first step of sending the website's owner a "cease and desist" letter, demanding that they remove the offending content. if the website's owner does not remove the content, you can sue them for copyright infringement, and if the court finds in your favor it will issue an injunction against the site's owner, which is a legal order to remove the content. if they still refuse, they can be imprisoned for contempt of court. of course, hiring a lawyer and suing someone is really quite expensive - even a relatively cheap lawyer bills at several hundred dollars per hour, and on top of that are court fees etc - and following through on such a thing would likely end up costing you several thousand dollars. so you may decide in the end that it's not worth it to go down this route. one thing you could try is the "nice guy" approach and mail the owner of the website (you can find out who this is by doing a "whois" search for the domain name - search the web for whois services) and send them a letter explaining, nicely, that they are reproducing your work without permission and you would like them to take it down. it's cheap and easy and may very well work. good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1136916061 |
| 258504 | Looking for St. Mary's county public laws? | The county municipal code is at the site below, but I can't find anything about that. Specifically what are you thinking of? | Law & Ethics | 1137361120 |
| 1011265 | what is lack of prosecution? | The victim desires no prosecution. The victim did not show up for court. The State looked over the case and decided not to go to trial, ususlly due to lack of evidence, bad investigation. Make sure you get names of people you talk too. In any event if you are the victim or the suspect make sure to call the court to make sure. When you call have the case #, names on all involved. | Law & Ethics | 1136852541 |
| 1558496 | What private activities may a state regulate? | Generally, the States may regulate any activity that affects health, safety, or aesthetics related to its citizens or property. There are varying standards of review for decisions the States may make that touch their citizen's rights, but many aspects of privacy are considered "fundamental" rights (meaning that they are ordained by the U.S. Constitution). Therefore, State regulation of activities in this category are scrutinized strictly (meaning that the State must demonstrate that its law or regulation is necessary to achieiving a compelling State interest--a nearly impossible task). Most laws are stricken down under strict scrutiny. | Law & Ethics | 1138316662 |
| 2522501 | Should withdraw my application for a Crime Scene Investigator or not? | Are you dealing with one specific person at the agency you're applying with? If so, call them and tell them what you just told all of us. Ask what they want you to do. It's possible a different set of questions can be tailored to deal with your situation specifically, and then the ambiguity will be removed. Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1137338783 |
| 4073510 | how do u get a bailbond after being arrested twice n less than a month for alleged possession of drugs? | I would think your best answer is to talk to your lawyer, and if you don't have one.. you are definitely going to need one. If it's only a minor amount of drugs you should be able to get out on bail, but twice in a month is NOT GOOD. I would highly consider changing your behavior. | Law & Ethics | 1137003341 |
| 1052257 | If a 911 operator has a heart attack, whom does he/she call? | 911 operators are in a room full of other operators who could call an ambulance. | Law & Ethics | 1138661282 |
| 4025583 | Does LPN are autorized by law to venopunctures? | Yes they are. | Law & Ethics | 1136474569 |
| 106517 | Whats your opinion on capital punishment? | PUT IT THIS WAY, IF I WALK IN MY HOUSE AND MY ONLY CHILD IS LYING DEAD ON THE FLOOR AND I DISCOVER THAT MY BEAUTIFUL WIFE HAS JUST BEEN RAPED BY THE KILLER. AS I WALK IN THE ROOM HE DROPS HIS KNIFE AND TELLS ME HE GIVES UP BECAUSE I HAVE A GUN IN MY HAND. YOUR DAMN RIGHT HES GOING STRAIGHT TO HELL THAT NIGHT. WHY SHOULD IT BE ANY DIFFERENT IF HE GETS CAUGHT SEVERL MONTHS LATER. | Law & Ethics | 1137630655 |
| 2637834 | is it legal to viewbestality in united states? | dont know, but i dont see why it would be illegal. i understand its a "taboo" type thing, but so are alot of the fetishes. Anyway, the only way it would be illegal is if the government thought it was cruelty to animals. I do know that it is illegal in some states, but i dont know which. um....good luck with that | Law & Ethics | 1138663069 |
| 1465921 | Why don't school buses have seat belts? | Seat belts in school buses seems like a no-brainer to me, but some folks think otherwise. My belief is that it all comes down to saving a few bucks for the manufacturer and the school district. That does appear to be changing in the past few years though. Below is an excerpt from a wikipedia search. Please find below that excerpt in the "source(s)" section everything you'll ever need to know and then some on the plain old school bus. Rather interesting to say the least. One stat in particular struck me was the fact that 2/3 (two thirds) of children deaths have been from the school bus itself. And watch out for those church buses, their even more dangerous in most cases. Very few school buses have seat belts, a standard safety feature in cars and light duty passenger vehicles. In 1977, as provided in Standard 222, the federal government required passive restraint and structural integrity standards for school buses in lieu of requiring lap seat belts. In the 1980s, some districts in the US tried installing lap belts and then later removed them, claiming operational and passenger behavior problems. This is especially a concern on short buses. Whether lap belts should be required remains very controversial, although they are now required in at least 4 states (New York, New Jersey, California and Florida). However, only one state, New Jersey, requires seat belt usage. Starting in late 2005, all school buses built new and operating in California are required to have "three-point" safety belts, similar to ones used in the average automobile. The "three-point" belts give greater protection to riders compared to the lap belts. However, the new belts diminish bus capacities, and will require more new buses to be purchased to offset the capacity loss. | Law & Ethics | 1138591983 |
| 2904791 | What can we do about all the crooks in politics.? | We are the voters. We are the one responsible for them. If people paid attention before voting, we would not have these kind of problems. | Law & Ethics | 1136392442 |
| 2024606 | can I have farm animals at 1512 tawakoni drive, west tawakoni texas? | At your county court house will be a department that maintains zoning restrictions. If you go there and provide the address of the property in which you are interested, they will be able to tell you which zoning applies. This will likely define some restrictions concerning animals. Then you can also access the animal codes of the county which may further define what you can do. If you live within the boundaries of a city, its animal codes should also be accessed. In some cases State codes may apply. All of this should be public record, although you may have to pay a copy fee. If you have an animal control function in your area, they should be able to tell you. If you are still not sure, contact your elected county and city representatives and ask them for help. | Law & Ethics | 1138376360 |
| 224915 | Is it illegal to bring marijuana seeds into the US? Does it depend on state law or only Federal law? | It is. They are consider cannabis. | Law & Ethics | 1137512846 |
| 2957808 | how do amendments become laws? | If you mean amendments to the constitution: The Congress, whenever two thirds of both Houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose Amendments to this Constitution, or, on the Application of the Legislatures of two thirds of the several States, shall call a Convention for proposing Amendments, which, in either Case, shall be valid to all Intents and Purposes, as part of this Constitution, when ratified by the Legislatures of three fourths of the several States, or by Conventions in three fourths thereof, as the one or the other Mode of Ratification may be proposed by the Congress; Provided that no Amendment which may be made prior to the Year One thousand eight hundred and eight shall in any Manner affect the first and fourth Clauses in the Ninth Section of the first Article; and that no State, without its Consent, shall be deprived of its equal Suffrage in the Senate. | Law & Ethics | 1136765661 |
| 2216415 | arrested for drugs 4th offense then felony case discarged, please explain why.? | Sounds to me like the work of a good lawyer, or maybe they sniched on soneone else to save their own self. | Law & Ethics | 1136982446 |
| 2224498 | What constitutes a "Hostile Work Enviroment"? | I believe that you may have a lawsuit for hostile work environment. You should consult a lawyer. But remember that this could mean that you would get fired, and then have to create a wrongful termination suit. Most of the time employers get away with it. Especially if they are an "at will" employer. Check your employee handbook to see if they are, because they can fire you for no cause. | Law & Ethics | 1138132633 |
| 1700965 | What is an institution of social control? | An institution of social control is any organization that reinforces, either negatively or positibely, social norms. Some examples are police, legislatures, courts, schools, media companies, etc. The first few are instances of formal social control, but the latter are informal. | Law & Ethics | 1137870794 |
| 886396 | How diffcult is it to get an espongement of a felony in CT.? | Maybe they do things differently there, but I'm guessing you'll first need to work on your spelling: Expungement. Once you've got that, the process of asking and getting an answer is going to be much easier. You'll probably get more and a wider range of information by doing some searching on your own, just by using the internet. Procedures for having a felony conviction expunged may vary, depending on the type of crime. If you want an answer from the group here, you probably should post all the gory details...what was the conviction, when was it, what was the sentence, when were you last under the jurisdiction of the court, etc. The more you post, the better your answer is likely to be. A generic question like this isn't going to get you much more than a generic answer. | Law & Ethics | 1138568127 |
| 3090096 | What's the best way to fight a 502 (DUI)? | Fighting a DUI in any state is tough. Chat with other people who have been on trial for DUI. There are several factors that make a person guilty or not guilty. Assuming you are the driver and you have had at least one drink with alcohol before driving and you have not been found guilty of DUI in the past. Questions you need answered: (1) was your blood alcohol content .08 or above. You can, on your own, obtain your BAC results from the agency that charged you. This has a time limit. (2) Are you 21 years of age. If under 21 NO alcohol is allowed BAC of 0.00 is legal. (3) Why were you stopped? There has to be a reason why the officer stopped you. Did you break at least one out of about 1200+ traffic laws in the State of Ca? I feel these are three questions you must have answered before freaking out Drinking alcohol------------------> Driving------------------> Breaking a traffic law------------------------>getting stopped by police----------------->failing one field sobriety test------------------->arrest-------------->BAC test (breath or blood) evidence--------------->citation issued-------------------->released from arrest---------------> call a lawyer or not…can’t sleep at night….freaking out. If you have been charged with DUI and have not gone to trial, do about 3 hours research before hiring a lawyer. Check out case law and case ruling on recent DUI trials in CA. Get stats on sentences for first time offenders. You should see a trend in fines, probation, time served….. In many states there is a max. sentence for a class one misdemeanor (ex. Max 1 year jail, 3 years probation, $2500 fine). This is told to you by the judge at your first court appearance. People freak when they hear this. This is where case law and rulings come in. Usually if found guilty you will (pay a fine, spend one night in jail, have to go to AA meetings, be put on 1 year unsupervised probation, loose driving privileges for 3 months) This is common. If the only factor is DUI not involving a prior criminal history, accident, injury, death, damage, extreme DUI, a felony (drugs, weapons….). Get your BAC results. Find out why you were stopped. Get a copy of the Police DUI report. Look over the officer’s narrative (find out how you did on the Field Sobriety Tests). Don’t think you are the first person this has happened to. If the odds are not in you favor (if your at this point there probably not) go into court, plead guilty, take your lumps OR spend $6000 on a lawyer, listen to him tell the judge what a nice person you are, listen to him ask the officer questions he already knows the answer to (impressing you, getting more of your money, looking smart). Get a hug and a “I’m sorry” when found guilty. Get the same sentence you would have gotten if you would have pled guilty. The way to beat a DUI is learn from your mistake. You committed a crime. Thank goodness you were stopped before someone was killed. Thank goodness this can be put behind you. Thank goodness you don’t have to live with this the rest of you life. Thank goodness you are worried and want to know how to fight a DUI, it shows that you know you did something wrong. I’m happy you’re a fighter. Keep your head up and come out a winner in this fight. I’m writing this because when an accident involving the death of an innocent person and a driver who is DUI my heart falls out of me. Lives are ruined on both ends. Lives of good people on both ends are torn apart. What a shame when a night of celebration turns into 20 years behind bars and people taking their last breath.. Think what a lucky person you are. I have seen too many who were unlucky. Your Honor, I made a mistake. I haven’t made this same mistake since. I know I used bad judgment. I know this could have turned out to be a lot worse than it did. I’m just happy that I was stopped before more damage was done. I know that I will be punished for my bad judgment | Law & Ethics | 1136440178 |
| 977396 | What website do I go to find pedifiles in the Rockford, Illinois are? | try your state's attorney generals website | Law & Ethics | 1136939711 |
| 583719 | should people high on chacolate be arrested and thrown in chaco-prison? | I don't know, but maybe you should be arrested for not knowing how to spell chocolate. | Law & Ethics | 1138539964 |
| 3609024 | how does crime force individuals to reassess their obligations to the state? | It appears that the question period has expired. If you have received an answer that meets your needs, please choose a 'best answer.' Regards. | Law & Ethics | 1136779227 |
| 1850356 | Where can I find a good criminal attorney in Fairfield County, CT? | Weinstein, Weiner, Ignal, Napolitano & Shapiro, P.C. 350 Fairfield Avenue Bridgeport, Connecticut 06604-0614 (203) 333-1177 | Law & Ethics | 1138284959 |
| 1159367 | is it illegal to cross the rail road tracks by walking accross them when the crossing arms are not down? | Well surely laws from city to city, and state to state vary, but the fact that he did it where there were arms would imply that it was on a road. If there was a sidewalk on either side of the tracks especially this would be even more ridiculous. The railroad will go in either direction long enough to make walking over it the only option short of hitching a ride for 12 feet, heh. I would contact an attorney before making any further actions, because you may have a wrongful arrest case, if the laws are the same where you are as everywhere else I've ever heard of. A simple answer is that atleast in Washington state it is legal to walk accross tracks if there is no warning of a train or train coming. If you go sit on the tracks, I can see, but crossing over, no. | Law & Ethics | 1136153937 |
| 3224220 | does anyone know how to write a petition? need template.? | http://www.petitiononline.com/petition.html That's a great and easy site, many people have used it for many important (as well as dumb) things. If nothing else you can use it as a template for your own :) | Law & Ethics | 1136404713 |
| 155376 | What happened in the case of Penry vs. Lynaugh; in 1989?'? | "Penry held that the applicaiton of the death penalty to persons who are metnally retarded but not legally insane does not violate the Eighth Amendment against cruel and unusual punishments." This decision was later overturned by Atkins v. Virginia (2002), which ruled that "Executions of mentally retarded criminals are 'cruel and unusual punnishments' prohibited by the Eighth Amendment." | Law & Ethics | 1138043512 |
| 2497467 | Was the late Ronald Reagan a victim of blackmail? Was he a Freemason? | Ronald Reagan was never a Freemason. He did recieve a certificate of commendation from the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Southern Jurisdiction, but they can't make anyone a Freemason. The last Freemason who was President was Brother Gerald Ford. | Law & Ethics | 1138293224 |
| 1504810 | define ad nauseum? | Ad nauseam is a Latin term used to describe something that has been continuing "to the point of nausea." For example "This topic has been discussed ad nauseam": it has been discussed extensively and everyone has tired of it. It is a form of proof by assertion. | Law & Ethics | 1137097655 |
| 2381256 | What are some of the new Federal laws that went into effect on January 1, 2006? | Tax credits will be available to buyers of gas-electric hybrid cars — anywhere from $1,700 to $3,000 depending on the model. as much as $500 in credits can be claimed by taxpayers who buy home insulation and energy-saving exterior windows, as well as more-fuel-efficient appliances, heat pumps and solar-powered hot-water systems. single parent with two children will be able to claim the credit if the parent earns less than $36,348. For two parents filing jointly, the cutoff will be $38,348. taxpayers (those who do not itemize deductions in 2006, will rise to $10,300 for a married couple filing jointly, and $5,150 for singles. The amounts for 2005 were $10,000 and $5,000. Food product makers must provide more labeling information to alert customers who are allergic to such ingredients as milk, eggs, wheat and peanuts. Elderly Americans on Social Security will get an automatic cost-of-living increase of 4.1% this month. But about 25% of the increase will be reclaimed to pay for higher monthly premiums for Medicare's Part B, which covers visits to doctors' offices and some outpatient procedures. | Law & Ethics | 1136324794 |
| 2449114 | could i do my own divorce papers if so were could i get the papers? | It depends on where you live. Most states have pre-printed forms for most of the divorce process. You should also look for free or low-cost legal assistance in your area if you can't afford an attorney. | Law & Ethics | 1138148690 |
| 1019461 | what is the difference between assault, and "aggrevated" assault? | One uses a deadly weapon the other does not. Also assault is a misdemeanor, while in some jurisdictions aggrevated assault is a felony. | Law & Ethics | 1137182947 |
| 1971978 | How do you seal crimminal records? | ask your attorney when you are in court | Law & Ethics | 1136845598 |
| 362781 | what is the name of the initial hearing in bankruptcy court? I know it's a bunch of numbers.? | You are referring to the 341 meeting, named after section 341 of the Bankruptcy Code. | Law & Ethics | 1136560736 |
| 575614 | if u put a person in prison for a min.1 1/2 years to 15yrs would u feel bad and try and say sorry??? | Ok, hun, he's an adult and I take it that you are a minor? First thing, he should have never put you in a criminal situation to begin with. Obviously he didn't care enough about you to keep you out of possibly going to jail, so I would just let him sit in there and think about what he has done....if he is a man at all, he should be the one apoligizing to you. | Law & Ethics | 1138122719 |
| 2768902 | If we choose to end an animal's suffering, why can't a human choose to end their own? | Yes it is cruel to do that to a person. And I know that in Oregan, it is legal for a person to decide wheather or not they want to die. However, I don't know if its legal anywhere else. I think it should be, but lots of people look down on it as "assisted suicide". | Law & Ethics | 1136339119 |
| 2923646 | Do new driver's licenses in CA require that the driver wait one year till they can take passengers? | It does depends on your age. Cuz my wife just got her's last week and I can ride with her. check out both the links. The first one talks about the newer teen restrictions and the second is the actual DMV link. | Law & Ethics | |
| 3222010 | does anyone know if my boss can fire me? please see details? | Fathers are allowed to take paternity leave so I don't think you can get fired. But, I am not sure about that. You can check with your state's labor dept. to confirm this. Your boss might not like the fact that you will need 4 days off for paternity leave especially since you are a relatively new employee. You will probably not get paid since you most likely haven't accrued sick or vacation time. You should give your boss as much advance notice as you can so he can plan accordingly. If you work for a company that has a Human Resources Dept. you might want to check with them to see how many days you can take (it may be more than 4) and whether you have any sick time that would pay you while your out. You can also go to www.laborlawtalk.com and see if you can get an answer to your paternity leave questions. | Law & Ethics | 1137081966 |
| 262310 | what do you mean by liberal peace? | The democratic peace theory or simply democratic peace (often DPT and sometimes democratic pacifism) is a theory in political science and philosophy which holds that democracies—specifically, liberal democracies—never or almost never go to war with one another. A more general version is that all kinds of systematic violence is rare in and by democracies. Despite criticism, it has grown in prominence among political scientists and has become influential in the policy world. | Law & Ethics | 1136276053 |
| 3944347 | What is the purpose of a union? | Unions have a noble goal. It is to represent employees that have been subjected to bad treatment and negotiate a better working environment. It has changed with time. They now just negotiate for pay and benefits. In the past, they were responsible to get safer working condition and normal working hours for its employees. Some companies used to have their employees work long hours and paid their employees for the day and not the hours. There were limited laws on working conditions and working hours. There was no overtime pay. Unions have served to make it safer for employees around the work. Unions can also go overboard. One example is the health benefits that GM employees have, it became so burdensome on GM that they are losing money. Some unions have made the companies that they work overburdened with expenses and not competitive. | Law & Ethics | 1138248621 |
| 3875874 | How can I contact an old friend who is in a prison in another state(fla.) .? | Bless your heart! Those letters mean EVERYTHING to someone in prison! Go to http://www.prisontalk.com and go to Florida forum, someone there will be able to tell you exactly how to go about finding your friend. | Law & Ethics | 1138505392 |
| 4365447 | Does Chpt 70 sect 91 Ill. Revised stautes discuss rights of a disabled police ofc. if not this sect,which one? | Revised statutes of what? Every state has its own set, along with most counties and some cities, not to mention the federal revised statutes. Edit: Sorry, I didn't realize that wasn't a Roman numeral. There is no Chapter 70 section 91. The only sections dealing with disabled officers that I can find are the disabled pensions, in Chapter 40 5/3-114.1 and 114.2. | Law & Ethics | 1137001698 |
| 1107696 | where do you turn when the law fails you? | Laws were created with the general public in mind, not individuals. With that said, you find the fiercest lawyer you can. You fight your cause until the very end, even if you don't win. Never give up. | Law & Ethics | 1138307354 |
| 1980064 | what is the law for prohabiting atomic energy? are some country allowed and some not? or super power has right | thase that have atomic weapons don't want anyone else to have them | Law & Ethics | 1138514786 |
| 3856606 | i was recently married, and my husband owes back child support. how do i file to get MY refund? | File separate from him. Do Not File a Joint return. | Law & Ethics | 1137882467 |
| 2130493 | Why are way more minority males executed than whites? | because proportionaly they are commiting more crimes | Law & Ethics | 1136933660 |
| 279605 | Why don't the gov't just legalize pot, it will help national debt and it nowhere as bad as alcohol or ciggs | First off if they did, then the DEA would have to be disbanded and that won't happen. Second and probably more important, drugs is a big business here, money is shoveled hand over fist under a lot of tables and behind closed doors. It has been reported a few years ago, the government actually paid someone in Columbia from a slush fund over $50 million to grow Mary Jane and import it elsewhere of their choosing. It was if the interested party had outside interests. Actually how true this is is anyone's guess, but I wouldn't put it past someone in upper heiravhy to do it. Another reason it won't happen ... packaging. It would have to be run just like a regular tobacco plant. This means artificial additives will be added. Filters placed on them to reduce actual flaor, and the pricing alone would be out of sight. Ten packs per carton would fall somewhere between 150-500 per carton and not everyone has that kind of money to shell out, though most of that cost would fall to taxes, roughly 80%. Those are my thoughts on why it wouldn't happen and there is one more. Parents would get their bowels in an uproar over the easy availability! LOL | Law & Ethics | 1138254867 |
| 3841673 | Police officers? | You'd suggest a pair of overalls and sneakers? You're kidding, right? A uniform, by definition, is supposed to be neat-fitting. Certainly, some officers wear them tight...too tight for my taste...because they think they're better looking that way. I'm still working on the connection between tight clothes and being slower when chasing someone.... Anyway, most police uniforms stretch some when they're worn. That allows us to stand, sit, kneel, walk, run...and chase, I suppose. I mean...well...isn't this just like any other piece of clothing anyone wears? Dressy shoes. Yes. Well. Sneakers don't usually look good with a uniform, so there's often no allowance made for them. Often, officers wear boots that are highly shined, and that may be what you're seeing. Officers certainly do wear what the military calls low-quarter shoes (regular shoes like what might be worn with a suit) and those shoes often have "special" soles on them with better traction. Bottom line: sissy officers who are more concerned about looking pretty than fighting crime might be doing just what you're saying. Real cops strive for a little of both; looking good and being able to fight crime effectively, despite what might look like uncomfortable clothing. Besides, ever notice how tight Batman's uniform was?? | Law & Ethics | 1138572480 |
| 1251236 | Alito has enough votes for confirmation,Isn't that interesting?? | And what's so interesting about that? All the currently seated Supreme Court justices had enough votes for confirmation. That's the way it works. | Law & Ethics | 1138183357 |
| 2987935 | Can a job require you to take out sleep time and not give breaks while working 14-64 hour shifts? | It can be against employee laws but if it pays more why not? | Law & Ethics | 1138133854 |
| 2043069 | is there any online site to go to where u can look up warrants on individuals in south carolina? | Hey, just bringing this old question up for a vote. | Law & Ethics | 1137870960 |
| 674278 | if some one gets arrested for control device, what are they charged for. what does this mean? | if you mean "controlled substance" that means any kind of drug or narcotic that is either illegal or requires a prescription. if they don't have a prescription or it's on the DEA's schedule of drugs, they can be charged with "possession of a controlled substance". on the other hand, i've sometimes heard "control device" used for when someone is arrested multiple times for drunk driving. in some states the judge will order that a device, basically a portable breathalyzer, be installed in the person's car. this makes it so that they have to blow a clean (no alcohol) test in order to start their car. presumably someone could be arrested for disabling or removing it. | Law & Ethics | 1138497073 |
| 1452457 | Should the USA resort to a full scale use of production of Nuclear energy for domestic consumption?? | No it shouldn't and yes it is! There are too many nuke plants now. The monies that would be used to build new power plants should instead be used to create lower energy consumption goods (made in the USA) and to aid in making homes and small businesses more energy efficient. The money can also be used to work an ad campaign to teach people about our limited resources and how they can do their part in protecting them. If young people are educated about this very important issue while in school and during the ENTIRE time they are growing up, the next generation will be enlightened and help spread the earth conscious news. Americans get accused of being fat, lazy and consumptions. Re-educate to kill this stereo type. Unfortunately by the statistics on obesity, this just might be "generally" right. | Law & Ethics | 1137952090 |
| 91753 | If a District attorney is caught w/holding information in a (Murder Trial)? | Not only Ethics violation, but also permanent disbarment, amongst other criminal charges. This is of course providing they are doing so with mal intentions, that being proved after a long drawn out case before the courts etc etc etc. :) | Law & Ethics | 1138308783 |
| 504421 | what standard of proof is needed to find guilt in a criminal court? | There isn't much standard. If ever I get called for jury duty again, I'm going to sleep as best I can in those hard oak chairs. | Law & Ethics | 1137966180 |
| 474491 | What are the requirements for a Class 3 License, for owning automatic weapons in the USA? | You have to go through a local background check and pay something like a two hundred dollar tax to the feds (which is a violation of the second amendment). You may get a better answer at packing.org or at http://batf.gov | Law & Ethics | 1137694558 |
| 4364245 | How does one go about having their records exponged/?Did I spell that correctly? | If you have a conviction on your record, most states have procedures that allow you to apply for an expungment of the conviction or a reduction from a felony to a misdemeanor. The exact procedures will vary by state, so you should contact a local criminal law attorney. This can usually be done for a low fee, probably less than $1000 per crime. If you were arrested but not convicted, you shouldn't have anything to worry about. You typically need to file a petition with the court and give notice to the prosecutor's office. You may need to pay filing fee or records fee. The court may or may not schedule a hearing. You elibility for an expungement will depend on a couple of factors, including the severity of the crime and how long it has been since your conviction. Good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1137834476 |
| 204997 | How did alcohol, tobaco, and firearms all end up in the same beau? | Hey, just bringing this old question up for a vote. | Law & Ethics | 1137781486 |
| 578611 | How do I find out if someone has been picked up or has a criminal record in Oklahoma? | google search "background check" | Law & Ethics | 1137446116 |
| 672731 | i am trying to find out where a friend is i can seem to find outwhat prison i have his name and all that but | How to locate an inmate is different in each state. If you go to the appropriate state forum at http://www.prisontalk.com someone there will be able to give you the specifics for your area. Good luck | Law & Ethics | 1138726425 |
| 3833117 | Do long-time inmates who are freed after new evidence, such as DNA, clears them, get any compensation? | Only if they decide to sue the state and win. | Law & Ethics | 1136892652 |
| 811932 | how do I write a good mother character witness letter? | Any good (as long as they are true) qualities that she has. Does she make time to be with her kid(s)? Does she listen to them when they have problems? Does she make sure that they have the necessities in life? If she is dating, is she careful about the men she brings home to them? Do her kids seem happy to be with her? Do they seem to feel safe with her? Just ask yourself a bunch of questions, write down your answers, then put them into a letter. | Law & Ethics | 1136829268 |
| 4397143 | my wife has turned a restraining order into a weapon against me.? | Suggest you go to DVMen.org for discussions of how the emergency protection/restraining order system is set up and has been used and abused. Police can usually arrest where there is probable cause, and that can be established by statements of "victims." | Law & Ethics | 1138285715 |
| 1569152 | How can I get a lawyer for no cost divorce? | I don't think you can...it might be a "low cost" but there are always fees to pay the court and if you do use an attorney and you get one from a service that provides "low income assistance" there will still be a charge. You can do more research at | Law & Ethics | 1138288859 |
| 2281003 | How legal is ALL SALES FINAL sign /policy in a MD. 'discount' store? Posted price was not the price charged.. | You may have a case. Call your state's Attorney General's office or call a lawyer. | Law & Ethics | 1136608342 |
| 278941 | How many favor the death penalty?? | Firstly, the original reason for the death penalty was it was suppose to be a deterrent for crime. It’s still touted as such in the states that do have the death penalty. But, if you look at the statistics in the states that do have it you will see that it is not a deterrent at all. Crime rates have not drastically dropped since its implementation. If it were the state of Texas would be the state in the union that has the lowest violent crime rate, it doesn’t. The only deterrent effect it has is that the person that is put to death will never again break the law. That doesn’t drop the crime rate or make us any safer. The realism is most criminals think they will never get caught, that they are too smart. When criminals are doing whatever they are doing that is going to send them to death row they are not even considering the death penalty while they are performing the crime. So that throws out the argument of being a deterrent and lowering crime rates. Secondly, it was also suppose to lower costs of prisons. If you execute the criminals they aren’t going to cost as much to feed, house or be taken care of. Like the crime rate argument, this one is false as well. In all actuality it takes more money to execute someone then to house them for life. That has to do with the legal system and the appeals process. Most of those on death row have court appointed lawyers because they can’t afford to hire one. So the tax payers of the state end up footing the bill for not only the prosecution and housing the prisoner they end up paying for his legal defense as well. In Texas, it costs almost three times more to execute someone then it does to house them in the highest security level for life (stats come from www.deathpenaltyinfo.org). So how is that fulfilling the promise of lower costs? Thirdly, it is considered retribution. Unlike life imprisonment, where someone can lead a fairly normal life and have some luxuries, the death penalty does not allow that. For some that are pro-death penalty that is acceptable because it is a true punishment for a crime, not a chance to rehabilitate the criminal. With varying degrees people do agree with this, citing the ‘eye for an eye’ quote as back up for it. But others feel that the states don’t have to right to impose retribution on an individual, that as ‘man’ we don’t have that right to take another life. A lot of the belief systems that argue both for and against this have to do with religious principles. But should states have that ability and be able to enforce death when they bluntly always say the state is not there to give retribution? Isn’t death the utmost in retribution rather than punishment? Fourthly, there is recidivism. That is that some criminals repeat, repeat and repeat crimes no matter how many time they are sent to jail. This is true. There is a certain class of criminals that do repeat their crimes over and over, each time getting worse. There seems to be nothing that can be done with these people that will work to rehabilitate and reform them. Repeat offenders do seem to dominate the criminal justice system and are a big chunk of those that are incarcerated. From the people that oppose the death penalty they say that drugs are a large part of this population, that is true, and sometimes it takes many rehabs to work but in the end it will, eventually. They also say that the three strikes laws (generally this means after 3 felonies the offender is usually put in prison for life or a very extended stay and are unlikely to get out, although each state has it’s own version of this). Also, for some criminals, life in prison with no possibility of parole is a punishment worse than death. That they would rather die than have to spend their lives behind bars. So which would be the worst punishment? Those against the death penalty point out all these things as well. Then they point to the phrase Thou Shalt Not Kil | Law & Ethics | 1137724143 |
| 1412056 | Do you believe in gay marriage/rights? | It's so interesting to hear such silly statements. First off, I'm gay, so I think I know more about being gay than anyone here. No, it's not a choice, and yes it is natural. If by natural, you mean occurring in nature then chimps, most all primates, and even some birds (Emperor Penguins)have shown homosexuality. Secondly, yes children are cruel. So wouldn't it make more sense to stop teaching children racism, sexism, homophobia, and other forms of cruelty, rather than try to change gay people? I'm quite sure I didn't choose to be persecuted. There are already tens of thousands of children in schools right now who belong to gay parents. Thirdly, I'm so sick of people talking about one verse in the Bible as justification for taking away my rights. Yes Leviticus says homosexuality is wrong. It also says specifically that it is an abomination, (in Hebrew it's the same word) to eat pork, shrimp, and wear clothes of mixed fabrics. Do you worship the Sabbath on Saturday or Sunday? Leviticus stipulates Saturday, and that anyone who works on Saturday should be sentenced to death. Why are we quick to follow the law (singular) about homosexuality, when we never seem to pay attention to any of these other laws? We need gay marriage because every day gay people are denied their civil rights. When my partner got into a motorcycle accident the hospital attendant wouldn't let me in because "Only family relations are allowed to enter." I have to pay extra taxes every pay period because I cover is health care; straight married couples don't have to pay these taxes because the health care coverage is not considered income. I also don't want to hear any nonsense about civil unions. Marriage is a civil right; it should be granted to all Americans. Setting up civil unions and domestic partnerships only creates a group of second class citizens. We tried separate but equal for 60 years in the south. It doesn't work. One group is always treated as second class citizens, while the other group is "normal." | Law & Ethics | 1138144041 |
| 4007206 | How do I find out about a lawsuit that happened about 20 years ago, can I look online? | Search the newspapers. If it made it to the papers you should be able to find it, go to a large library and search there. | Law & Ethics | 1137022792 |
| 393256 | wrongfully accused innocent people going away for crimes that they didn't commit? | It does happen. Fortunately there are dedicated people out there doing research (i.e DNA) to help put end to this injustice. Unfortunately, there aren't enough of them. | Law & Ethics | 1137430350 |
| 7209 | where can I find Pres. Estrada's (Philippines) Executive Order No. 291? | This can be found at: http://www.sgv.com.ph/issues&perspec/taxbull/tax_nov00.pdf the document is on page 25 of a PDF file. | Law & Ethics | 1138578557 |
| 543461 | Is it a crime to lie about your job to get a girl to sleep with you? | Kind of. Yes because you'd be a jerk for lying. But no because if she'd sleep with you just because of your job status then she'd be in the wronge (and easy too). But either way....it's not illegal ( : | Law & Ethics | 1137976232 |
| 3480927 | what web site would i go to find out when someone gets out of prison? | it depends on wht state they are in. But you can google it. | Law & Ethics | 1136479545 |
| 2788202 | What is the racketeering act? How is it applied in CA? | What you describe is not racketeering. The activities might be a violation of the California or Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act if the person is a "debt collector" collecting a "consumer debt" as defined in those laws. Click on the links below for more information about your rights. Even if the actions are not specifically covered by fair debt collection laws, the actions still might constitute harassment under the general civil harassment statute in California. Consult a local attorney for further advice. | Law & Ethics | 1137300048 |
| 1025222 | Does the government have the right to order private internet companies to provide user's search records? | Some good answers here. I'll take a stab at it myself, though I don't know anything about the incidents other than what the original poster included in his question. First, we're talking about illegal pornography. "Regular" porn, the kind that isn't illegal depending on whoever's standards we're using, isn't going to be subject to a search warrant because it isn't a crime...and search warrants can only be issued when they seek to provide evidence of a public offense (a crime). So whatever porn we're talking about, it's evidently illegal according to whatever legal standard is being used (and this varies, but things like kiddy porn are illegal everywhere in the US). Once the illegality has been established, then I don't think there's much left to talk about...you cannot hide behind a right to privacy if you are engaging in criminal behavior. That's not to say you give up your right to privacy, it's to say that if you're engaging in criminal acts, the government has the right to ask a judge for a search warrant to gather evidence of those acts, and I would argue that you cannot complain about your privacy being "invaded" when they do. And a word about search warrants; they are not rubber-stamped documents that sail through the justice system to your front door. Law enforcement agents must prepare an application for them, outlining reasons to believe a particular place holds evidence of a particular crime. They must swear the things they've said in that document are true, and then they must present the document to a neutral party - a magistrate (or a judge). That magistrate (or judge) then reviews the information provided by the agent, and decides on his/her own if there is a more than likely chance (i.e., "probable cause") that the things the agents are looking for are in the places the agents say they are. Despite the rare news to the contrary, magistrates and law enforcement alike take this process seriously. About the "third party" argument made by the original poster: again - if you're engaging in criminal behavior, you cannot expect to hide behind the right to privacy just because you've given the evidence of your guilt to a third party. The government has the right under our system of law to gather evidence of your criminal behavior, no matter where you have left it. If you want to deliver evidence of your involvement in criminal acts to a third party, press on...and you do so at your own risk, obviously. The original poster's comment is well taken; if your third party is going to comply with an order of a court to disclose certain information relative to criminal acts, then perhaps you need to find another third party - one who will become a criminal themselves if they fail to comply with a lawful court order. Yahoo and Google have not betrayed anyone's trust...although it's been a while since I've seen them, I'm fairly certain both corporations have privacy policies, and I'm equally certain both of them talk about safeguarding your information except when ordered to release it pursuant to a court order. If the third party thing bothers you, don't use a third party...there's a saying: "three can keep a secret, if two are dead." Don't want anybody to know what you're doing? Don't tell anybody. | Law & Ethics | 1137784068 |
| 3968365 | I have a Michigans drivers license but I have a bench warrant in Florida is my michigan license still good? | YES, IT DOSENT AFFECT YOUR MICHIGAN DRIVERS LICENSE. | Law & Ethics | 1137423978 |
| 2850626 | are governments in african countries distributing development aid fairly? | In many of the countries they are not distributing the aid AT ALL. In some they are and those economies tend to outperform the other ones over the long term. | Law & Ethics | 1137440982 |
| 1857509 | Does the Race Relations Act or any other UK legislation cover discrimination on the grounds of accent? | no, but they can find any # of other valid reasons not to hire you. | Law & Ethics | 1136563217 |
| 4140561 | What would we have to do to end Daylight Savings Time? | You may want to take your direction from the "End Daylight Savings Time" campaign (see link to web site below). Unfortunately, things appear to be moving in the other direction as an amendment to an energy bill passed by Congress in Aug. 2005, Daylight Saving time will be extended by about a month. Beginning in 2007, Daylight Saving Time will begin on the second Sunday in March and end on the first Sunday in November. The sad reality is that both sides in this argument have mired it down with exageration and statistics which cannot be verified. As a result, no rational argument can find a foothold. | Law & Ethics | 1136909984 |
| 281491 | how can i find out if i have a warrant for free online? | You can't. But , if you can't remember if you went to your last court date or not then call the lawyer that you hired (retained) to defend you or public attorney that was appointed to your case and ask him or her to find out for you. | Law & Ethics | 1136160864 |
| 723237 | How do you find statute of limitations in each state? Like for crimes when do they go off a person's record? | Statutes of limitations have nothing to do with wiping clean a criminal record. SOL have to do with the time limit mandated for a person/entity, business or the government to bring a lawsuit/charge. SOL mandates are often mentioned at the end of the statutory definition of the crime/action involved. | Law & Ethics | 1138768892 |
| 1522854 | How can I expose mail fraud at the USPS without getting fired? | If the fraud is against the government you can use what is called the Qui-Tam statute. This is a law originally begun by Abraham Lincoln during the civil war to reward people who reported fraud in the war effort. It has been used in a variety of situations such as defense contractor fraud and healthcare fraud. The person who brings it to light is called the relator, who with the help of an attorney files a lawsuit that is not public information (under seal). The government reviews the case and determines if it has merit. If they agree, they intervene and the case proceeds. At the end of the case the relator receives a portion of whatever the government recovers. | Law & Ethics | 1138567654 |
| 2156067 | When is my meth addicted neighbor gonna die, for cryin' out loud!!? | Well, if you concentrate real hard you might be able to cast a spell in order to speed up the process. Meanwhile, your fans are urging you on! | Law & Ethics | 1138320437 |
| 3353601 | is it legal to drive a scooter on roads in california without a license plate or registration? | You need to define what a "scooter" is to you. Might want to look at 407.5 of the California Vehicle Code at the link below: | Law & Ethics | 1137562156 |
| 2685357 | if the father of your child is eight and a half months behind on court ordered child support and the governor? | Contact and file a complaint with the attorney general in the county that ordered the support. It will be collected from the parent who owes it no matter who they are. Good luck and God Bless | Law & Ethics | 1138298713 |
| 772482 | Why was Cindy Shehan arrested for wearing a tee shirt and did she do anythng illegal that warranted the arrest | anti-war t-shirt when the president is going to talk-this is showing other countries that we are not behind our president-nation together-will stand,nation divided will fall-sure we have freedom of speech and other rights but do you think her son would like what she is doing after he gave his life for our freedoms-with all her other little shows-maybe they were afraid she would start something again-at the state of the union message. she knew that wearing it would be inappropiate for this-its like bringing a gun to the rally-you probably wont need it but you know it will cause a stir | Law & Ethics | 1138767066 |
| 2951516 | I am trying to lookup a lawsuit that my mom won back in 1967 but all i have is the case index#.how can i find? | Contact the general jurisdiction court in the town that you mom lived when she won the lawsuit. They will have the file on the case. | Law & Ethics | 1137618265 |
| 2068502 | What is the penalty by law for drive a car in drinking condition in Virginia or Washington DC? | They make you become a politician, apparently. | Law & Ethics | 1138644736 |
| 2731213 | i paied 1000 usd to biznas as shares and biznas is gone what can i do? i want my mony back ..? | Sounds like a scam. Contact the FBI. If the Internet was involved, report it to their Internet crimes unit. | Law & Ethics | 1136716371 |
| 3576352 | Why do they execute people in the early hours of the morning? | Actually, death warrants contain a date which the warrant expires. 12:01 is a common time to schedule an execution, but not universal. The idea that the execution is done at 12:01am to avoid a last minute reprieve is ridiculous - by the time the date of execution arrives the case has gone through years of appeals, petitions for post-conviction relief, and appeals for clemency and probably an application for a stay to the U.S.Supreme Court. If there is going to be a stay granted - everyone from the state's Governor to the US Supreme Court is aware of the date and time of execution. It is true that early morning executions are preferred by wardens to keep protests to a minumum - but more preferred to keep the other prisoners in control - the prison is going to be quieter at 12:01am than when hundreds of inmates are likely to be agitated. | Law & Ethics | 1138403726 |
| 3885082 | what is the penalty for stealing a horse in texas? | Well the law is still on the books, you get hung for it, but hanging is now illegal so now they just put in jail, unless the owner caches you in the act, he can legally shoot you. | Law & Ethics | 1138064004 |
| 4454487 | Do you think Roe vs. Wade will be overturned once Alito (invariably) gets voted in? | I don't think it will be overturned outright, but I think that the precident will be substancially shifted, to the point where abortion is no longer considered a Constitutional right. Then the power will fall back to the legislative branch, where it belongs. Remember when President Bush got elected in 2000, and nominated John Ashcroft for Attorney General. NOW and other causes sent out fliers and pamphlets promising that if picked, Ashcroft was going to igonre RvW and set back women's rights by 50 years. And that didn't happen. I think the selection of Alito is the same- lots of attempts to scare people with nothing really behind it. | Law & Ethics | 1138699666 |
| 828752 | Hi Jack, I have a couple of questions. What is the Edwards v. Arizona, 451 US 477, SCt 1880, 68 Led2d 378 (198 | This case is actually: Edwards v. Arizona No. 79-5269 Argued November 5, 1980 Decided May 18, 1981 451 U.S. 477 Case Syllabus After being arrested on a state criminal charge, and after being informed of his rights as required by Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U.S. 436, petitioner was questioned by the police on January 19, 1976, until he said that he wanted an attorney. Questioning then ceased, but on January 20, police officers came to the jail and, after stating that they wanted to talk to him and again informing petitioner of his Miranda rights, obtained his confession when he said that he was willing to talk. The trial court ultimately denied petitioner's motion to suppress his confession, finding the statement to be voluntary, and he was thereafter convicted. The Arizona Supreme Court held that, during the January 20 meeting, he waived his right to remain silent and his right to counsel when he voluntarily gave his statement after again being informed of his rights. Held: The use of petitioner's confession against him at his trial violated his right under the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments to have counsel present during custodial interrogation, as declared in Miranda, supra. Having exercised his right on January 19 to have counsel present during interrogation, petitioner did not validly waive that right on the 20th. When an accused has invoked his right to have counsel present during custodial interrogation, a valid waiver of that right cannot be established by showing only that he responded to police-initiated interrogation after being again advised of his rights. An accused, such as petitioner, having expressed his desire to deal with the police only through counsel, is not subject to further interrogation until counsel has been made available to him, unless the accused has himself initiated further communication, exchanges, or conversations with the police. Here, the interrogation of petitioner on January 20 was at the instance of the authorities, and his confession, made without having had access to counsel, did not amount to a valid waiver, and hence was inadmissible. reversed. WHITE, J., delivered the opinion of the Court, in which BRENNAN, STEWART, MARSHALL, BLACKMUN, and STEVENS, JJ., joined. BURGER, C.J., filed an opinion concurring in the judgment, post, p. 487. POWELL, J., filed an opinion concurring in the result, in which REHNQUIST, J., joined, post, p. 488. The second case is: Miranda v. Arizona 384 U.S. 436 (1966) Docket Number: 759 Abstract Argued: February 28, 1966 Decided: June 13, 1966 Subjects: Criminal Procedure: Miranda Warnings Facts of the Case The Court was called upon to consider the constitutionality of a number of instances, ruled on jointly, in which defendants were questioned "while in custody or otherwise deprived of [their] freedom in any significant way." In Vignera v. New York, the petitioner was questioned by police, made oral admissions, and signed an inculpatory statement all without being notified of his right to counsel. Similarly, in Westover v. United States, the petitioner was arrested by the FBI, interrogated, and made to sign statements without being notified of his right to counsel. Lastly, in California v. Stewart, local police held and interrogated the defendant for five days without notification of his right to counsel. In all these cases, suspects were questioned by police officers, detectives, or prosecuting attorneys in rooms that cut them off from the outside world. In none of the cases were suspects given warnings of their rights at the outset of their interrogation. Question Presented Does the police practice of interrogating individuals without notifiying them of their right to counsel and their protection against self-incrimination violate the Fifth Amendment? Conclusion The Court held that prosecutors could not use statements stemming from custodial interrogation of defendants unless they demonstrated the use of p | Law & Ethics | 1138473754 |
| 4312118 | does any u.s. citizen have statutory powers of arrest? | In California, the arresting person need not even be a citizen. It's technically referred to as a "private person's arrest," rather than a citizen's arrest for that reason. | Law & Ethics | 1137186788 |
| 1598704 | Why do so many people defend known patholgical liars? | If a society is stupid enough to allow the judicial branch of the systems to be corrupt and make up laws as they go, and not check them, then the people get what they deserve for never asking or confronting. Liars defend corruption because they are most likely monetarily gaining/in bed with the same ilk. Lawyers (not all) are bought off and do not necessarily need to be on any side of truth to make big money. Often it is the truthful lawyers not doing so well. When lies are worth more than truth, then said given society has serious problems. End of story. Governments (Fed) biggest purpose these days is to create wars & take from the productive to give to the sandbaggers. Not the truly needy, mind you but, the lazy asses. It is how socialism works and grows into communism- by offering more and more handouts in return, and for your vote. Laughable, but, by all means disprove it :o) | Law & Ethics | 1136337144 |
| 1345837 | How do I find out what license plate was looked up by a specific police officer on a given night? | That information is confidential unless a subpoena is issued for records in a legal matter. To the young lady that dated a deputy and stated that her ex-boyfriend and his partner ran tags of females that they thought were "hot" is a violation of professional ethics as a law enforcement officer. I am surprised that Internal Affairs hadn't conducted an Internal Investigation. You cannot run someones tags because they are "hot", it's an abuse of power. There may be an issue involving privacy here. You still need PC (probable cause) to stop someone or run a tag. I pay my taxes for protection not for the law enforcement to be chasing females or males, as the case maybe. | Law & Ethics | 1136604055 |
| 1090058 | What is the meaning of Red corner notice? | Red corner notices are releases by Interpol, the international police agency, informing member states of persons who are wanted for arrest. The pdf linked below has more information about their notice system. | Law & Ethics | 1136225984 |
| 912574 | where can i find a website on the Industry juvenile detention center in Rush new york? | There doesn't appear to be a website for the facility. Here is a website with addresses, phone numbers, etc. for the facilities in Rush. http://criminaljustice.state.ny.us/crimnet/ojsa/agdir/agydoc-22.htm Industry Limited Secure (Monroe County) Gary Almond, Acting Facility Director 375 Rush-Scottsville Road Rush, NY 14543-9504 Telephone: (585) 533-2600 Fax: (585) 533-2821 Industry Secure Center (Monroe County) Gary Almond, Facility Director 101 Ryder Hill Road Rush, NY 14543-9535 Telephone: (585) 533-2800 Fax: (585) 533-2820 | Law & Ethics | 1136518796 |
| 2446831 | How many people out there have ever dialed 911 (for any reason)? | Yes, three times, and I appreciated the dispacter each time!! .. I live in a very rural area, it was winter, all 3 of my babies were home, my youngest being only 6 months old, babysitting another 3 month old for a girlfriend. Snow was on the ground pretty thick, front door was chain locked, and I thought manually locked too. Someone opened the door from the outside, saw the chain then closed the door again, I couldn't believe what I saw, so I went to my window to look out... no one there, no cars in my drive other than mine, I freaked, called 911, and began to speed read my situation over the phone, had to repeat it twice since the adrenalin rush of panic had taken over, then a few minutes after giving my address and telling all the kids to be quiet like mice, and checking to make sure the back door was locked, I peeking out the front window again and again, the dispatch was very calming even though my heart was racing. Then I heard my garage door close, and as I was peeking out I saw my husband, he slid the car into the ditch up the road and had walked back. I don't know how the dispatch ever understood a word of what I said, since I have the habit of talking fast anyway, but his patience and calm helped me, and his understanding of my husband being my break in, which I yelled about (I think while I was on the phone with him, for my husnband to "NEVER DO THAT AGAIN",) he made absolutely certain I was sure it was my husband before hanging up.. I thought he must have had a good chuckle over that one later.. I know my girlfriends did since they called me about a 8 times pretending to be a 911 operator asking me if I was certain my husband was not an intruder! | Law & Ethics | 1137589999 |
| 128773 | what is Governor Jennifer Grandholms e-mail address? | Go to google search - MI government officials. How about State of MI Captal Building -c/o Jeffifer Grandholms? Call your library, they will tell you with one phone call. | Law & Ethics | 1138523570 |
| 2675557 | Is it possible to dispute the ambulance charge? | The above: wow. But as to your question (which is really two questions....how to do it, and do you have a chance): I'd start with the ambulance company. Call or write and ask if they have a procedure to dispute a charge. If they don't, ask what they suggest you should do if you want to dispute the charge. Don't know what state you're in, but in my state, ambulance companies are licensed and/or regulated by someone...the city, the county, the state, or whoever. Find out who that is, and contact them with the same questions. If you can afford to do so, contact an attorney. I would wonder, however, did you ask about the cost of the ambulance? Don't know why you would expect anyone to tell you if you didn't ask. Did you ask if you could have your spouse drive you? And finally, did you think this was going to be free? I'm not trying to be a smart-a$$, and maybe there's a good reason you didn't ask these questions at the time, but if you could have asked before the ride, that certainly seems like it would have been a better time to ask than now. Best of luck with it, though. | Law & Ethics | 1137325417 |
| 893067 | articles on reverse discrimination? | I'm in an employment Law class. Check the EEOC website, and depending on your state, the state agency as well (example: CA is the Cal Fair Housing and Employment agency.) And there is such a thing as reverse discrimination, there have been cases where people won. Good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1138591904 |
| 2025148 | syariah or syarie and rafa' in english? | Shari`ah, pronounced shuh REE uh, is Islamic law and behaviour in business, civil cases, religious observance, morality, and political practice, especially in Saudi Arabia and Iran. Considered divinely inspired, it means "the way to water", water being a metaphor for God. It is based on the Qur'an, the Sunnah or sayings of Muhammad recorded inthe Hadith. | Law & Ethics | 1137559879 |
| 1888432 | I want to install a satellite system on my patio but the landlord won't allow me to drill what can I do? | You can setup most satellite dishes on a tripod, and then enclose it on your patio if you have one. | Law & Ethics | 1136311522 |
| 2963723 | Is there really such a thing as freedom of speech or does everyone just have an opinion? | "Freedom of speech" from a legal point of view means that no law should be passed preventing any person from speaking out. Thus the prohibition against censorship. However, the law also recognizes that the right to free speech should be exercised responsibly. That is why if the words uttered are untrue and hurts the reputation of another, then the speaker may be sued for libel or slander. Or if the words spoken exhorts listeners to rise up in arms against duly constituted government, the speaker may be punished for sedition. | Law & Ethics | 1138690948 |
| 4225116 | when was the sixth amendment introduced and ratified? | The Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution is one of ten articles to what is termed the United States Bill of Rights. These ten articles were part of twelve articles proposed to the legislatures of the several States by the First United States Congress on 25 September 1789. Ten of these articles were ratified as the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution 15 December 1791. | Law & Ethics | 1138585891 |
| 2997343 | How can I contact Rev. Al Sharpton about a racially motivated act of vandalism? | What will he do to help you? Contact your local police department and report the crime. | Law & Ethics | 1138202936 |
| 2546362 | Do Canadian's have notary publics? | Canada Notaries public in Canada (outside Quebec, which uses civil law rather than common law) are regulated by the provinces and territories. Their duties generally include administering oaths; taking affidavits, affirmations, and declarations; issuing deeds, contracts, and other commercial transactions; and attesting commercial instruments. Except in British Columbia, notaries public usually act as notaries on a part-time basis, as an adjunct to their profession. Canadian notaries public are appointed by the provincial government upon application, though practices vary between provinces. In many jurisdictions, lawyers are automatically created notaries public. In Alberta, every articling student, judge, MLA, MP, and Senator is also automatically a notary. All officers of the Canadian Forces are authorized to act as notaries public for Nova Scotia. British Columbia is unusual by dividing the province into notarial districts with a fixed number of notaries for each district who are primarily notaries rather than notaries as an adjunct to another profession. Additionally, B.C. notaries act in a wider range of transactions, such as real estate sales, than in other jurisdictions and are self-regulated through the Society of Notaries Public of BC. Several jurisdictions also have Commissioners for Oaths, who generally are only able to administer oaths and take affidavits for use in their jurisdiction, while notaries can also do so for use outside their jurisdiction http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Notary_public#Canada | Law & Ethics | 1136412269 |
| 2809200 | What is body attachment? | "A writ of body attachment is a process issued by the court directing the U.S. Marshal to bring a person who has been found in civil contempt before the court. The process may also be called an order of commitment for civil contempt or a warrant for civil arrest." | Law & Ethics | 1138542783 |
| 574024 | Are parents responsible for their child's crime? | Parents are definitely responsible for their children's crimes if they contribute to them. A gun owner has a responsibility to keep it locked up, and if he does not abide by that responsibility, he should have to be punished for his part in the crime. | Law & Ethics | 1137080987 |
| 251928 | WHEN A RENTAL AGREEMENT DOES NOT MENTION FOR TENANT TO PAY WATER, DOESN'T THE LANDLORD PAY WATER? | Your security deposit is what you pay when you move into your rental it is there for when you move out to cover expenses for cleaning and/or repairing the premises... As for the water I don't quite understand, though if you are receiving the water bill in your name then you pay it otherwise he does. All the laws are different depending on where you live. Read your lease carefully. Contact your tenants union for your area. If you can't find one in the phone book call your city hall, they should be able to direct to correct place... Good Luck | Law & Ethics | 1136564400 |
| 3989816 | what are the requisites of issuance of a warrant of arrest? | It is usually issued for new charges or failure to appear for a court hearing. | Law & Ethics | 1137649076 |
| 3704106 | please i want to what brought the nigeria and biafran civil war and after the war what is the next agreement.. | The biafran war made people more tribalistic rather than nationalistic. As a result people in the area referred to as 'biafra' still feel marginalised and neglected in terms of social and economic infrastructure. Some people have used that opportunity to violently demand reform from the Nigerian government. However, as in most civilised countries armed revolt is a criminal act. Ralphel Uwaxuruike is not the leader of biafra. He is the leader of an organisation MASOB - Movement for the Actualisation of the State Of Biafra. His organisation as been linked to some acts considered inciting and treasonable. for instance, some youths burnt national and regional landmarks in Anambra state created by people like the late Nnamdi Azikiwe (a biafran too!). I believe the due process of cessation should be used by any state wishing to cecede from the Federal republic of Nigeria. There will be less bloodshed and anarchy. The problem Nigeria has is caused by the colonial amalgamation which created a geographical entity without regard to the tribes and feelings of the people involved. Another way the matter could be resolved is if the Nigerian Constitution is amended to ensure that all people of Nigeria including Biafran are treated equally. Policy reformulation will also be necessary. | Law & Ethics | 1137009396 |
| 1878860 | What do the numbers following the terms felony and misdemeanor mean? | It is the class or the seriousness of the offense. | Law & Ethics | 1138247124 |
| 145694 | Should euthanasia be a fundamental human right? | This issue has always been difficult for me. Not the part about giving people a real say in what happens to them at the end of their life. That to me is only natural. It's always been my concern at how something like that could be abused, and also where the line is drawn that says, "Here you can choose to end your life and here you can't". We as a society have done such a marvelous job of finding ways to kill one another and yet we still can't adequately figure out how to best do it to ourselves. As far as it being done legally, Oregon permits physician-assisted suicides. Here is a link to the state's site on the subject. I wish you peace and comfort as you struggle with how best to help your loved one. | Law & Ethics | 1137035390 |
| 1373203 | iwant to know if they past a law that a child cannot live with a child molester under no conditions in alabama | Jeezzz...that's alarming. first go online and check out megan's law. see if he's registered. if you already know, call your local authorities and ask them what they think about the situation. also call any child protection agency and alert them, ask them what they think. and you can do this all anonymously. You can also contact any state or nation-wide organizations that work with protecting children. it's good that this child has you watching out for them. good luck with this. it can be a dicey thing to interfere on behalf of someone else even if it's the right thing to do. just make sure you're absolutely sure and all your 'ducks' are in a row so to speak, legally. peace. | Law & Ethics | 1136512667 |
| 2048592 | Is it possible to completely leave out your own views when making judgement? | Judges do that all the time. I am not saying that they are perfect. They normally make decisions based on the law that exist at the time. As long as the majority of the Supreme Court is able to be unbias, then I am happy. | Law & Ethics | 1137104451 |
| 4091768 | can we find the internal revenue code and regulations on cd-rom? | Matthew Bender & Co., Inc. 1-800-223-1940 http://www.lexisone.com/index.html | Law & Ethics | 1138182252 |
| 2594183 | where to report verbal abuse in the workplace in Canada? | well, i was going to say that the best way to resolve verbal abuse is by taking it up with the abuser's supervisor - in the case of a bank, a call to the HR unit at the corporate office would be a good idea. however if your neice has already been fired, there is not much that you can really do. according to this link: http://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/psychosocial/violence.html the law on workplace abuse varies from province to province. in ontario the law that governs this is Bill 70 2001, which amends the occupational health and safety act: http://www.ontla.on.ca/documents/Bills/37_Parliament/Session2/b070_e.htm if this act has been violated, you would need to report it to the ministry of labour in ontario: http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/about/reg_offices.html also, here are some resources about workplace abuse in canada: http://www.bullyonline.org/workbully/canada.htm cheers | Law & Ethics | 1138405444 |
| 212323 | why should i be prone to assisted suicide? | You shoud't, It is against the law. | Law & Ethics | 1138031072 |
| 3904009 | why is Pres. Bush and his Admin. allowed to keep breaking the law? Why does congress keep letting them? | Simply put, enough people (myself included) don't feel that he has broken the law. If enough members of congress feel that the president has committed "treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors" they can begin impeachment proceedings. A lot of people talk about this, but my opinion is that even among the president's most ardent opponents in the congress, I don't think there are many that wish to see an impeachment proceeding based upon the actions the president has taken with regards to anti-terrorism measures and/or the war in Iraq. | Law & Ethics | 1138256902 |
| 3887 | How can freedom of speech and censorship be in the same law book? | Freedom of Speech is not an absolute. The Supreme Court along time ago decided obcenity is not protected speech. Now censorship is something that only the government can do. Take the theaters that refused to carry that Brokeback Mountain. That was a freemarkedt decision, where it would have affected the profits of the theater owners if he had run the film. His property, his decision. Now if the government stepped in then it should be banned that's censorship Like I said free speech isn't an absolute, you can't yell fire in a crowded theater, or anything that would put someone at risk. | Law & Ethics | 1137633780 |
| 818315 | If gays have rights, when will pedophiles share same rights? Bible forbids both, but US law protects gays.? | The reason homosexuals should have rights (but most don't anyway) is that there is no reason ASIDE from religious/moral beliefs to condemn them. There is no reasonable state interest in stopping homosexuality. For pedophiles, on the other hand, the children they attempt to/actually commit sex acts with are harmed in a very real way. Thus, there is a reasonable state interest, beyond mere morality/religion, in limiting pedophiles' rights. The right of a child to not be violated outweighs that of a pedophile. | Law & Ethics | 1138475297 |
| 3083961 | if a person is sentenced to 13 to 16 months in prison do they served the 13 or do they have to serve the 16? | it all depend on there behavior. if they have good behavior, and a job dutie they will get out early than what they suppose to do. trust me I know I been there to many time I know the jails and what they expect of you while you are there. | Law & Ethics | 1138119917 |
| 2396303 | do you think people who make bad decisions and get into trouble can turn their life around or are they labeled | I think by your name you may be a Marine. Crimes are crimes, and some, can be forgiven with hard work and a real change. I am an NCO and I have seen troops grow up and take their duty and the rules seriously. You can change, even if you get discharged. You can ALWAYS choose the right path, just hope it is not to late, like for Tookie Williams. Chose to change too late. | Law & Ethics | 1138566871 |
| 1310308 | Is the President legally culpable in spying on US citizens without a warrant? | Not in the event of war ,i.e. (War on terrorism).. The liberals are really trying to get this one to stick, but I'm tellin' ya right now.. This dog ain't gonna hunt.. The lefties need to go find another pseudo-crisis to whine about.. | Law & Ethics | 1138159675 |
| 4207899 | how do you cope with annoying neighbors in an apartment building? | You know what. You have exhausted your options. It is unfortunate that your only course of action now is to either demonstrate how they affect you by demonstrating the same behavior and hope they are smart enough to notice, or move. Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1138240797 |
| 4333951 | how do you fight an eviction? | You are going to have to contact a lawyer who will put a motion forward to your local court to have the eviction stayed untill they hear your case. Do it as soon as possible and get ready to provide information as to why you should not be evicted. What did your landlord do or not do etc. | Law & Ethics | 1138654741 |
| 3732251 | where do you find laws regarding non-sexual harrasment in the workplace? | Try this website: www.gottrouble.com/legal/employment/harassment.htm | Law & Ethics | 1137272001 |
| 3816865 | How can I find out the outcome of a trial in West Virginia? | You can also contact the court that held the trial. They will have the verdit for the case in question. I have added a link to the circuit courts in West Virgina for your use. | Law & Ethics | 1138225488 |
| 2498167 | how do I get jurisdiction established so I can get custody b4 he moves to another state? | File in your current location or the original court that granted the custody order. You will have to serve court papers on him/publish in newspaper for the court date. If he fails to show, you might be granted default judgment that will grant you full custody. | Law & Ethics | 1138610900 |
| 1195668 | Is there a debtors prison in USA? | There were but the practice ended in the 19th century | Law & Ethics | 1138252066 |
| 343796 | Is it legal for my ex to refuse to give a copy of our daughters medical cards? | Tell him that you are just going to pick someone, participating or not, and send him the bill. He is going to be legally responsible for the charges regardless of whether or not he authorized because the insurance is his and the decision to treat is yours (as custodial guardian). Offer him the opportunity to give you the information so that you can try to choose someone that will cost him less money. People will almost always respond to real threats to their pocketbook. | Law & Ethics | 1138644560 |
| 1547544 | How is the money surrendered at the courthouse divided up? | It is defined by your state statutes (laws). In many state, your fine actually includes numerous surcharges. If you paid $180 speeding ticket ($120 fines goes to your city/county and the $60 would be for surcharges that support many programs). The programs could include public awareness on speed, dui, new computer system for the courthouse and many other programs that help your community. | Law & Ethics | 1137098443 |
| 2021262 | Once a bill is passed in the Senate where does it goes next? | S.82 was not passed by the Senate. It has been referred to the Senate subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia. If that committee votes to send it to be voted on by the whole body, they will vote, and if it passes there, will be sent to the House to be voted on, and then sent to the President to be signed. Perhaps you are thinking of some other bill. You can search for bills at the site below. | Law & Ethics | 1137217940 |
| 929078 | Does haveing a juvenile felony affect me from buying a gun in virginia? | once you turn 18 your record is closed but it shouldnt effect you buying a gun just adopting children in the future! | Law & Ethics | 1138633371 |
| 3361106 | Can two persons produce anything but a person? | The offspring of two humans is human. Until scientists declare that there is a homo superior intead of a homo sapien based on chromosome differences, there can be no other result. | Law & Ethics | 1138249103 |
| 2552154 | is there still a Draft for the United States that requires of 18 year olds to regester? | Federal law still requires all males reaching the age of 18 to register with the Selective Service System. Go to: http://www.sss.gov/FSwho.htm | Law & Ethics | 1138282342 |
| 448081 | Why are COPS GUT instincts almost always inherently WRONG??? | my dad was a officer, & when I was younger I really had a thing for them, dating several & becoming once engaged. It took awhile for me to realize that they believe that thay are not here to help society but rather an internal brotherhood working for the prosecuter hoping for advancement. I could not help to feel as though i was living in a us & them world where trust was only if you had a connection, further feeling alienated from my friends & family finally having to break it off after he hit me. i don't know if this helps, but i used to wonder the same, yet loved him deeply. all i learned is that having control is very important to them. | Law & Ethics | 1138213857 |
| 2477 | I have seen several lists of Republican pedophiles. Is there a corresponding list of Democrat pedophiles? | This is SO ridiculous! Their political party has nothing to do with it. Why not get a list of pedophiles that wear green socks or a list of pedophiles that eat at IHOP? It would have about the same meaning! | Law & Ethics | 1136663734 |
| 3484025 | what are natural rights? | 'Natural' rights are those freedoms which we believe or arrange statutorily to be the same for all persons. This is an often misunderstood concept attributed to morality and religion. In reality, though, ALL rights which we have in society are statutory, in other words, determined by laws (either written or assumed rules). In quid-pro-quo fashion, we agree to behave as civilized people in exchange for the protection of societal advantages, such as not being killed for frivolous reasons, not being treated as less than other individual humans, etc. The strength of individual rights in a particular country hinges upon the overall integrity of that country's laws and communities, and resources to provide adequate living conditions for it's people. In other words, if a country is relatively stable and sustainable, its people will be able to maintain social contracts within it. If a community, province, country, or world has instabilities in supplies, overpopulation, inadequate legal structure or unbalanced power/trade, then the variations in resources, weapons, or attitudes will affect the ability of people within and around that area to conduct normal relations and enter into agreements on a fair basis, whether competitively or cooperatively. | Law & Ethics | 1136242341 |
| 194413 | What are tax attorneys ? | they are people that find new and exciting ways for corportaions like enron to avoid paying taxes.. example.. in bedford maryland.. the walmart there is suing the state and federal govt to avoid paying taxes.. i cant help but find it disturbing that its cheaper for walmart to pay a legal team to conduct litigaiton than it is to just pony up and pay their dam taxes.. how do they use math?.. i dont think they use math like accountants do.. but based on the name "tax attorney".. i think that answers the question asked.. wow.. i sound pretty anti-corporate for a die hard neocon dont i?.. (im starting to scare myself) anyway.. i hope that helps.. | Law & Ethics | 1137523985 |
| 4079436 | Does anyone have any information on colporal punishment for adsults? Because I've a friend who is in deep trou | We need to know more information. Your friend spanked another adult? (corporal punishment) On what basis? Is he faced with an assault charge? Loss of his job? Private lawsuit? We need the circumstances, and also which state he is in. | Law & Ethics | 1137619638 |
| 1274242 | How do you feel about capital punishment? | I'm against it. 1)There is way too much error in our system (just since dna testing has been a available in a small percentage of capital cases, a large number of convicted people have and to be released.) 2)It is the wrong thing for society -- there are many people that need to be locked up for life, and it would be no great loss if they were dead. It is a great loss when society kills them. It reinforces the notion that humans have the right to kill each other. 3)All studies have shown little to no deterrant effect, across all societies. No one about to kill another stops to think "Wait, if I get caught I'll be executed -- better do this where there is no death penalty." Killers in the act don't think they will be caught, or don't think they care. 4) While the system must be more efficient if any deterent is to occur, there is a limit to how quickly and efficiently executions can occur and still be just. Therfore executions will always be years after the fact, and thus have even less deterrent effect. | Law & Ethics | 1137605500 |
| 1880939 | What are the laws about a 16 year old dating a 28 year old in Tennessee? | There's no problem with dating; just don't have sex. The age of consent in Tennessee is 18. In answer to wikkedsun above: Parents can NOT give consent for their children to do something that's against the law. You wouldn't say that parents could give permission for their children to rob banks; this is no different, except that it's a sex crime. Dr Stacy - I answered your initial question, and since this isn't a forum for chat, and you have quite a few additional questions, we should take this off-list. | Law & Ethics | 1138729631 |
| 494028 | my boyfriend is in jail because he was caught with mariguana how long will he be in jail? | There is no standard time of punishment for marijuana arrests. It is case per case, depends on whether someone is caught for the reason of possession or sale or manufacture. | Law & Ethics | 1137371607 |
| 1030222 | what are paradigms and research metthods? | A paradigm is a certain practice or worldview as a whole or in a subject. Paradigms can be difficult to overcome as they do not encourage thinking outside the box and there for paradigms eventually will cause revolutions in thought or ultimate failure. Another word or way of approaching the context of a paradigm is through the term rhetoric, as in the different modes of persuasion, like sophistry or elocution etc. | Law & Ethics | 1137439595 |
| 2244661 | How much do Criminal Lawyers make? | Median salary for a lawyer in private practice was $80,000 in 2004. I can get more detailed information with more detailed information. | Law & Ethics | 1137386031 |
| 927629 | If you were going to be executed, what would your last meal be? | I vote for something that is out of season and very difficult to prepare. {grin} | Law & Ethics | 1137539926 |
| 555686 | What is the longest jail sentence ever handed down, and for what crime(s)? | The longest jail sentence in the US was for 10,000 years in jail, given to Dudley Wayne Kyzer for murdering his wife, he was also given 2 life sentences after that for murdering a college student and his mother in law | Law & Ethics | 1136237534 |
| 3131778 | are gay marrigaes still allowed in California? | No, currently the California Supreme Court (which sits in San Francisco) says no gay marriages until all the lawsuits from gay activists and opposing religious groups are decided. In the meantime, the same court has ruled Domestic Partnerships that grant the rights and responsibilities of marriage to gays are definitely legal. So the fight at this point isn't substantive, its over the actual use of the word "marriage" only. As for the lawsuits, there has been conflicting rulings...in Orange County and Sacramento County, the ban on same-sex marriage was uphelded. However, judges in San Francisco County and Santa Cruz County reached the opposite conclusion (holding that the ban is unconstitutional). No matter who wins these little trial court battles, however, it'll eventually be appealed all the way back up to the California Supreme Court. | Law & Ethics | 1137543984 |
| 3025418 | Is it illegal to talk in a public elivator in New York City? | no | Law & Ethics | 1136236679 |
| 1143175 | where can i find if an arrest warrant has been issued in pima county, AZ? | The question should read "How can I find out if I have an arrest warrant that was issued in Pima County Arizona". AND arrest warrants are not public information. Criminal history reports for Arizona are listed on the internet. Tell me why a "warrant" issued by a judge would be public record? Hey- go to the Tucson Police Department on Stone Avenue and ask them:) | Law & Ethics | 1136163333 |
| 3636419 | What can you do about helping somebody who is in jail and is being falsly accused of a felony charge? | Other than help them get the best lawyer you can afford, I don't really know. If they are in jail, a good lawyer might be more likely to get them out on bail. They are more likely to rebut the prosecution's case or to come up with evidence to exonerate this person. If their bail is too high for them to be released, perhaps you could help with securing a bond. It all depends on how much you can or want to help. | Law & Ethics | 1138043721 |
| 836295 | What can we do to stop kids from using guns? | Yeap. It's called parenting. If parents talk to their kids about violence and guns, and kids understand, then who will be committing the gun crimes? Our society must move forward from petty violence so that the motivation to live well comes from the ground up. Laws won't stop gun crimes. Parents will. Good Luck. | Law & Ethics | 1137687311 |
| 1527784 | Where do I go to get information about my rights to argue over living with my mother? | It depends on old you are and where you live. The older you are the more rights you have. In some states, at child of 14 or 16 can tell the judge which parent they want to live. It does not hurt to talk the judge about the situation. | Law & Ethics | 1138748649 |
| 2230421 | In an easy way how would describe the process to adopt a child you found on yor door? | Call the local police station and get their advice... | Law & Ethics | 1138406817 |
| 3881677 | is it legal to have 2 different state driver licenses? | Technically, no. You must be a resident of the state in which you are getting your drivers license. Since you cannot be a resident of two states, this would be technically against the law. Also, since getting your drivers license also registers you to vote nowadays, this would register you in two states to vote - which is a felony. | Law & Ethics | 1137263168 |
| 2052371 | What is attorney client priveledge really? How is it compared with journalism? | As long as an attourny isn't party to a crime they cannot reveal anything said to them. If they do it is punishable under the law. Journalists and there sources have no such legal protection. If someone reveals something to a journalist that violates the law, the journalist can be compelled by law to reveal the source, if they don't the journalist can be found in contempt of court | Law & Ethics | 1136952622 |
| 1430158 | How come men have no choice over whether a woman has an abortion? | Neither should have the choice. | Law & Ethics | 1137122115 |
| 2758360 | What grounds would a out of state defendant use to oppose a default judgement for failure to answer complaint. | The are a number ways, including filing a motion to set aside the default and a motion to quash service of the lawsuit. You should consult an attorney right away because the court where the lawsuit was filed might not have jurisdiction over you. | Law & Ethics | 1137787696 |
| 2593703 | Are there any current political arguments concerning business law and enviornmental policies? | They just had a special on the T.V. about DDT. How it has been outlawed here in the U.S.. But they want to use it in Africa, to prevent Malaria. But since it is outlawed here, the Africans do not want it. Yet, with the right application amount they could prevent the outbreak of Malaria. | Law & Ethics | 1138044744 |
| 995122 | what are the meanings of the different degrees of sex offenders? | California does not designate it's crimes in degrees as so many other states do, so I don't know that I can offer a definitive answer for you. On the other hand, states that do designate crimes in varying degrees, do so to establish the severity of the crime and/or punishment. A 1st degree offense is more serious (more violence, more victims, etc) than a 2nd degree offense, and so on. | Law & Ethics | 1138766148 |
| 3409183 | Is there a way to find out if your name is on the list of Fugitives to be apprehended by US customs officials? | Just turn yourself in that is one way to be absolutely certain | Law & Ethics | 1136301348 |
| 3380036 | Why prostitution has never been erradicated? | Prostitution cannot be eradicated any more than the consumption of alcohol or drugs can be eradicated. People from time to time choose to engage in unfortunate self-destructive behavior, but that will always happen as long as human beings are capable of making their own choices. | Law & Ethics | 1138259498 |
| 2431640 | what are the rights of mentally_illed? | In my state at least, the only right that a mentally unstable individual does not have, is to bear arms. | Law & Ethics | 1137384135 |
| 925442 | Legal action against online forum members? | If this person used your real name and/or address, and said malicious untrue things about you, I think you have a pretty good case for defamation (libel). I say, go for it. Read this article for more information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Libel | Law & Ethics | 1138166309 |
| 4244662 | i have a court case. for guardianship of my mom. who is mentally diisabled do i bring her to court? | No you don't have to. My mother had brain cancer and all I needed was the medical history from the doctor and his recommendation that she needed a guardian. | Law & Ethics | 1138606169 |
| 1381030 | Is it absolutely necessary to have an attorney to file bankruptcy? | As of October 17, 2005, it became much more difficult for many people to file bankruptcy. The paperwork has increased by about 75%. The new laws and procedures are confusing even to us lawyers. If you don't follow all the right steps, your case might be dismissed and it becomes even more difficult to file. It is not absolutely necessary, but I pity the poor soul to tries to file bankruptcy on their own without an attorney. | Law & Ethics | 1137519949 |
| 3173876 | what amendment does the "right of privacy" coincide with? | First, Fourth, Fifth, Ninth, and Fourteenth Amendments | Law & Ethics | 1137973280 |
| 3331404 | Why is this Alito guy such big news? | It is a regular political process. True, the parties are bickering as usual, but there has always been controversy surrounding new Supreme Court justices. If everyone's political party was swiched (Bush would become a Democrat, for example), the exact same ranker would be going on. Justices are the top echelon of the legal system, so they are very important. Also, they are appointed for life, so you had better make sure you're picking the right guy. Unfortunately, Mr. Alito is being confirmed during a particularly nasty period of political polarization, so many of the questions and issues aren't real questions, they're sensationalist propaganda from both sides of the isle. In case you missed the memo, abortion is NOT the only legal question of the day, yet that seems to be what most of the fuss is about. Lastly, since they are appointed for life, this man has the potential power to influence American jurisprudential thought for perhaps the next 30 or 40 years. Needless to say, he'll be making rulings long after Bush is gone, and the next guy, and the next guy. He'll also survive Republicans losing their majority in Congress, then gaining it, then losing it, etc. So essentially, theres a big fuss because they are getting ready to install someone who is going to effecting law (and by extention politics) for many years to come. I personally think the Court will be fine with Alito because, unlike the talking heads on CNN and FoxNews who seem fixated on abortion and other trivial matters, I've been watching the hearings live and reading the transcripts (I'm a law student), and he actually seems less polarizingly conservative and more qualified than even Republicans are admitting to. | Law & Ethics | 1137600216 |
| 1684642 | How do I maximize return on income taxe? | There are two ways -- increase the amount you are having withheld (this is done via the w-2 as noted above) or to decrease the amount of taxes you owe. The best way to decrease your tax debt is by taking advantage of all tax deductions you might have available to you and by tax planning. Usinga program like TurboTax is a good way to start as it will ask you about things that you might be able to deduct. The program should do a decent job of capturing your deductions in most cases. What are some you might miss? The earned income tax credit. Certain education spending and student loan provisions. On the tax planning side, you can change they way you purchase certain items, increase your donations to charity or set aside more money for eduction or retirement. These are all complex topics and dserve more than can be written here. So, here is one example: buying your shelter (your home) rather than renting it. Your interest and your property taxes (and perhaps more) can be taken as a deduction. Is buying a house a good idea for you? I have no idea. Will it save on taxes? Most likely although it depends on circumstances. So, consult your tax preparer or at least the IRS publications and/or turbotax. | Law & Ethics | 1137816361 |
| 952007 | Am I crazy!? | OH hell no you're not crazy!...you sound like a pretty good guy...you should try and prove your self...become the better parent and do everything you can do to gain the trust of your kids and whom ever knows you....I think that in a court if they speak of what a good person you are then hopefully that will help...and stay away from that crazy lady you called "Wife"...seems like she never deserved you and plus it will do more harm to the kids than to anyone else to take away their father. Good Luck. | Law & Ethics | 1138343574 |
| 3025074 | how do i get results of a trial that happened over a year ago? | Freedom of Information Act gives one permission to gain this information. Contact that county's District Attorney's office. If they don't maintain the information there, ask for the next direction you should look for the answers. | Law & Ethics | 1136504050 |
| 3067297 | Stolen credit card number? | Call the credit companies - sush as Equifax and put a freeze on your credit in addition to calling the credit card company. Depending on your credit card most of the time they do not hold you liable for fraudulent charges. | Law & Ethics | 1137633092 |
| 2959331 | Is Silvio Berlusconi a robber? | Yes he was. | Law & Ethics | 1137967390 |
| 937518 | what is the expansion of MEMO? | MEMO ME SUMPIN | Law & Ethics | 1137665515 |
| 2902807 | How close is safe for residences near nuclear reactor? | Remember that more people were killed at Chappaquiddick than at Three Mile Island. | Law & Ethics | 1138123061 |
| 1429851 | How do I find public records for Clark County, Indiana? | Go to www.usgenweb.com and click on state...and then the county and then it should let you start searching. | Law & Ethics | 1138033379 |
| 3252530 | Why do people still eat at mcdonalds? | Why is this in "Law and Ethics?" LOL... | Law & Ethics | 1136445475 |
| 3971832 | What's so great about the war on drugs anyway? | It's great fot drug smugglers and dealers, and it's good for the law-enforcement industry (and it IS an industry). Apart from that, it's largely ineffective. Legalization would drive prices down; taxation would regulate usage and fund treatment for addicts. And just think of all the prison cells vacated for violent criminals! | Law & Ethics | 1138562247 |
| 2156960 | if records expunge is it ok to say you don't have any criminal records? | The term "expungement" is somewhat of a misnomer and you must be careful to check out the law governing expungment in your state. An expungment basically means that your conviction is set aside, you enter a new plea of not guilty and the case is dismissed. The court's file is public record and anybody can still look up the case. In California, the defendant is still required to disclose the conviction in response to any direct question contained in any questionnaire or application for public office or for licensure by any state or local agency, or for contracting with the California State Lottery. So if you apply for a contractor's license in California, you still have to disclose the conviction despite the expungement. Your state may have different limitations on the effectiveness of an expungement. | Law & Ethics | 1137719543 |
| 1259881 | Why are sodomy laws still on state books? | Not all of the state statutes are written the same way. Definitions differ as to what is and isn't sodomy. What is and isn't consent. What private means. Just to give some examples. It is likely that the state statutes will have to be challenged one by one and tested against the standard in Lawrence v. Texas. There is statutory law and case law and they are not treated the same by enforcement agencies. Also, in many states the time and effort to get the law off the books, especially if there is likely to be controversy is just not worth it. It is easier simply to tell law enforcement not to enforce and prosecutors not to prosecute. | Law & Ethics | 1136158478 |
| 1419873 | Why stop practicing law at age 27? | If you don't believe him, maybe there is a reason. Are you sure he has a law degree? Check that first. Check www.martindale.com is where to check for the whole United States. SO yes there is one place to look. Godd luck! | Law & Ethics | 1138098613 |
| 3269254 | Why has our law system got so messed up? | Because of the fundamental issue with all Americans today......Accountabilty! No one is held responsible for their own actions and the liberal judges and law makers in place are not issuing the punishments neccessary to deter future crimes. There are all kinds of excuses, but no ownership. | Law & Ethics | 1138304648 |
| 3341014 | what is amendment # 2? | Amendment II A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed. | Law & Ethics | 1136863393 |
| 3059732 | what if a justice of the peace forge a signature? | It probably would not be valid. Also, it is consider fraud. He or she should go to jail for it. You must report it and let the police find out if it is true or not. | Law & Ethics | |
| 1102464 | Why do police officers have "quotas"? | My goodness. Some truly well thought-out and excellent answers here already. By people who obviously have no idea what they're talking about. In California, "quotas" are illegal. Your question assumes they are legal and they exist, and I would certainly disagree with you. | Law & Ethics | 1138307243 |
| 14741 | why won't the US gov't legalize marijuana? | Because we need fewer stoned people in society. Look at the pathetic state of public education. Look at how little personal responsibility people have (unwanted pregnancies, stds, child neglect etc.) Try to get a straight answer when you call "customer service" Try to get correct change the next time you shop at the mall. Try to get your car fixed without bringing it back three times. Would it really help society if all of these people were stoned? I don't think so. There is no constitutional right to be able to obtain whatever recreational chemicals you want, just as there is no constitutional right to drive. There is, however a constitutional right to bear arms. Anyone who cares about freedom should be asking why there are so many laws against that. | Law & Ethics | 1137455598 |
| 3171987 | Are Stepparents Family Members? | I am a step parent myself, along with my husband. The both of us had children from previous marriages. My husband treats and cares for my (our) children as well as I do his (ours) We have custody of all of our children. We actually took custody of his from their mother because a judge decided that our home was the best place for them. In my eyes, they are MY children. I feed them, I wash their clothes, I sit up with them when they are sick, I take them to their sporting events and school activities, which is more than their natural mother does for them. And my husband the same...the father of my oldest daughter didnt show up to any of her school activities until my husband started going with me...my ex-husbands family had to throw it in his face that her step father went to watch her and her own father didnt. So in my opinion, YES, a step parent is a family member! | Law & Ethics | 1138245005 |
| 3930802 | a text on conflict of law in pdf format? | i hope this can help you. | Law & Ethics | 1137168892 |
| 2500867 | Has pot ever killed anyone? | I know a lot of people who smoke. There are more that do than you can imagine. Although I don't, I equate its use with achohol, and should be used with similar care. it can alter your judgement, slow your reflexes, and cause problems for others , that's for sure. Get behind the wheel after getting high, and you are a risk to those around you. As for dying from smoking pot.. uh I suppose there are some who have, especially if they were allergic to THC, and got large quantities in their blood stream. Not sure though, but it seems likely, someone has died. Eating pot is a likely way to really make one uncomfortable for long periods, and can cause mind altering experiences, that could lead to someone doing something 'stupid' maybe? ANYONE??? Doubt it causes any more cancer than cigarettes, and although it is not a Cure for cancer, there is anectdotal evidence that it can help to quell certain symptoms thereof. The smoke has cancer causing agents, this has been proven, but people (no one I know) don't smoke nearly enough comparative to cigarettes, to make it a pure lung cancer threat albeit any inhalaion of smoke is bad for you. | Law & Ethics | 1138331940 |
| 4111163 | Which is the legal way of signing an "Attorney Power"? | Chslaw is giving you good advice. I could add that a Power of Attorney may be very general (to act for an invalid?) or very specific (to sell a car?) and can be open ended or void on a certain date. Before you see an attorney, both parties should have a clear idea what the Power of Attorney is intended to do. Also, most law offices will give you one free consultation to discuss the nature of your problem and will estimate their fee for you if they can help you. It may help to understand that the term attorney stems from the word tournament from the days of jousting with lances from horseback. A knight could joust on behalf of another noble, in their place. An attorney jousts for you. Lawyer is an easier term being one who works the law as a sawyer still saws wood. Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1138714365 |
| 3131354 | marijuana. leagalized or not? why or why not? | It should be legalized. It should be controlled as is alcohol(over 21, strict driving laws, etc.). It should be taxed as are alcohol and tobacco which will provide additional revenue to the states. The legalization will allow law enforcement and the courts to concentrate on more dangerous drugs and more serious crimes. The legalization will also help to alleviate some of the overcrowding in our jails and prisons, an additional savings to the taxpayers. | Law & Ethics | 1138759698 |
| 1043678 | Can someone convicted of murder sentenced to life in prison no parole write a book and profit from it? | Yes. But if the book is about the murder, then the victim's family are able to get the money for restitution. He can write a book about other things and keep the money. | Law & Ethics | 1137129940 |
| 2343603 | Co-worker out sick for a long time,claiming stress from work and he is working at another job. What to do? | Start contacting the local media and give them the proof. Once it is on the air, you will be surprised by how fast there will be action. | Law & Ethics | 1138258719 |
| 2529045 | IWaht do you mean by corporate taxation? | Corporate Income Tax, or Impot sur le Revenu des Collectivites (IRC), was introduced during the German occupation in 1940/41 as Korperschaftssteure. In accordance with the general rule that a tax once introduced never dies, the Luxembourg tax authorities decided to keep this interesting German innovation after the war, although it was substantially modified by the Loi du 4 decembre 1967 portant sur l'impot sur le revenu. Resident companies are taxed on their world-wide income. Residence for this purpose means that the business has its main establishment in Luxembourg, that is, the place from which it is managed, where it holds its general meetings, and where it performs central administrative functions. Non-resident companies having a 'permanent establishment' in Luxembourg (defined as a place of business or fixed equipment, which would normally include branches) pay income tax on their income originating in Luxembourg. IRC applies to corporate entities, which includes SAs, SARLs, and Partnerships Limited by Shares (Societes en Commandites par Actions). Other types of partnership are considered fiscally transparent, here as elsewhere, so that tax is assessed directly on the partners rather than the partnership as such. There are some tax incentives available for investors who are considered to be supporting the economic development of the country under the laws of 28th July 1923, 27th July 1972, and the Tax Reform Law of 6th December 1990. These apply to specified industries and investment situations, and apply equally to Luxembougeouis and foreign investors. NB: A Luxembourg 'holding' company, which is the form normally used for offshore operations, is not subject to IRC. See Offshore Legal and Tax Regimes for details of the taxes payable by 'holding' companies. | Law & Ethics | 1137170423 |
| 2938809 | how do i find out about the ownership of a vehicle? | You would have to ask the DMV who the registered owner is. Depending on your state, you may not be able to get the info. | Law & Ethics | 1136341854 |
| 1102054 | Should marijuana be legalized? | First of all I will say I do not smoke it myself, although I dabbled with it a few times in Highschool. Marijuana use is less harmful and risky than the use of alcohol, tobacco, and many nonprescription drugs. It is the safest illegal drug. Marijuana is much less addictive than tobacco or alcohol. This is one reason why most people that smoked it in the 70's were able to quit easily and not become addicts. Legalizing marijuana would make it safer for users. One of the main reasons why marijuana is unsafe right now is because it isn't regulated, and its quality isn't monitored by anyone. When people buy marijuana, they don't know for sure what they're getting or where it's been. The government has no right to interfere with people's personal freedom as it is currently doing. Smoking marijuana only has the potential to hurt the health of the user. An individual should have the right to choose to use it. People are allowed to skydive, and drive cars. There are risks in those and many other activities, but the government isn't regulating them. Sure, smoking marijuana does put others at minimal risk through second hand smoke and the user's actions towards others, but this is also valid for alcohol and tobacco. This is why driving while stoned should remain illegal. In my opinion it should also be restricted to adults over the age of 18. | Law & Ethics | 1137781736 |
| 2309688 | why is the court so worried that my daughter needs to see her mom every four days, not every other weekend? | My daughter is 4 hours away, we have joint custody and I also have been treated like you by the court and my ex. It makes us angry and the system is the system. What have I learned? Keep the high ground for the sake of your daughter. Be a great loving dad that is supportive and be a great role model. I have seen a big difference in my relationship with my daughter. She only has one dad and a new step mom. keep up the good work my friend. | Law & Ethics | 1138461548 |
| 3284783 | how can i get a listing of all of the federal halfway houses in corpus christi texas? | Here is the only federally-contracted halfway house in Corpus Christi, Texas: BANNUM INC. 2801 SOUTH PORT CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78405 PHONE: (361)879-0047 | Law & Ethics | 1138383276 |
| 43070 | information about a person in federal court in montana name of person is Duane Lafferty? | You could get a PACER account on the Montana Federal District Court website and check on the above person. Or, perhaps you could call the clerk - the phone number should be on the website. Or, call his attorney: Brian K. Kohn - 406-252-1269 | Law & Ethics | 1137626614 |
| 4379651 | Kashmir is a distributed territory.What we can do to give it to safe hands.To which country we should give it. | Here's the true history of Kashmir. Before India and Pakistan gained independence all the lands were small states controlled by various kings. Before independence each king had the right to choose one of three options. 1)Become part of India 2)Become part of Pakistan 3)Remain independent The decision was typically made based on location of each state and religious majority. So if a state was predominantly Hindu it became part of India and if the majority was Muslim it became a part of Pakistan. The problem with Kashmir was that the majority of the people were Muslim but the leaders were Hindu. In addition, Kashmir lays right in the middle of India and Pakistan. Intially they were considering becoming part of Pakistan but while they were still independent and about to make the final decision, small factions of Muslim miltants (aided by Pakistan) attacked the Kashmiri borders. Not wanting to be forcefully taken, Kashmiri leaders asked for aid from India. Yet India couldn't go into Kashmir because they'd be invading neutral territory. So in order to allow India to assist, Kashmir agreed to become part of India. India went into Kashmir and secured most of the major areas in Kashmir. After the small war, India promised to hold elections in the future to let the people of Kashmir decide if they wanted to be part of India or Pakistan... only after all militants had left Kashmir. So today, militants continue to spordically attack villages in Kashmir hoping for the predominantly Muslim state to become part of Pakistan. Pakistan and many Muslims in Kashmir want those free elections to be held. India responds by saying that the militants have never left Kashmir and therefore they won't hold any elections until that happens. So which side do you think is right? Seems like they both have valid points... and it seems like there's no good solution in sight. | Law & Ethics | 1137251953 |
| 3384783 | if Jesus is love, why is his fan club so angry all the time? | JESUS IS LOVE, but everyone in his fan club are sinners, that's why he have to die for them. May Jesus forgive the fans who are angry all the time, AMEN. | Law & Ethics | 1136312235 |
| 74438 | does a manufatered home apply to the termite pretreat laws? | Such laws are set by local (usually county or city) governments, so the answer would depend. | Law & Ethics | 1138237047 |
| 3035460 | I think my apartment is bugged by Either D.E.A, B.C.A or F.B.I. What should I do and how can I be sure? HELP! | yell really loud "WOW, What am I going to do with this TON of Coke on my bed??? I sure hope the FBI doesnt find me!!!" If they break down your door....you know they were listening. WARNING...do NOT really have a ton of Coke on your bed at the moment!!!! | Law & Ethics | 1138548030 |
| 4043133 | Doing my own investigations - the legality?? | Why can't you report it? Anyway, you can follow a person (granted they don't have a restraining order against you), anywhere as long as it is on public or pseudo-public land (the public street system, for example, is public. The shopping mall is pseudo-public, because it is a private building which serves the public interest). You cannot follow them in a way that requires you going onto private land or property. As for picture taking, if you are specifically taking a picture of an actual crime in progress, then that can be used as evidence and is no more illegal thank taking a mental 'picture' when you see a robery taking place. Picture taking of anything else would be a touchy matter and should be avoided. Rule of thumb: if a casual glance cannot detect illegality or suspicious behavior in a photo, then the photo should not be taken. However, you should avoid such activites at all costs. Depending on the nature of the crimes you are investigating, you may be placing yourself (and the public) in serious danger. I would recommend that you consult with the police on this issue if there is even the slightest chance of violence. | Law & Ethics | 1138313557 |
| 264270 | What is the exact law behind the brown bag around an alcoholic beverage in the USA? | Its not a nationwide law, its specifc to the state and even to the municipality. In New Orleans, they are very liberal with regard to walking around on the street with an open container. In NYC, you can't do that, you'll get a ticket. | Law & Ethics | 1137345587 |
| 1745659 | I live in Missouri, what lawfully would happen if I didn't pay this mos rent when we just had a verbal agreemt | If you have no lease you have no protection from eviction. Typically, though, many states would say that the landlord must still give you 30 days notice to evict you. Additionally, the landlord can seek a court judgement from you to recoup the rent payment, and can also notify the credit bureau that you did not pay your rent. Now, it is unusual to not have a written lease. If you do have a lease, see what your lease says. Usually a lease says that no conditions of the lease can be altered verbally but must be altered in writing. Here is the Missouri Landlord Tenant Law Booklet: http://www.ago.mo.gov/publications/landlordtenant.pdf | Law & Ethics | 1136427569 |
| 1608680 | Can ex felons get a job in Chicago? | Yes, have him go to the "Safer Foundation" located just west of downtown, close to Union station. They have contacts will several of the large corporations in Chicago and can get him a good paying job. They usually have you work a couple of smaller jobs first until they can evaluate how well you work and then they can set you up with Commonwealth Edison, Peoples Energy, etc. | Law & Ethics | 1138213692 |
| 4033059 | Can I take a sheriff to court? | Need more details...wallet was taken away from you at the scene? If it was that doesn't sound right unless it was taken in as evidence (contained drugs or had suspected drug residue on it?). Anyways check back at the police station maybe it was mysteriously found as mysteriouly as it disappeared. Anyways I would pursue the matter even if it only ended up officially reported or thrown out in court. At least there would be some type of record of this type of thing happening with this (these) same sheriff(s). At the very least it would start a presidence in setting some boundries against this type of (suspected) abuse. Or maybe this has been going on and has been reported earlier by (a) different individual(s). Either way the more people that report and take action the stronger the next (reported) victum's chances are. It might even end up setting some boundries for the (reported) thief by giving him a taste of his own medicine....a trip in front of a sentencing judge. I'm a little confused about the police station with the sheriff(s) involved. I thought they had their own seperate stations. Maybe you could check at the sheriff's station for your wallet, maybe he took it to the sheriff's station. | Law & Ethics | 1136348518 |
| 4060563 | why do we continue to war? | we dont continue war | Law & Ethics | 1136137992 |
| 3534023 | Who was President Carter's Secretary of State? | Cyrus R. Vance 1977–1980 Edmund Muskie 1980–1981 The Iran hostage crisis (November 4, 1979 - January 20, 1981) was a 444-day period during which the new Iranian regime held hostage 66 diplomats and citizens of the United States. It is believed by many to have caused President Jimmy Carter of the United States to lose his re-election attempt, and punctuated the first Islamic revolution of modern times | Law & Ethics | 1138032307 |
| 1046453 | trying to find an inmate in a Utah county jail that the city starts with an m does anyone know of this city? | There are several options. Millard County jail is located in Fillmore. Daggett County jail is in Manila. Grand County jail is in Moab. San Juan County jail is in Monticello. San Pete County jail is in Manti. I guess you would need some more information on where the inmate was arrested. Below is the link with the addresses and phone numbers of each of the jails. Good Luck! | Law & Ethics | 1136535049 |
| 2404596 | WHAT IS THE COMMON LANGUAGES OF THE ERA BETWEEN THE YEARS OF 2000 BC TO 300 AD? | I think it was Aramaic or Hebrew. I saw a website that might help: http://phoenicia.org/semlang.html | Law & Ethics | 1136491832 |
| 1403655 | Will Ken Lay and Jeff Skilling be found guilty? | Maybe. But if they are, then my guess is Kenny Boy will probably be pardoned before Bush leaves office. | Law & Ethics | 1138641648 |
| 1699507 | Where can you find information on maximum consequences for breaking laws? | Lexis Nexis is available on a credit card basis. Both Lexis and Westlaw are used as online legal resources by attorneys. However, you might also consider Findlaw.com, which is free. Click on cases and codes, then Hawaii- - it should take you here: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/site1/docs/docs.asp?press1=docs A word of caution, the answers aren't always easy to find just by reading the code. In Ohio, for example, the penalties are often in the .99 section (4511.19 in OVI, the penalty is in 4511.99, but several other sections apply as well). I will tell you that, if you don't live in Hawaii, I doubt you will be extradited for simple traffic citations. However, if Hawaii is a compact state, your home state may suspend your driver's license. | Law & Ethics | 1138410370 |
| 3818127 | Has the Democratic National Committee come up with an Agenda yet and if not, when will they do so? | Yes they have an adgenda, it being a truly Christian political party, you know looking after the interests of all people in the USA INCLUDING THE POOR oh did I say a bad word!!!; you know raising the Minimum wage, stopping the GOP from attacking things like Food stamps, Medicade, Social Security, stopping Companys from denying employees there rightfull Pensions, Stopping the GOP from making anymore Tax cuts for 3% of the population of our nation. Of course they will Purge the war on Terrorism, does anyone think that when a Democratic Government came to power they would instruct the CIA FBI Homeland security and all to lay of AlQueda!!! Of course not they would increase the security in our ports and Borders by reducing the amount of money spent in Iraq. USA is not the world bank is it ???? why should the USA and the USA only be the sole supplier of ways to rebuild Iraq, hey Arabia is rich very rich as we all know, if the bordering countries to Iraq want peace in this country, let them cough up the moneytries for this purpose. There is no link from Iraq to 9/11 all the people involved in 9/11 were Saudi fact!!!!! and how do you explain the London and Spain incedents and others, surly if all the Terrorists were purged from Iraq the london bombing could still have happend, so why are we spending $200 billion a year in Iraq $200 billion we could use badly in the USA!! I personally dont except that the World Economy is something America & Europe has to go along with. I would like to think that the Democratic party would give Tax incentives to Companys who build there Factorys in the USA employ American people and advertise that they are pulling for the American worker. Is it right that the GOP pulls for any worker but the American one!! Its all a cover up for the real truth that is " The non European or American worker will accept less money an hour" this is the real truth isnt it. So for starters the Democratic party will pull for the American worker inside the USA They will keep up the world wide war on Terror. And a Democratic Senate would move towards a National Health service, with some kind of means test and opt out for those who can afford Private Health Insurance, so that mothers no longer have to choose between Food or Medicine for there children in USA 2006, the truth is 50% of GOP adgenda is Democratic adgenda so nothing would change in most departments of Government, I mean our Armed forces are not Republican nor are the CIA FBI, they advise and obey the ruling party whoever they are. As per your statements about Hillary Clinton, taking some of the Propaganda i have heard in the last 2 years to the ridiculous extent that some of you do, NO Mrs Clinton is not a AlQueda agent undercover, do you really believe this??? she wants Education in the USA to improve, she wants our Economy to thrive, Example she wants China to accept Exports from the USA, something not happening now I bet your sole bone of contention is :- does she agree with G W Bush on Iraq or not. full stop I would be interested if you have any other complaints about Hillarys Opinions; other than Iraq.and the War on terror. | Law & Ethics | 1136168086 |
| 3114967 | how can I get an e-2 visa? | this Belongs in the immegration section | Law & Ethics | 1137355844 |
| 1668417 | tell me one supreme court case? | Marbury v Madison; the most famous Supreme Court case of all. | Law & Ethics | 1138652570 |
| 4071017 | what year was the death penalty passed? | The death penalty has existed in America since Europeans first settled here and has already been on the books since, at least at the federal level. The Supreme Court found the way capital cases were sentenced was unconstitutional, and thus between 1973 and 1976, the death penalty laws were unenforced. In 1977, the Supreme Court found a revised method of sentencing to pass muster, and thus they were allowed to resume, but there was no law passed, per se, that made it resume. | Law & Ethics | 1138253738 |
| 1687516 | Anybody have any info on the ten commandments in school? | follow them whatever you do!! | Law & Ethics | 1138222568 |
| 817676 | What is the best way to find a good attorney, if you have been injured.? | Depending on which state you reside in, try their Bar Association. | Law & Ethics | 1138314211 |
| 64727 | Need Help... Please read..? | I am a bankruptcy attorney in California. If you had an attorney helping you with the bankruptcy, he or she will probably take care of this for you as a courtesy. You should have received a copy of the discharge notice from the bankruptcy court. Schedule and appoint with the nearest DMV office (faster service) and bring a copy fo the discharge order. They may want to see proof that the civil judgment was listed as debt. That should take care of things for you. | Law & Ethics | 1138761133 |
| 284046 | What is the penalty for a misdemeanor 273.5 in California? | Penal Code Section 273.5 is pretty long and discusses penalties for both felony and misdemeanor convictions. For a first conviction that is a misdemeanor, the penalty is a maximum incarceration in county jail for not more than one year, or a fine of up to six thousand dollars ($6,000) or both. You can read the entire code section at the link below. | Law & Ethics | 1138244544 |
| 3049061 | Under what circumstances,if any, would Florida recognize a Dominican divorce? | You would have to Petition the Court to get the Dominican Divorce domesticated in Florida. | Law & Ethics | 1138238721 |
| 1766934 | Why is the United States so scared of homosexuality and same sex marrages? | OK, it's time to tackle some of the tough questions! First of all, to qualify my answer , I am not gay, liberal or aetheist. Secondly , while your question has provoked much comment, it's not really the right question The "United States" is not scared of Homesexuality. The right wing religious zealots that live predominantly in the "red" states ARE scared. Not necessarily of Homosexuality, but of the fact that they may be wrong, wrong about lots of things. Scared that others may be more righteous than them. A small percentage may truly believe that in being "Christian", it is their responsibility to help others who in their minds Haved "sinned." To some extent, they can ALMOST be forgiven, since despite their small minded views , at least their intentions are not hateful. Most of course do not even fall into this category. They are "sinners", just like the rest of us. they may or may not call themselves religious, but this does not change their nature. Their hatered of gays is no different than the post civil war hatred against former slaves. It was simply about the need to be able to feel superior. Mind you, if you are truly an excellent Human Being, you do not have this need ! You are happpy with your own life and let others live theirs. You Honor God by following Golden Rule "do unto Others as you want others to do unto you" Even their "Lord Jesus" knows this and states it in the bible which they usually manage to misquote so often. In Matthew 19:19 he replies to man who has asked about getting into heaven that he must obey the commandments and when asked to specify, Jesus replied, " 'Do not murder, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not give false testimony, honor your father and mother,' and 'LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF' " ENOUGH SAID, I THINK! Now as to same sex marriage, that's another story. In my opinion, the PROBLEM is that the government has No Business being involved in marriage AT ALL. Marriage is a religious institution and should be left to the "church" Of course, there are reasons such as inheritance, insurance, health care proxy etc. etc. that marriage is convenient. for these reasons, there should be some kind of civil registration which can apply EQUALLY to any two people in a committed relationship and cohabitate, and should NEVER EVER be confused with religious marriage performed by a priest, minister , rabbi, imam, guru, or any other religious represenatative. BTW, Any preferential tax treatment should never be conferred on the basis of this registration, and instead only be available to Parent(s) of Children as properly caring for a child is clearly expensive but has great value to the community as a whole. | Law & Ethics | 1138487989 |
| 3092679 | How long before a case has to be dissmissed? | I would send a letter to the court and motion the court to dismiss with prejudice the charges for a lack of timely filing. The prosecutor has time to file these charges. I hope that you won't get yourself into this jam again. | Law & Ethics | 1138091489 |
| 3793915 | when will the blackberry ruling be final? | They have settled and the Blackberry of the world will continue to work. | Law & Ethics | 1138038914 |
| 2687987 | Was there a specific clause of the 4th amendment involved in the court case: Weeks Vs. United States? | Exclusionary Rule: "The Understanding, Based on Supreme Court precedent, that incriminating information must be seized according to constitutional specifications of due process, or it will not be allowed as evidence in a crimianl trial. The evidence seized in Week v. U.S. was excluded because the courts held it if it were allowed it would "defy the prohibitions of the Constitution that were intended to protect the people against such unauthorized actions. While the federal prohibition remained in effect, local police were still able to conduct searches and seizures according to the rules established by the individual states, since the Fourth Amendment applied only to the federal action for the next 35 years." Fruit of The Poisonous Tree Doctrine: "What happens if law enforcement violates the protections offered by the Fourth Amendment? The most straighforward explanation of the Fruits of the Poisonous Tree Doctrine is that courts will not allow the "fruit" or evidence obtained as a result of an illegal search, to be used against the accused. If any clause was applied to Weeks v. U.S., it would have been The Fruits of the Poisonous Tree Doctrine. | Law & Ethics | 1138069553 |
| 1159453 | Why do non-muslims blame muslims for treating women like vermin when our women want to wear hijab themselves? | Non-muslmims (i.e. western countries) do this because they percieve the world through ethnocentric eyes, as does every culture around the world. What seems different and wrong to one culture is the way of life and a central part of core values to another. The unfortunate aspect is that many people do not realize that their view on life is not the one and only way, having been taught their whole life that their own culture is the only one that is right, therefore they don't respect any culture or person who may have different views. It's sad that this exists but unfortunatley this is human nature. | Law & Ethics | 1138379788 |
| 1437211 | MY QUESTION IS WHERE DO I LOOK UP ON THE NET THE CORRECT SITE FOR GEAOGIA LAWS ON A SPECIFIC CRIME? | Since there is no such place as "GEAOGIA," I would say that there is no such internet site. | Law & Ethics | 1136400778 |
| 1432996 | Are you allowed to listen to the Police Frequencies with a scanner after 9/11? | yea you can have a scanner and listen to anything you want. You can listen to all radio frequencies in the united states cause any radio transmission going through the air is PUBLIC info, you just cannot interfere with them. the only limitation i know is that you cannot have a scanner in your car because they consider that a burglary tool, in minnesota at least. One interesting fact tho is in canada you can LEGALLY hack into U.S. Cell phones, the FCC can only control the U.S. Canada has no FCC limitations, no CB watt limits or anything of that matter. You can do what you want up there! | Law & Ethics | 1136778548 |
| 3140314 | Why is smoking allowed while DDT is banned? | good question. but then again, why is a murderer punished but a company which pours toxic substances into rivers and destroys the ecosystem not held accountable, or a company that sells you milk that makes you antibiotic-resistant and thus might increase chances of your death later, not looked upon the same way? Ultimately it is all a matter of making profits. | Law & Ethics | 1136336673 |
| 2737594 | What are the best criminal justice administration jobs? | It all depends on what you like to do. Criminal justice includes many positions. Police officer, detention officer, court clerk, bailiff, court administrators, detention teacher, detention nurse, security officers, judicial assistant, judge, commissioner and many more. It all depends on what you like. There are many jobs in juvenile area including juvenile probation officers, juvenile counselor, juvenile detention officers, juvenile judge/commissioner. | Law & Ethics | 1138608796 |
| 3505383 | I am fifteen and trying to have custody with ONLY my mother. How much say so in Cali. does a minor have? | i believe a 15 year old would have alot of say in california. has your mom filed an order to show cause why she can't move? does she have good reason other than your being a performer? after all, there is L.A. how far from LA do your live? there needs to be good cause for her to move and take you with her. there is much case law on the subject. check out "findlaw.com", search Cal cases and codes, search words "move-away" | Law & Ethics | 1138677140 |
| 2387587 | What is your view on sex offenders' residency restrictions? | sex offenders should have their balls cut off.. this law is not nearly enough.. twisted donut.. no sex offender is a one time person doing a stupid thing.. i suggest you do some research in that particular sexual varience.. >>>psychology lesson... pedophelia is a mental disorder.. many people can live with it and not actually commit a crime against a child.. once they do.. they are a threat to society.. it sounds harsh.. but if you have the background on the disorder you cant excuse it.. there is no mental illness that has a "cure" ... but people can live with a disorder and still be productive members of society this is what psychologists refer to in the field as "recovery" ... as for laws not stopping them... thats why i said cut their balls off.. chs is right about it being a feel good law. (somewhat).. but his background in law obviouslly lacks a foundation in the psychology behind this issue.. i say somewhat.. because he fails to mention the proposed mandatory minimum sentences in these new laws which keep these nuts off the streets..(there are a lot of new laws being proposed on this topic every day..) instead he has seemed to take the route of only addressing how these laws are to be used as a deterrent. | Law & Ethics | 1137558787 |
| 619381 | why is that we have courts with juries and some courts without it? | This is a very large subject because there are many different types of Trial circumstances some with juries and some without. In general the defendant has the right to request (and receive) a jury trial. There are many different types of juries such as: Advisory Jury Common Jury Foreign Jury Grand Jury Petit Jury Special Jury Traverse Jury Coroner’s Jury Sheriff’s Jury Per Black’s Law Dictionary: “A Jury is a certain number of men and women selected according to law, and sworn to inquire of certain matters of fact, and declare the truth upon evidence to be laid before them.” “A jury is a body of persons temporarily selected from the citizens of a particular district, and invested with power to present or indict a person for a public offense, or to try a question of fact.” Further. . . . . “A jury trial is a matter or cause before jury as opposed to trial before a judge. Such right is guaranteed with respect to criminal cases (re: Article 3, Section 2, Clause 3. of the U.S. Constitution) and with respect to ‘suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed 20 dollars’ by the Seventh Amendment. Such right is also preserved by rule of court (Federal Civil Code paragraph 38) and by the Fifth Amendment which provide inter alia for indictment by grand jury, and the Sixth Amendment which contains further specifications respecting jury trial in criminal cases. In addition, state constitutions provide for right to jury trial and the Supreme Court has held that the Fourteenth Amendment guarantees a right of jury trial in all state criminal cases which – were they to be tried in federal court – would come within the Sixth Amendment’s guarantee (re: Duncan v. Louisiana)” “The right to ‘jury trial’ of controverted issues implies a trial by an impartial and qualified jury. (re: Alexander v. R. D. Crier & Sons Co.)” Unless the defendant doesn’t want a jury trial or, it is something like a magistrate without a jury, such as a speeding ticket or small claims court, (although one can be requested) there will be a jury. Let me further offer, those who issue bumper sticker comments about how bad things are (such as asserting that the courts are so corrupt and unfair) usually have no idea as to what they are saying. | Law & Ethics | 1138738408 |
| 1293557 | Is there a law against squealing your tires in the state of Minnesota? | Most if not all towns have "exhibition of speed" laws that would cover squealing your tires. | Law & Ethics | 1137046530 |
| 3148264 | Can DNA testing actually PORVE someone is innocent of a crime? | "If performed correctly, DNA testing becomes a powerful and impartial tool, able to correctly identify any perpetrator in crimes where there is relevant biological evidence. As the technology advances and is applied in appropriate cases before trial, the chances of convicting an innocent person, at least where identity can be proven through biological evidence, is greatly diminished." | Law & Ethics | 1138286192 |
| 3534243 | how did the dredd scott decision and lecompton effect the crisis over slavery? | Do your own homework. If you read your assignments you'll be able to answer this question. | Law & Ethics | 1137761948 |
| 3246046 | Do you think the objectives of Brown v. Board of Education have been fulfilled in today's america? | I think it's really two different questions, the letter of the law and the spirit of the law. Overwhelmingly Brown v. Board was successful in beginning the intergration of the whole of America, not just in education system, overturning the previous SCOTUS decision of "equal but seperate". However when you look at the spirit of the law, I believe it is still lacking, mostly due to geographic and monetary limitations. The disproportion in schools in wealthy, mostly suburban neighborhoods, to the poor mostly urban neighborhoods, is a problem we have yet to deal with. One could easily make an arguement that the system is now not seperate but still unequal due to the ability of communities to fund their local schools, not due to any prejudice. | Law & Ethics | 1136856503 |
| 175567 | What does "Land of the Free" mean? | Not a damn thing. | Law & Ethics | 1136564401 |
| 2699007 | Is a company required to offer health insurance? | Not at all. They won't be very competitive in the labor market if they don't however. | Law & Ethics | 1136995014 |
| 3679449 | How do you punish Islamic extremist terrorists for whom mere death creates martyrdom? | I say, sentence them to life in prison and put them in our worst supermax prison and keep them in the general population with a t-shirt that reads: "I'm a terrorist and kill innocent women and children." Surely the guards will turn a blind eye to whatever unfortunate things happen to a convicted terroist. I think we would find that there is still honor among thieves. Might not deter anyone, but what will? | Law & Ethics | 1138642212 |
| 4435749 | Do you think the American Pledge of Allegiance should be restored it's original meaning? | The original point was after the civil war to get the confederates to pledge their allegiance to the united states. The original purpose was for the individual to renounce the Confederacy. Based on this, I would say no that it should not be restored to its original meaning. | Law & Ethics | 1136261107 |
| 2922339 | I need to find out why Irene Bedisee was sent to prison? | Who in the world is Irene Bedisee? If you need information about her court case, you should to the court house where she was convicted and read the file. That will tell you what crimes she was convicted of and how long her sentence is. | Law & Ethics | 1138397330 |
| 267315 | How diplomats are hired for service? Do they prepare CV and where do they have interview? In the embassy itsel | The way its done varies from one country to another...depends on which country you are asking about... Also, exams, etc are held by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs... Embassies and Consulates are the country representatives in other countries, so, no Diplomatic exams are held there... | Law & Ethics | 1138084603 |
| 2378468 | What is the law on art vs. Pornography, and is John William Waterhouse's Hylas and the Nymphs art or porn? | also try www.westlaw.com go to the law library.....they could help you cite the case to make it easier! | Law & Ethics | 1137913398 |
| 1563020 | Why do prisoners get to "plea bargain" for the crimes they chose to commit? | It's a very provocative question with a very mundane answer. I don't think it's fair either, but prosecutors sometimes need information about someone further up the line. If a rapist, for instance, also works with and has knowledge of a white slavery ring and can give credible testimony that will put the leaders and their underlings in jail a prosecutor may offer a lighter sentence in order to stop a larger criminal enterprise. The other reasons are more disturbing. Sometimes a prosecutor's office is so overloaded that accepting a plea bargain is a way to make a dent in the case load that the office is carrying. Ideally, that would only occur with non-violent, first time offenders, but sadly that is not always the case. Finally, some victims are reluctant to testify or are so traumatized by the crime committed against them that they are unable to testify well and the D.A.'s office doesn't want to risk an acquital. In this same vein are cases that can mount a credible reasonable doubt defense and cases where the evidence is weak or tainted. It a'int perfect, but its a better system than most others. | Law & Ethics | 1136740366 |
| 1655698 | In child abuse cases do you have to press charges or does the state just charge them anyways? | The law varies from state to state on how the case would be tried and so forth, but someone does not need to press charges in any felony (which it may actually not be in your state). It is the state's duty to try anyone accused of a felony, if they believe they can get a conviction. They probably would not proceed if the victim was not willing to testify, however, because it would be difficult to convict. The accused would definitely not be allowed to live in the same house as the person, but they would probably be taken into custody, not the victim taken out of the home, unless the parents were aware of the abuse, in which case they could be charged as well and the victim would probably be placed in state custody. I can get a little more information if you tell us which state it is in. | Law & Ethics | 1136242855 |
| 1979867 | Why do we not change our goverment to one that TRULY WORKS? | If you want to change the government then do so within the means of the constitution. Make sure you vote. | Law & Ethics | 1138639077 |
| 1376975 | If my website is a porn directory and show pon ads.Are there any legal implications? | providing that none of the porn is illegal in nature (underage, or unconsentually placed on said website).. this is entirely up to your host.. many site hosts such as angelfire, tripod.. etc.. have policies and because you are hosting on their server, have the right to shut down said website for violations.. read the terms of use on your host for further details.. i agree with the first response.. but since you asked a legitamate question i am giving you a legitamate answer.. and withholding my opinion.. | Law & Ethics | 1137643880 |
| 2018215 | Should marijuana continue to be decriminalized for safe medical use? | Yes, in fact, drug laws are largely ineffective anyway. I don't think anything in the constitution gives the govt. the power to control these decisions, which should be decided at the state level. In the case of medical use, what is the risk? | Law & Ethics | 1138722014 |
| 2340990 | Do judges and lawyers do jury duty? | Yes, they do. Anyone called for jury duty must report to the court..If you have a very good reason, to not appear, such as being ill, or disabled, you must show the proof to the court clerk, or contact them, and explain your situation..A letter from your doctor, will be enough.. | Law & Ethics | 1137273442 |
| 1448629 | Can the Court (Suprememe court) be above politics or is it inevitable that justices lean to their party's view | The Supreme Court is independent because a justice can serve for life. President Bush indicated before he was elected that he would place "strict constructionists" on the court who would decide cases on the merits of the Law only after considering all the facts. The fact remains that the country has many issues that could be clarified by new laws. one good example is obortion, whether you favor or oppose it. The truth is that the issues divides the country regardless of party affiliation and is highly polarizing. Therefore, it is impossible for Congress to pass any law that resolves the issue and the Constitution can not be amended for the same reason. There aren't enough votes on either sidebut more than enough votes to stop the "wrong" decision by the other side. Because of a failure of the Congress to pass laws, some expect the Supreme Court to take up the slack and legislate from the bench. That would be a violation of the separation of powers for the three branches of government. Therefore, regardless of his/her own beliefs, Supreme Court justices must set aside any personal views (one way or the other) and determine based on the arguments they hear and the briefs they read and a study of past decisions, who should win any particular case. During recent hearings for Supreme Court nonimees, I heard no Politician blame himeself for failing to pass clear laws on any important issue. Many had to be left vague to even get through Congress. Let's hope the Supreme Court remains above politics, even if different views are strongly held. If we don't have the rule of law we have nothing. | Law & Ethics | 1138740349 |
| 725839 | How would i report sex scenes on a teen web sight? | You can report it at the site below. | Law & Ethics | 1138028081 |
| 2431987 | is Bill of Rights obsolete? | It's not obsolete, but both major politcal parties would like to do away with certain freedoms. Republicans obviously are violating the 4th Amendment regarding illegal search & seizures. Democrats would love to get rid of the 2nd Amendment, which guarantees a a citizen's right to bear arms ( firearms). | Law & Ethics | 1138570792 |
| 868474 | Why do so many cops have mustaches? | TO MAKE THEM LOOK TOUGH AND SCARY | Law & Ethics | 1138328967 |
| 812989 | coustomary practice in malaysian which against islamic law? | There are many things but keep in mind that your country is multi-cultural .... you have to give freedom to others.... | Law & Ethics | 1137999598 |
| 3604385 | Is there a cap for a moving violation ticket? I know it can double it's original amount, but can it triple? | Depends on the state....in Texas for example, there is no cap on fines...and if you receive two or more citations during one year, the state will send you a bill for surcharges ranging from $100.00 to $2500.00. Fighting the automated tickets can be tough; especially if you are guilty. If in fact, you are not guilty, request a trial by jury. If the trial ever happens, the juries are usually sympathetic to the camera cases. In Texas, they were banned when a state judge received a ticket in the mail for doing 328 miles per hour in a 45 mile per hour zone in a Buick. The best way to handle any ticket if you have a clean record, is to request defferred adjudication or request to complete defensive driving course and the offense will be dismissed. Good Luck and drive safe! | Law & Ethics | 1138383438 |
| 1005112 | Can two persons produce anything but a person? | No, because we are the only ones that have 46 chromosomes 23 from mon , 23 from dad First, the sperm and eggs in nearly all species have membrane proteins that recognize same-species gametes--human eggs will only recognize human sperm, goat eggs will only recognize goat sperm, etc. Secondly, for a human (or any other animal, for that matter) to be viable, it must have the correct number of chromosomes. Normal adult human cells have 46 chromosomes (23 derived from the mother, 23 derived from the father). Dogs have 76 chromosomes in each of their cells (38 of maternal origin, 38 of paternal origin). | Law & Ethics | 1138247099 |
| 3416379 | In India, is signing in green ink restricted only to gazetted officers? | Great Question. Im gonna have to find out from a lawyer. | Law & Ethics | 1138270575 |
| 1673393 | which amendment involves term limits for presidents of the united states? | 22nd | Law & Ethics | 1138151256 |
| 3448609 | How can people best be convinced of the fact that law abiding gun ownership is better for overall safety? | Your facts are true. The criminals will get guns whether they are legal or not. We have a right under the constitution to bear arms. Period. | Law & Ethics | 1138722442 |
| 3067702 | when you recieve e-mail that is obviously of an illegal nature. what should be done with it? | Every internet provider has "report abuse" information posted throughout their sites...usually on each property like mail, IM, etc. If the abuse has to do with children, call the police. Save the email! | Law & Ethics | 1136215571 |
| 4032731 | example of ethical dilemma in business? | See this page | Law & Ethics | 1137537232 |
| 2698384 | who is the right owner? | get a lawyer | Law & Ethics | 1136993675 |
| 2224029 | what are the Schedule III IV and V drugs in California? Where can I find the info on the net?? | ...a place to start http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schedule_III#Schedule_III_drugs | Law & Ethics | 1136315075 |
| 3317780 | Which State can tax me? | Having a Colorado driver's license (or licence, since you're in England :) ) doesn't mean anything; however, if you were actually registered as a resident of Colorado for any part of the tax year, you may be liable for taxes there. See this document for details: http://www.revenue.state.co.us/fyi/pdf/income06.pdf | Law & Ethics | 1137761380 |
| 3877584 | Are you aware of police corruption? | dodge county sherriffs officejuneau wi T.N. and E N. retired | Law & Ethics | 1138721276 |
| 3260178 | I was living with the mother of my child and I was ordered to pay child support back in 2001? | sometimes they department of child support enforcement makes mistakes they are human if i were you i would tsk a copy of all previous cort decisions and take it to your local office thy may be able to help if you have paid your daughters school fees on time also talk to the childs mother and see if she has recieved any mail about the status of your case | Law & Ethics | 1137593009 |
| 125810 | Is Cindy Sheehan going too far? | A far better question would be..Who is funding her? Someone has to be supporting her, paying her house note or rent, putting food in her mouth, printing those tshirts and banners and signs, putting gas in her car, paying her insurance.....Where is all that money coming from? She's not going to a job everyday, so where's the money source? Who is the money source? What terrorist group is paying her to harass the US government? Don't forget that her son was killed AFTER he RE-enlisted. He would be angry over her actions. He believed he was doing good. | Law & Ethics | 1138645330 |
| 3190678 | When was HR 530, related to ASL, signed into law by govenor Blunt? | It was actually HB 530, which allows students taking ASL to receive foreign language credit. It was passed 5/11/05, delivered to the governor 5/26, and signed 6/24. | Law & Ethics | 1138150275 |
| 3334807 | If you are underage, can you still get a tattoo in North Carolina with a parent signature? | It is illegal to tattoo anyone under 18 in North Carolina. | Law & Ethics | 1138689794 |
| 3010412 | Hypothetical. Can a abused women who was shot by her man come back and kill him be set free? | Not really..despite it seeming to be justified. If she comes back after, at a different day and time or even 20 minutes after, having PLANNED to kill him, ie...it is premeditated- Then NO. No matter how much of a bastardo he was and may have deserved it, then more than likely NO, she will be tried for murder. The jury and court may take into consideration her mental state, abused women's syndrome etc...and grant immunity (look into) or a reduced sentence but still she runs the risk of being tried for premeditated murder. If she kills him during a battle so to speak, during an attack, out of self-defense, then she can use that as her defense in court. But to help you stir your creative juices, being a writer myself(currently on hiatus). That is where the meat of the story can come into place. That is where you really have to dig deep into your ability and create a reason for her to have been freed or wrongly tried...ie. (ok I'm giving this away, just give me credit if you use this..hahhah..)...false or fraudulant evidence, witness trouble(anything you can imagine), blackmail on anyone's part, legal loopholes(you'll need legal advise for that), death of witnesses or jurors, a relationship with someone with power...and so on!! There are so many ways that you can creatively figure something out. It just requires some serious writing. Beyond the fast produced plotlines and conflicts. Think(I know scripts more) Usual Suspects, Memento, Donnie Darko, Dead Again..etc. Good luck! oh, and I say this nicely, in case you wrote the question like you write books, hopefully not, work on sentence structure. | Law & Ethics | 1136364719 |
| 1052628 | Is there a federal law that prohibits states from requiring factory parts for auto repairs? | I haven't been able to find anything like that by searching the US Code, and it doesn't sound like something that is even within Congress' powers. That is clearly something that each state should be able to decide for itself. They would have to make an extremely hard case for it being an interstate commerce issue, and without that, it's definitely unconstitutional. | Law & Ethics | 1136210098 |
| 904033 | How does killing each other and waging wars solve the world's problems? | Because there is evil in the world that doesn't respond to talk. There are rulers that have a conquerers mentality, but are incredibly brutal. Sometimes to stop their slaugher is force of arms | Law & Ethics | 1138166124 |
| 4044022 | How often does fraud take place? | I don't think anybody knows for certain because some frauds never get discovered and some happen in your home, so they never get out to the open. | Law & Ethics | 1136488964 |
| 988744 | Do you think that growing hemp should be legal in the U.S.? | OMG yes. if you need additional information on the subject, go to the site below. | Law & Ethics | 1138662781 |
| 2956697 | where can I find info. if there have been abuse complaints against my childs school in orange county ca.? | look into your local Division of Family Services as well as the county courthouse | Law & Ethics | 1136236683 |
| 1613889 | well how should i write a article about that in a newspaper? | Well, having a topic would certainly be helpful. | Law & Ethics | 1138240302 |
| 3373031 | I am trying to look for someone who works for the sheriff's office how could i find that? | Off the top of my head: call the Sheriff's Office and ask to speak to that person. Sounds wild, I know, but it might just work. | Law & Ethics | 1137237895 |
| 2174637 | How many restraining orders are issued annually across the united states? | not enough. | Law & Ethics | 1137019119 |
| 1391678 | If I am receiving section 8 and have been sentenced to jail, will i lose my voucher? | i would contact your local legal services free legal aid agency.i know that there is a part of the contract that mentions no violent felonies and drug/weapons charges. It also may depend on how long you go for-if it's like 60 days and it's not for the above charges, why couldn't they freeze it? good luck, keep your head up! | Law & Ethics | 1138758804 |
| 2432385 | who is responsible for john F kenedy's death? | Most would say the United States Government. Documentation is supposed to be released several years from now on what really happened and everyone envolved. Time shall tell. | Law & Ethics | 1137075708 |
| 207959 | Do you understand why we have all these laws? | In every day life its difficult to be 100% honest,,the wrong economics makes it that way,,so the law is there to pretend that we are moving in right direction,,and do the large scale befooling,, | Law & Ethics | 1137125803 |
| 421703 | How much do I have to pay on my speeding ticket? | no, $100 + administrative fee + court cost= how much u pay. you would probally have saved more money by just paying the ticket (185 vs. $200+ | Law & Ethics | 1136855924 |
| 423468 | how can i find information to find attorneys that have knowledge on law suits of slander in yahoo chat rooms? | try http://www.lawyers.com its run by Lexis Nexus, a wonderful source for all legal research needs, and may help you find exactly what you are looking for. | Law & Ethics | 1136581137 |
| 2038544 | When a Governor and a Senator from the same state appear together, who get 'top billing'? | Depends on the event. State or national pollitics related event. Which one is older and which one is more popular and which one is more famous all have an influence. Imran | Law & Ethics | 1137204584 |
| 3998059 | what are some legal terms for a person who is found guilty & a person who is found not guilty? | Maybe it's Innocent. Or try these other legal terms to help: Plea: An accused persons answer to a criminal charge. For example: not guilty; guilty; no contest. Acquittal: Judgement that a criminal defendant has not been proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Nolo contendere: No contest-has the same effect as a plea of guilty, as far as the criminal sentence is concerned, but may not be considered as an admission of guilt for any other purpose. Hope it helps! | Law & Ethics | 1137439363 |
| 2218834 | why USA want to destroyed WMD (nuke weapons) of other countries without destroying of his? | While this may not be an official answer it is at least my opinion. First the U.S. is the only country to ever use nukes in a war. We dropped two bombs on Japan in August of 1945. As the first Nation to develope this kind of weapon we have also been the only Nation to ever use it against another. It is certainly safe to say that we did not know the full ramifications of it's use at the time we used it, this weapon has long lasting effects that were never dreamed of when first used. When the Solviets obtained nukes both sides built up arsenals to equal each others, by the 60's it was realized that we could not continue to test nukes above ground as we were destroying the land with radiation and doing God know what to our atmosphere. (Green House Effect?, Cancer causing levels of radiation? etc.) It was felt by both sides at the time that we needed to balance the power by creating equal arsenals of nukes. We still maintain a certain level of these weapons in order to keep balance and maintain our stregnth. Today countries that have little respect for the World Community are developing these powers and this needs to be controlled. The United Nations states that this must be controlled. Countries that have in their recent history had governments that have been toppeled by revolution or likely to have a Coup are not stable enough countries to have this kind of power. We in the United States know that we will not be the first to strike with our nukes, however our arsenal is still there to protect us if need be. If there is anything that the World Community should have learned in recent years it is that the United States has the military weapons to do just about anything we please and with precision. The main objection of the U.S. to having more countries develope these weapons is the likelyhood of them being sold to a terrorist group or another third party that has less responsibility and accountablity for their actions. | Law & Ethics | 1138440687 |
| 1240933 | how can i evict a tenant in new jersey? | You will need a court ordered judgement, and they will have to be properly served notice. It would be nice if you waited until June if they have kids, so you don't disrupt their schooling..if they are going to school... | Law & Ethics | 1138283551 |
| 2519077 | why is marijuana illegal, if it grows naturally? | "Making Marijuana against the law is like saying God made a mistake" -Bill Hicks it's only illegal because the government doesn't have the control over it like they do on every other substance that is legal. Alcohol is much worse for you than marijuana, yet it's legal. you do the math. It has nothing to do with the harm that marijuana may have, yet that is what all the propaganda is based on. Otherwise, how would you have propaganda being at all useful if it was just simply "the government cant control it, so don't use it". No, they want to lie and preach that it's actually harmful to you. That's the only way they get it to stay illegal, too many people think it's actually harmful so there's not enough to overturn the rule. It's also not a matter of IF it can harm you at all. You can get harmed by anything taken beyond moderation. The fact is it has less harm than something that is legal. Therefore being nothing short of total hypocrisy and lies by the government. P.S. I'm not a pothead or a hippy, etc.. I don't use it and I never have. I know enough people and have seen enough information that I don't need to be a pothead to have a strong view on the matter. | Law & Ethics | 1138287138 |
| 4263679 | Why would Yahoo! hand over search results to the government? | To catch pedophiles? | Law & Ethics | 1138731593 |
| 4420797 | should music downloading from websites like Napster and Kazaa be legalised? | The supream court actually held a conference befor the internet became wide spread and ruled very accuratly about the internet. I am not really sure why they changed some of there views but i bet they overturn them all at some point. It could just be a test to see and show what happens if you try to regulate it. Here is what they said or a summary of it. The internet is a realm that lives outside of time and space therefore it is impossible to regulate it in this context. The fact is as information storage and internet speeds increase everything will be avialible to everyone and it will be uncontitutional to regulate it. The 9th ammendment will see to this. | Law & Ethics | 1136524634 |
| 1242643 | International Dateline? | Since most (all ?) of your vital organs generally are in your upper half, then I suppose whatever side your upper half is on when you die would be declared the day you died. But let's say a coroner determined that your cause of death was a result of blood loss to your lower half. Then possible you could be declared dead on the "lower half date". But what if you were shot and actually died while vertical, then fell onto the other side ? That would be a tough one to call. But, if you died on a raft bobbing in the ocean above the date line, then it would be pretty difficult to determine what date you died on. What if a shark bit off half of you right on the international date line ? And you died instantaneously ? That would be a tough one to determine also. | Law & Ethics | 1138572740 |
| 889155 | What do the letters CAPS stand for in relation to law enforcement? | crimminal arrest patrol squad. | Law & Ethics | 1136316058 |
| 3497517 | My attorney e-mailed me "The power of attorney" and told me to sign and then to scan and send it back by email | My advice would be not to send it back by email, but to take it yourself to the lawyer. Make a copy of the P of A and ask him to sign the copy as proof of receipt. I find that this eliminates little problems. | Law & Ethics | 1138383113 |
| 3999869 | Societies Registration Act, 1860? | The Societies Registration Act was brought into law in 1860 to help fund socities who perform some sort of public good. The full text of the law is in the first source below, while some more information from the Department of Registries is in the second one. | Law & Ethics | 1136296724 |
| 782966 | What happens to someones property if they aren't married when they die does one have to file probate papers? | You'll have state laws wherever you live, and it will have to be settled through probate within a year of her death (not settled within a year, but go to probate before the year is up). Other than IRS debts you can usually get out of paying any bills at all if you want to. If it was a block community grant that helped her out? well, you decide. But if there is any kind of lien on her house that would have to be settled. Probate gets you through all of this and will tell you what to do but you should, in no way, end up owing any money to anyone out of your pocket. Also, don't pay any bills now even if you have her money, just notify debtors of her death, you may need to send a death certificate to them and they will want one Without cause of death indicated, and they'll send the final bill. | Law & Ethics | 1137992007 |
| 2203684 | NYS DOC Directives? | The administrative rules and regulations governing prosoners and Correctional Services can be found in Title 7 of the NYCRR. it doesn't appear to be available for free on the internet, but you could go to any law library in New York where they should have a copy. Also try the Interlibrary Loan program at your local public library. Alternatively, you could purchase your own copy. I also located this website with limited "Directives" pertaining to prisoners and prisons in New York State: http://www.prisonerassistance.org/index1.html | Law & Ethics | 1136758765 |
| 4287594 | What information did Yahoo turn over to the government? Why didn't they object like Google did? | The information they handed over was NOT private (as everyone is under the misconception that it was). People should actually read the Terms of Use Agreement before signing up. Yahoo! expressly states that they will cooperate with government authorities, including giving them requested information. For them to have 'fought' would have flown in the face of their clearly stated principles. | Law & Ethics | 1138214249 |
| 609017 | What is the foundation of the U.S. law? | The Magna Carta | Law & Ethics | 1137208364 |
| 790470 | Can I report a car stolen if it's not in my name? | Why not disable the car.... | Law & Ethics | 1138335827 |
| 2475443 | what does points do? | It makes you feel good. | Law & Ethics | 1137968937 |
| 2997101 | information about the new teen law the AB1474? | The new law requires teens with provisional licenses to not transport passengers under 20 years of age at any time for a year after getting the license, instead of the previous six months. The full text of the law is below. | Law & Ethics | 1136942559 |
| 1835997 | HOW DO i FIND SOMEONE IN PRISON? | vinelink.com is everywere casenet.com is for missouri only go to departmart of correction you have to email them inmate info and they'll email you back were and the address | Law & Ethics | 1137215170 |
| 1263610 | If there is an overlap between Federal and state law then why.........? | According to the Constitution the Federal Government can't enforce seatbelt laws. They get around it by spending bills, demanding that states create certain laws under the theory it falls under interstate trade clause of the Constitution, which is a complete missinterpetation, but that's the way it's done. | Law & Ethics | 1136534721 |
| 1415352 | It's fine for society to be open about sex, but these days it's going too far. true or false? | False ignorance is a danger, look at the spread of aids,and other sexual diseses,we need to be more open not in a perveted way but informative so that people can protect themselves people are going to do what they want to anyway, but let them be informed before its too late. | Law & Ethics | 1136708280 |
| 677017 | What is the legal basis for the Death Penalty? | Legal basis for the death penalty varies by each state. You need to visit http://www.deathpenaltyinfo.org Everything you want to know will be on that website. Including ways to get invovled if you are against the death penalty. I have been invovled with various groups for several years and have found this website to be the most accurate. Caution there are some very explicate pages including photos and recordings so only enter the site with no children around | Law & Ethics | 1138298349 |
| 649207 | why do new nation accept international law? | Not necessarily so. From my perspective international law is often a framework created to endorse political power and control. To justify otherwise unjustifiable means. Where international conventions genuinely attempt to redress social ills their transposition into a new nation relies on the legitimacy of those laws to that nations people. This is often the problem - the legislators through no fault of their own cannot be inside the shoes of people from a society/community of which they are not a part. We are all conditioned by the values and norms of our own societies and no matter how hard you try it is impossible to extracate yourself from that conditioning. So why do new nations accept international laws? There is no simple answer but I'd hazard that either those laws have legitimacy within their own society or more likely there is an element of pressure to concede. The government of that new nation may gain (though not necessarily the people) or in not adhering that government may be threatened by a loss of something. In light of the latter, agreement that international law be recognised by the government of a nation is not evidence of that nation's acceptance. Even where the law is taken on it still requires that legitimacy to have effective implementation. | Law & Ethics | 1138022196 |
| 4259246 | Abortion legal scenario #3? | It really depends on the state, because each one has different unborn victim laws. However, at the very least, she would likely have to cause bodily harm to the unborn child to be charged with anything. | Law & Ethics | 1137167146 |
| 2118359 | What was the supreme cout's decision in Robin v. Incorporated Village of Hempstead? | It appears the NY Appeals Court which ruled on this case held that a city or subdivision of the state cannot legislate in areas which are explicitly or implicitly preempted by a state law. "The State Legislature may expressly articulate its intent to occupy a field, but may also do so by implication. An implied intent to preempt may be found in a "declaration of State policy [*9]by the Legislature . . . or from the fact that the Legislature has enacted a comprehensive and detailed regulatory scheme in a particular area" (Consolidated Edison Co. v Town of Red Hook, supra at 105). In that event, a local government is "precluded from legislating on the same subject matter unless it has received 'clear and explicit' authority to the contrary" (People v De Jesus, supra at 469, quoting Robin v Incorporated Village of Hempstead, 30 NY2d 347, 350-351)." The Legislature's intent to preempt local legislation in an area may be either express or implied. Implied preemption occurs where, notwithstanding the absence of an express exemption, State law indicates a purpose to "occupy the entire field so as to prohibit additional regulation by local authorities in the same area." Robin v. Incorporated Village of Hempstead, 30 N.Y.2d 347, 350 (1972). | Law & Ethics | 1138125469 |
| 2919592 | what web site can a go to to find out about peoples back grounds? | you could use google.com or msn.com or yahoo.com as search engines:) | Law & Ethics | 1136318646 |
| 3739094 | Should the president be impeached and then arested for crimes against humanity? | Impeached for incompedance? Most defenanly!Aressted? not sure. | Law & Ethics | 1138769154 |
| 127649 | What is the website where you can file small claims court papers and other legal stuff? | You cannot file small claims court papers online. Contact your local (probably called circuit) court for the filing process. | Law & Ethics | 1136864580 |
| 2568130 | Can I legally be notified from South Carolina when my stepmother passes? | If you challenge this, you will have to produce witness that say that she changed it when he lost his mental abilities. You will have to contest the will in Probate Court in the county that you dad lived in. It will be an uphill battle to win this. If a person leave no will, all funds go to the wife. You see the challenge? | Law & Ethics | 1138092881 |
| 1754580 | Can we get NI returned in Uk?? | NI=National Insurance In theory, Yes, you can. Read this article for more information, and i hope it makes more sense to you than it did to me! http://www.inlondon.com/sparky/page.cfm?story_id=84 | Law & Ethics | 1138657963 |
| 3800011 | what does ex post facto means? | we just learned this in social studies last week it means u cant be tried for a crime of a new law b4 it was based... such as if congress passes a law saying u cant drive fords...they cant arrest u until the law is passed. | Law & Ethics | 1137812591 |
| 911923 | are illegal immigrants also required to have drug tax stamp? | What do you mean by drug tax stamp? Are you referring to immigrants in the United States? | Law & Ethics | 1136997662 |
| 4039465 | I want to know the rules on being an exectutor? | Depends on which country you are in. In the UK, an executor is bound to carry out the wishes of the deceased. All expenses and costs may be reclaimed from the estate but no costs to their own benefit may be requested. | Law & Ethics | 1136935768 |
| 2590372 | Why don't we have public executions of criminals? | I am in favor of executions for the worst crimes. For those that think it is "barbaric" to execute a murderer, do you really think the murderer was gentle with his victims? Do you think the muderer gave the victim time to be with their family and say a tender goodby, like they get before their execution? I guess you believe the murderer also prepared a nice last meal for his victim too, right? And since most executions in the US are now carried out by lethal injection, nice, painless, and peaceful, I guess you believe the muder victim died the same way? Yes, I think the executions should be made public. Nobody that does not want to attend has to. And the criminals should lose all of the above perks that they get. They certainly should not get more than their victims got. | Law & Ethics | 1136413186 |
| 1207872 | Why is it that abortion hasnot been made illegal yet? What is keeping the government from passing it? | Because that would be interfiering with the right you have to your own body and what you can/can't do to it. The high court has already ruled the government cannot tell you to take birth control or not have kids. This is part of that. Once the right to dictate what you can/can't do with your own body is violated what is next? Who can and can't be parents? How they worship? Stuff like that? | Law & Ethics | 1137682440 |
| 3419333 | WHY do people KILL babies when they can use the stem cells of adults and get real results? | What bothers me more is that so many are pushing for Fetal Stem Cells, and not Umbilical Stem Cells. Umbilical Stem Cells are benificial, and do not carry any of the stigma of the Fetal Stem Cells. And at this time, they are simply thrown away. I would like to see more research on Umbilical Stem Cells. Once the techniques are perfected, then Fetal ones can be looked at for the problems that Umbilical Stem Cells can not cure. | Law & Ethics | 1138743159 |
| 83561 | HOW CAN I WIN A TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS (366.26) HEARING AGAINST CO. CPS.? | Get a new lawyer. You are going to have a long hard process ahead of you. You have to find something to pospone the termination of rights. It could be anything. The process of cps court proceedings is called substantive due process. This means that not everything is cut and dry and anything that you can bring forward that will show that you can become a competent parent or that they made a mistake in the case should hold off the parental rights trail. Also make sure you have not or do not sign away your rights to an appeal. | Law & Ethics | 1136671316 |
| 3223941 | Does the government audit real estate capital gains? | The government does not audit particular kinds of claims, but returns in their entirety. The selection criteria for an audit depends more on how the information provided compares to other information the IRS already has. If there are inconsistencies, they initiate an audit. | Law & Ethics | 1136157933 |
| 109066 | falsely accused? | While you were in nursing school you and a friend were members in an organization and you and your friend have had charges filed against you. You are being called to appear before a grand jury to answer to charges that you have committed a crime against the state, based on hearsay. You had to drop out of nursing school because of the appearance of an impropiety on your part, that's not unusual, for a school to distance themselves from you a student in this situation. You are aware of something called co-conspirator right? Why isn't your ex-friend on anyone from the organization being called to testify that you had no involvement in the crime? All you can do is hope your attorney is right about hearsay being the only evidence they have and if you didn't do anything wrong then you have nothing to worry about. | Law & Ethics | 1138071861 |
| 3132217 | when a potential emplyer runs a background check....is their decision influnenced by pending lawsuits or liens | It will totally depend on the company and the job you are applying for. A basic HR theory has been that people with bad credit are potential thieves and people that have been convicted of crimes can't be trusted either. If you are applying for a job where you will be responsible for cash or sales, it could matter. The best offense is a good defense. Come right out and ask the HR person/interviewer what they are looking for by doing the check. If you really want the job, they like you and you KNOW they are doing the background check, be honest and tell them up front. They may hire you anyway. If you say nothing and up pops problems, they probably won't hire you. The pending lawsuits may or may not come up in a background check (government checking probably, private company, doubtful). If you are asked about a lawsuit, you can tell them that you cannot answer any questions about it without your lawyer's approval. Good Luck! | Law & Ethics | 1138462036 |
| 1468854 | Isn't entrapment by trying to get clerks or waitresses to sell alcohol to a minor illegal? | First, my expertise. I'm a lawyer and I used to work for a firm that did liquor license litigation. It's not entrapment for law enforcement to send minor decoys into a liquor store to see if the clerk will sell them alcohol. It would only be entrapment if the minor decoy used extraordinary means to convince the clerk to sell alcohol to him. The test is, was the clerk predisposed to commit the crime of selling alcohol to minors. If the decoy just says to the clerk, "Oh, come on!" and the clerk gives in, the clerk was already predisposed to commit the crime and it's not entrapment. | Law & Ethics | 1136148490 |
| 2150348 | I am looking for Who voted for H.R. 2830 and Who voted Against it ?( u.s. House of representives)? | Here's a list: http://www.govtrack.us/congress/vote.xpd?vote=h2005-635&sort=vote | Law & Ethics | 1137190975 |
| 3824166 | why are taxes due april 15th? | Since the taxes represent the entire year before (ie: all of 2005), they like to give you enough time (3 1/2 months) to complete the forms so you can make sure to send them enough money :P | Law & Ethics | 1136396680 |
| 3121429 | What is the legal drinking age for new orleans? | Its a united states law that you have to be 21... doesnt matter what city your in, if your drinking in this country, you must be 21. (with the exceptions in some states that say that if you are married to someone over 21, they can legally purchase alcohol for you or if your with a parent and youre over 18 they can legally purchase it also) | Law & Ethics | 1137265787 |
| 1916386 | If you don't have American citizenship but you are legaly there and give birth what citizenship baby will have | Anyone born on US soil is an American Citizen. This is true in an embassy in a foreign land. In some cases, the child would be able to have dual citizenship, but this depends of the home nation allows it. Dual citizenship (being a citizen of two nations), or dual nationality, is by far the most common type of multiple citizenship, but nothing in international law prevents anyone from establishing citizenship in more than two countries. Some countries do not recognise its citizens as having nationality of any other country, or recognise so only in certain circumstances (e.g. Japan recognises only those of underage nationals). Others may recognise as many nationalities as a citizen has. According to 8 U.S.C. §1408 it is possible to be a U.S. national without being a U.S. citizen. A person whose only connection to the U.S. is through birth in an outlying possession, (which as of 2005 is limited to American Samoa or Swains Island), or through descent from a person so born acquires U.S. nationality but not U.S. citizenship. Nationals who are not citizens cannot vote or hold elected office. However, they may live in the United States without restriction and naturalize as U.S. citizens under the same rules as other resident aliens. Not all U.S. Nationals are U.S. citizens; however, all U.S. citizens are U.S. nationals. Indeed, U.S. passports normally make no distinction between the two, mentioning only the bearer's nationality, not his citizenship. | Law & Ethics | 1137967391 |
| 3164090 | who is the most powerful person in the world? | The US President? | Law & Ethics | 1136323060 |
| 2209136 | Why does Jefferson support the Declaration of Independence? | He believed in natural rights and the equality of all people. He also believed that the purpose of government is to protect the rights of the governed. If the government does not do that they should be replaced. It became clear to him and others that King George was not in the business of protecting the rights of the colonists. | Law & Ethics | 1136521361 |
| 718843 | how can I beat a small claims case? | There is no way to "beat" the case now that you have already lost it. It can be appealed, but that would cost more than paying it. The best thing you can do is reach an agreement about paying off the judgment against you. You are bound to pay off the judgment (I presume the court found you owed money and didn't order particular steps about how you should repay) but it can be hard to actually collect, and most people eventually agree to payment schedules rather than trying to force total immediate payment. | Law & Ethics | 1137096788 |
| 1938543 | Can divorce papers be served by general delivery mail/post? | It depends on what state or province you live in. Some provinces it is allowed in some it isn't. | Law & Ethics | 1136350250 |
| 616171 | What are the names of these lawsuits? | 1) Filing a false police report 2) Obstruction of justice (and/or violation of the public trust by a government official, depending on juristiction) 3) again, obstruction of justic 4) Undo Diress or Hardship 5) Gross negligence (or false imprissonment, if they made you so afraid to leave your home that you could not perform daily functions) | Law & Ethics | 1138040663 |
| 347536 | What is needed for criminals? Prison or psychological treatment ? | In my own opinion, psychological treatment is the best way to treat criminals rather than sending them to prisons. I believe that nobody is born to be a criminal. The primary determinant for a person to be such, is being brought up in a not-so-wholesome family/environment. With a proper nurture, a person can grow and mature well. So, with the help of those psychologists and or psychiatrists the bad behaviors of those persons can be cured and remedied. | Law & Ethics | 1138197563 |
| 3882886 | Qas there a dissenting opinion in the case of epperson vs arkansas? | No. Justice Fortas wrote the opinion of the court in which all the justices joined. However, Justices Black Harlan and Stewart all issued concurrences (which, if you don't know, are opinions which agree with the result but in some way wish to either disagree with the reasoning or make a somewhat different emphasis.) | Law & Ethics | 1136430636 |
| 1948366 | how many articles where in the original constitution? | If you are referring to the current United States Constitution then the obvious answer is seven. If you are referring to the Articles of Confederation as the “original” constitution then the answer is thirteen. | Law & Ethics | 1138495521 |
| 2600458 | What 4 states do not have a concealed carry law? | Wisconson, Illios, Kansas and Nebraska have nothing unless you are a LEO or private investigator. Vermont and Alaska have nothing because they read the constitution properly and DONOT put any restrictions on ownership of firearms | Law & Ethics | 1138711525 |
| 3410154 | Can you legaly use you middle name as your first? | You mean, can you use it to be refered to in documents, etc? Yes, so long as it is on your birth certificate and other documentation. When filling out official forms, legal forms, government forms, etc you must use your name as it is legally on the birth certificate and then specify that you go by your middle name instead of your first. Many people do this. I have several family members that do this. | Law & Ethics | 1136607012 |
| 3867761 | Is fair use if I allow my neighbor to stream files that I ripped from my cds into his xbox 360? | Nope, that is not "Fair Use"...one of the marks of "Fair Use" is that it's for your own use.... You could let another member of your own household (family) do so, but you can't grant your neighbor "full use and enjoyment" of your music collection. | Law & Ethics | 1136786429 |
| 884158 | Are, or has any law enforcement agencies using K-9 to sniff vehicles while moving? | Seeing how a K-9 is a dog, it would be kind of hard to sniff a vehicle while it is moving. There fore my answer to you would be "no" | Law & Ethics | 1137002559 |
| 2767887 | The supreme court did not always have 9 justices. Where is it written who decided that a majority decides? | "The Constitution does not specify the size of the Supreme Court; instead, Congress has the power to fix the number of Justices. Originally, the total number of Justices was set at six by the Judiciary Act of 1789. As the country grew geographically, the number of Justices steadily increased. The court was expanded to seven members in 1807, nine in 1837 and ten in 1863. In 1866, however, Congress wished to deny President Andrew Johnson any Supreme Court appointments, and therefore passed the Judicial Circuits Act, which provided that the next three Justices to retire would not be replaced; thus, the size of the Court would eventually reach seven by attrition. Consequently, one seat was removed in 1866 and a second in 1867. By the Circuit Judges Act of 1869, the number of Justices was again set at nine (the Chief Justice and eight Associate Justices), where it has remained ever since. President Franklin D. Roosevelt attempted to expand the Court (see Court-packing Bill); his plan would have allowed the President to appoint one new, additional justice for every justice who reached the age of seventy but did not retire from the bench, until the Court reached a maximum size of fifteen justices. Ostensibly, this was to ease the burdens of the docket on the elderly judges, but it was widely recognized that the President's actual purpose was to add Justices who would favor his New Deal policies, which had been regularly ruled unconstitutional by the Court. The plan failed in Congress and the court changed course to accommodate the President's desires (see The switch in time that saved nine). In any case, Roosevelt's long tenure in the White House allowed him to appoint a large number of Justices." I'm not sure where the majority rule came about, but I'm sure it's an outgrowth of having an odd number of justices. | Law & Ethics | 1138316890 |
| 3290105 | osama bin laden: to forgive 0r not to forgive....? | I don't think so. First he has to be sorry and that don't seem to be happening very soon. Do you think so? | Law & Ethics | 1138624217 |
| 3988324 | How do lawyers use math ? | I guess they would use statistics to make arguements. Stats can be a powerful persuasive tatic when trying to make a point. | Law & Ethics | 1137429355 |
| 3979428 | what are the kinds of executive department and their functions? | Assuming that you're speaking of government, there is an executive at the head of every geographic subdivision (i.e., country, state, county, city/town/borough). In the U.S., these are the president, governors, and mayors or city managers. they essentially manage a huge staff of people whose function it is to oversee the safety, health, education, and social welfare of the people who live in the "subdivision" (called "constituents") and execute all functions that keep these areas appropriately afloat. | Law & Ethics | 1137640183 |
| 1365383 | Won a judgment in small claims. Defendent defaulted, how can i get my money? | If you've discovered all you can about the defendant's assets but can't convince him to part with any, the law has more drastic remedies up its sleeve: Garnishment. If the deadbeat has a job, or a checking or savings account, you can "garnish" assets from any of these. Garnishment allows a creditor to claim money owed and set up a payment plan. For instance, a portion of the debtor's weekly paycheck could be earmarked by his employer to be paid directly to the debtor. Things which can't be garnished include unemployment checks, social security payments, workman's compensation and welfare benefits. Liens. If the judgment debtor owns any real property, you can file a lien on it through the Court Clerk's office, with a copy to the County Treasurer's office. When the property is sold, you recover the amount owed. Liens need to be renewed every five years. Writ of Execution This is a more drastic remedy whereby a judgment creditor can seize the judgment debtor's property, get it appraised, and sell it to satisfy the judgment. If you're planning to have the deadbeat's yacht sold at auction, you'll pay incidental expenses incurred to get to that point, but can normally recover expenses | Law & Ethics | 1138033976 |
| 3840106 | My 5 year oldwas pushed over at school split her ear. Can I sue for damages? | Can you sue? Sure, frivolous lawsuits are filed every day. Do you have a legal remedy? Maybe. Probably not against the child who perpetrated the act; a 5 year old is too young to form intent and can't be sued. The parents? Maybe if a statutory remedy exists in your state. The school? There are issues of immunity and proof of negligence. All in all, a "split ear" doesn't sound like a serious injury. It probably will not result in much in monetary damages unless surgery or revision is required, or a disfigurement exists. If you are looking to have the medicals paid - call the parents. If you want damages, call an AV rated Personal Injury attorney in your area. | Law & Ethics | 1138641800 |
| 3066580 | church needs advice how to assist elderly, challenged members thorough our non profit status? | Normally a church has information regarding assistance, etc within their bylaws. It is best to have a piece of paper showing what criteria and selection process is used to determine who receives help and how much help is given (the amount). The IRS - should they ever wish to check - will want to see that you were using a nondiscriminatory method of selection. It does not necessarily need to be open to the general public as I understand - but if within your church - needs to be open to all members. From the IRS site "If your organization is applying for recognition of exemption as a charitable organization, it must show that it is organized and operated for purposes that are beneficial to the public interest. Some examples of this type of organization are those organized for: Relief of the poor, the distressed, or the underprivileged, Advancement of religion, Advancement of education or science, Erection or maintenance of public buildings, monuments, or works, Lessening the burdens of government, Lessening of neighborhood tensions, Elimination of prejudice and discrimination, Defense of human and civil rights secured by law, and Combating community deterioration and juvenile delinquency." Hope that helps | Law & Ethics | 1137095417 |
| 2965989 | what is the order of inheritance? | Every state has laws that specify how property is distributed if someone dies without a will, but the key is that the person must die without a will. Most wills have a clause that says what happens to the property if someone dies before the person making the will. If the will is silent, then you need to look at state law and the laws will vary by state. Consult a probate/estate planning attorney if your area for further assistance. | Law & Ethics | 1137216840 |
| 1383306 | can you be accused legally if you had sex with the married 1 but you don't know in the first place that he is | Nope. You can't. But its reall wrong to do it. Seriously. You'd be pretty much labeled as a homewrecker. Example: Angelina Jolie. Perfect example. Slept with him, stole him, and now she's all knocked up. I really hate people who wreck families like that. It's killing a future. Killing the children that were going to be, killing teh grandchildren that were going to be. | Law & Ethics | 1137987714 |
| 3026571 | How can I get a restraining order on a debt collector who is looking for my estranged father? | I find it strange that someone from a car company is continually trying to get a hold of your father by coming to your house. It's illegal for anyone to show up to your door if you owe them a debt, unless they are serving him with a civil judgement. Also, if it's in regards to a loan, it wouldn't be a car company coming to hunt him down (unless it was a buy here/pay here place), it would be the bank that loaned him the money. You can send them a cease and desist letter so they will stop calling, and make sure that you put in the letter that he doesn't live with you anymore. Are you sure they are trying to contact him in regards to a debt, or is it more than that? I'd contact an attorney anyway. It sounds like there could be more to this story. | Law & Ethics | 1138372627 |
| 2627302 | Will the US ever allow totall eqality and freedom to all its citezens, including Homosexuals? | Everyone in the US has the same rights. There are laws that govern who can be married. Even Canada will not let family members marry. Just because there isn't a law permitting something doesn't me the US isn't the land of the free. | Law & Ethics | 1136508680 |
| 4021166 | do u think that Iraq's people will ever be able to live in peace? Also whats up with Saddam..? | Iraq will break into pieces,,there will never be peace in Iraq,,saddam will die without being punished,,his trial will go on and on and on for years,,, | Law & Ethics | 1137062577 |
| 1780183 | what is the statute of limitations? | There are many statutes of limitations. The basic idea behind them is that after a certain time has elapsed from the commission of an act, a person can no longer be charged or sued for it. One of the main reasons behind these laws are that is in many cases unfair to subject someone to a trial well after the witnesses forget details. What crimes and acts are covered by a statute of limitations depends on the state. Murder usually does not have a statute of limitations, however. Also, the statute of limitations is more important for civil cases than criminal. Imagine wondering for the rest of your life if someone you hit was going to sue you. | Law & Ethics | 1136359926 |
| 2976259 | should alcohol be decriminalized? | Are you asking if it should be made illegal in public places? They tried something like that in the 1920's. It was called Prohibition. It didn't work then, and it won't work now. | Law & Ethics | 1138009726 |
| 499201 | rules for becoming a u.s citizen can only be made by...? | Congress is the only branch of government that can actually make laws regarding immigration and naturalization (Article I, Section 8, Subsection 4. However, the Supreme Court can determine that the law they pass is unconstitutional and toss it or determine to grant certain rights to non-citizens. The Exectuive Branch can recommend rules, or decide not to enforce one if they don't like it. The states can pass laws granting rights and privledges to illegals or other non-citizens. But to the specific question, it is Congress and Congress alone that holds that power under the Constitution. | Law & Ethics | 1138674805 |
| 3052457 | can I access my employee medical file? | Short answer, yes.... I used to work in human resources and typically how it works is you have to give written notification of what you would like too do, then submit your request, often you will have to view your file while in the office and you will not be able to take anything form the file but you can request copies of anything that has your signature on it... | Law & Ethics | 1136343846 |
| 3114805 | What are the laws governing cannibis use in Jamaica? | When we went to Jamaica this past October, we were told it was illegal, but it was around - we must've gotten offers to buy it at least twice a day. I've heard if you're using it at the resorts, you only get told by hotel security to go to your room... but if you're outside of the resort - you will land your butt in jail... can't be a fun place to be. Below is the link showing it's illegal. | Law & Ethics | 1136859101 |
| 4265276 | why is there a fight between israel & palestine? | because their value systems are completely different. no arab countries have yet adopted a modern position that includes the rule of law, equal rights, and the rights of the individual over the rights of the state. Israel embodies those principles unquestionably. Thus the conflict. unfortunately for the arabs, the rest of the world is moving away from the middle age mentality in which tens or hundreds of millions of arabs live. Therefore you will not see an end to the conflict in your lifetime. | Law & Ethics | 1138324523 |
| 4318330 | I would like to view the web site of sex offenders for jefferson county wv? | The website is below. Just select Jefferson County from the pull down menu, and don't enter in anything else, and it will show all of them. | Law & Ethics | 1136145139 |
| 134619 | What is the typical penalty for hit and run (property only) in North Carolina for first-time offenders? | you cant find answers because there is no set answer.. i am not from north carolina.. but im guessing its the same concept .. it depends on several factors... >judge..(above all.. each judge rules differently) >factors involved...(chemically impared.. etc.) >amount of damage done... >demeanor of defendant (image, attire, and attitude--may seem silly but judges DO look at the way people before them are dressed). >were you coopertive with the police officers who questioned you? (very important) >prior criminal record.. which you say you dont have.. very helpful.. My guess is.. there will be some community service. court fees as well as legal restitution for the damage done.. but as previously mentioned.. each judge rules differently .. and I am a law student.. a long way from being a judge.. states DO however have limitations on maximum penalties and sentences for various crimes.. if you happen to come accross them in your research.. dont be alarmed... rarely will a judge enforce anywhere near the maximum anything.. ive seen a guy with a criminal record a mile long get 120 days in prison with 110 of those days suspended for spitting on 2 police officers.. resisting arrest and assualting a man while holding an infant who was also injured in the assualt.. >>to make my point about voluntary enforcement.. these crimes in my example could have racked up enough years to keep him away for nearly the rest of his life.. provided that all maximums were imposed.. he was in his 20s.. 4 second degree assualts carrying maximum of 10 yrs a piece.. resisting arrest.. maybe 3 or so.. disorderly conduct.. another year or two.. there were a few other minor charges.. cant remember them all.. you see my point.. im sorry for straying off topic so much.. | Law & Ethics | 1137189038 |
| 69647 | My son in Virginia Beach, VA is in dire need of an attorney. He has no money but is willing to make payments.? | I am not an attorney, but perhaps I can direct you to legal aid agency I found on google.com. I attached contact information below. God Bless | Law & Ethics | 1137456757 |
| 194575 | I need informations about the AIA Construction Contract? | What information are you looking for? AIA contract forms are used all over the country by contractors, property owners, lawyers and architects. The forms are available for purchase and local AIA offices and online. There are also different types of contracts depending on the scope and cost of the contract (i.e. stipulated sum, cost + a fee, etc.) | Law & Ethics | 1137341432 |
| 1973227 | Would you support a law banning drivers from using cell phones? | Only teenagers. Heck I would ban city kids from driving until they are 18 anyway | Law & Ethics | 1138728669 |
| 918609 | How would you define obstruction of justice? | Obstruction of justice, in a common law state, refers to the crime of offering interference of any sort to the work of police, investigators, regulatory agencies, prosecutors, or other (usually government) officials. Often, no actual investigation or substantiated suspicion of a specific incident need exist to support a charge of obstruction of justice. Generally, obstruction charges are laid when it is discovered that a person questioned in an investigation, who is not a suspect, has lied to the investigating officers. However, in most common law jurisdictions, the right to remain silent allows any person who is questioned by police merely to refuse to answer questions posed by an investigator without giving any reason for doing so. (In such a case, the investigators may subpoena the witness to give testimony under oath in court) It is not relevant if the person lied to protect a suspect (such as setting up a false alibi, even if the suspect is in fact innocent) or to hide from an investigation of their own activities (such as to hide their involvement in another crime). Obstruction charges can also be laid if a person alters or destroys physical evidence, even if they were under no compulsion at any time to produce such evidence. | Law & Ethics | 1137886642 |
| 4214252 | what is the difference between parole and probation? | Probation is a sentence ordered by a judge, usually instead of, but sometimes in addition to, serving time in jail. It allows the convicted person to live in the community for a specified period of time, sometimes under the supervision of a probation officer, depending on the circumstances and the seriousness of the crime. Parole is the conditional release of a prison inmate after serving part (if not all) of his or her sentence, allowing the inmate to live in the community under supervision of the parole period. The decision to grant parole is the responsibility, in a majority of states, of a board of parole or commission. Violation of the conditions of parole result in revocation and re-imprisonment. | Law & Ethics | 1138731224 |
| 158811 | uk law that governs victims of crime? | It's interesting that in the U.K., defending oneself against a violent crime is a crime itself. The government goes lightly against criminals, while offering counseling for those who've been victims of crime. | Law & Ethics | 1138194706 |
| 198494 | your rights when you get pulled over by police? | I've checked the Constitution and sure enough, there it is: Article XIVXI: people have the right to smoke. Anyway, I know what you mean so we'll go from there. I frequently don't let people smoke during my contact with them for a few reasons. You've probably got to reach inside a pocket, jacket, coat or something to get your smokes. I don't want you doing that, even if I've already searched you. Then you're going to either use a match (and throw it on the ground) or a lighter. Lighters come in all kinds of different shapes and sizes, and not all of them are lighters. And again, you're probably going to have to reach into a pocket to get whatever you're going to use. A lit cigarette can be used as a weapon. Poke someone in the eye with one, and see how they feel. I generally tell people not to smoke when I have contact with them and explain that they're not going to die in the ten minutes or so I need them not to...if you think about it, it's actually going to prolong your life just a little by waiting for that cigarette. Bottom line is A) you don't have a "right" to smoke, though certainly it isn't against the law and B) I can make a good case for not allowing someone to smoke around me during a contact like this, so people who refuse are likely to find themselves in jail. Nobody has yet. Funny that you're interested in not being allowed to smoke rather than being stopped and searched. | Law & Ethics | 1138284343 |
| 1730527 | How do you shop for a lawyer? | not a specific enough question.. different lawyers have differernt things they specialize in.. price is dependant on many factors.. time spent on the case.. and how good the lawyer is at what he does.. certainly not just anyone can hire good ol' jonny.. (god rest his crooked soul) usually you have to pay just to see the lawyer to tell him your side of the story.. (initial consultation) dont like his services?.. give him the axe.. but by the time you realize you dont like him.. you will probably owe quite a bit of money.. thats just the unfortunate truth.. | Law & Ethics | 1137116516 |
| 3906266 | Is the death penalty a deterrent? | The death penalty is not a deterrent; those who are against the death penalty claim that recent studies in the US do not support the view that capital punishment acts as a deterrent. It is also argued that anyone who would be deterred by the death penalty would already have been deterred by life in prison, and people that are not deterred by that would not be stopped by any punishment. This argument is typically supported by claims that those states that have implemented the death penalty recently have not had a reduction of violent crime. A stronger variant of this argument suggests that criminals who believe they will face the death penalty are more likely to use violence or murder to avoid capture, and that therefore the death penalty might theoretically even increase the rate of violent crime. Above from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_penalty I agree, especially when the time from conviction to execution takes years. | Law & Ethics | 1137975617 |
| 3662053 | Have your civil rights ever been violated? | Personally, no. But I'm sure the millions of gays and lesbians who don't have the same rights (inheritance, medical, property) as straight couples do would beg to differ. | Law & Ethics | 1138630265 |
| 4431972 | was there ever a firefighter that was named al and black...................................................... | yes | Law & Ethics | 1138233843 |
| 2591952 | What is the Watson Law of California? | The Watson Law, named after Diane Watson, requires dentists to issue a fact sheet about the risks and presence of mercury in dental fillings to their patients who receive such fillings. The law has been passed in California, though she was unable to get a similar law passed federally. Apparently, the state Dental Board has simply not acted on the law, despite it being the law -- even after one board was dissolved for failing to act. So while the law is in effect, and has been passed in Cal., consumers have not yet had the direct benefit of the law's enactment. | Law & Ethics | 1136514073 |
| 3887384 | What is the argument in favor GW Bush's Domestic Wiretapping? | cricket...cricket...cricket... there are no legitimate, Legal, moral arguements for this stuff) | Law & Ethics | 1138402542 |
| 1323368 | i want to buy a house with my ira ,live in it, and pay myself rent.? | Well, good for you ! | Law & Ethics | 1137707032 |
| 125220 | why do adults have to tell the cops about sexual assult that happened over 3 years ago? | It really depends on the state that it took place. If I were you (and this has happend)I would want justice, once a sexual being always will be. I did it for my degnity (it was several years after it took place) | Law & Ethics | 1136251865 |
| 133165 | what is CAPIAS RECALL HW? | CAPIAS - This word, the signification of which is 'that you take,' is applicable to many heads of practice. Several writs and processes commanding the sheriff to take the person of the defendant are known by the name of capias. For example: there are writs of capias ad respondendum, writs of capias ad computandum, writs of capias ad satisfaciendum, etc., each especially adapted to the purposes indicated by the words used for its designation. | Law & Ethics | 1137544250 |
| 1654745 | Should the USA invade Iran next? | No, if you are big, it doesnt mean u have to scold everyone | Law & Ethics | 1136201576 |
| 81150 | What is the law in Georgia about dropping homeowners insurance for vacant houses? | My guess is that it would be just like it is here is SC. There is no law requireing homeowners insurance. The requirment is imposed on the owner by the lender when they finance. | Law & Ethics | 1136914107 |
| 620902 | Welfare payments in California are taxable? | Yes, they are considered income. I would strongly suggest reporting them because welfare agencies share that information with the IRS. | Law & Ethics | 1137328636 |
| 3724066 | Inland security bill or and invasion of privacy? | As if I care??? | Law & Ethics | 1136254856 |
| 3968802 | If a cop is in a high-speed chase, is it legal for him to take your car to catch the speeder? | What? Be a little more specific if you want an actual answer to your question. What state are you in? What is the, "high speed chase?" Describe it, if you know the details. What do you mean, "take your car to catch the speeder?" In California, it is legal for law enforcement to impound a vehicle under certain circumstances involving a "high speed chase." Need to know more before you're going to get a good answer. | Law & Ethics | 1138504375 |
| 3218984 | If I want to file for child support and child custody without a lawyer, where do I go and file? | Go to your county's Child Support Agency. It's in the phonebook. Call or walk-in. If the children are in your care for more than 1/2 the time, he will be required to pay child support. As far as him seeing them, you may have to go to mediation which cost me $100. I didn't request it, he did. Actually, he requested it 2 times. Do your best as far as that goes. You do have to cooperate with visitation but only if he's looking for the best interest of the child. Which is what the mediator does. However, the mediator will believe what he/she wants from both sides. Be polite. My ex started to get rude and it effected the outcome. I just stayed quiet during his little fit. I hope this helps. Good luck! Don't let him bully you out of this either. You're fighting for your children's rights. | Law & Ethics | 1136687821 |
| 1004894 | whats the main purpose of plunder law? | On March 24, 1837, the Ohio legislature passed the Ohio Loan Law of 1837. This legislation was designed to assist the building of additional canals within the state. It allowed the Ohio government to loan businesses one-third of the total costs to complete a project. The only requirement was that the business had to have raised two-thirds of the estimated cost before the state government would authorize a loan for the other one-third. Although the Loan Law was created to expand Ohio's canal system, in reality this legislation did more harm than good to the canals. Most of the loans granted by the Ohio legislature went to railroad companies, rather than to the canals. The Ohio Loan Law spurred railroad growth in the state. Canals now faced opposition from the railroads, and they quickly lost business to the faster railroad. While the Ohio Loan Law helped improve the state's transportation infrastructure, it also caused a great deal of harm in another way. Critics of this legislation commonly referred to it as the "Plunder Law," because the Ohio treasury's monetary resources declined greatly as a result of the law. The Ohio legislature loaned more money than existed in the state's treasury. As a result of these loans, the Ohio government had to borrow money to pay its expenses. By 1839, Ohio had a deficit of more than one-quarter of a million dollars. Most of this debt resulted from interest the state government owed to its creditors. In 1840, the Ohio legislature repealed the Plunder Law. The Ohio Loan Law had plundered the Ohio treasury, but it also had allowed for dramatic improvements in transportation with the state's borders. Randy | Law & Ethics | 1138291731 |
| 4173331 | to pinky about poor prisoners? | Ah! yes why are criminals treated better than law-abiding citizens. well simple four letter ACLU. I agree with you, criminals should remain in their prison cells twenty four hours a day and have bread a na water sered to them as food. The treatment of criminasl in the USA should be eqaul to that of other countries. It is my understanding that in some other country, when they execute a criminal, they send the criminals family the bill for the execution. Now that would be a great idea here in the USA. | Law & Ethics | 1136737471 |
| 3526502 | When will bush be convicted of War Crimes? | i hope soon! | Law & Ethics | 1136791425 |
| 3838667 | injury lawyer? | What are you asking? Are you looking for tips on how to find a good lawyer? | Law & Ethics | 1138313563 |
| 2693800 | where can i find a free form for child support modification for georgia? | I found this, it's a pdf that said "This packet contains forms and information on how to modify a child support order that was originally issued by a Superior Court in Georgia." ...hope it helps. | Law & Ethics | 1137433066 |
| 1503779 | Who is the crook in the White House? | In no way is George Bush a crook. Just because you don't like him, doesn't make him less of a person. | Law & Ethics | 1137984535 |
| 2668543 | Do you think UNIONs are good or bad for Americans, and why? | Unions are good for Americans. They don't get the good advertising that they deserve because the people who own the newspapers and who own the television stations, hell, the people with all the money don't want to see the little guy organized like THEY are. Without the unions what will ensure the corperations will give their workers an honest wage? What the goodness of their hearts? These are the same people who hire efficiency experts to tell them that the annual $300MIL profit would be a $301MIL if they fired 150 people nearing their pensions. Pick up a history book and see if people are any kinder to their fellow man today. I dare you. | Law & Ethics | 1138234748 |
| 238484 | Is contract a private legislation? What are the importance of contract in corporate sector? | Contracts are promises that are legally enforceable. If the other person doesn't perform, they are said to be "in breach of contract" and can be sued in civil court to compel performance or pay damages. Contracts are essential to any business, because they create predictability in business dealings. Because you can sue for breach of contract you can be reasonably sure that the other party in your agreement will try to fulfill their duties. This certainty encourages transactions and enhances the wealth of society. | Law & Ethics | 1137170331 |
| 4425275 | what does a class 4 felony for a meth charge hold in Nebr.? | It will depend on state, county and local laws. Though a state sets down a guideline, lawyers play plea games. | Law & Ethics | 1136500725 |
| 2681245 | is there a difference in the way the US government operates, and the mafia? | Don't be ridiculous! One is a group of bloodthirsty thugs, masquerading as legitimate professionals, who in reality create nothing more than pain and misfortune in their wake amid their grab for continual payola...and the other is Italian! | Law & Ethics | 1136507045 |
| 3672654 | What do you think about President George Bush's international policy? | Bush is a puppet for the wolfowitz doctrine and other high profile secret societies. He is not for the people, he is for corporations, and making money for him and his cronies. Not helping any of use americans. Bush is a good puppet. | Law & Ethics | 1138299540 |
| 683770 | WHY CAN ELECTED OFFICIALS WHO VIOLATE THEIR OATH OF OFFICE STILL RETIRE WITH FULL PENSIONS? | Because people ask impotent questions instead of mounting relevant protests. | Law & Ethics | 1136192132 |
| 3270019 | Why is a texas judge waiting 90 days after a mandate to act? | You did not specify whether you were in Texas state court or in federal court. I have posted a link to the website of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas below and I know they have local rules on that website. I don't have knowledge of Texas law, but I am an attorney. In some states, the trial court cannot resume jurisdiction until the appellate court issues something called a remittitur. This is the official notice to the trial court that appellate opinion is final. The higher court usually sends back a case and its record to the trial court for further proceedings in accordance with instructions or the decision of the higher court. I am assuming that the appeal of the third party claimant is not completely dead yet, otherwise the trial court would have acted by now. Perhaps there is still time for them request a hearing before the full Circuit Court of Appeal or time file a petition for review the the Supreme Court. | Law & Ethics | 1138637889 |
| 4312022 | iknow about A sin. how can i tell other people about A's sins without A sued me? | First, don't lie. If you speak only the truth, that will prevent a libel or slander suit. That only leaves a defamation suit. You can't go around airing the dirty laundry of private individuals without good cause, even if what you are saying is true. To be honest though, the worst a lawsuit can do is take your money. If you don't have any to speak of, a lawsuit would be meaningless. | Law & Ethics | 1137281332 |
| 3140435 | what is bbb? | the better busines bureau | Law & Ethics | 1136717262 |
| 3257117 | why does it seem like celebritys and famous people get off the hook when it comes to legal issues? | I believe "Money Talks!" | Law & Ethics | 1138334234 |
| 2261182 | what is the sentence for charge HS11350A? | Basic answer: I'm fairly sure it's what is known as a 16-2-3 felony...meaning you can get 16 months, 2 years or 3 years in prison. Don't freak out. Post some more information and I can probably narrow that down for you. Sometimes we charge 11350 and we're wrong. Here's what I would want to know to give you a better idea: What was the drug? How much of it was there? Does the arrestee have prior convictions for anything? Is the arrested person on probation or parole? And above all else, it ain't over until the fat lady sings, and nobody gets punished for anything if they're not guilty. Post some more details and I'll keep an eye on this question so I can come back and edit my answer. Don't tell me anything the police don't already know (in other words, don't tell me your boyfriend got arrested for a quarter gram of cocaine but the cops missed the four kilos at the house). 2/9/06: Well, depending on the county he's on probation in, prison is certainly a possibility. Failing to appear and having a dirty test are bad enough, but to have more cocaine (and based on the 11350 charge you're asking about, I'm assuming it was coke...meth would be 11377) on him when he was arrested is certainly not good. He may well have probation revoked and reinstated (basically a "do-over") and might end up with a lengthy stay in jail as a sanction. I have to tell you, though...depending on the county you guys are in, prison is not out of the question. Some counties are lenient and others are not. Prop 36 (not 39) court is a good thing, but you have to behave if you want to stay in it. Was he charged with a new possession offense when he was arrested, or are they handling the dope he had on him when he was arrested as just a violation of probation? I would imagine they'll handle it as a violation of probation, rather than opening a whole new case...and a VOP can sometimes carry a stiffer penalty than a new case. A lot of this will also depend on what the terms of his probation were when he was put into Prop 36 court. If he received a suspended sentence (meaning that the judge told him he will send him to prison if he screws up *again*, but will let him do Prop 36 instead), he may very well go to prison on this new violation. There's a lot of variables and once your boyfriend has had a chance to talk with his attorney, he'll have a pretty good idea of where his case is heading. If you are really as unfamiliar with drugs as you've said, I've got to suggest that maybe this guy is not for you. It would appear that he's a little *too* familiar with drugs...and although that wasn't your question, that is my answer. Best of luck to both of you. | Law & Ethics | 1138668168 |
| 3129364 | where can i find out why i cant have xxx videos mailed to me in arkansas? | I would ask your local legislator. | Law & Ethics | 1136781944 |
| 2923558 | Can an employer fire a woman who misses work because day care makes her retireve a sick child? | I am not a layer but, I am an employer. I do belive that you would be covered under the Family Medical Leave Act Of 1993. Go here http://www.dol.gov/esa/regs/statutes/whd/fmla.htm and read the law just to be sure. I do not think that they have to pay you for the missed time. I do believe that they have to grant you leave though. | Law & Ethics | 1136926221 |
| 1593743 | What does the New Scotland Yard HOLMES database record? What does HOLMES stand for? | Home Office Large Major Enquiry System "Metropolitan police officers, meanwhile, are painstakingly entering information gathered from the crime scenes into Scotland Yard's investigations database, Holmes (Home Office Large Major Enquiry System). The system, built in the wake of the Yorkshire Ripper case and now in its second revision, allows large numbers of officers to contribute and analyse complex cases. Despite its age, Holmes lets every single piece of data in a case be entered and then evaluated, allowing it to be sifted, sorted, prioritised and catalogued. It is not only Metropolitan Police investigators who are contributing - information from the public was also fed into Holmes by officers in other forces" | Law & Ethics | 1137275762 |
| 986944 | why the twenty-first amendment was passed? | The 21st Amendment is the only amendment that directly repealed another Amendment - it shows that public opinion can drastically change in a relatively short period of time. When the 18th Amendment was adopted, many people thought a serious social vice would be eliminated. The Amendment, although it did reduce alcohol consumption, met with widespread resistance. It also caused courts to have more cases of bootlegger prosecutions than they could handle and organized crime gained power and influence in many communities. Then, during the Great Depression, Democrats thought the alcohol industry could be a source of employment and taxes. Congress, fearing that the amendment wouldn't be ratified by conservative state legislatures, had the amendment voted on by special conventions within each state. | Law & Ethics | 1138324627 |
| 938415 | What type of documentation will the courts accept as proof of my weekly drug testing ? | When you test.. have them give you a document saying you have complied with the tests, that should be enough, otherwise just a business card with the place that has been testing you should be enough, they can then call and verify it. | Law & Ethics | 1137942647 |
| 3960111 | on what web site can i find information on carl marx or any of his books? | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karl_Marx | Law & Ethics | 1138179518 |
| 1207061 | If my wife doesn't want to give me a divorce can she stop me? | Probably, unless you have cause for divorce, which would range from fraud (she said she would have children before marriage, but since has said she doesn't want to) to infidelity. I would speak to a lawyer about it. | Law & Ethics | 1138502209 |
| 4226493 | reasons why speed limits should be less Strict? | I think that if people followed the rules, it would be fine, even if there were speeders. There are usually four lanes of traffic on city streets and interstates. The right lane, called the driving lane, is for that, driving. The left lane, called the passing lane, is for passing slower moving cars in the right lane. Now, if pawpaw would stay in the right lane all the time, only getting out of it to get in the turning lane, the slower affic would be in one lane, the faster traffic in the other. It would be great. If you need any proof, look at the Autobahn in Germany. | Law & Ethics | 1137462138 |
| 613967 | Name chief justice of US supreme court? | John Glover Roberts, Jr. is the seventeenth and current Chief Justice of the United States. His prior position was a judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. | Law & Ethics | 1137340729 |
| 2548986 | Is internet poker illegal under federal law? | It is not illegal under federal law, but in most states it is illegal to bet on any game of chance, and it doesn't matter how the betting is done, it is illegal. The fact that it all technically takes place offshore is irrelevant. There is no decent way to enforce it, however. | Law & Ethics | 1136314376 |
| 2984805 | Is there a law against people telling rumors about someone? If so what is the name of this crime? | Slander is when you publicly say untrue things about someone that damage that person. You won't be arrested for it, but you can be sued for it. Libel is the saying/printing of untrue things by the media. Once again, you won't be arrested for it, but you can be sued for it. | Law & Ethics | 1136757739 |
| 4467439 | what rights do you have when you flee the state for violations of your probation? | the right to go to jail ,, i would assume you could try for a new liscence but bare in mind you are now a criminal and with the wonders of computers you will be convicted one day , your not getting away with anything , you are simpley prolonging it . | Law & Ethics | 1136832598 |
| 1540903 | Why did Yahoo betray people who used their search engine by providing search records to the Bush government? | If you are doing nothing wrong, you should have nothing to worry about. This is being done for national security, and you should be grateful that they are trying to help. | Law & Ethics | 1138283849 |
| 1196329 | If somebody at work finds my blog in the internet that has objectionable material can they complain in HR? | Your problem is not so much content as it is WHEN you were blogging. If you were blogging at work, when you were on the clock, then HR might have something to say. But if you were doing it on your own time, they should have nothing to say. The only caveat to this would be if the offensive material was of a damaging nature to someone specific at your place of employment. Were this the case, any policies at your job concerning libel would apply, not to mention civil law. Good Luck! | Law & Ethics | 1136484632 |
| 1843628 | what was the main reason for the US to introduce Prohibition?? | There is a thorough discussion of this subject at the link I have included below. | Law & Ethics | 1136295083 |
| 657617 | Can a bailbonds co. do this? | Below is an excerpt from a wiki search, the link for the full info is in the source box below. I think you are being screwed and you should at the least speak to someone at the court. Good luck. Bondsmen generally charge a fee of 10% of the total amount of the bail required in order to post a bond for the amount. This fee is not refundable and represents the bondsman's compensation for his or her services. As the practice of paying a 10% cash premium for a bond became widespread, some courts have recently instituted a practice of accepting 10% of the bond amount in cash, for example, by requiring a $10,000 bond or $1,000 in cash. In jurisdictions where the 10% cash alternative is available, the deposit is usually returned if the case is concluded without violation of the conditions of bail. This has the effect of giving the defendant or persons giving security for the defendant a substantial incentive to make the cash deposit rather than using a bail bondsman. For large bail amounts, bondsmen can generally obtain security against the assets of the defendant or persons willing to assist the defendant. For example, for a $100,000 bond for a person who owns a home, the bondsman would charge $10,000 and take a mortgage against the house for the full penal sum of the bond. If the defendant fails to appear in court, the bondsman is allowed by law and/or contractual arrangement to bring the defendant to the jurisdiction of the court in order to recover the money paid out under the bond, usually through the use of a bounty hunter. The bondsman is also allowed to sue the defendant for any money forfeited to the court should the defendant fail to appear. In most jurisdictions, bondsmen have to be licensed to carry on business within the state. Several unusual organizations often provide bail bonds. For example, AAA (formerly the American Automobile Association) offers a bail bond service to its members who are jailed for ordinary traffic offenses to prevent law enforcement officials from threatening lengthy remand periods before trial if the alleged offender does not plead guilty at arraignment. Four states—Illinois, Kentucky, Oregon, and Wisconsin—have completely banned commercial bail bonding, usually substituting the 10% cash deposit alternative described above. However, some of these states specifically allow AAA and similar organizations to continue providing bail bond services pursuant to insurance contracts or membership agreements. | Law & Ethics | 1138590466 |
| 69482 | What's the legal process of evicting someone? | Check out this link. | Law & Ethics | 1138409649 |
| 4280101 | can i pay my trafic tikets on line? | sometimes | Law & Ethics | 1138435823 |
| 2131630 | Should a birth giver have to right to say "no contact" when giving up a baby for adoption? | I think the birth mother should have the right for "no contact." There could, however, be an intermediary who could be contacted in the event of a medical emergency. Women need to have this safeguard so they won’t feel pressured by the judgemental spirits of others about their unwanted pregnancy. It’s very sad that abortions are frequently chosen because of these reasons. | Law & Ethics | 1136339851 |
| 2653680 | Is it possible to get a copy of your mugshot from 10 years ago? | I would think anything is possible. Wouldn't it be in your case file? Have you had the record expunged? If not, you should be able to get it from the courts. BTW...just wondering, did you like that pic or something? I'm not picking on you, it just seems weird that someone would want to have their mugshot! | Law & Ethics | 1138336275 |
| 1789193 | what is the lunch break law in Texas? | The earlier responder is very incorrect. There is no federal requirement for lunch breaks or other breaks. Texas also has no break requirements. Only 21 states have any meal requirements and only 7 have rest break requirements. | Law & Ethics | 1136914272 |
| 615865 | How do you find of the statute of limmitations of crimes commited in the State of Texas? | I love this site and I am sure you will like it as well...I hope this will help. | Law & Ethics | 1136301420 |
| 438523 | If a criminal turns himself in shouldn't he get the reward money? | No, because there's laws against a criminal earning money from their crimes. If one writes a book and sells it, the money goes to the vitims of his crimes, and the rest to victims advocacy groups. | Law & Ethics | 1138572429 |
| 1849226 | If George W. Bush is a liar, then what was Bill Clinton? | Actually, Clinton's lies, being all sissyfied and diplomatic just didn't kill americans. The difference between the two is that Bush is accomplishing something instead of holding out as long as possible without actually taking action. Oh, and Clinton was a much better liar. That man was the best speech giver I have ever seen! Bush really sucks at public speaking and should slap his writers. | Law & Ethics | 1136336588 |
| 2092598 | is it possible for a 16yr old to move out without parental consent under certain conditions of abuse? | If the teen has a family member they trust and can go to - then by all means go. However, make sure that all forms of abuse have been documented (by writing in a journal and that the other family members can corroborate the documentation with photos of the physical abuse.) The parents will be charged and it is NOT a civil matter that will be handled in Family Court - it becomes a Federal matter - and Child Abuse charges will be filed against the parents. In many jurisdictions - the child will be placed with the other family member instead of being "placed within the system" - thus ending up in foster care. If there is NO family member available - please call the following number. It is toll free: 1-800-4-A-Child May God be with you and bless you. Please, if possible, keep me appraised of what happens. | Law & Ethics | 1137898772 |
| 834786 | How can Yahoo give the government information on their users search queries? I am outraged!? | Google refuses too! Their stockholders took a hit today, freedom isn't free. Benjamin Franklin once said, "Those willing to give up a little liberty for a little security deserve neither security nor liberty." | Law & Ethics | 1137804566 |
| 1195415 | why does people like manson who gets life in prison never get out?when someone else of lesser notoriety can? | I think that you are correct that the justice system does not always treat people equally. As far as Manson goes, he orchestrated a horrific crime. Multiple murder, torture, and the use of "mind control" of a group of people who did his dirty work. This was not your ordinary crime. I don't think that it is that he is a celebrity, but that he became notorious as a result of the horrible crime he committed. The other reason that he isn't released is that he is still a dangerous man. Have you ever seen him on TV or read about the man? He has no remorse, he is menacing, and he does not believe that he created a crime! Manson get out? Never. Unfair? Not at all. | Law & Ethics | 1136509202 |
| 541555 | should we changed the death penalty here in california ? | I am a staunch supporter of the death penalty. A lot of people say "well the death penalty is not a deterrent so why are we using it".. I always have to laugh when people say this. The people who are against capital punishment were the first people to use this argument. Never have I heard a proponent of the death penalty regard it as such. It is about JUSTICE... Not deterrence.. Then of course the other argument is "death penalty is barbaric"... well, so is killing innocent people. Another fun argument that I cant get enough of... "Pro lifers are for the death penalty, how hypocritical".. We are talking about a convicted murderer versues an innocent child... very big difference. ... I know there are a lot more arguments against the death penalty, but those are my favorites. Thanks for letting me vent. | Law & Ethics | 1138312993 |
| 3123499 | is pornography really obscenity that should be illegal? | Whether or not it is obscenity really has nothing to do with whether or not it should be illegal. Just because something is a bad idea doesn't mean it is the government's job to stop you from doing it. People need to have the freedom to make their own decisions and take responsibility for their own actions. Obvious exceptions are when someone else is harmed (child pornography). | Law & Ethics | 1137365522 |
| 1355215 | self-employed persons are allowed to deduct rent from gross profit or not while reporting their weekly income? | You can deduct rent of equipment and real estate used in conducting your business but not your residence except for the part you use for conducting business. | Law & Ethics | 1137635358 |
| 2037555 | are there any laws which indicate that while living in hud hsng and a meth bust just occured,what rights do i? | I dont blame you for being concerned about your children being near a place that was making meth. Thats so dangerous and it would scare me too.Maybe you can call your local HUD office and see what kind of answers they have for you..I hope it all works out for you..Good luck! **Ignore the above poster and the rude comments, some people are really ignorant... | Law & Ethics | 1138227813 |
| 1244450 | How does the state of SC determine the pay for the Juror? | The amount is set by the legislature of the state (unless you are on a federal grand jury.) If service would work a significant hardship, more so than others, you will almost certainly be excused. But you'll have to tell the clerk, and probably a judge. In California, the first form you fill out asks if your work pays you during the time you serve, and distinctions are made on that basis. Jury service is a duty, and a privilege -- part of US democracy, and part of the protections of law we each enjoy. It isn't fair to cause hardships on the jurors, but don't think of the "pay" as being pay for serving, just as a small offset of expenses. | Law & Ethics | 1136515533 |
| 2298603 | Which America? | No. We should go back to the constitution. The founders were no idiots. They created a system of limited government that WORKS. It is only our departure from this that is causing problems. I voted Republican for the last two elections. NO MORE! I'm voting Constitution Party from NOW ON! I realize full well that this may have the consequence of electing a horror show like Hillary Clinton. ALL THE BETTER to speed the slow death this country is experiencing. I will vote my conscience from now on. Read Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged. It will give you tremendous insight into what has happened to liberty (though quite atheistic which I disagree with) God Bless To GRYVON: No. The constitution is not a living document and can not be changed by legislation. It is meant to set boundaries on legislation. It is only meant to be change by AMMENDMENT. Which requires the ratification of 3/4 of the American People. It is here to protect YOUR rights and should never be altered by legislation or judicial decree, only by the Ammendment process. | Law & Ethics | 1136578713 |
| 1948128 | How can I be an influential leader in my work place?How can I set standards and produce results daily? | A good leader defines the mission clearly for his troops and gets everyone to agree that the mission can be completed. When changes occur, then clarity and buy-in again play a huge role in success. Can you create an incentive for performance? Can you measure performance? Don't reprimand someone in public. Do it privately. Don't yell. Ask questions of your troops rather than constantly making statements. Figure out how to ask a question to achieve the same thing you could achieve if you gave an order. This, again, is buy-in. The best leaders assign the right work to the right person. The best leaders hire the right people for the right job and carefully cull the workforce for slackers. Don't be too friendly with your suborinates, but make an environment where everyone would say you were friendly and professional. | Law & Ethics | 1137622677 |
| 2268897 | If you are going to evict someone from an apartment that is not on the lease, are there any legal proceedures? | Landlord/tenant law varies from state to state. The procedures to evict someone who is not on the lease will depend on how they got occupancy in the first place. Contrary to what others have posted, not being on the lease doesn't necessarily mean anything. This type of thing happens all the time. Roommates move in, they move out, people sublease, etc. You won't find the answer you seek here unless a Wisconsin lawyer happens to see your question. You should call an eviction lawyer in your state for furher advice. Your local county bar association might have a lawyer referral service. Most attorneys will give a free 30-minute consultation on a new case. | Law & Ethics | 1137715304 |
| 3603338 | why do goverment spend tons of money launching into space while the peoples are hungry and poor ? | The NASA budget for fiscal year 2006 will able about $16.5 billion. The Budget for the Department of Health & Human Services for 2005 was $67 billion plus whatever money was spent on other government social welfare programs, money spent by the states and money or programs offered by churches and other nonprofit organizations. NASA's budget would not go very vary to change things for the homeless. Money spent on space exploration creates knowledge, jobs, new businesses, and technologies, many of which have direct application to other activities. Space explorations inspires technological advances such as increased sophistication in solar-power generation, cryogenic technologies (cooling and storing liquefied gas), and human-robot interaction. These advances will benefit energy, environment, health care, and many other areas. Many of the capabilities required for human exploration will also help advance military defense technology. | Law & Ethics | 1137928873 |
| 3804134 | looking for info on 1978 case "hickling v orbach" -- topic was residency? | This question's been bugging me since last night 'cuz it sounded so familiar. Problem was, you got not one, but both names wrong. And the topic is not entirely an issue of residency, but Article IV, the interstate privilege and immunities clause. The case name is Hicklin v. Orbeck 437 U.S. 518 (1978) (The Alaska hire case). Here's a cite to the case: http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/scripts/getcase.pl?court=us&vol=437&invol=518 Here's a quick synopsis from my outlines (from way back when): Alaska requires the Alaskan residents be given an absolute preference over non-residents for all jobs on the Alaska pipeline. It was held that Alaska's decisions to prefer its own citizens over out of state citizens impairs the out of state citizens' rights under the interstate Privileges and Immunities clause and is invalid. The P/I clause prevents a state from discriminating against non-residents regarding rights that are fundamental. The rights that are considered fundamental are related mostly to commerce (right to be employed, practicing your profession,, the right to engage in business, etc). You'll have to read the case for all the juicy bits; what I've written comes from notes from years ago. | Law & Ethics | 1138740560 |
| 3518350 | I am going to let a friend borrow a thousand dollars. Heres the question? | Of course you could win the case in court. The problem is collection after the judgement. All you'll have is a legal judgement, the person can still stiff you and refuse to pay it. I would require a form of collateral. If your friend owns property, with a judgement you could put a lien on it so he/she couldn't sell it or even refi because the title isn't clean. Get the letter notarized too, the notary would be another witness. If you have any doubts, don't do it. | Law & Ethics | 1137271857 |
| 2952950 | Is the death penalty justice or revenge? | These are the facts supporting the death penalty. 1)Just punishment for heinous crimes 2)prevents prison overcrowding 3)80% public support 4)prevents the possibility of escape 4)Detterent. But, I, personally am against the death penatly on the grounds that it eliminates the possibility of being proven innocent, it costs a lot, it is against both the bible and the 8th ammendment (cruel and unusual punishment), the prisoners are executed in the name of the state aka us, and, as oppose to the popular belief of "no pain" I have pages and pages of stories of how specific prisoners were victim to a prolonged electorcution/lethal ingection due to a malfunction in equipment. I mean, would YOU want to be subject to deadly poison coursing through your system for 5-15 minutes? I don't think so. I would not feed comfortable pulling the electrocution lever because then I would be justifiably guilty of the crime of murder. And, voting for capital punishment is the same as pulling the lever because, by voting for the death penalty, you are granting someone else the liscence to kill. | Law & Ethics | 1136144237 |
| 4302869 | Does government controls attorney Web sites? | No Some State Bar Organizations have rules as to attorney advertising. | Law & Ethics | 1138471625 |
| 2784746 | Hotel regulations? | Not likely. You didn't steal anything. If you stayed in the room, you would be quilty of theft of service, but if your wern't even there, no crime was commited. They can, however pursue you in a civil court provided that they clearly disclosed the cancellation policy and you did not meet the required notice times. My guess, nothing will happen. If you recieve threats, or harassment, I would consult a local attorney. Good luck and in the future, know the cancellation policy and adhere to it, because after all, they lost business because you cancelled too late. Take care | Law & Ethics | 1138285301 |
| 2002872 | Should the government be allowed to seize your house and land, and give it to a business for them to use? | No. Not with our a real good reason. | Law & Ethics | 1137083416 |
| 4187358 | How do you contact a criminal profiler? | Check with your local police station. If you were a victim of a crime they can be very helpful. :-) | Law & Ethics | 1138470801 |
| 2223892 | What are the steps to reporting a company to the labor board? | Contact your state operator. Your state also should have a website. They may have information also. You have to have proof of the activity that is happening in order to do anything. Something on paper is always good. They will investigate quicker that way. They will ask certain questions and want to investigate the company. States differ in the "steps" that need to be taken. A person at the labor board will walk you through and also let you know that your name will not be given to the company and/or they (the labor board) will not put your job at risk | Law & Ethics | 1136743131 |
| 872504 | What is Detrement of Character? | when someone says something about you that is not true. | Law & Ethics | 1137114349 |
| 1085956 | Would you kill an unborn baby if you were her mother? | not just no "HELL NO" that is wrong i am a mother of two and i look at them and wonder how anyone could | Law & Ethics | 1137865182 |
| 3830838 | When do the changes pertaining to daylight savings time, go into effect? | Your answer can be found here: http://www.energy.ca.gov/daylightsaving.html This is very interesting. I didn't even know Congress changed it. | Law & Ethics | 1137207974 |
| 2267876 | labor laws on changing employee rate of pay? | it also depends on the terms of your employment.. if you are an at will employee, private contractor or what.. it doesnt say in your post anything specific enough.. | Law & Ethics | 1137293005 |
| 1539124 | What do you think about the RIGHT TO WORK law? aka RIGHT TO WORK FOR LESS.? | it seems to work in Colorado | Law & Ethics | 1138234877 |
| 3692892 | Has anyone been able to get their ex to drop Child Support charges? | Maybe you should try to get custody of the kids, and then make sure that she has to pay just as much as the court says you have to pay. I think that it can no longer be dropped, because it is money to support your kids. | Law & Ethics | 1138665558 |
| 1465312 | importance of legal protection? | am glad you are not specific LOL | Law & Ethics | 1136701965 |
| 3691894 | If the government has the authority to kill people, they why do they say that they are against violence? | The principle here is not that they are able to kill people but for what reason. The execution of a known felon who has him/herself murdered countless lives has forfeited his/her right to live under the eyes of the law. If he/she were to be set free and thus cause more deaths on the population it is justified to take his life for the general good. They are against violence, random and senseless violence that is. Sanctioned killings whereby a person has commited crimes deemed irreconcievable in the eyes of the community is not a crime nor hyprocracy but justified and necessary. As for war it depends on the reason, to the defence of life and country it is a noble cause, for an outster of a regime not friendly to a country that is selfcentered hyprocracy for a nation that cherishes life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. | Law & Ethics | 1137964243 |
| 2687669 | what if i can't pay my taxes on april 15? | Move to Mexico! | Law & Ethics | 1138372045 |
| 487280 | Are the homeless aloud to vote? | They can vote, although they need to register, and demonstrate they have been in the jurisdiction for the right amount of time. There are many practical difficulties, but in theory they are allowed to. (They would not have been able to when the country was founded -- only white male property owners were allowed to when the US was founded. Something to think about when asking what would the founding fathers have done about a given issue.) | Law & Ethics | 1136314947 |
| 589436 | WHen will marijuana be legal in massachusetts? | HB 2087 proposes rescheduling marijuana under federal law so those states, like Massachusetts, that wish to legalize the medical use of marijuana under state law could do so without federal interference. If approved by Congress, federal prosecution of patients who qualify for medical use under state law would end,and states could actually provide medical marijuana to patients who qualify under state law. | Law & Ethics | 1138658691 |
| 692617 | Which countries allow no extradition for drug offenses? | It appears that the question period has expired. If you have received an answer that meets your needs, please choose a 'best answer.' Regards. | Law & Ethics | 1136779067 |
| 1946187 | What is the role of the judiciary with regard to vis-a-vis statutes? | Your question is unclear, however, with the separation of powers the Judiciary has nothing directly to do with statutes as legislated by the Congress. It is the Congresses job to ensure that they are Constitutional. Once enacted and applied, an individual who feels harm from that statute has standing to take it before the court. Through judicial review that single court case can, through judicial review, make it to the United States Supreme Court. That court can indirectly then make a decision as to the “rightness” of that statute as adjudicated in that single case. | Law & Ethics | 1138737167 |
| 2565029 | Can a Supreme Court Justice be called for jury duty? | They're on the rolls like everyone else and can get picked, but most likely the attorneys in the case would seek their exclusion. This is what happened a few weeks ago when Justice Breyer reported for jury duty. | Law & Ethics | 1138389189 |
| 3685014 | How long do I have to go to driving school in California before I can get my permit? | You must be at least 15 1/2. Visit the DMV website below for more information on the required classroom training. | Law & Ethics | 1138485393 |
| 64410 | I've just been released from a psychiatric unit and want to know what repercussions this might have on my job | emergency petitons for psychiatric evaluations are NOT an arrest.. nor are they availible for review by an employer.. the American Disablities Act prevents this.. and gives you ground for a law suit if it is used against you.. you do need to make your employer aware of your conditon.. if he fires you.. you will file a claim with the ADA.. chances are they will deny your claim if you didnt make them aware of your illness prior to employment.. after the ADA reviews this .. you will be given a "right to sue" letter.. (whether the ADA find validity in your claim or not-- you still have to go through this) only after the proceedings with the ADA can you get a lawyer involved.. he will argue that you didnt make your employer aware of your illness prior to employment because they would have not hired you in the first place.. many lawyers work probono and have a field day with employers like these.. bottom line.. mental illnesses such as Bipolar.. are a disabilty furthermore.. you may also be eligible for Social Security.. so you dont have to put up with narrowminded employers.. | Law & Ethics | 1136168862 |
| 3373455 | How to make the right to food a fundamental right? | You do have the right to food. By "fundamental right" do you mean the goverments' responsibilty? In that case, no. I believe that some people need help to eat and obtain shelter and they deserve ASSISTANCE, but the fact is that there are many more who don't. They choose to make others responsible for their well being and abuse it. For example: Not long ago, I was in a gas station convienience store and standing in line behind a woman who was using a Lone Star Card (food stamps in Texas) to buy a can of coffee, soda and a loaf of bread. After completing that transaction, she then removed cash from her purse and purchased ciggarettes and lottery tickets. Three problems here: 1. Food stamps are for nessessary food...not coffee, soda, candy etc.... 2. Where we were was a CONVIENIENCE store...food stamps for convienience? A loaf of bread in Stop-n-Go is $3.00 when it is $1.29 in a regular grocery store. 3. SHE HAD CASH! for tobacco and lottery tickets. So, you see the quandry with making it a "fundamental right" People are not accountable for themselves and take no responsibilty for there own economic situations. So you think this should be the taxpayers problem? It already is! You do have the right to food, but the person producing the food also has the right to compensation for his/her product. How would you feel if Uncle Sam told you that the work you do for a living would not be compensated this week because lazy, non-productive citizens have the "fundamental right"? Until we hold individuals accountable for their actions, there is no solution. | Law & Ethics | 1138289585 |
| 2345289 | In what countries is abortion legal, illegal? | don't know | Law & Ethics | 1138654303 |
| 1826696 | if i marry someone who owes taxes, will i be responisble for taxes he owed before marriage? | YES YOU WILL SHARE THE DEBT SO HE BETTER BE WORTH IT | Law & Ethics | 1136141446 |
| 445406 | Refusing to report an emergency intentionally? | the people have already done a good job answering the moral repricussions of the issue.. but didnt specifically answer your question.. it would be very difficult to pin this kind of thing on someone.. its not murder because she did not cause the heart attack.. even if she jumped out and went "boo" its not murder.. as she has no control of the father's bodily functions.. (sounds dirty doesnt it?)... if it really went to court.. which i would say is 99.999% unlikely.. they could probably pin her with negligence or something along those lines.. nothing of which that would result on anything other than a slap on the wrist. james is wrong.. as i stated. it cannot be homicide in any shape or form as she did not cause the inital heart attack.. james.. i assure you, that argument will not hold up in a million years.. manslaugher would have been a more likely approch for your point.. which too is unlikely.. also the link you provided is ENTIRELY irrelavant to the question asked.. for one thing.. it applies to monetary settlements.. not criminal charges.. second.. it applies primarily to the work force.. and doenst say anything about homicide or death.. let alone address my point about her not causing the initial heart attack.. did you even read that entire link? or did you just throw up the first thing you could find on a search engine?.. id quit while you are ahead.. | Law & Ethics | 1137350598 |
| 2378839 | can earned income for one child be taken for the back child support of an adult child? | That would depend on the state laws. It would be best to contact a lawyer specializing in family law. | Law & Ethics | 1136189021 |
| 851108 | What does D.T.P. stand for? | I think that is a group created by Ludacris(rapper) meaning disturbing the peace | Law & Ethics | 1138121681 |
| 2502852 | Why does Yahoo think it is ok to turn over their records to the government, rather than resist like Google? | Yahoo must have nothing big to cover up, or on the other hand cooperation with the government can pay off later when you need it. Google could also just be more for the constitution than yahoo | Law & Ethics | 1138241442 |
| 955426 | why is there alot of child molesters in california? | California is a very Liberal state. They allow these things. Look at the Liberal Judges and the sentences they are giving out. | Law & Ethics | 1137274740 |
| 4190256 | Do you agree with Bush tapping all calls comming and going over seas from the USA? | I think that Bush is probably the worst president that U.S. has ever seen. Tapping into phone calls is a complete invasion of privacy. And if we can't have privacy, do we really have any rights at all?? | Law & Ethics | 1136237120 |
| 3693320 | Where is privacy protected in the Constitution? | It's not...not in so many words anyways...the main thing that leads privacy to be upheld is the Supreme Court decisions. There are some indications in the Fourth Amendment, but privacy's boundaries and definition are explored in various cases including: Roe v Wade, Olmstead v. United States, Griswold v. Connecticut, etc. Hope this helps! | Law & Ethics | 1138396419 |
| 533446 | Is it illegal to exclude men and white people from employement based on their sex and/or race.? | This is a great question! I actually just learned all about discrimination in the workplace, and covered this. It's funny, because the law states that you cannot discriminate due to sex, color, or age. However, white men are the only group that is not covered in a protected class. So, technically, yes it is illegal to exclude them, but they are not protected! Seems kinda funny, but how often in America do they need protection...? | Law & Ethics | 1138415462 |
| 3561260 | How do you know if you're legally too drunk to drive? | if you drink....DON'T DRIVE. simple as that. | Law & Ethics | 1136231053 |
| 1992355 | how do i get out of a 20 year studentloan past due? | Student loans are basically never forgiven, even for lack of sufficient funds. Even if you filed bankruptcy, you would have to pay them. A loan means you pay back the money. Depending on where you live, you may be able to get a certain amount forgiven by becoming a teacher, nurse, or other needed professions. | Law & Ethics | 1138405188 |
| 3944743 | nickname for 20th admendment? | The Lame Duck Amendment | Law & Ethics | 1138745169 |
| 1253141 | should marijuana be legal? why or why not? and with what restrictions? | Yes, marijuana should be legal, because the current system of illegalization is unfair. Why are cigarettes, which are proven to be tons more times unhealthy and deadly than marijuana, legal? Cigs kill through a physical addiction as well as a psychological addiction, which means that you actually become physically dependent on the drug and you enjoy how it makes you feel, and therefore you develop the diseases that kill you. On the other hand, marijuana does not cause a physical addiction, but a psychological addiction. So you don't die from weed, and there are very few reports that support the direct disease development of weed that kills you. So why are cigs legal and taxed, but weed isn't? Why don't they just make weed legal, tax the hell out of it so it can benefit the economy, and set an age limit for 21 years-old, just like alcohol. This will benefit everyone, because it will allow taxes for law enforcement to go towards people who are actually committing violent crimes instead of trying to calm down after a hard day by smoking weed. Also, it will stop the violence that erupts over the weed drug war between gangs and thugs. Money will no longer be an issue for the gangs to fight about over the weed. We all know why weed is illegal - because the majority of its users are minorities and those in poverty. Sure, there is a fair share of middle and upper class young people who smoke weed, but the majority are those of us in the lower tier of society. If it was made legal, then those in power (the rich, upper class and conservative citizens) would not have as much power over us. Bottom line. Dispute it if you want, but the evidence is clear. It's the same thing with why a smaller amount of crack carries a harsher legal penalty than the same amount of pure cocaine. Poor minorities use crack, upper class citizens use pure cocaine. | Law & Ethics | 1137635270 |
| 208530 | What is the job of a deputy marshall? | track down fugitives, witness protection program, protecting Federal Courthouses | Law & Ethics | 1136685320 |
| 1508871 | How do I find Insurance Commisionier in Pennsylvannia? | Here is the website and the contact information: http://www.ins.state.pa.us/ins/site/default.asp M. Diane Koken Insurance Commissioner Pennsylvania Insurance Department (717) 783-0442 | Law & Ethics | 1136392803 |
| 1657630 | whats the law on underage drinking on school property in pa? | As far as the law is concerned, you will likely be charged with posession at least, but possibly public drinking/drunkenness as well. As far as the school is concerned, you will likely be recommended for expulsion. | Law & Ethics | 1138039804 |
| 94615 | Is it possible to legalize documents through internet? | Many legal documents are now filed via the internet. I work in a building department that reviews certified documents. They are 'VeriSign' verified and have an electronic signature. | Law & Ethics | 1138370521 |
| 3926818 | If you havent filed your taxes in years. How far back can you file when you finally decide to file tham all? | i believe you can go back five years. but the government can go back as far as they want for non compliance with the tax laws. i hope for your sake that you had refunds coming. because if not you are looking at major penalties and interest on balance owed. | Law & Ethics | 1138391692 |
| 3077578 | history of english law? | Magna Carta 1215 protected the Aristocracty from the King. The begining of limited Government Edmund Burke John Locke's Two Treaties of Government | Law & Ethics | 1137844822 |
| 202878 | my ex wife is telling me that i will not know about my girls for a while, what should i do, i'm in iraq? | Your base is likely to have an office to deal with family issues and concerns of servicemen. Ask around, or try the website of your branch of service. Your efforts to serve your country should not cost you your relationship with your children and you are likely to find support from the government should you choose to engage your ex-wife in a custody battle. | Law & Ethics | 1138441376 |
| 3651261 | Is there a difference between Morals and Ethics? | There exists no generally accepted distinction. But there are a few disnctions that people support. Most notably is that Morality descibes interpersonal relationships, wheares Ethics is a quasi-scientific study of sysytems of morality. I think it was Kant who made my favorite distiction, that Morality is how I wish to be treated, whereas Ethics are how I wish everyone to be treated. A difference of scale, if you will. | Law & Ethics | 1136210815 |
| 3384183 | Would you favor legalization of marijuana? | YeS! Our world would be a much better place if we could just smoke a hooter every now and then...it is not harmful. It makes you so mellow and happy! Did you ever know a mean pot head? They are always so sharing. I heard that in Canada somewhere it is legal and their crime rate is so much lower than the US's. The govt. it just pissed they cant tax the stuff. | Law & Ethics | 1138474231 |
| 54018 | What is the legal minimum age for a babysitter? | There is no real minimum in most states, at least that I'm aware of, but there could be in some. The real question isn't how old the babysitter, but whether or not the parent is endangering the child by leaving them with the babysitter. A 9 year old could be completely competent to babysit, especially if she was aware of what to do in an emergency, but if something happened to the child she was watching, there could definitely be charges of child negelct/endangerment against the parents. | Law & Ethics | 1136240032 |
| 33710 | what is the sentence of time served in legal term? | The most common usage of the term is in criminal law, which is what I presume you are asking about. Sometimes, as part of a plea bargain, the defendant will plead guilty and be sentenced to "time served". In other words, the time that the person has already served in custody from the time of the arrest to the time of the plea bargain is sufficient punish for the crime. A sentence of "time served" means they are now eligible for release assuming they comply with any other terms of the plea bargain. | Law & Ethics | 1137856054 |
| 1978763 | When does a stay pending appeal end? | It is difficult to answer your question without knowing more facts. Rules of procedure vary by state and can also vary based on the type of proceeding or appeal. Stays in criminal cases will be different than stays in civil cases. An appeal while the case is pending might stay the entire case. An appeal after the case might stay enforcement of a civil judgment or imposition of a criminal sentence. Some stays might terminate automatically when the court of appeal renders an opinion. Some stays might require further action by the court. There are just to many variables to answer your question specifically. You should post more details about the case include the state, the type of proceeding, the status of the appeal and how the stay was issued. | Law & Ethics | 1138109200 |
| 1632015 | Can the Judge allow jurors to redeliberate wants that verdict has been called out by the judge? or can he a | no, usally the verdict is read then they go juror by juror, juror no. 1 your verdict, juror no. 2 your verdict and so on. when it gets to that point usally all jurors have reached the same decision | Law & Ethics | 1138167450 |
| 1629086 | can someone give some input on euthanasia? thanks? | If euthanasia is allowed my concern is a doctor going to try hard to perserve life? No, basic human nature. It violates the Hypocratic Oath that they take. It inessence makes doctors gods determining life and death. Doctors are to perserve life. | Law & Ethics | 1138153326 |
| 1289871 | Should the president be impeached for spying on Americans? | Could you please provide me with the name of 1 American citizen that "the president" spied on? The president did NOT snub the law as many of you like to say in this section. | Law & Ethics | 1136309576 |
| 4325342 | who presses the button for the people that are getting executed? | The executioner. (I'd hate to have that job) | Law & Ethics | 1136241442 |
| 2378739 | Anyone have information on WIsconsin Divorce laws.? | There are some general legal principles: 1. Spouses are generally presumed to co-own anything gained during the marriage and be responsible for any debts incurred during the marriage. 2. But there are a whole lot of exceptions. 3. And there is no way to know how these rules would be applied in each case. It's all exceptionally fact-specific. 4. The only way to get a handle on the issues is to consult with a lawyer. 5. But you should never presume that you "don't have the money" to get divorced or that it would be financially ruinous. For the non-monied spouse, the news is usually a lot better than she might expect. 6. See a lawyer. | Law & Ethics | 1140732324 |
| 2158781 | is it right for a business owner to yell at there knew enployees. and take money out of there drawer.? | Your time is yours and you realized this from the get go, that taking this job was a mistake. Thankfully you seem to have moved on with your career. I realize we need to work in order to cover the cost of our needs, but please keep in mind that it is your time. Invest it where you will realize the most benefit for what matters to you, not a dead end job like that. | Law & Ethics | 1139489094 |
| 2967720 | over the phone or contract laws? | WHAT???????? | Law & Ethics | 1140062649 |
| 2693321 | what is a case management review? | In California at least, the judges hold Case Management Conferences in order to see to it that the cases are moving along, the attorneys are doing their jobs, and there are no problems in the discovery process that need the judge's attention. The attorneys each submit a Case Management Statement (on a standard form) before the conference, so the judge knows what the issues are, if any. If they are mostly done with the discovery process, or have the remaining items (usually depositions) all scheduled, then the judge will normally set them for a mandatory settlement conference and trial. These dates will be some months in the future, so they have plenty of time to prepare. Some counties set the settlement conference a couple of weeks before trial; some only a few days. The closer the two events are in time, the more the attorneys will have to be nearly prepared for trial when they go to the settlement conference. There are a lot of details here, and if you are in propria persona (representing yourself instead of hiring a lawyer), you will need to keep in close touch with the county clerk's office to be sure you comply with all the regulations. Good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1139624423 |
| 3059248 | Cell Phone Law? | While there have been studies to prove that minor drivers have a lower level of attention when driving, to say nothing of plenty of studies on the distracting nature of cell phone use while driving, what is to say that a cellular phone is more distracting than, say, a Big Mac? Think about this the next time you get a soda in a drive-thru. If lawmakers can legislate that you cannot take calls on a phone while driving (which is, in my oppinon, an unsafe practice), what is to stop lawmakers from deciding that you cannot eat or drink while driving, actions which can be just as distracting as using a cell phone (sometimes worse, as I've yet to see a device that lets you eat a Big Mac hands-free)? Laws banning cell phone use by drivers are the start to a solution to reducing distractors for drivers, but they are not the entire solution, which would be to limit a driver to merely driving. Therefore, you can argue that a law banning cell phone use is either a very good idea, or the first start of a slippery slope of legislation to restrict a driver's freedoms. | Law & Ethics | 1140022958 |
| 2002863 | In the state of Wiscon.does salary management able to take a lunch? | If he is over 18, apparently they do not have to allow any breaks. From Wisconsin - employment - labor law as stated on http://www.dwd.state.wi.us/er/labor_standards_bureau/breaks_and_meals.htm "Wisconsin law does not require that employers provide brief rest periods, coffee breaks or meal periods for adult employees, although the Department recommends, in Chapter DWD 274.02(2) of the Wisconsin Administrative Code, that employers do so." "Employers are encouraged, but not required, to provide breaks of at least 30 minutes in duration at times reasonably close to the usual meal period. Such matters are to be determined directly between the employer and the employee." "Employers must pay employees for "on duty" meal periods. An "on duty" meal period is one where the worker is not provided at least 30 consecutive minutes free from work, or where the worker is not free to leave the employer’s premises. Employers may not deduct from a worker's wages for any time off of less than 30 consecutive minutes." | Law & Ethics | 1140470855 |
| 3581221 | Why are criminals allowed to see their attorney before the police starts questioning them? | All of the above are right. In more detail, the US Supreme Court held that because the state (aka: police) can be coercive and overwhelming, it is too easy for them to pressure someone into a confession. This could potentially violate both the person's due process rights and their right to not say anything that would incriminate them (both 5th Amendment rights). Therefore, to balance the scales of justice, and to preserve the right to an attorney, people in custodial interrogation must be allowed to speak with an attorney if they ask. This ensures that the person being held by the police has someone there to help them and support them, and thus to ensure that their constitutional rights are protected. The Court in Miranda v. Arizona found that because people may not know their rights, police are required to notify them of their rights before questioning, and must get a waiver of those rights before they can proceed. | Law & Ethics | 1140481001 |
| 4431630 | how can one say that he/she has made a difference? | When your time on earth is over, to the extent that people remember you fondly, and are changed for having known you, you have made a difference. I rest all of my hopes on the upbringing of my children. If I am a good father, and I believe I am, my children will be positively affected throughout their lives by the values I have taught and the examples I have provided. I also try to do so through various mentorship programs for those whose reality would be darker but for my involvement. I am satisfied that my involvement in all of these people's lives will have made a difference, and that they are better off having known me than they would have been otherwise. | Law & Ethics | 1140847946 |
| 738551 | If drug addiction is not a choice what would you do with drugs addicts? | It depends. if they are happy and not hurting anyone, then nothing. if they are hurting others, then stop them. If they believe they are hurting themselves, then help them. | Law & Ethics | 1141057659 |
| 1068538 | What is the difference in Ethics and Morality? | I would say that ethics are governed by those around you. In other words a general consensus is arrived at by the cumulative agreement of many...whereas morality is decided within the hearts of each of us...we alone decide what is and isn't morally right. Others may have an opinion but ultimately the final decision on morality is our own..~ | Law & Ethics | 1141089320 |
| 3124336 | where do I go to. to research the law.? | Try FindLaw.com. It covers U.S. Constitution, U.S. Code, Code of Federal Regulation, U.S. Supremem Court decisions, and just a ton of other stuff. There is also a breakdown on state codes and regulation. | Law & Ethics | 1140770195 |
| 2954597 | If the Vise President did not have a valid hunting license was'nt his hunting experiance illegalt? | yes he was illegally hunting. I am sure he will just get a slap on the wrist, but if "WE" did he we would be jailed. Amazing world we live in huh? LOL | Law & Ethics | 1140028318 |
| 854010 | What are examples of financial crimes? | inancial and high-tech crimes – currency counterfeiting, money laundering, intellectual property crime, payment card fraud, computer virus attacks and cyber-terrorism, for example – can affect all levels of society. Currency counterfeiting and money laundering have the potential to destabilise national economies and threaten global security, as these activities are sometimes used by terrorists and other dangerous criminals to finance their activities or conceal their profits. Intellectual property crime is a serious financial concern for car manufacturers, luxury goods makers, media firms and drug companies. Most alarmingly, counterfeiting endangers public health, especially in developing countries, where the World Health Organization estimates more than 60 per cent of pharmaceuticals are fake. ‘Spam’ is becoming more than just a nuisance for Internet users, as criminals are using it in increasingly sophisticated ways to defraud consumers, cripple computer systems and release viruses. In 2000, the so-called ‘Love Bug’ virus, which affected millions of computers around the world within hours, exposed the vulnerability of corporate and government networks to such attacks. New technologies open up many possibilities for criminals to carry out traditional financial crimes in new ways. One notable example is ‘phishing’, whereby a criminal attempts to acquire through e-mail or instant messaging sensitive information such as passwords or credit card details by pretending to be a legitimate business representative. With this information, the criminal can commit fraud and even money laundering. | Law & Ethics | 1139859477 |
| 1902249 | how do i start a road assosiation? | because you care enough to ask. http://www.philipdru.com http://weekendinterviewshow.com http://thestressblog.com http://www.un.org/ http://www.antiwar.com http://www.kaos959.com | Law & Ethics | 1139952741 |
| 3817764 | How can I find out if someone is receiving aide (in any form such as welfare, section 8)? | You need a family law lawyer. He should have methods of finding those things out. | Law & Ethics | 1138874312 |
| 122134 | if you own a bussiness and a house and you are not legal in USA can goverment take it away from you? | The person above is absolutely wrong. Property is property. He will own it as long as he is able to pay taxes and the mortgage. His business will remain his business as long as he can run it. He and only he will decide if he wants to sell his house or his business, the government can't take it away just because he is here illegally. But he could get in trouble with the IRS if he doesn't pay taxes, but that has nothing to do with his immigration status whatsoever. It is not true that a person here illegally cannot pay property and business taxes. The IRS has the same authority over any citizen or non-citizen that does not pay all the business taxes. So tell him not to worry about the government, just make enough money to pay the bills. | Law & Ethics | 1140042357 |
| 1417976 | Why is that Yale n Harvard became very prestigious schools? | Because you have to have a high grade point average to get in. So if you go to one of those schools everyone would know you are a very smart person. | Law & Ethics | 1140814327 |
| 3024103 | how can I go about becoming emancipated in pennsylvania? | If you have just cause, like abuse or something, a court will grant you your freedom. Just remember, your going to have to show that you can take care of yourself, or someone will take care of you, such as if you were a pregnant women and the guy would marry you. So it would be a good idea to have a job or a promise of a job before you try. | Law & Ethics | 1141057470 |
| 970250 | how do I go about getting paid for a car accident that was not my fault? | Not sure how you can get paid if neither of you had insurance. But my best advise is to contact an attorney. I know attorney's charge a fee, but you may want to check out www.allexperts.com and find an accident attorney on that site and ask them the same question. It is a free site and you can find experts in almost anything there. I use it myself. Good luck and I hope you can find an attorney on allexperts.com. | Law & Ethics | 1140159292 |
| 447618 | difference between social and legal contract? | The term "social contract" is metaphorical. It does not refer to an actual piece of paper which specific parties signed and dated, which can be taken to court and enforced. A legal contract is all that, for the most part. It is possible to enforce an oral contract in law, but it is done by analogy to a written contract. A social contract, in contrast, is not analogous. It is a way to describe the idea of a committment between government and citizens, or between one group of people and another. It is a metaphor only, and a judge has no jurisdiction over its enforcement. | Law & Ethics | 1139750679 |
| 170440 | What were the reasons for passing the no singing in the bathtub law? | Urban legend | Law & Ethics | 1138926757 |
| 2864431 | Wat can u do if u are guna be shipped off somewhere by your parents? Can u contest it somehow? | Disclaimer. This is not legal advice. I am not an attorney. As far as I know, the poster may be a government agent hoping to entrap some hardy soul. My post is hypotheical only. For research purposes only. etc. Kid, I thought long and hard about how to answer your question. The same thing happened to me long before I was ready. I just took it on the chin. They moved me to a relatives house 200 miles away and didn't even have the decency to tell the relative that I wasn't welcome back. It worked out for me though. I own my own house, have a wife. I've had a more exciting life than most people I know. For now, your choices are pretty limited....you can talk to them and try to work it out. If they are hitting you or doing other violent things to you, you gotta find someone to tell about it. Maybe a relative or teacher that you trust. In the alternative, go to an attorney or the local courthouse to see the judge. Most states allow you to be declared an adult, emancipation, and you can take care of yourself. You need some help for that. Try to get it. You know, my step-father was really violent. He would just pick me up and toss me like a bag of chips. Looking back it is hard to know why the teachers, neighbors, cops, never said a word. Why they didn't speak up to help me? Either way kid looks like your life is going to change here pretty quick. Change is good. I hope you accept it and get on with your life. Good luck kid. | Law & Ethics | 1140329558 |
| 4117011 | In Michigan, how old does my teen have to be to live on his own.? | my guess would be 18 unless emancipated (correct spelling??) | Law & Ethics | 1141070257 |
| 4398637 | what is the federal limit on how much cash one person can possess at one time? | there is no limit. but if you have more than $10,000 and fly or make a deposit, you must fill out a paper. | Law & Ethics | 1140205452 |
| 3498548 | Where can I find Local Property Laws? | Many counties have web sites that provide some basics. Then visit the county courthouse for copies of the regulations you are interested in. | Law & Ethics | 1140639345 |
| 2365012 | roe vrs wade? | no. i think they are going to hear a case involving partial-birth abortions. while the outcome would likely have consequences for the practitioners of abortion, it could not overturn roe vs. wade. | Law & Ethics | 1140741947 |
| 2296880 | How could anyone leave their child on a door step? | Respect mother's that know they are not in a financial/emotional position to care for their child. Now, leaving them on a doorstep per se is probably ill advised, go the extra mile and ring the damn door bell. | Law & Ethics | 1139619612 |
| 3167335 | What is the petitioner? | The person filing an action in a court of original jurisdiction. Also, the person who appeals the judgment of a lower court. The opposing party is called the respondent. Petition to Terminate, Modify or Suspend Benefits: In a workers' compensation case, this is the petition filed by the employer/insurance carrier in an attempt to modify, suspend or terminate an injured employee's compensation. | Law & Ethics | 1140379795 |
| 1302350 | Why is abortion legal in a country that protects endangered species of animals and outlawed killing slaves? | Isn't a baby an endangered species if it's in danger of being aborted? | Law & Ethics | 1139981819 |
| 3816836 | Need help with FCC regulations? | I'm not sure that there is a legal limit as to how many times a day creditors can call you, however, I used to work at Verizon. What I know is that they aren't "technically" allowed to call you before 9:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m. and supposedly not on Sundays. My experience with my Mortgage company has been totally different. They've called me on Sunday mornings before 9:00 a.m. before. If I'm one day late with my payment, they call me all day long. I've threatened reporting them, but they don't care. So now, I just answer my phone with my business name, and if I'm a little late with a payment, they think they have the wrong number. When they ask for me, I just tell them that "this is a business, and I don't know who 'she' is." That helps alot, trust me! I think if we all start reporting these people, they just might start adhering to the regulations. One other thing that is good to know, if your friend has a residential line, there is an 800# you can call to be put on the national "Do Not Call" list. Unfortunately, bill collectors have rights to call, but they aren't supposed to go outside of their boundaries to do so. Business line customers can't get on the list, however, because they are at an advantage to advertise any time they make a call, because of the caller-id feature. I don't know why the times showed up as *, but the the times are nine o'clock. | Law & Ethics | 1141167192 |
| 4456615 | Where can I see the list of buildings to be demolished by MCD? | Is MCD the name of a company? If so, look at their website. | Law & Ethics | 1140878297 |
| 3508743 | how does a person with a federal conviction get their civil rights restored.? | People with convictions still have civil rights. What rights are you thinking of? | Law & Ethics | 1140036087 |
| 3760170 | what is the adverage prison sentence to a murder trial? | Different country has different rule. Max-14. If a person is behving good, then it may reduced to eight. | Law & Ethics | 1139673098 |
| 652431 | I am filing a small claims and the only witness to the accident is in jail. Can he send a notarized statement? | The proper term for a notarized statement is "affidavit" and, yes, your witness can file one, assuming that the jail will cooperate and allow you to have access both to him and to a Notary Public simultaneously. Depending on his reason for being in jail, this may or may not be possible. Also there in mind that, again depending upon his reason for being in jail and his criminal history generally, his "bad character" could conceivably be brought into your small claims trial by your adversary. As you might imagine, this could certainly negatively affect your witness's credibility before the trier of fact (the Judge). You must ask yourself whether you are better off being your own witness. | Law & Ethics | 1140558783 |
| 1354501 | Can someone enlighten me a bit on politics in the East African digo culture? | Check out a website like this ones: http://www.csuchico.edu/soci/tanzania/index.shtml, http://www.ethnologue.com/14/show_language.asp?code=DIG | Law & Ethics | 1140915280 |
| 4176008 | Are birth certificates public information? | The answer to your question is yes, and no. Yes, birth certificates are public records. They are used by demographers, researchers, and others. However, you are not likely to obtain a copy of a birth certificate without a need. For example, in the State of California, unless you are the individual, an immediate family member or a select class of other authorized persons, you cannot obtain a copy of a birth certificate. Birth certificates are technically pieces of identification. As a result, they are somewhat protected. However, a clever social engineer can steal your vital records. In fact, you may have even been the person that gave them that first piece of vital information - a job application, a phone call from your "bank", etc. All the social engineer has to do is get one piece of innocuous information and all of a sudden they can pretend to be you, and get volumes of data on you. I really recommend you read a book called "The Art of Deception" by Kevin Mitnick. You can get it on his website, http://www.kevinmitnick.com/. It's written for business but it really opens your eyes on how someone can easilly steal your personal data without you knowing it. | Law & Ethics | 1139167654 |
| 4319348 | Do you think "all men are created equal" applies to Gay people getting married? | Absolutely. I'm married and am hetero. And I think ANYONE (with certain AGE exclusions of course) should be able to marry ANYONE else. What is the freakin problem with that? Are people afraid that gay couples are going to multiply and spread their "disease" across America? That's total crap. NOBODY can come up with a rational, intelligent reason why gays should not be allowed to marry, Most people's sorry-arse theories include something like, "Well if gays can marry...WHAT NEXT, cats and Pygmies? The abolishment of polygamy laws???" Live and let live, America! Stop being so spineless and narrow-minded. | Law & Ethics | 1138941699 |
| 3686629 | If you were president of the united states what would you do to stop the flow of illegal drugs? | I'd decriminalize drugs and would put FDA in charge of regulating them. With the money from taxing drugs and the budget for DEA which will not be needed anymore, I'd fund research and educational programs to study the effect of drugs and to educate the users free of charge. Anyone who wants to OD or is too ignorant to use the drug without taking advantage of the educational resources then let them! Drug dealers will then switch to the next illegal thing to smuggle. I don’t know what would that be. | Law & Ethics | 1141056724 |
| 3316113 | what is alternative sentencing and who meets the criteria? | Alternative sentencing is exercised by some judges who feel jail would not be appropriate and reform may occur other ways. There is no criteria, but it has to be legal in the jurisdiction for the judge to do it. An example would be a person convicted of DWI, instead of serving jail time, would be sentenced to do a certain number of hours of community service talking to teens about their DWI. | Law & Ethics | 1140986788 |
| 3199768 | Are you required by law to get out of your car if a cop asks? | Need to know's answer should be read carefully. However, a police officer does have the right to ask you to leave the car if he has a reason that will seem reasonable to a judge. Most judges find almost anything that a cop does to be quite reasonable. | Law & Ethics | 1140225574 |
| 1838413 | public defenders in goodhue county minnesota? | 651 267 4985 is number for goodhue county public defenders office.Is that what you are looking for?I live in Goodhue county also,hi neighbor. | Law & Ethics | 1140459851 |
| 831905 | How do I find 1969 court case in Georgia, Lorenzo Ervin v. United States? | Does this have to do with what your looking for? LORENZO KOMBOA ERVIN THE REST OF THE NEWS - Racist Insurance Racket When I was a boy coming up in the South, I used to hate to see the army of white insurance men coming into the Black community. They represented a variety of companies, many long since having been swallowed up by some multinational conglomerate, or not even in existence at all now. But I remember them well. Who's Buying Up All The Black Funeral Homes? I was talking to a funeral home director in Georgia recently who told me something that shocked me, and I am sure, will shock you too. The Rest Of The News: Black People Have A Right To Rebel A massive anti-cop rebellion has broken out in Cincinnati over the police shootings of 15 Black men, ranging in ages of 12-44 years old, all unarmed. The latest case of Timothy Thomas, a 19-year old brother, allegedly wanted for misdemeanor traffic offenses, was gunned down last week by a crazed white cop. Black Capitalism: Part III You know, everybody looks down their noses at poor Black people. They fault them for their own poverty, suffering and even deaths. They "lie, cheat and steal," both the smug well-to-do whites and suburban upper class Blacks say about the poor. They, of course, feel themselves every bit superior to "those people." White On White Crime? I get so tired of hearing all this garbage about "Black-on-Black crime" that the media created to hypocritically denounce internal crimes and contradictions in our communities, and justify police control of the community. I can prove it's propaganda. Reflection Of Dr. King I am not one of a number of persons and commentators who come merely to hypocritically give salutations to Dr. King, when in their own times, they betray his entire history of activism. In fact, the political establishment present us with a Martin Luther King, who never really existed. A saint, instead of an activist, a dream instead of a man, and a pacifist, instead of a man who would fight back if you personally tested him. Black Faces In High Places A right-wing Republican angrily wrote me a letter last week, something to the effect like: "why don't you Blacks just give it up about charges of fraud [?]... your man [Gore] just lost, and hey Bush has now appointed Black people to high positions in this administration, which shows he is not a racist." Well, yes, the Grinch (aka as George W. Bush) has now appointed a number of Black and Brown faces to his Presidential Cabinet, and we are supposed to believed that this "diversity" means something to moderate our views of him for the theft of the election and installation of a racist government. The Ballot Or The Bullet? There are no fair elections in America, certainly when the questions of race and political power are evident. It's interesting therefore to look at the presidential election of the year 2000. Many things have not been widely reported, which shows that this electoral race has come so close to political violence, if not outright fascism. The right-wing, including paramilitary militias in Florida and other states, have been planning for a civil war for quite some time. Now they have a genuine "excuse" for political violence. Will The Revolution Be Televised? I was reading a letter from an activist a few days ago about the protests around the Democratic and Republican political conventions this past Summer, and about how the media distorted and covered up everything that happened. Did you know that over 3,000 persons have been arrested since the November 30, 1999 demonstration in Seattle? There has been widespread police brutality and repression of all those protests mentioned, and those in Washington, D.C., Minneapolis, Cincinnati, and other cities in the USA. Authoritarian Leftists: KILL THE COP IN YOUR HEAD! It's difficult to know where to begin with this open lette | Law & Ethics | 1140551175 |
| 2386975 | Should the prisioners being held in Cuba by the US be released? | I feel those imprisoned in Cuba should be able to plead a case in some kind of military tribunal or something. If there is evidence that the individual has direct ties to terrorism, keep em locked up. By just setting them all free, you're gonna have some really pissed off middle eastern men with ties to terrorism with a huge grudge trying to get back at America and that cannot be a good thing. | Law & Ethics | 1140120357 |
| 612950 | Should equality between men and women be based upon their acts or upon their nature as persons? | Wow, this could almost be asked under Philosophy, too. There is so much I could say in answer to this provocative line of thought, but maybe I will just keep it simple for once in my life: If we think of men and women simply as the two inseparable halves of one whole, without both of which being in healthy existence, there would be no human species, then the question of equality becomes moot. Yes, each half has by nature been given strengths and genetic "jobs" to fulfill, both necessary to the ultimate survival of the species. On top of that we have been given awesome intellect and deep emotional and spiritual reservoirs to allow us an existence raised above the mere day to day survival necessities of food, shelter and procreation. So, my answer to your question is that we are equal by our natures. Different, but no less equal. We are partners, not combatants. | Law & Ethics | 1140381649 |
| 120524 | Is it illegal to mail medicine? | no, the V.A. mails it to me all the time. | Law & Ethics | 1140049283 |
| 174534 | Is it discrimination if a black man has lunch or speakes to a white female cowoeker? | This sure does sound like a case of discrimination. It doesn't matter what the color of your skin is. Poeple can have friends of different color, race and ethinic background. You should not be fired or tranferred for just talking with or having lunch with someone is different than you.... | Law & Ethics | 1139613842 |
| 3575858 | Is it fair that jobs in America are being lost while we are feeding and sending money to Iraq!? | Someone once said, all is fair in love and WAR. I think what is meant by that is everything that is done is fair in war. It could be money or business. I really dont think it is fair, but what can you do.. | Law & Ethics | 1141199988 |
| 67424 | opinion onpost DNA testing? | If you mean oppose then no. I asked Jeeves & googled it and couldn't come up with anything that I could understand but thanks for trying to expand my mind | Law & Ethics | 1140101683 |
| 2336901 | What is the best way to respond to a violent confrontation? | This is hard to answer due to the fact that there is information missing about the specific circumstances, but I will give it my best... With any confrontational situation, the first step is to acess the danger you may be in. If the situation appears out of control or threatening to you, you should remove yourself from the environment and contact the authorities as quietly and discreet as possible. If however, it is not immediately threatening or the person(s) are just very upset, your goal should be to diffuse the situation. This is accomplished in most cases by allowing the person to vent a little and listening to their concerns. Taking notes and responding with confirmational nods and "yeses". After a short time, explain that you have no reason to doubt their claim and it would not hurt to apologize for their experience. Then proceed to explain that you are going to do everythiing you possibly can to help them, but they need to remain calm and show you the same respect you are showing them. This works with most people....if they can see that you care about their situation, they feel better....especially after they have vented and got some tension off their chest. However, you mentioned that these are gang members? Again, if they are threatening to you, I would not try to negotiate with them, I would contact the authorities. Be careful and good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1139189280 |
| 1231376 | philippines laws related to halth care services? | Here is some information about PI's health care system: http://www.doh.gov.ph/hsra/tsk/ | Law & Ethics | 1139363956 |
| 2394 | Can my job withold my paycheck until I do what they want? | Check with a lawyer for Colorado-specific laws, but no, it should not be legal. Your paycheck is money you earned for things you ALREADY did, since it's issued after every two weeks (or however long, point being, its after the hours you worked). Therefore, they have no right to not pay you for what you already did. | Law & Ethics | 1140113933 |
| 1726237 | what are my legal rights if a personi signed a bail bond for skips town and is caught before the bond is due? | Yea, what he said | Law & Ethics | 1141180496 |
| 2872408 | where do i go in IL.to get a F.O.I.D. card.Fire Arms Owners I.D.? | You can go to the State of IL website and download the application. http://www.isp.state.il.us/foid/ Or you can go to any place that sells firearms or hunting supplies and they probably have the applications as well. | Law & Ethics | 1139852664 |
| 1834521 | i was in a car accident on october 2005. I was off of work. my employeer is not taking me back. Is that lega | So far your employer is only putting you off. Keep in mind that if an employee misses work for three/four months straight, ordinarily the employer needs to hire someone to replace them (even if the replacement is only temporary). You may have rights under the Americans with disabilities act (ADA) or under the Family Emergency Medical Leave Act (FEMLA). In addition, if your accident occurred while you were on the job (regardless of fault), you may have remedies under your state's workers' compensation laws. Your employer might not have any legal duty to hire you back on light duty. But if they continue to refuse to put you back once you've fully recovered, you may want to visit with an attorney. | Law & Ethics | 1140369122 |
| 3350510 | how do I obtain the financial records of a not for profit organization? | If the NFP is public, which is unlikely unless it is huge, then just go to their website or that of a business research site and look it up. However, most (actually almost 99%) are privately held. For those you cannot without a lawsuit. Use the sources below to see if the info you need is below. | Law & Ethics | 1140374719 |
| 3906156 | How are people that either download or share files caught and convicted? | they are notified by mail all the time | Law & Ethics | 1141185395 |
| 2553594 | Names and reasons on Juviniles recently? | They can't give out names on juviniles. | Law & Ethics | 1140528239 |
| 1606132 | What's the best tecnique to pass the LSAT's? | Go to www.lsac.org and look for a link for study materials. The practice tests they offer are official past lsats as recent as Oct. 2004-I think. They offer a total of more than 40 actual previous LSAT exams. That is a great way to prepare. Also consider a non-lsac prep test guide-i.e. Princeton Review or Barron's. You can attend a prep course if you think it will benefit, but keep in mind they are expensive and may or may not be better preparation than studying written material on your own. If you want to take it absolutely seriously, I recommend completing as many practice tests as you can, consistently, several times per week. You may want to do a few tests untimed first and get a good grasp of the questions before timing your tests-as time pressure is one of the things that makes the test so difficult. The "Games" (analytical reasoning) section required the most practice for me. I had difficulty at first with this section, but after tons of practice consistently scored well. Don't get discouraged-you can and will improve with practice and if you work hard enough you will get the score you want-I went from 150s to above 170, with tons of practice. Good Luck!!! | Law & Ethics | 1140566969 |
| 3879781 | Do you think it is right to test the US Supreme Court? | since the constitution and the Bill of rights does not come right out, in black and white, and say certin things are legal or illigal, it is our job to make sure the courts have it right. So I have no problem testing the supreme court. | Law & Ethics | 1140705787 |
| 2983530 | what legal rights do you have as a paternal grandmother who's son is deceased and who did not establish patern | Oh my. I'm sorry to hear about your loss. The problem is, laws have changed regarding grandparents rights. I suggest that you find a good attorney who is willing to fight to get you visitation or whatever you are wanting to establish. I'm not saying that you will win or lose, however, if you don't have good legal backing, all will be lost. Good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1141097527 |
| 450966 | Should it be legal to burn the flag? | I don't like the idea of burning the flag, but the freedom it's supposed to represent, should allow someone to do so if they want to. After all, what is being destroyed is only a piece of cloth. Making a law which prohibits us from burning the flag does much more damage than the act itself. You lose so much more by taking away people's freedom. LVprincess - "yea okay we have freedom of expression and speech and all that crap" If you think freedom of speech is crap, then maybe your the one who needs to move. | Law & Ethics | 1140762352 |
| 3722414 | Is it important that a free society be government by rules, not men? | I suppose the opposite would also be a bias question. Would the world be better run by women? I think that egual representation all around would be ideal. Keep in mind, there are plenty of great male representatives and plenty of bad ones. Again, the same can be said for females. So, the question should be, is it important that free society be governed by fair rulers? | Law & Ethics | 1139444656 |
| 880486 | what are the alternatives to imprisonment for violent criminals who are repeat offenders? | There are no alternatives. If you are a repeat offender you will go back to prison. Judges do not give light sentences or alternative sentences to repeat offenders. Sorry. Do the crime you will pay the time. | Law & Ethics | 1140474713 |
| 1311460 | Is it illegal to open someone else's mail before it is posted? | If it has a stamp on, it is illegal, otherwise, it hasn't really become mail. | Law & Ethics | 1138922495 |
| 594204 | car accident? | My suggestion would be go to someone with knowledge of the legal system. Find out who to go to and submit a formal complaint against the investigator. Write letters to public officials in your area, to newspapers, and anything else. Get your voice heard, demand answers, but do it proffesionally, so you can not be ignored. Good LUCK! | Law & Ethics | 1139989935 |
| 371214 | Need info for pprwk to get a divorce from my wife in grimes county texas.? | It would not be advisable to file for divorce yourself. If there are no children or assets to battle over, you can hire an attorney to file the petition in family court for you at very little cost. In Texas, divorces can be contested, but in most cases, are not denied. The complications begin when there are assets to dive and custody issues. If these issues exist, and your spouse is agreeable, you can contact an attorney to draft a decree and file it in family court. Your spouse can sign a waiver of appearence and your divorce can be finalizad in 45-60 days. Good luck to you and sorry to hear things aren't working. Take care. | Law & Ethics | 1138815181 |
| 2372318 | What do you think about the concept of Intellectual Property? | I'm most familiar with trademarks so I can only speak from that point of view. I'll answer your questions point-by-point: 1) Trademarks favor both the individual & society. It protects the trademark owner in that they are granted the exclusive rights to their name, logo, etc. within their industry. It benefits society in that having a trademark discourages others from infringing upon you. Brand recognition is not merely a great marketing advantage but it's also an indicator to the consumer about quality, reputation, etc. 2) Yes, I think it's absolutely fair to reserve your name within your industry. I've, unfortunately, heard many horror stories from business owners who did not research or file their name & then found out they had to change their name due to another party's prior trademark or common-law rights. That resulted in major losses, economically and in terms of time & effort. 3) No, not in respect to trademarks. Trademarks function as protection for the trademark owner. If another party infringes upon you by causing customer confusion, a trademark will assist you in getting that other party to cease & desist. Imagine if you had spent all this time, money & effort into your business and then find out you're losing business to infringers, who in turn are making a profit because customers are confusing them with you. That's a needless frustration. Hope that helps! | Law & Ethics | 1139394105 |
| 3205876 | Is there real equality between the black and the white persons in USA? | i have lost two jobs in my life becuase i was white | Law & Ethics | 1139419376 |
| 3340832 | Why Israel ocuppy Palestine?& why the UN couldnt make supervision for the Israeli nuclear weapons? | There is and has never been a "palastine". After WW2 the allies took the area that is now Israel and offered to divide it in half for the "palestinian" people and the Jews. The Jews agreed. The palestinians said something to the effect of "no we will never accept a Jewish state. So the Jews got all the land. The US has veto power at the UN and would not allow supervision. We are just waiting for the right time to turn them loose on Iran. | Law & Ethics | 1139368330 |
| 2906839 | Who's winning the War on Drugs? | The stoners are winning. | Law & Ethics | 1140542988 |
| 2263161 | If a guy is hit with a paternity suit, what should he do? | Well that depends... Are you 100% sure that he's definitely the father? What does HE think about the situation? Is access to his kid a major issue for him? What's his relationship with the mother like? Very simply - he should do anything he can to resolve matters in a fair way, agreeable to both parties for the sake of the child. If that is impossible for whatever reason, then he needs to make sure he's got very good legal advice. | Law & Ethics | 1139793105 |
| 4057866 | If a person owns a piece of land do they own it all the way down to the core of the earth? | Yes, while at least you are suppose to.Just think of th ebasic defination of Real Estate- Real Estate is a piece of land, including the air above it and the ground below it, and any buildings or structures on it Its called Mineral Rights-A mineral right is an interest in minerals in land, with or without ownership of the land surface. The right can be either to actually take the minerals out of the ground or to receive payment for the minerals taken out. Ownership of mineral rights can be separate from ownership of land; thus a person who owns a mineral right may not be the landowner. Included in a mineral right is the right to go onto the land in order to remove the minerals. Mineral rights can be leased or sold. A landowner who leases mineral rights often receives a royalty, which is a percentage of the value of the minerals that are mined by the leaseholder. The state, of course, will try to take it. | Law & Ethics | 1139433935 |
| 1332487 | what are the laws about divorce and visitation when dv is involved? | Probably yes. After completion of anger control, domestic violence counseling, and any jail time. But if mom can show that ex is a threat to kids, she can take out a restraining order against him. If ex can convince the judge that he's changed, he is sorry for what he did, and still genuinely care and love the kids, he may be able to get supervised visitation rights. | Law & Ethics | 1140038902 |
| 2792835 | Moral Rights Theory? | This isn't really a question but you could try looking at: http://ethics.acusd.edu/theories/Rights/ http://www.iep.utm.edu/h/hum-rts.htm Hope this helps! | Law & Ethics | 1139683135 |
| 3184536 | how reliable are eyewitnesses? | As it was said, eye witnesses are horribly unreliable. Take a simple event in front of 50 people and you'll have 50 different stories. Even the race and sex of a person can get all mixed up. | Law & Ethics | 1139632727 |
| 2967574 | How good of a profile do you think the FBI could do of someone on here by looking at questions and answers? | My guess would be one heck of a GOOD profile. That’s their job, or, one of them anyhoo. I wonder what they would say about me? Most people say I'm crazy, I think that I'm sane and the world is crazy. :) | Law & Ethics | 1140377423 |
| 1565888 | what happens if you put false information on a childs birth certificate? | He or she will have wrong information on their birth certificate which will affect things like their ability to vote, drive and drink. It may also be an offence if it is deliberate. It would be best to clear up the record now. | Law & Ethics | 1141014950 |
| 297613 | What is a "Criminal Setting"? | Defining Crimes and Setting Punishment In the United States, the power to define crimes and set punishment for them rests with the legislatures of the United States, the several states, and the territories, the principal authority being that of the individual states. This power in the states is restricted by the federal Constitution, e.g., in the Fourteenth Amendment and in prohibitions against acts of attainder (an act of attainder is a legislative declaration that a particular individual is guilty of a crime) and against ex post facto laws (laws that retroactively declare certain actions to be criminal). State constitutions may also limit state legislative action. The courts cannot look further into the propriety of a penal statute than to ascertain whether the legislature has the power to enact it. Administrative rules may have the force of law, and violations of such rules are punishable as public offenses, provided that the legislature has made such violations misdemeanors. | Law & Ethics | 1138827559 |
| 2526061 | rember when those lousiana cops beat that old un armed black guy into a wall and it was on the news? | Sure, these guys deserve whatever they get for that act. But consider that for every bonehead act by a cop that ends up in the news there are literally thousands of decent actions that are never given credit for. And they literally take their lives in their hands every working moment of every day dealing with people who would love nothing more that to feed off the anarchy that can result by having no law enforcement. These guys are in a no-win situation 99% of their working lives. Everyone complains about the powers granted them and how much it costs to support a sufficient police force, but then complain because the cops weren't there when THEY needed them. | Law & Ethics | 1140476782 |
| 728363 | Why does Rumsfeld Remind me of McNamara? | maybe coz u think they look the same | Law & Ethics | 1140021207 |
| 230922 | Are insurance companys actually legalized, organized crime? | Great question! LOLOLOLOL You should hire a bodyguard, though, seriously, before some insurance commissioner's goon squad comes looking for you. | Law & Ethics | 1139336307 |
| 1496738 | 3 year old "open container" ticket in New York, didnt go to court or pay, can I take care of it now? | Yes, you can pay the ticket without going to jail. Call the clerk of the court in the county in which you got the ticket and explain the circumstances. It will take you a while to get through and they won't be very friendly, but eventually you'll get the information you need. | Law & Ethics | 1141074252 |
| 1684198 | has their ever been a case of a female teenage sexually assault an older man? if so what happened? | I think unibear speaks of the other way around - a teenage girl sexually assaulting an older man. Truth be told, any time a man is sexually assaulted by a woman, it is not reported. Most men would feel humiliated to report that a woman took advantage of them. But it does happen, and occasionally you hear of it. You can read news articles in my sources links, but a teenage woman, well it could be that a young girl ties up an older man and then has their way with them ... but the man in this case is probably partaking in something that would get him in a lot of trouble if caught, so the chances of him reporting anything is slim. ps, a commmon misconception is that men cannot be raped because he'd have to be "willing". This is not really true, as I'm sure some people know - a man's plumbing is not really tied to his brain, and men can become "willing" with some stimuli even if they're brain is saying not to. | Law & Ethics | 1139482786 |
| 1663941 | I think my sister murdered my Mom in another state thru neglect. who do I present my evidence to ? | why dont u go to the police instead of asking us | Law & Ethics | 1140740920 |
| 3094449 | Can I sue my dentist for malpractice...? | no | Law & Ethics | 1140316175 |
| 835519 | obtaining a w2 from a previous employer? | You could contact the previous employer and ask for a copy, but if that's not reasonable the IRS has a copy too, just ask them. They've become pretty personable and easy to work with. | Law & Ethics | 1138901967 |
| 2120845 | Can our landlord evict us if we don't switch from kerosene to propane? | This could be covered by your local or state laws. See someone at City Hall. In some areas a neighborhood association can help. | Law & Ethics | 1140912994 |
| 2366452 | Do you know anything about the laws in UK? | no | Law & Ethics | 1138785542 |
| 284954 | Is the Brady Bill based on a Nazi Gun Control Law? | Ridiculous. Is the law requiring cars to stop at a stop sign based on a Nazi law? Because the laws are remarkably similar to laws in Nazi Germany requiring cars to stop at stop signs. (One group has claimed that the origin of the distinction between guns suitable for sporting use and other guns comes from Nazi Germany. And the group further claims that when the Brady Bill attempts to outlaw private ownership of semi-automatic weapons (which are only good for killing large numbers of people quickly, in war or otherwise, or practising to do so) it is applying this distinction first developed in Nazi law. But 1) that is a far cry from the Brady Bill being a "translation" of Nazi legislation, 2) the Brady Bill ban on selected semi-automatic weapons is not the same as a ban on private ownership of any weapon not suitable for sporting use, and 3) the concept of a ban on such weapons in private hands goes back way before the Nazis, and existed throughout Europe, back into the days of Kings and nobility. It was not invented by the Nazis. Oppose gun control if you like. But this is not a reason to do so. | Law & Ethics | 1140108798 |
| 4301293 | any information on power of attorny papers.and whereI can get copiesfor free .? | http://www.la-legal.com/forms.htm. I have tried this website and it is free. | Law & Ethics | 1139806480 |
| 3325107 | How safe is Blockbuster? Their forms require a name, address, credit card number? | Hmmm...let's see...first they dump their customers credit card information on the street (when one of their stores closed) and then previously in 2003 an employee stole over 60 customers credit card information to run up over $117,000 in illegal purchases.....you be the judge! Btw, NetFlix is generally much cheaper. (not an endorsement) | Law & Ethics | 1140024957 |
| 1704244 | What's the religious hatred law? | i do not think there is anything by that name in the US. There is a bill by that name currently in Parliament in the UK. it (a) creates offences involving stirring up hatred against persons on religious grounds, and (b) amends provisions relating to offences involving stirring up hatred against persons on racial grounds. | Law & Ethics | 1139295770 |
| 2713620 | can he do this? | If your boyfriend has been convicted of the crime and forced to pay restitution to his former employer, then yes, the courts and the employer can put a lien on any settlements or judgments. They would take out whatever they were owed, up to the total amount of the settlement due, minus attorney fees. If you have not been charged in anyway, either as part of the crime or an accessory, nor ordered to pay anything to his employer, then he would have a difficult time asserting a lien against your collection, and I doubt it would be successful. However, laws vary by state and jurisdiction, and you should ask an attorney (probably the one who is handling your Bodily Injury case). | Law & Ethics | 1139269304 |
| 878793 | do the citizens of india have a right to information? | The concept that people have this *right* is an ethical question and I support the position that all have this right. Whether people actually have it is a legal question based on the laws of their country. China, for example, has government policies in place that restrict the information the inhabitants can freely receive. In India, there are domestic rights organizations that are vigilant in protecting and preserving the citizens perceived rights including that of information. (1) Every country has a segment that would restrict information and any of the other qualities that are considered *rights*. Regardless of political party there are essentially two kinds of people; those who wish controls and those who do not want controls. | Law & Ethics | 1140705014 |
| 910616 | At an intersection with two right hand turn lanes, is it legal to turn right on red from the lane on the left | If turning right on red is legal, then yes. | Law & Ethics | 1140196065 |
| 661137 | Can a lawyer drop your case and not give your money back? | Here is what the Rules of Professional Conduct say in California say about this "A member shall not withdraw from employment until the member has taken reasonable steps to avoid reasonably foreseeable prejudice to the rights of the client, including giving due notice to the client, allowing time for employment of other counsel, complying with rule 3-700(D), and complying with applicable laws and rules." The rule goes on to describe situations where the attorney MAY withdraw when the attorney MUST withdraw. For exmample, the attorney must with draw if he/she knows that the client is bringing a completely frivolous action. It is really impossible to directly answer your question without knowing type of case you have, how much work the attorney has done or why the attorney wants to with withdraw. I once had a client pay me a $2500 retainer to start work on a tax matter. The client refused to follow my advice and was engaging in illegal activite. I billed him for my time, deducted it from the retainer and sent him back the rest along with my letter that I wasn't going to represent him anymore. | Law & Ethics | 1140513227 |
| 2639327 | What was Jail like for you? (if you've ever been)? | I was 19 when I got busted right after buying a bag of weed. one and a half ounces if I recall. (Minor misdemeanor possession, and Misdemeanor One Paraphernalia. It is ridiculous that I got in more trouble for having a pipe on me than I did for having drugs on me.) After having missed the court date for said tickets, I had a warrant out for my arrest. After evading it for about 3 weeks, I got tired of it and decided to "man up" to my mistake. Because I couldn't pony up the $48 dollars in bond required, I got stuck in county jail until the next court session, which was 6 days away. While I was in there, no-one told me when I was going to court, no-one told me IF I was going to court. Since this charge occurred in a municipality, there were no open lines of communication. I was crammed in a large two room cell with 24 other guys, and this room was obviously built for 16 people. The other prisoners got to calling me "Sonny-boy" after the little chicken boy with glasses from Foghorn Leghorn cartoons. There was one toilet, with NO barrier between me and the rest of the inmates. There was one shower with no curtain which no-one dared use, because of randy comments made by several of the other inmates. We had three square meals a day, food quality wise reminded me quite a bit of "free lunch" that I got from school because I was poor. There was a lot of bargaining and fighting over food in our cell, and I often had to wheel and deal to get people to leave me the F@#$ alone. There were about 16 beds, and everyone constantly argued and fought for them. I ended up sleeping on the standard issue gym mat right on the floor near a metal secured picnic table. There was only one window that showed the outside, and it was a sort of square park area about 20 feet big. The only thing in there was one lone tree, surrounded by a square of walls. I still see that scene in my mind as the perfect representation of losing my freedom. There was one guy in the cell that had a ton of paperback books, and that was what kept me sane in that place for 6 days. I did whatever I could to distract myself, I ended up reading 10 books in that 6 day time. At one point, one of my cellmates tried to forcibly remove my food from me, and I had to fight him. I feel horrible to this day, because this guy was like 60 years old. At that time in my life, I was losing myself to the drug scene. I was careening out of control and this experience started me on the path to sanity. After my court date and much pleading with the judge, I ended up with time served, a $900 fine (and court costs), and the order to "Consult a drug councilor". I did just that, thinking I could convince this person that I had no problem, and get back to my old ways. It did not pan out that way, and I spent 6 months in "Intensive Outpatient Rehab" with a 6-month sentence hanging over my head. Out of 32 of my peers in this program, me and one other person managed to come through the program successfully. About that time, I became involved with my future wife, and things have been great ever since. I came through all this without a scratch. It was tough for me, but his was what I needed to turn myself around. I have been drug free now for 8 glorious years, and I wouldn’t have changed this experience for the world. I often wonder how my life would have been had I not faced up to my mistake. Basically, jail sucks! It is a good punishment for many, but not for some. Do not get sent there if you can help it. (Unless that is what you need.) Blessed Be MyWifeRules2004 | Law & Ethics | 1140205416 |
| 1022846 | are switchblades illegal in california? | Switchblades, as defined below and when possessed under the below conditions, are illegal. 653k. Every person who possesses in the passenger's or driver's area of any motor vehicle in any public place or place open to the public, carries upon his or her person, and every person who sells, offers for sale, exposes for sale, loans, transfers, or gives to any other person a switchblade knife having a blade two or more inches in length is guilty of a misdemeanor. For the purposes of this section, "switchblade knife" means a knife having the appearance of a pocketknife and includes a spring-blade knife, snap-blade knife, gravity knife or any other similar type knife, the blade or blades of which are two or more inches in length and which can be released automatically by a flick of a button, pressure on the handle, flip of the wrist or other mechanical device, or is released by the weight of the blade or by any type of mechanism whatsoever. "Switchblade knife" does not include a knife that opens with one hand utilizing thumb pressure applied solely to the blade of the knife or a thumb stud attached to the blade, provided that the knife has a detent or other mechanism that provides resistance that must be overcome in opening the blade, or that biases the blade back toward its closed position. For purposes of this section, "passenger's or driver's area" means that part of a motor vehicle which is designed to carry the driver and passengers, including any interior compartment or space therein. And I don't know where the "over six inch" thing comes from, because a knife that's three inches long, double-edged and concealed is every bit as illegal as one that's six inches or more. Dangerous things, some of you think you know. | Law & Ethics | 1139708121 |
| 160332 | what is vior dire? may have have some examples of potential questions to ask a prospective juror? | It's "voir dire". The phrase "voir dire" derives from Middle French; in modern English it is interpreted to mean "speak the truth" and generally refers to the process by which prospective jurors are questioned about their backgrounds and potential biases before being invited to sit on a jury. Sample Questions to be asked to prospective jurors: 1. Do you have an opinion concerning the alleged facts in the case? 2.Are you related to anyone involved with this case? 3.Have media accounts of this case caused you to form an opinion about the defendant? 4. Have you ever served on a jury before in a criminal case? 5. Do you believe our system of justice is fair? 6. Do you understand that the prosecution must show "beyond a reasonable doubt" that the defendant is guilty as charged? 7. Will it be hard for you to disregard evidence the judge rules as inadmissible after you've heard it in open court? 8. Do you believe that the defendant is innocent until proven guilty in this court? 9. Is there any reason you can't sit as an impartial juror in this case? | Law & Ethics | 1140287366 |
| 2955955 | can I recover money confiscated by the korean government? | Kill all of their soldiers. | Law & Ethics | 1140953041 |
| 220651 | whats the average sentence for second DUI offense in Michigan? | probably no jail time, but probation with breathalyzers every single morning at 6 am and work program every Saturday. Stay out of trouble and don't drink or do drugs on probation (shouldn't do drugs anyway, but especially not on probation lol)or it can last for years. | Law & Ethics | 1139178799 |
| 3241777 | any self defense teachers out there? | Try the state police in your state at your local detachment. Sometimes the state police or other police agencies teach self defense courses for free. | Law & Ethics | 1139139251 |
| 517951 | If you go to county jail on a sentance of 45 days, and end up doing 75 , 30 over your sentance what can you do | The county is not going to keep you in jail for absolutely no reason...I strongly suggest obtaining counsel and presenting the question to them. | Law & Ethics | 1140932735 |
| 3749863 | why does the non-muslims make fun of muslims sacred characters? | Why is this so sensitive but brutality,terror,decapitation,suicide bombings are OK? | Law & Ethics | 1138874019 |
| 3435953 | Does the word terrorism have any meaning? | Definition by US Gov't.: "Premeditated, politically motivated violence perpetrated against noncombatant targets by subnational or clandestine agents, usually intended to influence an audience." This word is used a lot lately in very imprecise ways. For example, Iraqis who blow up US troops are not terrorists, because the troops are not noncombatants. To call any government or any person working for any government "terrorist" is a contradiction in terms. This doesn't mean that they may not be behaving in inappropriate ways, just that people should find something else to call them. For example, if it is discovered that the men who carried out the Trade Center attacks were actually working for the government of, say, Iran, (and I am not implying that they were) then they would no longer be called "terrorists." They would be "enemy combatants." This is a distinction which is particulary relevant in the current political climate. | Law & Ethics | 1140535488 |
| 4467914 | what was florida gun law before the castle doctrine? | The Castle Doctrine IS the old law. The castle doctrine states that within your home, you have the right to use lethal force to protect yourself without facing prosecution. The new law allows someone to use lethal force if they believe their body is being threatened anywhere, their car or even public places, for instance. | Law & Ethics | 1140021961 |
| 2186026 | discuss the law for ponography web site? | the short answer is, as long as it is not child pornography, it is legal. as long as no other illegal activites are being shown or solicited on the site, it is legal. | Law & Ethics | 1140059975 |
| 498742 | what is ordinance 74 series 2001 in antipolo city? | Go to the city and ask them stragit out what it is. | Law & Ethics | 1140532384 |
| 1724743 | My home is searched while Iam not present and they find a cotrolled substance can I be charged for it.? | Depends. First, did the police have a search warrant? If not, did someone give them permission to search? (a roommate or family member, for example). Was the substance viewable from outside (e.g. through an open door or window that was open)? If you have a little money, you should retain an attorney. It will give you some piece of mind, and he/she may be able to help before any problems arise. | Law & Ethics | 1140493552 |
| 3998271 | Is the United States of America and the United States the same thing? | yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa we get lazy and leave off the last two words.. | Law & Ethics | 1140763227 |
| 1409710 | Bush to reduce deficit with domestic cuts? | Grrrrr.... EDIT: Don't bash Clinton! He eliminated the deficit, and we had a surplus for a short time. All the while we survived and the economy was good. Bush blew it. He saddled us with that deficit. what's it up to? Eight TRILLION plus? Who's paying for the Iraq war? Who's paying to rebuild the place? Where is the Iraqi oil money? They are selling oil. Where do you think that money is going? Hmmm.... | Law & Ethics | 1139266799 |
| 1723743 | i was raped and they found him not guilty? | sue him in civil courts | Law & Ethics | 1140065102 |
| 3397660 | What law changed in 1982 concerning japaese exports? | http://www.philipdru.com http://weekendinterviewshow.com http://thestressblog.com http://www.un.org/ http://www.antiwar.com http://www.kaos959.com | Law & Ethics | 1139874625 |
| 2726734 | I was send back to my country though i was not wrong. my sister is more depress then me.? | reading your explanation....you have answered yourself...you did go for a different reason....sorry about all the luggage you are facing now! | Law & Ethics | 1139896827 |
| 2416167 | According to law, who is allowed to hold your driverslicience? | I'm not sure what you are asking. If by the term "hold" you mean confiscate, only law enforcement officials or the department of motor vehicles. Please clarify your question. | Law & Ethics | 1139922237 |
| 135607 | Should a school be sued if there has been sexual harassment which led to:? | The school should definitely be held accountable for not intervening and stopping the harassment. They are responsible for investigating claims, such as the girls, and acting on the proper disciplinary methods to prevent it from happening again. I do hope that her parents moved her to another school. A school is supposed to be a learning (educational) environment free of harassment of any kind. We all know that it does happen. However, if she reported the incidents and pleaded for help then, the school should be sued over it. I would get a copy of the schools code of conduct as grounds and more than likely her parents would have to file the suit, (assuming she is a minor). | Law & Ethics | 1139512383 |
| 1567654 | disadvantages to alternative dispute resolution? | R.D. Rajan in his book 'A Primer on ADR' has made a detailed analysis of the pros and cons of ADR. A summary of his discussion is excepted here: ADR is criticised on the grounds that (i) ADR may not be suitable for every dispute; (ii) Parties have to sacrifice court protections in the form of court judgment and review in case the decision that emanate from ADR is binding; (iii) There generally is less opportunity to find out about the other side’s case with ADR than with litigation; (iv) If a dispute is not resolved through ADR, the parties may have to put time and money into both ADR and a lawsuit; (v) While the parties pursue the dispute in an ADR process, chances are that they may lose legal remedies; (vi) Powers of neutrals in ADR need to be kept under check for unbridled power may lead to anomalous or unanticipated results; (vii) ADR is not cost-effective in low-value cases; (viii) The possibility of bias, or a conflict of interest or at least the appearance of impropriety, may arise if a neutral in ADR gets a good deal of repeat business from the same institution; (ix) neutrals lack coercive power in that they cannot compel the losing parties to abide by their decisions; (x) many ADR systems (e.g. tribunal system) have the trappings of the court; (xi) an aggrieved party cannot have recourse to ADR unilaterally unless agreed to by the other party also for the recourse; (xii) ADR does not provide any incentive for the disputants to accept the settlement/award. To that extent it loses its effectiveness; (xiii) informality of ADR is misunderstood; (xiv) women are sceptical about ADR’s efficacy in family disputes; and (xv) ADR is unsuitable when there is unequal negotiating power between the parties. | Law & Ethics | 1140636071 |
| 631358 | Is Saint Louis Univeristy School of Law a good law school? | It is accredited by the American Bar Association, which places in the top 1/3 of law schools in the United States. | Law & Ethics | 1139811189 |
| 997526 | do the people have the right to die? | This is up for huge debate. Still much to be decided on this by the courts. As for my thoughts on the matter. I believe any person should have the right to die if they are aware of their irreversable situation of health or whatever. I also believe that a "living will" that explains a person's wishes not to be left in a vegetative state should be upheld as well. | Law & Ethics | 1139848128 |
| 915281 | what year was the full impact of the 14 admendment first felt? | You could say when it was implemented in 1868 since it never met Constitutional requirements for ratification. Certainly when supported by the United States Supreme Court in the case of Texas V. White in 1869. | Law & Ethics | 1139697967 |
| 296167 | "what are the requirements for a grandparent to receive visitation rights in Illinois? | Consult with either a Family Attorney or check the Family Law Statutes under Visitation. Every jurdiction has different requirements. | Law & Ethics | 1140133066 |
| 2568930 | why are cops so thin-skinned when called names. people call me names. I don't care.? | Perhaps because they see it as if the person calling them names is not respecting their position of authority. However, at the same time, if you are not acting violent or as if you are going to cause them harm, I still think that we as citizens have Freedom of speech to express our opinions. | Law & Ethics | 1139241904 |
| 3142701 | What is the title of the disease or disorder when a person compulsively files suits? | A wanna be victim-nut-goof-ball | Law & Ethics | 1139446787 |
| 1556150 | prison questions? | Easiest way is for him to request forms to be sent to you. You file out the form. Get approved and you can visit him. Understand that depending on his record and the prison unit that is holding him, you may only see him across a glass window. Some prison unit, will allow you to see him in person. Follow the instructions when visiting him. No halter top, tube top, short skirts and other provocative clothing or your visiting privileges could be revoked. | Law & Ethics | 1140463125 |
| 1404938 | where do i find contempt of court forms for my state to down load free? | Contempt of court is a charge for not following instructions from a judge. Forms are usually avaiable from your local courthouse or their internet site. | Law & Ethics | 1140026355 |
| 3969995 | Is it possible for the courts to use message boad postings against you? | Recently, an anti-stalking bill was passed by Congress that akes it a federal crime to "annoy" someone over the Internet, specifically, to anonymously "annoy, abuse, threaten or harass" another person over the Internet. This article has more info, and some case examples: http://www.azcentral.com/offbeat/articles/0219cyberstalking0210.html | Law & Ethics | 1140420895 |
| 2464205 | What is the NJ motor vehicle statute for leaving ice and snow on a motor vehicle while in operation? | Beats the heck out of me. I found 39:4-97.2 at: http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/cit_violations/d_vp_pnf.html#NJSA But that talks about being unsafe when you drive. I couldn't find anything directly on point about ice and/or snow. Some lawyer wants you to know this: http://www.njlaws.com/unsafe_driving.htm Hope it helps, don't feel like I did much good here. | Law & Ethics | 1138826553 |
| 745179 | The label given to the white southerners? | good ol' southern boy? ...i don't know. is it a deragatory term you are looking for? actually, i think most terms given to southerners are deragatory, the same is said for southerners calling northerners 'yankees'. But being a NY native, I welcome the term yankee. :) | Law & Ethics | 1139772541 |
| 1773532 | was there a vote taken that kept justice souter from loseing home to domain?? | Revenge? No, it is not revenge. It is economic growth for that community to have a resort hotel founded on the principle of Liberty and personal property rights. Souter will be paid a "fair market value" for his home, so according to his own legal opinion, his rights are not being trampled! | Law & Ethics | 1139147445 |
| 2148501 | Is it legal for a 17 y.o. from ID to travel to AR for sex with a 26 y.o.? | I think the state law applies to the state that you are in not where you are from. They should get married anyway if they want to have sex. At least that way, there would be no question. | Law & Ethics | 1140020257 |
| 3058388 | i need leon county jail inmate list? | What state is that in? Please add details and I'll find it for you...meanwhile, visit the appropriate state forum at http://www.prisontalk.com and I bet someone there can answer your questions without your needing a list | Law & Ethics | 1140219386 |
| 165139 | What side of the street are you suppose to walk on? The side facing traffic or the other side? | You should always walk on the side facing traffic. That way you can step off to the side if you see a car coming. If there is a sidewalk it does not matter, this rule is only for when you must walk on the side of a road. Riding a bike you should always travel with the traffic and obey the same rules as any vehicle on the road. | Law & Ethics | 1139420574 |
| 1841827 | employer did not send W-2.when infact took out taxes. who do i contact? | Contact the employer right away- they have a legal obligation to send you a W-2 form. If you cannot contact them, you need to contact the IRS. | Law & Ethics | 1139611037 |
| 1722784 | I don't understand the legal aspects of file sharing.? | Legal aspects of file sharing are not difficult to understand, it is just the term is misnamed. It's not file sharing, it's file stealing. You are not really sharing the file, you are distributing it away, and the author does not receive payment for the additional copies of the work. You can read a book, and share it with a friend. Only one person has the book at any one time. You can not however xerox or copy the book and give the copy to your friends, or post it on the internet. That is copyright infringement. Same wtih music. If you have a CD, and lend the physical CD to a person, that is okay. Only one person has the CD at a time. But if you copy the CD and give the person the copy or the files, then two people have it, and the author only got paid once. Now, if you copy the CD, and 'share' the files over the web, 1000's of people can now access the work but the author was still only paid for one sale. Now multiply that by ALOT of people doing the same thing. The recording and movie industries are going after people in order to set examples, and make people think twice before 'sharing' files that they really should buy. If you download a song or movie for free, you are in possession of 'stolen' property. Now, is the industry doing it the right way, prosecuting grandfathers and children? Possibly not, but everyone is talking about it, and that is partly what they want. | Law & Ethics | 1140309965 |
| 908891 | i need a survivors deed for 2 people (UNMARRIED) who purchased property together? | Try going to your local lawschool/lawlibrary. They may have forms for pro se (do it yourself) patrons. Sounds like a joint tenancy with the right of survivorship. Of course, if you want to be on the safe side - you should get an attorney to handle it. The cost may outweigh the potential problems that can pop up if the deed is improperly executed. | Law & Ethics | 1141169263 |
| 1758054 | what is the email address of elrey39 who claims he also has the device? | ...what the hell are you smoking? | Law & Ethics | 1141083684 |
| 2294271 | who do you complain to about police brutality and excessive force? | The second answer you got was about the best I could have given. Take her advice. | Law & Ethics | 1139108760 |
| 203908 | auto accident injury lawsuit, slow attorney, can I get another? | Yes you can. But before you fire him, why not consult with another attorney? It may very well be that this delay is very average and another attorney might tell you that he/she cannot do anything faster than what your current attorney is doing. If you do end up firing your old attorney, the new one you consulted with can help you in the transition. | Law & Ethics | 1141186728 |
| 4048623 | Why is it illegal to print money from my PC but yet newspapers can print coupons every week? ridiculous!? | Ridiculous is the fact that I can't get any vending machines to accept my coupons OR my home printed quarters! >_< | Law & Ethics | 1140492785 |
| 2968125 | Is there Delegated authority in the U.S. Constitution to make/force a FREE Human to have SEX, Yes or No? | Rape? Constitutional? No... I would say that causes them to cease to be free. And disallows them dominion over their own body (privacy right: griswold v. CT) also, I would say there are some documents that address the question of non-consensual sex much better than the constitutuion (UN declaration of human rights for example) | Law & Ethics | 1140328904 |
| 789080 | should racial, ehtnic, or religious profiling make the world more secure? | I think yes. I think muslims should be profiled over other nationalities since they are the ones committing the terrorists act. | Law & Ethics | 1139953672 |
| 2068935 | How come if the criminal declines to be questioned the police cant question him? | Without going into great detail, if you listen they say "You have the RIGHT to remain silent" It's just the that it's their right to not have to say anything. And when you are being questioned you aren't always a criminal, remember you must be proven guilty, but you are first innocent. At the time when they are questioning them they are suspects. Also i'm sure if a suspect didn't want to talk, but was forced to do so, they would make up a lot of junk and waste the polic officers time anyways | Law & Ethics | 1140481124 |
| 2246557 | TN. state on car crashs? | More than likely yes. If the damage suffered will cost more to fix than the value of the car. | Law & Ethics | 1140056243 |
| 2177673 | is it legal to grow marijuana in alaska? | Yes. You can have up to 5 plants OR 1 oz. You can have that ounce on your person, however you must be 19 years old. You can not store marijuana in plastic bags, especially of the zip-lock type as this is consider intent to sell. You can not sell it AT ALL. I lived there 16 years and it was voted to restore legal marijuana in 2003. | Law & Ethics | 1140933279 |
| 3938708 | do you have to report hunting accidents in Texas? | Why? are you Dick Cheney? | Law & Ethics | 1140050619 |
| 1700549 | Was the abuse in the Abu Ghraib prison worse than the torture under Saddam's regime? | Comparative sufferring is beside the point. Torture was reprehensible but NOT UNEXPECTED from the likes of Saddam Hussein. Torturous abuse at Abu Ghraib was reprehensible and NOT TO BE EXPECTED from the beacon of human rights, dignity, and respect that is my beloved United States of America. | Law & Ethics | 1140237708 |
| 1130220 | is parent liable for runnaway child,when called in as runnaway in wa. state? | Becca's bill does not really deal with runaways, but with truancies, so if the child missed no school while being a runaway, the parent would not face any penalties. Also, the law says, "It shall be a defense for a parent charged with violating RCW 28A.225.010 to show that he or she exercised reasonable diligence in attempting to cause a child in his or her custody to attend school." If you cannot find the child, and they did not become run aways in part because you acted negligently, you would have a reasonable defense against any charges. | Law & Ethics | 1138932758 |
| 1942622 | can prison boot camps reform young defenders? | Do you mean "young offenders" or "young defendants?" Boot camps work for a certain type of kid, who needs to build confidence in themselves to get involved in something more wholesome than whatever got them into the court system. They toughen up physically and also mentally. However, toughness is one of the problems for some kids, so care must be taken. Also, some kids really are too fragile in health or emotional stability to stand up to the boot camp's demands. One more failure is not a good idea for these kids. | Law & Ethics | 1140799244 |
| 48316 | Is there a law making it illegal for a father (28)and his daughter (8)to sleep in the same bed? | It is against the law. Call your local Children's services (Div. of Family Services; Children's Protective Services, etc; in the blue government section of the phone book) and ask them how you can protect this child. And fast. Even the most well-meaning father is DAMAGING his child, even if he doesn't do anything improper. . . He can always sleep on the couch, or make a bed of blankets on the floor. Stop this before it goes any further. Or he could be charged with something, or barred from making wkend. visits. Even if he is really a good father. You need to ERR ON THE SIDE OF CAUTION in this! and change it. | Law & Ethics | 1140488787 |
| 3492856 | Can my apartment evict me if someone attacks me violently and I file a police report? | Not if it is not mentioned in your lease and you are current on your rent. | Law & Ethics | 1140589517 |
| 3326726 | Have you ever talked yourself out of a ticket? | Yes!!! LOL I told the police officer that I had to pee realllly bad (I DID) I think he felt sorry for me!!;) | Law & Ethics | 1140499451 |
| 444442 | how many days do you actually serve when you are sentenced to 120 days in county jail? | For some reason I'd imagine it to be somewhere around 120 DAYS. | Law & Ethics | 1140727235 |
| 48130 | Is there any such thing as a "citizen arrest"? | Absolutely. You do have to call the police to have them take the person into custody then you have to fill out a report. | Law & Ethics | 1139838580 |
| 3917561 | What are some cons of restricting free speech? | Free speech has some limitations, like not screaming fire in a closed theatre. Thus, it is not unrestricted, and whenever it goes against the basic morals of the country it should be deemed as detrimental. In these times of electronic communications, free speech needs to be reviewed and more limits imposed. There are some 'cons' to restricting it, if it is done by irresponsible people or Satanists. For example, the left is trying to make it impossible for Christian people to voice their faith. So having public prayer is restricted in some institutions. That is a huge 'con' on restricting free speech, since the people who want to push religion out of our lives are the same who would benefit from a decadence in our moral values: homosexuals, pedophiles, communists, etc. | Law & Ethics | 1140645546 |
| 3806329 | Where do i find info about a divorce certificate? | church they were married in or the county clerks office in the town. | Law & Ethics | 1141092516 |
| 884762 | Oklahoma State Law: What is Oklahoma Statute 68, Sections 812 and 813? | They're fairly lengthy and cover a broad set of topics, so it'd be best for you to just read them. Go to title 68 on the site below. | Law & Ethics | 1141080987 |
| 2584096 | How has banning books affected our world today? | I would worry that banning books and information affects the young. Students don't want to read or develop opinions and thought. They want to play video games and listen to music. Marketing and advertisers influence teenagers to think about materials and ideas that will make them richer not enrich the kids or the world. It creates discourse that is frivolous and shallow, attitudes that are indifferent and lazy. Some things being banned make people want to read or learn more, but teenagers would run and buy a CD that was controversial, but a book, they probably wouldn’t even know about the controversy because they are not reading newspapers or news online or anything but MTV news. People will become less active minded and less critical and before you know it, the world will change into a new world, but only a better world for the people who dictate the thoughts of the masses. | Law & Ethics | 1140189398 |
| 326937 | satellite TVRO? | Quite difficult question for people that don't live in Philipines.. But I think law has nothing to do with that. A TVRO is a "RECEIVE ONLY" Antenna... therefore is like having any other kind of radio/tv/cellular antenna to receive signals. Now, if you're planing to distribute by cable or broadcast that signal you have to check the law... | Law & Ethics | 1140834590 |
| 1115179 | are there any obligations for directors to prevent and detect fraud? | Directors and officers have a fiduciary obligation to the shareholders of American corporations to make reasonable efforts to detect and prevent fraudulent conduct within their board, their departments, or the corporation as a whole. "The Act establishes higher standards of conduct for officers and directors of public companies, which in turn, will raise those standards in the event of a claim of breach of fiduciary duty, financial mismanagement, or fraud involving private or public companies." http://www.flhealthlawyer.com/Sarbanes.jsp | Law & Ethics | 1139606282 |
| 3757931 | jobs felons can and can't do? | Depends | Law & Ethics | 1141173564 |
| 2104507 | what kind of trouble do you get in for battery charges under a citizens arrest? | still no answers? not an advert, just trying to share info. http://www.philipdru.com/griffin_stream.html http://www.philipdru.com http://weekendinterviewshow.com http://thestressblog.com http://www.antiwar.com http://www.un.org/ http://www.kaos959.com | Law & Ethics | 1140805745 |
| 2860837 | why is it the rich go free and the poor go to jail? | Its all about money. Money pays for better lawyers, brides (in the form of donations) and shows that they are an asset to the community (or so they say). | Law & Ethics | 1140556880 |
| 942261 | Can a noise ordinance ticket be given without a complaint or decible reader? | TRUST ME they can all the cop has to do is hear you a certian distance away... i got a few myself! | Law & Ethics | 1139776038 |
| 525375 | Cant a minor drink at home with a parent?? | the last two have it right. All the states set the drinking age but in any state anyone drinking under the legal drinking age is in violation no matter where they are. Also your parents are technically contributing to the delinquency of a minor which is also a crime. However, I think this is one of the least enforced laws nationwide until parties and stuff get involved. A drink with your parents at dinner wont get looked at twice | Law & Ethics | 1139360584 |
| 2071183 | Is Lifelong Alimony Constitutional? | Alimony is established b State Law. Each state has different laws reguarding divorce. It sounds a little far out but I could not say that under certain circumstances that it could happen. Best thing is to get a good divorce lawyer who will represent your best interests in a divorce proceeding | Law & Ethics | 1138824589 |
| 813638 | Does free speech apply in privately own venues? | The First Amendment states: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. The principle is extended generally to Government although there are exceptions for defamatory or offensive speech. As Yahoo is a private company, it can set its own rules providing they are compliant with US or other laws. | Law & Ethics | 1141002779 |
| 281421 | how do u get a child advocate for a child? is it free for the child.? | In most cases involving minor's counsel, this is an attorney appointed by the Court to represent the child's interests and paid for by the parents. Unless there is a hotly contested custody hearing, the court usually won't appoint one. Of course, the exact laws and policies on will vary vary by state. If your son wants to come live with you, talk it over with your ex. You might be able to work something out. If your ex won't agree, you will need to file a motion for a change of custody and prove to the court that it is in the child's best interest to live with you now. | Law & Ethics | 1139439577 |
| 1310110 | according to the U.S. Constitution what is the ONLY thing a Citizen of the U.S. is compelled to do? | Serve on a jury if called. | Law & Ethics | 1140884308 |
| 1333630 | what are the laws for women in Israel? | The legal system in Israel treats men and women equally, in accordance with the Israeli Declaration of Independence from 1948. Women also receive paid maternity leave, and all that good stuff. The only area of law where women may be treated differently is in matters of marriage and divorce, which are run by respective religious courts (Jewish, Muslim, Christian, etc.) This is a remanent of Ottoman (Turkish) and British colonial rule. They governed according to their own rule, and much of Israeli law to this day is still based on British law, but they left religious matters to religious courts for fairly obvious reasons. Part of the reason for why this hasn't changed is because Israel, as a Jewish State, has no separation of church and state. But overall, things are alright, and definitely better than any other country in the Middle East. | Law & Ethics | 1139856977 |
| 4283856 | Received a scam letter. Where can I send it to warn other people? | You can go to following website and let them know. www.fraud.org/info/repoform.htm www.fraudaid.com/ScamSpam/Lottery/ | Law & Ethics | 1140569404 |
| 3827348 | What are the defendants rights in small claims court in Will County in IL? | It all sounds like small claims court is the right place. The defendant needs to show up and present her story (and it would help if the ex-boyfriend presents his.) If anybody ha any evidence of who owns the stuff (receipts, etc.) it would help win the case. | Law & Ethics | 1140141902 |
| 3299356 | How do I find a listing of Probate Estate properties in Illinois? | CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL PUBLIC LIBRARY, THE HAVE MANY BOOKS ON THAT TOPIC AND SOME OF THE BOOKS HAVE CD'S INCLUDED IN THEM THAT YOU CAN DOWNLOAD INTO YOUR CONPUTER. THEY ARE A WONDERFUL SOURCE FOR INFORMATION, AND IT IS FREE TOO!! THESE DAYS PEOPLE DON'T THINK OF THE LIBRARY ANYMORE BECAUSE THEY THINK EVERYTHING IS ON THE INTENET,...NOT TRUE. | Law & Ethics | 1138904433 |
| 2785233 | Can I break up 3 acres of land in St Clair County, IL and sell it, in 1 acre tracts? | Contact your county clerk (or a member of the county board of supervisors) and as the question of them. They will be able to tell you what zoning applies and what is applicable in that zoning. | Law & Ethics | 1140967911 |
| 1301561 | What is a sealed indictment? | An indictment can be sealed so that it stays non-public until it is unsealed. This can be done for a number of reasons. It may be unsealed, for example, once the named person is arrested. | Law & Ethics | 1140480185 |
| 162763 | How can I find out what Lawyers in Ohio helped in judges campaign? | You couldn't find out who helped campaign in terms of campaign help. You could look up who made significant donations to their campaigns through sites such as Opensecrets which tracks political donations. | Law & Ethics | 1140329180 |
| 655221 | I am looking for the latest DOL LM-2 reprt for thePlumbers Union #412 in New Mexico? | 47 | Law & Ethics | 1140319700 |
| 3217044 | I want to lookup a traffic ticket and around how much it would be? | Look on your ticket the officer gave you. All the contact info should be on it. Call them during normal working hours with the reference number/ticket number and they'll tell you how much to send and where to send it. First ticket? | Law & Ethics | 1140988050 |
| 962243 | where do i find public records for jacksonville,fl free of charge? | Depends on what you are looking for. The following link will take you to the US GenWeb Project [genealogy] for Duval Co., FL.... some public records may be on there. Each county has different info... it depends what the volunteers have done so far. It's a start. http://www.rootsweb.com/~flduval/ This following site is for local Jacksonville, FL government http://www.ci.jax.fl.us/default.htm | Law & Ethics | 1140986690 |
| 397801 | i need an inmates number that is in the butler county jail? | Usually, County Jails do not assign inmate numbers, so you would just write to him in care of the jail. Call the jail's administrative office for details. | Law & Ethics | 1139551262 |
| 2472205 | I would like to become a bail bondsman can anyone direct me to first base? | Depending on which state you live in the bail bonds industry is regulated by the state's licensing division. Some states require that you attend classes and do an internship. | Law & Ethics | 1140801425 |
| 1914081 | Can law reform human nature? | I do not believe law itself changes people. It is their own conscience that changes them. However, it can also be that they are punished and do not wosh to go through it again. so they decide to change. | Law & Ethics | 1139189430 |
| 833047 | why are there aggressive suspects? | they are guilty and hate it that they got busted | Law & Ethics | 1139845448 |
| 2543204 | why do people hate stoners? | it's not stoners i dislike, it is pot heads. yes there is a difference. stoners just like to get stoned. pot heads smoke 24/7, and are lazy. | Law & Ethics | 1140560446 |
| 1460396 | Who is upset with Yahoo turning info over to the Chinese govt causing the conviction of 3 dissidents? | I feel irritated. I find it that today people prefer to be followers than leaders and it is embarrassing to see how such big conglomerates lose all perception of decency just to make money. It is obvious that Yahoo wishes to conquer the China market and for that purpose merged with the Chinese company called Alibaba.com. In that sense, they could not care less about the Chinese people since they are only concerned about being on the right side of the Chinese government. It is ALWAYS about money…. Just look at how Bush calls everyone a terrorist and yet he is ready give the United Arab Emirates control of numerous AMERICAN ports. It is NEVER about the people or democracy or even safety…. it’s about who will receive a monetary benefit from it all. | Law & Ethics | 1140630945 |
| 2411237 | Does slavery still exists in the United States? If so, where? | Human trafficking (the buying and selling of human beings for sex, work, etc.) is everywhere. There could even be instances of it where you live. Most cases of trafficking involve citizens of a particular country paying money in order to obtain passage into the U.S. (or other country) only to be trafficked and sold to the highest bidder. It has also been the cause of American citizens' disappearances in other countries. It is estimated that more than 1 million people are trafficked annually around the world; some experts say it could be double that. U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reports it has made 5,400 arrests and obtained 2,300 convictions in cases of human trafficking and smuggling since 2003. I personally have attended several conferences in and around the Philadelphia area on this topic. It is a problem that not many people are aware of, but is a growing problem in the U.S. and elsewhere. Big hot spots for trafficking include South Florida, Texas, and New York. | Law & Ethics | 1138989978 |
| 895882 | when did the woman obtain the right to vote in britain? | Women won the right to vote when the 19th Amendment was passed in 1920. Some states had passed laws prior to 1920 giving women the right to vote, and some women had won election to public office before the 19th Amendment became law. Women in England did not win full voting rights until 1928, however. | Law & Ethics | 1140399365 |
| 1037115 | Where can I find info regarding laws/obligations associated with privately-owned civilian ships? | I dont know but id like to sign on ..as far as i know congeress can still issue letters granting you the right to be a privateer. They havent written one in years..but i think its actually in the constitution. One should be allowed to sail the seas, hut pirates and collect booty! | Law & Ethics | 1140257780 |
| 184660 | Why are the man the only ones who have to sign up for the draft!? | Don't know why but women are arguing to get into higher positions in the military. Up until 10 years ago, women only did the stuff like nursing ... then those dorky hippies who take off their bra's decided to encourage their daughters to wanna fight. Still the argument is men don't want women in military because they feel women are too weak ... men don't wanna worry about seeing a woman bleeding <they can barly see us cry let alone see us all blown up>. Men can't stand to see us raped ... and men can't stand to cry in front of us <which does happen in war> I guess moderen day stuff like video games <Tomb Raider> and action movies <GI Jane> make it glamerious for woman to try and be the "tough guy", but reality is we're wimmps ... Sure I take my kick boxing classes ... and I always win while wrestling ... but if in anger you flick me in the nose, I'll be in a corner crying my eyes out ... so sad but true. However, if a draft did occur and it did includ women, and I was drafted ... I would go ... I'm not a yellow-tail coward hippie!!! The enemy would just have to deal with me crying while I shot at them. | Law & Ethics | 1141107362 |
| 3900206 | Do you try to get out of speeding tickets? How? | *Chuckling* I actually dun get speeding tickets, tis one of the handy things bout wolf instinct. I can usually tell if there is a patrol car (or camera speed monitor) nearby by the way others drive and I let what I call a "lame duck" (someone in more of a hurry than me) go ahead of me while I follow at a reasonable distance. They tend to get the ticket instead. Heh, evil I know, but not my fault they they were speeding and got caught... Good advice on how to avoid the ticket when pulled over is here http://www.askmen.com/fashion/how_to_100/147_how_to.html Now first off if you are busted by camera, give it up, you won't win. Courts tend to put great stock in the automated speeding monitors. If you are pulled over and do get a ticket, this means you gotta go to court to fight it, but police officers do not have the time to go for every ticket they write. So they cannot refute you in court and if you prove reasonable doubt, you can get out of it. But if the officer is there, well you got a problem and it becomes more difficult to win. If you decide to fight it in court, a good site with a lot of free (not all, but a lot) information is http://tipmra.com/sample/tipmra_sample.htm I can tell you the last time a friend got one was by the radar gun, which is easy to refute as loose tools in the trunk is well known to foul up the readings. And finally I leave you with this lil tidbit... How To Get Out Of A Traffic Ticket! A police officer pulls a guy over for speeding and has the following exchange... Officer: May I see your driver's license? Driver: I don't have one. I had it suspended when I got my 5th DUI. Officer: May I see the owner's card for this vehicle? Driver: It's not my car. I stole it. Officer: The car is stolen? Driver: That's right. But come to think of it, I think I saw the owner's card in the glove box when I was putting my gun in there. Officer: There's a gun in the glove box? Driver: Yes sir. That's where I put it after I shot and killed the woman who owns this car and stuffed her in the trunk. Officer: There's a BODY in the TRUNK?!?!? Driver: Yes, sir. Hearing this, the officer immediately called his captain. The car was quickly surrounded by police, and the captain approached the driver to handle the tense situation. Captain: Sir, can I see your license? Driver: Sure. Here it is. It was valid. Captain: Who's car is this? Driver: It's mine, officer. Here's the owner's card. The driver owned the car. Captain: Could you slowly open your glove box so I can see if there's a gun in it? Driver: Yes, sir, but there's no gun in it. Sure enough, there was nothing in the glove box. Captain: Would you mind opening your trunk? I was told you said there's a body in it. Driver: No problem. Trunk is opened; no body. Captain: I don't understand it. The officer who stopped you said you told him you didn't have a license, stole the car, had a gun in the glovebox, and that there was a dead body in the trunk. Driver: Yeah, I'll bet the lying s.o.b. told you I was speeding, too! | Law & Ethics | 1140847693 |
| 2055129 | can two ILLEGALS get married in the United States? Whats is the law behind it? | Yes, undergod, no undergovernment. The government doesnt acknowledge anything if a person is illegal, because to them, they're not citizen and dont exist. | Law & Ethics | 1139018160 |
| 279257 | if you oreder somthing cod,and try to cancel the order before its recieved, can a company legaly refuse? | There is always a period of time that you can change your mind, known as buyer's remorse, this time period differ's from state to state. If you feel that you were mislead or otherwise treated unfairly you can take the situation to your states Attorney Generals Office. For most things that are shipped COD I can not imagine a company going to any great distances to reap a sale should you refuse the shipment. | Law & Ethics | 1139733273 |
| 697340 | laws concerning office space in texas courthouses? | still no answers? try looking here; http://www.philipdru.com http://weekendinterviewshow.com http://thestressblog.com http://www.un.org/ http://www.antiwar.com http://www.kaos959.com | Law & Ethics | 1140204146 |
| 1360407 | What is assualt in the 4hth degree? | Assault in the following orders are the following things: 1 degree: very serious 2 degree: somewhat serious 3 degree: hardly serious 4 degree: not serious at all | Law & Ethics | 1140009229 |
| 1401455 | What is the punishment for treason? Does it include the death penalty? | Yes, it most certainly can! Depending on what is done that is. For the most part it is a very long term of imprisionment. | Law & Ethics | 1139848350 |
| 4256859 | whos to blame for stupid answer followed? | I know what you're looking for and it's something like "if someone's dumb enough, then they deserve it." But that may not be the case. Remember, just because someone was dumb enough to follow your advice, doesn't mean they're too dumb to hire an attorney. Yahoo's TOS states "You agree to indemnify and hold Yahoo! . . . harmless from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys' fees, made by any third party due to or arising out of Content you submit, post, transmit or otherwise make available through the Service, your use of the Service, your connection to the Service, your violation of the TOS, or your violation of any rights of another." | Law & Ethics | 1140468984 |
| 960080 | how long can you wait press charges.? | It depends on the State and what type of crime you were a victim of. For example - if you were victim of sexual assault - you may have more time - but if it was a simple assault - you may only have one year. In your example above - they most likely have a year - but a prosecuter is going to wonder why if they wait long to report it. May only have a civil case after too long | Law & Ethics | 1139800882 |
| 3524718 | Do you think that if Cheney were a Democrat they would not have waited 24 hrs to release info on the shooting? | I disagree with my sis...I don't think they would have waited.. | Law & Ethics | 1140139003 |
| 1420016 | Why are Americans above the law ? | Evidence? Why would US need evidence for something? They didn't found evedence in Iraq. And there they didn't killed a guy, they killed a nation. They do not care. For their concern all the rest of the world can go to hell as long as they are ok in their stollen land. Check ur history books! | Law & Ethics | 1140800408 |
| 767372 | I need current police pursuit statistics? | The FBI site has tons of stats, but most are sepeated by state. You'll need to goto state or local police sites if you want more regional info. | Law & Ethics | 1141050508 |
| 13057 | What's the whole motive behind statute of limitations? | Their purpose is to reduce the unfairness of defending actions after a substantial period of time has elapsed. With the passage of time, memories fade and documents are lost. A defendant will have greater difficulty defending a lawsuit 10 or 15 years after an event than within 2 or 3 years. | Law & Ethics | 1138847828 |
| 1381672 | For non-Americans. How many of you think that Bush is a war criminal? | Not quite so, here we think that the general international policy of the United States for the past century is criminal, no matter who the president. Bush just happens to be worse than the rest. Look at it this way, he has robbed from his own people with his tax reforms. So, he is not only war criminal (like most US presidents) he is also a regular criminal-- thief :) cocaine abuser and many other things you and I will never know about. Spain | Law & Ethics | 1140524716 |
| 865385 | court transcripts of lorena and john bobbitt? | Have probably been destroyed because so much time has passed. News media might still have copies, as might CourtTV. | Law & Ethics | 1140991576 |
| 1235866 | i am trying to get on a wisconsin website to look at court records without having to pay.? | http://wcca.wicourts.gov | Law & Ethics | 1139683718 |
| 706582 | Lawyer Costs - Cap-off Regulations? | There probably is not a price cap on lawyers in Ontario. In the US, anyway, rates are entirely contractual. $20 for a brief letter is pretty standard -- cheaper than the rates in big US city, actually. But you could ask for fewer updates, and shop for a cheaper lawyer. | Law & Ethics | 1140415479 |
| 265526 | Where is the man's right in abortion? | Wow. The law even allows your wife to get a divorce if you don't want to. Isn't it crazy how women have rights these days? Honestly, though, don't you think it would be terrible to force a woman to have your child? | Law & Ethics | 1140813364 |
| 1491552 | In california state do the mineral rights transfer with the land, or can they be reserved by an owner? | I'm not sure about California, but usually you can sever rights from the land. This happens with water rights and with mineral rights. Also, in some cases the surface estate and the mineral estate are separate (such as when the lode is directly under a town (such as Virginia City)). In those cases, unless the surface and mineral estates are merged through a specific deed, the rights remain separate. You should, of course, contact a lawyer to confirm this. | Law & Ethics | 1140156344 |
| 2199039 | i need a job discription of a forensic breathalizer intoxilizer gaze nystagmus expert? | try http://www.bls.gov/ or http://salary.com/ | Law & Ethics | 1139078146 |
| 2240874 | i am a middle school student and i would like to be more educated on my right whilst i am in school. help? | Listen to your parents. Go to school. Get As. Score high on the SATs. You'll have plenty of time to make your own decisions once you get to college. Just bend over and take it for another couple of years. | Law & Ethics | 1139285690 |
| 1971825 | What actions can you take against someone that is going around spreading false lies about you to everyone? | Hire a lawyer, the legal terms are (1) Slander (2) defamation of character. and it sounds like there is malous behaviour there too. these are all civil so the courts will have to help you, the police wont unless there is a restraining order on this person. | Law & Ethics | 1140699656 |
| 1217295 | What purpose does the Yahoo censorship serve? | I could see if you were being vulger or using a lot of profanity, just for the fact that there are some very young people who use this site, however, the question that you had on here that was censored was not of any distaste. It was certainly retarded, and it had no relevence to anything, but it was not something that needed to be censored. We live in a country that was at one time "Free". It has now become so politically correct you cant say or do anything without offending someone. | Law & Ethics | 1140144251 |
| 4414240 | why wasn't Dick Cheney put in jail? | Because it was an accidental shooting, there were witnesses, and even the guy that got shot said it was an accident. | Law & Ethics | 1140567101 |
| 4048056 | Does anyone have links for pictures of police officers that I can use for my history fair project? | Easy. Just visit these websites: http://www.ice.gov/graphics/fps/multimedia/RNC_convention.htm http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.mvr.bg/NR/rdonlyres/CFF8D6C0-6C46-4FE1-8D21-C79114AD0D00/0/2.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.mvr.bg/en/Guide/uniforms.htm&h=456&w=300&sz=14&tbnid=cSCKfSK3zTgX0M:&tbnh=124&tbnw=81&hl=en&start=3&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dpolice%2Bofficers%26svnum%3D10%26hl%3Den%26lr%3D%26sa%3DG http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.cdlponline.org/pictureFiles/120_1.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.cdlponline.org/index.cfm%3Ffuseaction%3Dactivity1%26topicID%3D1%26storyID%3D120&h=240&w=240&sz=31&tbnid=MTuPaEwH7K0d-M:&tbnh=104&tbnw=104&hl=en&start=4&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dpolice%2Bofficers%26svnum%3D10%26hl%3Den%26lr%3D%26sa%3DG http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.vmi.edu/resources/images/Auxilliary%2520Services/Police/PP_Edward_Matheny.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.vmi.edu/show.asp%3Fdurki%3D857&h=400&w=500&sz=39&tbnid=6-2CPySzhUHLIM:&tbnh=101&tbnw=127&hl=en&start=35&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dpolice%2Bofficers%26start%3D20%26svnum%3D10%26hl%3Den%26lr%3D%26sa%3DN http://www.computerworld.com/computerworld/records/images/story/20KCalmanac_police_primary.jpg http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Mounted.police.buckingham.palace.arp.jpg http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Police.three.on.patrol.london.arp.jpg http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Police.boat.london.arp.jpg | Law & Ethics | 1139071088 |
| 3718272 | what is your thought on the death penalty and why do u think that? | I personally think it can be appropriate in some cases, but I doubt the ability of a judge or jury to judge correctly in EVERY case. DNA evidence has already shown many cases where someone was wrongly put to death, and I think that is reason enough for a moratorium on all executions. | Law & Ethics | 1140578756 |
| 1258736 | What is juvenile crime? Cause & effefs? Justice system? | If you commit a crime when you are a juvenile <18 yrs old you have commited a "Juvenile Crime" Sometimes when you commit crimes like this when you reach the age of 18 they are wiped from your record so that you have a second chance at life. | Law & Ethics | 1139838862 |
| 1794342 | is an oui a felony? | Usually only a felony if bodily harm is caused or if a repeat offender. OUI -The next most common acronym for drunk driving is OUI. This stands for operating under the influence. The word “operating” is actually more encompassing (and more accurate) than “driving” because almost all states make it illegal to “operate or be in actual physical control” of a motor vehicle. This means that you can be sitting in your car, off the side of the road, with the engine running and the car in park, and asleep, yet still be charged with OUI (or DUI or DWI, for that matter, in most states). The states that have OUI as their acronym are Maine, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. Maine OUI Laws Maine has very tough OUI laws. The lowest level of OUI in Maine can send you to jail for up to 364 days, put you on probation for up to one year, make you pay a fine of up to $2000, and take your license for up to six years. A felony OUI involving serious injury or death can send you to jail for year and revoke your license for life. Obviously, few first offenders can expect to see maximum penalties. Even so, the penalty that is imposed in average case is serious. What is OUI? OUI/DWI/DUI is a crime involving drinking and driving. In Maine it is called OUI. OUI means either or both of two things: First, OUI is operating or attempting to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicants. "Intoxicants" are any substance, including alcohol and both illegal and prescription drugs. A person is "under the influence" if their mental or physical faculties are impaired to the slightest degree, regardless of whether it affects the a actual operation of the vehicle. Second, OUI is operating or attempting to operate a motor vehicle while having a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08% by weight or more, regardless of whether that level of alcohol affects the person. The Court's Penalties If you have no prior OUI/DWI/DUI's in any state in the last ten years, you are considered a first offender. A first offense OUI with no aggravating circumstances carries a mandatory minimum penalty of 90 days license suspension and a $400 fine. The first sixty days of that suspension are without a work-only license. If you have aggravating circumstances such as a BAC above .14, a passenger under 21 years of age, excessive speeding or an accident, there is a mandatory two-day jail sentence. If you refuse to take a breath or blood test the mandatory minimum sentence is four days in jail and a $600 fine. All fines have substantial surcharges of about 17%. Some judges routinely exceed these minimum sentences. A second offense carries a minimum seven-day jail sentence (twelve days for a refusal), a $600 fine ($800 for refusal) and an 18-month license suspension without a work-only license. A third offense carries a minimum thirty-day jail sentence (forty days for a refusal), a $1,000 fine ($1,300 for refusal) and a four-year license suspension without a work-only license. A fourth offense, or an OUI involving an accident with a serious injury or death of anyone, is a felony even if the OUI did not cause the accident. It carries a possible 5-year sentence and a minimum jail term of six months (six months and twenty days for a refusal), a minimum fine of $2,000 ($2,400 for a refusal) and a six-year license suspension without a work-only license. A driver who causes the death of another person because the driver is OUI faces 20 years in prison, a $20,000 fine and a lifetime license suspension. | Law & Ethics | 1139594257 |
| 3609647 | If women can have abortion by saying its their body, can you not be drafted because its your body ? | No. But I believe that women shouldnt be allowed to have abortions either. After all its not just their body, and the other body is what they are attempting to abort. | Law & Ethics | 1140814553 |
| 177856 | what type of form do i have to sign so that when i go on vacation if my child needs medical help they can go? | It is a Medical Release Form. I would check with your family doctor, and the local hospital. You may be able to supply whatever paperwork they require so they can have it on file just in case. | Law & Ethics | 1140893490 |
| 1425500 | Is it considered sexual harassement if you stare at a woman in an elevator? | Harassment is often in the eye of the beholder, as it were. Staring at a woman in an elevator who enjoyed the attention would not be harassment, even if there was a policy against it. Doing the same thing to a woman who felt uncomfortable about it could indeed be considered harrassment, depending on the circumstances. Any conduct toward another person that makes them uncomfortable or they believe is inappropriate can be construed at harassment, but it does take more than just someone saying they don't like something. Workplace harrassment policies are generally more specific and cover a much greater amount of possible harassment situations. In public, being able to prove sexual harassment in such a situation would likely be difficult. On the job, it might be a completely different matter. You might not be guilty of a crime, but you could definitely get yourself in hot water with your company. | Law & Ethics | 1140724170 |
| 4303628 | If you owe a rearage of around 20,000 in child support, and you surrender your parental rights...? | you can make a deal... I'll sign these papers if you lower the amount owed. If your friend hasn't seen the kid, has no relationship, then he should at least allow the kid to have a Dad by signing over his rights. Maybe he could get a stipulation that makes it an open adoption? | Law & Ethics | 1140972909 |
| 1490274 | Do anyone know how to find the jail information for monroe county,Rochester new york,looking for someone? | try starting with the sheriff's dept at www.monroecounty.gov there may be a link, phone # or email, there is also news links the local newspaper there is the democrat & chronicle | Law & Ethics | 1140277604 |
| 721435 | what is an ethics violations by an attorney? | did u get ur money returned? that is called a retainer u should get it back if he decides he cant take the case because of lack of evidence or lack of time for ur case u cant allow a rich attorney to take advantage of u, cause u have problems in court ... see another attorney (who is not his friend) and get paid back through him. they don't like getting sued by fellow attorneys either.... good luck | Law & Ethics | 1139962655 |
| 2812501 | Why Should We Continue to Make Handguns Legal in the U.S.? | Sadly, people do not feel safe without them. If we made hand guns illegal, only crimminals would still have them. There would be no means of defending ourselves if we were attacked. People figure If bad guys have them, we should be able to protect ourselves and have them! Otherwise MORE people will be killed. Sad yet true. | Law & Ethics | 1139606851 |
| 3832669 | what is direct indictment? | A direct indictment goes straight to trial, circumventing the preliminary hearing. In the United States at least, this requires presenting the case to a Grand Jury and having them issue the indictment. | Law & Ethics | 1139612008 |
| 2458760 | what is the average IQ of a death row inmate in the United States? | Before or after they get gas'd | Law & Ethics | 1140641031 |
| 3565192 | Why do african americans distrust ronald regan? | Ronald Reagan was a rich white man that favored the rich Republicans. Why would African Americans who are mostly Democrats trust him? | Law & Ethics | 1139361111 |
| 3113459 | How do you find out if a convicted murderer files an appeal? | Contact the District Attorneys Office for the Supreme Court. f the case orriginally was filed where you live, your local DA can find out for you if you were involved in the original conviction. | Law & Ethics | 1141052588 |
| 4065903 | where do u find city court dates online, or if someone has a warrent in a specific county? | depends on the locality, some have those things online some dont. | Law & Ethics | 1139565438 |
| 4121829 | Is it ok to wear my Fire Dept. Class A uniform to my mothers funeral ? | as long as it is a formal type of uniform. otherwise, i'd wear a suit. | Law & Ethics | 1138800581 |
| 3625097 | In CA, can prior convictions be used against a witness in a criminal trial? If so, under what circumstances? | Not so sure Max knows what he's talking about. Certain prior convictions can be "used against" a witness in a criminal trial. Generally, they would be brought up if they tend to discredit the witness. A conviction for being a minor in possession of alcohol is probably not going to be all that relevant if the witness is talking about what he/she saw during a burglary, for example. I'm also not so sure that misdemeanor convictions are brought up anyway (but they might be...just don't remember). Persons convicted of felonies are almost certainly going to have that thrown in their face, no matter what the crime was. This is just from my experience, I'm not a lawyer and it's entirely possible I'm screwed up here on one or more of my facts, but I think I've got them straight. | Law & Ethics | 1140972967 |
| 3596420 | In North Carolina what is the difference between absoloute divorce and divorce from bed and board? | A lawyer could tell you but: There are only two ways to get a divorce in North Carolina. The first and most common way to obtain a North Carolina divorce is to prove a one year separation. The other way to obtain a North Carolina divorce is to prove incurable insanity. Most North Carolina divorces are obtained after proving a one year separation. The divorce in North Carolina is typically granted within about 60 days of the date of filing for the divorce. Divorce from bed and board is a rarely used, fault-based action, usually brought by an injured spouse to get the court to order the other spouse out of the residence. | Law & Ethics | 1139798675 |
| 2444751 | when you commit a traffic offence is iy aginst your fellow drivers should the fines be payed to one offended? | That's a good idea, but the theory is by paying to the government you are paying the body politic at whole. | Law & Ethics | 1139111165 |
| 2945488 | How long can a leasing office not provide you with a mailbox key? | You were susposed to get the mailbox key when you got you other keys, and you are right, that was susposed to be taken care of BEFORE you moved in! Good luck... | Law & Ethics | 1140639495 |
| 2419397 | Spying on America...is..good? | Your question is especially valid in light of the fact that a warrant can be obtained up to three days after the fact. Also, very few out of the thousands requested have ever been denied. "Being able to respond quickly" is therefore not a valid excuse for faliure to get a legal warrant. The question now becomes: "Who is hiding what?". | Law & Ethics | 1139261712 |
| 1637038 | I need the history of the American Disabilities Act of 1990.? | You should go to a public library in the city you live in. | Law & Ethics | 1139539769 |
| 1369554 | What is the florida state law for adultery? | they whip you, then take you out back and shoot you. :-) actually: 798.01 Living in open adultery.--Whoever lives in an open state of adultery shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. Where either of the parties living in an open state of adultery is married, both parties so living shall be deemed to be guilty of the offense provided for in this section. | Law & Ethics | 1139550217 |
| 1078929 | Why do we have Eminent Domain? (what was the purpose of forming this law?)? | The original idea was that if a public entity, such as a local city government, needed a piece of land, and the owner absolutely refused to sell, they could be forced to give it up at fair market value "for the common good." Today, it is being most horribly abused, to condemn people's land so it can be used for commercial enterprises like shopping centers. The Institute for Justice, which I think is www.ij.org, is on it. This (and other Libertarian fights against injustice) matters so much to me that I've named the Institute for Justice as the contingent beneficiary in my will. The fact that my estate is tiny is not the point; it's the thought that counts. Besides, a hundred tiny estates could add up to a pretty fair chunk of money. | Law & Ethics | 1139877345 |
| 1509839 | When can teen agers move out of there house in georgia? | It depends what you want to do. Most places will let you rent your own place at any age, as long as you have the money/ credit or someone ele to co-sign for you. | Law & Ethics | 1140731416 |
| 3859974 | What recourse is there against a lawyer who sued me frivolously? | You have to win the case first. Then you MIGHT have claim for abuse of process and malicious prosecution. These types of cases are VERY hard to prove and looked down upon by the courts. You should consult an attorney familiar with the laws of your state on these issues. | Law & Ethics | 1139199002 |
| 2840540 | Do people who live in transitional housing have the same rights as a regular tenant? | You need to understand the difference between what a YMCA offers compared to what a "transitional housing" offer. There is a very distinct difference. YMCA,s generally are not really geared for tenacy at all and those that "live" at one are defined as borders rather than tenants. Fire codes do apply and so do safety standards but the mayor of that city or town is the one who has the power to enforce them. YMCA's are private property and they can make whatever rules they see fit including curfews | Law & Ethics | 1141180599 |
| 2191207 | if you are charged with auto negligence, and you and the insur co are being sued, what might you have done? ex | I don't quite understand the question. Are you asking how to defend yourself against the lawsuit? Your insurance company should be hiring a lawyer to represent you. | Law & Ethics | 1139516749 |
| 572686 | why are Africans so corrupt? | good question. Many argue that Africa has no native tradition of democracy and rule of law in a modern context. Europeans colonised the majority of the continent and forced or otherwise encouraged the natives to abandon their traditional lifeways in favor of "western civilisation" Upon Europe's withdraw at the end of the colonial period, Africans were essentially left high and dry, no longer versed in the ways of their ancestors (political or practical systems) and unable to emulate the traditions of Europe for whatever reason. Attempts at democracy and market-based economic systems, much less a universal idea of basic human rights have mostly failed in the face of Tribal warfare, government corruption, and bald-faced criminal intent. Why can't they do better? Who knows...maybe "European"-style values cannot be easily assimilated into an alien land without the included negative aspects- corruption, abuse, greed. OScar- to say Africa was living in peace with no problems is outright fantasy- The fact that Africa was misappropriated and abused by Europe in no way justifies such claims. Africa was a mess long before the white man set foot there. War, disease, strife, violence- all these existed in spades. You are simply falling into the white liberal guilt trap of pretending everyone else in the world were somehow pure and innocent of such notions. The fact that Europe and Asia just did it better (or worse) doesn't mean that Africa, the Americas, etc, would not have done the same if they had the ability to. | Law & Ethics | 1138957835 |
| 894205 | Is the Feminist movement dead or alive and well? Why do you think? | Until a woman sits in the white house...and I don't mean under a desk with a cigar in her mouth...feminism shall go on! :) And even then...do you really expect us to ever stop bitching? Puh-lease...we're women. | Law & Ethics | 1139558944 |
| 2038430 | ok, DlCK chaney shoots a lawyer, the lawyer says it's "OUCH! that hurt, but it's cool"..? | I think if it hadn't been for Cheney the V.P, he would have sued the **** out of the person who shot him. The fact that he didn't sue Cheney doesn't necessarily mean that he's an incompetent lawyer. Probably he was paid off on the side...or given some lifelong benefit that discouraged the lawyer from sueing. | Law & Ethics | 1140323571 |
| 2650549 | if a person commits suicide with a weapon like a sawed off 20 gauge shot gun can it be returned to the family? | Depending on the laws where you are and if indeed it is of legal size, chances are that it is returnable. However you also must be of legal age to own the weapon in order to receive it. I would make sure of the legalities of all of it and then make sure that the Police know that you want it back. Most people in these circumstances do not want the weapon back. | Law & Ethics | 1139990040 |
| 1818780 | Who has written the best articles/books about the history of the US Constitution? | The Making of America: The substance and Meaning of the Constitution W. Cleon Skousen | Law & Ethics | 1139887026 |
| 4145666 | Do the benefits of criminalizing drug use outweigh its disadvantages (i.e. organized crime etc...)? | Thru-out history drug laws have been a means of oppression towards ppl of different religions and customs. The 1st drug law in the US. was in san franscio in 1875 on opium dens in china town, and the fear of white ppl that this will cause chinese immigrants to rape white women. All drug laws started out of racism, not any concern over health or human welfare. Read about the history of drug laws at wikipedia link below. Currently 23% of US. prison population are non violent drug offenders. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/drug_laws... | Law & Ethics | 1140410269 |
| 1821694 | Where can I find laws about bathroom usage in the workplace? | such laws would not depend on which state you are but differs from organization to organization. An employer is free to make internal rules and regulations. so every organization have different rules relating to this. However not many specifically mentions laws about bathroom usage. However, an organization can not make rules that are arbitary, agianst equality or racial. You can find more about this in this article(link below). | Law & Ethics | 1140072004 |
| 4040978 | compare and contrast kant and machiavelli? | Hmm, does someone have a politcal theory midterm coming up? Kant was largely a predecessor to Marx/Engels and was critisizing the same social structures they work and their inevitable ends of ruin. Machiavelli on the other hand was an advocate of the totalitarian ideal. Force makes right, but the quite "The ends justifies the means.", in itself is not correct. Even Niccolo would not entirely agree with that. Their deep philophies are much to deep to get into because they were largely addressing different periods in political history. Machiavelli was witnessing Roman decline and revolution, while Kant was witnessing the rise of the industrial revolution and its impacts upon the masses. Is there a specific topic you were intrested in like free will? social revolution or something? | Law & Ethics | 1141185962 |
| 4279722 | How long is life in prison in the state of Michigan? | Is that a trick question? It is until they die, unless the judge has set a chance for parole. | Law & Ethics | 1138929102 |
| 3845192 | woman kills perpetrator, what action would be available to her heirs? | ? If woman KILLS the perpetrator, then the perp is dead, not the woman. Or are they both dead? If the perp is dead, there won't be an arrest. Because he or she is DEAD. But there will be a criminal reports filed and other legal/court issues. If you want to know how how the woman would defend herself in court, she needs a lawyer, who would most likely plea Self Defense on her behalf. If you want to know about Victim Restitution, you have the check the laws for your particular state or country to make the proper applications. | Law & Ethics | 1139382047 |
| 3049541 | Tell me why won't the government legalize marijuana? | Because it's illegal. | Law & Ethics | 1140548868 |
| 2168912 | Do you believe that Roe vs. Wade will be overturned? | I think there's a chance that it will not be overturned. Technically, the court is bound be the doctrine of stare decisis, which means that their decisions are based upon prior decisions, including Roe. Stare decisis provides stability and predictability in society. Of course, the court can overrule prior decisions, but it should be careful in doing so. The court cannot afford to lose its credibility, which is based on the perception that its decision are based on constitutional and common law principles. If the court is perceived as just another political mechanism that changes based upon the political winds, then the people will lose faith in its rulings and develop an ever more cynical view of government and believe that there truly is no justice in this country. I'm not saying Roe should be upheld or overturned. I haven't read it recently, and besides, it doesn't matter what I think about the decision. But I think we should have some faith in our Justices and the CJ. They are, after all, technically independant given their lifetime appointments. | Law & Ethics | 1139384819 |
| 3677304 | free record of somone with a felony? | www.starkcountycjis.org | Law & Ethics | 1141159072 |
| 1772618 | Does anyone think that making abortion illegal will only make women want to have the procedure more? | I think women will have them if they want them, They just go underground to do it. (in otherwords, back room operations ect) or just travel to a place where they are legal. I think they should be legal. The death penelty is legal.. and a human is a human, even if one is a criminal. | Law & Ethics | 1139724639 |
| 3605870 | why is pres bush spending our hard erned tax money in iraq? | He believes that as president he is exempt from laws and ethics. He doesn't like Iraq and he likes war, so he decided to invade. >>>It probably costs far less in the long run to stop terrorist >>>extremists in their tracks now If there were any evidence that Iraq had any ties to the 9/11 terrorists, I'd agree with you. As the terrorists were primarily Saudi, I fail to see the logic. All our invasion of Iraq is doing by way of terrorism is fueling the very resentment that lead to the attacks in the first place. | Law & Ethics | 1141081603 |
| 4173452 | does anybody know what was war in croatia and bosnia all about? | There was war in Yugoslavia. Everyone wanted to separate, because they didn't want to be munipulated by serbians. | Law & Ethics | 1140978047 |
| 774283 | is wiretapping constitutional? | Wire tapping is perfectly legal. Within the context of domestic crime, yes a warrant must be issued by a judge. In terms of national security, the precident has always been there for the interception of enemy communications (whether that be mail, paper packages, radio transmissions, cable transmissions, etc). In times of war it is justified to do such a thing. | Law & Ethics | 1140619162 |
| 2907251 | what can you do legally when your boss hits you? | File a civil action against him for personal injury, pain and suffering, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. | Law & Ethics | 1140079003 |
| 2283339 | Can someone tell me what Criminal sexual conduct in the 2nd degree(miltiple variables) means? | Well, maxfr8 certainly gave you an answer, didn't they? Of course, if you're not in New Jersey, I don't know how valuable the answer was. Point being - you need to state which state's laws you're talking about. Laws vary from state to state, and each state may (and likely will) have a different definition of what that crime is. Some states (like mine) don't define their sex crimes in degrees anyway...although evidently yours does. | Law & Ethics | 1139380764 |
| 1593689 | I was in my Apartment when a metal container behind the house that belong to the landlaw Exploded damaging my? | You need a personal injury lawyer. It appears you may have a claim for damages. However, you've waited two years and the statute of limitations may have run its course and you may not be able to file a legal claim. Most personal injury lawyers offer free initial consultations and work on a contingent basis (they charge a percentage of what you collect). Call your local Bar Association and they'll have some names. Also try a legal clinic in a law school. | Law & Ethics | 1139252979 |
| 4307528 | How do you found a political party? | You need a few thousands people to sign that they agree to join your party(I don't know the number of signatures for your country), find funding and you register the party in court. It seems easy but it is very very difficult. | Law & Ethics | 1139851031 |
| 1802783 | What does the legal term "except as otherwise explicitly provided" mean? | "except as otherwise explicitly provided" = unless we say so. | Law & Ethics | 1139630653 |
| 3961464 | Is it illegal for tela-marketers to block their phone numbers? | No, it's not illegal for them to block their phone #'s. You can however block their calls by getting on the national no call list &/or getting a privacy manager for your home phone. Call your phone company about it, it makes whoever is calling you ID themselves if their # is blocked. | Law & Ethics | 1138844098 |
| 3524489 | is it illigal to be discrimanated against because of a misdeameanor on you record ? | If you have an arrest record, and becuase it is public information, no it is not discriminatory. With that said, because it was a misdemeanor, you should try and have your record expunged. | Law & Ethics | 1140385608 |
| 2180687 | Are Jews Arabs to?, Why does FootBalls Joe Nameth look exactly like FRIENDS David Schimer? | thats funny. but the truth of the matter is that jews are decended of the Isralites that lived in biblical israel over 2000 years ago and the father of both jews and most arabs is the Abraham of the bible. Both are refered to as semitic peoples. they are from the area but they are two compleatly different peoples. | Law & Ethics | 1139532046 |
| 3694794 | Since when is it illegal to ride a shopping cart down the interstate?!? | Since ALWAYS...a shopping cart, lacking, among other things, an engine, brakes, headlights and taillights is not a street legal form of transportation...also you cannot get liability insurance for a shopping cart and it is therefore unlawful to operate on on the public right of way. | Law & Ethics | 1140886470 |
| 2430574 | can i sue a school or their district for not allowing me to have access to my childrens school records?? | There are many legal ramifications. If you are the legal parent, the one who is on the birth right or the legal guardian, then yes you have a right to see them. If you are not the legal guardian then no. There are also certain things you can and cannot see. You have a right to see what pertains to your child, and your child only. The district has the right to protect and keep communications within the district private. In other words, official documents only. Grades, discipline records, medical issues. As far as things that are in regards to teachers and their confidentiality, no, you have no right to that. The key word is, are you the legal guardian....that is the biggest question in regards to this topic. | Law & Ethics | 1141148517 |
| 2970699 | Is there an unisured motorist fund that helps with damages if an unisured motorist destroys your property? | Contact your state Deparment of Insurance. They should have more information on the fund if there is one. | Law & Ethics | 1140052338 |
| 1561467 | What were Thurgood Marshall's greatest accomplishments? Marshalls greatest accomplishments?? | It was Marshall who ended legal segregation in the United States. He won Supreme Court victories breaking the color line in housing, transportation and voting, all of which overturned the 'Separate-but-Equal' apartheid of American life in the first half of the century. It was Marshall who won the most important legal case of the century, Brown v. Board of Education, ending the legal separation of black and white children in public schools. The success of the Brown case sparked the 1960s civil rights movement, led to the increased number of black high school and college graduates and the incredible rise of the black middle-class in both numbers and political power in the second half of the century. And it was Marshall, as the nation's first African-American Supreme Court justice, who promoted affirmative action -- preferences, set-asides and other race conscious policies -- as the remedy for the damage remaining from the nation's history of slavery and racial bias. Justice Marshall gave a clear signal that while legal discrimination had ended, there was more to be done to advance educational opportunity for people who had been locked out and to bridge the wide canyon of economic inequity between blacks and whites. | Law & Ethics | 1139343282 |
| 3220954 | Re- aware sorry... Does a flight on Song departing from LAX have to go thru Miami, to get back to JFK? | It seems like a flight from LAX to JFK would waste more fuel than necessary by stopping in Miami. | Law & Ethics | 1140573526 |
| 4161066 | are those engaged in white collar crimes often frequent offenders in this area? | yes | Law & Ethics | 1140199293 |
| 1456861 | Dismiss by Ct w/o Prejudice? | It means that it could be appealed or brougth to court again, if it is w/ prejuice it can't be heard again | Law & Ethics | 1139268179 |
| 3128620 | whats the verdict? | What Are Defamation, Libel and Slander? Generally speaking, defamation is the issuance of a false statement about another person, which causes that person to suffer harm. Slander involves the making of defamatory statements by a transitory (non-fixed) representation, usually an oral (spoken) representation. Libel involves the making of defamatory statements in a printed or fixed medium, such as a magazine or newspaper. Typically, the elements of a cause of action for defamation include: A false and defamatory statement concerning another; The unprivileged publication of the statement to a third party (that is, somebody other than the person defamed by the statement); If the defamatory matter is of public concern, fault amounting at least to negligence on the part of the publisher; and Damage to the plaintiff. In the context of defamation law, a statement is "published" when it is made to the third party. That term does not mean that the statement has to be in print. Damages are typically to the reputation of the plaintiff, but depending upon the laws of the jurisdiction it may be enough to establish mental anguish. Most jurisdictions also recognize "per se" defamation, where the allegations are presumed to cause damage to the plaintiff. Typically, the following may consititute defamation per se: Attacks on a person's professional character or standing; Allegations that an unmarried person is unchaste; Allegations that a person is infected with a sexually transmitted disease; Allegations that the person has committed a crime of moral turpitude; While actions for defamation have their roots in common law, most jurisdictions have now enacted statutes which modify the common law. They may change the elements of the cause of action, limit when an action may be filed, or modify the defenses to an action for defamation. Some may even require that the defendant be given an opportunity to apologize before the plaintiff can seek non-economic damages. | Law & Ethics | 1140892120 |
| 3465848 | did we really need this war against you know who? | No way. It was Bush's way of diverting the american public's attention from more important issues, PLUS, it was a great way for him to make some extra money. Terrorism is a threat only if you let it be. Wake up, it's all make-believe. | Law & Ethics | 1141158075 |
| 1400383 | Didn't Hitler attempt to control population by killing "unwanted" people? So why do we accept abortion? | Your equation of Hitler and someone seeking an abortion is totally illogical, just the sort of empty emotional appeal that Nazi propaganda perfected. You may disapprove of a woman getting an abortion, but there's no way you can make that the moral equivalent of rounding up Jews and murdering them en masse. | Law & Ethics | 1140071721 |
| 2516257 | What is a Class A Misdemeanor convictions.? | The leveling scheme of misdemeanors and felonies varies widely by state, but it would likely be the most serious kind of misdemeanor. What passing a bad check would get you also depends widely by state. | Law & Ethics | 1140026642 |
| 265538 | im looking for a site that will give me free background information on people? | i have been looking for a site like this too but have no luck everyone that i have went into says they are free and then once you put all of your information in they want your credit info. if you happen to find let me know which one you went into. | Law & Ethics | 1140192693 |
| 1581652 | legal difference between unsubstantiated and unfounded? | unsubstantiated means that there's no direct evidence of 'something' where unfounded means that there is no direct or even circumstantial evidence of 'something'. | Law & Ethics | 1139496097 |
| 2895067 | Do you NEED a lawyer to get a divorce? | For an uncontested disolution with no disputed assets or custody issues, there's no need to involve the lawyers... if there are issues that are going to be fought over (Assets, custody, support), each party should be represented. | Law & Ethics | 1140665589 |
| 2227692 | Did baning start with the church? | Its mostly a Christian thing dating back to the Midieval era. If something like Huss's work on the circulatory system, or Gargantua by Rablais,( his publisher was burned at the stake), or Galleleo's heliol centric orbital theory conflicted with the doctrines of the Catholic Church then to the extent that knowledge conflicted with the claim of infallibility, yes maybe banning did start there. At that time the Christian faith was managed like an organzied crime ring more powerful and pervaisive than the C Cosa Nostra, but remember, in China in 500 B C all the Confucian Scholars the emperor could arrest were behaeded and their works burned. This is the same emperor who built the wall of China. Every theocratic society, even Athens with the execution of Socrates, had a tendency so suppress what the ruling elite did not like. | Law & Ethics | 1140188678 |
| 3576218 | What's a regional reporter? | It doesn't represent anything other than the grouping chosen by the publisher. A regional report is a publication an algamation of appellate decision from numerous states within a region as choosen by the publisher. Law libraries will purchase these in lieu of buyer the official case reporters for each state. | Law & Ethics | 1140137533 |
| 2941258 | how do I get a lawyer to help? | What do you mean? lawyers don't help! Unless you want to be convicted. Try checking out (search)"outlaws legal service" these guys can help. | Law & Ethics | 1140558964 |
| 4030883 | how much is the average court case? | Depends if you win or lose, which court hears the case, and the complexity of the case. | Law & Ethics | 1140923353 |
| 2271963 | if i was informally questioned by police, would that be on my background report? | That depends on the parameters of the background report. It won't be in court records (assuming that the informal questioning was your only run-in). | Law & Ethics | 1138845920 |
| 1888981 | don't you have a life? | Yes, don't you? | Law & Ethics | 1139608262 |
| 66895 | church and state who rules? | first off, does the organization have a lease for the facilities? If so you can check the lease to see if there is any violation of the terms of the lease. Regarding separation of church and state, I believe as long as the mission of the organization is nonsectarian, that is, providing assistance or service to those of all religions, then it is not violating church/state restriction. You could be a bit more specific about the activities and mission of the organization for a better answer. | Law & Ethics | 1140488814 |
| 1955143 | How can I increase my chances of becoming a Massachusetts State trooper? | College degree in criminal justice. Volunteer as a reserve officer in your city/town/county. No heavy drug use. No criminal history. Good physical shape. | Law & Ethics | 1139972643 |
| 1641455 | what factors hinder your growth? give me more answers? | Sleeping late. Sittin in frot of a computer all day long. | Law & Ethics | 1140179041 |
| 2202536 | How do I find a friend who I know is a attorny in Florida, Carl Pearson Jr.? | try here http://people.yahoo.com/ | Law & Ethics | 1140160900 |
| 151924 | What is the minimum age that you can join a first aid squad in NJ as a full member and what law states that? | 16 years old. Not sure about the law. I know a friend was and EMT and he had to be 16. | Law & Ethics | 1139510934 |
| 3212490 | What percentage of the US population are sex offenders? | depends what you classify a sex crime, in todays society two 12 year olds playing doctor are considered sex offenders. | Law & Ethics | 1140370710 |
| 1756023 | In the US, why are guns considered bad? Ain't it people that kill people? | In the US, we don't consider guns bad. We are one country that has many freedom to own a weapon. | Law & Ethics | 1140369886 |
| 900107 | Should Supreme Court justices have term limits? | yes supreme court justices should have term limits because if they are automatically in for life or retirement then forward progress will be slower because of the nostalgic ideals of the justice modern problems deserve the attention of modern people as one gets older they tend to become more stubborn in their beliefs and policy will change at an absurdly slow rate. | Law & Ethics | 1140064650 |
| 3904462 | do you think the bar association will pertect its local attorney's, even if the attorney is a bad attorney? | Many local county bar associations run lawyer referral services. In order to belong, you must carry malpractice insurance and subscribe to their code of ethics. They often times have volunteer attorneys who help with client relation problems and/or fee arbitration if things go wrong in an attorney/client relationship. | Law & Ethics | 1139878532 |
| 3483635 | Recently my boyfriend signed a rental agreement which had a 3 day eviction. Is this legal in Michigan.? | You are a visitor. If you two get in an argument, he can ask you to leave since you have not rights in the apartment. | Law & Ethics | 1140230161 |
| 512237 | I don't have custody of my 15 year old son. How can I stop my EX from moving him out of state? | Most of the time they can move out of state for a job. Most of the time they have to prove the work part. This only applies when you have vistiation rights and are paying child support. The move must be work related. We just can't pick up and move because we feel like it. There are so many options and all states have different rules. I would always seek legal advice concerning these matters. The legal world is where you will find the best answer. | Law & Ethics | 1140367526 |
| 246701 | how much money does it cost to have someone released from jail for a funeral? | depends on why he or she is in jail? or in a state pen...i doubt if he would get to attend anything other than his own funeral its called jail for a reason....but under certain circumstances and w an attorney im sure u could arrange something w a judge at the last minute.... is he high risk prisoner? If he is county jail its free to let him out or maybe even let him out on his own free will if he promises to return,.... our jail for a class A felony it's a fine of $505.00 dollars non-refundable... but why pay if he can be allowed to attend for free w a escort officer by his side not embarressing him w cuffs..... sorry for ur loss...god bless ur family! | Law & Ethics | 1139963678 |
| 894959 | Do u think the govern should ban assault rifles? | This will be a debated subject for as long as the United States is a functioning republic. There is no question that the initial reaction to any type of violence is repulsion and to some degree fear. You and I (and thankfully most Americans) wake up every day, trying to do what is best for ourselves and our communities. It never crosses our minds to harm another. But there is another element in our society that is not wired this way. The are predators who seek out harm innocent people. Most of us will never be a victim of a violent assault or an attempt on our lives or on the lives of a loved one; but, heaven forbid, if that situation were to arises, how would you respond? If you give up control to the predator and let them injure or kill you or your loved one, then that is a conscious choice. If however, you value your life and the the lives of your loved ones, you will realize that the police cannot protect us one on one. Many studies have shown that weapons in the hand of law abiding citizens are used thousands of times of year to PREVENT a violent act from occurring. A recently published report by the Federal Government stated that the numerous restrictive gun laws (including the Assault Weapons Ban) had had no effect in reducing violent crime. In fact, just the opposite was true. In each of the States that have passed Concealed Weapons Laws, violent crime has been reduced. If you take the time to study these statistics in thoughtful way, you may begin to understand that it is not the instrument (the gun) that is inherently harmful. Careful study of the intent of the 2nd Amendment reveals that citizens of that day were extremely distrustful of a central government. No doubt, the citizens of any repressive regime would agree that only allowing the government, police or military to have the guns is a bad idea. Anyway, this is just some food for thought. I know that you probably have already made up your mind on this issue. I rarely (if ever) had heard anyone say lately..."Gee, I never thought of it that way..." Perhaps you will surprise me. | Law & Ethics | 1139170263 |
| 3273680 | what is the law in dubai regarding pregant single woman? | dont have an abortion. it would probably be hard considering how conservative the country is compared to the west. however there are not places to help with the child like there are in the us. best bet is probably to just do your best or move to the states for a short time but im not aware of any law | Law & Ethics | 1139469628 |
| 582168 | after a divorce is over and you get a one time payment for alimony, can you date? | You are free to date whoever you want! | Law & Ethics | 1140582074 |
| 2644398 | can felons possess airguns? | Yes. OTC. no background check on toys. | Law & Ethics | 1139886798 |
| 3740436 | What are the laws for? | LAWS STOP ME FROM COMING OVER TO YOUR HOUSE AND EATING ALL YOUR COOKIES | Law & Ethics | 1139429094 |
| 4113447 | what happens if you don't go to jury duty? | A bench warrant will be issued for your arrest. While the PD won't actively pursue it, getting pulled over for a traffic violation becomes a major problem. So go do it - not because of the arrest factor but because it's your duty as a US citizen. We're entitled to a trial by a jury of our peers. You wouldn't want your peers skipping out if god forbid, you were on trial! | Law & Ethics | 1140163074 |
| 371895 | Which state to you get a divorce in? | Any state you or your husband has legal residence in will suffice for the divorce. An attorney is not needed. especially if uncontested. | Law & Ethics | 1141073688 |
| 3150093 | can I press charges on some1 for calling my phone and I dnt want them to? | It depends on what state you're in. California has a number of laws on this issue, but if you're not in California, I'm not sure what to tell you. You need to give your state. | Law & Ethics | 1139900826 |
| 1353067 | i was married in 1992 and we both never filed for divorce in california...are we still married? | yup. | Law & Ethics | 1140030236 |
| 3938148 | what does forclosure and reformation mean ?? | Reformation is a remedy utilized by the courts to correct a written instrument so that it conforms to the original intent of the parties to such an instrument. Legal documents, such as contracts, deeds, mortgages, and trusts, are all proper subjects for reformation. Since the original intent of the parties must control, however, a totally new agreement cannot be created through reformation. The court, in the exercise of its equity powers to do justice, will reform a document only in the event that fraud or mutual mistake occurred in its execution. Reformation is a remedy that is granted at the discretion of the court only where the facts and circumstances of a particular case warrant it. It will not be granted where an entirely new agreement would result between the parties or where unwarranted hardships would be imposed upon them. Only an individual who has acted in good faith can apply to the court to have an instrument reformed. Reformation is not available as a remedy to correct every minor error, such as typographical errors; rather, it is granted where there has been a mutual mistake that substantially affects the parties' rights and obligations. The mistake must have been in existence at the time the instrument was drawn up. A mistake in the description of land and its boundaries ordinarily justifies reformation of an agreement where the purchaser and seller intended that all the seller's property be sold to the purchaser. In addition, a mistake of law by which both parties to the instrument have incorrectly comprehended the legal effect of the facts and the document might also result in reformation. | Law & Ethics | 1140047990 |
| 3090246 | 6th amendment Rights? | Please don't be offended, and perhaps it's just the way you write, but you clearly don't have the facts of this situation correctly. What you are claiming happened here is (assuming I can understand it), really very difficult to believe. Let's do this: If your friend, who was convicted of whatever it was, was represented by an attorney in any court in this country, I would strongly suspect his 6th amendment rights were not violated and if they were, his attorney would almost certainly be filing an appeal as we speak. Otherwise, you probably need someone to help you with your question because it's nearly impossible to understand. | Law & Ethics | 1140202303 |
| 158600 | Where can I find Handout pamphlet on Domestic Violence? | Here is a few good websites with information. God Bless: | Law & Ethics | 1140461676 |
| 2215187 | how to write a land contract? | You need a lawyer if you want to make sure it's done right. I mean, no offense, but it looks like you don't even know how to spell the word "legal". Real property law is filled with hard and fast rules that must be adhered to, especially when it comes to recording the conveyance document. But if you insist on doing it yourself, then look for legal forms for deeds, leases, easements or whatever you need. You can try office supply stores, copy services or the internet. | Law & Ethics | 1139544446 |
| 2676289 | Would the issuing of a ticket at the scene of an accident be on the police report? | He shouldn't need to have a ticket cited. If the report says that the other guy was the primary cause of the accident, that's all you should need. Just go to the police department and ask for a copy of the report. | Law & Ethics | 1140048036 |
| 4398839 | when are oral contracts in the US enforceable by law? | In Black’s Law Dictionary an Oral Contract is defined as: One which is partly in writing and partly depends on spoken words, or none of which is in writing; one which, so far as it has been reduced to writing, is incomplete or expresses only part of what is intended, but is completed by spoken words; or one which, originally written, has afterwards been changed orally. In short, such a contractual dispute would go before the law (court, mediator, magistrate, etc.) and that which could be proven as agreement between the parties to the contract )written or oral) would be the rule. There are other factors , but if you can demonstrate to the court that there was a “meeting of the minds” it can be inforced. | Law & Ethics | 1139237143 |
| 2513085 | Who said " We looked for the enemy and found him in the mirror"? | it was a comic strip of the 60's Pogo...he said we have met the enemy and they are us...it was kinda political cartoon like bloom county | Law & Ethics | 1140738873 |
| 4430947 | What are the laws governing the filming of adult movies in NC? What should I know before I film? | The laws regarding obscenity charges etc are not even state laws usually but are set at the local level. I live in Georgia with a similar political climate and here there is no police coming to people's homes to check for porn. What I would do though to be safe is sell any such movies online because then what you sell becomes interstate commerce and is only subject to federal law through the interstate commerce clause in the US constitution. | Law & Ethics | 1140676961 |
| 3139164 | what is the difference between a summons and a subpoena? | A summons is "...a writ or process commencing the plaintiff's action and requiring the defenant to appear and answer [or] a notice requiring a person to appear in court as a juror or witness." A subpoena is "A writ commanding a person to appear before a court or other tribunal, subject to a penalty for failing to comply." In my experience, "summons" is generally used against a party to a case (e.g. the Defendant) whereas a "subpoena" is generally used to demand the attendance at a hearing or deposition of a witness. | Law & Ethics | 1141155757 |
| 1500640 | Why is abortion legal in a country that protects endangered species of animals and outlawed killing slaves? | because liberalism is a serious mental disorder!!! | Law & Ethics | 1139981855 |
| 3316688 | In Utah, sentances for being a passenger of a car that contains $30,000 of controled substances? | Sentencing has little, if anything to do with the value of the drugs, but with weight. | Law & Ethics | 1139447504 |
| 708912 | What is the nebraska good time law 364? | In 1997, the Nebraska legislature enacted LB 364, with an operative date of July 1, 1998. LB 364 reinstates indeterminate sentencing by operation of law with the following language: Except where a term of life is required by law, in imposing an indeterminate sentence upon an offender the court shall: (1) Fix the minimum and maximum limits of the sentence to be served within the limits provided by law for any class of felony other than a Class IV felony, except that when a maximum limit of life is imposed by the court for a Class IB felony, the minimum limit may be any term of years not less than the statutory mandatory minimum. If the criminal offense is a Class IV felony, the court shall fix the minimum and maximum limits of the sentence, but the minimum limit fixed by the court shall not be less than the minimum provided by law no more than one-third of the maximum term and the maximum limit shall not be greater than the maximum provided by law. (2) Impose a definite term of years, in which event the maximum term of the sentence shall be the term imposed by the court and the minimum term shall be the minimum sentence provided by law[.] The present authority of Nebraska courts to impose determinate sentences was recognized by the Nebraska Supreme Court in State v. Cook, 251 Neb. 781 (1997), and by the Nebraska Court of Appeals in State v. DuBray, 5 Neb. App. 496 (1997). In Cook, the defendant received a life sentence for first degree murder and a sentence of 20 years to 20 years for use of a firearm to commit a felony. The Court said: "The Nebraska sentencing statutes do not require that the minimum sentence be for a different term than the maximum sentence. Nor do the statutes require that an indeterminate sentence be issued in this case. Cook, 251 Neb. at 782-83, emphasis added. In DuBray, the defendant received a sentence of "not less than four nor more than four years' imprisonment". The Court of Appeals noted that: Nothing in § 29-2204 mandates that an indeterminate sentence be imposed. Current statutes also do not provide a minimum sentence when a definite term of years is imposed by the sentencing court. In addition, the language used in the statutes found in Chapter 83 regarding the determination of credits for time served and the determination of dates for parole and full discharge does not require indeterminate sentencing in the sense that the maximum and minimum terms must differ or that there must be a minimum term imposed. In particular, Neb. Rev. Stat. § 83-1,106 (1) and (2) | Law & Ethics | 1139226838 |
| 1582103 | what do you think the Danish government should do about the "Mohamed Catoon Situation"? | Nothing. It was an independent private newspaper that published the cartoon. It would be no different than the United States government doing something over a New York Times editorial. This is a problem that other governments have that they can't effectively control their populations and that the moderate Muslim leaders have that they can't stop their followers from rioting and killing. | Law & Ethics | 1140568476 |
| 1253457 | need to review an adjudicated case is it possible? Michigan 61th court? | Unless it is a case such as in the Juvenile court where the records are sealed, anyone can acquire the transcript of a case. You would contact the clerk of courts. There will likely be a fee and in some lengthy cases this can be significant. | Law & Ethics | 1140764103 |
| 4062823 | Probono... how do they earn? | Well, they don't - that's the whole idea of pro bono. But you're right, no lawyer can earn money by doing pro bono work. More often, however, is that when a lawyer is involved in some organizations, or has really deep personal conviction on certain issues, he/she will take on a client/case free of charge. Lawyers working for non-profit organizations aren’t really working pro bono, because they still get paid – though much less than working for a law firm or corporation. Different attorneys have different reasons to take pro bono cases. Some take it because of the publicity. Some for personal beliefs/convictions. Some do it to be on God’s good side. Some large firms actually require their associates to do a certain hours of pro bono works every year, or to qualify for bonus/time off. Some state bars also require pro bono services. In any event, not enough lawyers are doing pro bono works… this world needs more good advocates for the under-represented and un-privileged. | Law & Ethics | 1140661508 |
| 1385736 | Has America followed the Constitution well? | Not lately. Illegal war in Iraq, illegal spying without warrants, illegally detainment in Guantanemo without due process, lack of separation of church and state, denying rights to gay people. | Law & Ethics | 1139668582 |
| 2164650 | where can i get a better definition of the ROMEO and JULIET LAW? | http://www.aclu.org/lgbt/discrim/11940res20050908.html This site has the best explaination. Gays/lesbians are specifically NOT protected under the law. It is a bit of case history as well. | Law & Ethics | 1141192715 |
| 4133223 | Should you have to take a test for your driver's license every five years after the age of 60? | It's not just over 60, but everyone should be tested every so often. Five years, 8 years, 10 years, I don't care. I see too many people of all ages that pick up bad habits that they need something to refresh them on the proper way to drive. | Law & Ethics | 1140037908 |
| 1859957 | Arguments against the patriot act? | Richard H - I hate to tell you this, but Americans do not have a "right to privacy". We certainly have an EXPECTATION of privacy, and hundreds of years of legal standards have reinforced that expectation, but no right to it. If you can find the right to privacy guaranteed by the Constitution, I sure would love to know where. It most definitely DOES NOT violate the First Amendment. If it did, there are hundreds of liberal courts in this nation that would have struck it down long ago. Americans are still free to say what they want - even if it is against the government. Look at Al Gore recently when he said ON SAUDI ARABIAN SOIL in a speech sponsored by the BIN LADEN FAMILY that the US committed "terrible abuses against Muslims" after 9/11. Americans can SAY whatever they want - most Americans tend to forget that there are consequences to false or harmful statements. Remember shouting "Fire!" in a crowded theater?? The Patriot Act merely lets intelligence agencies share intelligence to try to put two and two together - which was one of the biggest recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. I would love for you to point out documented cases of abuse due to the Patriot Act. You won't find any. The ACLU didn't find any, and if they can't with their resources, I doubt you will, either. planksheer - It is NOT open season of First Amendment rights (see above reply to Richard H's uninformed post). The only people who have been denied those rights are detainees classified as terrorists and foreign combatants against the US military. They are not prisoners of war, and they have no rights under the Geneva Convention. Geneva Convention right are only conferred upon uniformed soldiers of an organized Army. The President has the legal right to hold them. Granted, courts have already ruled that the government must begin looking at their cases to hold them further, and the President is complying with that. If he had such disregard for the law and Constitution, President Bush would have waved the big middle finger when ordered to begin reviewing cases. And then we have Jose Padilla. An American who was going to explode a dirty bomb on American soil. He should NEVER see the light of day again. He is a traitor and should be treated as such. He deserves whatever he gets. People should do a little research before they are so quick to condemn something. Especially when their arguments are based in inaccuracies and misinformation. Think for yourselves, people. Don't just regurgitate crap that Michael Moore and his ilk put out. | Law & Ethics | 1140561146 |
| 3592358 | why is the fbi running surveillance on me? | There are three possibilities. First, there is a travesty of justice occuring, and you need to spend more time around news stations so they can start wondering why FBI is around their offices all the time and spend their petty cash funds to look into what's happening (which will probably lead them to you before you know it). Secondly, you are a criminal of some repute as far as they are concerned, in which case you are on your own (don't let em take you alive, jk). Lastly, you are hallucinating, probably from sleep deprivation after extensive use of methamphetamines and are, in effect, paranoid delusional (if so, sober up and get some sleep, for God's sake). | Law & Ethics | 1140051630 |
| 3156971 | how to file a restraining order in Sacramento, CA? | You can download the court forms for Domestic Violence restraining orders from the Sacramento County Superior Court or the California Courts Court Forms sites. The Superior Court's website should say when the family law facilitator's office is open. The facilitator's office helps persons who do not have an attorney complete the forms. In general, the more specific you are as to time, date, and exactly what happened (she struck my left temple with her right fist is a lot better than she whopped me upside my head) the more likely the court will grant you the orders. If you want the court to issue orders the same day, you will have to give the wife notice, by telephone or in person, or explain, in the papers, why you did not give notice. If you do it yourself, plan on a half day or more at court to complete the paperwork, and coming back the next day to ask for immediate orders. Whether or not the court grants immediate orders, there will be a hearing in two to six weeks to determine if the orders should be extended. Simplest thing to do is hire an attorney to represent you both in making sure the paperwork is done right and in court so the evidence is presented right. | Law & Ethics | 1139648927 |
| 3173162 | Under what age are children persumed incapable of committing a crime in Illinos? | They can commit a crime at any age. How they are treated by the courts has everything to do with the extent of the crime and their age at the time the crime was committed. | Law & Ethics | 1138923827 |
| 4096233 | what does it mean when you have an prior obligation the irs may not give you a refund what can it be? | More than likely...there are three main resons a refund can be withheld. 1. Child support. 2. Back Taxes 3. Student loans in default. I am sure there are others, but these are the most common. Good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1139867852 |
| 315806 | if my wife cheated over me,,and she admitted that,,and i really want to divorce her, what i'm ganna do ? | If you can prove she cheated (talk to a lawyer first), then she may already have broken your contract by having the affair, depending on the wording you agreed to. Good luck. Too bad you didn't marry someone with ethics to begin with. | Law & Ethics | 1140759149 |
| 1284320 | what's the difference between criminal and civil suit? | A criminal case involves a crime, which implies that the person has harmed the public by their action, and deserve some sort of punishment, usually prison time, but sometimes just a fine. In a civil trial, the question is only whether or not an individual was harmed by the person's actions, and the only restitution is financial. | Law & Ethics | 1139480621 |
| 2720096 | How do you obtain a concealed weapons permit in Indiana? | check at your local gun shop, they will know | Law & Ethics | 1140737706 |
| 3241638 | what does exzonerate mean? | Exonerate - to return honor to; to prove the innocence of a person or the truth of his/her story. | Law & Ethics | 1140994683 |
| 1755289 | Why is the punishment for rape so minimal? | Unfortunately it is because those laws were passed when women were thought of as objects and posessions. Rape was the woman's fault, etc. I strongly suggest writing a POM to your congressmen stating that you would like to see those laws changed. I am entirely in favor of changing them and I am entirely in favor of Jessica's Law! | Law & Ethics | 1140516473 |
| 856291 | By Florida Law, what is a current employer allowed to say about you, if a potential employer asks for referenc | Because of the privacy act, most employers will only confirm start date and end date. They MAY answer if you would be eligible for re-hire. They CANNOT quote salary. Within the same organization, however, that information would be considered confidential, not private. | Law & Ethics | 1139949210 |
| 3071028 | What does the law say about having video cameras on private property? | I heard video surveilance without permission is legal, but not audio surveilance. More of a speculation though, since i remember reading in newspaper about woman discovering that for the past four years there was a videocamera in her bedroom, and she sued the workers that installed it there during some house repairs, but lost since there was no audio feed, and video feed was found legal (US, some state) | Law & Ethics | 1141076637 |
| 2443116 | Is it possible to have a criminal charge removed from public record? | it is sometimes possible to have a criminal record sealed so that it is only available for specific purposes. | Law & Ethics | 1139704340 |
| 1619682 | Can interest and penalties from New York state taxes be filed into personal bankruptcy if the tax is been paid | Only if you have filed the returns and only if they were first due more than 3 years ago or more. | Law & Ethics | 1140201947 |
| 4440690 | supreme court case involving the a.c.l.u. and the right to publish pedophilia material? | The case is Curley v. NAMBLA. It hasn't gotten to the Supreme Court as of yet. As of last year, it was still in the Massachusetts court system. To Izzy06: They are not protecting NAMBLA, they are protecting A from being prosecuted for the crimes of B if A did not directly incite such actions. If I ran a gun safety school, and a student of mine killed someone, I would hope not to be prosecuted for the murder. | Law & Ethics | 1141076330 |
| 3742593 | do you think marijuana should be legalized? | The government could make a fortune if they legalized it and taxed it. | Law & Ethics | 1139715043 |
| 637350 | Who should have more rights: Animals or Human unborn babies? | Here's the problem, and why that's not the question to ask. What constitutes an "human unborn baby"? Ask different people and you'll get different answers. What constitutes an "animal"? Pretty straightforward. The problem isn't with liberals or conservatives, or democrats vs. republicans, or doctors vs. priests. The issue that we really should be asking is -- do we EVER want someone else to be making those kind of definitions for us? Do we EVER want the majority to be able to define what is and is not life, for everyone, just because there are more people who have that different opinion? Example: How would conservatives (who, for sake of this hypothetical believe that life starts at conception) feel if the majority happened to believe that: (1) life starts at birth; (2) we have too many people on the planet; and (3) abortion should be mandatory for families with two or more children (like they do in China currently)? And because they are the majority, they pass those laws, imposing that viewpoint on everyone else. At that point, pro-lifers would be screaming for the Supreme Court to say that the government cannot make laws that contradict their personal beliefs, and to hold that any laws which try to take away their choice to HAVE a child are invalidated as unconstitutional. That's what people don't get get. Pro-choice advocates are not pro-abortion -- they are anti-government-interference. They don't believe that just because 51% come to one conclusion that majority should be able to decide for everyone. It's not about who has more rights. It's about who gets to force who. | Law & Ethics | 1140560644 |
| 337578 | do I legally have to list my date of birth on a job application? | You are not required to provide your date of birth or any other indicia of your age. For political reasons, do not make a fuss about not providing this information. Simply leave that portion of the application blank. Now, in the case of the background check someone else mentioned, these are only performed legitimately when the employer has decided to extend a job offer pending the results of such a check. Therefore, your prospective employer should have already extended an offer before it becomes mandatory for you to provide such information. I'm certain you can see why this system protects your interests by shielding you from age discrimination. | Law & Ethics | 1141150100 |
| 2426820 | How do you contact to report a co making calls to me after being told 3 times to put my # on do not call list? | There are several different ways...If this company is wanting to do surveys then the "do not call list" doesn't apply to them...but after you tell them once to take your number off of their list then they should have put you in their computers as a refusal (meaning you refused to do their survey). Next time they call you can ask to speak to their supervisor to tell them to stop calling. Either way take down their company information to turn in the Attorney General in your area. | Law & Ethics | 1140056969 |
| 4445187 | what is the difference between a norm and a law? | Norms are basically the conduct and carriage that society expects from its citizens. It is under norms that people can peaceably co-exists (i.e., as long as everyone follows the norms, everyone is at peace with everyone else). Laws, on the other hand, are the official requirements of a society, the violation of which generally results in loss of liberty or property (or occasionally life). | Law & Ethics | 1140637338 |
| 1754337 | does dallas county has a hot checks division like denton tx.? | Not as such, I don't think. I believe hot check cases just go straight through the D.A.'s office in Dallas. | Law & Ethics | 1140576559 |
| 3486393 | Can men be raped by women? | Physically it is certainly possible. Rape is forced and/or unwilling sexual activity, so a woman could certainly force a man to unwillingly have sex (see News articles below). I'm certain from a legal standpoint it is also possible, but different jurisdictions likely define rape differently. I would be surprised if the definition of rape changes based on gender, however. | Law & Ethics | 1139010186 |
| 1745463 | What are the five most important legal documents that people should have? | A will, a living will, a social security number, a passport, and a driver's licence. Birth certificate is important but if you have the others it is sort of taken care of. | Law & Ethics | 1140626909 |
| 2312180 | what is NJAC 5A:8-4.2. and where can I find a copy? | NEW JERSEY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE TITLE 7 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION CHAPTER 1K (PDF) | Law & Ethics | |
| 976831 | can people sue over gifts in small claims court? | yes, sadly you can. Small claims courts is anything up to 2500 dollars, including court costs, attorneys fees, etc. | Law & Ethics | 1140475559 |
| 2519246 | Why do so many people look to blame others when they are clearly at fault? | Its called the o-so-wonderfull blame game. But really, I think its because accepting fault, would then just about force some one to say "I'm sorry" or "yes, I was stupid to do that". And that just about goes against all of human nature. We are going to take the blame for ourselves when the world ends and Christ returns.......... Have siblings? then you would know how hard it can be to say sorry to them, lol. Also, if they do something stupid, like burn themselves with mickey dee's coffee, they will chose to abuse the system, make money, make mcdonalds look stupid, and blame everything on them, rather than admit it and say they were to quick to drink their coffee. | Law & Ethics | 1140749494 |
| 4096197 | Where can I find actual courtroom proceedings as they happened in court? | If you know the court where the proceedings occurred you may be able to call the court's court reporter and ask for a transcript. | Law & Ethics | 1140581541 |
| 1843177 | Can police or other govenrment agents really comandeer private vehicles like they do in the movies? | A pilot from central Kansas almost died last Friday after being asked by the local sheriff to help out with a manhunt. He had just located the suspect from his Cessna 150 airplane when a gunshot fired from below hit him in the forehead. The pilot (who somehow managed to avoid serious injury) has told police, "You need me again, you call me." Could he have refused to help the cops or to let them use his vehicle? It depends on the local laws, but in many places the answer would be no. Many states and cities have laws on the books that make it a misdemeanor offense to refuse aid to a police officer. And legal precedents suggest that the obligation to help out with an arrest extends to giving cops the use of your plane, your car, or anything else that might come in handy | Law & Ethics | 1140312245 |
| 2930101 | what law it is that you are allowed to go before a judge ever 10 days for a bond reduction?where to find? | You can "motion" the court for a hearing for a bond reduction. It will be up to the judge to grant that motion (request). | Law & Ethics | 1140172305 |
| 1475527 | who and what did sheldon and eleanor gluecks do or did? | Sheldon and Elanor Gluecks were U.S. criminologists and researchers at Harvard Law School who authored several books and articles about criminal behavior. | Law & Ethics | 1139469061 |
| 3585517 | do u thinnk people should go with the famiy plan in the united states? | Some times | Law & Ethics | 1139765673 |
| 1996110 | Does the prime minister pay taxes? | Definitely. The unique thing is that he is using taxpayer money to do so. | Law & Ethics | 1140095176 |
| 18437 | First justice impeached by the House of Represenatives? | Associate Justice Samuel Chase was the first Justice of the US Supreme Court to be impeached by the US House of Representatives. He was acquitted on March 1, 1805. | Law & Ethics | 1140887593 |
| 3931278 | Are there any laws regarding trees over a neighbors property being cut down? | Although the law on this is not absolute, California law gives property owners pretty broad discretion to trim back overhanging branches to the property line. The neighbor must exercise "due care" when trimming to avoid permanently damaging or killing the tree. I would consult a certified arborist to provide you with a trimming plan that would satisfy your neighbor and not damage the tree to the point that it might fall over. | Law & Ethics | 1139732680 |
| 1606148 | Mafia or Gangs.? | why would you want to join either they are both a life of crime and murder | Law & Ethics | 1140134676 |
| 410959 | Are lottery clubs legal? | If you mean an agreement between parties to purchase an amount of lottery tickets based on contributions and sharing the prize among those who pay, and the lottery tickets are purchased from an authorized vendor, then they are completely legal. | Law & Ethics | 1139599598 |
| 1950988 | Is Colorado a state that has abadonment rights in a divorce? | It is not entirely clear what you are asking. You seem to be under the impression that your little brother would have inherited all of your step father's property if his wife (your mother?) had finalized the divorce. This is unlike to be the case, particularly if your step father had a will and/or a living trust in place at the time of his death. I can't answer your question without further speculation. Therefore, I suggest contacting a probate/estate planning attorney in Colorado that listen to the facts and give you better advice. | Law & Ethics | 1140701916 |
| 2022753 | Will I be extredited for a failure to appear in court on a driving with out a license offense? | if you failed to show up for court, you now have an FTA charge and a capias for your arrest. since you have moved(although innocently because of job change) the courts do not know that so for the time being it is also a flee charge. you should have gone to court. not appearing only made your situation worse now on top of driving with out alicense and speeding you have FTA(failure to appear-on your original charge, you have a capias and possible fleeing. as scared and embarresed as you may be go get it taken care of now then later. as far as the fleeing charge you can bring proof to court of your husbands transfer with transfer dates and avidavits from his current employer. hope it works out. the courts dont care whether you are a mother of 3 children. they look at the paperwork side of it. not the emotional side of it. for a regular traffic ticket they might not extredite, but for a capias, an FTA or a warrant yes. if you have an outstanding warrant, they are looking for you. If you get stopped in NC, they will run your info, you will come back with a hit(an outstanding warrant) you will be arrested and taken back to va bch. | Law & Ethics | 1140837039 |
| 2537828 | how would any of u who answered me handle it with the police n meds missing? | I read both questions. . . You MUST turn in your friend. Stealing a controlled substance is against the law (more so than being in possession of a prescription that isn't yours - which is also against the law). If you are found to be hiding the information, you will be just as guilty and at the very least charged with Obstruction of an Office in the line of duty. Not nice to have on your record. You could also be charged as an accomplice to the theft. Also, you are not doing your friend any favors by pretending that he/she doesn't have a drug problem. Turn them in and allow them to get help. | Law & Ethics | 1141164191 |
| 871069 | What happens if a warrant is issued for my arrest? | Some attorneys give free consultation or Legal Aid may be of assistance. A warrant means you can be arrested and the police can go anywhere to find you. If disputing charges, don't be intimidated by shop owner. Keep all records pertaining to this dispute. Contact your state's Attorney General for advice (they are free also). | Law & Ethics | 1139501499 |
| 23 | If your born in the United states but then move to a different country before 18 & move bak r u stilla citizen | yes the minute you are born on us soil - you become a us citizen until you cancel citizenship or die. you are also able to apply for dual citizenship with a forgien country. isn't america great!! | Law & Ethics | 1140899723 |
| 893633 | First justice to resign under pressure? | I don't think this is the answer you want but look under this web site. It may help. | Law & Ethics | 1140887663 |
| 1962057 | where can i find background info on a person without having to pay anything? | If you know the counties where the person has lived, you can check every single county courthouse in the state to see if they have criminal/civil judgments against them. | Law & Ethics | 1140467535 |
| 4183357 | Is there a lawyer in Florida that would represent me in a class action suit? | Your best to consult Find Law. Follow the link I have listed below. Best of luck to you. | Law & Ethics | 1141151375 |
| 1542040 | that pres.bush lied about the war, what would it take to impeach? | Democrats would need to win control of Congress in the upcoming elections. If that doesn't happen you can forget about it. The Republicans would never let it happen. | Law & Ethics | 1139806434 |
| 597048 | Do Jurors have the right to judge the law as well as the facts in a case? | They sure do.When the U.S. Constitution recognizes the right to the trial by jury, it provides the common law trial by jury. This applies to both criminal law and to civil law suits "according to the rules of the common law" as specified by the Seventh Amendment. | Law & Ethics | 1139079742 |
| 1787504 | What are the four parts to a court decision? | 1. procedural posture 2. issues 3. facts 4. law 5. analysis 6. holding | Law & Ethics | 1139539168 |
| 3285805 | Why is it ok for a police officer to treat me like crap for not having insurance, but let a drunk go? | If the cop treated you like crap, he was wrong. Period. It happens, but it's still wrong. Since you have no way to know if your friend was over the legal limit or not (i.e., breaking the law or not), you really are in no position to pass judgement on what the cop did. You are talking as if you know *for a fact* that your friend was over the limit, and that the only reason he was let go was because the cop knew the guy's dad. That makes two assumptions that you really can't make. But what you want to know is who to ask questions of. What questions? If you want to know why he treated you like crap, you can ask me. Because he's human. Because if he really did treat you like crap, he was wrong. Because he might have been having a really crappy day, just like anyone else. Because of a dozen other reasons, none of which would have justified him taking it out on you, if that's what he did. If you want to know why he let your friend go for being under the influence, you have to ask him. I would like to think it was because your friend wasn't breaking the law (you being "pretty sure" he was over the limit is hardly enough evidence to condemn the cop over). Might be your friend wasn't drunk enough to be in violation, and the cop figured he'd drop a word to your friend's dad about it and let it go at that. I've not written tickets to kids before because I knew their parents and knew the kid would pay a much higher price with their parents than with me :) But who to ask? Probably nobody. I don't think you'd want to talk to the cop, based on the way he treated you (and frankly, if he let your friend go due to the cop's relationship with your friend's dad, he's probably not going to admit that to you anyway). You could make a formal complaint with his agency, but again...you have no way of knowing your friend was over the limit and if in the cop's professional opinion he was not, end of story. Bottom line: move on. You might not have been treated fairly or politely, but if there was any wrongdoing you're never going to get anyone to admit it or be able to prove it. I'm sorry you were left with the experience you were. EDIT 2/11/06: If you really want to talk to someone about it, you can try to talk with the Chief of Police. If you're just going to walk in there and explain yourself the way you did here, I wouldn't count on too much feedback. No matter what anyone in your friend's car tells you, it proves nothing as far as anyone's level of intoxication. There's a legal limit to be guilty of DUI and it might be the cop didn't think your friend was there....maybe had been drinking (which seems obvious enough from your posts), but not necessarily over the limit. Nobody...not your friend, not the passengers in the vehicle, not you, not me, and without a chemical test not even the cop who made the stop knows for sure if your friend was over the limit. If the cop thought he was close but not over, it might have been perfectly appropriate to let him go with the comment about knowing his dad. I don't know what state you're in, so I don't know what the laws are there but here in California, the legal limit is .08% for adults. That means it's legal to drive at an .07%...and there's nothing I can do about an adult driving at .07% because it's not illegal. This is getting a little involved and there isn't enough information in your post to be able to comment much more on what might have happened versus what you think happened. If you want to talk to anyone, you can talk to the Chief or maybe someone at City Hall or whatever the equivalent is in your city or town. I think you're missing the point here, but I wish you luck if you choose to try and talk to someone about it. | Law & Ethics | 1139594682 |
| 1574511 | Can you believe Tom DeLay is now on the appropriations committee!? | Why is that hard to believe? He is a senior member of the majority party. I would imagine he has had his pick of committees for some time now. This is how things work. I'm surprised they didn't change the rules so he could stay in his leadership position during the trial. | Law & Ethics | 1139468446 |
| 3906725 | How do we get justice from a judge that condemns a low creatinine level when I know my daughter is drug free? | My God!!!! I would run out and hire an anttorey. To to court if you can, I wish you and your daughter the best of luck. Many hugs and Kisses. | Law & Ethics | 1140532468 |
| 2916372 | Can an insurance co. deny a claim based on witness "felt" I was excessively speeding? | They can deny anything they want. They hope you drop it. Be a pain in their side to make it not worth doing this type of crap. Get a lawyer if you have to. If the dude is not insured, which is basically what will happen if his insurance wont pay, then you go after him. He will then go after his insurance. You might mention this to him casually as it is not in his best interest not to have them pay. Make sure it was reported to the police, if it hasn't been then do it right now. You will need this for taking them to court. | Law & Ethics | 1139937381 |
| 1898554 | Can you sue your own lawyer because he sucks and messed up your case? | chslaw beat me to it again. He's right. You have to prove 1st that your lawyer failed to exercise the kind of professional duty you can reasonably expect. (sounds like you've got that). But 2nd, you have to prove that his failure to do so caused your case to fail. Good luck finding an attorney to sue. In my experience, lawyers are very hesitant to sue their own unless there's a very egregious screw up. | Law & Ethics | 1141063275 |
| 774397 | can he really get away with this? | As long as you still have the marks, make a police report! This man (for lack of a better word) is trying to control you, and sounds like he has succeeded up to this point! Don't be afraid of him, because you can be protected!! You don't have to put up with abuse from anyone! If he's into crack and has another woman, you should just hold your head high, and walk away from a bad situation. It'll only get worse if you let it! When you make your police report, you can also request a restraining order. In my town, you'd be directed to contact Victims Assistance, and they will have the restraining order for you as quickly as tomorrow! Don't let him get away with anything! He needs to be locked up! Good luck to you! :) | Law & Ethics | 1140757594 |
| 1490139 | Has someone changed the definition of Treason? How are our top officials not guilty for willful misinformation | I guess you refer to the USA president and its government. This is a good question... but it should yet have been asked and resolved years ago!! Poor USA. | Law & Ethics | 1140563669 |
| 3301608 | who as the first woman to argue before the supreme court? | Belva Ann Lockwood | Law & Ethics | 1140019493 |
| 638709 | Is the noncompete clause in alabama enforceable. I heard it is not and need to know if it is true? | Covenants not to compete are usually enforceable, but they must be reasonable in all respects. I have no knowledge of an outright ban on non-compete clauses in AL. I do not practice there, but it would be unusual for a state to disallow them completely. Generally, to be valid, these clauses must be reasonable with respect to time and geograpic limitations. For example, a noncompete clause for a pest control company in AL will probably not be allowed to bar your working for another pest control company in California. In addition, it would probably not be valid if it sought to prevent your working in the industry for the next 20 years. You get the idea. No one wants to hear this, but your best bet (and probably your only reasonable recourse) is to speak to an attorney in your area about this. I can give you the general propositions of law with respect to these agreements, but I cannot and I do not advise you with respect to your specific situation. Hope this is helpful. Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1138813027 |
| 3563666 | Why is that ppl who aren't retired the SS doesn't recover? | Social Security doesn't cover the retired because America doesn't have the funds to keep it going. We are in a very high deficit right now and are deeper in it since the last Bush was out. We were seeing light at the end of the tunnel when Clinton was in office, but George W. is making that a farther and further reality with this war on terror. We need to create new companies to provide competition here and abroad to generate revenue to pay off our debts. Hope this helps. | Law & Ethics | 1140224343 |
| 2462529 | Why should not Iran or Korea or other country have nuclear weapons while USA or Israel can? | Well, US claims that only they have got experience in using nuclear bombs, so they only can use it properly. Just like a doctor will not allow common man to do a surgery. Got it ? | Law & Ethics | 1139084407 |
| 4268491 | Laws:what is the charge for destroying a will? Bill? | I don't know any attorney that would bill a client for "destroying" a will. Instead, the person can have a new will that revokes prior wills. | Law & Ethics | 1140651536 |
| 4334375 | is there law to stop a COMPANY FROM MAKING A SPOUSE GIVE UP HIS JOB. IF SHE BECOMES FORMAN OF HIS DEPTMENT? | I don't know of any actual law, but most companies have it in their employee handbook. It can generate a lot of problems to have a spouse be your boss. And the use of all caps is rude because it is considered SHOUTING. | Law & Ethics | 1139337856 |
| 3085122 | laws against gas shut off? | No, Ontario does not have any such laws, though they have a program in place to help pay for utilities for people who can't afford them. More information is at the site below. | Law & Ethics | 1140038530 |
| 3795761 | if you have a CCW. permit where can't you take a weapon? | Depends on state law. Check with the local PD for more details in your area. In Washington you can't take guns into schools, including colleges and universities. You also can't have a gun where they serve alcohol (drunks+guns=trouble), or any area controled by the police, i.e. courthouses, jails, police stations. There are other places too. | Law & Ethics | 1140032424 |
| 3203211 | Have you assisted, per their request, a dying person end their life? | I am a nurse.. i would never assist someone to die but i did stop someone's morphine so they could go!! i felt horrible the next day i was working in Labor and Delivery.. it was hard | Law & Ethics | 1140916743 |
| 3333691 | at what age can a child babysit in illinois? | Contrary to what most people think, most states do not have laws addressing minimum ages to babysit or minimum ages that children can be left alone. Unless someone can cite a specific Illinois law, chances are the answers you get here are of little value. While 15 or 16 might sound like logical numbers, that doesn't mean the answers are correct on the law. I don't know Illinois law nor am I going to make up some number for you. | Law & Ethics | 1140315115 |
| 4136610 | my neighbour is old and sick,and every night he moans and groans so loud,we cant sleep.Unbearable to hear that | I'm afraid your options right now are a bit limited. You could invest in sound dampening materials (heavy curtains, acoustical tiles, etc.) to lessen the amount of sound entering your living space. You could ask the manager to notify you when another unit becomes available. The neighbor appears to be suffering from a form of senile dementia or Alzheimers. Some elderly people become more agitated at night because their brains are literally overloaded and they can't process all of the stimuli. It's called sundowners syndrome. If you cannot move and the noise becomes unbearable, you could possibly have the neighbor cited for disturbing the peace. This would be seen as a pretty extreme step, considering how little control he has over his condition. The noise level would have to violate the same codes as a loud stereo, but I doubt it would. You'll simply have to live with the sound until the neighbor dies, moves or stops making the noise. | Law & Ethics | 1140328969 |
| 1787073 | Where can I find policies on type 2 diabetes? | What do you mean by policies? My friends that have diabetes use the following website and they are successfully controlling their diabetes using their website: This is the future for diabetes treatment... www.nutrihand.com Never Give Up! | Law & Ethics | 1141192053 |
| 2185476 | Why do you think Cheney was so scared to let the press know about his hunting accident? | Embarrasment. None of us like people to notice us when we do something foolish. For example, if a person falls down in public, he usually looks around to see if anyone noticed before checking himself out. When you are in the public eye, such as politicians, it is very hard to avoid bad press. | Law & Ethics | 1140224793 |
| 232886 | Is there a good source to find more specific information on California's Rigid Plastic Packaging Conyainer Law | all you could ever need to know here: http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/Plastic/RPPC/ | Law & Ethics | 1140816672 |
| 3768820 | HOW TO AVOID COPs? | Unfortunatly, Cops are not always the most just enforcers of the law. I've read plenty of cases of abuses of power that are not solved in legal courts because the victim does not have money or power to fight a "cops word against inner-city-kid's word" court case. Fortunatly, an easy solution is to just not do anything that will make you look suspicious. Don't break the law. Don't hang out with people who do. Don't even do anything that would make it look like you might be breaking the law. Just be proactive about keeping yourself above reproach and when they do decide to pull you over or knock on your door, do not fight the system. Be compliant and cooperative, it's the only way you have a chance. | Law & Ethics | 1140068506 |
| 902702 | how can i protect my grandchild from idenity theft by their parents? | You mean that the parents are using the child's name to obtain credit cards or other legal documents? You can let the parents know that you are aware of their actions, and want them to stop before you take it to the authorities. Maybe they will do the right thing. If not, you can contact the involved parties to let them know of the situation. and stop any further transactions from being made. You could also ontact the police, identify theft is a crime. I would think that would be a last resort, however, considering the consequences. Possibly a call to Child Services would get an investigation started into the matter. | Law & Ethics | 1140138150 |
| 485444 | Is the restriction to have "only English" in Yahoo! Answers constitutional? | Yes it is. The constitution does not in anyway indicate that all languages must be represented by even government entities and Yahoo is a private organization. They could exclude people based upon any factor if they wanted to. Private clubs for instance can exclude people based upon thier sex, religion, race, sexual orientation, disability, etc. I am not saying that they do discriminate,but constitutionally they do have that option. | Law & Ethics | 1141155486 |
| 3815917 | What are the laws in Mississippi on domestic voilent? 2.? | www.findlaw.com is a good wedsite to find out about domestic violence laws in Mississippi. | Law & Ethics | 1139611787 |
| 4051163 | Should I feel guilty for not voting? | Don't fell guilty about not voting, but don't b**ch when thing are not going your way.Because only people who vote have a right to b**ch! | Law & Ethics | 1140290467 |
| 398364 | wjat is the punishment for probation revocation on a charge of possesion of a c.s.>1gram? | more than likely you will have to go to jail and serve the rest of your time there. unless you get a lawyer and have them work something out with you to where u do work/community service program. but it really depends on your state and county. i know that some smaller counties are more strict then some larger counties and some smaller counties are less strict unlike some larger counties | Law & Ethics | 1140216586 |
| 1460725 | How to draft a statute? | Simple! Ask any legal secretary or, copy a similar statute, for the form you need.... | Law & Ethics | 1141076132 |
| 664937 | Do women get punished if they file a false rape report? | Yeah. Filing a report against a non-existent crime would be the crime of filing a false police report, which may ammount to an obstruction of justice, depending on juristiction. If she lies on the stand, then it is perjury. As for the unfortunate man, if he does indeed serve jail time then he could sue the State for wrongful imprisonmenr and/or other damanges; though in many areas the State is not compelled to 'repay' him (though many do as a show of good faith) | Law & Ethics | 1139172105 |
| 1108627 | How do I find info on a specific Bankruptcy case from 5 or so years ago? | The file is a public record, so you can go to the court where the case was pending and review the file. You can even to pay for copies of the file documents. It may have been shipped to storage and not available for a few days. Some attorneys (like me) have accounts that they can use to access some of the court's file online. It might be faster if you consulted a local bankruptcy attorney on this. | Law & Ethics | 1139615879 |
| 4452427 | What is the worst crime you have ever committed or been convicted of? | none at all | Law & Ethics | 1139563495 |
| 1575670 | Do you lose anything on you when you're arrested? | In most states, personal effects are returned. State to state it varies what can be confiscated - for instance, in some states even if the driver does not own the vehicle being used in a drug-related incident, the vehicle is confiscated. This can also apply to amounts of money that are suspiciously large, drug paraphenalia, etcetera. | Law & Ethics | 1140232245 |
| 37942 | psychologically; what made timothy mcveigh do it? | I think McVeigh was one of those people who are looking for validation. Because he was a little strange, a little different, he didn't get that in the mainstream of society. So, he got in with a bunch of kooks and he looked pretty normal and as a matter of fact he could stand out and be a leader in that group of right wing conspiracy kooks. He was relatively smart and he was also very guliible at the same time. He was perfect lacky for the nut jobs that he associated with. He was a model soldier in the U.S. Army because he was gun ho and followed orders, never questioned authority. But when he was rejected by the Green Berets because he failed their grueling physical tests, he lost faith. This rejection devasted him. It created anger toward the American government and military. He channeled his anger into right wing extremist hate groups. The very reasons which made him a great soldier for the Army then made him a solider for right wing hate groups. | Law & Ethics | 1140898249 |
| 2777113 | does life insurance proceeds pass through probate? | Not if they are payable to a particular beneficiary, only if they are payable to the deceased's estate. | Law & Ethics | 1139956073 |
| 977848 | what do you think about the "domestic spying" issue? read below? | If it within the confines of existing law I don't have a problem with it. I'm one who believes that president doesn't not have a lot of power. The constitution limited the presidents powers inorder to keep the government in the hands of the people thru it's elected representives. Additionally, the Commander In Chief status(Article II) placed on the president was meant to keep military generals or other officers from taking over the country like we seen happen so many times in other countries ie Cuba, and many African nations. | Law & Ethics | 1139348304 |
| 4326078 | What is the social status of the Mexican Americans in the U.S.? | I would have to say that Mexican-Americans, and other American minorities, have their status determined in large part based upon their level of education in the amount of their economic achievement or inheritance. | Law & Ethics | 1140401183 |
| 3136775 | Where can I find a CHP web site in Ca.? | http://www.chp.ca.gov/ | Law & Ethics | 1140762501 |
| 4094330 | Is it legal for an employer to hold a server financially responsible for a customer walk-out in a restaurant? | I don’t think it would be. My niece is a waitress in Texas, and she is not responsible. It is usually written off as a loss for the business. | Law & Ethics | 1140286518 |
| 1582715 | I last had a U.S. passport in 1977.I have no idea were it is. Will I have to cancel that one to get a new one? | Passports expire after 10 years, so your old one is already invalid - no need to cancel. | Law & Ethics | 1139437326 |
| 2350809 | are you realy shure thet people in each point of the world knows what is USA? | I am sure there are several people in the world who do not know what USA is or where its located, most really dont care. What would be disturbing though is people living in USA and not knowing where it is ;-) | Law & Ethics | 1140184446 |
| 4185493 | Is it valid a contract written in spanish language in Florida, usa? | Contracts that are legally binding by law are valid regardless of what language they are written in. There are other requirements for a contract to be binding (i.e., both parties must have consented, and have the ability to consent under the law) yet language doesn't affect the binding nature of valid contracts legally entered into by both parties. Yet for them to be submitted to a court that would require that the contract meet any guidelines established by the Courts in the jurisdiction. This may be that they be in English. If that's the case they would have to be translated, and most the translation will have to be notarized. | Law & Ethics | 1141172112 |
| 867615 | what are the three basic elements of a crime? | motive, intent and execution of crime. | Law & Ethics | 1139096278 |
| 3998488 | Any advice on beating a dui in NJ? | Don't do it in the first place. | Law & Ethics | 1139838994 |
| 4061875 | looking for a copy of alberta (canada) labour laws. where should i look? | you can look them up in the blue pages (alberta government) of the phone book. they will tell you what you want to know or send you a copy. you can also get them off the internet http://www3.gov.ab.ca/hre/employmentstandards/index.asp | Law & Ethics | 1140993412 |
| 3478857 | can you still owe a debth after 16 yrs? | Yes, it will be removed from your credit report after the statute of limitiations expires, but even if you die they will get the money from your estate. | Law & Ethics | 1139419840 |
| 4369644 | how to beat a photo ticket? | There are clear license plate covers that distort the plate number when viewed from an angle such as by a photo radar camera but will appear normal when viewed straight on, such as by a car in front or behind you. These worked well but were made illegal shortly after they were marketed in Canada. | Law & Ethics | 1139813619 |
| 1618355 | when did truancy become illigal? | Check out: http://www.findlaw.com I found several results for "Truancy," so you might want to check it out to get the exact information for the basis of your research. (I.e. state) Also check out this: http://www.iir.com/nygc/Municipal%20Codes/municipal%20codes--truancy.htm It has several state listings for Truancy Laws. Sorry, I couldn't be of more help, but I hope the resouces above help you out some. | Law & Ethics | 1139511143 |
| 2646369 | I have proof that civil rights discrimmination cases are illegally dismissed by the fed. govt. What can I do? | The press is always good | Law & Ethics | 1139970326 |
| 1797746 | Why are so many people in the US willing to sell out thier liberty and freedom for a little protection? | First of all, it has nothing to do with religous leaders. That makes no sense at all. So obviously you are a moron. It has nothing to do with a "few" U.S. citizens typing on the internet. It is catching people in this country who want to destroy it and communicate with terrorists and evil people like the ones who killed 3,000 people on 9/11. I don't understand who you mean by cowards. It is the complete opposite of coward if you are on the offensive and try to stop violence by terrorists before it happens. Democrats want to sit back and wait for something to happen before taking action. That is a coward. So again you make no sense. Our military does put there life on the line everyday to protect punks like you and this country. Information they get from NSA wiretapping helps them do this and to stop terrorists from killing innocent Americans. Maybe even someone close to you. Would you want to keep your "liberty" or have your mom killed in a terrorist attack when it could have been stopped by wiretapping? Freedom of thought? Go ahead and think whatever you want! Type it on the internet. Talk about it on the phone. No one cares! The government doesn't care. But if you are talking to al Qaeda then yes they will care and take your a** down! And if it weren't for that "little protection" you so casually talk about when thousands of Americans have died for it, you would not have your liberty or freedom. | Law & Ethics | 1138944426 |
| 2110272 | wHERE CAN i GET A CALIFORNIA gAURD cARD? | You can get it at the Bureau of Consummer Affairs in any city in the state of California. | Law & Ethics | 1140468289 |
| 2254506 | so u can sue someone 2 times (1 criminal and 1 civil)? | Criminal prosecutions are handled by the government, so private individuals do not "sue" in criminal cases. The simply request the government to file charges and the prosecutor decides whether or not criminal charges are warranted. However, a person can be charged with a crime and sued privately for money damages by the victim. Suppose you have an employee that embezzled money from you. This has actually happened to some of my clients. The prosecutor could charge them with theft. If convicted, the person might be put in jail and could also be ordered to pay restitution. You could also sue and get a judgment for the stolen money, allowing you to go after the employee's assets. Only the government can bring criminal chages, but that doesn't prevent you from bringing a civil suit. | Law & Ethics | 1138805184 |
| 2337549 | is it a form of discrimination to only allow indians to have casinos ??? | No Even if the tibes do apply to open a casion off the reservation they still have to get approval from the county state and feds, at least in the state of Wi, any ways | Law & Ethics | 1139062886 |
| 1315957 | Will Roe versus Wade be overturned? | Sadly, not likely. Even with the new Chief Justice and Associate Justice, it is not likely that the court will mess with existing precident. Hopefully, though, the court will see fit to uphold such things as bans on late-term, will require parental notification for teenagers, and will require these "doctors" to become required reporters of abuse like all other medical professionals. | Law & Ethics | 1141170102 |
| 3972951 | Have you ever stolen anything? | 4th place | Law & Ethics | 1139779368 |
| 3499451 | isnt it hamas elected throuh democratic way ? | Wasn't Hamas elected through a democratic process? Possibly, but perhaps a lot of good people were too scared to vote because of perceived or actual threats. Who knows if there was massive voter fraud, and who is going to look into the matter? It even happens in sophisticated socities such as the United States. But, assume it was a fair election. Imagine if you took all the Americans who were backwards, uneducated and violent, sprinkled them with a few smart people who are good, what do you think the country would end up with? Bottom line is a terrorist group was elected, probably by other terrorists and supporters. I wish some of our citizens who "put down" America (not syaing you were) would go to places like that and live for a while. You will either die or change your mind about what you should be thankful for. It may not be perfect, but it is not bad. Just vote in 2008 and support your choice or party. At least you have that freedom. | Law & Ethics | 1140593958 |
| 3405136 | Do you think the jurors are acqutting too many criminals? | A (Trial By Jury) is one of the most important aspects of any trial-as well (Most Fair). There have been many cases where a Jury had in fact, convict a human being wrongfully & the news media only reports something like this when the wrongfully convicted human being had done, twenty or more years. I truly believe that both the Prosecutor & the Trial Lawyers abuse the jury system by picking-out a Juror just because they think that the Juror would somehow lean towards the Prosecutor or Lawyer that picked the Juror.That sort of abuse should have no place in our courtrooms because, When you pick a Juror you pick one for being honest & not just because the Lawyer thinks he/she has swayed for the side that picked that Juror-out.The problem w/the Prosecution is that they basically witheld evidence in a Murder Trial. Some cases are just money spent & oh-well. We can fix our system of how a jury is picked-out. Take the process of picking-out a Jury out of both the Prosecutor & the Lawyers hands. It seems as though the process is to lenghtly & costly for the tax payers to burden, for a system that lacks the (True Spirit In The Persuit Of Equall & Fair Justice) We as the people that Employ the justice system & keep it & the People that work in our Courtrooms operating should be working more closely W these justice Operators to check for loose-ends. | Law & Ethics | 1138999089 |
| 1690862 | where do go to report the nigerian 419 scam? | "The United States Federal Trade Commission has issued a consumer alert about the Nigerian scam. It says: "If you receive an offer via email from someone claiming to need your help getting money out of Nigeria — or any other country, for that matter — forward it to the FTC at spam@uce.gov." The United States Department Of The Treasury advises "You may also email the 419er documents, especially any banking data they may have given you, marked as described above, to Task Force Main in DC 419.fcd@usss.treas.gov; that is also acceptable." | Law & Ethics | 1139504001 |
| 2970029 | Do you think that internet is a reliable source of information? | Yes... It's typically self-correcting. If false information is put out on it someone will correct it and the internet as a whole will generally eliminate it from a source by not linking to the content therefore lowering search results. Just a vicious circle of information. For the most part reliable. | Law & Ethics | 1140386711 |
| 472672 | Can police officers have the authority to arrest a person with non visual evidence.? | depends on the state, but for the most part, yes, for example, a confession is non-visual, and that is more than enough to get arrested. | Law & Ethics | 1141093652 |
| 2960912 | At what age do you no longer have to file income taxes ? | You will always have to file income taxes even if you do not owe our government money. Sorry! | Law & Ethics | 1138858645 |
| 4038894 | supreme court filings 2004 pennsylvania? | You can find all of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court opinions in 2004 here: http://www.findlaw.com/11stategov/pa/paca.html | Law & Ethics | 1140808406 |
| 1408790 | Do you think that our Pesident and the white house staff are part of a secret society?If so are we to trust em | Yes they are. No you can't trust them. You may be interested in Republic Broadcast Network, www.rbn.com. They really go into detail about some of the conspiracies these people are involved in including 911 and the OK bombing, etc. | Law & Ethics | 1139870361 |
| 918809 | Why drugs and prostitution legal in Amsterdam? | First of all 'Amsterdam now a rich country?' is nonsensical. Amsterdam is a city in the Netherlands, which is listed at no. 11 in terms of Global Competitiveness - not bad for a nation with 16 million inhabitants. Second 'Because they are not Christians!!' is also nonsensical. There are many Christians living in Amsterdam. My brother-in-Law has an uncle who ministered to the prostitutes for many years. His church was one of the most popular in Amsterdam. Tax generated is negligible, true - research suggests only a minority pay taxes, mainly because working illegally is still more advantageous, or there are concerns about being openly registered - and stigmatised - as a sex worker. Regulation however, IS a valid reason, and that's precisely why brothels were legalised in 2000: to protect the underaged, illegal, to reduce related criminality, to protect prostitutes. In 2006 there will be an evaluation of this policy. Prostitution itself has always been legal in the Netherlands, mainly because it's proven impossible to ban in any country and there is concern about the welfare of prostitutes. Read the wikipedia article for a more succinct response. As for drugs: in the Netherlands, drugs are considered a public health issue, not a criminal matter. And there is definitely a distinction between hard drugs and soft drugs. Like prostitution, it's based on the belief that when faced with a social problem it is better to acknowledge it and take steps to regulate it, instead of enforcing laws that fail to stop the problem. Perhaps not everyone agrees, but the Netherland IS a society where different opinions can be voiced and debated, and contribute to the shaping of policy. It sure beats ignorance. | Law & Ethics | 1141050097 |
| 680266 | why did yahoo sell out chinese dissidents. will yahoo sell out me also? | It appears that the question period has expired. If you have received an answer that meets your needs, please choose one of those as a 'best answer.' If you haven't received a good answer for your question, you may want to consider the following, 1) Re-post your question. Newer questions get more activity on Yahoo! Answers than old ones. 2) If you do re-post your question, consider why it wasn't answered the first time. Could it be more specific? Could it be worded better? Were there grammatical or spelling errors? Was it in the best category? If it doesn't seem likely that re-posting your question will help you, then here's a listing of my favorite 'answer sites'. Maybe one of them will help you. Answers.com http://www.answers.com/ Bartleby http://www.bartleby.com/ Yahoo Reference http://education.yahoo.com/reference/ HowStuffWorks http://www.howstuffworks.com/ Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page Since I really haven't answered your question, it is not necessary to give me any points. Regards. | Law & Ethics | 1139533041 |
| 2100267 | Is it possible to find out if someone has an arrest warrant, for free? | call your local county sherifs office..they will know. here what you need their full name date of birth and ss#...if you have it,they will ask why you want to know,tell them what info you have. | Law & Ethics | 1141071413 |
| 2987070 | finding law and authority on objections in court for relevance? | Try www.findlaw.com. It's a free website that MAY give you what you look for. Good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1140210610 |
| 946423 | What are the courts at the local level? | Yes there are, such as: county, municipal, township and district courts- hearing most of the judicial cases. | Law & Ethics | 1140306483 |
| 435416 | if ethonol is a fuel why is there no mad rush to produce it on a large scale? | Yes, there are several ethonal engines available. The reason more ethonal is not produced, however, is supply and demand. There a few ethonal motors on the road, so there is a small demand. It would take a complete phaze-out of gasoline engines in order to fully convert to ethonal, meaning everyone would be required to trade in their cars for the newest model. Since not everyone can afford this, there would still be a need for gasoline. Also, ethonal engines do not get the same power as gasoline engines, which is a deterrent to many. And since ethonal is not currently available everywhere, few are willing to take that extra step on finding out where to buy ethonal fuel. Combined with this is the fact that many government officials have a financial interest in the oil economy, and would stand to lose a great deal of money if the country converted to an alternative fuel source. | Law & Ethics | 1140750296 |
| 978647 | My mother died and left no will,can my dad borrow money against the house without the children's concent.? | Every state has laws that govern how property is divided when someone dies without a will. In most states, dad would get the house completely. You really should check with a probate/estate planning attorney in your state. | Law & Ethics | 1139807147 |
| 2169531 | Are Common, Admirality, Equity and Martial law the ONLY laws agreed upon in the U.S. Constitution? | I'm not sure what you mean by the term "ONLY laws agreed upon in the U.S. Constitution". The U.S. Constitution discuss many areas of law that are not on your list such as bankruptcy and patent/trademark law. | Law & Ethics | 1140884179 |
| 2694259 | I work in Mexico for an American Company. The owners modified my position and base in general, is it legal? | One of the biggest things with this is that it is an american company. Because they are in mexico, the company should have some type of code of ethics policy for working outside the US. They must adhere to the norms of where the company is at however, they must also go by the organizational norms. If I were you, I would talk to the Human Resource department about the issue and if you get nowwhere with them, you can go to the to the courts or the EEO in the US might be able to help you with the problem. http://www.eeoc.gov/ | Law & Ethics | 1138929552 |
| 4459522 | I got arrested for contributing deliquence to a minor, how should I handle it? | get a lawyers advise. They offer free cosultations. | Law & Ethics | 1139177627 |
| 2286278 | Phillip K Dicks was a science fiction writer who wrote "Through a scanner darkly"? | Really? You can get a copy of the book right now at Barnesandnoble.com and Amazon.com. In fact, it has been made into a movie to be released in July 2006. With Keanu Reaves, no less. Bet you anything they will re-relase the book shortly to capitalize on the movie sales. Plot Summary for A Scanner Darkly (2006) "A Scanner Darkly" is set in suburban Orange County, California in the future. It imagines a paranoid world in which it seems two of every 10 Americans has been hired by the government to spy on the other 8 -- in the name of national security and drug enforcement. When one reluctant government recruit (Reeves) is ordered to start spying on his friends, he is launched on a journey into the absurd, where outsourced government contractors largely define the social construct, where identities and loyalties are impossible to decode, and where not even his girlfriend can be trusted. The film highlights the inconsistencies and ironic consequences of the war on drugs. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0405296/plotsummary I honestly don't think the government is in the business of giving science fiction writers (or anyone else) heart attacks. There's real problems in the world to focus on. However, if Keanu anf half of Hollywood keels over, I may have to rethink. | Law & Ethics | 1140576930 |
| 707206 | why is the sex offenders registry good? | Because it gives parents a false sense of security. I hope they make registries for arsonists, drug dealers (especially dealers that sell to kids), people with violent tempers, corrupt politicians and cops, and murderers (they can even list those convicted of manslaughter in with the murderers so people will assume the worse, like they do with the sex offenders.) Just keep in mind that not all sex offenders are pedophiles. Most people tend to lump them all together. | Law & Ethics | 1140057881 |
| 795076 | Abortion...... pro-life or pro-choice? | personally pro-life, politically pro-choice. Rape, incest, life of the mother. If Roe v. Wade is overturned, these things will not even be considered. If its all or nothing, I opt on the side of pro-choice. | Law & Ethics | 1141185675 |
| 1711788 | if some1 goes to take u 2 court but stops the case,r they still allowed to put court cost on u? | If someone has stopped short of taking you to court then nobody can recover court costs, cause they don't exist. Other legal expenses inccured by the person bringing the case could not be recovered unless they won in court. | Law & Ethics | 1140045719 |
| 4147125 | Becoming an Indiana Resident? | I assume that you are seeking to establish residency for the purpose of paying lower in-state college tuition. If this is correct, the following links should help answer your question. | Law & Ethics | 1139185737 |
| 358526 | Can a Tibet Native living in China to kill up to one person without prosecution? | If they look the other way, how do they exactly know how many people they've killed? | Law & Ethics | 1138782155 |
| 764287 | when can police action be concidered as police brutality? | Police Action is considered police brutality when the use of deadly force supercedes the amount of force necessary to neutralize the situation. Use of force is authorize when someone is a danger to other, police, or themselves. When someone punches an officer, will respond in kind. If deadly force is used, i.e. a gun shot, a police officer will respond in kind. Police Brutality occurs when more force is used than necessary to neutralize a situation. | Law & Ethics | 1140854335 |
| 4228024 | Which form of capital punishment is the most humane and why? | I think it's a guillotine... quick and all there is, is that split second of "oh s**t, here it comes"! and btw... murder is murder, but execution is PUNISHMENT (a difference) | Law & Ethics | 1141165680 |
| 2751093 | Police brutality statistics for the last 5 years? | I'm glad you asked! I am a librarian and I recently referred a patron to this report that will answer all of your questions: Bureau of Justice Statistics: Police Use of Force http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/pub/pdf/ndcopuof.pdf If you need more information, try looking on the Bureau of Justice Web site: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/ After you enter the site, try searching by keyword "brutality". | Law & Ethics | 1139928760 |
| 1664915 | What's your opinion on death sentence? | I think it should be used more often and more effectively. Stop the twenty year appeal process and just do it. I do not feel that a person that murders or rapes or molests children should be given a lifetime of free living. | Law & Ethics | 1139758262 |
| 1507271 | threats over cellphones can it be used in the court of law? | Ofcourse yes. I presume all these are covered under the cyber law that vary from country to country. | Law & Ethics | 1140096248 |
| 1145113 | Are their any rules prohibiting nudity in public? | The are laws limiting public nudity, and there are Constitutional limits to those rules. The law is complicated, but there are free speech protections (not absolute) to nude dancing in clubs, and the state could not ban nudity in one's private home. | Law & Ethics | 1138996576 |
| 2534622 | is there delegated authority in the U.S. Constitution to make/force a FREE Human to Consent, Yes or No? | There is authority in the Bill of Rights to protect you from forced consent to certain things (search and seizure, quartering troops, etc). But anything else is up for argument. | Law & Ethics | 1140278187 |
| 1811331 | where can lesbians get lawful marriage? | I believe the ones providing hell / Iran will be there real soon. LOL Anywayz, http://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/conten ... cy_requirements.asp (this means, you take her to the UK for a week, before you can register) http://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/civilpartnerships/ (after you get a "marriage licence" you wait another 15 days before you can actually sign the paper--you need to bring 2 witnesses to sign too) http://www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk ... /part_8/part_9.html ("civil partner" is entitle to the same immigration status as spouse, 2 years resident visa, then arrangement to swear in) | Law & Ethics | 1140619133 |
| 3829979 | Domestic Violence <D.V>? | boobah, The only way you would be held responsible for ANYTHING is if you were charged with a crime. No warrants for your arrest, and you were not named as an accomplice, correct? I think that woman's full of *hit. On the same note, I don't think I would let "him" back in the house... | Law & Ethics | 1140061293 |
| 4118353 | Does being born in Florida make me a citizen of the United States as defined by the 14th amd to the constitut? | If you are born in the usa then you are a citizen it doesn't matter which state you are born in. | Law & Ethics | 1140476865 |
| 2545559 | Are one handed people offended when police tell them to put their hands up? | LOL... I WOULD BE... LOL.. jk | Law & Ethics | 1139351986 |
| 1635704 | What is the typical bail for 1st degree murder in TN? | Generally, it's pretty high, if bail is even allowed. Expect a bail amount between one hundred thousand and 1 million dollars, bond means posting 10% of the bail amout. | Law & Ethics | 1140887156 |
| 491869 | Heres a question for you Republicans.? | Good question, i bet if it was Al Gore he would of already be in jail with bail set for attempted murder | Law & Ethics | 1140048653 |
| 3208304 | Information about spies.? | I'd tell you, but I'd have to kill you. | Law & Ethics | 1140146823 |
| 1622852 | what do people think of legalizing marijuana? | Yea, thats a great idea. I just want to know who is going to take the blame, when a stone-er gets behind the wheel and kills your family? That is the stupidest thing I ever heard! When the First person gets killed I think everone that helped legalize it should get charged for 'Murder one', and get twenty years in prison! | Law & Ethics | 1139600957 |
| 2498818 | How to apply for a SS#? | You can call the Social Security Office and make an appointment, but you will need to take cartain document also with you, they can tell you what to bring over the phone. Also you might want a work via. | Law & Ethics | 1140967018 |
| 3770918 | What does deferred adjudication really mean? | Depending on the state, a deferred prosecution or adjudication means that the original charge is deferred to a time in the future and the outcome is conditional. Usually this means that if no other instances of criminal behaviour occur within that period of time (where you are arrested or charged with another crime), then the original charge is dropped. It depends greatly from state to state and court to court. In your case I would contact the jurisdiction where the original assault charge took place and ask them. Or, you may try having a background check run on yourself, this will show any of the convictions that your college is talking about. If you have not been contacted by anyone from the court where you were charged, there is a real probability that you have no conviction on the original charge and you are home free. You should contact an attorney just to ease your mind. | Law & Ethics | 1138822750 |
| 311832 | Is it illegal to talk about bootlegs in a website? | No -- in general there is a First Amendment right to free speech even about illegal activities. You should not cross the line into conspiracing to break the law -- which just talking about it or reviewing wouldn't do -- nor should you encourage nor induce people to break the law. That is a fine line, and some such activity will be protected as free speech. In general it is not illegal to possess or buy a cd or dvd made in violation of copyright -- but it is to make another copy or distribute it. You should know, though, that when you download you are making a copy, and so downloading a cd you do not have the rights to is a copyright violation in a way that simply purchasing a hard copy would not be. | Law & Ethics | 1140558895 |
| 3031530 | How do I become a MarineLawyer?am currently doing myL.L.B(3yrs)Can I do an internship in a MarineLaw firm now? | web | Law & Ethics | 1139900260 |
| 1561988 | Throwing a drink on someone can be called assault. Is that way too excessive of a charge? Why? | Assault is assault whether you throw a drink or a fist at a person with the intent to hit them. So that is the charge, but I am sure the fact it was a drink will result in lighter sentencing than if it was a brick. Now stop throwing things at people. | Law & Ethics | 1139986002 |
| 2677546 | Why did the state of nevada legalize prostitution? | They actually never made it criminal to begin with. Why should it be? Two consenting adults agree to have sex, then one gives the other a gift. Why should a government care? | Law & Ethics | 1140062784 |
| 1741327 | Where should you file legal guardianship papers? | Normally with the Family Law (or whatever it might be called where you are) court in the county you live in. Chances are pretty good that going to the courthouse and asking any of the clerks where you file the paperwork for guardianship is going to get you pointed in the right direction, though. | Law & Ethics | 1139787171 |
| 930025 | I have to face a wrong criminal charge for driving without licence. How do I write a motion to dismiss? | You can't just write a motion to dismiss. You have to do some legal research and provide the judge with proper legal reasons that justify a dismissal. Then you have to file a otion and notify the prosecutor of the hearing date and given them copies of the papers you filed with the court. | Law & Ethics | 1139519633 |
| 1428961 | How can I prove that a labs alcohol results were wrong. The reading was "14 H 0 - 10 MG/DL"? | It's difficult to argue with lab results. You probably should have another lab do it but seeing as how this is 3 weeks old now I don't think doing it at this point would matter much...hope everything worked out. | Law & Ethics | 1140919401 |
| 3240801 | failure to thrive cps took the same baby they gave me knowing he was born with problems Why???? please help? | Wow. Learn about periods, first of all. Okay, this is a stab in the dark because I don't know Arizona law, but I think it's a fairly educated stab in the dark. You're not a blood relative. CPS has jurisdiction over this kid but for whatever reason placed the child with you (are you a licensed foster parent?). Since CPS has jurisdiction, and since you're not a blood relative, I would strongly suspect that you have no rights as to this child whatsoever, no matter what the biological mother wants. Ultimately, CPS is responsible for this child while it is in state custody and that means they get to call the shots. You certainly can hire an attorney to look into the matter; I'm just telling you what I strongly suspect will be the outcome. Perhaps not the definitive answer, but I'd bet I'm pretty close to being on the money. | Law & Ethics | 1139950850 |
| 1036023 | If someone close to you committed a very serious crime, would you rat them out? | That's a difficult question. There are levels of closeness. My sister... yes, I'd rat her out if I had to. My daughter.... never. If I had to take the blame for her I would, but never rat her out. | Law & Ethics | 1140150011 |
| 1654884 | Do you think Dick Chaney should pay the fine for hunting illegally? | yes he is no different than us | Law & Ethics | 1140301915 |
| 2176309 | how do i contact rev jesse jackson? | ewwwww. Why would you want to? | Law & Ethics | 1139499555 |
| 336484 | how can i find out if my buddy has a warrant for his arrest in tahlequah oklahoma? | Call the DA's office at the courthouse. | Law & Ethics | 1140935121 |
| 2796432 | What are the 3 types of rapes and there average sentences? | Criminal sentencing laws vary from state to state. | Law & Ethics | 1139365338 |
| 2403789 | Can anyone be above the law? | It seems like it, but NO. No one is above the law. If he is a landlord, report him to the Better Business Bureau, and the city for code violations. If he does have the cops and law enforcement in his pocket (that is shameful!) there is not too much you can do. I would recommend staying away from him if at all possible. A BETTER IDEA: contact your local news agency. Expose him on national TV! They love to expose people like this. It's good for their ratings and it would cause him to stop (hopefully) or at least lose his business licence, etc. Edit : My husband says to contact HUD and FBI. You'll need documentation of your claims. | Law & Ethics | 1139336006 |
| 3088280 | Can a traffic ticket be discharged in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy? | Actually, it can, but it must be more than 3 years old. This is the exception to discharge in Section 727 (a)(7) of the bankruptcy code: "to the extent such debt is for a fine, penalty, or forfeiture payable to and for the benefit of a governmental unit, and is not compensation for actual pecuniary loss, other than a tax penalty— (A) relating to a tax of a kind not specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection; or (B) imposed with respect to a transaction or event that occurred before three years before the date of the filing of the petition;" | Law & Ethics | 1140111198 |
| 355638 | When is a Justice Court a court of record? | You'd have to go to the Statutes in your state, under the chapters "courts", not "court rules." One section would tell you which of the courts are courts of record. The legislature decides which courts are courts of record. | Law & Ethics | 1139932947 |
| 2401305 | What do you think about book banning? | Book banning is censorship and occurs most likely in schools and libraries. Many books that are banned are books about magic and spells - although not all of them are. If you wonder why today's young people are so fascinated with them (magic and spells) it's because they were not exposed to them early in life with their parent's engaging them in conversations about it. I was exposed to magic and witchcraft through books and magazines before I was 12. Friends and I tries spells, which failed - of course. I left that all behind long, long time ago. Not exposing children to certain subjects ONLY means they will be exposed as adults and may develop a fascination with them that can last for years. Of course the people who follow certain Christian faiths don't think about that and only blindly follow their current leader. So they contact the local school board and libraries and demand these books be banned. If their are a large number of people demanding banning and no-one opposing the ban, then the books get pulled until enough people get pissed about the banning and petition them back on the shelves. A bookstore owner may pull these titles off of the shelf so that they can continue to do business in a community. But, more often than not they WILL order books for customers. Since you can order almost any book online nowadays, book banning returns to it's roots of localized stupidity. | Law & Ethics | 1140385970 |
| 2281933 | how can I get a divorce without the help of an attorney? | Try your local lawschool/lawlibrary. My lawschool's library had a wide selection of forms for pro se patrons. The staff can't give legal advice, but they can show you where the forms are located. | Law & Ethics | 1140686366 |
| 845220 | I'm a 20 year old female who was in a bar drinking with local policemen & was charged with DUI that same night | I have to say I'm not completely clear on what your question is. So you were drinking with some cops. How does that change any of the facts of this situation? A) you are underage and drinking and, B) you were driving, right? Whether you were drinking with cops, doctors, lawyers, or your mother, you were still drinking and driving. Just don't understand why the cop thing comes into this, so if I'm missing something, please explain it so I can understand it better. Then it gets even more confusing for me. You got two tickets; one for DUI and one for underage drinking. But you blew under the limit on the portable machine, and invalid at the station. So what you've said is that there is no chemical test that shows you were over the legal limit, right? If that's the case, I'm not sure how or why you were cited for DUI, since there doesn't seem to be any proof that you were..and there seems to be proof that you weren't (your first test was under the limit). There are ways a person can still be DUI even though they are under the limit, but you didn't talk about any of those things so I'm assuming they don't apply in your case. Davega7 has some valid points, but I can assure you the DUI charge is harsher in California. lll_oo_legend_oo_lll would have you think that you might "have a case" because you were drinking with cops, but I still don't see what kind of case you'd have or how your choice of drinking partners has anything to do with your possibly illegal behavior. sdatary has some VERY valid points about relying on advice from Yahoo! users. This forum really does not lend itself to the kind of interaction you need for legal counsel. And I would agree with his/her comment about your possible concerns with the ethics of the officers you were drinking with, assuming they knew you were twenty and assuming they had some duty to find that out. When I go to a bar off duty, it's certainly not my job to make sure everyone I might drink with is of legal age...it's the bartender's. jkheavy2000 is offering some fairly poor advice (that you didn't ask for anyway) but he/she says it's from their attorney and it certainly sounds like something an attorney would say. Most states have laws that require you to submit to a chemical test if you're arrested for DUI so you can choose to follow the law or not, it's pretty much up to you. Some states allow for a blood test against your will, so it's possible you might even end up taking a test anyway and if so, your refusal will likely be used against you in court and result in more fines and/or jail time. But you want to know about your recourse in court. Well, it would probably be helpful to know what state you're in. Even then, without knowing more of the details of this situation, it's likely going to be difficult for anyone to give you a good answer to this question. Ultimately, your decision regarding what you want to do in court should be based on what you are charged with. Just because you received two tickets does not necessarily mean that the prosecutor will decide to charge you with both crimes...and there's too much missing information to be able to guess what you might be charged with. Once you know what you're going to be charged with, you should decide (perhaps after talking with an attorney) if you did the thing you're being accused of, and if you did, if you want to just accept responsiblity for it and plead guilty or try to change the outcome by contesting the matter. I don't know if that's what you're looking for when you talk about recourse, but that's what I got from the question. If you're asking about recourse because you were drinking with cops and you don't feel it's right that you got busted at some point later in the evening, I'd go back to what I said before; I just don't get t | Law & Ethics | 1140335100 |
| 469494 | Did President Bush break any ethical laws by wiretapping american phones ? | FISA attempts to impose a sense of ethics, in my opinion. Wire taps can be in place for up to 72 hrs befor a FISA court has to be asked for permission. Yes, he did. | Law & Ethics | 1139542887 |
| 2511210 | Are there any Privite eyes out there? | yes.depend where do you need them.? | Law & Ethics | 1138806040 |
| 755491 | Was the decision for the supreme court case Gideon v. Wainwright liberal, or conservative? | This was neither Conservative nor Liberal, it was Constitutional based relative to the VI Article of the Bill of Rights Facts of the Case Gideon was charged in a Florida state court with a felony for breaking and entering. He lacked funds and was unable to hire a lawyer to prepare his defense. When he requested the court to appoint an attorney for him, the court refused, stating that it was only obligated to appoint counsel to indigent defendants in capital cases. Gideon defended himself in the trial; he was convicted by a jury and the court sentenced him to five years in a state prison. Question Presented Did the state court's failure to appoint counsel for Gideon violate his right to a fair trial and due process of law as protected by the Sixth and Fourteenth Amendments? Conclusion In a unanimous opinion, the Court held that Gideon had a right to be represented by a court-appointed attorney and, in doing so, overruled its 1942 decision of Betts v. Brady. In this case the Court found that the Sixth Amendment's guarantee of counsel was a fundamental right, essential to a fair trial, which should be made applicable to the states through the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. Justice Black called it an "obvious truth" that a fair trial for a poor defendant could not be guaranteed without the assistance of counsel. Those familiar with the American system of justice, commented Black, recognized that "lawyers in criminal courts are necessities, not luxuries." ************ To the individual suggesting to boycott this question because it seems to be a homework question. That may or may not be true, but it is immaterial to the function of the Yahoo Question and Answer system. People ask questions and others answer. The motivation of asking (or answering) the questions aren’t important. If someone is trying to do their homework through this system, they are the ultimate loser because they don’t do their own research. It is their problem, not ours. | Law & Ethics | 1139455522 |
| 941915 | what is the penalty for credit card fraud? | I believe your sentence/perdition/penalty would greatly depend on a few things like the state where the crime was committed, and the dollar amount of said offense. It might just end up being a state charge, but it has the propensity to be a federal charge too depending on the specific details and nature of the crime. | Law & Ethics | 1141103338 |
| 27217 | is assitance suicide morally right? why is it wrong or right? | I'll let you know when my time to make this choice comes.... | Law & Ethics | 1140487946 |
| 3362886 | Is it ok for the C I A to torture people ? | Ask Sen. John McCain... He has first hand knowledge about the use of torture having undergone it while a POW in Vietnam. NO!!!! We are the United States of America... and that USED to stand for something! We used to be leaders in world efforts for human rights and against the use of torture. Now we do it ourselves!!! If we are lowered to the level of those we appose, then what does that make us? And finally, it has been proven that information gained from the use of torture is not reliable and other means of interogation that do not use torture are more effective! So why are we using it????? | Law & Ethics | 1140095612 |
| 882529 | how far does a trespassing sign need to be from a driveway to be legal? | The laws on this will vary from state to state and may even vary depending on the type of property involved (i.e. residental, commercial, industrial, etc.) | Law & Ethics | 1139882174 |
| 2977208 | Should panhandling be an offense you can get arrested for? | If you're just sitting there with a cup, no. I you're agressively seeking people out, yes. | Law & Ethics | 1140477929 |
| 1399778 | Is it true that suicide is "illegal" in America? | Illegal to kill yourself. And if you do, how exactly will you be prosecuted? Okay, I can only speak for California (but if some state out there really, TRULY has a law against someone taking their own life, I'd love to read it): In California, it is not illegal to kill yourself. You can do it as often as you like without fear of being arrested. It is not illegal to *try* and kill yourself, either. In both cases, (trying and/or succeeding), making it illegal would be about the most ridiculous law I can think of. It *is* illegal in this state to encourage someone to kill themselves. I've had the pleasure of arresting a local idiot for repeatedly yelling "jump" at someone who was on the 4th floor of a building, looking to do just that. Attempting to kill yourself in California, assuming you are not sucessful and are discovered by the police, will most likely land you in a mental health facility for up to 72 hours. Illegal to kill yourself? Seriously...I want to see that law. | Law & Ethics | 1138814911 |
| 1407843 | if your girlfriend wants a child can you have her sign a legal document not to pay childsupport if you splitup | if you're not willing to support this child through to adulthood no matter what, you shouldn't be having a child. | Law & Ethics | 1139442619 |
| 962600 | what does the contitution do ? | It was envisioned to be a foundation of all laws. Essentially, it gives the government specific powers and restrictions. It delineated which branch of the government can do what. But most importantly, it provides certain inalienable rights and freedoms for the people. The constitution is relatively short (compared to other countries). That is actually by design. The framers actually envisioned that it would change from time to time, that's why we have all these amendments. The constitution is also the supreme law of the land. Any federal or state law contrary to it is invalid. The Supreme Court gets the final say on whether any law is unconstitutional. | Law & Ethics | 1140196005 |
| 3898439 | i need to no if i can be charged for breaking and entry or building there was no eyewitness and no fingerprint | If your DNA is in the place then oh yeah. | Law & Ethics | 1140182311 |
| 916356 | Who has rule over international water? What would happen if someone commited murder in internatinal water? | I don't think their is any law on international water. You are on your own bring lots of shotguns if you plan to go there. That is why there are pirates and things. | Law & Ethics | 1139764322 |
| 2407864 | What goverment agency is in charge of Homeowners Associations? Who is in charge of them and regulates them.? | Nobody. They are contractually created. | Law & Ethics | 1139942731 |
| 4334758 | Why is it ok for homosexuals to parade around naked in the streets during coming out days, southern.....? | wow, that's, WOW. where did you hear that? I actually live very close to disney, and know many many people that work there. i have been there during "Gay days" though it was coincicidence. I saw alot of red shirts, and some intersting people, but NEVER anything lewd. Being local makes you very aware that disney does anything and everything to uphold their standards and reputation. they would NEVER allow anything illegal on their property, trust me, i would never be aware of all the inside info, if i didnt live here, like i said you have so many friends that work there, they talk and they know. and i have absolutely no idea what you are talking about. if your information was correct, i would have to agree w/ your horror, but i would look into you source. keep me posted if you will, respectfully, prego. Sonsofthunder i must say, reading your words, "gay haters" & "gay lovers" i found that stated quite interestingly. should we be divided as Christians because some of us have a stronger need to accept those whos paths have differed from ours, just because we dont understand their love, and would rather focus on the acts they perform in their bedroom, than where their hearts lie? That is truly for God to judge. You say that Jesus loves their soul, i just think we need to think about how he would treat them. If our hearts, as the arms of God, are not open to those who need him most, how will they ever feel they could possibly be accepted. You must know there are so many homosexuals that find the Lord, and if you truly believe in ministering to others if its your calling, you can not judge or stereotype. people stereotype all walks of life, and understandingly despise some of their stereotypical behavior, however you must keep in mind, these human beings may not be where you are in your walk, grew in different soil, and who are we to think that they may never be, a faithful man or woman in Christ? as a minister they may be looking to you to understand themselves better. How can you categorize people based soley on their sexual desires, without looking into an individuals heart? Like pediphiles and homosexuals, when they fall into 2 different categories. categorizing them together will only provoke a lot of defensive reactions. I respect and understand that we must follow the word, i just think we need to think about our approach. The things that the young bucks dont know about? you can trust me, i know, i am neither a young buck nor have i lived a sheltered life, i just find myself looking at the heart first, and trying to understand on an individual basis, why their soul is filled with what it is. This is one of the best websites i have found on understanding the psychological aspects of homosexuality. http://www.pureintimacy.org/gr/getting_started/ it is Christian based and in no way condones homosexuality. I believe if we can help people understand what they are feeling, they can start to heal, instead of finger pointing "nasty perverted sinner" in their face. as far as pediphiles do go, they are truly and deeply psychologically hurting people and ruining lives. My grandfather molested my mother for years and shes very mentally unstable, and chronically depressed from the anger and feelings shes had to deal with, even now at 67, shes still affected. my grandfather was not gay. he was a pediphile, and though i believe it is a very serious and sick disease, i believe with God and God only ALL things are possible, it would be ultimatley up to him to forgive either way, no matter what the sin. We all want to make the world a better place, and spread Gods word, and Jesus' love for us....and we all may approach from different angles, we just need to think about who we might be hurting. | Law & Ethics | 1139274557 |
| 2746594 | What would you do if someone stole your identity and you were stuck being married to a stranger? | You need to get an attorney and get to the bottom of this situation. | Law & Ethics | 1141176587 |
| 1168843 | Where can I find public court records for the state of Illinois? | Courthouse? | Law & Ethics | 1140809386 |
| 3274042 | Should there be a law concerning credit related lawsuits? | Although we may like to think better of our society, credit card companies wield a tremendous amount of lobbying power. However, can you imagine knowing that you will be exonerated from your credit obligations; what would be the incentive to pay. The government has a difficulty time in screwing with the constitutionally protected freedom to contract, so by virtue of such they will not willingly excuse the debtor for breaching that obligation. | Law & Ethics | 1140197125 |
| 1213063 | free information on inmate N.c? | http://www.doc.state.nc.us/offenders/ There ya go | Law & Ethics | 1141152778 |
| 1724248 | is there a time limit as to when a town can impose a sewer connection fee? | no, if your connected to city sewers you have to pay. check with your city councilman. they probably negotiated a billing delay when they were first installed. even if it was a city oversight. its a service you have to pay for. they charged me xtra sewer when i filled my pool and thats 6000 gal worth, even though it didn't go down the drain. if they can charge you they will. especially if all your neighbors are connected, they don't give you a choice. | Law & Ethics | 1140726334 |
| 3151225 | How do you feel about capital punishment? Do you feel that how the person die is how the criminal should die? | yes, that is exactly how it should be, but not only for the death penalty. if a man rapes a woman, he should be raped in return, and castrated. Eye for an Eye people. | Law & Ethics | 1139409920 |
| 2128480 | Any thoughts on a change in policy? | Are you implying that poor people necessarily have guns or drugs in their houses? Are you implying that poor people are the source of crime? Honestly, not to be rude but I think that is an odd complication for getting a rent-free apartment. You are pretty much stereotyping poor people. Sure they should get a job and maybe it's not fair that most of us have to work hard for what we have. But if they are physically and mentally able (and they should be thoroughly tested to prove such status) why not put a limit on how long or how much money or housing they get? By the way, even if they aren't paying for it, it's still the place they call home, and thus such a thing would be an invasion of privacy. You would be breaking their constitutional right. | Law & Ethics | 1139264920 |
| 411333 | A confidentiality agreement should be legalized by a Public Notary? | In the US, this agreement is usually nothing more than a contract. So, there should be no reason to have it notarized. | Law & Ethics | 1140534752 |
| 2028831 | Where can I renew my Louisiana drivers license? | Express Lane link on LA DMV website. | Law & Ethics | 1140674345 |
| 607444 | Plessy vs. Ferguson? | Plessy vs. Ferguson is the case in the late nineteenth century in which the US Supreme Court rendered its "separate but equal" ruling. The ruling stated that segregation was Constitutional as long as the facilities for whites and non-whites were equal. It was the Supreme Court's way of justifying segregation to continue and was not seriously challenged again until Brown vs. Board of Education. As this is a very historic case, there is plenty available on the Internet about it. Click on the link below for some good links: | Law & Ethics | 1141178713 |
| 1608241 | what is the level proof of necessary to prevail in a civil case? | It is called the "preponderance of evidence". That means that the plaintiff's evidence must weigh more heavily in the decision than that of the defendant. A judge or a jury may decide this type of case. | Law & Ethics | 1139939901 |
| 4069643 | If abortion is legal, how can women be prosecuted for endangering fetus by using cocaine ? | Might you believe it is because they are all heretics? Come to Jesus. | Law & Ethics | 1140812710 |
| 3324076 | When is war right? | It's kind of like asking when it would be ok to kill someone. Self-defense or to protect someone else, right? War is much the same, but obviously on a much greater scale. Germany invaded Poland who had treaties with Britain and France, so Britain and France delared war on Germany. This is justifiable. Then Japan bombed Pearl Harbor and the US declared war on Japan. Again justifiable. WWII is easy that way; the right and wrong of it is pretty obvious. Then you consider Vietnam and now Iraq. Different story entirely. There is no self-defense claim nor is there a legitimate argument suggesting the US was defending another country from attack. So if you go back to my original analogy, you could say our entry into WWII was right but our invasion of Iraq is wrong. | Law & Ethics | 1140135179 |
| 1112237 | wHAT ARE THE SHORCOMINGS OF ANY PUBLIC OPINION POLL? | The primary shortcoming in any public opinion poll is that there is a tendency toward bias at every stage of the questioning process. The person asking the questions has his bias; a person who wrote the question has her bias; a person who is answering the question has a bias as well. The former two forms of bias should ideally not show up in the results of an ethically conducted poll, however they often do. The next most important shortcoming is that while ideally the sample set (the specific group of people to whom the poll is given) is big enough and diverse enough to represent the general population, commonly small and/or homogeneous samples are used to save money or time or both. Sometimes homogeneous and small samples are used by unethical poll takers to influence the outcome of their poll. In short, polls will never be 100% helpful until they are designed, executed, and administered with practically no human intervention whatsoever. But what's the fun in that? | Law & Ethics | 1141077433 |
| 4380395 | original text of the annex 9 of the international agreement of civil aviation? | I've included the link to all versions of the Convention of International Civil Aviation, which includes the text of the original 1944 version. You'll need to download the DjVu plugin and use Internet Explorer, but it's all there. | Law & Ethics | 1141166883 |
| 2944638 | IF COPS SPRAY PEPPER SPRAY lN YOUR EYES AFTER THEY HAVE PUT HANDCUFFS ON YOU? | Yes, they are wrong. Cop's think they can get away with anything becuse there is no higher up power. If you say they are wrong they will call you a lier. Some day someone will stand up and do something about this tell then we just have to keep getting picked on by the cops. | Law & Ethics | 1138942479 |
| 4315715 | What is the holmes law? | I suspect that you are referring to Oliver Wendell Holmes and his noted approach to the law its roots in the Common Law, and the judges’ role in Common Law evolution. Following are some words about that book and more detail is available at the source link:. In 1881 Holmes published "The Common Law," based on the Lowell Lectures he had delivered the year before. Though more praised than read, the book is unique in being simultaneously a history of the common law of England and America, a theory of why it had evolved as it had, and a philosophy of what law is. If the legal systems of Europe based on Roman law are like the French language, all codified by some Academy and with, in principle, a right answer to every stylistic question, the common law of England grew up rather like the English language. Some authorities were more prestigious than others and there were general points on which everyone could agree, but the common law, like the language of the people who lived under it, allowed for numerous decision-makers and incremental innovations, which might survive in practice or be rejected. Judges made the common law, basing their opinions on the opinions of other judges, citing principles so ancient that the memory of man ran not to the contrary. Even today, when most important areas of law have been summarized in civil and criminal codes, still the codes usually just adopt one or another set of common law rules. And when judges in common law countries interpret those statutes, they look first to the opinions of other judges rather than at the text itself. | Law & Ethics | 1140734885 |
| 1206427 | Has you ever been arrested? or do you sometimes feel like you are being investigated? | No. But some jobs do a investigation on a person's back ground. At first I was going to ask if you have been in trouble to give you that feeling, but when I went to your profile, I saw your statement that you have never been in trouble, Thats great. Stay that way. | Law & Ethics | 1139774280 |
| 1391029 | what is the age of arnold? | He was apparently born July 30, 1947. That makes him 58. | Law & Ethics | 1140253697 |
| 4409569 | What constitutes a crime? | act or omission constitute a crime. doing an act w/s is prohibited and Not doing things which w/c u are obliged to do but failed to do so. | Law & Ethics | 1139444564 |
| 2888049 | Is the death penalty more expensive that life in prison without parole? By how much? | I don't know the number. I have heard that on the average it is cheaper to excerise the death penalty. But I suppose it would all depend on the individual and how old he/she was when the sentance started. Here is a good site: http://www.deathpenalty.org/index.php?pid=cost There are two more listed below. | Law & Ethics | 1139863297 |
| 3804471 | can you please tell me how long is durable general power of attorney is affective? | The general rule is they are effective until revoked by the grantor or until the grantor's death. It is possible that a court could revoke the agent's power (i.e. terminate the POA). For example, an incompetant person cannot revoke his/her POA; so a guardian might be appointed who would revoke the POA on the incompetant ward's behalf. | Law & Ethics | 1140730364 |
| 1406805 | what is a straw plaintiff? | Straw man or party. A “front”; a person who is put up in name only to take part in a deal. Nominal party to a transaction; one who acts as an agent for another for the purpose of taking title to real property and executing whatever documents and instruments the principal may direct respecting the property. Person who purchases property for another to conceal identity of real purchaser. | Law & Ethics | 1140651645 |
| 3758298 | what rights do employees have in workplace regarding police interrogations and copies of employees purchases? | If this is continuing I would explain to the officer that having him come to your workplace is causing you distress. Ask him politley if you can go to his station and discuss the matter with him there when you are not working. If you are curteous and explain yourself he probably would be happy to accomidate you. Just make sure that you show up when you have made an appointment. | Law & Ethics | 1140068860 |
| 3837096 | Should laws censor public statements becasue of the POSSIBILITY that they incite religious hatred? | No way..in US citizens would not stand for such a law. | Law & Ethics | 1140187347 |
| 196789 | Until what point does the right to free speech allow a person to make statements that incite religious hatred? | Did I miss something here? So far two people have referenced riot. You have the right to free speech until someone finds it offensive and takes you to court for it. I belive the case was Chaplinsky v New Hampshire. In short, if what you are saying in a public place offends the majority of the people around you and pose a 'breach of peace', you are not protected. | Law & Ethics | 1140059616 |
| 3211775 | What is the difference between the Alabama code of professional responibility, and The ABA Model Code? | Not sure I understand the question. Basically, the only one that is binding in Alabama is the Alabama Code. APA Model Codes are examples of laws that the American Bar Assocation recommends that states adopt. Often, state legislatures adopt model codes exactly as written. Sometimes state legitlatures adopt parts of the model codes. And sometimes state legislatures dont follow the model code at all. I do not know which stance the Alabama legislature has taken. | Law & Ethics | 1139335649 |
| 4143973 | does convicts of felony can travel? | If they are on parole or probation, then they will probably need to check with their parole/probation officer first. But if they have already served their time, there shouldn't be any restrictions on travel. | Law & Ethics | 1139896776 |
| 3852573 | Is dogma a disqualifier for legitimate answers? If so should not all sides be bound to avoid dogma? Why? | No, because some questions go directly to beliefs. Why should someone have to leave their beliefs at the door. It immpossible | Law & Ethics | 1140157379 |
| 332552 | What is the age or height for a child to ride in the front seat in ohio? | 47 | Law & Ethics | 1140324906 |
| 1646852 | what are the general requirements to become a police officer? | 1. Minimum Age - Generally 21, sometimes 18. 2. Clean Criminal Record (No serious misdemeanors and No Felonies) 3. H.S Diploma or GED 4. Willing to Submit to a background check. 5. Decent/Good Phsyical Health 6. Clean Credit History (No Garnishments, Judgements, Bankruptcy, etc.) | Law & Ethics | 1140028329 |
| 2099739 | Is there any shred of proof that "gun control" works? | An article titled, "The 7 Myths of Gun Control" addresses this topic. It's in the magazine, "America's Freedom 1st", put out by the NRA. The issue of the article is December 2001, written by Richard Poe. The myths addressed in this article are as follows: 1- "guns increase violent crime" 2- "pulling a gun on a criminal endangers you more than the criminal" 3- "guns pose a special threat to children" 4- "the 2nd Amendment applies only to militiamen" 5- "the 2nd Amendment is an obsolete relic of the frontier era" 6- "we should treat guns the same way we treat cars, requiring licenses for all users" 7- "reasonable gun control measures are no threat to law-abiding gun owners". About myth #7, all one has to do is check out how home invasion robberies have sky-rocketed in England & Australia, since the implentation of their respctive gun control policies. In England, a citizen is required to flee the house during a break in, rather than defend the home, or face criminal charges if the burglar is harmed. How messed up is that? And, in states that have passed 'right-to-carry' laws, the spokespeople for the Brady bill, and other anti-gun entities have predicted there would be "blood in the streets" after these laws are passed. Each time, they've been proven wrong. After Florida had passed their own "right to defend yourself" law, again, these people predicted that motorists will be shooting each other in mass road-rage incidents. Again, they've been wrong. | Law & Ethics | 1140979233 |
| 2347480 | where to find copies of jail release papers ? | go to the court house or write them a letter and tell them what u want they should be able to help u | Law & Ethics | 1141074813 |
| 1437575 | I need a probation office in Des Moines County? | Des Moines County Probation Burlington,IA 52601 319-753-5478 Fax: 319-753-0202 | Law & Ethics | 1140613567 |
| 3746640 | Was this an illegal stop leading to DUI? | Honestly, where do you some of you people get the ideas you get? To the asker: assuming everything you said here is 100% factual, and assuming you didn't leave anything out, and assuming you have *all* the facts in the first place, then no, it doesn't sound like there was any probable cause to pull you over. However, here's what I suspect, because I have done this very thing: I'm the cop you and your friend drove past when he/she yelled whatever they yelled. Evidently, your friend wanted to come to the attention of the police, so I'm generally happy to oblige. You don't say (and probably don't know) if it was the same cop who pulled you over, but it doesn't matter...we've got radios, ya' know? So anyway, back to your friend who wants to be a policeman's project: Whether I take off after you or I radio to one of my partners, one of us catches up to you. You don't signal where you should, you have a taillight out, your registration is expired, etc., etc., and that provides me probable cause to stop you. It's quite possible, especially if you developed an attitude problem, that I will tell you the only reason you're being stopped is because of your friend, the loudmouth. The liberal among us will not like this, I know. However, probable cause in this state is probable cause, and the motivation behind my use of probable cause is irrelevant to your guilt or innocence. So if you're right, the cop was wrong and you certainly do want to talk to an attorney. If I'm right, you got pulled over because your idiot friend brought your car to the attention of the police, and it sounds like you paid a price for that. Choose your friends better next time you're drinking and driving. And no, yelling out of your car is not disorderly conduct in California. It's a rude and stupid exercise of your right to free speech. Shouting something at the police is not an indication that you're not a reasonable person, and being an unreasonable person does not provide the police with reasonable cause to pull you over. Holy cow, if this were true I could pull people over a hundred times a day. Being disrespectful to the police does not qualify as disorderly conduct. It qualifies as stupid, but stupid does not equate to probable cause to effect a detention or make an arrest. Don't I wish. Yeah, we're always making things up just to pull you over. I routinely risk being convicted of perjury and jailed for civil rights violations just to see if you've got big hooters, are drunk, or have a little weed in your car. Please. You're welcome to have just about any bumper sticker you want on your car and not have to worry about getting a ticket. First of all, like I said, we do live in the land of free speech so you can have anything you want on your bumper. If it says "I'm plotting to kill the President," you might end up with a visit from the Secret Service, but you can't get a ticket for displaying even an obscene bumper sticker. Hanging out the window is a good indication that you're not wearing your seat belt, but I'm not sure I'm familiar with a crime called "reckless endangerment." I'm glad showing poor judgement doesn't really qualify as cause for the police to investigate. If it did, I would literally spend my entire day talking to people with extraordinarily poor judgement who weren't committing a crime. I do enough of that now. Anyway, I hope the cops had a really wonderful reason for pulling you over, once your friend decided you needed to stopped. I hope their reason is enough to get you into court and convicted, if you really were driving in violation of the drunk driving laws in this state. Your decision to do so put a huge number of people at risk...all of whom, except yourself, would have been innocent victims of your profoundly poor | Law & Ethics | 1139866494 |
| 3644095 | If there is a flag on the moon at tranquility base why not snap a shot with hubble cant or wont? | Not even hubble can achieve the resolution to see a flag on the moon. | Law & Ethics | 1138979907 |
| 375742 | Who is the most influential person in the State Government to write a letter against a bill? | Do a search for state representative and your state name. Do the same for state senator. Your state legislature will have a website. If you know the title or the number of the bill, you can search for it. It will identify the sponsors of the bill and the chairperson of the committee that will review the bill. Contact the sponsors and the chairperson of the committee that will do the inital review of the bill. Once you have identified the sponsors and the committee chair, have all your friends write, email, call them regularly to stop the bill from becoming law. Good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1140027332 |
| 1171097 | Can a school deny admission to a child sex offender if the building where the school is located has a daycare? | I am not an attorney, but as a parent I would hope so. I also thought if a child sex offender was released part of the parole would be to limit or cease all contact with children. | Law & Ethics | 1139498772 |
| 2491473 | who do i call about a bad nurse ? | The hospital management. This really should not happen. I don't think this nurse should be a nurse!!! Why would she use latex gloves when in your patient records Latex should be under allergies? | Law & Ethics | 1139667603 |
| 4066096 | How can you charge someone with a misdemennor for a violation of 11366.8 H&S??? | It's "misdemeanor." And although I hate doing this, here's the answer to your question: 11366.8. (a) Every person who possesses, uses, or controls a false compartment with the intent to store, conceal, smuggle, or transport a controlled substance within the false compartment shall be punished by imprisonment in a county jail for a term of imprisonment not to exceed one year or in the state prison. (b) Every person who designs, constructs, builds, alters, or fabricates a false compartment for, or installs or attaches a false compartment to, a vehicle with the intent to store, conceal, smuggle, or transport a controlled substance shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for 16 months or two or three years. (c) The term "vehicle" means any of the following vehicles without regard to whether the vehicles are private or commercial, including, but not limited to, cars, trucks, buses, aircraft, boats, ships, yachts, and vessels. (d) The term "false compartment" means any box, container, space, or enclosure that is intended for use or designed for use to conceal, hide, or otherwise prevent discovery of any controlled substance within or attached to a vehicle, including, but not limited to, any of the following: (1) False, altered, or modified fuel tanks. (2) Original factory equipment of a vehicle that is modified, altered, or changed. (3) Compartment, space, or box that is added to, or fabricated, made, or created from, existing compartments, spaces, or boxes within a vehicle. So in other words, if these facts apply to the case you're talking about, the person can be charged with 11366.8 HS. Your question is really unclear, though: Do *you* want to make a complaint about someone you think is guilty of that crime? Contact your local law enforcement agency. Do you want to know what the mechanics of someone being charged is (how it actually takes place)? Either the cop writes a ticket or makes an arrest, and the case is reviewed by a prosecutor. If the prosecutor believes the case can be proven beyond a reasonable doubt, then charges are filed in court and a trial is held. If you want to know something else, you've gotta ask a better question. | Law & Ethics | 1139599598 |
| 3571911 | How can anyone be pro-abortion and anti-death penalty at the same time? | Because their thinking and their sympathies are twisted. A baby has done nothing to harm anyone. Rapists, child molestores and murderers have. I think the people that think murderers should be kept alive should be the ones to pay all their living expenses. | Law & Ethics | 1140321091 |
| 498500 | in what order do you elect officers to a club? | Consult "Roberts Rules of Order" the standard for running meetings and committees. Should be available at library; some resources at link below: | Law & Ethics | 1140032093 |
| 565076 | Kalamazoo Mi Municipal Court - Clerk's Computerized Public Records? | I searched for it and it doesn't look like Michigan Court Records are online. You can try pay services if you aren't near the courts. I have used both of the sites below (KnowX & Intelius) several times because they aren't subscription based, but pay only for what you want, and they're fairly reasonable. If you are near the courts go ahead in and search for what you need. Public records are open to the public. Link below. | Law & Ethics | 1140144536 |
| 3887524 | Should we disarm the police like bobbies in England and just leave SWAT teams and the like armed? | God no. I have a lot of respect for the men and women in our country who have to put up with the druggies, the wife-beaters, the prostitutes, the pimps, and any other low-life you can think of. A night stick isn't going to do much to a guy strung out on crystal meth. Our police have to deal with all kinds of unpredictable people and situations, and arming them is for their safety. If we all spoke with British accents and drank tea, maybe we'd be a little more polite and a little less dangerous. Until then, I say keep them armed and trained enough to know when to use force and when not to. | Law & Ethics | 1139798489 |
| 4197656 | Do Publishing Companies Enforce Copyright Infringement Lawsuits? | Ignorance of the law is no excuse and no defense. The oopyright statement is WRITTEN RIGHT IN THE MANUALS your friend was selling! As they have access to the records of the sales via eBay, and know who did it, yes, they will most likely pursue to matter thru the courts to seek satisfaction if your friend does not cooperate. They are not just being mean, but they need to protect their property, whether it was one copy or one million copies. It was not your friend's property to sell, and the profits he made from the sales should be restituted to the company, as well as the amount they had to expend to get the money back. | Law & Ethics | 1139380874 |
| 1411946 | What do you thing of about the legalization on drugs, specifically Mary Jane? | I do not think that "Mary Jane" should be illegal. It is not nearly as harmful as other drugs. I find that alcohol can cause more problems than weed. | Law & Ethics | 1141193353 |
| 1892100 | Should parents have complete control over thier children's education or should the state have a say in it? | Most home school students are better educated and have higher test scores than those at school. As long as the children are doing well the state needs to keep their nose out of it. | Law & Ethics | 1141140414 |
| 1051916 | Then Juvenile but now Adult Murder Penalties? | Since Michigan law has no minimum age for charging a child as an adult for murder, the maximum would likely be life. Non-violent crime, like the one Amy committed, does not apply, so she would likely not be charged at all, especially if she cooperates. | Law & Ethics | 1138930421 |
| 679102 | Has anyone out there ever experienced what they thought was mind control on them caused by a machine of sorts? | I'm taking your question seriously. I don't think that that's happened to me in the way that you're implying - like "The Manchurian Candidate," for example. But I do think that we are all susceptible to mind control through the media. Not the evil-scientist, direct-to-the-brain kind of thing, but I'm manipulated by television programming and advertising all the time. It changes my life in measurable ways as well as insidious ones. Think of how television commercials are set to be louder than the program you're watching, so that you won't be able to escape them when you walk out of earshot of the TV. (The fact that most TVs now allow you a setting to compensate for this only shows that the manipulation actually exists.) Electronic manipulation probably doesn't look like the mind-control movies. It looks like bright lights, snazzy ads, peer pressurized consumer campaigns, airbrushing, makeup, computer graphics, and web addresses that catch my attention and funnel me over to the computer, where I turn my attention away from the physical world, towards the electronic one. | Law & Ethics | 1140390430 |
| 4403908 | what the statues of limitation on fraud in a estate tranaction in california? | The general rule is 3 years from the date of discovery of the purported fraud. | Law & Ethics | 1139115386 |
| 3548897 | What is the most politically correct way of calling a person black? | Whatever who you're referring to prefers. In the words of my best friend, "I'm country black, I was raised in the country, I'm not colored, I'm not African, I'm not an African-American, I am an American and I am black." | Law & Ethics | 1139584349 |
| 3795050 | By law whats the last month or week you can abort a child? | It really depends on the state. Every state has it's own law on these things. | Law & Ethics | 1140969037 |
| 2820413 | what is a duly executed settlement agreement? | The term "duly executed" means that all formalities that the law requires for such a document have been done to the best of the parties' abilities and that all parties intend that the document shall represent their final agreement on a matter and have signified such by signing the document (usually before witnesses and/or a notary public). | Law & Ethics | 1141066055 |
| 3939289 | what are some policies that create barriers for people in poverty? | There are no "Barriers" that constitute discrimination. We live in America because we have a right to have our individual liberties to do w/ at will. I do not know of anyone that has been deprived of the right to be anyone & or anything that they choose to be. If there where more Millionaries then Poor people, then there should be no need for poor people. | Law & Ethics | 1139950360 |
| 3740805 | Do you have complete copy of the Rules of the Sandiganbayan? | no sorry | Law & Ethics | 1140405025 |
| 661607 | Should Marijuana be legal? Why or why not? | Marijuana is less harmful then cigarettes and alcohol,no one has ever gotten cancer from it or any other illness for that matter, the only reason the government will not legalize it is because they make more money from it being illegal. Everytime a big bust is made they take everything, money,cars,homes ect. because they claim these things were bought with the money they made from selling Marijuana, it is not addictive like cigarettes and alcohol and it does not lead to harder drugs, if someone is doing harder drugs it is because they chose to ,not because they may have smoked marijuana first. native americans use to smoke it all the time and they lived to ripe old ages . | Law & Ethics | 1140933596 |
| 440073 | Does anyone know what the criminal code, 500/Interfere, stands for? | Not without knowing what state you're seeing this in. My guess is that it's section 500 of some code in your state and that it has to do with interfering with someone or something. In California, section 148 of the Penal Code talks about interfering with cops or firefighters (or a few others), so it might be something along those lines. Probably not going to get an answer without knowing what state you're in. | Law & Ethics | 1140333608 |
| 4191276 | Why is there are always labour problems, union problems, strikes, hartals more in Kerla/India? | The best way of looking at this problem is a multifaceted one: first of all the dominence of the leftist parties dominated by the unions and secondly the understanding of the voter when he puts his vote - does he actually value that vote - if not why is he allowing governance of this type. The other aspect of looking at this problem is that labour laws are shifted more to the employee - which is good I guess if you are the employee - but does make it difficult for the employer/entrepreneur to sack someone who is a poor worker. But Kerala is still definitely not God's forsaken country - its a beautiful land - and it can change with more people realising that change is better than resisting it for the sake of resisting it. Have a nice day... | Law & Ethics | 1138972318 |
| 670835 | In Illinois, can a townhome association prevent you from having a satellite dish, like Dish Network? | Most likely - you would have had to sign an agreement with the association when you purchased the townhome. It would have included a clause regarding the exterior appearance of your unit. A satellite dish mounted on the outside of your house would certainly effect the appearance, and thus would fall under the agreement. | Law & Ethics | 1140056036 |
| 2810496 | What are all the different ways the state senate and state assemblyaffect our daliy lives in their laws? | Virtually every aspect of our lives, from birth to death (birth & death certificates, regulations over hospitals and morgues), clothing & food (taxes on these items, and import/export regulations), houses we live in (building codes, property taxes, house insurance), cars we drive (automobile insurance, driving laws), the air we breathe (regulations on industry pollution standards)...I really can't think of anything the government, whether local, state, or federal, doesn't have their fingers into. | Law & Ethics | 1140796102 |
| 2461688 | what is δημοκρατία exacty? | I dunno. It's all Greek to me. | Law & Ethics | 1141059376 |
| 776084 | what are the roles of the philippine national police in the investigation of the crime of rape? | still no answers? not an advert, just trying to share info. government explained simply, http://weekendinterviewshow.com/InterviewDisplay.aspx?i=98 money, http://www.philipdru.com/griffin_stream.html education, http://www.philipdru.com/taylor_stream.html http://www.philipdru.com/gatto_stream.html ww1 wilson, http://weekendinterviewshow.com/InterviewDisplay.aspx?i=88 http://www.philipdru.com http://weekendinterviewshow.com http://thestressblog.com http://www.antiwar.com http://www.kaos959.com | Law & Ethics | 1140921915 |
| 3493687 | What revolution would u bring if u can?Please give ur real opinion.? | I would revolutionize this world so that poverty was eliminated and violence was never such an integral part of our culture I would eliminate racism sexism, homophobia and all other forms of discrimination... I would also tell the Republican party that they don't have the right to hijack Christianity... a faith I find far more revolutionary than anything the neo-cons have provided us with | Law & Ethics | 1139891139 |
| 765519 | where do I find the actual court case and trial of father moore for the negligent homicide of Emily rose? | It appears that the question period has expired. If you have received an answer that meets your needs, please choose one of those as a 'best answer.' If you haven't received a good answer for your question, you may want to consider the following, 1) Re-post your question. Newer questions get more activity on Yahoo! Answers than old ones. 2) If you do re-post your question, consider why it wasn't answered the first time. Could it be more specific? Could it be worded better? Were there grammatical or spelling errors? Was it in the best category? If it doesn't seem likely that re-posting your question will help you, then here's a listing of my favorite 'answer sites'. Maybe one of them will help you. Answers.com http://www.answers.com/ Bartleby http://www.bartleby.com/ Yahoo Reference http://education.yahoo.com/reference/ HowStuffWorks http://www.howstuffworks.com/ Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page Since I really haven't answered your question, it is not necessary to give me any points. Regards. | Law & Ethics | |
| 1162202 | How do you feel about the government? | Ha, ha. I like how you defended yourself on a question I had answered. Good one. Just helping my cause though, ;). | Law & Ethics | 1140742662 |
| 290298 | What if Saddam is acquitted? | OMG! WE ALL WILL DIE! IEEEEEEE!........Seriousely. I'm not sure. I don't even think he will be acquitted O.o | Law & Ethics | 1139842973 |
| 1712569 | how do you fire a lawyer and get a refund of unearned fees? | Assuming that your lawyer is engaging in ethical conduct, all unearned fees paid by a client must, by State Bar rules, be placed in trust for the client until earned. Regardless of what the retention agreement states, your attorney may not keep fees not earned by her -- and the burden of proving that the fees were, in fact, earned is on her. Presumably, if your attorney as a reasonable person, and you mention that you intend to pursue the matter further (for example, contacting the State Bar), settlement arrangements could be made. No attorney wants to be sanctioned by the State Bar, and misuse of client funds is the Number One reason that attorneys are suspended or disbarred. Best of luck to you with a difficult situation. | Law & Ethics | 1140861935 |
| 3025928 | do you think out lawing guns will result in less violence? and why ? | No. I live in in a rural area of the country where it is commonplace for the farmers and avid deer hunters to have guns. It is common for teen boys to be given a gun and taken out to the woods, dad and son, to learn how to hunt and be responsible with it. Considering how prolific the guns are here yet there is very little crimnal use of them, I don't see a correlation of quantity of guns to use of them in crime. That doesn't mean crime is non-existent here. Shortly after moving to this state I was called for jury duty. It was a murder trial. Of interest to this discussion, the man murdered was hunting and had a gun in his hands when the confrontation began. The murders had ready access to guns themselves. Though there were several guns present when the man was murdered, the guns were not used. The man was beaten and kicked to death. You don't need guns to kill. You just need hate mixed with alcohol to dull your self restraint. | Law & Ethics | 1140133771 |
| 3569720 | How do I go about finding paternity on a child that I pay support on that i don't have visitation with? | The very first thing is to get an attorney. Repeat, “get an attorney.” You are discussing something that the court may consider as separate issues. I realize that you may view this as all one issue, but very often the court doesn’t. Child support payments and visitations are usually considered separately and (from the point of view of the court) paying child support doesn’t have anything to do with visitation. If you are saying that you suspect that you are not the father of the child in question, KandyGirl is correct you will have to participate in a paternity test. This is one reason that you need an attorney. Even if you are found to be the father, your attorney will have to make the right presentation to the court concerning visitation and being the father may, or may not, have anything to do with how that turns out. Whatever the circumstances, get an attorney, no one here can advise you. | Law & Ethics | 1141066750 |
| 134363 | Where can I get a copy of the Illinois Bill of Rights? | CONSTITUTION and Bill of Rights OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS http://www.harbornet.com/rights/illinois.txt Voters Bill of Rights http://www.equipforequality.org/programs/votingrights/votersbill.php | Law & Ethics | 1139868541 |
| 403239 | In Michigan How often and how long of brake periods are require by law? | The law in Michigan does not specify the length of brake periods. You are required to maintain control of your vehicle at all times. It doesn't matter how long you apply the brake, as long as you do not cause an accident. | Law & Ethics | 1139673598 |
| 3669248 | what education does a lawyer need? | You need a four year batchelor's degree, a three year Juris Doctorate degree and then you need to pass a state (or federal) bar exam. There used to be an avenue by which you could clerk in a law office for a number of years but the last state in the union did away with it several years ago. | Law & Ethics | 1140708516 |
| 707012 | apakah kepentingan pengasingan kuasa terhadap negara demokrasi seperti di malaysia? | Democracy is an important idea that should be spread across the world. Malaysians would benefit from democracy. Though I have to say, it is never good to be forced fed democracy by a foreign nation; it must come from within the nation, by the people. | Law & Ethics | 1140240717 |
| 639642 | if someone has accused you of something that you didnt do, how long before you don't have to worry about it? | There are different 'statues of limitations' on different criminal offenses. After a specified period, no charges can be filed against you. You need to know what class charge it would be (misdemeanor, felony, etc.) and check the statue of limitations for that offense in your state. | Law & Ethics | 1140657637 |
| 4247319 | can a 20 year old legally date and have sex with a 16 yaer old? | It depends on the state. But in most states it would be legal. In California and a couple of other states, the age of consent is 18, in New York it is 17, but in most it is 16. You can find charts of the age of consent all over the nternet -- just be sure it is up to date, and supported by statute before you rely on it. Wikipedia has a good summary: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Age_of_consent Also -- be aware that there are different ages depending on what you are consenting to -- the marriage laws referred to in other answers are different things. | Law & Ethics | 1141075838 |
| 1684260 | Can an artical of clothing be copyright protected? - not any graphics - just the shape/color of it? | Without knowing further details, it's hard to determine exactly what you mean. Here's what the US Copyright Office says in respect to clothing, patterns, etc.: For copyright purposes, visual arts are original pictorial, graphic, and sculptural works, which include two-dimensional and three-dimensional works of fine, graphic, and applied art. Examples of visual arts works: Artwork applied to clothing or to other useful articles Fabric, floor, and wallcovering designs Patterns for sewing, knitting, crochet, needlework Weaving designs, lace designs, tapestries I listed the 4 that were specific to clothing/fabric. I also posted the link for the quote. Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures! | Law & Ethics | 1139630526 |
| 3065770 | What are a defendants rights within the legal system? | Defendants have the rights given to them by the US Constitution. The Mirand Warnings that the police advise you of at the time of arrest were based on the case Miranda v. Arizona 384 U.S. 436 (1966). | Law & Ethics | 1140794869 |
| 2518840 | is there a website of the judicial committee of the privy council in the uk? | yes http://weekendinterviewshow.com/InterviewDisplay.aspx?i=135 http://weekendinterviewshow.com/InterviewDisplay.aspx?i=140 http://www.philipdru.com/griffin3_stream.html | Law & Ethics | 1140510108 |
| 2903358 | who is Neal Robbins #873098 and are there any news report for his crime? | Neal, you can "GOOGLE" this man and see what comes up, otherwise you can search old court house Archives on the actual arrest and case in the jurisidiction where it occured. Many states have this online now , and its usually free, check with the court house in the county or state where the incident occured. If you need a background check, you can do a people search for a few bucks right here on yahoo, or worse you can hire a private investigator.. good luck! peacheswrites | Law & Ethics | 1139013081 |
| 2648987 | Why does everyone have such a problem with Gay people? | I absolutely agree with you. There is a ridiculous amount of discrimination based on sexual preference. It nauseates me to read some of these answers. For example, astro thinks that gay people are misfits. Well, there is bias in that because looking at the number of people in prison, I have a good mind to say that the majority are heterosexual males who have a hard time controlling themselves. pngarrett doesnt want to have homosexual lifestyles shoved down his throat because he (or she or whatever) does not go around saying "look at me I'm heterosexual." Well, if this person has ever held hands with his or her significant other, kissed, been publicly married, etc, then he or she basically HAS gone around saying, "Look at me. I'm a heterosexual." All the religiously-based crap is just that: crap. Apparently, fdf1925 is misinformed about what homosexuals actually want. I don't remember seeing anyone asking for special rights. I DO remember seeing many people want EQUAL rights. And for the "normal laws," I am wondering which laws would cover insurance benefits, civil rights, and freedom to be who you are without chastisement for homosexuals? I haven't seen any yet....And for the heterosexuals not displaying their undies or their sex life in public, I would like to remind you of nearly EVERY bit of advertising that goes on in this country. SEX SELLS. Undies do, too. Patrolling for young people??!?! WTF? just...wow. ihelp is a smart one...apparently homosexuality is addictive. I guess that it should be cut and sold by the pound. Could get expensive, though. When we choose to be addicted to this drug called "gay" we might come to the realization that only rehab can help...get us off the "gay" and return to a normal and healthy co-dependent marriage and have children which will be educated to think that the "gay" drug is one of the most addictive. o_O right. anna1 claims to not want to "hurt the gay paople" but her statement does just that. She is setting up the division between "us and them." How thoughtful. Donna M Z must think that the Bonobo monkeys are unnatural as well. If hers is a religious belief, that homosexuality is "unnatural," then I challenge her to read up on some of the primate species who actually DO enjoy sex for the sake of it...doesnt matter which sex the other monkey is. If "god" created the Bonobos, they are "his" creatures, and they behave in such a way, then I would have to say that God made some gay monkeys! Yeehaw! Nature is what it is, honey. I hope you have a gay son- that way, you will have to call youself UNNATURAL because you bread the beast. I'm sorry, but I don't even have the energy to deal with str8_2_it. GOOD FOR YOU yodasminion!!! My kind of thinker. arikinder "doesnt have a problem with gay people" but wont ever support anything for them. ok....he discounted his statement altogether with that. SO essentially, I have no answer for your question. Just thought I would make these people feel the same way homosexuals have been feeling for way too long- that is what you feel and what you know to be truth for you is made fun of, ridiculed, told is wrong, forced you to feel hurt, shame, embarassment, etc. I just have one question for all of you people who seem to think that homosexuality is a choice: Do you honestly think that people would CHOOSE to be treated the way bigoted heterosexuals treat homosexuals? Do you honestly think homosexuals would want that? That ANYONE would want that? | Law & Ethics | 1138984745 |
| 533707 | how do i find an attorney licensed in ky. and tn.? | Contact a lawyers referral service in your state or the local Bar Association. This information is available either online or in your local telephone dircetory. | Law & Ethics | 1140023481 |
| 718175 | What are your opinions on capital punishment? | People could talk about that for hours. I'll try to be short and to go to the essential. The right to live is a basic Human Right, no matter who you are and what you've done. Almost all democratic countries in the world agree with that, except very few of them (no comment on them!). | Law & Ethics | 1140564084 |
| 13109 | why would liberty be more precious than the law? | Because the law is not always fair and can be used by powerful groups to unfairly limit others. It can be used as a tool by humans to unfairly prevent other humans from things. | Law & Ethics | 1140306873 |
| 4407897 | Is it legal to video tape people without audio in public places without them knowing? | In cases where they are just in the background, incidental to what you are doing, I don't see how anyone could expect you to get their permission to tape them. It is the intentional pointing of a camera at a subject which is important legally. Remember, too, that most of the time those incidentally included will not even be recognizable when the tape is played. A lot of times, you won't even realize they are there until you play it back. I don't know whether there is case law on the subject, but I can't see how anyone could successfully argue that you had violated their rights in such a case. The right in question is generally a right to be paid for their appearance. Clearly you cannot pay all the people in a crowd scene, and I am confident that "included by accident" subjects, even if only a few and not a crowd, fall into the same category. However, I should warn you that I am not a lawyer. If someone hassles you, it is probably worth it to offer to reshoot the scene without them. If you are sued, you will need a lawyer. I am merely pointing out that the law is, generally speaking, rational. When a judge makes a ruling that seems strange, he will offer justification based on statute and case law. The strangeness usually comes from an otherwise sensible law (or prior ruling) being applied to something unanticipated. | Law & Ethics | 1139996168 |
| 4424696 | Ohio Employment Law versus Federal Employment Law? | You could start by looking here: http://www.megalaw.com/oh/top/ohlabor.php This site has links to Ohio Employment & Labor Statutes, and many, many links to other labor information. | Law & Ethics | 1139443318 |
| 3723082 | Does pleading no contest mean you have been convicted? | Yes. It is the same as pleading guilty, but with an explanation to the judge. | Law & Ethics | 1140050432 |
| 2661366 | what is the oregon law on underage drinking? | http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/addiction/underage-drinking/main.shtml#facts | Law & Ethics | 1139346028 |
| 2116365 | how do you introduce a translated document into evidence in federal court? | You could have the interpreter testify in authentication (best if you are trying your case before a jury), or with the court's permission, offer an affidavit from the interpreter certifying her faithful interpretation of the foreign document. Also, the court could take judicial notice of the translation as accurate, assuming no objection by opposing counsel. | Law & Ethics | 1139360893 |
| 4467420 | Why do so many people think that snitching is worse than crime? | If you are going to do something (like selling drugs etc.) and you get caught, then you should take responsibility for your own actions. You knew the risks and took a chance anyway. Unless you were somehow forced into something, there is no one else to blame. The only honorable thing to do is take whatever is coming to you. Snitching is laying the consequences of your actions on someone elses shoulders and that makes you not only a law-breaker, but a dishonorable, dishonest, law breaker who cannot be trusted. | Law & Ethics | 1140332912 |
| 2903046 | how do i get free information on someone in jail in ga, i am not sure what county jail? | www.gapardonsandparole.com.Good luck | Law & Ethics | 1141007860 |
| 1611232 | what is a felony order to transport in california? | Help us all out here: I've been a cop in California for 19 years, and I've never heard this phrase. Where did you see it? | Law & Ethics | 1140668559 |
| 4252885 | peading the 5th--who can and can,t and why?? | The 5th amendment protects you against self-incrimination by preventing the state from making you *testify* against yourself. That's the key right there - your breath, your blood, your DNA, your hair, your handwriting, etc., are all non-testimonial in nature, so they are not covered by the 5th amendment. And it's not correct to say that murderers and rapists don't have to do anything because of the 5th amendment. They are just as likely (more so, probably) to be required to supply bodily fluids, etc., for forensic examination. The issue is testimony...words...that can be used against you. You don't have to *say* anything, but you can't hide your genetic markers or blood alcohol levels or whatever behind the 5th amendment. | Law & Ethics | 1140534686 |
| 1171119 | define the ff special contracts: SALE, AGENCY, LOAN, PLEDGE, ANTICHRESIS.ex. of REAL MORTGAGE,CHATTEL MORTGAGE | You're not even asking a question, you're just ordering us to do your research? Dude, look it up yourself. | Law & Ethics | 1140078419 |
| 490250 | what is the latest news on smoking bans? | Colorado is about to pass a bill outlawing smoking in all public places,except the airport smoking lounge and a couple other exceptions. | Law & Ethics | 1139939820 |
| 1918426 | should someone who has been locked up for over20yrs be allowed parole with good behavior? | Depends on the severity of the crime. If they are locked up for a white collar crime, I would say yes. If it was a violent crime, I would say no. Anything else is a maybe. | Law & Ethics | 1140404975 |
| 3778033 | How much would Health Courts cost to fund? | It depends upon which Health Court proposal you look to. The Progressive Policy Institutes Health Court proposal (now going through congress) would be very expensive. As far as my knowledge goes there is not a specific number (because the proposal is only on a pilot project basis) but there would be costs to introduce an entirly new beaurocrcay. A majority of the costs would go to additional state and federal courts to hear cases, as well as thousands of additional employees that would need to be paid to sort through Medical Malpractice cases. | Law & Ethics | 1139422862 |
| 4247295 | I need the Wisc. statutes of single parent custody for a child? | well as far as the lawyer goes,you can contact the wisconsin bar association,i'm not really sure about the court com.and you can always call the pro-se legal office there in fdl.they were very helpful to me.best of luck,having been divorced there and all the problems i had there i know you will need it. | Law & Ethics | 1140569052 |
| 3723270 | Why does money rule over justice? | Because love is expensive. Especially when you pick it up on a corner. | Law & Ethics | 1139548349 |
| 2665554 | What amendment would you like to see in the Constituion? | I personally would like to see a balanced budget amendment. I would also like to see an amendment that put more stringent parameters on Congress's role. Check out this site, there is a good discussion on possible new amendments. | Law & Ethics | 1139788161 |
| 117414 | What are the problems the No Child Left Behind Act has presented? | The biggest problem is that it makes teachers focus on teaching to a test rather than just teaching. Knowing how to take the test is more important, under this system, than knowing what is on it. Further, the act has been severely underfunded. The act requires more qualified teachers (aka ones with more education), but more education means higher pay, which is something many school districts can't do. I think more importantly than any of those problems, there's the issue of how to measure improvement. Under the act each class is compared to the previous class, meaning this year's 2nd grade is compared to last year's 2nd grade. Now, obviously comparing different groups of kids is fundamentally unfair. People don't like to admit it, but some people have different base levels of intelligence. Certainly everyone who is not developmentally challenged should be able to pass high school reasonably, but to fault a school and its teachers simply because one class is, on average, not quite as smart is the most asinine thing I can think of. Thankfully the DOE is starting a pilot program of comparing student scores across their school careers (comparing last year's 2nd grade scores to this year's 3rd grade scores). That is obviously the better way to do it, but making the switch is going to cost money, something the act has failed to provide. | Law & Ethics | 1140036015 |
| 2770893 | What are limitations for video surveilance and/or audio at the workplace? | They probably are not allowed to put cameras in bathrooms at all; more generally they probably are allowed to put cameras and recording devices up if they tell you they are doing so. Some of this depends on your state's law. Some of it may depend on what your contract or company policy manual says, but it may not. Give your local ACLU a call and see what they say. | Law & Ethics | 1139092191 |
| 253458 | What would America do if China attacked Japan? | well it is a tricky one. does Japan has enough oil ? America did not do anything for Tibet. | Law & Ethics | 1140237892 |
| 3046663 | Where doses one apply to be a Justice of the Peace in Ontario, Canada? | Depends on the need? Usually, it's an appointed position to someone with a legal experience, within a specific area of law. If, however, an employment function in a government office warrants this need ... it will be automatic, based on a search of the applicants background. In most cases; Justice of the Peace is normally offered to veterns, ex-police or, little old ladies holding a legal expertise (Law Clerks). | Law & Ethics | 1141066706 |
| 1613824 | can your job make you take a diffrent job for less money than you are working for and have been for 5 years? | Sounds like you are being demoted, and yes they can | Law & Ethics | |
| 4203942 | How do I find out what someone has been convicted for in the state of Delaware? | Run a background check. | Law & Ethics | 1139145599 |
| 1266542 | in law, whats the difference between first degree and second degree? | It means the difference in severity of a particular crime. For instance, Theft 1st means that someone stole more money or property of more value than someone who stole a lessor amount. It also means that the punishment for someone convicted of that crime is different. One class of first degree may be a class A felony, the same crime in a lessor degree (second degree) may be a class B felony. There are numerous crimes that are classified in degrees. For instance, Murder, Robbery, Burglary, Rape, Kidnapping, Computer trespass, etc. | Law & Ethics | 1140758052 |
| 571892 | Why do criminals have all these const. rights? | What you're forgetting is that tomorrow it could be you. If you were accused of a crime, should we not give you any rights, just throw you straight in jail? If you're just referring to people who have been convicted, which rights do you mean? They don't have many. You do have to remember that unless they got the death penalty, they are going to return to society some day. You don't prepare someone for that by putting them in a hole and telling they they're not a citizen anymore. | Law & Ethics | 1140033782 |
| 1656404 | what is the penalty for having an accident while holding your temporary driving permit? | As long as you were obeying all the laws that go along with having a permit.. such as you had a liscensed driver with you, you were within your curfew, and you were observing ALL of the traffic laws, I would think you will be fine. If this person hit your car with his bumper.. he's at fault, unless he was supposed to be there and you weren't. And vice versa.. You may have a small fine if you were found to be the person at fault, and they may postpone your being able to receive your liscense. But you are not going to jail.. Don't freak out.. keep your head about you.. own up to it if you did wrong, adults believe that to be a more responsible act, than someone trying to lie their way out of their responsibilities. And if they see you are honest and responsible, you will get more respect in being able to be a responsible driver and get your liscense quicker. | Law & Ethics | 1139915384 |
| 2496513 | Should a person serve hard time if he is caught with xx amount of drugs? | First time offenders are still offenders. Illegal substances, are still illegal substances. Just because a few in the minority feel it is "ok" with them, is not a reason to grant easy sentences for the illegal activity. Face it... Pot is still illegal and until it is legalized, prison time for offenders of the written law is deserved. Prisons are over-crowded, but this is not an excuse to let people off. The prisons are over-crowded because too many in today's society think that their opinion is greater than the masses or greater than the law. Those who break the law best be prepared to pay the piper. | Law & Ethics | 1138902463 |
| 4365071 | has barack obama ever had any problem with the law? | Here is a lot of info on barack, i think the answer is no. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barack_Obama. | Law & Ethics | 1139788491 |
| 3698867 | Are there contracts for gay couples that can be used to ensure rights? | some states allow them to register as domestic partners, which means that in the absence of a will the partner receives the inheritance, also that they are identified as next of kin in the event of an accident, some employers allow domestic partners to receive health insurance benefits. what state you are in makes a huge difference right now, unfortunately, until all people are allowed to marry whom they choose. | Law & Ethics | 1140023165 |
| 1037626 | Was the Supreme Court right to allow hallucinogenic tea in religious ceremonies? | Yes, they were right. Why? Because no one has a vested interest in preventing these people from practicing their faith. Personally, I think it's asinine that the US will allow hallucinogens for religious purposes but not for personal exploration. | Law & Ethics | 1140542018 |
| 1037131 | How do US citizens benefit by allowing foreigners to work in our country? | Those citizens that are out of work are aware that there are jobs out there. Employers hire whoever is qualified for the job. If that person is a foreigner with an actual legal work Visa, more power to them! Why don't you go worry about the illegal immigrants? I used to work in the welfare department. Very few of those people were willing to take jobs and get off welfare. I got disgusted with humanity working in that place, watching people sit on their butts and actually say no when offered jobs. One person told me she was earning more in that welfare check than she would at a minimum wage job. Send your brother down here to New Orleans. We'll put him to work. Employers here can't get enough people to fill the job openings. | Law & Ethics | 1140209994 |
| 410907 | First case argued in the new buildingon Oct. 14, 1935? | A murder trial. i think... | Law & Ethics | 1140887725 |
| 3289988 | what is the e-mail address for guam attorney general child support division? | The Guam Child Support Enforcement Division General Email Box: child.support@guamcse.net Check here for the more specific addresses: http://www.guamcse.net/Contacts.htm | Law & Ethics | 1140502989 |
| 274007 | Should the US adopt a demerit system? | of course not. they have a hard enough time with the current system of punishment. and do you really want someone else deciding what you get merits and demerits for? if so, look into Christianity, particular Catholicism | Law & Ethics | 1139871135 |
| 2853828 | need info on powers of attorney and how to get a copy of one? | A Power of Attorney is a document that gives someone else the authority to act on your behalf on matters that you specify. The power can be specific to a certain task or broad to cover many financial duties. The power can be given to start immediately, or upon mental incapacity. The site below will give you a valid power of attorney after you answer some questions (you might what to click on the hints button). Give it some time to download. | Law & Ethics | 1141173478 |
| 2647568 | How many mosques have been used to house weapons since 9/11? | Im betting more Mosques have Weapons than what we know of since there are at least 7 brands of Islam and a lot of Muslims think that Violence against a Non-Muslim is ok. Not to mention a lot of Muslims have absolutely no regard for the laws of America, Australia and Europe. | Law & Ethics | 1140342732 |
| 2872275 | Is shoplifting from wal-mart considered theft of property T.C.A. 39-14-103? | Who owns the merchandise until you purchase it...the store, so by trying to leave the store without purchasing the item you are in essence taking property that does not belong to you, so yes. | Law & Ethics | 1140670486 |
| 4265347 | name a case in wich DNA was use for conviction? | People v. David A. Westerfield - the murder of Danielle Van Dam in San Diego, CA. | Law & Ethics | 1140650910 |
| 4044066 | If you stole a pen from a bank, would it be classed as bank robbery? | To constitute the crime of bank robbery, three ingredients are necessary: First, a felonious intent, or animua furandi; secondly, some degree of violence, or putting in fear; thirdly, a taking from a person to another. Here if somebody stole a pen then two ingredients may be fulfilled 1.intention 2. taking from the person so without the third element i.e. violence and putting the other person in fear, this act would not be classed as a "Bank Robbery". But if that pen is taken with some violence and fear then even a pen stoling would constitute a "Bank Robbery" | Law & Ethics | 1140094980 |
| 596267 | how do i report workerman's comp fraud in California? | you can call the unemployment office and they can give you the number | Law & Ethics | 1139547739 |
| 3084747 | Why Do people hate cops? | People hate cops because they have the power to induct Justice into the society. Nobody likes someone that can get them into trouble. However, they fail to realize that they have themselves to blame for getting into trouble in the first place. Just live a perfect life and you won't have a problem, but that's really hard to do......so people will always hate authority. | Law & Ethics | 1139463897 |
| 2763114 | the vis-pres has amitted he had drank beer 4lunch just be for the shooting was he drunk? | I'm not sure about the state laws there, but here in Oregon, Cheney would have been charged with reckless endangerment with a firearm. I like how double standards apply to regular citizens, politicians, & highly-paid pro athletes. | Law & Ethics | 1140097437 |
| 3680956 | Can my whole check be attached in a legal judgement in California. Or is there a percentage? | In California, the judgment creditor cannot garnish more than 25% of your net pay. If they start a wage garnishment against you, you and your employer will receive documents that show much should be withheld from your paycheck. 25% is the maximum, but the court can also order that a lesser amount be withheld. If the garnishment will leave you without enough money for necessities such as rent and food, the court can reduce or eliminate the garnishment. However, it will be up to you to file the proper paperwork with the Sheriff and the court once the garnishment starts. | Law & Ethics | 1140405854 |
| 451737 | What does ex-offcio mean? | It means "from the office" -- that is, it refers to something which is so because of the authority of a person's office or position. In a courtroom, a judge's authority might be said to be "ex officio." | Law & Ethics | 1140642822 |
| 2374979 | My sister is doing a report on President George W. Bush. We need info. on what bills and laws he has passed? | You can check the White House website or the Congressional website. He has yet to veto any bills that have been presented to him, so if it cleared Congress, it became a law. | Law & Ethics | 1140911292 |
| 2369916 | if a mans home is his castle how much force can he legally use to eject a 15 year old from it? | He can't if it's his own child. A 15 year old is still legally considered a minor. He'll be in trouble for child neglect, possibly child abandonment, maybe child abuse. There are other ways to deal with family problems. | Law & Ethics | 1140437609 |
| 3645977 | What is a Sovereign Union State Citizen? | It is a false piece of misinformation put out by tax protestors and other nuts. | Law & Ethics | 1141014849 |
| 2389131 | If you die how does your ex wife get your Social Security benefits? | r u thinking dirty thoughts? hehehehehehe | Law & Ethics | 1139358676 |
| 1335333 | what is the waiting period for a personto be indicted? Is it 90 days? if so can a person be released? | A person is entitled to "a fair and speedy" trial. That means many people can be indicted the same day and others may have to wait longer due to the docket backlog at that particular court. There is no 90-day rule. A person can be released on bail or held at the discretion of the court. | Law & Ethics | 1139864298 |
| 2914029 | If there are two co-defendants accused of a crime and one is acquitted is the other defendant released as well | Based solely on your question, no. | Law & Ethics | 1140013514 |
| 3144902 | where can i find information on the genocide in rwanda? | www.icrc.org, www.un.org, www.reliefweb.com other helpful links are on the mentioned above web-sites | Law & Ethics | 1139947404 |
| 3123558 | what do you have to do to get your kids taken from you in ohio? | This sounds like your neices are in big trouble. Have you thought about just circumventing the failing system. Go to their mother and ask her to let you have them to take care of. She can still claim them as hers for food stamps, income tax, etc. You get the kids. She gets the money and benefits from claiming them. They are safe with you. Make sure this is a VERBAL Agreement! At some point go to a lawyer and get a custody agreement so you would be a guardian of the children. | Law & Ethics | 1141169182 |
| 3962586 | Can the government protect the cultural and land rights of the minority and indigenous people? | Yeah, sure, OK! | Law & Ethics | |
| 3189347 | Can a foreign national be sued in US Court? | Yes, if the US court has "personal jurisdiction" over that person or their assets. If the person entered a contract in the US or injured someone in the US, a US court would likely have jurisdiction. Sometimes a US court does not have jurisdiction over a foreign national. If the foreign national does not live in the US and has no "minimum contacts" with the US, the court will find that it does NOT have jurisdiction. Special rules to jurisdiction apply in antitrust cases (the effect on the US economy is part of the test for jurisdiction). | Law & Ethics | 1140179524 |
| 3906273 | how many inmates in ca penal system under three strikes law? | Actually, there is a report on this on the CA Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation site... the link is: http://www.cdcr.ca.gov/ReportsResearch/docs/Quarterly/Strike1/STRIKE1d0509.pdf ..this is just for CA alone... basically it says that the total number of inmates on their 2nd or 3rd strike is 40,587 These strikes, espcially the 3rd (which gives 25 to life), are from any type of felony (violent or non-violent)... ..and in comment to the previous answer... to put it this way, It actually costs the state and tax payers more money to put someone on death row and actually kill them, than to have them in prison for life without the possibility of parole. (the difference being millions of dollars) | Law & Ethics | 1139684807 |
| 1770343 | Should Iran be nuked if they defy the United Nations? | No. The UN would not authorise such an action, not that Iran is facing any action fron the UN at the moment anyway. Also, the fallout would affect neighbouring countries. And it may help unite Arab countries against the West. Given that Iran is a country surrounded by enemies, they may have some justification for their actions. Somewhat the same justification as Israel. | Law & Ethics | 1138788916 |
| 912583 | what do you think about press freedom and the recent problems in Denmark? | I don´t think that they wanted to hurt the religous feelings of other people. More or less funny drawings are in every newspeopler. Sometimes they are also about christian holidays, clericals,... but nobody feels hurt. | Law & Ethics | 1138853006 |
| 1625189 | What is the legislation in South Africa that governs the performance of members of the board of directors? | That was legislation number 67269...6...7...um, 33... dash 8. 15. ZL. | Law & Ethics | 1140444055 |
| 1721748 | WHY does the FDA the right to arest you in your residests? If your a California State Law under Pos. 215? | Good Lord. And this is what our public schools are putting out. Let me try to answer some of this but you're going to have to fix your question because some of it is truly impossible to understand with the way you have written it. If you're asking why the FDA has the right to arrest you in your residence, you're humorously mistaken. The FDA does not have the authority to arrest anyone, period. Then you start talking about Prop. 215 which, for those who don't live here, is the Compassionate Use of Marijuana Act (the legislation that made marijuana legal for medical purposes). So I'm thinking you want to know why the FDA can arrest you in your residence if you are a medical marijuana user. And the answer, of course, is that they can't. Then you're asking about raids on cannabis clubs, and frankly, because of your extremely poor writing skills, I'm just not sure what it is you want to know about raids on clubs. Please tell me you're still in grade school because if you're any older than six, you really need to get some help with your abilities to communicate in writing. | Law & Ethics | 1139783524 |
| 1525416 | can a landlord raise the rent during the winter months if he pays for the heat/? | If there is a lease agreement, the parties must follow the lease for this issue. If the agreement is a month-to-month lease, the landlord can generally modify the terms suchs as raising the renting by giving 30-days notice. | Law & Ethics | 1140139966 |
| 1888390 | How do civil judges get picked? | It depends upon the jurisdiction. Federal judges are appointed by the president. Their appointment is for life. State judges are either elected, or appointed by the governor. Judges appointed by a governor are usually subject to a retention vote every 6 years. The most progressive plan for selecting state court judges takes place when a panel consisting of both non-lawyers and lawyers interview applicants and select their three favorites. The governor picks from that group of 3. Also, there are generally no "civil" or "criminal" judges. Most judges have both types of cases on their dockets. But judges in some jurisdictions have rotating assignments and hear only one kind of case (divorce or juvenile, for example) in 6-month intervals. | Law & Ethics | 1139935199 |
| 3068370 | Is it true that when you're arrested, you're placed in a prison and your chances of being brutalized are high? | You aren't usually place in prison while awaiting trial. You are usually held in the city or county jail until your sentencing. This may not be true for hanus crimes I don't think. But if you are in prison, your chances of being brutalized depend on your personality, and the nature of your crime. Prisoners usually go after Sexual Offenders, Gang members, White Sumpremacists. Normally when you keep to yourself, everyone leaves you alone. | Law & Ethics | 1139972732 |
| 486371 | I'm Movin Out? | The law states that when two siblings of the opposite sex have a certain ammout of age difference between them they must sleep in seperate rooms. But if the siblings are of the same sex it doesn't matter. The law also states that any child over the age of 12 is competent enough to choose where they want to live, the court must listen to their request and then decide what is in the best interest of the child. I went through a similar situation. My father was trying to force me to move back with him, when I didn't want to. (I understand that isn't your situation). So I called Child Protective Services and they informed me that since I was 17 and so close to being 18 that they wouldn't really do anything about it and that there wasn't really anything they could do. You could also inform them that your father had Custody and that your aunt only has temporary guardianship. And you don't want to live with her anymore and see where that takes you. | Law & Ethics | 1141168688 |
| 3844874 | How can I get a job when I have a criminal record from 23 yearss ago; nobody wants to hire me.? | Petition the courts to seal or expunge your record, if your crime was non-violent and you have stayed out of trouble for all this time, the judge should agree. But I have to ask what jobs you're applying for that ask you to disclose criminal history more than the usual 5 or 7 years old. Perhaps you should be looking for work in less "security oriented" fields. And have you registered with your local job service? They can take your history into account when matching you with potential employers, so at least you won't be wasting time with interviews that won't yield results. For more feedback, I suggest you visit http://www.prisontalk.com | Law & Ethics | 1139246447 |
| 1063385 | what did robert byrd do while in the KKK? | I have no idea what he did. I just know he was a member for many years. | Law & Ethics | 1140480288 |
| 3217251 | Is there any laws in California against a 15-year old having sex with an 11-year old? | Yes, there is a law against this. In California, the crime is called "unlawful sexual intercourse". Note that it does NOT matter if both are minors, and this crime IS being actively prosecuted in California due to the high rate of births to teenage mothers. Per California State Penal Code Section 261-269: 261.5 ... (c) Any person who engages in an act of unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor who is more than three years younger than the perpetrator is guilty of either a misdemeanor or a felony, and shall be punished by imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding one year, or by imprisonment in the state prison. | Law & Ethics | 1139447440 |
| 1902437 | I've got a cop who needs to look through some files.? | Read the question, skimmed over the additional details, think I've got the answer for you (shouldn't do this late at night): At my very small department, the newest officer on the department might end up investigating some new lead on the oldest case on file. He would need no more permission to look at that file than the Chief of Police would. If you're a law enforcement officer, then you're a law enforcement officer...and the crime reports of your employing agency are as open to you on your first day on the job as they would be on your last day on the job. If what you're trying to do is establish the authority or ability of your officer to review those old crime reports, I'd suggest you not waste the time. I don't know of any law enforcement agency that restricts an officer's ability to research old crime reports during an investigation into a current incident. EDIT: Hmmm...you know, don't you, that a cop who is only on the job a week or two is very, VERY, probably not working by himself yet, right? At least in California, every new law enforcement officer is required to go through a field training program, where a field training officer supervises the rookie every minute of every day the rookie is at work...and this goes on for a minimum of 12 weeks. I can't imagine it's much different in any other agency in the country. | Law & Ethics | 1140206100 |
| 4028574 | Do you think we should send all the Israelis in Alaska and give the palestinians their country back? | The country does not belong to the Palestinians. It belongs to the Israelis. | Law & Ethics | 1139623058 |
| 1537762 | what is the church stand for civil disobedience? | MLK was an ordained minister... while some more conservative sects (I assume you mean the Christian Church) will point to biblical texts stating that there is no authority but which is ordained by God, there are multiple interpertations on that text. Most Christians would say that they are in favor of civil disobedience... especially because to some extent the early church was involved in civil disobedience just by worshipping (see: nero) and if you look at the lives of the martyrs they were as well, for example St. Valentine was preforming illegal wedding ceremonies I'm not sure as to the Vatican's stance, I know the society of friends advocates civil disobedience in the form of refusing to take part in war, the mainstream protestant denominations are as a whole silent and allow it to be addressed issue by issue (many who are arrested blocading abortion clinics were encouraged to do so by their pastors but the evangelical church was not so keen on the civil rights movement-- oops) | Law & Ethics | 1140419282 |
| 2475385 | How can I properly dispose of a State of California flag? | To be on the safe side, treat it with the same respect as the US flag. To dispose of the US flag the proper way is to burn it or mail it to a Flag Disposal organization (which does the burning) ie. this link | Law & Ethics | 1141163435 |
| 1239513 | how do one go about in vacating a past criminal record? And what are the process? | You need to contact the courts to have the record expunged. I think you will need to have a lawyer file it for you, and go from there. The lawyer will file, and once it is expunged, it will not show up on your permanent record. BTW, there are a couple offenses that can't be expunged from your record. One is any type of sex offense, and the other would be murder. | Law & Ethics | 1139773984 |
| 2580095 | Who is the West group? | the West group is the publishing house that publishes the west series of law books. they are part of Thompson West and own Westlaw the online case research service. They are not lawyers per se but have several lawyers on the publishing and editing staff. | Law & Ethics | 1140137416 |
| 2077465 | what is de facto and de jure? | De jure is an expression that means "based on law", as contrasted with de facto, which means "in fact". The terms de jure and de facto are used instead of "in principle" and "in practice", respectively, when one is describing political situations. | Law & Ethics | 1140121118 |
| 1612073 | What exactly is aggregated assult. and if the victim dont press charges can it be droped.? | Aggrevated assault has a number of degrees, but basically it is intentionally assaulting someone with the purpose of causing injury. The idea of the criminal justice system is that the victim doesn't have to press the charges, the state does it on their behalf (think of it in a murder case, where the victim cannot press charges). It would only be dropped if the prosecution felt they didn't have enough evidence to support getting a guilty verdict. Depending on the details of the crime, for first-time offenders with no violent history, some DAs will not drop the charges outright, but reduce them to something less severe. | Law & Ethics | 1140490426 |
| 4001452 | What happens if you marry an illegal alien for money and get caught? | you will be charged with fraud, they will be deported and not allowed back into the USA and you will be fined and probably go to jail for a long time. You will also be on an IRS watch list. DON'T DO IT!!!!!!! | Law & Ethics | 1140945784 |
| 2566674 | What IRS forms do I need for selling house in 2005 that was "transfered on death" to me in 2004.? | www.irs.gov this website is very helpful | Law & Ethics | 1140193663 |
| 1959199 | Can my home be searched when I am not home.? | If they have a warrant or you do not actually own the home or have a lease with your name on it, and the person who does own it or have a lease lets them. Anything they find could be used against you in court. | Law & Ethics | 1140490004 |
| 1294475 | January 2006 U.S. supreme Court Ruling on the Oregon Facision Assistance Suicede Law.? | So what is your point, States have some rights. | Law & Ethics | 1140484715 |
| 889204 | i have a friend who is a registered sex offende and we were wondering if colleges are included as a school? | You have the read the statute to see what types of schools are included. | Law & Ethics | 1140306602 |
| 4366778 | how can I get a criminal background check on myself as a prerequisite to employment? | Maybe its easier to forge a document. Do some research on the Interenet, what does you employer expect ? | Law & Ethics | 1141176347 |
| 501686 | What can be done after declaring a mistrial? | It depends. A mistrial basically returns the parties to the position of not having had a trial in the first place. So to the extent that they are not confined by expense and time, the plaintiffs (or prosecutors) could institute another action on the same grounds, try to force the defendants to settle (or plea bargain), or completely allow the matter to drop. The key point here is that in the case of a mistrial, plaintiff is not precluded from bringing an identical action on the same transaction or occurrence. | Law & Ethics | 1139429834 |
| 1002583 | Public Defenders Office? | It doesn’t seem fair does it. I went through the criminal justice system last year around this time. You can get a defense, your public defender will have you plea bargain the case out, only about 2% of cases ever make it to trial. Depending on your crime, and your mental state at the time of the arrest, the victim, and the case itself will all be key factors. It is fair, if the public defender gives any information without your consent to anyone, including but not limited to judges, clerks, prosecutors, etc. it is a violation of the attorney client confidentiality agreement. Best wishes...and if you have the money or can get the money, fight it, call around and get the best attorney you can afford, nobody likes a bad record. | Law & Ethics | 1141171910 |
| 2792453 | What is the law about employers having to provide time off to employees for their childrens schools activities | There is no such law. The Family Medical Leave Act requires employers to give time off for family medical problems, but not school activities. | Law & Ethics | 1139605324 |
| 50125 | what does arraignment compliant mean? | Do you mean arrangement compliant? If so, I believe you are referring to the agreement to act in order of a stated arrangement, that is, terms and conditions which you, as an entity, a bound to. | Law & Ethics | 1140539893 |
| 4007279 | What are 5 laws of Renniasance Rome between years 1315 & 1400 B.C.? | Also the renaissance was in the "A.D.s" Although I have no idea what the "5 laws" are supposed to be. Presumably it has something to do with the Vatican. I'm not sure if this will help, but I have included a couple pages with the history of 15th century Rome | Law & Ethics | 1140833364 |
| 3483511 | Do you think marijuana should be legalized? | Hello: Uhhh, yeah! By the way, where did the friendship dude get his information? O'Reilly. Bwaha ha ha. Been toking for 35 years. Ain't dead yet. excon | Law & Ethics | 1140423608 |
| 1520536 | What does adjudication withheld in the area of traffic tickets? | As long as your traffic tickets are infractions, you don't have to report them. Usually, employers are concerned about whether a traffic ticket issued resulted in a fee of $300 or more, or if the violation is a misdemeanor. | Law & Ethics | 1139364040 |
| 675853 | employer did not send W-2.when infact took out taxes. who do i contact? | You need to contact their main office or whomever handles personell. They can fax you a copy of your w-2 right away. They were supposed to be mailed out by January 31st at the latest by law. | Law & Ethics | 1139611005 |
| 3937379 | What if...........? | It would be your fault, even if you did not know the car was there-'cause if you didnt swerve(sp), then you wouldn't have hit him in the first place! | Law & Ethics | 1141175852 |
| 2420051 | Deos a city have an obligation to provide fire & police service? What authority? | Usually the authority to provide police and fire starts with the founding of the city when the state grants a charter to the city. Read your city charter. It sets up the departments of the city and the duties of the chief officers. | Law & Ethics | 1139949124 |
| 192805 | what are the pros and cons of the conceal and carry law? | Pros: Crime rate goes down. Cons: If your a bad guy, you don't know who is carrying and who is not. | Law & Ethics | 1140543776 |
| 4276916 | Is the Federal Government overstepping its boundaries by having the No Child Left Behind Act? | I'm not sure if they're overstepping their boundaries but I can say that "No Child Left Behind" is idealistic and unrealistic. Children were not meant to sit in a classroom all day. They should be out playing and enjoying their youth. Their education strengthens the country, but to assume that all children can get through school is ridiculous. The children cannot adapt without performance enhancing drugs and programs so the schools will adapt. And through this adaptation it is likely that the quality of education of the children who actually benefit from school will fall. My biggest qualm with high school is that it was not difficult enough. I breezed through school and then had a tough transition into college. And this transition is very common. The Japanese are a dominant world power when it comes to technology. Their school system is realistic. They only take from what I've read about half of the middle school students into high school. This fixes the curves that allowed me to breeze through high school. The tests were too easy. You don't need a high school education to be a janitor or to deliver pizza or any of the other easy jobs so why waste these kids' time? I feel No Child Left behind takes education in the wrong direction. Plus it puts emphasis on standardized testing which always just leads to teachers wasting time preparing the students for the test instead of preparing them for life. Let's go with yes, they are overstepping the boundaries! This is a state issue like gay marriage. | Law & Ethics | 1140040533 |
| 4176889 | what are the steps of how a bill becomes a law? | First, a bill is drafted by a representative. It then goes to the legislative house of the rep. and is assigned a committee (different houses have different means of doing this). Then it is probably assigned to a subcommittee that researches it, and sends it off back to the full committee with a recomendation. The committee will then debate, and hear testimony on the bill and it's effects. It could be amended here at any point along the process. Then, it it will be voted on, if it fails, it dies and is redrafted. If the vote ties or passes, it will go to the full floor of the body. The body will then debate and maybe amend it. Then vote on it. If it fails it will go back to the committee. If it passes it will go to the other legislative body (if the govt. is bicameral), WITHOUT THE AMENDMENTS! The other house will vote on amendments etc. If it fails it goes back to the committee, if it passes, it goes to the president/governor/mayor/etc. (see the next paragraph). If it passes with different amendments, or with only some of the amendments, or none at all, it will go to a confrence committee, and the committee will work on it, and so on and so forth. The pres/gov/etc can sign it, and it will become a law. Veto it and it will not become a law, (the legislative body can override a veto with a 2/3 vote) and the bill will go back to the legislature with a list of objections to the bill. Or, he can do nothing, and it will be pocket vetoed in 10 days. If the bill finally becomes a law, someone can sue the govt. and the courts can overturn it if it finds that the law in unconstitutional. | Law & Ethics | 1139777733 |
| 3261016 | How to find out if an inmate got prolded in MI? | STATE PAROLE BOARD WEBSITE | Law & Ethics | 1140580088 |
| 546675 | How do I find a judge's credentials? | You can go to the website for the court. Usually, all key personnel, including judges, will have their education and bar admissions listed. Also, you may want to check www.martindale.com and www.findlaw.com to see if your judge is listed there. Participation on both of these websites is voluntary, so your judge may or may not be listed. | Law & Ethics | 1141071943 |
| 2206208 | Does employee get paid in company vehicle? | Legally, he should be paid for his drive time in this situation. Realize a complaint can cost him the job, they are due him all back wages, is it worth it? | Law & Ethics | 1140621372 |
| 1409831 | How many fatherless children whose mothers were willing to kill them before they were born do you want here? | Whoa, That's pretty heavy. I'm against abortion but not to think that strongly | Law & Ethics | 1141148852 |
| 1993666 | Are you guilty if you shoot a criminal without giving him a chance to comply? | You are not guilty as long as you can demonstrate that you have used the minimum necessary force to stop a criminal from causing serious bodily harm or death to another. The affirmative defense is called "defense of others" and it can, under the conditions I have presented here, be a complete or partial defense to assault, battery, attempted murder, manslaughter, murder and other related such crimes. | Law & Ethics | 1139367298 |
| 318615 | What percentage of people would lik to see the pledge changed? | you know the pledge has already been changed once. "under God" was added I believe in 50's or 60's Anyways why does America keep messing with a good thing. Not saying that we should take it out just leave it as is. | Law & Ethics | 1139607541 |
| 3927844 | If he'll act with other conceritive justice and over turn the rovie wave? | There are only 4 conservative justices currently on the Supreme Court, not enough to overturn Roe v. Wade. Note the correct spellings: (1) conservative; (2) Roe; and (3) Wade. | Law & Ethics | 1139927185 |
| 2002655 | What Are the Origins of Politically Correct Idealisms ? | Political Correctness is simply a means of limiting someone elses freedoms so that you can practice your own. It serves no legitimate purpose and is actually detrimental. People don't change how they think, they simply go underground. As a child, I knew that narrow minded, bigoted people used racial slurs. It made them easy to identify. Now, you don't hear the slurs, but you can't find the bigots either. They're still there, and still practicing bigotry. We just can't find them now. Thank Political Correctness. | Law & Ethics | 1141153485 |
| 2887310 | what constitutes practicing unsupervised and supervised Dental Hygiene in Maine U.S.? | Call Marine Services and they can answer legal questions. The situation of active duty , out on ship ,etc...,. The goverment has it's own practices and guardlines to follow.If you feel you've been wronged in any way , call a lawyer that specailizes in U.S. services rights ! If in active duty make sure if legal actions ,That you know what you may be getting into a very poor situations with Officers in service . | Law & Ethics | 1140812116 |
| 456877 | I am looking for laws regarding taking stolen equine across state lines.? | By taking the horse across state lines it automatically adds a federal charge to the case. | Law & Ethics | 1140921460 |
| 2253889 | how can a convicted murderer get bail after sentencing? | Write to that judge and tell him that you and your entire family are not going to vote for him anymore because of this decision. you can also write to the editor of the largest newspaper in your city, with a cc to the judge. | Law & Ethics | 1140849457 |
| 427728 | the florida statutes and applicable federal laws regarding charges of possession of marijuana? | THAT one can be answered in a few short lines ... NOT! Thanks for the deuce, though! | Law & Ethics | 1140549856 |
| 3816985 | would a one world religion generate peace or comprimise truth? | niether, Religion is useless without faith & belief, which cannot occur if you are forced to accept a belief. | Law & Ethics | 1141020040 |
| 3456004 | What are the names of the top ten criminals in NY state? | Not sure I'd do a search if i were you. I know they have a list of child molesters for every state why not all kinds of criminals or you could try writing that guy from America's Most Wanted. Maybe you could post the question if he has a website. | Law & Ethics | 1138804640 |
| 2590456 | I was wanting to know what are the restrictions for a sex offender in Mo.? | The law varies from community to community. (I live in Columbia, MO so I'm only familiar with their requirements.) You should check with local law enforcement to find out what the restrictions of sex offenders are in your community. What is the same across Missouri is that sex offenders MUST register with law enforcement almost immediately, and this information is publicly made available on the Internet. You can, for a small fee in some cases, find out how many sex offenders live in your zip code, neighborhood, street, or block. | Law & Ethics | 1139848193 |
| 560351 | Does Pennsylvania have a website where I can view filed docs. with the court.? Texas has the idocket.? | http://www.county.allegheny.pa.us/cofc/ here we go steelers, here we go ! (cranberry rules) | Law & Ethics | 1138897136 |
| 1435460 | is it ethical for danish news papers to use their so called freedom of speech in humiliating the muslims.? | Is it ethical? That's a question that only each person can decide. their "so called freedom of speech" as you put it- is a legal issue- and yes- legally they are free to publish the cartoons. However, just because something is legally allowable- does not means someone should do it. Personally, I don't think it was ethically wrong for the first newspaper to print the cartoons- they did so in response to a contest, and the majority of them were simple depictions of Mohammed. I do think that it was irresponsible for many of the newspaper who reprinted them- who did so only after violence erupted a few weeks ago. Their reprinting of the cartoons only fanned the flames of violence. And of course- it is ethically wrong (I believe) for those who are reacting violently to do so. You are free to disagree with the pictures, free to disagree with the printing of those pictures- but you are not free to destroy property or hurt others. There are plenty of non-violent ways to show your disagreement. But that's just my opinion. | Law & Ethics | 1139589134 |
| 2539580 | I was fired from a job once while I was hospitalized, can I sue? | If you work in a Right to Work state then not really. The employer or the employee can terminate the employment at anytime without reason. As long as there was not blatent act of discrimination, and as you said, they informed you that you violated the attendance policy, then you probably won't have much luck in a court of law. Hopefully you live in an area where jobs are plentiful. Good Luck | Law & Ethics | 1140224245 |
| 4113871 | What's a "commecial use" in Creative Commons licenses? | I am not a lawyer, and you should probably speak to one about this, but here's my two cents. The full legal text says, "You may not exercise any of the rights granted to You in Section 3 above in any manner that is primarily intended for or directed toward commercial advantage or private monetary compensation. The exchange of the Work for other copyrighted works by means of digital file-sharing or otherwise shall not be considered to be intended for or directed toward commercial advantage or private monetary compensation, provided there is no payment of any monetary compensation in connection with the exchange of copyrighted works." Determining what is "primarily intended" for commercial purposes is somewhat hazy, but if you are not making more money than it costs to run the site, etc. (factoring in non-cash costs like your time as well), you are likely acting within the license. Making money is not completely forbidden by the license, but using the work primarily to do so. | Law & Ethics | 1139515257 |
| 2046603 | how can I get a restraining order in Illinois? | It should be available at your local courthouse. You can ask for an injunction against harrassment. Please file police reports whenever she does it. Once the injunction has been issued, she will not be able to continue this harrassment. If she does, contact the police immediately. | Law & Ethics | 1139602530 |
| 3883998 | different kinds of values? | yes, there are alot :) | Law & Ethics | 1140087777 |
| 4245354 | Are private militias illegal in the US? | Yes, they are illegal and no different than gangs. The second amendment does not allow private militia, it gives govenment (federal, state, county, and local) that responsibility. Private gun owners do not constitute a militia and security services have no authority outside their place of duty. | Law & Ethics | 1139544281 |
| 2109789 | why the police is not cancelling the driver's lic of D U I ? | Wow! The police do not actually cancel the driver's license. Not local police. The State Highway Patrol actually terminate your license. A court will normally decide on the suspension of a license for other than a non-payment of a annual license fee. The officer of the law simply writes the Citation, the "Ticket". The State Police or Highway Patrol is the Agency responsible for the issue and control statewide for the license, and will simply carry out the orders of the Court. The "Court" is simply a Judge. Local Police do not ordinarily carry out these duties , but if a Judge so orders they will so act. Really nothing is unusual about it. So the Police Officer can give you a break only at the time when he is writing the Citation, or just prior to actual Court. Once a decision by a Judge has been rendered, it is out of the Officer's hands. HE CANNOT CANCEL ANYTHING! APS | Law & Ethics | 1140822155 |
| 1360876 | What is the benafit of Layers? | A lawyer is a person licensed by the state to advise clients in legal matters and represent them in courts of law and in other forms of dispute resolution. Most countries today require professional law advisors in their judicial systems. The role of the lawyer can vary significantly across legal jurisdictions. For instance, in some countries, lawyers may be required to lead or manage criminal investigations. In the United States, lawyers advise their clients regarding their rights, and argue in favor of the best interests of their clients. | Law & Ethics | 1140621776 |
| 2352403 | What is the origin of the Driver's Licence? When, how, why it came into exsitance.? | "France and Germany were among the earliest countries to require mandatory driver licensing, right at the start of the 20th century. As automobile-related fatalities soared in North America, public outcry provoked legislators to begin studying the French and German statutes as models[4]. On August 1, 1910, North America's first driver licensing law went into effect in the U.S. state of New York, though it initially applied only to professional chauffeurs [5]. In July of 1913, the state of New Jersey became the first to require all drivers to pass a mandatory examination before receiving a license [6]." | Law & Ethics | 1140386719 |
| 485874 | how long is marilunan in your systom? | Are you talking about marijuana? It can remain up to 4 weeks depending on how much and how often you use it' Check out a book called urine trouble and you can find out more spe3cific info there | Law & Ethics | 1141090287 |
| 274928 | Is Freedom Really Free? | No, if it was free then when a muslum,minanite ect. lady walks down the street wearing her head covering she would'nt get stares or racial slures . Or the church bells would not be the only anounment of religous practice (calling the adthan call of prayer by the muslums ) would be alloud . Then Friday would be a religous Holiday just like Saturday and sunday is due to the fact that Friday is the holy day for muslums . Also the books written about how the Jews are killing muslum/chirstians in Palastine would not be taken off shelves in book stores . The list goes on and on . | Law & Ethics | 1139626657 |
| 1199691 | is bush a good man? i dont think so.? | I didn't vote for him either time. However, I don't think he's a bad man and in fact may be a good man. He's just the wrong man for the job. | Law & Ethics | 1138936553 |
| 1232942 | what are the real issues that may affect Road policing in Scotland in the foreseable future? | As always, the Scots... | Law & Ethics | 1139680736 |
| 4439977 | Condo Conversion question? | That just happened to me. The apartment complex is required to honor your lease. If you signed it for a year only 3 mos ago, you have 9 mos left. Also, you should be able to get out of your lease at anytime w/out penalties if you end up finding a place. Once leases start ending one by one, and construction begins, you are going to want to get out ASAP. | Law & Ethics | 1141070082 |
| 2659084 | how to find a release date on a sinton texas innmate? | If the correctional facility where the inmate is being housed has a website featuring information about it's population, there is a good chance you could find out a release date that way. You might also contact the actual facility to ask the warden or someone in the higher penal administrative offices as well as the board of pardons and paroles for that particular area about a release date for a specific individual. This information is public record, as well as information relating to the facts of the crime, and sentencing information. I hope this helps you. | Law & Ethics | 1141124366 |
| 3216393 | Do you think men and women should be 50/50 in a relaionship. in 2006? | I think that 50/50 is wrong I think it should be more like 60/40 both ways, In a relationship it is important to do more then your share men and woman. As for a hard split the world isn't like that anymore. It is not the mans job to take out the garbage and mow the lawn and it isn't just the womans job to do the cooking and cleaning, Both should want to help each other | Law & Ethics | 1141111294 |
| 4386322 | is it illegal to set of a 10 kiloton nuclear bomb in a small city? | I would have to say "yes" | Law & Ethics | 1140945522 |
| 1659509 | Do you believe the Death Penalty is just? | If someone took anothers persons life why shouldnt they be subject to get there life taken away from them....I believe in human rights but dont you think their victims suffered cruel and unusual punishment for doing nothing wrong....I think its a very just thing and then they get to meet their maker ( who ever it is depending on the religion) and get judged for their crime of taking anothers life...I think that some of the methods are cruel like electricution...but to inject someone full of chemicals and allow them to die is a more peaceful way to go considering what they did to their victims. | Law & Ethics | 1139708389 |
| 2190866 | When undercover police catch you in an illegal act, why don't they have to arrest you on the spot? | Because they don't. Kind of a no-brainer, huh? I mean, if they *did* have to, some smarty-pants lawyer woulda' figured it out by now, don't you think? As for why they can boot your door six or eight months later...oh, I doubt it. In California, and I suspect in most states, search warrants (that would be the tool to boot your door) can only be obtained with "fresh" information, and that's generally considered to be about ten days. You sell me dope today, and I have about ten days to get a warrant and come back to visit you. On the other hand, if you sell dope once, you're probably a dope dealer and you're selling it all the time. So I've got about ten days each time I know you made a sale (and I might know through your dope-buying friends, who are also my informants). I could probably even buy from you today, let some amount of time pass, and find out that you made another sale a month down the road and STILL be able to get a warrant to come pay you a visit. And so on and so on... It's a beautiful thing, really. You sell dope, I develop information that you do it all the time, and likely as not, you're mine any time I want you. | Law & Ethics | 1140178551 |
| 2849955 | Is it against the law to put green beans in a casserole dish that already has black beans in it? | only in texas | Law & Ethics | 1140039853 |
| 1801996 | Why do u think we have juries? | The law is set up so that people can get a fair trial through the decisions of a jury of your peers, however I am not sure that it has ever been the case. Trials that I have been involved with hasn't seemed very fair to me. | Law & Ethics | 1140636030 |
| 153183 | Can you legally tap your home phone's received and made calls without anyone else's knowledge in Wis.? | Wis. Stat. § 968.31(2)(c): A person who is a party to a wire, electronic or oral communication, or who has obtained prior consent from one party, can legally record and divulge the contents of the communication, unless he does so for the purpose of committing a criminal or tortious act. Under the statute, consent is not required for the taping of a non-electronic communication uttered by a person who does not have a reasonable expectation of privacy in that communication. See definition of "oral communication," Wis. Stat. § 968.27(12). Effective Feb. 1, 2003, the punishment for recording or disclosing the contents of a conversation without the appropriate consent is imprisonment for up to six years and/or a criminal fine of up to $10,000. Wisconsin law expressly authorizes civil damages for violations and allows recovery of the greater of actual damages, $100 for each day of violation or $1,000, along with punitive damages, litigation costs and attorney fees. So, regardless of who owns the phone, you may not intercept the call unless (1) you are a part of the conversation, (2) one of the people in the conversation has been told that the call will be intercepted and gives their consent, or (3) the parties have no reasonable expectation of privacy from interception (this is controlled by case law and to complicated to answer here, expect that in most cases a person on the phone does have a reasonable expectation of privacy) | Law & Ethics | 1140994474 |
| 2082622 | Legal question...I left my sons dad and Im afraid he'll try and file for temporary custody..? | You really should check with a lawyer. You can't possibly give us enough information here and a judge will want to hear both sides of the story for sure so your son's dad will have a right to state his case .... definitely seek legal advice .... | Law & Ethics | 1141013098 |
| 880717 | Were is a police handcuff store in hayward ca? | There's a place called "constables" on south hayward ave. I normally buy my metal handcuffs from a dollar store, they are toys. They're only a buck, and I give them to women the next morning as parting gifts. | Law & Ethics | 1140850559 |
| 3319837 | what problem do the cherokee tribe facing now? is there any law or legislation about the problem? | As far as our local tribe goes, their biggest problem is how to divide up the profits from the casino's. Are you a rull blooded indian? Should only those who live on the reservation qualify? Greed knows no color. | Law & Ethics | 1140921345 |
| 1450531 | How can i find a lawyer to take my case against a hospital that hurt me while in a coma. Every Lawyer is scare | I wonder if they are really scared, or they just don't believe your case can be won. Even if you have a doctor and a nurse who say it did not happen in the accident, there are still problems with proving up such a case. First, there is a thing called a standard of care. That is, a certain level of less-than-perfect care is acceptable, since doctors are not perfect. Secondly, the opinion of the doctor and nurse you mentioned would be pitted against other experts who might claim such an injury could have happened as a consequence of your injuries in the car accident, as a secondary thing rather than right at the time of the accident. For example, if a person has an injury and it is bandaged in emergency first aid with a non-sterile handkerchief or a scrap of fabric ripped from someone's clothes (the way they seem to do in movies a lot), it can get an infection that makes it much worse. In that case, would you expect the law to blame the person who took care of you when you got to the hospital or the person who administered the emergency first aid? After all, if they stopped the bleeding, they may well have saved your life. Sometimes there is no one to blame, in the sense of being able to win a lawsuit against them. There are thousands of variables that go into whether a personal injury lawyer believes he has good enough odds of winning to be willing to take a case. After all, he invests his time, and often his money in costs, long before there is a settlement or a jury verdict. One of the variables, however, is how hungry the lawyer is, so if you have not checked literally every lawyer in town, keep trying! | Law & Ethics | 1139772124 |
| 2181976 | Where can I find some lawyer's free consultation online especially on the matter of copyrights and trademark? | Doc, be very careful with this. I'm a writer and an ex police officer. These people will have you surgically removing their boots from your own...Send an official certified letter to the actual original publisher of the material along with a permission form to use their content. And, if they don't get back to you, extract the info from another source. Protect yourself my friend. Their lawyers will eat your lunch and not even leave you a Twinkie! Also, a disclaimer on your site is still a good idea. Tina | Law & Ethics | 1139613644 |
| 4011175 | what where the facts in the case Milkovich v. Lorain Journal Co.? | No. 89-645 SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES 497 U.S. 1 Argued April 24, 1990 Decided June 21, 1990 Syllabus While petitioner Milkovich was a high school wrestling coach, his team was involved in an altercation at a match with another high school's team. Both he and School Superintendent Scott testified at an investigatory hearing before the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA), which placed the team on probation. They testified again during a suit by several parents, in which a county court overturned OHSAA's ruling. The day after the court's decision, respondent Lorain Journal Company's newspaper published a column authored by respondent Diadiun, which implied that Milkovich lied under oath in the judicial proceeding. Milkovich commenced a defamation action against respondents in the county court, alleging that the column accused him of committing the crime of perjury, damaged him in his occupation of teacher and coach, and constituted libel per se. Ultimately, the trial court granted summary judgment for respondents. The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed, considering itself bound by the State Supreme Court's determination in Superintendent Scott's separate action against respondents that, as a matter of law, the article was constitutionally protected opinion. Held: 1. The First Amendment does not require a separate "opinion" privilege limiting the application of state defamation laws. While the Amendment does limit such application, New York Times Co. v. Sullivan, 376 U.S. 254, the breathing space that freedoms of expression require to survive is adequately secured by existing constitutional doctrine. Foremost, where a media defendant is involved, a statement on matters of public concern must be provable as false before liability can be assessed, Philadelphia Newspapers, Inc. v. Hepps, 475 U.S. 767, thus ensuring full constitutional protection for a statement of opinion having no provably false factual connotation. Next, statements that cannot reasonably be interpreted as stating actual facts about an individual are protected, see, e.g., Greenbelt Cooperative Publishing Assn., Inc. v. Bresler, 398 U.S. 6, thus assuring that public debate will not suffer for lack of "imaginative expression" or the "rhetorical hyperbole" which has traditionally added much to the discourse of this Nation. The reference to "opinion" in dictum in Gertz v. Robert Welch, Inc., 418 U.S. 323, 339-340, was not intended to create a wholesale defamation exemption for "opinion." Read in context, the Gertz dictum is merely a reiteration of Justice Holmes' "marketplace of ideas" concept, see Abrams v. United States, 250 U.S. 616, 630. Simply couching a statement--"Jones is a liar"--in terms of opinion--"In my opinion Jones is a liar"--does not dispel the factual implications contained in the statement. Pp. 11-21. 2. A reasonable factfinder could conclude that the statements in the Diadiun column imply an assertion that Milkovich perjured himself in a judicial proceeding. The article did not use the sort of loose, figurative, or hyperbolic language that would negate the impression that Diadiun was seriously maintaining Milkovich committed perjury. Nor does the article's general tenor negate this impression. In addition, the connotation that Milkovich committed perjury is sufficiently factual that it is susceptible of being proved true or false by comparing, inter alia, his testimony before the OHSAA board with his subsequent testimony before the trial court. Pp. 21-22. 3. This decision balances the First Amendment's vital guarantee of free and uninhibited discussion of public issues with the important social values that underlie defamation law and society's pervasive and strong interest in preventing and redressing attacks upon reputation. Pp. 22-23. The full case facts can be found at the source link: | Law & Ethics | 1139868646 |
| 3655798 | is it legal for a cop to pull you over without blue lighting you? | Well, the question about blue lights tells me you're not in California. If you had said what state you are in, someone might have been able to give you a better answer (maybe your state requires law enforcement to use their emergency lights to pull you over....but I doubt it very much). That said, not using his lights on you was a very clever tactic that experienced police officers use. Without the lights, there is probably no issue as to detention (meaning he didn't even need a reason to stop you, because you stopped yourself and he just walked up and began talking to you). Police officers, just like everyone else in the country, have the right to walk up to someone and just start talking to them - and if the person stands there and engages in conversation, it's all good and anything that comes from it is just as constitutionally sound as if the officer had probable cause to make the stop in the first place. However, if the officer pulled in behind you and blocked your ability to leave - even if you didn't try or want to - then it very likely will be considered a detention by the courts, and will require the appropriate constitutional factors to justify the detention. You said the officer arranged for another cop car to block your way, so that would likely be considered a detention by the courts. However, the officer is claiming you were speeding, so assuming he can prove that to the court's satisfaction, he could have called in a hundred cars to block you in and it wouldn't matter...blue lights or no. | Law & Ethics | 1140722156 |
| 3548383 | ATTENTION PRO LIFER's? | I'm pro-choice but here's my take on it. The only difference is that abortion removes the fetus from life support before awareness begins and pulling the plug removes a body from life support after awareness ends. | Law & Ethics | 1140128627 |
| 1626887 | how much do you earn? | This ones easy. When you see your collegue tomorrow, headbutt him across the bridge of the nose before he knows whats happening. Then as he is doubling over with blood gushing from his pulped brow, bring your knee up swiftly into his chin. I've seen this work. When your unconcious co-worker is having a hoe down with the fairies, you simply take his wallet. Problem solved. | Law & Ethics | 1140524804 |
| 3451141 | Is California the only state where passing on the right is illegal? | Passing on the right in California IS legal ... 21755. The driver of a motor vehicle may overtake and pass another vehicle upon the right only under conditions permitting such movement in safety. In no event shall such movement be made by driving off the paved or main-traveled portion of the roadway. Thank you Kovneva. It absolutely amazes me that people will actually answer this question incorrectly with the vehicle code cited right in front of them. I really appreciate your support. | Law & Ethics | 1140115738 |
| 351911 | guatemala's executives? | Guatemala's president is indeed Oscar Berger; although his family owns land to call him a farmer is highly inaccurate, he is actually a lawyer graduated from Rafael Landivar University and has been a major political figure in the country since the mid 70's. He was major of Guatemala City for two terms and ran for presidency a first time against Alfonso Portillo in 1999, sadly enough he lost the first election and retired from politics. He was persuaded to come out of retimerent in 2003 and ran for the presidency a second time against Alvaro Colom and Efraín Ríos Montt. Guatemala's vicepresident is the Doctor Eduardo Stein who has also been a major political figure in the country and has been part of various internal and external political missions. You can find more information and pictures on the following site http://www.guatemala.gob.gt/index.php/cms/presidencia/oscar_berger_perdomo unfortunately the site is in Spanish and there are not a lot of sites in English with info about them. | Law & Ethics | 1140713553 |
| 2130099 | how can the state throw posssesion charges on me if I didnt posses anything because I'm already in jail? | I would imagine there's more to the story than just this. Why don't you post some additional details, and then we can develop a better answer. Just a brief summary of what is going on should do. I can offer you an answer based just on what you've asked, but there's no point without having a better idea of the facts of your case. And - don't tell me anything other than what the state is alleging. In other words, don't tell me you've got a ton of explosives buried in your back yard. You can tell me the state says you do, but don't you tell me yourself. | Law & Ethics | 1139933188 |
| 1082980 | Did you know that the fourteenth amendment was not actually leagally ratified? | The states that left the Union agreed in principal to ratify all amendments added to the constitution that were entered into during the period of time they were outside of U.S law in order to re-enter the Union. Therefore yes the states legislatures may not have taken up the vote indivdualy, however as part of the agreement to re-enter the U.S. it was agreed that they supported the amendments. | Law & Ethics | 1141159515 |
| 3144648 | how is bribery in India in the present time? | I have heard it is very bad. I don't have any proof or personal experience, but this is what I hear. I am in the medical field, and there are a lot of Indian doctors. Some are legit and went to medical school in the US, but most obtained their medical degree in India & try to get work here. I have heard you can easily buy a medical degree in India, and based on the level of knowledge that a lot of the Indian docs have, I wouldn't doubt their degrees were all bought. Our hospital sets aside all the applications from doctors in India, because there are so many of them & the majority turn out to be degrees that were bought. It's really disappointing because it makes one suspicious of the few legitimate Indian doctors out there. As far as other things, I don't know but I've heard it's bad. | Law & Ethics | 1139463164 |
| 724492 | why are nations accused? | Actually the Government of the nation is accused of something. In some countries where there is no democratic government then the ruler, king/queen, head of the nation is accused. They are accused of the decisions they took or an act(s) they have done. Nations are accused of Human Right Violations, spreading or harbouring terrorism, polluting environment etc. | Law & Ethics | 1139914597 |
| 1378972 | How long can Virginia hold a person in jail until an arraignment is scheduled? | generally, its 72 hours. There may be exceptions particularly in relation to probation. At this point he can prpbably held based on the original sentence. Consult a lawyer | Law & Ethics | 1139373446 |
| 1619552 | What consequences can a corporation have for not abiding by FMLA law? | You can sue them. contact the EEOC. Their numbers and contact info are at this site http://www.eeoc.gov/ | Law & Ethics | 1139884726 |
| 40370 | i need to know where i can find a canadain webpage to find out if there are any sex offenders in my area? | This is a very good site. It will tell you exactly what you need to know. | Law & Ethics | 1140920261 |
| 3636290 | How old do you have to be to become president? | 35. | Law & Ethics | 1139410348 |
| 1743489 | Can you legally be written up at work while off the clock? | You may want to check your employee hand book, or talk to a representative in your human resourse department. But generally if the company has a smoking band in effect for the building and its property, you can be written up for smoking if your cigarette is not put out prior to stepping on company property. It does not matter if you are on the clock or not, but simpily you are an employee of that company and you are responsible for not only knowing, but also understanding policies and procedures as well as their code of ethics on and off the job. In your question you mentioned that the employee was reentering the property to talk to a supervisor. In that employees defence, the supervisor should have mentioned that there is no smoking on company property and asked that person to put out their cigarette. If this did not happen then the supervisor can not write up an employee with out writting themself up for not giving atleast a warning first. Again this follows company procedures, under the title of disciplinary actions. Good luck fighting this. Hope I helped. | Law & Ethics | 1139360674 |
| 4032408 | Does the GOV. track where you go on the internet? | Yes, Beware of your Computer Chip that will be Implanted the next time you go to the Hospital! | Law & Ethics | 1140401665 |
| 4092922 | what are the moral & ethical issues facing the Black communtiy today? | unwed mothers - fatherless children - drugs - crime - All caused because of a lack of "faith" or religion. | Law & Ethics | 1141160415 |
| 2962087 | Wrongful death in AR. 6 have filed suit Do ALL 6 have to AGREE on how the money is divided between them? | The defendant doesn't care. If they don't all agree on the allocation, sooner or later, some court will decide for them, costing all of them time and money. | Law & Ethics | 1141185155 |
| 1137 | What should we do about the homeless problem in the USA? | I feel for the mentally ill. There is no law to force them to take their medications...which most will not do while they are off them. But if they were forced to take them and let them become clear minded again they would thank us. I think we should make better laws at protecting the mentally ill from their ownself. As for the drug addicts that are on the street...well, we could arrest them but our taxes would have to pay for it...so lets just kill them off. | Law & Ethics | 1140251023 |
| 1395471 | If a politician offered you $1000 for your vote, would you promise him your support ? | Certainly Not! If he needed my vote THAT badly, he surely could come up with something more than a mere $1,000. Don't insult me. | Law & Ethics | 1140921701 |
| 300441 | Is this a fitting compromise for Gay Marriage? | Why not? But the churches will still publicly fight it just for calling it marriage. I say let people do what they want and just fix the issue with the benefits problem so it's not abused, and totally ignore the churches just like they totally ignore facts and science and other opinions. | Law & Ethics | 1138902376 |
| 4141547 | Why does the legal system favour the Rich only? | every citizen is entitled to an attorny and one is appointed to them if they cant afford one. But unfortunately, those that have money can get BETTER attorneys. Thats just the way it works my friend. | Law & Ethics | 1138812121 |
| 2746687 | those who are deemed "unfit to stand trial due to insanity" adequately address their illness? | Sorry no. Unfit for trial also means that you will be sent to a mental hospital until your a restore to normal and then you are tried. You basically have to be insane forever to avoid the charges. Not worth the time. | Law & Ethics | 1139965909 |
| 3094358 | can the exectator of the estate contest a beneficiary of life insurance based upon the will? | Life insurance contracts pass outside of probate (the only time there's a connection is if the estate is the beneficiary). I can't imagine how the executor can interfere with the terms of the insurance contract; The terms of a will cannot change the terms of an outside contract; after all, the contract has parties to it that have not consented to a change (ie, insurance company). Normally, life insurance contracts provide that a change of beneficiaries can be affected by the owner only by notification to the company during the owner's life. So, a will cannot change the beneficiary designation unless the terms of the contract allow this. | Law & Ethics | 1139956544 |
| 1349514 | gay and lesbian laws in chicago? | Being gay or lesbian is allowed provided you have sex in private with an adult partner. | Law & Ethics | 1140569643 |
| 1016230 | the selling of sex ,or prostitution is illegal right? | i don't think it should be but yea it is | Law & Ethics | 1141137000 |
| 3531338 | what was the fifteenth ammendment? | The text of this important and historic amendment to the U.S. Constitution has already been identified in previous posts, however the reasoning and legislative history has not. It was ratified on February 3, 1870. This amendment prohibits the states or the federal government from using a citizen's race, color, or previous status as a slave as a voting qualification. Its basic purpose was to enfranchise former slaves. But it was not really until the Voting Rights Act in 1965, almost a century later, that this purpose was actually achieved in all states. After the passage of the Fifteenth Amendment, southern blacks voted in numbers that on a per capita basis would probably exceed black political participation today. On both a per capita and absolute basis, more blacks were elected to political office during the period from 1865 to 1880 than at any other time in American history. Although no state elected a black governor during Reconstruction, a number of state legislatures were effectively under the control of a substantial African American caucus. These legislatures brought in programs that are considered part of government's duty now, but at the time were radical, such as universal public education. They also set aside all racially biased laws, even those prohibiting interracial marriage. | Law & Ethics | 1138925483 |
| 2894648 | If a person is on social security disability and they get married will it affect the Diability? And how? | If your new spouse has medical insurance it will cover the bills as primary coverage, medicare will cover any in hospital expenses left over. The two sources of income will be added together at the end of the year for the IRS to determine how much of your disability payments will be taxed> That is it. I hope your new spouse will mean more to you than your monthly check, if not give him or her a break and stay single any | Law & Ethics | 1141169762 |
| 3825448 | What is the percentage of repeat homicide offenders in the United States? | To do this search on either Yahoo! Search or Google, you should search "homicide" and "recidivism." Presumably, that will yield results that you should find very helpful. Should not, change "homicide" to "murder." Best of luck to you. | Law & Ethics | 1140479766 |
| 4153743 | What is the law on assault on minors in Virginia? | It's the same as everywhere; you or your b/f hurt her, you go to jail unless it's self defense and you'd better be able to prove it. I'm a former police officer and if you attacked her, I would arrest you. What you need to do is to talk to the girl's parents. She sounds obsessive and that can be dangerous. You need to document every offense, possibly video tape her doing it or recording her with a hidden tape recorder, which, in Texas, you can legally do as long as one party in the conversation is aware that it's being taped, i.e. you or your boyfriend talking to her. If she shows up at your home, call the police. If her parents refuse to put a stop to it, go to the school principal if you are all in the same school and if need be, the police but do not lay a hand on her unless she attacks you. Where do you think sympathy might lie in a court of law? With you and your b/f who are older, or what they would consider a child misbehaving? Right or wrong, sympathy will be on her side because of her age. You both have to be the mature ones in this case. Don't try to solve it on your own. Do tell her when you speak to her that you are going to call the police or go to her parents and if that doesn't work, do as I instructed. It's the safesty way for anyone. There is no excuse for violence unless you are protecting yourself or someone else from a physical threat. Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1139770114 |
| 2999721 | What can you do when falsely named in a paternity suit.? | Although you have heard some information about how the case was handled, it seems a bit unlikely that a worker would risk their job considering that paternity is easily proven or disproven with DNA testing. What is their motive? It seems like your best chance would be to file suit against the woman who made the false statements and not the agency/state. You might want to consider small claims court; however, it is unlikely you would ever collect even if you win without incurring additional expense and aggravation. If you have good, hard evidence against the worker, write a letter to the agency head with the details and any proof. However if you are just out to get even, you might want let it pass. It was a very unfortunate incident, but it is over, and pursuing revenge will not bring you any peace. Put it behind you and move forward with your life. Living well is the best revenge. | Law & Ethics | 1139633271 |
| 2384746 | How to I get a 911 transript from a call I made on May 15,2005? | If nothing else, your lawyer can subpoena the transcript. If he sent you out to do it yourself, however, he probably thinks it's easy to do. Call the police department's NON-EMERGENCY number, found in your phone book, and ask them. | Law & Ethics | 1141050773 |
| 2448412 | is sustaining the economy more important than building wealth on social status? | Middle class baby, that is what has made America great. For ex., Mexico has a relatively small middle class, and an even smaller upper class. However, the upper class runs everything, and exploits thier employees ($2.40/day avg wage), not to mention the corrupt government. You need a strong middle class to sustain an economy, and to keep a check on government power. | Law & Ethics | 1140980065 |
| 4172967 | How has Bush violated international law? What laws did he violate? | Numerous UN Treaties (accepted and ratified by the US) which set forth standards for treatment of prisoners (see Abu Gharib) including the Geneva Convention (which the US has said we are no longer following in the 'war on terror'). Also, civil rights violations -- numerous treaties forbid holding citizens indefinitely without trial (see US v. Padilla), denying them access to attorneys (see Hamdi v. Rumsfeld), or violating our own constitutional laws (warrantless wiretapping). | Law & Ethics | 1140564529 |
| 1562160 | Equipment required for a Law Firm? | Equipment required? Very little. Equipment you should have? More. At least - a phone and a typewriter. If you have money: Networked computers with internet access High speed printer High speed photocopier Fax machine Integrated phone system Wordprocessing software Case management/billing software Typewriters (for forms) Westlaw account Legal encyclopedia / Hornbooks / Case books / daily law journal Pens, paper, staplers, calculators, paperclips, files, markers. highlighters, tape, scissors, stationary Some picture frames Business cards File cabinets, desks, filing system, chairs, conference tables Framed pen and ink drawing of lawyers arguing at the bar reprinted from french magazine c. 1880. Clocks Microcasette recorder Checkbook, deposit slips Stamp machine Tylenol | Law & Ethics | 1140800840 |
| 3003130 | How are business cards made? | Business card Business cards are shared during formal introductions as a convenience and a memory aid. A business card typically includes the giver's name, company affiliation (usually with a logo) and contact information such as street addresses, telephone number(s) and/or e-mail addresses. A professional business card will often (but not always) include one or more aspects of striking visual design. Business cards are frequently used during sales calls to provide potential customers with a means to contact the business or representative of the business. In Print Business cards are normally printed on a 4-color press and ordered as one of the following: * 4/0 - Full Color Front / No Back * 4/1 - Full Color Front / Black & White Back * 4/4 - Full Color Front / Full Color Back These names are pronounced as "four over zero" or "four over four". Business cards normally have a UV coating which makes them appear shinier than normal. Since UV cannot be written on, it is generally discarded on sides that might require it. When cards are designed, they are normally given bleeds. This is to helps ensure, that the paper will cut without white edges due to paper shifting. Paper shifting does occur on a press from time to time, and can be up to 1/8" or more. This will result in a nasty white line going down one (or more) of the sides. Bleeds are typically an extra 1/8 to 1/4 in to all sides of the card. * Bleed Size: 3.75 x 2.25 in (95.25 by 57.15 mm) * Cut Size: 3.5 x 2 in (89 by 51 mm) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Business_card | Law & Ethics | 1140800901 |
| 44444 | how do you form a labor union in the united states? | don't. you will just screw more things up. run for office instead, that will screw up less things | Law & Ethics | 1139669774 |
| 1307305 | are employers allowed to make employees work 7 days a week and force mandatory overtime? | If it is in the contract (that was negotiated by company and union) yes they can. Also most "right to work" states allow it. There are hardly any states any more that limits how much an employer can make you work. My husband worked 7 days a week 12 hours a day from 1985 through 2003. He works for a major atuo maufacture. | Law & Ethics | 1140970172 |
| 2235363 | how and why did the women movement begin? | http://www.philipdru.com http://weekendinterviewshow.com http://thestressblog.com http://www.un.org/ http://www.antiwar.com http://www.kaos959.com | Law & Ethics | 1139872574 |
| 210185 | what are the inmates rights at the maraton conty jail in wausau WI? | The right to eat, sleep, and not be beat up. Visitors, unless from a lawyer, is probably an earned privilege. | Law & Ethics | 1139548286 |
| 2113611 | In the Burke county, North Carolina school system, is it legal to practice wicca? | Yes! Your right to practice any religion you want is protectected by the first ammedment. If any government agency (a pulic school system, for example) bans the practice of a certain religion, you can sue them big time! | Law & Ethics | 1141192125 |
| 2983545 | Boss told me to lose weight? | Being from an outspoken culture doesn't give her the right to be rude,nor does the fact that she's your boss. I think you should do exactly what you say you will do if she brings up the subject of your weight again. She may mean well,and may genuinely care about your well-being,but she needs to be taught some manners. | Law & Ethics | 1139109257 |
| 770845 | If I provided services to a company and they "closed" or renamed themselves? Can I still get paid? | The successor company may be liable under the continuity of enterprise doctrine and/or the defacto merger doctrine. Additionally, the principals of the two companies may be personally liable if you are able to "pierce the corporate veil" (very difficult but not impossible). Depending on the amount of money at issue, you may wish to file a lawsuit yourself in small claims court. But beware, if you sold the products/services through a corporation, you cannot represent the corporation in court in most states - you will have to hire an attorney. If a significant amount of money is involved (and probably in any case), you should consult with an attorney. It would help if you had a written contract providing that the prevailing party in any dispute arising out of the contract is entitled to attorneys fees. Commercial disputes are difficult, and you would be wise to invest a little time/money with an attorney to see whether this claim is worth pursuing. Best of luck. | Law & Ethics | 1140171829 |
| 2567942 | does a restraining order in texas cost money? | Court fees for filing the restraining order & possibly attorney fees if you need one. | Law & Ethics | 1140202229 |
| 274147 | what is and inmate prereease packet? | A pre-release packet is for when they are ready to parole, and you fill out if they have adequate support system in place, employment, who is going to support them until they can support themselves, where they are paroling to and when they have to check in with probation and parole in their county of release. | Law & Ethics | 1140203843 |
| 2091440 | Why is Dusty Harry Reid such a bozo? | I think it's all the money he received from Jack Abramoff. | Law & Ethics | 1139519432 |
| 2558448 | Why do people still stand behind GW? | I often ask myself the same question. The sheep stand behind him because this administration has done a successful job in terrorizing his (Bush's) supporters with fear. They use the crayola chart to let people know the 'terror threat' yet they want people to live their lives and not let what happened on 9/11 to affect how we live. The crayola chart really is only needed by state and local governments as it advises if they need more resources for that particular time frame. (public servants) In the name of ' I don't like that party ', people will side with him as well. So Bush could have told people that he is the spawn of Satan and people would have still voted for him becuase they so much dislike the opposing political party. | Law & Ethics | 1140321433 |
| 2669871 | should marijauna be legalized and if so should it have the same regulations as drinking alcohol? | Yes it should be legal. The prisons are overcrowded, and they keep sending people there for possessing drugs. In order to make room for these people, they let other more violent criminals out. Don't seem right to me. And a lot of people learn how to do worse crimes while there. They can regulate it and tax the he11 out of it. Think of all the money the government would collect, not to mention how much they would save from the so called "war on drugs" (which they are losing). Laws would be the same. You need to be 21 to buy it. Driving while intoxicated will still be driving while intoxicated. A previous poster said one drink donk impair you but one joint does. The laws say nothing about how much you consume, but how intoxicated you are. Employers can fire you for being stoned on the job like they can for being drunk on the job. | Law & Ethics | 1140036821 |
| 1733394 | Are you a criminal? | I have stolen my gf heart... | Law & Ethics | 1139429144 |
| 1954319 | How do I find the forms for child custody in the state of Georgia? | free legal forms.com- the states differ but they can get you what you need. | Law & Ethics | 1139503053 |
| 2612060 | Are there examples of any abuse of the Patriot Act? | Abuses under the Patriot Act: http://usgovinfo.about.com/od/rightsandfreedoms/a/patriotabuse.htm | Law & Ethics | 1140380216 |
| 1901958 | Legal rights of heirs when there is no will? | Sorry to hear about your loss. You will probably need a probate attorney or talk with your stepmother on getting the items. Problem: He married her and she become the first beneficiary without a will. Technically, everything will go to her. If there were no spouse, it would be the kids and so on. But since there is a spouse, work it out with her or hire an attorney and send everything to probate. You might still not win unless you have witnesses to back up your side of the story. Legally, she gets everything. | Law & Ethics | 1140472646 |
| 4159406 | What can you say about the declaration of the State of National Emergency (PD 1017) in the Philippines? | The Philippines has been on a political struggle for a long time, almost everybody from different political groups wants to be the ruling party, so the result is....what we have now in the philippines,slow economic growth,poverty and all sorts. Under PD1017, political crisis might be resolve,no rallies and demos,no armed struggle or be arrested, i think this is what my country needs now a harder implementation of rules so as to tame down these politicians with vested interest. | Law & Ethics | 1141120134 |
| 2977706 | What do you think about this? I keep getting arrested in error!! Any Cops out there that can help?? | I would suggest you to contact your local media (newspaper, tv, radio) and tell them your story. This is a interesting story that will draw attention to your situation and hopefully a resolution. Good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1140582809 |
| 4113592 | What are some unsual laws of indiana? | Indiana • "Spiteful Gossip" and "talking behind a person's back" are illegal. • A man over the age of 18 may be arrested for statutory rape if the passenger in his car is not wearing her socks and shoes, and is under the age of 17. • A person who dyes, stains, or otherwise alters the natural coloring of a bird or rabbit commits a Class B misdemeanor. (Ind. Code 15-2.1-21-13(b) • A sports agent is supposed to give a college 10 days notice before luring a star athlete into the professional ranks. • A three dollar fine per pack will be imposed on anyone playing cards in Indiana under the Act for the Prevention of Gaming. • All males 18 to 50 years old must work six days a year on public roads. • Anyone 14 or older who profanely curses, damns or swears by the name of God, Jesus Christ or the Holy Ghost, shall be fined one to three dollars for each offense, with a maximum fine of ten dollars per day. • Auburn: It is illegal to bike, roller-skate, skateboard, or inline skate in a commercially zoned area. For these offenses, there is a fine of no more than $5 or the impounding of one's bicycle for a period not to exceed 30 days. • Back in 1924, a monkey was convicted in South Bend of the crime of smoking a cigarette and sentenced to pay a 25 dollar fine and the trial costs. • Bathing is prohibited during the winter. • Baths may not be taken between the months of October and March. • Beech Grove: It is forbidden to eat watermelon in the park. • Check forgery can be punished with public flogging up to 100 stripes. • Citizens are not allowed to attend a cinema or theatre nor ride in a public streetcar within at least four hours after eating garlic. • Drinking from your own bottle in a bar can lead to your arrest. • Drinks on the house are illegal. • Due to a typographical error, a routine ordinance in Shelbyville, Ind., about charging for bad checks started out: "Whereas, the city of Shelbyville through its various governmental fascists receives numerous checks..." This was changed to "governmental facets." • Elkhart: It is illegal for barbers to threaten to cut off kid's ears. • Evansville: While driving on Main Street you may not have your lights on. • Fort Wayne: You may not sell or play on a radio broadcast, the record "It's In the Book". • Gary: Within four hours of eating garlic, a person may not enter a movie house, theater, or ride a public streetcar. • Grocery stores may not sell any type of cold liquor. • Hotel sheets must be exactly 99 inches long and 81 inches wide. • If any person has a puppet show, wire dancing or tumbling act in the state of Indiana and receives money for it, they will be fined $3 under the Act to Prevent Certain Immoral Practices. • In Gary, Ind., persons are prohibited from attending a movie house or other theater and from riding a public streetcar within four hours of eating garlic. • In Indiana it is illegal to sell laughing gas with the intent to induce laughter. • In South Bend, Indiana, it is illegal to make a monkey smoke a cigarette. • It is against the law to pass a horse on the street. • It is illegal in Elkhart, Indiana, for a barber to threaten to cut off a youngster's ears. • It is illegal for a liquor store to sell cold soft drinks. • It is illegal for a man to be sexually aroused in public. • It is illegal for barbers to threaten to cut off kid's ears. • It is illegal to sell cars on Sunday. • Liquor stores may not sell milk. • Men are prohibited from standing in a bar. • Monkeys are forbidden to smoke cigarettes in South Bend. • Mustaches are illegal if the bearer has a tendency to habitually kiss other humans. • No one may catch a fish with his bare hands. • One man may not back into a parking spot because it prevents police officers from seeing the license plate. | Law & Ethics | 1139093933 |
| 3189923 | what court handle debt disputes in pennslyvania? | depends on the size of the debt - small claims court or the local county court | Law & Ethics | 1140033501 |
| 2765473 | define "torts".? | A tort is a breach of an agreement that was entered into involuntarily. For example, if your dog bites your neighbor, you never had an express contract that your dog would not bite her, but you are still responsible if the dog does. That would be a tort. American Heritage Dictionary says: "injury, or a wrongful act done willfully, negligently, or in circumstances involving strict liability, but not involving breach of contract, for which a civil suit can be brought" | Law & Ethics | 1141106842 |
| 3834118 | postallaws? | They are both linked below. | Law & Ethics | 1140045206 |
| 4380265 | (appeals) Dissenting, memorandum, concurring or majority ???? | Concurring opinion. A written opinion by an appellate judge or justice in which the author agrees with the decision of the court but normally states reasons different from those in the court opinion as the basis for his or her decision. There are two kinds of concurring. A simple concurring opinion is when some justices join the opinion of the court but also has something else to add. Concurring in judgment means that they agree with the judgement but not the reasoning. | Law & Ethics | 1141150117 |
| 2424732 | What can happen if a woman was given custody of her son but the case is still open and she leaves the state KY | A violation of order can be issued that will summons her back to court. If she does not return to court, either a judge can rule against her and Social SErvices may take the child, or the judge may issue a bench warrant to bring her back to court to answer the summons. All states are different of course, this has just been some of the cases I have seen in New York. | Law & Ethics | 1140110790 |
| 4031725 | What insanity defense test does Illinois use? | ILLINOIS: ALI Model Penal Code standard, burden of proof on defendant, guilty but mentally ill verdicts allowed. | Law & Ethics | 1140143611 |
| 3446887 | What does deferred sentence mean? | I've always been of the understanding that a deferred sentence means that; if a person is found guilty of an offence they can be sentenced to say one year in prison deferred for a period of two years. And what that means is that if during that period of two years (the probationary period) no further offence is committed, the one year sentence will not be applied. Converseley, if within that two year period a further offence is committed then the original sentence is automatically added to whatever sentence is given for the later conviction. So. If Mr Smith steals a car and is found guilty of the crime, he is sentenced to one year in prison deferred for two years. If in that two years he is found guilty of stealing a second car and is sentenced to one year in prison for that crime, he will go to prison for two years. If in the same two years he doesn't steal another car or commit any other offence, he doesn't go to prison at all. IGNORE THE ABOVE Sorry young lady I got this wrong. I was confusing deferred conviction with suspended sentencing. They are similar but not the same. I checked with one of my colleagues today and the definition you are looking for is as follows: 'Deferred adjudication is available in some jurisdictions for certain offenses. It often involves probation, treatment programs, and/or some type of community supervision. If all the conditions of probation are met for the allotted time handed down by the court, the offender can avoid a formal sentence, and in some jurisdictions, no permament record of the crime will be made. Typically, at the end of the probationary period the charge will be dismissed and no record of conviction will result. Deferred adjudication may be available to eligible defendants upon recommendation by the prosecutor or at the discretion of the court'. Sorry for the error. Slight difference between UK law and US law. I Hope I didn't cause you too much inconvenience. My apologies also to the person who posted first and then withdrew after I posted. His answer was nearer to being correct than my first effort was. | Law & Ethics | 1139537023 |
| 4103005 | Should organ transplant recievers be discriminated against because of their past? | Yes because it affects the life of the recipient, the whole point of organ donation. | Law & Ethics | 1140127399 |
| 1947156 | My Job Is Requiring Me To FIll Out A Diversity Survey. Isn't That Illegal Or Discriminatory? | No employer can force you to fill this out. You need to get in touch with the EEOC if you feel strongly about not filling it out. | Law & Ethics | 1139942150 |
| 4196255 | how to buy a prisoner a tv or reading glasses, just things they would like? | Contact the prison that they are staying in and find out what is allowable for the inmates at that facility. You can also send money to their inmate account for use. | Law & Ethics | 1140231490 |
| 523609 | How does animal testing effect vegtarians? | Many people both Vegetarians and Non-Vegetarians avoid products that have been tested on animals.Animal rights groups try to expose such companies.Such as People for Ethical treatment of animals.Animal testing is extremely cruel and uneccessary. | Law & Ethics | 1139324023 |
| 1400147 | How come making porn is legal and prostitution is illegal? | Because the First Amendment protects free speech – which covers expressions/performance of all kinds. Although some may find porn objectionable, the freedom of making such expression or performance is protected - although restricted (no public sex/nudity, etc.) Also, any such "performance" by actors under 18 is strictly prohibited. It's a crime for recording/making such "performance", as well as selling and owning any child porn materials. Prostitution, however, is not protected anywhere in the Constitution, and all states outlawed such a profession. Granted it’s still sex for money, but the difference is that prostitution is selling sex, while making porn is selling a performance (like acting). The same principle also applies to strip bars. Finally, since profits from prostitution are not taxed, they are essentially tax evasion. Where as porn actors still pay taxes like everyone else. | Law & Ethics | 1140541290 |
| 4327756 | can the media be questioned by the government with regards to their ability to gain contact with fugitives? | yes, however they do not always cooperate | Law & Ethics | 1138934478 |
| 4310497 | how do i legally change my name in the state of Oklahoma? | Contact your local courthouse and ask them what forms are required for you to change your name. You will get scheduled for a hearing before a judge and you wille explain your request. | Law & Ethics | 1140402702 |
| 4264928 | is racism the main problem facing black people today? | No. It is the fact that the laws that are intended to try to even the playing field like affirmative action are racist. Racism works both ways. To not be racist is to not care what ethnicity a person is. Though I am white, I always fill out the forms saying that I am blasian. What's worse is that laws like affirmative action don't attack racism, they just try to turn men of a different race white. It is trying to force assimilation. | Law & Ethics | 1140022081 |
| 2989765 | how do i access criminal records online? | You probably won't be able to as most of them will be security files. | Law & Ethics | 1140513046 |
| 1074578 | how longer does a police department have to charge someone with a crime in cleveland ohio? | That all depends on the crime. Some crimes, such as murder, have no statute of limitation, so they can charge someone until they die. Other, lesser crimes are limited, and it depends greatly on the offense. | Law & Ethics | 1140059798 |
| 4353529 | when will all these politicians become sincere and work for the benefit of the people.? | When Lucifer ice skates to work | Law & Ethics | 1139818117 |
| 250798 | Are there any father activist groups out there, that would assist with free legal advice for custody? | There are national advocates group that do, they are AMERICAN FATHERS' COALITION; AMERICAN FATHERS' ALLIANCE; and AMERICAN COALITION FOR FATHERS AND CHILDREN. Try one the above and good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1140827006 |
| 3699543 | Someone lied under oath in a civil trial in court, to their favor, not mine, how do I make it right? | Find proof and contact the county attorney with your proof. It will be up to them to prosecute depending on how much evidence you have. If your evidence is insufficient, they will not prosecute. | Law & Ethics | 1140365751 |
| 1852339 | why aren't guns outlawed when things that can do less damage are? | Because the right to bear arms is part of the bill of rights. Lawn darts aren't, and they don't have the NRA or some big lobbying group behind them. | Law & Ethics | 1139789263 |
| 2026083 | do you think that P.E.T.A is a terrorist organization?.....they attack people....and thier personal property? | According to the dictionary, a terrorist is "One that engages in acts or an act of terrorism." Terrorism is defined as "The unlawful use or threatened use of force or violence by a person or an organized group against people or property with the intention of intimidating or coercing societies or governments, often for ideological or political reasons." According to these definitions, there are members of PETA who do qualify for the terrorist label. That being said, unless the organazation supports and condones these activities, the organazation itself is not a terrorist organization. | Law & Ethics | 1139960059 |
| 53069 | David Irving against the jews Terror ! how HOLOCAUST became A death line ? and why ?? | David Irving is not only a great historian of the Nazis but a great Nazi historian. He is probably the single best educated, best-informed and most careful reasearcher working to distort, invent and torture the truth on behalf of the Nazi cause. I would trust him with the Nazi propaganda apparatus of any Nazi nation on earth (especially Germany circa 1943). Should Holocaust denial be a crime? Should its statute of limitations be longer than 17 years? I don't know. But I'm sure the Nazi party will get him free just as soon as they return to power in Austria which should be, oh, never. | Law & Ethics | 1140703724 |
| 51411 | attest and affirm statement? | Acknowledged and affirmed to before me, appeared ___(name)___, on this __ day of _(month)__, 2006. | Law & Ethics | 1140815158 |
| 1903848 | Where can I receive the minutes from my divorce? | I don't understand why you didn't recieve a divorce decree when your divorce was final. You need to contact the courthouse in the county where your divorce took place. You may also want to contact your divorce attorney to find out why you haven't as of yet received anything. Good Luck! | Law & Ethics | 1139341352 |
| 3175731 | How would you deal with crime in the United States? | with my shotgun, or SKS ;) | Law & Ethics | 1140635054 |
| 2065202 | Why is an abortion so easy to get? | if it was hard, women and girls would go to underground clinics, secret places or somewhere where they can get one. its the law of supply and demand. plus the medical consequenses of a backroom abortion could be devastating. at least clinical is safe. who knows what could happen in an uncertified environment. also, clinical provides JOBS, AND THEY MAKE A TON OF MONEY. just like cigarettes or alcohol, if they know they can kill you why is it legal, simple--MONEY AND JOBS. lobbyists for these groups donate to politicians to get legislation in their favor. money talks. if abortion was illegal all the clinics, doctors, nurses, support staff would be unemployed and have to find another job, not good for the economy. thats why they don't shut down big business, tobacco farmers would be devastated and the grain farmers, distillers, and distributors would have no job. it all about money, politics and keeping your job and the government getting the TAX DOLLARS generated from these enterprises. its sad but thats the system governments use to generate revenue | Law & Ethics | 1139151153 |
| 377017 | Are marriges performed in Italy by a priest valid in Illinois? | The marriage is valid under Church doctrine, but not under U.S. law. If your marriage occurred outside the United States, you need to apply for an marriage license within the United States as well in order for your legally recognized by the Federal and State governments. | Law & Ethics | 1139765437 |
| 2244630 | in texas, what is the legal penalty for accidently shooting someone, while hunting. no fatality occurred.? | Not a thing. As you put it, it was an accident. Even if a fatality had occured and it was ruled accidental, there would be no charges. I assume this is coming from Dick Chaney's accidental shooting. It wouldnt matter if any Joe Blow citizan done the same thing.. there would have been no difference in the outcome. Lancelot - from Texas | Law & Ethics | 1140093317 |
| 3991281 | Is racial profiling really a 'bad' thing that's happening in America or is that just another liberal myth? | Racial profiling happens, but not on a large scale. It is controversial, because it involves stereotyping. Proponents would say that it helps reduce crime. As a conservative, I would be as wary of that as I am about racial quotas (two wrongs don't make a right, and the best person should always get the job). | Law & Ethics | 1140040292 |
| 2223317 | do the majority in the u.s receive tougher sentencing compared to the majority? | Compared to the majority of what? | Law & Ethics | 1139693374 |
| 2162330 | how do they treat cop killers in prison? | Why do you ask? Is this about to become an issue in your life? | Law & Ethics | 1140715977 |
| 2856534 | Describe the trust doctrine today? | You need to provide the property context. Trust doctrine in what area of the law? | Law & Ethics | 1140641411 |
| 960253 | How can I find out information from an auto accident that the other driver didn't provide correctly or at all? | If the police were present, obtain a copy of the Police Report. | Law & Ethics | 1140559157 |
| 3378039 | How do we convince enough people about Bush' lies and pattern of hiding the truth to make a difference? | Real, solid evidence. Tina | Law & Ethics | 1139292163 |
| 716979 | What does "Has there been any change in you willingness to bear arms on behalf of the United States;? | They are asking if you are willing to fight for your country. If you are not, then you are welcome to relocate. | Law & Ethics | 1140496685 |
| 2543132 | is there a law in missouri that requires insurance companies to pay for a windshield replacement? | i handle glass claims for commercial companies nationwide. your glass claim could be covered under your comprehensive coverage, but not 100%. you would still have to pay your deductible. a lot of policies can allow for a deductible waiver if they just repair your glass instead of replace. a fair amount of states actually allow for endorsements that state specifically that glass damage will have your deductible waived. sadly, missouri is not one of them. | Law & Ethics | 1140840152 |
| 541495 | What is the best way to fight a speeding ticket? | I drafted a pretty good LIDAR (laser-radar) speeding defense using these websites: http://www.helpigotaticket.com/proc/ http://www.tipmra.com/ http://www.ticketassassin.com/ They give free advice for beating traffic tickets. I must caution you to verify the law contained in these websites. Hope this helps. | Law & Ethics | 1140141316 |
| 2851314 | is the making of moonshine, illegal? or does it depends on the state you're in? | If you want to sell it, then you've got the restriction everybody else listed. If you want it for yourself and a few friends then I think its legal everywhere. | Law & Ethics | 1140374501 |
| 384168 | Can the Mingo county commission amend a life estate in a WV divorce and over rule the judge? | I don't think so, but I wouldn't be foolhardy enough to answer a definite "no" without knowing more about the specific situation. What did they attempt to overrule? If the judge's ruling violates any Mingo County ordinances or statutes, then the County Commission could ask a higher court to block the original judge's ruling. I don't believe they could just arbitrarily overrule the judge, though. However, I don't practice law in West Virginia, so if this is your situation, you definitely want to seek the advice of an experienced attorney. | Law & Ethics | 1140971978 |
| 3084909 | Can Kentucky continue to maintain a child support order in Indiana after a child is emancipated? | Indiana would maintain it until the child is 20... | Law & Ethics | 1140696397 |
| 3424011 | why can police who have a warrant come on property and seize your vechicles? | Usually it is a company that repos vehicles, when you don't pay the monthly payment. They have the right, as long as it is in the driveway, and not garaged. If it is the police, then you probably know the answer, or, someone in your house does, for sure. | Law & Ethics | 1139928404 |
| 4277252 | I Live in ID. RV Park. Law require I ID to police, no crime? | Holy cow, how did any of you figure out what this question was? Just to clarify for those who are reading, there is no "failure to ID" law in California, per se, and it would surprise me if any state does have such a law (not saying they don't, just saying it would surprise me). We don't live in Russia, and there is no requirement for your to carry "your papers" as they might be there. That said, there are times when you have to provide some kind of proof of ID (such as when you're driving or being cited for littering or whatever). At least in my state, if the police are going to cite/arrest you, you have the obligation of proving who you are or not being released from custody until you do. A guy walking down the street, minding his own business and not breaking any laws? Chances of him being arrested in California for not presenting ID upon request would be just about zero. I know you're in Idaho, and Lord knows every other state in the union is more conservative than California, but like I said...it would surprise me to learn that you had to identify yourself "just because." | Law & Ethics | 1140253765 |
| 2748021 | Can you please tell me a few strong points to say that killing in society altough legal is horrendous and bad. | Killing is society is bad and no matter how legal it is i believe its injustice. the people being killed everyday are humans and nobody is allowed to take their life except God who created them. if killing is made legalised can the people who legalised it allow just one person from their family to be killed? in my opinion think killing is evil and the act or people behind the act should be perpetuated and stopped | Law & Ethics | 1138792833 |
| 983879 | Should I tell my co-worker that our boss stole her client? | First answer here is good, but I might disagree. Is the co-worker going to be out some substantial money because of this? Does the boss have the right under company policy to do what he is doing? Those are a couple of questions that come to mind right off the top. You need to decide if you wish to continue to work for someone with these kinds of ethics. If he's really doing something unethical to your co-worker, what makes you think he won't do it to you? You don't say, but is your business licensed by some government agency? Is it possible that agency might just "happen" to stumble in for an inspection and be able to see what you're talking about? Is it possible your co-worker can find out on their own in such a way that your boss wouldn't be able to assume it was coming from you? What would your co-worker say or think about you if they found out you knew and did not tell them? Is that important to you? Any chance the client might call to speak with your co-worker about the file? Would doing so alert your co-worker to the fact that the file had been "misplaced"? You're in a tough spot. Good luck with this. | Law & Ethics | 1138936302 |
| 2683406 | If your arrested and the last name is not correct on any paperwork can it affect the case? | of course it would affect your case..it can give you a good chance not to be convicted, right? unles it's a typographical error ;), kidding aside...such concern is critical and having a wrong last name on paperwork is a big matter to consider! | Law & Ethics | 1140160245 |
| 3144993 | can you get charged with minor in posession just by the cops getting a hold of a picture of you with alcohol? | No. An officer has to physically see you holding it/drinking it in order to charge you. | Law & Ethics | 1139588646 |
| 3923068 | what is the max sentence for aggravated sexual assault in texas? | still no answers? not an advert, just trying to share info. http://weekendinterviewshow.com/InterviewDisplay.aspx?i=98 http://www.philipdru.com http://weekendinterviewshow.com http://thestressblog.com http://www.antiwar.com http://www.un.org/ http://www.kaos959.com | Law & Ethics | 1140656152 |
| 149440 | What's the meaning of the amendment 7 in the bill of rights? | "In suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise reexamined in any court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law." basically if a law suit is for any amount over 20 dollars (of the old dollars, not modern. in modern that's like $300) then you MUST be tried by a full jury. No matter what the jury decides, you cant take that same lawsuit back to court. | Law & Ethics | 1139796267 |
| 2222663 | please tell me facts on the one child policy in china? | With a population of 1.2 billion, one of the most serious social and economic problems still facing China is its huge population growth. Every year, China's population grows by 14 million people—three-quarters of Australia's entire population! Up until the 1970s the Chinese government regarded a growing population as a benefit in bringing about swift economic development. By 1963, the average number of children born to a Chinese woman was 7.5. In recent decades, China's government has viewed population growth differently. With one-fifth of the world's population, but only 7 per cent of the world's arable land, continuing strong population growth would bring about great hardships, extreme poverty and famine. The Chinese government decided in the 1970s to control population growth. This has proved a very complex task. The main strategy the government introduced in 1982 was a radical family planning program to encourage couples to restrict their family size to just one child. This has become known as the 'One Child Policy'. Policy incentives salary bonus (urban) bigger land allocation (rural) extended maternity leave paid medical and hospital expenses priority access to housing, employment and schooling for the child Disobeying the policy withdrawal of family allowance and medical benefits fines (even against everyone in the village or town) demotion or discharge from a government job Exceptions to the rule membership of a minority ethnic group (can be allowed two or even more children) having a first child with a disability that is likely to result in inability to work pregnancy after adopting a child risk of 'losing the family line' without a second child (the first child being a girl) rural families with 'real difficulties' (all children so far being girls) | Law & Ethics | 1141030922 |
| 525939 | Why is it that RICH Americans walk free from a trial but POOR ones go to jail or to Death Row? | Actually, the percentage of celebraties that walk is about the same as the percentage of 'poor' people who walk. Conviction rates at trial used to be over 90%, the rates have been falling and in some major metropolitan areas are down in the 65% - 70% range. The big differences are (1) the big celeb trials make the papers and (2) 80 to 90% of the 'poor' plea guilty to something and do not go to trial. The two big celeb trials, OJ and Blakely are especially unique in that the juries were stupid, stupid, stupid. And in the OJ case, at least, the DAs were incredibly inept. Of course, it was not the jurors fault that they were stupid. They were picked because each one claimed to have no opinion, which meant they had no connection to current events. In the OJ case they also had to be locked up in a hotel for the duration, which meant that the jurors had either no jobs or dead end jobs and no family or social life. Further, with the massive publicity and cameras all around, the jurors got the idea that they were really in a TV show, such as Law & Order or CSI, where the obvious suspect is never the real criminal and all loose ends are tied up before the credits roll. A real trial, like real life ends up with loose ends, and 99% of the time the obvious suspect did do it. | Law & Ethics | 1139649876 |
| 887677 | What is considered to be stalking? | Go to this site http://www.ncvc.org/src/main.aspx?dbID=DB_Illinois3851. It is the Stalking Resource Center/Illinois with articles, help for victims, cases, statistics and resources. | Law & Ethics | 1140757648 |
| 1956219 | Is there a special DUI program where I can get my license back faster? | I know in pennsylvania there is a program called ARD where the dui is wiped from your record check with the state you live in | Law & Ethics | 1139542185 |
| 2270914 | Has there EVER BEEN A MAJOR WAR fought for NO ECONOMIC GAIN? | The root cause of all wars is economic and then you go from there | Law & Ethics | 1140885379 |
| 526188 | Whose the worst Supreme Court Justice we've ever had, Scalia or Thomas? | Scalia frightens me more simply because he is bright enough to make his position sound so reasonable...Thomas, at least, is not quite eloquent enough to disguise his agenda as a sound legal finding. | Law & Ethics | 1140637307 |
| 1744593 | how does the united states supreme court define fraud? | First, let's look at the definition of "Fraud": "Intentional deception resulting in injury to another." The Elements of Fraud are: a false and material misrepresentation made by one who either knows it is a falsity or is ignorant of its truth; the maker's intent that the representation be relied on by the person and in a manner reasonably contemplated; the person's ignorance of the falsity of the representation; the person's rightful or justified reliance; and proxmiate injury to the person. It "usually consists of misrepresentation, concealment, or non disclosure of a material fact, or at least misleading conduct, devices, or contrivance." In accordance with Title 18 U.S.C., there are various degrees of fraud, from Bank Fraud to Mail/Wire Fraud to Insider Trading. All of the aforementioned are serious crimes and to some degree, Felonies. They are punishable by Fines to Prison time or both. The U.S.S.Ct. would rely on the aforemention statutes, however, the Court is not the one that prosecutes in this matter. This is done by the US Attorneys' Office. Keep in mind that the U.S.S.Ct. is the court of last resort, where specific and selective Appeals are heard after all else has failed at the lower levels of the judiciary. | Law & Ethics | 1139660314 |
| 92073 | Should heterosexual marriage be legal? | Pathfinder, your statement, "Marriage is the union of man and woman for the purpose of procreation (to keep the human race going)" is incorrect. Elderly hetero couples not capable of producing offspring (senior citizens) get married as do young hetero couples that cannot produce offspring (because either the man or the woman is sterile). | Law & Ethics | 1139145849 |
| 3422306 | What do you think about affirmative action in university admissions? | I like Thomasfromia's concise answer. Of course it is not an ideal system, but it clearly has helped to overcome centuries of discrimination in educational admissions. All it means is to look at criteria other than test scores and grades in determining admissions, with the goal of a more diversified student body. This allows access to the "pie" to people that otherwise would be shut out. In turn, enlarging this access in the long term decreases economic and social inequities in our society. You might be surprised at how many affirmative action admits, when given the chance, become outstanding, productive citizens. Sure, I'd rather not have it, but for the sake of our society, I'd rather have it than nothing. Ironically, though, we've always had a different form of affirmative action, one that allowed ill-prepared but wealthy students to get in above those better qualified. The most obvious example is the Ivy League legacy policy that let's in the offspring of the rich. Or how about the policy of "special admitting" athletes who otherwise wouldn't qualify? At least, if you get rid of it, get rid of all such favoritism. As long as all of those who enter the university are required to complete the standards for graduation, I am happy to enlarge the pool of students who are given an opportunity. | Law & Ethics | 1140464653 |
| 449502 | what law governs accidental shooting of a person in Texas? | probably involuntary manslaughter, possibly criminal negligence. by the way, take them to the hospital. | Law & Ethics | 1139857438 |
| 2707502 | definition of statutory immunity? | The term statutory immunity refers to the devices in section 139 which aim to ensure that confidential information generated by approved quality assurance bodies cannot be disclosed to persons outside Quality Assurance Committees and is not admissible in court proceedings. Sub-section 139(1) of the act provides the Minister for Health with the Power to declare a specified committee, council or other body ('committee') as 'an approved quality assurance body' for statutory immunity purposes. In accordance with sub-section 139(2) of the Act, the Minister must not approve a committee unless he or she is satisfied that: it is established under the by-laws or constitution of the agency; its functions include the assessment and evaluation of the quality of health services provided by the agency, including the review of clinical practices or clinical competence of persons providing those services; the carrying out of its functions and powers would be facilitated by the provision of certain immunities in respect of proceedings; and it is in the public interest that persons be prohibited from disclosing information given to it in the course of the carrying out of its functions. | Law & Ethics | 1140296831 |
| 2963486 | of the first 10 amendments which one do you support the most? | the Second because it protects the other ten. According to Madison the theory behind it is if the government gets out of control that the populace has the ultimate check and balanece that they can bring to bear. | Law & Ethics | 1138921842 |
| 247516 | meaning of barriers? | Barriers is a set of purer-than-pure Berlin school electronica. The Nightcrawlers -- Peter Gulch, Tom Gulch, and David Lunt -- were known for this style of e-music. Unfortunately, their fan base can best be described as a cult following. Despite their purity and excellence, this trio never achieved anything close to the recognition that they deserved. All of their albums and cassettes are long out of print and only a small portion of their prodigious output has been remastered for CD reissue. This rare slice of history is essential electronica. It is worth every effort to track it down. ~ Jim Brenholts, All Music Guide | Law & Ethics | 1140146882 |
| 1645290 | Is it legally possible for my son to sell my grandsons playstation. Even if im not through paying for the game | If he is legal guardian yes he can. As a minister please accept some friendly advice. For whatever reason your son wants to sell this gift. if you want to keep good relations with him back down. you need to be the stronger parent. find out what the issue is about the playstation . is it for odjectionable games he has , or do they really need the cash. It could be for disipline reasons that are between parent and son. maybe the noise just drives him nuts. if he is selling the game for reasons other than objectionable material you could offer to take it back or buy it from him. If he is just being a jerk Love him anyway that way you do not sever ties with him or your grandchildren. I understand you are still in debt for the play station yet ask your self making a issue of this is it worth all the pain it will cause for the ammount you still owe. I just know you know in your heart you understand a couple $100 bucks is not worth a family feud. may your end decision be filled with love and understanding need to talk check my profile Blessings CW. | Law & Ethics | 1140317578 |
| 2704616 | NJ deed without inclusion of phrase "buildings and structures" need to be rewritten when house constructed? | No. | Law & Ethics | 1140307739 |
| 1514755 | what is the role of men before the world war? | being men. | Law & Ethics | 1140124645 |
| 274436 | How can you be a Pro-Choice Catholics? | I am Catholic and am Prochoice. This does not mean that I am Proabortion, simply that I respect everywoman's right to live her life within her own personal convictions. How can I, or anyone else force a female of any age to have a baby that she conceived during a rape? How about a 9 year old having a baby? It happens... How about a 52 year old who thought she couldn't get pregnant due to menopause? Should we be able to force any of these people to carry a baby that could be life threatening to the mother? How about the little girl? Should she have to go through a life changing event when clearly she can't be reponsible? Yes, I can call myself a Catholic. I am very proud to. I am just as proud to call myself a human being. We really need to remember that we should advise from he heart but not condemn..."he without sin..." We should lead by example...support programs that you believe in. But for any of us to start dictating anyone else's beliefs would be nothing but a dishonor to God. We won't even go into the medical aspects of what carring a baby to term can do to a child or someone not in peak health. By the way, I am also a very proud Mommy, planned and prayed for, and a Grandma..too! | Law & Ethics | 1139275851 |
| 1743349 | What do you feel about forbiding prayer in school and allowing slander against God or Gods Books ? | Kids can still pray in school. They just can't be forced to, and they're not given a designated time to do it during the school day. If prayer were forbidden in school, I would never get through a day of teaching! I find it sad that moments of silence have been removed from schools b/c it's nice to have a small moment at the beginning of the day to collect your thoughts, pray, or zone out. Nothing can stop a person from having a personal relationship with God. | Law & Ethics | 1139619827 |
| 3980399 | Is wheel clamping the bailiffs van with my property in it,then charging him a fine a good idea ? | If by "bailiff", you mean a court official such as the local sheriff, they won't come take your property without proper legal authority. The proper legal authority can include a money judgment and a writ of execution from the court clerk. Putting a wheel clamp on a vehicle and trying to charge a fine might get you cited or arrested. If there is a stay of execution, get a certified copy of the order and show it to the "bailiff" if they show up to take away your property. It isn't entirely clear what type of judgment you are talking about. Have you been convicted of a crime? Has the court declared that you owe someone money? | Law & Ethics | 1139233647 |
| 43455 | how do i find out what a california warrant charge code means? | Just ask the question here...I'll be happy to take a stab at it. | Law & Ethics | 1139701208 |
| 1460054 | how many hours is considered full-time employment in Illinois? | Standard work week everywhere else in the U.S is 40 hours | Law & Ethics | 1140220258 |
| 1116420 | where can I find info on Kennedy and Chapaquitic? | Any search engine query will bring you all the information that you could hope for. | Law & Ethics | 1140018845 |
| 1586898 | What do you think about micro-chip implants for people? Do you think it will be a required by law for all? | Like the gentleman above, I dread the day, but I fear it is coming. Governments have always used available technology to track and control the citizens. It will be a boon to big business, they will be able to track spending habits, and so much more. The social implications are immeasurable, not to mention the religious "mark of the beast" prophesy. Regardless of personal reason, I believe a significant social segment will resist these implants. I can see a future where this segment will be labled criminal. A little de-ja-vieu for the draft card burners of recent history. | Law & Ethics | 1139925060 |
| 1874492 | what is the law for right to refuse medical treatment in arkansas? | Not sure what the law is, however here is a great web site. http://www.armedicalboard.org This is the state's licensing agency and they provide a LOT of information. | Law & Ethics | 1140118328 |
| 147787 | If an American has child born in Mexico and then she has a child is the grand daughter and American? | The baby was born to an American Citizen and is therefore American. It would have been wise if the baby's birth was registered at the American Embassy or Consulate in Mexico to reduce problems in the future. | Law & Ethics | 1140985660 |
| 3550972 | what are the beliefs of the pequot tribe? | we are called a nation not tribe and beliefs about what? | Law & Ethics | 1140454764 |
| 4137041 | What does the following phrase mean...............? | catching someone on their worst days shows how that person handles stressful if not confrontational situations. It would show what someone is made of, morals, integrity, adaptation, etc. | Law & Ethics | 1141079770 |
| 567801 | Are u being used in the wrong way do to lack of communication??? | yes | Law & Ethics | 1140292838 |
| 2325086 | Any lawers that can give me advice? | Sign yourself into a drug program ASAP. The first thing you have to do is get real and get healthy so get help. The court may see that you have taken the first step and rethink the jail time for as long as you are in treatment. | Law & Ethics | 1139523086 |
| 11219 | What happens if a murder happens in Antarctica? Who does the trial? | It depends whereabouts in Antartcica the murder occurs. Antarctica has different areas covered by US, UK, New Zealand and Australia (+ others). If murder was at Scott Base (NZ) the trial would be carried out in NZ under NZ law. | Law & Ethics | 1139268162 |
| 2063305 | How do Police mark vehicles that are parked illegally? | With a ticket, for timeing situations (1hr in a 15 min parking area) they frequently mark a tire with chalk. The chalk wears off quickly on the road but not if you are moving just across the street. | Law & Ethics | 1139474631 |
| 3318172 | Should torts be used in court rooms? | Your question doesn't make any sense. | Law & Ethics | 1140411686 |
| 2067836 | Any1 from the Federal Witness Protection program want to come out...? | Hahaha! Yea, lots want out. It's a HARD program. But I doubt they'd come out on Jerry Springer. Most come out only because they get thrown out of it for screwing up. Then they die......because someone kills them. | Law & Ethics | 1141024888 |
| 452483 | how do get a record expunged? | The exact procedures vary by state. You will need to file a petition or motion with the trial court to have your conviction set aside and have the case dismissed. Some courts have preprinted forms to do this. You will need to notify the prosecutor of the petition. Check with a local attorney or the court for more details. | Law & Ethics | 1139929986 |
| 1962116 | Has G.W. Bush ever lied in his life or say a white tiny lie on public? | It would be easier to answer.. Has he ever told the truth?..But as it stands the list of lies seems to be endless and ..getting longer by the day. | Law & Ethics | 1138848820 |
| 1034841 | In Connecticut, must Notaries Public always issue an oath to the signer? | I think so - just had something notarized last week and they asked me an oath that pretty much says that I state who i say I am. | Law & Ethics | 1139992507 |
| 4175554 | any info on Federal Prison Camp in lexington Kentucky? | Yes. See this link. | Law & Ethics | 1139508902 |
| 3940407 | meaning of ajudication witheld? | "The court does not give a final judgment regarding the case. The defendant is given probation, a program or community service in which they have a specified amount of time to complete. If the defendant complies, the case may be dismissed, depending on the county/state. If they do not dismiss in that particular county/state, then the disposition remains adjudication withheld and the case is closed. However, if the defendant is found in violation, the case disposition may be changed and the defendant can be found in guilt." | Law & Ethics | 1140530040 |
| 2046686 | 1976 american indians walk across america? | It was in 1976. | Law & Ethics | 1138816197 |
| 307759 | can a city in north carolina annex across county lines? | you are so fuckin' stupid | Law & Ethics | 1140208236 |
| 2690605 | What are some views on the right of privacy? | The starting point really is Griswold v. Connecticut saying that the state has no right to regulate your childbearing decisions. There's nothing in the constitution specifically saying that there's a right to privacy. Courts have found that it exists in the "penumbra" or shadow of all explicit rights in the Constitution. People who read the Constitution literally word for word say that the word "privacy" doesn't appear in the Constitution and that the framers of the constitution according to the "plan of the convention" - code word for the mores of the 18th century - never intended for there to be a right to privacy. This is the battleground on which some people want to attack the continued viability to constitutional protection for abortion rights under Roe v Wade, which ultimately is founded on an extension of the Griswold right to privacy (right to reproduce without state regulation or interference). | Law & Ethics | 1141185391 |
| 1880509 | Why does the 6th amend., say speedy trial? | The sixth amendment says speedy trial meaning that a prisoner shouldn't languish in jail for years without a trial. This provision is believed to date back to the Magna Carta. Taking days before a trial is started would be considered speedy in most places given the difficulty of organising legal representation etc. Indeed, too speedy a trial would actually disadvantage a defendant as he or she would not have time to organise a defence. In Barker v. Wingo in 1972, the US Supreme Court made a determination of a speedy trial although not specifying a time limit instead deciding on a case by case basis. A complex case involving multiple witnesses would take longer to prepare. A prosecution may not unduly delay a trial for its own advantage but may do so to obtain access to a witness for example. The court made further rulings in United States v Becker in 1996. | Law & Ethics | 1140566164 |
| 868100 | If two cars are driven off a cliff, which one has the right of way? | the person to the left has the right a way | Law & Ethics | 1140467400 |
| 1742138 | what is the process to do court marrige\? | The steps for court marriage are: 1.You will need to go to apply in the court for court marrige. 2.Both you and the girl should be 18 yrs or older. 3.You will need to provide birth certificate,and other relevent document to prove your age. 4.The court will then send letters to both your house and to the girls house.Once approved the court will issue a date and time for both of you to be there at the court.(If you provide something under the table then the letter wont reach the parents)Don't miss the date or you will miss the plane. 5.Two witness from both the parties who are getting married. 6.Then both of you sign and the process of marriage is over | Law & Ethics | 1139986239 |
| 2911032 | Is insurance fraud on the rise in the Katrina devestation area? | I don't know for sure, but there usually is an increase in insurance fraud after a major disaster such as this. | Law & Ethics | 1139274196 |
| 932896 | what is the difference between trial and trail? | trial-(law) legal proceedings consisting of the judicial examination of issues by a competent tribunal The act of testing something trail-To lag or linger behind To walk or proceed draggingly, slowly Go after with the intent to catch | Law & Ethics | 1141191169 |
| 3316123 | Ted Nugent insists that we should execute rapists, child molestors, etc as soon as they're found guilty.? | isnt he the same guy that says you cant grill it till you kill it.isnt he the same guy that insists on shooting every kind of aniaml there is to shoot. isnt he that crazy nut that lives in MI on a ranch. The guy has a right to his openion. isnt he the guy that sang a song that told janet reno to kiss his. so why dont you tell me | Law & Ethics | 1140814158 |
| 3369673 | Here-say in court? | It is hearsay, but the general rule is that a person's own statements to a third party can be used against them in court (both civil and criminal cases). So, if the perp tells you something, you can testify about what he said. But if you tell the cops, the cops can't testify b/c the statment isn't from the perp himself. | Law & Ethics | 1140750311 |
| 3159217 | can you have more than 1 deferred prosecutions if arrests are made within a certain period of time? | That depends on the laws of your state and any conditions placed on the deferred prosecution in the first case. | Law & Ethics | 1140820724 |
| 2526792 | Why is it that in 75% of case's if you're white and you hit a black man... its a HATE CRIME? | Your statistics are not factual. Hate Crime is not defined by the race of the persons involved. A hate crime is defined by state law as one that involves threats, harassment, or physical harm and is motivated by prejudice against someone's RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ETHNICITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION or PHYSICAL or MENTAL disability. Judging by your comments it is evident that you are uninformed and it also appears that you have a chip on your shoulder. I would hope that you leave this forum a more informed person. :) ** And for JUSTSWIMMIN, there is no such thing as reverse prejudice. Either one is prejudiced or they are not. Being prejudiced is not exclusive of one race, ethnicity,color, religion,or sexual orientation. Anyone can be prejudiced. | Law & Ethics | 1140383423 |
| 3739500 | Why did American lawyers take up the job to defend Saddam Hussain? | Maybe for the challenge. Everyone knows Saddam gassed the Kurds and invaded Kuwait. But some lawyers are competitive that thrive on the challenge. Here you have the opportuniry to represent a head of state, accused of crimes against humanity and the peace that are irrefutable, but what does it feel like to be responsible for an entire country, while surrounded by neighbors like Iran and Syria, where there is a strong presence felt from world powers like China, Russia and the U.S. This is a cuthroat region where everyone wants or needs a piece of the action because of the oil reserves in the region. What is the history of the region? A lawyer cannot change facts or perform magic. Even Clarence Darrow had a case where he had his clients plead guilty to murder, and instead argued at sentencing in an effort to save his clients from capital punishment. That's what I would do if I represented Saddam. I would argue that he's not a sadistic criminal that deserves the death penalty, instead he was a politcal strongman that did his best to protect his country in a region where it's kill or be killed. I would argue that life in prison is sufficient punishment. | Law & Ethics | 1138851713 |
| 2736950 | what is the maximum fee charged by bankruptcy petition preparer? | No maximum fee. It is up to you to decide what is too much. | Law & Ethics | 1141186836 |
| 179938 | what is the definition of indecent liberties with a minor? | Any person knowingly taking immodest, immoral or indecent liberties with any child or knowingly causing or encouraging any child to cause or encourage another child to commit with him any immoral or indecent act is guilty of a felony | Law & Ethics | 1139708020 |
| 418840 | Smith v. U.S. 1949 ... what is probable cause? | Probable Cause: Referencing the 1st link below (comes from Smith v. U.S. 1949 establishing the experienced police officer standard) The 2nd link details the Fourth Amendment, which is where your rights against unlawful searches and seizures of your person/property/etc are explained. MR. JUSTICE RUTLEDGE delivered the opinion of the Court. The case was Brinegar v. United States, where Mr. Brinegar was arrested for liquor running in Oklahoma. The link below details the case, including the subsequent appeals and relation to another case, Carroll v. United States. Both of which revolve around search and seizure rules as relating to vehicles. | Law & Ethics | 1139871952 |
| 4362003 | What is the Patriot Act about? | It is a law that allows the Feds to spy on Americans without a reason. They say it is to fight terrorism...but who believes that without any proof. Check this out... | Law & Ethics | 1140863248 |
| 3590742 | If you marry a Mexican citizen, can you become a permanent resident of Mexico? | Yes, you need to fill the form FM4 and it is actually a good idea for retirement, because Mexico doesn't tax you in capital gains nor in interests and dividends, that is going to constitute most of your income when you retire. | Law & Ethics | 1141193409 |
| 2402477 | How are law made? | It starts off as a bill. Starts in one house, then goes through committe, then to other house. And if they aprove it goes to the president, if he doesn't veto it becomes a law. Go to link fo more info, scroll down to how a bill becomes a law. | Law & Ethics | 1140368136 |
| 2952743 | What's the address for the San Francisco Federal Court Office? | The United States District Court for the Northern District of California, San Francisco office, is located at: 450 Golden Gate Ave. Clerk's office is on the 16th Floor Jury office is on the 19th floor San Francisco, CA 94102 Phone: 415-522-2000 | Law & Ethics | 1138930442 |
| 197506 | What does "eye for an eye" mean? | The meaning is a little broader than simply revenge. The term "eye for an eye" appears in Exodus 21:24-25. It is about compensation for injuries and also criminal penalties (i.e. let the punishment fit the crime). | Law & Ethics | 1140643255 |
| 4472140 | Why was the Reciprocal Trade agreement Act passed? | why not | Law & Ethics | 1140393413 |
| 1982410 | the difference of civil case and criminal case? | A civil case is heard in civil court and is the result of an individual or group asking the court or jury to award monatary compensation or restitution. A criminal case is heard in criminal court and is presented by an attorney for the state or government office and asks the court or jury to punish a wrongdoing by jail or prison sentence and/or fines payable to the office that filed the complaint. The major difference is that criminal court is for when a crime has been commited, while civil court is for law suits and litigation for money. I hope this helps....take care | Law & Ethics | 1139321238 |
| 2749962 | what are the laws concerning assaulting a pregnant woman ? | I hope someone with real legal expertise will give an answer to this. My understanding from news articles is that often such a person is charged with assaulting two people -- and that just starts more arguments in court about when life begins! (edit) Once you stated Michigan I was able to do some searching. It took some work. Here's one of the things I found posted on the National Right to Life website: "Michigan: The killing of an "unborn quick child" is manslaughter under Mich. Stat. Ann. § 28.555. The Supreme Court of Michigan interpreted this statute to apply to only those unborn children who are viable. Larkin v. Cahalan, 208 N.W.2d 176 (Mich. 1973). However, a separate Michigan law, effective Jan. 1, 1999, provides felony penalties for actions that intentionally, or in wanton or willful disregard for consequences, cause a "miscarriage or stillbirth," or cause "aggravated physical injury to an embryo or fetus."(M.C.L. 750.90a through 750.90f)" Search for yourself in Yahoo or Google using the search terms "Michigan Fetal Protection Act" (without the quotes) and you will find more citations. | Law & Ethics | 1140757734 |
| 3147998 | Do you believe a terminally ill person should have the right to take his own life when he begins to suffer? | Yes. You posted this in Law & Ethics, and good for you, because the religious folk will have a field day with this one. If a person is suffering and there is no hope for treatment or even for relief, why should we force them to stay alive? | Law & Ethics | 1140855207 |
| 3032405 | Is taking pictures of police/military helicopters a good idea? | I'm not in the military, so I can't speak to military aircraft, but taking a photograph of a police helicopter is part of the public domain. The only exception would be if you're hindering their work...like if you are in the middle of where they want to land or shining a bright light into the cockpit. Oh, and you can't trespass into a restricted area to take a picture (i.e. police station, behind police tape, etc.) | Law & Ethics | 1138824823 |
| 1477990 | Can a family member of a deceased hospital patient request an autopsy even when the Coroner & hospital refuse? | YES! By law the immediate family has the right to ask for an autopsy. The hospital and coroner are probably refusing because they believe the patient died of natural causes. If you have any doubt, before anything pertaining to a funeral begins, GET AN AUTOPSY! | Law & Ethics | 1141087484 |
| 2799766 | what are the guidelines in Texas for terminating a parent's rights? | contact social services | Law & Ethics | 1139118396 |
| 2933614 | List ways you can communicate your ethical standards to your employees? | "Employee Handbook and Code of Conduct." Most companies now require employees to sign them upon hiring and then at the beginning of each year. | Law & Ethics | 1139582978 |
| 1961527 | if someone borrows 500 then disappears what can i do if i have their address and know where they work? | Take them to small claims court and argue your case in front of a judge. Whatever you do, don't lie to the judge about anything. | Law & Ethics | 1140895879 |
| 2579592 | Can someone help me find NJ state cabinets? | Sure. Start with this link. And please don't cry. :-) Added: First of all, all an org chart is a a visual representation of the information supplied in the link I gave you. You could create one yourself. Secondly, I found no such organizational chart on the Internet. Be creative and make your own, for goodness sake! | Law & Ethics | 1139680043 |
| 410071 | Show me a well-known example of "slanting statistics".? | Sure, in 2002 the total number of violent crimes in the US was 1,685,900 but in 2003 it went up to 1,829,900. This is an increase of 144,000 violent crimes in the US in one year or 395 more violent crimes every day; an additional violent crime every three and a half minutes. It's an 8.5% rise in crime in one year. But, looking at the bigger picture, in 2004 violent crime came down to 1,648,100, that's lower than in 2002. And all these numbers are MUCH lower than 2001 when there were over 2 million violent crimes committed in the US. And it's all part of a steady, uninterupted downward trend that began in 1993 when there were over 4 million violent crimes in the US. Also, please note that these statistics were presented without: 1) mixing definitions (comparing violent crime in one year to handgun crime in another); 2) mixing measurements (comparing total crime in one year to per capita crime the nest); or 3) drawing political conclusions about the reasons for the decrease. | Law & Ethics | 1140797550 |
| 1297082 | Legal decisions in Chattanooga, TN? | Depending on the the crime involved, there are 3 different courts for you to choose from at the links for forth below. For state law misdemeanors, use the first link. For state law felonies, use the second link. For federal charges, use the third link. It doesn't look like the state court has records available online. Some federal court offer records online for a fee. Follow the instructions using the links below. | Law & Ethics | 1139198348 |
| 457354 | I wish to see the original Muslim cartoons that were puiblished last year and more recently republished? | yeah, I think the first link Muslim gave you has many, you can look the newspaper pictures under such catogory. and there is no problem in reading about Islam. except I disagree with Muslim that Muhammed was great. he wasn't in my point of view.. | Law & Ethics | 1139668836 |
| 4232579 | If you make your spouse "power of attorney", Can he or she sign your divorce papers? | Yes, but only if they sign them in the correct order. If they sign theirs first, it severs the power of attorney (technically, anyway) and signing for you would be invalid. Exceptions are a Durable POA (doesn't matter who he signs first) or a POA with Exceptions (that specifies agaisnt this). Conflict of Interest does not apply to POA. Signing a POA is considered acknowledging the conflict, but overlooking it. | Law & Ethics | 1139255070 |
| 1202405 | What does ex parte relief mean? | Ex parte means, On one side only; by or for one party; done for, in behalf of, or on the application of, one party only. A judicial proceeding, order, injunction, etc., is said to be ex parte when it is taken or granted at the instance and for the benefit of one party only, and without notice to, or contestation by, any person adversely interested. “Ex parte,” in the heading of a reported case, signifies that the name following is that of the party upon whose application the case is heard. | Law & Ethics | 1140292717 |
| 3188456 | Grandparents have custody of grandchildren? | Yes, it is possible to have custody of your grandchildren. You must be able to document and prove that they are not being well taken care of. You can call Child Protective Servies and also hire an attorney once you get enough ammunition against the mother. Does she leave them alone at night? Does she see that they have their healthy meals, clean clothes, help with their homework? Does she drag men in the house with the kids at home? You get the drift....document document document. I hope all works out for the children. That is sooooo sad. | Law & Ethics | 1141191293 |
| 2674035 | Legal Help/Question needed in Michigan.? | First, police departments are not in the business of referring lawyers to clients, or clients to lawyers. No lawyer can council a client he hasnt met. That would be the same as a physician writing a prescription for a patient he hasn't seen or has no patient chart on. If the letter came from a legitimate attorney trying to drum up business by checking the wants and warrants files, get another attorney. Theres a reason he doesn't have any clients. | Law & Ethics | 1139781040 |
| 3286937 | Has anyone got a website I can go to to stay on top of the law changes for first time non-violent drug offende | still no answers? not an advert, just trying to share info. government explained simply, http://weekendinterviewshow.com/InterviewDisplay.aspx?i=98 money, http://www.philipdru.com/griffin_stream.html education, http://www.philipdru.com/taylor_stream.html http://www.philipdru.com/gatto_stream.html ww1 wilson, http://weekendinterviewshow.com/InterviewDisplay.aspx?i=88 http://www.philipdru.com http://weekendinterviewshow.com http://thestressblog.com http://www.antiwar.com http://www.kaos959.com | Law & Ethics | 1140990624 |
| 1575155 | then why would my homeowers insurance not renew......? | Homeonwer's insurance like with any other insurance is based on credit risk. Your former insurance company might have determined that a felon would have an increase risk. It could be by association or perceived association with other felons that could pose a threat to your home. | Law & Ethics | 1139843253 |
| 2582472 | Why are laws on alcohol so lenient? | Not sure where you are from ... but the drinking laws in Michigan are quite strict... the problem isn't with enough laws it's with the lack of ability to enforce them. | Law & Ethics | 1139722086 |
| 322738 | In New Hampshire landlord-tenant law, is the warranty of habitability applicable to commercial premises? | ""Dwelling" shall mean any building, structure, trailer, mobil-home or camp or part thereof, used and occupied for human habitation or intended to be so used and includes any appurtenances belonging thereto or usually enjoyed therewith." There's nothing that connects the statute and "commercial" under case law either, so I would say no. But talk to a local lawyer to find out for sure, especially if you're having problems. Remember that there are other common law remedies as well. | Law & Ethics | 1138825993 |
| 2066724 | My son just died, do I have to pay his debts? | My condolences. Someone should be assigned by a court as administrator of your son's estate. That person would be responsible for collecting monies (such as life insurance) and paying debts owed. Remaining monies would be distributed according to your son's will or according to estate law by the administrator. | Law & Ethics | 1140110399 |
| 3110423 | with a felony on my record is my social securiy in jeopordy? | Haha, Pake, is a character! I would say that depending on how much time you spent in the clink during your most unfortunate incarceration, your social security could be affected, not jeopardized. As stated in a previous answer by Dreamweaver, unless you have been locked up for an incredible length of time and have no current work history to draw upon, yes, you may have something to worry about. If you have done less than say, five years, you probably don't have anything to worry about. Nonetheless, it might be wise to contact the Social Security Administration with all your pertinent information and request yourself a copy of your earnings statement to let you know exactly where you stand. For further inquiries about the semantics and actual legal issues regarding your social security concerns, there are people at the administration whom I am certain would be more than happy to answer any questions you may have about this matter. Furthermore, there are counselors at the employment office who are trained to handle questions of this nature with whom you could make an appointment to speak with should this issue be a pressing one. Good luck, and best wishes. | Law & Ethics | 1140841398 |
| 2983318 | is there a law that punishes parent for leaving a child in a vehicle unattended? | According to this website: http://www.saferoads.org/state/st_lawchart.htm#unattended Arizona does not have an unattended child law like other states do. A search of the Arizona Criminal Code http://www.azleg.state.az.us/ArizonaRevisedStatutes.asp?Title=13 did not produce a related offense. This does not mean that the county or municipality where you live has not adopted a code of their own. You may try searching your county or city website for an unattended child law through their respective traffic or criminal codes. Ask one of your local police officers if they know of one. If they don't have one, petition your local government to adopt one. States that have the law usually classify it as a misdemeanor criminal offense. For example, Washington State has an unattended child law RCW 46.61.685 that says, that it is unlawful to leave a child under the age of sixteen in a vehicle in a public place unattended with the motor running. Laws pertaining to abandonment refer primarily to withholding the basic necessities of life and don't apply to your specific question. (For example: http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=9A.42.060 ) | Law & Ethics | 1140740224 |
| 215884 | how much marajuana does it take to be convicted on felony charges? | More than 20 grams is a felony in Florida it carries an Incarceration of 5 years and a $5,000 fine. | Law & Ethics | 1139672083 |
| 1245402 | If a man sleeps with anothers wife with her consent he can be charged legally.So why not a woman doing it too? | Whoa, cowboy...just a point of order here, to keep someone out of trouble. The whole "over 16" thing may be true in some states, but nobody here should think it applies in California. Because it ain't so. In California, you must be 18 and older to legally have sex. Does not matter who consents to what. End of story. My apologies to the asker...this is not an answer to the original question and I probably should be made to forfeit two points just for doing it. Okay, let's look at the question: Hmph. Does not say what I thought it did. In court, this question would be responded to with this; "Objection. Assumes facts not in evidence." In other words, the asker of this question is stating as fact that a man who sleeps with another man's wife (with her consent) can be charged (with what we do not know, but we'll assume a crime). Therein lies the "fact" which is not in evidence yet. In California, it never will be. Two consenting adults can do doggone near anything they want to in California...the more I think of it, when it comes to sex they *can* do anything they want, as long as both (all?) agree. So the question, at least in my state, is flawed. It states that a man can be charged for humping someone else's wife and that isn't true. Therefore, a woman wouldn't be charged with humping someone's husband for the same reason...it's legal in this state. Even further, now that I think about it: If we're talking about legally married spouses, then it's probable that someone could legally have sex at an age less than 18 in this state. You can't legally marry until you are 18 OR with...umm...something... parental permission or emancipation, I think. If you're emancipated, you can have sex as far as I know. Not sure about the parental permission for marriage equalling the right to hump. Bizarre question. Even more bizzare answer. | Law & Ethics | 1138861238 |
| 4232413 | Who do you think are the top 5 possible candidates once you discovered that you are put under surveillance? | if he already brought a surveillance camera in, my guess is that you dont have to look any further... | Law & Ethics | 1140035689 |
| 372803 | Question about german children and nationality? | 1. A person can become a German citizen in one of three ways: by birth, by adoption as a minor, or by naturalization. 2. A person may be born a German citizen by either jus sanguinis, i.e., through descent from his/her parents, or jus soli, i.e., through place of birth. 3. As a general rule, a child born to a German citizen parent automatically acquires German citizenship at birth through jus sanguinis, regardless of the place of birth. There are exceptions under present law, however, and have been many in the past. For more information about how German citizenship may be transmitted by a German parent, please contact your local Staatsangehörigkeitsbehörde (or Standesamt, in some parts of Germany). 4. As of January 1, 2000, a child born in Germany to non-German parents automatically acquires German citizenship at birth by jus soli if: (1) at least one parent had lived legally in Germany for at least eight years prior to the birth; (2) at the time of the birth, that parent had a permanent residence permit (either an Aufenthaltsberichtigung or, for the three years prior to the birth, an unbefristete Aufenhaltserlaubnis). Note that: a. The child must choose between German nationality and the nationality of his/her parents before he/she turns 23 years of age, unless it is legally impossible for him/her to give up his/her parents' nationality, in which case he/she must apply to the German authorities for dual nationality before turning 21. b. Special rules apply to children born between February 2, 1990, and December 31, 1999, who have until December 31, 2000, to apply for German citizenship. c. Those born in Germany to non-German parents before February 2, 1990, have no claim to German citizenship under this law. d. For more information, please contact your local Staatsangehörigkeitsbehörde or the nearest office of the Ausländerbeirat (Foreigners Advisory Council). 5. A person can become a German citizen at some time after his/her birth through the Einbürgerung (German naturalization) process, i.e., by applying for German citizenship and satisfying certain legal requirements. One requirement is the formal renunciation of all other nationalities, unless legally impossible under the laws of the applicant's home country. For more information about German naturalization process, please contact your local Staatsangehörigkeitsbehörde (or Standesamt in some parts of Germany) or the nearest Ausländerbeirat. 6. A child under age 18 adopted by a German citizen automatically becomes a German citizen as of the time of the adoption. 7. A German citizen has no right to renounce his/her German citizenship but generally is allowed to do so, so long as he/she does not become stateless as a result. While there are exceptions, as a general rule a German citizen may not give up citizenship to avoid an obligation of that citizenship, e.g., military service. For more information about loss of German citizenship, please contact your local Staatsangehörigkeitsbehörde (or Standesamt). III. American-German Dual Nationality 1. Both the United States and Germany recognize the concept of multiple nationality. 2. A child born to an American parent and a German parent acquires both American and German citizenship at birth, regardless of place of birth, if the parents satisfy the jus soli or jus sanguinis requirements of their respective countries. See the sections above entitled, "Basic Primer on American Citizenship Law," and "Basic Primer on German Citizenship Law." Neither country requires a person born under these circumstances to choose between American and German citizenship, i.e., he/she may keep both citizenships his/her entire life. 3. A child born in Germany to two American parents may also become a dual national at birth under the circumstances described in paragraph 4 in the section above entitled, "Basic Primer on German Citizenship Law." Under German l | Law & Ethics | 1139947070 |
| 3710467 | how can i legally get my car from an impound yard without having to pay their fees? | As far as I know you will have to pay the fee. Also be careful 7 months!!! They could end up selling your car after a while. Go to the impound lot and see what their policy is. If the people at your apartment complex towed your car illegally you can probably sue them in court, but you are going to need proof. If you were in the wrong though, there is nothing you can do, but pay the fine. | Law & Ethics | 1139510662 |
| 4224720 | how do we get gay marriage legalized throughout the whole united states? | I think that with time, this will become the accepted norm. Hopefully fifty years from now our current situation will seem as ridiculous as not allowing mixed race marriages. How to acheive this goal is difficult, because most of us who are pro-gay marriage live in places where most of our neighbors agree with us. It becomes incumbent upon pro-gay people in the so-called "red states" to get the word out, write their congress people and try to expand people's minds to accept that tolerance for gays is the only acceptable way to look at things. In the meantime, just be vocal in your support. I think, and hope, that it is just a matter of time. We need to stand up and say that people like Sam Brownback and Fred Phelps are *wrong* and that we will not stand for their intolerance. | Law & Ethics | 1140032909 |
| 4032440 | Is viability a reasonable criterion for determining personhood? | No. A person is an individual substance of a rational nature. Pre-viability, the baby is still a being with a rational nature, just not able to use reason yet. | Law & Ethics | 1140156922 |
| 3287776 | How is it that Saddam Hussien can boycot attending his trial? | Same way Bush can walk around without GOING to jail!! | Law & Ethics | 1138884274 |
| 2316675 | Why does the federal government want to control women's bodies?Why can't I make my own medical decisions? | *Stepping into this* 1st it should be nobody's business what a woman does with her own body, besides that particular woman. 2nd If you are male and trying to tell a woman what to do on this topic, simply shut up. We men will never fully understand. (Unless someday science allows males to conceive, carry and birth a baby.) On the topic, I'm neither pro or con, just realize something as personal as this is a personal decision and respect that fact. Now, if you are for the war and/or capital punishment you should go away and rethink your values as you are a hypocrit. Those who are left, you have your opinion, great I respect that, but you know what they say about opinions... But if you want to see the number of abortions go down, make our government allow "The Morning After Pill" like the rest of the civilized world has. It is the fault of each and everyone of you that abortion still exists when we know of far better methods. Take responcibility and do what is needed so we have ALL options available! Welcome to the world where right wing religious conservatives think they have a right/duty to take away everyone else's rights and force them to do what they want you to do. Seems to me that is not the freedom countries are founded on. If it bothers you, be very very sure that you vote freedom of choice for every bloody official position there is, from school board to president. It is time the pendulum swung back to the middle instead of the victorian insanity we see today... *Editing in a note* See below, that was not I who is trying to make a clump of cellular tissue into a baby. | Law & Ethics | 1140875618 |
| 1125878 | How can I get a contact visit with a prisoner while not immediate family, but have a child with prisoner? | First of all the father of the child has parents, making them grandparents. Take the hild to see them. Be polite no matter what. THey may be shocked. Second of all, get your act togetehr the best you can, maybe with their help. If daddy is in prison, you have a lot against you. But you can rise above it if you work very hard. | Law & Ethics | 1139349275 |
| 2638328 | christianity is not allowed in schools, so why are other religions being taught there? | Not many people understand the truth behind this serious schooling problem. In 1967 prayer was banned from school because an atheistic family felt that the presence of God in school was damaging to their son. So the courts ruled in their favor. Since then several law interpretaions of that ruling have esposed. The purpose of it all was to get the true God out of the classroom. But the main purpose or motive behind this today is to atheize our children; which in itself is a form of religion. The factual truth behind this is that our world is being taken over by a sect of man that we do not understand or even realize exists. A few years ago we feared communism, now we fear terriorism, but what we neet to truely fear is the true God. We are cutting the throats of our children, and their families, by our lack of concern for their eternal security. God's wrath will come upon us and the majority of people will not even know it has occurred. Any child can talk about God, read his/her Bible, form Bible or religious clubs, and have prayer, and form prayer meetings in the school (as long as it is not teacher instituted). No teacher, or principal or any school official can legally prevent this. It is part of the ruling forced down upon us by the courts back in 1967. By the way, did you know that it was also in 1967 when Israel became a nation, again? | Law & Ethics | 1140510897 |
| 3453094 | How can I get in touch with police in Englan to report a crime? | You can either contact the british embassy for more information or log onto the metropolitan police website for contact details http://www.met.police.uk/contacts/ | Law & Ethics | 1139967892 |
| 3662467 | is there a site that lists prohibition prisoners in the early 1900 for odgensberg new york? | no answers yet? check this out. not an advert, just want to share info. http://weekendinterviewshow.com/InterviewDisplay.aspx?i=155 http://www.philipdru.com http://weekendinterviewshow.com http://thestressblog.com http://www.antiwar.com http://www.un.org/ http://www.kaos959.com | Law & Ethics | 1140615624 |
| 664733 | Why Should Thurgood Marshall be the person of the year? | Thurgood Marshall died in 1993. Isn't it a little late to nominate him for person of the year? | Law & Ethics | 1139489266 |
| 1648489 | What state has the highest crime rate? | As of 2001, the District of Columbia had the highest rates for both Property crimes and violent crimes. You can see the full list of relative crime rates here: http://www.ocjc.state.or.us/IndexCrimeRates01.htm | Law & Ethics | 1139594767 |
| 4334055 | Can someone please tell me what should I look for when hiring an attorney? | The link below is from the website of the State Bar of California. It has all kinds of tips on what to look for in a lawyer and how to get recommendations. The tips they have can be applied in any state, not just California. | Law & Ethics | 1138805778 |
| 65179 | My bf left his stuff at my apt .He changed phone and addy and hasnt come back for it. Can I sell his stuff? | \ WAit 6 months | Law & Ethics | 1139352580 |
| 391230 | It is so difficult to meet someone who fits my criteria.How shall I meet someone without a dating service? | I don't understand your question. Are you trying to hire a lawyer or date one? Like doctors, most lawyers need to specialize in a certain area of practice. Law is very complex, so there are very few general practitioners that can competently handle the entire range of matters that you might encounter. | Law & Ethics | 1139748200 |
| 2108462 | are state governments exempt from lawsuits? | It is a very complicated question. State do have sovereign immunity from suits claiming that they have violated federal law, unless the states have waived that immunity as they sometimes do. This immunity shields them from paying damages for past acts, though not against injunctive relief to prevent the actions in the future. This immunity does not apply to counties, cities or smaller political divisions in a state. Beginning about 10 years ago the Supreme Court started issuing a series of opinions greatly strengthening the immunity enjoyed by states, as part of the conservative federalist legal revolution. THis is a complicated and changing area of US law, so the precise answer you are interested in may depend on the facts involved. | Law & Ethics | 1140546585 |
| 3386321 | my lawyer is not representing me right,the judge want let me defend myself and the defendant attorney is on me | 1. You have the right to change lawyers. 2. Lawyers studied the law and understand it better than you do. If you don't understand what your lawyer is doing, ask them to explain how they are helping you. 3. If you are guilty, the lawyer probably can't help you, unless you can afford O.J.'s team (which ran even him broke) and drag out the case for a couple of years and confuse the jury. | Law & Ethics | 1139617671 |
| 3132189 | Can emotional child abuse hold up in court? | It can and does hold up in a civil court but I'm not sure about criminal court. Call your local DA's office and ask them to find out. Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1139694494 |
| 3569159 | Can a minor still carry the divorced dad's last name? | The father is still the father. The minor keeps his father's name and the step father cannot adopt the child unless the father gives up (or is ordered by the court to give up) his parental rights. | Law & Ethics | 1140056392 |
| 3003018 | what is the romero law? | I think you are referring to an April Fool's joke. There was an article published in a Colorado newspaper that published an article poking fun at Republicans regarding the Terri Schiavo case in Florida. You can read the article at the link below. | Law & Ethics | 1139795020 |
| 2655654 | Is it legal for a doctor perscribe himself medication? | Yes, according to state and federal law in the US and in the UK. But the American Medical Association clearly considers self-prescribing unethical. Policy E-8.19 states: "Physicians should generally not treat themselves or members of their immediate family," and makes an exception only for certain emergency situations. I'm not sure of the ethics in the UK though. | Law & Ethics | 1139970804 |
| 2976439 | Does the United States have the moral authority to intervene in the affairs of other countries in persecution? | I think if there's an overwhelming plea from the people of that country for help, or in nations such as Sudan and Rwanda where there is overwhelming evidence of genocide, then yes. Otherwise no. | Law & Ethics | 1139805862 |
| 2748638 | what is the salary for juvenile probation officers? | According to the US Department of Labor: Median annual earnings of probation officers and correctional treatment specialists in May 2004 were $39,600. The middle 50 percent earned between $31,500 and $52,100. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $26,310, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $66,660. In May 2004, median annual earnings for probation officers and correctional treatment specialists employed in State government were $39,810; those employed in local government earned $40,560. Higher wages tend to be found in urban areas. | Law & Ethics | 1139458616 |
| 3581604 | If we wish WORLD PEACE we must Eradicate Terrorism&CriminalActivities&for that should reduce RICH&POOR GAP NOW | world peace will never be accomplished; terrorism will not be erradicated either.. unfotunately.. but well we can all do a little bit to make this world a little better at home, and thats by starting to accept and love one another no matter what age, race, size, shape, religion, nationality, how rich or poor you are... | Law & Ethics | 1138997888 |
| 2465239 | Do you believe in Capitol Punishment? | 9 years ago 2 men murdered my younger brother. He had met them through 2 young girls that had come to my brother looking for help. They were hungry and had no money, so my brother gave them some food. The following day he brought them some more food and the 2 men were visiting the 2 girls. As soon as my brother left after meeting the 2 men and giving the 2 girls the food, they started planning my brother's murder. They used the youngest girl to go to my brother's apartment and steal his extra key that they had noticed hanging by his door. She used some excuse to get my brother to let her in and when he wasn't looking she stole his extra key. When they knew my brother would be asleep, they used the key to get into my brother's apartment, stab him 4 times, while he was sleeping, steal his things and left him to die. Fortunately they were caught and we went through 2 years of court sessions and a trial. The D.A. didn't go for the Death Penalty (California) because it is hard to get a conviction when it would end up with a death penalty. They were both sentenced to Life + 1 year. We all thought that would be good, but 7 years later, we still have them trying to use their appeals to get away with murder (one of them admitted at the sentencing that they were the ones that murdered my brother, plus the police found my brother's things in their homes and the one was wearing my brother's football jersey when he was arrested). I resent the fact that they can still see their families, they can still breathe, they can still laugh, and try to get out by using their appeals. Capitol Punishment isn't a deterrent, but neither is prison or any other form of punishment. I don't care whether it is a deterrent or not. They killed my brother! He will never be able to get married, have children, spend time with his family, laugh, love or anything else, because they sentenced him to death. They killed a part of all of my family and left us all as victims of their crime. We can't ever see my brother again, he can't share in our family get togethers and holiday celebrations. I will never hear his voice again or get a hug from him. He won't get to meet my other brother's new baby that is due this coming April. We all lost so much when they sentenced my brother to death. They don't have the right to live as far as I am concerned. I think it is very easy to sit there and say that Capitol Punishment is wrong, and that we don't have the right to play God, but if it were your parent, sibling, spouse, child, grandchild, or even yourself that was brutally murdered,and have to sit through a trial where the crime scene photos are displayed, and seeing your loved one brutally murdered and their life blood everywhere, then maybe you wouldn't feel so holier than thou about the issue of Capitol Punishment. Sorry for writing a book, but this is a subject that hits home for me. =-( | Law & Ethics | 1140933210 |
| 3530698 | where can i get free legal aid for paternaty issues? | Check with "Legal Aid" in your town. Not always free, but could be nominal fee. If mom is receiving state aid, she can get paternity tests free in most states. | Law & Ethics | 1140280061 |
| 2778984 | mississippi labor board? | Try this: Executive Director Mississippi Department of Employment Security P.O. Box 1699 Jackson, MS 39215-1699 PH: 601-321-6100 Fax: 601-321-6104 Internet: www.mesc.state.ms.us | Law & Ethics | 1138848284 |
| 3378961 | Oklahoma State Law requiring Mobile home owners provide copy of title to mobile home park? | What are you asking? Is there a law? What is the law? Do you have to comply? Does the mhp have to comply? Fill in the blanks for a proper answer. | Law & Ethics | 1140629946 |
| 2513302 | how long can a will be in probate before the government steps in? | Probate law and procedures vary be state. The government might not even necessarily step or have a reason to step it. | Law & Ethics | 1141132365 |
| 4076314 | How can an adopted child contest a will if there is no mention of them? | Two questions for you: 1) Was the will made before or after your adoption? 2) Are you (and your sisters) mentioned anywhere in the will? If the will was made before you were adopted, and you weren't mentioned anywhere in the will, then you can argue that you were unintentionally left out of the will - your parents never got around to update the will. In any event, you need to speak with a wills/estate attorney to see if you got a case. My condolences and good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1140537215 |
| 331932 | The building we are living in want's my family to move out but no rules were broken !!!? | Eviction rules and laws vary from state to state. The landlord must abide by the rules of the lease (if you have one) and the laws of the state in which the building is located. Check the Family Court / eviction rules from the department of state site for your state and contact the authorities if you wish to contest the eviction. | Law & Ethics | 1139635822 |
| 4079775 | are defense attorneys required to be at the plea hearing in the state of ohio? | no answers yet? check this out. not an advert, just want to share info. http://weekendinterviewshow.com/InterviewDisplay.aspx?i=155 http://www.philipdru.com http://weekendinterviewshow.com http://thestressblog.com http://www.antiwar.com http://www.un.org/ http://www.kaos959.com | Law & Ethics | 1140623199 |
| 3699328 | what is the expiration date in arizona for creditors to remove your debts from their system? | Under federal law, most negative information on your credit report must be removed after 7 years. This law is the Fair Credit Reporting Act and is not a matter of state law. Some items such as bankruptcy may be on your record for up to 10 years. | Law & Ethics | 1141090727 |
| 1964517 | is their housing available for inmates released from prison? | Often, there are "Halfway Houses" available to help released inmates make the transition back into the "free world" and there are many community groups like "Friends Outside" that are devoted to helping inmates and their families during and after incarceration and the Parole Office can usually assist with housing information... they can be difficult to find, but there are resources available. Part of the reason so many return to prison is attitudes like the one above that no transitional help should be available... I say dumping released convicts on the street with no recourse or succor is counterproductive. | Law & Ethics | 1140612792 |
| 3484037 | where would i go to find out how much time a person can get for a parole violation? | Call the cops, they'll be happy to help you with that question. | Law & Ethics | 1140859508 |
| 2277815 | should i get a lawyer for criminal damage and disorderly conduct? | Most lawyers will at least give a free initial consultation. You should find out how much a lawyer would charge before you make your decision. | Law & Ethics | 1140591373 |
| 237798 | at the risk of sounding stupid..How many grams in 1/2 oz? | 32 grams in an ounce. Therefore there are 16 grams in 1/2 oz. | Law & Ethics | 1139672933 |
| 4177722 | Is it against the law to check a voicemail that does not belong to you w/o consent/? | I think it is, phone calls are private and protected by law and voicemail is a form of private communication using phones. | Law & Ethics | 1139612607 |
| 1156467 | are too counties in california allowed to collect child support for the same child?? | It's TWO! Not to. Not too. | Law & Ethics | 1138856375 |
| 2544019 | Can I money launder? | Well, you can, obviously, but regardless of why you would want to do it, it isn't legal. How would she get even convince the employer to put her wages in your name? It would mess up their financial and tax recording, and besides, you would end up being taxed on the amount as income. | Law & Ethics | 1140396462 |
| 4132863 | I have a question regarding wills and trusts? | Wow... your question is a perfect law school final exam question. To be brief, several issues need to be addressed: 1) I am not sure if your 2nd adoptive mother can disown or undo the adoption. Once it's finalized, it takes a formal divorce to undo that - just like divorcing your own parents. My guess is that you legally ARE your adoptive father's daughter. No matter what your step mom says, she cannot change that fact. Legally still, you and her actually have little or no relationship. 2) If the adoption stands, you ARE entitled to portions of your dad's estate, even if the will was never updated. But his divorce and 2nd marriage may complicate the matter a bit. I am willing to bet that you're entitled to something, but what that something is will be up to the judge to decide. So, you'll need to find a good attorney who's willing to take up your case. This will take a really dedicated attorney to advocate for you. Try contacting a local law school's trust/will professor, sometimes they'll do this type of interesting case pro bono (free) and students can participate as well. Or, ask the state bar for a referral. Tell them your story and they can refer you someone with the right specialities and experience. My condolences and good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1140044755 |
| 1022546 | How are the laws passed in the Philippines? | people take it to the government and thay decide if thay like it for a law. | Law & Ethics | 1139171964 |
| 948833 | IF I made less than $500 dollars at a job do I have to file that w2 from that company? | your post to file on all of them its only little , but i would just so not to p*** uncle sam off ! | Law & Ethics | 1139375505 |
| 2533385 | If a police gives u a warning does that go under your record? | The officer has the discretion to give you a ticket or just a warning. Look at a warning as a polite reminder from the police to drive more safely. It does not go on your record. | Law & Ethics | 1139019387 |
| 10278 | Why do Russian people hate foreigners in their country? | I would say not all foreigners ..maybe unrealistic but it would depend on what country they are from ..er which country..Just as the entire world has favs and non favs.. I think the non favs for countries already know who they are and why...If a nation is violent and not good for the world and the government..lies and steals..and kills innocent humans..well then.. it is not well liked ..or the people either..because the government is suppose to represent the people..So...it is the government that causes it and their people that pay for it. | Law & Ethics | 1138869319 |
| 259713 | Antideath penalty and why?? are there any websites that i could find some use of?? | “ ... The fruit of my experience has this bitter after-taste; that I do not now believe that any one of the hundreds of executions I carried out has in any way acted against a deterrent against future murder. Capital punishmnet, in my view, achieved nothing except revenge... “ ( Albert Pierrepoint, British hangman until his resignation in 1956, from his biography, Executioner Pierrepoint. ) Please find below related informative websites. Australian Coalition Against Death Penalty Facts and Fallacies, Questions and Answers, Methods of Execution, Lethal Injection: The Naked Truth, Australia and Capital Punishmnet, History of Death Penalty http://acadp.com/ Amnesty International Country reports, facts, statistics http://web.amnesty.org/pages/deathpenalt... World Coalition Against Death Penalty Created in Roma in May 2002, the Coalition gathers NGOs, Bar associations, unions, local governements, all kind of organizations who are attached to the struggle against death penalty and want to coordonate their efforts of lobbying and action in an international level http://www.worldcoalition.org Death Penalty Information Center Articles, reports and statistics about death penalty worldwide. http://www.deathpenaltyinfo.org Clark County Prosecuting Attorney Links to over 1,000 death penalty related web sites http://www.clarkprosecutor.org/html/link... | Law & Ethics | 1140713118 |
| 241845 | can you move out at the age of 17 in georgia? | even if you can you better think long and hard about that! i moved out when i was very young and by doing that you make decisions that you may regret later. my advice is stay where u r and go to school unless you r being abused if so seek help | Law & Ethics | 1140994312 |
| 2236436 | Why were stupid, senseless laws invented? | Because someone didn't think they were stupid or senseless. And some of the laws we have now actually may not have been stupid when they were passed (for example a law forbidding to have meat, during periods when cows were seriously ill, and there was no other means to warn the people about the dangers of eating that meat). What is stupid is to forget to remove them when they are no longer useful. The one you mention (about singing in the bath) seems to have some kind of moral background. It seems stupid to us now. And it probably was stupid by the time it was passed, too. But it responded to the moral standards of that time. | Law & Ethics | 1139612217 |
| 3901769 | can you drop a criminal case against someone at the date of the sentencing? | No because it is too late. You allowed the person to be found guilty already and is awaiting sentencing. You can make a statement to the judge before sentence is passed down by the judge. | Law & Ethics | 1140227872 |
| 1211968 | What job qualifications do i need to be a lawyer? | You need to pass the bar in the state in which you want to practice. This generally requires going to law school. | Law & Ethics | 1139497569 |
| 663471 | What laws are seem unfair? | that a 13 year old can get an abortion (major medical procedure) but they cant get their ears pierced without their parents permission. | Law & Ethics | 1139627658 |
| 52936 | Is there any law what obligates me to give a tip in a restaurant? | Only Karma and common courtesy. | Law & Ethics | 1141172156 |
| 3227731 | if a judge states that he knows a man was railroaded in his court, does he have an ethical duty to help? | Absolutely! If the judge is aware of these facts, not only is he morally and ethically obliged to help. In fact, there may even be some criminal charges that can be pressed with enough proof. It is a despicable act on the Judge's and I would appeal to a higher court and sue the robe off that crooked Judge. Get an attorney and go with it. Go to the media if you have to. | Law & Ethics | 1139692438 |
| 1874607 | What are my rights as a witness for refusal to testify? | You may be able to file a motion to quash the subpoena. It depends on the laws in your state. My guess, however, is that trying to fight the subpoena will be as timely and more expensive than just testifying. You might also contact the attorney that issued the subpoena to see if there's anyway to get your weak testimony submitted without you having to actually appear in Court. But if you do not show, a bench warrant might be issued and you could, potentially, be arrested for your failure to appear. Again, rules vary by state, so I wouldn't chance it. | Law & Ethics | 1141183554 |
| 695065 | Laws on making personal mark instead of signature in North Carolina? | accepted | Law & Ethics | 1141054021 |
| 2935883 | Where can I find information on the new anti-SPAM law? | The following link ( in the source section ) will take you to a PDF version of the The CAN-SPAM Act of 2003 (Public Law 108-187) which took effect on January 1, 2004. | Law & Ethics | 1138904051 |
| 1559315 | What is the law about prostitution in Canada? Is it legal? | Why shouldn't it be legal? "Selling is legal, having consentual sex is legal. Why isn't selling consentual sex legal!? Why is it illegal to sell something that is perfectly legal to give away?" - George Carlin I think this is the best prostitution argument of them all. Then comes "If you bet a woman $50 she can't give you an orgasm, is that gambling or prostitution?" Sorry, I don't know if it's legal there. | Law & Ethics | 1140010348 |
| 809727 | what can u tell me about exspungments? | If your friend was convicted--then she cannot have the conviction expunged. Expungements apply only if the charge is dismissed or if a finding of not guilty was entered. Regarding expungments, it usually takes some time for anyone to get a violation of some sort expunged from their record in most jurisdictions--usually due to the bureaucratic details. Paperwork has to be filled out, then it has to be reviewed to see if there have been any previous expungments, or any other convictions in state or in the United States. Those are the basics but you can check the site listed below for details on the expungement process as it relates to North Carolina (even though this is Wake County, but it is likely that Guilford County has just about the same process as the expungement process is something usually handled by the state moreso than local officials). Your friend needs to be patient because it will have to take awhile--maybe awhile longer--if she really didn't get convicted and her charge was dismissed or a finding of not-guilty was entered. I would suggest that your friend continually follow up with her lawyer regarding the issue because bureaucracy has a way of dragging on these sorts of things and it is possible that her lawyer can at least check on how things are going. | Law & Ethics | 1140708744 |
| 1366561 | Restraining Order? | it would be a restraining order against you. you would need papers served on you first. i think they are just blowing smoke. to be sure, call your police dept. | Law & Ethics | 1140755300 |
| 2920851 | Islamist sectarian violence? | basis I think it is each group (sect) deny the other, or even if one denies, the other react. and mostly based on apostasy. and Muhammed cited in traditions books that he said "whoever leave Islam kill him" and quran said "don't make the jews and christians your leaders, who makes them so, he(she) is from them". a sect could accuse the other who for example cooperate or make peace with the western, or who have opinions that contradict that sect who consider it necessaries to be Muslim. for instance Shiite says Muhammed put a heir for him he is Ali, but the first leader after Muhammed took it by force. Some sunnis said this accusing one of the good men (the first leader) of bad thing. this is like apostasy. and some went deeply to say that Shiite established by a jew who converted to Islam named "Saba'a" and so on. of course Shiite reaction will not be less, they also say that Sunnis probably will go hell because they deny Muhammed order in having his heir (decendents) to rule. and so on. you see. Suffis accused of doing satanic things that contradicts Islam. of course what is Islam? Islam necessaries depend on each sect. the problem each sect can't tolerate the other and each one want to impose its rules. I believe this come from the nature of Islam in imposing its rules. since each one has different understandings so each one want to impose its rules. and that probably lead to a conflict. the speech and verse in Quran justify many of sectarian actions. but not all, there are more. There are movements to fix this problem. but I guess the only solution is by following so secular government and imposing rules over Imams to stop interfering in politics and laws. and by education of course. it should be the same mthod happened to the Catholic church in old europe, because it has very similar situation to Islamists today. | Law & Ethics | 1139564217 |
| 3044693 | Does Denmark have civil law that bans making humour of religion? | Denmark doesnt knows how to respect each others... of course NOT !! | Law & Ethics | 1139400562 |
| 997913 | what age do you have to be to choose who you whant to live with? | It depends on the state that you live in. I have read that it varies from the age of 13-15. But, if the courts are involved.. It's hard to say. Because they are going to look at what's best for the child and if the child is capable of doing what's in his/ or her best interest. :) | Law & Ethics | 1139881116 |
| 373034 | whatis RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT WIHT A FIREARM? | CARELESS, RECKLESS, OR NEGLIGENT USE OF FIREARMS (EXCERPT) Act 45 of 1952 752.861 Careless, reckless or negligent use of firearms; penalty. Sec. 1. Any person who, because of carelessness, recklessness or negligence, but not wilfully or wantonly, shall cause or allow any firearm under his immediate control, to be discharged so as to kill or injure another person, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment in the state prison, Maximum Sentence: 5 years 0 months, and or a fine of not more than $2,000.00, in the discretion of the court. History: 1952, Act 45, Eff. Sept. 18, 1952 | Law & Ethics | 1140102415 |
| 3884949 | how does the law define attempted burgulary? | In most states, it would be sufficient to try and open a door or window, but fail (i.e. jiggle a locked door handle), with the intent to commit a felony (theft, etc.) inside. Just walking in (without felonious intent) is trespass. | Law & Ethics | 1139689792 |
| 2074387 | how to find out when my case is on the court docket in jasper county mo in Carthage mo? | Visit the clerk of court in person they can tell you. If you still aren't sure then call the govermental building in your area or the police department that wrote your ticket or citation. Usually the police have to show up for the court cases they write tickets for (depending on what the infraction is) and they will be able to tell you. | Law & Ethics | 1139715756 |
| 1732437 | Should Di c k Chenny be charged or have to pay a fine for shooting his buddy? | Sounds very negligent to me, despite attempts to whitewash the incident among friends. Still and all, even were the friends not the VP, probably no charges would be filed, and no lawsuit. (Esp. since Cheney provided immediate medical help.) | Law & Ethics | 1139792714 |
| 3447005 | minimum age to babysit in Illinois? | That depends on the babysitter, the parents of the babysitter and the parents of the child being baby sat. This is for the informal babysitting done within the neighborhood. If you are talking about what amounts to being a job with reported income, there are typically laws which dictate the work habits of those under 18 and those under 16. | Law & Ethics | 1139842269 |
| 4210599 | what should I say to the board of paroles to get my husband out? | let them know you will be there to support him if he's released. he will need a good support system if he gets out so he doesn't revert back to crime. the statistics show a very high percentage of parolees return for other crimes. show them there will be a stable home environment, they won't let him out if they see he will be in the same situation that got him there in the first place. the burden is on your husband though, he has to show remorse, changed his behavior, and convinces them that he can be a productive member of society not a criminal. the parole board has heard all the sob stories of the families of inmates so i don't think they weigh that much on their decision. its up to the inmate to convince them by his actions during incarceration, did he educate himself or learn a new skill to give him a better chance to be productive. and he has to convince them he's sorry and it will never happen again. there is a good program on tv that shows what happens in a parole hearing on court tv. inmates have to convince the panel of 3 members all of the above factors before they will parole them. the main things they look for, , behavior(were they a model prisoner), why they did what they did and what makes them think they won't do it again. when they ask the inmate what he will do if released, HE BETTER HAVE A GOOD ANSWER. they don't want to release an inmate into society and have him right back in prison in a couple months. THE PAROLE BOARD will look really bad if they wrongly release a bunch of criminals into society. THEY GET PAID TO MAKE THAT DETERMINATION. we trust them to not release repeat or high risk offenders amongst us to commit more crimes and be victimized. thats what they do. good luck and hope your husband has learned a valuable lesson and meets the criteria for release. if not they won't let him out until he convinces them otherwise. | Law & Ethics | 1139152731 |
| 1514988 | SSI (Social Security Disability)? | Yes, it is possible. All this individual would have to do is secure a job. At that time he/she would simply contact SSI and inform them that "they were in luck and found someone that would hire them. At that point - SSI would stop their payments. | Law & Ethics | 1140525079 |
| 3678982 | can you tell me my constitutional rights ? | Your rights are not dependant on the Constitution but predate it in Common Law. The Constitution is specifically about creating a general government for the States. The Bill of rights is not a list of personal rights (refer to Article IX of the Amendments). The first eight articles are statements excluding the federal (general) government from doing specific things. The last two are declaratory statements of basic truths in part underscoring the fact that individual rights are to numerous too list. Read Thomas Jefferson’s Kentucky Resolution, preferably his first draft. By the way the Constitution of the United States is not long, it is only seven Articles of which the longest only has 10 Sections. It is written in clear, easy to understand English. | Law & Ethics | 1139800491 |
| 2763036 | I am trying to find the laws on the Arkansas Department of Human services child abuse. Do they have a certain? | check for the arkansas revised statutes online! | Law & Ethics | 1140536175 |
| 4393102 | Is it possible not to prosecute a kidnapper? | The prosecutor has the discretion to prosecute or not prosecute anyone he chooses to for any reason. But I doubt that any elected DA would decline to prosecute kidnapping. | Law & Ethics | 1141168884 |
| 2450102 | Why is there no 'Polish Mafia'? | Yes there is organized crime in Poland too. Unfortunately, it exists everywhere. Get online. Type it in your web browsers. Go to your local libraries, too. I would think you could find more productive subjects to spend your time on learning. Good in and good out. Garbage in and garbage out. Be careful what you fill your mind with. | Law & Ethics | 1140109101 |
| 256126 | whats the penalty for a first time drug offender in tennessee? | Who knows-im sure you will get a harsh sentance,1st time drug offenders are frowned upon and they want to lock you up for years. But SEX offenders-they got it made-here in norwalk california they move them into the best western motel-right across the street from chucky cheese and an elementary school around the corner. Everything is a** backwards here.And everywhere else. | Law & Ethics | 1140509776 |
| 2291838 | Should marijuana be more legal than it is? How much more legal? | Based on the HUGE trade deficit in the drug market, and the dollars spent fighting a losing war against drugs, and illeagal sales funding gang activity, I say let's make ALL drugs leagal and controlled like booze. Sure some folks will overdose initially, but after a while things will calm down. | Law & Ethics | 1140043578 |
| 2684663 | If a land is surveyed wrong and utility lines and construction takes place, what can be done and who is liable | You need to get a second opinion from a different licensed professional surveyor. Until you have certification from another licensed professional surveyor, you cannot be sure that the first surveyor made a mistake. Even if there was a mistake made, it may be possible to get a variance from the local governing authority, in order to avoid having to move the improvements that have been built. | Law & Ethics | 1138983178 |
| 868932 | what are you supposed to do when you lose a traffic ticket? | If it is just a fixit ticket, contact the agency that issued the ticket and find out what they can do for you. My understanding of a fixit ticket is that it is an opportunity to resolve whatever issue that you were warned about and provide proof of the resolution to the agency that issued the ticket. If it is not done in a certain period of time, then the police agency will issue an infraction for the original violation. I am surprised that you have to appear in court for it. | Law & Ethics | 1138847030 |
| 4261719 | I quit my job.She was a friend and now she wants my dog back. Is that legal. It's been over a year.? | No. Stop all contact with her. If she continues to contact you, file a police report. If she continues after that get an injunction against harassment on her. Take these steps to keep this from getting worse. Don't encourage her to take you to court. Get the dog tagged if your city requires dog license. It will then be in your name. | Law & Ethics | 1139971604 |
| 81133 | how many days amonth can you be forced to work without a day off? | None. Your work schedule is a matter of agreement between you and your employer. If you're in a union, then the collective bargaining agreement spells out the details of the agreement. If you're not in a union, then the terms are whatever you negotiate. Most non-union workers have little room to negotiate, since the only power they have is the power to quit. If you're prepared to go work elsewhere, then go ahead and limit your availability. Good luck to you. | Law & Ethics | 1140498973 |
| 3575282 | if a 16 yr old comes to visit a parent that lives in a different state and doesnt want to go home what is law. | Hi chrismarie1511, Do you have joint custody? You need to contact a lawyer. Look in the phone book for a lawyer who gives a free consultation in person or over the phone if you cant afford one. Good Luck: Blueladybug | Law & Ethics | 1139342334 |
| 4110662 | Who would I contact in New Jersey to file acomplaint against a physician practicing in N.J.? | Complain online to the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners here: http://www.state.nj.us/oag/ca/bme/bmeform.htm Or send a hard copy here: Board of Medical Examiners, P.O. Box 183, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0183 | Law & Ethics | 1140801021 |
| 1309297 | Should a soldier be held accountable for the killings he/she commits? | I don't believe that God condones any act of killing another and would not view any war as justified. God in infinite wisdom and compassion however, knows that the human race has a lot to learn and I'm sure will forgive the actions of soldiers in a war. Rather than being concerned about someone "going to Hell" (which I believe takes a lot of hard work to get there), my biggest concern is for the returning soldiers living in the Hell in their own minds as they remember the horrors they lived through. Pray that all find peace. | Law & Ethics | 1139232721 |
| 3586594 | How long you have to live with your partner that you are concider legaly married in MA whit out signin the pap | Massachusetts does not allow the creation of a “common law” marriage, a relationship in which a couple lives together but have not participated in a lawful ceremony. Unlike some other states, in Massachusetts a couple cannot acquire marital rights and responsibilities by living together for a particular period of time. | Law & Ethics | 1141049374 |
| 3752810 | I am looking to Trademark my business name and logo, what is the best way to go about doing this? | Its so easy.....its just have different laws in each country.....but what are just most.....Submit your name and Logo along with required documents as Visiting card and letter head and pay the challan fees and they gonna reply you in 2 working days( they look after the similar names and companies and logos in their record ) if you differ all others...you gonna get it register otherwsie they will ask you to make changes. why dont u go and hire a lawyer? | Law & Ethics | 1140649634 |
| 4240904 | What is a "lorry"? | It's a British term for a truck. | Law & Ethics | 1140021735 |
| 266430 | denyieng holocaust is crime n eu but making cartoons of prophet muhammed(pbuh) is freedum of expression y?? | lol you have a point, but different countries= different laws | Law & Ethics | 1140510590 |
| 454675 | why do clients call judges ''your honour''? | To show respect and that is one of those LAME british things that we have yet to ditch. We are not british, and ahve not been for some time. | Law & Ethics | 1140556466 |
| 3125407 | Why is it a federal crime to remove tags off matresses and pillows? | Taking the tag off only applies prior to sale. | Law & Ethics | 1139563549 |
| 2911235 | what do you think of new justice alito? | I think he will be a good justice. In his first desicion on Wednesday, he didn't side with the conservatives on the court (Roberts, Scalia, and Thomas). This is good proof that the liberals were wrong about him. Everyone complaining that he is no Sandra Day O'Connor should read the Constitution. It does not say that the new appointee needs to be like the one they are replacing. | Law & Ethics | 1138784304 |
| 3011839 | how to get the judge not to issue an arrest warrant? | Show up to court or turn yourself in. Better yet, don't commit any crimes. : ) | Law & Ethics | 1140674873 |
| 2639372 | If an ambulance is on its way to save someone, and it runs someone over, does it stop to help them? | If a Ambulance was to run over someone they are legally bound to stop and help. In this case another unit would be dispacted to the orginall call. This just does not fall in line if the hit a pearsone but also if they are just out and about and see somthing happen they are still legally bound to stop. | Law & Ethics | 1139434069 |
| 1507337 | why is the Federal reserve NOTE Dollar on course paper with undryable ink? | To make it difficult to duplicate. | Law & Ethics | 1140233031 |
| 3240836 | What are the minimum and maximum penalties for vehicular manslaughter in California? | According to reference #1, depending upon the circumstances, "vehicular manslaughter" can be a "misdemeanor (minor crime with a maximum punishment of a year in county jail or only a fine) or a felony punishable by a term in state prison ...". For example, if the cause is DUI, then code 191.5 applies (see reference #2), which says: "gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated is punishable by imprisonment in the state prison for 4, 6, or 10 years" "Any person convicted of violating this section who has one or more prior convictions of this section ... [or other sections] ..., shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for a term of 15 years to life." So, the minimum could be a fine and the maximum could be life. Obviously, the circumstances make all the difference. | Law & Ethics | 1139424125 |
| 2646725 | Is marijuana a class c or b offence? | if it was a small amount no, that is a misdomenor, ignore that other dude, pot is a great thing. GOD PUT POT ON THIS PLANET NOT ALL THOSE PERSCIPTIONS THAT ARE LEGAL....there is no case of someone dieing from pot, only the actions caused by the affects....pot is the most natural "drug" and it is only illegal because the government cannot tax you for it. they can tax perscriptions........its all about the gov. making money off you | Law & Ethics | 1141078578 |
| 1021097 | should people question authority? | Absolutely. But you should do it politely and respectfully, and at least while authority is telling you what to do, you should do it first and ask questions later. I'm not sure if the question is aimed at authority such as the police (which is where I'm speaking from), but I think it's perfectly appropriate to question a law enforcement officer's actions...when the time is right. If I'm in the middle of telling you to drop the baseball bat, or remove your hands from your pockets, or get your hands out from under your seat in your car, my best advice is to do it, and do it NOW. I'm happy to explain my actions once the dust settles, but asking me why I am telling you to drop the tire iron in the middle of a bar fight is not going to lead us into an intelligent dicussion about your civil rights. But yes...I think always question authority - as long as you do it at the proper time and in a civilized manner. | Law & Ethics | 1140178997 |
| 4282269 | California Franchise Tax Board (not IRS) owes me $. Do I need a good atty to get it back after 3 years? | Not necessarily. I know a really good tax guy in San Diego. His website appears below. If he can't help you, he can get me involved. | Law & Ethics | 1140660417 |
| 3197480 | What is the email ID of President General Musharaf of Pakistan-for closer Indo-Pak relationship? | yeah, but what is the relation of having the president's email? | Law & Ethics | 1138969980 |
| 3897291 | What agency is above DCFS they wont give me custody of my only grandchild, mother (my only child) is in jail. | You need to speak to a family law lawyer. The site below can help you find one in your area. | Law & Ethics | 1139612138 |
| 2322361 | Is neutering a ‘Man’ inhumane? | First of all, I am not sure why people confuse the words pedophile with Sex offender. A pedophile is someone with a sexual desire for a child, usually one that had not developed yet. It has been found that many pedophiles cannot control their sexual urges. But altering their body is not exaclty constitutional. They are required to go to treatment and if there is reason to believe they are very disturbed, they are placed in a special home. But there are many other people on the sex offender list that are not pedophiles. Some people on the list were caught urinating off the side of a boat when another boat passed by. Some were 22 year olds that dated a 16 year old with her parents permission but after a nasty breakup, someone called the cops. Some are 23 year old Frat boys that hook up at a keg party only to find out the girl is not in college yet. Are these people pedophiles? I would have to say no, not necessarily. Do they deserve to be nuetered? I think the public needs to be better educated on this subject before casting their opinions. Otherwise, rights of all people will be taken away one by one and we will live in the society of An Eye for an Eye like in Acient times. | Law & Ethics | 1140640230 |
| 3607129 | what do you think against to criminalize the using illegal drug during pregnancy? | Using illegal drugs regardless of your condition or sex is criminal. However, a more severe punishment should be imposed on a woman who would subject her baby to illegal drugs or alchohol. Sure, I would entertain the idea of institutionalizing the mother until the birth if she is using illegal drugs....after that, she should go to prison. The problem is, who is going to pay for that? That's right, the taxpayer. Again, the taxpayer has to take responsibility for the stupid things people do. Accountability is the number one lacking quality amoung many Americans today. The fact that we as a society tolerate stupidity and irresponsibilty, is enabling these morons to continue making poor desisions, having children, doing drugs...etc. Until we hold people accountable and responsible for their actions, there is no real solution. Good luck and take care. | Law & Ethics | 1140155020 |
| 2240391 | Can i get a job in goverment with a misdemeanor on my record? | Yes. You should disclose it on your job application. | Law & Ethics | 1140384888 |
| 3204517 | At the time of hire the offer was for $11/hr. i was started at $10/hr with promise of $2/hr more in 6 months? | you said it you self they ofered a lower paying position and you accepted and what is the problem? | Law & Ethics | 1139542181 |
| 2293099 | How much is Dick Cheney covering up for HALIBURTON'S Illegal chemical dumping? | Show me the proof How do we know that you aren't responsible and are trying to shift the blame to Dead Eye Dick? | Law & Ethics | 1140725412 |
| 428799 | If a male supervisor asks a female employee out on a date, is it sexual harassment? | It's not sexual harassment, just unprofessional. If the female employee refuses, and he keeps making attempts, then it would be harassment. | Law & Ethics | 1140640997 |
| 1824369 | Is it legal to open a package that was not meant for you? | It is not legal to open a package that was not intended for you. If the package fits in your mailbox place it back in there and write ANK (Attempted Not Known), and the carrier will re-deliver to the right address. If larger the best option would be to call your local Post Office and schedule a pick-up, or go to http://www.usps.com/webtools/carrierpickup.htm It is not your responsibility to return the package to the rightful owner, the responsibility is that of the Postal Service | Law & Ethics | 1138826777 |
| 2459837 | How fast will I be kicked out of here if I ask about mohamed and his stable of virgins? | just don't publish any cartoons about it. | Law & Ethics | 1139421058 |
| 149959 | Whose standards should we go by when creating laws? | You can look it up in the Bible. There are many laws said by God but perhaps nobody can comply all of them. If a country leader committed himself to the laws of Bible, there would not be so many wars as we do now. Well, I study law but I personally think there is no perfect legal system in this world, everything has its infirmity. It is because human has limited intelligence. A criminal won't think he should be prosecuted; a country leader think he has the right to embark a war, etc. As a Christian, I think the Universal Law has been stated in the Bible and the Lord is the only judge. The "constitutional law" in Bible are "Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy mind." Matthew 22:37 and the second is "Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself." Matthew 22:39. Certainly these are not the only laws in Bible, and many to be discovered if we read through it. Well, I dun mind if you disagree with me and I would like to hear more voices out there. | Law & Ethics | 1139125108 |
| 3906521 | HELP - Was my right violated? | Unlikely. Every public ambulance service I have ever heard of will take you only to the closest public hospital (unless that one is full). And no matter where they take you, you are responsible for whatever fees are not covered by your insurance (which should generally cover you for an emergency trip to the hospital even if it wasn't the one they normally cover you for). | Law & Ethics | 1140831488 |
| 4417181 | can the police keep your car permantly if you have 3rd suspended license? | Towed three times and impounded for 30 days each time? Man, you're just not getting the message, are you? If you are in California, you bet the police can forfeit your vehicle and it doesn't take three times to make it a charm. Technically, your vehicle could be subject to forfeiture proceedings after your first suspended license beef. Someone like you is exactly the reason the legislature designed that law, because your privilege to drive has been taken away from you and yet you obviously continue to drive. People like you are involved in an exponentially higher than average number of traffic accidents so the legislature figured maybe people like you should have your vehicles forfeited to the state if you just didn't go along with the game plan. Voila - I give you California Vehicle Code section 14607.6...and a link to it below. It would also be worth your time to review 14607.4, whether or not you live in California. You really need to stop driving. Really. | Law & Ethics | 1140434968 |
| 792647 | need lawyer current in dot medical rules? | Contact your state Bar Association (lawyers). They will be able to direct you to a member that specialized in Transportation Medical law. | Law & Ethics | 1141143501 |
| 1964802 | Can my apartment complex make me pay the sewer, water, and trash bill? | Generally apartments will pay those utilities but they do not have to. It should be spelled out in your rental agreement. | Law & Ethics | 1139522312 |
| 1563256 | Should the federal government be responsible for tracking sex offenders? | The Federal government is terrible at doing things like this. The could pass a law that would make offender notify them if they crossed state lines. | Law & Ethics | 1140483777 |
| 731508 | what do you do when you feel you have been dicrimanated against in the work place? | If your company has a Human Resources or Personel Department then that is where I would start with my complaint. They will investigate the problen and decide if it has merit or not. While you may feel that they will only side with the companies action, they are actually required by law to look into these types of compliants fairly and equally. If you can not get a satisfactory solution within the companies system then I would reccomend your state Labor Board and have them investigate. I would not bother with a lawyer until I have exhausted these methods first. Follow through with instructions given by the Human Resouces or Labor Board before getting a lawyer because if you don't their defense will be we offered a solution and you did not attempt to follow it, so we have done all we can do. That defense will hold up for them and you will loose. Do what you have to do and I am sure that you will get the matter resolved. | Law & Ethics | 1140128676 |
| 834054 | What are the time restraints for administering a breathalyzer test in Ohio? | time restarint shouldnt matter, if you have been drinking dont take the breathalyzer test under any circumstances. they cant force you. you may lose your license for a year or whatever but if you flunk the test then you lose your license and it goes on your record. unless your stumbling drunk and they can prove it on video how are they going to prove your drunk without hard evidence jeff | Law & Ethics | 1140381842 |
| 4368845 | Excuse me ...how can a foreigner get the license of US lawyer? | You need to have a Bachelors degree first, then graduate from an American Bar Association accredited Law School. After graduating from the Law school, you must then pass the states Bar exam of each and every state you wish to practice in. | Law & Ethics | 1139889365 |
| 1912374 | theLAW OF MOSES aka THE TEN COMMANDMENTS, ARE THEY LAWS OR RELIGIOUS DOCUMENTS? | At the time the laws were originally given to the Isrealites they were actual laws. They were known as the Mosaic Law covenant. As long as the Isrealites stayed faithful to God they would have his protection and favor. Unfortunately the Isrealites did not remain faithful and they lost that favor. The Mosaic Law covenant became null when Jesus was put to death. A new covenant was put in place that all nations were bound to not just the Isrealites. This covenant provided a complete forgivness of sin through Jesus' ransom sacrifice. | Law & Ethics | 1139929722 |
| 3525772 | Where specifically on the internet can I go to find information on how to properly mark illegally parked cars? | Way to follow the question, James F. Jarrod: without knowing what state you're in, there may not be any "proper" way to mark illegally parked cars (that is to say, it may be something left up to the individual officer or agency). What I will agree with James F about is the need to mark the car...are you talking about marking it to determine how long it's been parked in a timed parking zone, or marking it to determine if it's abandoned? Bottom line: unless your state requires some special kind of marking, I doubt very much there's any "proper" way to mark a parked vehicle for enforcement purposes. If there's heat coming from above, ask them how *they* would like you to address the situation so that you can do so most effectively..."yes, Captain...we think this is a real problem too. How would you suggest we begin immediately enforcing your bizarre wishes?" Okay, maybe I'd leave out the "bizarre" part... | Law & Ethics | 1139475575 |
| 3444782 | Is it legal to bury someone in just a shroud (cloth) and no coffin or box of any kind? | This procedure is definitly legal in Tennessee.My opinion there's nothing wrong with this being someone's request.And appx.6,000 dollars cheaper,and that's alot of money to be buried, once buried it will totally rot away.If this is what you want I say go for it.JESUS was buried that way.Are we any better? | Law & Ethics | 1140755828 |
| 3016334 | If marijuana was legalized and could be smoked publicly in restaurants, would you join a protest against this? | If marijuana was legalized I don't feel that it should be smoked in a restaurant anymore then I think alcohol should be served in a restaurant, this country is really messed up ,you can't smoke cigarettes in a restaurant because they say second hand smoke kills, but we can serve alcohol in restaurants and take the chance of that person killing someone because of drunk driving, and on top of all that there is a bar on just about every corner and it is legal for people to go in there and drink ,how many people do you know that go to bars say I can only have 1 drink or I can't drive, most people that come out of bars are well over the legal limit and will one day hurt someone because of it ,,but god forbid you smoke a cigarette in a restaurant , that's far worst then drunk driving right | Law & Ethics | 1140980575 |
| 659570 | how does the principle of democracy relates to abortion? | In my personal opinon I feel that your question can be answered on your definition of democracy. Many political philosophers from the past such as Hobbes, Locke, Mill, and Rousseau express societies responsibility differently. On one side you can define democracy as "the principles of social equality and respect for the individual within a community (American Heritage Dictionary)." If this is the case then who has the right to tell another person what they can and cannot do. The individual must be respected and must have a freedom as described in J.S. Mill's works "Utilitarianism" and "On Liberty." He believes that people should be granted the maximum amount of freedom in oder to be happy and that other people should not interfere. Wih that another definition of democracy is when "the common people, considered as the primary source of political power (American Heritage Dictionary)." According to Hobbes, Rousseau, and even Locke people should have a freedom to do what they like but not at the cost of violating the laws of nature or at the possibility of being a danger to society. If society dictates that abortion is bad, well for the sake of maintaining a stable society people within that society should adhere to the laws passed by the majority. Well thats my two cents..... | Law & Ethics | 1140100823 |
| 3561361 | why is the drug marijuana illegal when alcohal and cigaretts have proven to be much more dangerous? | becuase the government makes more money keeping them illegal. :) | Law & Ethics | 1139980500 |
| 271938 | Sex Offender have rights ..... if so why? | murders have rights too. But most likely catholics control the courts. they are all sex offenders. | Law & Ethics | 1140396500 |
| 2287252 | Does anyone actually agree with all the beliefs of one party? | No. There is no party that is truly conservative anymore. We can't even protect our borders. We can't even win in Iraq. Why? Politics. I am from the political standpoint of Winston Churchill. He crushed his enemies with brute force. He was considered on the fringe of the right in his time but if he was Prime Minister from the start rather than Neville Chamberlain, Hitler would have been stopped rather than appeased. I urge anyone who considers themselves to be a republican to read Churchill's biography. Find out how a true conservative thought. He did nothing short of save this world. | Law & Ethics | 1140585368 |
| 1994201 | Why do they sterilize needles for lethal injections? | More important how do you know they do and why do you care either way..... | Law & Ethics | 1139267003 |
| 2809827 | is a pbt legal evidence in court in mn? | I wish I could answer that. I don't even know what a pbt is....accckkk im so totally lost....I would think your best bet would be to call the district attorney's office of the county your inquiring about......good luck | Law & Ethics | 1140939177 |
| 3185897 | How Long does a misdeminor marjuana charge stay on your record in california? Is it erased after 2 years? | It will be on your record for the rest of your life. However, most employers do not ask you to report it, if it's older than 7 years. Most background checking companies will ignore a misdemeanor unless the employer specifically requests that information (they are more concerned with Felonies). | Law & Ethics | 1140559382 |
| 452582 | Would you ban a book that is against your principles? | The owner of a store has the right to refuse to sell a book, not to mention one can always find someone else to sell their book. | Law & Ethics | 1140386189 |
| 392977 | What do u think about sending people to jail for having a small about of drugs? | When they are committing a CRIME, they already ARE a criminal. It is not making a criminal out of a "normal" person. And face it folks, illegal drugs are just that, ILLEGAL. Hence, they are against the law and posession or distribution of them is a criminal act. Someone committing a criminal act, is by definition a criminal. It is that simple. As for jail time. It depends on the person, the history, etc. Just as with many other crimes, the judge must weigh all the facts and make a decision. But if the judge deems that jail time is right for that offender, then jail time it should be. If you do the crime, you have to be ready to pay the piper. And these drug using morons cannot use ignorance as an excuse. They KNOW it is a crime. It is puzzling why they think that their will is greater than the will of the country, and the law. The "if it feels good to me it must be ok" mantra that is prevalent in much of the younger generation is getting out of control. | Law & Ethics | 1138977574 |
| 3237630 | what is the criminal justice system doing to control prostitution? | Many different areas have different programs to help reduce prostitution. Some jurisdiction will show the faces of the johns on TV and newspapers. Others will offer diversion program for the prostitute that include counselling and work training. It is all about education and drug addiction. If the prostitutes have no education and has to support their habits, they will do things for the money. | Law & Ethics | 1140465131 |
| 3118451 | What is period? | < Period has a lot of different meanings. pe·ri·od n. 1.An interval of time characterized by the occurrence of a certain condition, event, or phenomenon: a period of economic prosperity. 2.An interval of time characterized by the prevalence of a specified culture, ideology, or technology: artifacts of the pre-Columbian period. 3.An interval regarded as a distinct evolutionary or developmental phase: Picasso's early career is divided into his blue period and rose period. 4.Geology. A unit of time, longer than an epoch and shorter than an era. 5.Any of various arbitrary units of time, especially: a.Any of the divisions of the academic day. b.Sports & Games. A division of the playing time of a game. 6.Physics & Astronomy. The time interval between two successive occurrences of a recurrent event or phases of an event; a cycle: the period of a satellite's orbit. 7.An instance or occurrence of menstruation. 8.A point or portion of time at which something is ended; a completion or conclusion. 9.The full pause at the end of a spoken sentence. 10.A punctuation mark ( . ) indicating a full stop, placed at the end of declarative sentences and other statements thought to be complete, and after many abbreviations. 11.A sentence of several carefully balanced clauses in formal writing. 12. a.A metrical unit of quantitative verse consisting of two or more cola. b.An analogous unit or division of classical Greek or Latin prose. 13.Music. A group of two or more phrases within a composition, often made up of 8 or 16 measures and terminating with a cadence. 14.Mathematics. a.The least interval in the range of the independent variable of a periodic function of a real variable in which all possible values of the dependent variable are assumed. b.A group of digits separated by commas in a written number. c.The number of digits that repeat in a repeating decimal. For example, 1/7 = 0.142857142857... has a six-digit period. 15.Chemistry. A sequence of elements arranged in order of increasing atomic number and forming one of the horizontal rows in the periodic table. adj. Of, belonging to, or representing a certain historical age or time: a period piece; period furniture. interj. Used to emphasize finality, as when expressing a decision or an opinion: You're not going to the movies tonight, period! | Law & Ethics | 1140125941 |
| 3743274 | can you ask for a subpoena if you are representing yourself in court, or can lawyers only do that? | you can - the constitution says you have the right directly for criminal cases and it has been determined that due process requires you to have the right in most other cases. | Law & Ethics | 1139914712 |
| 2389359 | What is the definition of a lease in Tennessee regarding semi-trucks and workers comp injuries.? | Terms in legal documents and laws, unless explicitly defined within the four corners of the document or statute itself, are presumed to have their normally understood, commonly accepted dictionary definitions. This is true regardless of which state is involved. Therefore, unless the document or law to which you are referring has a special definition for "lease," a lease is defined as follows: "1. a. A contract granting use or occupation of property during a specified period in exchange for a specified rent. b. The term or duration of such a contract. 2. Property used or occupied under the terms of such a contract." | Law & Ethics | 1140724667 |
| 1105851 | How is the IRS bad? | It sounds to me like you've just made a good argument against your side. Whether or not you agree with it, you can definetly make the argument that random auditing of private citizens is a violation of the citizen's right to privacy. In fact, it is more of a violation than auditing of businesses as businesses are not citizens and therefore have no right to privacy (particularly if they are publicly traded companies). The constitution protects the citizen from random searches, not the business. While you could make the argument that they have every right to investigate your taxes since you are required to pay them, couldn't you make the same argument for a murder investigation as you are required not to murder? It's not so much a matter of privacy as due process. If they check your finacial records in connection with tax returns without any reason to assume you lied to them, how is that any different than checking your financial records in connection with a money-laundering operation without any reason to believe your invovled? If you want to win your debate you've got to let go of the assumption that if you have nothing to hide you have nothing to fear from government investigations. __________ If all they're doing is looking at the paper work you gave them, that's fine. But that's not what they do. When it becomes an (arguably) an invasion of privacy is when they then go and check up on external records to confirm you reported you income, etc. honestly. If you don't report income, they can't find out about it just because it's not on your forms; they have to find evidence that you had the income that you didn't report. | Law & Ethics | 1141091738 |
| 2136271 | do you know any famous people who have ever said `bout discrimination? | Jesus is pretty famous. When he told the story of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10:25-37, he was specifically stating that racism is a sin. In the story, Jesus was explaining the commandment to "love thy neighbor" to a jewish lawyer. Jesus described a man who had been robbed, beaten and left for dead. The victim was ignored by priests and religious leaders and was finally helped by a Samaritan, who brought him to an inn and paid for his care. The only person who acted like a "neighbor" was the Samaritan. Samaritans where only half-jewish and viewed as "impure". The jewish lawyer couldn't even say the word Samaritan. Reading the story in that context, you can see that Jesus was saying racism is a sin. | Law & Ethics | 1140270100 |
| 1473221 | Russian squatters in space.? | i don't know if the laws about antarctica might apply in this case. no nation has claim there legally, the whole is set aside for research. maybe you'd have a legal precedent there. if you took off from russia, you'd be under their laws, so i guess you'd be in good shape. just don't land on the dark side of the moon, that one's already spoken for by pink floyd. bring plenty of coconut cream pie, oxygen, your bill withers cds, and your laptop so we can all keep in touch! oh and that zero gravity thing...hmmm, maybe not the best idea ever, but food for thought. last one off soyuz please turn off the lights! | Law & Ethics | 1139711549 |
| 2116730 | Is filing complaints with the EEOC worth your time? | The number of claims that are actually proven is VERY small. So I think the process is a bunch of burocratic BS. Check the statistics as www.eeoc.gov and see for yourself. But yes, it is a necesary step if you want to file a discrimination lawsuit, except if it involves the Equal Pay Act (men and women earning equal pay for equal work): in that case you can go to court without filing with eeoc. | Law & Ethics | 1140796909 |
| 926475 | Who do I contact for checking on house codes in rental property? | Depending in which jurisdiction you live, you can begin by contacting the city clerk of your community who can point you to the correct source. The same is true in the county by contacting the County Clerk or secretary to the board of Supervisors. | Law & Ethics | 1140651661 |
| 165535 | Is telepathy covered by the miranda warning? | Probably not, but your question made me think - what if the police arrest a deaf-mute? Do the Miranda rights then have to apply to anything he signs? [Edit: And then I spotted your other question. D'oh!!] | Law & Ethics | 1139805625 |
| 1874337 | what are the fines for passenger violations on a airplane? how can you find out if you have a fine against you | For God's sake never stand up 30 minutes before arriving or 30 minutes departing Dulles or Reagan airports in Washington DC. You will have to go places you don't won't too & talk to people that you don't won't to talk to. | Law & Ethics | 1140708589 |
| 771108 | is it illegal to buy(not sell) burnt dvd's? | For known copyright infringement, yes. | Law & Ethics | 1138983988 |
| 1538270 | Where can I find case studies on The Dowry And Bridal Gifts (Restrictions) Act 1976 of Pakistan? | try searching on www.yahoo.com | Law & Ethics | 1139748853 |
| 2460175 | when are u considered a adult? | You are considered an adult by law at the age of 18. However, even the government knows that 18 year olds aren't very responsible since that legal drinking age is 21. I believe you are considered an adult when you start acting like it. When you can support yourself on your own, behave responsibly, and own up to your own mistakes. | Law & Ethics | 1140492558 |
| 3500389 | i found this website that claims its NOT child pornography, tell me wat you think, www.ls-magazine.biz? | Contact the FBI Cyber Crimes Division. Not sure how much they can do, the domain and site is registered outside of the US. http://www.networksolutions.com/whois/results.jhtml;jsessionid=XI4FZEZVE1Z4ECWMEAQCFEYwhoistoken=0&imageKeyPage=/whois/entry.jhtml&_requestid=277180 The registrar is an Indian registrar, although they are ICANN accredited. I guess I can report them too. Gross! | Law & Ethics | 1140891485 |
| 1487110 | Does anyone know the law when it comes to obtaining a license after HTV and forfeiture of life? | First, get a notary or scout master to nominate your b/f for the Nobel prize. That will make your next step much easier and credible. File another form to the original Judge in your case explaining that the whole fiasco was a miss understanding. In fact, the black & white squad car happened to drive over the lit cherry bomb and be in the wrong place at the wrong time. | Law & Ethics | 1139587302 |
| 4043229 | How do you go about divorcing a person who is a inmate in prison? | You need to get divorce before he's released if possible , so you can at least find him . If he decides to not be found , simply because he doesn't want to sign for papers. This could be a long divorcing . As any questions of law , States vary in how to , yes a lawyer is available in all states , some people can't afford the cost ( esp. with child (ren) , bills unpaid in both names ....) There is a self divorce in some states ,if he'll be in jail for awhile .As it's cheaper ,but takes Longer .In the state I am in my ex husband ( living across state , not in my home sense 1 and half years ) Yet , still not finally divorced , Ran Bilss up to thousands of dollars ! The phone company turned my service off and took me to court . Yes , I had to pay his bill to have service ! I was lucky ,our divorce went though afew months later . Divorces doesn't put on gloves on before the fight.*Some divorces | Law & Ethics | 1140810864 |
| 2763202 | What is " ombudsman"? | An ombudsman is an official, usually (but not always) appointed by the government, who is charged with representing the interests of the public by investigating and addressing complaints reported by individual citizens. The term arose from its use in Sweden, with the Parliamentary ombudsman instituted in 1809, to safeguard the rights of citizens by establishing a supervisory agency independent of the executive branch. The word ombudsman and its specific meaning has since been adopted in to English as well as other languages, and ombudsmen has been instituted by other governments and organizations such as the European Union. Recently, since the 1960s, the profession has grown primarily in corporations, universities and government agencies. This current model, sometimes referred to as an organizational ombudsman, works as a designated neutral who has high rank in an organization but is not considered management. Using an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) sensibility, an organizational ombudsman can provide options to whistleblowers or employees with ethics concerns, provide mediation for conflicts, track problem areas, and make recommendations for changes to policies or procedures. The origin of the word is found in Old Norse and the word umbuds man, meaning representative. The first preserved use in Swedish is from 1552. It is also used in the other Scandinavian languages such as the Icelandic "umboðsmaður", the Norwegian "ombudsmann" and the Danish "ombudsmand". The first ombudsmen flourished in China during Qin Dynasty (221 BC) and in Korea during the Choseon Dynasty. The Romans also grappled with the problem, but it was the example of the second Muslim Caliph, Umar (634-644) and the concept of Qadi al-Qadat (developed in the Muslim world), which influenced the Swedish King, Charles XII. In 1713, fresh from self exile in Turkey, Charles XII created the Office of Highest Ombudsman. The Scandinavians subsequently moulded the Office into its contemporary form. An ombudsman need not be appointed by government; they may work for a corporation, a newspaper, an NGO, or even for the general public. Such an ombudsman obviously does not carry any governmental powers or sanction abilities. | Law & Ethics | 1139846578 |
| 80853 | Can a sex offender remove himself from the registry? | I do not believe so. I believe that only the courts can remove an individual. However; they can "fail" to register or go by a different name ect... Basically disappear. If they DON'T want to be found they won't be... | Law & Ethics | 1140643021 |
| 2232949 | where can i find the law on DWI in new york and statute of limitation? | In Texas, to find information such as this, we usually go to the state department of public safety. In other words you would probably need to visit your local department of public safety. For you that would be the New York Department of Public Safety or its website. | Law & Ethics | 1140737730 |
| 4125582 | Is a company legally obligated to pay accrued vacation to a perso who quits or is laid off? | I would completely expect full vacation pay, there is no doubt. I wasn't sure about New Mexico, but I found the below URL (search for 'vacation' on the page) which suggested no vacation pay? So I'm not really sure but I hope the link helps somehow | Law & Ethics | 1139379469 |
| 3333332 | Ok if you murdered someone and you planned it out and your under 18. How long can you get? | of course there are ways to murder and not get caught..... | Law & Ethics | 1140064680 |
| 3944458 | do you think that europian nation beleave that they live alone in this universe,so they behave like danish did | Since some of those cartoons were also published in an Egyptian paper months earlier (presumably to condemn them), then I guess the Danish aren't alone. Besides, Danish laws of free expression apply to people in Denmark. If you want the cartoons to be censored because of other peoples's laws, then you should be ready to accept outside judgments on your culture as well. And besides again, the protests are driven much more by local politics than the nature of the cartoon. | Law & Ethics | 1139819121 |
| 3631689 | Are men discriminated against since they are only ones forced to sign for selective service ? | for starters, pipsy, i don't mean to single your answer out, but unless your going through marine boot camp, it's a joke. being in the army right now, they are slacking now more than ever. relaxing the regs on height and weight for startes. make basic easier. as far as women being in combat mos's, they can't. it's against the regs. the closest they can come to being in a combat mos is being a medic and earning the combat medic badge. however, the war in iraq is not a tradional war. women are being faced with the chance of being in a firefight everytime they leave the wire in iraq. anyone there faces the possiblity of killing or being killed. should the draft ever come around, it is out sheer necessity to get boots on ground to fight the enemy head on. meaning to be infantry. personally, i don't my life to depend on how a female reacts to her period. if she's cramping, she won't notice the sniper in the tree that kills 6 or 10 people. i don't want my life to depend whether or not jessica lynch lays down her rifle sits down and cries because she got lost. if the draft were to be flawless and put the men on the front lines to protect and fight, and put the women in combat support, then great make them register. but just as soon as they do you'll have jackies registering as jacks and chrissies registering as chris and so on. and no one would be the wiser til they got in country. fix the system and then we'll talk, but until then no. | Law & Ethics | 1140814920 |
| 3829934 | What is a release per citation? | It is when you are not arrested for your alleged crime. An officer writes you a ticket and allows you to return to court on your court date. It all depends on your condition and your attitude if they will cite and release. | Law & Ethics | 1139808375 |
| 4346671 | what are the criminal charges for severing a limb? | Im guessing attempted murder. | Law & Ethics | 1141188178 |
| 1549816 | what does enemy combatant mean? | from what i see it, it's a fancy political way of saying, "that bad-guy over there with the gun!" | Law & Ethics | 1141002383 |
| 2118849 | Unintentional browsing or downloading? | Yes, images and cookies are placed on your computer when surfing. Your best bet is to start with Windows Help...it will tell you how to delete your cookies and files... | Law & Ethics | 1141061977 |
| 2923778 | what is the law in alabama on if a person can own a gun if they have been convicted of a felony? | First, I just wanted to clarify a previous answer which said that a felony is another word for federal, which is blatantly false. There are state felonies and federal felonies, and they are very different. Now, to answer your question, federal law does prohibit felons from owning firearms, as do most state laws, but there are ways to get relief from this and be able to regain the right to own a gun. If your conviction was federal, this can essentially only be done with a presidential pardon. If it was a state conviction, in Alabama, only felons convicted of committing or attempting to commit a "crime of violence" is prohibited from owning a pistol. Otherwise, state law does not seem to prohibit felons from owning guns. | Law & Ethics | 1140491151 |
| 68597 | What kind of role does the government have in private schools? | Depends on the locality. In most areas they follow the same curriculum as the county schools (The curriculum as defined by your local school board). They may advance it however. Not all private schools wear uniforms either. | Law & Ethics | 1139070234 |
| 4335485 | Where would my children go if I pass? | Everyone seems to be mentioning a will, and that is correct. In your last will and testament you can name a guardian for your children in the event of your death. However, if your ex-spouse wants to take custody, he/she will probably win over your proposed guardians as natural parents are preferred over non-parents in custody battles. | Law & Ethics | 1140718667 |
| 602205 | Have you fought the law and, have you won? | This guy called Bobby Fuller did...but he lost : ( here is his story I Fought The Law (and the Law Won) by Bobby Fuller, 1965 I Fought the Law (Bob Fuller Four) Breaking rocks in the hot sun I fought the law and the law won I fought the law and the law won I needed money cause I had None I fought the law and the law won I fought the law and the law won I miss my baby and I feel so sad I guess my race is run Well she's the best girl that I ever had I fought the law and the law won I fought the law and the law won Robbing people with a six gun I fought the law and the law won I fought the law and the law won I miss my baby and I miss fun I fought the law and the law won I fought the law and the law won I miss my baby and I fell so sad I guess my race is run Well she's the best girl that I ever had I fought the law and the law won I fought the law and the law won | Law & Ethics | 1140472198 |
| 3876206 | how old was Orah when she starred in the color purple? | The best way to get the answer to this question is to go to imdb.com and type in "Oprah Winfrey." You'll get her birthdate near the top of the entry. If you scroll down to her early career and find the date "The Color Purple" was released. Subtract the first birth year from the release year & you'll have your answer. She was born in 1954; the film was release in 1985. So, she was probably around 30 when she was working on the project, a little younger, perhaps, depending on how long it took to make, & how much delay there was before it was distributed. Hope this helps. Cheers. | Law & Ethics | 1140691231 |
| 1691677 | Wha is the importance o the monroe doctrine? | Monroe Doctrine, principle of American foreign policy enunciated in President James Monroe's message to Congress, Dec. 2, 1823. It initially called for an end to European intervention in the Americas, but it was later extended to justify U.S. imperialism in the Western Hemisphere.Origins and Pronouncement The doctrine grew out of two diplomatic problems. The first was the minor clash with Russia concerning the northwest coast of North America. In this quarrel, Secretary of State John Quincy Adams expressed the principle that the American continents were no longer to be considered as a field for colonization by European powers. That principle was incorporated verbatim in the presidential message. The other and more important part of the doctrine grew out of the fear that the group of reactionary European governments commonly called the Holy Alliance would seek to reduce again to colonial status the Latin American states that had recently gained independence from Spain. Great Britain, which wished to maintain open commerce with the newly formed states, supported Latin American independence. The United States had just recognized the independence of these states, and in Aug., 1823, the British foreign minister, George Canning, proposed to the United States that a joint note be sent by the two governments protesting intervention in the New World by the Holy Alliance. President Monroe consulted with two of his predecessors, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison, who recommended that Canning's proposal be accepted. Secretary of State Adams dissented. He feared, with some justification, that the British would try to exact a pledge from the United States not to attempt to acquire any territory in Spanish America. Meanwhile, Canning had secured an agreement with France (which had earlier made the proposal that the Holy Alliance intervene in Latin America), by which France renounced any intention of intervention, thus obviating the need for a joint U.S.-British protest. However, Adams had by then proposed a unilateral action to President Monroe, who finally agreed to this course. The presidential message, therefore, announced that the United States would not interfere in European affairs but would view with displeasure any attempt by the European powers to subject the nations of the New World to their political systems. Thus in a sense the Monroe Doctrine as a dual principle of foreign policy (no colonization and no intervention by European states in the Americas) complemented the policy expressed by George Washington of noninterference in European affairs. Application and Extension The doctrine was not ratified by any congressional legislation; it did not obtain a place in international law, and the term Monroe Doctrine did not come into general circulation until the 1850s. Yet the doctrine became important in American policy, particularly when President Polk reasserted its ideas in 1845 and 1848 with respect to British claims in Oregon, British and French intrigues to prevent the U.S. annexation of Texas, and the aspirations of European nations in Yucatán. The strained relations with Great Britain concerning its sovereignty over several areas in Central America in the 1850s renewed U.S. interest in the doctrine; Great Britain specifically denied its validity. During the Civil War, the doctrine was invoked unsuccessfully after Spain's reacquisition of the Dominican Republic (formerly Santo Domingo). It was also used, somewhat more effectively, to bring pressure on the French government to withdraw support from Maximilian, who had established an empire in Mexico under French auspices. Under President Grant and his successors the doctrine was expanded. The principle that no territory in the Western Hemisphere could be transferred from one European power to another became part of the Monroe Doctrine. As U.S. imperialistic tendencies grew, the Monroe Doctrine came to be associated not only with the exclusion of European ( | Law & Ethics | 1140666346 |
| 2577642 | After loosing at the civil case where can u appeal it? | One can usually appeal it once on both sides. | Law & Ethics | |
| 1915765 | if a CA paroleeatlarge nonviolent moves outofstate and becomes a model citizen can the pal warrant getdropped? | It's not a case of the end justifying the means. To the state of CA (and most other states, I'm afraid), model citizenry in another state does not justify violation of parole. To be honest, the parolee staying out of trouble will keep him under the radar for only so long. The low profile can actually cause more concern for law enforcement because thery have no knowledge of what the parolee is doing, good or bad. Sadly, they're not giving the parolee the benefit of a doubt, either. Not the answer you're looking for, but it is the perspective of the law. | Law & Ethics | 1139812771 |
| 3105171 | Is it legal to get "a poor mans copyright"? | By 'poor man's copyright', I presume that you are referring to mailing the material to yourself and not openning? If so, then is will stand a a weak copyright. However, if the 100th monkey principle is at work, and another party obtains a copyright through the US Copyright office for the exact same material, then it is likely that the other parties copyright will supercede yours. Either JamesF didn't read this response or doesn't know what the 100th Monkey Principle is. The principle theorizes that at the exact moment that you have a brilliant idea ... that some 99 other people will have the same brainstorm at exactly the same time. Exact idea, exact time ... one applies for a copyright through the copyright office, and another mails him/herself the material. Whose copyright will be upheld? The one with the earlier date stamp. One doesn't have to have been granted the copyright to prevent another party from obtaining a copyright for the same material, one only has to have completely and correctly applied for the copyright Below is an excerpt from the US Copyright office regarding fees. If you deem your work important enough to 'poor man' copyright it, then it's worthy enough for the additional $30.00 to apply for the copyright, thereby eliminating the need to prove copyright ownership down the road which, incidentally can become very costly. Check out the research fees on the Copyright web page! "For further information on current fees, call the Copyright Public Information Office at (202) 707-3000, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. eastern time, Monday through Friday, except federal holidays. The TTY number is (202) 707-6737. See also Circular 4, Copyright Office Fees. Or, you may write for information to: Library of Congress Copyright Office 101 Independence Avenue, S.E. Washington, D.C. 20559-6000 Basic Registrations (Fee to accompany an application and deposit for registration of a claim to copyright) Form TX or Short Form TX $ 30 Form VA or Short Form VA $ 30 Form PA or Short Form PA $ 30 Form SE or Short Form SE $ 30 Form SR $ 30 Form GATT $ 30" | Law & Ethics | 1140114684 |
| 2130257 | i need to know the statue of limitations for forgery in the state of washingtion? | RCW 9A.60.020 Forgery is a class C Felony and cannot be prosecuted more than three years after its commission unless it is committed by a public officer if the commission is in connection with the duties of his office. In that case the limitation is ten years.(RCW 9A.040.080 Limitations of actions) | Law & Ethics | 1140901425 |
| 2017506 | is it legal to grow, smoke, posess, sell marijuana in alaska? | no, alaska is still u.s. | Law & Ethics | 1140932776 |
| 237487 | should smoking be banned in public places? yes or no? (explain)? | I hate to say this because I smoke a lot. How ever I do respect the rights of others. So my answer is yes. I will give you one reason why I say this. I quit for a year and a half and got my smell back. Cigarettes smell bad. You smell it in the people clothes, their cars, houses and any where some one has been smoking. The ash trays smell horrible. The main problem here is or I should say one of the problems here is that a smoker does not smell all this like a non- smoker. Thats where I learned to respect a non-smoker's rights. Even if it means I can't smoke at the time or have to go some where else. YES.YES.Yes: Ban Smoking in public areas. YES, I WAS CRAZY TO START AGAIN! | Law & Ethics | 1139709666 |
| 3673792 | i would like to know how to go about having my civil rights restored in the state of california.exfelon? | Get an attorney and see about getting your record expunged. The judge might take into consideration the fact that you ahve been a law abiding citizen for all of those years. Good luck and congradulations. Most ex-cons can't keep things on the straight and narrow. I am proud of you and you ain't even my kid....lol. | Law & Ethics | 1139956180 |
| 86681 | what are the three chemicals used in a prison execution? | http://people.howstuffworks.com/lethal-injection.htm There's another good explanation of the procedure | Law & Ethics | 1141070101 |
| 1912555 | How many years would someone expect to get if convicted of assult and battery in the state of Virgina? | Assault and battery is a class 1 misdemeanor in Virginia, which receives not more than 12 months in prison. | Law & Ethics | 1141098967 |
| 1895361 | to the letter of the law in the state of FL how many call must be placed for a harassment charge? | First, hire an attorney. Second, one call unless the other party can prove that this has been ongoing for an extended period of time, hence, the No Contact Order.If your daughter violates that Order, she can be held in Contempt of Court and receive additional time incarcerated. | Law & Ethics | 1140118264 |
| 2279976 | When discussing constitutional change, there was one unique change that has occurred only once in the history? | The 18th amendment proclaiming prohibition was repealed by the 21st. No other amendement has been repealed. | Law & Ethics | 1139150849 |
| 439707 | How long have people been required to register as a sex offender after commiting a sex crime? | They did not have a sex offender registry 30 years ago, so he is lying to you about something, go to your local state police post and file under freedom of information act and get his record, its about 15-20$ depending on your state. Most states keep ppl listed for 10 years,sometimes life depending on the crime. | Law & Ethics | 1139961290 |
| 3317861 | is it true that a person who is considered to be an expert witness(i,e-doctor) must recv pay to testify at cou | Nope. Not true. For instance every police officer called in every courtroom in America is only being paid his/her regual wages just as if he/she were at work on any other day. The only rule about expert testimony is that the expert's information must be helpful to the trier of fact and outside the usual knowledge of a lay person. | Law & Ethics | 1140626221 |
| 4222963 | legal advice on vandalism? | Ummm...don't do it? You'll have to provide a little more information. | Law & Ethics | 1139445080 |
| 3215914 | What rules apply when sending items such as medicine from China to Canada? | Check with the mail carrier service you intend to use for how to declare medicine/medical products and check with Canadian post office for restrictions on items being sent to Canada as well as Canadian Custom Regulations. | Law & Ethics | 1140577831 |
| 3448994 | Please read before judging, should the age of consent be abolished? | Just because a person "believes" they are emotionally ready for sex does not mean that they are intellectually capable of making that decision. Children in their early teens (and I do mean children - even if some people may find that condescending) have not developed or learned enough to make smart, informed decisions about sex. Remember that children in that time of life are going through incredible physiological changes. Hormones affect the mental and emotional state, as well as, the physical state of the individual. They're becoming more aware of their sexuality, personal relationships, that their future lies ahead, that they are growing up. It is a very exciting and rewarding time of life, but it is also a very confusing time. It is because of the vulnerability of children at this stage that society has decided it is necessary to protect them from certain aspects of life (cars, guns, alcohol, SEX...) by making it illegal for them to participate fully until they reach a certain age - an age at which an individual may be better equiped to make those decisions. An age at which that individual may be less likely to fall victim to a cunning, manipulative, desperate sexual predator. | Law & Ethics | 1140315656 |
| 1711758 | What are common techniques used by police to interrogate suspects? | Police may use any valid (read: lawful) combination of the same tricks and techniques we used to get stuff from our parents. They can tell white lies, say they will try to help you, pretend to be your friend, threaten to be unhappy with you, etc. The lines get crossed at physical abuse, mental abuse, denial of access to an attorney, violation of due process (basically, being really unfair), or refusing to take no for an answer (see: Miranda violations). Keep in mind, however, that courts define interrogation as "asking questions, or other conduct designed or intended to elicit a response". It's not interrogation if they just sit and stare at you, or leave you alone with nobody to talk to. | Law & Ethics | 1140564005 |
| 2463473 | Does anyone know where I need to call about a bogus check in Washington County, AR? | Contact the person whom you wrote the ckeck to, and tell them you will bring them cash, to take care of it, make sure you get your check back, ,if you dont get your check back, dont pay then untill u get it ! dont go to the D.A. office, then call the court house and ask for a hearing, show the court the check, bring your proof the check, and you will half to pay the court to get rid of the warrent, if you dont have the money, they will make a payment plan, or if you do this alot they could lock you up depending on the law there , but dont worrie to much, cause, there about 6.2million bad checks , out there and the fact you come forward to take care of this they might just drop the warrent, good luck | Law & Ethics | 1140474938 |
| 4237351 | If someone says they download music illegaly, is that illegal? Meaning, there is no actual proof.? | If someone is dumb enough to brag on TV or in a blog that they download pirated music, then their statements can be used against them in court. It would also be enough for prosecutors to get a search warrant to search the person's home and computer to gather additional evidence for possibly prosecution. It would be enough evidence for the recording industry to file a lawsuit and make the same demands to inspect the ocmputer for further evidence. | Law & Ethics | 1139762166 |
| 1127030 | how do i go about asking about a change of venue to have a judge removed from a case in oklahoma city.? | Yes you need help, the help of a good attorney. I hope you have deep pockets, because the kind of represention you seek requires a specialist. | Law & Ethics | 1139955816 |
| 1176162 | what are the statues of limitation for a civil suit for fraudulent real estate sale of my property? | Consult an attorney or call your local bar association. | Law & Ethics | 1139115795 |
| 1899174 | i think my friend has been arrested, how can i find out if he has been arrested. I am in New York City? | Central booking downtown Manhattan at police plaza -- they have a holding jail. Usually they keep you at least 3 days there, after if you are kept you'd be sent to Rikers. Now with 311 most of the city agencies reply to questions through 311, if the above fails try 311. Good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1140543392 |
| 2217219 | should racial, ehtnic, or religious profiling make the world more secure? | of course not. http://www.philipdru.com http://weekendinterviewshow.com http://thestressblog.com http://www.un.org/ http://www.antiwar.com http://www.kaos959.com | Law & Ethics | 1139953567 |
| 616623 | what is the fine for having automobile tinted windows in illinois? | There are degrees of window tinting in each state, and even different by cities within that state Illinois allows for a 6in strip along the top of windsheild, any shade of tint in back, but NO tints on the front side windows (Driver and passenger side windows.) | Law & Ethics | 1139631780 |
| 1748923 | why do people go out in the streets and rally whenever there is someting wrong with the government? | If one person went on the street and protested against the government, nobody would listen to him/her. And if the authorities get a hold of him/her, then they would make their life a hell. But if a large amount of people gather on the street, they get media coverage and their voices would be heard much more loudly and clearly. Also, they would not be able to punish all the people since the authorities cannot punish a thousands of people. As a result, it is surprisingly safer to protest in groups than as an individual. However, there have been instances where even protest by large groups have been quashed (Read about Tiananmen Square students protest in 1989 if you are interested). | Law & Ethics | 1141025828 |
| 812870 | explain Griffin v omaha and what it means? | no answers yet? check this out. not an advert, just want to share info. http://weekendinterviewshow.com/InterviewDisplay.aspx?i=155 http://www.philipdru.com http://weekendinterviewshow.com http://thestressblog.com http://www.antiwar.com http://www.un.org/ http://www.kaos959.com | Law & Ethics | 1140483023 |
| 2954673 | How does someone become a licensed private investigator in the State of California? | Here are the requirements: * Be 18 or older. * Undergo a criminal history background check through the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Have three years (2,000 hours each year, totaling 6,000 hours) of compensated experience in investigative work; or a law or police science degree plus two years (4,000 hours) of experience; or an AA degree in police science, criminal law, or justice and 2 ½ years (5,000 hours) of experience. Experience must be certified by your employer and have been received while you were employed as a sworn law enforcement officer, military police officer, insurance adjuster, employee of a licensed PI or repossessor, or arson investigator for a public fire suppression agency. (Work as a process server, public records researcher, custodial attendant for a law enforcement agency, bailiff, agent who collects debts in writing or by telephone after the debtor has been located, or person who repossesses property after it has been located is not considered qualifying experience.) * Pass a two-hour multiple-choice examination covering laws and regulations, terminology, civil and criminal liability, evidence handling, undercover investigations and surveillance. A copy of the Private Investigator Act will be sent to you; and * Upon notification that you have passed the examination, you must submit a licensing fee of $175 to the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services, P.O. Box 989002, West Sacramento, CA 95798-9002. | Law & Ethics | 1140697178 |
| 3789760 | Does Tukwila require a building permit for a storage shed ? | yes depending on the size Tuxwila .gov? | Law & Ethics | 1140044373 |
| 2363477 | How do I file a protective order in Salt Lake County? | Go straight to your local court house. Not the judge mgistarte, but the courthouse. They will have an office for getting a POA. Protection from abuse order. You will have to explain why you want a POA. its not like court, were the person is innocent till proven guilty. if you are genually afraid for your safety, it normally will be issued . The office can then explain to you the rest of the details. | Law & Ethics | 1141057679 |
| 243272 | can you sue the other woman? | If, then sue him ! The other woman will pay one day anyway..... | Law & Ethics | 1139514276 |
| 1240414 | Latin phase "an order to be informed" means what? | It is called a writ of mandamus. | Law & Ethics | 1140887881 |
| 4403259 | Is there a way to hypnotise a police officer to get out of a speeding ticket? | I keep a box of plain glazed krispy kreams on the passenger seat to take care of problems like that | Law & Ethics | 1140975151 |
| 1765862 | how does jim crow law effect people other than the african americans.? | Jim Crow laws dont effect anyone anymore. Our country correct that mistake a long time ago. | Law & Ethics | 1139887206 |
| 390139 | why there is no law to punish the denemark journalist who insulted prophet mohammed? | Because danish laws are well-done!! He hasn't done anything reprehensible. PS: my answer does not mean that I agree with the drawings of the journalist. | Law & Ethics | 1140691980 |
| 1457729 | threats towards me from the net? | if you are recieving threats of physical harm, go to your local police precinct and file a complaint. Bring copies of the email or other documentation with you. They can advise you of your options. If you can trace the emails or know who they are coming from, you can also advise their internet service provider, as that kind of behavior is usually considered a breach of most provider's Terms of Service. | Law & Ethics | 1139673693 |
| 860170 | Who is the Parole Officer for Teller County Colorado? | still no answers? not an advert, just trying to share info. http://www.philipdru.com/griffin_stream.html http://www.philipdru.com http://weekendinterviewshow.com http://thestressblog.com http://www.antiwar.com http://www.un.org/ http://www.kaos959.com | Law & Ethics | 1140671120 |
| 1416979 | Is there a different legal status betwenn a U.S. Citizen born in the United States and one who isn't? | Yes, there is a difference because the people who born in US have a constitutional citizenship, that’s a citizenship derive by constitution but there are people who actually are US citizens but don’t born in US, nether in US military base camp and that people have a statutory citizenship and that’s derived by law. That people enjoy must of the benefits in the constitution and the responsibilities but not all of theme. For example the people who are from Puerto Rico are US citizens but that people can’t vote for the president of the US in Puerto Rico, if that people move to Florida or New York or other state of the nation then they can vote for the president. . | Law & Ethics | 1140884568 |
| 4263750 | looking for how to get info on any arresting records in Holly Springs, ga of kathleen k sass 1998? | You could try the website of the state it would have happened in or the government site. But it would probably be restricted. | Law & Ethics | 1140152950 |
| 56598 | does anyone can that parents are forced to keep kids in bad living conditions? | while i agree that you should not have to live in these conditions, paying rent for a utility that you are not getting, there are people in other countries even in your own that have no homes at all. they have no definate food or a place to shower. | Law & Ethics | 1140461967 |
| 4110869 | I'm looking for a good paper the rule of law and why it's important for a multicultural society such as the US | It is important for any society. Without the rule of law, you either have anarchy in which no one rules - or a dictatorship like Iraq where someone rules according to his whims and those of his buddies/consorts. US law has been arrived at thru the following sequence of laws. 1. Roman Law, which is foundation for 2. British Common Law, which is foundation for 3. US Federal Legal Code, which is foundation for 4. US military law (which applies only to those serving in US armed forces) Virtually all societies are multicultural. The exceptions would be theocracies that ban the practice of all religions except one, and do not allow immigration. There are not many like that. Rome was multicultural. I included a link to how Rome fell when it was sacked by barbarians that marched into it 1600 years ago. Apparently they did not need to travel by ship to invade, because the Rhine river froze that year, giving them passage on foot. At least, that is what the paper says. Apparently they were angry about a battle that had recently been fought. I don't know if these are the best "papers" out there but they are at least a place to start and find other facts to use for additional web searches. You can probably find quite a bit of information just by meandering around the Wikipedia, and cross-checking facts with other sites. | Law & Ethics | 1140928604 |
| 1166067 | What's the magna carta? | Magna Carta Magna Carta (Latin for "Great Charter", literally "Great Paper"), also known as Magna Carta Libertatum, is an English 1215 charter which limited the power of English Monarchs, specifically King John, from absolute rule. Magna Carta was the result of disagreements between the Pope and King John and his barons over the rights of the king: Magna Carta required the king to renounce certain rights and respect certain legal procedures, and to accept that the will of the king could be bound by law. Magna Carta is widely considered to be the first step in a long historical process leading to the rule of constitutional law. History of Magna Carta After the Norman Conquest in 1066 and advances in the 12th century, the English king had by 1199 become the most powerful monarch Europe had ever seen. This was due to a number of factors including the sophisticated centralised government created by the procedures of the new Norman rulers combined with the native Anglo-Saxon systems of governance, as well as extensive Anglo-Norman land holdings in Normandy. However, after King John took power in the early 13th century, a series of stunning failures on his part led the barons of England to revolt and place checks on the king's unlimited power. The failures of King John were threefold. First, there was a general lack of respect for King John because of the way he took power. There were two candidates to take the place of the previous king, Richard the Lionheart, when he died in 1199: John, and his nephew Arthur of Brittany in Normandy. John captured Arthur and imprisoned him and he was never heard from again. Although Arthur's murder was never proven, it was assumed and many saw it as a black mark against John that he would murder his own family to be king. Secondly, after Philip Augustus, the King of France, seized most of the English holdings in France, the English barons demanded of their king that he retake the land, and while he attempted to do so 8 years later, the effort came to failure at the Battle of Bouvines in 1214. John was given the nickname of "Lackland" not because of this loss, but because he had received no land rights in the continental provinces, unlike his elder brothers. (In French he is known as Jean Sans Terre, "John without land.") The third failure of John was when he became embroiled in a dispute with the Church over the appointment of the office of Archbishop of Canterbury. John wanted to appoint his own Archbishop and the Church wanted to appoint Stephen Langton. This struggle went on for several years during which England was placed under a sentence of interdict and finally John was forced to submit to the will of the Church in 1213. Runnymede and afterwards By 1215, the barons of England had had enough: they banded together and took London by force on June 10, 1215. They forced King John to agree to a document known as the 'Articles of the Barons', to which his Great Seal was attached in the meadow at Runnymede on June 15, 1215. In return, the barons renewed their oaths of fealty to King John on June 19, 1215. A formal document to record the agreement between King John and the barons was created by the royal chancery on July 15: this was the original Magna Carta. An unknown number of copies of this document were sent out to officials, such as royal sheriffs and bishops. The most significant clause for King John at the time was clause 61, known as the "security clause", the longest portion of the entire document. This established a committee of 25 Barons who could at any time meet and over-rule the will of the King, through force by seizing his castles and possessions if needed. This was based on a medieval legal practice known as distraint, which was commonly done, but it was the first time it had been applied to a monarch. In addition, the King was to take an oath of loyalty to the committee. King John had no | Law & Ethics | 1141179525 |
| 2376254 | can extradition from county to county be avoided? | court ordered extradition are not necessary unless by court case extradition | Law & Ethics | 1141177597 |
| 652630 | can a woman get aiominy for after 5year seperation the kids are grown and gone and she is the on e that left? | If she has proven that she can live on her own without it, especially since the kids are adults, then I sure hope not. Then again, "Only in America....." | Law & Ethics | 1141157495 |
| 1755844 | Discuss the meaning and application of SEction 15 of the National Health Act in your own words.? | I am not doing to do your homework for you. | Law & Ethics | 1139696033 |
| 134379 | What caused the Cuban Embargo? | Fidel Castro became aligned with the U.S.S.R. and in 1961 nearly brought the world to nuclear war when he allowed the Soviets to install nuclear-capable missiles on Cuban soil (which made them close enough to the United States to allow them to reach the East Coast of this country within minutes. President Kennedy waged a 13-day negotiation with/ultimatim against Nikita Kruschev and the U.S.S.R. Eventually, the Soviets backed down and removed the weapons, but by this time, Cuba had declared itself Communist and was aligned with the Soviets until that the U.S.S.R. crumbled in 1989. The Congress and the Kennedy Administration refused to finance our mortal enemies and closed off all trade with Cuba. | Law & Ethics | 1141173762 |
| 2226727 | a women dies and leaves life insurance for her grandson, shouldnt he get it? | yes! they are two diffrent contracts but it also depends which was signed last and if life insurancewasmentioned in the will. Of course a court can over turn the will and side with the life insurance policy. I would get a lawyer now! | Law & Ethics | 1139957980 |
| 1113135 | What is the district of columbia circuit court? | It is one of the 12 federal appeals courts from federal district court in the circuit. Each is equal. Many Supreme Court cases are taken to resolve contrary Circuit Court opinions. But the D.C. is really the most important because all federal administrative agencies are sued or sue in Washington. It is a likely spot for appointment to the Supreme Court | Law & Ethics | 1140137331 |
| 4172799 | Can you sentence a homeless man to house arrest? | Legally, you could sentence him to house arrest provided that someone (i.e. a relative) offered to give him a house in which he could live. | Law & Ethics | 1139435225 |
| 2657504 | Legally Remiss? | Gather your evidence and return to the lawyer. If you have doctor's note that you have whiplash and needed to stay home from work for such an extended period, and bills for your medication, etc., then bring it to him and insist that he acts more aggressively. If he thinks he can make a good case for more money, he will - it increases his fee as well. If he doesn't want to pursue it, there may be a reason - he may not believe that your case would win in a courtroom, and the settlement is the best deal you are likely to get. If you want to pursue further action regardless, maybe it's time to get another lawyer, or at least a consultation with another law firm and get a second professional opinion on your case. | Law & Ethics | 1140244737 |
| 3923695 | does my landlord have to clean the house before i move in? | If he's going to allow you to move into a dirty house, he's probably a slum landlord and is very cheap. I doubt if you'll get any money out of him and he may not keep up on the repairs.... | Law & Ethics | 1140919655 |
| 3745348 | How do the government catch people who marry without getting a divorce.? | Well that depends on what country you are. I guess in general most countries don´t go investigating around who´s married twice. As this is mostly a civil matter, the person that has been affected should be the one to file against the person that married twice. Say I am married and my husband married another woman without divorcing me first I would be the one taking him to court. To prove that he is guilty you just have to show that there are two Marriage Certificates and then he would have to prove his innocence by presenting a valid Certificate of Divorce that demonstrates that he divorced the first wife on a date before his second marriage. This is the way it´s done in countries that go by the Napoleonic or French Law System. I guess it´s different in another countries where the English Common Law is practiced. | Law & Ethics | 1139268565 |
| 4202539 | What is a "Motion for Summary Affirmance?"? | Summary judgment of any kind is a request that the court decide the case on the basis of the law and on any undisputed facts. In some ways it is a mini-trial done on paper, in order to save the expense of a full trial if there are undisputed facts that don't need to be settled by a jury. Summary affirmance is a similar procedure for appellate court, in which a party asks the apellate court to quickly decide that the trial court was right, without the necessity of going through the full round of arguing and preparing the record and briefs at the appellate level. In essence, the party asking for summary affirmance says there is no real argument that the court below was wrong. | Law & Ethics | 1140194836 |
| 1586360 | Please help- Child Support!? | Your soon to be ex would not have any obligation to the new baby. But you can go after the father for child support. You could go and talk to Legal Aid and have them file the paperwork. Once there is an order re: Child Support the child support agency will automatically deduct the $$ from his check. Im sorry for what you are going through and wish you the best of luck. | Law & Ethics | 1140130823 |
| 3546227 | Is it illegal to show dead bodies with out the consent of the family.? | Probably, in most countries and jurisdictions. Under US common law, "abuse of corpse" and "corpse desecration" are crimes of public indecency. "Abuse of corpse" is the crime of treating a corpse in any way that would outrage family sensibilities. http://faculty.ncwc.edu/toconnor/293/293lect13.htm. It's also defined in the UCMJ, and Geneva Conventions. | Law & Ethics | 1141006001 |
| 424304 | In terms of intelectual propperty laws why should i protect my origenal ideas? | If you have an idea, and someone else profits off of it, under intellectual property laws, you are entitled to those profits. Youneed to proof that you had the idea first and they took it from you. Patents provide proof the idea was yours. | Law & Ethics | 1140906367 |
| 3740750 | Double Jeopardy? | I don't think you could get away with it. The purpose of double jeopardy was so that people could not be tried multiple times for a crime after it was committed/not committed. Plus, it would be very easy for the courts to find small differences in the original charge, and then how you committed the crime, so they could charge you with a whole different crime. | Law & Ethics | 1139271010 |
| 1952653 | when an athiest swears on a Bible before they testify in court, do they have to tell the whole truth and nothi | Yes. They may not be bound by Christian ethics, but if they lie, they have committed perjury and can do jail time for it. | Law & Ethics | 1139609539 |
| 1249049 | What questions are on a Bar Exam for a lawyer? | While bar exam questions can vary from state to state; most states have an state specific essay section, a multi-state essay section, a writing skills section, and a multiple choice multi-state section. The content typically includes such topics as constitutional law, business law, contracts, criminal law, family law, criminal law procedure, civil procedure, and torts. The link below is for Barbri; one of the most popular study courses for law students studying to take the bar. | Law & Ethics | 1141167160 |
| 890093 | i have a question?????????? | if you feel someone is after you, or gonna hurt you, GET HELP!!! Inform EVERYONE YOU KNOW that you feel you may be in danger. You should not go anywhere alone!!! Don't become a victim. I am a mom with 2 kids and a family, I care about you!! Write to me at: javagirl09@excite.com I want to help!! | Law & Ethics | |
| 1465668 | Where my childs civil rights violated? | Interesting answers here. Especially from the one who says they practice law, but can't spell exigent. In California, I am free to question a minor without a parent present and without parental permission. I'd be surprised if there were laws to the contrary in other states, but it's certainly possible. Just because a kid is at school does not change anything from a legal standpoint. My agency has an agreement with the local school district that we will attempt to contact a parent prior to an interview, but the interview will not be prevented just because a parent cannot be located or will not give permission. Just something to think about: suppose the law said police can't talk to kids without parents being present and/or giving permission. What would the police do when the kid is being molested by the parent? Think the parent would consent to an interview? One more thing: if I want to interview a kid about their involvement in possible criminal activity, I likely have the right to detain that kid...and that might well mean removing them from the school and taking them "downtown." Which would you prefer...a short chat at school to clear things up, or a ride downtown to the big house, rubber hoses, and bright lights? Again - this might well depend on the state you're in, and I don't think you said. If you're in California, take a deep breath and try to relax, disturbing though this might be. I understand your concern about your child, but if your kid was only a witness anyway, it seems like your concern might be misplaced. | Law & Ethics | 1140117142 |
| 2162232 | what is the diff. of anullment and divorce? | An anullment is saying that legally, the marriage never happened. A divorce is saying the marriage failed. | Law & Ethics | 1141188005 |
| 1022417 | What did you think about this cas ? | Surprised he didn't get a dishonorable discharge AND busted down to E-1 AND military prison time. Who cares about the affair, there is someone dead as a result. This is about the same grade of justice as the Marine pilots that killed 18 people buzzing the cable-car in Aviano, Italy, then destroyed the cockpit tapes. | Law & Ethics | 1138948435 |
| 3586287 | How many appelate courts are there in the USA? | There are 13 circuits of appellate courts. 11 for the 50 states, one for Washington DC, and one Federal Circuit. | Law & Ethics | 1138940299 |
| 1235650 | Only Police answer this question.When people talk about people breaking the law sould i tell my sro officer? | LOOK NAVY BRAT: I WAS A MARINE SO THAT MAKES US KIN. HOW EVER READ MY PROFILE, AND I WILL NOW TELL YOU YOUR ANSWER. YOUR ANSWER IS "NO" UNLESS YOU CAN BACK IT UP WITH FACTS AND DON'T MIND BEING INVOLVED IF "NEED BE" O.K. | Law & Ethics | 1140220402 |
| 2994413 | I need to find Boca Burger v. forum 912 So 2d 561 Fla 2005, and don't know where to find it? | Go to findlaw.com, and then to the links to Florida cases. If you search under Florida Supreme Court cases, with title Boca Burger, you will find the opinions. You will have to register with findlaw, but it is free, | Law & Ethics | 1138826412 |
| 655841 | unlawful witholding of vehicle from lean holder? | depends on the state...here in IL it is not a crime but rather a civil affair unless a judgement has been rendered and the party in question is in contempt. | Law & Ethics | 1140964180 |
| 432453 | if a spouse inquires a debt in her name only,does that mean the husband inquires the debt also? i'm in n.c. | If a spouse INCURS a debt and she is liable on that debt individually, then her husband does not INCUR the same debt unless he has guaranteed the debt as well. (This is federal law) | Law & Ethics | 1138933794 |
| 3526243 | Do you have to pass the High School Exit Exam to get independent studies? | It's required in California. Passing it means you can get a diploma and graduate. | Law & Ethics | 1140036609 |
| 2473133 | Do you think bullfights should be banned in Mexico? | The bulls are raised for the sole purpose of fighting in the ring. Next time you go to McDonalds think about if you should have a hamburger or not if killing a cow bothers you. | Law & Ethics | 1140903409 |
| 805262 | To all the Lawyers:? | What state do you live in...? Typically the answer is "no." The person who left without paying has committed a crime, and you can't be held responsible for a crime committed by another person. If your employer is making you pay for a dine and dash, you may want to get a hold of your state's department of labor (or equivalent department) and file a complaint. | Law & Ethics | 1140404536 |
| 1886041 | What exactly "proof beyond a reasonable doubt" mean? | Reasonable doubt which will justify acquittal is doubt based on reason and arising from evidence or lack of evidence , and it is doubt which reasonable man or woman might entertain, and it is not fanciful doubt , is not imagined doubt, and it is doubt that juror might conjure up to avoid performing unpleasant task or duty. Reasonable doubt as would cause prudent men to hesitate before acting in matters of importance to themselves. Beyond a reasonable doubt in evidence means fully satisfied, entirely convinced, satisfied to a moral certainty; and phrase is the equivalent of the words clear, precise and indubitable. In criminal case, the accused’s guilt must be established “beyond a reasonable doubt” which means that facts proven must, by virtue of their probative force, establish guilt. | Law & Ethics | 1139452471 |
| 3769945 | Should the Death Penalty apply to murderers and rapists with an indisputable guilty verdict.? | tortured to death | Law & Ethics | 1139739842 |
| 105729 | is there torture in israel? | Yes, there is torture in Israel. There are hundreds of reports of human rights organizations about torture in Israel. I think important part of this question is that it is being legal or not. And, yes, surprisingly it seems to be legal. ‘Moderate physical pressure’ during interrogations is legal in Israel. Moreover, ‘physical pressure’ is far from being ‘moderate’ and kills people during interrogations. For instance, 'shaking' is legal and sounds pretty innocent also. However, 'shaking' is a method of 'torture' which causes even death as a result of brain hemorrhage and which is one of the ‘moderate physical pressures’ used by Israeli General Security Service. (The History of Punishment / Lewis Lyons, 2003) Please find below the related sources. “Every state tortures its subjects, the only variation being the refinement or intensity of pain, but so far as I know, Israel is the only state in modern times that made it legal” The Nation / Alexander Cockburn http://www.library.cornell.edu/colldev/mideast/isrtort.htm "Israel is the only country on earth where torture and ill-treatment are legally sanctioned. The Committee must send a clear message that such practices are a flagrant violation of the Convention and their continued use will not be tolerated." Amnesty International http://web.amnesty.org/library/Index/ENGMDE150311998?open&of=ENG-2D2 I guess the right question is not ‘how come Israel signed the UN convention against torture’ but ‘how come there isn’t any consequence of this “flagrant violation of the Convention” ’ | Law & Ethics | 1140216505 |
| 542872 | Why is it important for us to study the law? Write a pharagraph about it.? | do your own homework | Law & Ethics | 1139348663 |
| 966304 | If a streaker gets caught, what exactly is he / she charged with? | indecent exposure | Law & Ethics | 1139166464 |
| 589993 | what was the reasoning ini passing the no singing in the bathtub law? | Urban legend | Law & Ethics | 1138927859 |
| 1491887 | what should i do? | If your old enough to be on your own, Move out!!! | Law & Ethics | 1139359055 |
| 20329 | Troubleshooting in a traffic accident and i'd ask as in corp. side how to reduce payment? | still no answers? try looking here; http://www.philipdru.com http://weekendinterviewshow.com http://thestressblog.com http://www.un.org/ http://www.antiwar.com http://www.kaos959.com | Law & Ethics | 1140169377 |
| 3907507 | what is warrant in debt mean? | it's a long term equity option attached to a bond. | Law & Ethics | 1139410635 |
| 1871677 | How much nuclear weapons US has and how much nuclear weapons the whole world has? | U.S has like 2600 more then evryone else combined | Law & Ethics | 1139542962 |
| 4190486 | Can they arrest you without having an arrest warrent? | Who is "they?" It's warrant, not warrent. Yes..."they"...can. I do it all the time, and it's perfectly legal, and just because you are arrested does not mean you must have your Miranda rights read to you (at least in California). | Law & Ethics | 1140975447 |
| 1789938 | should social workers be allowed to Lie? | No they should not be allowed to lie. However, keep in mind that the police ARE allowed to lie to you. If the social workers are investigating criminal actions.....well, they are allowed to as well in most states. As for falsifying documents, etc. not only is it unethical it is illegal (committing purjury). | Law & Ethics | 1139074368 |
| 1687584 | What does "per extensum" mean? | Best guess is "by extention". | Law & Ethics | 1141062677 |
| 1871242 | Who might be more likely to conform in a bureacracy, those wanting more power or those that have it already? | Those seeking more power or simply seeking to keep their job. Those at the top have more power to chang the rules so they have options if they don't like them. | Law & Ethics | 1140305841 |
| 2030163 | Where can you buy beer on Sunday in Mississippi? | It varies from county to county, and city to city. Hinds County allows beer sales 24/7, unless you are in Raymond, which does not allow beer sales until after 1 pm on sundays. About the only reason that I keep this stuff all straight is that I work for a beer distributor. | Law & Ethics | 1139166261 |
| 2987755 | What is the penalty in New Mexico and/or Texas for having a concealed or an unregistered handgun? | packing.org | Law & Ethics | 1140149294 |
| 3824399 | What are rules for getting married in Tennessee. What do we need to bring for licenses.? | Tennessee Marriage License Laws ID Requirement: Valid driver's license or certified birth certificate or valid passport. You must also provide your Social Security number. It is a non-negotiable requirement. You must have proof of Social Security. Passports from those who are not US citizens are acceptable. Residency Requirement: You do not have to be a resident of Tennessee. Previous Marriages: You will need to show a copy of your divorce decree. | Law & Ethics | 1139441713 |
| 4033576 | how to help change laws to help childern not go back into home with family abuse and drug abuse? | WRITE AND CALL YOUR LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE.. | Law & Ethics | 1140634418 |
| 2792407 | Could this idea kill two birds with one stone? | IT wouldn't work since we wouldn't know what the effects would be like on a "normal" person. There could be conflicing reactions due to inpure blood and how can you tell if a drug has made some on luse their mind if they hav allreadly lost it. Plus it is in Humain and Crule. | Law & Ethics | |
| 4154573 | im a 35 year old man who recently found out that im getting a divorce (pretty much a bombshell) what should i? | Get yourself a lawyer immediately. | Law & Ethics | 1140308206 |
| 4312602 | Will the USA ever allow a black person or woman as President within the next 10 years? | Yes, I believe there will be a black president before there will ever be a woman president. I know this is a loaded question, but many nations do not like dealing with women. Those nations would probably be in the Middle East. They would try to undermine the woman alot more than a black male. However, I would vote for Condi Rice. Both, black and female. She is smart and has the political clout to pull it off, I believe. Condi in '08!!! | Law & Ethics | 1139621338 |
| 2603148 | If a minor's parents want to press charges on an adult for statutoryrape does the minor have presschargesalso? | Unfortunately for you and your boyfriend, California is one of the few states with 18 years old as age of consent. Since your boyfriend is less than 3 years older than you, the following can apply: CALIFORNIA CODES, PENAL CODE 261.5 (b) Any person who engages in an act of unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor who is not more than three years older or three years younger than the perpetrator, is guilty of a misdemeanor. (e)(1)(A) An adult who engages in an act of unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor less than two years younger than the adult is liable for a civil penalty not to exceed two thousand dollars ($2,000). And it's the prosecutor who charges your boyfriend with the crime, not your parents. You have no say in whether he's charged or not. | Law & Ethics | 1140382856 |
| 4276838 | Was it ever illegal to be gay in the US? | To the best of my knowledge, being gay has never been illegal. There's no sensical way to make it illegal. Of course, various gay actions have been individually illegal. | Law & Ethics | 1140462136 |
| 1998014 | Why do people want to outlaw smoking.? | First off I just want to say that Second Hand Smoking is not linked to any kind of health risks. If anyone did a little research on the topic they would find out that the studies that the EPA did in the early 90s suggested no links. They fudged the numbers and the methods to make it look like there was a link. True smoking is linked to hazards, but so is drinking, eating too much, and just about every other thing that humans do in a daily life. Hell, driving is hazardous, do you think we should outlaw that as well? It is my god-given right to do whatever the hell I want with my body as long as I don't put others in danger, and if you look at the links below you will see second hand smoke is not proven to be dangerous. They reason people want to outlaw smoking, is because everyone today is totally ignorant to the facts. They believe what they are told, and they are told that second hand smoking is dangerous. People today want to be politically correct all the time. Just because you don't like what I am doing doesn't give you the right to make me stop. Thats like telling someone to stop eating meat, because they are a veggitarian. What is this world coming to??? Oh by the way, I have never smoked a day in my life. I can't stand it, but I'm not going to take away somebody's rights just because I don't like it. I'll just enjoy myself somewhere else. | Law & Ethics | 1140227367 |
| 2211065 | Would you believe me if I told you there is a device of torture, brain washing, and communication inside of me | Of course I would beleive you. So are you going to tell that it happened to you or is this a hypothetical question? | Law & Ethics | 1141082693 |
| 3977755 | how will i know if my tax refund will be offset by the irs because of a defaulted student loan? | I think if you owe the government for a student loan and you have a income tax refund,,,they will keep the refund in payment for the loan. If it is not enough to pay the loan, then next year they will keep that refund too. Interest is added to these loans and sometimes it takes people years to pay them back. | Law & Ethics | 1139545013 |
| 2059881 | What do u think we should do inorder to control gun use? | Gun safety courses, and responsible parents. Teaching the public about safe gun use is the only way. Look, murder is already illegal. You think making guns illegal will help? There are billions of guns in this world. You'll never get rid of them all, and if you could, people would make their own homemade guns. Simply by education, you can teach people to respect guns, and to defend themselves safely. Theres a saying.. "Society is safer when criminals don't know who is armed" | Law & Ethics | 1139264971 |
| 2316534 | If we are not aware we are commiting a crime, are we still guilty? | Yes. Ignorance of the law is no excuse. | Law & Ethics | 1140655026 |
| 3081029 | what are the five characteristics of a well - written police report? | The previous answer was good except "how" was forgotten. Also, the officers actions relating to the investigation and the disposition of the case. | Law & Ethics | 1140487808 |
| 4313095 | in law enforcement, what does the 'thin blue line' refer to? | Damien has it but I'll elaborate a bit. It specifically refers to the "thin blue line" (the police) which separates us (the public) from them (the criminals). It's basically supposed to demarcate the protective barrier between the criminals and their victims. My only problem with this colourful depiction is this: What happens when the police behave in criminal fashion against members of the public? Who protects us then, eh? | Law & Ethics | 1140059381 |
| 914221 | what is the first amendment, always hear about it in the movies? | Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. | Law & Ethics | 1138784458 |
| 3166235 | Does anyone know the time one may have for burglary/3rd? | Under Iowa Code 902.9 the maximum sentence for class D felony is 5 years. In the states that I am more familiar with, this would mean that the offender was sentenced originally to 5 years with some part of that suspended. THe offender would have served the time imposed (ie not suspended) and been paroled for the remainder of the five years. If Iowa follows this norm the 3 months on parole should end at 5 years from the date of sentencing. | Law & Ethics | 1139461333 |
| 4394633 | who were major gangsters in New York in the 1920's? | This article on the history of the Gambino crime family will give you lots of names from the 1920s and 1930s. And BTW, Capone was big in Chicago and the Midwest, not New York (as I'm sure you know). | Law & Ethics | 1141138707 |
| 1230909 | Should I seek out a lawyer? Or should I just forget about it? | That happend to my husband after opening up something, think it was a tv dinner from Reesers. He was eating, and soon found a piece of a rubber glove in his food. We called the company, they knew nothing about it and said all they would do was send coupons which they did, about $40 worth. I was still kinda ticked about it, for one they were rude. But when I did talk to someone about it, they pretty much told me that something like that is very hard to prove and that alot of people will plant things in the food, trying to get money from the company. Like the Wendy's story with the finger. So I don't think something like that would be an easy case in court, you might be better off just calling the company and complaining, and see what they will do. I'm sure if someone had lost a finger or been hurt at the company they would have closed all the lines and destroyed everything that day. | Law & Ethics | 1139003558 |
| 3567056 | I was double charged and they refuse to credit me for one of the charges. Can I sue? | If you have all of receipts contact state Attorney General Office. Might save you court costs. | Law & Ethics | 1140005874 |
| 3755241 | In Missouri how can you fire your public defender and make the state pay for an attorney of your choice? | I'm sure you can fire your PD, but the State won't pay for you to get a private lawyer. You may be able to get a different public defender, call the district PD's office for where your at. | Law & Ethics | 1140329434 |
| 4034510 | How many points is it on my driver's license for a speeding ticket? | Depending on what state you live in, a speeding ticket normally is one (1) point. If you are driving in excess of perhaps 25-35 miles over the speed limit, the police officer can charge you with reckless driving instead of speeding, in which case that ticket would be a "2-pointer" and considered a MAJOR violation. In California, you usually cannot go to traffic school for a MAJOR moving violation. Anyone's driving record with two (2) or more points on it is considered a "non-good driver" and is not eligible for the good driver discounts available on most auto insurance policies. Minor moving violations usually increase the premium on an auto policy anywhere from $60 to $80 dollars every 6-months, unless you ask the court if you can take the option of going to traffic school. Minor moving violations stay on your record for three (3) years and should not be charged to you or your policy after that. MAJOR moving violations stay on your record seven (7) years (as driving information history to prospective insurance carriers and the public) but can only be charged to you and your policy for up to three (3) years. P.S. Accidents stay on your record for three (3) years, regardless of fault. It is imperative that a police report be obtained for insurance company purposes to prove "at-fault" or "not-at-fault" liability when submitting claims to carriers. | Law & Ethics | 1139677531 |
| 3798003 | What is the California law against retribution for filing a greivance? | That all depends on who you're filing the grievance against and what it's regarding. | Law & Ethics | 1140492562 |
| 1007806 | Can my employer require me to do volunteer work on MY time..or force me to donate money? | They can strongly encourage it, but you can't be forced to do anything. It looks good for a company (and an employee too) if there's high participation in community donations and volunteering. If you can afford a small donation, just do it as it goes toward a good cause. Volunteering is the same. | Law & Ethics | 1141093112 |
| 4115562 | What do you do if a city like Paso Robles Calif. will not put in one Handicap parking space down Town? | The ADA & Title 1 are Federal Issues. Get the Federal Government involved. You can start here: http://mhawestchester.org/benefits/ada.asp | Law & Ethics | 1139803362 |
| 3146734 | What is the punishment for grand theft auto in the state of Texas? Is it a felony & what is the sentence? | it might be a felony i'm not sure, but if i was u i wouldn't think about doing anything wrong out there. there jail is terrible and dey bout theres. you would sit in jail your whole sentence, if u got 5-10 then u gon do 5 or 10 so if i was u i would jus chill. | Law & Ethics | 1140377590 |
| 2092785 | should the president be impeached? | He's openly admitted to illegally wiretapping US citizens. I think the option of impeachment should be investigated. | Law & Ethics | 1139595134 |
| 4044186 | Why is that the more serious the crime is, the lower the rates of deterrent efffects are? | What book are you referring to? Have you heard of California's "3-strikes" law? It's when a felon who's been convicted of 2 felonies is arrested and convicted for a 3rd felony. That felon is then sentenced to life in prison for being a repeat felony offender. Sound harsh? Read up on it more in your search engine, under "3-strikes law". Pretty intersting stuff, and there's discussions on both sides of the topic. | Law & Ethics | 1140979532 |
| 1580693 | what do you do when you have caused irreversible damage to a neighbors tree? | Appologize. Despite what people may think plants are expensive (especially hearty trees). They can even increase the value of your home in some states. Ask your neighbor what you can do and again admit your wrong doing. A mature neighbor should think of something appropriate, and if they can't at least you tried to make up for it. If they take you to court you can even say you asked what could you do. | Law & Ethics | 1139715859 |
| 1646916 | how do i find out the termination process(fair housing law) of a lease agreement, with an apartment? | Ask the apartment complex owner for a copy-by law they have to give you one. And you should have gotten one when you signed up for the apartment-if you didn't you are not responible for paying such a fee-if you didn't get one anyways | Law & Ethics | 1139866767 |
| 1827685 | If a lawyer looses a case do they still get paid? | It's all going to depend on the agreement with the attorney. Some attorneys will take a plaintiff's case on a contingency basis and you will sign a fee agreement. Generally, the fee agreement will delineate what the attorney will get if the plaintiff recovers (example: 35%). Some break it down by the point when the plaintiff recovers (before suit is filed 10%, after suit is filed but before trial 25%, after trial 35% etc - generally going to be measured on the amount of work). These are generally the "you don't pay if you don't win" arrangements, but the client is usually still responsible for expenses. They don't advertise that, but it has to be in the fee agreement. Some plaintiff attorneys are paid hourly. Civil defense attorneys are typically paid by the hour, win or lose (since they typically won't be recovering anything unless there is a cross complaint). Criminal defense lawyers are generally paid by the hour since (in many jurisdictions if not all) criminal defense attorneys cannot have contingency arrangements with their clients. Public defenders will generally be paid whatever the court deems appropriate (a lawyer will submit their fees to the court and the judge can either approve or alter the amount). | Law & Ethics | 1140832424 |
| 241228 | there is no dna fingerprints nor witness i had nothen on me or near me from there building? | What is your question? Do you know that you can update your questions? Because, by itself this makes no sense. | Law & Ethics | 1140182939 |
| 500790 | What do you know about medical mistakes? stories , resources , rules and personal knowledge would be useful? | The death of my first child in 2004 was because of a medical mistake. Around the age of 10 months, he started to loose weight dramatically and had a never ending appetite. When my husband and i took him to the doctors office, they thought it was because of his formula and didnt bother to do further tests. The though most of the problem was because of us and how we were feeding him. The doctors werent concerned at all, but gave him a sugar drink to help. BIG MISTAKE. He passed away a month later because he had a rare metabolism and diabetic problem, and the sugar drink made it worse. If the doctors took them time to run blood tests, then would have found the problem and put him on medicine. He would still be alive today if the doctors didnt "assume' instead of run some tests. | Law & Ethics | 1140917410 |
| 632396 | Does an employer have the right to ask personal medical questions when you are under a doctor's care? | No he does not. If you are requesting leave under the FMLA, he can only ask for a doctor's note certifying your illness as a "serious illness" that you cannot be at work for. Beyond that, he is invading your privacy. | Law & Ethics | 1141096990 |
| 15310 | why is it that g. bush has not been impeached already and he and his entire admin not tried for treason? | In order for a President to be impeached he must first be accused of "treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors". Secondly, the House of Representatives must pass "articles of impeachment" by a simple majority. Thirdly, the Senate tries the President with the Chief Justice of the Supreme presiding over the hearings. 2/3 of the present Senators must vote for guilt to remove the President from office. In the case of George W. Bush, there have been accusations of treasonous activities; however, the House has not seen fit, whether through political loyalty, fear of embarassment or lack of belief in the charges, to file articles of impeachment. That is why he has not been impeached. | Law & Ethics | 1139964346 |
| 3415975 | What are your views on gay marriage? | My view is this: If two people want to be married, fine go ahead and it doesn't matter if they are gays or not! But also they should know if they get divorced or have kids they should have the same rights as everyone else! Not because they gay or straight they should be able to take the responsibilities of what they law says it's accordance to the law! | Law & Ethics | 1140126998 |
| 9337 | can you file bankruptcy on over payment social security.? | I recently had a bankruptcy finalized in Aug. '05. You should really be sure it's the only option left open to you. If there are any debts that can be taken care of by offers in compromise or payment schedules you might want to take that route. Are your debts more than one years income? | Law & Ethics | 1140533271 |
| 3719204 | what would be the most forgotten landmark case but still influences american life? | Marbury V. Madison gave the Supreme Court the "right" for Constitutional review | Law & Ethics | 1139541057 |
| 1917411 | How many kids does the babysitter have right to take care of according the law of New York city? | No more than 5 without a daycare license. | Law & Ethics | 1140207614 |
| 2858760 | A correctional facility is to correct behavior what goes on that make them come home doing worse or same crime | When you put peoplke in cages liong enough they tend to revert back to animals Let alone some of thye things that go on in the cage | Law & Ethics | 1140481445 |
| 3377014 | do you think if a man is behind on child support, he's a dead beat dad? | not in all cases. If he has very little to no income than I'd say he may have a reason. If he's living large, than by all means he's a loser. Remember, when a man has to work pay his own bills, put food on his plate... after paying child support, things can get rough. The percentage a man has to pay in my mind is uncalled for. Think about this, the normal man pays after taxes between 25 and 40 percent of his wage to child support, you do the math.. | Law & Ethics | 1139971002 |
| 588178 | Can someone explain to me the "freedom of speech"? | The government may make no law respecting your freedom of speech. (1st Amendment). No state may make any law depriving you of your freedom of speech (14th Amendment). The freedom of speech applies to personal speech, political speech and even to a lesser extent, commercial speech. In general, no prior restraint may be made against your freedom of speech (Times v. Sullivan). However, the freedom of speech is not absolute. You may not exercise freedom of speech when to do so would subject the public to danger (for example, you may not shout "Fire!" in a crowded theater if there is no fire). This is a synopsis of ideas from the Constitution and many Supreme Court cases. Your exercise of freedom of speech may not interfere with other constitutionally guaranteed rights. Many cases have addresssed the use of religious symbols in public places as well as actions of political speech such as burning of the American flag. These cases are not always models of consistency. Suffice it to say that freedom of speech is well protected but not absolute. In the context of these cartoons and comments, at least in the USA, you can publish these ideas, even if they are offensive to others. You are really not addressing the "freedom of speech" as such as much as you are addressing editorial judgment of the press. While the press is free to say what it wants, it ought to consider the sensibilities of others, especially those who might legitimately take offense to the writings or utterances. | Law & Ethics | 1140495784 |
| 1869324 | the legal dating age limits for ohio? | I don't think there are any enforcable age limitations for dating. | Law & Ethics | 1140315862 |
| 2274366 | what is the position where a person encounter danger? | The person being negligent: gross negligence and/or reckless endangerment (depending on act and juristiction Person rescuing life & property: can sue for proximate cause damages | Law & Ethics | 1138987521 |
| 2644014 | Does the us border patrol have a right to stop and detain someone within 25 miles of an international border? | US Boarder Patrol are Federal Law Enforcement Officers, they have Federal power of arrest. Unless they are doing regular road blocks doing spot checks and the such, they will need "reasonal suspection" to do a traffic stop. Reasonable cause is what is needed for a search warrant, But honestly beleive me as a past law enforcement officer, I can pick almost any vechile that passes and there is something either on or about the vechile that would allow it to be stoped, and if not, within 2 miles of following them they will do something wrong. And of course if the claim you were crossing the yellow line, who is going to not beleive them | Law & Ethics | 1140290873 |
| 2786729 | where can i find free legal help in fort lauderdale area? | Great, another immigrant looking for a freebie! | Law & Ethics | 1140840674 |
| 2172491 | In your ideal government, what restrictions (if any) would you place on freedom of speech? | I would support the restrictions on screaming fire, etc. in a crowded theater. Such language does not really communicate any idea, but is only meant to hurt. It is basically an assault with words. It has no place in my ideal government. As far as offending religions i think we should have the right to do that. It may be hurtful, but not all speech is flattering. We should have the right to make offensive cartoons. How people react to such speech is what should be dealt with, but the speech itself is not the problem. Although questioning tragedies like the holocaust seems insane, its not something we should regulate. Who knows how far it could be taken. It could evolve into not questioning the politics of a particular president. We should always have the right to evaluate history even if we're not very good at it. Pornographic images are not pleasing to all people, but it mostly boils down to a moral question that is highly subjective. People who enjoy pornography should have every right to enjoy it. We can't make judgment on what type of media is "good" and what is "bad." pornography would be welcome in my ideal government. Finally, hate speech. That's a tough one because like shouting out "fire", hate speech only strives to hurt and offend. Does it also mean to communicate? to spread ideas? i'm not sure. I don't really completely understand the intentions of those who make hate speech. I know i disagree with them, but that's not where i stop my analysis. This issue is more ambiguous to me than the others, but still my gut tells me that i would allow it in my own government. I think most of society doesn't really have an open ear to hate speech anyways. If people must make hateful comments they can go ahead and do it. Society will probably ostracize them anyways. | Law & Ethics | 1139581756 |
| 315477 | Do you think our liberty comes from Jesus Christ? | Our country was founded by men or different beliefs mostly Christian, who kept slaves and allowed no one to vote except for white male landowners. Their ideas of freedom came mostly from Scottish and English philosophers some of whom were explicitly athiestic and none of whom based their philosophy on Biblical precepts. So no. Just wondering why you had to ask this twice. | Law & Ethics | 1138989970 |
| 1278275 | how do i fire my lawyer and get money back? also want to file formal complaint.? | If your lawyer is part of a partnership firm, first complain, in writing to a Senior Partner...one of the dudes with their name on the door...if THAT brings no satisfaction, then go to your state Bar Association's Ethics Review board...good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1139758881 |
| 1015733 | i do not know that my licence was suspended but i got arrested? | What town do you live in? Last I checked, the state will write you a letter telling you that your license is being suspended and where to go (Most times you have to go to the DMV) to appeal such a decision. There had to have been a legitimate reason for the license to be suspended. | Law & Ethics | 1140807864 |
| 2193934 | How close is World War III from our times ? | Tomorrow, it'll come tomorrow. You can't whack a hornets nest with a stick like GW does and not get everyone standing near him stung badly. | Law & Ethics | 1140854367 |
| 530105 | Can the transferred intent doctrine apply to animals? | The transferred intent doctrine only applies to the mental intent to do harm to another person. There are other ways that a person could be charged with homocide (if that was the result), that do not require the requisate state of mind for first or second degree murder (common law). For example, depending on the behavior that was involved, reckless endangerement could be a basis for a charge, among many others. | Law & Ethics | 1139798919 |
| 4382649 | Is it leagal in the state of Texas to be fired while on medical leave? | The question cannot be answered without fuller facts, but it is certainly possible that your husband's rights were violated -- you should consult a local employment lawyer. Bring all your papers. The consultation won't cost you anything. | Law & Ethics | 1139848348 |
| 652278 | How can DNA evidence release few death row prisoners? | They cross match dna found on the victims body with that of the prisoner. If it dosent match they didn't do it. | Law & Ethics | 1140560880 |
| 2074404 | who is louis riel? | 1844—85, Canadian insurgent, leader of two rebellions, b. Manitoba, of French and métis parentage. In 1869—70 he led the rebels of the Red River settlements, mainly métis and indigenous peoples, who felt that their rights were threatened by the transfer (1869) of the Hudson's Bay Company territory to Canada. When the government dispatched (1870) troops to face the rebels, the Red River Rebellion collapsed, and Riel fled the country. In that year, under the Manitoba Act, the Red River settlements were accorded a provincial government. Riel returned to Canada and was elected to the House of Commons, but was expelled (1874) and declared an outlaw (1875). In 1884 he returned to lead a group of indigenous people and métis who were bent on securing titles to their lands in Saskatchewan. The uprising ended with an engagement (1885) at Batoche. He was captured, tried for treason, and hanged. | Law & Ethics | 1140562158 |
| 4277391 | What should I do if by a careless accident I broke an article like a bottle of wine in some wal-mart? | Walk away and get a Walmart associate and say someone had an accident (not you) and can they get someone to clean it up? Accidents happen all the time. No need to be embarrassed. | Law & Ethics | 1139203526 |
| 2020287 | Is Jaywalking illegal? | When used in the literal sense, jaywalking specifically refers to violation of pedestrian traffic regulations, and is therefore illegal wherever those regulations are enforced by law. So to answer your question, Yes! | Law & Ethics | 1140501431 |
| 3504124 | is there a law requiring hurricane/storm shutters on property located on beach? | Don't know where you live, so can't check. However, even if there isn't a law, it probably would be required for insurance purposes. | Law & Ethics | 1140712342 |
| 3459032 | what is the purpose of the land registery? | Land registry serves many purposes. The office of the registrar of land keep record of all the land selling purchasing etc. If you want to buy a land you have to check it with the registrar whether the seller is the true owner of the land or not. When a bank is giving loan against any property, it check it with the registrar the true status of the land. The bank also check whether the land is already charged or not i.e. whether the owner has taken any other loan on that land or not. A registry gives full legal right to owner of the land.so a land registry is essential and serves many purposes. | Law & Ethics | 1140682964 |
| 2398879 | cliff notes for Black odyssey; the case of the slave ship Amistad.? | a | Law & Ethics | 1141087944 |
| 3468792 | Senate hearings on secret surveillance: Have our constitutional rights been violated? | Mine personally, I'm not sure...but I bet someone's has. It's funny that people are so partisan generally in this country that they can't see what the argument is really about. The argument is about the legality of the way the President did it, not whether he should be doing it or not, and not (well, MOSTLY not) an attack on the President himself. I think if you're going to hold the highest office in the land, you have to uphold the law BETTER than anyone else. | Law & Ethics | 1139281876 |
| 2085239 | how do I answer a summons and complaint letter? | politely and diplomatically | Law & Ethics | 1139967823 |
| 1151334 | Does anyone know the definition of "excessive speed"? Say speed limit is 35mph? | Typically, the police will allow ten miles over the posted speed limit, but not 11 over. Generally you're fair game once you pass the 10 mile over, mark. The courts will usually side for the driver if he or she is cited for going less than 10 miles over the posted limit. 'Excessive' in some states is twenty miles over, in others 25 over the limit; this is when the price goes up. | Law & Ethics | 1140302499 |
| 3463797 | I got a ticket because a cop said I went through a stop sign.? | If you really think you stopped, fight it. I think most cop cars have cameras in them, maybe they can get something from there... | Law & Ethics | 1141052680 |
| 3364797 | Is there a book about the Bolger Brothers of Boston one a gangster the other a Political leader? | OK... I knew I had seen something about this before. I found a transcript from a CNN story telling about a story that would appear that evening on the show Newsnight (Aired December 3, 2002 - 22:00 ET). I can't find a transcript online. Apparently Whitey and William Bolger were doing very different things at the same time. Whitey, it appears, was a gangster, head of "the Irish Mob," while William was "a power broker" and president of The University of Massachusetts in Boston. I found this story about the Bolger Brothers online: http://www.goldtalk.com/discuspro/messages/100/13094.html?1060202038 You might be interested in these books: Street Soldier: My Life as an Enforcer for Whitey Bulger and the Irish Mob http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1586420631/ref=pd_sl_ov_alx-jeb-8o-1_book_3312977_1/103-8380677-2077424?n=283155 and Paddy Whacked : The Untold Story of the Irish American Gangster http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0060590033/102-2800740-3915300?v=glance&n=283155 You may also want to check this broadcast on March 17th: http://wbai.org/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=5221&Itemid=42 | Law & Ethics | 1141084418 |
| 740950 | What are the Texas Theft by Check laws and how can retailers get their money? | It is handled - county by county. File in the county you do business in. Also as for an arrest and a repayment plan for the offender. Texas also has jail time for this offense if over a certain amount and if the offender does it often. Call your county attorney and ask for the hot check division | Law & Ethics | 1140651235 |
| 3126067 | i need help on legal support, advice for a single mother fighting for custody. he is not the father or family | You should consider contacting the local law school (or schools) in your area to determine whether it offers a pro bono clinic. Quite often, law schools will permit students to accept representation of matters for indigent clients (closely supervised by licensed attorneys of course). The limited understanding that half of your facts leads me to believe that your case may be interesting enough for a clinic to consider representation. If that does not work, contact the local Bar Association (nearly every county has one) and ask what pro bono resources are available to indigent clients in your situation. I am certain that, provided you meet certain requirements, representation is available to you at low or no cost. Best of luck with this difficult situation. | Law & Ethics | 1140203873 |
| 3970159 | Info wanetd on law suits against the Seattle convention center.? | Goto the county courthouse or the local courthouse in which the convention center is located. I would hope you are not planning a get rich quick lawsuit. That wouldnt be right, as well as it would be akin to theft.. (Morally) | Law & Ethics | 1140193225 |
| 3257576 | Is corruption a more serious offence then misconduct? | Yes it most certainly is. Misconduct can be deemed as a person misusing their power and authority or behaving poorly; Corruption is worse because the decisions involved with corruption often lead to extreme gain for one person or organization over the expense of the larger body. | Law & Ethics | 1139875631 |
| 521741 | is there a way to get out of having to serve jail time. when its only 28days? for embezzelment? | try to acept it and pass time ask god for help the great creator got me out of all kinds of shit | Law & Ethics | 1138792052 |
| 2471815 | Need my collected works published, don't have money to self publish - major publishers want agents only.? | You gotta find yourself an agent. One in NY and one in LA if possible. If your work is good enough you can get an agent to take your work and just slice off a comission instead of an upfront fee. If that fails, you're going to have to start raising money. Talk to friends and families (have them consider it an investment not a loan, because if your book flops then you're s.o.l.). You can also talk to local business men and such. Try talking to a creative writing professor or philosophy professor at a local college, they may have some tips. | Law & Ethics | |
| 1825034 | What time frame is considered "Commercially reasonable notice" to change payment terms for a contract? | - 15 to 30 days...? ------ | Law & Ethics | 1140878922 |
| 4371088 | Under the creative commons act what is the exact definition of "commercial"? | "You may not exercise any of the rights granted to You in Section 3 above in any manner that is primarily intended for or directed toward commercial advantage or private monetary compensation. The exchange of the Work for other copyrighted works by means of digital file-sharing or otherwise shall not be considered to be intended for or directed toward commercial advantage or private monetary compensation, provided there is no payment of any monetary compensation in connection with the exchange of copyrighted works." Source: Creative Commons Non-Commercial License. If the item is copyrighted under a different Creative Commons License, then you need to go to: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/ and find the right one for the work that you want to use. | Law & Ethics | 1138842575 |
| 2331604 | does anyone know how to get to new jersey deptment of corrections?(website)? | See the link below. http://www.state.nj.us/corrections/... | Law & Ethics | 1140990005 |
| 1815750 | if the majority rules them why dont.t they set the speed limits on the highways we dive on? | Majority rules but common since prevails! | Law & Ethics | 1140972466 |
| 1186270 | What is the current law for drug tests in high schools? | In what state? For what reason? At whose direction? Under what conditions? Your question is a little like asking if the sun will shine tomorrow. It will, but the time and manner depends on where you are. Gotta be more specific about your question if you want a decent answer. | Law & Ethics | 1139789921 |
| 1644518 | I need to know what are the charges for making and/or trafficing counterfeit money.? | well first of all I hope you know that you are probaly being watched because of the president authorising illegal wire taps and so on. so by asking this question you have unknowingly drawn attention to you self but let me say that it's a high regarded crime and deffinately a FELONY so I don't think that it matters what degree it may be. just know that if you were ever caught doing something like that you should prepare yourself for the homo's in prison | Law & Ethics | 1139599977 |
| 4181742 | If you receive ssi can you inherit an estate? | Yes. There are lots of different types of SSI payments, and different types of inheritance, so whether or not the inheritance affects your ability to continue to recieve the payments the year you inherit depends on what payments you recieve. (Is the estate in money? If property, will you live there?) You can always inherit -- the result, if large enough cash or converatble to cash with some exceptions (not as many as there used to be) will probably be that you will lose ssi payments for awhile, maybe that month, maybe longer. | Law & Ethics | 1140982024 |
| 1035824 | why do judges wear black robes? | Why do judges wear black? In most countries of the world justices wear black, or at the very least garments with some black trim or lining. This tradition is said to have begun in 17th Century England when all of the nation's judges attended the funeral of Queen Mary dressed in black robes as a sign of mourning. The official period of morning lasted many years, and overlapped with much of Britain's colonial adventures in other countries. The black robe tradition spread around the world and thus still persists today. Red is the second-most popular color for judicial robes, which likely reflects the fact that red has historically been a color associated with royalty, and judges were originally appointed as servants of the monarch. | Law & Ethics | 1140669255 |
| 3450477 | how to take a tree from someone else property in Texas,if you was the right owner that planted it many yrs ago | You could ask the current owners of the land if you could remove the tree, and offer to provide a replacement. If they will not agree, you might want to take your story to the local press - local newspapers, television, or radio, and see if you can get some publicity to turn public opinion to bear in your favor. Note: removal might damage and possibly kill the tree, which would be the last thing you'd want to be responsible for. It's been doing so well where it is, possibly you could be satisfied with a cutting or branch that you could propagate into a new tree, or keep as a memento? | Law & Ethics | 1140489236 |
| 3529660 | what do you do when you are 15 and your mother is trying to kick you out of your house? | I think that is illeagal. However, what are YOU doing that is creating this situation? You have heard the saying, don't bite the hand that feeds you, right. Think about it. | Law & Ethics | 1139883591 |
| 2099212 | why should lawyer contact a stepmom's siblings and children of dead siblings if she had no biological kids? | They should follow the will. | Law & Ethics | 1140105631 |
| 1607534 | Why do "they" reset court dates.? | "They" reset dates because the calender is overbooked or because one party or the other is not prepared or is not present....Depending on what the case is, it may wind up dismissed if it gets delayed too long, but I'd raise cain with my lawyer for his failure to show up for a scheduled hearing. Good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1140540170 |
| 3176363 | Do you feel that the Founding Fathers? | Our founding fathers were incredibly intelligent people. Yet, I believe that while we can't go back into the past and change things, we can wonder what the other outcomes would be if the documents were written differently. For instance, they rightly made the Constitution deliberately ambiguous. Why, you ask? Because that prevents people/states from nitpicking minor details. Various freedoms (freedom of sppech, action...) are listed in teh constitution, and yet, people in the supreme court debate over the interpretation of these words. Additionally, the amendability of the constitution is also valuable, since interpretations of the constitution and times change. If it were more rigid, it would be tougher for good change to take place. | Law & Ethics | 1140494899 |
| 2438107 | what is the likelyhood of me being selected for jury duty in my lifetime? I am 21. Has anyone in here served? | That question is nearly impossible to answer for a number of reasons. There may be things about you that make you a desirable juror or an undesireable juror. And experiences differ so widely. I am an attorney in California and I am 37. I have been summoned for to jury duty 4 times in state court, but I have never served on a jury. I've never been summoned for federal court. My wife is 38. She has been summoned once for state and once for federal court. She served on jury in a rape case. My dad is 60 and he's served on one jury. My mom is 58 and never served on a jury. My sister is 36 and has never been summoned for jury duty. Who knows how to explain such a wide variety of experiences and what implications that has for you? | Law & Ethics | 1139634166 |
| 1866801 | How do you find the money? | Should be. All legit transactions leave a paper trail, and I except they can figure out where to start following any non-legit transactions by where that paper trail ends. | Law & Ethics | 1139253447 |
| 745651 | what is the statue of limitations on civil law (dedts) in kansas? how meny years dose someone have to sue you? | I am assuming you mean Debts. I do not know the specific laws in Kansas, but I do know that a company collect a debt as long as you recognize it as your debt. Meaning 10 years from now, if you acknowledge an old debt, you can be forced to pay it off. | Law & Ethics | 1139596557 |
| 1107787 | When police do a search of you home are they supposed to let you be in the home? What does the law state? | No, there is nothing that states that you must be present during a search. Search warrants can even be executed when you are not home. However, a list of seized items are to be left on the premises. | Law & Ethics | 1140065231 |
| 2647513 | My neighbor keeps putting his bills in my mailbox so I have to pay them. What can I do legally? | Don't pay them!!!! It doesn't matter who's in possesion of the papers - if they don't get payed they'll come after him, not you. They're still his bills, with his name and his address on them. If he just walks over and puts them in your mailbox that doesn't make you responsible for them. If he's actually using your address on the bills that's a different story. In that case you can, and should, sue him. You can also alert the police, who can arrest him. Oh, and if you've been paying them with a credit card you just might be able to get the credit company to cancel the charges (at least the most recent ones). This would result in his utilities, etc. getting shut off immediately. I'm pretty sure it's not illegal to put things in people's mailboxes - just to take them out - and it's not illegal to give your own mail to someone else. So I don't think the mail tampering thing works. BTW, I do know you're only joking, but I wouldn't put it past some of the people on Yahoo! Answers to be reading this thinking they were just about to ask the same thing :) | Law & Ethics | 1139288235 |
| 420663 | Look how far the Human Race has come in the last 100yrs. What time is left, 50yrs.? | we're all supposed to die on dec. 10 2012. | Law & Ethics | 1140206925 |
| 3377206 | Why do so many cops grow funny mustaches? | it is in fact the only facial hair they are allowed to grow. a friend of mine used to be a firefighter and all firefighters and police officers are required to be either clean shaven or have only a mustache. i guess the government thinks having beards or sideburns or goatees looks unprofessional. | Law & Ethics | 1139627610 |
| 1217856 | Is it legal to teach the Bible as literature in public schools in the US? | no. due to the separation of church and state decision in 1946 during the Emerson v. Board of education case brought before the supreme court, the bible and all religious material are not allowed as curriculum material in the united states. students may choose to bring or read it, and quoting passages from it are fine, but it may not be used in the curriculum, and teachers are not allowed to speak of religious beliefs and practices unless a student asks. the ONLY exception is a religion class (world religions) or a private school/college, where taking these courses or attending this school(as in private schools) are by choice. colleges and private schools are not held by the same rules, as they are private companies, if you will. | Law & Ethics | 1138828957 |
| 4105501 | should this be a civil rights case or something different? | This isnt a civil rights issue, but one of privacy. His right to privacy was violated if the teachers told students things that they weren't at liberty to discuss. | Law & Ethics | 1139102666 |
| 4007232 | can landlord hold personal items in PA? | That depends on the situation. Did you move out and leave your stuff for a week or 6 months? Were you paying rent? Did they come in a take something of yours to make you pay rent?????? | Law & Ethics | 1139884817 |
| 3899820 | FMLA - can an employer advise you of termination prior to the end of FMLA status? | It depends on the circumstances. However, you cannot be fired or terminated for time missed that was covered by FMLA. If you happen to miss time once the FMLA has expired, or if you are even 6 minutes late, they can terminate you for that. FMLA is a priviledge and a right that you have available to you any time you are ill. If you are terminated because of the time missed, you can file a grievance, and once it goes through arbitration, you can be compensated for all the time you were off from the starting date of your termination. I worked at Verizon, and they tried to pull this on many of their employees. They didn't get very far. Good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1141060123 |
| 1808367 | Is the Bush Administration's wire-tapping justified? | Ben Franklin said that "Those who give up liberty for the sake of security deserve neither liberty nor security." I'm not sure if we will end up learning this the hard way, but we are becoming the USSA. Wiretaps are part of a larger arsenal of tactics they are using to silence dissent. It is likely that more sinister black ops programs exist that are tracking every one of us to some extent. Think about every credit card purchase, every rewards card, every post on Yahoo Answers, every search engine search result, every survey, and every Amazon purchase or wish list being compiled and analyzed for keywords and other algorithm triggering events. It is absolutely possible, and I would bet that it is happening now whether legal or not. I believe it is completely antithetical to the definition of a "free" society, and I again believe it is to ultimately be used for more sinister purposes. | Law & Ethics | 1140579563 |
| 409759 | If yahoo is so much against crime and porn, why do they used an audible with skinned face in yahoo messenger? | I don't have an answer for your question but I do have a statement , yahoo is worst then it ever was now that there are no user rooms , most user rooms had topics and that is what was discussed in those rooms , now no matter what the topic is all you see are people looking for cyber sex and porn spam | Law & Ethics | 1140872118 |
| 2118307 | is bush a terrorist hin self? | Yes I believe he is a terrorist With the definition of terroism ter·ror·ism (tr-rzm) n. The unlawful use or threatened use of force or violence by a person or an organized group against people or property with the intention of intimidating or coercing societies or governments, often for ideological or political reasons. He does this on a daily basis even in his own country. | Law & Ethics | 1139796736 |
| 666818 | Punishment for Murderers ....?? | Rehabilitation. Change in enviornment. | Law & Ethics | 1139438992 |
| 2184236 | what is the law on an officer using "fighting words" to incite a potential arrestee? | Sorry about your mom. The officer's conduct was not the best, but your stepdad's action was inappropriate also. The officer asked him to step back and he did not. He could also be charged with interfering with official duty. The officer should have been reported to a superior or vidoe taped, but your stepdad does not have the right to interfere in his duties. Talk with the prosecutor on this case and see if it can be dismissed with an explanation from your stepdad. Ideally, he should send a letter of apology to the officer and request that the case be dismissed. Do understand that under the law, he was starting problems. There are proper ways to report inappropriate police conduct. Always follow the instruction of an armed police officer. | Law & Ethics | 1140201086 |
| 1018632 | what are the curfew laws in mississippi? | There is no state law that I know of, at least not one that is enforced. Municipalities may have a curfew law; you would need to check each town individually. | Law & Ethics | 1139754673 |
| 2131294 | what are the classification of contract? | Not sure of your question but a valid contract has to have an offer, acceptance and consideration. If you are asking for the type of contracts there are unilaterial contracts, bilateral contracts, requirement and out put contracts, land sale contracts, merchants contracts etc. | Law & Ethics | 1140146966 |
| 2911191 | If you have to go to rehab, for drugs, on your own will, not being made to go, can you get fired? | The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 provides for up to 12 weeks of job-protected but unpaid leave for situations including an employee with a "serious health condition". I don't know if rehab would fall under that definition, but it certainly could. That doesn't mean your employer would automatically force you to take unpaid leave, but that if you qualify they are required to hold your job for that length of time. Here's a link from the Department Of Labor with more informaiton about FMLA: | Law & Ethics | 1140890640 |
| 4264036 | do you believe a honda civic will do 55 in less than 250ft.This isnt some suped up honda but a 97 with a 1.4? | It seems highly unlikely that your Honda has that kind of off the line accelleration, I know my 88 Civic, great as she is on the highway, takes 14 seconds to go from 0 to 60 on a good day and mine has no catalytic converter. | Law & Ethics | 1139970701 |
| 2114168 | What is Public Assistance for Adults? | That is welfare. | Law & Ethics | 1139588610 |
| 1408025 | what are legitiment reasons for a parent to request sole legal & physical custody of children? | If youre talking about court reasons, it would be that the other parent is unfit and cannot financially or physically provide for the childs needs. As long as the parent requestign sole custody can prove it, it wont be a problem. The requesting parent should be the most stable of the two and be able to prove it as well. | Law & Ethics | 1139811875 |
| 97537 | what is the difference between natural crime and legal crime? | a natural crime is something that we just feel is wrong. for instance: having an affiar is a natural crime b/c we have a moral sense that it is the wrong thing to do. However, adultry is not a legal crime because you cannot be prosecuted for cheating on your spouse. That is the distinction between a legal and natural crime. | Law & Ethics | 1139877147 |
| 4116103 | What should be the perfect bill passed in texas? | How about getting rid of the TAKS(Texas Assesment of Knowledge & Skill). My wife is a special ed teacher & way too many teachers are just teaching the test itself! | Law & Ethics | 1140725228 |
| 4247355 | Do you believe that lethal injection is cruel and unusual punishment? | no not at all | Law & Ethics | 1140774185 |
| 154622 | when police respond to domestic disturbance are they by law allowe to enter your house without your permision? | yes | Law & Ethics | 1140310940 |
| 3782658 | knowing chinas political position would you be willing to accept the violation of this internet laws? | well...anything that we do increase out human rights is going to make chan nervous and go to war with one of 2 places.... 1-tiwan 2-U.S. either way it will end up dragging us in...and it will go nuclear...so i guess we just sit back and hope bush doesnt do anyhting stupid? ~Brendon | Law & Ethics | 1141082199 |
| 566377 | what it the punishment for illegal gun possession in the state of tennessee? | depends on whether if they had a prior criminal record as a juvenile or an adult!! u didnt provide enough info for me to give a definite answer!! But the max is about 5 yrs, which could get out with either probation or parole!! | Law & Ethics | 1140302442 |
| 1905562 | what do u guys think about lesbian and gay marriage? | I think what two consenting adults do is no one else's business. If they want to get married and be miserable just like straight people, more power to them! | Law & Ethics | 1139423911 |
| 545028 | If a person fails to appear in cuort because they were forced to leave their residence, what happens? | Contact the court and have the hearing rescheduled. They might have a warrant for your arrest. But if you show up in court and just get a fine, they will quash the warrant after the hearing. | Law & Ethics | 1138820451 |
| 2617979 | Why do people confuse the term Sex Offender with Pedophile? | NO.................................... IF YOU WERE RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT YOU WOULD DEFENTLEY HAVE MY VOTE..................... | Law & Ethics | 1140642293 |
| 4073787 | Should Abortion be Legal? | My answer is no although I know there are many people out there who would disagree with me. The whole thing about choice is a bunch of crap. I mean, it's just saying that you are putting YOUR wants ahead of anything else. It was your CHOICE to have sex, therefore, it's your CHOICE to have a baby because you know that that is what sex could produce. I believe that no matter what you want to call the thing in your uterus (zygote, egg, whatever) it is still a human child. It has a right to live. | Law & Ethics | 1139242561 |
| 4334997 | affirmative actions. are u with it or against it.? | The way affirmative action is generally done is total crap. The intent is to give underprivildeged kids a chance, but race is not a valid measure of priveldge. Why should a rich black kid from a private school be admitted to a college simply because he is black? Hasn't he had more opportunities than a white kid living on welfare? College admissions and employers should take applications in the context of the socioeconomic background of the student, not his race. Race-based affernative action is supposed to be an answer to racisism, but it effectively implies that people of racial minorities are somehow inherently inferior and should be held to lower standards. Admission and empolyment decisions need to be entirely race-blind and take into account relevent socioeconomic details instead. | Law & Ethics | 1141149021 |
| 2919710 | Should same-sex marriages be legal? | This debate has clarified for me that the government shouldn't really be in the marriage business. Let the churches perform marriages for whomever they think fit, and let the government simply record the marraiges or civil unions and grant equal rights to them all. As for plural "marriages," they exist, but there is not a sizable part of the population which supports them. That is a different debate for another day, and the issues are quite different. In my mind, the purpose of marriage or civil union is to provide support to individuals, especially when they are raising children. Some of the most monogamous couples I know are gay, and they are some of the best parents too. | Law & Ethics | 1140067063 |
| 228322 | what is a lawyers part in a court room? | They are officers of the court, they are also actors in a deceptive charade. If you currently have a legal issue realize that ALL lawyers, defense included have sworn an oath of loyalty to the court, not you! they are in reality double-agents for the court, understand that once having been arrested/ticketed the court is obligated to convict you, otherwise you have been violated and they are responsible. So generally defense lawyers merely put on a show, often a sad one, that they are defending you, sure they will rant and rave but verbal argument means nothing at court, it all is in the documents, and that is how so many truly guiltless people are tricked out of thousands of dollars! If you trust in the legal system you will be convicted most especially if you are innocent. I've found good advice available at outlaws legal service on the web, realize outlaw does not mean criminal as generally thought, it means someone denied equal protection under the law! | Law & Ethics | 1140048139 |
| 740538 | why is bush going to india? | To work out details of the INDO-US nuclear deal. | Law & Ethics | 1141129344 |
| 609990 | I live in Indiana. I am trying to find out if a Physician has to legally give you an itemized billing.? | If they want paid they do. All insurance companies require an itemized detailed billing and if they accept insurance then they can equally give you a detailed billing. | Law & Ethics | 1141149746 |
| 1649987 | is it legal to landlock property in cal? | Every person has a right of easement over his/her property. So if you landlock somebody's property in such a manner that his easement right's are violated then it is illegal. | Law & Ethics | 1140083798 |
| 4285558 | where could i find an attorney who would save my children and their rights to have myself as a mother? | That would likely depend upon why they have been taken in the first place... | Law & Ethics | 1140022908 |
| 3346200 | can a sex offender level 2 currently reside in the city limits of binghamton, ny? | if they register with the proper authorities, I am sure they could. Most cities require that a sex offender require register with the local law enforcement authority where they plan to live, and require that law enforecement notify the neighbors. | Law & Ethics | 1139782009 |
| 3804508 | How much should i look to pay for someone to prepare Chapter 7 forms? | Well, if you fall into the criteria for filing Chapter 7 (your HOUSEHOLD income (not just yours) is lower than your states median income) then you should probably look to spend between $500-$1500. You can fill out the paperwork yourself and file everything for a smaller fee (there's like a $200-$400 fee to file the paperwork). The attorney's may offer a free consultation, however when an attorney does a bankruptcy they represent you because they are filling out the paperwork for you on your behalf. Have you visited wethepeoplema.com ? They show you how to file by yourself. Good Luck. | Law & Ethics | 1139877184 |
| 1586006 | Should there be some sort of international law agianst world prostitution? | Prostituion is not a crime, and unless women are not force to make that job it sholdn't be considered illegal, inmoral or anything else. I knew prostitutes that had a great education and culture, and they made that choice because it was fast money and they had a body and attitude according to do that job. | Law & Ethics | 1139761094 |
| 2601373 | can you be served papers when your not in the country.? | yes, absolutely | Law & Ethics | 1139622604 |
| 4141363 | No identity , please ! we're English ! Is it possibile to live in a country without an identity ? | they take your fingerprints or they have charges on you from the past in their database. but to have no identity one of the thhings they would have to do is erase your fingerprints with acid. Ouch | Law & Ethics | 1140712146 |
| 2467933 | can police corruption ever be stoped? | it depends on your view of human nature. i'd say no because cops are only humans and humans are inately greedy. they become corrupt because they want more than what they have, be it in terms of power, monay, love or anything else and until humans can stop wanting, they'll always be corruption. | Law & Ethics | 1140110988 |
| 2960128 | What is Corpus Juris Civilis??? | Teh group of civilians that help to make the laws. | Law & Ethics | 1141152330 |
| 875913 | sharing homes in michigan while not married? | as long as you havw some kind of bank statements showing the amount in the account at the time she closed it out and you explain to the judge what happened you will be ordered 1/2 of that amount. exception unless she can show that all of the monies went to house hold expenses. hope you keep all of your reciepts gino x-cop | Law & Ethics | 1140884534 |
| 4010982 | what can I do as a concerned community member to prevent further gang violence? | mine your own bussiness and dont mess with wah they do cuz if you start they just fanna go for you and trust me i mean it depends on what gangs you are around cause i no for sure becuase i no people that tryed to get in it like that and got there house shot n cars messed up........1 person aint ganna stop gangs nobody will .... | Law & Ethics | 1140328502 |
| 2247492 | if a mother doesnt visit with her child in five years ,what rights does she have? | Talk to a lawyer. You may have a case for child abandonment. It happened with me. My ex-wife left with the guy across the street. I moved with our daughter (told my wife that we were), she didn't do squat. Only called for a month or so, then just quit calling. After a year or so, I contacted an atty, and he filed the abandonment paperwork and 3 months later - she has no rights whatsoever. After 13 years, I still haven't heard a word from her. It is especially sad that a woman would abandon a child. she gave birth to it, cared for it and then decided that it was to much for her to deal with. | Law & Ethics | 1140462102 |
| 1721224 | The Fleming June paint art- history? | Do you have the spelling correct? And what does this have to do with Law & Ethics? | Law & Ethics | 1140181590 |
| 1100003 | What is the punishment for forgery of ID docs in the US, if it isn't done for profit? | This depends on the state you are in and the judge that you get. There is a range of sentences, and it varies by state. | Law & Ethics | 1140677489 |
| 3953734 | What is Long Arm Jurisdiction? | A "long arm" statute is law passed by a state government giving courts in that state jurisdiction over defendants who do not necessarily live in that state or do business there regularlly. Jurisdiction refers to the power of the court to decide a case. Jurisdiction is of two types: subject matter jurisdiction and jurisdiction over the parties (personal jurisdiction. A court must have both types of jurisdiction before it has jurisdiction to decide the case. Personal jurisdiction relates to the question of whether someone from another state, Alaska, New York, or Nevada can be forced to come to the state where the lawsuit was filed (the "forum state") e.g. California, to defend against the lawsuit. The existence of personal jurisdiction depends upon a sufficient connection between the defendant and the forum state to make it fair to require defense of the action in the forum. The long arm statute sets for the conditions under which the trial court can exercise personal jurisdiction over a non-resident defendant. | Law & Ethics | 1140396196 |
| 2025613 | Someone Stole My Skate Board I Have A Confession From One Of The 5 People In It What Should I Do? | Locate your board first, thats the most important step. | Law & Ethics | 1138939857 |
| 1537819 | What is your opinion to post conviction dna testing should it be a right granted to inmates in prisons.? | yep | Law & Ethics | 1140182139 |
| 2742188 | Do we ask our landlord for a lease or does he automatically offer one? | In most states, a rental agreement without a stated term is deemed month to month, whether the rental agreement is written or oral. But consider whether you really want a written agreement. There are only two reasons for a lessee to want a written rental agreement: 1) to have a specified lease term, e.g. one year; and 2) to lock into a set rental amount for the specified term. Yes, these these are important terms, but most other rental agreement terms are for the benefit of the lessor. Most rental agreement will provide for late fees and interest on late rent payments, a rental deposit and the ability to use the deposit for cleaning and repairs, the obligation to pay attorneys' fees in the event of litigation, prohibited acts like keeping pets, the obligation to obtain renter's insurance, and the list goes on. So weigh your options. If you want an extended term and fixed rent for that term, then ask the landlord first. If he says yes, then ask for a written rental agreement. If he says no, then forget about signing a rental agreement because you'll just be hurting yourself and getting nothing in return. | Law & Ethics | 1140994541 |
| 1039874 | dad died no will sister not sharing info taking items spending money making wrong jugements? | Sorry about your dad. If a person dies without a will (intestate) the distribution of the estate is overseen by the probate court. By intestate succession, the remaining estate is distributed to the closest surviving relatives. In most states, that would be the surviving spouse, children, parents, and other siblings, in that order. If your mom is still alive, she should get the estate. If she is not, then it should be split between children. You probably should consult with a lawyer familiar with estate laws. You can also get a lot of information on the web, search for "intestate" and "probate" specific to the states involved. | Law & Ethics | 1140475510 |
| 1052301 | Should people convicted of killing a child be put to death regardless of their mental health? | I DON'T CARE IF SOMEONE IS SO EVIL THAT THEY COULD HURT OR KILL A CHILD THEY SHOULD HAVE THEIR LIFE TAKEN AWAY SOMETIMES THEY ARE MENTAL BUT THAT MEANS THEY SHOULDN'T BE FREE THEY SHOULD HAVE NEVER BEEN ALLOWED TO LEAVE THE CRAZY HOUSE THEY STILL SHOULD BE PUNISHEDFOR WHAT THEY'VE DONE | Law & Ethics | 1139855077 |
| 3051202 | How can i find out if someone has been to prison without paying for a background check?? | Most states have a inmate registery, it's usually located under the state DOC(department of corrections). These are free searches. Some sights will try to charge, so be careful. | Law & Ethics | 1139524951 |
| 1767828 | Is it illegal in CA to pick fruit from a tree that has branches in your yard but the tree is in your neibor's? | No, unless you are in California and your neighbour is in Mexico. | Law & Ethics | 1140988425 |
| 4195739 | My husband and I are looking to obtain custody of his 12 year old daughter what are the courts looking for? | They want to make sure you have a clean record and that you are loving and you are willing to do anything for this child and you need a good place to take care of her | Law & Ethics | 1139956952 |
| 2902800 | What is the New York State Legal Age for Employment? | 14 yrs old with working papers. 18 for full time | Law & Ethics | 1139505050 |
| 1194483 | Can people dig through your trash? | Your question is if "people" can go through your trash. Most of the answers here so far are focusing on the government going through your trash and not "people." The Constitution is designed to protect people from the *government* invading their privacy, seizing their property, etc., not just plain old people. Can your neighbor legally go through your trash? That would be a state law issue...in California, there's no law against it per se. It might possibly be a trespassing issue, but that requires signs and/or requests to leave the property, generally. Even more interesting: if your neighbor goes through your trash and finds evidence of a crime, that evidence can be admitted in court and used against you, even though the police could not have legally done what your neighbor did (provided the police didn't ask your neighbor to do it, of course). | Law & Ethics | 1140162731 |
| 2763124 | is domestic eavesdropping in effect now and is every conversation or typings being recorded or observed? | Yes, all electronic communication is recorded into a big computer database. A program sifts through looking for specific things, which are then brought to the attention of a person. The person reviews. So for example the fact that I type President Bush is a great President, that will be reviewed, and the person reviewing will dismiss. People who plot things there communication is reviewed, and possibly government intervenes. Everything you type in an email or yahoo answers or say on a cell phone is monitored, and with key phrases reviewed. Do nothing violent against your government and you have nothing to worry about. | Law & Ethics | 1138984184 |
| 126655 | Does anyone have links for pictures of police officers that I can use for my history fair project? | Just use the Google Image Search Engine. It works really well. | Law & Ethics | 1139070899 |
| 2734316 | After a divorce,when minor children are involved, I need free legal advice on the fathers rights....? | It probably isn't fraudulent, and it may not be able to be stopped. Your husband might point out that it could create problems later -- when colleges want proof of things done, with social secutity etc. Lots of things will require legal names. The only way to stop it is to go back before the court and make the case to the judge who granted custody that the practice will harm the daughter. I'd say it s 50/50 -- and the result may be that the ex will legally change the daughter's name, and then you'd have no argument. | Law & Ethics | 1141080648 |
| 2960078 | do you think it fair to put child support on credit records? | Think about it........if you don't pay for a credit extended to you...it can be a car, credit card, home loan...anything someone has put trust in you to repay...it goes against your credit worthiness......YOU had children, which SHOULD be more important than any other obligation you have. YES!!!!.......it should go against your credit report! If I am a creditor you have applied and asked for credit from, I would want to know that you are unable or unwilling to honor your obligation to your CHILDREN! If you don't pay for your kids, what would lead me to believe you would pay me? I don't know anything about your situation, BUT...before you pay ANYTHING else, you should pay to support YOUR children. As for as taking half your check, tough! The fact that they are having to take money out of your check should be embarassing because that is a last resort action by the court for individuals who WON"T send the money in. You bring an intresting point to my mind.....One has to have a license to drive a car, get married, hunt a deer, perform electrical or plumbing work....but they will let ANYONE have children without demonstrating they have ANY understanding of priorities and responsibilty. Again, I cannot judge you as I have no idea what the circumstances are, but the basic pricipal is the same no matter who you are......SUPPORT YOUR CHILDREN FIRST! | Law & Ethics | 1139969764 |
| 3059129 | looking for a website that offers free Last Will and Testament forms for downloading or as a PDF.? | Try this site: http://www.ilrg.com/forms/lastwill.html | Law & Ethics | 1140204660 |
| 1059286 | Is it ethical to use voilence and vandalize against own govt. while protesting against other govts.? | Those Muslims are guided by clerics who offer fiery sermons before prayers and history of those clerics is that they chose to become because they weren't smart enough to become doctor or engineer. In a family if a child is too dumb to become somebody important in life, parents admit him in a religious school and later he guides muslims to do such idiotic things. And muslims are very emotional when it comes to religion and can do anything. | Law & Ethics | 1141031375 |
| 1923103 | what does the IRS do with the money it makes? | The money collected by the IRS winds up in the hands of Treasury. | Law & Ethics | 1140010790 |
| 3441992 | What is the"Made Whole Doctrine? | I will venture a guess that this is in the contracts/tort law context? Essentially, the doctrine requires the innocent/wronged party to be made whole again - as if he/she had not enter into this contract or being harmed by the tort. This doctrine works when the other party also suffered some losses (or did not benefit), but is more culpable than the other party. | Law & Ethics | 1140040731 |
| 3774046 | Why police brutality in the US, is it a very developed country or no? | Police brutality exists in the U.S. for the simple fact that, they do not give proper screening of individules before they give them a badge and gun. They give these gung-ho I-can-do-whatever guys who think they can get away with it cause Im a cop people a job. Also, factor in the race card, because most of the cases are white on Black crimes. they fear the black man so they automatically resort to violence to solve the issue. It sickens me that they allow them to get away with it. This country prides itself on freedom, what about the freedom to walk or drive and not have to worry about the people who are supposed to be protecting you. Stop Racism, stop police brutallity. And this is being written by a white man, so dont think im a complaining Black man. | Law & Ethics | 1138826842 |
| 3642052 | What are my rights about someone entering my back yard by jumping the fence with out permission? | To the extent that the person was telling you the truth about his identity and his purpose for being there, more than likely, your property is subject to a public easement (right of way) through your property for the purpose of maintaining a public utility. You have a right to inspect the person's work identification and any work order that permits him to enter your property without your express authority. You may even have the right to keep him from doing so until you can verify his identity with SBC and/or his own employer. Still, once verified, you will probably have to allow him onto your property (IMPORTANT WORDS COMING:) only for the purpose for which the easement was created--the maintenance of a public utility. For example, he cannot use the easement to help himself to a drink of water from your spigot, play with your dog, or to recover his hat that has blown over your fence and onto your property. If he tries to use it for another purpose, you should call the police and have him escorted off. DO NOT SHOOT HIM OR ANYONE ELSE. This is foolish and dangerous advice from someone who has grossly misinterpreted the laws governing protection of property. Talk to your own attorney before you make any such policy decisions. | Law & Ethics | 1139077783 |
| 2250282 | I got a DUI in MS. I was not given a field test and refused breath test. What are my chances of getting off? | You won't be charged with DUI, but rather with refusing a breath test. In most states the punishment for this is equal to or greater than than the punishment for an actual DUI. The chances of you getting off of that are absolutely zero. When you got your license, you signed a waiver giving them the right to test you for alcohol any time you are driving without any need for probably cause or any other element of due process. You have no grounds to argue you had the right to refuse the test, and whether or not you were actually drunk is irrelevent. | Law & Ethics | 1141173641 |
| 601675 | i need info on cruz v beto? | hugh? | Law & Ethics | 1140486437 |
| 2902909 | How is censoring or banning books going to help the people that feel offended by them? | I think censorious people are pretty self-righteous, and probably believe that they are taking offensive books off the shelves for the good of the public. Makes them feel they are justified, and they get still more self-righteous. It's a delusion, but not one we can help them with. We need to fight on the basis of free speech, not on a self-righteous attempt to "cure" self-righteousness! | Law & Ethics | 1140189171 |
| 1123243 | I was staying in hotel room and there is an FBI agent in the room next to me and she is watching my room.? | I don't know why she is bothering you. Did you happen to stop and ask the agent why you were being watched and why you were being followed? | Law & Ethics | 1140138096 |
| 2763328 | Should the government provide free housing for the homeless? | Well, this was done by most of the communist countries. As you know communisam crashed across the world! I feel Govt should encourage people to earn mony to safeguard themself. Providing homes will make them lazy! | Law & Ethics | 1139849219 |
| 3959953 | what are some conflics of intrest in the world today that bother you? | usa foeign policy, Condoleezza Rice, National Security Advisor, formerly of cheveron. vice pres, in charge of destruction, who own haliburton in charge of rebuilding. http://www.halliburton.com/ | Law & Ethics | 1139614101 |
| 2353204 | I want my niece/foster child back? | If you believe you have lost your foster license in error, you have a right to appeal. The process goes in steps up a sort of ladder. If you do not get an appeal through your local social services agency, you may request an appeal at a higher level. You may want to arm yourself with references, witness accounts of the event you feel is misrepresented, even a psychological evaluation of yourself and your partner (if there is one), and the record of the home study that was completed when you first got your license. As was stated by another responder, the purpose of social services is to protect the child. If your care is in question, they will err on the side of safety for the child. Say your prayers and move ahead knowing that, if there is something sketchy in your situation, you aren't going to win. | Law & Ethics | 1141085290 |
| 2673473 | How does a convicted felon go about having his/her gun rights reinstated? | The problem with getting gun rights restored lies not with the states, but with the Federal Government. For that, you can thank Bill Clinton's Crime Control Act. You remember that one. It's the law that put 100,00 new cops on the street and ended violent crime. Firearm possession for felons is prohibited at the Federal level. That means firearms possession by a felon violates Federal law, even if state law permits it. And yes, they will prosecute. Over ten years ago, a program was approved within the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Fireams that allowed a felon to petition to get his gun rights back. However, Congress never actually funded the program and has no plans to do so, so it really doesn't exist. This left petitioning in Federal Court as the only possible option to regain your gun rights. Sometime around 2002 (as I recall), the Supreme Court refused to rule on that one. I believe that door has been effectively closed. I am an ex-felon, and that is only one of the many ways we are pretty much totally screwed. | Law & Ethics | 1140746510 |
| 2302157 | How does the IRS violate the phrase "search without probable cause"? | I would imagine the IRS has certain immunities to laws such as this, as well as having probable cause when suspecting an individual or business of tax fraud. | Law & Ethics | 1141161433 |
| 1183129 | Part-time jobs offered in the internet from foreign count-tries, like China is this legit? Pls. advice.? | Sounds like a variation of the "Nigerian Scam" I bet they want your bank info? Don't under any circumstances give that info. To test them ask for a certified check to be mailed to you in good faith. They will quickly find someone elst to try to scam. Send a copy of their email to FBI internet fraud, see what they say. But I'll bet a dollar to a donut hole it is a scam. | Law & Ethics | 1139674747 |
| 4419228 | does anyone know how a girl under 18 can leave home in GA and live on her own even if she has to leave state? | Generally, a minor cannot legally live on her own without her parents' permission. In rare cases a minor may be emancipated by a family court judge. This is usually only done for persons in their late teens (16-17) who have completed school and are financially indpendent. The intention is to allow teenagers who are capable of living indpendently the ability to make their own legal and medical decisions, and protect them financially. It must also be demonstrated that it is not in the best interest of the minor to remain a dependent of her parents until she is 18. An emancipated minor is for the most part legally treated as an adult, and would be free to move out of state without her parents consent. | Law & Ethics | 1140664333 |
| 2383903 | how do i go about getting someone seved for money they owe me? | Follow the Steps 1. Go to the court house and file the papers that are needed... they are not coming to mind right now but there will be an office that is strictly for this.... 2. after you fill out the papers they will send you a copy via the mail or an officer and send the person you are sueing a copy of the form... 3. The form will have the time and date that the court will be. 4. Make sure you have all reciepts and checks for proof that this person owes you...the judge will ask the whole story.. 5. If won the person will be order to pay you so much a month until the dept is paid off... Hope that helps you out.... | Law & Ethics | 1141154565 |
| 3223604 | If one recieves a complaint for a divorce, will intercouse grant forgivess for the complaintee? | I'm not sure who is more gullible, you or your girlfriend. Does she really believe having sex with her not-quite-ex-husband will help her gain custody? Do YOU really believe that is all there is to it? I know guys will say a lot of things to convince a woman to have sex, but I haven't heard that line before. | Law & Ethics | 1141090250 |
| 2941998 | philippine annulment? | what about them? | Law & Ethics | 1139620244 |
| 1188744 | how do insurance companies check medical history? | through an agency called "The Medical Information Bureau" | Law & Ethics | 1139940242 |
| 3103003 | Is U.S. customs going to cease my Absinthe from me if I bring it to the States with me from Japan? | It is prohibited to import Absinthe into the United States. There does not seem to be any point in trying to do so. So, now you know for sure you are not supposed to bring it into the US. Wikipedia says the following on this subject: "Absinthe can be and occasionally is seized by United States Customs, if it appears to be for human consumption." Beware that the beverage has a checkered history and in the past has been found to be very unsafe. You should also know that wormwood, the source of one of the ingredients of the drink, is poison. Hopefully, somebody has mentioned this to you. I have a suggestion for you. Since you seem like you are someone who in addition to wanting to follow the rules, also wants to stay healthy - maybe you should look into Ouzo instead. It is a traditional Greek drink, and it is very popular there and elsewhere. It has similar ingredients to Absinthe. It leaves out the poison wormwood. It has a decent licorice taste, which you might like. I am assuming that you like licorice, of course. It's a very strong drink too, so if that is your reason for an interest in absinthe, ouzo is probably not going to be any kind of a let down. Wormwood extract is used to keep bugs off of plants. Anything that keeps bugs from eating their food is probably not healthy enough to drink. Right? | Law & Ethics | 1140961740 |
| 1116707 | minor conviction? | Most states have a juvenielle conviction, where as when you turn 18 years old, you can have all your records expunged. Any criminal record CAN BE EXPUNGED And you can clean your history off. you have to check with the CLERK OF THE COURT for the proper procedure in the court house, or jurisdiction where you were arrested. Even Adults can do this, after some period of time, like two years after the conviction. You have to meet your states specifications, or Federal guidelines if you were arrested for a federal crime. LEARN A HARD LESSON From this experience, admit to it, and then try very hard not to get into trouble! GOOD LUCK! | Law & Ethics | 1139012771 |
| 3449322 | If copying dvd movies is illegal, then what about tv shows that are on dvd? We watch them on tv anyway? | companies that sell and distribute the dvds of old TV series' pay royalties to the production company that created them. That's why they are distributable. Source - 7 years in publishing with 4 of those years focusing on author royalties | Law & Ethics | 1140598249 |
| 4316869 | How about the length (shortness?) of time Fearless Leader took to blow that chunk of change? Now that's a BJ!? | I wish someone would *give* him a BJ-- then we could impeach him! | Law & Ethics | 1141172104 |
| 3251778 | Which of the original ten ammendments garenties the freedom of the USA? | They all do, but the Second gives the constitution it's teeth because it allows the populace to stand up if the government breaks it's part of the social compact | Law & Ethics | 1140227067 |
| 1596331 | how do I contest extraordinary fees using a pleading paper in california? | A lawyer. Pleading papers are exceptionally hard to fill out and follow up on. | Law & Ethics | 1140717666 |
| 1600307 | use administrative law in a sentence? | Because agencies of the Executive Branch are not part of the Legislative Branch, the regulations that they create are under the heading of administrative law, as opposed to Legislature-made or Judge-made law. | Law & Ethics | 1139559703 |
| 2509308 | what are the statistics that child molesters were sexually abused themselves? | I am a teacher, and they tell us it is high. Any type of abusers were usually abused themselves. Talk to a psychologist or psychology teacher for more insight on this. | Law & Ethics | 1139726426 |
| 2771718 | what are the transnational crimes? | The term "transnational" refers to a phenomenon occurring across nations, so presumably transnational crimes are those which occur across several nations or impact several nations simultaneously. | Law & Ethics | 1140441880 |
| 2164898 | in california, when does a meal break start, or have to be completed? | CA labor code and Industrial Welfare Commission. You don't have to take it at any particular hour, they just have to give you a specified break period depending on the number of hours you are working that day. Labor Code Sections: 512. (a) An employer may not employ an employee for a work period of more than five hours per day without providing the employee with a meal period of not less than 30 minutes, except that if the total work period per day of the employee is no more than six hours, the meal period may be waived by mutual consent of both the employer and employee. An employer may not employ an employee for a work period of more than 10 hours per day without providing the employee with a second meal period of not less than 30 minutes, except that if the total hours worked is no more than 12 hours, the second meal period may be waived by mutual consent of the employer and the employee only if the first meal period was not waived. 516. Except as provided in Section 512, the Industrial Welfare Commission may adopt or amend working condition orders with respect to break periods, meal periods, and days of rest for any workers in California consistent with the health and welfare of those workers. | Law & Ethics | 1139781478 |
| 1852453 | what is due process? | Due process is actually a concept whereby a citizen is entitled to notice and a proper hearing or trial before any of his liberties are taken away by the State. This can pertain to his life, his liberty, or his property. The notice portion basically means that he is entitled to attend and participate in the hearing or trial, or to send his legal representative. Failure to read you your rights really has nothing to do with due process. And by the way, what proof do you have that your rights were never read to you. Bear in mind that the judge will hear your opinion and that of a uniformed officer of the law. Whose opinion do you think the judge will believe? If that is the total of your defense, pray for probation. | Law & Ethics | 1141080271 |
| 4255712 | Is it legal for a person to run a background report on a person who has not consented to it? | i am skip tracer and i can access a ton of information on any one person. i have been able to locate almost every member of one family including criminal records. criminal records are public information as they do not contain any contact information. by searching using a license plate the only information you will get is the registared name address and lien holder information. you cannot access criminal information using the license plate. alot of the times the address may not be the correct address due to failure to put in a change of address. if you are accessing this information for harassment reasons or any other criminal act it is very illegal. depending on what state you live in depends on what info you can access. some states do not allow you to look up certain public records online. there are few states that allow you to look up license plate information. all states allow you to look up criminal information. | Law & Ethics | 1139094386 |
| 1764758 | Client/Attorney confidentially? | Attorneys are, first and foremost, Officers of the Court. If they are aware of evidence of a criminal offense, or receive evidence of such an offense, they are legally and ethically bound to turn that over to the court(s). | Law & Ethics | 1140932316 |
| 2538741 | I think America was wrong to go to war with Iraq! Discuss? | This war is a personal war between Bush and Sadaam.we had no buisness ever going over there.Where is the WMD's? | Law & Ethics | 1140960317 |
| 1762046 | do courts provideprotection to people from overzealous police? | Sometimes, in some ways. But you have to make an extra convincing case to convince a court that the police are overzealous. | Law & Ethics | 1140295034 |
| 3847561 | Why does the Chineese government feel the need to sensor the internet? | They do not allow free discussion of its people. They are concerned that the democratic movement would use the internet to create widespread interrest in democracy and challenge their control of the Chinese people. Any companies that operate in China is subject to its laws. Google and Yahoo are operating in China and is being forced to follow its restrictive laws. | Law & Ethics | 1141019850 |
| 754782 | what are an un-adjudicated fathers rights? | call the child services and report kiddnapp. grandma do have rights, but the child has no voice or choice. You must report this before he leves country. In Calfornia there is lots of help, especialy, free-legal aide. But if YOU DO NOT WANT TO CAUSE PROBLEMS, then you really do not want this child back. Their always help for children, step up and take action. | Law & Ethics | 1140412763 |
| 3776682 | is there any regulation on having a cat in the restaurant? | probably, yes. If you own or run a restaurant & keep a cat, or you know someone who does, I suggest you get in touch with your county's/state's health board & find out about that.....I'm pretty sure that's some serious health code violation. | Law & Ethics | 1141170787 |
| 3025272 | how can i find an inmate in san diego? | If the person is in county jail, you can search online at the website of the San Diego County Sheriff's Department. If the are in state prison, the I don't know where you would look. I think Donovan is the only state prison in San Diego. | Law & Ethics | 1139921118 |
| 88732 | What is a verbatim transcript? | Usually the term is used to describe an account of every word or gesture used at a meeting or gathering as recorded by a stenographer or court reporter. There is no editorializing by the person or people making the transcript. There are no choices made to leave some parts in, take some parts out, or rearrange the elements for greater creative effect. | Law & Ethics | 1140647393 |
| 2489532 | is there any law regarding withholding information about a death of a spouse in the hospital? | Clarify, please. | Law & Ethics | 1140068094 |
| 4060977 | What do you think of South Dakota's new law banning all abortions even in cases of rape and incest? | I don't agree with it. It's discompassionate and the state has no business dictating what a woman should do with her own body. As for the argument about the morning after pill, it's a flawed argument. To get it, you have to see a Doctor, which is a difficulty for victims who, for whatever reason or other, won't report the assault. And depending on state laws, you have to fulfill certain legal obligations, and endure hardships to get it, not to mention that minors have to have parental consent to get it, imposing further hardships on incest victims. Human nature is just too flawed to impose a catch-all solution. | Law & Ethics | 1140740969 |
| 1681968 | paramilitary? | Of, relating to, or being a group of civilians organized in a military fashion, especially to operate in place of or assist regular army troops. | Law & Ethics | 1139596840 |
| 3727782 | What do you think of the port sales to the United Arab Emirates in the USA? | The United States of America does not sell Ports. | Law & Ethics | 1140929074 |
| 1397918 | Is it true that the legalization of abortion was a factor in the massive decrease in crime in the 90s? | Only in that Abortionists weren't going to jail. | Law & Ethics | 1141176946 |
| 1128626 | if a child is born from parents of different races, which parent determines the race listed on govt documents? | I think that some countries, such as Canada, no longer ask about race on government documents. Since we're all members of the human race, I suppose it doesn't matter. | Law & Ethics | 1138927813 |
| 2491208 | How close can competing businesses be to each other? | I don't believe their is. Competition might be great for your business though. If your prices are lower and quality better it might help. Get some good advertising and business will come to you. | Law & Ethics | 1140143577 |
| 3264050 | If an injustice has been done by the police who could help? done by the police who could I contact for help | You can contact the police and request an investigation of the police action, but only if you have evidence. If you are in a small town, you may contact your state Attorney General or the County Attorney for assistance on this matter. Your friend will still have his day in court on this matter. This is how the checks and balances work in the USA. | Law & Ethics | 1140028585 |
| 3772751 | Does yahoo really support supression of free speach in China? | Organisations such as Reporters Without Borders have made that accusation. However, Yahoo has denied it saying it "never releases information to the Chinese Government." | Law & Ethics | 1139481724 |
| 3216585 | Does anyone think that the law for "tailgaiting", driving too close to other vehicles, should be enforced? | DEFINATELY!!!!! | Law & Ethics | 1139948833 |
| 3334351 | Can I have worship service in my home without getting in trouble with the municipality? | You need to check the local zoning ordinances. It's one thing to conduct a weekly bible study or an occasional "worship" service, but quite another thing to run a church from you home. | Law & Ethics | 1140756363 |
| 1452818 | Will S.Peterson be finally executed of will fight for his life till the end? | I don't know, but, he will probably sit in prison for another 30 years first. So the tax payers can pay for his medical and dental bills and his food and etc........... | Law & Ethics | 1139455164 |
| 3324224 | If a person promulgates lies about a person in an audiobook is it considered to be libel or slander? | Libel: A false publication, as in writing, print, signs, or pictures, that damages a person's reputation. Slander: Law. Oral communication of false statements injurious to a person's reputation. Therefore, it would be slander. | Law & Ethics | 1140840617 |
| 259021 | Can the President and congress be sued to return all of our money they have squandered? | i bet you will not succeed in this venture | Law & Ethics | 1140088583 |
| 1310021 | what is " electoral college " & how does it work ? | Election for President of the United States and Vice President of the United States is indirect, for which voting takes place every four years on Election Day. Although ballots typically list the names of the presidential candidates, voters within the 50 states and the District of Columbia actually choose electors when they vote for President and Vice President. These presidential electors in turn cast the official votes for those two offices. In most states and in the District of Columbia, the plurality winner of the popular vote for President within that state receives all of the state's electors, while all other candidates receive none. Only in Maine and Nebraska does the election follow a model more closely based on Congressional Elections: For each congressional district in those two states, the plurality winner of that district receives one district elector ("Representative-like" elector, so to speak), while the two at-large electors ("Senator-like" electors) are given to the plurality winner of the whole state. This method has been used in Maine since 1972 and Nebraska since 1996, though neither has ever split its electoral votes. Each state's electors meet in their respective state capitals in December, 41 days following the election, at which time they cast their electoral votes. Thus the Electoral College never meets as one body. The electoral votes are then sealed and sent to the President of the Senate (i.e. the sitting Vice President of the United States), who retains them until the new Congress convenes in January. At that time, the votes are opened and counted in the presence of both houses of Congress. The candidate who receives a majority of electoral votes for President becomes President, and the candidate who receives a majority of electoral votes for Vice President becomes Vice President. If no candidate for President receives an absolute electoral majority, then the new House of Representatives is required to go into session immediately to vote for President. In this case, the House of Representatives chooses from the three candidates who received the most electoral votes. The House votes en-bloc by state for this purpose (that is, one vote per state, which is determined by the majority decision of the delegation from that state; if a state delegation is evenly split that state is considered as abstaining). This vote would be repeated if necessary until one candidate receives the votes of more than half the state delegations—at least 26 state votes, given the current number, 50, of states in the union. If no candidate for Vice President receives an absolute majority of electoral votes, then the United States Senate must do the same, with the top two vote getters for that office as candidates. The Senate votes in the normal manner in this case, not by States. It is unclear if the sitting Vice President would be entitled to cast his usual tie-breaking vote if the Senate should be evenly split on the matter. If the House of Representatives has not chosen a winner in time for the inauguration (noon on January 20), then the Constitution of the United States specifies that the new Vice President becomes Acting President until the House selects a President. If the winner of the Vice Presidential election is not known by then either, then under the Presidential Succession Act of 1947, the Speaker of the House of Representatives would become Acting President until the House selects a President or the Senate selects a Vice President. It is unclear what would happen if a President has been selected but the Senate remains deadlocked on a Vice President past Inauguration Day. On the one hand, the Twelfth Amendment specifies that the Senate should choose the Vice President, and it does not admit of a time limit on the selection process. On the other hand, the Twenty-Fifth Amendment allows the President to nominate a Vice President if a vacancy should occur. As of 2006, | Law & Ethics | 1139848733 |
| 2408394 | My autistic brother keeps calling 911!? | Most police stations have a department that maintains a database that people can have their autistic children on file with their info, picure and condition. It's a safety measure parents can take in case their autistic child is one who tends to wander, allowing the police to locate them quicker, before they fall into harm's way. Talk to your local police station about this if you'd like. Once they are more familiar with your brother, it will help a lot if they do receive strange calls from him. It's also a really good safety measure in case he ever does bolt from the house. | Law & Ethics | 1140896637 |
| 3370812 | Help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!? | i don't know how old you two girls are but if you think she is being abused she needs help and may be to scared to get it. if you are still in school tell your guidance councler about. they can get it check into by the right people. | Law & Ethics | 1140276526 |
| 3422723 | Physician Assisted Suicide? | I think there should be alot more suicides, assisted or otherwise. How about some mandatory suicide. A person's life is their own to do with what they will. If someone is too ill to want to live through morbid pain, they should have that choice to make. Bible or no bible. Sorry if my answer wasn't properly formatted to your question. Rants aren't often pretty. | Law & Ethics | 1141146676 |
| 2375986 | What are the drawbacks to a form of capitalism built on profit sharing? | nice theory will it work? logic is there | Law & Ethics | 1140164642 |
| 3485474 | Where can I find a FREE IMMIGRATION LAWYER? | look into pro bono work done by human rights organizations | Law & Ethics | 1140467175 |
| 2136753 | Left job but company still owes me money. Please help!!!!!!? | Yes they still have to pay you. Do you have receipts and can prove they are work related? I would turn in the expense report and receipts as soon as possible. But make sure you have a copy of them for your records also. Good luck with this. | Law & Ethics | 1141105360 |
| 3930540 | what are the differences between probation violation procedure and parole violation procedure? | Well, parole is FELONY, and probation is misdemeanor. | Law & Ethics | 1140921554 |
| 1445026 | Is it posible for a cop to pull you over for speeding while you are 2 car length behind. if so how accurate? | Even if he is two cars behind, a radar gun can clock you at that distance. Radar guns are also extremely accurate. And also, even if you were going 90, thats still speeding. | Law & Ethics | 1140571533 |
| 1721647 | friend stealing narcotic medications n r on hidden camera can i get aressted what do i do? | If you know about it and don't report it i belive you become an acomplice when it is found out. Since you knew and told no one. | Law & Ethics | 1141163096 |
| 1483542 | Do u think ther r cures 4 diseases? But the government hides them? They need people 2 buy the medicine? | Yeah I do believe there are. if you think about it this way the FDA is influenced by the drug companie. The drug companies are interested in making money but if they make you better then you don't need their drugs. example: there is a petition that the fda is considering to limit how when and whitch drugs we get. there is a almost complete way to control Diabites though hurbs and the like but a drug company bought it and will not release it because they make more money selling insilin. | Law & Ethics | 1139077987 |
| 3546750 | Why should I use Yahoo to ask or look up anything if you turn everything over to the government? | In response to a broad government subpoena, Yahoo turned over material about users' searches without protest, and Google is going to court to fight the subpoena. (The case had nothing to do with terrorism, rather it is an attempt by the Government to demonstrate that lots of porn is missed by porn filters.) For that reason, I personally am inclined to ues the Google search engine rather than Yahoo's, as an expression of suuport for Google's stance. | Law & Ethics | 1138991173 |
| 2601167 | looking for the addres newberry correctional facility? | http://www.michigan.gov/corrections/0,1607,7-119-1381_1388-5153--,00.html That's the home page for the facility. | Law & Ethics | 1140483335 |
| 1808839 | If a man is accused of rape, is that all that's needed to convict him? | Of course not. Some evidence is needed. | Law & Ethics | 1140751030 |
| 3079880 | does any one elese think the cops r pigs? | Those cops who abuse their authority are pigs. Otherwise, I have no problem with the police. | Law & Ethics | 1140471554 |
| 141592 | A little help here? | Just ask for it. If he said he wants to keep in touch with you, then there's nothing to be scared of. Well, there's nothing to be scared of anyways...the worst thing that could happen is that he would say no. I'm sure the sun will still come up tomorrow no matter what he says. | Law & Ethics | 1140277779 |
| 202677 | Why shouldn't research be done with stem cells from human embryos? | well it is the destruction of life. did you know that adult humans have viable stem cells that would work just as well? in your nose, the olfactory dies whenrver you have a cold. stem cells rebuild it. | Law & Ethics | 1138964727 |
| 370171 | What can I do if someone puts my address and phone number in a chat room or anywhere online? | You can file a lawsuit for invasion of privacy. I would also contact whoever runs the chat room and let them know what happened. If you know the screen name of the person who did it they should be kicked out. | Law & Ethics | 1141140766 |
| 2915729 | Legal secretary stalks Attorneys, name for this? | It's not necessarily sexual harassment.No gender or specifically sexual conduct was mentioned.You did use a specific legal term though,Jules. Did I miss something? Does this one have a punchline? It's got a strange enunciation. Tell us specifically what this person is doing. Sorry about the lack of humor.It's late... | Law & Ethics | 1141139200 |
| 3571150 | Does anybody know about "theft by deception"? | Hi Mitzi- I'm very familiar with PA law. The theft is going to be based upon the amount involved. I can almost guarantee that there will have to be restitution. Sentencing depends on the person's past criminal history (if any), the facts of the case...if it was particularly heinous and the victims involved, etc. and the amount of cash or items taken. | Law & Ethics | 1140142622 |
| 3132752 | are hidden cameras as a form of surveillence at work legal? | Of course. You're in a public place, and there is no limit against videotaping in public spaces, other than restrooms and changing rooms. | Law & Ethics | 1140071142 |
| 2524980 | can I buy a real gun at United sSate of american? | Now... if you're asking whether you, yourself can buy a gun at United sSate of american, I say probably not. You don't write like you're from America and you must be a citizen in order to purchase a gun..at least legally. | Law & Ethics | 1139355037 |
| 1590501 | Do you think the "Fair Housing Act" is fair if you are looking for a specific type of roommate? | The Fair Housing Act is only limited to certain types of discrimination, such as discrimination based on religion, raced and family status. If you are a vegan and only want to rent to other vegans, there is no law against that. In the case of a traditional newspaper, most advertisments are listed for a fee and screened by the newspaper. Craigslist is a forum where people can post messages and advertisements at no charge. I don't think it should be up to Craigslist to screen the advertisements. As the saying goes, don't shoot the messenger. | Law & Ethics | 1139439827 |
| 295844 | Is there a separation of church and state? | There's a pretty clear separation in the western world. Bad things happen when they're mixed. It is not the church's place to govern and it is not the state's place to direct beyond civil and criminal matters. There'll never be perfect separation, any more than there'll be perfect democracy, but its not bad when compared to more repressive regimes. I dont know the case of the kid, but if its disrespect to teachers, whatever the form, it should be dealt with. Our schools are rebellious enough. | Law & Ethics | 1140513802 |
| 1365159 | i need to find a web site for a child custody response form in kansas. Can someone help me? | free legal forms.com is a good one. | Law & Ethics | 1139511180 |
| 2129245 | what is the website that gives the 1959 vietnam and marriage law? | http://jfi.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/20/5/602 | Law & Ethics | 1140564018 |
| 2898082 | what are crimes against nature? | no idea, isnt killing alife a life, ie killing a deer and killing a human | Law & Ethics | 1139155737 |
| 729235 | revoke and/or transfer power of attorney? | If dad is no longer competent, I would suggest you have a guardianship for him. Appoint son the guardian for dad - that should allow him to conduct dad's financial transactions and make health care decisions. | Law & Ethics | 1140386283 |
| 3019353 | Is it "age discrimination" that my son gets charged at an adult rate even though he's only 16? | Yes, it is. I've always been bothered by pricing based on age. Take movies, for example. A seat is a f****** seat ! Why should people between the ages of 12 and 64 pay more for the same seat ? And what the hell is a "senior discount" about ? I hear the same old old excuse that seniors are on "fixed income". What does *that* mean ? Aren't we *all* on "fixed income" ? My income doesn't vary. In fact, younger people probably have more expenses than older people, with the exception of prescription drugs. And what is this "kids eat free" b.s. ? Why can't I eat free ? I mean, Geez, the kids aren't paying for anything. Let me eat every 5th meal free and I guarantee I'll come back to your restaurant. :-) p.s. for those who misunderstood the question, Jr. isn't in jail. He was "charged" an adult *rate*, not charged with a crime. | Law & Ethics | 1140842650 |
| 112519 | Since my ex husband is in jail, will I recieve child support when my son is born? | In "Jail" probably not, child support will very likely accrue if a support order is in place but if he has no income, he can't pay it...in Prison, in many states, if he has a job inside, his wages will be garnished for child support, and any fines or restitution he owes. For the details in your jurisdiction contact the County District Attorney's Child Support Enforcement Division. | Law & Ethics | 1139967438 |
| 2347303 | Should judges be allowed to alter jury determinations? | If judges are allowed to alter jury's determinations then there is no need for the jury. Thejury Trail system is based on certain strong fundamentals so if you have a jury trial system then you must respect the Jury's determinations. there are countries which do not practice the Jury trail system, the judges alone make the decisions. In simple words if you are playing a game then you have to follow the rules of the game. | Law & Ethics | 1139828878 |
| 233523 | Are Saudi Women allowed to drive, marry outsiders, and wear short skirts? | Saudi women DO drive - even though it is against the law - if they are in a location far from the police. Also, those who live in other countries drive. As for marrying an outsider, from what I know, it is very, very hard. They have to convery to Islam, of course, and their are strict rules that prevent the couple from being alone together or even doing much beyond mild - touching. | Law & Ethics | 1139823246 |
| 3927913 | how can I tell if my house/or cell phone is being tapped? | There is no good way to tell. You have to always be careful not to say anything that you would get in some kind of trouble for. | Law & Ethics | 1140726219 |
| 2955650 | If my fiancee legally adopts my child, will her biological father still be required to pay child support? | No he will not. Once my stepfather adopted me, my biological father no longer had to pay anymore. If he's a nice guy maybe he will on his own :) | Law & Ethics | 1139334353 |
| 3031451 | do probation officers have the right to deny constitutional rights to those they supervise? | I am not sure about speech but I do know that when you are convicted of a crime you basically give up all rights that the constitution gives you. You do not have the right to denie them searching your house. You do not have the right to go anyplace you want. You do not have the right to vote. I don't see how they can take your right to free speech away but if they can they will. Once your debt to society is paid all rights are restored with the exception of the right to bare arms. However they can not take away what is known as your basic human rights. | Law & Ethics | 1140650893 |
| 454759 | If a person posts a blog entry that defames another person's character & reputation, is this consider "libel"? | Loss Leader's answer is the most correct here. Many people suppose that writing a blog is their opportunity to weigh in on events of the day with no penalties or responsibility whatsoever. The body of law that governs blogs is the same as the one that governs print journalists and television commentators. Their words are protected as long as they don't violate any of the very few restrictions on free speech in our society: Fighting words (rarely used), obscenity, child pornography, defamation (slander if spoken and libel if written), speech inciting imminent unlawful conduct, false or misleading advertising, infringement of intellectual property rights, and a few other categories. In other words, while there is some protection for parody (making fun of public figures, officials, ideas, products, etc.) and for opinion (although the difference between fact and opinion is not as clear in court as it may seem to lay people), you don't want the headaches involved with proving that your intention was not to harm someone else, but to entertain the masses. The simplest solution is to publish only ideas that either harm no one, or can be easily attributed to a reliable source other than yourself. Best of luck with your blogging. Used responsibly, blogging is one of the greatest innovations of the 21st Century. | Law & Ethics | 1141053456 |
| 509991 | can my ex-wife take my kids on a weekend vist and not tell me where the new house is that she will be taking? | By law, she has to inform you of her new address when she moves. Look at your divorce decree and find out how many days she has to inform you. Worst case scenerio, she could take the kids and not return them, then you really will have to find that new house if you want to see them again. You have the right to know where the kids are and have their phone number in order to call them in case of emergency of just to call them to check on them. You can either find her in contempt of court or go back to court and amend the divorce decree to protect your rights. | Law & Ethics | 1140094188 |
| 1026935 | What presidents have been caught lying? | Legally Clinton. He lost his law licence because of purgery charges | Law & Ethics | 1139672203 |
| 3074924 | How can you find out if someone has an arrest record as a juvenile by name and social security number? | You don't. Juvenile records are sealed. I think in some places if you try to obtain one illegally, you can be prosecuted. | Law & Ethics | 1138933874 |
| 1731274 | what is the law about post dating payroll checks in washington state? | web | Law & Ethics | 1140300288 |
| 3734185 | Would it be immoral for . . .? | I think this type of situation is extremely rare. It is unlikely that a situation in which one twin was dependent upon the other would not be medically dangerous for the stronger twin. It is not uncommon for conjoined twins to share organs, and it is often the case that separation would allow the survival of one and not the other, but in the situation you described it is unlikely that the twins would survive to adulthood. That said, I don't think its realistic to attempt to give conjoined twins the right to privacy from each other. Given that the decision of separation would effect both their bodies, I don't think it could be made unilaterally by one of the twins. I think the surgery would require mutual concent. And if the weaker twin consented, it becomes an issue of assisting suicide. | Law & Ethics | 1141003895 |
| 3310339 | what happens after you file for child support? Im in Michigan . How long does it take? | Here's some text from the State of Michigan Department of Human Services website: (1) "Michigan’s child support program operates through the cooperative efforts of three agencies: * The Department of Human Services Office of Child Support * Prosecuting attorneys in each county * Friends of the court" I don't think it'll give you a direct answer to your question. More likely it'll just point up how confusing and convoluted it can be. I rarely expect anything fast when working through this many organizations. Get to your local Family Independence Agency for immediate support. You can do a pre-screening online from another State of Michigan web page for Michigan Assistance and Referral Services. (2) | Law & Ethics | 1141169938 |
| 761491 | Does a US President have the legal authority to authorize spying on American Citizens w/o obtaining a courtord | It is apparently legal or he would not be doing it. War time calls for certain things to be given up in the name of National Security. The fact is that the generations before us have given up a whole lot more in times of war than this generation has even begun to think about. They rationed everything in WWII and in all wars before this one and the first Gulf War people were drafted into service of their country without recourse. If they said you had to go you had to go, at least that is not happening at this point. An all voluteer military has more morale and our Service Personell have the best training and equipment that any military has ever had. The fact is that the databases that have been questioned have always been available through business means and that was never questioned anymore than someone selling your name and address to telemarketers used to be. Now in order to keep us safe they are lisening to International calls, well if it makes us safer for even just one more day then it was worth it. Remember how we all felt after 9/11 and think about how if that happened again tomorrow the same people who are complaining about the wiretapping would be the first to ask why the government did not do more to protect us from this happening again. If it would be found to be an impeachable offense the president would have to be indited by the House of Representitives and tried in the Senate and convicted by a 2/3 majority of the Senate. Without a major change in the elections this year it is not very likely that this would happen politically. The sorriest about all of this is that it is taking away from the work that the Legislature should be doing, these proceedings always take away more than they will ever bring and no President seated or unseated has ever been convicted in an impeachment proceeding. | Law & Ethics | 1138865048 |
| 2616252 | Does anyone else think that throwing people in prison for unpaid child support is illegal? | Not if it's the law. Quit trying to come up with a way for the non-custodial parent to be irresponsible. | Law & Ethics | 1139682563 |
| 1286652 | i need chinese quotes for racial harmony? | do you mean in chinese? 四海一家:the first two characters is a term which means the whole world, while the third and fourth characters is another term meaning one family. this phrase means to treat everyone in the world as your family. | Law & Ethics | 1141027521 |
| 3321253 | If a renter adds on to a building do they have the right to take it down and leave a hole in the wall? | Get a lawyer ASAP! As the landlord, you are the property owner so any improvements to that building's structure is your property. Laws always depend on which state you are from however. Like for example, I am in NY, I just recently moved from a house owned by someone else (alcoholic jerk). Structurally we did not do anything different to it because we did not have that kind of money. We remodeled the bathroom though and painted and put new carpets down. We put new lights in also. Legally we were allowed to take our carpets, lights and sinks and medicine cabinet back and take it with us as long as we left the house with the original fixtures it had. If we had replaced the roof and siding we can't very well rip it off right? Otherwise we would have to replace it. If they want to take that addition off they would have to foot the bill and fix the big hole in the house with new plywood, new insulation, probably a window/door, and new siding. They would also have to fix the inside of that room with new paint/wallpaper and probably have to fix the floor after being connected to a room that isn't there anymore. I doubt they would want that added cost. | Law & Ethics | 1140111671 |
| 808094 | what are some laws on gay marriages? | It's against it! | Law & Ethics | 1139931862 |
| 3014632 | What do i need to get a personal injury or medical malpractice lawsuit? | Have you gotten a second opinion from another specialist on your condition. If they conclude it was a mistake, then you have a better case. At that point, you should contact a medical malpractice attorney. You can get referral from your local bar association (attorney). | Law & Ethics | 1140106510 |
| 3492941 | What's the central government? | The central government would be the federal, or national government. You can make sense of this by thinking that as it is the central govt., it is in the center of running everything. | Law & Ethics | 1140393462 |
| 3100709 | obtain free forms for preparing a do it yourself will? also a living will? | http://estate.findlaw.com/estate-planning/wills/wills-sample.html | Law & Ethics | 1140632237 |
| 3073255 | how many states have banned the 50 caliber rifle? | I did not even know that about calli that is rediculus I wonder if it is even muzzle loaders as well I heard that they were involved in alot of crimes because gangsters do drive byes with muskets. Cali is stupid those gun laws are doing no good. Make guns illeagal and only criminals ouw them. | Law & Ethics | 1141183036 |
| 54561 | A few times per week I receive unsolicited e-mails containing stock market suggestions. Are these illegal? | Some may be oughtright frauds where no such stock exists. Some may be frauds wherein a licensed broker wants you to invest with him and it's all a big boiler room scam. Some may be actual listed companies that are not following SEC rules on truthfully reporting their finances. But all are attempts to get you to part with your money. | Law & Ethics | 1140902176 |
| 1280146 | Why is there a disproportionate number of blacks incarcerated rather then the white race? | Andy Rooney said on "60 Minutes" a few weeks back: When 70% of the people who get arrested are black, in cities where 70% of the population is black, that is not racial profiling, it is the Law of Probability. I don't think being a minority makes you a victim of anything except numbers. The only things I can think of that are truly discriminatory are things like the United Negro College Fund, Jet Magazine, Black Entertainment Television, and Miss Black America. Try to have things like the United Caucasian College Fund, Cloud Magazine, White Entertainment Television, or Miss White America; and see what happens...Jesse Jackson will be knocking down your door. | Law & Ethics | 1140036082 |
| 2595340 | to build a new warehouse in Mississippi do construction drawings have to be certified by the state? | No the construction drawings do not have to be certified by the state but the building permit has. The state has to review the drawings that your architect or civil engineer provides them with (Stamped with a profesional license or P.E.) and approve the drawings. Then your contractor or engineer gets the responsibility for building what has been approved according to the building codes of your state and city. | Law & Ethics | 1139524532 |
| 3203288 | How much child support do you have to owe before prosecution in WV? | Child support is court ordered and is in essence and binding legal agreement between the defendent, judge and plaintiff to serve the best interest of the child(ren) involved. Failure to pay child support, in any amount, is a breach of this agreement. FInes and penalties are different for each jurisdiction, and may be superceded by any terms and conditions set by the presiding Judge. In addition, the court may order a garnishment of wages - however that person must be currently employed and making earnings to which a percentage of may be garnished. In addition, each state has different restrctions, pmethods and procedures for pursuing action. Visit the source listed below to determine what to do next. | Law & Ethics | 1139864951 |
| 1843327 | Should juveniles who commit violent crimes be tried and punished as adults? Why or why not? | YES. They absolutely should. This 'minor' shit is completely irrelavant. They were fully aware of what they were doing at the time they were doing it. They should be held 100% accountable. Their parents should NOT be punished, unless they were accomplices. Our judicial system is absolutely ridiculous. It's sad. Seems they defent the criminals and not the victims most of the time. | Law & Ethics | 1139203801 |
| 2992129 | What happens if I am arrested 3 times for driving on a suspended drivers license? | In Florida, if you have three convictions for driving while suspended or revoked, your license will be revoked for five years for being a "Habitual Traffic Offender." | Law & Ethics | 1139751622 |
| 815669 | Why is the American government based around the Christian religion? | The "Under God" statement isn't in the national anthem..it's in the Pledge of Allegiance. Anyways, the Pledge of Allegiance (and the God reference in it) were both created and enforced around the 1950s when America was afraid of Communism and afraid that the "Godless Commies" were poisioning our country. As for why religion permeates Government now, that's what a country gets when it elects a President who claims to speak with God and claims to be doing God's will. Further, the fact that Bush could have never been re-elected without the high support of the religious fanatics in the deep south (and the gay marraige question on the states' ballots that got them all to the polls) shows how much of a player religion is in a government (and populace) that supposedly has "Seperation of Church and State". | Law & Ethics | 1140400627 |
| 1411084 | What do you think about this? A mother being arrested in front of the enitre school? | When public safety is not genuinely threatened, and the suspect poses no particular risk of attempting to escape, the police have the option of handling the arrest and that the less obtrusive, less obvious way. Assuming that this mother posed no particular immediate threat to anyone, the officers should have handled the arrest in the way least disturbing to the school community. Unfortunately, an illegal alien is far less entitled to civil rights protection than a legalized citizen (under the law, not a reflection of my personal opinion), so there really isn't much that she can do about it. If your child saw what happened, however, you should probably speak with him or her to reduce the chances that he or she will be afraid of police generally, or that the police will take Mommy away. Please be careful, however, not to project too much disapproval for the police, or your child may get the wrong message. | Law & Ethics | 1140711087 |
| 4306668 | how do I bring this to the Judges attention.? | Well it sounds like you are very upset here...however, if the police are involved and on the side of your ex, it is likely that they think he is the good guy in this argument. I find it hard to believe that they beat you up while you were handcuffed--handcuffing is standard procedure for domestic issues, and if the person struggles they generally are forced to the ground or against the car. If, however, you are actually being beaten, contact IA (Internal Affairs) of the police and lodge a formal complaint. You could also move to a different town, and you should find a public defender to represent you in court. You are guaranteed to a fair and speedy trial by the Constitution, and also a public defender by the Miranda rights. If you are in PRISON (not jail), you can plead habeas corpus with a lawyer if you actually did not commit the crimes you were charged with. Jail is just a common place to keep people before their trial, nothing you can do about that. Also, the Constitution says you cannot be charged more than once with the same crime. If what you say is true, your civil rights are being trampled on. Contact the ACLU or any other rights watchdog group. http://www.aclu.org/ | Law & Ethics | 1140475730 |
| 4409805 | can the government appeal decisions of the courts in civil cases? or is there a double jeopardy that applies? | No, double jeopardy does NOT apply. Yes, they can appeal IF they are the ones being sued or if they are the ones doing the suing. If the govt is an outside party, they can not appeal. | Law & Ethics | 1140914368 |
| 620765 | Can anyone help me the laws for Homeschool in Indiana? | Start here: http://www.midnightbeach.com/hs/Indiana.html | Law & Ethics | 1139587936 |
| 793308 | Is necrophilia illegal in the US? | Of course it is can you imagine a dead body | Law & Ethics | 1139543835 |
| 4367538 | What happened to the law suit in California in 2004 involving Aspertame? | Apparently it was never actually filed. There was some issue with the organization that claimed to have filed it. Details here: http://www.wnho.net/njl_facts.htm | Law & Ethics | 1140575387 |
| 4116837 | What are the advantages and disadvantages of evat in the philippines? | There is lot of long term advantages in resolving the country's economic and financial crisis | Law & Ethics | 1139989394 |
| 987864 | why is pot so expencive? | Are you serious? | Law & Ethics | 1139939517 |
| 3708721 | Can you sue your neighbor for his barking dogs.? | You can't sue him what is it with people wanting money for noting now days. Try calling the police with a disturbing the peace charge. | Law & Ethics | 1140730286 |
| 3239394 | loaned money to some 1 & now he won't repay; what are breach of promise laws in hawaii? | Did you make up a contract where You and the person signed together? (Also if you had a witness that signed the contract, it makes it much stronger in a court of law) If a contact was made up before you loaned the money the date of expiration on it, then all you have to do is contact a small claims court for under $2000 and settle your dispute there. You will need to add money to the loan to cover the court fees but that is allowed. If no documention was made for the loan, then it is very difficult to get the money back, but you could still threaten to bring the person to court, or to break their legs :) | Law & Ethics | 1139929443 |
| 1849568 | I have a 2 yr. old and need to know if my neighbor is a criminal what would I search for? | Free.... | Law & Ethics | 1140962351 |
| 2542571 | Why do u think the Defendant needs a lawyer? | Just because the Prosecution has evidence, it doesn’t mean their interpretation of it is representative of reality. It is the job of the defense attorney to find fault with the prosecution’s interpretation of that evidence. To do that the needs a working understanding of the law and how it works. All of the work of the prosecution and the defense attorney is judged by the jury as to its validity. Together their goal is to produce justice as allowable within the context of the law and the common sense of the jury. | Law & Ethics | 1139451562 |
| 99380 | can you get a military fraudulent enlistment changed.to an admin seperation.. honorable? | Without being a lawyer and knowing all the particulars, it would seem that your separation should have been classified as Erroneous Enlistment, rather than Fraudulent Enlistment. "Recruits may be separated for erroneous enlistment where they can show that: 1. Enlistment would not have occurred had the relevant disqualifying facts been known by the government or had appropriate directives been followed; 2. Enlistment was not the result of fraudulent conduct on the part of the recruit; 3. The disqualifying defect is unchanged in material respects." "If identified by military medical authorities within six months of initial entry on active duty, any condition which would have permanently or temporarily disqualified him or her for entry into military service according to procurement medical standards will result in a Convenience of the Government discharge." It may be worth your time to have a lawyer look into this. Good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1139361844 |
| 4148764 | what does freedom mean to native americans? | freedom means independence... the ability to make choices for yourself... and freedom is far more important than any possession that is just given... Now think about what freedom means to you, and see what you come up with | Law & Ethics | 1138864423 |
| 1091871 | whats wrong with gay marriages? | Absoluting nothing! Except that would treaten the "right" of religous fundimentalists to force their religion on others. Of course, they'd probably say they are saving them for eternal damnation, but it amounts to the same thing. ________ >>>Remember, the concept of "maariage" while having many >>>legal and govermental ramifications, is in fact a rligious >>>institution. I don't think it's right to force religious institutions to preform same sex marriages. And I don't see anyone advocating it. However, I think it's just as wrong to tell them they're not allowed, or for the state to refuse to recognize the validity of same sex marriages that are sanctioned by a religions institution. Many churches do not allow same sex marriage, but some do, and those that do should be afforded the same rights as those that do not. In case you haven't noticed, the Catholic Church is not the only religious organization out there. In a legal sense, marriage is not a religious institution. A couple can be married in a courthouse by a justice of the peace without the involvment of any religious establishment whatsoever. All we ask is that same sex couples be afforded the same rights under the law as heterosexual ones. That gay couples be permitted to obtain a marriage license and be married by a justice of the peace or by an religious authority willing to preform the ceremony. A Church already has the right to choose who they will and will not marry without explaination, and I see no reason why that needs to change. The government, however, does not have the same right of discrimination that is afforded the Church. | Law & Ethics | 1141167616 |
| 1314413 | Do you think abortion should be legal? | No, we wouldn't have to factor in the unwanted people if legs would be kept closed and there plenty of people who want but can't have. If self control was practiced we would have a lot less trouble with this topic. There are the few that get raped and whatever the other excuses are but there is adoption for that and as for health...my child has a right to live more than I do...abortion isn't really great for a woman's health either ya know? | Law & Ethics | 1140933352 |
| 1132971 | Can you get sued in a different state than you reside in? | Most of the time you can be sued in a different state if you've done "something" in that state. One thing the petitioner (person who sued you) must prove is that his court has jurisdiction over the matter. Of course, you should consult a licensed attorney for legal advice. | Law & Ethics | 1139458384 |
| 1633277 | What is minimum age for a child to be left unattended at home in california? | Suprisingly, California does not has a specific minimum age for a child to be left unattended at home. I know someone who regularly leaves an 8-year-old girl at home alone. Child Protective Services was not concerned with this situation at all. I personally think the minimum age should be 13. | Law & Ethics | 1139808382 |
| 4056424 | I am the 17 year old with the driver's license question.? | I think you need one. Isn't a housewife a full-time job? BTW Beautiful baby!!! | Law & Ethics | 1141160651 |
| 1169087 | how should water rights be distributed between non-agricultural and agricultural uses.? | 50/50 | Law & Ethics | 1140548807 |
| 12007 | does anyone know where i can find out what the profiles of what race commits what crime? | I have found a site relating to the topic I can't say that I can vouch for how reputable the information is. But here is the link you make your own educated decision. Obviously anyone can fudge numbers to make there own point. | Law & Ethics | 1140915268 |
| 29898 | What is the legal blade size in michigan? | 4 inches. | Law & Ethics | 1140659772 |
| 1405955 | Does anyone know what the Lacy Peterson Law is? | isn't that the one that allows murder of a pregnant woman to be 2 murders? | Law & Ethics | 1139590901 |
| 4395582 | What can a lawyer fresh out of law school expect to make as a salary in the private sector? | Varies hugely. Out of a good law school, working for a big city firm, tons: Easily $150,000+. Working on his or her own, scrape by. And anything in between. | Law & Ethics | 1139792464 |
| 2967797 | Can people get unadopted? | Yes. Here's the penal code for California, but i'm sure it's similar in all states, unadoption is near the bottom in chapter 3, but i'd recommend reading all of this: California Family Code Division 13 Part 3 Chapter 1 9300. (a) An adult may be adopted by another adult, including a stepparent, as provided in this part. (b) A married minor may be adopted in the same manner as an adult under this part. 9301. A married person who is not lawfully separated from the person's spouse may not adopt an adult without the consent of the spouse, provided that the spouse is capable of giving that consent. 9302. (a) A married person who is not lawfully separated from the person's spouse may not be adopted without the consent of the spouse, provided that the spouse is capable of giving that consent. (b) The consent of the parents of the proposed adoptee, of the department, or of any other person is not required. 9303. (a) A person may not adopt more than one unrelated adult under this part within one year of the person's adoption of an unrelated adult, unless the proposed adoptee is the biological sibling of a person previously adopted pursuant to this part or unless the proposed adoptee is disabled or physically handicapped. (b) A person may not adopt an unrelated adult under this part within one year of an adoption of another person under this part by the prospective adoptive parent's spouse, unless the proposed adoptee is a biological sibling of a person previously adopted pursuant to this part. 9304. A person adopted pursuant to this part may take the family name of the adoptive parent. 9305. After adoption, the adoptee and the adoptive parent or parents shall sustain towards each other the legal relationship of parent and child and have all the rights and are subject to all the duties of that relationship. 9306. (a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), the birth parents of a person adopted pursuant to this part are, from the time of the adoption, relieved of all parental duties towards, and all responsibility for, the adopted person, and have no right over the adopted person. (b) Where an adult is adopted by the spouse of a birth parent, the parental rights and responsibilities of that birth parent are not affected by the adoption. 9307. A hearing with regard to adoption under Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 9320) or termination of a parent and child relationship under Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 9340) may, in the discretion of the court, be open and public. Chapter 2 9320. (a) An adult may adopt another adult who is younger, except the spouse of the prospective adoptive parent, by an adoption agreement approved by the court, as provided in this chapter. (b) The adoption agreement shall be in writing, executed by the prospective adoptive parent and the proposed adoptee, and shall state that the parties agree to assume toward each other the legal relationship of parent and child and to have all of the rights and be subject to all of the duties and responsibilities of that relationship. 9321. (a) The prospective adoptive parent and the proposed adoptee may file in the county in which either person resides a petition for approval of the adoption agreement. (b) The petition for approval of the adoption agreement shall state all of the following: (1) The length and nature of the relationship between the prospective adoptive parent and the proposed adoptee. (2) The degree of kinship, if any. (3) The reason the adoption is sought. (4) A statement as to why the adoption would be in the best interest of the prospective adoptive parent, the proposed adoptee, and the public. (5) The names and addresses of any living birth parents or adult children of the proposed adoptee. (6) Whether the prospective adoptive parent or the prospective adoptive p | Law & Ethics | 1140051224 |
| 952139 | Vokes vs. Arthur Murray, Inc.? | http://www.4lawschool.com/contracts/vokes.shtml | Law & Ethics | 1140395631 |
| 420722 | how do you get an 18 year old to become gaurdian of a minor? | It depends on the circumstances and the laws also vary by state. In most cases, the 18-year-old may need to file a petition with the court to get custody of the minor and approval to act as a guardian. | Law & Ethics | 1140050145 |
| 287534 | Old enough to Bartend, yet not old enough to drink? | The same logic that allows an 18 to go to war, but not to drink until they are 21. It's retarded, my daughter had the same deal when she was 18. It's asinine. | Law & Ethics | 1139196501 |
| 2211324 | Are you protected under the First Amendment if you are part of a Neo Nazi group? | Ow! What are you, pre-law? | Law & Ethics | 1140927494 |
| 622043 | The role of Police in U.S. Society? | To uphold the law and the community's choices. The peoples choice. | Law & Ethics | 1140215108 |
| 402237 | can a municipal court judges decision be based on the amount of time he has known the officer? | Ummm....judges, I'm fairly certain, cannot use tea leaves, crystal balls, or a roll of the dice to determine guilt or innocence. Not sure why someone who claims to be an officer would suggest otherwise. Good luck on getting that trial transcript. At least in California, traffic court is not required to have a court reporter. I disagree with the notion that the discovery process needed to be done earlier. If the officer testified that the radar unit was calibrated, then the next logical questions would be when, by who, what were the results, etc. If the officer didn't testify to the unit being calibrated, then the discovery request probably should have been made earlier if you wanted to know those things. The judge may not have meant he and the officer were drinking/golfing buddies. He may have meant the officer has been testifying before him for 13 years and because of his past testimony, the judge finds the officer to be very credible. Since the judge does not know you, and perhaps has reason to doubt your side of the event, he may feel it's appropriate to take the officer's word over yours. Judges or juries do that all the time...one witness is credible and can be believed, the other witness is not so credible and can be disbelieved. I would not assume the judge's decision was based solely on the length of time the judge has known the officer. The judge was maybe a little smart-assed when he said that (as recounted by you), but I don't know that I would just assume that's all he used to make his decision. | Law & Ethics | 1138857426 |
| 2166113 | How do i get The Supreme Court Case : Verona vs. Action? | Your case could be from a State supreme court. | Law & Ethics | 1140800255 |
| 2265245 | can the child support agency take 100% of my income tax return, even though i have two other childrennotowedfo | Stop having kids you can't support. | Law & Ethics | 1138918688 |
| 2358011 | What is the new driving age in California? | At age 16 or 17 you can get a Minors' Provisional License. At age 18 you can get a regular license | Law & Ethics | 1139452528 |
| 4437027 | Why is pot legalized in Canada? | Pots legal in Canada? I'm in the wrong country! | Law & Ethics | 1140641089 |
| 1732798 | discharged a fire arm in city limits and was arrested? | Interesting story. Was there a question in there somewhere? | Law & Ethics | 1139775710 |
| 2009872 | how do you handle a beligerent lawyer? | Request a new attorney. Don't make a public display of it, but tell the judge that you feel the attorney isn't adequately representing your wife, give specific examples and request a new public defender be assigned. | Law & Ethics | 1140567904 |
| 241640 | How would I be able to attain my DUI records and video footage of my arrest in the state of florida?? | my son in law is a police officer here in south carolina he says the only way you can do that here is to obtain a lawyer | Law & Ethics | 1140557536 |
| 2160910 | Where can I get tips on beating a radar speeding ticket in court? | To be honest you are in trouble. The judge will side with the cop everytime, especially with the radar gun. Here is your best strategy......Call the cop that gave you the ticket and ask him to cut a deal with you....or wait for him in the lobby of the courthouse and plead /beg cry do whatever make up a story ?maybe he'll give you a plea bargain. I did this a few times, 2 of the 3 times it worked. They charged me with a lower speed on etime instead of 75 in a 55 65 in 55, the other time they took it from 70 in 55 to careless driving instead. thats your only chance bud is a plea bargain. "an outside chane is this" on your ticket it says when the last date that radar device was checked for accuracy it must be checked every 30days...maybe the cop forgot that month | Law & Ethics | 1138914978 |
| 3387617 | Do you think they should have poster the pic of the prohe Muhammad? | Since no one knows what the Prophet looked like, it seems a little strange that people should get so upset about a "picture of him." He lived in, what, the 8th or 9th century. That being said, I do think that we have a responsibility to honor people's beliefs and be generous in our acceptance of them - even if (ESPECIALLY IF) they don't return the favor. Something is offensive when someone is offended by it, & we should insofar as possible try to avoid doing and saying things that are going to offend people. We have the RIGHT to say what we want to, but we have the responsibility NOT to sometimes. | Law & Ethics | 1140389002 |
| 4445775 | of the first 10 amendments (bill of rights) which 2 would you give up? why? | Most Americans have already given up their freedom of speech with all this politically correct crap. It's Merry Christmas! Like it, or get the hell out of America. | Law & Ethics | 1138801969 |
| 2496627 | why isn't our government taking actions against top government officials for lying to the American people? | Don't forget that being accused of lying does not mean that you are a liar. It just means that the media is listening. | Law & Ethics | 1140503809 |
| 3562702 | why is it so hard for black men to get loans in louisiana.? | Racism is too easy an answer, although it may be the case some of the time. More likely, due to historical racism and many other factors, black men in the south generally do not have as good a credit rating, do not have as good personal or business references, and are not a part of the "old boy" (i.e., old white boy) network. That's not the same as current racism, and I would bet that there are banks and other lenders that are smart enough to actively seek out black business, in order to expand their customer range. After all, there are getting to be more well-educated, highly skilled blacks in the middle class and above in America, probably including Louisiana. They have good jobs and want to keep them, and are at least as respectible and ambitious as their white counterparts. More, often, because they are responding to quite a few years of affirmative action, emphasis on education, and the influence of leaders like MLK to have self-respect and pride in their heritage; all to the good for their economic well-being. Then, too, there are probably at least a few good black-run banks and credit unions in every state, even in Louisiana. | Law & Ethics | 1139587491 |
| 1638084 | Is marijuana decriminalized anywhere in the US? | - No its not through front door. - But they are decriminalized everyover by the USA through the Backdoor. - It involves in dirty politicising with double and triple standards. - Let us find the truth.. soon... ------------------ | Law & Ethics | 1139628135 |
| 3262519 | Are churches required to offer the same healthe insurance benefits to all employees like other places are? | Nobody, is required to provide health insurance..That is a benefit, that you negotiate, with your employer.. | Law & Ethics | 1139598396 |
| 2661612 | I need a copy of the disabalities act.? | Just remember, if people with disabilities do not have equal rights, in this case, a parking issue, then it is discrimination. If there is no parking for handicapped people, then the church is in violation of the law. A question of street parking deals with the local town/city offices. Ask them for more information. A simple phone call should do. | Law & Ethics | 1139763502 |
| 1137235 | Difference between prostitution and porn? | Entertainment and they are doing it in a enclosed aera, Prostitues fill the street with scum and disesase Adult film compines do have to follow strict guidelines Also workers in the film industry are payed and taxed with monies going to the goverment, Prostitues usually only take cash and the goverment does not get any tax its know as cash in hand work | Law & Ethics | 1139668653 |
| 3879508 | What's the burden of proof in a civil case? | Sometimes, depending on the issue involved, it may be elevated from preponderance to "clear and convincing" but preponderance of the evidence (51%) is the standard. | Law & Ethics | 1139453037 |
| 430293 | I need to find a psychologist that works with Autism children and emontional issues? | Gina, you don't say where you live, so I'm not sure I can help, other than to suggest you go through the closest Children's Hospital and ask. Most children's hospitals have such specialized staff and are so wonderful at working with all types of children's problems, I feel sure they have to have some Autism specialists on staff. If you were in my area I could probably make some recommendations, since we have an Autistic child, but not knowing the area we're talking about, that's about the best I can do. Good luck! Just do some calling around. | Law & Ethics | 1141091925 |
| 3003527 | In maryland is it illegal for a 19 year old male to have sex with a 17 year old female? | The age of consent in Maryland is 16, so generally, the scenario you describe isn't illegal; however, there may be exclusions for a person "in a position of authority", particularly school employees. Checking the statute now.. Update: There doesn't seem to be any exclusion for "position of authority"; however, under § 3-322, "Unnatural or perverted sexual practice", performing oral sex *IS* a crime in Maryland! "A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both." Note that, as wrong as it sounds, under § 3-318, the 37yo woman/15yo boy situation is legal. "In general.- Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, a person may not be prosecuted under § 3-303, § 3-304, § 3-307, or § 3-308 of this subtitle for a crime against a victim who was the person's legal spouse at the time of the alleged rape or sexual offense. " | Law & Ethics | 1140829735 |
| 694563 | Why is the word "n.i.g,g,e.r." offensive to some people? | What an obtuse question! Simply because that word was used by certain people precisely <as> a term of offense to describe 'some other people'. Your question would have much more validity if it were "why did white people decide to use that word as a term of offense in the first place?" Yes we know that black people use the word within their own community, just as gay people use the word 'queer'. But that doesn't change the fact that the word was first given currency as a deliberate insult. | Law & Ethics | 1140371635 |
| 555151 | Who Can give me an example of common law thanx? | The common law is the body of law (in England and the US) that grew up outside of statute -- in very simple terms, it is legal tradition, rather than acts of Congress or Parliament. Now most of the common law traditions are formalized by statute, but in the 17th Century say, the prohibition against trespassing on a neighbor's yard, or killing someone, maught have not been by statutory, but developed at common law. This was true not only of criminal law, but also (and more commonly) the law under which one person might sue another. | Law & Ethics | 1140558333 |
| 740689 | do you agree or disagree with the affirmative action? | Agree. | Law & Ethics | 1140071946 |
| 1943506 | Is abortion legal in all 50 states in America today? | Yes! Through all 9 months of pregnancy and even during birth! | Law & Ethics | 1139612437 |
| 413238 | If you were 16,alone,and didn't know anything about help from the state, would you give you baby up foradoptio | yes if you dont want it.if you do want it go to this site . | Law & Ethics | 1140222999 |
| 494774 | What orginally started the Sunni and Shiite hatred towards eachother? | The start of the conflict dates back to the origin of the split of the sects in the 700's. The succession of leadership of the Islamic community had been through selection by the high-ups from within, a limited election if you will. The Shiites believed that the succession should be through the family of Muhammed, specifically through his nephew Ali. Ali did eventually become the leader (the 4th after Muhammed). He took over after the third (Umar) who was killed by Ali supporters. The family of Umar took exception to the light punishment of the killers by Ali. Their supporters assasinated Ali in turn, starting their own familial dynasty of leadership, the Ummayyad dynasty. Ali supporters felt aggrieved and propped up other members of Muhammed's family as challengers to the leadership. Hassan was one that was killed by the Ummayyads, making him one of a succession of martyrs. For centuries afterwards, Shiites (Ali supporters) were oppressed. They did establish ther own dynasties later, in areas such as modern day Iran and North Africa, but have remained a minority. | Law & Ethics | 1141022703 |
| 2394530 | french court system compared to the U.S. as far as procedure? | In many situations there is no jury, but professional judges make the verdict, working as a team. | Law & Ethics | 1139629673 |
| 4163420 | Can alimony NOT be paid if your ex is cohabitating with a member of the same sex?? | You still have to pay unless the ex gets married, but since that isn't likely any time soon, you don't get to make moral judgments. Just pay. | Law & Ethics | 1139674555 |
| 670175 | Is there such a thing as 'justifiable homicide'? If so, who has won cases in this manner? | In almost every case, law enforcement officers who are forced to kill in the line of duty are committing justifiable homicide. Often, the prosecutor decides if the killing was justified, based on the facts of the case. When that's the case, nobody wins or loses; there are just no charges filed. For more examples and a very thorough discussion of the subject, see the link below: Hope that helps | Law & Ethics | 1138901849 |
| 3916833 | Which of the US States are designated "Community Property States?"? | Holding title to real property as Community Property is a type of ownership available to married couples only. There are currently nine states which offer Community Property status. These states are: Arizona, California, Idaho, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin. The "marital property act" defined Wisconsin as a community-property state, but individual circumstances will dictate how this act is interpreted. The property laws in these nine states look at property purchased during a marriage as community property and both husband and wife have an equal right to possess the property during their marriage. In some states, upon the death of either spouse, the surviving spouse automatically receive half of the community property. With community property, neither spouse may sell his or her own share. To transfer the property to someone else, both husband and wife must sign the deed. When one spouse dies and leaves no will, the surviving spouse may acquire the property, but unlike joint tenancy, either spouse may will his half interest to others if he or she so chooses. Community property laws may become complex, especially when dividing up assets upon a dissolution of the marriage. You may have heard of the divorced couple in which the ex husband filed for his share of the proceeds of the lottery winnings of his former wife. Apparently, his wife had won the lottery, while they were still married, and failed to tell her husband of her winnings. They then divorced and the wife did not reveal these lottery winnings as assets at the time of the dissolution. The husband found out some time later, filed for his share in court, and was awarded the full amount of the lottery money. This occurred in a Community Property state, where all assets of a married couple acquired during the marriage are considered "community property." If you have any doubts as to Community Property law in your state, you may want to consult with an attorney, to be certain what the implications are of holding title as community property. | Law & Ethics | 1138929296 |
| 1596490 | The "Love Rose," is it cocaine paraphenalia? | i dont know about crack but where i live people use them to smoke meth out of they put the powder in the tube and heat it with a lighter | Law & Ethics | 1141010210 |
| 1238912 | How come crooks think they will never get caught? | Either they've gotten away with it one or two times, which makes them feel infallible, or they are mentally unstable and don't have the same moral code as "normal" people and they don't think about consequences at all. | Law & Ethics | 1139274240 |
| 3679952 | Do you think that Yahoo should have given over priveleged Search data to the US government? I know my answer.? | PEOPLE!!! Our government is NOT intrested on anyones search for a great chicken recepie or shopping or anything a law-abiding citizen searches for. They are trying to protect us and are looking for terrorist acitivity! Let me re-phrase your question: Would you be angry if an attack occurred and the details could have led to the prevention if the government had looked at internet activity? YES!!........People would be whining about that. So it is a "NO WIN" situation. Our government is critized for doing and for not doing. I for one am glad they decided to have people angry and trying to protect me and my family rather than accomodating whiners. Besides, if you are doing nothing wrong, why do you care? If I have private informaition that I do not want anyone to know about, rest assured, I will not post on yahoo or google..or any other internet source. By the way, I don't think that an internet search is protected anyway. Good luck and take care. | Law & Ethics | 1139855132 |
| 3415043 | What's the best method to control anger? | sex | Law & Ethics | 1139601199 |
| 2289384 | has anyone being kicked out of a store who kicked you and how did they asked you to leave? | allen, A different perspective, if you will allow it. You see, I've had the role of the 'kicker' on many, many occasions as I've worked with the public most of my life. There actually is a right and wrong way to do it. I usually take the offending person aside, tell him/her what they've done to offend me or other patrons, and ask them politely to leave the store. 98% they leave without saying another word...walk directly toward the nearest exit and leaves. Of the remaining 2%, I would say that 1.5% left after firmly letting them know what's expected of them, and of the .5% left, it came to physical contact and police involvement. Very rare...as many people as I can count on one hand. | Law & Ethics | 1139795335 |
| 4213145 | is slapping kids illegal in california? | probably, try selling them on the black market instead | Law & Ethics | 1139809472 |
| 2928222 | If a person recieves a felony DWI in MO What state can they legally receive a driver's license in? | None! It is a Felony and it will show on there record. Anyone that receives a DWI regardless of what state they live in should respect the lives of others on the road. They should not put people, including myself in danger of a crash just because they thought it would be alright to drink and drive. | Law & Ethics | 1139889894 |
| 2420191 | did president bush ever study american history ? and does he know how to read a map? | Mmmmmmmm...NO? NO! Does he know how to read? When you listen to him stutter and mispronounce words, there should be no doubt in anyone's mind! | Law & Ethics | 1141183453 |
| 1719931 | iinjuredmykneeat workhadsurgary havedrecieved2cortosoneshotsand nowgettingmore andbeenlaidoffandonworkrestrict | whydontyouputspacesbetweenyourwords? | Law & Ethics | 1140717533 |
| 3513186 | Can somene collect on a stolen negotiable instrument? | If Richman got involved, he would probably get his due. However, Blacklist would probably have quick and solid legal representation and Poorman would be represented by the state (unless he had PrePaid Legal). So, Poorman would sink deeper into debt, have to declare bankruptcy, and no one would get paid. | Law & Ethics | 1138881746 |
| 1837559 | i am trying to find the hippa law for imates about getting information on family member in jail? | not if he is your son. family members are exempt from HIPPA regulations, if you go through the proper channels and your son has given permission. | Law & Ethics | 1141130830 |
| 777861 | Where can I find information about a Superior Court of the State of California - County of Orange case? | Sometimes you can find information on line, but not very much is available, and it varies from courtroom to courtroom. If it is a pending case you might be able to get minimal information by calling the clerk. If it is a case that is over, you can go to the court and ask to see the file, if that is what you need. The link below is to the Orange County Superior Court. Put in the case # and see if you get any info. Further info about specific courtrooms is on the site as well. | Law & Ethics | 1140109865 |
| 3659965 | what is a legal guardian? | a legal guardian is the person who is legally responsible for taking care of you and supporting you legal guardian n : a person (or institution) to whom legal title to property is entrusted to use for another's benefit | Law & Ethics | 1140802384 |
| 3016772 | what is the name of the distric attourney for superiour court greenville county s c? | In Greenville County, the office is not called a district attorney. The precise title is 13th Judicial Circuit Solicitor. This covers Greenville and Pickens counties. The solicitor for Greenville and Pickens is Robert M. Ariail. | Law & Ethics | 1139024244 |
| 509279 | Are there any privacy rules that a christain church must follow? | If your myspace page was freely available to the public and it was clear that it was your webpage, written by you, you would have little legal standing against the church. However, if they divulged information you clearly wanted to keep private from all but a select group of people, you may have some legal recourse, though if you are a minor, you can't sue them personally, only a guardian can for you. A girl in CA has been allowed to proceed on a similar suit against a school district. | Law & Ethics | 1141197420 |
| 57318 | for county election how much can you receive for contributions legally or is there a way around the set dollar | Local laws vary state to state and county to county. You will have to ask about a specific state and county, or check with your county and state government officials. | Law & Ethics | 1139016100 |
| 3861638 | have any provisions of the USAPA expired since dec 31 2005? | Yes, read the paper, it has change again, and not for the better. | Law & Ethics | 1140412632 |
| 2317674 | Why did Yahoo China assist the government by turning over all E-mails written by a dissident? | Yahoo! justified providing Tao's personal emails to Chinese police by arguing that it was only following local (Chinese) laws since the emails were stored in servers in China. However, Many ask why Yahoo! uses servers in China knowing that it will be legally obliged to disclose private information of its email service users to the government, which may lead to its email users being jailed as was the case with Mr. Tao. Whether this was morally justified, I leave this for you to judge! | Law & Ethics | 1140652004 |
| 393925 | why are Peanut plants illegal?? | They are not.The large seeded Virginia Group peanuts are grown in Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and parts of Georgia. The major producers/exporters of peanuts are the United States, Argentina, Sudan, Senegal, and Brazil.It is also illegal under Federal Law to grow peanuts on more than one acre (4,000 m²) of land for commercial consumption. This effectively creates a peanut monopoly, as it is not economically feasible to grow peanuts on only one acre (4,000 m²) of land, while drastically increasing prices. | Law & Ethics | 1140678208 |
| 869871 | if you are a registered sex offender can you have children living in your home? | The answer to this question depends on the state. In many states registered sex offenders or persons who molested their own child are permitted supervised visitation IF and oly if the court finds that it is in the best interest of the child. There are statutes in some states that specifically state that physical custody cannot be given to such a person. You best bet to get custody of the child is to show that the parents are unfit, but in most states it is incredibly difficult to take custody of a child when one or both of the parents are actively involved and haven't done anything wrong. If there truly is an issue you should attempt to have a guardian ad litem appointed for the child, that attorney will argue for what is in the best interest of the child, and the mother and father will have their own attorney or attorneys. If you are to be involved in the case you will also need your own attorney. Keep in mind that any frivilous use of the legal system (not that you are, but sometimes court's will see actions as vindictive and frivilous, even if you have the best of intentions) will result in sanctions (extra fees) and payment of the injured party's attorney's fees. This could get expensive, but if the child is truley in danger it will be worth it. Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1140503957 |
| 2464693 | How to properly get a judge removed from a case? | request a change of venue this is a common request it moves you case to another county also a different judge. | Law & Ethics | 1139508598 |
| 199236 | how do you get license reinstated? | depends what kind of license (driving, hunting, fishing, medical doctor, etc), where you live, why it got taken away, and many other factors. please add details. | Law & Ethics | 1139807963 |
| 348522 | What does per diem mean? | Per diem, or "per day," is a Latin phrase meaning specific amount of money an organization allows an individual to spend per day. | Law & Ethics | 1141145362 |
| 4419192 | Should freedom of speech be of unlimited proportions regarding religious statements? | Yes, it should be of unlimited proportions. Freedom of speech should not and cannot be twisted to the point where it is no longer freedom of speech. However, freedom of speech goes hand in hand with the idea of personal responsibility and accountability. Producing those cartoons was technically legal, but it was irresponsible. Surely the cartoonist knew that those cartoons would cause trouble in extremist countries. However, I also think that the Islamic world is greatly overreacting. They are ruining their credibility and making themselves look like a bunch of whinging little kids who riot at the most petty insult. Do you know how many "Jesus Christ" parody websites exist online? How many Christians burn down embassies for stuff like that? | Law & Ethics | 1140528094 |
| 728341 | can aplea agreement be sealed? | You may motion the judge to do that. It will be up to the judge on the case. | Law & Ethics | 1140217520 |
| 1229167 | Procedure to enable access to 2 of my grandchildren Father has residency mother is my daughter also anxious? | I'm so sorry you're going through this. I don't know about New Zealand law but I believe that they have "Grandparents" rights as we do here in the USA. Try the following websites for help and I wish you the best of luck. It's wonderful that you're such a good grandparent. Here are the sites; (see source box if these links aren't working. It looks like there cutting off some of the words. I would just copy and paste them into the search bar, if I were you.) www.ilga.info/Information/Legal_survey/Asia_Pacific/new_zealand.htm www.birthfamily.com/laws.html dmoz.org/Society/Issues/Children,_Youth_and_Family/Parents'_Rights I hope this helps you, Honey. God bless. I'm Praying for you! | Law & Ethics | 1140512125 |
| 3479189 | Would homeless people be better off if slavery was legal? | WTF? Or you could just give them jobs. F'in a. | Law & Ethics | 1140049356 |
| 1051719 | Should Prison Inmates Have the Freedom of Religion? | Within reason they should be able to follow the "laws" of their religion. less so, things which may just be custom. Certainly, a limit needs to be placed on anything which would place an undue tax burden on the taxpayer or create an unsafe situation. In the cases , where money is the issue, a religious charity organization could be appealed to. | Law & Ethics | 1138934874 |
| 3873842 | im researching child exhibition and its formalities. do you think www.childsupermodel.com is wrong? | It's sick. I would bet anything that it's not other kids visiting the webpages of the girls featured in childsupermodel.com but a bunch of perverted men with their sick fantasies about little girls. | Law & Ethics | 1140104585 |
| 326857 | what are the CA laws on Child visitation and traveling with that child? | It mostly depends on what the court said (or you set up) at the time of the divorce and the awarding of custody. It is possible you have no rights at all, right now. But you can always go to court to modify the existing arrangement, and you should do so to guarantee you have visitation rights if you have no formal, legal agreement. The California Supreme Court issued a ruling just recently which made it easier for a court to allow a custoiial parent to move out of state with the child. | Law & Ethics | 1140376030 |
| 2099838 | When does my married name officially replace my maiden name? | Your legal name is the name that is on your marriage certificate. This is a legal document that can change your name, if you said you wanted it changed. You are also responsible to get the name changed on your Social Security card after you are married. I would get this done as soon as possible or you can get in trouble with the IRS over it. | Law & Ethics | 1140677211 |
| 1814305 | Am I intitled to a jury trial in Florida for a seat belt ticket? | If charged with a traffic or moving violation, I am pretty sure the only court you can appeal to is traffic court, and i don't think they have juries. Check florida.gov website for traffic court details | Law & Ethics | 1139972145 |
| 692830 | Is gandhi not worthy of aNObel prize or nobel prize is not worthy of him? | Gandhi was nominated in 1937, 1938, 1939, 1947 and, finally, a few days before he was murdered in January 1948. The omission has been publicly regretted by later members of the Nobel Committee; when the Dalai Lama was awarded the Peace Prize in 1989, the chairman of the committee said that this was "in part a tribute to the memory of Mahatma Gandhi". However, the committee has never commented on the speculations as to why Gandhi was not awarded the prize, and until recently the sources which might shed some light on the matter were unavailable. | Law & Ethics | 1140956532 |
| 197975 | what is the dust used to lift fingerprints? | The black powder is graphite. | Law & Ethics | 1140798205 |
| 1648568 | can I find out if my neighbor has a gun permit or owns a gun in Massachusetts? | Why is this any of your business? If you and your neighbor are not friendly enough for you to ask him "Hey, I was wondering, do you own any firearms?" then it's really nothing you need to know. Butt out of people's private matters. | Law & Ethics | 1139498787 |
| 1958386 | single mom... should i put the last name of my baby under mine or his father? | Most children I know want the father's last name--it's just the way kids feel. We have physical custody of my husband's 10 yr old son to his ex-girlfriend (who didn't give him the father's last name), and it has served to be a situation of doubt and confusion on the child's part. He even writes his last name the same as my husband's when he's making out forms on the internet, or on papers he's sending through the mail. I think it's because all the children he knows has the dad's last name, and kids want to fit in--besides, it's tradition. If the father is wanting to be part of the child's life, please give him what almost every other child has as well. Trust me, it's not a problem having a different last name than your child when they start school. | Law & Ethics | 1139620226 |
| 2370122 | Drivers EVERYWHERE.. what do you think when you come upon a 18 wheelers?.. Scared?.. Cautious?..Nothing?..? | You can't be too careful. Of course, it might not be politically correct to monitor a specific ethnicity either. I have met a few rag-heads that are pretty cool, and who are my friends. They call me cracker, and we play around, but don't take offense to each other's sarcastic jokes. | Law & Ethics | 1140051562 |
| 2391647 | Why are courts open to the public? | The statement is more to the opposite. U.S. citizens have a right to a public trial so that decisions are not made in secret. At least part of the thought behind open procedings is to give public scrutiny to minimize misfeasance and malfeasance on the part of our legal process. From the Bill of Rights: "Amendment VI" "In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and *public* trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense." (1) Maybe they're not speedy now, but as citizens it is in our interest to oppose any move that trials not be public. | Law & Ethics | 1140393530 |
| 1496936 | women's rights in Saudi Arabia? Pls. speak in English? | So, what's the next? what are u more like to discuss about?? maybe about the driving licence right or what?? | Law & Ethics | 1139744185 |
| 1908760 | could you get out of jail early with a violent crime? | Depends on the offense and what state you're in...some violent offenders do qualify for "good time" if they stay out of trouble while they are in. If you need more input without the nasty comments, try at http://www.prisontalk.com | Law & Ethics | 1140884516 |
| 2306698 | are yellow sings on highways advisory or mandatoy? | advisory | Law & Ethics | 1140719264 |
| 4235735 | Do you think that Stanley "Tookie" Williams was guilty and got what he deserved? | Absolutely. Death to Tyrants | Law & Ethics | 1139940073 |
| 3643472 | Shouldn't we ban blood lines from being elected president.? | This isn't the first time it has happened. John Quincy Adams (6th President) was the son of John Adams (2nd President). FDR and Teddy Roosevelt were 5th cousins. Should this be banned? Blood lines have nothing to do with it. They do not inherit the Presidency. They are elected to office. Which brings up another point: Your comment "Due to the fact that the people dont actually elect the new president directly" is completely accurate. This is how it is outlined in the US Constitution. The President is actually elected by the States, not the people. It is up to the States to determine how they will vote. | Law & Ethics | 1139739086 |
| 2283582 | reasons for legalizing cannabis? | I have rethought my position on legalization of marijuana. I think it should be legal under certain guidelines and locals. The first reason it should be legalized it will mellow out the liberals. They are way to shrill. Reason number two, if a liberal is high they won't care about voting and we can easily elect conservative representative, congressmen, and president. Conservatives will never again have to deal with R.I.N.O.s if this happens. Imagine if there was no Arlen Spector or John McCain. Reason Three assuming that only liberals and libertarians are for the legalization of drugs they can fight amongst themselves, and we conservatives have a way to sure up our power The Previsos marijuana would only be legal in Blue States. If you are caught with marijuana in a red state you get a trial and immediately executed after the trial, no appeals. The reason for this is to get potheads out of here and since it seams as if the Blue states want to legalize it let them. If someone who is high robs, steals, or causes an accident after THC is detected in their system ALL their possessions become the property of the estate of the victim. (applies to all fifty) If they have children, the children are removed from the home and are never returned (applies to all fifty) The only treatment for those who want to quit smoking marijuana will be the intake of tobacco products, or beaten with a bong. Paid for by the offender (the way they train dogs not to make messes on carpets) Again all fifty. If this works for marijuana I would propose the same for all illicit drugs. But no one would accept this proposal so I will have to continue my opposition to this and ALL illegal drugs. | Law & Ethics | 1140093654 |
| 1359276 | Think about it, how can anyone have a "right" to kill another person? | Although I agree with your sentiments, I disagree with your premise. Every "right" does not come with a "responsibility." Not when it comes to yourself, anyway. That is the argument. They claim that it is just the woman's body, and that she has the right to do what she pleases with it. If they are right about it being the woman's body, then they are right about the "right" to do with it as she pleases. I have the "right" to have plastic surgery, despite the potential health risk. I have the "right" to eat 20 Big Macs a day, although that is not responsible, and certainly does harm. It goes back to the same debated question: Is it human life? Until we can agree on that issue, arguing from any other point of view is pretty much useless. So, your question shows your bias (a bias I agree with, btw): do you have the "right" to kill another person. You have already decided that the unborn child is another person. So you have already lost your argument, for you have not even acknowledged the debate. | Law & Ethics | 1140072174 |
| 3105082 | Why is Animal Rights decreasing more today? | Because people are realizing that animals are made out of MEAT. And meat tastes good. The more innocent the animal, the better they taste, too. | Law & Ethics | 1139524889 |
| 1508207 | Las Vegas question. I have heard that prostitution is legal just out side the city. it sounds wierd to me.? | Nevada allows counties to set their own Prostitution policies. None of the major ones (Clark, Washoe, Carson City) allow it, but a lot of the smaller ones do. In the early 20th century we were losing population and at risk of losing statehood, so they legalized a bunch of stuff that was difficult to do or flatout illicit in California to attract more people, including quickie divorces, gambling, and prostitution. If you want sex in Vegas, go to Nye county. Lincoln county (the other neighbor to Vegas' Clark county) also prohibits prostitutions. | Law & Ethics | 1140858386 |
| 876743 | Do you think that printing of cartoons of Prophet Muhammad is only press freedom ? What's the real aim behind? | It wasn't a cartoon, they were one panel comics. And I think that the aim was humor. The only reason freedom of the press is brought up is because people are trying to stop them. | Law & Ethics | 1140159689 |
| 1228840 | is a eviction letter legal if the date is wrong its now feb 7 2006 the letter was sent october 18 2004? | First of all, the laws on the eviction process and landlord/tenant laws vary by state. Second, the law can even be different if this is a commercial property vs. a residental property. Third, it is unclear what you mean by "eviction letter". Is it a notice to pay rent or quit due to past due rent? Or perhaps just a notice for you to move out because they want to get another tenant? If the notice was truly sent in 2004, the law of your state MIGHT deem the notice to have expired. Or the notice might be invalid if the landlord accepted rent from you after the date of the notice. Or maybe the landlord pulled up and old form from another matter, forgot to change the date and served it recently. Regardless of what the facts are, you need to see a local who is well versed in the landlord/tenant laws of your state. | Law & Ethics | 1139275936 |
| 2780434 | What legal actions can be taken against wrongful termination in Texas? | I don't think so. Your fiance's employer has the right to terminate an employee at its own discretion, unless the termination is done in reliation for something like filing a worker's compensation claim. An employer is not required to keep an employee on its staff when the employee's presence may cast an unfavorable shadow on the employer and hurt the reputation of the business, such as in the case of your fiancee. Too bad your fiancee doesn't have a more supportive employer. | Law & Ethics | 1139945775 |
| 2349672 | If marijuana were to be legalized, should those incarcerated for sale or possession of it be exonerated? | No. Just as you cannot prosecute someone for doing something that was legal at the time the act was committed but no longer legal, you cannot exonerate someone for breaking what was a law at the time the criminal act was committed. Look at it this way, it's not what they did that was wrong, it was that they disobeyed what was written as law. | Law & Ethics | 1140754158 |
| 1539299 | Can marijuana be detected from air with an infrared camera? | The answer is yes. They do it all the time in hawaii and other places. look it up on the internet. The thing is that the marijuana plant puts out a heat signature, so one marijuana plant in a field of other green things the police helicopter that was equpied with infrared could spot it. Its not very likely they will find it unless you live somewhere where the police do flybys alot. As for in your house, yeah your grow light will put off a heat signature also but the police arent gonna fly over and automatically come bustin down the door untill they know for sure, because anything puts out heat in your house. The washer, dryer, stove, your shower, and just lights. So they cant really tell anything in your house. Hope this helps | Law & Ethics | 1139633333 |
| 4399968 | When is de jure and de facto law used? | de jure law would mean something is an actual law. de facto means it is the way stuff works "in fact" but there is no formal law. This is analagous to the difference between in theory and in practice. Example: de jure: Racial segregation cannot exist de facto: Racial segregation exists. | Law & Ethics | 1140301227 |
| 268257 | Writ of Habeas Corpus...? | In English common law habeas corpus is the name of several writs which may be issued by a judge ordering a prisoner to be brought before the court. More commonly, the name refers to a specific writ known in full as habeas corpus ad subjiciendum, a prerogative writ ordering that a prisoner be brought to the court so it can be determined whether or not he is being imprisoned lawfully. The words habeas corpus ad subjiciendum are Latin for "(That) you may have/hold the body to be subjected to (examination)", and are taken from the opening words of the writ in medieval times. Other habeas corpus writs also existed, for example habeas corpus ad testificandum ("[That] you may have/hold the body to bear witness"), for the production of a prisoner to give evidence in court. This procedure, part of English common law, was considered important enough to be specifically mentioned in the United States Constitution, which says, "The Privilege of the Writ of Habeas Corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in Cases of Rebellion or Invasion the public Safety may require it." (Article One, section nine). In the USA, the writ of habeas corpus ad subjiciendum is a civil (as opposed to a criminal) proceeding in which the court inquires as to the legitimacy of a prisoner's custody. Typically, habeas corpus proceedings investigate whether a criminal trial was conducted fairly and constitutionally after the criminal appellate process has been exhausted. Habeas corpus is also used as a legal avenue to challenge other types of custody such as pretrial detention or detention by the Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement pursuant to a deportation proceeding. | Law & Ethics | 1141125270 |
| 169665 | What is the difference between second level eligilbility and first level eligibility? | I assume you are asking about Yahoo Answers ... Level 1 - you can: Ask 5 questions a day Answer 20 questions a day Rate 20 questions a day Vote for 20 questions a day Level 2 - you can: Ask 10 questions a day Answer 40 questions a day Rate 40 questions a day Vote for 40 questions a day | Law & Ethics | 1140063810 |
| 4368529 | if you sell your house on your own and use a lawyer will the buyer still see how much you owe on the house? | I am a Real Estate Broker in Oregon and there is NO reason why the buyer should ever see what you owe on the home. However a tax search can be pulled by anyone and that will tell the person doing the search what the amount of the last loan was and when(unless something has changed recently because tax searches on the internet are usually upto 6 months behind). Any agent or broker has the access to see what the taxes are on any property in the state which they are licensed in. Good Luck!! | Law & Ethics | 1139507055 |
| 3101510 | am i responsible, legally, for minors in my vehicle? | If they're in your car and you're driving, then yes. I don't know about Illinois, but in California you're responsible for the passengers in your car minors or not. If one of your passengers isn't wearing a seatbelt, you can get a ticket in addition to them getting one, even if they're an adult. When they're not in your car (or even just if you're not driving it) you're not responsible for them unless you and their parents sign something saying you are. | Law & Ethics | 1139988762 |
| 3394598 | find similiarities between china and united states criminal system? | both allow capital punishment. until recently both allowed for the execution of people who had committed crimes as a juvenile, i believe. | Law & Ethics | 1140998198 |
| 2277672 | what is the meaning of per jury in law matters? | Perjury in a court of law basically means you lied while being questioned under oath in a court of law. When taking the stand to give testimony you swear you will tell the truth and nothing but, however, if while testifying you lie,you have committed perjury. You can also committ perjury by signing a legal document that ask you to tell the truth and not give false info and you have lied, yet you still sign.(ex: tax forms, affidavits) | Law & Ethics | 1141060728 |
| 1151681 | Is it legal for employer to deduct money from "time card" before submitting it to the payroll Company? | Go to your states wage and hour board, they have all the answers when it comes to skimming payrollers. I worked payroll where a company owner insisted it was legal... he got 10 years federal time. The judge didnt see it his way. ADDITIONAL....What state are you in,be glad to help! | Law & Ethics | 1139031158 |
| 2824963 | what do you of marriage licence having to be renewed like a driver's licence? | I always thought that marriage should be like a lease. Try it for say, 5 years and then if you want, you can re-up on it. Sounds reasonable to me! | Law & Ethics | 1140109086 |
| 971406 | It's maybe the time to close the Guantanamo prison . . . . Any body think alike ? | people being detained on the basis of ethnic background, held without being charged, denied legal counsel, denied visitation, no knowledge of who is there, abuse, neglect, defamation...oooooh sounds familiar!!! auschwitz!!! | Law & Ethics | 1140125632 |
| 451030 | If a cop gives you a traffic citation and the court date on the ticket is a holiday, will it get dismissed? | No. It will not be dismissed. You go to court on Tuesday morning and get it sorted out. If you don't, the court could suspend your driver's license for failure to appear. When you are in court, you can ask the judge to dismiss the ticket. | Law & Ethics | 1140226674 |
| 2147128 | house mold? | I hate Mold!!!! | Law & Ethics | 1140132878 |
| 640626 | audio recording legally admissible in court in NY? | In general, absolutely. But like any evidence it needs to be authenticated, and it will be excluded if it is not relevant (or if it contains hearsay, or is more prejudicial than probative, etc.) It may also be excluded in a criminal case if it is a police recording obtained wwithout a warrant. | Law & Ethics | 1140187919 |
| 1678295 | Can you be sued for libel/slander for blog entries? | Yes you can (and it would be for libel, which is printed, as compared to slander, which is spoken). It does not matter if the piece is represented as fact or opinion and it does not have to have a financial effect on the person you are talking about. It only has to damage their character and reputation and be done in a public forum (which a blog would qualify as). There are different rules for public officials and personalities as compared to regular people. But yes, you can be sued for what you put in a blog, just like a newspaper, magazine or radio or television station ... you are putting out information into a public forum. And be careful, because even being found not guilty of charges will cost you lots and lots of money, so don't say anything that could even lead to a suit being filed ... it's why most media outlets spend big bucks on libel insurance and lots of lawyers. | Law & Ethics | 1140891281 |
| 2298571 | will the irs hold my tax return for restitution on a criminal offence? | if they know it they will!!! | Law & Ethics | 1139624329 |
| 1863259 | how long after an arrest do the courts have to convict you? | As long as they need. It must only be "reasonable." | Law & Ethics | 1140213681 |
| 1564777 | I live in Knox, Tn, I need to look up a warrant that was put out on me,, what link or site can I find this? | you can call your local county clerks office, its public records information now, or have a friend call. | Law & Ethics | 1140661851 |
| 3696644 | Why are so many nonviolent people going to prison--can't they just do Community Service? | I agree with you that there should be more creative forms of punishment. We mix non-violent and violent prisoners together and we have horrible overcrowding of prisons. However, I was once on a jury during the trial of a man who defrauded dozens of elderly people out of their life savings. Many lost their homes. While he didn't physically assault them, his crime against them was extremely harmful and cruel, and we need to protect society against such people. | Law & Ethics | 1138995287 |
| 1411068 | Denmark caricatures? | nuitsen I agree that it was not ethical and was even insensitive, but they were done in response to the suicide bombers and they certainly don't respect others beliefs and truths....what is the difference? s_s2 You do not see all the people (muslims) who are not suicide bombers protesting about the suicide bombers when Islam, so we are told, is a peaceful religion. It is the suicide bombers who have no respect for others beliefs...they are even killing fellow Muslims in Iraq but I don't see anybody protesting about that. I was referring to the suicide bombers and not Muslims as a whole. Melliare? | Law & Ethics | 1139915333 |
| 1770022 | Should pot be legalized? | 1. Drug companies make too much money not curing cancer to allow some plant that you can grow in your back yard for free, and which, incidentally, might actually help someone with cancer eat, be legal. They want you to pay if you want to eat. So, no weed for cancer patients, which is absolute shame. 2. Since people already use pot, the govt. sees in weed a nice, easy way to extort money from people and throw 'em in jail, which in the former case bankrupts someone (poor people are generally docile, since they can't just up and travel - go to Washington and protest the day's new illegal travesty being legislated, for example, or move to a better economic area, with gas being so high - Or pay for an education the likes of which a rich person can, which would land someone a good job or a seat in gov't. - you have to go ivy to go federal) in the latter scares 'em out of any 'revolutionary' activities like speaking out in public about scary issues like peace, or criminals in the White House. This is why its a good idea not to smoke, b/c its asking for the government to take all of your rights away and/or push you into debt. I don't smoke. I think that pot should be legalized for cancer patients, and seriously decriminalized for citizens, because no state should have so much ground to take so much money from someone or put someone in jail for some weed, OR to deprive someone in pain of something that might help ease their suffering - such is vile and inhumane. ...and Tatonka (who wrote above), you are not funny. In fact, you get the 'lame, sad tosser' of the day award for the latent fascist tendencies of your's which you so sublimely demonstrated for us in your response, tosser. | Law & Ethics | 1139130223 |
| 3645553 | How can a fetus be anything less than a person? If not at conception then when would it become a person? Why? | Abortion is murder to cover up an "oopsie." | Law & Ethics | 1140109786 |
| 3677806 | meaning of corporate governance? | Quite simply, to govern a company or a group of companies - to make sure that things are done in a proper, consistent and transparent manner. | Law & Ethics | 1141115569 |
| 3811760 | What is the Florida law that pevents a man and woman from living as husband and wife? | Florida has not allowed common-law marriages since at least 1968. I have posted a link to the specific code section below. | Law & Ethics | 1139515005 |
| 2117449 | how effective is universal human rights in india? | Its a democracy so every one is free there. If there is some one with a gun roaming around,he would be a wanted criminal. That does not and should not mean that the human rights are not effective. comparitively,its more effective than most other countries. | Law & Ethics | 1139424586 |
| 2264954 | Can a prosecuting attorney prosecute for domestic violence if the victim does not want to in michigan? | Yes, the DA can file the charges without the victim's cooperation if there is sufficient evidence (police reports, witness testimony, hospital reports) to get an indictment. And YES, they can use the victim's medical records as evidence against the abusive spouse. However, just because they can it does not mean they will...going to trial without the victim rarely gets a conviction and is a very expensive gamble. | Law & Ethics | 1140455414 |
| 2674912 | What are the lengths of terms of different crimes of the California legal system? | It would take forever to sift through all of the crimes in the penal code and answer that. The site below has all of the crimes along with their respective punishments. | Law & Ethics | 1141096577 |
| 3731833 | My doctor told me I have pneumonia and I told him he's lying. Now he is suing me for $30,000. What gives? | This is not a legitimate question. This guy's all over this site asking these inane questions. | Law & Ethics | 1139861669 |
| 2254275 | Where do I find a list of criminal offenses by code for South Carolina? | It is Title 16 of the South Carolina Code of Laws. | Law & Ethics | 1138948599 |
| 2028594 | structure of employees sheriff court scotland? | The lower court in Scotland is the Sheriff Court. Each Sheriffdom (of which there are six) has a Sheriff Principal. There are 49 Sheriff Courts within the Sheriffdoms, with a judge, known as a Sheriff. There are 3 legal areas within a Sheriff Court: Civil, Criminal and Commissary. The civil jurisdiction, though inferior, is extensive and the majority of civil cases raised in Scotland are taken in the Sheriff Court. There is an appeal from Sheriff to Sheriff Principal and to the Inner House of the Court of Session. An appeal may be taken to the Inner House directly. From the Inner House further appeal may be taken to the House of Lords. In criminal matters the Sheriff also has a wide jurisdiction in relation to most crimes; only those of greatest gravity lie outwith the Sheriff's jurisdiction. There is no appeal from Sheriff to Sheriff Principal in criminal cases, the appeal lies to the court of criminal appeal. The superior court in Scotland is the Court of Session formed by the Inner House (comprising the first and second divisions) and the Outer House (where only single judges or Lords of Session also styled Senators of the College of Justice sit). The principal judge is the Lord President, who leads the first division, whereas the Lord Justice Clerk leads the second division. The court sits only at Parliament House in Edinburgh. The highest civil appellate court is the House of Lords which sits in Westminster. The judges who sit in the House are the Lord Chancellor, the Lords of Appeal in Ordinary, and those peers who hold or have held high judicial office. The House of Lords has an appellate jurisdiction from Scottish courts in civil matters only; it has no Scottish criminal jurisdiction. | Law & Ethics | 1138834516 |
| 2634156 | Can you file a lawsuit against yourself? | No. Why on earth would you ever do so? You could, however, as an individual, sue a company that is totally owned and controlled by yourself. But, again, why? | Law & Ethics | 1139693260 |
| 287269 | Does emancipation only refer to minors? | Only if there has been a reason for you to still be considered "dependant" such as mental illness, limited mental capacity, etc. An adult with no physical/mental limitations living at home with the parents is not a matter of an individuals capacity to care for themselves. It's usually due to a finacial hardship, temporary emotional strain (such as divorce), or other similar situation. Depending on the state you live in, at a specific age, or upon marriage, a child is considered an adult an may move out of the parentalhome at will...unless certain criteria have been met, as stated above. | Law & Ethics | 1139765412 |
| 601658 | can exconvicts leave the country? | They can leave, but other countries may or may not admit them. | Law & Ethics | 1139293827 |
| 3814411 | What is worse - driving drunk and running over a child or being sober and running over a child? | If you're planning on doing it - don't! This is premeditated murder and the prosecutors will figure it out. But if you're just wondering, or too lazy to do your criminal law homework, then it depends on the intent. If the guy is sober, and intentionally runs over a child, that's straight-up murder. He will be raped by cellmates, beaten to a pulp, and get the needle in 20 years. If the guy was only distracted - talking/arguing on the cell, looking at map, officiating fights of his own kids in the backseat, attacked by his Chihuahua, shot by Dick Cheney, etc., then we're talking about lesser degrees of murder. Probably vehicular manslaughter and about 10 years or less. Now, if the guy is drunk and runs over a kid, he's up for drunk driving and vehicular manslaughter. In some states, there are special laws that make the sentence especially harsh. This is because being drunk actually takes away the "intentional" part of the murder, but people decided that drunk driving and killing people is no less culpable. So... 1) DON'T DO IT! 2) Let me know if your law professor liked the answer; or 3) Still wanna be a lawyer? | Law & Ethics | 1140039043 |
| 2280345 | Who owns wildlife ? | LOL..only in America..Yeah...sue the butts off the state for not getting rid of all the wildlife..sheesh...no wonder things are as they are there..rofl | Law & Ethics | 1138847917 |
| 2805608 | If you ask a cop to see his radar and he doesn't or didn't lock your speed, can he legally give you a ticket? | He can. But you can contest in court. Good luck | Law & Ethics | 1140890779 |
| 3491375 | What laws are broken when you allow your friend to drive drunk in your car with you in it? | You will be penalized for allowing him to drive while intoxicated. You will probably also get in trouble for being in the car and not stopping him. | Law & Ethics | 1139865359 |
| 2229649 | What is name of the legal term, denoting the responsibility to use good care when borrowing something? | this is under the law of bailment. when you are borrowing something from someone you generally owe duty of reasonable care as to that which you are borrowing. | Law & Ethics | 1140470738 |
| 2384024 | ok if the charge is beyond the statue of limitations how do you get the warrant expunged in the state of wash | Limitation only applies to the original charge. If he has been charged, then the limitation doesn't apply. You need to get him an attorney. | Law & Ethics | 1140978620 |
| 3339542 | What is the history of a defendants right to council? | Look up Hugo Grotius, Father of International Law. | Law & Ethics | 1140227079 |
| 927021 | which are safest countries for assumed criminals to flee to when facing wrongful accusation arrest or set up.? | The place in which (you) are staying now ! | Law & Ethics | 1138881868 |
| 1648213 | What are examples of universal values? | There are very few universal values. Every culture has evolved its values differently based on its particular needs. I would say that values that resonate with the core of our being. Murder is bad. We all have a reason to live and would like to be in charge of our lives. Theft is bad. We all have possessions that are dear to us and would like to have the say on who gets them after us. | Law & Ethics | 1141078708 |
| 2936981 | when someone is convicted of drug possession is that a felony? | Depends on many things, especially on the state law covering the possession. Often, the amounts (grams versus pounds versus kilos versus truckloads versus cargo ships) make the difference. Distribution makes a difference....to include otherwise small amounts given to minors. Type of drug matters; in parts of California, it's getting almost impossible to get someone convicted of felony marijuana crimes. There are too many unknowns in your question to be able to definitively answer it. | Law & Ethics | 1139561751 |
| 2093612 | Do you need a Bachelors Degree to go to Law school, or become a Lawyer? | A college degree is not a prerequisite for a JD, however without a college degree you will most likely be rejected from all ABA approved law schools. Through an indirect process you will be weeded out by "the system". Law school applications require transcripts from college, junior college and any other higher education classes to be reported to the LSAC (lsac.org). This company then takes your money and converts the transcripts into law school approved transcripts. All schools will at a minimum ask for your college GPA and sometimes even your high school GPA. If you have done something extraordinary with your life that makes the college degree superfluous, then yes you can get in without a college degree. Otherwise it will be hard for you to stand out and be admitted amongst all the applicant's in this crazy environment. As somebody pursuing a degree, the four years of college are relevant. It may not seems like it, but it's similar to asking a medical student to take 3 yrs worth of biology and a few years worth of chemistry before they enter medical school. | Law & Ethics | 1139439204 |
| 719377 | what can I do my argumtive essay on? | Whether the use of spell check should be a law..;) Seriously, a good topic would be taking one side or the other as to whether women should be permitted in combat or to be permitted in combat usits (special forces, etc.) Good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1140145894 |
| 685324 | What laws were there that prohibited women in work? | noneright now because america is a free country and you can sue people for not hirging you because your sex is female | Law & Ethics | 1140408022 |
| 1897528 | minium age for babysitting in the state of texas? | There is no law regarding babysitting age in Texas, and in fact there isn't one in most states. The site below has some good guidelines for it. | Law & Ethics | 1140133826 |
| 675128 | How can I get in touch with the St. Petersburg,Russia Police Department? | Contact the Russian Federation Embassy | Law & Ethics | 1140993417 |
| 2201472 | Is it inappropriate for a supervisor to sprinkle holy water in a new employee's area without their knowledge | yes - that is obserd | Law & Ethics | 1139668739 |
| 3704609 | wHAT % OF CHRISTIANS ARE REALY CHRISTIAN? | well in my class the majority are christian. however many of them havent even gone to church in 5 years. I would say 20% are other religions. it is probaaly only 10^% in my class. By the way i am in Britain | Law & Ethics | 1140268224 |
| 3854738 | legal ques-on Miranda...Defendant read Miranda rights but did not sign written waiver-still valid? | With all due respect to Histroyfanatic, that answer is wrong on a number of points. 1. It's possible it's valid and but it's not possible to tell from this question. 2. The defendant NEVER has to prove they understand their rights, the prosecution does. 3. If Histroyfanatic is suggesting that someone must have their rights read to them, read them and sign a waiver, that's also incorrect (the sentence was a little hard to decipher, so I'm not sure). Some discussion: If the defendant read their rights and understood what they read, then the waiver (if there was one; the question does not say) is valid. All the Miranda case required of law enforcement was that a defendant be told what their rights are...no format was prescribed with which to do so. If the defendant was never asked about understanding the rights, then I think there's an argument that can be made that he/she did not understand them. Whether you read them, hear them, or "see" them in braille, if you understood what you were told and have indicated that in some fashion, the waiver is valid. There are a few arguments that can be had with what I've written here because I did not want to write out a Constitution and Miranda 101 class. If you want more of an answer than this, you need to provide some additional details, like; Does your state have a requirement that the suspect sign the Miranda waiver? (there's no such requirement under federal law) Did the suspect understand the waiver? Was it a legally sufficient Miranda warning? (it's gotta say certain things, though even the exact wording is not required by the case itself). More details = better answer. | Law & Ethics | 1138858375 |
| 3111413 | I am representing myself pro se. I have been requested to prepare an agreed scheduling order? | The courts hate pro per/pro se litigants. Most likely they are trying to get you to hire a double-agent liar, commonly refered to as a lawyer or atorney. There are many resources on the internet, I like "outlaws legal service"(outlaw meaning someone denied equal protection under the law, not criminal). Try searching around for examples/forms of this order on yahoo,google, etc. I've represented myself several times at ohio courts and never had to file such an order, it was done by the court/judge. Sounds to me like you simply need to file a schedule of the times/dates for the upcoming procedures of your case that the other party agrees to, most likely ones not attended at court and/or before a judge. In civil matters you are commonly expected to have communications with the opposing party outside of court. Sorry I couldn't be of more help. BEST WISHES IN YOUR ENDEAVOR!!! | Law & Ethics | 1140633176 |
| 2078212 | Why was the rule of law first institutionalized in the West and why has it survived there as nowhere else? | Natural law has existed from the begining of time. All other written law stems from natural law. An example of a natural law is: Don't steal, or don't kill. The reason these are natural laws is obvious. If you steal or kill you in turn will be stolen from, harmed or killed. So, for self preservation, you abide. Of course these common sense natural laws were later incorporated into the ten commandments, and all other written law. | Law & Ethics | 1140138638 |
| 1339084 | Are we self fulfilling Orwell's 1984 with "Thought Crime's" in our world todaY? | I like this one!! I read Orwell's epic a long time ago,as time went on I couldn't see it.Now as a man of 58 years, my feelings have changed.I consider myself of above average intelligence,I've lived a pretty good life,I've particapated in two wars,been around the world twice.My views of George's work has also changed.The man had a sight akin to Nostradamas,some of the things he wrote of are showing signs of coming to fruition,these are just my views of course,but as time goes on the things he penned can linked to the way our future is progressing.Just a thought. | Law & Ethics | 1140644128 |
| 1332029 | I have my license suspended in Florida and would like to know if I can get one in another state. Help please!? | Best thing to do is to clear up the fines in Florida and get a legit license. If you go to the other states, their application will ask you if your license is suspended. If you lie and they find out later, they will suspend you there also. Contact the court that suspended your license and find out how much you owe. Start sending whatever you can in and eventually you will be a legal driver again. Also, stop driving. | Law & Ethics | 1140118444 |
| 2672517 | how would I get in touch with the ACLU or HIPAA? | You can contact the ACLU by going to their website: http://www.aclu.org/. HIPAA is a law, not an organization. If you have a complaint about a violation of HIPAA, contact the Department of Health & Human Services: http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/hipaa/ | Law & Ethics | 1139163012 |
| 3901713 | what is just acts? | Acts that are percevied in public opinion, or law to be justified in doing. | Law & Ethics | 1139820263 |
| 1919505 | if a person stole your identity, where can you go to get your record clean? | If one did steal your identity..you would have a lot more problems than just "going to get your record clean". your entire life would be a total mess.. | Law & Ethics | 1138833583 |
| 1083194 | What was the Iran Contra Affair all about? What happened to Oliver North after he testified? | Congress said no more funding of the Contras. In the meantime in the eighties we were supplying Iran with weapons, so what was done we took the procedes of the sales and gave it to the contras. Col. North had immunity when he testified. He now works for Foxnews | Law & Ethics | 1140026123 |
| 2738144 | What is the difference between a trademark, copyright, a patent and design registration? | Trademark - a mark used in trade to identify your products as having been produced with your authority. Patent - protection for a physical invention or process. Copyright - The right to control the use and distribution of your original thoughts fixed in a perceptable form. The Burger King has a copyright on the schematics for Burger King's flame broiling machine. It has a trademark on the little Burger King logo in the corner of the schematic. And it has a patent on the machine that one can build using the schematics. | Law & Ethics | 1140892004 |
| 3624104 | looking for a form to file a motion to quash a warrant? | To quash a warrant would require an attorney. I would be a little curious how one could and would do that? More of the reason the warrant was issued and why you would want it quashed. | Law & Ethics | 1140091604 |
| 1433419 | live in new zealand want information on name changes to escape a bad relationship debt? | you need a lawyer. However in this country even if you change your name your still liable for the previous debt. GET A SOLICITOR! | Law & Ethics | 1139909074 |
| 44076 | can a family law judge give a noncustodial parent sole custody with no evidence or proof only allegations? | Yes. Unlike other courts, Family Court Decisions are pretty much up to the Judges Discretion. Thanks to the liberal views of social workers and family law judges, children have been taken away, because they have been spanked. A foster mother had her license taken away because she forbade T.V. after 7pm and homeschool parents have had children taken away, because they were outside during school hours or because there were dishes in the sink. | Law & Ethics | 1140736722 |
| 3954297 | how does employment at will doctrine work in Florida? | Probably the same as here in Vermont. You take the job 'at will', and they hire you also 'at will'. You can leave the job at any time without a reason, and they can dismiss you from the job at any time without giving a reason. | Law & Ethics | 1139862261 |
| 770842 | if i was in car acc. not my falt went to court signd papers and still have $6000 in bills what can i do? | Its hard to say.. When you went to court you should have made sure that the 6000 was going to be taken care of by the other party. If the person you went to court with has no money.. and probably never will.. don't expect a dime.. after lawyer fee's and all that other crap.. it won't be worth it.. if the other party does have money.. its probably time for a lawsuit if you have not received the money you should have been entitled to... | Law & Ethics | 1139381617 |
| 2462590 | Do real Oklahoma driver license have a price on the back of the ID on the bottom right?? | I live in Oklahoma and had to renew my driver license a couple of years ago and got one of those new digital ones. I never noticed the dollar amount on the back of my id until i read this question and had to pull it out to see. Yep sure enough it's there. Why, i have no idea, mine says $21.50. ??? | Law & Ethics | 1140067265 |
| 40879 | Is there a law that states an individual may have time of on sunday to attend church? | No ! | Law & Ethics | 1140422193 |
| 2382969 | what is the effective duration of a carried motion in a meeting? | That sounds like a "Robert's Rule" question. Try http://www.robertsrules.com/. They have a forum specifically for this type question. My understanding would be that once a motion carries its permanent unless and until another motion to reverse or suspend was passed. | Law & Ethics | 1141014270 |
| 638933 | Is it legal to sell public domain information? | The money that is charged is not for the information, but usually for the time and material that goes into printing it, along with some profit to keep the operation going. (It is very hard to keep a business running without making money.) | Law & Ethics | 1139723333 |
| 1420679 | can i sue the city gov agency that i work for under rico? malfeasance, misuse of fed and state $? | Don't know if you could sue, but you sure could report them to the appropriate agencies or Attorney General of your state. Check the "whistleblower's laws" in your state also to see what protections are offered to you. | Law & Ethics | 1140696824 |
| 437829 | Is there any other meaning to "due process of law"? | You may be thinking of the two strands of due process, procedural due process and substantive due process. Procedural due process requires that the procedures used in your case be fair -- in criminal cases, e.g., you have a right to know the charges, confront witnesses, often have a jury trial, etc. Substantive due process invokes the idea that there are some fundamental rights which cannot be taken away by law: one in the news these days is the right to privacy (and whether it extends to abortion, contraception, a right to die, gay marriage, etc.) Either strand can implicate the notion of a right to equality. Under procedural due process you have the right to the same procedures as others similarly situated, and under substantive due process your rights can not be restricted based on unjustified distinctions between you and another class of people. | Law & Ethics | 1140541304 |
| 942320 | Why do people ban books and don't really care about the author's hard work? | People think that what they believe is the absolute truth and therefore any contrary opinions are harmful. The ego of these people knows no bounds. | Law & Ethics | 1140107961 |
| 619825 | Why do you obey the law? If you don't obey the law, why not? | If you don't obey the law, you'll end up in jail or much worse. Just learn to be a good person, and you'll be rewarded by not being punished :) | Law & Ethics | 1139873106 |
| 3003158 | when did george bush sr work for eli lilly? | I know it was during the 1970s. | Law & Ethics | 1139327022 |
| 888896 | isnt all court records public information? | No. Some information on court files are not public information. Address of a person that requested and received an order of protection/injuction against harassment. Social security numbers of the defendants and plaintiffs in cases. | Law & Ethics | 1140022460 |
| 850546 | What are the latest trends related to Independent Contractor at Law Firms? | Is your question related to law firms hiring independent contractors? Or representing them? | Law & Ethics | 1139955689 |
| 1514521 | can a police officer enter a home if home owner says no? | If they saw evidence of a crime being committed in your home when they came the first time it can be considered "probable cause". If they only suspected something they would have had to get a warrant which they could theoretically do in 5 minutes. | Law & Ethics | 1138881559 |
| 3155731 | does an apartment sublease necesarily need to be signed by the landlord? | yes. you must always have your landlord's permission to sublet your apartment. Thier property, thier rules | Law & Ethics | 1141141845 |
| 223240 | Who is Barrister Raymond Kalu? | If you got this guy's name from an email, it's a scam. Don't respond to it. These guys are whackjobs with nothing better to do. | Law & Ethics | 1140711813 |
| 3525210 | How can one person be charged with multiple counts of murder? | "like?" We need the specifics to answer -- I suspect you mat have the specifics wrong. Perhaps it was one count of first degree murder, one count of second degre, one conspiracy count, etc. etc. | Law & Ethics | 1138826205 |
| 4272444 | Why is polygamy not legal in the US? | Americans who believe polygamy is immoral vastly outnumber the number of people who believe it's worth fighting for. | Law & Ethics | 1138902048 |
| 1957298 | Is it unethical to work for a company that sells cigarettes or alcohol. What ethical system is this practice? | Since cigarettes and alcohol are legal, the only question is if it is against your own beliefs. If you feel uncomfortable about it don't do it. | Law & Ethics | 1139867578 |
| 976531 | Is federalism a good idea? | Take a look at the U.S. and decide for yourself. Would the U.S. be as successful if it were a collection of 50 independant states, each responsible for its own treaties, currency, and armed forces? The redundancy and inability to coordinate and consolidate efforts would likely render the whole as ineffective. There should be, however, reasonable limitations on the powers of the chief executive of the federation. The U.S. bestows tremendous powers on its President. | Law & Ethics | 1139545713 |
| 4457922 | What can someone do to an easement.? | It depends on the state law. In most jurisdictions if two or more people jointly have easement rights, it would require permission from all those who have an interest in order to alter the property in a way that would limit access. The person who actually owns the land which the easement lies can generally alter it like pave it or something like that so long as they are not disturbing the easement owners access to the right of way. But - that is just a textbook talking - I would suggest doing a quick yahoo search typing in your state and "property law and easements". You should be able to find a statute or a website that talks about it - but like I said - every state may be different. | Law & Ethics | 1139950082 |
| 1246550 | Do fish feel pain? | After reading several articles both for the case that fish can feel pain and against this notion, and based on my own observations of how people react to so called "pain stimulus" as well as how fish react to so called "pain stimulus", I must conclude that indeed fish do feel pain. The following are links to the articles I read that helped me reach this conclusion. I hope this is helpful for you. | Law & Ethics | 1140063258 |
| 2420848 | which is worse: drugs or drug wars? | Drugs of course, without them there would be no drug wars | Law & Ethics | 1140799890 |
| 1629484 | Anyone know about Colorado restraining order laws? | Coudln't find anything about cicil restraining order but I guess it might follow: (a) An order to vacate or stay away from the home of the victim and to stay away from any other location where the victim is likely to be found; (b) An order to refrain from contact or direct or indirect communication with the victim; (c) An order prohibiting possession or control of firearms or other weapons; | Law & Ethics | 1138846836 |
| 2658440 | I already turn my self in ,, I go to court tommorrow,, I never got a copy of the warrant ,, just a police repo | When you go in tommorrow ask for a copy of the warrant. You should have a lawyer waiting there for you, just ask him or her. You have the right to see the warrany. | Law & Ethics | 1140663683 |
| 3711900 | What is the average sentencing for possesion of $10.00 worth of crack cocaine in Cleveland, OH? | unfortunatly, even small amounts of cocaine in ohio is a felony, the amount you posses however determines what felony you are charged with(felony 1,2,3 Etc...) the amount that you were charged with is a felony 4 punishable by 1-3 years prison time. get a good lawyer cause youre gonna need one | Law & Ethics | 1140133113 |
| 1812251 | what is the laws on mailing list removal requests? | I don't believe there any current law in U.S. for direct mailers similar to the "do not call" registry. Why? Other forms of marketing, such as telemarketing, junk/spam mail and fax advertising take advantage of resources you pay for - i.e., phone line, paper, computer, etc.) Direct mailers pay postage, and do not require any use of your resources, so it is not regulated by law, but by good business practices. To reduce junk mail and other tips, see here: http://www.dmaconsumers.org/cgi/offmailinglist | Law & Ethics | 1140981234 |
| 3885737 | What is Hon Barrister John Miller? | It is a form of the "nigerian bank scam" and they are just trying to get information from you so the can steal money from you. I get dozens of these emails per month. I would forward to email to the abuse department of the internet provider where the email originated. Beyond that, there really isn't much else you can do besides ignore it. | Law & Ethics | 1140881778 |
| 2245160 | Hearsay ...can hearsay be used in court if the original source is dead? | Under certain circumstances, the inavailability of the witness will make hearsay admissable. However, some states have a doctrine that makes the words of the dead even harder to use as evidence. You'd need more facts. | Law & Ethics | 1140892293 |
| 4232990 | going to trail for aggraveted assault in texas. the victum admmitts i was sleeping when she attaked me! justi? | You must have been assaulted aggressively in order to have caused all those spelling errors. | Law & Ethics | 1139643105 |
| 778498 | Is sign language covered by the miranda warning? | I couldn't find anything exactly on the subject in my search, but it is very easily argued that sign language, for a deaf person is the only form of communication, and thus can be the only way a deaf person could "say" anything. Say has been extended to anything you write (or sign you name to), absent coersion or undue influence, or police misconduct. Since writing something isn't that far off of signing (as in sign language) something, it is very likely that a court would determine that anything you sign can be used against you as well. This might make a good bar exam question... | Law & Ethics | 1139805305 |
| 121676 | stop criminal spam? | Check out the FBI page on common scams at http://www.fbi.gov/majcases/fraud/fraudschemes.htm there should be information on where and how to report it. | Law & Ethics | 1140865845 |
| 2144139 | What do you do if someone commits perjury against you in court? | It sounds like family law problems aren't your biggest issue. Your story just doesn't add up. Your pants are on fire. | Law & Ethics | 1140410292 |
| 3798976 | If a crime is committed over a period from 18-19 years old can a person be considered a youthful offender? | No. If they are lucky enough to not get caught until they are 19, then the person is no longer a youth. | Law & Ethics | 1140121120 |
| 3711335 | whatis police-community relation? | Just refers to the relationship between the police departments and citizens. The cops often try to promote relations by being nice to the press and not doing anything that could be seen as racial or biased. | Law & Ethics | 1140146533 |
| 735446 | Which is worse,Forgery-1st Degree or 2nd,3rd,4th? I know it's a felony,but is 1st or 4th worse? | In the US 1st degree crimes are worse than 2nd or 3rd or 4th. For instance, first degree murder is the worst. | Law & Ethics | 1140412815 |
| 1868843 | why do people plee guilty for things they are innocent for? | I feel for your situation. Our justice system is totally messed up - I don't believe in the system especially the words "innocent until proven guilty". I do understand plea deals for "lesser" sentences when offering information like accomplises and such, but to have to plead guilty when you are innocent is just wrong. And I don't know why the justice system allows all the lying and entrapment. Good luck to you. | Law & Ethics | 1140712442 |
| 349757 | How safe would the citizens of a state feel if they found this out? | Perhaps no less safe than they already feel, because many of us have become cynical enough about government to expect this sort of thing. Alas, my own state (California) does not hire only upright and moral gentlemen to be CHP officers. I'd like to think they still try, though. | Law & Ethics | 1139410429 |
| 2281237 | Hello... Where can I find information on Statutes of Limitations on criminal cases in the State of Alabama? | try the library | Law & Ethics | 1140789604 |
| 1992793 | Why does USA give greencard and citizenship to illegal aliens? | Most likely it is for tax reasons. Once you become a citizen you are obligated to pay taxes. So it makes sense to give "them" greencards and citizenship. Why after a certain period of time? Probably because of a statute of limitations on the crime of crossing the border without legal paperwork. (being here for 3 year isn't a crime - crossing the border illegally is) I am not 100% sure, but this is what I think based on what I hear on the news and my stint working as a recruiter. | Law & Ethics | 1140447890 |
| 2015187 | where can i look up online if i have a bench warrant? | www.uslaw.com | Law & Ethics | 1140868522 |
| 1696861 | will i need a passport after march 1st to get back into US from Mexico?? | Well, I'm in Mexico as I write this, and I'm returning after March 1st. I was told I didn't have to have a passport to return (I certainly didn't need it to get down here), so I'm definitely hoping you don't have to have one. Go to http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html and do a little research. EDIT 3.6.06: Well, I'm back and with no birth certificate. Sailed through with no problems. Good ol' USA. | Law & Ethics | 1141115916 |
| 2181580 | are there any regulations or laws for discharging firearms from boats in the ocean? | yes, you can not do it untill you hit international waters, then anything is fair game. international is 5 miles offshore. | Law & Ethics | 1140910277 |
| 1639237 | What laws can be enforced by police out of their jurisdiction? | In California, the same thing would happen to the person pulled over outside the cop's jurisdiction as would have happened inside the cop's jurisdiction. Law enforcement officers are "licensed" by the State of California...not the government agency who pays their salary. As such, our authority extends to anyplace within the state (subject to only one rule I know of, and it's always taken care of way ahead of time). If I pull someone over on my way home, for example (I live outside the city where I work), I can do all the same things there as I could have done in the city. However, different agencies operate differently. Sheriff's Offices frequently do not want deputies to work traffic offenses...that's not really a function of a sheriff's office. A deputy who pulls someone over and find thems to be intoxicated will likely end up turning that person over to the Highway Patrol (since they work traffic offenses in unincorporated areas of the county). | Law & Ethics | 1140704063 |
| 2988864 | Do you think that any president should have the right to monitor domestic communications without a warrant? | Agreed that the president isn't above the law, but with some many american associations not doing their jobs (INS especially), it has made this an option. Did you know the terrorists that blew up the world trade center buildings were here for 6 YEARS on an EXPIRED VISA? Had someone taken care of that, like noticing that and kicking them from our country, the towers might still be there. But, how many more people have to die by the time you get a warrant? What more valuable to you? Your life or your privacy? That's the real question... | Law & Ethics | 1139329232 |
| 912974 | How old do you have to be to move out in South Carolina? | You're an adult at 18 in any state in the union. You can sue for emancipation before that, but you'll need a lawyer. | Law & Ethics | 1140763668 |
| 1568339 | Where can I find a chapter by chapter review of the book titled "Until Death Do Us Part", by Ingrid Betancourt | You should really just read the book. It's worth it. I read it. | Law & Ethics | 1140725158 |
| 3044988 | What laws does iran have to protect the rights of religious minorities; e.g. Jews, Christians, Zorastrians? | According to Iranian law Zoroastrians, Jews and Christians are the only recognized religious minorities in Iran but that is so very often violated especially in the case of Christians and Jews. | Law & Ethics | 1139715926 |
| 3277225 | i am looking for a friend he sent to prison here in ohio.how do i find the sight to show me where he is? | http://www.drc.state.oh.us/offendersearch/search.aspx That's the Ohio Dept. of Corrections inmate lookup page After you find your friend, if you want specific information about the facility he's at, visit http://prisontalk.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=&daysprune=&f=161 | Law & Ethics | 1140898007 |
| 169610 | what rights do privatley owned companies have that publicly owned companies do not? | The biggest thing is that privately owned companies can make a profit. Also, there are no publicly owned companies, strictly speaking, just departments of government. | Law & Ethics | 1140134728 |
| 2953629 | Is it wrong to steal from the Steelers? | no.it is not.just like it is not right to kill the killers.?! | Law & Ethics | 1140713877 |
| 210353 | Attorneys: 1) How often do you post your time billed to a client? | I used to work for a firm that had a complex computer system where notetaking and time recording took more time than actually doing the work. Then I worked for a place that had flat fees, then if for some reason the client or the attorney got fired, it would be billed to the 10th of the hour. That never happened..... I finally settled on a flat fee based on the time a case of the sort would normally take, taking into consideration the time periods for easiest and most difficult cases and averaging it out based on my expertise and experience and I come up with what I think is fair. I raise prices when I think my skill is greater or the process becomes more time consuming. Although the easy cases end up being a little expensive and the hard cases kinda cheap, it ends up balancing out. If for some reason the work does not get completely done, I'll refund based on percentage of the case actually done. | Law & Ethics | 1138814028 |
| 2184240 | Is using lethal force I.E. a gun, justified in protecting the life of another person? | Personally I have guns and was raised listening to my father stress how important gun safety is because he was a sharp shooter in WW2. I can also say if I was somewhere and there was a robber, rapist, sicko, or any kind of person with intent to do physical harm or attempt to kill an innocent person ( or animal ) I would not hesitate to protect them if I had a weapon on me but I would try to wound them . Now on the other hand if they were to come at me or my family with intent to BTK etc. I would not hesitate to drop em. There was a case where a man was beating a woman in a Walmart parking lot and a man told him to stop.The man kept beating this woman until the guy with a permit took his gun out and shot the guy. He killed the man but was not charged because he saved the womans life. | Law & Ethics | 1140499420 |
| 2937358 | Is it possible to get relief from IRS debt without hiring an expensive firm? Can it be done by the individual? | It is possible to negotiate with the government to get your tax debt reduced. I suspect this will only happen if it is realistic to expect that the debt won't be paid at all otherwise. A personal accountant could probably help for under $1K. | Law & Ethics | 1140458574 |
| 2660096 | Should we change the Constitution to allow people who were born elsewhere to be president? | NEVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Our forefathers gave up a lot for this country and they tried to educate us to take care of this country. Being congressman,senator or president too of this great country you take on a lot of responsibilty there fore it has to be earned from the people of these UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | Law & Ethics | 1139616071 |
| 82135 | CAN i DO A LIVING WILL MYSELF- AND NOT HAVE TO SEE AN ATTORNEY? | You can try, but you don't want to find out it's deficent when it's too late. You might try your local lawschool/law library. My lawschool had a wide selection of forms for do-it-yourselfers. And it might not be so bad to call an attorney. You might be surprised at how inexpensive it turns out to be. | Law & Ethics | 1140612811 |
| 2134360 | Who was the youngest sworn police officer in United states modern history? | To be able to take a legally binding oath, you have to be 18, so the youngest theoretically possible is on someone's 18th birthday. Whether or not this has actually happened is probably unknowable. | Law & Ethics | 1139475874 |
| 1852502 | Should Cops carry guns? | Yes, of course, officers of the law should carry guns. Actually it seems that the idiot criminals on the street are better armed than the police. Give the police more powers and give them the right to shoot first, ask questions later then maybe the asinine criminal element and other assorted yokels will get the message that society rules the streets not them. | Law & Ethics | 1140908176 |
| 2013755 | If I have been with a company for 11 years can they make me clean the bathrooms for no reason concerning me? | If they are pushing people to quit, then that is what is happening to you. You need to decide to either go with the flow and be a survivor the the purge, or to get out while you still have some dignity. One point of info- it is a LOT easier to get a new job while you still have one, so don't quit right away. | Law & Ethics | 1139287930 |
| 3350641 | can a parent of a child force them to be emancepated in the state of Missouri under the age of 18? | They can give up parental rights. | Law & Ethics | 1141073914 |
| 3814627 | Why do driver's license last for a few years yet marriage license lasts till death or divorce ? | Why bother with a license for marriage? Sign a contract for a year or two about the spoils of the war (which it mostly ends up in). | Law & Ethics | 1139719304 |
| 3166209 | How can you find out if a warrant for phone /text msgs or other information? | The Patriot Act did not create any new laws, only consolidated existing ones, so terrorism has nothing to do with it. The government, with reasonable premises and a sometimes a court order, can pull IMs and phone logs for a number of reasons, just being that they believe you or her were involved in any crime they are investigating. | Law & Ethics | 1140647792 |
| 653515 | what does it mean when you are summonded by a court to appear? | It means you better go, or be found in contempt. | Law & Ethics | 1140209228 |
| 4024492 | essential requirements of a contract? | Any first year law student can tell you there are 3 basic elements to any contract; (1) offer; (2) acceptance of the offer; and (3) consideration or an exchange of value. The terms of the acceptance must mirror the terms of the offer. Of course, contract law is much more complex than that. Some contracts must be in writing and the parties must have the legal or mental capaity to enter into a contract. But offer, acceptance and consideration are the basic elements to any contract. | Law & Ethics | 1139750799 |
| 2450957 | Does anyone have any ideas for a federal bill? Please make it realistic!? | Roadless Wilderness Act- All 5,000 acre plus tracts that still remain with no roads through them and have yet to be logged will be reviewed and added to the wilderness system. The link below is about a rule, not a law that has been stuck since the last days of the Clinton Presidency. | Law & Ethics | 1139571806 |
| 4271561 | Why do u think humans lie? | we lie for all the above reasons......AND because we are TAUGHT to lie in order to avoid unpleasant consequences of telling the truth.. the mother of a 5 year old girl will scold her child for telling another person they are fat, so the child learns to lie, or at least keep her opinions to herself! | Law & Ethics | 1139343144 |
| 680277 | Should the president be allowed to circumvent the law during a time of war? | No -- the law already provides means for the President to act in emergencies. Claiming the right to do anything at all in "wartime" in furtherance of "national security" -- including the sole right to define "wartime" and "national security" is extremely dangerous. Even with checks and balances in place this country has jailed pacifists (not draft resisters, simply opponents of WW 1) and imprisoned citizens of Japanese descent -- for no reason other than their race. It will be far worse if no checks of law or balances from the courts and Congress remain. | Law & Ethics | 1139683914 |
| 2894994 | Is there a crime if one doesn't take care of their American Flag? | well, a debate from 1969. how retro! I do know one thing, the flag is NEVER supposed to be in the dark! If you have an American flag on a flag pole, it must be lit at night. Yup, it's true! ------------------------------------------- Properly Display Our Flag There is a right way and a wrong way to display the flag. The American flag should be held in the highest of regards. It represents our nation and the many people who gave their lives for our country and our flag. Here are the basics on displaying the American flag: The flag is normally flown from sunrise to sunset. In the morning, raise the flag briskly. At sunset, lower it slowly. Always, raise and lower it ceremoniously. The flag should not be flown at night without a light on it. The flag should not be flown in the rain or inclement weather. After a tragedy or death, the flag is flown at half staff for 30 days. It's called "half staff" on land ,and "half mast" on a ship. When flown vertically on a pole, the stars and blue field , or "union", is at the top and at the end of the pole (away from your house). The American flag is always flown at the top of the pole. Your state flag and other flags fly below it. The union is always on top. When displayed in print, the stars and blue field are always on the left. Never let your flag touch the ground, never...period. Fold your flag when storing. Don't just stuff it in a drawer or box. When your flag is old and has seen better days, it is time to retire it. Old flags should be burned or buried. Please do not throw it in the trash. Did you Know? There is a very special ceremony for retiring the flag by burning it. It is a ceremony everyone should see.Your local Boy Scout group knows the proper ceremony and performs it on a regular basis. If you have an old flag, give it to them. And, attend the ceremony. --------------------------------------------- STANDARDS of RESPECT The Flag Code, which formalizes and unifies the traditional ways in which we give respect to the flag, also contains specific instructions on how the flag is not to be used. They are: The flag should never be dipped to any person or thing. It is flown upside down only as a distress signal. The flag should not be used as a drapery, or for covering a speakers desk, draping a platform, or for any decoration in general. Bunting of blue, white and red stripes is available for these purposes. The blue stripe of the bunting should be on the top. The flag should never be used for any advertising purpose. It should not be embroidered, printed or otherwise impressed on such articles as cushions, handkerchiefs, napkins, boxes, or anything intended to be discarded after temporary use. Advertising signs should not be attached to the staff or halyard The flag should not be used as part of a costume or athletic uniform, except that a flag patch may be used on the uniform of military personnel, fireman, policeman and members of patriotic organizations. The flag should never have placed on it, or attached to it, any mark, insignia, letter, word, number, figure, or drawing of any kind. The flag should never be used as a receptacle for receiving, holding, carrying, or delivering anything. When the flag is lowered, no part of it should touch the ground or any other object; it should be received by waiting hands and arms. To store the flag it should be folded neatly and ceremoniously. The flag should be cleaned and mended when necessary. When a flag is so worn it is no longer fit to serve as a symbol of our country, it should be destroyed by burning in a dignified manner. | Law & Ethics | 1139856804 |
| 1618592 | Have you ever been arrested? | 4 times. | Law & Ethics | 1139646924 |
| 826255 | How do I file a motion for a child support order without a lawyer? | send your BIG brother to talk with him | Law & Ethics | 1140527293 |
| 4449371 | Why is it that we have to work 5-days a week opposed to 4 days a week? Wouldn't the States save lots of money? | We do not work 5 day work weeks. We work 40 hour weeks. If we had a 4 day week you would then work 10 hours per day instead of an 8 hours day. Some companies do this. | Law & Ethics | 1140642724 |
| 388687 | how do i go about putting a judgement on someones property? | Talk to your local clerk of court or municipal court... | Law & Ethics | 1140365677 |
| 3355400 | What's the best way to get out of a speeding ticket? | Don't speed | Law & Ethics | 1139627638 |
| 1997528 | i want sue my exwife for slander can i ? | You can sue her for slander. You would need to proof she said something about you that she knew to be false and that it harmed your reputation in some way. Hypothetically, if she said you failed to pay something you owed, and it's true, then it's not slander. If she can show she reasonably believed it was true, it's not slander. If she said something false about you, but it didn't harm you in any way, then its difficult to prove slander (If you are in a business for example, and she tells everyone that you steal from your clients, but you don't lose any business because no one believes her, a judge may not grant any awards) | Law & Ethics | 1140905927 |
| 3739170 | what is it like serving time in big spring texas federal prison? | http://prisontalk.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=&daysprune=&f=56 There's a lot of information there about Texas prisons | Law & Ethics | 1140128355 |
| 252986 | With whom do I write in NC to stop the illegal child support gaming industry? | What illegal child support gaming industry? | Law & Ethics | 1139929071 |
| 4055756 | Walmart refuses to sell Morning After pill......shouldnt it be their right? | Walmart should have the right to sell whatever it would like. The consumer has the right to aviod the store if they want. This is like the smoking debate. If a restaurant wants to allow smoking they should be allowed. The consumer has the right to avoid the restaurant becuase of smoking. People should stop whinning and move on with their lives. | Law & Ethics | 1138914690 |
| 3017799 | have a felony conviction need some answers? | There's no point in it being lowered to a misdemeanor by the judge if it is still on the record as a felony. No, in terms of job applications and the like, once it is reduced to a misdemeanor, you can treat that as if it had been a misdemeanor all along. (I may be on shaky ground here in states other than California, and I must tell you I am only a legal secretary, not a lawyer.) As to having the thing expunged altogether, you will need to ask specifically what that means, because my common sense view is that it may be a record remains with the term "expunged" after it, rather than literally being erased as if it had never happened. The same may be true of reduction from felony to misdemeanor in the records of the jurisdiction, but you would be justified in believing you had the right to say you do not have a felony conviction on your record. It is a difficult point to predict accurately, because different circumstances could make a difference. I say, treat it as if it were always a misdemeanor, and fight for your right if someone challenges you on it. That is, say "I did not lie. I believed I was correct in this. I believe that in fairness it should be as I say." Good luck! I like the part about keeping your nose clean, and there ought to be some rewards for doing so. | Law & Ethics | 1140163777 |
| 2773214 | Why are there so many cases on child molestation? | There are so many cases because there are at least that many child molestors. An unfortunate reality is that pepole do prey upon the 'innocent', especially young children. Some people think they are evil, maybe some are. But many are mentally ill. Their illness is most times treated through psycho and socio treatment. Although I personally don't think it is not an illness that has a cure.Like cleptomaniacs, nymphomaniacs, there are also pedophiles. Each type is addicted and/or gets a rush from commiting a certain act. | Law & Ethics | 1139619667 |
| 4010297 | why muslims and christains are so intolerant compared to Hindus? | Well, because Hinduism is not an extension of Judaism which introduces a bordeline personality as "the" god. Monotheism of the Judeo Christian and Muslim tradition is an intolerant God who hates competition and preached for and against intolerance . So the moral duty of the believers are dependent on their moods, if they don't feel like being tolerant or understanding of others they declare a jihad on you, form crusades, become zealots. But when they're in the "wise" mood, they turn the other cheek. When they turn the other cheek make sure you hit them so hard that they drop the fale act and show who they are. An a hole pretending to be kind should not be tolerated under no circumstances. | Law & Ethics | 1140173307 |
| 3344241 | Do you think the Helms-Burton law should be applied in Mexico? | Not at all, it shouldn't. In fact, if it's been condemned by European countries, and Canada, Mexico shouln't have any other position about it. Altougth, we have to be very carefully about dealing on this matters because the dificulties on the Mexico-USA relation have been having on the last times. | Law & Ethics | 1139260254 |
| 4066637 | Do you think it is ethical for America to let arab interest operate the major seaports in the United States? | no thats like giving them an easy way in its stupid | Law & Ethics | 1140634874 |
| 39075 | Some 1 claimed sexual harrassment on me because im gay and they didn't like me! what do I do? | You have grounds for a lawsuit! That's discrimination in its purest and truest form, so I would be contacting an attorney right away and check into any legal action you may have a right to. | Law & Ethics | 1139798533 |
| 2385857 | If a person is arrested, is it legal to put their information in the newspapers without their permission? | In California (and I suspect in most states), an arrest is public information. Here, it's only public for a period of time (I think it's 30 days). I don't know what kind of "personal information" was released, but I'd suspect it was only that which is legally allowed. I have not read the info at the link below, but it looks to me like it's going to tell you what can be released and what can not. It's also worth pointing out (especially to the person who commented previously on it) that printing an arrest in the newspaper isn't the same as violating the "innocent until proven guilty" rule. It's just reporting facts...that a person was arrested, and perhaps the circumstances surrounding the arrest. One of the things you asked was what you can do to end this. The obvious answer (don't commit crimes) is too late, I suppose. It's possible you can't end it...the cat is out of the bag, so to speak. Certainly your fiance should avail himself of any possible legal remedies if his rights are violated (terminated just because he was arrested, evicted just because he was arrested, etc.), but that may be the only things available to him. One more thing: when/if your fiance's case is either dropped or he is found not guilty, most newspapers will print that as well if you contact them and ask them to. Best of luck. | Law & Ethics | 1139853537 |
| 3188598 | how do i go about filing a civil case in monroe county? | I believe gambling is illegal in most states. If it is, you have no rights to sue in court for an illegal activity and may subject you and all who participated for charges. You will have a lot of angry people at you. | Law & Ethics | 1140230034 |
| 3461721 | should homosexuality be legalised in India? | Love between consenting adults should never be against the law. Legalize it! | Law & Ethics | 1139631439 |
| 4130748 | what kind of attorney would i need to sue a school dist. for denying my rights to my childrens school records? | Any lawyer that specializes in education law in the area. | Law & Ethics | 1141150465 |
| 1076137 | What is the usual fine or punishment for operating a eight-liner game room, charged for now did it two yrs ago | I dont think there is a fine or punishment for operating eight-liners. Unless you are paying out cash in certian states. You could pay out in redemption tickets and avoid cash payouts thereby staying legal in some states. It just depends on where you are in this country. | Law & Ethics | 1140489490 |
| 1899481 | Should I get a lawyer for court or should I count on PTI (Pre Trial Intervention)? | At least consult with an attorney. You may have made erros on the PTI application that could prevent you being eligible. An attorney might be able to negotiate a favorabel plea bargain for you. If you represent yourself, you could be in lots of trouble. | Law & Ethics | 1140748405 |
| 1863292 | Why do US Americans put up with so much corruption in their society? Why not revolt? | Why? So we can act like the smaller corrupted countries? Burning their own homelands down? killing each other? no thank you. We see enough of it on TV every single day. We dont need it here too. | Law & Ethics | 1140188638 |
| 4271804 | Should gay marriages be outlawed??? | 10 Reasons Why Gay Marriage is Wrong 01) Being gay is not natural. Real Americans always reject unnatural things like eyeglasses, polyester, and air conditioning. 02) Gay marriage will encourage people to be gay, in the same way that hanging around tall people will make you tall. 03) Legalizing gay marriage will open the door to all kinds of crazy behavior. People may even wish to marry their pets because a dog has legal standing and can sign a marriage contract. 04) Straight marriage has been around a long time and hasn't changed at all; women are still property, blacks still can't marry whites, and divorce is still illegal. 05) Straight marriage will be less meaningful if gay marriage were allowed; the sanctity of Britany Spears' 55-hour just-for-fun marriage would be destroyed. 06) Straight marriages are valid because they produce children. Gay couples, infertile couples, and old people shouldn't be allowed to marry because our orphanages aren't full yet, and the world needs more children. 07) Obviously gay parents will raise gay children, since straight parents only raise straight children. 08) Gay marriage is not supported by religion. In a theocracy like ours, the values of one religion are imposed on the entire country. That's why we have only one religion in America. 09) Children can never succeed without a male and a female role model at home. That's why we as a society expressly forbid single parents to raise children. 10) Gay marriage will change the foundation of society; we could never adapt to new social norms. Just like we haven't adapted to cars, the service-sector economy, or longer life spans. | Law & Ethics | 1139766281 |
| 3544543 | How can i find out why they changed my sons release date from 3-1 to 4-18 for no reason? | Perhaps someone here can offer an explanation...as much as the CDCR's actions can be explained, anyway... http://www.prisontalk.com But I bet it's nothing more than a clerical error in calculating his time served or else he caught a case while he was in and ended up doing some "dead time", time that does not count towards his sentence, or lost some accrued "good time", days reduced from his sentence for good behavior. Good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1139612828 |
| 405234 | what is the quickest way to check for a copyright? | The credits should have a copyright date. If not, you could google/yahoo search the title of the film, or search the studio that produced it. | Law & Ethics | 1139613858 |
| 4054343 | will anymore supreme court justices retire before bush leaves office? | All the justices that use foreign law (Stevens and Ginsburg) are not living up to their oaths to protect the constitution I hope they go. | Law & Ethics | 1138839311 |
| 744590 | how do i find out if someone got arrested? | Check to see if you area has acess to circut court records on th internet. ccap =your state if so put in the info for that person name D.O.B. ect. and check out the results. or check with county law enforement by land line for the area you beleave the person may have been arrested in | Law & Ethics | 1140247584 |
| 1397608 | is there no law for american military which badly humilate the iraqian people? | Yes, it's called the Geneva Convention. Unfortunately, the US refuses to participate in the International Criminal Court (ICC). The United States under Bill Clinton signed the treaty, but never submitted it for ratification. When George W. Bush took office shortly afterwards, he nullified the signature (wonder why?). As for therandman's response about 80000 Kurds Saddam gassed in the 80's, many think it was Iran and not Saddam (see link 1 below). When this occurred, Iraq was at war with Iran and Saddam was being supported by the US government (see link 2 below). | Law & Ethics | 1140798634 |
| 2358088 | Do you think the present adminstration is corrupt? | I don't think it's anymore corrupt than any other administration, especially the Clinton administration. People refuse to look back and see what Bush has had to deal with, terrorist attacks, many terrible natural disasters. He's had a lot of lack to pick up. I think you have to remember that when you look at what he's done in office. | Law & Ethics | 1139687338 |
| 787897 | What do you think about the accused in the Jessica Lal murder case getting acquitted? | shame on our system | Law & Ethics | 1141129745 |
| 354653 | What exactly does the state tax return has on it? | Each section has a different purpose. One is to record how much you made before anything was taken out, another is for how much social security was taken, medicare, any insurance you need etc. Then it also shows how much you really took home. Depending on which state you are from it could be listed in a different way. Usually a state will post a guide to understanding your return on their website. That's the best place to look for exact answers. | Law & Ethics | 1140121912 |
| 1873787 | Why do Americans lock up a higher proportion of their population than any other country? | Because apparently public execution is distasteful, so we have to lock em away and crowd the prisons. I bet if we televised someone getting executed, there'd be a lot less repeat offenders. | Law & Ethics | 1140120748 |
| 1620435 | how to find a criminal case in cuyahoga county ohio from 1984? | go to the courthouse. It should cost anything to get the basic info. Also do an internet search of the case and check old newspapers. | Law & Ethics | 1139513029 |
| 4155004 | i am looking for the website off cyberdrive .com for the illinois license bureau to check the status of my lic | http://www.ilsos.net/home.html | Law & Ethics | 1140481634 |
| 2608367 | Is shoplifting a misdemeanor or a summary offense? | In what state? POST THE STATE YOU'RE TALKING ABOUT, PEOPLE! Sorry. But state laws vary from state to state, and it's almost always impossible to answer a legal question without knowing what state's laws are being asked about. | Law & Ethics | 1139544410 |
| 489846 | Hi everyone- I am a student, studying to become a legal assistant. Where might I find a mentor? | Talk to the advisor of your department at your school, they normally have a network of people that maybe they can recommend you to. | Law & Ethics | 1140622069 |
| 2635764 | What is involved in a Class A Misdemeanor in New York State? | A Class A Misdemeanor is a crime that is considered serious enough to serve up to 1yr in jail. "Misdemeanor" means an offense, other than a "traffic infraction," for which a sentence to a term of imprisonment in excess of fifteen days may be imposed, but for which a sentence to a term of imprisonment in excess of one year cannot be imposed. Criminal solicitation in the fourth degree is a class A misdemeanor. | Law & Ethics | 1140836851 |
| 1658134 | How can I get full custody,when i have temp cust. when mom is in jail,since her birth dont want to give f/cust | It is Very difficult to get Sole custody. You have to PROVE that the mother is unfit and is harming your child in some way. Being in jail sounds bad but since she is in jail she can not be doing anything harmful. (In the courts point of view) Fighting this will be tough. You would be better off trying to change visitation. Try to get it that it has to be supervised. I would go talk to a lawyer. The first consultation is usually free. (and custody battles can be expensive) | Law & Ethics | 1139771284 |
| 4416754 | hi where can i get law case studies from that involve travel and tourism and contract law? | Try www.findlaw.com. It offers online access to cases, codes and practice areas. It even has subject FAQs that should help find the information that you want, or someone who can provide it on a professional level. | Law & Ethics | 1139497517 |
| 3442020 | Where is International Court of Justice located? | The Hague, Netherlands | Law & Ethics | 1138817007 |
| 3073631 | How to file a Notice to Owner in Polk County as well as Hillsborough County Florida? | Go or call the Clerk of Court in the respective jurisdictions. | Law & Ethics | 1140188222 |
| 2613483 | Is Pres Bush making his comments about the ports a personal issue? | Mni...PLEASE! Conspiracy my A$$! The Bush family is an oil Empire. They are close friends with many Saudi VIP's. They ARE profiting from the Iraqi war, and when a no-bid contract is awarded, it ain't because someone is giving a great price...somebody is getting their pockets lined. Who might that be? That ain't no F'ing conspiracy, buddy! | Law & Ethics | 1140723595 |
| 3025024 | child has been in fostercare 5 years my rights now terminated am i obligated to pay child support? | Depends what state you're in... | Law & Ethics | 1140649219 |
| 2443118 | who is responsible for the school parking lot? | The principal is responsible for seeing that his or her students arrive and depart in a safe manner. If they can not be out there they are to arrange for other teachers or perhaps the assistant principal to watch the parking lot. Saftey of their students should be your principals number one priority. If you are uncomfortable I would talk to either an AP or the principal. | Law & Ethics | 1139073354 |
| 3619697 | Inheritance in England? | Probably. So much of England is stubbornly following those outmoded, old-fashioned rules. | Law & Ethics | 1140566232 |
| 839021 | Why are Polygraph Tests administered if they're not admissible in court? | Admissibility - Polygraph results (or psychophysiological detection of deception examinations) are admissible in some federal circuits and some states. More often, such evidence is admissible where the parties have agreed to their admissibility before the examination is given, under terms of a stipulation. Some jurisdictions have absolute bans on admissibility of polygraph results as evidence and even the suggestion that a polygraph examination is involved is sufficient to cause a retrial. The United States Supreme Court has yet to rule on the issue of admissibility, so the rules in federal circuits vary considerably. The Supreme Court has said, in passing, that polygraph examinations raise the issue of Fifth Amendment protection, [Schmerber v. California, 86 S. Ct. 1826 (l966).] The Supreme Court has also held that a Miranda warning before a polygraph examination is sufficient to allow admissibility of a confession that follows an examination, [Wyrick v. Fields, 103 S. Ct. 394 (1982).] In 1993, the Supreme Court removed the restrictive requirements of the 1923 Frye decision on scientific evidence and said Rule 702 requirements were sufficient, [Daubert v. Mettell Dow Pharmaceutcals, 113 S.ct. 2786.]Daubert did not involve lie detection, per se, as an issue, as Frye did, but it had a profound effect on admissibility of polygraph results as evidence, when proffered by the defendants under the principles embodied in the Federal Rules of Evidence expressed in Daubert, see [United States v. Posado (5th Cir. 1995) WL 368417.] Some circuits already have specific rules for admissibility, such as the 11th Circuit which specifies what must be done for polygraph results to be admitted over objection, or under stipulation, [United States v. Piccinonna 885 F.2d 1529 (11th Cir. 1989).] Other circuits have left the decision to the discretion of the trial judge. The rules that states and federal circuits generally follow in stipulated admissibility were established in [State v. Valdez, 371 P.2d 894 (Arizona, 1962).] The rules followed when polygraph results are admitted over objection of opposing counsel usually cite [State v. Dorsey, 539 P.2d 204 (New Mexico, 1975).] Primarily because of Daubert, as well as the impact the other cited cases have had, polygraph examination admissibility is changing in many states. Many appeals, based on the exclusion of polygraph evidence at trial are now under review by appellate courts. | Law & Ethics | 1139901427 |
| 2057346 | Do you think it is fascism to forbid talking other languages except home language? | I think it is a little extreme, but I can understand the frustration. Here in Texas, I get annoyed when people of Hispanic origin refuse to learn English, and our society and government enables them to do this by not requiring immigrants to learn english, and even forcing government employees to speak spanish. Also, our local and national businesses learn spanish to accomodate those who do not speak our language. I am all for immigration....that is what the makes the U.S. An intresting place to live, but I doubt that if I moved to Mexico or Spain or any other spanish speaking country, that they would learn english to accomadate me. I understand why they would not....pride in their culture...we have the same and would appreciate immigrants having enough respect to learn it. After all, it is free from our government. So, I guess my final thought on your question is that I agree that it is a little extreme to forbid it, but at the same time, I see why and understand the reason. Take care and God bless. | Law & Ethics | 1140271538 |
| 3039794 | why don't they do bullistics tests on LH Oswalds rifle to see if it matches the recovered magic bullet? | No one has said that the bullet was not fired by Oswald's rifle. That's pretty clear. The question is, did that bullet hit JFK AND Governor Conolly, or just Governor Conolly, and no ballistics tests are going prove or disprove that. Conspiracy theorists believe that JFK was actually killed by another bullet, fired by a man on a grassy knoll, but that the government covered it up by saying that the bullet that hit Conolly had killed JFK. That the bullet does not exist of course fuels this conspiracy theory all the more, despite the fact that if the theory is wrong, it shouldn't have existed in the first place. | Law & Ethics | 1140818664 |
| 4349092 | How long will it take to win the war on drugs or are we realy trying I sat it can be done in 30 days or less s | you cant win a war on drugs when there isnt one.the goverment supplies the drugs so there is no war | Law & Ethics | 1138804073 |
| 843515 | can someone contest a life insurance beneficary after someone has died? | Technically yes, but practically no. There is no formal procedure like contesting a will. If a person belives that the deceased changed the beneficiary, that person can contact the life insurance company, or sue the life insurance company, and bring forth evidence that somehow the life insurance company's records are wrong. But the beneficiary won't be changed based on what is in the will, or any evidence other than that the life insurance company made a mistake. You can't argue that the deeceased changed her mind, if she didn't tell the life insurance company. Your argument is: she didn't leave me anything in the will, because she knew she had left me the life insurance. | Law & Ethics | 1140139213 |
| 1589969 | What can I file in bankrupcy? | Everything except what you owe to the government like taxes, student loans etc.... | Law & Ethics | 1139950587 |
| 160071 | Is it just me or do the cops think they can't be touched? | i'm with you. i don't care too much for cops. had bad experience with these clowns who think just because they got a gun and a badge they are above the law. i'm a law and order citizen but still have a disdain for cops. i go out of my way to avoid them; even if they need help. | Law & Ethics | 1140933074 |
| 2611481 | Can someone help...legal issue, single dad here..need to move out of state, with 14 yr old son..emergency? | Talk to X and get written permission. If she is unwilling, talk to attorney or Friend of Court. Might try calling Court Clerk (something called pro per package you can fill out yourself). If you move w/o X granting permission, could be in a heap of trouble, unless you are in Florida at present time. | Law & Ethics | 1140004030 |
| 689818 | what is process intervention? | hi | Law & Ethics | 1140390390 |
| 1091463 | how to write a letter to dismiss a court case? | If you are the plaintiff or a cross-complainant who wishes to dismiss their case, most courts have a simple request for dismissal form that you can fill out. If you are a defendant/cross-defendant wishing to dismiss the other sides case, it will take more than just a letter. You must schedule a hearing, provide the proper legal reasons for dismissal and give the other side a chance to respond to your arguments. | Law & Ethics | 1139927659 |
| 527815 | how can a guardian of a child spend the childs money that SSI provides? | as long as it is to pay for the childs bills...of any kind.that is what the money is there for | Law & Ethics | 1139525024 |
| 3208150 | how to write a critical analysis paper? | Read the texts that you have to write on. Then read it again. Underline the main points. Take out 3 to 5 ideas that you disagree with and 3-5 points that that you agree with. Thensit down and write. If it is posible, write down how these ideas apply "now and here". | Law & Ethics | 1140806246 |
| 1524632 | What types of drugs are methamphetamine? Besides the ones sold on the street.Do they come from stores+Doctors. | Not especially clear on what you're asking, but methamphetamine hydrochloride is available by prescription. The trade name is Desoxyn. And you asked what types of drug is methamphetamine...it is a central nervous stimulant. Means it gets you going, rather than slows you down. Just so I can say I said so: if you are thinking of messing around with this stuff, don't. I have seen it ruin life after life after life, and nothing good comes from it. Ever. | Law & Ethics | 1140425328 |
| 3713972 | Does anybody have the right to demand a social security number as a means of identification? | if u mena like does a foreigner have the right to demand one... then no but as someone who already has one and wants to use it identify themselves then i guess still no cuz someone could steal your number and would then steal your identity | Law & Ethics | 1141163497 |
| 2146709 | Do you think Dick Cheney should be charged for the accidentally shooting his huntting buddy? | No, he shouldn't. It was an accident, and if you accidentlly did the same thing in the same circumstances, you wouldn't either. By the way, he did have his hunting license. He did not however have a stamp for the specific bird that he was hunting. The stamp that was needed was something that they had just started requiring this year. As with several other people before him, they are collecting the fee after the fact, because not many people know about it yet. Sorry, this is something that they are going to be able to throw the Vice President into jail for. I know this distresses you. | Law & Ethics | 1140125502 |
| 2460358 | if someone threatens a gun on me and I call the police and make a report will he be charged? | Laws differ by state but it is branishing, intimiadating, threatening, if you fear for your life report it they will be charged and they will be pissed but might not do it so lightly next time. | Law & Ethics | 1140673239 |
| 2451485 | as a self employed small business building and remodeling contractor,does bartering need to be reported.? | In compliance with the IRS the answer to your question is yes, it does have to be reported. (Retired accountant) | Law & Ethics | 1140009157 |
| 73672 | Where would you go to report discrimination in the work place.? | If you have a human resource department you would report it to them first. If not you report it to your state labor board. They will walk you thru what you need to do. | Law & Ethics | 1139614081 |
| 3180265 | 1. who is the new chief justice of the united states of america 2. Who is the New Judge elected to Supreme Cou | John Roberts is the Chief Justice, Samuel Alito is the new judge. Both appointed by G.W. Bush. | Law & Ethics | 1139416119 |
| 2171456 | can you tell me some good things about eminent domain? | Eminent domain is the power of the state (the government) to seize private property for the good of all the people. In the US it can only be done if the person whose property is taken is paid a fair price for the property. It can be good, because it allows railroads and roads to be built, for example. Neither the interstate highways nor the railroads could ever have been built without the exercise of eminent domain. The same is true of many public works -- hospitals, parks, national parks, police stations, etc. -- and it is good that people are compensated for the taking. The framers of the US Constitution thought that it was good, when compensation was included. They put it in the Constitution. | Law & Ethics | 1140142266 |
| 3378504 | Is taking a photo of somebody without their permisson against the law in the USA? What about EU and Romania? | If the photo is taken in a public venue (in public) you can take and publish the UNRETOUCHED photo. If it is a private photo (Restroom, dressingroom, etc) then you cannot take it. The difference is that there are places where you have "a reasonable expectation of privacy" | Law & Ethics | 1140325370 |
| 873296 | Dose an Arkansas college have the right to take your tax return but dose not garnish your wages to begin with? | The college does not take your money, the government takes it and gives it to the agency that has filed a claim against you. If you have received aid for school and did not pay it back, then there you go. It is legal. It is in the fine print when you apply for student loans. | Law & Ethics | 1140141003 |
| 2486389 | What do prisoners use to call each other? | Smoke signals | Law & Ethics | 1140030381 |
| 3409420 | i need the ages of people euthanasia is practiced on? | its practiced on people of all ages, the prerequisite is terminal illness,vegetative states,massive pain..... not age, you dont euthanize for age... | Law & Ethics | 1140495860 |
| 4074510 | Legally can a 17 year old be considered an adult and live by herself? We live in Alabama.? | if she is not in hs...and either has a ged or a hs diploma i believe she can check out your state website it will tell you on there | Law & Ethics | 1140569225 |
| 341860 | what is presidential proclamation 1017? | Proclamation 1017 commands the Armed Forces of the Philippines "to maintain law and order throughout the Philippines, prevent or suppress all forms of lawless violence, as well any act of insurrection or rebellion, and to enforce obedience to all the laws and to all decrees, orders and regulations." | Law & Ethics | 1141129523 |
| 4179650 | Do you believe the time has come for professional jurors? | No, because our system is supposed to be a system of our peers. By hiring professional jurors, they would become callous after seeing day after day of trials, and would not be able to look at the law like a reasonable person would. | Law & Ethics | 1139320479 |
| 88039 | please explain the magna carta? | Magna Carta (Latin for "Great Charter", literally "Great Paper"), also known as Magna Carta Libertatum, is an English 1215 charter which limited the power of English Monarchs, specifically King John, from absolute rule. Magna Carta was the result of disagreements between the Pope and King John and his barons over the rights of the king: Magna Carta required the king to renounce certain rights and respect certain legal procedures, and to accept that the will of the king could be bound by law. Magna Carta is widely considered to be the first step in a long historical process leading to the rule of constitutional law. Hope this helps! Or you could go to the source below! | Law & Ethics | 1139751298 |
| 684259 | California Civil Code 3333.2? | You can read a copy of the statute at the link below. California Civil Code Section 3333.2 limits recovery for pain and suffering in medicai malpractice lawsuits. In an action for "professional negligence" against a "health care provider", you can only recover $250,000 in "noneconomic" damages (i.e. pain & suffering). | Law & Ethics | 1140757222 |
| 4175459 | How would I find a list of local probation officers? | I would say the easiest way would be to search probation or probation officers in your yellow pages phone book or go to www.google.com and type in "probation officers" and then the city and state where you live. I just checked for the city and state where I live and I found a site to the probation office!! Good Luck!! | Law & Ethics | 1141075808 |
| 3720977 | Did you know? (Facts about the distribution of wealth)? | Thank you for pointing out the finacial inequality of the world. It goes to show that the greed game benifits only a few. | Law & Ethics | 1140133836 |
| 617001 | How would I go about getting a "No Contact" order lifted and DV charges dropped? | Also don't know Washington law, but agree that the State will often pick up DV charges if the victim recants or withdraws. If you want the charge dropped, you need to speak with the prosecutor, not the courts or anyone else. It's the prosecutor's office that's doing the prosecution, so they're the ones to talk to if you no longer desire prosecution. Where did the no contact order come from? In California, the judge can issue one from the bench on his own or at the request of the prosecutor. You might have sought one out as well. In any event, most likely a judge is the one who actually issued the order, and it takes a judge to rescind it. If you asked for it, get yourself back on calendar and tell the judge why you don't want it. If the prosecutor asked for it on your behalf, ask them to ask the judge to rescind it. Good luck with whatever you do, but I really, REALLY encourage you to leave the no contact order as is. Up to you what you want to do with the DV criminal charges, but there shouldn't be any harm leaving the no contact order in place if you've moved out of state anyway, right? | Law & Ethics | 1140123826 |
| 2806786 | Has anyone been harassed by LAX police while picking someone up? I want to find if there is a class action? | You know, I have no personally been harassed but I swear LAX is open season 24/7 for the cops. If you have expired plates, a burnt out tail light or any infraction associated with your plate DO NOT DRIVE TO LAX! They will ticket you. Every single time I walk between the terminals someone is getting pulled over. I am sure they lay in wait and run license plates as they have noting better to do all day. | Law & Ethics | 1139032567 |
| 3282051 | What is the Ohio law about the balance due on a car that has been repossessed, and what if that car is resold? | When a car is repossessed it is usually be sold at public auction (unless both parties agree to other) to pay off the loan and costs of the repossession, any monies left over must be returned to the credit debtor(you). | Law & Ethics | 1140582836 |
| 1110651 | How adversely does Religion effect politics and the decisions made.? | Many people don't see religion as casting all humans as inherently bad. For some of us, for example, our belief in a higher power incentivizes us to do good even when society would permit us not to. In my own personal conduct, integrity is the hallmark of everything that I do and say. I trace that integrity to a belief that at some point in the future I will have to answer for (i.e. justify) my every choice, word, and action. In other words, even when it appears that no one is observing my conduct, I behave because I believe that Someone is. It has become fashionable in political circles to mention one's religion, and particularly one's fundamentalism, much in the same vein as one lists other credentials (i.e. education, business experience, and political involvement to date). I am tremendously skeptical that many if any of our political leaders truly believe the faith they profess. I am convinced that if more of them anticipated justifying their conduct to a higher power, the world would automatically be better and, for example, the war in Iraq might never have begun under such false pretenses. | Law & Ethics | 1140882644 |
| 1168101 | What type of lawyer do I need to sue someone? | It sounds like a contracts issue. Well an oral contracts issue. So you might want to get a contracts lawyer or maybe even a torts lawyers since it appears that there might be fraud. But there might be an issue of the statute of limitations running on the case so you might want to have your friends contact a lawyer immediately to preserve their rights. | Law & Ethics | 1140121551 |
| 4355922 | Can Someone help please....need to move out of statewith 14 yr old...but ex is stopping this...need legal help | Just go. Let him be the one to do the legal thing. My husband's ex-wife did it (new husband in military) and they moved to Hawaii (we live in Louisiana). We have not seen my husband's daughter in almost 3 years because they transferred again and we've no idea where they are. | Law & Ethics | 1139917004 |
| 596098 | Bidding Construction type jobs what is the florida law about posting the results? | http://www.philipdru.com http://weekendinterviewshow.com http://thestressblog.com http://www.un.org/ http://www.antiwar.com http://www.kaos959.com | Law & Ethics | 1139858368 |
| 1173820 | muslims will lead the world !!! yes or no?? and when?? | inshallah we will rule the world!!! | Law & Ethics | 1140270666 |
| 2623204 | If I recieved a bill on 1/29/06 from a procedure performed 6/21/05, do I still have to pay? | if the bill is your you have to pay it unless the biller has not billed you for one year | Law & Ethics | 1139330858 |
| 512451 | I need to find a book report on Black History? | Try the fiction section at the make belive library. | Law & Ethics | 1141097953 |
| 2599864 | If I filmed a sunset in hawaii without a permit and want to sell/publish a DVD with that footage, is it legal? | I would think so unless you could find someone that could lay a vaild claim to the Sun... | Law & Ethics | 1140538785 |
| 3204728 | Is there any country where it is legal to murder someone? | "Murder" defines the ILLEGAL killing of another human being. Killing someone isn't "murder" until the killer is convicted of the crime of murder. So yes, killing a person is legal in most countries. OJ Simpson and Senator Ted Kennedy are classic examples of a "killer", but they're not murderers. Doctors who perform abortion and euthanasia are "killers", but not murderers. Executioners are killers and so are drunk drivers in many cases. They usually aren't charged with nor convicted of murder. | Law & Ethics | 1139035556 |
| 1705656 | legal question? | legally they have the burden of proving that you did it. barring witnesses or confessions on your part, they are up shitcreek without a paddle. they cant prosecute you if they dont have this. so keep your mouth shut. Whaaaa... I cant beliveve someone did this to your car. Meeeee? Noooooo. RU kidding. ;) | Law & Ethics | 1140510439 |
| 4131434 | should the government be involved in the moral decision-making of its people? | If what one person does does not hurt or effect another, then no, the government should not get involved. Gay marriage is a good example. The exuses I always hear against it are all religious morals. But in reality, if two gay men or two gay women get married, it will have no effect on my heterosexual marriage. Another example is prostitution. What goes on between two consenting adults should be none of the business of the government. If a woman want to freely charge for sexual favors, and a man wants to freely pay for it, who does it hurt? Of course, if a woman if forced into prostitution by someone else, this is wrong, but if she does it of her own free-will, there is no problem. | Law & Ethics | 1139719517 |
| 1608188 | I need info on the guidelines that mdoc or cms uses to treat prison inmates for diabetes,mrsa,and hepetitis c. | check out www.nutrihand.com... if you have the Internet you have support... | Law & Ethics | 1139070092 |
| 1083210 | Is there a legal limit to how much cash one can keep in one's home? | He is asking a question. And to my knowledge, no. But I hope someone that knows for sure answers this because this is a very interesting question. | Law & Ethics | 1140574263 |
| 1338203 | What legal steps do I need to do to hire an employee in Argentina? | he wont be needing a visa unless he enters the us. there will be tax issues involved though and u should check both the argentina and us tax codes. some legal advise will be needed. | Law & Ethics | 1140637260 |
| 135470 | Where can I go in Washington DC for help with moving after our car was trashed by a Drug Dealer now in jail? | If you contact the city, I'm sure they'll reimburse you for whatever damage Mayor Barry caused. | Law & Ethics | 1140992668 |
| 140511 | Do you know about any policy on child curfews? | This is definitely a state by state, town by town type of issue. You should ask your local town office. | Law & Ethics | 1139501470 |
| 3796260 | Does PETA really have the right to interfere with the pig castration demonstration in rural high schools? | PETA like the ACLU have oversteped their boundries,the more they get away with the more they demand,there will come a time when Peta will dictate what we should eat,hunt,fish,and which animal we should have for a pet.they're just another group out of touch with the rest of the world | Law & Ethics | 1141154088 |
| 2831673 | What If I accidentaly shot my friend? | call 911 and make sure u explain everything(truthfully to the cops and the hospital and u wont get in trouble. | Law & Ethics | 1140403394 |
| 4176150 | What is forensic linguistics? | "Forensic linguistics is the name given to a number of sub-disciplines within applied linguistics, and which relate to the interface between language, the law and crime. The range of topics is diverse: from the analysis of confessions to the language rights of ethnic minorities; from the assessment of threat in a ransom demand, to determining the authenticity of a suicide note." | Law & Ethics | 1140995047 |
| 3000165 | are we losing our cival rights under the bill of rights? | They have been eroding for many many years. I don't think we will get them back under the system we have in place now. | Law & Ethics | 1140894916 |
| 2398688 | With what frequency are non-fatal hunting accidents prosecuted? | My understanding is that it is not illegal to accidentally shoot someone while hunting. If that is correct, then the answer is never. According to CNN, Cheney has been officially cleared and the shooting was ruled a hunting accident. | Law & Ethics | 1139955285 |
| 3948318 | What is the "Lemon Rule"? | it states if you purchase a vehicle and it repeatedly has problem over a given amount of time that have to be repaired, says the auto dealer must refund or replace the automobile, normally this happens within the first year. you do need an atourney for this though, make sure you have all your service records for the vehicle or you don't have a leg to stand on. | Law & Ethics | 1140655324 |
| 3239839 | real estate appraiser requirements in lebanon? | lebanon.com | Law & Ethics | 1140118036 |
| 1921233 | What does parallel cite mean? | It is the same statute or case, but located in a different place. For example, an immigration law can be cited under the administrative statute and under the federal statute. They will have different section numbers. (INA Section 103 is the same as 8 USC 1103) | Law & Ethics | 1140049180 |
| 493653 | In VA can an heir sue if the executors sell real-estate with out his signature on the deed? | See a lawyer. I believe the executor has the right to liquidate assets in order to pay outstanding debts or other bills against the estate and this must be done before anything remaining is distributed to the heirs. | Law & Ethics | 1140069267 |
| 3480765 | will a class b misdomeaner affect a texas nursing liscense? | no, you will still be issued the nursing license but you may be required to participate in a diversion program. | Law & Ethics | 1141131171 |
| 2772828 | Kelo v. New London? Your opinion? The 5th Amendment? | In my opinion, "public use" refers to a building or other construction that well, the majority of the public would use. For example: malls, roads, hotels, libraries, monuments, etc. As for private businesses, probably not. Government shouldn't be in the business of aiding private organizations just so they can increase their profits at the expense of homeowners. But these places CAN increase tourism and commerce, so I guess a good argument could be made in most cases. So, I mostly agree in what the Court ruled, that as long as the taking is "pursuant to a carefully considered development plan", and wasn't only for the benefit of a select few, but rather, the public at large. Also, I believe the 5th Amendment says something about "just compensation", so it's not like the government stealing property from you without giving you anything in return ;) | Law & Ethics | 1139175643 |
| 2740967 | How is it that a police can lie and say that I kicked him in the face and I get charged with resisting arrest? | When is the law right, so to speak ! Look whats been happening all over the US and other countries too on how the law is so corrupt and how it handles numerous cases. The best thing to have is witnesses to start the case off in the right direction ! | Law & Ethics | 1139431956 |
| 71770 | I need information on some one convict of federal bank robber in five differ states what state have jurdiction | It is certainly possible that such a person would be subject to criminal jurisdiction by each state, and by the Federal Government. He was already convicted? Is this about where he is to be imprisoned? | Law & Ethics | 1139840259 |
| 1808435 | How much goverment do you need to live your life? | We only need the government to help keep us poor | Law & Ethics | 1139108697 |
| 3405147 | Do you think that jail sentences over 100 years are a joke? | Yeah pretty much. They were created so that an alternative to "life" sentences, which give parole, could be given to particularly violent crimes. | Law & Ethics | 1140851261 |
| 2203862 | What is the reason for waiving time in court is it better for me to not waiv time? | If the officer wrote the ticket as an infraction instead of a misdemanor, then you on not entitled to a public defender in California. Waiving time simply means you are agreeing to let the court pgive you a trial date that goes beyond the trial that you hormally would be given if you exercised your right to a speed trial. On the upside, it gives you more time to prepare and increase the chances that the officer might forget the facts or forget to show up at the trial. Of course, those are just possibilities and it also gives the prosecution more time to prepare. Not waiving time could also have the impact. It gives everbody less time to prepare, but the prosecution might not be ready to proceed. | Law & Ethics | 1140694414 |
| 1242979 | How many total lawyers are there in America and where is the source of this information? | As of 2005, there were 1,104,766 lawyers active in the US. | Law & Ethics | 1140024299 |
| 1842601 | Could this be the beginning of the end for Roe v. Wade ? | It very well could be ... that's why we need to get involved NOW ... for every vocal pro-lifer out there ... there are hundreds of silent pro-choicers ... you need to advocate!!! | Law & Ethics | 1140815045 |
| 2774264 | What are some examples of the Patriot Act working? | Every suspected terrorist found under the "Patriot Act" would have been found under the law enforcement techniques available and used before the Patriot Act. | Law & Ethics | 1140309502 |
| 3814278 | If I am a resident in Louisiana (New Orleans) will I be concidered a Katrina victim (by IRS standards)? | Most of the provisions for hurricane Katrina victims apply only to individuals who main home was in the affected area on August 25, 2005. There are a couple of things you might be able to use as a volunteer, such as the increase in the standard mileage rate for charitable use of vehicles and the exclusion from gross income mileage reimbursements to charitable volunteers. Some of it is pretty complicated, so here's a link: http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=152734,00.html And thanks for volunteering. | Law & Ethics | 1139956798 |
| 2257412 | Deposition of doctors? | Before writing your letter, you might consider checking with a local attorney. Most states already have laws that require a minimum notice period and 10 days is pretty common as a minimum notice period. | Law & Ethics | 1139953555 |
| 1458827 | were was all the concern for national security when china gained control of cali ports? | It goes against the MAD doctrine, ie, being able to observe nuclear launches. If the missiles are disguised in lead-lined cargo ships, then, we get no notice of a preemptive strike. MAD deterred us from nuclear war for 60 years, now MAD is being thrown out the door. | Law & Ethics | 1140825699 |
| 1500414 | i need to find out what are the laws for smoking in the work place in north carolina? | They have to have a place for smokers that does not block an exit or interfer with non-smokers. Check the state labor laws. | Law & Ethics | 1140541215 |
| 4449372 | what happens to 17 year old runaway in california? | In California, under 18 is a minor. And a runaway will end up being returned to their parent/guardian, or being designated as a "ward of the court" and end up in a home of some kind. Remember, there are people who want to help you with any problem you have with your parents/teachers/school/friends (or anyting else for that matter). Call one of the many hotlines anytime and say anything on your mind, these people will tell you truths and help anyway they can. I recomend the "Boys & Girls Town" hotline... 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 1-800-448-3000 Life is tough, but fun & good times are just around the corner. Keep your chin up. | Law & Ethics | 1139870454 |
| 3234700 | Why am i happy i didn't become a LAWYER or POLITICALY oriented person? | because those tend to be two professions where you have to sacrifice your sense of ethics in order to succeed? | Law & Ethics | 1140895445 |
| 323982 | Where can i find a websight to help interpret legal talk? | Here...I use it all the time | Law & Ethics | 1140125850 |
| 1122811 | What level is the Superior Court? | Are you talking about NY, CA or some other state? Superior Courts are different in the various states. | Law & Ethics | 1140306409 |
| 4299273 | How long does a simple misdemeanor stay on your record? | If you haven't gone before the Judge yet you might still have a chance of having it expunged from your record after 2 years, through a pretrial diversion program. Depending on what you were arrested for, and if the Judge agrees to this you will have to take a class relating to whatever your crime was, pay court fees, and keep your record clean for 2 years following the class. If you do not get in any more trouble, your record will be cleared. However, if you commit another crime you will have the current charges and previous charges weighed against you. I would recommend you talk to the Prosecuting attorney who is in charge of your case about the Pretrial Diversion program ASAP and see if you qualify. If you have already gone before the Court, well you are pretty much stuck with the Misdemeanor forever.....sorry!!! | Law & Ethics | 1140709138 |
| 1351833 | What is the universal definition of Human Rights? | There is no universal definition of Human Rights. There should be but due to dictatorships in different countries and war etc some countries don't even care about human rights. As sad as this is it is unfortunately true. | Law & Ethics | 1140441462 |
| 1716670 | The death penalty should be abolished in Singapore. Do you agree? | Disagree. Firstly, it is the people of Singapore - not outsiders - who should make that decision. Secondly, low crime rates in Singapore are directly attributable to their non-tolerance of those who seek to undermine society. Singapore is a society which tolerates all cultures and religions and welcomes their diversity - but it will not pander to a minority who seek to destroy the society they have created. However, the death penalty in itself is not the reason for the high quality of life in Singapore. It is merely one component of a society which believes that protecting the innocent is more important than protecting the guilty. Incidentally, the previous writer's argument that the death penalty is 'more expensive' than life in prison is only true in the USA, which has an incredibly complex appeals process that leads to legal manouvering rather than true justice. | Law & Ethics | 1139030121 |
| 2883949 | pros people in changing the constitution? | This shouldn't be changed ever! | Law & Ethics | 1140516629 |
| 4200530 | If Me and my spouse were together 3 years before we were married does that give me rights to his estate? | Why you planning on killing him? | Law & Ethics | 1140498518 |
| 849458 | What constitutes a motion to Dismiss Due to the denial of a right to a speedy trial? | what has to happen is that for some reason your trial is postphoned for different reasons that have nothing to do with you or your lawyer,for example, sickness,gathering evidence or witnesses, lack of a courtroom,or judge ,this is what your lawyer must file and it usually gets filed after the third postphonement that you are ready for trial.also it has to due with due process meaning that from the time you were offically charged with a crime the state has 180 days/6months to bring you to trial for your crime | Law & Ethics | 1140078303 |
| 3437139 | Give some examples of censorship in China. What are your thoughts and feelings? | Research into the mainland Chinese Internet censorship has shown that blocked websites include: News from many foreign sources, especially websites which include forums. BBC News, Hong Kong News sources are heavily censored. Websites, news and information about Tibetan independence Falun Gong Dalai Lama (Restricted) Taiwan and Taiwan independence Tiananmen Square protests of 1989 Human rights, freedom of speech, democracy Hong Kong. Yahoo Hong Kong is blocked. Pornography Religious websites, The official website of the Catholic Church is blocked. Sites critical of top Chinese leaders or those expressing views different from the Chinese government Overseas Chinese websites Technical sites Wikimedia: Wikimedia sites, including Wikipedia, have recently been blocked for the third time. See Blocking of Wikipedia in mainland China. SourceForge: SourceForge was blocked in 2002. The blocking was released in 2003, but as of January 2006, it may have been blocked again. FreeBSD.org: FreeBSD.org was banned since December 2005. PHP.net: PHP.net was banned by China Telecom (southern China) according to some users. Free Internet services geocities zoneedit (free DNS service, one of the servers blocked) blogspot (however, blogger.com is not blocked) I don't agree with it and it shows how fragile is the communist state. Anyone who things is an enemy of the state because he will eventually find out how erroneous the communist ideology is. | Law & Ethics | 1140032200 |
| 723252 | Why aren't 'important' people drug tested like lower class workers? | Because if the drug is tested negative, they wont be the ones who suffer from it. | Law & Ethics | 1139770297 |
| 1252561 | in the state of california, when is a PPO license required? Does acting as the agent for a private property ow | It would be helpful if you explained what you mean by a PPO license. | Law & Ethics | 1139885961 |
| 2507795 | land laws in the philippines? | 42 | Law & Ethics | 1140419927 |
| 749204 | complaints agaist meriden,ct. police? | The following are some cases from police complaints http://www.state.ct.us/foi/1999fd/19990210/FIC1998-351.htm http://vvv.state.ct.us/foi/1998FD/19981014/FIC1998-094.htm http://vvv.state.ct.us/foi/1998FD/19980513/FIC1997-330.htm This is the procedure to file a complaint and how the complaint procedure works http://www.cityofmeriden.org/forms/customer-files/125-commendation-complaints-brochure.pdf#search='meriden%20ct%20%20police%20complaint' | Law & Ethics | 1140370437 |
| 1644095 | is there anything i can do to stop hating the black comunity? | You've got to look within yourself to find the root of your hatred. Is it learned behavior from a family member? Is it tied to some negative event you experienced growing up? The closer you examine (logically) the root of your feelings you will see how irrational they are in the bright light of day. | Law & Ethics | 1140331588 |
| 544358 | How do I get a traffic ticket differed in Auburn, WA? Do I have to go into court to do it? | Call the Clerk of Court's Office. They got my son's ticket postponed for one month. (He was working out of town.) If it's a good reason they'll do it . If it's you're needing time to get the money, go to court plead "not guilty". The judge will set you a new court date. Then when you appear change your plea to "guilty" and if you need some additional time, after the judge fines you, ask him for "an extention of time to pay". Alot of the times, the judge will let you make payments for 30-90 days. Good luck. I Hope I Helped You.!!! | Law & Ethics | 1140506601 |
| 1903763 | What do you think of Justice Alito's first decision in hes new appoint to the Supreme Court? | Although I am fairly conservative and a death penalty supporter, I can't say that definitively that his decision was wrong. The CNN only touches on the allegation of cruel and unusual punishment. The decision only delays the execution to give the Court more time to decide if it is going to accept and decide whether the intended method of execute constitutes cruel and unusual punishment. Alito's vote isn't a ruling on the merits of the case. If memory services correctly, I believe Alito will be the one to recommend to the other justices on whether or not to take the case. If the Court ultimately decides not to take the case, the stay of execution will be lifted. | Law & Ethics | 1138876829 |
| 456227 | what is the charge for felony in mossouri with the numbers 1551.1 MO case numbers? | Car theft..just a guess. | Law & Ethics | 1138935509 |
| 3459328 | What is the labor code of China? | work or die... | Law & Ethics | 1141191269 |
| 175170 | history of democracy? | http://education.yahoo.com/reference/encyclopedia/entry/democrac | Law & Ethics | 1140881474 |
| 1374289 | can a check to see if the big apple pothole and sidewalk corporation has listed a crack on my street? | You can search at the site below, but it costs $125 for a non-member to search. You might want to talk to a lawyer if you're considering suing the city, as they would perform the search for you. | Law & Ethics | 1140051337 |
| 112435 | How does someone get a restraining order against someone? | The complaintant would go to the local police and fill out the paperwork for the injunction aka restraining order. The injunction is issued immedialty and served on the respondant. Depending on the law in the jurisdiction a hearing is scheduled (usually 3-15 days) whereby a judge will review the request and possibly hear testimoney from the complaintant and respondant and determine if there is probable cause to allow the injunction to continue and what conditions will be imposed (ie 500 feet apart, etc.). If the judge does not feel the injunction is justified under the circumstances then the temporary injunction will be quashed and nothing further will be done. | Law & Ethics | 1139186341 |
| 427691 | Is there a federal or state law regarding the required deputy(CO)/inmate ratio for Kansas jails? | Dang Girl!! Don't go to jail to find out!!! Many Prisons and even County Jails get Federal Funding to operate. So, there should be something. Reason most have no smoking, it a Federal Thing. Contact the Department of Community Corrections for Kansas, should be something under Blue pages State or Federal. They should be required to provide you with this information. | Law & Ethics | 1140874411 |
| 229870 | How long do you have to be divorced before you can remarry? | As soon as the ink is dry on the divorce decree. | Law & Ethics | 1140551869 |
| 2544235 | What do I need to do, in order to purchase an automatic weapon, like a machine gun? | You need to fill out form 4 from the the BATF, pay a two hundred one time tax stamp to the feds, get your local LEO to sign of on it. Wait about a year | Law & Ethics | 1139965839 |
| 265317 | Is police work worth the pay? | It takes dedication to put your life on the line for some one else. Can you put a value on that? Some folks think we are over paid. They think we sit around all day drinking coffee and eating do-nuts and other things. I have retired from law enforcement and have another job now, making twice the money I was. But I enjoyed what I did before because I felt I was helping my community and the children coming up.My kids had a hard time in school because there Dad was a cop. My wife deserved better because I was gone a lot. No police work is not worth what you are paid, but the satifaction of doing some thing to help some body else is. Maybe we should ask the Question "What does a police officer do for our community and kids?" | Law & Ethics | 1138916557 |
| 3041919 | If I live in a house as a caretaker in Maryland do the lead paint laws apply if I don't pay rent.? | here is a link to check the Maryland Lead paint laws -check the list which applies to you and your circumstances: http://www.peoples-law.org/housing/ltenant/lead%20paint%20laws%20and%20concerns.htm | Law & Ethics | 1140713812 |
| 3801656 | When was the first task force implemented by the LAPD and for what purpose? | to get people acclimated to military tactics in civilian applications here in americant. posse comitatus, fed cant use military against civilians. do police look like police or soldiers? http://weekendinterviewshow.com/InterviewDisplay.aspx?i=140 http://www.philipdru.com/griffin3_stream.html | Law & Ethics | 1140467640 |
| 731029 | What is the name of the law that made helping a runaway slave, a crime? | The Fugitive Slave Act, see Dred Scott decision, 1854. | Law & Ethics | 1139873489 |
| 1407545 | What are some of the lesser known beliefs of Nazis during the period of the Holocaust? | They believed that Nostradamus had predicted Germany would win WWII and they handed out propaganda with quotes from him. Also more people from Ukraine died in the Holocaust (up to 7 million) than Jews (6 million). | Law & Ethics | 1139451443 |
| 67527 | is roe v wade in trouble? | In the short run, I'd say no. Bush or successor has to replace one more supporter to overturn. On an up-or-down vote I think these 5 would vote to uphold: Kennedy, Souter, Breyer, Ginsberg, Stevens. None of them are young, so in the medium to long term, Roe v. Wade is in deep peril. | Law & Ethics | 1138783904 |
| 1502031 | reasons to become a police officer? | To help the community, to give back, to arrest criminals, to drive fast and shoot guns. Take your pick. | Law & Ethics | |
| 3858600 | can a woman get alimony in alabama if she left for another woman and the kids are grown and they have been se | I doubt it. Alimony is totally different than plain old child support. | Law & Ethics | 1141079907 |
| 1685849 | What's the difference between a suicide and homocide? | A suicide is the taking of one's own life. A homicide is the taking of another's life. Suicide is considered one of the only unforgivable sins because you cannot ask forgiveness by definition. | Law & Ethics | 1141082527 |
| 1972575 | Should Dick Cheney be prosecuted? | If it is determined by law enforcement that he committed any criminal acts that are worthy of prosecution, then, yes, he should be prosecuted. However, the media reports that Vice-President Cheney *may* have done something illegal is not grounds enough. | Law & Ethics | 1140175743 |
| 1589681 | Do you think Bush is a sex offender? | I don't think he should be held responcible for what others have done. I think he should be impeached, then arrested and tried in a world court for his crimes against humanity for starting and unjust war in the first place, and then keeping prisinors off shore without due process. If convicted he should be sentenced to life in prison without parole. | Law & Ethics | 1140728753 |
| 2578441 | I recently learned that prostitution was legal in Germany. Is pimping legal too or is banned? | Please don't guess at answers. Prostitution is legal and controlled as an independent business. Any form of organization or, as you say it "pimping" is a felony. The Polezi (German Police) regularly seek out and bust Pimps. | Law & Ethics | 1141166564 |
| 2747649 | I'm trying to get info on an inmate currently detained in cobb co. prison (GA)? | Why do you need the info.. as far as i know, its private... | Law & Ethics | 1141028127 |
| 1867561 | where can I find info on both sides of the moral dilemma that attorney's face when representing guilty clients | i am not sure but most attorneys that know their client is guilty usually will work with the DA to get a shorter sentence or whatever punishment they have coming | Law & Ethics | 1140749799 |
| 743685 | What would you change about the Death Penalty? | Abolish it entirely. Our justice system is not infalible. There have been multiple people sentanced to death and exhonorated post-mortem. That's enough reason for me. Besides which the death penalty is motivated by revenge, not justice. An eye for an eye leaves the whole world blind. | Law & Ethics | 1141185500 |
| 3032795 | what is the definition of symbolic racism? | The theory of symbolic racism proposes that, in response to public abhorrence of overt racism, prejudice has gone underground, finding its expression in more subtle forms. According to the symbolic racism model, bigots of the current era will cloak their racist sentiments under the guise of statements or actions supposedly in defence of noble and important values. | Law & Ethics | 1139623243 |
| 444242 | Is it possible to change circuit court jurisdiction from michigan to illinois when a fugitive is arrested? | If you are dealing with a crime committed in Michigan and the fugitive was found in Illinois then the answer would be no, the state where the crime was committed absolutely has the right to prosecute the accused in the state where the crime took place. A judge cannot unilaterally waive the state's right to do this, a governor may have the right depending upon the laws of the state. This is because the governor is the head of the executive branch, which is charged with enforcing the laws of the state. A judge is not permitted because he is a representative of the judicial branch, which is tasked with resolving conflicts (generally). The state where the accused was found has the right to prosecute the accused for any crime that the accused may have committed in that state while a fugitive from the law in the first state. The second state may be permitted to refrain from returning the fugitive for the purposes of prosecution, but eventually the accused will be returned o the original state for processing. Generally, when a person is captured in a state other than where they committed the crime, they are entitled to an extradition hearing in the courts of the state where they were capture. However, this hearing is only to determine if the accused should be returned to the state where the accused fled from. In 99.99% of the time the accused is ordered to be returned to the state where the crime took place. An extradition hearing can be waived by the accused and be summarily returned to the state seeking the accused. | Law & Ethics | 1141000607 |
| 1410261 | Is it legal for the state of Utah to take federal taxes for back child support? | Probably ... I've heard of other states doing it. | Law & Ethics | 1141079788 |
| 1102028 | How much in dollars will you be welling to sacrifice for sake of President G.W. Bush to remain? | If he were to be replaced by someone decent, I would give several thousand dollars to get rid of him. I would give $1,000 or so to have him replaced by Cheney. Not because I prefer Cheney but because Cheney represents the true nasty, hateful face of the dominant radical wing of the Republican Party and he can't hide it behind personal charisma like Bush can. I'd be willing to gamble that Cheney would not be able to lull moderates to sleep like Bush has, and that enough of them would get enraged to clean house in 2006 and 2008. | Law & Ethics | 1138849281 |
| 3580654 | What are the dangers of unsanitary carpets? | As a professional house cleaner I would suggest TSP diluted heavily as this is a strong cleaner. You can find it at your local hardware store (Eagle, Home Depot, etc.). It works very well for cleaning tobacco off of walls and especially kitchen cabinets. As for the smell, TSP doesn't do that good of job. I use Simple Green (which I buy by the gallon at Costco) and dilute it 50/50 with water. This is a de-greaser so works great in the kitchen too! I clean with it all the time and the gallon will last me about 2 years for $6.00. Remember not to just paint the walls...tobacco will seep through paint. It is essential to wash it off before painting! | Law & Ethics | 1140157346 |
| 285903 | How Can I get a permit to carry a gun nationwide? | become a Law Enforcement Officer. Right now that is the only way it can be done | Law & Ethics | 1140004319 |
| 1175934 | Why are abortions legal? | Good question, its unfortunate. | Law & Ethics | 1140734181 |
| 1197969 | how to find someone by their social security number? | Visit the Social Security office in your area. They will require proper identification, and will have her address on file if she is receiving benefits. Don't go on the internet and pay for a search. I found their data is very vague and outdated. If she is not receiving benefits, hire a private dective. It will cost about $100 and just take a few minutes. | Law & Ethics | 1139202416 |
| 4353905 | I want to know why Pres. Bush is selling the United States and its people who elected him down the river? | Because he is just a tool of the Republican Party, and has no integrity. It may be interesting to note that Treasury Secretary Snow (who's dept approved this deal) used to be CEO of CSX Corp. CSX was bought by the same UAE Govt-owned company that now wants to control our ports. Hmmmm, there wouldn't be any connection there would there? Also, the differences between letting a British COMPANY own our ports and a Government (UAE) own our ports is HUGE, especially when that Govt has a bad track record in direct support of terrorists -- two of whom were on the 9/11 terror squad. Wake up, people. | Law & Ethics | 1140721762 |
| 193926 | Is it reasonable to let criminals vote while they are incarcerated? y or y not?? | When you say the necessary requirements do you mean that as long as they are not felons (since felons cannot vote period)? Well either way, yes and no. Obviously there are many criminals out there that do not care about the country's ethics and they abuse it over and over over. Those criminals should never be allowed to vote. On the other hand, there are those that are truly reformed and deserve a chance to be an upstanding citizen again. For example, if someone has a record for protesting the war and starting chaos for a good cause, then he/she is hardly a menace to society. Over time that person can mature and learn to channel his/her views in a positive. That doesn't mean they should not be allowed to vote. On the hand, a criminal who has raped, killed, committed hate crimes against different races, etc. should NOT be able to--especially if they are repeat offenders. | Law & Ethics | 1138926558 |
| 4133628 | after a judge has made an ruling do i have the right to investigate the bills im ordered to pay ? | Ran into this problem in FL. Was making CS payments thru the court and wwanted the same info that you do. I was told that CS payments are not required to go direct to the child but rather to the upkeep of their environment, and, as such, they refused and the court supported their argument that they not provide proof. Ticked me off but hey, what are you gonna do? | Law & Ethics | 1139783228 |
| 922180 | Should Marijuana be legal? | Yes, for one main reason: Make it safer to smoke. I do not smoke it myself, but I know many people that do. I know through them that it is not uncommon to receive a batch that is not as good of quality as others. On rare occations, I have heard of people adding stuff to it that 'enhanced' the experience. This is not always a good thing. If it was legalized, then it would be regulated and you would know exactly what you are recieving when you buy some. You would not have to worry about accidently ingesting some other dangerous drug, insectesides, or anything else that might have been sprayed on the plant. From what I have seen of this drug's usage, it seems that it is more dangerous than smoking (in behavior effects), but much safer than alcohol. I have actually never heard of many accidents (though I am sure they exist) caused because the person was on Marijana. And in comparison to cigarettes, it is not nearly as addictive. While it is psycologically addictive, you do not go through nearly as bad of withdrawal as you do from nicotine. Caffeine is more physically addictive than Nicotine. | Law & Ethics | 1140716649 |
| 3637608 | In Texas, is it legal to discharge a pt with brain injury for inappropriate behavior? | Contact Attorney Gordon Johnson at http://www.tbilaw.com. He specializes in brain injury law and will be able to help not only with legal issues but finding the patient proper care. | Law & Ethics | 1140384822 |
| 2553307 | how many points is it for not stoping for blue light police in n.c? | 5 points...but 10 points if you get your answer to them chosen as the best one.... | Law & Ethics | 1141066197 |
| 3898595 | Why do they wait so long to carry out the Death Penalty Sentence? | Wow...what a mind provoking question! I read the article, and one thing that crossed my mind was.. Why didn't this kid get recognition of having an anger problem before he committed murders? Was mom turning a blind eye in love or denying that anything was wrong, that he was just a teen misbehaving? (I'm not speaking poorly of the dead, just a thought in observation) Now that's just my first thought because I see things happen everyday with youth that is ignored until it explodes.. and everyone wonders why? The old adage of "An ounce of preventions is worth a pound of cure" comes to mind. (Again not trying to intend disrespect to anyoness views of this situation) But excuses are just that excuses...you break the law you have to pay for it. Why do we support waiting to carry out the final death penalty?...because we study the case .. use it for profiling ...what made the crime occur, if there was a prevention available, if this person actually did the crime, and to see if any forensic studies can prove them innocent even if the jury has found them guilty. My personal opinion...If it's caught on tape and undeniable that this person is guilty and deserving of the death penalty.. it should be done within a month TOPS!! Unfortunately the wheels of justice turn way too slowly. | Law & Ethics | 1140796668 |
| 2914067 | how can the united states government fight terrorism without invading the privacy of individuals? | Without invading the privacy of individuals or without Unduly invading the privacy of individuals? Government intrusion seriously chills one's enthusiasm about personal pursuits and encouraging individual pursuits is what makes democracies such fertile ground for invention and revolutionary ideas. But law enforcement has a natural desire to know and control all aspects of life. So the US came up with a brilliant solution. Privacy may be invaded by law enforcement but only if they first prove to a judge that the person is probably up to something bad. That's not a very high standard to meet but it means that at least there's a gatekeeper looking to balance private and state interests. No state official has ever even offered to show that this intermediate step in any way makes the nation less safe. And they certainly have not offered to show that any such decrease in safety outweighs the harm to democratic government that accompany routine violations of ersonal privacy. | Law & Ethics | 1140621712 |
| 467863 | does a company have to pay the offered reward for stopping theft? | you should consult an attorney | Law & Ethics | 1139889324 |
| 2890447 | Can President grant a presidential pardon to Lewis Scooter Libby and others if convicted ofthe leak incident | Yes he can. There are no limits on the Presidential pardon power. Every President has pardoned people. There is a tradition of Presidents issuing a few pardons around Christmas time, and then also before leaving office. The most controversial pardons are probably Gerald Ford's pardon of richard Nixon, which kept Nixon from being tried for any of his crimes which led to Nixon's impeachment. The pardon probably cost Ford the next election. The first President Bush also pardoned some of the people involved in the Iran-Contra affair, notably Caspar Weinberger | Law & Ethics | 1139936106 |
| 701797 | Can antone help me write a mock trial script? | http://www.classbrain.com/artteensm/publish/article_66.shtml use that website it should help you write one | Law & Ethics | 1140744353 |
| 691928 | Is it legal for employers to pressure employees for political contributions? | NO! Not only is it illegal, it is imoral, unethical, and downright sleazy. | Law & Ethics | 1139925389 |
| 85219 | How do I get a copy of my divorce degcree?Without a lawyer..? | You can go to the court house and request a copy. It will cost you a little bit for them to make a copy but you will get it. Just go to your local court house. They have these files availiable to everyone. | Law & Ethics | 1140713965 |
| 454701 | what are the laws that are broken on penal code 1538.5? | He's asking about California. The question is nonsense, however. Section 1538.5 of the Penal Code is the statutory mechanism that allows unlawfully obtained evidence to be suppressed (kept out of court). A 1538.5 hearing is held at the request of the defendant to determine if the government followed "the rules" when it obtained evidence to be used against a defendant in a criminal case. For example, if a defendant is charged with possession of drugs based on a search of his person, the defense may file a 1538.5 motion to challenge the search. The defendant may take the position that the search was unlawful and ask the Court to exclude the evidence obtained as a result of the unlawful search. In Danny's case, a 1538.5 motion might be filed to contest the legality of the checkpoint, the observations of his sobriety made by the officer who initially detained him, the observations made by the officer who evaluated him and ultimately arrested him, and/or the function of the breath machine or other chemical testing procedure. There might even be more issues, but those are the significant ones. So while the question really doesn't make sense, it at least shows the poster has an idea of what's going on. A 1538.5 hearing is used to determine if the government did the things it's allowed to do by law and didn't violate anyone's constitutional rights. Danny - see my other answer to your first question. I applaud your interest in safeguarding your rights. However, if you acknowledge (even if only to yourself) that you were driving in violation of the laws in California concerning DUI (driving a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol level of .08% or higher) then I'm left feeling like you need to accept that you potentially could have killed someone (or yourself) that night, and take your lumps. If you think you can get off on a technicality, go for it if you want. But really...you know if you were guilty or not, no matter what the legal beagles end up saying, and if you should be punished for making a bad decision, then take it and move on. I know it's expensive and I know it has a *profound* impact on your life...but the impact you might have had on other lives that night makes your concerns look childish. EDIT 2/12/06: James F...I know, but that does not stop defendants from filing supppression motions against them. | Law & Ethics | 1139602661 |
| 2672916 | what is the city of detriot cod of 9-1-311? | postmodernism | Law & Ethics | 1139822804 |
| 4459867 | What are the laws dealing withe a person money who has denentia and is 89 years old? | if your grandmother dies intestate ( without a will) and does not have a living spouse, your father and any other living siblings will automatically inherit her money. While there may be estate and probate fees, I can not imageine that it would be half of her estate. The other potential issue might be medicare if medicare is currently paying for her care. The law requires her to use her own funds first although there are some exemptions. This is typically reduced by gifting money to family, but there are time frames that must be respected. The issue could be that if these gifts are not already made or loans documented, that given her current condition, she no longer has the legal capacity to do so. If beyond co-signing her account you father has a broader "power of attorney", this would help. In order for your father to understand all the issues, he will need to consult with an estate attorney or an attorney that specializes in Elder Law | Law & Ethics | 1140562463 |
| 3293098 | Is there a law requiring a certain amount of time off in between shifts? | What industry are you in, and what state do you work in? This will help people better answer your question. | Law & Ethics | 1140335582 |
| 2431611 | is there a web site with like all the laws. internet, driving, ext.. laws? | No, there is not one website with all of the laws. http://www.findlaw.com comes close, http://thomas.loc.gov/ has quite a few, Cornell Law School has compiled a bunch, http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/. With all of the various state laws, trying to query them would be difficult, even with just federal laws, there are too many to put in one place. You didn't even ask about administrative rules, procedural rules, etc. There are just too many. | Law & Ethics | 1139865206 |
| 2527404 | There'll be a huge debt to come. What is the proper timing to declare bankrupcy? | Never, buck up and pay off your own debt. | Law & Ethics | 1140125503 |
| 2496859 | is an appellate court considered a federal court? | There are both state and federal appellate courts. The term appellate is not usually used in the federal system; they go by districts. The state appellate court is where you go to appeal from a decision at the Superior Court, which is the basic county court of first jurisdiction for most cases. Small cases may be handled in a municipal court, or even a small claims court. A case is a state case or a federal case because of facts about the case from the beginning, not through an appeal process. The exception is the United States Supreme Court, which is the court of final jurisdiction for all cases, state or federal. (But they won't take a state case unless it has Constitutional aspects. They don't have to take any case they don't want to.) Did I clear things up, or muddy the water further? | Law & Ethics | 1139614626 |
| 2229478 | What is your stance on gay marrige? | Totally against it. Where does one stop in the changing of the meaning of marriage. If gays can have the right to marry, why not brothers and sisters? Why not be able to have two wives? Four wives? Why not be able to marry a 7 year old? Why not be able to marry a dead person? Why not an animal? Where does it stop once you begin the trek down that slippery slope? Marriage is a sacred rite derived from religion. I know you liberal secularists hate to hear that, but it is true. Most religions define marriage as the union between one man and one woman. Just one man's opinion. | Law & Ethics | 1139121984 |
| 2232176 | Do you think homosexuality is wrong? | My answer, no. And as a matter of fact, I find that homosexuals happen to be the most enjoyable, honest, compassionate "group" of people I have met. "What harm is their choice, doing to your life", is my response to homophobes. BUT ... Boy is this going to set a few people on their ears if the findings are true !! ( released today - 2/24/06) "The arrangement of a mother's genes could affect the sexual orientation of her son, according to a new study." "The finding, detailed in the February issue of the journal Human Genetics, adds fuel to the decade-long debate about whether so-called "gay genes" might exist." http://www.livescience.com/humanbiology/060224_gay_genes.html Makes one wonder if this finding is confirmed, if the pro-lifers will allow abortions for these "misfits & sinners". After all, God created our genes, didn't he ?? *ahem* | Law & Ethics | 1140823726 |
| 124750 | How do you handle managers who call you on the intercom when certain visitors are in the office? | I have no idea why she does this. Ask her. | Law & Ethics | 1140282714 |
| 4296024 | are student dress codes a violation of civil rights? | Props to emilyrose Nailed it before I could get in and answer the question. Bravo | Law & Ethics | 1141148315 |
| 115569 | Should people be held respomsible for their friends actions??? | Take it to court, show that the cousin had paid for the items that he had in his posession, via a receipt if he still has it, in the police record. | Law & Ethics | 1139714953 |
| 4431087 | When police are waiting to pull people over for speeding at night, do they have to have vehicle lights on? | I got caught by a cop who had them off so I guess no | Law & Ethics | 1139983120 |
| 2189792 | i have questions about legal issues regarding my inheritance, my rights, bankruptcy...Where do I go find? | yes, you should probably seek a lawyer, preferably one that specializes in will, trust and estate law. | Law & Ethics | 1139185499 |
| 3433922 | Look up "Disabled/Disability"and pls answer this question, are people born deaf disabled? | The term "disabled" is sometimes described as "differently-able". In the UK the term disabled is defined as a condition that "prevents the person from carrying out normal daily activities."(or there abouts) DDA 2005. This definition would make a person born deaf disabled. | Law & Ethics | 1138801173 |
| 2226053 | do you feel that the policies and and laws that have been enacted for child abuse have served their purpose? | Yes. And they need to be pared down now. The Child Protective Services in my state make an awful mess of families with no real proof of any reason. They do the children more damage than good by ripping them from famlilies with no explanation, keeping them apart from their families and basically terrorizing everyone. Babies included. I have seen many families destroyed. My son's is one of them. And there seems to be no way to deal with them beyond letting them play thier God games and bowing low each time. Even saying "DHS" in relation to this situation lost one set of grandparents visitiation rights with the kids. This is way, way beyond the scope of their original job. | Law & Ethics | 1141087220 |
| 1686891 | Please answer me...? | If you mean literally,then you are most definately a warm blooded mammal.If you mean figuratively,I guess a good gauge would be how much you care about others,and how you treat them.Do you do things to other people or animals to hurt them purposefully? Do you care if something bad happens to someone? Could you do something hurtful to someone and not be remorseful? If so,you are probably pretty cold,because most normal people,unlike myself,feel bad when they hurt others. | Law & Ethics | 1140120979 |
| 3844197 | Noisy neighbors. Where can I find the details of the noise ordinance in Baltimore County, Maryland.? | info on Maryland 'noise pollution' below, or just check at maryland.gov | Law & Ethics | 1139700343 |
| 2587144 | email adresses? | ok...why do you speak of the "judicial commision"? | Law & Ethics | 1140449870 |
| 1405117 | What is the difference between state and federal prisons? | The type of crime you committed and were convicted of, determines the facility in which you will be located. | Law & Ethics | 1140501154 |
| 3011737 | if i say that i told my bf i was 17 and i wasnt forced i aggreed then wht? | If one person under 18 has sex with someone more than 3 years different in age, the older person is guilty of statutory rape in most states. | Law & Ethics | 1139798335 |
| 1332678 | Why Israiel is so sensitive about holoucast? | Th whole world is sensitive about the holocoust not just Israel. The horrific crimes commited against the Jews by the natzi party was evil and it saddens all.. A little lesson in history: Israel became a nation about 1300 BCE, two thousand years before the rise of Islam. The people of modern day Israel share the same language and culture shaped by the Jewish heritage and religion passed through generations starting with the founding father Abraham. Since the Jewish conquest in 1272 BCE, the Jews have had dominion over the land for one thousand years with a continuous presence in the land for the past 3,300 years. After the Romans conquered Jerusalem about 2,000 years ago, Jewish people were expelled and dispersed to the Diaspora, and the Land of Israel was ruled by Rome, by Islamic and Christian crusaders, by the Ottoman Empire, and by the British Empire. Jews come from Judea, not Palestinians. There is no language known as Palestinian, or any Palestinian culture distinct from that of all the Arabs in the area. There has never been a land known as Palestine governed by Palestinians... For over 3,300 years, Jerusalem has been the Jewish capital. Jerusalem has never been the capital of any Arab or Muslim entity. Even when the Jordanians occupied Jerusalem (1948-1967), they never sought to make it their capital, and Arab leaders did not come to visit. In the Jewish Bible, Jerusalem is mentioned over 669 times and Zion (which usually means Jerusalem, sometimes the Land of Israel) 154 times, or 823 times. The Christian Bible mentions Jerusalem 154 times and Zion 7 times. Jerusalem is not mentioned once in the Koran. Jerusalem is also not mentioned in the Palestinian Covenant. King David established the city of Jerusalem as the capital of the whole Land of Israel. Mohammed never came to Jerusalem. The Arab nations initiated four wars against Israel: 1948 War of Independence 1956 Sinai War 1967 Six Day War 1973 Yom Kippur War Israel defended itself each time and won. After each war Israeli army withdrew from most of the areas it captured (see maps). (see Camp-David Accords). This is unprecedented in World history and shows Israel's willingness to reach peace even at the risk of fighting for its very existence each time anew. The Palestinians have made no effort for peace, Still they terrorize with their suicide bombers. They were give more land and it still isnt enough..I have come to the conclusion that they just enjoy violence and they in no way want peace..I look upon the actions of the palestinians with saddness because I think they have the same intentions as Adolph Hilter.. | Law & Ethics | 1140185505 |
| 1289063 | Medical Records in hands of someone who has no need of them? | If daughter was 19, and competent at the time, then all records are hers, nobody elses. Depending on how much time has passed the document holders could be charged with theft. If years have passed, and the daughter hasn't made previous attempts to claim the documents, then they will be assumed to be the holders documents. You need a lawyer involved. | Law & Ethics | 1139440650 |
| 190054 | what are the regulations for transporting small nitrogen cylinders? | Contact the state Department of Transportation for information on what restriction exists for the road of your state. | Law & Ethics | 1140210468 |
| 3277672 | How long does it take for a moving violation ticket to drop off in Utah? | According to the Utah Department of Public Safety, moving violations adversely effect one's driving record for a period of 3 years from the date of the ticket, unless it is alcohol related, then the length is 10 years. | Law & Ethics | 1140036627 |
| 3763388 | Should the U.N put sanctions on U.S.A for all the trouble they cause in south America in the last decades? | If that happens the US will pull all our funding and whatever troops that are under their peacekeeper control. Without US support there is NO UN. So they can try. I would love to get rid of that organization it has done nothing but steal, bad mouth the US and Israel, and waste our money. We haven't done anything that we shouldn't have anyway. Well the Bay of Pigs but that was Kennedy leaving the Cubans out to dry | Law & Ethics | 1139614342 |
| 2116890 | is a defendant present at indictment? | Yes | Law & Ethics | 1140103706 |
| 669117 | Will they or can they make the patriot act a perminant fixture in our laws? | The Patriot Act permits law enforcement to use special techniques, now currently being used to fight drug lords and mobsters, to fight terrorists. It is a no-brainer since terrorism is a much larger problem. Drug lords do not bring down World Trade Center buildings (where about 40,000 people were employed). The use of the Patriot Act is under tight control and open to scrutiny by leaders of both parties. You just know that in today's political atmosphere there would be a huge scandal for even minor abuses of the system. The Patriot Act was made legal by Congress while NYC was still smoldering. Hopefully it will help prevent another crater. Do you really want to take a chance? | Law & Ethics | 1139152622 |
| 2516288 | How do Americans feel about having no less than THREE Nazi parties? How proud does that make you feel? | The Republicans, the Democrats and what's the third one???? | Law & Ethics | 1139336147 |
| 387798 | how long can a person b held in jail without evidence and charges? | It depends on what it was that person was doing...and what branch of the government arrested him..He could be held indefinitely. | Law & Ethics | 1138808715 |
| 280565 | what do think about politics,is this really helpful for people? | Sallu, thanks for answering my question. Politics is very useful to people. The nation we live in exists because it is built around laws and values the people support. Without police I would be afraid to go outside without a gun. Think more theoretical. Why don't terrorists blow up every city here? I mean are frisked everytime you leave your house? No. Politics is the governing body that has developed public safety. It is supposed to be built by the people it governs. Arguments happen so people can learn to understand one another and learn. It is okay to debate. You don't have to always be right but take time to learn. Its not politics that destroys people, its the media projecting it. Whether you are democrat or republican, you must admit the media slanders whomever is in office. Clinton almost got impeached and the media was all over it. Cheeny with the gun accident, oh they are having a hayday. Just be patient, listen close, and VOTE!!! | Law & Ethics | 1139547012 |
| 55493 | Is execution by lethal injection cruel and unusual punishment? | Lethal injection is uniquely American. Yes, it is an unusual punishment for the non-Americans. Death penalty is irrevocable. It is a direct violation of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Yes, lethal injection is a cruel punishment like any other capital punishment. More than half the countries in the world have now abolished the death penalty in law and practice. 86 countries for all crimes, 11 countries for ordinary crimes, 25 countries in practice. USA, -the world role model for human rights-, is among the countries such as Zimbabwe, Qatar, Iraq, Eritrea, Afghanistan, Congo, Chad, Sudan, Iran, Tanzania, Comoros, North Korea, Sierra Leone, Uganda, Ghana, China … which are just ‘retain’ the death penalty for 'ordinary crimes'. On the other hand, it looks like lethal injection is currently the favoured method of execution in USA. The statistics for the period of 1976-2002 are; Lethal injection - 618 executions Electrocution - 150 executions Gas chamber - 11 executions Hanging - 3 executions. Firing Squad - 2 executions. Lethal injection is considered to be more humane than others. Actually, lethal injection is just humane for the ‘witnesses’ not ‘the person being executed’.No matter how you dress it up, you are still killing a human being. It is known that in about 40 % of the cases where lethal injection has been used, there have been misuses and it has taken as long as 45 minutes for the condemned to die. If the main consideration is truly to be ‘humane’ to ‘the person being executed’, why not the ‘firing squad’ ? Such a death is said to be faster and less painful than lethal injection. | Law & Ethics | 1139543258 |
| 2405324 | Should Al Gore be brought up on Treason charges,or just be put in an insane asylum.? | Send him hunting with Cheney, and he is a lawyer to, so he should be in season | Law & Ethics | 1140317337 |
| 4015238 | if danmark didn't had to applogy at hte first time why are they now apployging to Muslims? | they insulted the feelings of more that one billion people, and it is just about time | Law & Ethics | 1140940754 |
| 1785416 | can an employer demand information from a doctor or employee about an absence from work (not work related?)? | The law is they cant ask you if you are absent for less 3 days. You say I am sick - and they cant ask you what is it - or they would be violating the law (your privacy). More than 3 days - they can ask you to submit a letter / note from a doctor. 1) They cannot directly contact your doctor without your permission. 2) They must comply and maintain the privacy of your illness (from coworkers, etc) if your make a request. | Law & Ethics | 1139916543 |
| 87028 | why aren't alcohol companies targeted for major lawsuits like tobacco companies? | It's all about doing what makes money. The general public sees the Tobacco companies as the "bad guys". You have a better chance of winning a lawsuit against the cancer causing socially unacceptable yucky tobacco company than against the good-time, party, just having fun Alcohol brewers. | Law & Ethics | 1139171125 |
| 2058703 | what are the consequences of ignoring a civil complaint filed against you? | If you don't file an answer and otherwise defend yourself, they win and you get a civil judgement against you. That could include a court order to shut you down. If you have no assets they could sieze, they could still garnish your future wages. It also doesn't look really good on your record if you later try to do business with someone and they look it up. | Law & Ethics | 1140033720 |
| 1512032 | How can i legally change my name? | Besides getting the forms and filling them out, you'll have to publish your name change in the paper. This means that it's public, and anyone reading it who might be affected by the change, will have a chance to deal with it. This could include people you're related to, people you owe money to, etc. | Law & Ethics | 1140128658 |
| 2603670 | Is it right to punish somebody for breaking the law? Why? | Yes, because without punishment everyone would break the law, which means there would be no law. Without law you don't have society, you only have chaos, and things go downhill pretty quickly after that. | Law & Ethics | 1139043842 |
| 4105548 | Have there been any gay American presidents? | Not publically. However, James Buchanan (the president before Lincoln took office) was a bachelor and lived with a senator William King for 16 years before taking office... a senator he and others referred to as "Aunt Nancy". Buchanan is presumed to be heterosexual, but who knows. | Law & Ethics | 1139782740 |
| 1038178 | Is a soon-to-be-laid-off worker obligated to train his replacement? | Pretty much. As long as he is collecting a pay check he should do as requested as long as it is within the bounds of his job description. And it is not an unreasonable request to ask him to document his work. He may not have much to lose in terms of this job since it's already lost, but if he wants to leave under reasonably good terms and get a good reference to help get his next job, he should try to be acommodating. | Law & Ethics | 1140244720 |
| 3126969 | What are true inalienable rights? | The right to exist, freedom of speech, and desire for happiness | Law & Ethics | 1139535159 |
| 3489111 | what is the legal meaning of "full force and effect" ? | It can mean a lot of things, it depends on the context of how the phrase is used. | Law & Ethics | 1139757641 |
| 4129236 | are there anytax breaks for car sales personel? | NO !! In most states cars are taxed based on where the customer lives not the tax rate of the city in which the car was purchased AZ is an exception to this rule. In Certian states Such as Oregon there is not sale tax on automoblies. So one could buy a car in the State of WA and claim they lived in OR and get away without paying taxes, you can also aviod paying taxes on a car if your an native american and you purchase the auto on a reservation. | Law & Ethics | 1138960238 |
| 4397343 | To what extent did Washington and Lincoln approve warrantless electronic surveillance? | Well, obviously they didn't approve electronic surveillance at all, seeing as electionics didn't exist then. They DID, however, spy on Americans, but at the time there weren't any laws against them. In Bush's case, there is clearly a law (called FISA) that specifically doesn't allow electronic surveillance without a warrant. | Law & Ethics | 1139456456 |
| 2531094 | What are Aristotle's arguments for legislating morality? | I hope this sheds some light on the subject: http://www.chattablogs.com/aionioszoe/archives/014555.html | Law & Ethics | 1140034005 |
| 529734 | are people who are on supplimental security income(S.S.I.) (not social security) required to pay income taxes? | They are not required to pay, but they must file. From what I have seen, somehow they usually end up getting money back. | Law & Ethics | 1140053814 |
| 3522309 | Can emotional abuse occur? | Sure, and it does not matter who you are male or female young or old | Law & Ethics | 1139170407 |
| 1043607 | Should parents be responsible when their children break the law.? | To some extent, yes. But not to the point of punishing the parents for the child's crime. This would like blaming your driving instructor for a car accident you have. It is the parent's job to teach the kids the difference from right and wrong, but it is also the child's responsibility to learn from the parents. | Law & Ethics | 1139648684 |
| 2965008 | Why do people not want any trace of Christianity in the us government? | I think we all need to go back and read the Constitution. Most of you who are against Christianity just go off the crap you hear from other people. Read it. You will find no trace of the words "Separation of Church and State". And to the question.... Because If we werent being persecuted we would have reason to doubt the word of God. Jesus who was ultimate as God and everything good was ultimately executed in this world. Good and Godly things and people will always be persecuted. Yes our founding fathers found this country with the idea that the government wouldnt rule the church. Because that is what they escaped. Unfortunately many people twist and squeeze the actual words of the constitution and threaten them to say "freedom of religion, as long as youre not christian." Atheists are allowed to be atheists at school, work, and play. Minority religions are accepted. But christians...... we have to hide who we are at work, school, and any public facility. The truth is that nearly 87% of America claims christianity, but only around 12-14 percent agrees that Jesus is God. Or that there is an absolute truth. Or that Jesus not only redeems us but reigns over us. We are to take His yoke upon ourselves. Many "christians" have widely accepted the idea of being saved from hell but reject the idea of yielding their lives to His lordship. Sad, sad, tragedy it is. For those are the ones to whom will say "But I have done great works in your name" and He will say "Depart from me you workers of iniquity, I never knew you!"...... | Law & Ethics | 1138809522 |
| 770817 | can a employer withhold wages if they do not get payed for the serve? | You question makes no sense as written. I THINK are you trying to aske if any employer with withhold your wages if a customer fails to pay or the employer's services. In California, the answer would be no and the I suspect the law is probably the same is most, if not all of the other states. | Law & Ethics | 1140271256 |
| 1229079 | Running too quickly on an icy sidewalk in front of a neighbor's house, you slip & break your leg. Would you | Because the neighbor didn't shovel the snow?!...Well knowing that it's slippery &(maybe snowing) why would you be running...you would have to incur some responsibility for your own actions. So I say no don't sue. | Law & Ethics | 1140103277 |
| 2712822 | who is terrorist,BUSH or OSAMA? | Both, but Bush has the potential to do much greater harm over time. His embargo on Iraq accounted (according to UN Relief) for the death of about 500 thousand children over nearly 10 years. If he goes on, the toll on the arab countries might entitle the Bush family for an award for genocide against all arab nations, I say award because I doubt he'll ever be tried to crimes (like last week's bombing of a Pakistani village over the Iraq border murdered a few peasant families) but who cares about these things, anyway. | Law & Ethics | 1140426712 |
| 1280858 | Where do i start to obtain guarianship of a baby? | To do so immediately, use findlaw.com to find Power of Attorney papers for your state. Have the mother sign with a notary, and take the baby home. Then, either consult an attorney or draw up legal guardianship papers yourself and get them filed with the proper court. But be sure you have at least signed POA papers before you take the baby. | Law & Ethics | 1139808161 |
| 1247754 | restraunt wages for employees after a 3year stay? | Yes, you will probably get wages if you are an employee at a restaurant. No matter how long you stay. | Law & Ethics | 1140211654 |
| 2390173 | What is the best resouce to understand the legal language for layman? | Black's may be too much for the layman. Try "A Dictionary of Modern Legal Usage" by Bryan Garner. | Law & Ethics | 1138903699 |
| 1975115 | waht happen to parents when they abuse their chilren? | they can go to jail | Law & Ethics | 1140463884 |
| 990207 | If you stole a pen from a bank then would it still be considered a bank robbery? | Yes, you definitely have some Steven Wright blood in you. "I used to work in a fire hydrant factory. You couldn't park anywhere near the place." | Law & Ethics | 1139435122 |
| 612061 | How can i prove Concaled Carry WORKS? | I talked to a secret service agent once, he told a group of us that he was getting wolfpacked. He drew his weapon and the group dispersed. Also try http://packing.org | Law & Ethics | 1139924708 |
| 857467 | what is the fine / points for passing in a no passing zone in georgia? | Hi georgia1402, Go to http://www.dmvs.ga.gov. Good Luck: Blueladybug | Law & Ethics | 1138861056 |
| 4332869 | how can i find if there is any registered sex offenders living in my neighbourhood? | National sex offender public Registry go to (www.nsopr.gov). | Law & Ethics | 1141138017 |
| 4401237 | Why does customs not allow fruit to be taken from country to country? | fruit shipments can contain insects or parasites which are not native to the country of destination. when organisms are introduced to an ecosystem, there are not levels in place to ensure that the balance is maintained. for example, some exotic fly wouldn't be population controlled because no native spider is used to eating it. this uncontrolled population growth of invasive organisms can upset the balance of the food chain, or destroy entire crops. | Law & Ethics | 1139507455 |
| 2791842 | If someone spits in your face, would you call the police and have them arrested? | Certainly - there is no other choice. I would not stoop to their level and reciprocate with a similar act or with violence, but I would not condone such behavior or let the offender think that such behavior is consequence-free. I would contact the police and if it were an arrestable offence, I would pursue legal action to the fullest extent. | Law & Ethics | 1140393205 |
| 2853774 | Is it because Liberia is afree slave country? | yup http://www.philipdru.com/griffin3_stream.html http://weekendinterviewshow.com/InterviewDisplay.aspx?i=140 | Law & Ethics | 1140434846 |
| 2455545 | Does the Law in your country punish any one deny the Holocaust ? what is the charge ? what the punishment ? | Im in the USA and Holocaust denial is not illegal. Frankly, its a load of b.s. and those denying it are idiotic bigots but its still protected speech. | Law & Ethics | 1140638710 |
| 4364667 | Is there a deadline for prosecution of Class I misdemeanors? | It's impossible to know, because such laws vary greatly from state to state, and certainly the statute of limitations would not be set for all class I misdemeanors. | Law & Ethics | 1140490077 |
| 391414 | Is it possible to restraining orders off? | It really depends on the circumstances and why the person doesn't want the restraining order anymore. I once saw the a military wife try to get a restraining order removed that she can taken out against her husband. She told the judge that they wanted to reconcile and she was concerned about his security clearance and the impact on his career in the navy. The judge reviewed the file and read an allegation where she said under penalty of perjury that her husband had held a knife to her throat. The judge denied the request. | Law & Ethics | 1139596819 |
| 3538045 | Should Bush be impeached for lying about WMDs? | There should defintely be hearings about his complicity in the matter. Also, I agree with the other person regarding obvious, and blatant violations of the 4th Amendment by his administration. | Law & Ethics | 1140996437 |
| 403960 | How Can I contact Judge Martain T. Marhar at the #6th District Court in Detroit,Michigain? | http://www.philipdru.com http://weekendinterviewshow.com http://thestressblog.com http://www.un.org/ http://www.antiwar.com http://www.kaos959.com | Law & Ethics | 1139945650 |
| 915887 | Why is the law not an exact science? | Because it depends on people to find the truth and exact justice on their fellow man. Thus, true judgement resides more on how well your PR-Guy handles the case rather than if you are truly innocent. Right now, the greatest threat to the justice system is Hollywood and money. So many people believe the Hollywood version of forensics that they fail to realize that crime undergoes a cost benefit analysis first. | Law & Ethics | 1139873046 |
| 3466879 | why is america one of the few countries that bans the use of marijuana? | It doesn't cut the proffits of alcohol or tobacco, in fact most stoners I know dring and smoke more while stoned than they would otherwise... it's because of Dupont... they have a financial interest in keeping it illegal... if it were legal, it would cut into their proffits in the Nylon, Pharmacutecle, and Petrochemical industries... Yes, Dupont deals in ALL of thoes industries, and Marijuana would compeete with ALL of them... Hemp is STRONGER than Nylon... Weed, would replace Marinol, and Hemp oil can be processed into fuel suitable for Gasoline engines... Bush ownes stock in Both Dupont and the Oil Industry... | Law & Ethics | 1140895477 |
| 304764 | Why USA wants to play the role of world policeman ? what did it get in return ? | Im sure people asked this in ww2 too. what did we get in return? The end of the war. | Law & Ethics | 1139867498 |
| 4387961 | Does anyone know? | It all depends on state and county laws govering DOC (Department of Corrections) Rules and Conduct. OF course the degree of security the prison is- Min to Max | Law & Ethics | 1139934176 |
| 3656631 | When you are arrested by the FBI for drugs, how long do they get to hold you before you are arraigned>? | Odd question.... and more importantly, they let you have internet in prison? Enjoy it. | Law & Ethics | 1139640587 |
| 4136876 | Is it currently legal to "read law" in Utah? | http://www.philipdru.com http://weekendinterviewshow.com http://thestressblog.com http://www.un.org/ http://www.antiwar.com http://www.kaos959.com | Law & Ethics | 1139945024 |
| 2154287 | what is the law provision granting media the ability to gain access and air on tv interviews from fugitives? | There is no such provision! If they met with a known fugitive and did not report it that would be obstruction of justice or possibly aiding and abetting a fugitive. They may have some protrection under the firsta amendemnt as to disclosing their sources but even those rights are not absolute. As to airing an interview, that depends where and how they got it. | Law & Ethics | 1138935582 |
| 3044855 | Is it legal to kick an 18 year old high school enrolled student with no drug history out of your house? | Generally, once a child turns 18, he or she can be kicked out of the parents' home. In some cases, the child doesn't even have to be 18 to be kicked out of the home. http://www.faqfarm.com/Q/Can_parents_kick_you_out_of_the_house_if_you're_under_18 | Law & Ethics | 1139972973 |
| 2684682 | gun contorl around the world? | I also support mandatory gun ownership. Everyone in the U.S. should be encouraged to own, master and care for their privately owned firearms. Bad guys would think twice about victimizing law abiding folks. People would learn to accept some responsibility for their own safety, and feel a sense of liberty from knowing that they are truly free. Benjamin Franklin said that any person who is willing to sacrifice liberty for security is entitled to neither. Let's remember the lessons of our Founding Fathers. | Law & Ethics | 1139873272 |
| 2223649 | Who are the next 10 people on Ohio's death row to be executed? | check out the website: www.ohiodeathrow.com | Law & Ethics | 1140106352 |
| 293722 | do you think eternal vigilance is the price of freedom? | yes, because vigilance balances man's tendency to abuse not only his liberties but others as well. Vigilance is all that keeps the world from utter despotism. | Law & Ethics | 1139750612 |
| 684919 | Once a judgement is won in small claims court, and the person still does not pay the money owed? | Depends on what state you are in, a judgment acts as a lien on their property once recorded in the public record. Also depending on what state you are in, the Judgment lien can last up to 7 years & after the time is lapsed you can get it recorded again. You can also do wage garnishments which you should see an attorney for, also you can execute on their property through the Sheriff. The Court office should have given you info on how to collect on a Judgment after you got the copy from the Court. | Law & Ethics | 1139959370 |
| 4073933 | I am trying to find out what a person was arrested for on 2/10/06 in the State of PA.? | you won't find it without a name, location, and an attorney. but wait, maybe you can search the public records. our local newspaper prints police reports. it takes about a week before their name shows up in the paper. | Law & Ethics | 1139894198 |
| 1182672 | Why do people accept the '6 million jews killed' story when facts contradict the veracity such false claims? | One person claims that " you certainly have to avoid a huge amount of evidence to make such a claim." The same is true in reverse! Many people are ignorant and believe anything the government tells them. Truth is the holocaust industry is a billion dollar industry that also provides much revenue for the government. If the truth were known it would kill this huge industry of propaganda. Many people choose to be ignorant and don't know that there education is picked for them and they are trained to learn only what the government wants you to learn. Then comes the internet wereas we can no longer fool our children and they are learning the truth about hoaxes and other lies our government told us. Yet some people refuse to learn or even gather enough intestinal fortitude to even desire to know what is and what is not. The links below will show that some people are so ignorant that even while they claim that one would have to avoid a hugh amount of evidence to make such a claim would also support that they also would have to avoid a huge amount of evidence to the contrary in order to substantiate such a ridiculous claim. Some countries are prosecuting people for holocaust denile. during their trial they are not alowed to provide any evidence agaisnt the so-called holocaust or they will be charged again. Once found guilty and denied any real defence they will serve 3 or more years for holocaust denile. Their attornies are not alowed to use anything that debunks the holocaust or they also will be charged with holocaust denile. See how morbidly insane this is! There is literally no defense , once you are charged there is no manner in which you can defend yourself because it is illegal to deny the holocaust. They have a win-win situation and you have the lose-lose situation. This is morbidly insane and only insane minds would support such a trial. Any government that supports this kind of trial ceases to be the governemnt of the people and has selected one event over all events in history to protect. It has become a religion of the sick minded and surely will evolve in such a manner in the future that those who perpetrated this insane witch hunt will become the victims of their own insane hoax upon their people they swore to government with honesty. If the holocaust is such a true event then it needs no laws to protect it because it will stand on its own merit. TRUTH NEEDS NO LAWS TO PROTECT IT ,ONLY LIARS AND DECIEVERS NEED LAWS TO PROTECT THEM AND THEIR LIES. That is why this needs laws to protect it, because it is flawed and most certainly a hoax. If the holocaust were a true event it would defeat any denier in court on its own merit. It can't, therefore it is a lie that needs laws to keep certain people from questioning and investigating it for truth. It is insane, and any who do not thrive for the truth and search the other side of the story insanely follow the insane. Tell me how insane it is that Hitler only wanted an aryan race of people whom are blue eyed and blonde hair when he alone had dark brown eyes and black hair and was half Jew himself. Look it up, don't trust Google but look it up under "HITLERS JEWISH ARMY." If this is true and history shows it to be true then the Jews are responsible for it alone and the burden should be lifted off everyones sholders. Oh here it is (added at a later date) Hitlers Jewish Army : http://www.kansaspress.ku.edu/righit.html Also: http://www.hfienberg.com/kesher/2002/09/were-there-jews-in-hitlers-army-if.html Proof Hitler was a Jew NOT A GERMAN :http://worldwarll.www4.50megs.com/ahlife.htm This is documented fact so now we can put it to rest and say that Jews are responsible for the so-called holocaust upon their own people. Shame on them! They did it to themselves , end of story, they owe us all reparations for hoaxing us and taking our much earned money to support their fraud upon America and the rest of the world | Law & Ethics | 1141017736 |
| 2862570 | Can I withhold rent money if the landlord will not make health related repairs..ex.sewage,electrical? | In my state you have the legal right to hire someone to do the repairs or buy the parts and do the repairs yourself and present your landlord with the receipts instead of the rent. But before you do this you must present the problem to your landlord in writing and give him 30 days to respond. After that time you can do the above. You can not just simply refuse to pay the rent. | Law & Ethics | 1140708853 |
| 2538418 | class action lawsuit? | A class action lawsuit is one that is filed by one or more people on behalf of themselves and a larger group of people "who are similarly situated." Examples might include: all women who have suffered from defective contraceptive devices or breast implants, all those overcharged by a public utility during a particular period, or all those who were underpaid by an employer in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act. If a class action is successful, a period of time is given for those who can prove they fit the class to file claims to participate in the judgment amount. Class actions are difficult and expensive to file and follow through, but the results can be helpful to people who could not afford to carry a suit alone, force businesses that have caused broad damage or have a "public be damned" attitude to change their practices and/or pay for damages, and possibly result in high fees for the winning attorneys. Often attorneys do not collect a fee at the beginning of a class action suit but might charge a contingent fee (such as 1/3 of the final judgment) which, occasionally, can be millions of dollars. | Law & Ethics | 1139621411 |
| 577743 | How do you file a motion to schedule a trial in a civil court? | I do not. But if I wanted to handle something like that on my own, the 1st thing I would do, is to call the court involved and ask them how I should proceed. Otherwise I would just call an attorney and have him/her take care of it. | Law & Ethics | 1139857010 |
| 450945 | How do i file an appeal? | The rules regarding appeals will vary from state to state and there are different types of appeals too. In the most basic form, you will need to file a notice of appeal. In many states, it is up to the appellant to create the record for the court of appeal by designating what documents the trial court clerk should copy and send to the court to the court fo appeal. The appellant may also need to pay for and arrange for copies of the trial transcript to be availble for the court of appeal. AFter the record is complete, you must file an opening brief. The respondent files an opposition brief and you file a reply. Sometimes the court will hear oral argument. This is just the BARE basics, so get an attorney right away. | Law & Ethics | 1139878231 |
| 2567916 | Sex offenders have right but how about the children rights? | I totally agree! We need to change the laws in this country to give our children a voice in the judicial system. | Law & Ethics | 1140397067 |
| 318363 | Where can I write to complain to Yahoo about their China Policies? I can't find an address? | This is clearly a big thing and needs addressing, I would surggest emailing through the "contact yahoo" it might be best to send it as a technical email because i find that emails such as the one you will send are not always read on passed on simply discarded where if the think it is technical they will read it and have to pass it on. Hope this helps! | Law & Ethics | 1139920552 |
| 1940979 | Why is that jurors aren't allowed to talk to each other between breaks? | It's just how it is done. It's partly so other people might not over hear you talking while you are getting some coffee or food or whatever. Also, they want you to wait to discuss until after you have seen ALL of the evidence and heard everything about the case. Once you have been presented with everything, then you can go into deliberation and discuss the case. | Law & Ethics | 1139332683 |
| 3512417 | can anyone out there recommend a lawyer, my 17 year old son is living with 35 year old teacher? | Take your complaint to the school board. better yet, the local tv station- they'd die to get a lead like this. You may not want to air your dirty laundry in public, however, the bad publicity would get the school to react. Seriously, with all the similar stories in the press lately, the school would definitely get involved to get your son back and the teacher prosecuted. | Law & Ethics | 1141110508 |
| 2947433 | What are your opinions of false arrests? | First, there are several forms of false arrest. You can be detained by a concert organizer who closes a show and fails to tell you where the exits are. You can be detained by store security staff and threatened with prosecution. In the former, failure to indicate exits may constitute a form of false arrest. In the second, if the detention is maintained for a long period of time and is accompained with threats, without sufficient reason or probable cause for the restraint, may also constitute false arrest. Then there is the presumed more common form performed by police. The latter is harder to prove absent a preponderance of evidence that the restraint was done maliciously and without reasonable cause. Why do people do these things? For probably as many reasons as there are grains of sand, which is why the insistance by the courts upon an objective standard: what would a reasonable person do in the same or similar circumstances. | Law & Ethics | 1139475945 |
| 1219312 | who is the king? | Elvis is the king, of course. for a real answer, be more specific. King of what? | Law & Ethics | 1140248477 |
| 296994 | Are there legal grounds for impeaching President Bush? | Here is an article from CNN.com discussing this topic: http://www.cnn.com/2003/LAW/06/06/findlaw.analysis.dean.wmd/ (FindLaw) -- President George W. Bush has got a very serious problem. Before asking Congress for a joint resolution authorizing the use of U.S. military forces in Iraq, he made a number of unequivocal statements about the reason the United States needed to pursue the most radical actions any nation can undertake -- acts of war against another nation. Now it is clear that many of his statements appear to be false. In the past, Bush's White House has been very good at sweeping ugly issues like this under the carpet, and out of sight. But it is not clear that they will be able to make the question of what happened to Saddam Hussein's weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) go away -- unless, perhaps, they start another war. That seems unlikely. Until the questions surrounding the Iraqi war are answered, Congress and the public may strongly resist more of President Bush's warmaking. Presidential statements, particularly on matters of national security, are held to an expectation of the highest standard of truthfulness. A president cannot stretch, twist or distort facts and get away with it. President Lyndon Johnson's distortions of the truth about Vietnam forced him to stand down from reelection. President Richard Nixon's false statements about Watergate forced his resignation. Frankly, I hope the WMDs are found, for it will end the matter. Clearly, the story of the missing WMDs is far from over. And it is too early, of course, to draw conclusions. But it is not too early to explore the relevant issues. President Bush's statements on Iraq's weapons of mass destruction Readers may not recall exactly what President Bush said about weapons of mass destruction; I certainly didn't. Thus, I have compiled these statements below. In reviewing them, I saw that he had, indeed, been as explicit and declarative as I had recalled. Bush's statements, in chronological order, were: "Right now, Iraq is expanding and improving facilities that were used for the production of biological weapons." United Nations address, September 12, 2002 "Iraq has stockpiled biological and chemical weapons, and is rebuilding the facilities used to make more of those weapons." "We have sources that tell us that Saddam Hussein recently authorized Iraqi field commanders to use chemical weapons -- the very weapons the dictator tells us he does not have." Radio address, October 5, 2002 "The Iraqi regime . . . possesses and produces chemical and biological weapons. It is seeking nuclear weapons." "We know that the regime has produced thousands of tons of chemical agents, including mustard gas, sarin nerve gas, VX nerve gas." "We've also discovered through intelligence that Iraq has a growing fleet of manned and unmanned aerial vehicles that could be used to disperse chemical or biological weapons across broad areas. We're concerned that Iraq is exploring ways of using these UAVS for missions targeting the United States." "The evidence indicates that Iraq is reconstituting its nuclear weapons program. Saddam Hussein has held numerous meetings with Iraqi nuclear scientists, a group he calls his "nuclear mujahideen" -- his nuclear holy warriors. Satellite photographs reveal that Iraq is rebuilding facilities at sites that have been part of its nuclear program in the past. Iraq has attempted to purchase high-strength aluminum tubes and other equipment needed for gas centrifuges, which are used to enrich uranium for nuclear weapons." Cincinnati, Ohio speech, October 7, 2002 "Our intelligence officials estimate that Saddam Hussein had the materials to produce as much as 500 tons of sarin, mustard and VX nerve agent." State of the Union Address, January 28, 200 | Law & Ethics | 1139598411 |
| 2502828 | I need to know how to get a Oklahoma Suspended Drivers License Back? | Check with your an office of the OK MVD. You will have to clear all of your outstanding fines to get your license back. | Law & Ethics | 1140027961 |
| 1574209 | Why Norwegian Troops Fire on Afghans During Protest Against Prophet Cartoons, Danish PM Calls for Calm 3 died? | because the norweigians and americans and all the other forces is Afghanistan just want an excuse to kill someone....they dont really give a fuck about the human life they are taking because they are cocksuckers | Law & Ethics | 1139336037 |
| 1463065 | In illinois what is the penalty for driving with no auto insurance? | excution | Law & Ethics | 1140334761 |
| 4238161 | what is the meaning of paternalism..it is akind of law? | From the American Heritage Dictionary: A policy or practice of treating or governing people in a fatherly manner, especially by providing for their needs without giving them rights or responsibilities. | Law & Ethics | 1141190029 |
| 588860 | information on the paperwork and classes needed for a pistol permit in New York? | Head to your local County Clerk's Office for a pistol permit. You'll have to fill it out, get fingerprinted and wait. And wait. | Law & Ethics | 1140816119 |
| 430480 | My son is 12, and I want to know what is the legal age to beable to leave him home for a couple of hours? | I doubt there's a "legal age." If there's any test, it's whether leaving him alone constitutes neglectful parenting. Assuming he's of ordinary abilities and intelligence, a 12 year-old should be fine on his own during the day for one or two hours. It's about the age I was when I was left alone the first time. | Law & Ethics | 1140548637 |
| 2123763 | chapter 13 bankruptcy confusion? | A chapter 13 bankruptcy allows you to repay some of your debts over time while keeping your property, usually a 3-5 year period. There is no set limit on how much you must pay. You must pay all of your disposable income into the plan over the life of the plan. There are a number of reasons people file Chapter 13 instead of Chapter 7. Sometimes they have a lot of equity in their property and they want to keep it. Sometimes they have debts that can be discharged in a 13 but not a 7. Sometimes, they might be behind in their house payments and need time to get caught up. You cannot get rid of your past due house payments in a Chapter 7 without giving up your house. One key aspect of a Chapter 13 case is that the unsecured creditors must receive at least as much or more than they would have received if your property had been liquidated in a Chapter 7. Therefore, creditors often receive more in a Chapter 13 than a Chapter 7. | Law & Ethics | 1141108805 |
| 1029602 | What is the source of the prohibition against entrapment? | An interesting question. First: I might be completely wrong, and if I am I hope someone comes along and clears this up. But: I don't think there is a law that specifically prohibits entrapment. However: there is a successful defense to a crime if the government enticed the defendant into committing a crime the defendant would not have normally committed. So, by virtue of the fact that you would be found not guilty if you can prove entrapment, there is, for all intents and purposes, a "law" that prohibits it. I can't tell you what that's based on, but I don't think the Constitution specifically addresses it. I think it's probably more just a matter of fairness (courts are not going to let the government entice citizens into committing crimes). | Law & Ethics | 1140929750 |
| 2784830 | Steps to get something expunged or sealed? | There is no single answer to your question. The laws of each state are different. In most states, you will have to file an appropriate petition with the court and the court might hold a hearing. If you amend your question to identify the state where you live, an attorney from you state might be able to answer more specifically. | Law & Ethics | 1138910730 |
| 460742 | how can i find out who my ex's probation officer is? | It seems like you have a lot of anger toward your ex-... I hope that you are taking steps to move on with your life, and are not letting his actions (or inactions) control your emotions. That said... If you know where your ex-husband currently is, and you know that he has an arrest warrant, you can contact the police/sheriff's department that has jurisdiction over that area and ask them to serve the warrant. Depending on the warrant, he may either be taken into custody immediatly or be given a summons to appear in court. Although it sounds silly, sometimes a person has to fail to appear several times before they get arrested. "Probation" departments are usually run through the county government. Look in the phone book for the county where your husband was convicted and call their probation department. Normally, probation is given to people who committ misdemeanor crimes in lieu of jail time. "Parole" departments are usually run though the state government. They also should be listed in the government pages of your phone book. Parole is much different - it applies to felons who have recently been released from prison. Parolees typically have far fewer rights than probationers. The best the parole or probation offices are going to do is "violate" his probation or parole and issue an arrest warrant. They may or may not actively go out looking for him. They may or may not inform the local law enforcement agency that he has a warrant. You may want to do this yourself. | Law & Ethics | 1140392861 |
| 4013246 | Who was the recent California to make a bid for clemency? | still no answers? not an advert, just trying to share info. government explained simply, http://weekendinterviewshow.com/InterviewDisplay.aspx?i=98 money, http://www.philipdru.com/griffin_stream.html education, http://www.philipdru.com/taylor_stream.html http://www.philipdru.com/gatto_stream.html ww1 wilson, http://weekendinterviewshow.com/InterviewDisplay.aspx?i=88 http://www.philipdru.com http://weekendinterviewshow.com http://thestressblog.com http://www.antiwar.com http://www.kaos959.com | Law & Ethics | 1140917553 |
| 747659 | whose right is it in new jersey to maintain a easement and how long after neglect can someone block it? | Easments and other areas of property law vary by state. You should consult a local real estate attorney. | Law & Ethics | 1139538738 |
| 785151 | How do you feel about "an eye for an eye" law? | Capital punishment serves as the best deterent. There will be crime though but the penalty for getting caught will be severe so lesser crimes can be expected. In my opinion, everyone has done one thing or the other in his/her life, an inmate is one who gets caught the rest are innocent. No one actually is. | Law & Ethics | 1140532118 |
| 557915 | If you commit a crime before you are 18, does it still show up on police files once you are an adult? | -No they do not. Although once you turn eighteen you have to have your record sealed. I think it cost a hundred bucks. I can be unsealed if you plan on joining the military or becomming an FBI agent or something like that. In general a cop giving you a traffic ticket wont know you stole a shirt from the mall when you were sixteen. | Law & Ethics | 1139544451 |
| 2443534 | what can i do if an attorney that i fired sends my case file to another client? | Attorney-client communications are private and priveleged (he/she can't be required to use the information in court against you. After firing an attorney his obligation to protect your private information still holds. Honest errors often occur and if no damage has been done, request that the error be corrected. There may be a question as to how much of a case file must be returned to you (if you sued him he might need the file, right?). If you believe that damage has been done (especially deliberately) you can report that to the County or State bar association. If the damage is severe you may also sue, however, for practical purposes attornies are reluctant to sue other attornies without strong cause. Lawyers can be admonished or fined for frivolous law suits. If you fired one atttorney and hired another, ask his/her advice, especially to obtain your case file. | Law & Ethics | 1140614243 |
| 501518 | what countries legalize sex? | sex is [for the most part] legal in the United States --> with conditions like age restrictions and species restrictions. | Law & Ethics | 1140444381 |
| 2381826 | How come "Holocaust denial" is illegal in various European countries? | Because they do not have a constitutional provision like our First Amendment which guarantees freedom of speech. In America, you can say whatever dumb thing you want. Of course, other people will call you dumb, because that is their freedom of speech. It works pretty well, on the whole. Liable, slander, and inciting to riot are exceptions. For example, if you shout "FIRE!" in a crowded theater, you must expect to be held responsible for the resulting injuries when people panic to get out of the theater. | Law & Ethics | 1139157639 |
| 2690130 | How can I find a lawyer who will fight racial discrimination charges against the state for my husband? | DUE TO THE PRESENT CONDITION THAT YOUR HUSBAND IS IN HE NEEDS TO GO TO THE INMATE COUNCIL AT THAT PRISON THEN FILE A GREVEINCE TO THE WARDEN DETAILING AND DOCUMENTING THE PROBLEMS IF HE IS BEING PHYSICALLY ABUSED BY EITHER INMATES OR GUARDS THE MEDICAL DEPT WILL HAVE TO REPORT HIS WOUNDS AND AS A LAST RESTORT HE CAN GET THE CHAPLIN TO HELP. | Law & Ethics | 1140080457 |
| 821562 | How do I become a member of a SWAT team? (Include all requirements)? | The Requirements will vary according to the Agency. Both a College Education with a law enforcement major and Military service particularly as an MP can help provide preliminary qualifications. Then you must become a qualified,experienced Police officer in the Agency that has openings in the SWAT team. You should be in spectacularly good physical, emotional and mental condition, There is extensive training including weapons , hostage situations rapelling etc. mental health is also evaluated. | Law & Ethics | 1139935306 |
| 3514240 | Is violence really the ultimate law from which all laws are derived? | No. But it is the force by which laws can be upheld. | Law & Ethics | 1139746970 |
| 1332905 | what happens to victims that join the maryland witness protection program? | If we knew it wouldnt be a very good witness protection program would it? | Law & Ethics | 1140917844 |
| 1966149 | why bush creating all the problems to the muslim world ? | Militant Muslims BLINDED BY HATE are their OWN WORST ENEMIES... To say nothing of ALLAH'S WORST ENEMIES. | Law & Ethics | 1140420010 |
| 3700771 | what is the most common offense for wich american are arrested? | Possession of a controlled dangerous substance(Poss. of Drugs).My husband works for a jail | Law & Ethics | 1140038896 |
| 2662779 | What are all the laws governing the United States Flag..I know it isn't supposed to be displayed when raining | The rules and regulations regarding the Flag for the United States of America can be found at the site below. This includes how to flold one when it is not being used (this is great): | Law & Ethics | 1140962763 |
| 3488187 | what is moral justification? | its justifying an action by claiming it is the "right" thing to do. | Law & Ethics | 1139527051 |
| 2483996 | How do I makesure that my X husband gets the book thrown at him in court for abusing our oldest son? | If you can see the abuse on your son's body, take him to the doctor immediately....NOW, PRONTO...the doctor will see if and he/she HAS to report the abuse by law. Take photos and document when and where it happened. Also, your son is getting emotionally abused no doubt. Don't let this pass. Also contact an attorney who is knowledgable in family/children's rights. Your job as a Mom, as you know, is to protect your children at all costs. Your husband's visitation should be taken away from him or at least, he needs to go to an anger management class ordered by the court plus only have supervised visitation. I am so sorry this is happening to your child. NO CHILD deserves to be abused EVER! | Law & Ethics | 1141098555 |
| 4462683 | How did courts develop? | A court system is mandated by the Jewish bible and therefore worked its way into much of civilization. As I understand it the jury system is taken from one of the nordic countries and is a very recent development. Originally the judge played the part of the ejudicator, and still may if a jury trial is not selected. | Law & Ethics | 1140302755 |
| 2751170 | whats the statutes of limitations for california for victims of molestation? | It depends on when the molestation occurred because the laws and case laws have changed over time. If it occurred prior to around 1987 - not much can be done. This is why some priests' convictions were overturned. The court recently ruled that any changes to the Statue of Limitations (S.O.L.)for a crime can only be used for future crimes committed after the laws were changed and then the new S.O.L. applies. If it occurred between 1987 and 1992 AND the victim was a child at the time of the molest (12 and younger) AND the abuse was significant (more than one time)AND no report to Law Enforcement was made - the S.O.L. is one year from the time it is now reported to the police. (Look up 803(g)in the penal code) If the molest took place sfter 1992 on a child 12 and younger - there is none. | Law & Ethics | 1139798143 |
| 380853 | are roadblocks legal? | Yes. They have to meet certain rules of conduct. Research US Supreme Court ruling Michigan Department of State Police v. Sitz, 496 U.S. 444, 110 S.Ct. 2481 (1990) | Law & Ethics | 1140881836 |
| 2105559 | according which article of pakistani constitution 1973 urdu was declared as national language of pakistan? | Article 251 | Law & Ethics | 1139861100 |
| 1726154 | What does public office mean? | A publis office is held by someone who had been elected...Mayor, Trustee, City Clerck...ect. | Law & Ethics | 1140800610 |
| 2454973 | i need to find out if i can search to find out if someone has a warrant or out on bond/bail? | If you know the court that holds the warrant or the bond/bail, you might be able to find out from them. Law enforcement agencies, at least those in California, are very unlikely to know if someone has bailed/bonded out of jail. They'll likely know if there's a warrant (or can at least find out with very little effort) but they're also pretty unlikely to hand that information out over the phone. We prefer the offender come in and ask if he has a warrant :) | Law & Ethics | 1139383855 |
| 1736912 | IF you do not like homosexuals why is it agenst the law to say so? | because it is said that being homosexual is a freedom .. what a crap | Law & Ethics | 1139611165 |
| 4195758 | Case law and similar case involving 2 children of similar age having sexual contact? | File a law suit against the Police agency right now for not doing a proper investigation prior to arresting your son. It's common in these cases that the police will just file a case without doing a good investigation. Also file a complaint with your Local Dist. Attorneys Office on the Police Department and their not doing a proper case follow up, Make sure you also contact the State Attorney Generals Office and report the false charges. Have your son take a polygraph as well, even if you have to pay for it. If contact was consentual and the girl has had prior sexual knownledge it also has bearing on the case as well. Talk to every boy she dated and have your attorney interview them. It is better to spend the money now, than have a son as a registered sex offender. | Law & Ethics | 1141101957 |
| 489470 | i wanted to know from hearing so many rumors if metro PCS was really owned by the DEA (POLICE)? | That sounds like the samething they say about Revol pcs here in cleveland ,ohio which use to be called Northcoast pcs except the rumour is that it is owned by the government and that they listen in on conversations. | Law & Ethics | 1140709732 |
| 2681485 | What are some causes of crime? | Poverty | Law & Ethics | 1140581787 |
| 4129397 | Where do I get a Juvenile Petition for Emancipation form for the state of New Mexico? | call a local law office they should give you the information for free | Law & Ethics | 1139520842 |
| 3293934 | To satisify diversity jurisdiction, what is the current min. $ amount ? | The amount in controversy must be $75,000 or greater. | Law & Ethics | 1141151775 |
| 1129884 | What facts of the case were presented to the court of the case Marbury v. Madison? | Marbury v. Madison (1803) Just as George Washington helped shape the actual form that the executive branch would take, so the third chief justice, John Marshall, shaped the role that the courts would play. Under the administrations of Washington and his successor, John Adams, only members of the ruling Federalist Party were appointed to the bench, and under the terms of the Constitution, they held office for life during "good behavior." Thus, when the opposing Republicans won the election of 1800, the Jeffersonians found that while they controlled the presidency and Congress, the Federalists still dominated the judiciary. One of the first acts of the new administration was to repeal the Judiciary Act of 1800, which had created a number of new judgeships. Although President Adams had attempted to fill the vacancies prior to the end of his term, a number of commissions had not been delivered, and one of the appointees, William Marbury, sued Secretary of State James Madison to force him to deliver his commission as a justice of the peace. The new chief justice, John Marshall, understood that if the Court awarded Marbury a writ of mandamus (an order to force Madison to deliver the commission) the Jefferson administration would ignore it, and thus significantly weaken the authority of the courts. On the other hand, if the Court denied the writ, it might well appear that the justices had acted out of fear. Either case would be a denial of the basic principle of the supremacy of the law. Marshall's decision in this case has been hailed as a judicial tour de force. In essence, he declared that Madison should have delivered the commission to Marbury, but then held that the section of the Judiciary Act of 1789 that gave the Supreme Court the power to issue writs of mandamus exceeded the authority allotted the Court under Article III of the Constitution, and was therefore null and void. Thus he was able to chastise the Jeffersonians and yet not create a situation in which a court order would be flouted. The critical importance of Marbury is the assumption of several powers by the Supreme Court. One was the authority to declare acts of Congress, and by implication acts of the president, unconstitutional if they exceeded the powers granted by the Constitution. But even more important, the Court became the arbiter of the Constitution, the final authority on what the document meant. As such, the Supreme Court became in fact as well as in theory an equal partner in government, and it has played that role ever since. The Court would not declare another act of Congress unconstitutional until 1857, and it has used that power sparingly. But through its role as arbiter of the Constitution, it has, especially in the twentieth century, been the chief agency for the expansion of individual rights. (See Part V.) For further reading: George L. Haskins and Herbert A. Johnson, Foundations of Power: John Marshall, 1801-1815 (1981); Donald O. Dewey, Marshall v. Jefferson: The Political Background of Marbury v. Madison (1970). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Marbury v. Madison Chief Justice Marshall delivered the opinion of the Court. At the last term on the affidavits then read and filed with the clerk, a rule was granted in this case, requiring the Secretary of State to show cause why a mandamus should not issue, directing him to deliver to William Marbury his commission as a justice of the peace for the county of Washington, in the district of Columbia. No cause has been shown, and the present motion is for a mandamus. The peculiar delicacy of this case, the novelty of some of its circumstances, and the real difficulty attending the points which occur in it, require a complete exposition of the principles on which the opinion to be given by the court is founded. . . . In the order in which the court has viewed this subject, the following questions have bee | Law & Ethics | 1140798024 |
| 75743 | How do I get emancipated in Mississippi? What do I have to do? | "The court may determine that emancipation has occurred and no other support obligation exists when the child: (a) Attains the age of twenty-one (21) years, or (b) Marries, or (c) Discontinues full-time enrollment in school and obtains full-time employment prior to attaining the age of twenty-one (21) years, or (d) Voluntarily moves from the home of the custodial parent or guardian and establishes independent living arrangements and obtains full-time employment prior to attaining the age of twenty-one (21) years. (9) Upon motion of a party requesting temporary child support pending a determination of parentage, temporary support shall be ordered if there is clear and convincing evidence of paternity on the basis of genetic tests or other evidence, unless the court makes written findings of fact on the record that the award of temporary support would be unjust or inappropriate in a particular case. Sources: Codes, 1942, § 1263.5; Laws, 1960, ch. 268; Laws, 1984, ch. 367; Laws, 1985, ch. 518, § 16; Laws, 1993, ch. 506, § 15; Laws, 1994, ch. 591, § 7; Laws, 1996, ch. 345, § 2; Laws, 1999, ch. 512, § 15; Laws, 2000, ch. 530, § 6, eff from and after July 1, 2000." Get an attorney and have him help you do the above. But, for goodness sake, think about what you are doing before you try to take on the world as a teenager. It's much harder than you could possibly imagine. | Law & Ethics | 1139371128 |
| 1326108 | The cost of keeping a person in prison? How about this? $330,000 per year. How much would you yahoos say? | No, I think that is too high. I have heard it from a chief of police that the cost is more like $20,000 a year. I think you added on an extra 0, and even $33,000 is probably toward the high end. from another source, giving some idea of the actual costs: "Operating costs in New York are $24,173 per inmate, nearly $7,000 higher than the average of the other states." edit: this quote is pre-2000, but the numbers are still somewhat indicative of post-2000 costs. check out the DOJ website below for more modern estimates. | Law & Ethics | 1140067620 |
| 3497569 | what do you think of bush and war in afghanistan and iraq? | The President Mr. Bush has taken unfair personal advantage of 9/11 and the American military's dedication and sacrifice to line his and his buddies' pockets and score a personal vendetta against Hussein. Regardless of what you think of Hussein, the Iraq war was begun under falsely announced pretense, and has now escalated into a neo-genocidal conflict aimed at all who defy us. There is potentialy an endless supply of enemies against the US, and now they have a convenient way of engaging us on their own continent. Afghanistan is a relative success story compared with Iraq. They bombed us, we eliminated them, that is how it should be. I am getting tired of the people who say that if you are against the war, you are against the soldiers. That is malarkey. I am against the war because the government is wasting our troop resources on a conflict that we pre-emptively began without due cause. I support our armed forces and would like to have them home protecting us, not Iraquis. | Law & Ethics | 1140807919 |
| 1563782 | Do both parents have to agree to one parent waiving parental rights? | All I will say to this is....What a sorry excuse for a father! | Law & Ethics | 1140483205 |
| 2113107 | What is Otto Preminger Case? | Otto Preminger was a famous movie director during the 1950's. The Internet Movie Database has a very extensive biography on him. I didn't read the whole to see if he had been involved in any legal matters or court cases. Check out the link below. | Law & Ethics | 1139173713 |
| 700019 | i need to download a no fault divorce form? | See if your state has a summary divorce law. Faster, cheaper. | Law & Ethics | 1140374251 |
| 2658698 | How many years will it take for USA to mandate micro-chips placed in humans for security measures? | micro chips are used by satilites to find pets already! once they said cloning was not possible but humans reached that yrs ago.... sex offenders, and high risk patients should be monitored, they have no legal rts.... but freedom will be at a end w chip plantation.... also have u seen the latest gps global map systems? i can see my subdivision and make of car on here at home and took a look at my freinds house in the suburbs of boston! he could not believe i told him he had a large pool in his back yard and a yellow garage w green roof.... eheheh...so what is next we can spy on our own selves and freinds throughtout.... so will private owner s of these gps co. let the average computer joe find their own pet? (good idea) stolen car, or track our children's location when not at home? or is hubby really at work? what will happen to FREE WILL to do the rt thing? what are ur thoughts? | Law & Ethics | 1139633088 |
| 4233230 | I would like an opinion from everyone please!? | life in prison, no tv, no gym, no parol and no visitations, no nothing... but 4 walls, a bed, toilet, water, food and 1 hour break (outside) and 15 hour work days unpaid, everyday, for the rest of their miserable lives. | Law & Ethics | 1140585701 |
| 979879 | In Indiana can you hold more than one elected office? If not where is support information? | no, not by fed & state. http://weekendinterviewshow.com/InterviewDisplay.aspx?i=135 http://weekendinterviewshow.com/InterviewDisplay.aspx?i=140 http://www.philipdru.com/griffin3_stream.html | Law & Ethics | 1140479387 |
| 3621178 | OUI Law in Florida? | Don't really know myself, but I did find this for you: http://www.hsmv.state.fl.us/ddl/duilaws.html | Law & Ethics | 1139774838 |
| 3664107 | If a Senator breaks the rules of the Senate, what are the consequences? | Unfortunately in this point in history it seems you're untouchable once you get high enough in the government process. The "Old Boy" network is alive and well. They cover opne another's mistakes constantly. And for the consequences out there the only thing that seems to work is nationalized news exposure. There are no checks and balances anymore. We're definitely a corrupt nation. | Law & Ethics | 1141153491 |
| 2404788 | workers comp.? | In California, it would be illegal to fire someone for filng a claim for workers compensation. I suspect there will be similar laws in other states, but you should an attorney in your state to find out for sure. In California, the applicable statute is Labor Code Section 132a. The tricky part for you is that the doctor doesn't seem to think you are ready to return to work. There is nothing with hiring a temporary replacement worker, so you might still ba able to go back to work when the doctor releases you from work restrictions. | Law & Ethics | 1138855335 |
| 3105360 | What is a "Writ of Restitution"? | It is an order issued by the court after a reversal of judgement. It states that the sheriff must restore the disputed item to the defendant, or the proceeds if it was sold. | Law & Ethics | 1140161011 |
| 1173149 | Is it justified to attack country for oil? | uh... WHAT OIL would that be, Sparky? Liberals keep whining about it but no one can ever seem to answer the question as to WHERE *EXACTLY* THAT STOLEN OIL IS LOCATED. Just a guess, but I suspect that the question WON'T get answered here either... Go figure. | Law & Ethics | 1140503710 |
| 728012 | what states that a paralegal can perform services without the supervision of a lawyer? | Why do you want to know? If you want to employ one to do it don't it is worthwhile getting a proper lawyer. If you are a paralegal and want to find out where you can work without lawyer supervision just go get a law degree | Law & Ethics | 1140764207 |
| 1960305 | Do you think the death penatly is right? | Lets start with this-- we know for a fact at least one innocent person has been executed, we know that chances are a significant number more have been and that DNA evidence has in fact exonerated many death row inmates. so point a. innocence. secondly, the hypocrasy of this procedure is revolting-- we cannot give ourselves the moral highground if we are taking lives. thirdly contrary to many pro-death penalty advocates it actually costs more to execute an inmate than jail him or her for life and finally, it is a relic of a primordial need for vengance-- yes, if my sister were raped and murdered I would want the man who did it dead, but morally I could not encourage the government to act on my desires because I feel that the dominion over life belongs to the divine creator of life not to a fatally flawed system | Law & Ethics | 1140364591 |
| 3808046 | Do you believe that we need to regulate/control the information provided to us by the news? | there are many different sources of news today: the internet is good because of its immediate nature, tv and newspapers are good because they can provide and in-depth local slant on a story. but if you try to stay on top of everything, you'll suffer from information overload. individually:::if you are asking how to pick and choose between the wide variety, i think a person should take into account the time they have available to digest the news, and what things they feel they need to know. i've customized my yahoo page to bring up only those sources i trust, so in a sense i've censored myself. there's too much out there and i feel the need to draw a line. as a society:::on the other hand if you're asking how much of our national defense policy should we give away, or should we publicize crimes that might incite others to repeat them, then it's a much finer line, with much more at stake. where does the public's right to know overlap the potential dangers to them? it can be decided on a case-by-case basis, but do we really trust news editors to make that call for us? they are biased by their own opinions too, so what they want us to see and hear will be colored by that. credibility is an issue when the media are businesses that exist to make money 1st and report 2nd. it's small wonder that people view the mass media with more than a little suspicion. | Law & Ethics | 1139669567 |
| 4449297 | Europeans are so rude people. They Desecrate others beliefs!? Why they boast about this laughable democracy? | THIS USER IS THE MOST BIASED HARD HEADED INDIVIDUAL ON THE INTERNET! I am All for Nice conversation and Questioning But "chom_sky" Is the Only person that says bad things about people she does not even know! For some reason I think she lives in some Islamic country that does nothing But WHINE AND CRY about everything! and states How she "Because she is Muslim" she deserves everything and anything she wants! this is EXACTLY why the "WEST" Does not like to deal with people like this! We would rather just see forget you exist and if it is probably funny because we most likely Support your country in some way or another! AHH I am furious I apologize to every user who reads this! ~~Dylan | Law & Ethics | 1138961781 |
| 758854 | I need to know how I can get the State of Illinois to give my daughter back. They stole her from me Help?? | I hate to tell you this but you are out of luck. DCFS in Illinois has Carte-Blanche to do whatever they please. A court will always rule in thier favor even when they have been proven wrong. | Law & Ethics | 1141175703 |
| 462547 | Are there any countries that allow internet access to inmates? | i doubt it. but if i gotta fo to prison, id wanna go there. if politics is no longer lucrative, the crooks wont want the positions. | Law & Ethics | 1140368407 |
| 3577706 | Is there a real free criminal backgroung check website? | No there isn't. The cheapest is intelius.com, however their information is NOT reliable. | Law & Ethics | 1140375671 |
| 446882 | What is a social issue in Malaysia that can be discussed in 10 minutes? | "ince Malaysia gained independence, there have been significant differences in the social standing of the three main ethnic groups—indigenous bumiputras (mostly Malays), ethnic Chinese, and Indians. Many of these differences are holdovers from the colonial period. While Malays have traditionally predominated in politics and government, ethnic Chinese and Indians have been disproportionately successful in the economy. The incidence of poverty is significantly higher in rural areas, where the majority of bumiputras live. Bumiputras generally work as laborers on estate farms, raise crops on small plots, or practice subsistence agriculture (farming to meet family or village needs rather than for profit). In general, ethnic Chinese have played the major role in both the rural and urban sectors of the economy, and this has been an issue of contention for many bumiputras. ..." | Law & Ethics | 1139542843 |
| 1120611 | How can a motherchange the last name of her 12 year old child without the deadbeat dads permission? | You can ask the court to "release his parental rights". Then you can have the childs name changed. But, this also takes away your right to fight for back child support. | Law & Ethics | 1140813167 |
| 2823079 | Do juvenile's have the same constitutional rights as adults? | No juveniles do not have the right to vote. They have to abide by the rules of their parents and the school. If you feel that you are being abused, you would need to contact juvenile authorities. | Law & Ethics | 1140666951 |
| 2027713 | Is it Constitutional to make /force a Free Human to Consent to sexual relations, Yes or No? | No, there is nothing in the Constitution that says one person can make another person consent to sexual relations. Quite the contrary, the constitution gives us the right to be free in many, many ways. If you're having sex with someone that doesn't want to have sex with you you're committing rape. | Law & Ethics | 1140364037 |
| 739608 | why do political climbers have to try and make their way in politics through infringing upon rights? | The best crawlers are often the deadliest biters. Its more fun that way. Cognative Dissonance, aggrandizement, greed, low self esteem, and a hole at the core of one's being that can never be filled - in short a politician. | Law & Ethics | 1139936107 |
| 2606092 | who can tell me if my neighbor is playing his music til 3 in the morning what i can do? | 1st I would kindly approach your neighbor and be sure to tell them you prefer NOT to call management or the police and try to get it worked out together. Let them also know that they should let you know if you are disturbing them. I would try maybe 2x's this approach and then that is it. Call management as your 2nd step. And as the last resort call pd, NOT the 1st option. You live there and need to establish a plesant rapor wherever possible. These things are generally worked out between the 2 parties, unless your neighbors are complete creeps. | Law & Ethics | 1140294671 |
| 534512 | is there a minimum amount of hours that you have to get paid for in california? | If your employer uses a time clock, what ever is on your time sheet is what you get paid for. | Law & Ethics | 1139646210 |
| 409524 | how do u find child support offenders in nc? | They used to have a channel for it late night. I dont remember the time or the day but they would show there picture and how much they owed. | Law & Ethics | 1139794319 |
| 1194948 | is it legal to make porn movies in indiana? what are the laws? | Not sure about Indiana. The majority of conservative/Midwest states will not even let you photograph an erect penis. I know a couple photographers that say they have nearly gotten themselves into legal trouble simply by taking 'budoir' photos of clients. | Law & Ethics | 1140581905 |
| 1867772 | why hindu terrorist organistaion killing innocent christians in india ? | I am sorry to say that you have a wrong perception. Just come and visit the India and know the reality. | Law & Ethics | 1139299123 |
| 918435 | Is it illegal to fire a round from a shotgun if you have an intruder in your yard.? | Warning shots are a bad idea because of the laws of science. A shot that goes up is going to come down somewhere. Another reason is if the gun jams you might not get a second shot. This is not to say that you shoot first and ask questions later. the liberals have messed things up to much to do that. Racking a round into the chamber will get the bad guys attention enough that me he may turn and run. | Law & Ethics | 1140842101 |
| 3792599 | How do you pass a bill or change laws? | Start a multi national corporation, hire some high up government officials, over pay them, return them to government, and call in a favor! | Law & Ethics | 1140501156 |
| 2231632 | how do i appeal a court case and how do i turn a judge in to the bar assosiation? | First of all get over being a sore loser. Your attorney will know how to file an appeal with the court clerk. Be prepared, there will be a large bond that you will have to pay up front. Contact your state bar association to complain about a judge, but don't expect much in the way of a response. | Law & Ethics | 1140563961 |
| 4252740 | how to give up paternal rights? | I think you will need to consult a lawyer on this issue. You CAN sign away your rights but I am pretty sure it has to go to court and be done the proper way. | Law & Ethics | 1139848958 |
| 1109283 | Who do you contact to report that you were a victim of fraud.? | For internet fraud, you should go to: http://www.ic3.gov or http://www.econsumer.gov You can also find more information about reporting other kinds of fraud on: http://www.fraud.org | Law & Ethics | 1139682509 |
| 1181263 | what to do when going to the police about friend stealing narcotic medications? | First off, they are not your friend if they are stealing cancer medication that you need. Second, call the police. If you report it, the doctor may be able to give an added prescription for you. Also, make new friends. | Law & Ethics | 1141187350 |
| 3024021 | If you have pressed charges on someone, where can you go online to review that case? | It varies by county. In many counties you cannot find such information online. But many counties have victim notification laws, and you should be told one way or the other what happened. Call the DA or County Atty and ask about the status, and ask if there is a way you can keep up to date online. You might also ask your dad what site he uses. | Law & Ethics | 1140199261 |
| 944845 | Hi. Any suggestions? How do I find witnesses for incidents that occured 20 years ago-I knew most under aliases | Start making phone calls, pounding the pavement or hire an investigator. | Law & Ethics | 1140663581 |
| 479847 | Can you be arrested for skinny dipping? | Yes! It is considered indecent exposure unless you are on private property. | Law & Ethics | 1139544187 |
| 1717184 | I'm trying to research a federal court case that is pending: Winnicki v. Bennigans? | There are eleven different district courts for the United States, as well as one for the District of Columbia, and bankruptcy courts in all districts, and regional Courts of Appeal. Try FindLaw.com under Federal Resources and register for PACER (public access court electronic records) by going to Google and searching "Pacer Web Links" to get to the subscribe page. It costs 8 cents a page to download and view documents from current cases. You need to supply a debit or credit card number. | Law & Ethics | 1140798043 |
| 3023143 | Are locks really for honest people? | No way!! They are for criminals or thieves that need to be locked out. | Law & Ethics | 1139428755 |
| 4174454 | Are corporations actually controlling America, and there is nothing we can do about it? | yes. | Law & Ethics | 1140033005 |
| 2592637 | Is this a true statement: "Forcing someone to remain pregnant against her will would be slavery"? Why? | I think your question makes quite clear that you don't give a damn what I say, but I'm going to say it anyway. If a woman is raped and becomes pregnant, she cannot be held responsible for her pregnancy. Forcing her to carry the child to term is very much akin to slavery in that her body is forced to perform work for the benefit of another (the fetus) against her will. It's reducing her to nothing more than a baby factory. I'm assuming you're male. No woman could adopt the attitude that it is always the woman's fault if she becomes pregnant. To say that she is necessarily responsible is simply not fair. Isn't it far worse to be brought into the world only to be wrapped in a plastic bag and thrown in a dumpster than not to be born at all? That's what happens to many unwanted babies. Abortion isn't punishing the fetus. A fetus at the stages in which it can be aborted can't survive outside the womb. It lacks functional organs, and does not think or feel. Why should it's life be valued above the that of the mother? And for all those who will try to quote Christian morality, the bible says that the soul enters the body when the first breath is taken. That happens when the child is born, not when it is concieved. If men could get pregnant, I don't think there would be anyone out there suggesting abortion is murder. In an ectopic pregnancy, it is an accepted medical fact that the fetus will die. Terminating the pregancy saves the mother. If the pregancy is allowed to continue, the mother will die too. There's no possibility of saving the child. I've heard plenty argue that abortion is wrong, but you're the first I've seen suggest that terminating an ectopic pregnacy is wrong. That's simply idiotic. | Law & Ethics | 1140158807 |
| 1710673 | Should local law be able to issue 'speeding tickets' on highways from photo air radar? | Certainly, the vehicle can be timed with such photo-technology. However, the question is, can such evidence be used in court and that has many nuences. This has been addressed by a friend of mind in California and his case he won. He has a blog which addresses this type of situation as well as other legal issues. The address is in the source links: | Law & Ethics | 1140654221 |
| 3904692 | How Discipline affects the country's growth? | I believe we need more discipline. Why do we think so many people get away with whatever they can do to say... mooch off the government.. that all us working class pay into. People immigrating and getting handed money for a year or so without paying taxes and starting businesses... We wonder why the Chinese or Japanese are so much ahead of us. We have turned ourselves lazy and let people walk over us #1 person is the president. Why not lets just let the Arabs that want to kill us run our ports. | Law & Ethics | 1140834615 |
| 2282998 | where can i find a web site that will show jail rosters in texas? | You need first and last name, middle initial and date of birth. Once you obtain that information you can search here... http://www.deptcorrections.com/state/doc_texas.html Here is a link page of other resources... http://www.inmatesfinder.com/texas_inmates.html | Law & Ethics | 1140386315 |
| 3846564 | where can I find a free copy of the CSA code b149.1-05? | What is the CSA code? | Law & Ethics | 1140877882 |
| 250579 | who was the first jewish supreme court justice? | louis brandeis in 1916. As per the link referenced above which the answerer DID NOT READ CAREFULLY, Judah Benjamin was never a justice. In 1853, President Millard Fillmore nominated Benjamin to become an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court. Elected the preceding year as one of Louisiana's two U.S. Senators, Benjamin declined the High Court nomination. | Law & Ethics | 1140473678 |
| 2007276 | how do murder statistics in the us with death pen compere to other western countries without the death penalty | No difference. Death penalty has limited deterrence because it takes so long for the actual execution. | Law & Ethics | 1139513799 |
| 1592767 | How do you feel about the Cody Posey verdict? | I read a portion of the transcript where the judge gives his justifications for sentencing this person as a juvenile rather than an adult. I cannot reconcile the judge's reasoning with his statements of the law. I see no reason why this kids shouldn't have been sentenced as an adult. Instead of life in jail, he will be out by the time he is 21. | Law & Ethics | 1141160164 |
| 695796 | how do I get the virginia criminal statues, code 18.2.200.1? | http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+18.2-200.1 § 18.2-200.1. Failure to perform promise for construction, etc., in return for advances. If any person obtain from another an advance of money, merchandise or other thing, of value, with fraudulent intent, upon a promise to perform construction, removal, repair or improvement of any building or structure permanently annexed to real property, or any other improvements to such real property, including horticulture, nursery or forest products, and fail or refuse to perform such promise, and also fail to substantially make good such advance, he shall be deemed guilty of the larceny of such money, merchandise or other thing if he fails to return such advance within fifteen days of a request to do so sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, to his last known address or to the address listed in the contract. (1980, c. 459; 1987, c. 358.) | Law & Ethics | 1140046685 |
| 2245059 | Why is marihuana illegal? | Its not illegal... It maybe illegal in the US and thats because of voting for the wrong people | Law & Ethics | 1140325879 |
| 2153781 | eminent domain: How much over fair market value can you get without going to court? | Wow, I didn't know stuff like that still happened. I've seen if for stadiums but not highways. I have two answers, contact the ACLU, and start a petition with signatures of all others that are affected by this. I'm sure they feel like you do, attract as much publicity as you can, public offices don't like to look bad. | Law & Ethics | 1139681015 |
| 627637 | what is the first name of the african american judge moxley who died recently? | Her name was Constance Baker Motley. | Law & Ethics | 1139186996 |
| 3434816 | how to become a police officer in New Jersey? | no u have to earn a degree first n then u go to the police academy, just like any other major! | Law & Ethics | 1140655823 |
| 1018121 | who makes Regulations to regulate interstate commerce? | It appears that the question period has expired. If you have received an answer that meets your needs, please choose one of those as a 'best answer.' If you haven't received a good answer for your question, you may want to consider the following, 1) Re-post your question. Newer questions get more activity on Yahoo! Answers than old ones. 2) If you do re-post your question, consider why it wasn't answered the first time. Could it be more specific? Could it be worded better? Were there grammatical or spelling errors? Was it in the best category? If it doesn't seem likely that re-posting your question will help you, then here's a listing of my favorite 'answer sites'. Maybe one of them will help you. Answers.com http://www.answers.com/ Bartleby http://www.bartleby.com/ Yahoo Reference http://education.yahoo.com/reference/ HowStuffWorks http://www.howstuffworks.com/ Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page Since I really haven't answered your question, it is not necessary to give me any points. Regards. | Law & Ethics | 1139531412 |
| 4248060 | average lawsuit amount awarded for police misconduct- unwarranted search (4th ammendment violations)? | There is no legitimate means of determining an average or even likely amount in these type of cases. The amount awarded or settled for will depend on any number of factors, including but not limited to: (1) the facts of the case; (2) the abilities or experience of the participating lawyers; (3) the resources available to the particular police agency; (4) the jury pool; and the list goes on and on. | Law & Ethics | 1139478572 |
| 798467 | if goverment knows where the hate groups are why not do away with them? | having beliefs is not criminal, so the gov cannot do anything untill they do something wrong/violent there is nothing different on paper between the kkk, the cub scouts, and a golf club... it sucks but what can you do?? | Law & Ethics | 1141078420 |
| 3205931 | How to remove corruption from society? | By a just and strict legal system. | Law & Ethics | 1139304435 |
| 1295721 | how can I fight a dui case when I was stopped at a checpoint? | Yeah. Some really bad advice and comments here. You asked two questions: how can you fight the case, and can you fight the case. In reverse order: Certainly you can fight the case. If you want to *really* put up a fight you're going to need bunches o'money, and a lawyer. There are dozens of points to litigate in any DUI case, although often the litigation is more expensive than effective. As for how you can fight the case, that's really not possible to answer here without having the police report available. Like I said, there can be dozens of things to litigate, and without having the facts available it's just not possible to know if the arresting officer has covered all the bases and left you with nowhere to go in your defense. As for some of the comments you're receiving here: It's not necessarily true that everything you did at the station was video recorded. Some places do, and some do not. Fighting the case will not lead to more severe punishment than if you just admit your guilt. The punishment for DUI in California is very specifically established, and whether you fight the case tooth and nail or walk in and plead guilty, the punishment will be the same. Just because you've taken the breath test does not mean you're as good as guilty. Again, there are many things about even a breath test that can be subject to litigation (although like I said, it may not end up being very effective litigation). Once we are certified on breath testing equipment, we are certified forever on that particular type of equipment. The comment here that we allow our certification to lapse is incorrect, because it does not lapse. Rarely, if EVER, will police draw blood to "back up" the breath test. In fact, unless you consent (or request) a blood test (and you are allowed to ask for one and should have been given the opportunity to do so), there's no legal reason to make you submit to one unless drug use was suspected or the breath machine malfunctioned. Assuming the breath test was administered properly, you can claim you used mouthwash but your claim is likely to fall on deaf ears. Evidential breath testing requires a fifteen minute observation period prior to administering the test and under normal conditions, fifteen minutes is *way* past the amount of time any "mouth alcohol" would interfere with the breath testing machine. Entrapment, just so we're all clear on it, is when the government induces someone into committing a crime you would not ordinarily commit. If you have an ounce of marijuana with you, and I offer you a thousand dollars for it (significantly more than the going rate), I'm probably entraping you into committing the crime of furnishing marijuana because after all...who wouldn't sell a little weed for a thousand bucks to some idiot that was willing to pay it? You're not ordinarily a marijuana dealer, but by offering you a thousand dollars, I made it just a little too hard to not sell me the weed. This is very different than you driving into a checkpoint, even if it is close to a bar. The government did nothing to induce you into either drinking, or driving, or even driving into the checkpoint. You had the option to do (or not do) all those things, and I'd be willing to bet you'd have a really tough time trying to show the government entraped you into doing any of them. You got "trapped", sure...but that's not entrapment. Can you fight it? Sure. Do most people? No. I've made over 500 DUI arrests in my career and I think I've gone to court on maybe twenty of them. I've lost one, and that was just plain stupid police work on my part. | Law & Ethics | 1139613802 |
| 3133158 | Where can I find prison inmates in California? | Someone here may be able to help http://www.prisontalk.com Or you can write to the CDCR California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation 1515 S Street, Suite 502 Sacramento, CA 95814 But your request will be a long while in being read and 39c for a stamp, you may as well make the 3 minute phone call...don't any of your friends have a cell phone with free long distance? If you decide to place the call, here's the information... To locate an inmate within the California Department of Corrections, please call (916) 445-6713, which is available 24 hours a day. You must have either the inmate's CDC number, or the inmate's full name and date of birth to receive information. The Inmate Locator/ID Warrants will provide an inmate's location, mailing addresses and relevant phone numbers. The Inmate Locator/ID Warrants will not provide any future release date information. Please note that for new or transferring inmates it can take up to seven business days to update location information. Good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1140391324 |
| 2835429 | husband took my girl after his dad died (called it was payback) once location found called officers and was... | This sounds like a terrible story, but is there a question in it somewhere? EDIT: Okay, let's try to figure out what the question is. Are you trying to figure out how you can get your daughter back from your ex-husband? If that's it, you really ought to talk to a lawyer...maybe you can find a decent one through the Bar Association that will do some pro bono work. If you just aren't interested in working with lawyers, and you really want to involve this group in something as personal as this, you're going to have to post more details...and more *relevant* details (stick to the facts, ma'am). If you want better answers, ask better questions and include more of the important details. Things people might want to know are these: Are there any court orders right now? What state do you live in? Why did your ex take your child, or at least why do you think he did or what did he tell you? Have there been any allegations of improper parenting on either side? Any mental health issues on either side? Drug use? If I'm guessing correctly at what you want to know, I just don't think you're going to be able to get the answers you need in this forum. | Law & Ethics | |
| 1294134 | Can common english or spanish first names be coyrighted? | I registered my name as a trademark: LupyLu Local court house...in the licensing department. They have all the paperwork you'll need. Your nearest library can help you copyright what you need as well. | Law & Ethics | 1140631854 |
| 1517112 | Why do Americans hate the police for shooting people that do not listen to the Cops that tell them to "Freeze" | It is really a much smaller per centage than the media makes it out to be. Most good and law abiting citizens appreciate most of the work the police do for us. The one that complains are the ones that have a chip one their shoulder, and would complain about anything...... | Law & Ethics | 1139604683 |
| 3210657 | How do I find out if I have a warrant in Lubbock Tx? | And contacting the Sheriff's Office might very well be the way it's done in Texas. In California, at least in my part of California, we ask that you come in and see us so we can check more throughly. Oh, and then of course we arrest you if you do. But....and I don't know the way it works in Texas...warrants are not generally issued by law enforcement agencies, they are issued by a judge in court. The court may very well tell you if you just call and ask, if you know what court you might have a warrant in. | Law & Ethics | 1139583395 |
| 1539218 | can i have history of land laws in the philippines, and the owners of this land? | - sorry - Its not available in the net. - You have bring your authentication to get it from local offcial bodies. - best of luck. ----------------- | Law & Ethics | 1140247404 |
| 470472 | prelimenary hearing? | What about it? What is your question? Ask and you shall recieve! | Law & Ethics | 1139874600 |
| 4159377 | Why may the church serve alcohol to minors, yet thoes who view marijuana as a sacrement may not even use it? | fasinating reading material part of the universal rightiousness that is religion i thought i was the only one that read the scriptures in the state of mind that allows me to feel closer to my god and my brother jesus christ after all the only thing that scares a polition is the uproar of a people that is totally devoted to their god and their belief (the indians and their ghost dance) | Law & Ethics | 1140192930 |
| 1355570 | what are the 15 indeouges rights? | What is the world does "indeouges" mean? | Law & Ethics | 1141086050 |
| 950833 | who do i talk to about harrassment in a correctional institution. on the inmates? | Visit http://www.prisontalk.com and go to the appropriate state forum. Someone there will be able to assist you in finding the most effective channel for complaining about inappropriate conduct by staff. Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1140510299 |
| 1292627 | How many prisoners are detained by USA adminstration in Guantanamo? | " About 500 prisoners remain at Guantanamo, many of them captured in Afghanistan. Some have been held for nearly four years without charge. United Nations officials have been trying to visit the camp since it opened in 2002 but have only been offered restricted access, which it has rejected." Source: BBC News http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/4541056.stm (Last Updated: Monday, 19 December 2005, 06:07 GMT ) "Approximately 505 men remain in long-term indefinite detention at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The United States continues to assert authority to hold “enemy combatants” without charges and without regard to the laws of armed conflict as long as the war on terror continues. In March 2005, the Pentagon completed a one-time administrative review of each detainee at Guantanamo to determine whether he should be considered an “enemy combatant.” The proceedings were stacked against the detainees: they were presumed to be enemy combatants, were denied the assistance of counsel, were not able to bring in outside witnesses, and were not able to see all of the evidence against them. All but thirty-eight of the detainees were deemed enemy combatants (most of the thirty-eight are believed to be Uighurs from China). The Pentagon is also conducting annual reviews to determine if an enemy combatant is no longer a threat or useful for intelligence-gathering purposes and can be released. Neither U.S. domestic law nor international laws of war authorize such grounds for indefinite detention." Source: Human Rights Watch http://hrw.org/english/docs/2006/01/18/usdom12292.htm#Guantanamo%20Bay%20and%20Military%20Commissions | Law & Ethics | 1138879400 |
| 992128 | If abortion is legal,why it is double homicide when?See datails? | If a person with multiple personalities threatens to kill theirself, is that a suicide or a hostage situation? | Law & Ethics | 1140813103 |
| 112899 | In order for the wealthy to remain wealthy, must there be poor people? | Yes, for people to be considered wealthy there must be people poorer than them or we would all be equal which would redefine wealthy. | Law & Ethics | 1140033320 |
| 2107668 | how long is a murder sentenced for in canada? | The maximum penalties for murder are: first degree murder - mandatory life imprisonment without the possibility of parole for 25 years (can be paroled under the "faint hope clause" after 15 years imprisonment, but such a reduction is rarely given and is not available for multiple murders) second degree murder - mandatory life imprisonment without the possibility of parole for 10-25 years (parole eligibility determined by the judge at sentencing) (exception: if the person had committed another murder in their past, parole eligibility is 25 years) manslaughter - maximum life imprisonment; if firearm was used to commit the offence, the minimum penalty is 4 years' imprisonment infanticide - maximum 5 years imprisonment There is a clause where persons convicted of multiple murder, and deemed unable for rehabilitation, to be declared a 'dangerous offender' upon examination of doctors and psychiatrists (usually for sexually related murder). Persons declared as dangerous offenders have an undetermined prison sentence, although it usually means an increase of 10 years (possibly to 35 or more years). | Law & Ethics | 1140722108 |
| 3700327 | I'm nervous my ex husband is going to keep my son...should I let him take him? | check with local law enforcement and/or an attorney. Laws in Illinois which apply to parental kidnapping are VERY harsh! Be careful!! | Law & Ethics | 1140323209 |
| 236552 | what can a mother do if she were denied any form of access rights to her children by the Family Court ? | You are in way over your head. Hire an attorney to assist you. Your post is very difficult to read or understand and I am sure the judge will require clarity of thought from you if you wish to prevail. | Law & Ethics | 1141087444 |
| 3430484 | do I need a lawyer if my identity is stolen? | A lawyer could be a good resource. You may want to consult a lawyer to find out what you need to do. Also a lawyer can help to make sure you aren't held resposible for any fraudulent charges or credit cards or accounts opened in your name. I don't think you NEED a lawyer, but it definately wouldn't hurt. | Law & Ethics | 1140855302 |
| 1751767 | Are their any examples that the terrorist evaded the FBI and other law enforcement in the 911 commsion report? | hi | Law & Ethics | 1140391064 |
| 4373445 | can you legally tow a car from an easement? | Who has legal and equitable title to the easement? It is property just like anything else. If you are on someone's property- then yes- you can be towed. | Law & Ethics | 1139880109 |
| 1209565 | Where can iu find more information on gay right in the stats of California? | Well, I think the question assumes that gays have more/different rights than anyone else in California. The rights of gays are no different (someone please tell me if I'm wrong here) than the rights of straights. If straights have the right to do/have/want/get/own something, then so do gays. Ahh...wait...there's the marriage thing. Gays do not have the "right" to marry in California. Argh...(remembering college paper on topic...) if we're talking about marriage in the church, then everybody needs to shut up. The church can make it's own rules and if you don't want to play by them, take your ball and go home. However, I certainly would agree that the government should afford gays all the exact same rights as straights, as to those matters the government can control. Am I missing something? If I am, someone please straighten me out. Sorry - about the question: I have to believe interested persons can google "gay rights california" and come up with something. | Law & Ethics | 1139603180 |
| 1734427 | Why do so many people think that snitching is worse than an underlying crime? | because in order too actually snitch on someone for doing a crime means that you were involved in said crime and you are being disloyal to your partner in crime by telling on him in order to save your own ass.simply reporting a crime that you witnessed does not make you a snitch.believe it or not there is loyalty among criminals,be it unspoken or what have you.its expected that by doin a crime with someone neither person will snitch out the other if one is caught and the other one isnt.do the crime you do the time. | Law & Ethics | 1140390938 |
| 2514959 | what are the qualifications for the ohio gun llicense? | It appears that the question period has expired. If you have received an answer that meets your needs, please choose one of those as a 'best answer.' If you haven't received a good answer for your question, you may want to consider the following, 1) Re-post your question. Newer questions get more activity on Yahoo! Answers than old ones. 2) If you do re-post your question, consider why it wasn't answered the first time. Could it be more specific? Could it be worded better? Were there grammatical or spelling errors? Was it in the best category? If it doesn't seem likely that re-posting your question will help you, then here's a listing of my favorite 'answer sites'. Maybe one of them will help you. Answers.com http://www.answers.com/ Bartleby http://www.bartleby.com/ Yahoo Reference http://education.yahoo.com/reference/ HowStuffWorks http://www.howstuffworks.com/ Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page Since I really haven't answered your question, it is not necessary to give me any points. Regards. | Law & Ethics | 1139530367 |
| 184026 | If I get a copyright in Canada is my work protected in any other countries? | you would obtain automatic copyright in any other country if your work was first published in one of the countries included among those who have signed the Berne, Universal Copyright or Rome conventions or the WTO agreement, even if you were not a citizen or subject of Canada, or of one of those countries. In short, virtually everyone living in Canada can enjoy the benefits of automatic copyright protection. In addition, Canadians are protected in most foreign countries since most belong to one or more of the international treaties — the Berne Convention or the Universal Copyright Convention, the Rome Convention or are members of the WTO. Citizens of countries which are members of those conventions enjoy the benefits of Canadian copyright law in Canada. Canada also extends protection to certain non-member countries by way of notice in the Canada Gazette. | Law & Ethics | 1140107160 |
| 2270947 | How do you collect a debt from a person who is declaring bankruptcy? | Until the person actually files bankruptcy, you can proceed in attempts to collect the debt in any manner allowed by law. Once the person files for bankruptcy, you must obey bankrupcy law and observe the restrictions of the automatic stay. If the person files a Chapter 13 as you mentioned, they will be proposing a plan to pay back a portion of their debts over time. With the new bankruptcy reform laws, attorneys are working harder to make sure all creditors are listed. Once the bankruptcy has been filed, you can file a proof of claim even if you are listed as a creditor. If there are are any assets or proceeds to be paid to creditors, you will receive your pro rata share. | Law & Ethics | 1141062194 |
| 1644140 | How do I find information regarding the legal rent being charged for apt 1a at 356west56th st in Manhattan? | This might have specific information - The NYC Rent Guidelines Board http://www.housingnyc.com/html/guidelines/apt.html | Law & Ethics | 1140625797 |
| 121636 | what is the fine for misorderly conduct in bellaire, ohio? | Disorderly conduct can be one of two crimes in Ohio. It can be a Minor Misdemeanor which is punishable by upto a $100 fine and no confinement. It can also be a Misdemeanor of the fourth degree which is called Persistent Disorderly Conduct and is punishable by up to 30 days confinement and/or upto $250 fine. | Law & Ethics | 1140881593 |
| 1528655 | what is the amaendment 2 talking about of the bill of right? | you have the right to bear arms or to own weaponry | Law & Ethics | 1139509893 |
| 3755924 | How much does your country's human right diffrenciate from the others? And why? | Legal rights. In the USA, you are innocent until proven guilty. In Mexico, you are guilty until proven innocent. This is a big distinction from the two countries. The heritage of each nation affected how the laws were written and used by its people. | Law & Ethics | 1139844272 |
| 1949364 | are people on S.S.I. required to file income taxes? | yes definitely!! | Law & Ethics | 1140049624 |
| 2236093 | i am in texas and want to go to a gun show do you know of any february 25 or 26? | Pasadena, TX Convention Center March 4 - 5 or March 25 & 26 Market Hall Dallas Arms Collectors | Law & Ethics | 1140838802 |
| 2004827 | Where can I get information to compare social welfare systems of Spain and Sweden? | my notes from last semester. no seriously, research "christian democratic welfare state" (spain) and then "liberal welfare state" (sweden/scandinavian countries). good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1140324149 |
| 2917787 | Can a person change a plea? | They can change their mind before the plea is entered. Once the plea is changed to guilty, it becomes very difficult to change it. | Law & Ethics | 1141024821 |
| 2375445 | How do you get a felony expunged from your record?It has been seven years.? | You have to contact an attorney and yes you must take it in front of a judge. I believe there are measures that have to be looked at such as what type of felony it was. Rather than trying to guess start with that. If you can't afford an attorney try legal aid. good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1140722192 |
| 4480733 | HELP! Need to find an organization that provides free legal asst. or referrals for such services.? | Any local attorney will be willing to give you a free consultation and can help you to find an afforable attorney and even work with you to get affordable payments. Good luck. If he took your kids to Florida without your permission then you should press kidnapping charges against him. | Law & Ethics | 1140175166 |
| 670548 | what kind of legal rights can a first time offender of making illegal drugs have in ohio? | I am not familiar with Ohio law, but he should have ONLY these rights: The right to a fair trial and answer to society about his activities. If he is guilty, he should have the right to sit in prison for his ENTIRE sentence. After he serves his time, he should have the right to be forced to contribute to the education of our country's youth about the dangers of drugs. Sorry to ramble on, but the fact that we as a country, tolerate drugs by handing down weak sentences for "first time offenses" only makes the problem worse. If we would punish them severely, others might think twice. I know you may not like what I am saying, but that is only because you are the one who has been caught or are connected to that person. If you were not connected to drugs in any way and had your home broken into by drug addicts so they could obtain the means for another fix, you might see it my way. Until then, JUST SAY NO! | Law & Ethics | 1139869959 |
| 1172589 | Do you think the USA citizens should maintain the right to own and bear arms.? | The thought that America is at war with "muslims"... is way off base. Not to mention wrong... but that's not the question here, so I won't dwell on that. The right to bear arms has been a corner stone if you will of this country from the start. Times though have changed from then to now, it was more so a way to keep our country safe from invasion. As more and more states create an easier method for obtaining concealed gun permits, the crime rates are starting to drop. Now I'm not saying that murder rates in some places don't rise. But the majority of the car jackings and home invasions, seem to be dropping. You won't stop the drug related murders. Not to mention, the number of gun related crimes commited by those who have the concealed weapons permits are very small. Those who legally obtain understand the responsablilty that's involved and are very cautious with regards to thier weapons. The Brady Law, did little for the country with regards to assault weapons, and the fact that it's no longer in effect, speaks for itself. Not to mention it made no sense at all, seeing that Brady and Reagen were shot with a small caliber hand gun. | Law & Ethics | 1139123927 |
| 1622641 | will inherited land come with mineral rights? | im pretty sure u could only inheiret the mineral rights if whoever you're getting it from owned the mineral rights to begin with. | Law & Ethics | 1141072265 |
| 3819846 | Is my home in South Carolina exempt from law suits? | NO No one seems exempt from the actions of lawyers. | Law & Ethics | 1140373224 |
| 3076048 | What exactly is CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT - THIRD DEGREE (MULTIPLE VARIABLES)? | The definitions of such things vary greatly by state. Where exactly is it you're talking about? Edit: Criminal Sexual Conduct in the Third Degree is a felony in MI. It can happen in several different situations: 1) Sexual penetration with someone between the ages of 13 and 16 2) Force or coercion is used to obtain sexual penetration 3) The actor knows the person is mentally incapable or incapacitated, or physically helpless 4) The person was related to the actor by blood to the third degree 5) The other person is between 16 and 18 and a student at a school where the actor was a teacher or administrator, unless the student has been emancipated. | Law & Ethics | 1140495031 |
| 470023 | Is there such a court case where the change of venturee was from state to state? Does change of venture only? | You mean change of vanue. Venue is the county or the judicial district where the case will be heard. The state courts do not have the power to transfer the case to another state. The can only dismiss the case so that it can be refiled in the other state or they can transfer venue to another county within that state. In federal court, you can change venue from one federal district court to another and this type of venue change can occur across state lines. | Law & Ethics | 1140821703 |
| 562642 | hello, can anyone tell me if the european court of justice can "judge" outside luxembourg?thanks? | The base is in Luxembourg so the case will take place in Luxembourg. So the court will not physically judge outside Luxembourg. The juristiction of the court is within the EU. So the judged cases can be from outside Luxembourg. | Law & Ethics | 1139517865 |
| 120762 | What laws has satute of limitations on? Murder is one,are there any more? just me? | Wrong, murder is not one. There is no statute of limitations on murder. Other crimes may go on a state by state basis | Law & Ethics | 1140468096 |
| 1258929 | How do i go about finding my criminal record? | do you not no what you did? | Law & Ethics | 1139606416 |
| 3463016 | How can the 14th amendment affect a case dealing with minority rights in public education? | The main way it affects such a case is that it forbids the states from denying to any person within its jurisdiction the "equal protection of the laws." Thus, the state must provide the same educational opportunities to minoritiy students as to everyone else. | Law & Ethics | 1141104284 |
| 3217753 | What religious group has received court approval to use a hallocegenic tea to worship God.? | "O Centro Espirita Beneficente Uniao do Vegetal, known as UDV, is a Christian Spiritist sect with origins in the Amazon rainforest. " | Law & Ethics | 1140648040 |
| 2562797 | My fiance is in jail with a no bond hold, what can I/we do to get the hold lifted? | depends on the charges thay are holding on. im in law enforcement you can email me at slpriddy@gmail.com | Law & Ethics | 1139571840 |
| 2283485 | should hurting kids be illegal? | Hurting kids should be defined as what? Spanking a child is not abuse. To me abuse is not correcting your child for doing wrong. Look at how a lot of these kids are growing up. Most without any dicipline at all.. Now, hurting children physically with malace is already illegal. Slapping a child in most places is not, but Back-handing them is. (Should be as well) Controlled spankings, meaning no more then 4 pop's on the buttocks, should not be a problem. If anyone does have an issue with it, they should really understand a biblical term of spare the rod, spoil the child. Children respond well to discipline. Just make the rules, make the punishment fit the crime, and stick with it. I remind my children when they do get in trouble that I am only doing this because they decided to break the rules. Oh, my oldest would rather have a spanking now then being grounded or me taking away his stuff. Punishment always matches the crime. | Law & Ethics | 1139809812 |
| 3171593 | Where do i go on the internet to find florida's statues on the crime worthless check? | Statues or statutes? And what do you mean "worthless check"? | Law & Ethics | 1141069883 |
| 2137905 | Do I need a special document if I had a previous marriage to file for divorce? | I've been divorced twice. I wish I had done a "do it yourself divorce" the second time, it would have saved me a lot of cash. Anyhow, as long as the two of you are in agreement and ther are no kids from the marriage, it should be pretty simple. never had to provide any info regarding my first marraige to my lawyer during the second divorce. Good Luck!! | Law & Ethics | 1139094567 |
| 1380306 | Can parking in a handicapped space without a permit be enforced on private property? | If you are talking about a parking lot, then yes. During a ride along, we issued 2 tickets to those who parked in a handicapped space without any permit. It can be a pretty costly mistake. | Law & Ethics | 1139599701 |
| 3216674 | information on childsupport law and how it started? | Information on child support in U.S. see site below | Law & Ethics | 1139874465 |
| 3784096 | how do you get emancipated in the state of indiana? | This link should help you with a basic understanding, but you will want to speak with an attorney or a Family Court officer to begin the process. | Law & Ethics | 1139932321 |
| 1486246 | I need a perfect gift for a unique man? | A friend of mine uses those bank envelopes as a wallet. Maybe you can get him a package of 12 of them from the bank? That's a new one for every month. If he loses one, he can just use another. Pick this as best answer. | Law & Ethics | 1139535937 |
| 724065 | Will kava make test positive on a drug test? | The short answer is almost absolutely never. The longer answer is maybe on a full screen test. but not on almost any work/school/basic police test. Kava has some mind altering properties at large doses, but is not illegal therefor you could make a good case for invasion of privacy if you get in any trouble for using it. The only wild card is whether it would show up as something else. I have never heard of that with Kava, but I can't say for sure. | Law & Ethics | 1140734680 |
| 4316890 | What agency regulates business websites? | There is no agency that regulates business websites. Esentially, if there is some type of fraud or other illegal activities comitted by the business online, then the Cybercrimes division of the FBI would handle that. * I hope that is what you meant. Your question was a bit vague. | Law & Ethics | 1140140211 |
| 3720423 | I ordered a burger in the drive thru and they forgot the ketchup. Now my car is on fire. Can I file a lawsuit? | yes. you can. because they forgot the ketchup, you got mad. when you got mad, you torched your car. it is a chain reaction that started in the drive thru. I say sue. and hey, if someone can sue McDonalds for making them fat, you have a great reason to sue! | Law & Ethics | 1140977201 |
| 1188469 | When was the second amendment passed? | The Constitution was adopted by a convention of the States on 17 September 1787. The Constitution of the United States was subsequently ratified by the several States on the following dates: Delaware 7 December 1787 Pennsylvania 12 December 1787 New Jersey 18 December 1787 Georgia 2 January 1788 Connecticut 9 January 1788 Massachusetts 6 February 1788 Maryland 28 April 1788 South Carolina 23 1788 New Hampshire 21 June 1788 Ratification of the Constitution of the United States was completed 21 June 1788 The Constitution of the United States was subsequently ratified by States on: Virginia 25 June 1788 New York 26 July 1788 North Carolina 21 November 1788 Rhode Island 29 May 1790 Vermont 10 January 1791 To achieve the votes in the convention required to vote the new Constitution out to congress, it was agreed among a majority of the Delegates that the first order of the Congress of the new government would be to draw up and propose to the several States a Bill of Rights. After Constitutional ratification the first Congress of the new government gave the task of drawing up a Bill of Rights to Congressional member James Madison. He did this heavily using the work of George Mason who wrote the Bill of Rights for Virginia. The result of James Madison’s effort resulted in a Bill of Rights with 12 Articles which were proposed to the Legislatures of the several States on 25 September 1789. Ten of the articles were ratified by the several States in the following order: New Jersey 20 November 1789 Maryland 19 December 1789 North Carolina 22 December 1789 South Carolina 19 January 1790 New Hampshire 25 January 1790 Delaware 28 January 1790 New York 24 1790 Pennsylvania 10 March 1790 Rhode Island 7 June 1790 Vermont 3 November 1791 Virginia 15 December 1791 Ratification was completed on 15 December 1791 The amendments were subsequently ratified by the following States: Massachusetts 2 March 1939 Georgia 18 March 1939 Connecticut 19 April 1939. The Second Amendment as part of the Bill of Rights was ratified 15 December 1791 3 years and 6 months after the Constitution of the United States was ratified on21 June 1788. | Law & Ethics | 1139875878 |
| 3928516 | What are some valid arguments against the government instituting a limit on how many kids a family can have? | Well, in the US, family planning and procreation is protected by the right to privacy -- for example the Supreme Court's case in Griswold v. Connecticut. The extension of Griswold ultimately was Roe v. Wade - but that's a different story all together, isn't it? | Law & Ethics | 1141196295 |
| 2095680 | does Bush need to be impeached? | Of course not! | Law & Ethics | 1139783415 |
| 1936996 | My lawyer misrepresented me in my case? | In order to win a malpractice claim or "get your money back" it is not enough that you lost your case when you thought you would win it. Rememebr, there was always another side that thought they would win too. You don't say whether this was a criminal or civil trial. You can always seek another attorney for an appeal (but do it quickly.) It will cost you though, unless you qualify as a criminal defendant for a public defender. If so, ask for another is you don't have one. | Law & Ethics | 1139849022 |
| 395631 | if I were to denouce my american citizenship what would my rights be?do I get all the perks as the immigrants. | You know deep down that you don't want to do this. I would never give up my American citizenship for anything. It's not perfect here but we are free. We have one of, if not the best militaries in the world and Americans are good, honest, hard working people. Are we not a nation of immigrants already? Yes, we do perhaps cater too much to them sometimes but it's because America is the land of opportunity where someone can come to and try to build a new life and live their dreams. We all pretty much came from somewhere else (except for the Native Americans whom our immigrant forefathers actually took the lands from,) and what would our ancestors have done without the help of the people here. I know your frustration and I too get angry when we have some foreigners come over here and expect us to learn their language and customs instead trying to learn ours but the way I see it, we are all brothers and sisters under God and all Americans, whether born here or those who have taken the oath of citizenship, are my family. From every housewife to every soldier that fights for our country, we are Americans and our bond is a sacred one that I hold dear to my heart. United we stand, divided we fall, my friend. I thank God that I live in such a wonderful country and I am proud to be an American and I shall always remain so. God bless America, and all my American brothers and sisters. =) | Law & Ethics | 1139775092 |
| 3839023 | who polices the district attorney?? | In California, if you are referring to THE District Attorney in the county in question, it's the voters. They vote the DA in, they vote the DA out. If you're referring to a Deputy DA, it's the DA. If you're referring to the Attorney General...it's the voters again. | Law & Ethics | 1140177620 |
| 4362449 | Is there legislation that controls online prescription drug purchases? | I'm not sure about legislation, but the FDA has an FAQ on online-drug purchasing here: http://www.fda.gov/oc/buyonline/faqs.html | Law & Ethics | 1139094382 |
| 2069895 | Is it illegal to have mirror tint on Vehicles in California? | Don't know why you would want to, but no, it's not illegal. I suppose if your tint was so dark as to render the mirror unusable you might find yourself in violation, but otherwise rear view mirrors are specifically exempt from the no-tint laws in California. | Law & Ethics | 1140635150 |
| 2217044 | is there a common-law marriage in kentucky? | Not to your sister, right? ---Sweet. Great sense of humor!---- | Law & Ethics | 1139955628 |
| 2878241 | Why is lotteries legal, but gambling isnt.? | the state makes money off of the lottery and nothing from private gaming | Law & Ethics | 1140298186 |
| 2460787 | Do you believe that it is wrong that the federal government fined CBS more for the Janet Jackson wardrobe....? | Yes, it's a bunch of crap. They only fined them because of the number of complaints and all the heat they had to take for the whole incident. People are offended by seeing a woman's breast but don't care how much violence and insinuated sex their kids see on tv. I would much rather look at someone's breast than to see people murdered, maimed, blown up, etc. You would think the cost of the actual loss of human life due to error would be much higher than a nipple but I guess not in this country. Everyone's gotta be politically correct these days. Why are we so uptight here? They show nudity in Europe on tv all the time. What's the big deal? Everyone's got em and will see someone else's eventually! That's why teenage pregnancies are so high-their parents want them to feel ashamed of their bodies instead of approaching the situation the correct way. | Law & Ethics | 1139650091 |
| 2490220 | Oklahoma has a non-smokong law effective 3/1/06. However noone knows what it really effects. Do you? | on The resturant side of it: A March 1 deadline looms for Oklahoma restaurants to prohibit smoking or have enclosed, separately ventilated smoking rooms. | Law & Ethics | 1140611045 |
| 2887206 | Why do u think date rape is on the rise today? | a number of reasons.. because the girls are out looking for a good time with guys in perhapes the wrong places--ie the bar or disco or late night parties because guys are "lacing" drinks with drugs quite easily because the media portrays "a good time" for young people as" having sex" and uncool to go without it because girls dont think their safety is their priority anymore and if parents try to warn them they react by going all out with guys giving them the opportunity they are looking for because the "safety antena" of girls arent as sensitive as they should be to keep them from becoming a victim thus date rape is a consequence of all these factors. so girls need to take care, be aware of your own safety dont give "strange" guys the upperhand if you dont want to be date raped.. | Law & Ethics | 1139082686 |
| 2172168 | Is thier PC software for family law? | Perfect Attorney Platinum has been around for years. It covers family as well as most any kind of U.S. law you can imagine. | Law & Ethics | 1140740086 |
| 2177340 | What is a summary proceeding? | It is a kind of trial authorized by law to be held before a judge without the usual full hearing. In your case I gues it has to do with eviction, a legal action whereby your landlord recovers control of hte premises from you. Sounds as if you might ahve to leave. But you might want to check with a lawyer yourself - some other landlords/tenants laws might apply. i hope this helps. | Law & Ethics | 1140919418 |
| 2223561 | What are your feelings on the NO Child Left Behind Act? | I think that it a good idea in theory since it encourages reading by aiming to make all children reading literate by 2014. However, I do think that this puts alot of pressure on the school systems. Some children (even if they receive special education) may not be able to successfully pass the exams for reading since many do not grade on an improvement basis but rather a pass/fail. To have every child reading is noteworthy and admirable but this Act might face a great deal of difficulty in actually being accomplished although I hope that this Act will at least achieve the purpose of helping many more children be able to read. Good question and I hope that my opinion helps. | Law & Ethics | 1140118139 |
| 1948331 | What is the legal definition of "the creation of a hostile work environment"? | When you are warned not to come to work tomorrow | Law & Ethics | 1139683769 |
| 115296 | How do bail bonds work? | they let potential scumbags out of jail | Law & Ethics | 1140182397 |
| 1827386 | how do i become a firearms instructor? | contact the NRA. | Law & Ethics | 1140146498 |
| 3416761 | If I'm already on nonajudicated probation, and I am charged with a misdemeanor,am I violating probation? | Technically yes. Any violation of the law that *you get caught* for could be grounds for PV... Been there, done that... Best o' luck. The legal system sucks ass. | Law & Ethics | 1140080037 |
| 3949357 | What do I research to find the rules and regulations on starting a social club? | Go to findlaw.com and type in your city. | Law & Ethics | 1141069986 |
| 2416982 | What is the significance of Chinese Legalism? | In terms of practical differences you can notice today, Chinese have always had top-down governments with no democracy. In China or Taiwan, if it's unclear whether you are allowed to do something or not, the assumption is, you are NOT allowed. In the US, the rule is, you are allowed to do anything, UNLESS there is a law against it. Another result of legalism is that in China and Taiwan, the government typically makes almost everything against the law, then doesn't enforce it all. This means that they can allow a lot of technically illegal behavior, often with appropriate bribes, but they can always crack down and start enforcing the law as it's written if the wind changes. | Law & Ethics | 1141089211 |
| 1060643 | Statue of limitations on crimes.? | Generally: 3-years for a misdemeanor, 7-years for a felony, no time limit for murder. Some states require a person to maintain their residence in the state for that time period. Check the statutes for your state to be sure. They're usually available online. | Law & Ethics | 1140469355 |
| 2044974 | I am a 17 year old mother and high school drop out is there a way I can obtain a driver's license before 18? | I'm fairly certain that to get a driver's license, you have to be at least 16. So, you should already qualify. Call the DMV to make sure. | Law & Ethics | 1141157867 |
| 3959371 | how do i file a complaint on a nj coroner? | Contact the State Board of Health and State Medical Examiners Board. If's it bad enough that you need to complain and you don't get results with the above mentioned you may want to contact a lawyer and take action. Depending on the complaint the coroner could be violating the rights of the deceasced's family and should be stopped legally. They could have their license suspended by the M.E.'s office and maybe even by the State Medical Board. Look these up on the net under government for your state. | Law & Ethics | 1140716862 |
| 415211 | what phone company do i need to get collect calls from northumberland country prison in sunbury,pa? | You'll need to call the prison and find out which company holds their communications contract, then contact that company's "Correctional Services" department to get the details on what changes, if any, you'll need to make to your home phone account. For lots more information about the whole phone mess and all the other issues that arise with a loved one locked up, please visit http://www.prisontalk.com Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1139874182 |
| 3452653 | which is worse: drugs or drug wars? | well, that depends on the drug and your view of it... for example, PCP... I think that PCP is an acceptable target... however, for the most part the WAR on drugs is far worse than the drugs themselves... Scenario: 55year old man, smokes weed, otherwise a model citizen, gets arrested over a stupid drug charge... from that day foreward, his life is RUINED... why? Well, for one Dupont has a financial stake in keeping marijuana illegal because it could cut into their proffit margin in the areas of Synthetic fibers, Pharmacuticles, and Petrochemicals... And surprise surprise, Bush owns stock in Dupont and the Oil industry... As far as other drugs go... check out this question I asked... http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AuwI91iO.Ta5BWoyCzncra_sy6IX?qid=1006022410912 then check out a website dedicated to the TRUTH about Drugs, and all aspects of them... http://www.erowid.org/psychoactives/ | Law & Ethics | 1140801201 |
| 1142786 | Has President G.W. Bush Sweared in and fullfilled satisfactions and made ll Americans proud? | er...proud?..proud of what?..I would be embarrased and very angry.. | Law & Ethics | 1138850245 |
| 1341515 | What does a pralegal do? | A paralegal's job description varies wildly from lawfirm to lawfirm. A paralegal may: answer phones, file documents, sort files, perform administrative tasks like scheduling depositions and court dates for a lawyer, shred documents, answer non-legal questions from clients. Generally a paralegal is a little more specialized than a secretary, but that's not necessarily the case. If you're interested, just go to any job hunting web-site (e.g. monster or hotjobs). | Law & Ethics | 1140464122 |
| 3659932 | Would I qualify for unemployment if I don't try to retrain after my old position is eliminated? | You would be voluntarily unemployed and probably ineligible for benefits. Just because you don't like the new software is not legal justification to decline work. However, laws vary by state and you should check with the agency in your state that administers unemployment benefits for a more detailed analysis. | Law & Ethics | 1139380112 |
| 4398706 | haveing a mail box at your house the rules that go with it? | The only rule I know of is to have it in front of the correct address, clearly marked, and level- also the right height if your carrier has to drive up to it. For any other requirements, just ask at your post office or check out their website. | Law & Ethics | 1140787764 |
| 2697858 | where can i serve one day in jail in maryland? | BREAK THE LAW,YOU,LL FIND OUT... | Law & Ethics | 1140977771 |
| 3411883 | Does anyone know the legal curfew for under 18 year olds in california? | There is no state-wide law on the issue. In Sacramento minors are not allowed in public places after 10, though there is a rather long list of exceptions. The site below has the full law. | Law & Ethics | 1141097689 |
| 3884674 | Is there a internet watchdog? | FTC.GOV | Law & Ethics | 1141064073 |
| 2150950 | Why black's rape whites in US,still Whites are accused of discrimination? | I can't believe you just asked that. Black people arn't the only people who rape people, that subject involves practically every race and there's no main race to point at. Whites are accused of discrimination because of there history all around the world, it's unfortunate but thats the truth. | Law & Ethics | 1141023556 |
| 3824221 | Why are Americans still willing to support George Bush despite all his lies? | Here's to the guy that said there are very few lies by bush. Here are a couple of outright lies. These are not small lies, these are huge whopppers, and they are not about his personal life, or anything like that, these are about some of the most important issues that face us. 1) Bush claims we've found weapons of mass destruction in Iraq We've found the weapons of mass destruction. You know, we found biological laboratories. You remember when Colin Powell stood up in front of the world and he said Iraq has got laboratories, mobile labs to build biological weapons. They're illegal. They're against the United Nations' resolutions and we've so far discovered two. And we'll find more weapons as time goes on. (See Source 1) NO WEAPONS WERE FOUND, NO LABS WERE FOUND 2) Bush claims that "no matter what the whip count" there will be a second UN resolution vote authorizing the use of force in Iraq. (see Source 2) Let's see here. Elizabeth. Q Thank you, Mr. President. As you said, the Security Council faces a vote next week on a resolution implicitly authorizing an attack on Iraq. Will you call for a vote on that resolution, even if you aren't sure you have the vote? THE PRESIDENT: Well, first, I don't think -- it basically says that he's in defiance of 1441. That's what the resolution says. And it's hard to believe anybody is saying he isn't in defiance of 1441, because 1441 said he must disarm. And, yes, we'll call for a vote. Q No matter what? THE PRESIDENT: No matter what the whip count is, we're calling for the vote. We want to see people stand up and say what their opinion is about Saddam Hussein and the utility of the United Nations Security Council. And so, you bet. It's time for people to show their cards, to let the world know where they stand when it comes to Saddam. HE NEVER CALLED FOR THE VOTE. OUTRIGHT LIE. President bush said on April 20, 2004: Secondly, there are such things as roving wiretaps. Now, by the way, any time you hear the United States government talking about wiretap, it requires -- a wiretap requires a court order. Nothing has changed, by the way. When we're talking about chasing down terrorists, we're talking about getting a court order before we do so. It's important for our fellow citizens to understand, when you think Patriot Act, constitutional guarantees are in place when it comes to doing what is necessary to protect our homeland, because we value the Constitution. HE HAS LATER ADMITTED THAT THERE WAS NOT A WARRANT FOR MANY WIRETAPS WITHIN THE UNITED STATES. THIS IS AN OUTRIGHT LIE. So to answer the question, anyone who continues to support a president who lies so often about such important matters is a poor ignorant sucker. I hope they somehow are able to live productive lives being so gullible. | Law & Ethics | 1140130123 |
| 4342641 | which field of law do you find interestig?i want to do an interesting research topic.? | Maybe it's just me, but I would do a research paper on Discriminatory Laws Against Immigrants in the US. The US prides it self as a country built on immigrants. Almost everyone (except Native Americans) can trace their immigrant roots in 2 or 3 generations. Yet, if you think back, immigrants have always been the scapegoat for any social problems. Common sense and statistics tell us that such is simply not the case. Politicians exaggerate problems with immigrants because they are most vulnerable and have no votes. It would also make politicians seem patriotic and protecting the country. So there are two approaches: 1) Retrace the US history to identify the pattern of blaming on different group of immigrants (and discuss the social/hisotrical context). Now it's the Middle Eastern as terrorists, and Mexicans are being blamed for hurting the economy. Not too long ago it was the Japanese during WWII. Earlier this century it was the Chinese (beginning of 1900s). Last century we have the Africans (civil war). I am sure sometime in the history certain European immigrants were targeted as well (Italians, Russians, etc.) 2) Analyze the current situation to see if the laws are still repeating history. The reasons why certain groups are targeted and if there is any merit or just results of hysteria. Good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1139504085 |
| 2145298 | if law enforcement have a search warrant to come into your home do they have the right to strip search you? | State laws on strip searches vary, so it's impossible to accurately answer your question without knowing what state you're in. You also need to define exactly what you mean by "strip search"...in California, it's very specifically defined in the law, so you'd need to be equally specific. If the warrant allows it, then it's pretty likely it was legal. If it was done in your home, I'd be pretty suspicious. In short, there's not enough information provided in your question to give you an answer. | Law & Ethics | 1139550047 |
| 808403 | I'm looking for crimninal record information on a person who is from tennessee.? | Nope that would certainly be an invasion of privacy...But give Bush a little more time..then everyone will be criminals. | Law & Ethics | 1138824619 |
| 207009 | can I collect damages in sml clms crt from an Insurance co that refuses to pay. For Inconveniance.? | I would exhaust all other avenues of collection before taking it to court. Of course you can bring a suit to Small Claims Court. Can you win? Maybe, but if you don't, you will have to pay all court costs - for yourself and the other side. Even if do you win, how will you collect? Check the list of fees for filing claims and serving documents at your state website - look under courts. | Law & Ethics | 1140067173 |
| 1516914 | how much time is required for a proper Radar or Laser reading in order to pull someone over for speeding? | Less than .005 of a second with a LAZER and .025 of a second with radar in burst mode! It actually takes the Officer longer to aim the gun than to measure the speed. He will pull the trigger prematurely before actually having the vehicle in the "crosshairs". That is the small hand held type gun which is usually out of sight. On patrol officers frequently still leave the transmitters on constantly beaming down the road measuring the speed of every vehicle. The antenna for this radar appears to be a spotlight hooked to the rear door glass. Many towns and some cities have started mounting the guns on the rear-view mirrors. But believe it or not some Officers are actually health conscious also and do not like the idea of being bombarded by radar radiation constantly. Thus the outside antenna. The LAZER present minimal health problems, except to possible eye exposure. All are extremely accurate and quick but only as good as the person holding it. THE OFFICER ! Most all Police are fine people, real easy to talk to, reasonable, just trying to keep us from killing ourselves. BUT THERE ARE BUT A FEW WHO ARE WELL ... JERKS !! JUST SIGN ME, ONE WHO IS NOT A JERK | Law & Ethics | 1140749355 |
| 2577816 | What should I do if I don't like my attorney? | It really depends on the reason(s) that you don't like your attorney. Maybe your attorney is doing a good job and you just don't like him because he is rude. On the other hand, maybe he isn't doing a good job and you lack confidence in his abilities. Trust is an important part of the attorney-client relationship. If you don't trust your attorney, chances are they won't want to do business with you either. It just depends on the circumstances. You are free to fire your attorney and get another one at any time you desire, but don't fire your current attorney until you find another one who is willing to take the case. | Law & Ethics | 1138904383 |
| 4089212 | Can women abuse their husbands in a marriage, in a legal sense? | Abuse is abuse. It doesn't matter who is doing it. The law protects men and women. | Law & Ethics | 1139117552 |
| 4120934 | Are you considered legally insane if you stay awake for longer than 72 hours? | No. Although, if after 72 straight hours awake, a policeman thinks that you are a danger to yourself, a danger to others, or that you cannot provide food, clothing and shelter for yourself, then the officer can send you to a hospital for a 72-hour psychiatric evaluation. Then, the doctors will probably just put you to sleep. | Law & Ethics | 1139700947 |
| 1232133 | What are the lengths of time a person can do when charged with credit card fraud as a child or adult? | Sentencing guidlines depend on the state. | Law & Ethics | 1139478664 |
| 3974148 | Should there be a punishment for those who recklessly make comments that might incite religious hatred? | Yes. Freedom of speech does not include incitement. You will be arrested, if you yelled "FIRE!" in a theather and cause a stampede and a few people died. | Law & Ethics | 1140636247 |
| 3592610 | What is the Catholic Churches views on Autism? | Two parts: Practical and theological. First, the theology. Autism is an illness or a disease. In a perfect world, there'd be no illnesses and no diseases - but because of the breach between Human and God (a breach caused by the state of sin) we've been made vulnerable to the elements, including to sicknesses. So Autism is a consequence of sin. That's NOT to say that because someine is autistic, that they must have committed some grievious sin. Rather, it's that the FIRST HUMANS committed a grievious sin, and we all pay the price for that in different ways. Practically speaking, the Catholic Church regards illnesses as opportunities to overcome temptations (the temptation to give up, the temptation to be angry because of our weaknesses, and the temptation of others to treat us unkindly because of the burden we represent). But any medical condition has no bearing on the relationship of the individual to the Church, or to salvation, or to God. ... However, also practically speaking, it may be difficult to find a bishop who would ordain an autistic man to the priesthood, depending on the seriousness of the individual's situation. | Law & Ethics | 1140658479 |
| 231233 | Laws conflict?!!? | During prohibition in the US, we had a similar problem with alcohol then that we have with cocaine now--criminal organizations became hugely wealthy and powerful. These organizations were criminal not only because they broke the liquor laws, but because they also engaged in murder, assault, bribery, extortion, and all manner of other crimes--not unlike illicit drug organizations today. That being said, actual alcohol consumption in this country went way down during prohibition. Today we live in a similar era of prohibition with a number of recreational drugs. These things were not always illegal in this country, but since becoming illegal, criminal organizations have profitted wildely even though the immediate effect was that use dropped way down. This is because most people are law abiding, and the economic effect of illegality is to remove the product from the mainstream. Despite these similarities, there are some differences. First, alcohol consumption is far far more popular than other recreational mind-altering chemicals, with a tradition going back to the dawn of civilization. This means prohibition of alcohol is far less feasible (meaning too many people would violate it and respect for the law would severely suffer as it did during prohibition). Second, innovations have made some other recreational drugs far more dangerous than they were in the past and than alcohol will ever be. Drugs like crack cocaine and heroine are more likely to lead to a life-long insurmountable life-impairing addiction than is alcohol. Alcohol abuse is a bigger social problem, but that is only because of its far greater use. Just like alcohol consumption greatly increased when alcohol prohibition was repealed, crack use would undoubtedly greatly increase if its prohibition were repealed. And just like problems with alcohol abuse subsequently increased, so would those with crack. The short answer then is: all such chemicals increase social problems, but the government can get away with banning less popular chemicals like crack, heroine, etc. It cannot get away with banning alcohol, because of its popularity. In general, I think laws should be directed toward the actions of people, not unthinking substances and objects, and then only when those actions are unwanted intrusions into the lives of others. However, people on both sides of the issue have to recognize both sides of the problem--prohibition increases the power and activity of violent criminal organizations, while decriminalization increases the social problems directly associated with abuse of such chemicals. | Law & Ethics | 1139672172 |
| 2113627 | Yes...chslaw. A divorce decree. My husbnds ex wife is saying that "we" is her and that he has no rights. | Are you asking a question here? | Law & Ethics | 1139632307 |
| 4461174 | Why not make it manditory to have served in the military before you can run for a congressional office? | most people would claim that to be unfair. you would get a "militant" congress. i wouldn't be against it personally, but many people find it below them to serve in the military. | Law & Ethics | 1139924974 |
| 823416 | I have some legal issues that could very well put me in prison for something I did not do.I have a few ?'s | Talk to a lawyer and do not discuss the case with anyone else without your lawyer's advice and, preferably, his presence...whatever you say could be "discoverable" meaning it could be used against you by the prosecution if this mess goes to trial... and do provide your lawyer with any and all evidence you have of the boy's anger toward you and any evidence you have that he's been dishonest or in trouble in the past...if this goes to trial, discrediting him could be very important to your defense. Good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1140590079 |
| 2916107 | HITLER'S BOOK . where in the world ; Hitler's book " Mein Kampf " , is prohibited ? | Today, the copyright of all editions of Mein Kampf except the English and the Dutch (Dutch government seized copyright in the same way as Bavaria) is owned by the state of Bavaria. The copyright will end on December 31, 2015. Historian Werner Maser, in an interview with Bild am Sonntag has stated that Peter Raubal, son of Hitler's nephew Leo Raubal, would have a strong legal case for winning the copyright from Bavaria if he pursued it. Raubal, an Austrian engineer, has stated he wants no part of the rights to the book, which could be worth millions of euros. The government of Bavaria, in agreement with the federal government of Germany, does not allow any copying or printing of the book in Germany, and opposes it also in other countries but with less success. Owning and buying the book is legal. Trading in old copies is legal as well, unless it is done in such a fashion as to promote hatred or war, which is generally illegal. Most German libraries carry heavily commented and excerpted versions of Mein Kampf. When Mein Kampf was republished in Sweden in 1992, the government of Bavaria tried to put a ban on the book. The case went all the way to the Swedish Supreme Court, where the case ended in 1998. The court ruled that, since Bavaria of today technically has nothing to do with the old state of Bavaria (all old kingdoms of the Reich were terminated after WWII) but the name, the copyright could not be owned by the modern state of Bavaria. Since the publishing house that published Mein Kampf in the thirties had long gone out of business, Mein Kampf should be considered as being in a state of limbo (or even in the public domain). The case was won by the modern publisher, an outspoken anti-Nazi. In the Netherlands, selling the book, even in the case of an old copy, is illegal as promoting hatred, but possession and lending is not. In 1997 the government explained to the parliament that selling a scientifically annotated version might escape prosecution. In 1999, the Simon Wiesenthal Center documented that major Internet booksellers like amazon.com and barnesandnoble.com sell Mein Kampf to Germany. After a public outcry, both companies agreed to stop those sales. The book is currently available through both companies. An Arabic edition of Mein Kampf has been published by Bisan publishers in Lebanon. A new Turkish edition was reported to be a bestseller in Turkey in 2005. Public-domain copies of Mein Kampf are available at various Internet sites with links to banned books; also, several Web sites provide copies of the book. In the United States, the United Kingdom and Russia the book is freely available. | Law & Ethics | 1139298259 |
| 4085772 | Can anyone help me find the South Carolina "penal codes"? | The penal code is at the site below. It is Title 16 of the South Carolina Code | Law & Ethics | 1140052568 |
| 1054025 | Why be concerned over the liberation of Iraq when the Americans lose their civil rights daily? | Please name the rights that are being violated daily. | Law & Ethics | 1140514597 |
| 4122909 | Should moral values be taught in the schools or home? and why? | Schools are for educating children in academia. Homes should be the place morals are taught. More & more I see schools, the N.E.A., the government, trying to indoctrinate children with what they believe is right. My idea of family values won't necessarily concur with those of any of my child's teachers. Even the teachers will all have a different outlook on which behaviors are correct. Unless, of course, they get their guidelines from the N.E.A., then we'd have a government entity trying to teach morals to our kids. The N.E.A. is an aggressive group that wants to indoctrinate our kids from Kindergarten through highschool. Just read some of their policies they advocate. | Law & Ethics | 1141160872 |
| 1719295 | whats is required to get a grand jury to looking into a goverment corruption..high goverment{county mayor] inv | I don't have a degree in law... But the way I understand it is that a Grand Jury is convened because a prosecutor brings charges, and prosecutors bring charges because they think they have evidence (and politics)... Maybe a news story about said corruption would generate enough outcry to get over the political hump in the D.A.'s office. Bottom line, it's all about evidence... and evidence means it's provable, and usually specific/physical in nature. Circumstantial evidence or hearsay would usually not be the strongest foundation of a prosecution. But I'm not an attorney, maybe I'll put this on my watchlist to check out the other answers. | Law & Ethics | 1140217331 |
| 3932604 | give ur opinions on women empowerment? | How about PEOPLE empowerment? Why have a stupid sex war. It is high time both sexes live together in harmony. | Law & Ethics | 1140946226 |
| 838550 | what happens if an indictment is not served within ninety days? | If you are facing an indictment on a felony offense, you really should be talking to an attorney. If you have a friend under indictment, your friend should check with an attorney. RULE 7. The Indictment and the Information (A) Use of indictment or information. A felony that may be punished by death or life imprisonment shall be prosecuted by indictment. All other felonies shall be prosecuted by indictment, except that after a defendant has been advised by the court of the nature of the charge against the defendant and of the defendant's right to indictment, the defendant may waive that right in writing and in open court. Where an indictment is waived, the offense may be prosecuted by information, unless an indictment is filed within fourteen days after the date of waiver. If an information or indictment is not filed within fourteen days after the date of waiver, the defendant shall be discharged and the complaint dismissed. This division shall not prevent subsequent prosecution by information or indictment for the same offense. A misdemeanor may be prosecuted by indictment or information in the court of common pleas, or by complaint in the juvenile court, as defined in the Rules of Juvenile Procedure, and in courts inferior to the court of common pleas. An information may be filed without leave of court. (B) Nature and contents. The indictment shall be signed in accordance with Crim. R. 6(C) and (F) and contain a statement that the defendant has committed a public offense specified in the indictment. The information shall be signed by the prosecuting attorney or in the name of the prosecuting attorney by an assistant prosecuting attorney and shall contain a statement that the defendant has committed a public offense specified in the information. The statement may be made in ordinary and concise language without technical averments or allegations not essential to be proved. The statement may be in the words of the applicable section of the statute, provided the words of that statute charge an offense, or in words sufficient to give the defendant notice of all the elements of the offense with which the defendant is charged. It may be alleged in a single count that the means by which the defendant committed the offense are unknown or that the defendant committed it by one or more specified means. Each count of the indictment or information shall state the numerical designation of the statute that the defendant is alleged to have violated. Error in the numerical designation or omission of the numerical designation shall not be ground for dismissal of the indictment or information, or for reversal of a conviction, if the error or omission did not prejudicially mislead the defendant. (C) Surplusage. The court on motion of the defendant or the prosecuting attorney may strike surplusage from the indictment or information. (D) Amendment of indictment, information, or complaint. The court may at any time before, during, or after a trial amend the indictment, information, complaint, or bill of particulars, in respect to any defect, imperfection, or omission in form or substance, or of any variance with the evidence, provided no change is made in the name or identity of the crime charged. If any amendment is made to the substance of the indictment, information, or complaint, or to cure a variance between the indictment, information, or complaint and the proof, the defendant is entitled to a discharge of the jury on the defendant's motion, if a jury has been impaneled, and to a reasonable continuance, unless it clearly appears from the whole proceedings that the defendant has not been misled or prejudiced by the defect or variance in respect to which the amendment is made, or that the defendant's rights will be fully protected by proceeding with the trial, or by a postponement thereof to a later day with the same or another jury. Where a jury is discharged under this division, jeopardy shal | Law & Ethics | 1140438534 |
| 408041 | If a UK citizen uses a National Insurance # to get married, what do they use in place of ss# on divorce papers | SS# are obviously not required if the respondent is not a US citizen, since you can't have one. It is unclear whether or not you have to supply another sort of identifying number, but I would ask a lawyer about that. | Law & Ethics | 1139460527 |
| 2434935 | My ex won't pay child support. How do I force him? | Under the Child Support Enforcement Act of 1984, district attorneys (D.A.s) or state's attorneys must help you collect child support owed by your ex. Sometimes this means that the D.A. will serve your ex with papers requiring him or her to meet with the D.A. to arrange a payment schedule. These papers usually say that, if the ex refuses to meet or pay, he or she could go to jail. | Law & Ethics | 1139352670 |
| 627198 | Name change, Questions from magistrate? | I've never done a name change petition myself, but I have observed hearings on them. Unless somone opposes your request, I wouldn't expect the judge to spend too much time on the matter. The judge might ask you why you are changing your name and may ask you questions to make sure you followed the proper procedures. If you filled out the forms correctly and gave all the legaly required notices, you should be just fine. | Law & Ethics | 1139321656 |
| 3255619 | Many folks sell their Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards vouchers, is this illegal? Can SWA legally stop them? | About 2 years ago Southwest Airlines (Referred to as Southwest here) modified the procedure to redeem a Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Awards (Referred to as Awards here). Now, the OWNER of the Award needs to login to his/her account to make travel arrangements for the USER of the Award. While it is not illegal to sell Awards, it may be illegal to sell travel and make travel arrangements without the proper travel agent license. Because of this reason, auction sites such as ebay has cancelled bidding associated with Awards at the request of Southwest. Moreover, one has violated the Rules concerning the use of Awards for selling them, as Southwest reserves the right to cancel the Awards or the Rapid Rewards account all together. http://www.southwest.com/rapid_rewards/rules_and_regs.html "13. Rapid Rewards Awards are transferable; however, the Awards and Drink Coupon Books have no cash value and are void if sold, purchased, brokered, or bartered. All transactions in the Rapid Rewards program are subject to review and adjustment by Southwest Airlines. Southwest Airlines will cancel your account, Awards, and any associated reservations if misuse or violation of Rapid Rewards rules is detected. " | Law & Ethics | 1139707163 |
| 962278 | is it ilegal to put someone down as the father knowing they are not the father on a birth certifacte? | If the intentions are to defraud. then it is fraud. But Im sure there is no law saying that the man on the birth certificate has to be the father. i mean there are cases wqhen the man knows hes not the father and wants it anyway. I also thought that the man had to be present to sign his name in order for him to be listed in the bc. | Law & Ethics | 1141015665 |
| 3712377 | where can i find information about the no child left behind law for the state of illinois? | the act was signed into law by the presadent you can read it on the web at www. no child left behind.com | Law & Ethics | 1140930182 |
| 1113978 | 1. how does the concept of justice affect the law in the united states? | As an interested observer (law student) I'd have to say: Not much, except by accident. Most public laws are about setting community standards and enforcing particular points of view. Occasionally, those laws are based on an enlightened objective sense of what is best for everyone, to ensure which is fairness and equality. That is one definition of justice. However, more often than not, laws are made because a majority of people believe one way and seek to force everyone else to adhere to their beliefs. This is the classic "Might Makes Right" approach of a partisan democracy. In other words, whoever is in the majority gets to make the rules, regardless of what the minority thinks. If you happen to be in the majority on any given issue, then the ruling may look like justice to you. But if you are not, then being forced to do something that you don't approve just because you are in the minority doesn't sound like justice to me. Couple of examples: Is it justice to be able to hold people indefinitely, without access to an attorney, without charges, and without a trial -- just becomes one official designates that person as a threat? Apparently, it is legal (see Jose Padilla, Gito, etc.) But I don't think it is just. Or take the recent law sponsored by Senator McCain which outlaws torture. 89 (of 100) Senators voted in favor of that law. To me, prohibiting torture is a good step towards justice. But 10 Senators voted AGAINST that law, saying that torture is OK in some situations. How is that just? | Law & Ethics | 1141088749 |
| 831872 | what are the alaska state laws on marijuana? | http://www.norml.org/index.cfm?wtm_view=&Group_ID=4522 This should give you all the info you need | Law & Ethics | 1140935513 |
| 3433423 | Police not doing their job? (this should be like kicking a hornets nest)? | If you really want to make an impact, try writing your local government officials (mayor, US. Representive, Senator) with a signed statement with lots of signatures. I'm sure your not the only person who wants things to change. Just because 70% of the local population is made up of idiots doesn't mean 15% can't make a dent. | Law & Ethics | 1139636223 |
| 1050097 | Im 38 years old and would like to become a police officer here in oklahoma city? | My son applied at the policy academy and found the age limit was 35. | Law & Ethics | 1140803838 |
| 865038 | I am interested in finding out about "common law marriage in the state of Nevada? | The State of Nevada does not allow for the creation of common law marriages and has not since 1943. | Law & Ethics | 1141172809 |
| 882418 | WHAT IS JUDICIAL litmus tests? | they take a judge and dip them into a solution. The judge turns either red or blue and this is used to decide whether they are fit for office :-) seriously, it is the use of individuals position on a single issue (i.e. abortion) to determine their suitability for a judicial positions | Law & Ethics | 1140546639 |
| 3932965 | How to find Glennis Waller he's in jail somewhere in Chicago? | If he`s already been convicted, at the link below look for an inmate search. If hes in a county lock-up awaiting trial he will not be on this link. | Law & Ethics | 1140145209 |
| 489417 | Other than murder what crimes have no statute of limitations? | Some types of insurance fraud, investigators can pursue you with no time limits on settlement. | Law & Ethics | 1139027150 |
| 626371 | What Do They Do With Crooked Cops In Jail? Are They Placed In Special Areas? | They place them in special areas. In Arizona, they are placed in Special Management Units of the state prison. This is intended to protect them from other inmates who want to make a name for themselves by hurting a former cop. | Law & Ethics | 1141187574 |
| 1454555 | is it legal to blackmail if im just trying to get my money which is owed to me? | She would have grounds to sue you on the grounds of defamation if you follow through. Instead, take her to small claims court. | Law & Ethics | 1139902101 |
| 1713753 | if i co-signed on a bail for someone. now i dont have a good feeling..can i withdrawn my name from the bail??? | only if he goes back to jail first, so if you can bring him with you or call the bondsman and have him come to you and arrest him before hand. | Law & Ethics | 1139522450 |
| 3906455 | Do female police officers give more traffic tickets when they are having thier female 'cycle'? | This gets my vote for the best question ever! I oppose gov't spending on stupid liberal studies about usless topics, but I would love to see a private corporation fund that study. The results could be fascinating. | Law & Ethics | 1139495227 |
| 119459 | my girlfriend had to work when the power was out for a long period of time and had no heat is that legal? | Yes and no. They can have her work without power as long as it is daytime. But if the building she is working in gets very cold and she can see her breath then they cant make her work. | Law & Ethics | 1140473470 |
| 1154869 | Is it against the law to get divorce in Spain? | No You can check the conditions to get divorce in Spain checking the link (European Comission summary for divorce situation in all the countries in the European Union). "It is conditional on the parties to the marriage having effectively lived apart for a period ranging between one and five years, depending on circumstances. The only case where this condition does not apply is in the event of one spouse being convicted of an attempt on the life of the other spouse, or of his/her ascendants or descendants" | Law & Ethics | 1138874732 |
| 742862 | why is social security taxed twice. Once whil you earn it and again when you are old enough to retire? | Income tax is, well, tax on income. ANY income. Payments received from Social Security are considered income. Therefore it is taxed as part of your total income when filing at the time of receipt. | Law & Ethics | 1139913031 |
| 1180303 | What is the source of ethics for law? | Human morals lead ethics in law. The concept is that we have a universal code that we need to live up to as human beings. For some, that's religion. For others, that's just the law. We tie those morals into the law so that it's not optional. You follow the rules or you pay the consequences. It's that simple. Laws we make should be just and in good conscience. What's more, we should make them fairly and always have the means to repeal them or change them. | Law & Ethics | 1140935743 |
| 1554057 | Is there any such law that employers but keep the temp at a certain degrees if you work indoors? | Your health is being endangered. Contact OSHA and make a complaint. See http://www.osha.gov/as/opa/worker/complain.html | Law & Ethics | 1140925968 |
| 2482822 | which laws cover social service from law suits on wrongful death of a minor? | I don't understand your question. Social services for who? The surviving parents or siblings? | Law & Ethics | 1139796545 |
| 4297621 | what is the relation ship between the law as a legal concept and justice as an equitable ideal? | Law is a General Written Rule that promotes Justice. The first problem we encounter with law is that it is written. The problem with writing is that words can only approximate concepts. And if you don't believe this, try writing in 250 words how you feel about, say, your mother. Individuals may denote or connote words differently. That means that you're necessarily using an imprecise instrument to capture a precise thing. Law is General. It is written broadly to be adaptable to many situations. But each situation is unique. Many cannot even be imagined at the time law is written. So it's generality makes it an imprecise vehicle for justice. And what is Justice? It's whatever the lawmakers think is fair. And that may have nothing to do with what actually is. | Law & Ethics | 1141083907 |
| 553040 | does anyone know how to get to new jersey deptment of corrections?(website)? | See the link below. | Law & Ethics | 1140990154 |
| 681615 | how did gender discrimination start? why? | gender discrimination has always been a part of human history. even chimps display what we would consider gender discrimination. i think it most likely arose from the differences in male and female bodies and behaviors. males were typically stronger, more aggressive, and more expendable in battles (if a male died it was not such a big loss, that just meant more females to go around, but if a female died it would hurt the population - one less female to raise children.) this put females at a disadvantage. this original disadvantage probably increased as societies became more complex, and the males began to craft policies which benefitted them, and gender discrimination was institutionalized. | Law & Ethics | 1140061270 |
| 2317714 | Questions about Emergency Protection Orders? | I guess it depends on the "PROOF" you have to support the fact that it is a ficticious claim for protection.My advice would be either get a laywer or better yet stay away from the person who is making false claimes that they are being threatend.The protection order sounds to be as good for you as it is for the person asking for it. | Law & Ethics | 1139980493 |
| 2583102 | What are some of the reasons for opposing the war in Iraq? | Because the military used the wrong kind of ordinance. Instead of smartbombs and ground troups they should have carpet-bombed with quarter-pounder burgers, iPods, Levi Jeans, glamour magazines and pop CDs. | Law & Ethics | 1139648823 |
| 2699285 | Need to know how to get information from someone's will after he/she has passed away in CT.? | The will has to be probated in the probate court for the county in which he died. You can call the clerk's office and ask for the docket number and how much it will cost to get a copy. Then send a letter requesting a copy with the fee required and the docket number. Or go to the court and ask for it. Probate records are public records, not under the control of a lawyer. Some people need to know when to not say anything. | Law & Ethics | 1140975350 |
| 3988201 | Why do you think some people, sell kids (child trafficing)? | Because they are sick individuals who deserve to be put to death - painfully. | Law & Ethics | 1139964193 |
| 1900324 | what is required to have a criminal record vacated? | Expunged: Go to a Lawyer and ask him if you qualify. Some offences you can not have it done. | Law & Ethics | 1139774581 |
| 1787985 | Should abortion be be outlawed? | If it is going to harm the Mother then probably yes, it should be allowed. But I feel there should be places in all the states that if you don't want your baby you can take him/her there without have to "kill" it. I am very against abortion. | Law & Ethics | 1139780057 |
| 3698713 | can you have a paint ball gun in new york? | i think so but i wouldnt carry it around in the city. prob u can only use it in designated paintball locations | Law & Ethics | 1140890904 |
| 4246996 | Legal name change in Texas, need a bit of help here please? | Your best bet and the easiest and quickest way to deal with this would be to contact a solicitor. They will know what you need to do to get the ball rolling and you'll have it all done in no time at all. | Law & Ethics | 1140795607 |
| 1674130 | Doesn't a U.S. company established in a foreign country have to go by the laws of that country? | They must go by the laws of the country in which they are operating. | Law & Ethics | 1139893146 |
| 2342492 | Why has Yahoo helped Communist China hunt down, arrest, and jail at least 3 Chinese dissidents? | If the USA govt seek help from Yahoo to hunt down someone that can threaten its national security, should yahoo comply? your answer will answered the original question. | Law & Ethics | 1140801824 |
| 2297104 | What's the starting salary of a criminal judge? | It's difficult to say because "criminal judges" don't report their ill-gotten gains to the IRS. | Law & Ethics | 1138849352 |
| 698258 | Is ther a map that will show felons in your area? | There is a map put out by family watch dog if you list your zip code it will show the sex offenders in your area but not felons of other crimes http://www.familywatchdog.us/Search.asp | Law & Ethics | 1139764106 |
| 3905881 | What are some criticisms of natural law theory? | natural law is subject to very broad interpretations by different jurists. very subjective, and not objective. there's also the problem of not knowing where a particular piece of natural law comes from. | Law & Ethics | 1140490768 |
| 2208203 | Where do you find a Union Presidents right to represent his membership and limitations? | In the Union articles, procedures and charter. | Law & Ethics | 1140383837 |
| 636966 | Can some one list off a list of human rights? | First, learn how to spell and you will become a great writer! | Law & Ethics | 1140054139 |
| 2362041 | Do you think race played a key component in the OJ Simpson trial? | Of course it played a factor. Race permeates our society, and is particularly noticeable when it comes to criminal trials. One of the main factors was how different is the experience with police in the black vs. white cultural history. Many blacks have experienced what they believe to be police misconduct (remember the history of lynchings and kangaroo courts in the 20s and 30s), and thus find it easy to believe that OJ was framed. Whites tend to see the police as honest and credible, and therefore don't question the evidence. If you don't trust the police & the D.A.'s office to honestly collect, analyze, and present evidence, then it's easy to vote "not guilty." If you cannot believe the police would fake evidence, then the "not guilty" decision seems to be an outrage. | Law & Ethics | 1139793282 |
| 1742594 | Do the lawsuits from the RIAA and MPAA discouage you from using P2P software to downloading movies or music? | YES | Law & Ethics | 1140660803 |
| 1635280 | Why do the police only arrest people who sell cigarettes to minors and not the minor who buys them.? | Good question...I think it's because the people who sell them have the most dangerous impact on people. I also think that most cops understand that most minors in the situation are doing it to be cool, just want to see what it's all about, or pushing the system. They don't want to arrest these "first offenders" because there would be so many they would overload the system fast and parents would complain. Most cops can just talk sternly to the minor to scare them off doing it again. On the other hand there are addicted kids out there (I was one of them) that will go to any length to get nicotine. Even if you arrest those kids they won't stop smoking. In fact in rebellion they may smoke more. One kid buying cigarettes is one thing. One person selling to every kid who wants to see what all the fuss is about is another and can create several addicts in stupidity. | Law & Ethics | 1140705659 |
| 2122786 | what is the statue of limitation for grand larceny in new york city? | I hope there is no statute of limitations. I hope you get arrested and are expidited for your crimes. | Law & Ethics | 1141129889 |
| 3032430 | did south africa learn apartheid from America? | No. South Africa was a European colony. [This is also where Gahandi become inspired to fight against the injustice before he went back to India.] There are similarities between our (the USA) struggles with integration of the races and South Africa's, but they didn't need us to teach them how to oppress. | Law & Ethics | 1141050259 |
| 1935148 | Can i use the video portion on my cable tv if i don't pay for it? | Well i must go against what briansays it is NOT illegal because it was their Mistake for not locking it if they are so absent minded not to lock the channels then they must not really care if you watch them without paying or if your paying it is and if they say you have to pay more sue them because that would be illegal it is not going to get ugly. i know what i'm talking about. | Law & Ethics | 1140473194 |
| 2887114 | Is it illegal for Pennsylvania state police to have citation quotas? | Yes. There is a 1981 Pennsylvania law banning the practice of "directly or indirectly" suggesting that an individual police officer should issue "a certain number of traffic citations." However, there has been an ongoing investigation in Pennsylvania for the past few years about the Pennsylvania State Police issuing quotas for their troopers to meet. The only reason they are getting away with it is that they are calling them "averages" and "standards" to hide the fact that it is a quota. | Law & Ethics | 1139357244 |
| 249153 | what is New york state law on property concerning reverse possession? | The phrase is adverse possession. It is, in general simple terms, the principle that if someone exercises rights over a property for a long time, it becomes thiers. The law is different in different states, and complicated. If you didn't know that the fence line was in the wrong place, it may well not be adverse possession. I know there are lots of clinics set up to help people with property issues in NYC. Perhaps you can consult one of those if you don't want to consult a private lawyer. (I knew someone who found help that way, and found the place through her congressman.) But I recommend waiting until she has her survey done before you take irreversible action. | Law & Ethics | 1140134598 |
| 2929138 | what is the Texas law concerning a concealed handgun license and a DUI conviction? | packing.org | Law & Ethics | 1139507456 |
| 3409264 | Why is college so expensive these days as compared to 100 yrs ago? | Because there is so much more demand. 100 years ago, only the wealthiest people went to college, and many middle-class professions didn't even require college degrees, but now everyone needs a BA to do basically anything beyond retail, so in order to be more selective, colleges have to charge more. Also, it's more expensive to run a college these days, as there is much more equipment, particularly in the scientific fields that a college is expected to have. | Law & Ethics | 1141079594 |
| 4480786 | Can I get a Letter of Marques? | If you had a Letter of Marquess, just exactly who or what would you go after? It seems to me that you would need to make a case to go after specific persons rather a class of people. You couldn't just get a letter to go after "pirates". | Law & Ethics | 1141135493 |
| 2228568 | If you get married in a state in the U.S. are you leaglly married abroad? Not talking about morales? | Whether the marriage will be recogonized overseas depends upon the laws of the country where the couple is going. Just as the United States does not recognize all marriages performed in other countries (polygamy for example) so to do other countries not always recognize a marriage performed in the United States (for example a marriage between first cousins is legal in the State of Maryland but may not be say in France). | Law & Ethics | 1140985112 |
| 3413296 | Can a warrant for my arrest be issued? | It is very unlikely that you would be arrested. You have a dispute about a debt, and there is no crime involved in that. (It can be a crime to commit fraud by passing a bad check, but that doesn't fit your situation, and it is highly unlikely the police or da would issue an arrest warrant even if the car shop owner doesn't correctly describe the facts. Perhaps you can remind the guy that if he has you arrested on false facts he will be liable for false arrest.) What is more likely is that he will sue you. Response to additional info/questions: He can sue and continue to collect. You should write to the collection agency, and tell them that you did not recieve the services contracted for from the garage, and there is no valid debt. Tell them to remove any negative reports about your credit (and tell the garage owner the same. It is a violation of federal law to report a bad debt to credit agencies of the matter is in dispute.) If he sues you, make the appropriate motion in court to stop the actions of the collection agency until the matter is settled. Threaten to countersue the garage owner if he does not stop the collection agency and fix any harm to your credit. I don't know how much the bill is for. Dealing with this in court may end up being more expensive than just paying. The advice to consult a lawyer is good. If the garage is a AAA affliated shop, and you are a member, they have a process for resolving disputes. (By the way, the major credit cards do too -- if you had told Mastercard or Visa to stop payment, then he would have to battle the credit card company to get it, at least til they investigated and disagreed with your position.) | Law & Ethics | 1138998185 |
| 1618094 | Is speaking out against reverse discrimination considered a hate crime? | Well, there is no such thing as "reverse discrimination." Discrimination is discrimination, no matter which race is doing it to which. If you are personally upset because you feel as though someone is discriminating against you solely based on the color of your skin -- whatever that color might be -- you should speak out against it. It is not considered a hate crime as long as the manner in which you are speaking out is peaceful, free of hate speech and/or actions, and is geared toward working out a solution instead of propogating a long-standing opposition. | Law & Ethics | 1140205144 |
| 79930 | If I moved from ohio to indiana witha misdemeaner warrent ,could i be expidited back to ohio from indiana for? | You could be, but as the previous poster said, most likely the officials in Ohio won't want to spend the money to get you back for anything minor. If it had anything to do with a crime against a child though it could be different. My advice ... get it taken care of, accept responsibility, do whatever you have to do to make amends, so you don't have to worry about it. | Law & Ethics | 1141057483 |
| 1419070 | in the state of florida on industreal land does a no trespassing sign need to be from a dirt road to be legal. | Your mom | Law & Ethics | 1139889043 |
| 4020976 | If an illegal immigrant or an immig. committed a crime in the U.S. do they get deported back to their country? | Depending on the crime, he/she could get deported. A speeding ticket may not be enough, but assault, child abuse etc. will get the person deported. | Law & Ethics | 1140669279 |
| 3466549 | Does anyone know what is the maximum notice period that a company can keep you on notice? | no | Law & Ethics | 1141112693 |
| 3978134 | Can I sign over my possessions to someone else to stop the bailiffs taking them. would that work ? | No. The only reason a bailiff will pay you a visit is if you didn't pay off your debt for the product(s)-such as a rented TV. Since you didn't pay it off, it dosen't belong to you outright- so you can't sign it over to a good friend. The last few words in your questin "does not belong to me" is correct. Its all contract law and you may be charged civily and/or criminaly. | Law & Ethics | 1139091918 |
| 1096477 | how do you get pi lic. in mass.? | at your local DMV | Law & Ethics | 1140483848 |
| 4018513 | What does reasonable belief mean? | Good reason why you should believe. | Law & Ethics | 1140368078 |
| 4173607 | Where can i find documentaries on juvenile detention facilities? | What state ? city ? | Law & Ethics | 1140475684 |
| 3128239 | If you murder someone, don't you do it because you hate them? | The law makers have to justify their jobs. The laws they pass are designed to make certain groups happy. The term "hate crime" is an oxymoron. An individual who commits crimes has hate inside. They're all hate crimes! | Law & Ethics | 1140401678 |
| 3449497 | When cannabis will be legal to grow, cut and smoke? | never, theres too much money to be made off of illegality. it cannot be regulated therefore it cant be taxed. alcohol is difficult to mass produce discretely so it had to be legalized in order to tax it. | Law & Ethics | 1140387085 |
| 1840798 | how to obtain a form to get a georgia id card? | Try this link: http://www.dds.ga.gov/drivers/DLdata.aspx?con=1747740603&ty=dl | Law & Ethics | 1140208960 |
| 736408 | Is it illegal to beat yourself up? | It's not quite that simple. You can be institutionalized for harming yourself by state authorities if they can present to a judge that you are endangering your life or the lives of others. It is quite difficult to prove in adults. Also, different states have different guidelines for what they consider to be endangering yourself, etc. | Law & Ethics | 1140516293 |
| 3465379 | Under bankruptcy law chapter 7 New Jersey how long do you have to wait to have a house in your name.? | Once you have received a discharge, the only limitation would be your ability to find someone willing to lend you the money to buy a home. | Law & Ethics | 1139604715 |
| 3614787 | What are some Supreme court cases that pertain directly to the ninth amendment? | As noted in his book, “The Rights Retained Retained by the People,” by Professor Barnett, Ninth Amendment analysis has proceeded in three stages . . . . . . The first stage lasted until 1965 and during this period there were only the most glancing judicial and scholarly references to the ninth amendment, with no explicit construction of the amendment by the Supreme Court in the seven cases that represent the sum total of the Court’s pronouncements on the amendment prior to 1965. Roth v. United States [1957] Woods v. Cloyd W. Miller Co. [1948] United States Pub. Workers v. Mitchell [1947] Tennessee Elec. Power Co. v. TVA [1939] Ashwander v. TVA [1936] Scott v. Sandford [1857] Lessee of Livingston v. Moore [1833] The second stage began in the Griswold v. Connecticut [1965] the court held unconstitutional Connecticut statutes that criminalized the use of, or assistance in the use of, contraceptives. While Justice Douglas wrote that the statutes violated the right of marital privacy created by the prenumbral rights emanating from the specific guarantees in the first, third, fourth, fifth, and ninth Amendments, it was Justice Goldberg’s concurring, joined by Chief Justice Warren and Justice Brennan, that catapulted the ninth into sudden respectability. Justice Gold berg concluded that the right to marital privacy, although not expressly listed in the Constitution, is nonetheless protected by the Ninth Amendment. (Note from Randy – In my opinion his most significant statement was, “The language and history of the Ninth Amendment, reveal that the Framers of the Constitution believed that there are additional fundamental rights, protected from governmental infringement, which exist alongside those fundamental rights specifically mentioned in the first eight constitutional amendments.” I can just visualize the Founders hooraying Justice Goldberg.) This case acted as the foundation for the court to further define privacy by alluding to the ninth amendment but not explaining precisely what unenumerated rights the ninth amendment might include in the cases of . . . . . Planned Parenthood v. Danforth [1976] Buckley v. Valeo [1976] Lubin v. Panish [1974] The waning of the Warren court saw the beginning of the third stage and began invoking the ninth amendment to justify an expansive reading of individual rights. Justice Black opined that the ninth amendment is a “fountain of law.” Justice Ely “it is intended to signal the existence of federal constitutional rights beyond those specifically enumerated in the Constitution.” Professor Barnett goes on to state, “The central question in ninth amendment interpretation has been the existence and extent of the federal rights the amendment is suppose to encompass. The historical evidence , however, suggests that the ninth amendment is not a cornucopia. (Randy note: this becomes quite lengthy from here on so I will only mention that the focus here (Justices Black and Ely) is on the rights listed in the first 8 articles of the Bill of Rights as they are interpreted by the court as being encompassed within the 14th amendment and not rights as may be evolved from the ninth amendment. The is a multitude of scholarly works, both pro and con, on this perspective. I believe that it is fair to say that this is far from finality.) | Law & Ethics | 1140971939 |
| 4343835 | If you're kicked out of rehab what are the chances of jail time? | Get a new boyfriend. He seems to not be able to change or want to change. Driving on a suspended driver's license is a serious misdemeanor. He can't seem to follow the simple rules to get him out of trouble. He was sent to rehab to give him another chance and he messes it up. Simultaneously he gets caught driving on a suspended license. If they find out about the driving violation and being kicked out of rehab, he may face some jail time. I highly suggest you separate from him, it is going downhill fast. I know you are dedicated to him, but give that dedication to someone who has a chance at doing something instead of doing time. Just get out of his way or you will be joining him. | Law & Ethics | 1140582481 |
| 3224900 | what is the highest court in the state of york new? | New York uses a different terminology than most states. In New York, the Supreme Court is the trial court, or the lowest level court. The highest court is the Court of Appeals. (There are also intermediate appellate courts.) You can explore this link if you like: | Law & Ethics | 1140108929 |
| 3435047 | I live in NC, and work in GA...pay income tax in both...is this deductible from my federal filing? | You can deduct income taxes paid in other states from your federal return, but you need to itemize your deductions in order to take advantage of it. | Law & Ethics | 1140644885 |
| 1610573 | Just how long do you think it will be before this administration falls??? | This group is falling now, falling now, falling now. To the tune of london bridge. | Law & Ethics | 1140294967 |
| 2232352 | What is the U.S. Penalty for possesion of Opium? | It is a level 1 so it is a feloney, but how much you have will decide the sentince. If it is personal use you may have a week or two with drug classes thereafter. Sales you can go away for life if you have enough of it. It also depends on what state you live in because different states have different laws, just dont get in trouble in Nevada. | Law & Ethics | 1138818558 |
| 1875664 | What food items are safe for people in Jail to eat? | In many Federal Prisons they get swordfish, salad bars and almost any food you can want. Candy machines in the housing areas and the such ( ie this was a medium security federal prison) In some state prisons they have good regular food ( sort of bland) but have all sorts of snacks, dry soup mixes and all types of snacks they can buy from the prison store. Each jail or prison will have thier own rules as to what the inmate is allowed or not allowed, Also thier secuirty level and / or punishment level, those in solidary for example lost all snacks normaly | Law & Ethics | 1140291987 |
| 2639603 | Is there a time when a Judge uses the law to carry out a personal vendetta? | This situation sounds like she was a problem to the court as in her attitude. Judges have quite a bit of leeway when it comes to sentencing and by not being cooperative, she set herself up. You can take an appeal to the next highest court. Please ask her lawyer about this. If you can't afford a lawyer, contact the nearest University where law is taught because they always have students researching info for the public. No one "has" to have a lawyer so she can be her own. But, the old addage goes, "Whoever is their own councel has a fool for a client". Good Luck and follow through with the appeal. | Law & Ethics | 1139852815 |
| 178697 | Should blasphemy be illegal? | Of course not!! In the United States to do so would make our country run by religion. That in itself is wrong from any perspective. Those countries which have such laws are going down a slippery slope that is detrimental to individual freedoms. | Law & Ethics | 1139237360 |
| 2137470 | need to find loopholes in Fremont county zoing laws for the number of dogs allowed here. Most came from here.? | Where is Fremont County? I will research this for you if you reply. | Law & Ethics | 1139851985 |
| 1668871 | what is the law on carrying a gun in your car? | depends on the state you live in (or the country for that matter) Virginia : http://www.gunowners.org/fs9713.htm Texas : http://www.io.com/~velte/FAQ.htm NRA: http://www.nraila.org/GunLaws/FederalGunLaws.aspx?ID=59 Even if a state or local jurisdiction has laws prohibiting storage, you are protected by this federal law: Notwithstanding any state or local law, a person shall be entitled to transport a firearm from any place where he may lawfully possess it to any other place where he may lawfully possess such firearm if the firearm is unloaded and in the trunk. In vehicles without a trunk, the unloaded firearm shall be in a locked container other than the glove compartment or console. Necessary stops, like gasoline and rest, seem permissible. | Law & Ethics | 1140834381 |
| 1015959 | Hi I have applied for SSI benifits for my son just recently....I am going to move to another state is this ok | It's fine that you move to another state because all of the SSI checks all over the country is processed in one central location. No, you would not have to start all over again. Call 800-772-1213 and tell them your new address and when will you be moving as soon as possible before the 25th because the checks will be processing in preparation for the 1st of the month. | Law & Ethics | 1140666935 |
| 3951162 | Can someone give me a listing of the complete miranda rights? | 1. You have the right to remain silent and may refuse to answer questions. Do you understand? 2. Anything you do or say may be used against you in a court of law. Do you understand? 3. You have the right to consult an attorney before speaking to the police and to have an attorney present during questioning now or in the future. Do you understand? 4. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you before any questioning if you wish. Do you understand? 5. If you decide to answer questions now without an attorney present, you will still have the right to stop answering at any time until you talk to an attorney. Do you understand? 6. Knowing and understanding your rights as I have explained them to you, are you willing to answer my questions without an attorney present? If an officer does not read you the Miranda Warning, your arrest will not be thrown out of court; however, any statements you make will not be taken in as fact of the matter and are completely off the record. That is, if you can prove that your Constitutional rights were violated. | Law & Ethics | 1139543816 |
| 242723 | How do you find out which prison/jail an inmate is at? | Try here http://www.doc.nv.gov/ncis/search.php? It's the Inmate Search page for the Nevada Department of Corrections. Also, check out http://www.prisontalk.com for tons of information and support for the friends and families of inmates. | Law & Ethics | 1138823828 |
| 1967169 | Provide the name of the only person in American history convicted of treason who was later pardoned? | Here's a couple of links that should provide the details you need. I've included the paragraphs that state that Tokyo Rose was the only person ever pardoned after a treason conviction. http://www.discoverthenetwork.org/Articles/Innocent%20of%20Treason.htm "In 1977 Iva Toguri d'Aquino was pardoned fully and unconditionally by President Gerald Ford, who, in his last official act, restored her citizenship. She was the only American ever pardoned after being convicted of treason. " http://forejustice.org/wc/tr/tokyo_rose_040503.htm "In November 1976 Wayne Merrill Collins, the son of Iva’s trial lawyer filed a presidential pardon petition for Iva. The public disclosures supporting her innocence were so convincing by that time, that on January 19, 1977, in one of his last acts prior to leaving office, President Ford pardoned Iva Toguri d’Aquino. She is the only person convicted of treason in this country that has been pardoned." | Law & Ethics | 1139091282 |
| 135017 | when can i file a request for default in an order to show cause for child support modification in california? | Gosh, the OSC itself is a motion where the Court sets a date by which a response is due. If the other side is served and does not respond, the Court should render judgment without your taking any further action. Alternately, the Court might set an inquest date for you to come in and offer your own one-sided proofs. In all cases, if the time to respond has expired, call the Court and say, "The time has expired. What happens next?" With support matters, the Court should work hard to help you get relief. | Law & Ethics | 1140988012 |
| 4351316 | Why denmark not avoid causing unnecessary offense to the muslim people around them depecting ugly cartoons? | maybe those ppl who support the cartoons dont have any thing better to do ???!!! i for one do respect all faiths such as christians ,jews ..considering that i am a muslim...i do not dare mock jesus or moses ...and respect those prophets alot...i dont know why some ppl want to mock muslims....for a muslim i am agianst all the killings of any innocent ppl regradless of thier faith...but i am also agianst those who disrespect my religion and my prophet {PBUH} and will do all that is inmy power to protect OUR RIGHT...which is called freedom of protection hehe and not freedom of expression= freedom of abuse... these ppl are using that..! dont u agree?? | Law & Ethics | 1139142680 |
| 3055008 | Who governs the county libraries? | Local: The library board does. They are elected officials. | Law & Ethics | 1140306532 |
| 2542385 | Can a living survivor have power of attorney of a post mortem corpse? | Yes. It may not do them any good though. | Law & Ethics | 1140567987 |
| 3180307 | Are Natural Rights the same as Priveleges granted by the Federal government? | I suspect your question is rhetorical, and you know the answer is no. Natural rights are what we have just for being human beings, such as mentioned in the Declaration of Independence, AMONG THESE (not all of them) are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Privileges are just that; something which is granted by an authority and can be taken away by that authority. Name one privilege the U.S. government has granted to all citizens? The "right" to vote is actually a privilege, since it can be taken away by the government, and is if you are convicted of a felony, if you swear allegiance to another country, probably other reasons. | Law & Ethics | 1140884404 |
| 4406417 | What is Kurdistan? | Kurdistan is the northern area of Iraq. The people in this area, which actually comprises northern iraq and southern turkey are known as Kurds, and were the victims of Saddam Husseins chemical weapons experiments. Basically victims of ethnic cleansing, and one of the first things we did when we liberated Iraq was let them have a say in the new government. | Law & Ethics | 1140320620 |
| 1283375 | What does my friend need to do in order to officiate my wedding in San Francisco? | In the past, some Counties like San Diego will deputize you for a day to perform a civil ceremony. I don't know if they still do this, but check with the L.A. County Clerk's office. I used one of those "church by mail" things. I sent in $5 to a P.O. Box listed in the National Enquirer. For a year, I was a "Reverend" and I performed a friend's ceremony. They've been married for over 11 years now and I have the videotape to prove it. | Law & Ethics | 1139367870 |
| 728978 | do anyone have the vietnam family and marriage law in 1959? | This is what I thought was a stumper until I Googled it. Then I found a lot of information. The law generally states: 1) Arranged marriages are abolished, which allowed men and women freedon to make their own decisions as to who they may marry. 2) Polygamy was declared illegal 3) Equality among men and women in the home and society was to be practiced 4) Basic rights of women and children were to be protected Here's some references that I found that was a very intersting read: http://issues.families.com/vietnam-1697-1701-iemf | Law & Ethics | 1140564209 |
| 3935474 | governing body for judges? | The simple answer is the people who elected them, but they are co-governed by the other two branches. The executive branch enforces the law. They can arrest a judge if they do something illegal. The legislative branch can change the law if they agree the law was not interpreted as they intended. | Law & Ethics | 1139617867 |
| 977747 | How many district courts are there in the United States? | When in down, go to the official FAQ at the website of the federal court system: "Q: How many district courts are there? There are 89 districts in the 50 states, which are listed with their divisions in Title 28 of the U.S. Code, Sections 81-144. District courts also exist in Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, the District of Columbia, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands. In total there are 94 U.S. district courts. Some states, such as Alaska, are composed of a single judicial district. Others, such as California, are composed of multiple judicial districts. The number of judgeships allotted to each district is set forth in Title 28 of the U.S. Code, Section 133." | Law & Ethics | 1138933599 |
| 107483 | Is it legal to drug test when your home sick.Or is it invasion of privacy? | Several comments - (1) Most employers have a paper that you signed allowing for random drug testing...it does not say anything about when they can test. (2) If someone is taking any medication, even OTC, you need to report that before taking the test - there is normally a spot for that info on the paperwork you signed. (3) It is legal for an employer to request medical proof (note from doctor) to verify ANY sick time. Most employers don't bother, but they could. Bottom line - You have been taking more time off work than your boss thinks is reasonable. They decided to find out if it was legitimate or if you were bs-ing. Since you failed the drug test, they don't have to do anything futher. To others who may be in similar situation - pay more attention to what you sign and company policies. Also make sure to document EVERYTHING. | Law & Ethics | 1140070295 |
| 4301899 | legally, at what age can kids stay home without adult supervision in calif? | So you're absolutely clear on this, there is no legal age in California to be leaving kids alone. However, and as other posters have mentioned, there are a number of child abuse and neglect laws that can come into play here, and they can result in nearly anything from hefty fines to years in prison. If you know your kids, and trust them to be able to take care of themselves, it's your call. Of course, it would be good if someone knew you and trusted you to make the right decision about your kids, but that's kind of also left to you. I have a 15 year old daughter who I would (and do) leave at home, sometimes all day. I would not do it overnight, both because she doesn't want to, and because I would worry. I would have left her home at 14...and sometimes at 13....but much younger than that, and I wouldn't have left her home for very long. It really depends on your kid(s), but there is no specific law that says how old a kid has to be. | Law & Ethics | 1140719059 |
| 2743512 | Does anyone know the history of deadly force? I have to write a paper on the subject? | Depending on if you are in high school or college, I recommend going to a nearby law school. You may be able to get some help searching through legal treatises. Law review articles would be a great source- they will have done your research for you. Not to mention, there are thousands of articles to choose from- you will be able to find what you need quickly. You may be able to use this as a search term- sometimes law review articles can be accessed free of charge. | Law & Ethics | 1139711845 |
| 2674735 | would you vote to pass a law that would publicly exspose employers, and individuals for being a racist? | no! people are entitled to have their own opinion. if they are racist, then they are racist. that is their right as a free thinking human. NOW, if they are discriminatory because of their racism and they claim to be an EOE, then I would have them exposed. | Law & Ethics | 1139977111 |
| 2176487 | Can a person sue you in small clains court for a verbal barter argreement? | It would be hard to prove unless you had a witness because it would be your word against their word. | Law & Ethics | 1139097340 |
| 1641621 | what is a provost? | A provost is the holder of various important jobs including: * formerly the head priest in an Anglican cathedral when it had parishional responsibilities; * the chief academic officer at various universities in North America; * an officer of local government including the Scottish equivalent of a mayor - the Lord Provost is the Scottish equivalent of Lord Mayor in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and Dundee; * Provost Marshal, the officer in charge of military police; * Provost sergeant, a sergeant in charge of regimental police in the British and Commonwealth armies; * the administrator of a prison * | Law & Ethics | 1140948193 |
| 3135884 | How Does a bill originate and how does it become a law (explain the entire process)? | A good explanation is on the page linked below. | Law & Ethics | 1138842175 |
| 3328601 | Would you ever get arrested for a cause that you believe in? | Absolutely. I am passionate about few things, but if something truly unjust was conflicting with a strong feeling I had for a certain moral or value, I would gladly be arrested for fighting for what I believe in. A lot of change came from this persistence. Arrest in a case where someone is fighting the unjust is society's way of stopping the fight. | Law & Ethics | 1140132285 |
| 1274937 | what is restitution used for? | Restitution is generally a court ordered payment, and it can be many things. For instance if you unknowingly purchase a stolen gun, and it is seized from you, and you tesify against the person who stole it (and sold it to you) then the court can order that person to pay you back the money you spent on the gun. I imagine, restitution can be "used" for anything. The law of restitution is the law of gains-based recovery. It is to be contrasted with the law of compensation, which is the law of loss-based recovery. Obligations to make restitution and obligations to pay compensation are types of legal response to events in the real world. When a court orders restitution it orders the defendant to give up his gains to the claimant. When a court orders compensation it orders the defendant to compensate the claimant for his loss. | Law & Ethics | 1139503175 |
| 818970 | Is it illegal to run through a stop sign even if you're running late for work? | no no !cops are very understanding about these things...being late for work gives you priorety over abulances, firetrucks and especially police cars...this is from a law in the 30s when workers were fighting for more rights. | Law & Ethics | 1140467553 |
| 2671598 | how come we only learn about great african americans in february? when do the latin amercans get a month? | I understand that U.S. history has tended to overlook and distill the history of African descendants down to a few lines about slavery, and Black History month is an attempt to rectify this. However, I don't celebrate Black History month (the shortest month of the year...). My history cannot be summed up in 28 days of rambling on about peanut butter and slavery, and the parading of hip hop stars, and actors across my TV screen, because it's insulting and minimizes our time here in America. "African-American" (and don't get me started on that moniker) history is much more than that. It's AMERICAN history, world history. It's human history. If you want your month...pick a long, warm one :-). August sounds nice. | Law & Ethics | 1139801608 |
| 1476333 | Why do popular votes not count as much as electoral votes? And if our vote doesn't really count why shoud we? | People are elected to the Electoral College by popular vote in that state. The candidate who wins the most votes in a state wins all of the electoral college vote. However, in Maine and Nebraska, the candidate who wins the most votes in a Congressional District has a person elected to the electoral college for that district. Very occasionally, a candidate who wins the most votes in the US is defeated by a candidate with more electoral college votes as happened in 2000. The last occurrence of this before 2000 was in the 19th century. Occasionally, there is an example of a faithless voter in the electoral college where a person votes for another person other than the candidate he was elected to represent. This has never decided an election. There has also been an example where the Electoral College couldn't make a decision and the House of Representatives elected the President. In 1824, no candidate received a majority of votes and the Congress selected John Quincy Adams even though Andrew Jackson received the most votes. I have attached some sources. There are plenty of books and journal articles on this topic as well. | Law & Ethics | 1139547817 |
| 1029271 | bribe and injustice ruling? | Attorney are only answerable to other attorneys...if you bring a complaint against an attorney it has to be through the bar association which yuppp you guessed it is made up of attorneys...the Judges in this country were once all....yuppp yet again attorneys.... we need for these people to be accountable to us not to themselves.....it is the ultimate example of injustice and the fox guarding the hen house ....wake up America there is no real justice anymore...only back room deals and what time are we playing golf tomorrow....Its an affront to all Americans... | Law & Ethics | 1140893686 |
| 4333771 | Can you become a police officer with only a 2 year degree? | It depends on the department that you are applying for. I didn't have to have 2 years for my department but I did have some college and I went through the Police academy. Sometimes military experience is substituted for college. It all depends where you're applying. Good luck | Law & Ethics | 1140394362 |
| 4153105 | I am looking for policies that affect LGBT adolescents both positive and negatively? | easiest is the lack of policies. You cannot fire some one or kick them out of school for their race, religion, creed, national orgin etc but you can kick them out for being gay. -Coca cola had a policy, i don't know if they still do, that they would not hire or retain any LGBT employee. Another one are the large prevence of sodomy laws. Don't misunderstand Sodomy covers more than just rear end penetration, it also covers oral. Very few straight people are brought up on these charges even though most americans commit sodomy in one form or another.- one case went to the supreme court a few years ago. School Policies that don't allow couples of the same gender to attend dances or functions. Laws against Gay marriages, I have know many many many gay relationships that have last far longer that most straight ones, most states have them and they are trying to put up a national ban. Laws against life partners being eligible as heirs of their partners estate. Legally in some states estranged families can come up and take the inheiritance. Don't ask don't tell.. teaches kids to be ashamed of who they are. postively- crimes targeting homosexuals are now rated as hate crimes alot of the postive movements over the last decade have been revoked since the republican domininace in most state and federal government. | Law & Ethics | 1140590289 |
| 3381759 | How many people are killed each year by guns, worldwide? | Guns don't kill people.... People kill people, if not guns then knives or even a pen. | Law & Ethics | 1140412447 |
| 2226186 | O.k I'm 33 how hard is it to become a police officer? I am very fit and never been in any trouble soooo? | It depends on what the standards are in your city. In some cities, you have to either have an associate's degree or a bachelor's degree. The best thing to do is to call down to the police station and ask where you would get information to apply and what you would need to qualify. I hope this helps!! | Law & Ethics | 1140806953 |
| 1158587 | Why is America refered to as, a Democracy, when it's a Republic and, no govt document exists stating otherwise | It is a Republic that practices democracy. Democracy is the idea that leaders are chosen by the people through election, by majority rule. We are a democratic Republic. Nobody claims that the US is a "democracy" (I don't think any government is really called that word). Even in part of the Pledge of Allegience.. "And to the Republic, for which it stands.." | Law & Ethics | 1141075416 |
| 4208334 | Should pot be legal for more than just medical use? | if they make cigarettes that cause cancer and harm fetuses do to mothers smoking while they are pregnant and that is legal than I really don't see the harm in legalizing pot. besides have you ever heard of somone getting cancer from pot? | Law & Ethics | 1139900924 |
| 2234029 | Endangered Species Act - Beneficial or Detrimental? | Beneficial. | Law & Ethics | 1139786117 |
| 1125465 | what can u tell me about exspungments? | ask again with state, county and specific crime | Law & Ethics | 1140657529 |
| 3986123 | When referring to a will, what is the definition of tangible? | Tangible means that the item has actual, physical existance and can be touched, held, moved, etc. Only a lawyer could say with any certainty what the status is of a debt that has only a handshake behind it. | Law & Ethics | 1139499637 |
| 3305353 | Was Sec. of War Stanton implicated in the plot to kill Lincoln? | He was a target of the plot. He definitely did not participate in the plot. From one bio: "[Stanton] had a continuing concern for the President's safety and the inadequacy of his security arrangements. He tried to keep President Lincoln from going to the theater on April 14, 1865 by ordering one of his subordinates, Major Thomas Eckert, not to accompany the Lincolns. After Mr. Lincoln died, Stanton announced: "Now he belongs to the ages." Stanton organized the response to Lincoln's assassination, the pursuit of assassin John Wilkes Booth, and the prosecution of the assassination conspiracists." | Law & Ethics | 1138997456 |
| 1147131 | Where can I get a copy of the Danish controversial cartooned which has caused violence in the Middle East? | http://skender.be/supportdenmark/MohammedDrawings.jpg The cartoons are small but you can mouse over/click to enlarge them. | Law & Ethics | 1140469071 |
| 2017551 | i want to sign over my parental rights as a father due to the family situation i am in how do i do this? | Yeah, it ain't easy. If the mother has a husband, boyfriend or even girlfriend who wants to adopt the child, you can voluntarily allow an adoption. If the mother is agreeable, you could try to craft some sort of agreement wherein she doesn't ask for support from you. But, in general, the state is never going to let a living parent out of his support responsibilities. If the child goes on public assistance, the state can look to you for remuneration even if you have a private agreement not to pay support. And if you become disbaled, that child may be able to collect social security even if you have no relationship. So, um, accept the fact that this child is part of your family, part of your life and part of the responsibilities you accepted by your own actions. | Law & Ethics | 1140898680 |
| 1216938 | How much crime would there be if everyone carried a gun? | Less. If one would knowling commit a crime then one would no doubtibly be shot dead. Few would choose that. | Law & Ethics | 1140620568 |
| 1649975 | How can disputes be settled without resort to the courts? | There are many options, including mediaton, arbitration and conducting your own settlement negoations. If you want to hire a mediator or arbitrator, one major provider of this type of service is the American Arbitration Association. | Law & Ethics | 1139798336 |
| 2043508 | If you escape from a county jail, while being charged with a misdemeanor is the escape also a misdemeanor.? | no, in most cases you will then become a fugitive, or escapee, this constitutes a felony. you can be charged with felony escape along with your original misdomeanor charge. | Law & Ethics | 1140059181 |
| 3678764 | In what year did forensic use of DNA technology in criminal cases begin? | http://www.law-forensic.com/post_con_dna_1.htm | Law & Ethics | 1140381471 |
| 1878852 | Are there any Mexican Provinces without an extradition treaty with the USA? | Actually, All of mexico has an extradition treaty with the USA. However since Mexico has no death penalty a person that might face the death penalty here in the US will not be extradited.. The same is true about other contries' treaties with the US. France is another one of such countries. | Law & Ethics | 1140488091 |
| 2787516 | I want to know the new laws about fix it tickets in california? | Hmph. Been thinking about this one all day, and I'm not sure I have the answer for you. I have some resources I can check, but is there a specific area you're wondering about? Lighting? Weight violations? Etc? If you're interested, the Vehicle Code section that outlines the procedures for fix it tickets is 40610 VC (link pasted below). And to the person who asked, no; he's not talking about fixing tickets. In California (and most states?) you can be ticketed for something that needs to be corrected(headlight out, taillight out, that sort of thing), and it's informally called a "fix it" ticket. I'll keep an eye on the question to see if you modify it and I may be back to edit my answer if I find something more on point than the section I've given you. | Law & Ethics | 1139263932 |
| 2238188 | What is the connection between rabbits and chickens? | They both taste great if cooked properly. | Law & Ethics | 1140146919 |
| 3442784 | Is it common for the executor of a will to abuse their position of trust to benefit themselves? | There are all sorts of legal remedies against the person if they do that. What is very common is for people to be dissatisfied with the execution of a will and falsely claim that others such as the attorney and executor have abused their position. | Law & Ethics | 1139253811 |
| 1173715 | What's the pettiest thing a person can get arrested for, you can vent and let us know at the same time.? | The pettiest things ever appealed all the way to the United States Supreme Court were two $10.00 traffic tickets. State law provided they were unappealable so the first court of recourse was actually the SCt. Well, I think it's neat. | Law & Ethics | 1140629190 |
| 99208 | Is it legale to fly the Jolly Roger flage on U.S. waters? | Why not? Its just a flag. Piracy (On the seas, at least) is very rare, and I dobt common pirates use the flags. | Law & Ethics | 1140814182 |
| 4192695 | Can Tire spinning in ditch be against the law? | As a former Texas police officer, I can tell you that the guy that is doing it on purpose could be charged with Criminal Mischief if the owner of the property choses to press charges. If it's an accident, then the owner can take the driver(s) to civil court and sue for the damage to the lawn. No one has the right to hurt someone else's property and the one guy that is doing it on purpose needs a charge slapped on his butt and then he can sit in his jail cell and spin his wheels. He can also be sued for the damage. If the owner wants to press charges, tell them to get it on video if possible. Hide a camera somewhere and then they have their proof. =) | Law & Ethics | 1139777554 |
| 3153363 | If the KKK can hold rallies, why not Al Qaida? | I believe that any organiztion or party threatening others or having their purpose based in hatred - Is the opposite of free speech. We are not "free" to harm others or to threaten harm to others. Threats and violence are counter freedom activities. KKK is a disgrace to humanity. May be that's why they hide under sheets. I say put them all on an island and let them do each other in. Al Qaida and company too. Violence begets violence. Non productive and ignorant. | Law & Ethics | 1139988099 |
| 1298723 | Does the American legal system function better than Western Eupean's? | There's big problems with all of them. The american legal system looks great on paper but as we all know it doesn't work in many ways. Look at O.J. Then someone who's broke but innocent goes to prison or death row. It's definitely not perfect but all in all works better than most of the worlds legal systems. Some regions don't have as much crime to worry about too, which has a lot to do with other factors, so they don't need as complicated a legal system as the U.S. | Law & Ethics | 1139715064 |
| 3715249 | Does anyone have information about federal prison camps? | Prisons used for punishment are a relatively new phenomenon, dating back less than 150 years. Mass incarceration in the U.S. is an even newer phenomenon dating back less than 30 years. When societies evolve, they change their means of social control. Not so long ago, it became unacceptable for society to put its citizens in stocks, or publicly dunk them in water, brand them or to burn them alive. Confinement as a form of punishment was an evolved step, and now it is time to move on to more evolved methods of dealing with social problems before we normalize not only incarceration but obscenely high levels of incarceration. One of Alabama's largest farming operations is run by the state prison system - July 26, 2003 - Inmates raise crops and catfish and tend livestock, generating about $2 million in revenue last year for running prisons and paying salaries. The inmates are paid 25 cents an hour. American's Current Assessment of Crime and Punishment - September 22, 2002 - This site contains some very good graphs about American's current assessment of crime and punishment. The results of the survey are surprising. ACLU POLL - September 22, 2002 - New Poll Shows Surprisingly Forgiving Attitude Toward Crime and Punishment: Most Americans Don't Want to Throw Away the Key. Bad Investment - Take it from a businessman: The War on Drugs is just money down the drain. Governor Gary Johnson: "Locking up more and more people ... whose real problem is that they are addicted to drugs, is simply a waste of money." Breeding Violence - Locking people up is supposed to make our streets safer, but it may be doing the opposite. CALFORNIA DOC RESTITUTION 15 DAY RE-NOTICE - March 7, 2003 - Here is a review of the files received from the CA DOC on this issue. CHILDREN OF PRISONERS IN THE USA - May 5, 2003 - This is The Child Welfare League of America (CWLA) and it operates the Resource Center in collaboration with NIC and with CWLA's partners, the American Correctional Association (ACA) and the National Council on Crime and Delinquency (NCCD). On this site they relate that Nationwide, more than 2 million children have a parent incarcerated in state and federal prisons and local jails. Many more have experienced a parent's incarceration at some point in their lives. Since 1991, the number of children with parents in prison has increased by more than 50%. Most of these children have an incarcerated father, but a growing number-currently 8%-have incarcerated mothers. The Corrections Connection News Center - August 2002 - Reflections on the Crime Decline: Lessons for the Future? Correctional Health Care Consultants - CHCC is the one to contact for all health care and correctional related services. From providing health care to inmates, to introducing products and services to the corrections market, CHCC gets the job done for you. Criminal Justice Links - Criminal Justice Information - Major Agencies Criminal Injustice: Mainstreaming Torture - August 18, 2002 - On Sunday, August 18, 2002, Brian Steels <bsteels@iinet.net.au> wrote: The following article shows where we are at with punitive regimes ... indeed, it is time to not only abolish prison as we know it, but to put a stop to the production of such weapons of personal harm. As violence begets violence, we can only work towards peaceful resolutions and repair damage done. There has to be public awareness of such technologies that are brutal in extreme. Brian Steels Perth, Western Australia Debt to Society - Click on a state to see how much its incarceration rate has grown, how its spending on prisons and higher education has changed, what proportion of its prisoners are drug offenders, and the racial disparity between its general and prison populations. Easterling Prison - Clio, Alabama Subheadings: - No Smoking Program - Scare Program - Warden's photo EDUCATE YOURSELF ON EXECUTIONS HUMAN | Law & Ethics | 1139508201 |
| 2595943 | Should we keep Death row prisoners alive for years after sentancing, or should we have eye for an eye??? | Kill them just as fast as they killed others. If there is no doubt, like a video tape then forget the trial and shoot them on the spot! Let this happen a few times and watch peoples attitudes change to the better. | Law & Ethics | 1140906166 |
| 3826230 | is it legal for an attorney to make himself trustee and sole heir to his client/uncle's estate? | Sounds questionable in terms of legal and certainly not ethical. I would discuss it with him and it that doesn't work then discuss it with the American Bar Association. | Law & Ethics | 1140388784 |
| 1963942 | Don't go to court? | THATS ONE GOOD WAY TO LOOK AT IT................ THE OTHER WAY TO LOOK AT IT IS......... YOU AREN'T SMART ENOUGHT IF YOU ENDED UP IN COURT???? | Law & Ethics | 1140635690 |
| 2321550 | Why is jury duty mandatory and not voluntary? | I would think someone volunteering for jury duty would be less likely to be unbiased than someone who is required to participate. Someone willing to forfeit days of their lives to the justice system might be harboring ulterior motives or prejudices that they feel are important and want to affect the outcome of trials. Also, it opens the doors for unethical lawyers or others to 'encourage' certain people to volunteer in order to taint or influence jury pool and selection. And there would be no way to insure random demographics - if only certain people volunteer than that is not random, it is only representative of people who volunteer for jury duty. | Law & Ethics | 1140165742 |
| 1399328 | This is poll select number 1 = jews, 2 =christans, 3=muslims. 4=non of 1,2,3.? | Mostly number 1. You did mean the ones who fought prophets and etc. right? | Law & Ethics | 1139325468 |
| 3201302 | had a lawyer on contingencyhe took my info but never followed through, is there any recourse? | Don't get caught on the hook. Your next action is to hire another attorney to sue the first for negligence. He in turn takes your fee and has lunch with the first attorney who is now handling your divorce, representing your spouse. Swim away little fishy! (and stay out of the liquor cabinet) | Law & Ethics | 1139099891 |
| 1275963 | Where are all those who believed in the future of mankind?Isn't there any hope left,4r children? | Share w them what u have learnt. Tell them communism is utopian. Tell them socialism is somewhere between communism and capitalism. It promotes REAL democracy, save the environment, doesn't need people to work like a dog... etc./ | Law & Ethics | 1139351517 |
| 2012279 | Arkansas State Child Visitation Laws? | http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/NXT/gateway.dll?f=templates&fn=default.htm&vid=blr:code Put your search terms "visitation" and "child" in the blank. It will take you to Arkansas Code sections that are relevant to your question. Best of Luck. | Law & Ethics | 1139199023 |
| 3857787 | I need some information on Ohio's Child custody.? | Ohio Revised Code 3109 should be what you are seeking. Best of luck. | Law & Ethics | 1139437225 |
| 3304490 | Careless movers damaged my property.? | Add up the total of the damages, subtract $45 for what they've already paid you, and then subtract your court fees. Is it really worth fighting for the remainder amount? In your paperwork that you signed for them to begin moving and after they completed the work, there should be a paragraph on the mover's limited liabilities. You agreed to those terms when you signed the paperwork. Should you sue them? I don't think so. You might be better served if you reported them to the BBB at http://www.bbb.org | Law & Ethics | 1139250630 |
| 4088998 | what are some laws against gays and lesbians? | The Federal Defense of Marriage Act which permits states to not recognize same sex marriages performed elsewhere. If a gay couple is married legally in Massachusetts, that marriage is not recognized anywhere else under the DOMA unlike heterosexual marriages. DOMA also includes a clause that marriage exists only between a man and woman. But each state can write its own marriage laws. Arizona, for example, states "Marriage between persons of the same sex is void and prohibited." Anti-discrimination laws are against gays and lesbians because they are not included. It is still legal at the federal level and in many states to fire a person simply because they are gay. | Law & Ethics | 1139952833 |
| 4103266 | What is Georgia law in ref to child's age staying home alone? | In Alabama and Florida the law says a child cannot stay alone until the age of 12. A child cannot be alone with a younger child until the age of 14. I would assume Georgia law is very similar. | Law & Ethics | 1139845373 |
| 841524 | what are the bill of rights in the philippines constitution? | It appears that the question period has expired. If you have received an answer that meets your needs, please choose one of those as a 'best answer.' If you haven't received a good answer for your question, you may want to consider the following, 1) Re-post your question. Newer questions get more activity on Yahoo! Answers than old ones. 2) If you do re-post your question, consider why it wasn't answered the first time. Could it be more specific? Could it be worded better? Were there grammatical or spelling errors? Was it in the best category? If it doesn't seem likely that re-posting your question will help you, then here's a listing of my favorite 'answer sites'. Maybe one of them will help you. Answers.com http://www.answers.com/ Bartleby http://www.bartleby.com/ Yahoo Reference http://education.yahoo.com/reference/ HowStuffWorks http://www.howstuffworks.com/ Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page Since I really haven't answered your question, it is not necessary to give me any points. Regards. | Law & Ethics | 1139538232 |
| 1041267 | I was misrepresented by a public defender. What can I do to get legal help? | Wow, sounds horrifying for you. Sorry. First, start gathering evidence, everything you have and can get, to substanciate your accusations. Also, I believe the Public Defender is protected against hold harmless laws, so maybe you can file a complaint through the District Attorney's office? Start researching this through the state website where you live. There is much information on each State's site. Begin researching now before your statute of limitations runs out. Good luck to you on this difficult battle my friend. | Law & Ethics | 1140581363 |
| 4119966 | Age vs. Intelligence.? | smartness | Law & Ethics | 1140422213 |
| 656473 | what happens if you tamper with a fire extinguisher? is it a local, state or federal offense? (Salisbury,MD)? | Federal Offence on federal property. State offence otherwise. This is my field of work. | Law & Ethics | 1139808168 |
| 5783 | how can i view court cases at the dupage county court house? | Too bad the law student didn't give the correct answer. The only way the case information is going to be online is if the case was appealed and the Court of Appeal published its decision. To review records of the trial court proceedings, you will need to actually go to the court house and manually review the file. If you are referring to Dupage County in Illinois, I found that court's website and the link below tells you how to access public record of court files. | Law & Ethics | 1140921934 |
| 1928113 | Help! What is the best, cheapest way to find out if something is copyrighted? | Unless an original creation or in the public domain, I think you can pretty much assume everything is copyrighted, such as images from web pages, books, movies, tv shows, team logos, cartoons characters, board and video games, celebrities, bands, etc. etc. You can check the copyright of specific images at the source of the publicication of the original image. It might just be easier to search out resources for public domain images, and here's a good one from Wikipedia to start with: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain_image_resources | Law & Ethics | 1140290208 |
| 4357781 | can my child be taken away from me because Ive put up with his abusive reactions for so long ? | A child can be removed at the discretion of the relevant state agency, but is unlikely to be removed from a home because another member of the family is being abused. Often a parent of multiple children will abuse only one of them, and often that child is removed from the home and her siblings remain with the abusive parent. You don't have much to worry about if the child is not being abused. HOWEVER, an abusive home is no place for a child (or an adult) even if he is not the victim of the abuse. I strongly recommend you leave if you have not done so already. It is quite common for the victims of domestic violence to remain with the abuser; abusive husbands/boyfriends/parents manipulate their victims to make them feel dependent upon the abuser. It is not your fault that you stayed with him so long, nor is it your fault that he hurts you. Remember that. And please leave him, if not for yourself, then for the sake of your son. Abusive spouses/boyfriends are often denied visitation rights, but his abuse of you does not automatically terminate his parental rights. Basically, a family court judge will have to decide that the child's father in an unfit parent. If you have to appear in court, remember that the judge only cares what's in the best interest of the child; he doesn't care at all what's in your interest (even though you were the victim of abuse and ought to be protected as such). If he hit you in front of your son, be sure to mention that, but try to only talk about your husband/bf as a father, not as a boyfriend/husband. Finally, in mosts states an unborn child is not considered a person. Therefore his hitting you while you were pregnant cannot be considered as child abuse (even though I think it should be, this would create some complicated legal issues). So it is unlikely to be useful in denying him visitation except insofar as it demonstrates his desregard for your physical well being. Good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1140771809 |
| 4130238 | Comments on morality in government? | what in who?! ethics in action. there is no morality in government. | Law & Ethics | 1139872266 |
| 3281889 | what does the patriot act do to take away america's privacy? | It does things such as wire tapping and checking to see what you look at while at the library. Oooh scary... Bottom line is that if you have nothing to hide, it's not scary. If you are a terrorist, pedophile, drug dealer, etc., you may be kind of scared that big brother is watching. So be it. | Law & Ethics | 1140585184 |
| 3387519 | What is your guess about th percentage of time police testimony in a criminal cases contain lies? | 1. I think the police rarely lie in court, unless they are on trial themselves.. They are trained to spew facts. 2. I think O.J.'s defense attorneys used trick tactics to make it appear that the police were lying. Remember, this was the best defense team money could buy, and he paid them to tie up the court and confuse the jury into an acquittal. | Law & Ethics | 1141020974 |
| 195118 | I owe on my consolidated student loans: they were sent to collections while I was in prison...?!! Help me? | This will be touchy. Please don't take this wrong. I don't know if you can do anything about it or not, even with some legal help. The way everyone else is going to see it, is that you broke the law and went to prison. You could not pay the loan bills because you were in prison. You were in prison because of drugs, which is against the law. So, being that you can't pay a bill which you "voluntarily" took on by getting a student loan because "you" broke the law, then the collectors or whoever is not going to be merciful. Please don't think I am being a butthole. I am in the military and after a couple of years, I understand how people of authority think. They don't care about how you got into the situation you are in or why. All they see is that you got yourself into it. They also know that you know right from wrong. So regardless of what you saw growing up, or if you come from a broken home, or if you were in the wrong place at the wrong time or whatever could have possibly led to your situation. All they think is, you are responsible for your own actions. So in their eyes you are responsible for your debt. Regardless of what has happened from the time you took on the loan until now. Like I said, please don't take this wrong. I am not lashing out at you or against you. I am just telling you how they are most likely thinking. I am not judging you or condeming(sp?) you. So seek legal help ASAP. I wish you luck. | Law & Ethics | 1139418267 |
| 1834761 | is cheating illegal in contests like fishing if the prize is money or will they simply disqualify you? | If the prize is money or anything of value, it is illegal. However, the prize has to be pretty big for you to get in any real trouble. But if the prize is $250,000 and they can prove you blatently cheated in order to get the money, they can charge you just as if you had tried to cheat someone directly out of $250,000. Most times, however, the contest officials will just disqualify you because they don't really gain anything from charging you with a crime. I have heard of a case where a couple got in big trouble when the sneaked their own fish into a contest where the prize was a boat, and they then tried to claim the fish as if they caught them. | Law & Ethics | 1139547861 |
| 1267409 | what is the patriot act? | One of the most confusing documents ever written that takes away many civil liberties by using the fear of terrorism. Here's just one section of the act... can you figure out what the hell it says? Section 2516(1) of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraph (p), as so redesignated by section 434(2) of the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-132; 110 Stat. 1274), as paragraph (r); and (2) by inserting after paragraph (p), as so redesignated by section 201(3) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (division C of Public Law 104-208; 110 Stat. 3009-565), the following new paragraph: `(q) any criminal violation of section 229 (relating to chemical weapons); or sections 2332, 2332a, 2332b, 2332d, 2339A, or 2339B of this title (relating to terrorism); or'. | Law & Ethics | 1140053516 |
| 2167032 | what things surroding president John F kennedy stayed the same after he died? | The assassination of John F. Kennedy, the thirty-fifth President of the United States, took place on Friday, November 22, 1963, in Dallas, Texas, USA at 12:30 PM Central Standard Time (18:30 UTC). Kennedy was fatally wounded by gunshots while riding in a presidential motorcade within Dealey Plaza. He was the fourth U.S. President to be assassinated, and the eighth to die while in office. An official investigation by the Warren Commission was conducted over a 10-month period, and its report was published in September 1964, concluding that the assassin was Lee Harvey Oswald, an employee of the Texas School Book Depository in Dealey Plaza. A later official investigation by the House Select Committee on Assassinations (HSCA) was conducted from 1976 to 1979, and concluded that Oswald probably acted with at least one other person. The assassination is still the subject of widespread speculation, and has spawned a number of Kennedy assassination theories. | Law & Ethics | 1139784608 |
| 2192372 | my question is about property which is held in joint tedency? | That's joint tenantcy. What is your question? Joint tenantcy avoids probate under normal circumstances. When one of the joint tenants dies, the other automatically becomes the sole owner. (Or for three, it becomes a 50/50 tenantcy, etc.) It does not have to be real estate, either. Bank accounts which are labeled "joint accounts" are governed by the same rules. Thus, if you have been sharing a checking account with someone who dies, you just go right on writing checks against it, cool as you please. I had that happen to me, but I decided to open a new account anyway, as I was not able to find Steve's store of extra checks, and was afraid they might be in the wrong hands. In an excess of caution, I opened a new account in my own name, then transferred all the money in the joint account to it once all checks had cleared. Does that answer the question you did not state? | Law & Ethics | 1140460838 |
| 215426 | Parental Rights In NY? | I'm not sure about NY since I don not live there, bu legally since you have viitation rights to see your son on specific dates and times then legallay you have every right to take him, your son's father has no right leglly to keep him from you no matter his reason. I would go to your attorney and file a complaint with the courts. He on the other hand can also file a compaint staing that he does not want his some to be around that grandmother, but the courts will have to do an investiation as to whether he has a just cause or no. I will tell you if they do find her unfit to be around then you will of course still have your visitation, but you will not be able to take your son around her at any time, unless it is approved by the judge. Good Luck and go get your son, if he refuses on your day then I advise you to call the cops and have them interfere, and have your visitation papers in hand for the poice to see, they will make him hand over your son. | Law & Ethics | 1139026300 |
| 1077955 | Are there any rules about showing (playing) television (radio) programs in bars, etc.? DVD's in classrooms? | I think there are some strict rules about showing pay-per-view like boxing matches. But I am not sure exactly what the rules are. | Law & Ethics | 1140630402 |
| 902876 | If I got a ticket with my name spelled wrong and the wrong adress do I still have to pay? | A misspelled name is almost never grounds for dismissal of a charge. The address might be a different story and may make it harder to track you down, but I don't think that would even be enough. If you signed the ticket, that is representation that you were the one against whom the charge is directed, although it is not a statement of guilt. | Law & Ethics | 1139363993 |
| 939674 | Is a photograph of a trade-marked item a work in its own rights? | Sure, it's a work in it's own right, but that doesn't exempt photograpers from the normal trademark laws. If a "picture" of Mickey Mouse were used in a manner that Disney diapproved of, they can certainly have a cease and desist order issued to prevent the use of their tradmarked asset. Remember, you don't have to be necessarily using a product for commercial gain in order to be in violation of trademark laws. Anything you do that a trademark holder can prove is somehow damaging the value of their trademark can be grounds for a civil suit. The laws allow newspapers and television news to print or air events that are considered "newsworthy." Trademarked items aren't exempt from this. The media is given the right to report on whatever they deem newsworthy. | Law & Ethics | 1140364738 |
| 3282897 | How would someone go about exsponging their record? | if you are talking about crimmal record , you have have to go to the judge who did the record and tell them to take it off the record. you have to call the courthouse to get an appointment for this. if you know the laywer talk with them about it . | Law & Ethics | 1140154063 |
| 3561987 | robberies that occured in year 2006? | Great question. I'm glad you asked it. The answer is; "blue, with rubber sides". ??? EDIT: Oh, a newspaper form? Why didn't you say so? NEW YORK Today, while millions of Yahoo users watched, someone posted a question that wasn't a question. According to sources, the "question" didn't even make any sense. After other users attempted to humorously suggest that the question could be made a little clearer, the original poster ignored them and posted more irrelevant information. Yahoo authorities have no comment. DUDE!! Read the answers. What do you want to know here? What robberies? Where? What about them? What do you mean "newspaper style"? You realize we're only 40-something days into 2006, right? | Law & Ethics | 1139498828 |
| 2837706 | If you break a law in order to do good, are you still accountable for the law you broke? | That's the point for getting awards for doing good things. You get awards for helping others by discovering new, safe ways doing that. If we all break laws to do good things, there'd be no point of awards since it's so easy. It's like saying you should get an award for sleeping. | Law & Ethics | 1139628539 |
| 2349944 | Prophets and Humor? | Agreed | Law & Ethics | 1140162188 |
| 2603734 | What is the maximum time alotted for your landlord to give you your security deposit back? | Quite often a landlord will not return your deposit until you threaten legal action. They figure if they don't return it and you don't make a fuss, well, more profit. Send a registered letter demanding your deposit, or you will take legal action. Watch how fast you get it! | Law & Ethics | 1140056832 |
| 4465984 | Do you think there should be drilling allowed in Alaska? | no, is should not, you should take your topic and look at alternative fuel sources and such, i have included many sources where you can find info. if you need aditional help i would be willing to answer any questions you have. there is only enough oil in the ANWR to last anywhere between 6months and 2 years. it will cost billions of dollars to drill there when that money should be put towards alternative fuel sources such as the hydrogen fuel cell. there will also be 130+ animals that could become extinct. you may also talk about the vulnerability of the US oil imports and the '73 opec embargo. | Law & Ethics | 1140031384 |
| 2765190 | what does mean when a case has been exonerated by the court? | It means the court found the person innocent of the charges. | Law & Ethics | 1139701036 |
| 165297 | are attorney's allow to answer questions here? | There are attorneys that do workers comp for only a percentage of the settlement. And thier fee will often be figured into the settlement. You can always get an attorney do do workers comp cases if you have no money at all. | Law & Ethics | 1140319365 |
| 2362988 | my friend work in Paris for Ten year as a labour is it she can get a PR thier if she apply? | What is a PR? | Law & Ethics | 1139371353 |
| 4271890 | where in the case of SMITH V. UNITED STATES , 337 U.S. 137 (1949) does it mention probable cause? | You will have to look it up. http://www.supremecourtus.gov/opinions/obtainopinions.pdf | Law & Ethics | 1139875054 |
| 2852787 | If I was involved in a hunting accident like Cheney, wouldn't they arrest me at once? | No, they would not arrest you immediately, unless they really believed you committed a crime. Otherwise, it would be wrongful arrest. And yes, ideally they want to question everyone immediately while facts are still fresh. However, if you (this applies to everyone) request a lawyer, they will not be able to question you anymore, sometimes for days. My guess is that in this case, Cheney's attorney probably told him to not answer any questions right away, which he does not have to do. | Law & Ethics | 1140353174 |
| 2645651 | How can you get rid of a labor union that isn't representing employees fairly ? | Keep records of every instance when the union fails to protect its members. Then call the NLRB (National Labor Relations Board). | Law & Ethics | 1141077288 |
| 3454440 | blind garnishment freeze or take money from personal checking account? | Your question doesn't make any sense. | Law & Ethics | 1140035562 |
| 1024403 | What are the Statutory Rape laws for Ohio? | The age of consent in Ohio is 16; HOWEVER, be aware that this may not apply if an adult "in a position of authority" engages in sexual activity with a minor. This applies particularly to school employees. | Law & Ethics | 1139696197 |
| 865872 | What do you think this saying mean? | HMM I DONT THINK IT NECESSARILY MEANS CRITICISMS THAT YOU MAKE THAT ARE TRUE OF YOURSELF TOO. I THINK IT MEANS THAT ATTEMTPING TO BRING OTHERS DOWN (THROUGH CRITICISM) ACTUALLY MAKES YOU LESS OF A HUMAN AND SO BY ATTEMTPING TO PUT PEOPLE DOWN YOU ARE INFACT PUTTING YOURSELF DOWN. ESSENTIALLY IT MEANS THAT IT IS BAD TO PUT PEOPLE DOWN. | Law & Ethics | 1139415527 |
| 1989769 | How do I lift a restraining order in which I am the protected person? | You have to file a request at the court to lift the order. Be sure to bring proof of his treatment. The court might not lift the order for your protection. | Law & Ethics | 1140204295 |
| 631455 | can someone vote that has been charged with a felony in the state of missouri? | It appears that the question period has expired. If you have received an answer that meets your needs, please choose one of those as a 'best answer.' If you haven't received a good answer for your question, you may want to consider the following, 1) Re-post your question. Newer questions get more activity on Yahoo! Answers than old ones. 2) If you do re-post your question, consider why it wasn't answered the first time. Could it be more specific? Could it be worded better? Were there grammatical or spelling errors? Was it in the best category? If it doesn't seem likely that re-posting your question will help you, then here's a listing of my favorite 'answer sites'. Maybe one of them will help you. Answers.com http://www.answers.com/ Bartleby http://www.bartleby.com/ Yahoo Reference http://education.yahoo.com/reference/ HowStuffWorks http://www.howstuffworks.com/ Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page Since I really haven't answered your question, it is not necessary to give me any points. Regards. | Law & Ethics | 1139531050 |
| 2924015 | What are the effects of abuse of fundamental huuman rights on the victim and the state? | 1)you ferment revolution,and 2)you have a true blue dictatorship | Law & Ethics | 1140420016 |
| 275966 | critically discuss the need of legalized morality paternalism school of thought? | While some type of created control is neccessary to prevent wholesale moral decay, the American government has overstepped its constitutional boundries many times in the last century by legislating morality. In my opinion, better legal solutions would be laws that are constitutional. For example, all the drunk driving laws...no one will argue that hundreds of people dying from drunken driving is good, but why is the law tied to the blood-alchohol level? If what is in your blood is not private, than nothing is. An alternative law with the same effect is needed because policing the peoples bloodstreams is not acceptable in a free society. Perhaps a law tied to responsible driving behavior would be more appropriate. We accept all these laws because we grew up with them and some law is neccessary. It is too bad that we have to live with all the unconstitutional restrictions on our liberty. | Law & Ethics | 1140432118 |
| 4267618 | Who thinks we messed up when we gave the woman a right to vote!? | I think we messed up when we let them have a drivers license and a cell phone | Law & Ethics | 1141106973 |
| 2179171 | What is your "DEFINITION" of a civil war? What is a civil war? | Personally, I do not have a definition for a “Civil War,” because I believe that such a thing does not exist. Now grant it that war is an unavoidable thing on this earth, and that will probably never change. Yet, to call the deaths, torture, bombing, massacring, and hurting and capturing of innocent people “civil” is beyond me. The same to can be said about the whole notion of a “Holy War.” There is nothing holy in war at all - even if it is for a particular belief. | Law & Ethics | 1140733393 |
| 4269070 | How would judges know if the juries talked outside of the court? | The jurors are picked for their integrity and honesty and the judge has to deliver that message to them and he has to trust them to do as they are told. I would find it hard not to talk to my husband abou a case. We talk about everything. | Law & Ethics | 1139772192 |
| 267953 | If drugs addiction is a choice what would you do with drug addicts? | drug addiction is a choice. you choose to do the drugs but if the addiction part was a choice than things would be better cause people could get off of them and the treatment for the drug addicition would still be rahab or jail cause they choose to be addictied. | Law & Ethics | 1141057400 |
| 182654 | media coverage of the execution of Jonas Hoten Whitmore 05/ll/94? | still no answers? not an advert, just trying to share info. http://www.philipdru.com/griffin_stream.html http://www.philipdru.com http://weekendinterviewshow.com http://thestressblog.com http://www.antiwar.com http://www.un.org/ http://www.kaos959.com | Law & Ethics | 1140810471 |
| 4169100 | Do you think Bush should have the athority to sell the ports with out congress approval? | Bush isn't selling the ports ... they already belong to a British company that is selling them to a company from the UAE. And US always has and will continue to be responsible for security at the ports, regardless of what company owns them | Law & Ethics | 1140929490 |
| 1570298 | can cops search through your trash? | The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution places limits on the power of the police to make arrests, search people and their property, and seize objects and contraband (such as illegal drugs or weapons). These limits are the bedrock of search and seizure law. What constitutes an unreasonablee search and seizure depends on the individual's expectation of privacy. An officer couldn't just come wandering onto your property and begin digging in your trash. On the other hand, it would be fair game once you put the trash out near the curb for pickup. The same thing would apply if you took it to a community dumpster in an apartment complex. It depends on the facts of the case. | Law & Ethics | 1139536684 |
| 2860065 | Where can I find others that have defaulted student loans? | lol. Just call Sallae Mae...They have lists and are always looking for collectors. | Law & Ethics | 1140762522 |
| 2315537 | so how do i sue a lawer? | Get a better lawer. | Law & Ethics | 1141165187 |
| 309333 | WHEn voting for a law, do you believe that poeple should follow thier faith or vote secularly? | Well that depends. You can have a nation where the majority votes by their faith and end up with state-sponsored religon (e.g. Iran). For my part, I'd prefer it if people voted based on their sense of justice, fair play, and equality. Most faiths incorporate those notions - but I would hope people leave out their fanaticism when they vote. | Law & Ethics | 1140910460 |
| 1115700 | What do you think about Bush ordering spying? Agree, disagree? Explain.? | It's a necessary evil. The terrorists aren't going to call the FBI and tell them their plans, and I hope the government is doing all it can to protect the country. The attacks that already happened here and on our assets abroad might have been prevented if anyone had been listening before. | Law & Ethics | 1140116072 |
| 1584317 | Is the rumor Clark T. Randt Jr. (Bush's roomate at Yale) did some of his schoolwork for him? | I think he submitted his homework questions to Yahoo Answers! | Law & Ethics | 1140752184 |
| 1255155 | What does aggravating factors mean? | In terms of the law and court cases, aggravating factors are anything (events, evidence, etc.) that can be presented by the prosecution to cast the defendent in an unfavorable light. For instance, testimony that a defendant has a violent temper with a history of violent behavior might be an aggravating factor in an assault case where the defendant is accused of striking the victim as a result of an argument. Conversely, mitigating factors are those things typically presented by the defense to cast the defendent in a favorable light. Using the above example, if the defendant was protecting his family, was a deacon in his church, volunteered his spare time to charitable causes... these would be mitigating factors. | Law & Ethics | 1140552442 |
| 3861058 | why do muslim hate against america? | They hate the American "lifestyle".. Freedom.. Independence.. Rebellion.. Counter-culturalism.. The Islamic "lifestyle" is strict.. It has SPECIFIC RULES and CODES OF CONDUCT.. There can be no questioning of authority or variance from the norm.. Anything that appears to be "different" is labeled as blasphemous and outlawed.. In my opinion, their culture (dictated by the extremist clerics) cannot survive much longer in the 21st century.. It's an antiquated repressive societal structure.. It doesn't allow women to be treated as equals.. It doesn't ACCEPT influences from different religions, cultures and societies.. The rioting after the publications of the cartoons in Denmark demonstrates my point PERFECTLY.. | Law & Ethics | 1139587955 |
| 3389832 | If you walked out of court while court is in session, what would happen to you? | It depends on why you are there. If you are there because the state vs. you then you then a bench warrant could be issued for your arrest. Same thing goes if you are on jury duty or if you have been subpoenaed. If you are there just watching, then notthing. You can leave if you want. | Law & Ethics | 1138926013 |
| 3485789 | When i asked my lawyer what percent he would get he said it depends on how nice i am that day.Can he do that? | I think they attorney may have just been trying to make a joke. The attorney may have been giving you different amounts throughout the process as what the insurance carrier was offering or what he thought it may settle around. When you signed up with the attorney, you should have signed a retainer agreement, which stipulates what percentage the attorney gets from your settlement (usually anywhere from 25-33% plus expenses). That amount is off the actual settlement, not off of what is left after medical bills. So if you settled at $50,000 and the attorney gets 33% (hypotheically), he will get $16,500, leaving you with $33500. After $21000 in medicals, that leaves you with $12500 to cover future medical bills and pain and suffering. This should have all be explained out to you by the attorney up front, and is probably done in the paperwork he gave you at your consult. Getting another attorney will not help necessarily, because your current attorney is legally entitled to what he earned, and he can prove he earned that share of the $50,000. | Law & Ethics | 1140688822 |
| 2787839 | What should be done to increase access to higher education for all people regardless of race? | Race should never be an issue, education takes money, you have money you get an education a good one like medical school, law school, and so on | Law & Ethics | 1140475224 |
| 1956049 | California Law, what would happen if a burglair was injury during a burglary and sued the homeowner? | They would lose, since California Civil Code 847 states that a property owner "shall not be liable to any person for any injury or death that occurs upon that property during the course of or after the commission of any of the felonies set forth in subdivision (b) by the injured or deceased person." Those felonies includes burglary and robbery. | Law & Ethics | 1139460047 |
| 2993409 | Even though the Danish cartoons were technically legal, do you think they are acceptab? | My personal opinion is that they were in bad taste. I would defend to the death the cartoonist's right to draw stupid tasteless cartoons. | Law & Ethics | 1140635873 |
| 4095182 | can a pay raise be taken back? | Yes, in most cases. In most situations your pay grade depends on performance. However you can NEVER go below the minumum wage, if so contact your local labor board. | Law & Ethics | 1139544533 |
| 2772141 | Does anyone find it strange that we follow the laws that were set forth for this country over 200 years ago? | Questions like or similar to this one have appeared here several times. Other than those who ask such questions to simply get a response to see what others think, often they come up (in my opinion) because the asker (present company excepted, of course) due to a lack of education as to what the Constitution of the United States and the Bill of Rights actually are and mean. First of all, the Constitution of the United States was created to create a general government (in this case a federal government) and the relationship between that general government and the ratifying States and their citizens, as ratified by the several States as representing the citizens of each of their States. It is not a document of laws nor does it grant any rights. It is a structure which acts as a foundation from which laws are to be enacted which are necessary (and proper) to carry through the powers delegated to the federal government created by those delegated powers. The Bill of Rights is the result of an agreement made during the Constitutional Convention to gather the votes necessary to propose the draft of the Constitution to the then standing Congress under the Articles of Confederation. It first came up (by George Mason) during the discussion concerning trial by jury. At that time 8 of the 13 State Constitutions (the States had real Constitutions prior to the Constitution of the United States) had forms of a Bill of Rights and George Mason had written Virginia’s in 1776. Subsequent to the ratification of the Constitution of the United States and during the first session of the Congress, James Madison was given the task of drafting this Bill of Rights and in this effort he used the Virginia Bill of Rights as a guide. His work resulted in a Bill of Rights with 12 articles being proposed to the several State legislatures. Only 10 were ratified at that time. Bills of Rights are not new to our historical roots, certainly Magna Carta can be considered a form of a Bill of Rights and there were others through the years such as “The Petition of Right [1628] and “The Bill of rights” [1689]. Even so, the United States Bill of Rights is less a listing of individual rights than it is selected controls on the federal government. This is because of the structure of the Bill of rights, that is, the first 8 ratified articles of the Bill of Rights are exclusionary articles in that they exclude the federal government from doing specific acts. The final two articles are declarations of basic truths and are therefore controlling of the federal government. All of this structure of government can reasonably be considered as being a natural evolution of our heritage of the Common Law easily traceable to the Great Charter of 1215 (Magna Carta) and, in my opinion, founded in the developing Common Law during the preceding 2,000 years. During the intervening years since 1791 (year of the ratification of the Bill of Rights) 27 Amendments have been made to the Constitution of the United States changing that structure. Legislative statutes are enacted within this structure and the constitutional structures of the various States. Those enacted laws, in the style of our common law, evolve and produce new laws, as well as new judicial interpretations. In that sense we do, and yet we don’t, live within what occurred 215 years ago. In such a system, how can it be out of date? It has lasted so long with relatively little change because its roots and its intent and its content are focused on individual rights. | Law & Ethics | 1139240868 |
| 1361711 | what are the current laws, on "squawting", in NYC? | Is there any place left to "squawt" in NYC? | Law & Ethics | 1140735964 |
| 575182 | Do you know any groups that support banning of music, literature, etc? | Baptists | Law & Ethics | 1140441762 |
| 1335309 | Why are cops looked at to be bad people? | Not all of them are You have a few that think they are god that give the rest a bad name | Law & Ethics | 1141091915 |
| 1650405 | What ethical dilemmas were faced in Hurricane Katrina? | The Mississippi River kinda goes through a part of New Orleans. There is an "East Bank" side (downtown, Superdome, Convention Center, 9th Ward, etc.), and a "West Bank" side (ongoing joke that people are less educated and lack social skills). A huge bridge connects the east and west banks. The east and west banks are governed by different police forces and are different "parishes" (other states have counties). East Bankers were trapped at the Superdome, there was no food, water, medical care, etc. The people started looting - not just for food, but also computers, electronics, shoes - you name it. They also began shooting at rescuers. YES, SHOOTING AT THE HELICOPTERS TRYING TO RESCUE THEM. West Bankers had no better provisions. But they also had no large evacuation centers like the Superdome. They were just as stuck as the East Bankers. Some of the East Bankers began to walk across the bridge to the West Bank. They broke into homes, DEFACED PROPERTY, PUT OUT CIGARETTES ON FLOORS, AND DEFECATED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROOMS. They also broke into the West Bank's ONLY shopping mall, looted it, then burned it. It is still closed to this day. Authorities on the West Bank soon stopped the East Bankers from crossing the bridge, because there were no better provisions on the West Bank than the East Bank. Also because they were destroying homes and burning things. Now the world thinks it was such a horrible, deplorable thing to keep the East Bankers from crossing the bridge. dilemma: do we let the East Bankers cross the bridge, break into homes and businesses and destroy/burn them, let them cause chaos when there are few police officers available to control the peace? answer: it depends on what side of the bridge you live on. | Law & Ethics | 1140472677 |
| 4131833 | Why are the Fmaily Court Judges in SC far above the Federal Laws and allow so much nonsense against women? | Because we are all good ole boys, beer drinking, tobacco chewing, certified NRA card carrying memebers, rebel flag waving, pick em up truck with a fully loaded gun rack dirivng, wife beating, red neck country boy hicks. Is that the answer? | Law & Ethics | 1140727087 |
| 275707 | Is anyone worried about American born terrorists like Tim McVeigh/Terry Nichols attacking American(s) again? | I'm more afraid of current president. Too much power, too little sense. He's done more damage than all of the McVeigh's, Nichols, and Bin Laden's combined. | Law & Ethics | 1140809110 |
| 3642386 | What would you do if you went to hospital for tonsillectomy and woke up without one of kidneys ? | find the kidney and retrieve it. If kidney was already in another person, i would let them keep it. | Law & Ethics | 1141177939 |
| 1141148 | am i liable if i sell my car and the new owner doesnt transfer the title, then gets in an accident? | The owner of a car is not legally responsible for accidents that happen with it, just the driver, unless there was some sort of contributory negligence, like you knew the breaks didn't work and didn't tell him, etc. The title's kind of irrelevant. | Law & Ethics | 1139616320 |
| 1296324 | Does your country's law allow sombody to fool others on the April fools Day? | Yes.. doesnt yours? As long as it is not harmful or the trick/joke does not break any laws. | Law & Ethics | 1140945352 |
| 2439135 | How do we go about having "W" impeached? | It's pretty clear that the president has done some illegal things, such as the warrantless wiretapping. But only the congress can impeach the president, and as long as the majority of congress are Republicans, they are unlikely to do this. So the only realistic way to get him impeached is to elect a majority of Democrats to congress in the fall 2006 election. | Law & Ethics | 1138933323 |
| 2534887 | what can postal workers say about a person being on social security dissability,after seeing there checks.? | It is hard to tell what you are saying. Are you saying that your mailman told your neighbors that you are receiving social security disability checks? And that your neighbors resent you for it? If so -- forget about the neighbors. If you are on disability you have the right. They are probably not going to be worth bothereing with if they judge you so harshly on simply that basis. And -- if you want, report your mailman to the post office. He has committed a big no no in telling your neighbors about your mail. But first make sure you are right. Why do you think he did? You may be jumping to conclusions. | Law & Ethics | 1140505186 |
| 2965814 | If a person beleived in dictatorships then how can they say that if they don't believe in freedom of speech?:( | I am confused at your question. Dictator= Who dictates what you (commoners) say or do. So he/she does not have to believe in freedom of speech. That person won't be a dictator if he/she did. I hope that answered your quesstion. | Law & Ethics | 1140302432 |
| 1695313 | What is the Bow Street Metropolitan Stipendiary Magistrate? | A "Bow Street Metropolitan Stripendiary Magistrate" is a historical criminal judge located within the Bow Street Metropolitan Police Office in London. They no longer exist under that title. Originally they were called Bow Street Magistrates, but in 1839 they became know as Stripendiary Magistrates and were granted authority to hear criminal matters and issue warrants (prior to this date they existed and did the same, but there was no legal authority for their existance). They are now know as District Judges (since 2000). The have a slightly broder authority than do lay Justices of the Peace. They have been solicitors or barristers for at least 7 years before they can be selected as Magistrates. A "Metropolitan" Stipendiary Magistrate is one that works in London and a "Provincial" Magistrate works outside of London. However, the Bow Street Magistrate Court does still exist (at least for the time being as it is expected to be sold and converted to a hotel). The full title continues to be used as an honorific and respect for the historical role this Court has played in London's History. This is the title that is often seen on modern criminal legal documents. | Law & Ethics | 1140984663 |
| 4428017 | If people were forced to conform to stricter standards of behavior, would there be less crime in the U. S.? | I don't believe so. I believe that standards and laws are what make much of our crime today. When aomeone is constantly told not to do something then that makes them want to do it even more. You know what I mean? Even so, more rules means more people and forces to enforce these rules, and I don't know about where you live but Detroit had layed off much of their police officers and Detroit is known for being full of crime. The more police there are the worse things seem to get!!! Just my experience. | Law & Ethics | 1140334979 |
| 3764078 | Should the death penalty be abolished? | What do you mean abolished? All civilized countried abolished it long time ago... Any idea of abolishing dp because it's cheaper to lock someone for life is quite cinical, it was abolished on humanitarian grounds and it's irreversibility (yes, some juridical systems are humble enought to admit they might make a misstake) | Law & Ethics | 1138851765 |
| 3932614 | is sharing mp3 with family member infringement of copyright? | If it's something you recorded yourself then no of course not | Law & Ethics | 1140204685 |
| 2238522 | I am looking for employment status of a particular individual.? | You should let Child Support Services take care of that for you. They can obtain the information legally, and you can't be held liable for anything that your ex might want to use against you. If your caseworker doesn't seem to want to help, go above her head to her boss! Trust me..ex's can be cruel! Just cover your arse! Good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1140753593 |
| 798829 | does the death penalty violate the right to live? | I think is a little extreme.But then again a life time penalty makes someone suffer much more.By killing them they only realese them | Law & Ethics | 1140307845 |
| 4129717 | what is the state law of the american way to be considered an adult and why?????? | You have to be 18 years old to be a legal adult in any state. is that your question? | Law & Ethics | 1140645002 |
| 3230212 | I need infromaiton on disputing a living will? | babe in cicero, If you're hell bent on being heard in court, an attorney would be your best bet. You can try this site: http://www.nolo.com Best of luck | Law & Ethics | 1140039893 |
| 4337615 | what do you think about taking ten years to gather the Rwanda war criminals to prosecute? | One giant dropped ball. No country on the planet seemed to really give a damn when it happened. Now it's all political face saving and hypocracy. I would just be glad that anything is being done. The "justice" could easily be as forgoten as the actual act. | Law & Ethics | 1141097088 |
| 1146531 | can a cofidential informant get into trouble once he has become a informant in the state of virginia? | Little tough to understand exactly what you're asking here. Can someone, working for the police or not, break the law? Of course they can. Are certain people expected *not* to break the law? Sure. And informants are one of those people. I worked in a narcotics task force for three years and worked with plenty of informants. Did we tell them they weren't supposed to break the law? Of course we did. Did they turn right around and break the law anyway? I imagine so...most of them are addicts or thieves or just plain crooks and have been most of their lives, why would they suddenly stop just because they've signed on with the home team to become a policeman's helper? I don't know of any laws on this subject per se...ours was a policy issue; we told the informant to quit screwing up. Certainly Virginia might have a law on that subject but it seems to me (based on 19 years of policing) that it would be awfully difficult to enforce. I'd love to know what makes you ask this question. | Law & Ethics | 1139290362 |
| 2504712 | Does anyone in the world still believe the people in the USA are Free!!!? | When I wake up in the morning in the house that my wife and I own and pay for, I take a shower and put on clothes that I chose and purchased. I drop off my daughter at the school of my choice. I go to my office where I conduct my law practice. I practice the area of law that I want for the clients that I choose. I drive my own car on the route that I want to take. If I don't like what is going on in my city or county, I have the power to do something about it. I can write in my blog, I can call the local radio station or the newspaper. I can even run for office (which I've done) and I have just as good of a chance as anybody else of winning. So yeah, I feel pretty free. | Law & Ethics | 1140275462 |
| 2839151 | how do you check if you have a warrant in los angeles county? | turn your self in! | Law & Ethics | 1140233583 |
| 4054050 | Has anyone been convicted of the crimes in the conspiracy to hijack planes and kill with them on 9/11/01? | Yes. Zacarias Moussaoui, the only person officially charged for crimes relating to 9/11, pleaded guilty after months of maintaining his innocence. He has not been sentenced yet, but he faces the Death Penalty. He maintains he didn't know they were going to use the planes to crash into buildings and thought they were going to hijack them and use the hostages to exchange for political prisoners. | Law & Ethics | 1138838193 |
| 2265207 | Will I lose my rights to the house if I am the one to move out during a separation? | hey there white rabbit, I am studying to become a lawyer and I know this answer. It really depends on who's name is on the mortgage/deed for the house, if both of yours is on the deed/mortgage then 50% of the house will always be yours. If it is just your significant other's name on the house, if you leave that house under a legal separation and not divorce after 90 days the marital domain will be terminated and you will lose your rights to it. I SUGGEST THAT YOU GET A LAWYER RIGHT NOW!! i bet your spouse is trying to sneak one by you. You do not need to tell your spouse you are talking to a lawyer but get advice now, it'd cost like $100 to talk to a lawyer for an hour and many specialize in this sort of thing. GET A LAWYER NOW! It may be better off getting a divorce by the way... | Law & Ethics | 1138807424 |
| 2683551 | why child support is unfair to the gays even thought there are women they can be bad? | Ok, let's see: If a woman had NO children, she could ostensibly live in a smaller dwelling. She would pay less for all costs associated with that dwelling including: rent, power, heat and possibly cable and phone. She would also be paying less for food. That's part of it. If her child is on a private or employer medical plan there may be co-pays and deductibles that need met before said child is covered at a higher percentage. There are transportation costs associated with children. If the child is in any extracurricular activities, those frequently cost money and not exactly a small amount either. Prescriptions? Costly without any med benefits. What about little things like an upswing in the amount of bandaids a person goes through when they have kids? Dentistry? Orthodontics? Classroom contributions of food, supplies? Class field trips? Lunch tickets? Entertainment? (ever see a kid without any toys, movies, paper and crayons?). Infants need diapers, formula or not, bottles, nipples, pacifiers, blankets, clothing on a steady basis, etc. Be glad you only have to SEND A CHECK. While no mother would say the effort behind parenting is not worth it, the fact remains that she's the one in the trenches wiping up vomit and doing laundry in the middle of the night, dispensing medicine, losing sleep when a kiddo needs her. You need to be a bit more supportive of the important role that mother plays selflessly each and every day and wank a little less about the pain in your pocketbook. | Law & Ethics | 1138904136 |
| 1536736 | Do you know anything about 419 fraud.In which country law's book this fraud is??? | "Advance fee fraud, often also known as the Nigerian money transfer fraud, Nigerian scam or 419 scam after the relevant section of the Nigerian Criminal Code that it violates[1], is a fraudulent scheme to extract money from victims after making them believe they will get an immense fortune. Victims are requested to pay an upfront fee before their purported fortune is released. These scams have come to be associated in the public mind with Nigeria due to the massive proliferation of such confidence tricks from that country since the mid-eighties, although they are often also carried out in other African nations, and increasingly from European cities with large Nigerian populations, notably London, Amsterdam and Madrid and lately also Dubai (United Arab Emirates). Originally, the schemers contacted mainly heads of companies and church officials, however, the use of e-mail spam and instant messaging for the initial contacts has led to many private citizens also being targeted, as the cost to the scammers to make initial contact is much lower. The United States Federal Trade Commission has issued a consumer alert about the Nigerian scam. It says: "If you receive an offer via email from someone claiming to need your help getting money out of Nigeria — or any other country, for that matter — forward it to the FTC at spam@uce.gov." The United States Department Of The Treasury advises "You may also email the 419er documents, especially any banking data they may have given you, marked as described above, to Task Force Main in DC 419.fcd@usss.treas.gov; that is also acceptable." The number 419 is used in Nigeria's criminal code to describe this sort of crime and explains the penalty for it." | Law & Ethics | 1139586570 |
| 444142 | How long does a judge have to make a judgement after a trial in a california family law case? | I'm not sure about California laws, but in the constitution, it states that everyone has the right to a speedy due process. I don't think the judge can sit on it for a long period of time. | Law & Ethics | 1140731551 |
| 4424778 | What is the maximum time limit for court arraigment? | That depends on the crime. Different crimes have different statutes of limitations, and those all vary by the jurisdiction. Some do not have limits, such as murder. | Law & Ethics | 1140493226 |
| 113522 | If someone legally changes their name...? | The best way would be to ask them, or ask someone who knows them. | Law & Ethics | 1139356873 |
| 585676 | What states have squatters rights? | Actually, nearly every state has laws that govern a legal concept called "adverse possession". Adverse possession is a legally recognized way to gain title to someone elses land over time. The requirements are very strict in most states, but it usually involves an "open and notorioius" possession of the land by the "squatter" to the exclusion of the owner over a period of years. The number of years is a matter of state law. Some states, like California, also require the squatter to pay the property taxes during the period of possession. If you meet those requirements, you may still need to file a quiet title lawsuit to get legal title to the property. You need to consult an attorney in your state for further information. This concept is completely different from the idea of purchase property at a tax lien sale. Both exist in most states. | Law & Ethics | 1140846693 |
| 4391853 | Would you kill the man who killed your child or would you let the courts do their job? | Impossible to say how would one reacts;Until they r put in the sitiuation. | Law & Ethics | 1139796583 |
| 40529 | Will I get arrested at the airport??? HELP!!!? | Do I know for sure? no. But I doubt it. The ticket agents check for names on the Do Not Fly list. But they don't check for bench warrants. Otherwise, if they did they'd catch a lot more deadbeat dads. Passing through security you are asked to show ID, but they want to match it to your boarding pass. If you're really that worried, don't exit past the security checkpoint during your Dallas layover. | Law & Ethics | 1139357255 |
| 2768732 | How do you get home owners insurance when you have a felony charge? | I've never heard of an homeowner's insurance carrier asking about felony convictions. Shop around for coverage like you would for any type of insurance and don't volunteer the information, but be truthful if the question appears on any application form. Being deceitful on an application form could result in a denial of coverage. | Law & Ethics | 1139841657 |
| 568755 | Can a firefighter be sued for assault for rescuing someone against their will? | Yes, anyody can sue for anything they want to. The sad part is what you describe has probably already happened. I remember a case from when I was young that a woman sued the man that saved her,(his job), becuause he did not make sure that she was continually covered up thereby embarassing her. He saved her life and had to pay her for what she felt like was a violation of her modesty. Go figure! | Law & Ethics | 1139956470 |
| 4352884 | what is the best service to get for doing personal back ground checks? | we are empire investigations 412 921 4046 | Law & Ethics | 1141139125 |
| 3356412 | What is the most rediculous law? | There's a law in Virginia that prohibits couples from having sex, if it's not in missionary position. I don't know if it's the most rediculous, but sounds rediculous enough. | Law & Ethics | 1140062217 |
| 2270590 | If a 13 year old gets a police caution is it wiped off their criminal record when they reach 18? | caution? if you got some sort of court proceding, you'll still have a record for the police and anyone of importance to see, but to other your slate is wiped clean, but it also depends on the offense | Law & Ethics | 1141091410 |
| 4369418 | What are the importance of language in law profession?Not less than 10 pages. Like to have it now. Thanks? | Bwaaa haaa haaa haa. Does someone realy think theyare going toget 10+ pages handed to them for free on a website? Aside from anyhting else with grammar like "What are the importance" you need to do all the research on language you can. | Law & Ethics | 1139055604 |
| 2581372 | why does some states not take megans law seriously? | If you committed a crime before a law was passed then the new law does not affect you. If you were going 75 in a 55 4 years ago and got a ticket, and since then they raise the speed limit to 75, you can't go ask for a refund. As far as the sex offender that may or may not have registered when they moved. The police have to prove that this man is indeed a sex offender. They can't falsely accuse him. Lots of people resemble each other or have the same name. Just because someone calls the police and tells them does not give the police any means to come arrest someone because somebody gave them a "tip." They would have to match this man's social security number, fingerprints or dna to make sure he is indeed the man. But they are not allowed to force the man into giving them any of this information. Politicians pass laws to give the public a false sense of security. But the laws do no good if the law enforcement decides not to enforce them. This is why we elect our sheriffs, so we can have a sheriff that agrees with us on what should be priority . | Law & Ethics | 1140627578 |
| 4321065 | what is the usual punishment for a first time offender that destroys govenment property in tennessee? | It will depend on what you have done. If you have blown up a government building then obviously your punishment will be a lot worse than if you just broke a window. | Law & Ethics | 1140518036 |
| 1720875 | what are republicans views on the death penalty? | spy on them first , kill them, and ask questions later if you need to. better to kill lots of innocents than let one terrorist, or criminal get away! | Law & Ethics | 1139794394 |
| 146999 | what do you know about neo-internment camps? | Where did you hear that? Please cite your source. | Law & Ethics | 1141175400 |
| 1766944 | what are the functions of judge? | To totally screw your life up. | Law & Ethics | 1140932379 |
| 4234035 | What does BAR stand for and y is it called BAR? | The Bar is the court. When a person takes the bar exam, they are seeking a license to practice before courts of a particular jurisdiction. Thus, to "approach the bar" in court is to approach the judge, and a barrister is a counsellor in England who has been admitted to plead at the bar and conduct trials or argue causes. | Law & Ethics | 1139019537 |
| 362577 | What states allow the sale of liquor on Sundays? | Tucky does!! | Law & Ethics | 1141002871 |
| 2587073 | What are the chances, and what is the cost? | A lawyer would cost anywhere from $3,000 to $5,000 dollars. Everything would depend on the environment for the children. Had that changed? The judge would work in the children's best interest. Good luck to your father. | Law & Ethics | 1139355484 |
| 1764320 | Is owner of tavern and bartender liable under the dramp shop act of injuries caused by an intoxicated person? | Typically most state dram shop acts provide for liability only if the person served was "visibly intoxicated" when served. Under that standard, probably. | Law & Ethics | 1140300198 |
| 924460 | are they going to arrest him for sure the day I file the incident report..is that the same as filing charges ? | No they have to check your account of the incident and it would be very unlikely if they arrested the guy on the same day if at all | Law & Ethics | 1140772683 |
| 1255924 | What would be a good proposal for an amendment for the Constitution? | a good proposal for an amendment for the Constitution would be to change the requirements to be president. you would still have to be 35 years old and be a resident in the United States for 14 years, but change the natural-born citizen part. instead of being a natural-born citizen make it be a United States citizen for 40 years. this way people whose parents move here when they are kids; these would be the only ways that they know and know as much as any other kid here. i think this would be a grand topic to talk about in your paper and could easly elaberate on with examples. remember to explain yourself and put your heart and soul into it to get a good grade. | Law & Ethics | 1139778058 |
| 4023360 | 4th degree assult charges for washington state? | go to this website: http://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx here you can research the Revised Code of Washington. | Law & Ethics | 1140749606 |
| 1704152 | How do you find out if a lawyer is legitamate? I have contacted the State Bar and she is not listed!? | Are you sure you contacted the State Bar? I do not believe it is legal in the United States to practice law in any state without being a member of the state bar. What state are you in? What did they tell you exactly? Now if the person is not practising in that state, they may be a member of another bar, or they may be a lawyer not currently in practice in the state whose Bar you contacted. The other way is to ask the person. Ask for their bar number, and, if they are a litigator, for the names of cases they have worked on. Ask for references. These are all legitimate questions. Provide more information, and perhaps I can help. There are no obvious other ways to check. Many good lawyers don't belong to bar associations, or list in MArtindale Hubbel, or in other places. The Better Business Bureau has little to do with lawyers. And what in the world is an AV rating? | Law & Ethics | 1140142746 |
| 753784 | what countries legalize sex? | Discounting adults having sex with minors, sex is legal all over the world. Where do you think babies come from? | Law & Ethics | 1140449274 |
| 513526 | what happens to a canadian citizen in the us who makes death threats to a california resident? | There are too many unknown variables here to give you a really accurate answer. However, the citizenship of a person who commits a crime in California is not an issue unless diplomatic immunity is involved. It does not matter that someone who is committing a crime is not a citizen of this country or state; they are here, and they are subject to the laws of the state they are in while they are here. So what you really want to know is "what happens to someone in California who makes death threats to someone else in California?" And the answer to that one is easy: Nothing, all the way up to prison for several years. Without having the facts of the incident, it's just not possible to know what the probable outcome of the case would be. Also, people tend to overreact when it comes to "death threats" and what they really are. I've had people tell me that, "I'll be looking for you at the bar tonight," is a death threat. In California, it just ain't so. If you're interested, you can review Penal Code section 422 at the link below. It will define what a death threat is in this state. Hope this helps...but forget about the citizenship issue; it's not an issue. | Law & Ethics | 1140065314 |
| 2383080 | does an inheritance count as community property? | Generally, the following does not become community property and remains separate property: property owned before the marriage; and property received during the marriage by one spouse as a gift or inheritance from a third party. How income from separate property is treated is determined by state law. Currently, the following states are community property states: Arizona California Idaho Louisiana Nevada New Mexico Texas Washington | Law & Ethics | 1140586433 |
| 2320325 | can i kill in self defens? | yes.. but they will do an investgation if you are plotting something | Law & Ethics | 1140918439 |
| 2163360 | what is the issues of the ny state rockerfella illegal drug laws? | Rockefeller. | Law & Ethics | 1140443932 |
| 338914 | My parents have custody of my children, I want it back - how to do this? | You need a lawyer and will have to go to court. | Law & Ethics | 1140801363 |
| 2068607 | How did our federal court system originated? | By the Constitution of the United States of America, which made provisions for three branches of government: judicial, legislative and executive. | Law & Ethics | 1139799952 |
| 1510370 | how do I find out the police call codes for minnesota? | This site tells all of the police scanner codes for various places in Minnesota http://www.bearcat1.com/radiomn.htm | Law & Ethics | 1140551655 |
| 3380652 | Would introducing evidence at trial that someone else committed the crime turn the trial into a circus? | If it takes a circus to arrive at truth, fairness, and justice... then by all means, see how many clowns you can fit into a Volkswagen! | Law & Ethics | 1140822870 |
| 3727042 | U awnna pursue LLB through distant learning form India. Tell me what's the right destination for me? | What is that a terror message? | Law & Ethics | 1140254556 |
| 3459271 | What countires have the death penalty? | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Use_of_death_penalty_worldwide that gives you a picture of the whole world and who has death penalty! hope that helps! | Law & Ethics | 1141189952 |
| 1617459 | what did exactly Jesus wrote on the ground when a woman was brought in front of him by the pharisees? | Nobody really knows, but some people think that what each person saw was different. Maybe it was each persons sins. Just a thought | Law & Ethics | 1139621987 |
| 446025 | What is the best thing in interviewing leaders? | If you are going to interview a leader then try to find out what they attribute their leadership skills to, what kind of things they did as a youth, and what inspires them to lead. | Law & Ethics | 1140026650 |
| 4262573 | How are Am. Jur. and C.J.S. organized differently? | It is complicated, but there is a decent description at http://library.kentlaw.edu/resources/Self_Guided_Library_Tours/librarytour1--05.pdf#search='am%20jur%20cjs' (pg 2-3 have basic info) | Law & Ethics | 1141153256 |
| 3334245 | What is the highest amount of child support ordered? | It ordinarily depends on 3 things: 1) The state laws where you're living, 2) The number of children, and 3) The income of the non-custodial parent. Most states have child support offices that can help you create/modify child support orders. You should also be able to hire a private attorney (which may get faster results). | Law & Ethics | 1140469951 |
| 1645913 | what are sheriff's roles in times of disaster? | Around here, they direct traffic and help with searches when people are lost. I suppose they do other stuff, too. | Law & Ethics | 1139761196 |
| 484536 | What are the laws regarding owning a sword in Colorado? | Why dont you contact the SCA and ask them...Since they are into a hobby where a lot of peple carry swords in public they should know. Be aware there might be local laws against this (Colorado being left of everybody, they might not like people runnung around with pointy things) When I g0 back to illinois and dont know if I can drive or hunt or whatever, I call the STATE POLICE and ask them. Since cops are the ones who would bust you for doing somthing you think is ok, they are happy to tell you BEFORE you do somthing wrong, as they hate paperwork. | Law & Ethics | 1140471080 |
| 941062 | How is the, one family living in a single resident home, ordinance enforced? | Great question? Maybe by mailing addresses? | Law & Ethics | 1140800040 |
| 2962932 | whats the best way to pass a urine screen ? | Don't do drugs | Law & Ethics | 1140054140 |
| 2837752 | What is the exact law for Illinois stop signs? | The state office of motor vehicles should have a driver's license manual for free. Check online--it might even be there. | Law & Ethics | 1139958714 |
| 537148 | what is the consequences of jumped bail bond? | WHEN YOU POSTED THE BAIL YOU BECAME THE EMDIMETER MEANING THAT LEGALLY YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THAT PERSON APPEARING IN COURT,THE BONDING AGENCY WILL OWE THE STATE THE PRICE OF THE BOND YOU FORFIET THE 10% THAT YOU PUT UP, THE BOND AGENCY CAN SUE YOU FOR THE OTHER 90% OF THE BOND! | Law & Ethics | 1140077639 |
| 395677 | is the time that change the man or the man change the time?????? | time change the man. Real man are decreasing..more Gay existed...world..world..... | Law & Ethics | 1139500655 |
| 504461 | supreme court? | US Supreme Court is the highest court in the USA. Each state also have similar courts. | Law & Ethics | 1140402069 |
| 1992838 | Would you sacrifice 100 lives for a chance to save a million? | yes, of course it would be hard but sometimes sacrifices must be made for the greater good. and bush is not doing it for the greater good. he has his own agenda. | Law & Ethics | 1140251404 |
| 2904676 | how to change my name and ss #? | SS NUMBER CAN NOT BE CHANGED BUT U CAN CHANGE UR NAME AS LONG AS U R NOT A FELON. CHECK WITH UR COUNTY GOVERNMENT ON TO GO ABOUT DOING IT. | Law & Ethics | 1139930311 |
| 498360 | Why did states discontinue their official reports? | The unofficial reports are no less accurate and contain extensive editorial content, such as summaries, an index, etc., which makes them much more useful than the version printed by the GPO. | Law & Ethics | 1140114008 |
| 1564512 | What are some of the pros and cons to the Patriot Act? | The Patriot Act helps law enforcement officers find and arrest terrorists more easily. It also helps in more common crimes too. Unfortunately, its liberal use of bugging is considered a violation of privacy, since it makes bugging people easy for law enforcement. On the other hand, though, the government should have no need to bug you unless you need bugging. And besides, they don't have the manpower to bug everyone. The government can spy on people anyway, or bug them, so it makes little difference. Now it's just easier, faster, and safer for cops. Privacy is nice, but I prefer to be alive and have a tiny bit less privacy. To the person below me: it is not at all a false sense of security, because the Patriot Act's greatest impact is on law enforcement, not crime prevention. Putting NYPD officer at every large building and subway station is false security. But making it easier for FBI agents to collect evidence to convict criminals is not false at all. | Law & Ethics | 1141006637 |
| 4284372 | Does anybody know about the Veronica School District vs. Acton in 1995? | 42 | Law & Ethics | 1140397019 |
| 4281973 | does florida have a no cell phone use while driving law? | Yes I live in FL, thats against the law but everyone does it! | Law & Ethics | 1140067114 |
| 3417140 | Euro newspapers published comic sketches of Muslim Leader (the Prophet). Is this freedom of media? & Ethical? | Yes, and yes. Muslims can't expect non-Muslims to live according to the tenets of Muslim faith, and they damn sure shouldn't riot when we don't live that way. | Law & Ethics | 1139690357 |
| 455039 | My son and a friend were in an aggravated robbery using a pellet gun,both boy first time in anything like thi | What State do you live in? In CT there is "Legal Assistance for Prisoners" 1-860-246-1118 - try calling them to route you to your local area. Connecticut also has CT Legal Services 1-800-453-3320 - you could also call them to see if your State has a local # which can help your son. Did you go through a Public Defender or hire an Attorney? Good Luck! | Law & Ethics | 1140125303 |
| 873524 | what is the sentence attempted 2nd degree murder? | That depends on the jurisdiction. | Law & Ethics | 1140041152 |
| 1365442 | Should it be called pro-life vs. pro-death or pro-choice vs. no-choice? | How about just "Hypocrites" for both? The "pro-life" people think life is sacred, and abortion should be banned, but then they turn around and sentence people to die for heinous crimes. But then your "pro-choice" people think it is OK for a woman to kill an unborn child, but don't you dare kill someone who raped and killed an 8-year girl. Both sides make no sense to me at all. | Law & Ethics | 1140244877 |
| 1353759 | How do I file a motion to dismiss?? I don't even know where to start? | The other folks here are correct. You need a lawyer. There are many technical requirements. Some lawyers have difficulty with motions to dismiss or motions for summary judgment (even more technical then motions to dismiss). Give the ten points to the second answer to your question, and good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1140988632 |
| 2455855 | Can illegal aliens buy property in Canada or the United States? | You are allowed to buy property. There is no requirement to show your status for any purchase. Financing the purchase would be more challenging since you would not be able to prove your income. | Law & Ethics | 1138908707 |
| 2783000 | What exactly does a patent cover? | Reverse engineering is usually not allowed under fair use, but can be in some instances. For instance, reverse engineering for interoperability has been upheld in several court cases. Also, not every part of whatever it is you are talking about is patented, and it would not violate the law to reverse engineer those parts. In short, it depends. | Law & Ethics | 1140066651 |
| 3031816 | does anyone know what a first time conviction on marijuna is in pa? | A first time conviction for having less than 30 grams is most likely dropped to a disorderly conduct which includes a fine up to but not more than $369.99 and a 30 day licsence suspension more than 30 grams and it varies | Law & Ethics | 1140037325 |
| 2457106 | Who would be criminally responsible if an elevator is illegally overloaded with passengers? | if it is knowingly done and there is an operator the operater's company but either way the building if there is no operator there,even the manufacturer can be held there really is no way to tell if it was purposely overloaded with no operater present | Law & Ethics | 1139506682 |
| 4047079 | What is a valid criteria for killing a person? Why? | Society must function with some type of uniformed rules. Without these rules society will fall into anarchy. Basically, a life without any type of rules. That's pretty scary. Can you imagine life without any rules? You say teach your childern to respect nature. But then again, you are forming some type of rule. There is no such thing as total freedom without consequence. | Law & Ethics | 1140381991 |
| 2658354 | Can I get the telephone number for the Delaware County, NY Sherriff's Dept. please? | YAHOO.COM | Law & Ethics | 1139870861 |
| 314053 | people in custody in grays harbor jail? | http://www.co.grays-harbor.wa.us/info/sheriff/ That's the link to the jail website, call them...the number is on the left side of the page. | Law & Ethics | 1140367946 |
| 97249 | Looking for a lawyer to help me in a discramation complant in North Carolina? | You will want to consult www.findlaw.com. It will ask you your location and the area of law (civil rights). You will probably have to pay something up front, but many lawyers will set up a reasonable payment plan if they decide to take your case. Please do not think that you will find a lawyer to represent you on a contingency basis ("If you don't win, you don't owe us a dime."). Those arrangements are reservced for "slam-dunk" cases where the extent and type of damage done to you by the defendant practically guarantees you a large financial recovery. Most discrimination cases are not of this type, so you will likely have to pay something. Good luck to you. | Law & Ethics | 1141077420 |
| 1305940 | How many states allow the death penalty? | Currently 38, plus the federal government. You can find state by state information at the site below: | Law & Ethics | 1139983359 |
| 3358867 | has anyone out there ever filed a lawsuit against the V.A. medical hospital.? | The VA hosptials actually have internal courts which hear greivances. You will need to start there. You may be able to file a malpractice suit against her personally depending on the situation. If you really want some help- you can contact you Senator or House of Representative member. Ask to speak with their veterans legislative assistant. They can refer you to a person in your area who deals with veterans issues. | Law & Ethics | 1139885689 |
| 2767173 | Law school..? | Yes! You can go part time, providing the school offers it. I am a future student of law and have noticed that some, not many, do not cater to part time or adult students. LSAT? It is a requirement, even if you are a non-traditional student. | Law & Ethics | 1139618890 |
| 952615 | Is there a website that lists police informants? | Of course not. That would negate the value of police informants. | Law & Ethics | 1141024632 |
| 2168030 | when an inmate is in custody and it says "in transit" what exactly does that mean? | he's travling.. on the road going somewhere | Law & Ethics | 1140558586 |
| 645506 | If you're waiting at a red light and it never changes to green is it legal to just carefully drive through ? | According to California law "if a traffic signal light is not working, proceed as if the intersection is controlled by a stop sign in all directions." I doubt that it would be legal to drive through a red light simply because it has not changed when the light is working. The delay time of a light has no basis in determining whether you have to obey the law or not. Most lights are timed and if you see a consistent problem with a specific light not changing even though traffic is consistently not being allowed to go even though there is no cross traffic than it is your duty to report it. It is always illegal to run a red light. | Law & Ethics | 1140731361 |
| 1575710 | what is the legal age of consient in mississippi? | I think it's 16, but for priests, I think it's 8. | Law & Ethics | 1140814750 |
| 3064745 | is wrongfully accussing someone of a crime against the law? | If it was, then every time someone is found not guilty in court the accuser would then be prosecuted. Would cut down on prosecutions tho'. | Law & Ethics | 1139941985 |
| 3675809 | Can a primary custody parent dictate who will raise his/her children should he/she die? | The laws differ from state to state, but in most cases the other parent will be given preference. If it contested by the other person, it has to get resolved through the courts. Usually the parties go to family conflict resoluction first, before it becomes a court battle. | Law & Ethics | 1139090100 |
| 4372707 | What rights do I have custody wise as a minor whose parents are divorcing? | That depends on why, In some states minors 12 and over can tell the judge if their is a reason why you want to stay with one parent over the other. On the other hand if you do not like your mother because she makes you do your homework and doesn't let you do some of the things you want then you should stick with the parent that makes decisions based on what is right not what is popular you will be glad of that 10 years from now.Trust me it isn't always as easy for a parent to not let you stay out that extra hour or let you ride in a car with a friend that has had his/her licence less than 6 months when your are 15 but they do out of love and experance we have done some of the same things our chidren do mistakes included, that fine line between trust and guidence isn't always easy to see we make mistakes too. | Law & Ethics | 1140648377 |
| 1004429 | IS there is case in india for resvation in private sector? | Looking at the global scenario, government will not able to implement it as foreign investors and industrialist in India will not support it. Also it will be very difficult to implement in practical. I feel its only a political issue and will die its own death after some time. | Law & Ethics | 1139576648 |
| 425086 | Should we do the future a favor, and get rid of alcohol and cigarettes? Would you vote for it? | yes because it putting people in danger and it killing millions each year. and because most teens are doing cigareettes and alcohol because of peer pressure it causing more trouble in america and it would cause us more damage. | Law & Ethics | 1140149477 |
| 2241500 | My pre epmoyment drug test results not back yet, are they playing games with me? | It's not you, it's the drug clinic - no doubt they lost your stuff. Unfortunately, the company you want to go to may not want to pay for a new test - and if they found someone more experienced in the meantime, your only hope is if you received an offer in writing and then accepted in writing... and even then, the drug screening was probably a condition written on your job application somewhere, so the company can worm out of the offer if they want. No one suspects you of a bad test, but it may be that the cards are falling lousy. I'm sorry about your situation here. | Law & Ethics | 1139595539 |
| 1409114 | can a child choose which parent he or she wants to live with? | They do not have a legal right to do so until age 18... BUT many times, with a teenager who is very aware of the situation, the judge (if a judge is involved) will take the teen's wishes into consideration.... But honestly, even if a judge is not involved, the thoughts of the kids need to be considered... in my situation, I have 2 kids under 11 and we make the decisions... which I have joing physical and legal where I have them 1 week on and 1 week off... I purposely will not move away to complicate things, and my ex won't either... no matter how we don't trust each other on a personal note, we certainly put the well being of the kids first... and when things may change later with the needs of the kids, we will also be open to change | Law & Ethics | 1141008773 |
| 788388 | my father has been charged with sexual battery aginst me im 23 what is he facing we live in oh? | Inquire with the District Attorney's Office in your area. Ask here on this board and your liable to be getting "advice" from a thirteen year old kid. | Law & Ethics | 1139127492 |
| 885947 | how soon after death must a will be filed? | If someone dies and has a will, most states have a requirement that the original will be deposited with the nearest probate court. The time limits vary by state, but it makes the will public record and allows the beneficiaries to initiate probate if necessary. It also notifies governmental agencies of the death. Consult an attorney in your state to determine the specific time deadline where you live. | Law & Ethics | 1139890199 |
| 903165 | what is the punishment to a govt servant if he is absent in flag hoisting ceremony on republic day in office? | What country are you from where they have a "Republic Day"? No such thing here in the USA. | Law & Ethics | 1140637439 |
| 2568017 | What should be the role of the Federal Government in terms of "relief" spending? See cited example.? | That is a good story. But, one reason for Government is to provide goods and services that can be a "collective action problem" or "free rider problem". In a society, there will always be examples of the entire public good being improved by small contributions from every resident, while the entire populace would be greatly disserved by ignoring those contributions. A good example is the interstate system, (Thanks Eisenhower!) or the National Defense. A small contribution (i.e taxes) from each individual can add up to insure that goods and services can travel around the country, and that we don't get invaded. In current terms, we have two choices. A) give relief in the form of monetary aid to Hurricane Katrina victims on the gulf coast, with each citizen making a relatively small sacrifice in the form of taxes or B) choose not to give that aid, and watch tens of thousands of people suffer, through death , illness, bankruptcy, etc. I think most people believe we have an obligation to provide relief to some, but we all seem to draw a different line in the sand about what constitutes a "small contribution". For example, it's expected that an additional $120 billion will be allocated to the Mideast war(s). That's about 350-400 dollars per American citizen. Is this a small contribution? Every person draws their line differently. | Law & Ethics | 1139337586 |
| 3964610 | What is the difference between cultivation and manufacturing of marijuana? | You can't "manufacture" marijuana. Manufacturing is where you take raw materials and convert them into a product through mechanical or chemical means. Pot has to be cultivated, which means it has to be grown and then collected in order to get "the bud" | Law & Ethics | 1140232271 |
| 2617896 | If someone has full parental custody, do they have to notify the other parent of a legal name change? | This is a matter of state law. With 50 different states, there might be 50 different answers. Here in California, I believe the answer would be that you must at least attempt to notify the noncustodial parent absent some legal reason such as a court-ordered termination of parental rights. | Law & Ethics | 1139438351 |
| 4398563 | why george bush keen for war with devoloping countries? weter for oil? or to show how strengthy is america?edt | um... are you aware of WHY we were fighting in afghanistan? irac? because they are THREATS. they went to afghanistan to fight terrorists because they killed a tons of americans on 9/11, duh!!!! there are were also terrorists living in irac and sadam was a HUGE threat! the man hates america and even his own people! he killed so many of his own people everyday sao why wouldnt he act on killing americans? PLEASE do a little research if you have true curiosity in whats going on. i think it is insane that so many people have such a passionate hatred for bush and thinkthat the war was about oil. of course, when something disasterous DOES happen the liberal media just LOVES to attack bush and blame him for not preventing it, just like what happened for 9/11. they said that bush knew that something like that would happen but he didnt prevent it. then, when he takes action in irac to prevent something from happening, everyone whats to call him an evil dictator and war-monger. when will the liberals ever learn! | Law & Ethics | 1140678152 |
| 3763518 | what legal entitilements does a father have over a unborn child? | Prior to birth: zero. | Law & Ethics | 1139501019 |
| 1712129 | What is/are considered collateral source(s)? | Anything with value can be used as collateral. The most common things are houses and other real estate, since they are pretty much guranteed to not decline in value and usually increase at least the rate of inflation, while much other physical capital loses value over time. Other things could be stocks, bonds, trust funds, etc. | Law & Ethics | 1139606461 |
| 2974659 | What schedule should alcohol be if it were to be scheduled? HYPOTHETICALY? | It would have to be Schedule 1. The isopropyl alcohol or mehtanol are as related to consumable alcohol as a hemp bag is to marijuana. There is no medical use for alcohol as a drug, and so it would have to be Schedule 1. How rediculous is it that Marijuana, which has both medical applications and innocuous practices of consumption, is Schedule 1, whereas alcohol and tobacco, both of which are deadly and have no medical use, are completely legal? | Law & Ethics | 1140211420 |
| 469137 | How can something be illegal in war? | The saying "all is fair in love and war" is not true. There are rules in everything, and neither love nor war is an exception. Crimes in war are things that defy the concept of humanity. War should be waged in the least horrible way as possible (although that sounds impossible), and with the least possible loss of life. Splintering bullets are outlawed by the Geneva Convention because they maim, not kill. We are humans, and although war should be avoided altogether, when it happens we must ensure that noncoms do not get hurt. To the above answer: Yes, that's nice. That's one example of rules in war. But the Geneva Convention doesn't explain HOW something can be illegal. The question being asked is one of politics and ethics. | Law & Ethics | 1140555745 |
| 106912 | in the state of florida-how do i file for civil suit motion for hearing-- can i do it on the net? need help!!? | You will need to go to the court house to file the motion. | Law & Ethics | 1140534556 |
| 2076891 | Sentencing Criminals??? | I think people sent to prison for drug abuse should be in rehab centers. Note, that's drug abuse, not selling drugs. Drug dealers should have prison time, but the punishment should fit the circumstances. If the drug abuser commits crimes to feed his/her addiction, then jail time for the criminal activity, followed by rehab for the drug abuse. As for murderers and rapists, I think the sentencing needs to be harsher. And capital punishment needs to be enforced better than it is. 30 years of appeals and going through the legal system for a capital murder is too long for justice to be meted out. | Law & Ethics | 1140468705 |
| 2308067 | what is the incarceration rate in the USA? | heres some good sources | Law & Ethics | 1139956083 |
| 1936623 | what are the procedures of contempt of court charges? | The procedures vary by state the and the type of contempt. In California, for example, there is "direct contempt" that happens in the presence of the judge. The typicaly involves being disruptive or ignoring the judge's orders or rules of court. Direct contempt is punishable immediately by the judge. "Indirect contempt" is when you disobey a court ourder outside the presence of the judge. Indirect contempt usually requires the filing of a petition by the opposing party and a hearing. | Law & Ethics | 1140272412 |
| 3896946 | Analysis on the structures and functions of the 1987 philippines constitution focusing on the bill of rights? | Go dye you hair! | Law & Ethics | 1140967849 |
| 1833251 | Any idea what to say to an old employer who seems to refuse to give me my W-2 forms? | contact the IRS. By law your previous employer needs to keep their copy of the W2s on record for 7 years. it is THEIR responsibility to make certain that you received it. | Law & Ethics | 1140597227 |
| 3464259 | how do i find out the termination process(fair housing law) of a lease agreement, with an apartment? part II? | Here is what to look for: First off you will need to go the Fair Housing Act webpage from the U.S. Dept. of Just. here's the site: http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/housing/title8.htm You need to read Section 813 Other than this you need to find your local Fair Housing act rules, you can do this by going to http://search.yahoo.com and typing in (your city) Fair Housing Good luck | Law & Ethics | 1139951097 |
| 1235717 | What are some rights and responsibilities one attains after turning 18? | ....and don't forget renting porn, buying cigarettes, and going to strip bars. | Law & Ethics | 1141168609 |
| 2079809 | what is the flat rock police and fire scanner frequencies\? | Flat Rock, Alabama 154.3400 - Jackson County Volunteer Firemen 465.6000 - Tri-Community Fire Dept. Flat Rock, Illinois 154.2050 - Flat Rock Fire Protection District | Law & Ethics | 1139864579 |
| 3118729 | can you get a background check online without paying money for it? | you have to do your own navigation on this website but i hope it helps | Law & Ethics | 1139709600 |
| 2630297 | Is it true that the poligraph (lie detector) is only used in the US? Why not in other countries? | No. I live in India. And they use the poligraph test here too. I belive they use it in other countries too. | Law & Ethics | 1139756454 |
| 3898518 | What laws are there aganist drugs and are there any that prevent drug dealers from buying drug ingredients? | In California, the vast majority of drug laws are found in the Health and Safety code. Yes, there are laws that prohibit people from legally buying some of the precursors used to manufacture some types of illicit drugs. However, some drugs either don't require precursors (marijuana) or are made in another country (cocaine), so those laws aren't especially effective as to those drugs. | Law & Ethics | 1139849686 |
| 4364248 | what is the income tax rate in the US? | nothing on the first-ok, around $7000. 15% on the next $7000 to about $25000 (sorry, i didnt look these up). $25K to $45K about 25%. 35% max. But dont forget 7.5% social security, and 4.5% (?) medicare, both on $0-86000. And dontdont forget, if you have dependents, each cuts out about $5000 (?) of income from being taxed. | Law & Ethics | 1138853380 |
| 4367926 | what u think of mohammed as profet? | He is the last prophet of god, the prophet of kindness.... things that terrormasters do is not according to islam . | Law & Ethics | 1140265520 |
| 4431943 | What's with you (Yahoo)allowing the Chinese to censor information? It's all about $$?? | No, I think its all about respecting the culture you are in. Lets just say if you were to travel all across the world, have McDonalds all the time, drive the same car, just do what you have been doing back home. Then whats the fun of spending all that money and time -these things you could have done at home, and that too without loosing a fortune. It is when you walk the footsteps of a stranger, you get to know what else is around, may be you get a chance to improve yourself. And yes it is usually all about $$'s, end of the day. | Law & Ethics | 1139925013 |
| 3379847 | can the police department be sue if they take my students' loan mistaking it for drugs money.? | In court, this can very easily be proven...especially if you have proof that you cashed the check. You may think about hiring a lawyer, but if you have hard proof that it was a check that was cashed you will be OK. | Law & Ethics | 1140199710 |
| 699408 | how long does a person have to get sentenced after they are indicted? | The order is indictment, conviction, then sentencing - it's usually only a week or two between conviction and sentencing depending on the type case. Often same day for lesser charges. | Law & Ethics | 1140834582 |
| 771783 | is it legal for women to go topless in texas? | In some parts of Texas it is leagl. Laws are always chageing thoe. Woman should fight this if it's leagal for Man to go topless then so should a Woman. | Law & Ethics | 1139622350 |
| 3354209 | can you be a laywer if your a felon? | You can obtain the legal degree, but as a convicted felon, you would not be able to be a member of the American Bar Association(ABA), and most states tend to follow the ABA direction in rules matters. Additonally, it would be extremely difficult to get an ABA accredited Law school to accept you with a felony conviction. Perhaps it is possible to have the felony expunged from your record. Speak to a licensed attorney to explore the possible avenues. | Law & Ethics | 1139895772 |
| 1825107 | Is my girlfriend entitled to half of what I own after we have lived together for more than 6 months? | No, absolutely not. The entitled to 1/2 rule applies only to married couples and surprisingly enough it only applies after you've been married 10 yrs. Of course people married less than 10 years can still have battles over entitlement to property especially if they've acquired a lot during the course of a marriage or had children. As far as an unmarried couple though, neither of you is entitled to half of anything. You leave the relationship with what you went into it with. | Law & Ethics | 1140801017 |
| 957627 | Are cops checked for steroid use? | I think that they would be checked for steroids, if i'm not mistaken to them its a type of drug and can get into trouble just like if we would use them at school. Thanks for answering my question i should of specified more on what state i needed. Do you also know how long its takes to complete the online schooling? | Law & Ethics | 1139671102 |
| 1660071 | Law students, when does life begin? | Have you not seen the reactions of fetuses in the womb? I have no doubt as to life beginning at conception anymore. Legally though, it is hard to say. I do not believe there is anything legally stating the actual "beginning" of life. | Law & Ethics | 1140617678 |
| 2547103 | what are the administrative problems in enforcement and compliance of environment laws in Industries in India? | still no answers? not an advert, just trying to share info. http://www.philipdru.com/griffin_stream.html http://www.philipdru.com http://weekendinterviewshow.com http://thestressblog.com http://www.antiwar.com http://www.un.org/ http://www.kaos959.com | Law & Ethics | 1140676806 |
| 692194 | What is the sentance for 2nd degree attemted murder in Louisiana? | i dont know about louisana but in texas its 2 years to life | Law & Ethics | 1140646683 |
| 3274605 | if your child has a driving permit from another state is he or she allowed to drive in a different? | I would think the previous poster is probably correct (just because that seems reasonable to me), but since they didn't post any source for their opinion, and since it's a fairly serious issue you wouldn't want to be wrong about, you need to check with the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (or whatever their equivalent is). | Law & Ethics | 1139483515 |
| 4140376 | OK Iraq has democratic elections, what if they choose by this process to return to their former government? | If you accept the democratic process, you are then obliged to accept the outcome of that process. However, as part of that democratic process - with especial reference to Iran, is Saddam Hussain eligible to stand as a candidate? I would draw your attention to a related situation - Palestine. Hammas has been elected, yet it was reported in the NYTimes this week that there are efforts being made by both Israel and The USA to undermine those election results. So my question to you is, does, or does not the US abide by the results of the democratic process? In effect by their actions does the US government accept the self determination of Nation States as an inalienable right, or not? | Law & Ethics | |
| 3983593 | what government agency do you go yo when you have been discriminated against by the feder EEOC? | You and your private attorney can consider filing a section 1983 discrimination suit against the EEOC or any other federal agency or employee that you feel you can prove has violated your constitutional rights. | Law & Ethics | 1139366339 |
| 2447747 | Should all babies be DNA tested to ensure the paternity of the father? | .........and who would pay for that ?........ Nothing comes free. It is up to the father (generally) or the two persons to choose if they want to know. Had read (very unscientific though) that up to 25% of kids in the UK were procreated not by their own supposed father. But for people who are absolutely sure where the DNA comes from, I could imagine it as a big slap in the face and regarded as an insult. And anyway........you will have to question the idea of what is personal and what is not and it could be viewed as a great infringement on people's rights and freedom. | Law & Ethics | 1140917690 |
| 740205 | what are illinois gun laws on inheriting a gun? | Unless the Illinois gun laws have changed dramatically, when you inherit a firearm, you have to get what is called a "Firearms Owner's Identification Card" (FOIC) in your name, registering the firearms that are to be transferred to you by inheritance. Check also with your local authoritites on the latest info on firearms ownership in Illinois. Illinois is one of the most restrictive states a gun owner can reside, just like New York State (which included New York City). | Law & Ethics | 1139354234 |
| 4073800 | Does scientific progress depend on who is in power? | To a certain degree. I mean, when Galileo lived, it was pretty much against the law to make scientific progress if it went against what people then believed (such as the belief that the Sun revolves around the Earth). But he still made his "heretical" scientific progress. So even the most hostile government can't completely stop science. But at the same time, governments choose how much funding goes to what arms of independent science, how research is regulated, and all sorts of other things that can affect the development of science. So my answer is, science doesn't depend entirely on government, but it's never completely free of government influence, either. On top of that, there's the question of who's in charge of the scientific research itself. I mean, if a drug company finds out that their product is dangerous in no uncertain terms, then they'll probably let you know. But if it's a gray area, they're going to play it down as much as they can. | Law & Ethics | 1139453219 |
| 3372091 | What is the most time that you can get on a drug felony? | Life without Parole. | Law & Ethics | 1139957427 |
| 3568341 | what are considered appropriate means of sewage disposal? | Depends on your location. Septic tanks, sewer ponds, composting toilets or even outhouses. The problem is, each method is crappy. | Law & Ethics | 1139420621 |
| 1632940 | I got hit by beer bottle and got 13 stitches on my forehead at ER. What is the compensation I can ask the guy? | If the guy threw the bottle at you intentionally, then it is the intentional tort of battery. Technically, you could get a large award against such an act based on pain and suffering damages and punitive damages. But there are practical considerations. Does the guy have money? Insurance doesn't cover intentional acts, but you could also allege negligence, trigger the insurance company's duty to defend, and negotiate a settlement. But if the guy has no money and no insurance, then forget any lawsuit. Ask the guy to pay for your medical bills, any lost wages resulting from the injury and any other out of pocket expenses. If the guy balks, then talk to a personal injury attorney to see if it's something worth pursuing. | Law & Ethics | 1141012905 |
| 414985 | What if I never enrolled in college but they are taking my tax return anyways. Thats what I cant figure out.? | Ok, to get your tax return, they had to go to court and get a judgemnet and also get a garnishment of your federal tax returns. You should have been notified fo at least one, most likely two court dates and had numerous papers form the school and from the courts. Ok with that said, you can go to the court and review the file of all the evidnece that they have. A court ordered garnishment can not be stoped without a court order from that court. So if you find they didnot have proper evidence or some reason to reopen the case, you will have to file in court for a review of the garnishment. And present your case to the judge normally requiring an attorney | Law & Ethics | 1140293045 |
| 2061457 | Why is it illegal to not wear a seat belt? | It is your body, true. But it's my tax dollars that are going to keep you alive by paying for you to be connnected to a machine for the rest of your potentially short life. And it's my insurance premiums that are going to increase because it's costing tens of thousands of dollars per day to keep you alive while (or if) you recover. So as someone else mentioned, the insurance companies more than likely have lobbied for these laws, to keep insurance rates down (and their profits up, I'm sure). The suicide question has been brought up before and I challenged anyone to show me a law making suicide illegal. Nobody did. It's not illegal in California (think about it...how would the state prosecute you if you committed suicide?). It's also not illegal to *try* to commit suicide, though it will probably get you detained in a mental health facility - but that's not the same as being illegal. And it's incorrect to suggest that state employees cannot enforce federal law. That would mean that I couldn't arrest people on federal arrest warrants, and I can. And yes, Michelle...I am tired of scraping people off of roads, trees, dashboards, etc. Thanks for recognizing it. | Law & Ethics | 1140516181 |
| 2681525 | Is it illegal? | Yes, sending threats via email is illegal. True threats are not protected by the First Amendment and can thus be prohibited without violating the United States Constitution. If the threatening email crosses state lines, it is a federal offense - transmitting threats in interstate commerce, 18 U.S.C. §875(c) - and is punishable by up to five years in prison. Similar statutes may also apply at the state level. | Law & Ethics | 1140816039 |
| 3112742 | In washington state how does a person reporting child abuse prove that it existed? | I think if you're the one that went to the doctor, and has the pics, that they'll believe you're not making false accusations. | Law & Ethics | 1140468652 |
| 3703946 | for how time we can supress muslims of the world ? | Their own governments suppress them. Don't bring religeon into it either. It is all down to lack of proper education. I'm not talking about propaganda either. | Law & Ethics | 1140604916 |
| 584479 | how do I get help writing a bill for congress as a cilvian? | Contact your local congressman, and create a relationship with him and his staff. Express your idea and be persistent. They are generally responsive of their local constituents, as the ones that contact them are the one's likely to vote. It wouldn't hurt if you got together with other members of the community to push your view as well. If it is a very local matter, you can contact city officials and aks if you can include their support and endorsement of your "community action" in lobbying congress. | Law & Ethics | 1141068132 |
| 216549 | Is the legal system in Japan effective and impartial? | My information is second hand, so there's only so much I can describe. Anyway, in Japan there's a lot of "lawyers" that do legal writing and legal work. But there are relatively few "Bengoshi" or top ranking lawyers. I'm using wild estimates here, but in Tokyo, a city of maybe 20 million people, there are only 5,000 Bengoshi. So from what I understand, these Bengoshi go to court and they work with the Judge in reaching a solution. They don't have trials like we do, at least for civil matters. So it's very efficient. It's hard to imagine, however, that there aren't any bias in the decision making. | Law & Ethics | 1139551132 |
| 2976714 | Do you support freedom of expression even if it is distasteful? | no i don't , freedom is important , but we should respect other ppl's feelings too | Law & Ethics | 1140386579 |
| 1968399 | What are the boise municipal codes for landscaping? | The code does not appear to mention landscaping. | Law & Ethics | 1140037254 |
| 2132379 | Would you kill a terrorist in cold blood? | When it comes to a terrorist there is no such thing | Law & Ethics | 1143518750 |
| 187521 | How does the U.S. government treat U.S. citizensconvicted of sex crimes against children overseas? | they should shoot the f#@#$d up sob. any crime against any child PERIOD should be death. | Law & Ethics | 1143124359 |
| 4004310 | what are basic traits for a leader? | 1). confident 2). never crack under presure 3).self assured 4). quick thinker --turn the situation in ur favour, no matter what u're dealling with 5). imposant 6).wise!! Are u it??! | Law & Ethics | 1142506438 |
| 1491007 | What is the first stage of lying ? | The first stage of lying is just not telling the truth but not actually lying yet. | Law & Ethics | 1142171356 |
| 2930861 | What is the life story of Simon van Leeuwen,his profession,important works,contribution to South African Law? | Do your own homework. | Law & Ethics | 1143029940 |
| 4401929 | What should i do? | If all you did was crash the car, what are you worried about? Since you didn't have a driver's license, you are probably just getting charged for driving without a license, a simple misdemeanor. If you haven't had a bunch of them before, than you are probably just looking at a fine. You probably just got a court date in traffic court, as well. Your car was impounded because you were driving without a license. Most states have law that allow the police to impound your car for up to 30 days for driving without a license or on a suspended license. Only you know all of the details of your case. If all you did was drive without a license, then a lawyer is a HUGE waste of money. If there are details your aren't telling us, then you know what you need to do. Please tell us more details, such as was it just a traffic collision, or were you drunk? Did you hurt/kill someone? Did you get a ticket from the police? If so, what was the charge? | Law & Ethics | 1142331700 |
| 2541847 | Is it against the law to break the law? If yes, what law prohibits it? | you have every right to break the law. On the other hand government has evrey right to punish you. | Law & Ethics | 1141391462 |
| 3583723 | what michigan state statute erases misdemeanor crimes after 10 years? | I can't locate the statue you are requesting. However the people who would know are located here - http://www.lac.org/lac/main.php?view=profile&subaction1=MI You can see for yourself information that will help you. Also you can always go look up the statues listed there and see if there is something about misdemeanors. Typically things are not automatically expunged - but require you to ask the court to make them so - this envolves filing papers witht he court, and the ever popular filing fees. In our area it is $80 per charge! | Law & Ethics | 1142828124 |
| 730058 | im 22 years old if im at a house party with minors and theres also people over 21 and the homeowner is? | the homeowner is in trouble any way you look at it but any adult present can also be charged Dont go to parties with young ones drinking | Law & Ethics | 1143646047 |
| 758441 | Do you go to jail for Retail Fraud 2nd degree if its your first time ever doing anything? | Depends on what your lawyer can work out, the evidence against you and how hard the store is willing to push it | Law & Ethics | 1143853625 |
| 623118 | is it legal for a detention center in the usa to open up inmates mail? | YES ITS LEGAL AND DONE EVERYWHERE TO INCOMEING MAIL, BUT NOT OUTGOING | Law & Ethics | 1142039099 |
| 4019857 | Should lawyers be rewarded for holding a lawsuit against a company? | You mean, should lawyers be paid for doing their job? Yes. Or do you mean, should companies, if they have violated laws or rights of others, such as their employees or customers, be free not to pay like any individual person would have to? In that case, no. | Law & Ethics | 1141314793 |
| 401457 | how many lawyers in Illinois? | far too many! | Law & Ethics | 1141676697 |
| 846323 | are new windows tax deductable for 2006? | no. they come off the value of your house when you go to sell it. meaning less profit for the you to show the irs. | Law & Ethics | |
| 1459265 | 1986 PresidentialDecree 2029 - 2030; 1986 Proclamation 50 and 50-A? | The 1986 PresidentialDecree 2029 - 2030; 1986 Proclamation 50 and 50-A set forth that you should do your own research and do your own homework. | Law & Ethics | 1142085311 |
| 1476591 | same Q? as before .someone talk to me PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!? | Sure, you can probably do it yourself, but you have to know what paperwork to file. Try going to your county clerk of court's office. Ask someone there if they know of a few recently filed "modification of child support" actions filed. Since a filed lawsuit should be considered public record, they may be able to let you look at a few so that you will know how to draft your own. Beware! Your attitude and the person you are dealing with at the clerk's office makes all the difference in the world. If you aren't successful in one county, try another. Good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1143346774 |
| 3186424 | get rid of statutory rape laws? | I think that as long as someone is old enough and educated enough to consent to sex, there shouldn't be any law against it as long as both parties consent. | Law & Ethics | 1141956687 |
| 2093659 | Auto Accident? | Fortunately, tax liability doesn't have anything to do with legal culpability. If your son is over 18 and not mentally or physically handicapped (prior to the accident) to the point that he is incapable of providing for himself, you should not bear any financial responsibility for his actions. That said, anyone can sue anyone for anything. If an insurance agency or private party tries to get you to pay or bills you at all, get a lawyer... fast. And don't pay anything at ALL with your check or in person. That can be construed (by greedy lawyers) as you taking financial responsibility for the accident. | Law & Ethics | 1143564700 |
| 553755 | can i find out if an ex claimed me on his taxes? | He can claim you as a dpendant under the right circumstances. You can just file on your own an let the IRS do their job. That's the easiest way. | Law & Ethics | 1142656549 |
| 333144 | protected groups? | The list that has been provided to you is good, except the answerer did not indicate to you that all groups do not receive the same level of protection. Some groups are suspect classifications (meaning they get the most protection). These are Race, Nationality, and Gender. Others are quasi-suspect (meaning that they are protected unless a good justification exists for upholding discriminatory laws, rules, and policies). These include age, sexual orientation, etc. See the EEOC website for more information. | Law & Ethics | 1141664817 |
| 2808500 | where can you find out where rapist live in your area? | National sex offender registry: http://www.nsopr.gov/ | Law & Ethics | 1141610189 |
| 20744 | How do I find the differences between state statues and federal statues on white collar crimes? | State and federal statutes would not cover the same crimes. Federal statutes can only involve things that the feds have jurisdiction over (things involving interstate commerce or mail/wire fraud), while the state statutes would deal with things the state has jurisdiction over. | Law & Ethics | 1141963016 |
| 2489477 | What laws would deal with a 22 year old girl getting preganant by a 16 year old boy? | In North Carolina the age of consent is 16, so if the boy was 16 at the time of conception it was not statutory rape. However, if he is 16 now but was not yet 16 seven months ago it would be statutory rape (i.e. if he was still 15 when he got her pregnant but is 16 now). The pregancy is beyond the legal limit for abortion, so the only applicable laws deal with parental rights and child support. Also, North Carolina actually still has an adultery statute, so assuming they were not a married couple, both the girl and the boy could be charged with misdemeanor adultery (although this statute is not generally enforced). IN NORTH CAROLINA, SEX WITH A 16-YEAR-OLD IS NOT STATUTORY RAPE! All those previous answers are wrong. But I'm curious: how can you be seven months pregnant and not notice? | Law & Ethics | 1142638371 |
| 2969891 | i got layed off on monday with no notice what are my rights? | Depends what country you work in, wether you were a temp worker, contractor, established member of staff? Were you told you have a notice period? If you wanted to leave would you have to give x weeks notice or could you just not turn up? | Law & Ethics | 1143799417 |
| 872400 | how do in look up prison inmates release dates? | Go to your States Correction Department website, and see if you find an "inmate lookup" link. | Law & Ethics | 1142295366 |
| 714481 | How does one go about making something copy-written? | No, that is not true. Copyright is a form of protection grounded in the U.S. Constitution and granted by law for original works of authorship fixed in a tangible medium of expression. Copyright covers both published and unpublished works. Furthermore, you said “idea,” in your question, which is not protected under Copyright law, but rather Patent & Trademark – there is a difference. Copyright is a form of intellectual property law that protects original works of authorship including literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works, such as poetry, novels, movies, songs, computer software and architecture. Copyright does not protect facts, ideas, names (personal or professional), systems or methods of operation, although it may protect the way these things are expressed, (for example the specific text you used in an instruction booklet for methods of operations, etc…) | Law & Ethics | 1141915288 |
| 3866505 | is adultry against the law in Maine? | Yes, but it was repealed. | Law & Ethics | 1142786788 |
| 4112610 | Why are we not doing anything about the underlying problem in the Middle East.? | The U.S.A. is not the World Police. The Iraq War by itself has stretched the Army's capacity to the breaking point.I don't think the U.S. should even be there to the extent that it is. Like it or not,most countries in the world have different cultures/values and attemting to convert them to Western standards wouldn't be looked upon kindly. | Law & Ethics | 1141366444 |
| 3039622 | Can morality be legislated? | Morality is already legislated to a degree. Murder & rape are illegal. It's illegal to drink & drive, as well as operate vehicles on drugs. It's illegal to have sex with a minor. It's illegal for brothers & sisters to marry, as well as first cousins in most states. It's illegal to beat someone up. It's illegal to rob someone of their property. As for your other quesiton about teenagers. If the government would revamp the welfare system and educate these teens more, rather than provide them a saftey-net for the consequences of their behavior, I believe we'd see a decrease in teen pregnancy. | Law & Ethics | 1142862375 |
| 2972072 | what crime is PC2730a in california? | There is no such crime. The California Penal Code ends (in the relative area) at 2717.9 and does not start again until section 2760. 273a PC, however, is what is commonly known as felony child endangerment. If the zero isn't supposed to be in your question, then i'd say you've got 273a PC. Otherwise, you've got nothing. | Law & Ethics | 1141323142 |
| 3763790 | can i make changes to my 2001 tax return in 2006? I just found out that I could have claimed my two kids!? | Nope, you can only go back three years. | Law & Ethics | 1143397574 |
| 4307613 | What are the consequences of sexual harrassment? | It depends on if this is a work place, school, club, public restroom, who, where, what, when and why not to mention how. The victems consequences are just as varied. Please elaborate? In the mean time, read this and your answer might already be given. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitutes sexual harassment when submission to or rejection of this conduct explicitly or implicitly affects an individual's employment, unreasonably interferes with an individual's work performance or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment. Sexual harassment can occur in a variety of circumstances, including but not limited to the following: The victim as well as the harasser may be a woman or a man. The victim does not have to be of the opposite sex. The harasser can be the victim's supervisor, an agent of the employer, a supervisor in another area, a co-worker, or a non-employee. The victim does not have to be the person harassed but could be anyone affected by the offensive conduct. Unlawful sexual harassment may occur without economic injury to or discharge of the victim. The harasser's conduct must be unwelcome. It is helpful for the victim to directly inform the harasser that the conduct is unwelcome and must stop. The victim should use any employer complaint mechanism or grievance system available. When investigating allegations of sexual harassment, EEOC looks at the whole record: the circumstances, such as the nature of the sexual advances, and the context in which the alleged incidents occurred. A determination on the allegations is made from the facts on a case-by-case basis. Prevention is the best tool to eliminate sexual harassment in the workplace. Employers are encouraged to take steps necessary to prevent sexual harassment from occurring. They should clearly communicate to employees that sexual harassment will not be tolerated. They can do so by establishing an effective complaint or grievance process and taking immediate and appropriate action when an employee complains. | Law & Ethics | 1142743181 |
| 2786968 | how can I find a lawyer named Cobb? | If Cobb is an associate at a firm, you probably will not find him/her in the yellow pages. But, the NY State Bar Association should have his/her contact information on file. www.nysba.org | Law & Ethics | 1141392061 |
| 838510 | what does res judicata mean? | rex judicata means a subject that has already been decided in a court. It's used in legal terms when a question is asked in court and has already been judged somewhere else. | Law & Ethics | 1141232659 |
| 16897 | does any one know if there was a trial and the verdict was not worst it could be? | Yes i live in England and a few monthe ago their was the trial of a man and woman accused and found guilty of the rape and commiting numerous sexual acts on a 12 week old baby there was even photographic evidence that these people had themselves took the sentences passed down were outragous he got 8 years and will be out in 4 and she got 4 and will be out in 2 | Law & Ethics | 1142518179 |
| 1882737 | How long should I wait for my attorney to return my calls before looking for a new attorney? | If you have hired him as your attorney then you can't call another attorney. However, you can go to the Bar Association in your state and file a complaint with them. I would send an E-mail first informing the attorney that you are going to file a complaint, I would bet that would get him to contact you. My current girlfriend is going through a divorce and hired an attorney. Her attorney would not respond to her. So she attempted to hire another attorney to write a letter to her current attorney just to get her to respond. The second Attorney she attempted to hire informed her that he would not represent her against another attorney. It may be leagal but finding an attorney to go through with burning bridges on a small case are highly unlikely. The complaint with the Bar association is free and the only person you piss off the attorney who is jacking you around anyway. | Law & Ethics | 1142891828 |
| 3546791 | i have heard that the govenment has laws in place to put back doors in consumer electronics and softwear? | yes, exactly. hp, dell, aol & ms are all on board with the 'backdoor' gateway, mostly for government use, incorperated in all their products. http://scotthortonshow.com/ money, http://www.philipdru.com/griffin_stream.html education, http://www.philipdru.com/taylor_stream.html http://www.philipdru.com/gatto_stream.html world wars http://weekendinterviewshow.com/InterviewDisplay.aspx?i=88 government explained simply, http://weekendinterviewshow.com/InterviewDisplay.aspx?i=98 http://thestressblog.com http://www.kaos959.com http://www.antiwar.com | Law & Ethics | 1142325692 |
| 3915029 | if an aborted fetus is not a person how is murdering a pregnant woman a double murder? | i love loaded questions like this one... gets people thinking.... the fetus IS a person. fetus and embryo are Latin words meaning young one and little one ... translation... BABY! 18 days after conception the heart begins beating... and if you ask me, if it has a beating heart it must be a life. many people would be outraged if they saw someone cut dog or a cat into little pieces, yet those same people will deny that it is a baby even though the thing the abortionist removes has facial features, fingers and toes. Good question. if you would like more info on this topic please feel free to email me or contact me on messenger. | Law & Ethics | 1141804194 |
| 4012348 | How do I properly adress a letter to a judge? | You have to write the letter in business letter format. Here are a few websites you can check that have sample letters to judges, so you can see the format: http://www.hsus.org/hsus_field/animal_fighting_the_final_round/sample_letter_to_prosecutors_and_judges.html http://prisonerswithchildren.org/pubs/ipm/ltj.htm http://www.michigan.gov/documents/Sample_Letter_to_Retailer_110115_7.pdf | Law & Ethics | 1141779810 |
| 2226411 | what is internal police corruption? | It is when police are breaking the law, as in taking bribes, and the 'higher ups' are in on it. | Law & Ethics | 1142355498 |
| 1217536 | Rules for Handicapped parking permits for Plano Texas? | The rules are the same for the entire state of TX. There's a form that must be filed out and signed by your doctor and then brought to the same location you get your plates from. They then can issue you a permit or handicapped plates (depends on if the doctor says long or short term handicap). In TX you're entitled to either one set of plates and one placard OR two placards. All you have to do is request the form from the office that issues plates in your county, they normally can fax or mail it if you can't go and pick it up. | Law & Ethics | 1143063772 |
| 1770228 | no body in the world looks towards the starving palestanians ? | I do every time they blow up innocent women and children, and I ponder why won't they accept the peace offer that Israel has offered them. I guess as Americans we should feel bad we removed their benifactor from Iraq, who was funding the suicide attacks against Israel. BUT when you intentionallyblow up women and children, I will NEVER give my pity. (HAMAS or IRA doens't matter to me) | Law & Ethics | 1143007432 |
| 2832829 | what is the law that were passed by congress that allows state to ignore gay marriage performed in other state | It is called the Defense of Marriage Act and was passed in 1996 under Clinton. | Law & Ethics | 1143095798 |
| 1782999 | how long does a arrest warrant valid? | Arrest warrants are valid until they have been served. Issuing an arrest warrant is sufficient to satsify statutes of limitations, so even if you manage to avoid the police until the time elapsed, they would still be able to charge you. | Law & Ethics | 1141417844 |
| 2526279 | What is the legal age that minors in Texas can stay home? | It is generally recommended that children younger than age 10 never be left at home alone. In some states it is even illegal to leave children younger than age 10 home alone on a regular basis. By the age of 11 or 12, some children can stay home alone safely for up to a few hours. I'm not sure though the actual law in Texas. The website I have listed is an artice and in that article it mentions something about not until they are 15. | Law & Ethics | 1141664496 |
| 1657627 | why do most laws and regulations come from California? | Can't disagree with chslaw (don't think I ever have, actually), but I have an alternate reason: There's a damn lot of people living in this state. At one time or another, someone here has done something stupid that someone else felt required some regulation or law to prevent from happening again, or to make sure it did happen again. A lot of bad criminal case law comes from Southern California, and I have always felt it was for the same reason. There's a lot of cops down there, and a lot of stupid people (well, even some of the cops are), so they pull something goffy just about every day down there and it ends up turning into some kind of law or rule as a result. | Law & Ethics | 1141875021 |
| 1939335 | Should we remove "in god we trust" from our quarters? | YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! plz it is so anoying | Law & Ethics | 1142139298 |
| 2796923 | Kansas laws regarding visible retail pornography? | This seems to be the only applicable statute: http://www.kslegislature.org/legsrv-statutes/getStatuteFile.do?number=/21-4301.html | Law & Ethics | 1141564520 |
| 2325079 | In the state of Michigan what happens to the time a parolee spends on the street after their parole is revoked | Fugitive time. Only good at the local chop shop. | Law & Ethics | 1142962944 |
| 3816921 | Why hasn't mankind learned from his past mistakes regarding wars and not showing love of neighbor? | Because mankind isn't kind enough and still has barbaric ways. | Law & Ethics | 1143266468 |
| 4102350 | What are the consequences of running away from home? | Consequences: juvenile hall, probation, alternative education (continuation-type school) and/or no education at all, homelessness, exposure to alcohol, drugs and alternative lifestyles, insecurity, sleepless nights, depending on whomever you find until you can get your own money/place, etc. | Law & Ethics | 1142459642 |
| 3189582 | HERES another Marijuana Question i have Let the people Decide like voting for our president should we vote? | They should, but it wouldn't pass that way. The drug and alcohol companies would (and already do) lobby against it like a mother. They should just do the right thing and end the prohibition of marijuana. It would put all the drug dealers out of business and save the government BILLIONS of dollars every year. Marijuana is more readily available to teens as an illegal drug than alcohol as a legal one. Why? Because the fool at QT or anywhere else that sells alcohol doesn't wanna lose his job for selling to minors. Let them sell marijuana to people 21+ just like alcohol. How many moonshiners do you know? I don't know any, because alcohol is legal. Make marijuana legal and the dealers will go away just the same. | Law & Ethics | 1143793889 |
| 3244804 | Is posting a statement like "college graduates preferred" illegal according to Title VII? | It is not illegal if a degree in engineering is required for the position. As for the other position, you can interview the candidates without a college degree but it does not mean you must hire them. Title V11 of the Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination in employment which includes; hiring, upgrading, salaries, fringe benefits, training, and other conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex. | Law & Ethics | 1142460867 |
| 237255 | where was the U.S. largest LSD bust? | Largest LSD Lab Seizure In DEA History William J. Renton, Jr., Special Agent in Charge of the St. Louis Division, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and United States Attorney Eric Melgren announced today that William Leonard Pickard, 58, Mill Valley, California, and Clyde Apperson, 48, Sunnyvale, California, were sentenced this afternoon by U.S. District Judge Richard D. Rogers. Pickard was sentenced to life imprisonment without parole. Apperson was sentenced to 30 years imprisonment without parole. Melgren said that Pickard and Apperson were found guilty on March 31, 2003, following an eleven week jury trial of one count of conspiracy to manufacture and distribute more than 10 grams of LSD from August 1999 through November 2000 and one count of possession with the intent to distribute more than 10 grams of LSD on November 6, 2000. Melgren stated that according to court testimony, this was the single largest seizure of an operable LSD lab in the history of the Drug Enforcement Administration. DEA agents seized approximately 41.3 kilograms (90.86 pounds) of LSD, approximately 97.5 kilograms (214.5 pounds) of lysergic acid, a precursor to LSD, approximately 23.6 kilograms (51.92 pounds) of iso-LSD, a by-product from the manufacture of LSD and 19 kilograms (41.8 pounds) of ergocristine, a precursor to LSD with the ability to create an additional 12.4 kilograms (27.28 pounds of LSD. http://www.usdoj.gov/dea/pubs/states/newsrel/sanfran112403.html | Law & Ethics | 1143508346 |
| 3525408 | foreclosure law in California, Consequence to homeowner? | Like anyother state you could end up losing your house unless CA allows you to declare bankruptcy and keep it. (Some states do allow this) | Law & Ethics | 1143167953 |
| 1118439 | did the governor really pass a law to change Indiana to the metric system or is this an april fool's hoax? | I think someone is pulling your leg. I did a search and couldn't find anything about it. You would think this would be big news, but nothing. | Law & Ethics | 1143814485 |
| 1859392 | Does anyone know the maximum sentence in a domestic abuse case in Minnesota? | It depends on the offense. If the defendant only violated the protective order, then the days sound like it is in the range for sentencing. If the defendant committed another offense and he/she would be subject to the penalties of the new offense. The sentence is based on the underlying charge. The conviction will limit the defendant in many ways including losing the right to own firearms and other weapons. | Law & Ethics | 1143497591 |
| 2912909 | Could I get into trouble with this? | No legal repercussions, but..... if the sheriff is dirty you might be in trouble. Just let friends and family know of this and maybe even the police in you area, that way if something does happen to you, they'll know who to check into. | Law & Ethics | 1143817097 |
| 2395288 | mail with no return address? can you tell from the post office codes on the envelope what area it came from? | Usually it tells in the little circle up toward the right hand corner where it was mailed from and what date it was mailed. | Law & Ethics | 1141948695 |
| 3063631 | by legal definition, what is substantial injury? | I imagine the case law varies significantly. Obviously it would be a matter of scale where the injury has a significant impact on the one injured. My other, a lawyer got something like 50 bucks from someone when she cut herself on their product. She could have gotten a lot more if it were a substantial injury. | Law & Ethics | 1141409964 |
| 2677474 | Can a housewife claim loss of income in a car accident claim? | Yes, if you were injured and unable to work and not compensated by your employer. Also, if you weren't employed but hired someone to do your household chores you could claim that cost. | Law & Ethics | 1142816430 |
| 2132549 | When being arrested you may have in-home monitoring, describe the process.? | You are fitted with a radio transmitter that broadcasts a signal to a device that is attached to your phone (commonly referred to as an ankle bracelet). If you stray too far from that phone unit, you hear an audible tone which warns you that you are too far away. The phone unit will randomly access the signal from your ankle bracelet so you never know when you are being monitored. Your parole or probation officer can program the unit on the phone to detect your ankle bracelet for certain hours of the day if you are allowed to go to work, or 24 hours a day, if you are confined to your home permanently. If you are on the phone when the unit attempts to receive a signal from the ankle bracelet, you will get a tone on the phone, warning you to hang up. Making attempts to free yourself from the bracelet will usually get you charged with Escape, another crime in addition to the one that got you home detention in the first place. I think that about covers it... | Law & Ethics | 1141228520 |
| 2180446 | What are the Abortions Laws for Texas and California? | Texas is very strict with abortions. California is a lot a looser. | Law & Ethics | 1143770611 |
| 1119146 | how to ask gov to help logan law to protect childern? | Write letters to all the legislators, get your friends involved, organize an event at the state/national capitol. Theses are a few ways to start | Law & Ethics | 1142737923 |
| 1413632 | Is it posible for me toknow you? | Anything in this world is possible. | Law & Ethics | 1143138093 |
| 3375260 | Contract law (Please Answer)? | Generally, in order for a person to be considered legally notified, the letter would have to actually be recieved by the due date. This is an area of the law that is determined more by legal precidents set by the courts than actual statutes, and such precidents will vary slightly from one area to the next. What is interesting is that the contract specifies that the notification should be "by mail" rather than simply stating "in writing". Because the contract indicates that notification by mail is expected, it could be argued that the seller has accepted the implied limitations of that form of notification. | Law & Ethics | 1143468702 |
| 292590 | How do I get an attorney to take on a case, when they are afraid of the Federal Gov. On cons. Not Civil Law,? | If a lawyer doesn't want to take your case, there isn't much you can do to force the issue on the lawyer. Try looking for another lawyer. http://www.martindale.com/ | Law & Ethics | 1143729431 |
| 3923939 | What constitutes an abandoned vessel at sea? | http://www.safesea.com/boating_info/salvage/anderson/myths.html go to this and read it i think it will help you answer your question. | Law & Ethics | 1143857262 |
| 3642471 | Bush is destroying the generous image of americans ? | I know. He ONLY gave Billions to AIDs research in Africa. What was he doing when he appointed President Bush and Clinton to raise money for the tsunamis. And where was he when the earthquake hit India and we send billions in aid there. Oh wait, that is the definition of generous. The US gives more money that the majority of the rest of the world *COMBINED*. People who say we aren't generous just don't know where their money comes from. | Law & Ethics | 1143098326 |
| 1849410 | how does one go about getting a free govt. grant for women, is there such a thing really? bj? | It is hard to find grants to start a business. Unlike the myths that some perpetuate, federal government and even private foundations hardly give grant money for a for-profit business. And yes, grants mean PAPERWORK - lots and lots of it, that is why a cottage industry of grant writers was born. Nonetheless, you can go to the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) http://www.cfda.gov and Grants.gov http://www.grants.gov - these are two sites created by the federal government to provide transparency and information on grants. Browse through the listings and see if you can find any grant that would support a for-profit venture. Even if you buy books on "how to get grants" or list that supposedly has information on grants -- all of them are mere rehash of what CFDA has, albeit packaged differently. But still the info is the same - hardly any grants for starting a for profit business. Even SBA does NOT give out grants. From the SBA website http://www.sba.gov/expanding/grants.html... "The U.S. Small Business Administration does not offer grants to start or expand small businesses, although it does offer a wide variety of loan programs. (See http://www.sba.gov/financing for more information) While SBA does offer some grant programs, these are generally designed to expand and enhance organizations that provide small business management, technical, or financial assistance. These grants generally support non-profit organizations, intermediary lending institutions, and state and local governments." Most of the federal grants are given to specific target groups with specific requirements (e.g. minority business owners involved in transportation related contracts emanating from DOT - Grant#20.905 Disadvantaged Business Enterprises Short Term Lending Program Grants are also often given to non profit groups or organizations involved in training or other similar activities (grant 59.043 Women's Business Ownership Assistance that are given to those who will create women's business center that will train women entrepreneurs For private grants, you may want to check the Foundation Center's Foundation Grants for Individuals Online. It's a subscription based website ($9.95 per month) but their opening blurb only says that the database is ideal for "students, artists, academic researchers, libraries and financial aid offices." Entrepreneurs are apparently not one of them, so I take it they also don't have listings of private foundations who give grants to would-be entrepreneurs. | Law & Ethics | 1142168107 |
| 2567369 | me & gf for 8 years in my house that i owned like 80%when i met her we broke up, how much can she claim.? | As stated above, it depends what state you are in. If your girlfriend can claim common law marriage status, she may have a claim. Also, some states have co-habitant protections. At the least, she may argue that she is entitled to reimbursement of anything she contributed to improvements, mortgage, etc. Afterthought: for your peace of mind, in any state, it is unlikely she can touch the 80% (and 80% of the corresponding equity) you already had invested unless you put her name on the title (or some other legal agreement). | Law & Ethics | 1142586149 |
| 4151083 | I think i need 2 explain a bit more,and professional help,is more required,some1 with power and money or media | u should go have a psycoligacal testing done and get a professional opinion , then go to court and make ur case, it is hard to understand your situation cos we cant make out what ur situation is due to the way u have said it, i wish u the best | Law & Ethics | 1143298681 |
| 1944586 | Do you agree or disagree with the death penalty? | Thou shalt not kill. Turn the other cheek. Vengeance is a primitive desire that the species presumably will grow out of. It is also condemned by Christianity. Not a lot going for it. | Law & Ethics | 1143584208 |
| 3215995 | I need a copy of a case study about unfair labor practice in the Philippines? | try going to your local department of labor and ask. better yet if you know a labor law teacher(he/she should also be an attorney by profession) in your college or university, why not approach him/her and ask...else, look for it in the Supreme Court Reports Annotated (SCRA) in the public library or university library... | Law & Ethics | 1141979113 |
| 3310574 | What is the meaning of "INDECENT LIBERTY with a MINOR"? | It means that if the defendant is convicted they will probably spend some time in prison and have to register as a sexual predator after serving his/her time in prison. Even if they get a no prison time, they will probably have to register. Registration means that the police will notify his/her neighbors that you are living there, so other families can take precautions. | Law & Ethics | 1142730994 |
| 1254645 | Prison time! Selling drugs or Murder? | I was convicted for possesing drugs, I was sent to prison for 14 months, while I was in there, there was a guy who assaulted his girlfriend, then drove around drunk with his 8 month old baby in the car. He was only sentenced to 6 months. It was so sad cause I got there 2 months before he did, and he was set free before I got out. Keep in mind that this was my first offense of any kind, (except traffic tickets). This is just one case, I could tell you a whole bunch of other cases that were Obviously worse than mine, and they got less time than I did....there is no such thing as justice in America! | Law & Ethics | 1141850417 |
| 905621 | where to find free criminal background checks? | while im not sure of any 'free' sites, most counties still allow you to check criminal records through the clerk of court in each county courthouse, but unless you know where they have lived or were they may have been arrested prior it makes for a difficult search. hope this helps | Law & Ethics | 1143391947 |
| 437699 | do you think it should be illegal to use cell phones while driving? | I don't think that it should be. I often talk on the phone to actually stayed focus on driving, I get distracted by things in my purse, or playing with my hair, or the radio, ect... being on the phone keeps me focused on the road while my hand holds the phone to my ear. People always know that I am on and know not to be insulted if the call ends abruptly. I only use it responsibly and mostly for long distance driving. I have been in many more accidents than I would like to admit, and not one occured while I was on the phone!! I've had more close calls without the phone than with also. Cell phones are also excellent for helping people know where they are driving in areas that they are unfamiliar with. | Law & Ethics | 1141702732 |
| 3242454 | Can a child legally move away from home at age 17? | A 17 year old could move away from home if they have their parents’ or legal guardian’s permission, like to go to college. Or, a 17 year old could become legally emancipated and enjoy the same freedoms as any other person who is at least 18 years old. In some states, emancipation is automatic if the 17 year old gets married. It could also be ordered by the courts. | Law & Ethics | 1141344000 |
| 2722746 | bush n hitler, same assholess, but with different shitt... comments?? | Lets see Hitler committed suicide in a bunker in Germany in 1945 which makes him DEAD. President Bush is alive and well in the year 2006 Unless one of them can time travel its impossible for them to be the same a********. I understand about the different s**t part. I may never get to level 4 by answering all these types of questions but its starting to get less boring see ya | Law & Ethics | 1143621602 |
| 2921473 | I was/and still having my paycheck garnished because of child support? | Sorry buddy but you will have to pay it all. It does not matter how old you child is now. Or even if the new dad is claiming him. All a judge is going to see is that you owe. Just because they may not need the money now they needed it then and did not get it. I know it was hard. It is for most fathers and mothers who have to pay. You can try. But I don't think its gonna go through. | Law & Ethics | 1141673788 |
| 153890 | can i demand a release of contract from my realtor? | A contract means that he and you have an unbreakable agreement. If you wanted to sell it yourself why did you sign the contract? You cannot sell it yourself until the contract expires. Most people who want out of a contract with a realtor are simply trying to beat the realtor out of the commission the contract entitles him to. No court would allow you to break this contract. Otherwise, few realtors would collect their commissions. | Law & Ethics | 1141751283 |
| 3027594 | can a felon ever have the right to have gunns? | Nope you lost your rights to own firearms legally. | Law & Ethics | 1142900915 |
| 2934265 | Were can I find information about a crimical case (e.i. charges, bail amount)Board does not provide it no more | http://app4.lasd.org/iic/ajis_search.cfm | Law & Ethics | 1142363192 |
| 3258873 | Why do Canadians club baby seals and skin them alive? | It's something evil within us all. I would never commit such a crime but humanity is weird. We are capable of such goodness yet we opt for emptiness. Only when I see someone attack a defenseless creature can I imagine myself capable of killing. These people are ignorant. Also, see http://www.furisdead.com/feat/ChineseFurFarms/ for a miniclip of the same type of torture. I hate these people. | Law & Ethics | 1142893071 |
| 147823 | What would you do if this was you? | I would pay good money to find a hacker and trace the path of the pics back to their source (causing much carnage in my search) and then I would execute that person or persons who took the picture in a very public and horrible way as to spread fear amoung the perverts. | Law & Ethics | 1143406880 |
| 1892396 | Does any one else think pedifiles should be shot? | 99% of them prey on children again after getting released from jail. They can never be treated. They should definitely be given the death sentence. | Law & Ethics | 1142768532 |
| 2124781 | is it a law that intrest be charged on past due child support in texas? | If there is a court order stating it, there's little they can do. Judges can make rulings that are not in strict keeping with all laws if they believe it is in the best interests of justice. Texas law does require interest. "§157.266. Interest accrues at a rate of six percent simple interest from the date of delinquency until the date of payment. §157.265. In practice, a payment is considered “late” if it is not received during the month in which it is due." | Law & Ethics | 1141959538 |
| 1945919 | what is raznochinet? | Raznochintsy--Russians from various (non-nobel) social strata who, having acquired education, changed their previous social milieu, that of low-ranking civil servants, the petty bourgeoise, merchants, clergy and peasants. With the development of capitalism, the number of raznochintsy increased. Lenin described them as 'the educated representatives of the liberal and democratic bourgeoisie'. | Law & Ethics | 1142958696 |
| 246387 | what does an international trade attorney do? | He is the lawyer for the depatment of trade | Law & Ethics | 1141315089 |
| 4374031 | is it true that if your spouse dies and no will is made the govenment takes 1/2 if you sell your property? | No. This is covered by state law so it varies, but the spouse generally gets everything in the absence of a will - especially community property. If there is no spouse, then the next of kin would get it. If it's not too late already and you have substantial assets, consider getting a living trust. You can avoid probate which can cost you 15% of the estate! | Law & Ethics | 1143445054 |
| 2025841 | when cops come to your home do they have to make theirselves present before they force their way in? | Well, to answer the question you wrote, yes...the cops do have to make themselves present before they can force their way in. If they were not present, it would be physically impossible for them to enter. But I imagine that's not really what you meant to write. A lot of what's been written here is pretty correct and/or really correct, but the problem with this kind of question is that's it's just not possible to give you the answer you're looking for without knowing all the facts involved. Since you didn't post them, and maybe don't even know them all yourself, I would really encourage you to take any answer you get here with a large grain of salt. It's interesting to me that your question has the cops entering your apartment with guns drawn, but no explanation as to what happened next. Did you guys just all stand around and stare at each other? Did the cops ask for coffee? Was pizza brought in? Anyone go to jail? Any of the cops say, "oops"? Seems like someone would have said something that would have explained why this happened. | Law & Ethics | 1143870004 |
| 3299795 | What is a nonresident tax clearnance? And How much would it cost? | All this means is that you will get a refund of all or part of the taxes that would be charged on the inheritance if you were a London resident | Law & Ethics | 1141345023 |
| 3708446 | Oregon's physician-assisted suicide law.? | just run a search on google for Oregon's website. | Law & Ethics | 1141798894 |
| 267776 | is their a website where I can find out if someone claiming to be a lawyer really is? | (Me the cheater) On your search engine enter "State Bar of _______________ (state)". You may have to click on a few links before getting the one you need, but the official one will be obvious, if you are linked to a law firms' website, you will know it's not the right website. You will be given an option like "attorney/member search" (or something to that effect depending on the state). You should be able to enter the name of the attorney in question and check if he/she is actively practicing law and if they have any diciplinary actions against them. | Law & Ethics | 1141958793 |
| 3254637 | Is it correct a search engine company not giving searchers list to govt authorities? | Yes, they can and should! | Law & Ethics | 1142741229 |
| 366749 | Do you agree with the death penilty?? | in some cases yes. there are some people who are not able to be released because they are a threat to society and will reoffend. do you think it's right that we have thousands upon thousands of people locked up for the rest of their lives who the tax payers pay astronomical figures to support ? I don't !!! they don't have a great quality of life in prison and the taxpayers money could be much better spent. would you work a job and support an inmate for the rest of his life if you didn't have to. I mean the government doesn't give us a choice we support them with our tax dollars but would you actually just send your money to support these guys if you didn't have to. I bet you have much more worth while causes to support. I would much rather feed a hungry child than a child murderer. | Law & Ethics | 1142025538 |
| 1155173 | i have had my child for 2 years and her mom is in rehab what are my rights for joint custody? | Talk to a lawyer NOW about this.But please, by all means, unless the child is in danger, please do not try to keep the child from the mother. She's in re-hab for 2 reasons. She screwed up, and is trying to fix her problem. it takes courage to stay there, if not a court order!! Give her the chance to be a good mom. if you take a baby away from a mom, there is all to often hopelessness, and the feeling that there is no reason to better yourself. A child can make you want to better yourself. Like I said, talk with a lawyer about your options. This is your baby, too. You want to do something good for your baby!! Try sticking it out with the mom. | Law & Ethics | 1143131262 |
| 3785097 | How do I find traffic cameras for particular residential intersections? | If I'm reading your question right, then I would say that you should call your local councilperson. They can help you with that. | Law & Ethics | 1143102087 |
| 2172349 | patent application published without inventor's approval? | If the application has been intentionally abandoned then it cannot be revived and the publication is irrelevant. If it has not been abandoned, the publication has no effect because publication occurred after the priority date (ie filing date). I won't go into unintentional abandonment because it is a bit more complicated and doesn't look relevant here. | Law & Ethics | 1142410689 |
| 1220637 | can an employee ask for travelling allowance if it's not in the job offer you signed? | You failed to negotiate this at the outset but if you don't ask then you STILL won't get it. You have nothing to lose by asking for "some" assistance. Maybe asking for a "partial" allowance may make it easier for the bosses to say yes! Check with your tax preparer on what exactly you can claim for mileage, I know that you can't claim miles to and from work (and MOST travel allowances don't pay that either), but I don't know about miles during work. | Law & Ethics | 1141593667 |
| 4383214 | What can I do to get a registered sex offender out of my neighborhood? | There isn't much you can do. If he is a level three sex offender than by federal law he has to re-register everytime he moves, gets a job, buys a new car. Just play it safe. Sex offenders are real people too...believe it or not they do have rights. If he has been classified as a level 1 or 2 then they believe he is unlikely to do it again. Most sex offenders are given limits as to where they can live...they cannot live within a certain distance from playgrounds, parks and schools. From what I have seen most will do something again and most do not receive stong enough sentences to cause retribution or determent from such crimes. I am sorry to tell you this, but that's the world we live in....there all around you. Check out some of these sites and you'll be suprised as to how many there really area round you...there's more than one! ps. I just moved and I went to the site and printed out a list with pics of all the registered sex offenders, but be aware that these are only sex offenders that the federal government believes will do it again. Most sex ofenders have a specific type of person they go after...their offenses and type of person are listed as well. | Law & Ethics | 1141331919 |
| 436545 | what are some of the powers denied to the states by the constitution? | Under the constitution: *****Article I - Section 10 "No State shall enter into any Treaty, Alliance, or Confederation; grant Letters of Marque and Reprisal; coin Money; emit Bills of Credit; make any Thing but gold and silver Coin a Tender in Payment of Debts; pass any Bill of Attainder, ex post facto Law, or Law impairing the Obligation of Contracts, or grant any Title of Nobility. No State shall, without the Consent of the Congress, lay any Imposts or Duties on Imports or Exports, except what may be absolutely necessary for executing it's inspection Laws: and the net Produce of all Duties and Imposts, laid by any State on Imports or Exports, shall be for the Use of the Treasury of the United States; and all such Laws shall be subject to the Revision and Controul of the Congress. No State shall, without the Consent of Congress, lay any Duty of Tonnage, keep Troops, or Ships of War in time of Peace, enter into any Agreement or Compact with another State, or with a foreign Power, or engage in War, unless actually invaded, or in such imminent Danger as will not admit of delay." *****Article IV - Section 3 "New States may be admitted by the Congress into this Union; but no new State shall be formed or erected within the Jurisdiction of any other State; nor any State be formed by the Junction of two or more States, or Parts of States, without the Consent of the Legislatures of the States concerned as well as of the Congress." ********** Under the bill of rights (Amendments I-X): here, in my opinio, are the two most ignored, and violated ammendments by various governments that have and are ocupying our nation: Amendment IX: The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people. Amendment X: The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people. ********** Is it just me, or are the amendments COMPLETELY ignored (both currently, and by past administrations, Republican and Democrat) So, really except for the rights SPECIFICLY granted to the federal government, the states and the people hold all of the rights... our government is in blatent violation of the contract (constitution) between the people, and itself, and is therefore invalid... Compare the current governments powers, and those currently held by the states with the constitution... any disagreements with the current ballence of power... are VIOLATIONS! anyhow, everyone should read the constitution, and it's ammendments in its entirity before they cast a vote for any president, congressmen, represenative, or other fedral official (republican, democrat, or other), who will in turn violate the rights granted to them... but what can I say... people are stupid. *********************************************************** by the way, here's a good question I asked, related to our constitution: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AiMVFq5ibplecfl5mox0yGvsy6IX?qid=1006031711482 Thank you for any responses! | Law & Ethics | 1142570441 |
| 1669855 | What is the maximum punishment for Abscondering from probation in Florida? | You may end up serving the full term. If your probation was for 2 years, you may serve 2 years in prison since you violated your terms of probation. If additional charges are filed, you may serve more time. | Law & Ethics | 1143645014 |
| 2551199 | ladakh communal riots? | buddhists vs Muslims? Huh, who'd think that'd happen? | Law & Ethics | 1141369623 |
| 2397872 | what do FBI laboratory services most likely use in a school shooting investigation.? | Im saying this from what I saw in the Discovery Channel. Basically their procedure (for that matter any CSI) is same for any shooting incident. 1. The bullet catridge 2. The weapon (if present) 3. Photos of blood patterns 4. Stray bullets wedged in walls etc 5. Any surveillance video 6. witness(es) to the incident 7. Ofcourse the Attacker if they managed to catch him. The labs will determine 2 things. 1. The bullets collected from victims and the site came from the one or more weapon confiscated. 2. The aforesaid weapon was used by the attacker(s). They use Finger printing, Surveillance(if available) and they trace back the weapon to their purchase to determine how the attacker(s) came in possession of those weapon(s). Hope it answers your question. .:Fishie:. | Law & Ethics | 1142522444 |
| 1586559 | Can anyone tell me anything about the Just Desert Theory? | meaning that the individuals punishment should fit the crime committed.. | Law & Ethics | 1143601947 |
| 3205256 | Why are lawyers not allowed to have a another job?? | Like maybe it's like conflict of interest... Like I don't know, fasteddie... | Law & Ethics | 1143306646 |
| 3035539 | Any advise on writing a petition? | If you merely say that he/she is innocent that would not be helpful. First obtain a copy of Charge Sheet. Examine the paper evidences quoted therein. If there is no eye-witness contest the charges giving supporting evidences. File your petition with the authorities of the competent jurisdiction. | Law & Ethics | 1143035552 |
| 996118 | What do you do if someone comes up to you on the street and asks you for money, and you're afraid they'll kill | There's really no downside to calling the police. Let them and the DA worry about making their case. You're just alerting them to an important matter of public safety. | Law & Ethics | 1142743998 |
| 1731508 | how can i find out how much it will cost to join the police acdaemy in dayton,ohio? | I'd go check it out at Sinclair Community College. I think they might have a program leading to law enforcement... www.sinclair.edu | Law & Ethics | 1143594592 |
| 1191582 | If a married couple have no legal documentation of divorce or child custody......? | Go get yourself a divorce, and file for custody and child support. The courts are usually behind a woman who wants the best for her child. If he's a truck driver and on the road a lot, I have a feeling everything will go in your favor. Just remember, get yourself a decent lawyer, one who works in your county and knows the judges in the courthouse. Most importantly, do not slander your soon to be ex- husband, be calm, cool and act intelligently. Sounds like he has an anger management problem... you will not have to tell anyone but your own lawyer, chances are he will become angry in court and he'll be his own worst enemy. | Law & Ethics | 1143854751 |
| 682799 | Should there be a tax credit if your a server? | Yes. All tips should be 100% tax free. Individual people paying other individual people for private services have already paid taxes on that money a dozen times over. | Law & Ethics | 1142917656 |
| 3508214 | Paternity tests: How do you find out if you are the father of a 16 year old boy in Houston, TX? | If he wants official results of whether or not he is the boy's biological father then a paternity test will need to be done. It's a simple procedure... they simple swab the inside of your mouth with a q-tip and will do the same with his. It just takes a while for the results to come back. | Law & Ethics | 1141348645 |
| 3155243 | What recourse do you have if you buy a house and then discover a ton of problems you didn't know about? | good insurance-accidental fire | Law & Ethics | 1141446400 |
| 215710 | Is it illegal in the United States for a man to marry a second woman? | If a man is legally married to one woman and marries another, the second marriage is considered void and will not be recognized as a valid marriage in any state. The practice is also illegal in many states. | Law & Ethics | 1142560053 |
| 597703 | Would you let a hamster walk around in a pile of ketchup if you had a hamster? | THANK YOU!!! for spending five points and giving me an aching good riotous laugh! You made my day! | Law & Ethics | 1142651630 |
| 1855469 | How much can a victim of sexual assault stand to win in court? | The first thing you would want to do is write to the Better Business Bureau-Attorney Generals Office within your state. Give as much details as possible, including photos, receipts, addresses of employment (Other surfing instructors may be doing the same thing to their clients/pupils), etc. Then get in touch with the District Attorney's Office within your region/county. An undercover operation may be needed to flush out any and all wrong-doing at that place of business. It may be some type of "acceptable" practice at that place of business that needs to be addressed by an authorized criminal investigative body. Notify the National Organization for Women-N.O.W.- through the phone book or through your church help group. You may want to contact an analyst or physician about the matter or even your local clergy. Details and proof are essential as is the strength to follow through with your efforts or else everything you feel and attempt will be lost. Others may have been wrongfully challanged or harmed as well. Chances are, once someone gets the ball rolling, others will step forward and perhaps a class action law suit may be filed. Seek the advise of an attorney, the Legal Aid Sociaty or the American Civil Liberties Union for court action. You may be the victim of someone who has perpertrated a crime against others as well. You may also contact the press, radio call in shows, t.v. news station or the local print media-newspapers. Try writing a Letter-To-The-Editor to more than one newspaper about the matter. It is much easier to win a civil case than it is to win a criminal case against someone. The 'Beyond a Reasonable Doubt' clause does not apply in a civil case. But, you would still need some satisfying or substantive evidense to proceed in a civil case. You may also want to contact John Walsh on AMERICA'S MOST WANTED and ask for some advise and seek out others who may have been wrongfully harmed. The number is 1-800-CRIME-TV. The point is, there is no one solution, but a myriad of choices and avenues you can persue. You should not be ashamed of being a victim. The Surfing Instructor is the one who should be ashamed of himself as should the business or employer that hired him. They are the culprits, not your girlfriend. ABOVE ALL...Do Not Go In Fear. Criminals rely upon victims being too frigtened or ashamed to come forward. Seek counsel and/or professional advise, asap. If you need any furthur advise or assistance, please get back to me at yahoo messenger, same handle. I am a retired peace officer. Get 'em.... | Law & Ethics | 1143439359 |
| 1506161 | For or against the death penalty? | I am all for the death penalty. I am not saying that everyone that has killed someone should be put to death, but I do believe that when there is absolute proof that someone murdered another human being out of cold blood that person does not deserve to live. The taxpayers spend entirely too much money housing these criminals. And what about the cost of medial treatment for these animals? We have honest, law abiding citizens in our country that can't afford medication or health care, why should the criminals be treated better. And I am tired of people using the excuse that they are mentally disturbed or were on drugs at the time of their crime. Most of these people are useless, wastes of life...sorry if that sounds cold, but that is the way I feel. Once someone has crossed that line of taking another human beings life I truly believe that they will do it again. | Law & Ethics | 1142930819 |
| 2123613 | Does a landlord have the right to take your property? | You will have to say what state the property is in. If the property was a trailer or mobile home in a trailer park, there are often special rules for them. If the landlord had no right to sell, you can get back the value of what was sold (not replacement value or what it cost to buy). Usually, if you have a counterclaim, it has to be raised as a defense to the suit against you. If your cause of action is not based on the claim against you, you will have to look up the statute of limitation for the kind of action you want to bring in your state. | Law & Ethics | 1141269395 |
| 415007 | How likely would it be to try to pass a law on mandatory paternity testing? | Hopefully they will pass a law on mandatory paternity testing. It would save a lot of time (in courts) and confusion (on the childs behalf) and a lot of money if the truth was known from day one. | Law & Ethics | 1143677271 |
| 1560166 | what is pretrial intervention? | Pretrial Intervention provides magistrates an alternative to incarceration by providing a Conditional Personal Release for persons held a County Jail pending trial. However, Pretrial Intervention should not be viewed as an advocate for the release of offenders. The program is an information provider to the Courts as well as to the District Attorney's Office, law enforcement agencies, attorneys and the Community Supervision and Corrections Department. The Pretrial Intervention Program provides the Courts or magistrates with verified information about the offenders. This program is not designed to supervise offenders who would otherwise have been released on their own recognizance, but rather for those who would otherwise be held in jail. Offenders are interviewed on the fifth day of incarceration to determine if they are eligible for the program, but a judge can authorize an interview for those inmates that do not meet the target population. The Pretrial Officer verifies the information given during the interview and presents the information to the Court or magistrate. It should be noted that the offense is not discussed, but rather interview questions gather information in regards to residence, employment and criminal history. Offenders approved for release are normally required to report to their Pretrial Officer on a weekly basis, pay (usually) $40.00 per month supervision fees, abstain from the use of illegal drugs and alcohol, submit to random drug testing, and appear in court for each setting. The offender is typically supervised on pretrial release until his/her case reaches final disposition. The program goal is to provide a conditional, supervised release that will be consistent with the safety of the community and increase the likelihood of an offender's appearance in court. In addition, the hope is to reduce jail population, costs to the county, and improve the quality of justice. | Law & Ethics | 1142503709 |
| 179419 | what is the difference between a reliable and credible statement? | "Reliable" means you would be safe if you relied on this information. "Credible" means that it is believable but not necessarily true. "Credibility criteria" can strengthen or weaken credibility. The credibility of a claim can be strengthened through corroboration, a good reputation, relevant expertise or neutrality. Credibility can be weakened through vested interest, bias, lack of corroboration or lack of expertise. | Law & Ethics | 1141615678 |
| 2471038 | What is the lengthy process of appeals? | Here is the oversimplified version: Superior/District court (verdict) --> State Court of Appeals/Federal Circuit Court of Appeals --> State Supreme Court/U.S. Supreme Court Sometimes (as in criminal cases), a convicted person can exhaust direct state appeals, then move on to federal appeals (habeas corpus). | Law & Ethics | 1142885153 |
| 1575179 | what do you mean by asylum?types of it? | 'Asylum' is the term used when granting a foreign entity (person or group) the right to (temporarely) live within another country. The right of asylum temporarely grants the asylant (or refugee) some basic rights similar to native inhabitants of that country (mainly protection against foreign agression). Aside from this basic asylum, there's political asylum which offers extended rights to the refugee, including protection from prosecution and even citizenship (not sure if this is actually included or not). Then there's religious asylum, which is granted by religious establishment, but the rights that can be granted vary from country to country. Regarding asylum and political asylum, there are several international treaties that define who can be granted asylum and under what conditions. | Law & Ethics | 1141908185 |
| 2034587 | Why do liberals try to justify abortion? | because its easier to abort than to pay the price of your self indulgence | Law & Ethics | 1141970312 |
| 3264911 | Medical procedures: You have to sign that you will pay, but they don't tell you the cost? Is that legal? | Yeah it's legal. They will give you a rough estimate if you ask for one, barring any complications. Basically the assignment of benefits that you have to sign is given so that the patient realizes that if the insurance company doesn't pay, or if you have a deductible or co-insurance amount, etc that you are responsible for payment of these services that aren't covered. Every insurance company has different rules and there are different coverage guidelines from policy to policy within the same insurance company! For instance: Medicare will not cover the first EKG given in an emergency room, so the form the patient signs allows the hospital to bill the patient for the EKG, otherwise they would have to write it off. It is the patients responsibility to know what their insurance will or will not cover and what percentage they will cover and the hospital/clinic/therapists office will give you an estimate if you ask them to. | Law & Ethics | 1142716350 |
| 2186369 | Painting delima....Legal question? | if the agreement did not say a pro had to do the job and did not give them their choice of color i would say you could do touch up and paint trim and would have lived up to your side of the agreement | Law & Ethics | 1143350497 |
| 2857195 | how to find adoptions in marion county il? | More information on adoptions are available through the Marion County. The county will have a Family Court and it should have information on adoption. Do understand that adoption records could be sealed. | Law & Ethics | 1141750269 |
| 2514558 | how do i get a list of max bond amounts for a crime? | um..im not going to touch tat with a 30 foot pole | Law & Ethics | 1142389773 |
| 957812 | I am trying to find the paperwork to go to court on behalf of myself,to get rid of a no contact order.any idea | You have to check with the judge's clerk. They will tell you what you have to do. You need to get paper work filed with the court where the no contact order came from. It's up to the judge and according to why you want to do that and if they will allow it to happen. Then the judge will issue a new order. Some times they will do it without seeing you if you have a good reason. It all depends how they do things where the order came from. | Law & Ethics | 1143479681 |
| 2271008 | What are the moral values of Rap Videos today? | They are reflective of the moral values, and society standards as they are! They are a good indicator of such values, and could serve as a wake up call to many! There are some good rap songs, but far and few in between! | Law & Ethics | 1142995222 |
| 3237678 | what is the law when a child goes on a field trip and has to work the same day? | I think maybe you need to add more detail, if the "child" is old enough to be working whats the problem exactly? just scheduling, if the trip is a mandatory school function that grades depend on it, the boss has to allow the student to go | Law & Ethics | 1141769838 |
| 1286171 | what is the minimum wage for tipped employees in Wisconsin? | OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY 201 East Washington Avenue P.O. Box 7946 Madison, WI 53707-7946 Telephone: (608) 266-7552 Fax: (608) 266-1784 http://www.dwd.state.wi.us/ e-mail: dwdsec@dwd.state.wi.us SEC-7792-E (R. 01/2003) Wisconsin.gov State of Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Jim Doyle Governor Roberta Gassman Secretary Thursday, May 26, 2005 Contact: Rose Lynch, Director of Communications, 608-266-6753 Public Service Announcement Wisconsin Minimum Wage Increases Effective June 1, 2005 On June 1, 2005 Wisconsin’s minimum wage for adults increases from $5.15 per hour to $5.70 per hour. The new minor rate is $5.30 per hour. Wisconsin’s minimum wage rules also contain a number of specialized pay rates for persons employed in certain types of work. The minimum wage rate for Wisconsin tipped employees does not change. Wisconsin’s new minimum wage rates: • General minimum wage rate increases to $5.70/hour (currently $5.15/hour) • Minor minimum wage rate increases to $5.30/hour (currently same as adult rate $5.15/hour) • Opportunity minimum wage rate increases to $5.30/hour (currently $4.25/hour) • Agriculture minimum wage rate for workers age 18 and over increases to $5.15/hour (currently $4.05/hour) • Agricultural minimum wage rate for workers age 17 and under increases to $4.25/hour (currently $3.70/hour) • Camp counselor minimum wage rate for workers age 18 and over Increases to $215/week if no room or board provided (currently $140/week) Increases to $164/week if board provided (currently $110/week) Increases to $129/week if room and board provided (currently $91/week) • Camp counselor minimum wage rate for workers age 17 and under Increases to $175/week if no room or board provided (currently $123/week) Increases to $133/week if board provided (currently $92/week) Increases to $105/week if room and board provided (currently $74/week) • Golf caddy minimum wage rate increases to $10.50 for 18 holes, and $5.90 for 9 holes (currently $5.95 for 18 holes and $3.35 for 9 holes) Employers with questions concerning the new minimum wage rates may contact the Equal Rights Division for more information either at the Madison office [608-266-6860] or at the Milwaukee office [414-2274384] or the Department’s website at: http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/ - 30 - | Law & Ethics | 1142429207 |
| 3106634 | N.J. Bill A3424? | Just another bill like Chicago has done, New York, LA and a host of other cities/states. If you're a smoker.. good luck with that. | Law & Ethics | 1141493879 |
| 3105262 | How could I find out how long the statute of limitations is on an apartment renter (leaser).? | I assume you are referring to the lease. The statute of limitations would be based on your state law. Usually, statues of limitations for contracts run about four to six years, although some have gotten rid of limitations altogether for renters. | Law & Ethics | 1142365037 |
| 2849753 | If you could change any one law, what would it be and why? | I believe that there should be a law and a test to procreate. We have to pass a test to drive, to PAY for an education and sometimes to hold a job;but any jack@#$ can have responsibility of and reproduce a child. | Law & Ethics | 1142573131 |
| 3660358 | how do you treat a person that will not pay debt? | Welcome to the club. There's a lot of us who have lent money to relatives, friends, or romantic interests and got nothing back. Forget the money. In the future, consider any loan you make as a gift that you probably won't get back. If you're not willing to lose the money, don't lend it. | Law & Ethics | 1142017106 |
| 1237215 | To initiate a fraud case, in Canada, do I contact the Police, or Crown Attourney first? | You would call the police. They are the ones that lay the charges. We see American TV shows where the DA is involved in investigating the case - that doesn't happen in Canada. The Crown Prosecutors just handle the court case. It may be that the police refuse to lay charges - if they don't feel you have enough evidence to convict. In that case, you could talk to a civil litigation lawyer about suing. | Law & Ethics | 1143744733 |
| 706049 | IS there a law against disturbance at night? | Depends where you live. Look up the local ordinance to find out. | Law & Ethics | 1143407856 |
| 1640739 | Are they responsible for website error? | Uh, no!! They should reimburse you!! | Law & Ethics | 1141398921 |
| 1440089 | Why is it,in most cases,that MEN,and not women,pay child support,and alimony? | That is not so anymore. There are alot of women who pay alimony and child support. I was one of those women. I had a terrible pregnacy and my other children stayed with my mom for a while and the courts ordered me to pay child support and when I got behind because of just having a baby they threatned to lock me up. I know several other women who have had to pay too....so only men paying is a thing of the past!!! | Law & Ethics | 1143817032 |
| 2789507 | Does anybody know what the electical law is in Indiana to work as a Electrician? | Being from New Jersey I am not sure at all about Indiana, but here is an idea. Get a copy of the National Electrical Code and study that. Any state law might be based on that anyway, so it would not hurt at all to familiarize yourself with that for starters. When I bought my house ages ago, one of the first things I did was to get a copy of the National Electrical Code, and used it as a reference bible. You should find it invaluable. | Law & Ethics | 1143554584 |
| 965462 | can only British citizens get knighthoods or is it open to all members of the commonwealth? | The queen can grant a knighthood to a dog biscuit if she wants. The only restrictions come from the country the honoree is a citizen of. For example, US citizens can't hold public office if they have a knighthood, unless the knighthood has been approved in advance by congress. | Law & Ethics | 1143642485 |
| 3879078 | Can a foreigner to a country claim protection of the Bill of Rights in that particular country? | Nope. In a foreign country, you are subject to the laws of that country, not yours. | Law & Ethics | 1142195631 |
| 262726 | why is there speeding?? | I think originally it was to get people to drive at optimum speed to save gasoline. Back in the 70s somebody did a study and the gov decided that 55 was the most effecient speed to get the best gas mileage so it started from there. | Law & Ethics | 1143563588 |
| 4473621 | What does nullifying the law in question mean? | Null means nothing. So if you nullify a law, you make it nothing. If the Supreme Court rules that a law is unconstitutional, they nullify it. | Law & Ethics | 1141718844 |
| 1971348 | law against 3 or more gang members lotering together? | ALL Gang activity shoulld be illegal and gang members should be arrested the same as terrorists!!!!! | Law & Ethics | 1141785143 |
| 2304829 | Alcohol is legal, why Marijuana is not???? | Not all alcohol is legal. Absinthe and moonshine are both still illegal due to the lethality. Some it might be due to taxes, but in reality I think it has more to do with the majority of us who vote don't want it legal. | Law & Ethics | 1143307725 |
| 741350 | If I'm being sworn in by the bailiff in court, and asked if I will? | they'l hold you in contempt of court and you'll be fined. Why? Cause there's no sense of humor in the legal system. Tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. | Law & Ethics | 1141590169 |
| 1887715 | I need a direct lawsuit/court case involving the violation of the ADA act of 1990.? | In Tennessee v. Lane, several disabled people sued because the court house where they lived only had stairs and they did not provide for them a way to get to the second story. | Law & Ethics | 1141665093 |
| 39810 | My former step daughter wants me to legally adopt her. I need to find out how to adopt a consenting adult? | General info on adopting an adult http://www.adopting.org/adoptions/adopting-an-adult-how-to-adopt-an-adult-person.html For adult adoption laws specific to Oklahoma, see: http://www.adopting.org/adoptions/oklahoma-state-laws-adopting-an-adult.html | Law & Ethics | 1141369191 |
| 1126256 | Why is Micheal Jackson treated so unfairly by the media? | child molesters are never treated unfairly | Law & Ethics | 1142242257 |
| 662482 | Why do criminals in prisons get paid low wages for their labor? | I believe there should be a factory, manufacturing plant or a field connected to every prison. I think they should get paid minimum wage. (it would be hard to call that "unreasonable punishment since its what lawful people are expected to work for) With every prison sentence against a person place or thing there should be a debt to pay. When the prisoner gets paid he can pay his rent, (water, electric, gas and ground keeping services included) after he has paid his rent his child support will be taken out. After child support he can pay off his debits to the person place or thing he committed the crime against. | Law & Ethics | 1142106908 |
| 1862708 | how do i find information on a criminal in prison in michigan? | http://www.state.mi.us/mdoc/asp/otis2.html That's the inmate search system for Michigan's Corrections departments. | Law & Ethics | 1142926974 |
| 443860 | ...Did you just hear the news???? PEDOPHILES caught!? | Because there's so many devils in the world & the net gives them easier access. They can get to kids they might otherwise couldn't have. The death penalty would be too easy, make them suffer!! It's about time they did something about the perverts on the net!! | Law & Ethics | 1142482883 |
| 2508045 | who wrote the majority opinion (the opinion of the court) in the case? Austin V.United States 1983? | BLACKMUN, J., delivered the opinion of the Court, in which WHITE, STEVENS, O'CONNOR, and SOUTER, JJ., joined. SCALIA, J., filed an opinion concurring in part and concurring in the judgment, post, p. 623. KENNEDY, J., filed an opinion concurring in part and concurring in the judgment, in which REHNQUIST, C. J., and THOMAS, J., joined, post, p. 628. | Law & Ethics | 1142566776 |
| 1454908 | How to Request for Entry of Default in San Mateo County Superior Court? | Default Judgment forms are available at the San Mateo County's website, linked below. You'll find a default judgment form for the specific case you're dealing with, whatever that may be. | Law & Ethics | 1142465236 |
| 3337228 | What are the laws in NYS on Tobacco? | States laws are that on the pretext of Tobacco Prez can declare war on iraq or afghanistan or iran. | Law & Ethics | 1143373874 |
| 2838148 | OJ Simpson? | O. J.'S EX WIFE WAS MURDERED ALONG WITH A MAN NAMED RON GOLDMAN. Mr. Goldman was a waiter at a resturant that Nicole (OJ's ex) ate dinner. It appeared as if Ron were trying to return Nicoles glasses which had been left at the resturant. They wer knifed. The police went to OJ's and entered his property w/o a warrant and found some evidence they thought incriminated OJ. OJ was arrested and charged. A hearing was held and the Defense asked the Court to block the evidence because thwe police didn't get a warrant. The police said they went onto OJ's property because they were worried about his safty and the Court said the evidence COULD be used since OJ wasn't a suspect at the time the police went on hiss property. Most newspapers felt that the Judge and police were lying when they said that OJ wasn't a suspect. Photos inside OJ's house seemed somwhat inconsistant. Some showed blood in one photo and no blood in others which meant the blood had to have been planted. The case was moved to the next court for jury trial. During the jury trial it was found that blood from the murder scene was transpotrted to OJ's house before being taken to a lab. That is not how the blood is to be handled. One police Officer was caught lying about his use of the word "Nigg--" which led to the belief that he and others were biased. OJ met with a minister and confessed to the killing but confessions to ministers can't be used in court. One piece of evidence was a glove the police said OJ wore during the killing. OJ was asked to put the glove on but when he tried it was way too small. The police credibility was destoryed and the jury found OJ not Guilty. I think OJ did the crime and the police tried to create additional evidence to insure a conviction. I think the first Judeg was wrong (even dishonest) | Law & Ethics | 1142012932 |
| 3953149 | what is your opinion about this topic. "Labor union as a partner of development."? | Yes unions are important. How do you expect to support a steel dome with straw pillars? | Law & Ethics | 1143171322 |
| 3243271 | Why is it logical for the plaintiff in a civil trial only to show the preponderance of evidence? | Preponderance means more than 50% or another way of looking at it is to say that when looking at the proofs on both sides it is more likely than unlikely that the thing that needed to be proven happened. Another standard that is used is that the evidence is clearly convining. That means that a person who hears all the evidence is convinced the thing that needed to be proven happened. The other standard used is Beyond a reasonable doubt. This last standard approaches the evidence from a different view. The beyond a reasonable doubt standard means that the thing that needes to be proven can only be considered proven if there is no other reasonable way to explain the facts. | Law & Ethics | 1141464998 |
| 4251118 | What Supreme Court case incorporated 1st amendment free speech & free speech to the states? | umm... are you referring to Gitlow versus NY? I don't know what the hell these other people are talking about! | Law & Ethics | 1143592257 |
| 2912269 | If I had a son and I gave him a gift of $1 million, would it be subject to taxation? | Yes, you can only give a certain amount of money per year, according to the IRS, for that gift to be tax free. A couple of years ago, that amount was $10,000. I'm pretty sure it has gone up, but not much. You would probably serve yourself (and your son) well to talk to a CPA or a tax attorney. There may be other ways you can shelter your gift from taxes - for example, by setting up a trust for your son's health, maintenance, and education. | Law & Ethics | 1142536550 |
| 491975 | Is it is possible to have a minor conviction removed from an otherwise clean police record after 25 years? | By using the term "mates", I get the impression that you might be from Australia or the U.K. Here in the U.S., many states have procedures that allow someone convicted of a crime to petition the court to have the conviction removed from their record. The exact procedures and requirements vary by state, by they usually require you to file a petition with the court and you generally must have a clean record since the conviction. If the conviction occurred before you became an adult, it might automatically be sealed. However, laws to vary by jurisdiction. Best wishes with your efforts. | Law & Ethics | 1142414211 |
| 1966433 | find for me the Malaysian act of Protected Areas and Protected Places Act 1959? | try the library | Law & Ethics | 1142787583 |
| 2420803 | does smoking pot really lead to stronger drug use? | Not necessarily. Although there are some factors, such as the company you keep, and the people you buy your grass from, that may increase the odds. But certainly not because of the grass itself. If grass were legal, it would have more in common with alcohol and tobacco than with "harder" drugs. It has a lot of important medical uses, as does alcohol. It is something people like to smoke, like tobacco. But it is also very clearly used to self-medicate for tension and stress, as is alcohol, and therein lies the biggest risk. A person who uses alcohol or marijuana to cope with stress, rather than changing those things in his life that cause the stress (a lousy marriage, a lousy job, etc.), may end up using too much, too often, and lose the ability to deal with life without it. It is less physically addicting than alcohol, but in this psychological sense, may be as much of a risk for over-dependence. My point, of course, is that it should be legal, so as to subtract the whole "feds and heads" game that causes so much grief. Save a lot of taxpayers' money, too! | Law & Ethics | 1143587219 |
| 912490 | does a president of an organizatoin have "veto" power under roberts rules of order? | That would be covered in the organization's Charter and By-Laws. Robert's Rules of Order deal with parlimentary processes for meetings. | Law & Ethics | 1141954929 |
| 1773859 | shielas wheels? | It's called positive discrimination and is legal in the UK. You couldn't have an insurance company for men only as thet's negative discrimination. Likewise you can have a club for blacks or Asians only but not whites or Europeans only. As for women drivers - it's actually a myth that they make safer drivers. On the UK roads 84% of all miles driven are driven by men but they're not responsible for 84% of accidents (depending who you get the statistics from it varies but averages around 60%). Women and the elderly are eligible for discounts in the order of 20 to 30% but in reality they're paying a higher premium than men and younger people as they're only getting 20 or 30% off for doing 50% less miles. To redress the balance though - men cause or are involved in the majority of the most serious accidents, are most likely to break the law (speeding, dangerous driving etc) and it's drivers in the 17 to 25 age bracket that are the most dangerous. | Law & Ethics | 1143046522 |
| 3529694 | Do you think we ought to have more driving restrictions for the elderly drivers? | Under 25 and over 65 should be required to take a driving test every two years to keep a license. There are too many accidents involving those age groups, or caused by them. Some states do have restrictions on the elderly's driving privelages. | Law & Ethics | 1143733167 |
| 3682195 | Copyright permission? | Hi Shahram, Not sure who told you that you can use 3 minutes of movie but it's incorrect. Imagine if the film contained a summary or conclusion - you could effectively show the whole film, or at least the salient parts of it, within the 3 minute clip. Technically you need permission before you reproduce anything but there is usually some leeway that would allow a reviewer or critic to reproduce short extracts. There are other exceptions most notably for educational purposes which allows schools, colleges etc to use otherwise copyrighted material. From what you've said it sounds like a commercial venture that you're engaged in and as such you'll find it harder to get copyright clearance - or at least without having to pay a substantial fee. Remember that pretty much every movie is going to be copyright protected - the only exceptions are going to be really old movies (in most of the world if the creator died more than 70 years ago, of prior to 1923 in the US). Good luck with your project and I hope you manage to find a workaround. | Law & Ethics | 1143587258 |
| 3068422 | what states were the first to have 21 as the legal drinking age? | i don't know but in the United States Virgin Islands it is still 18 | Law & Ethics | 1141793482 |
| 1983983 | where can I obtain tobacco seeds or plants, and is it illegal to grow tobacco? | You might want to check with your local and state laws. My guess is that it is not illegal to grow it, but in most states it might be illegal to sell tobacco. Also, it only grows well in a few areas. | Law & Ethics | 1142787184 |
| 2833966 | Anyone know why Bidpay stopped offering their auction payment services? | There is no evidence that Paypal bought out Bidpay. I don't think Bidpay was ever really a big force in the online billing service arena. I have used both Bidpay and Paypal and I much prefer Paypal. You might recall that eBay used to have its own online service called something like Billpoint. It was a failure and then eBay purchased Paypal. With Paypal, you get your money instantly via email. With Bidpay, you got your money in the form of a Western Union money order. In fact, Bidpay used to be called Western Union Auction Payments. The first time I used Bidpay to pay for a purchase on eBay, the payment never arrived and then had to resend the money order. If I recall correctly, their fees were higher than Paypal. With Bidpay, the buyer pays the fees. With Paypal, the seller pays the transactions fees. Paypal was cheaper and offered better service. Look you moron, you posted a stupid theory and I rebutted it. Bidpay closed because it sucked. Paypal is a better service with lots more users. And who said I paid for a new money order? | Law & Ethics | 1141202936 |
| 927585 | IS it illegal to pose as a sex offender? I didn't do it my friend did.? | depends on what you mean by pose. did "your friend" go up and stalk little boys? did he fondle them? did he take erotic photos of them? if he crossed those lines in "your friends" attempt to pose as a sex offender, yes he broke the law. Also as a word of advice to your friend, sex offenders are bad ideas for Halloween costumes. | Law & Ethics | 1141576631 |
| 4022254 | how do you go about removing past tickets from your driving record? (in minnesota)? | Call dmv/courts to see what if they could fax you charges/tickets that you have on your record. And pay them... | Law & Ethics | 1142987709 |
| 3904945 | What is your take on homosexuality? | It's a conscious, deliberate decision. And it's completely wrong. | Law & Ethics | 1143842298 |
| 1687514 | Why are people from legal professions attracted to politics? | Why does a dog return to it's own vomit? | Law & Ethics | 1143399824 |
| 1312831 | how do you feel about corpral punishment? | it isn't being used enough - look at the brats being raised now a days - | Law & Ethics | 1141423709 |
| 1825472 | what is the power of federal over state laws? | The Constitution gives congress the power to make laws. States can also pass laws specific to there jurisdiction as long as the state law does not violate federal law. In cases where there is no federal law, states are free to come up with their own. An example that has had a lot of attention in recent years is the legalization of marijuana. Some states have past laws to make it legal but the federal government still says its a crime to possess it. If you live in a state where marijuana has been legalized, the federal government could still arrest you for violating federal law. | Law & Ethics | 1143607587 |
| 2841066 | child support in texas? | First see if the kid is really your kid and if so sorry but your going to have to pay! | Law & Ethics | 1141248280 |
| 1307180 | ex custody of dtr 17 yrs old, lives in fla. i in n.y. signing rights over to friend without my knowledge? | Okay, this is a tough one. Legally, you can petition the courts for a change in custody from your ex-wife to yourself. The reason would be, of course, that your ex-wife is doing a lousy job parenting by not actually parenting your daughter. This puts your daughter in your custody in your house in New York. And here's the problematic part because a 17 year-old generally does not go anywhere she doesn't want to go. So if you take her out of that situation and bring her to New York, she'll just run away and turn up (if you're lucky) back in Florida. Moreover, when she turns 18, she can go any place she likes and no Court can tell her differently. So there's actually very little that you can do. One thing, of course, is you probably don't have to pay your wife child support anymore. If you are paying, you should petition immediately to stop. Otherwise, you may have very little room to maneuver. | Law & Ethics | 1142366349 |
| 2826179 | Looking for photo of Michigan correctional inmate, how can i do this? | http://www.state.mi.us/mdoc/asp/otis2.html This page should get you where you need to go. I am on there also. Not all people that go to prison are horrible thug criminals. I was inmate 278390 Last name Summers my pretty pic is up there also, sadly. Anyways hope I could help. | Law & Ethics | 1141261004 |
| 122018 | Is it legal for contractors to manage federal employees? | Contractors can be contracted for management tasks that could include fed emps. | Law & Ethics | 1141343448 |
| 2361213 | Is correct to refer as America when you're speaking about the USA? | If you are in the United States, its okay to do this. However, if you go to other countries (especially countries in South America, or to Canada or Mexico) they don't like it when you say that. They say that they are Americans as well because they live in North America. So, if you are in the United States and say it, you should be fine. | Law & Ethics | 1141781664 |
| 2332092 | civil matter can anyone help? | More in depth info about the people, or more about the process? The process varies from state to state. Most restore the right to vote upon release from prison or parole/probation if part of the sentence. The first site below is an organization working to restore voting rights in all states. The second is a PDF with an excellent summary of the disenfranchisement laws in the various states. | Law & Ethics | 1142182545 |
| 2678640 | If one has a restraining order levied on them can/will it affect future employment opportunities negatively? | This is probably going to largely depend on the type of restraining order, and the state you are in. In California, many restraining orders prohibit the acquisition or possession of firearms. So, if the employment you are seeking requires the use of a firearm, such a restraining order (while it was valid) definitely would have a negative effect on your ability to obtain that job. | Law & Ethics | 1142969331 |
| 4428706 | trying to find internet access to florida court forms for filing motions and such going pro se civil issue? | Try: http://www.flcourts.org/gen_public/family/self_help/map.shtml It looks like there is not much outside of family law. | Law & Ethics | 1143169185 |
| 1732627 | what on yahoo answers would be abuse? | Here's a list for you: Adult content Advertisement Copyright Impersonation Incites Violence or Hatred Invasion of Privacy Minors or Exploitation of Minors Miscategorized Not in English/Not Comprehensible Obscene or Profane Content Private Correspondence or Chatting Solicitation or Personal Ads Spam, Phishing, or Fraud Threat of Harm or Harassment Other (anything else that you think is abuse) Here is a link that is useful: http://answers.yahoo.com/info/community_guidelines.php | Law & Ethics | 1143692392 |
| 2008639 | piont not yet gotten to? | "Everyone wants to save the planet. No one helps mom with the dishes" - P.J. O'Rourke. Fix the problems at hand and work your way up. Seldom if ever will folks not in the top power positions get to make the difference you seem to want to attempt. Try doing something smaller first. Simple acts of human kindness count, too! | Law & Ethics | 1143421804 |
| 345816 | Would you trust a public defender to handle your murder trial? | Well, a private attorney in a murder case is going to run you between 30 and 50 thousand dollars. So if you don't have that kind of money, you might not have a choice. In general, public defenders are decent enough attorneys. Their main problem is they tend to be overworked. I mean, they are buried in work. This gives them less time to devote to even the most important cases. | Law & Ethics | 1143150792 |
| 655720 | can a non violent first time federal felon get the right to bear arms back.? | Yes they can. A felon under State conviction must apply to the Governor for Restatement of individual rights. Those of a federal conviction must apply to the President for a pardon. Although some Presidents and Governorsmay have given pardons for other than legal reasons, most have taken this power very seriously. Those who have been pardon or received their rights, have met requirements established by the executive and their staff and earned their reinstatement. | Law & Ethics | 1142638654 |
| 447202 | rules for federal law enforcement employees concerning felonies? | They can marry anyone, but the marriage might cause complications during sensitive operations or limit promotion into a position of higher security clearance. | Law & Ethics | 1142307309 |
| 4242709 | Banned Books and Freedom of Press together? | There aren't really any nationally banned books. Most so-called "banned books" are simply books that some libraries won't carry. Legally, however, there are a *few* topics such as child pornograpy, that are illegal. Mostly, it would require that there be graphical depictions to be illegal. | Law & Ethics | 1143591418 |
| 713810 | What job did you have coming out of lawschool and why would you recommend it (or not)? | Legal exec. There r more jobs there, & comparatively less difficult to get. | Law & Ethics | 1143745436 |
| 3205512 | How important is physical size in law enforcement? | Go out and join law enforcement. If you have the education and the training, you should do fine. However, be aware that the people who you will deal with are living a different reality than you and me. They operate on the law of the jungle. The strong survive and power means everything. I happened to be a tall, strong law enforcement officer and I rarely have a suspect fight me. They have told me my size made them think twice before fighting. If you are small in nature, you may have to fight more. And keep in mind, most of the time you will have one or more back-up officers with you. Citizen who see us three or more deep arresting someone don't realize that we bring a lot of officers out to avoid fights. We know the nature of these people. With that said, all of the smaller officers I know are fully capable of doing this job. Just be aware of what you might be getting in to. | Law & Ethics | 1143326918 |
| 4289245 | Has anyone ever had a question not post? | Decisions made by government regarding the health and safety of the people are extremely difficult to change through the court system. A Supreme Court case called Lee Optical established that as long as the law regulating medical practices in particularly, and health and safety generally, has a "rational basis" for being enacted, it will stand. This is a state medical board decision, and it would likely be granted the same kind of broad deference. The only way you could seek to change that regulation is to petition the board, and to enlist the help of others in petitioning the board. That's just the way the democratic process works. | Law & Ethics | 1143001165 |
| 3399002 | Death Penalty for the Unborn? | I should make it clear that this answer doesn't represent my own opinions on the subject, but only represent the (possible) logic behind this view. Your question essentially asks how someone can justify abortion, and yet be against the death penalty. The answer is that, unlike you, they do not equate abortion with murder. There can be several reasons for this. First off, they may not consider a fetus to be a person. Many people hold this view, and there is much debate about at what point an unborn child can be considered a person. The only line absolutley defined from a legal point of view is that once a child is actually born, it is a person. Before this, there is a legal gray area, and thus a lot of debate and disagreement. Someone who does not believe a fetus is a person would have no problem reconciling being for abortion and against the death penalty. Another possibility is that the person supports abortion only in certain cases, for example, when the mother's life is at risk, or other special cases. By this logic, putting a criminal behind bars (but not executing them) is potentially protecting a life, and so is allowing abortion in these cases. That may not cover everything, but I think it gives some very realistic reasons why someone could be against the death penalty, and still support abortion. | Law & Ethics | 1143580616 |
| 86293 | are there more gun crimes in the us as compared to worldwide? | If you combine the populations of Spain, France, Great Britain, Italy, Japan, Austrailia, Canada, and Germany, you a number roughly the same as the US. They had less than 500 gun deaths a year. We have 30,000 a year. | Law & Ethics | 1142125300 |
| 3754903 | how do you represent yourself in federal court? | i would just being my self | Law & Ethics | 1143283837 |
| 2111440 | What is the maximum amount that can be charged for a returned check fee in Michigan? | It is two times the check, plus the amount of the check, or $100 plus the amount of check, whichever is greater, plus costs in the amount of $250.00. However (and this is a big however because a lot of people skip this step) the following notice must be sent to the drafter of the check: NOTICE PURSUANT TO MCL § 600.2952 A check, draft, or order for payment of money drawn by you for $XXX was returned dishonored for: [X] Insufficient funds [ ] No account This notice is a formal demand for payment of the full amount of the dishonored checks, drafts, or orders plus a processing fee of $25.00 for a total amount of $XXX+25.00. If you pay this total amount within 7 days, excluding weekends and holidays, after the date this notice was mailed, no further civil action will be taken against you. If you do not pay the $XXX+25.00 as requested above, but within 30 days after the date this notice was mailed you pay the amount of the dishonored check, draft, or order plus a $35.00 processing fee, for a total amount of $XXX+35.00, no further civil action will be taken against you. If you fail to pay either amount indicated above, I/we/our client will be authorized by state law to bring a civil action against you to determine your legal responsibility for payment of the check, draft, or order and civil damages and costs allowed by law. If you dispute the dishonoring of this check, draft, or order, you should also contact your bank or financial institution immediately. | Law & Ethics | 1141314293 |
| 407009 | were can i find a sex affenders register list for the uk? | I don't think the Sex Offenders Register is available for public use, simply because we would end up with the Sun runnign lynchign campaigns all over the place! THere is a good FAQ article from the Guardian here: http://society.guardian.co.uk/children/story/0,,1689260,00.html If you have any serious concerns and evidence I woudl go to your local police station and discuss it with them. | Law & Ethics | 1142592985 |
| 2773056 | Do you support capital punishment? | Yes, it is much better than giving scumbags like the one mentioned in the question a lifetime of freebies. The only thing wrong with it is they are given a much more humane death than they gave their victims. Victims didn't get a chance to say "goodbye" to their families, or a last meal, why should the killers? | Law & Ethics | 1142595002 |
| 3867256 | what should be the punishment for someone doing graffiti? | You have to stand in front of a firing squad of paintballers in your most expensive clothes for an hour. The only protection is for your eyes | Law & Ethics | 1142877032 |
| 3808133 | Has anyone else recieved by mail, a letter regarding a H&R Block RAL Settlement.? | There is a MAJOR class action lawsuit against H&R right now because of RAL (refund advance loans). Class action lawsuits require you to contact the firm handling the case, NOT the court or the defendent. This is how they earn part of their fee is by getting all the affected person together and submitting a list. If you don't contact them you can LOSE your legal right to be compensated and to sue for the same reason. | Law & Ethics | 1142392727 |
| 276896 | Is it a "good thing" that the U.S. Supreme Court is insulated from public opinion? | Absolutely. We already have two of the three branches elected (more or less) by the public, they provide an adequate check against the judiciary. The problem with making the courts public is that the public is slow to change. Many important decisions would have been delayed by years, if not decades, if the courts had been elected. Examples : Roe v Wade (allowing abortion), Brown v. Board of education (end of segregation in schools), Lawrence v. Texas (decriminalizing sodomy). The legislative and executive branches are elected by the public, and tend to represent the majority. Since the judiciary is often not, they tend to be more receptive to the needs of the minorities (non-Christians, women, children, African-Americans, gays, etc). Regarding Kelo : The SCOTUS merely ruled that local government can take private property for public use (with compensation, as mentioned in the Fifth Amendment). But the people still have the decision to vote for public officials who would choose not to do this. | Law & Ethics | 1142443718 |
| 3242491 | bar exam result 2005 in the Philippines? | It appears the results are not yet available. Check the bar website. | Law & Ethics | 1143709182 |
| 3853170 | i got a ticket for underage consumption of alcohol what am i gonna get when i go to court? | i'm not sure, but ask if there's a youth court or teen court system you can go through. those are systems where teenagers learn about the judicial system by serving as jurors, lawyers, bailiffs, and sometimes even judges. typically if you go through teen court yo end up doing community service and the offense doesn't stay on your record... my one preachy moment: drink if ya wanna drink, but don't ever ever EVER drink and drive. it's moronic and inexcusable. | Law & Ethics | 1142758154 |
| 2760941 | how do you handle a judges decsision in child custody,? | No it isn't. In fact it is dangerous to both you and the children. If you want to have your own doctor you will have to pay for it. No money? Contact the Health Department and see what's available for free or a reduced cost. If at all possible have your lawyer attend the sessions. No lawyer? Contact the Bar Association and ask them to recommend a good attorney who will work pro bono (free) or at a reduced rate. This is important - GET A LAWYER NOW or you will regret the rest of your life and you will probably lose the children and spouse support if you don't have some representing you. | Law & Ethics | 1143837534 |
| 254307 | where can i find a list of tenants rights in houston, texas? | legal aid society;housing authority;public library, google; ask jeeves | Law & Ethics | 1142114729 |
| 4313662 | Freedom of Expression? Or should we draw the line somewhere? | The line is drawn between free speech and hate speech. This is a theory developed by freedom of expression supporters which is ment to define what goes and what doesn't. Definition varies and many disagree on what goes where (eg: most people would see the Holocaust matter brought under free speech, on certain conditions, while others still want to keep the taboo). Generally speaking, free speech embraces things that aren't particulartly aimed at hurting or insulting others and are supported by accepted arguments, facts and proof. On the other hand hate speech are opinions gratuituously spilled just to provoke and insult. This doesn't help much and the debate goes on. Still most people see the cartoon deal under hate speech because it's not sustainable by arguments (there are many ways to make fun of Islam without resorting to attacking religious principles of non-graphical depiction). A more fierce debate goes around the Holocaust, where free-speech supporters say that discussions around the events and the number of victims should be allowed and proof needs to be gathered to support supporters and deniers (if the supporters are right, why do they need a law to hide behind if they have strong arguments). | Law & Ethics | 1141287129 |
| 3802988 | why dont we legalize marajuana and tax it didnt we learn proabition doesnt work ? | Apparently we didn't learn. Marijuana is illegal because it might compete with standard cigarettes, and the tabacco companies won't allow it. That and people have been brought up to believe that it's bad so they get to feel morally superior for not using. Then they turn around and use tabacco and alcohol, both of with are more harmful than marijuana, and FAR more dangerous for innocent by-standers (how many people each year are killed in stoned-driving accidents?). Incidently, both cigarettes and alcohol can cause birth defects and other problems for an unborn fetus, whereas infants whose mother used marijuana during pregancy are shown to be calmer and actually preform slightly better on congative testing (although the effects disappear after the first few months of life). Also, both cigarettes and alcohol are more addictive than marijuana. And cigarette smoke contains more carcinogens than marijuana smoke. >>> Criminalizing Marijuana reduces crime and keeps the bad elements locked up.<<< Not true at all. Marijuana use is in no way associated with crime. All crimilizing marijuana does broaden the definition of crime, thereby creating more crime. Do you have ANY idea how much crime (the kind that has victims - assault, murder, theft, etc.) is associated with the sale and purchase of illegal drugs simply BECAUSE they are illegal? If illegal drugs weren't illegal people wouldn't have to buy them from shady dealers, which would but the drug dealers (and the gangs that go with them) out of business. It's not the drugs themselves but their illegality that creates crime. >>>people who use it tend to stay stoned and unambitious<<< That's funny, half the kids at my school smoke pot, and yet we have, I think it's the 3rd highest rate of graduates go on to earn PhDs of any school in the country. I know a LOT of very sucessful people who smoked pot in college. >>>marajuana is a gateway dru<< Because it's illegal, and, in many circles, taboo. If we banned tabacco you'd see that turning into a "gateway drug" pretty fast. A LOT of people smoke marijuana and don't move on to "hard" drugs. And you know what, if people want to throw their lives away that's really their own concern. We don't ban alcohol even though people drink and drive, and, unlike cocain, drunk driving kills other people too. | Law & Ethics | 1142904404 |
| 998439 | can i have attorney to help me?someone that is free of help since i cnt afford to have one? | look in yellow pages for legal aid society | Law & Ethics | 1142521526 |
| 3285543 | what's the best way to find a lawyer willing to work pro bono on a landlord/tenant dispute? | Call your local, county or state bar association referral service and ask for one. Or call any large law firm, since they are likely to have lawyers doing pro bono work. You may be able to get a referral by calling your area United Way first call or any charitable agency. Most pro bono lawyers only takes cases referred by a screening agency of some kind. | Law & Ethics | 1141860721 |
| 3068574 | What are the requirements of an alien contracting a matrimony in USA? | I've included a couple of links below, one on Indiana marriage laws, and one on marriage visas in the United States. | Law & Ethics | 1143061106 |
| 3830905 | what If I claimed benifits even tho my husband was working and his income wasn't enough to feed my kids? | Were YOU eligible for unemployment? If not then you've commited FRAUD. This can be a felony in most states. I'd try and get it straightened out before they come after you. They will notice this and catch on to it. Today in most states employeers have to report new employees to the state because of child support laws. This will be a way for them to catch you. The other main way is with your taxes. When you file they will notice the W-2s filed in your husbands and/or your name. | Law & Ethics | 1142968231 |
| 4435674 | What is culpable homicide and the difference with murder.? | Culpable homicide is a term in the law of Scotland which covers a number of different types of criminal homicide, roughly equivalent to manslaughter in English law and manslaughter in other legal criminal jurisdictions. They are all part of this one category in that they are cases where death is caused by improper conduct and where the guilt is less than murder. Culpable homicide is often broken down into "voluntary culpable homicide" and "involuntary culpable homicide". Murder In criminal law, murder is the crime where one human being causes the death of another human being, without lawful excuse, and with intent to kill or with an intent to cause grievous bodily harm (traditionally termed "malice aforethought") (see attempted murder where the mens rea (the Latin for "guilty mind") requirement is limited). In some common law jurisdictions, an accused is not guilty of murder if the victim lives for longer than a year and a day after the attack. This reflects the likelihood that, if the victim has survived so long after the initial attack, there will be other factors contributing to the cause of death and so break the chain of causation. Subject to the local statute of limitation, the accused can still be charged with an offense representing the seriousness of the initial assault. But, with the advance of modern medicine, the majority of countries have abandoned a fixed time period and test causation on the facts. In most countries murder is considered the most serious crime, and invokes the highest punishment available under the law. As with most legal terms, the precise definition varies between jurisdictions. | Law & Ethics | 1143637608 |
| 1608898 | Can a medical doctor provide information about a patient which leads an officer to conduct a warrentles search | Medical information is supposed to be confidential, but there are some exceptions. One of them is that doctors are obliged to report on the victims of domestic violence or child abuse, and presumably rape more generally, at least if the patient is unconscious and cannot say they don't want it reported. Such a report might indeed result in a warrantless search if the threat to life and safety was imminent. There may be other exceptions to the doctor/patient confidentiality rules regarding drugs; I don't know. | Law & Ethics | 1141958518 |
| 3247701 | I need to see the judgment against state dept. of corr. for cruel & unusual punishment in Mass. 1992-1994? | If you subscribe to Nexus you should be able to access it. Alternatively visit the law library near you. | Law & Ethics | 1143632715 |
| 1918490 | How can I find out if a lien has been placed on a particular individual? | I don't think you can place a lien on an individual. Liens are placed on property. If you have the address of the property you may be able to go to the department of county records and do the research. Another option may be to visit your title company and ask them to run a preliminary report for you. The report will show liens such as taxes. | Law & Ethics | 1143733880 |
| 1582843 | what is the state of SC sex laws? | There are many laws involving sex in SC. To what are you specifically referring? If you want any law dealing with sex, look at Articles 7 and 8 of the first site below and pretty much all of the second site. edit: The only things I can find are that adultery and fornication are illegal, though those are unenforceable. | Law & Ethics | 1141789774 |
| 259566 | what are rico charges? | Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act These are laws designed to erradicate organized crime | Law & Ethics | 1143838591 |
| 2515603 | Waht is Hartz 4 ? | Hartz topographic name, a variant of Hardt. from a short form of a Germanic compound name beginning with hard ‘hardy’, ‘brave’, ‘strong’. North German: from a form of Low German Hart 1 altered to the phonology of standard German. Jewish (Ashkenazic): ornamental name from Yiddish harts ‘heart’. | Law & Ethics | 1143390124 |
| 1256721 | i wanted to know what the dating laws were in nebraska because im 15 and my boyfriend is turning 18? | It's perfectly legal for the 2 of you to date. But...if you 2 have sex before you're 18, he technically could get charged with having sex with a minor, if someone decided to press charges. In Nebraska you have to be 19 before you can get married without parental consent...which is different to most of the rest of the US. | Law & Ethics | 1143483065 |
| 3056499 | Why isn't exile used as a punishment in the US criminal system? | The decision was based on the 14th amendment. The case was Afroyim vs. Rusk and details can be found at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Afroyim_v._Rusk | Law & Ethics | 1143812691 |
| 4014164 | Building codes for HUD-subsidized apartment complex? | The local codes enforcement department | Law & Ethics | 1141618425 |
| 1108307 | what was the outcome of goodman v. lukens steel co.? | The U.S. Supreme Court upheld the lower court's ruling: "In 1973, petitioners in No. 85-1626 (hereinafter petitioners), including individual employees of Lukens Steel Co. (Lukens), brought suit in Federal District Court against Lukens and the employees' collective-bargaining agents (Unions), asserting racial discrimination claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 42 U.S.C. 1981. The court held that Pennsylvania's 6-year statute of limitations governing contract claims applied to 1981 claims, that Lukens had discriminated in certain respects, and that the Unions were also guilty of discriminatory practices in failing to challenge Lukens' discriminatory discharges of probationary employees, in failing and refusing to assert instances of racial discrimination as grievances, and in tolerating and tacitly encouraging racial harassment. The court entered injunctive orders against Lukens and the Unions, reserving damages issues for further proceedings. The Court of Appeals held that Pennsylvania's 2-year statute of limitations governing personal injury actions, rather than the 6-year statute, controlled the 1981 claims, but affirmed the liability judgment against the Unions." | Law & Ethics | 1143504528 |
| 3398833 | what is a u.s marshall hold? | When a prisoner is being transferred or guarded before testimony and they are being guarded (held) by a US Marshall.... | Law & Ethics | 1143522198 |
| 2415564 | should the drinking age be lowered to 18????? | You know I really don't see why not? After all people in Europe are allowed to drink at the age of 16-Germany---and in Mexico the drinking age was 18 until now that it's 21. I think the reason why it's 21 is because people in the US are too freaking retarded and dont' know how to act right. Why in foreign countries the drinking age is lower and they actually have less accidents or anyother problems? Think about that! | Law & Ethics | 1142302076 |
| 4003142 | if a person is charged with a 1st degree felony what is the coreect procedure by law ? | Normally they are arrested and will see a judge, it is called an initial appearance. The judge advise the defendant (accused person) of the charge. Depending on prior history, a defendant might be release to return to court later. If the defendant has a history of not showing up to court (fail to appear), then the judge will likely have a bond amount set. Your family/friend will have to post the bond for you to leave jail or you stay in jail until the case is completed. The next event is the arraignment. The defendant is required to enter a plea (guilty, not guilty/responsible, no contest). If you are entering a not guilty plea, then it is set for a pre-trial conference. During the pre-trial conference, the prosecutor will offer a plea deal. If rejected, then you will be set for trial. During the trial, if you are found guilty, you will get sentence at that time or a later date. | Law & Ethics | 1141247060 |
| 928018 | what is an apartment lean? | You must mean "lien". In other words, the apartment is security or collateral for a debt. The definition is The right to take and hold or sell the property of a debtor as security or payment for a debt or duty. | Law & Ethics | 1142241851 |
| 586796 | at what age are youth allowed to vote in belgium? | The voting age in Belgium is 18. The following Wikipedia article lists the voting age for many countries around the world: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voting_age Hope this helps! :-) | Law & Ethics | 1142913465 |
| 1446074 | Is this legall, if someone purchase a movie and put it in the website for others to watch?(not downlod)? | No. That would be considered an unauthorized public performance. You would probably hve to pay the same price as the movie theatres ot play it once and the same as the video rental stores if it is going to be shown repeatedly. Contact whoever owns the rights to the movie to find out what the cost is. | Law & Ethics | 1142197363 |
| 3547844 | Is there any case of rape where the assailant is a gay? | Yes, women can rape men, men can rape men, men can rape women and women can rape women. There are many cases where assailants are gay. | Law & Ethics | 1141861081 |
| 1049336 | In michigan is it hard to contest a 15 over ticket?? Can u get it lessened?? | No, the Judge has nothing to do with it. Before your case comes up (but after you get to court) find out who the prosecuter is, he/she can reduce it for you, it's called a plea bargain. If they lower the speed to under X, you will plead guilty, no questions asked. They will tell the Judge, the Judge asks you if you agree, you say yes, done deal. | Law & Ethics | 1141324207 |
| 2034811 | what is the name of russian money? | Russian Ruble or Rouble. Either spelling is correct! | Law & Ethics | 1142915385 |
| 4233194 | What does it take to become a lawyer? How many years at college, etc.? | In the U.S., most law schools will tell you that you need a four-year degree from an accredited college or university, then most states require a juris doctor from an accredited law school before taking the bar exam. Law School is usually three years, but there are four year part-time programs as well. Each state's requirements are different. Go to college and get a degree in an field that interests you. Don't do Poli-Sci or Criminal Justice just because you want to be a lawyer, unless that is what you are really interested in. Then decide where you want to practice and determine what the requirements are for that area. Go to a law school that meets the requirements for the area, but choose the school that meets your needs. Harvard will get you a great paying job when you graduate, but most of us couldn't get in, state schools are generally pretty good, will get you average jobs and won't cost a fortune. Check out the source link, it is the best source of info on law school. Good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1143501805 |
| 2701841 | My dog is suppossed to be quarantined but I will not comply, it is a class C misdemeanor,what will happentome? | nothing will happen to you because he is quarantined at a very nice facility where i get to visit everyday. i get to bring him snacks and bring him home the 10th. we will spend a lot of time together and they will even let me run him!! best possible outcome! :) | Law & Ethics | 1143768292 |
| 3482647 | ok lemme rephrase this i already am paying my child support up to date, can an inheritance still be taken? | I'm not sure if I understand your question right, but I think you are asking if your estate could be attached by your former family if you die. Don't let this answer replace proper legal advice, but I believe no. For one thing, inheritance only applies when you're dead. Do your best to outlive your ex-spouse. Probably the best way to assure division of your estate after death is a properly written will. Even legitimate bloodline heirs can have shares adjusted by you and you can add in any person or institution that you want. My will reads "Being of sound mind and will, I spent it all." Just as important as the inheritance you leave will be the legacy. Your children will observe and possibly adopt attitudes that you display. Today you can choose whether the legacy you leave is of patience, tolerance, kindliness and love or else of fear, defensiveness, intolerance and control. | Law & Ethics | 1143123775 |
| 3972151 | when can u no longer file taxes ? | April 15. | Law & Ethics | 1142306347 |
| 1620895 | How do you get legal documents that lets you give temporary custody of your child to a family member? | Contact a lawyer!!! It's not that difficult of a process, and they don't charge much for the legal paper. They type it up, and both parties sign it and have it notarized. You can state how long or short the custody will be for in the agreement. | Law & Ethics | 1143249099 |
| 1179185 | What are your thoughts about the death penalty? | I think that it just depends... if there is tons of evidence to prove the person guilty then by all means lock 'em up! But if you can't prove the person for the accused wrong doing.. then dont punish an innocent person. It also depends on the crime... if someone had done something so undescribable... then do the same undescribeable thing right back at that person.. i think that anyone that does anything to an innocent child should definatly be locked up forever or given the death penalty... they didnt even give that innocent child a chance at life... i will leave with this forever one to think about... our lives are not determined by what happens to us but by how we react to what happens, not by what life brings to us, but by the attitude we bring to life. A positive attitude causes a chain reaction of positive thoughts, events, and outcomes. It is that one amazing spark that creates extraordinary results!!! | Law & Ethics | 1143763461 |
| 811214 | Do corporations have more rights than citizens in the US? | no they have less rights. they are allowed to exist only by grant of the gov't. They are required to follow rules that would be unconstitutional if applied to individuals. | Law & Ethics | 1141486682 |
| 3448560 | what do i do with a criminology degree? | Its a whole lot like a business degree, it doesnt mean very much. The jobs where you would think it would count the most dont really care if you have one. Take police, for example. That job is experienced based, and tho it counts a bit (in that it will give you an edge over someone who doesnt have one) they need so many people that it wont matter in the long run and in the end the knowledge you get in the Academy is much more important than class-room learning. Keep in mind, any degree is good... very few people actually end up doing what they went to school for, and companies who care about college degrees generally do so becuase of what the degree SYMBOLIZES (perseverance, desire to learn, punctuality, etc.) much more than what that little peice of paper says. Hope this helps | Law & Ethics | 1143700362 |
| 4007551 | foster parent application asks if convicted of crime busted for pot 22yrs ago do i got to tell them? | if 22yrs ago you were a minor no but yes if you were over 18 and sry to say it may stop you from getting a child. depends on the worker you gets and the circumstances behind it | Law & Ethics | 1142358978 |
| 3804071 | what steps do you need to take to legally protect a design.? | Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights are three types of intellectual property protection. They are different and serve different purposes. Patents protect inventions, and improvements to existing inventions. Trademarks include any word, name, symbol, or device, or any combination, used, or intended to be used in commerce to identify and distinguish the goods of one manufacturer or seller from goods manufactured or sold by others, and to indicate the source of the goods. Service marks include any word, name, symbol, device, or any combination, used, or intended to be used, in commerce, to identify and distinguish the services of one provider from services provided by others, and to indicate the source of the services. Copyrights protect literary, artistic, and musical works. For general information, publications and other copyright related topics, you may visit their Web site at http://www.copyright.gov. Copyrights information can be obtained from the U.S. Copyright Office, Library of Congress, Washington, DC 20559 or you may call 202 707-3000 or 202 707-6737 (TTY). | Law & Ethics | 1143745113 |
| 4414047 | how do you legalize your child before he/she is 18? | File a petition with the court to relinquish your parental rights. That dosen't sound like a good idea though. | Law & Ethics | 1142879118 |
| 4313033 | do you have any news stories on Ron Henson? | yeah, didn't his brother jim used to do "the Muppets"? | Law & Ethics | 1142008678 |
| 641733 | If a Lotto Scam sends you a check w/ your name can you legally cash it and keep the money? | Often these kinds of things have print on the check saying that if you endorse this check you agree to xyz.. Read it carefully. | Law & Ethics | 1143564894 |
| 2218553 | What legal action can I take against my job for defamation of character? | You can file a civil lawsuit for defamation of character, or for slander. But it's a difficult one to prove, and therefore you may have trouble finding a lawyer willing to take the case. The chances of winning such a case in pro per (that is, being your own lawyer) are vanishingly small. For one thing, you must prove detriment: that you have been harmed in some economic way. If the harm is just emotional, then you must have medical expenses for treatment, or something which can be calculated as economic damages. | Law & Ethics | 1141285640 |
| 1481249 | Looking for insight into work practice of Judge Harry A Beach of Allegan co, Michigan? | Don't know. My daughter and her family live on 104th in Allegan. Just wanted to say hi. "hi" | Law & Ethics | 1141818514 |
| 2639590 | After a child is conceived, should the father have a say in whether he should be forced to pay child support.. | The father must be made to take care of his child, unless he is mentally retarded and therefore can't work or attain a fixed income to support his child. | Law & Ethics | 1142285457 |
| 712480 | Legal Aid help? | Legal Aid will only help some cases. Call and ask for an intake counselor to see if you qualify for the cases that they handle. They might not be taken care of the legal matter that is affecting you. You might want to ask another question here. | Law & Ethics | 1142262679 |
| 3571315 | overview of the no child left behind act title 3? | i found an excellent site for the info your looking for http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/reports/no-child-left-behind.html | Law & Ethics | 1141560796 |
| 2752081 | mothers remains were removed from my storage unit by step sister how do i hold the owners responsable for it? | Did you call the police on this break and enter? You need to have a copy of the police report. | Law & Ethics | 1141325253 |
| 3357898 | Given the opportunity to meet the president of the United States, what would you say to him? | i would tell him that i don't necessarily like all the decisions he's made, but no one's perfect and if all the people who complain INCESSANTLY think they can do better they should get into politics. | Law & Ethics | 1142485759 |
| 3072160 | Why does the US shove domestic violence under the rug or refuse to admit that its a growing problem? | It is not swept under the rug, at all. In CA, if there is a domestic violence incident without injury, the police still have to take a report. If there is even a slight injury, including scratches, then it is a mandatory arrest of the "dominanat aggressor". Even violation of a DV restraining order is a mandatory arrest. | Law & Ethics | 1142452390 |
| 906380 | Why can't I find an inmate? | ok youve found me, what do u want | Law & Ethics | 1141845565 |
| 1978578 | I just asked a question about contributing to minor and why does the US law says its a class A misdemeanor? | Your friend will probably get a fine for this violation. He will go through a few court dates. The arraignment, he is advised of his charges. The initial appearance, he enters a plea (guilty, not guilty, no contest). If no contest or guilty, he basically has plead guilty and explains to the judge. If not guilty, he will then be set for a pre-trial conference. The prosecutor offers a plea deal. If not accepted, you go to trial. The court determines the sentence. Most likely fine. | Law & Ethics | 1143648739 |
| 684200 | can you tell me some of the laws you have in your states? | It's illegal to fly a kite within the city limits of Chicago. | Law & Ethics | 1143464484 |
| 3531112 | May I please have facts on the Oregon Death with Dignity Act? | Click on the link below for information from the state of Oregon. | Law & Ethics | 1142562610 |
| 87521 | Michigan Law??? | Yes, the law is MCL 750.335. It is currently being tried by the ACLU as unconstitutional and archaic. See this news article from the Lansing State Journal: Not 'lewd': Cohabitation measure from 1838 has no relevance in these times A Lansing State Journal editorial The Michigan Legislature has been derelict and slothful in not repealing an 1838 state law that prohibits "lewd and lascivious cohabitation." The new year should bring a new diligence from lawmakers in expunging this and other archaic and detrimental measures. Sadly, a Michigan family has been dragged through a legal gantlet due to lawmakers' inattention. At issue are the living arrangements of Ferndale's Christian Muller when his two children, ages 5 and 7, visit. Muller has joint custody of the children with his former wife, Nicolette Muller. Mr. Muller now has a live-in girlfriend, a matter his ex-wife contested legally. A trial court ruled Mr. Muller's arrangements violated the 1838 law and, therefore, were a matter for the courts. The trial court ordered Mr. Muller not to have overnight guests of the opposite sex when his children were staying overnight - and imposed the same restriction on Ms. Muller. This month, the Michigan Court of Appeals upheld those actions, making a point to state: "The social policy of the state of Michigan is established by the Legislature, not the courts, and we note that MCL 750.335 prohibits lewd and lascivious cohabitation." We're pretty sure the Legislature in 1838 didn't corner the market on family wisdom. And we're certain the current Legislature can't claim such prescience. Cohabitation is part of Michigan's social fabric; it is not - in and of itself - evidence of "lewd or lascivious" behavior. When couples with children divorce, they bring the courts into their families. And those courts have the legal duty to protect a child's best interests; we have a state law that says so. So, if state courts find specific, demonstrable actions detrimental to children, they can and should issue orders. But the very fact that a man and woman live together, by itself, is not a matter for the courts or the state. Repeal this archaic law. | Law & Ethics | 1143740482 |
| 1287997 | Do you think that it is fair that congress can vote on given thesmselves raises? | Absolutely not. We the American people are the ones that voted them in and we are the ones that should say how much they make and when or if they should ever have a pay raise. They are employed by us and in every other business the boss decides who gets a raise and who doesn't. Put the vote to the people and see how much money we could save on the incredible, ridiculous salaries and benefits these politicians get. I am a registered voter and I do exercise my right to vote each and every time an election comes around. | Law & Ethics | 1141735130 |
| 1015646 | statuory exception:section 459-461? | There is not enough information to answer your question. What do you want to know? Statutory exception for what? What sections of what code are you referring to? State law or federal? | Law & Ethics | 1143434744 |
| 129902 | Where did innocent until proven guily come from. Is is actually a right in the U.S? | Presumption of innocence is a legal right that the accused enjoys in criminal trials in many modern nations. It states that "no person shall be considered guilty until finally convicted by a court". The burden of proof is thus on the prosecution, which has to convince the court that the accused is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. In principle, the defence does not have to 'prove' anything. However, the defence will often adduce evidence which would tend to show that there is a doubt as to the guilt of the accused. Conversely, in many authoritarian regimes the prosecution case is, in practice, believed by default unless the accused can prove he is innocent, a practice called presumption of guilt. Many people believe that presumption of guilt is unfair and even immoral because it allows the strategic targeting of any individual, since it's often difficult to firmly establish proof of innocence (for example, it's often impossible to establish an alibi if the person is home alone at the time of the crime). In many countries belonging to the Anglo-Saxon legal tradition, the Principle of Presumption of Innocence is phrased such that "the accused is presumed to be innocent until it has been declared guilty by a court". This abbreviated form neglects the point that a person may continue to appeal a decision, and will be presumed innocent until a final decision is made. Therefore people who have been found guilty in lower courts of law, but have pending appeals, cannot have their citizen's rights (such as to vote and to be elected) stripped nor can they be permanently removed from their offices, but merely suspended. | Law & Ethics | 1141784680 |
| 1420347 | What is the decision for the case Oregon v. Guzek? | Oregon Supreme Court - extended the Eighth Amendment's prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment to allow Randy Lee Guzek to present evidence of "residual doubt" to a jury after he had already been convicted. The Oregon court upheld Guzek's conviction for the June 1987 murders of Rod and Lois Houser, the uncle and aunt of his former high school girlfriend. But changes in Oregon law and mistakes by the trial judge led the Oregon high court to overturn his death sentence three times. | Law & Ethics | 1141699654 |
| 2442172 | Does anyone know of any ways to catch a theif? | A recorded admission from them would help as evidence whether they tell you or someone else. Drunk people talk too much. Maybe you could follow them to a bar. Also, $70,00 is a lot. An IRS audit might do them in as they would have to explain purchases. | Law & Ethics | 1141721812 |
| 3169750 | Do polygragh tests register false-positives alot? | Yes, that's why they are inadmissable in a court of law, because they are not 100% accurate. | Law & Ethics | 1143568411 |
| 1669609 | Iwouldlike togive my husband info. on how to get approved for a judicial appeal (3rd degree felony) thank you. | My first suggestion is to talk to a lawyer, the procedure varies from state to state so go to your state website for their court of appeals and look there first. again you Should contact a criminal lawyer in your state. They will be very familiar with the procedure. | Law & Ethics | 1142700890 |
| 2039890 | Should Marijuana be legal in the U.S? | Yes, and do an expierament on your own. Watch the news and see what people are influenced by when they commit crimes. Not all crimes, but crimes that can be contributed to an substance. Hard illegal drugs(No not pot!) , Alcohol, and Prescriction Drugs. How many crimes are reported that people are under the influence of Weed? | Law & Ethics | 1143415381 |
| 3826393 | what is the noise ordinance for akron ohio? | Akron Municipal Code Sec. 132.15 Noise. A. Noisy Advertising. No person shall, by ringing a bell or gong, or by using a phonograph or other instrument for producing or reproducing sounds, or by using loud or boisterous language or by any unusual noise whatever, advertise goods, wares, or merchandise for sale, either at auction or in any other manner, or by any such means advertise any show, theater, exhibition, or entertainment. B. Noisy Machinery. No person shall maintain, run, or operate any steam, gas, gasoline, or other engine, boiler, press, machine, or other apparatus so constructed or operated as to make any unnecessary noise, to the annoyance and discomfort of the people of the city. C. Noise-Producing Instruments. Except as provided in §110.10, no person shall operate or maintain any radio, phonograph, player piano, calliope, or any noise-making device or noise-amplifying or noise-producing instrument or device in any public or private place, by which the peace and good order of the neighborhood is disturbed, or by which persons owning or occupying property in the neighborhood are subjected to a nuisance. D. Whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. Penalty, see §130.99. (Ord. 113-1991; Ord. 535-1990) | Law & Ethics | 1143746348 |
| 3652021 | what are the wyoming landlord tenant statutes? | The Department of Housing and Urband Development offers external links to Wyoming Landlord Tenant Law. Some law exists in Wy. Ann. Stat. § 1-21-1201 ff. and § 34. A lot of this depends, however, on what kind of law you're looking for, since it's scattered throughout the Wyoming statutes. | Law & Ethics | 1141664165 |
| 821675 | water pollution by paper mills how is related with chemical processing of celulose within the plant? | Hello, let me tell you something. I live in montevideo, am uruguayan and endorse the isntallation of the plants, in the first place, the quarrell is because of economics disguised as enviromentalism. There can be three methods of disposal of the chemicals used for celulose production 1) Pure chloride, 2) a chloride green generation product 2) free of cholide. The thing is, number one pollutes a lot, argentinians have been using it for generations in their own celulose plants, greenpeace is trying to get uruguay to use number 3, that pollutes just the same as number 2. Now, with the number 2 treatment, cellulose can be used to poduce any kind of paper later, whith number three only toilet paper and wrapping paper. Argentina should put her actions where her mouth is, when they have at least 3 operative chloride working plants tht have been contaminating us uruguayans for decades, and they are virutally imposing us an economic blockage (they have been blocking our international bridges for 2 months now) for plants that will almost not contaminate (the technology used in our plants is what it IS GOING TO BE USED in europe in 2007) Why they protest so much about us and dont dismantle their own? And for the economic reasons, both Botnia and Ence (the two business consturcting the plants) first tryed to install at entre rios, argentina, but... Governor Busti of argentina asked them for too much money (there are also supositions of a bribe he asked for), so they denied argentina and decided to install in Uruguay. Now, how a state can be so hipocrite to first ask them to install in their territory and then, when they loose for their own fault, blockage the neighbor because they feel like an abandoned lover? | Law & Ethics | 1141429653 |
| 2191924 | Does anyone have any knowledge of prosexution of a minor of underage driving in the state of Indiana? | Sounds like she's been a *very* bad girl... | Law & Ethics | 1142160893 |
| 4088400 | is there a common sence law anywhere in the books? | Most laws are based on common sense! | Law & Ethics | 1143392311 |
| 2757575 | DUI in Germany--transfer to VA? | There are always two aspects to a dui: the criminal aspect handled through the courts, and the administrative aspect handled through the state's licensing agency. You have remedies of due process for both, but in my opinion it gets a lot more complicated dealing with a transportation department. The first thing you should probably do is go online and order a copy of your driving history through the DOT website. If nothing shows up there, and your license is inforce, you might be in the clear. Since there was never a conviction in a court of law, I would think it might be difficult for them restrict your drivers license, because they have no way of ensuring your due process rights were preserved. Every state has a statute recogizing dui convictions from other states, and they will restrict your license accordingly. But even a traffic ticket must result in conviction before it can go against your license. Absent conviction, I would think you have a very strong argument that your license in VA can't be suspended. | Law & Ethics | 1143120654 |
| 1846461 | What if cops arrested a minor and let the parents know but didn't tell them anything more? | You've really got to explain what state you're in. In California, I'd say no. In fact, since juvenile arrests are confidential, there's even a school of thought that says the parents aren't entitled to know - at least not from the police (not saying I agree with that, just saying there's evidently some law to support it). And I'd suggest that even if the cops did violate some sort of parental notification law in whatever state you're in, you shouldn't count on the minor "getting off" on that technicality...especially since no statement was made by the minor. Depending on the state, I could be WAY wrong...but I think it would be bizarre. Also, as much as I know people like to think the cops go around breaking the law every chance they get, it's really just not the case. If there was a law that said the cops in your case had to tell the parents what the minor did, I imagine the cops would have told the parents what the minor did. I can't imagine there'd be much to gain from not telling the parents if the law required it. And really...the minor "...does something really stupid and potentially fatal to someone else..." and you're worried about the cops not telling the parents what the kid did? Seems like there might be bigger issues to deal with here. | Law & Ethics | 1143868130 |
| 441686 | Shouldn't we cut off the thumbs of rapists/child molesters/etc.?? | I'm a bigger proponent of mandatory chemical castration. Sex offenders are generally people with a mental defect (which is driven my a hormonal imbalance) that causes them to want to control the people they victimize. The only way to completely eradicate their urge to do wrong (because they could alway drug their victims and then not have to grab them) is to take away the cause of the urge. | Law & Ethics | 1141554347 |
| 2360415 | Westbrook Ct. constable, fired or relieved of his duties between 2000, and 2005? | did you check the day & n h register papers ? | Law & Ethics | 1142947884 |
| 1121891 | Is it wrong to give really old people “Sour Patch Kids” without warning? | on so many levels, but it doesn't make it less funny. | Law & Ethics | 1141537058 |
| 3246242 | I need an approved consumer credit counciler.??? | Yellow pages. "Consumer Credit Counseling" No other names even if they are close. No charge, non-profit. | Law & Ethics | 1142369693 |
| 2141440 | Do you believe that everyone has a right to have children? | i think those kinda people that have children are just being selfish and are thinking about themselves..i mean think about the children?..i wouldn't wanna have a mom and see her go through mentally illness..or a dad who is in a wheelchair..think a bout it...so my answer is no..give the kids a home where they have a mom who can bake cookies for them and a dad who can go out back and play baseball with them. ...so no, i do not believe that "everyone" had the right to have children | Law & Ethics | 1143609788 |
| 3250208 | I am a mom that has full physical custody of my son. Does my ex's new girlfriend? | The girlfriend has no right to be there. If fact the girlfriend has no rights whatsoever when it comes to your child, even if the ex and she get married. I am guessing that your son is in the hospital because he is sick (or has some major medical issues) and therefore the extra stress of someone being there that is not wanted isn't doing your son any good. If she cares about your son at all, she will respect his wishes. What I am wondering however is how old is your son? | Law & Ethics | 1143840242 |
| 111182 | What is the Supreme Court jurisdiction in accordance to the constitution?? | The Supreme Court's jurisdiction is pretty much covered in 2 paragraphs of the Constitution: Article III, Sec. 2, paragraphs (1) and (2). With a slight adjustment in the 11th Amendment. | Law & Ethics | 1142387900 |
| 3959969 | What does a CSI really do at a crime scene? | Everyone above is more or less correct - CSIs are actually the people that collect evidence from the scene itself. They are generally not the people that do the fun experiments in the lab, as it takes a separate skill set to handle and analyse organic material than it does to collect that material without contamination and provide real-time analysis to law enforcement. The most obvious difference between real CSIs and the ones you see on TV are that, first, they very rarely speak to suspects or 'do' a whole case; a blood spatter expert may very well just analyse one blood spatter after another, handing out reports stating that this spatter came from this angle, inflicted by an object with such-and-such mass... a geneticist may extract and analyse DNA from several cases at once without any information as to what effect their results will have on a given case, etc. The most substantial difference between real life and TV, however, is the time factor. In many parts of North America, the processing time for many lab results is extremely high. Every week the CSI team barrels through another case; in reality, a single homicide could tie up a small staff for several years, and the suspects very, very rarely confess - a lab tech could spend two years working on a blunt-object murder, wait another three years for appeals to come to an end, and see a suspect whom they've never met locked up for five years while still proclaiming his innocence. Not quite as fulfilling as TV would have us think. | Law & Ethics | 1141761871 |
| 2826525 | is it legal for a company to withhold my pay because a customer is disputing a credit card i swiped.? | I would contact the Labor Board where you live. It may not be legal to do so, however unless you complain they can get away with it. So I would make a few waves and get the treatment that is legal and proper. | Law & Ethics | 1143431461 |
| 968077 | I had a verbal agreement with a carpenter and after he did work he charged an extra 5,000.00. Is that legal? | pay him what you agreed on in the begining . then refuse the rest . if there was no writen estimate to how much his labor was going to cost you , then he has no proof of the work he done , the same as you have no proof of what he didnt do . he will have to take you to court if he wants to fight for the extra cash , and in order to win he must prove where the 5,000 bucks came in .. there agin without written document ,with your signature to aprove , its his word aginst yours . | Law & Ethics | 1141608859 |
| 708137 | How hard is it to make partner at a big law firm in New York? | You can check the NALP listings for data profiles of many major law firms. | Law & Ethics | 1143642702 |
| 1456014 | Can someone please explain the 14th amendment to me in Lamen's terms? | The 14th amendment does NOT let blacks vote, that was the 15th. It states that all people born in the United States are citizens of the United States and of the State they live in. Most importantly, it further says that states cannot pass laws that infringe upon a person's civil rights or deprive someone of life, liberty, or the pursuit of happiness without due process (basically, without a trial), or deny someone the equal protection of the laws, a clause that was key in overturning "separate but equal" facilities. There are also other sections related to issues following the Civil War, including one that says that the number of representatives given to each state shall be determined using the number of people in the state, as opposed to counting slaves as 3/5 of a person as before. Further, it provides that if a state forbids to right to vote to any male over 21 in the state for anything other than rebellion or another crime, their number of representatives shall be lowered according to the number of people disenfranchised. | Law & Ethics | 1143426172 |
| 181673 | who were the members of the supreme court durin the webster v. reproductive health services 1989? | The court was composed of the same members from 1988 to 1990: Wm. J. Brennan, B. White, T. Marshall, H. Blackmun, J. P. Stevens, S .D. O'Connor, A. Scalia, and A. Kennedy. | Law & Ethics | 1143234322 |
| 2529907 | What color emergency lights would a IL CERT be able to use? | CERT means Community Emergency Response Team and the IL could mean Illinois. A CERT member in a community if activated to a particualr emergency, whether community, state, or national will do so with only their issued gear. If any other gear is required it will be supplied while enroute to the site or at the site. As far as I know it has not been necessary for a CERT member to use 'emergency lights';however, it may not be a bad thing. If the member is certified professionally it is assumed that they would be responsible sufficiently and know of when to use them. Not a bad idea, even if I have to buy and install them myself. Jose (CERT-RGV-TX) | Law & Ethics | 1143608442 |
| 3822355 | anyone think studying law in South Africa is a dumb decision? | Well, Nelson Mandella did, and Ghandi practiced law there. | Law & Ethics | 1143393491 |
| 3843947 | If a statment can be proven 100% true is it libel or slander? | The truth is always a flawless defense for libel or slander. There may be other charges for malicious spreading of information to intentionally harm someone, but libel or slander can NEVER be charged if the information is known to be true. | Law & Ethics | 1141931027 |
| 601899 | Explain prosecutions and convictions of rape in michigan? | I'm not really sure about Michigan law, but I am a former Criminal Investigator from a district attorney's office in New York and I can explain the prosecution and conviction process here and maybe it will relate. There are different levels of rape (degrees) and the prsecution and conviction depend on this. If you forcibly rape someone it carries a higher penalty then the the 18 yr. old boy who has sex with his 16 yr. old girlfriend. Because 16 is not deemed old enough to consent even if she says "yes" it's still rape, but that's not as serious as forcable rape. If the defendant has prior criminal history, especially in the same type of activities, it will bring a bigger punishment. The prosecutor has to provide the evidence and prove to a jury beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant did in fact commit this rape. If there is no plea bargain and the case goes to trial and the defendant loses, he will get the maximum sentence allowed by law, basically for wasting the courts time. A conviction means you have been found guilty of the crime either by a jury or by an admission. It's a formal charge entered by the courts. Being arrested and charged does not mean the same as a conviction. You have to be found guilty in a court of law to have a conviction. I hope this helps. I'm sorry I can't give you minimum and maximum sentences in Michigan, I just don't know the answer to that. Every state is different. | Law & Ethics | 1142919111 |
| 1055131 | Looking for a murder case of a young girl in which her brother and his friends were the accused? | I posted a question about 2 wks ago asking for help.My brother was murdered,and a 17yr old girl did it.She got charged with youthful offender and she turned 18 a month later.Her friends are in jail too on charges of 1st degree murder. My brothers name was Robby Brown Stillwater,OK.Payne County. I hope someone out there is still thinking or us.We had missing flyers posted for 4 months.Hunters found my brother skeltal remains.Am I who you are looking for? | Law & Ethics | 1141879324 |
| 983466 | last person to be sentenced to death in ireland? | Check the link; http://www.richard.clark32.btinternet.co.uk/nirish.html There is also a "Peter Pringle" who was sentenced to death in 1980's but not executed. http://www.news.cornell.edu/Chronicle/05/3.10.05/exonerated_panel.html | Law & Ethics | 1143484563 |
| 1347322 | i need 2 look up a trial held in 2002-2003 regarding a car accident resulting in death? | There were a lot of civil suits like that, each with very different facts and results. If you are looking for something specific, go to FindLaw and enter as much info as you know, and hopefully you should get something. | Law & Ethics | 1143102500 |
| 77786 | shouldnt you be charged for all of them? | It depends on the ages of the kids. Maybe only one was under 16. Also, lawyers make deals all the time; they may have agreed to reduce the charges in return for a confession (makes their jobs a lot easier). | Law & Ethics | 1141754134 |
| 3027613 | Does she have a right to sue? | I'm not sure whether your friend has a cause of action. To whom did they defame her character? For that matter, what exactly was the communication to her that had no purpose other than to annoy or alarm her that you belive consituted harassment? From the facts you gave, I just don't see that she suffered any damages. Also, assuming she was an "at will" employee, they really never had to let her back to work. They could have fired her at any moment. Many jobs routinely treat their employees this way. When my friend the securities broker gave his notice at the investment company, they sent guards to pack up his office while he waited down in the lobby. That's the way business is done in that industry. Still, if she is really upset, she should contact her State Department of Labor. Make a report and see what they say. | Law & Ethics | 1142005399 |
| 1625511 | im lookin4 the address& telephone no 2 the police station in lagos nigeria cant find it pls help thanks? | That's pretty easy, Logos doesn't exist. And of course, you meant Lagos, well, i suggest you call the airport and ask them. | Law & Ethics | 1143107637 |
| 4153107 | is a lease amendment legal with out signing the original lease? | What does the original lease say? This is what needs to be read. If it states an amendment can be made with XX days notice then yes the amendment is legal since you've already signed allowing it. If you disagree with the amendment then you can terminate the lease since it's changed, but you can't force them to not follow the amendment unless your original lease states that. | Law & Ethics | 1143049645 |
| 1372024 | why isn't our government doing more to control price gouging at the gas pumps? | What makes you so sure there is price gouging going on? You pay less for gas than almost every major industrialized nation in the world, but you complain about the price as you pump gas into your guzzling SUV. Sit back and realize how good you have it, because just about every European out there would love the opportunity to buy gas at 2.50 or even 3.00 a gallon ... they would consider it a bargin, not a price gouge. | Law & Ethics | 1142559483 |
| 2461137 | is capital pushiment just? | It would help curb *senseless* crime if it were actually used when it should be. What kills me is the "life without parole" sentences - if that prisoner can never be rehabilitated, what use is (s)he? | Law & Ethics | 1143337247 |
| 2121186 | Is it illegal to have a baseball bat in your car if its not in a bag? | No, it's not illegal. It's only illegal if you are wanted for questioning in a crime relating to a baseball bat. You're safe otherwise. | Law & Ethics | 1143330784 |
| 1709827 | Labor Laws Website? | Try here: http://www.state.tx.us/category.jsp?language=eng&categoryId=4.4 http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/statutes/la.toc.htm http://www.twc.state.tx.us/ | Law & Ethics | 1141782156 |
| 3729551 | How to find my traffic citation fine information? | Contact the Department of Transportation in your state. Can find contact info easy on line. Call them. They can help! | Law & Ethics | 1141494878 |
| 3204002 | get free crimal checks on a person? | Not unless your local police department does not charge. Any and everyone that I know of requires a fee. | Law & Ethics | 1142212282 |
| 3159904 | municaipal code violations? | Laws and regulations adopted by a city council to deal with specific issues of the city. These are generally misdemeanors. For example, a city within a very dry/wooded area might adapt more strict regulations on illegal burns and/or fireworks. Basically, it's a way for cities to address problems unique to that area. | Law & Ethics | 1143095570 |
| 3466998 | topics related in article 3 section 5 in philippines constitution? | The Filipino Constitution III § 5 states, "No law shall be made respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof. The free exercise and enjoyment of religious profession and worship, without discrimination or preference, shall forever be allowed. No religious test shall be required for the exercise of civil or political rights." Wikipedia has an entry on the separation of church and state in the Philippines, along with references to commentary on the Constitution of 1987 and its intent. | Law & Ethics | 1141647625 |
| 3438549 | what is a good clear site for illinois dating laws? | And even if you engage in no sexual conduct whatsoever, your boyfriend may be charged with Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor, Custodial Interference, Kidnaapping and more. Basically, the law is written around a very simple concept: 18 year-olds and 14 year-olds have very little in common. 14 year-olds are still figuring out who they are. They can't drive or work or do much of anything except go to school. 18 year-olds already know who they are. They're not in school. They have jobs and cars. Why would an 18 year-old want to spend time with a girl who's 14? Why isn't he capable of dating a girl who's his own age and who has had the same experiences as he has? The answer is that any 18 year-old who wants to spend time with someone 4 years younger, is not well adjusted socially. He shouldn't be around children. And children like you shouldn't be around him. Find a better boyfriend, one who has more in common with you. | Law & Ethics | 1143524422 |
| 3231269 | What rights are Sodomites being denied? | You can marry the person you love and want to spend the rest of your life with, while they can't. Laws against same-sex marriage impose an arbitrary, and essentially religious view of marriage on people who do not believe in it, for no reason other than to maintain the status quo. It is ridiculous to say that you have the same rights because you can't marry someone of the same sex either; you obviously don't want to. | Law & Ethics | 1143701721 |
| 3233220 | why is a 27 year old man in the kids part of a jail it dont seem right to me? | Maybe he has been mentally diagnosed with the brain capacity of a juvenile........ | Law & Ethics | 1142918625 |
| 3338835 | I'm looking for info on what right I have with DYFS who got involved with my family after my baby died of SIDS | I'm terribly sorry for your loss. Losing a child is difficult enough, and to have DYFS down your throats for it is unimaginable. However, you have to understand why they're doing what they're doing. When an infant dies for no obvious reason (that's basically what SIDS means), the state has to investigate. I'm sure you didn't harm your baby, but if a parent were to, for example, smoother their infant with a pillow, it can be virtually indistingishable from SIDS. So while it's unfair to parents whose child really did die of natural causes, I'm sure you can see that they want to be certain not to leave a parent who murdered their child alone with their other children. Here's the thing, the state can limit your contact with your children (as they've done to you), or even take them away entirely, without proving you've done anything wrong. If that were the case you would be able to go before a family court judge and argue for the return of your children. However, unlike in the criminal justice system where you are innocent until proven guilty, in family court you're guilty until proven innocent. The parent (and his/her lawyer) has to prove he/she is a fit parent rather than the state proving they are not. On the one hand it really sucks for people who are good parents and just have some bad luck, but on the other hand it allows the state to act quickly in real child abuse cases (under the criminal system it could take months or even years to remove children from an abusive home). Your best bet is to cooperate with their investigation as much as possible and do what you can to help it go quickly. Also, you may what to hire an attorney to help you (although it would be cheaper to just wait it out a good lawyer might speed things up a bit). Do be careful, though, not to get too defensive - you don't want to the social workers to start to think you're guilty (it will still all work out, but it might take longer). Good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1142915063 |
| 259497 | What are the consequences for drinking under the age in Germany? | The drinking age in Germany is 16, so I don't think much underage drinking goes one there. | Law & Ethics | 1141956517 |
| 3278264 | Are all lawyers simply...? | Typically they are using their best knowledge of how to use the law to defend a case that their client brings them. If you are on the wrong side of that case it can suck. If you are on the right side of the case you love that lawyer. Especially if you've been screwed so many times without using one. | Law & Ethics | 1141760324 |
| 2889697 | is it illegal to have anal sex in oregon? | Assuming you mean in the hinie (thanks Yahoo filter), the 2001 US Supreme Court case of Lawrence vs. Texas makes it your CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT to bugger somebody. Though they couldn't point to the specific constitutional phrase... Wonder what Jefferson and Madison, et al, would have thought about that? | Law & Ethics | 1141947877 |
| 225651 | What does this mean? (State of Wisconsin)? | Actually it could mean one of two things. Either the person was originally charged with disorderly conduct and then the charge was changed to Domestic Abuse which is a more serious charge or it could mean that it was lowered to Disorderly Conduct. The best thing to do would be to call the clerk at the Court and ask her what the final charge would be on this person. | Law & Ethics | 1143063610 |
| 3854032 | how do i find out if an inmate got released from prison? | Spend a little time with your state's department of corrections website. Most of them have some form of inmate locator which you can use to see if he is still incarcerated. | Law & Ethics | 1142818984 |
| 3991825 | if you file an unverified complaint &serve the respondents, can you six months later amend the complaint? | Actually, is can be either pro se OR pro per. Pro per is the more common usage and is short for the Latin phrase In Propria Persona. In California, your ability to amend depends on a number of actors such as how far along the case is and what type of amendment you require. If none of the defendants have appeared in the action, you have the right to file an amended complaint once without court permission. If defendants have responded, then you need court permission and a motion may be necessary. You might also be talkinga bout a "doe" amendment. A "doe" defendant is like placeholder used when you do not the names of all of the potentially responsaible parties when the lawsuit is filed, Doe amendments can be filed at almost anytime until they are dismissed by the court. This is usually done at a case management conference when the trial date is set. Adding defendants after their dismissal requires court permission. | Law & Ethics | 1142912950 |
| 3244669 | How can I find out whats on my N.C.I.C. ? | Chances are pretty good that if anything's on there, you already know about it. The National Crime Information Center (NCIC), operated by the FBI, serves as a "pointer" or index-like system for law enforcement agencies on a national basis. It holds information on persons who are subject to protective orders, wanted, or missing, persons who are considered as threats to protectees of the US Secret Service, along with stolen property and vehicles. NCIC is incorrectly listed in Wikipedia as maintaining criminal history information, vehicle registration information and drivers license information. It does not, as those are state issues, maintained by states and available through the National Law Enforcement Telecomunications System (NLETS). So if you're wanted by the police, I'd suspect you already know that. If you've got a protective order issued against you, I'd suspect you'd also know that. If you're missing, you'd know that and if you've ever threatened a Secret Service protectee, I imagine the Secret Service dropped by to have a chat with you already. Now, if what you really want to know is what's on your criminal history, you need to take that up with the state(s) in which you have committed crimes. I can't imagine there's a state in the union that does not have a process for you to review your criminal history and you can probably find out what it is by checking with your state's Department of Justice or whatever they call it where you live. | Law & Ethics | 1143758712 |
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| 701898 | what is the large blade called with u were execute back in medevil times? | I believe you are referring to a guillotine. The persons head is placed in a restraint, then the large heavy blade is released, severing the head of the victim. | Law & Ethics | 1142799660 |
| 497115 | Was deepthroat a real person? | Deep Throat was the pseudonym given to the main source of information for the Watergate story by Washington Post reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein. It was recently revealed that Deep Throat was actually former FBI assistant director W. Mark Felt. | Law & Ethics | 1143827481 |
| 1051937 | what address would i go to for a building permit in texas 77447 for a remodle inside and some exteior? | call your county courthouse | Law & Ethics | 1142018601 |
| 3323529 | how to find inmate information, about the status in court? | Call the Clerks Office where the inmate has charges. Usually that info is public info. | Law & Ethics | 1143039811 |
| 4096958 | business law? | Mickey do what you can to protect your finances and let her go. If she is going to leave because the house isn't perfect she isn't worth it | Law & Ethics | 1142764710 |
| 3870395 | If Libby gets the "book",will he write a book? | Of course, and he gets to keep all the money. | Law & Ethics | 1142918168 |
| 2691658 | How do you deal with school system? | Get your daughter into therapy. It's not only for "crazy" people, but it will help her deal with the situation. Whether or not anything happened to her personally, she may have some confusion about the whole thing in general, and it really helps to talk to a third party about it. Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1141364837 |
| 2736620 | do puppets eat food or do they drink it? | I think they drink it | Law & Ethics | 1142670550 |
| 3511290 | how can I get legal records expunged? | well depending on your state laws, they may not be able to be expunged,if you were found guilty of feony driving offences, like dui/dwi they may be permenate,if they are just traffic tikets or parking tickets they may be , check with or call your district courthouse or dmv. | Law & Ethics | 1142843340 |
| 640020 | Do you have rights still if your on probation? | Your friend still has rights, but generally one of the terms that your friend may have agreed to as part of the agreement for probabtion is that the police can search without cause any time they want as often as they want. Your friend would be subject to the same type of "harrassment," as you put it, if he/she were in jail or prison. The purpose being that, while you friend is not in jail or prison, you friend needs to obey the law at all times to avoid being sent to jail or prison. | Law & Ethics | 1141315427 |
| 1244920 | Why do any immigrants get any taxpayer benefits even though they never worked a day in this country legally? | Most are paid cash. The people who hire them do that, so they won't have to responsible to check for proper documentation. The rest use paperwork that does not belong to them, and they do have taxes taken out. The business that are lax in checking for proper paperwork are the ones to blame for the lack of tax collection. If they didn't hire the illegals in the first place they probably wouldn't come. The same said business owners probably do not report all their earnings either. By the way not all 11 million are on welfare. You can't get welfare unless you have papers. If we do send them back, if you can catch them, do you know what will happen to them. You probably don't care, but here goes. They will STARVE. We need to start caring about what goes on in the South American countries. How their leaders take care of, or lack there of, their people. The U.S. needs to make these countries stand up and take care of their own. If they had jobs in their own countries they wouldn't have to come here. THINK ABOUT THAT! | Law & Ethics | 1143873234 |
| 2589054 | Should child molesters have a different colored background for their drivers license? | I doubt that making a driver's license a different color will help the situation much. For one, licenses can be faked, and if you're willing to molest kids, you're probably willing to forge a license. Secondly, it makes a big assumption that child molestors == child abductors. Not necessarily true, as an abductor could just be a child custody case gone wrong, for example. Thirdly, it would create a false sense of security for some police (Let me see your license please, oh it's regular, you're good to go). Better idea : If you're convicted (found guilty by a jury) of child molestation (or any kind of severe molestation, for that matter), you're put into a database. Your locations are tracked with a chip (possibly implanted somewhere safe where it can't be easily removed). If you need to be located, much easier for the police. | Law & Ethics | 1142953465 |
| 1532586 | what do you beleive the first amandment protects example: gay marriages, obortions etc...? | The first amendment, among other things, protects the individual's freedom to associate with whomever he chooses. As far as I'm concerned, if two fellas want to free associate, they can do it as much as they like. But the day you tell me that marrying another man is mandatory, that's the day when I leave the US. Nobody's gonna force me to get gay married. | Law & Ethics | 1141339388 |
| 550424 | What's the best kind of law to get into as a lawyer? | One of the most growing fields is intellectual property. However, in order to get a job most firms want you to have a bachelors in engineering or a natural science. Property law and family law are both fields that should have a market no matter where you live. Don't worry about what type of law you want to practice til you get there - you won't know enough about it until you actually start learning law. I'm almost done with my first year, and I still have no clue!! And you can always change fields later on in your career. Good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1143776105 |
| 2296054 | i need to know what classes i need to take for law enforcement? | Some schools have a specific curriculum for Law Enforcement, but if your school doesn't offer this, then take pre-law and psychology courses. | Law & Ethics | 1143570986 |
| 1394107 | what is the best part time law school for a J.D degree in chicago land? | I believe the following schools offer part time programs for law school: Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology DePaul University John Marshall Law School Loyola University Chicago As far as which is best is really a matter of preference - you should check out the stats on class size, tuition, GPA/LSAT, bar passage rates, employment rates, etc on http://www.LSAC.org and decide where you would be a good fit. But you should really apply to all four, then visit each campus, sit in on a class, talk to faculty and students, and see what you like. US News, etc will rank individual schools and you can check out there what they rank as a guide, but don't let ranking be your only criteria. | Law & Ethics | 1143828585 |
| 1399443 | I am convinced I cannot get a fair hearing. What can I file to request a different judge? | Do you have an attorney? If so, they should be advising you on this. If not, it sounds as though you need one! If you think the judge will treat you unfairly, you will first have to convince the judge of that. Judges are assumed to be impartial, so it is customary to ask them to recuse or remove themselves from a trial or hearing. You would be expected to prove that they may have a bias or personal stake in the outcome. Only if the judge refuses to do so should you petition the administrative judge (judge's supervisor) to request they be removed. Going over the judge's head without giving them an opportunity to voluntarily step aside would likely be ignored by the administrative judge and result in the judge in question to make your life even more difficult. | Law & Ethics | 1141487619 |
| 989124 | hand gun control should it be increased or decreased? | It should be left up to the individual states to decide. Gun control measures that might seem reasonable in New York or California would be much more impractical or burdensome in other states. | Law & Ethics | 1141413364 |
| 2854596 | Is a hand written statement of witness OK to send too Crown attorney? | i don't know if it would work, but around here, a statement would have to at least be notarized to be accepted by a court official. you can find public notaries at many law offices and banks/credit unions. | Law & Ethics | 1143503363 |
| 1727502 | How can i get my personal life info removed from the web.As I searched my name n Yahoo 2 link? | If the details are posted on YOUR website, then you can simply delete it. If the information is on some other web site, you can try to write to the webmaster of the site and ask them to remove the specific information, but they are under no obligation to do so, and probably won't. If you feel the information posted is harassment, or the information is illegally posted, you might have a better case. if the information you mean is like phone or reverse address search data, there is little you can do except get an unlisted phone number. | Law & Ethics | 1141879456 |
| 3246017 | Can filing a divorce be considered grounds 4 suit on breich of legally witnessed verbal contract or agreement | Cautiously O... is right. England turned protestent because the catholic church refused to allow the king to divorce his wife. once breaking an engangment used to be ground of lawsuit. divorce can be considered grounds 4 suit on breich of legally witnessed verbal contract or agreement. but it is accepted that when marrying one knows on what grounds other person can cancle this contract. | Law & Ethics | 1141496715 |
| 3388630 | I have some property that the state of kansas wants to buy and they offered a pittance for12 acres .? | You need two things - one, go find an independent property assessor and pay him/her to determine the true market value of the land; and, two, get an attorney and have that lawyer either negotiate the proper price, or to fight the eminent domain action sufficiently so that the court will order the government to pay the fair market value, even if they do take the property. | Law & Ethics | 1142304607 |
| 839144 | Can i still be a police officer if i been to jail for battery? | Depending on the police department that you want to be a police officer for. I have seen police officers with simple assualt convictions on their record, BUT you haven't been convicted yet! Get yourself a good attorney, it would be well worth the money! | Law & Ethics | 1141314794 |
| 333082 | How can I access court documents from a certain case in Mississippi? | The best way is to go to the Courthouse and go to the records department, either check out the file or look through microfilm they have, depending on how old the case is. You can make copies of the info but you can't take the files with you. Its public knowledge unless the case is sealed. Most states want to know why you want to view the files.I've always answered that has personal interest in the case. | Law & Ethics | 1142904705 |
| 2779710 | if you violate court probation for not attending dui school..what are the penalties? | If there was a fine or sentence that the probation was going to satisfy, it's likely that you're gonna get hit with that penalty. Also, violating probation is technically contempt of court, since your actions were tantamount to thumbing your nose at a judge's order. They tend to not be fond of that. | Law & Ethics | 1141329938 |
| 3723399 | Can I get a warrant for the arrest of that guy who put cheese in the trap that broke my tail ? | Nope, non-humans can't press charges. | Law & Ethics | 1142136799 |
| 222041 | Can I legally download non-RIAA music? | The RIAA may not own the rights to the songs and thus may not be able to sue you, but that doesn't magically make it legal. It's still just as illegal, you're just less likely to get caught. | Law & Ethics | 1143503161 |
| 4391151 | what is a trial readiness conference? | Well, it depends on the jurisdiction, but basically, it is exactly what it says: the judge and the lawyers for both sides confer to see how much they can agree upon to get ready for trial. They will usually have to have their trial briefs prepared by that time, so the judge knows how to plan for how long the trial will be, how many witnesses, etc. The judge will usually rule on motions in limine at that time; that's the motions to exclude certain witnesses or evidence for various reasons. There may be stipulations of fact or applicable law, to save time. (An obvious one is to stipulate that the documents presented are authentic copies of the originals, to save the time of having to prove that.) They will also usually go over the jury instructions each side wants the judge to read to the jury. These are precisely worded (we say "boilerplated") instructions which are based directly on the applicable law. Of course, each side has somewhat different ideas as to which laws are applicable, and so the judge looks over the ones each side proposes, and decides which ones he will use. They may talk about their expert witnesses, and the need to put certain witnesses on earlier or later than the usual order of things, for whatever reasons. Sometimes there will be discussions of what exhibits are going to be used, so the courtroom staff can have a blackboard or an overhead projector or whatever available. Above all, this is the very last chance to settle a case without the expense of a trial, if there is any hope of doing so. In criminal cases, this would usually mean that the DA offers to reduce the charge if the defendant will plead guilty, rather than take the time and expense (and risk he will lose) of going to trial. | Law & Ethics | 1141414459 |
| 3993388 | is there a state which an individual can legally hold a raffle, not a church or non profit? | From a cursory examination, it appears that private raffles for non-charitable purposes are illegal in every state. Since most gambling requires a license anyway, charity raffles are just one aspect of the licensing rules. While some states may have more lenient gaming regulations and allow individuals to obtain a gambling license more easily, no state (from what I found) places individuals on the same level as charitable organization for raffle purposes. | Law & Ethics | 1142390435 |
| 2681237 | RU486 doctors legal position in queensland? | What do you want ,I think it is available on a doctor's prescription or is available with the Doc it self | Law & Ethics | 1143284779 |
| 3655585 | under what circumstances can a doctor abandon a pregnant patient? | If the patient does not pay there bill or if they repeatedly do not show up for visits or if they are non- compliant. I know I work at an ob/gyn office. | Law & Ethics | 1142897738 |
| 838643 | can a person be arrested for housing runaways the age of 16 or above? | Yeah, unless you're a recognized social services organization, you might be contributing to the delinquency of a minor. A case might be made for kidnapping. And if those runaways have drugs on them, you've got possession of a controlled substance. If your humanitarian instincts run in that direction, get approved as a foster parent and help at risk children Before they become runaways. | Law & Ethics | 1142562965 |
| 579179 | What rights do I have as a consumer? | United States Consumer protection laws often mandate the posting of notices, such as this one which appears in all automotive repair shops in CaliforniaIn the United States there are a variety of laws on the federal or state levels that deal with consumer affairs including the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Truth in Lending Act, Fair Billing Act, and the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act and much more. Federal consumer protection laws are usually enforced by the Federal Trade Commission and the U.S. Department of Justice. At the state level, many states have a Department of Consumer Affairs devoted to regulating certain industries and protecting consumers who regularly use goods and services from those industries. For example, in the U.S. state of California, the Department of Consumer Affairs [1] regulates about 2.3 million professionals in over 230 different professions through its 40 regulatory entities. In addition, California encourages its consumers to act as private attorneys general through the liberal provisions of its Consumers Legal Remedies Act, Cal. Civil Code § 1750 et seq. The Social Security Number (SSN) was created in 1936 as a nine-digit account number assigned by the Secretary of Health and Human Services for the purpose of administering the Social Security laws. SSNs were first intended for use exclusively by the federal government as a means of tracking earnings to determine the amount of Social Security taxes to credit to each worker's account. Over time, however, SSNs were permitted to be used for purposes unrelated to the administration of the Social Security system. For example, in 1961 Congress authorized the Internal Revenue Service to use SSNs as taxpayer identification numbers. In response to growing concerns over the accumulation of massive amounts of personal information, Congress passed the Privacy Act of 1974. Among other things, this Act makes it unlawful for a governmental agency to deny a right, benefit, or privilege merely because the individual refuses to disclose his SSN. Section 7 of the Privacy Act further provides that any agency requesting an individual to disclose his SSN must "inform that individual whether that disclosure is mandatory or voluntary, by what statutory authority such number is solicited, and what uses will be made of it." At the time of its enactment, Congress recognized the dangers of widespread use of SSNs as universal identifiers. In its report supporting the adoption of this provision, the Senate Committee stated that the widespread use of SSNs as universal identifiers in the public and private sectors is "one of the most serious manifestations of privacy concerns in the Nation." Short of prohibiting the use of the SSN outright, the provision in the Privacy Act attempts to limit the use of the number to only those purposes where there is clear legal authority to collect the SSN. It was hoped that citizens, fully informed where the disclosure was not required by law and facing no loss of opportunity in failing to provide the SSN, would be unlikely to provide an SSN and institutions would not pursue the SSN as a form of identification. Large amounts of personal information, including tax information, credit information, school records, and medical records, is keyed to your Social Security Number. Because this data is often sensitive, you should keep it private. My Social Security Number: How Secure Is It?, Privacy Rights Clearinghouse Fact Sheet 10. Your Social Security Number and Card, SSA Publication No. 05-10002, July 2004. Chris Hibbert, Frequently Asked Questions on SSNs and Privacy, CPSR, January 2004. EPIC Privacy Act of 1974 Page. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, Records, Computers, and the Rights of Citizens 108-35 (MIT 1973) (Social Security Number as a Standard Universal Identifier and Recommendations Regarding Use of Social Security Number). The | Law & Ethics | 1141848381 |
| 4346535 | if acompany in MA recieves a judgement for non payment can they sell the item? | You need to provide more information. If the item was attached by levying on the item after the judgment was not paid for 30 days, yes. If it was an item bought on lay-away and partially paid and they sued for the balance and got a judgment, yes. If the item was repossessed and foreclosed upon by proper process, and they sold it, yes. | Law & Ethics | 1142453421 |
| 2813610 | How can I sue a court (family) in federal court? | get a out of state lawyer you may have to sue the court from another state but it can be done | Law & Ethics | 1143398930 |
| 153697 | Was there any form of mediation or arb.in colonial Virginia? Any info. bibliogr. or otherwise appreciated.? | I can only imagine that whatever mediation there was, if any, was done by the clergy and lay clergy. I would check the diaries of clergymen in the colonial era. | Law & Ethics | 1142015533 |
| 1606966 | How the constitutional process of in which president or vice president can be remove frm the office? | Once elected and after Congress has certified the Electoral votes, a President of The United States may only be removed from office by Impeachment. The right to impeach public officials is secured by the U.S. Constitution in Article I, Sections 2 and 3, which discuss the procedure, and in Article II, Section 4, which indicates the grounds for impeachment: "the President, Vice President, and all civil officers of the United States shall be removed from office on impeachment for, and conviction of, treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors." Removing an official from office requires two steps: (1) a formal accusation, or impeachment, by the House of Representatives, and (2) a trial and conviction by the Senate. Impeachment requires a majority vote of the House; conviction is more difficult, requiring a two-thirds vote by the Senate. The vice president presides over the Senate proceedings in the case of all officials except the president, whose trial is presided over by the chief justice of the Supreme Court. Only two U.S. presidents have been impeached: Andrew Johnson, the seventeenth chief executive, and your favorite, William J. Clinton, the forty-second. | Law & Ethics | 1142562900 |
| 3634281 | How do I start a Concentration in Probation? | probation is apart of the criminal justice system. If you want to take a second major in criminal justice. But if your major is criminal justice then it is easy talk to the probation people in your area and write a term paper on the reasons of and ete of the probation fields. | Law & Ethics | 1143774242 |
| 681701 | what is the punishment for a first time sex offender in the state of georgia? | Death. For the 2nd Offense, it's castration over an open fire and then death. | Law & Ethics | 1142379672 |
| 330203 | Does a SMALL CLAIMS suit against a defendant, qualify as a legal first step in obtaining a LIS PENDENS? | Lis pendens is just a notice that a suit has been filed in which someone made a claim for a piece of real estate, so yes, you would need to file a suit in order to file a lis pendens. Since it involves making a claim against real estate, I doubt you could do it through small claims, since they limit the compensation to money only (not real estate) and have a maximum, usually around $2,500. But, you could theoretically file the suit in civil court without a lawyer, however risky that might be. Alternatively, look for free legal aid in your area. You could try contacting the court you would be filing in and asking them if they could refer you to any free or low-cost aid. | Law & Ethics | 1142106809 |
| 2466772 | what does no contest mean? | not challenging the facts at hand, giving up | Law & Ethics | 1141219338 |
| 1009041 | found not guilty in crown court 4 weeks ago,police were told by the judge to return possessions,still waiting? | depends on what possessions you had. In some cases things like ciggarets, lighters etc. are not returned. you should be able to go to the jail and get your possessions. all you do is sign for it. if you dont claim your belongings within a certain amount of time it will be discarded. you should call the jail and speak to the property room. | Law & Ethics | 1142298399 |
| 3404054 | How do servitudes and easements get put into place? | through: prescription (adversely, according to state law), necessity, for consideration, etc. once and easement exists it will run with the land. If you're curious about a specific situation you should give details. | Law & Ethics | 1142824057 |
| 128655 | what website can I find a complete list of automobile laws for Pennsylvania on? | You can try going here :) | Law & Ethics | 1143393447 |
| 4292963 | My neighbor is building a hugh barn behind my home blocking our view in a rural area. Do I have any recourse? | You may want to check with your local government office to see if there are any ordinances that might apply to your case. Building and zoning laws are normally handled on a local level. In many areas they may need a permit for the building, in which case you could probably contest with the agency that reviews permits if it hasn't been approved yet, or if they need one and don't have one you could point that out to a government official. | Law & Ethics | 1141409604 |
| 4335010 | GLBT adoption? | "California, Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Vermont and the District of Columbia, allow same-sex couples to jointly petition to adopt." | Law & Ethics | 1143666087 |
| 1923846 | What are the statistics for NARAL Pro-Choice America's membership? | FOUNDED: 1969 MEMBERS: 400,000 MEMBERSHIP DUES: $10 annual STAFF: 40 BUDGET: $4,000,000 STATE GROUPS: 29 PUBLICATIONS - NARAL Newsletter, semiannual CIRCULATION - 270,000 | Law & Ethics | 1141240992 |
| 910449 | can u tell me what is court of civil law system? | In civil law countries, legislation is seen as the primary source of law. By default, courts thus base their judgments on the provisions of codes and statutes, from which solutions in particular cases are to be derived. Courts thus have to reason extensively on the basis of general rules and principles of the code, often drawing analogies from statutory provisions to fill lacunae and to achieve coherence. By contrast, in the common law system, cases are the primary source of law, while statutes are only seen as incursions into the common law and thus interpreted narrowly. | Law & Ethics | 1141713396 |
| 3841077 | Question for a trial attorney..? | While I enjoy Law & Order, it has to be one of the worst shows on TV with respect to accuracy of the legal procedures. The fact is that laws and procedures vary from state to state. The answer to your question may be yes in some states and no in others. | Law & Ethics | 1141667998 |
| 2494909 | My ex-friend switched the license plate on his broken car with my car while I slept, he says binding trade? | He broke the law by moving the license plate. You should file a complaint against him for stealing your car. One does not own a car simply by having a license you paid for on it. It is still yours. Call your local police department's non-emergency number. | Law & Ethics | 1141960119 |
| 2464262 | Had Mr. Durst been convicted and sentenced to life in prison, what Texas court would hear the appeal? | oh no fred durst died!? :D | Law & Ethics | 1142049618 |
| 1910381 | what does disclosure mean? | It is an act by which an individual divulge (tell) something to someone which is proprietary. In example, company techniques. | Law & Ethics | 1141908330 |
| 907867 | oHIO POLICE ARE CORRUPT? | Dude, you need to take responsibility for what you do in life. I am sick of people saying "It's the cops fault" for everything. I assume you are over 18 and are an adult. Act like one. I laugh when I hear "I got pulled over and I wasn't doing anything wrong." People like you like to leave out details that don't shine a good light on you. If you are such a good citizen, how did you know the location of the marijuana farm? Let's see, I imagine that the real scenario went like this: Me and my buddy were speeding away from our pot grow and smoking a bowl. It made my buddy weave all over the road. This cop pulls in behind us a few miles later and turns on his lights after my buddy plowed through a center median. Being as we had a large shipment of pot to deliver, we had to come up with a quick plan. We couldn't because we were so stoned. So when the cop came to the window, we decided to throw our competition under the bus and tell the cop about his grow. | Law & Ethics | 1142079156 |
| 755921 | i am facing a legal problem right now...i just want to know the guidelines or the rule of law bout fax copies? | As was stated in the other SAME question you asked, More information is needed. There could be quite a few things that come to mind when using a fax so we need to know the context to answer it in. | Law & Ethics | 1142417324 |
| 589632 | In order to press Date Rape Charges, What do you have to show? What kind of questions do you have to respond? | Firstly, I agree with the above, you need a lawyer. Secondly, for a woman to accuse date rape, and prove it, she had to go to the hospital right after. She'll have a rape kit (I know that's not the right term for it) done to show it was rape (which is usually determined if she has excessive amounts of tearing). Then, a toxology (that's probably not spelled right) report will be done to determine what, if any, kinds of drugs were used. It sounds to me that she did none of those, which is going to work in your favor. However, it can still go to court if she presses it. There are no actual proof, but it will still be her word against yours. Once the judge, or jury (if it even goes that far to court) hears about the past relationship between you and her, then chances are she is going to look very stupid, and the case will be thrown out. You have to respond to every question the police ask, and sometimes it can get embarrassing to have your whole sexual past picked at and examined, but you gotta do it. The way I see it, if she does try to press charges, she'll have them dropped in no time. What I b*tch! No matter what happens, malicious accusations like this are hard to shake off from your reputation. I'm truly sorry this is happening to you, and I wish you the very best of luck. Hang in there, sweetie. The truth will eventually come out, and Karma will get her in the end. -Christy | Law & Ethics | 1142214143 |
| 979222 | how do i find information about court documents that have been filed? | clerk of courts website for your county usually has some information. Some of them are even online now. | Law & Ethics | 1143559931 |
| 2430856 | would it be justifiable to use lethal force to stop someone from interfering with an assisted suicide? | I think it would be better to tie them up until it is over. Make them sit in a chair, tape their arms and legs down and stuff something in their mouth to quiet them. A sock might work. Then afterward just let them go. | Law & Ethics | 1141325942 |
| 254455 | can i have person charges with fraud if i all ready too to small claims court and won? | If you already won a settlement in small claims court, then the civil issue of liability has been decided already and you have the right to be compensated for the damages as awarded by the court. If you would like to see the other party charged with fraud (when you say charged, I assume you mean criminal fraud), then you would need to file a claim with the police and the government must decide whether or not to file any criminal charges in the matter. | Law & Ethics | 1143745334 |
| 3530851 | Why do I have to pay for a college education in this country? | For the same reason you have to pay for hair cuts, lawyers services, tax services, and doctors visits. There are expenses iincurred in providing a service including salaries. Because a school is a business, the school (business) provides you (the client) with the service of teaching and in exchange you (the client) pay money to cover the costs of providing that service because you (the client) are the one who will benefit from that education. Chin Up. Unless you are in a private college which does not accept government funds, what you pay in tuition is about half the actual cost of your education. Alumni associations and taxpayers (who will not directly benefit from your education) are paying the rest. | Law & Ethics | 1141788648 |
| 944842 | What is a Citizen? | NOUN: 1. A person owing loyalty to and entitled by birth or naturalization to the protection of a state or nation. | Law & Ethics | 1143635843 |
| 2007519 | Are there legal restrictions on making your car look like a police car? | I used to work for a county government in Virginia. The vehicle pool had a former sheriff's car, and I took it to Richmond once. The car was that model they typically use as police cars (I forget what that is) and it was still painted black and white like a police car, but did not have any insignia. It had two spotlights, but no lights on the roof. Leaving Richmond during the evening rush hour, I noticed that the traffic was very light. I was driving the speed limit. I was surprised that there would be light traffic at this time of day. Looking in my rear view mirror a while later, I saw about 25 cars backed up behind me, afraid to pass because they thought I was a police car! | Law & Ethics | 1143526134 |
| 3470892 | Should the United States government pursue population policies to protect our quality of life for future...? | No | Law & Ethics | 1143651140 |
| 3679374 | caught speeding 90 in 55 and got added dui of percocet and marijuana and possession.misdemeanor.consequences? | depends on where you live and what your record is. if first time in nj, six months loss of license plus education, drug treatment (probably outpatient) and probation. Lots of fees. | Law & Ethics | 1141881768 |
| 4150727 | Is there any hope for this country? | No Laura Bunny, there is no hope. As Yoda once said "Difficult to see... always in motion is the future." | Law & Ethics | 1142268457 |
| 3555947 | Is it legal for an employer to fire you because you were ACUSSED of a felony crime? | You should find a lawyer. There are so many dependencies here, such as your position, your employment agreement, extenuating circumstances - too many variables to answer here. | Law & Ethics | 1143855595 |
| 2142388 | Mark C Bergeron VS King Mohamed VI? | ¿ | Law & Ethics | 1143852550 |
| 2655564 | How would land be considered for AG Exemption and the requirements for such exemtion? | It varies on the state. In TX having X number of cattle with X number born each year qualifies, as does a list of other items. Tell us the state and we can try and help. | Law & Ethics | 1143421329 |
| 3601062 | What are the requirements for a valid constitutional amendment? | It requires a few things. The hardest of which is getting approval of 3/4's of the States to approve it. If memory serves the State's Governors vote. Because 3/4's of the people rarely agree on anything....it is a VERY difficult standard to meet. If memory serves it requires two thirds of the Senate to approve the ammendment for submission to the Governors, and 2/3rds of the house to approve it's submission to the Senate. | Law & Ethics | 1142193381 |
| 1209462 | where do I file my 1040ez 2005 tax forms? | I hope this helps: http://www.1040.com/ | Law & Ethics | 1141676857 |
| 2237943 | Does someone have some reasons why smokers SHOULD be allowed to smoke in public areas? | Why not. I bet you drive your car and smell the exhaust from it. Get a grip, I bet you don't smoke but I bet you drink and drive. | Law & Ethics | 1143124533 |
| 964273 | Can a city force you to build on a piece of residential property that is purchased from them? | Yes, If you want the property, you have to comply with the conditions of owning it. Note, I am sure there is a provision of recapture, if you sell or move within the 5 years. Meaning you will have to pay a penalty fee of sorts, if you do not comply with the agreement. There might even be a clause that allows the city to foreclose, if you don't comply, so make sure you understand the conditions of the contract. Usually, a deal like this is worth the investment if you follow the provisions of the contract. Cities don't want investors in such transactions, that is why they put a timeframe of ownership in the contract. | Law & Ethics | 1141758152 |
| 1314006 | article on unfair discrimation in workplace? | There really isn't any "fair" discrimination. Do an internet search for "workplace discrimination" "labor laws discrimination" etc., and I'm sure you'll find all the articles you need. You can modify your search to include specific terms that will narrow down the results, i.e. age, sexual, racial, etc. | Law & Ethics | 1141981043 |
| 1849567 | Gay Marriage, legalize it or outlaw it what are your thoughts? | It's idiotic to outlaw marriage for a group of people. And turning it into a word game of "defining" marriage to be only between differently-gendered people is obviously an attempt to do that without the honesty to acknowledge it. The idea that the government has to encourage hetero marriage to perpetuate the species is obviously crazy. The species has always perpetuated itself, including during the vast majority of human history when marriage didn't exist at all. Anyway, it's not like gay marriage is going to lure anybody away from a healthy hetero marriage. And if you think gay people are Hell-bound, great. Why interfere? They're obviously only going to be marrying each other. | Law & Ethics | 1143162976 |
| 638468 | How can the American legal system justify itself morally if it jeopardizes through its own rules? | Something seems to be missing from this question. It makes sense up to "if it," but then something goes wrong. "Jeopardizes" may be the right word, but it is a word which requires an object. Without knowing what is being jeopardized, we really can't understand your question. | Law & Ethics | 1142861918 |
| 1452732 | If a dead body is found in an apartment, an apparent suicide, what is done to assure its identity? | First the police will use immediate personal affects to identify the victim, i.e. wallet, any mail found in the apartment (assuming that was the victim's home), confirmation from the neighbors as to who the person is. Next step is to have family members try to ID the body, or what's left of it, using distinguishing characteristics (tattoos, etc.), then after that it's dental records. There are also a lot of investigative tactics that can be used to narrow down the possibilities of who the person COULD be, by talking to people and seeing who comes up missing, and figuring out which people on the missing persons list the corpse might be based on what is known. Fingerprints and DNA are only good if that individual has positively ID'd fingerprints or blood/hair samples on record, which is often not the case. Unfortunately (or fortunately, if you're an Orwellian), we don't have the capability of analyzing a DNA sample and having the person's name come up. DNA analysis only works for creating matches, i.e. proving that the blood on the floor of the crime scene was actually the suspect's blood by comparing the two samples. And while there is a pretty vast fingerprint database, normally fingerprinting is only good for establishing matches as well. | Law & Ethics | 1142857414 |
| 503525 | I'm looking for Arkansas statutes on living wills.? | Check out the link below. | Law & Ethics | 1143865886 |
| 3046042 | what are the top ten worst ghettos in the U.S.? | Ummmmmmmm. Let me think. The WHITE HOUSE. Ummmmmmmmm. The White House. Ummmmmmmmm. The White House? | Law & Ethics | 1142309367 |
| 234135 | Who is the prosecutor of macomb township,michigan? | Eric J. Smith is the county prosecutor. Macomb Township is (I think but am not certain): Seibert & Dloski 59 N Walnut St Ste 202 Mount Clemens, MI 48043 Phone: (586) 469-3800 | Law & Ethics | 1142566208 |
| 1224776 | How much time will I get for a simple domestic violence charge in Texas? | Get A lawyer My Hubbie got caught up w\his bro well the prosucuter told me he'd get a year, I got a lawyer he only did the time it took to get him a court date do not plea to nothig that what he did now that stuff is always on his record .besides around here they r getting reall tough on d.v | Law & Ethics | 1142865936 |
| 432917 | If you are a convicted Felon and have been with your employer for a few years can you get bonded? | It depends more on the date of your conviction than on the duration of your employment....a great many lawyers offer a free initial consultation, meet with a few specializing in Criminal Law or Post Conviction Relief...if you've been a "good kid" since your release and have demonstrated a "successful return to society", you may be able to not only get bonded but have ALL your civil rights restored. Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1143071246 |
| 2560057 | Boyfriend charged with child abuse....? | Honestly, your bf is not telling you the whole story. There is more there than he is telling you. If he did something horrible to a child, then chances are he doesn't want you to know. After all, would you stand by him if he actually did something to a child? Hopefully not. If he was charged with something he didn't do, he should have no problem telling you what the charge is. However, if he did do it, he's better off not telling you so you will stay by his side. Keeping all the details to yourself is a sign of guilt. Child abusers are pretty lonely people by right. | Law & Ethics | 1142305537 |
| 2862603 | is there a crime worse than murder? | I'm not going to get ten points for this answer, but I agree with you 100%. The person who is murdered doesn't have to live the rest of their lives with the memory of being raped, or molested like a child would. Granted the family of the person murdered would suffer greatly, but then so would the family of a little girl who was molested. Some murders happen in a fit of rage, but molestors know fully what they are going to do in advance. Its a tough call, but I have to child molestors are the bottom of the barrel. | Law & Ethics | 1141382073 |
| 242400 | Would you still tip if they increased the min wage on servers? | Of course. The wage they earn has no bearing on tipping whatsoever. If someone gives good service, they deserve a tip. I tip my hairdresser whenever she cuts my hair, and she earns much more than minimum wage. It's my way of saying "thank you" to her for doing a great job. | Law & Ethics | 1141964129 |
| 3277659 | How does one go about establishing a patent? | Application For Patent Non-Provisional Application for a Patent A non-provisional application for a patent is made to the Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office and includes: (1) A written document which comprises a specification (description and claims), and an oath or declaration; (2) A drawing in those cases in which a drawing is necessary; and (3) Filing, search, and examination fees. Applicant must determine that small entity status is appropriate before making an assertion of entitlement to small entity status and paying a small entity fee. Fees change each October. The fee schedule is posted on the USPTO Web site. All application papers must be in the English language or a translation into the English language will be required along with the required fee set forth in 37 CFR 1.17(i). All application papers must be legibly written on only one side either by a typewriter or mechanical printer in permanent dark ink or its equivalent in portrait orientation on flexible, strong, smooth, non-shiny, durable and white paper. The papers must be presented in a form having sufficient clarity and contrast between the paper and the writing to permit electronic reproduction. Each document in the application papers must all be the same size - either 21.0 cm by 29.7 cm (DIN size A4) or 21.6 cm by 27.9 cm (8 1/2 by 11 inches), with a top margin of at least 2.0 cm (3/4 inch), a left side margin of at least 2.5 cm (1 inch), a right side margin of at least 2.0 cm (3/4 inch) and a bottom margin of at least 2.0 cm (3/4 inch) with no holes made in the submitted papers. It is also required that the spacing on all papers be 1 1/2 or double-spaced and the application papers must be numbered consecutively (centrally located above or below the text) starting with page one. The specification must have text written in a nonscript font (e.g., Arial, Times Roman, or Courier, preferably a font size of 12) lettering style having capital letters which should be at least 0.3175 cm (0.125 inch) high, but may be no smaller than 0.21 cm (0.08 inch) high (e.g., a font size of 6). The specification must have only a single column of text. The specification must conclude with a claim or claims particularly pointing out and distinctly claiming the subject matter which the applicant regards as the invention. The portion of the application in which the applicant sets forth the claim or claims is an important part of the application, as it is the claims that define the scope of the protection afforded by the patent. The claims must commence on a separate physical sheet of paper. More than one claim may be presented provided they differ from each other. Claims may be presented in independent form (e.g. the claim stands by itself) or in dependent form, referring back to and further limiting another claim or claims in the same application. Any dependent claim which refers back to more than one other claim is considered a “multiple dependent claim.” The application for patent is not forwarded for examination until all required parts, complying with the rules related thereto, are received. If any application is filed without all the required parts for obtaining a filing date (incomplete or defective), the applicant will be notified of the deficiencies and given a time period to complete the application filing (a surcharge may be required)—at which time a filing date as of the date of such a completed submission will be obtained by the applicant. If the omission is not corrected within a specified time period, the application will be returned or otherwise disposed of; the filing fee if submitted will be refunded less a handling fee as set forth in the fee schedule. The filing fee and declaration or oath need not be submitted with the parts requiring a filing date. It is, however, desirable that all parts of the complete application be deposited in the Office together; otherwise each part must be signed and a le | Law & Ethics | 1142027361 |
| 3908820 | Why do people think that the President has broken the law by authorizing wire taps? | People get too worked up about freedom of privacy.. It's so ridiculous. We are trying catch terrorists here, give me a break with all this crap. | Law & Ethics | 1142619568 |
| 3104349 | Is it still legal to own & operate a handgun for anyone living in California, United States? | check http://packing.org or CA Attorney General's web page for details. But it's possible tough but possible | Law & Ethics | 1141961546 |
| 1688319 | tho a man may be in jail in another state, he must be brought back for trial if he demands a speedy trial.? | Your question was a little unclear. What I think you mean to ask is can he leave one state where he is incarcerated to face charges in another state. If that's the question the answer generally is that the new or open charges in another state generally will wait until you are done with your present committment and then instead of releasing you, they transfer you to the other jurisdiction. If this was not exactly the question, ask again more specifically. | Law & Ethics | 1141706664 |
| 594387 | Victim or Suspect? | What is right is they both have equal rights. No one persons rights should be more important then another persons. It seems like our laws and our supreme court is favoring the accused in their zeal for "fairness". I suspect someday the supreme court will rule that punishing criminals interferes with their civil rights. | Law & Ethics | 1143339544 |
| 2977743 | I a small claims case in canada can i contact the judge DIRECTLY.? | You may contact the court and ask for the court to set a debtor hearing to find out what his assets are. If he failed to appear the judge could issue civil contempt charges against the defendant. Normally, judgments will affect his credit and hopefully that will make him eventually pay you. | Law & Ethics | 1142534198 |
| 527386 | How do you find out if some one has been arrested in the state of Kansas? | You could contact the court in the city that he lived in. But there usually is no record if he was not charged with a crime. Many times you could be arrested and later not charged if the evidence is insufficient. | Law & Ethics | 1141247699 |
| 1372702 | Why dont you care about your civil rights.? | I think most people would strongly care about their civil rights if only they knew them. For example privacy: At the moment the uproar is all about wire tapping. I do happen to strongly hate the idea (and suspect it to be illegal, at least it was for Nixon), but then again, I also hate the idea of banks selling my financial data to the highest bidder and states doing the same thing with my social security number. And that happens all the time. Most Americans seem to have no real idea of privacy anyway, so what is wrong with a little wire tapping to catch terrorists? Anti-Discrimination laws: It seems it is becoming completely acceptable to grouse about "reverse discrimination" if any protections for blacks or women are seen. Nevermind that the treating-minorities-like-shit lasted for centuries and anti-discrimination laws for not even 50 years (and lets ignore also that the starting point for many minorities still is utterly unequal), if a black guy gets OUR job we are sure it's wrong and he doesn't deserve it. Screw civil rights here. Or how about the right to a fair investigation? I can't recall how often I hear and read opinions how criminals are being coddled (never mind that they are at the beginning only suspects, therefore persumably innocent) and how the hard hand of law and order should come down on even the smallest vandal - 10year olds should be treated before court like adults and being sent to the adult slammer and so on. Most people rarely ever feel that their civil right are being cut down on. I bet you anything that a lot of Germans in the 3.Reich never even realized that they had very few rights left. They never excerted them and therefore never missed them. Same here. | Law & Ethics | 1142917070 |
| 671085 | is there a califonia superior court calendaring guidelines online? | Are you referring to their scheduling requirements and how often they will hear cases? If so, it depends on the judge, and which district you are in. Easiest way to deal with things is to call up the court itself. Each district has their own rules of the court. | Law & Ethics | 1141928753 |
| 3789754 | why is there an embargo on cuba.? | It is because it is a Communist country ruled by Fidel Castro, who has committed numerous human rights violations by suppressing free speech and killing his political opponents. | Law & Ethics | 1143723226 |
| 510538 | How do I find the health and safty code 11357? | Is this the one?- http://info.sen.ca.gov/cgi-bin/displaycode?section=hsc&group=11001-12000&file=11357-11362.9 | Law & Ethics | 1141520416 |
| 4291573 | what were the rulings of 1 civil and 2 criminal cases in trinidad and tobago in the year 1989? | Guilty. Sometimes Not Guilty. What exactly were you trying to find out? | Law & Ethics | 1141668356 |
| 3953606 | I am unsure about this....tell me if this is right or not? | well, the investigators probably got everything they thought they needed. Most crime scenes are not treated like they are on c.s.i. Do you have any proof that their conclusions were not correct? | Law & Ethics | 1141221131 |
| 1872792 | Can I sell my own identity? | No that's why there is a law against identity theft. | Law & Ethics | 1143713160 |
| 1486687 | Can State Farm legally defraud customers? | Every state has an Insurance Commissioner who oversees the insurance industry. Contact them with the details, including photocopies of any written proof you have available. There may have been a law passed that requires them to add some tax or something. But it does not sound fair the way you describe it, no. Was there some change in the circumstances, such as a person who is covered who had an accident or was arrested, which put them in a higher risk category? | Law & Ethics | 1141749227 |
| 1802185 | All fourth amendment violations result in the exclusion of evidence? True or False? | Usually the exclusionary rule will require the exclusion of evidence, but there are exceptions. Initial decisions chipped away at the rule's application. Defendants who themselves were not subjected to illegal searches and seizures may not object to the introduction against themselves of evidence illegally obtained from co-conspirators or codefendants, and even a defendant whose rights have been infringed may find the evidence coming in, not as proof of guilt, but to impeach his testimony. Defendants who have been convicted after trials in which they were given a full and fair opportunity to raise claims of Fourth Amendment violations may not subsequently raise those claims on federal habeas corpus because of the costs overweighing the minimal deterrent effect. Evidence obtained through a wrongful search and seizure may sometimes be used in the criminal trial, if the prosecution can show a sufficient attenuation of the link between police misconduct and obtaining of the evidence. If an arrest or a search which was valid at the time it was effectuated becomes bad through the subsequent invalidation of the statute under which the arrest or search was made, evidence obtained thereby is nonetheless admissible. A grand jury witness was not permitted to refuse to answer questions on the ground that they were based on evidence obtained from an unlawful search and seizure, and federal tax authorities were permitted to use in a civil proceeding evidence found to have been unconstitutionally seized from defendant by state authorities. The most severe curtailment of the rule came in 1984 with adoption of a ''good faith'' exception. In United States v. Leon, the Court created an exception for evidence obtained as a result of officers' objective, good-faith reliance on a warrant, later found to be defective, issued by a detached and neutral magistrate. Justice White's opinion for the Court could find little benefit in applying the exclusionary rule where there has been good-faith reliance on an invalid warrant. Thus, there was nothing to offset the ''substantial social costs exacted by the [rule].'' ''The exclusionary rule is designed to deter police misconduct rather than to punish the errors of judges and magistrates,'' and in any event the Court considered it unlikely that the rule could have much deterrent effect on the actions of truly neutral magistrates. Moreover, the Court thought that the rule should not be applied ''to deter objectively reasonable law enforcement activity,'' and that ''[p]enalizing the officer for the magistrate's error . . . cannot logically contribute to the deterrence of Fourth Amendment violations.'' The Court also suggested some circumstances in which courts would be unable to find that officers' reliance on a warrant was objectively reasonable: if the officers have been ''dishonest or reckless in preparing their affidavit,'' if it should have been obvious that the magistrate had ''wholly abandoned'' his neutral role, or if the warrant was obviously deficient on its face (e.g., lacking in particularity). The Court applied the Leon standard in Massachusetts v. Sheppard, holding that an officer possessed an objectively reasonable belief that he had a valid warrant after he had pointed out to the magistrate that he had not used the standard form, and the magistrate had indicated that the necessary changes had been incorporated in the issued warrant. The Court then extended Leon to hold that the exclusionary rule is inapplicable to evidence obtained by an officer acting in objectively reasonable reliance on a statute later held violative of the Fourth Amendment. Justice Blackmun's opinion for the Court reasoned that application of the exclusionary rule in such circumstances would have no more deterrent effect on officers than it would when officers reasonably r | Law & Ethics | 1143650751 |
| 2650210 | Can the biological father be made to pay child support if another man is listed as the father on the b.cert.? | I would say Yes, they may change the fathers name on birth certificate though. Pretty noble men there, both of them. Seems like more men would run away, as fast can be. The child is lucky to have two men that want to be a father to them. | Law & Ethics | 1143261447 |
| 2305997 | state prisions? | Yep. There's such a thing. | Law & Ethics | 1143171697 |
| 2005600 | what does "Felonious Restraint" mean? | A person commits the crime of felonious restraint if he knowingly restrains another unlawfully and without consent so as to interfere substantially with his liberty and exposes him to a substantial risk of serious physical injury. | Law & Ethics | 1143523929 |
| 2065607 | What does 'legislative approximation' mean? | Also called "legislative harmonisation," legislative approximation, as regards the EU, involves nations repealing or amending their own laws to more closely resemble the laws of the EU. | Law & Ethics | 1142363029 |
| 691381 | explain the cocept of ethics in relation to property and personality rights? | that's a complicated question - which aspect? ie, what precisely do you want to know? | Law & Ethics | 1143703175 |
| 212485 | how can you get legal papers to give temporary custody of a child to a family member? | Call a lawyer. They can write up a power of attorney agreement for fairly cheap. Then, all the parties sign and you get it notarized. You can specify how long or how short you want the custody for in the agreement. Good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1143248145 |
| 1568815 | Web Sight for State of Michigan Statues re: Condominumns? | You find the laws you are looking for at the link below. | Law & Ethics | 1142962541 |
| 1077650 | what has the ability to unionize done for workers? | It has shown the big corporations just who is in charge! On the other hand, all their jobs went to China. | Law & Ethics | 1141767482 |
| 898277 | I'm writing a paper for a Criminal Justice class, grammer help!? | It should only be capitalized if it is a title. So you would write, "We were late to our Criminal Justice class." But, you would write, "We were late to our class in criminal justice." | Law & Ethics | 1143814657 |
| 4303773 | Define Police discretion.? | There are alot of laws that give a police officer the power to arrest you. Those laws are mainly there for peolple that get out of control. It is up to the officer to decide if ones actions warrant arrest depending on the situation and that persons attitude. I was lighting fireworks with my kids the day after 4th of july because their cousins missed my fireworks show the night of the 4th. The police showed up, wanted to know why I was lighting fireworks and asked me to stop. Fireworks (at leat the ones I was shooting off) was illegal. I could have been arrested without them asking me for a explanation and certainly been arrested had I not complied. | Law & Ethics | 1142876254 |
| 671266 | has bush expanded the war on terror to any corupt govenment in the world? what happens if he gos after china? | if he goes after China we had bette polish up on our Chineese, cause we lose. | Law & Ethics | 1142743320 |
| 1293412 | we need details of a court trial in poole cown court abot my husad they have been requested for his work visa? | Contact the Clerk of Court after getting the telephone number of the court from the Yellow Pages or a telephone number enquiry service. They will advise you of what you need to do. Edited - Here is the number of Poole County Court - I can't find the number for Poole Crown Court but you can ask the people there. 01202 741150. | Law & Ethics | 1142947642 |
| 860476 | can i file a lawsuit against my local public defenders office.? | Give it a try. | Law & Ethics | 1141581854 |
| 4225075 | Can a good Accountant help me with my estate? | A cpa can do it, or jsut a good accountant, or you can do it yourself as most people do. You can find all the forms you need on the internet. | Law & Ethics | 1143874158 |
| 3864665 | Is it illegal to click my mouse on what I feel like!? | You can click on anything you want. Unless you're the one getting payed for every time someone clicks on the ad, of course. | Law & Ethics | 1142978213 |
| 3876999 | what would be a legal and lawful reason to reinstate a revoked drivers license? | That is such a vague question that it makes it hard to answer. Why was it revoked? I guess I'll just throw some reasons out there. If it was suspended/revoked because: 1) you failed to pay a fine, pay the fine. 2) you failed to show up for a court date, call the court and request a new one. You may also have a warrant for your arrest. Call the police and ask to be cited out on the warrant. Most places will. They don't generally take you to jail for traffic warrants. The bigger the police department, the better your chances of being cited are. 3) you drove drunk more than twice and had it revoked. Time may be the only thing that can cure that. Call the DMV. 4) you drove drunk and refused to submit to any chemical testing. Again, time may be your only cure. Again, call the DMV. Sorry so vague, but you need to list some details. Hope this helps. EDIT AFTER DETAILS: OK, so it sounds like the driver isn't a very good one and made poor choices after being suspended. However, a "legal and lawful" reason might be you are the sole transportation for an elderly/dependnt adult, your drive for a living, ETC. I can't speak as to a revoked license, but a suspended license can have provisions put on it to allow driving only during the course of employment, driving to and from work, and to and from a treatment program, such as AA. | Law & Ethics | 1142358679 |
| 987441 | if a was drunk at someones house and fell and broke my leg on their steps can i sue? | Yes you can. | Law & Ethics | 1143180615 |
| 344641 | how do I find out what the actual crime was of a man sentenced to prison? | Contact the County District Attorneys office who disposed of the guys case, ask for his disposition and location. If you were a victim to a crime you are intitled to the crime victims compensation act. | Law & Ethics | 1142887345 |
| 4047598 | should homosexuality be legalised? | Homosexuality is not illegal. Maybe you meant if homosexuals should have the same rights than straight people have, like getting married or adopting a child for example. YES, I think they should. If they have the same obligations than every citizen has, like paying taxes and living under the same rules, why can't they have the same rights? As a matter of fact, a lot is being done in countries around the world, like Canada, where marriage between two people of the same sex is perfectly legal. I don't have anything against the US, but it really amazes me to see how in a country, which they claim to be the land of the free, most people and specially the government have such closed minds and such an unfair law system. It's not legal for two people of the same sex, with dreams and goals like everybody else to get married or even start a family. But at the same time, it's perfectly nice and legal for a brainless slu* like Britney Spears to get married and annul the whole thing not even 24 hours later. I don't know, it just doesn't make sense to me. It's very simple, everything would be so much easier if everyone would just take care of their own business and let others be. | Law & Ethics | 1142601444 |
| 2994782 | List international protocols signed by Nigeria Goverment? | The question in its present form is unanswerable. What kind of international protocols? UN, continental, regional? Do you want a list of every single one? Hundreds of international protocols exist, and it would be difficult and potentially worthless to compile them all. Do you want any particular areas, such as terrorist protocols or trade protocols? Performing Google searches on the name of the type of protocol should yield the desired result. | Law & Ethics | 1143372590 |
| 3492829 | Is the law is full of it or what? Please see details? | I actually say....yeah it is full of crap. It makes no sense what so ever any ways, so whats the point? The law is helpful in some ways, but freaking stupid in others!! | Law & Ethics | 1142291348 |
| 3312308 | Can my landlord allow the police to conduct a search on the place i am renting? | Yes, although if they don't have a warrant they have to give you 24 hours notice, and you can choose to be present at the time of the search, but it is the owner and not the occupant that gets to make that call. | Law & Ethics | 1142761379 |
| 3561284 | how old does a child legally need to be before they can stay home alone in Oklahoma? | The recommended age is 12, but there is no law in Oklahoma. Only Illinois (14) and Maryland (13) have such laws. | Law & Ethics | 1143689075 |
| 4340134 | What happens if a credit collecter uses a court order that has been returned to the court b/c it has timed out | If the credit collector sued you in court and won, there are additional statutes of limitations on collecting the debt, and is different for each state. I provide two links, one for statute of limitations on debt collection, and the other is the statue of limitation on judgements. Also, make sure it is a legal court document, credit collection agencies are very creative with their documents. You can also check your credit reports, it the judgement is valid it will appear on your credit report. F.Y.I. You can get a free copy of your credit report, by law, once a year. The 3 credit reporting agencies are: 1. Transunion - transunion.com 2. Equifax - equifax.com 3. Experian - experian.com | Law & Ethics | 1142448582 |
| 289646 | patient law in india? | Well you could do check the below web sites and with respect to USA you must have clearances from the FDA. | Law & Ethics | 1141970401 |
| 1319785 | How do you get summoned for jury duty? | Depending on the state you live in, registering to vote and or having a drivers license is a way...it may make a few years to get summond, I registered to vote when I was 18 and was never summoned until I was 21. | Law & Ethics | 1141842292 |
| 1362734 | Why are African American awards shows allowed on tv? | I agree...it is racism. | Law & Ethics | 1141439594 |
| 1751394 | im in maryland and he already has a long record how much time would he get 4 assualt 2 charges against me? | No one can answer this question with certainty because of the plea bargaining process. His sentence (if he is convicted) could range from probation to prison time. It just depends on what plea arrangement he works out, or what a judge/jury sentences him to. | Law & Ethics | 1142432417 |
| 3074218 | what is fingerprint powder? | Traditionally, finely ground powders of chalk or coal have been used to make the fingerprint clearly visible. The powder adheres to the fingerprint residue but not the surrounding surface. Sometimes the prints are invisible, in which case they are called "latent fingerprints". There are chemical techniques such as cyanoacrylate fuming and ninhydrin spray that can help make them visible. | Law & Ethics | 1142694425 |
| 2616298 | Does anyone out there know how to buy actuall "blood diamonds" ? | why would you want to? do you have any idea how many people have suffered over those diamonds???? buying them only perpetuates the conflict and makes the "bad guys" richer. i was in sierra leone this summer and saw so many people with hacked off limbs and children whose parents were killed over those diamonds! why don't you spend your money on something that does not support the slaughtering of innocent people! i am not some crazy hippie either... check out these websites http://www.hrw.org/reports/1999/sierra/SIERLE99-03.htm#P182_39824 http://www.onesky.ca/diamonds/index.html | Law & Ethics | 1141247425 |
| 4242989 | is IDAHO a Common Law Marrage state? | Many states DO permit CLM, (Alabama, CO, Iowa, Kansas Montana, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Utah and DC) Idaho permits if the CLM was 'created' before January 1997. You can find the answer in the link below | Law & Ethics | 1142135414 |
| 2556260 | how can i get married to someone if i'm illegal and without documents in his country? | There are two ways, if you have a driver’s license that’s good enough in some states. Second, if the person you are marrying is a U.S. citizen of the country you want to be in, return to your home country get married and then have the US citizen file the paperwork with Immigration and the State Department, you will be allowed to stay in the United States until you get a green card. You will need documentation, so have the US citizen contact the State Department/ Immigration first to find out what you will need. | Law & Ethics | 1142177217 |
| 980792 | Can you be arrested for practicing unliscenced cosmotology? | yes | Law & Ethics | 1141411401 |
| 4371882 | Can you legislate morality? | Well lets see abortion was illegal and women still had them. Drugs are illegal and people still do them.Kids arent suppose to smoke or drink but they still do. So telling teenagers not to have sex and make babies will not work. | Law & Ethics | 1142559254 |
| 1041345 | If a cop is arrested where is he jailed? | I've heard of them being placed in protective custody. I've also heard of them being placed in private prisons or other "detention"-type facilities because sentencing judges know that a convicted LE officer may be exterminated if placed in general population. I also know of a case where an officer/deputy was incarcerated in another community while he "paid his debt back to society" because he worked as a jailor and wouldn't have lasted ten minutes in the general population of the correctional facility in his sentencing jurisdiction. | Law & Ethics | 1141287475 |
| 3232824 | why was the case "miranda vs arizona" important to law enforcement? | n 1963, Ernesto Miranda, an Arizona native with only an elementary school education, was arrested for robbery, kidnapping, and rape. He was interrogated by police and confessed. At trial, prosecutors offered only his confession as evidence. Miranda was convicted of rape and kidnapping and sentenced to 20 to 30 years on both charges. Miranda's lawyer, Alvin Moore, appealed to the Arizona Supreme Court but the charges were upheld. [edit] The Supreme Court's decision Chief Justice Warren, a former prosecutor, delivered the opinion of the Court, ruling that due to the coercive nature of custodial interrogation by police (to bolster his point, Warren controversially cited several police training manuals), no confession could be admissible under the Fifth Amendment self-incrimination clause and Sixth Amendment right to an attorney unless a suspect had been made aware of his rights and the suspect had then waived them. Thus, Miranda's conviction was overturned. The Supreme Court set down a set of guidelines for custodial interrogations. The ruling stated: The Supreme Court set down a set of guidelines for custodial interrogations. The ruling stated: The person in custody must, prior to interrogation, be clearly informed that he has the right to remain silent, and that anything he says will be used against him in court; he must be clearly informed that he has the right to consult with a lawyer and to have the lawyer with him during interrogation, and that, if he is indigent, a lawyer will be appointed to represent him. The Supreme Court also made clear what had to happen if the suspect chose to exercise his rights: If the individual indicates in any manner, at any time prior to or during questioning, that he wishes to remain silent, the interrogation must cease ... If the individual states that he wants an attorney, the interrogation must cease until an attorney is present. At that time, the individual must have an opportunity to confer with the attorney and to have him present during any subsequent questioning. Following the Miranda decision, the nation's police departments were required to inform arrested persons of their rights under the ruling, termed a Miranda warning. | Law & Ethics | 1141575044 |
| 4326603 | If you think marijuana should not be legalized, why? | You make a brilliant point. Thank you for supporting legalization! Please allow me to correct the imbecile above me before I move on. Ok, Buddy, first off, marijuana doesnt stay in your system for thirty days. What stays in your body is the chemical THC. And it only stays there for about 2-3 weeks. And when it does stay in your body, it stays in your fat tissue. And you are not high for thirty days!!! What do you think that if you smoke a joint on the first of the month youll still be high by the 30th? Please...Do some research before you shoot your mouth off. Ok, now that I got that out of my system, yes youre completely right. It should be legalized. But since no-one has yet told you the real reason why its illegal, I'm going to give you an article to read which explains it. Its very good, and 100% correct. I've researched every claim it makes and I can assure its all true. Have a look and keep spreading the word! Thanks Peace | Law & Ethics | 1143769877 |
| 3520526 | How do I get free or low ost help w/ custody case in CA at last minute? | Contact a domestic violence center and discuss your situation with them. They usually have services that could assist you. Some courts have family violence prevention centers, check with your court. | Law & Ethics | 1143604427 |
| 1605641 | can an employer fire an employee in California for staying home with a sick child? | where I work here in Minnesota, the employer allows so many personal days off per year to have the chance to take care of a sick child | Law & Ethics | 1142624319 |
| 4325309 | I tryn 2 find out the meaning of hynas.? | You don't mean 'heinous' do you? --- hatefully or shockingly evil. | Law & Ethics | 1143394004 |
| 2461515 | When and y is "commonwealth" or "ppl" used in a citation of a case? | im not sure about people, but i think that is when the state itself is not the plaintiff, but the people themselves, basically its not a government case. There are only 11 commonwealths in the country, but i am not sure what the full listing is. For example, Pennsylvania is a commonwealth so you you would never see the sate of Pa vx georgia ferret, but the comonwealth of Pa vs georgia ferret... | Law & Ethics | 1141500001 |
| 849577 | How does a court ordered drug rehab halfway house program work? What is the process and procedures? | I used to work in a halfway house, the process is usually different in different states here in California judges would order people to do a year but are almost always out in 4 months max. as far as phone calls and visits, that is up to whoever runs the home so you'd have to get that info from the Program Director but it's usually a two week wait. | Law & Ethics | 1143391614 |
| 2342396 | Is there going to be another 'great depression'? | Another economic depression is possible. Currently the U.S. is in several billion dollars of debt. Most of this money was borrowed from Asian countries, (particularly China). If our current trade agreement with China goes south, we will find ourselves with no money and massive debt. Taxes will be raised and buisnesses will close down. No imports from China means prices on all goods skyrocket. Remember though, these events are highly unlikely. | Law & Ethics | 1143491742 |
| 106431 | Can I make someone legally responsinsible for making bad faith child abuse reports? | This is called DEFAMATION OF CHARACTER and is very seriuos if your character was tarnished ,you must proof the alegations were untrue to proceed in court for pain and suffering | Law & Ethics | 1142388503 |
| 2774325 | is it legal for an employee of the doctor's office to sign off on patient charts ELECTRONICALLY? Paperless ofc | Yes. electronic signatures are legal, and yes, you can authorize someone else to do it. That's not just medical, but in any field. | Law & Ethics | 1141946341 |
| 219689 | Looking for website to order free posters from the State of NJ (EEO/Fair Labor)? | Here is one in PDF format. I don't think anyone will actually send you one for free, given the huge number of sites that charge for them (it may be worth it to contact the NJ department of labor, though). but you can probably save this file and go to a copy or office store and have them print out a large version for much cheaper than ordering a pre-printed one: http://www.fwlli.com/PDF/ViewNJ.pdf Here is a version of the federal poster if you need that one also: http://www.fwlli.com/PDF/F3AIOE030305.pdf Otherwise, you may have to buy one. Here is one place that offers a combined federal/NJ poster for about $30 + S&H: http://www.businessknowhow.net/posters/newjersey.asp | Law & Ethics | 1142548789 |
| 1797419 | In the State of Missouri, what is the maximum sentence for class a misdemeanor theft? | I know the maximum sentence is 1 year in jail... not sure about the maximum fine. | Law & Ethics | 1143769734 |
| 4071330 | what would be the % rate of innocent people convicted in US legal system? | It is, of course, impossible to know how many innocent people are convicted, because we cannot know the absolute truth in all cases. However, we do know how many people have been convicted and eventually exonerated. A detailed study in 2004 by the University of Michigan examined exonerations for major crimes between 1989, the year DNA evidence came into its own, and 2003. They found 328 exonerations, almost all for rape or murder. To put this in persepctive, there were 8,990 convictions for murder and 10,980 convictions for rape in 2002, among more than a million convictions for serious offenses in general. | Law & Ethics | 1143793718 |
| 934825 | what does duet mon droit mean.? | "Dieu et mon droit" Means "God and my Right" in French. This is the motto of the English Mnarchy, which was established before English was a common language. | Law & Ethics | 1142032353 |
| 2380749 | i need information on racial profilling? | Racial profiling as in "be on the lookout for a black male, 25 to 30 years of age," is certainly a form of racial profiling; however, racial profiling per-se is not a fair nor a tool that is required by law enforcement. As an example I will pose a hypothetical situation involving an African-American middle aged woman that has been found murdered. It will be a justifiable opinion that the murderer may have been an African-American male for the reason that 'blacks tend to murder blacks' as middle aged whites tend to kill/rape/serial murder other whites who are mainly women but also children and other men. These are general statistics that are used in homicide investigations and which are not necessarily biased either toward one race or another, but however do hold investigative value for the control of crime. “In Criminal Justice, the issue is not how to protect the offender from the arbitrariness of the state, but how to bring the state more effectively to the aid of the offender.” “The State is not a Behemoth to be chained and fettered, but an agent capable of fulfilling an ambitious program. Thus a policy that calls for the states’ exercise of discretionary authority in finely tuned responses is at its core Progressive.” [The Positivist School]; [p 65] In concluding and in my opinion it is not a biased attitude that is applied in certain criminal circumstances by police investigations but rather a more positive and direct methodology that allows for a quicker solution to a crime and its future control for the better safety of our society. Try to find out about investigative techniques and you will find that the objective towards the resolution of a crime must be free of personal bias and a respect afforded for the constituitional rights of the accused/person of interest. Jose | Law & Ethics | 1143600722 |
| 2750130 | Which 911 theory do you consider most plausible? | everyone interested in this subject should check out these sites: http://www.letsroll911.org/ http://www.prisonplanet.com/ http://www.freedomunderground.org/memoryhole/pentagon.php#Preloader have fun and remember, an unexamined crime is a crime worth commiting. | Law & Ethics | 1142917898 |
| 3238454 | Is President Bush guilty of war crimes? | George W. Bush, Dick Cheney, Donald Rumsfeld and many other right wing zealots in the U.S. government have conspired to wage an illegal war of aggression against Iraq, kidnap and torture civilians around the world, attack civilians and medical facilities in Afghanistan, Iraq and elsewhere. These crimes violate U.S. law, the U.S. Constitution, the Hague and Geneva conventions and other treaties and conventions. There is no question that the U.S. is responsible for war crimes, the question is who will stand up to the Bush Adminstration. Who can question the U.S.? No politician will speak out. No court will take the case. No international organization is willing to challenge the U.S. No other nation dares to risk retribution from the U.S. government by even raising the issue. Only the people can challenge these crimes. Only by raising a public hue and cry so loud that the issue cannot be politely ignored will this horrific crime spree be stopped. | Law & Ethics | 1141938491 |
| 119396 | Do court transcribers go home at night and tell all their friends what they heard? | The judge might be able to help you on that! ;-) | Law & Ethics | 1143683312 |
| 986763 | when does my employer pay for some my jury service? | Normally, you submit the endorsed check that the court gives you to your supervisor or your payroll department. You should receive your regular pay on your paycheck as if you had worked that/those day(s) you were on jury duty. | Law & Ethics | 1142390204 |
| 2088030 | Do you think we should nuke every country in the middle east? | NO. Do you think only the U.S. has nuclear weapons? Such dangerous and irresponsible action would only make non-American world leaders more nervous than Bush has already made them-and many of them also have control of nukes. As well,it's only a matter of time before it's possible before some terrorist group has the capacity to make or acquire a nuclear device,and I'm sure what you propose would not only accelerate the process but make the most deadly form of retaliation there is inevitable. The world's changed a lot since Hiroshima. There has to be another way to handle the Middle East,more finesse than that is required. | Law & Ethics | 1141371529 |
| 4415660 | in what case did two juveniles have sexual encounters with a neighborhood couple? | Do your own homework. It's pretty bad when you don't even try to hide it. | Law & Ethics | 1143699822 |
| 129190 | What steps are being taken by the police to prevent motor vehicle thefts from shopping areas? | The Criminal Justice System is designed to prevent such crimes by providing stiff penalties for those who commit them. The penalties, among other things act as a deterant for those people who would otherwise commit the crime. Other than that, no steps are taken to prevent the specific crime you are asking about. | Law & Ethics | 1142554168 |
| 3570435 | Realstate Title Question? | You need to give more detail for a good answer. 1) Are you getting married? What state are you in? The property? 2) What are you using to purchase the property (your money? her money? parents money?) 3) If financing, who is taking the loan? With what collateral? Who is paying it off? With what? 4) What form of title? Joint Tenants? Tenants in common? 5) Why the hell would you want to put your in-laws on the title? ... and so on. If you bought it today with your own money and put three other names on the title, you could still have a case to get 100%. However, it may be determined a gift to the others and you would get only a percentage, and a whole lot of other variables depending on the other details may affect that. | Law & Ethics | |
| 1689251 | How can I get court info on my husband for free? | Go to the courthouse and ask. | Law & Ethics | 1142612153 |
| 2296819 | Why do cops always put their hand on a suspects head? | yes, it is a standard procedure. When a cop is putting a suspect into the back of his / her patrol car, they put their hand on the suspect's head to keep them from (possibly) losing their balance and hitting their head on the car, and either claim police brutality or flat out negligence in an effort to either A) escape the charges against them, or B) sue the department for a lot of $$$. Several members of my family back east are police officers, and I have gone on numerous ride alongs with them and some of their fellow officers, and the procedure is the same. | Law & Ethics | 1143750608 |
| 891464 | How many years can someone face if they steal a car or car parts? | there is no real average for this crime as it has many factors that govern sentencing. if the car was taken during the commission of another crime, if you have prior convictions, was the car taken while the owner occupied the car, etc. If you average the time it usually comes out to about five to ten years in a state facility. | Law & Ethics | 1143311279 |
| 3971278 | Can someone read this (http://www.stanford.edu/dept/HPS/Haraway/CyborgManifesto.html) and sum it up? | Author: Hey, isn't it cool that I can say the word cyborg and goddess? *Author rambles on for many pages about nothing* Author: Hrm, I guess I think cyborgs are a bit cooler than goddesses in retrospect. Bam. | Law & Ethics | 1141797452 |
| 2299952 | How can I change my 3 year old son's last name to mine w/o his father getting involved? | In most cases both parents have to agree to the name change. There are exceptions (see source). | Law & Ethics | 1143739019 |
| 2346360 | Where are our civil liberties “guaranteed"? | The Amendments to the US Constitution; most State constitutions; state and federal laws. | Law & Ethics | 1142131805 |
| 2784636 | Can a company demand you return to work after the death of your grandfather? | yes, grandfathers are not considered immediate family and while it would be nice for them to ,they do not have to grant you time off for that. | Law & Ethics | 1141341383 |
| 2033545 | How much time does possession of firearm without license carry? | Depends on the state check http://packing.org | Law & Ethics | 1143757953 |
| 656593 | Medicaid transfer? | Two different states- she will have to re-apply...and I think she has to establish residency in the new state..but I don't know how long that is in that state..she needs to contact the MediCaid office before she moves.. | Law & Ethics | 1143843954 |
| 4246744 | what are reasons for and against the legalization of prostitution? | This country is legislating morality. Prostitution goes against the religious values of our Christian majority. I believe the government feels it must protect us from our selves Plus the government does not make any money from it. Where are the lobbyist for prostitution EX Its ok that cigarette smoking kills our people and is a major drain on this countries health care system because it does not go against the religious morals. Plus the goverment is making money from this industry. If prostitution was legal it could be regulated. It would be safer for all invloved. It could be taxed and income could be received. Areas could be set up to police it and make it unobtainable to our youth. | Law & Ethics | 1142716384 |
| 2565603 | Law Enforcemnt Officers Please Answer. Steps to become a cop? | Stay out of trouble! | Law & Ethics | 1141622873 |
| 1641315 | should serial killers be treated with sympathy? | Depends on the severity of crime and their mental stability. If they were truly insane then yes some sympathy but sometimes I think no. | Law & Ethics | 1142414528 |
| 123409 | Has anyone ever had a question to NOT post? | thats strange. post it again. for marks u loose go to undecided Q and vote. u will gain them back. | Law & Ethics | 1143003064 |
| 1730226 | The judge is taking forever to decide on my civil trial, what can I do? | No. At this point you'll have to wait. It may be that the judge is waiting for some outside information. If it gets past a month beyond the 10-14 day deadline the judge set, you may be able to petition the court to render a decision, but if you do that, you may draw the ire of the judge. | Law & Ethics | 1143048807 |
| 1991184 | What exactly are "private prisons"? | Most prisons are operated by government agencies. However, some private companies have seen the potential for profit in owning and operating private prison facilities under contract to local governments. In the United States, private prisons are paid a per-prisoner, per-day rate by the contracting government agency. Private prison executives claim that when governments contract with private prisons, the taxpayers save money, but this claim has never been proven. The private prison industry is controversial. To provide prison services and make a profit, the private prisons find programs to cut. These can include medical programs, training programs for correctional officers, food quality, and so on. Many have argued that the cuts in these programs are inhumane. Some have correlated the rise in prison violence, escapes and both prisoner and guard deaths in private prisons to a lack of adequate training for the correctional officers. The private prison industry counter-argues that excessive regulations and government inefficiency are to blame for the massive costs of public prisons, and that private entities can provide the same services at a lower cost. In some isolated cases this has been true. However, the private prison industry in America -- much like the public prison system -- has neither been profitable nor safe. One major private prison company is Corrections Corporation of America. Wackenhut Corrections Corporation (which briefly operated as WWC) is now named GEO Group. | Law & Ethics | 1142020963 |
| 2360163 | Will I be able to get married one day? | Probably the most you can hope for is a civil union...and I don't really see that in the foreseeable future of most states. Unfair and absurd, but true. | Law & Ethics | 1141260610 |
| 149615 | Would it be beneficial to legalise all drugs? | While the arguments you advance have merit, there are many reasons not to legalize currently illegal narcotics. Not the least of these reasons would be the major negative impact on our productivity as a society if an even higher percentage of our intellectual capital were incapacitated due to intoxication. Take a look at the loss of labor in China around the turn of the previous century when opium was legal and parlors were allowed to exist for the purpose of giving the users a "safe" place to indulge. Many of them died, sometimes forgetting to eat. Work slowed to a near halt. Crime still rose because users who didn't work had to steal and rob (and occasionally murder) to support their habits. Also, the supply of newly legalized drugs would only be slightly more traceable than their illegal counterparts are now. If this weren't true, there wouldn't be the booming trade in moonshine whiskey that still exists despite that prohibition ended in the U.S. more than 75 years ago. | Law & Ethics | 1142278601 |
| 4322345 | is there a charge for saying your gonna kill someone? | Terroristic threatening. | Law & Ethics | 1141558784 |
| 2104492 | If I was divoriced in Japan and never filed the papers in the US am I still married? | The US generally recognizes foreign marriages and divorces... | Law & Ethics | 1141503245 |
| 4196387 | i want to find a lawyer to sue mcdonalds in the state of florida do you have a list of good lawyers .? | What kind of case is it? Employment? Something that happened at the McDonalds? | Law & Ethics | 1141423832 |
| 1297876 | List of the cities in the United States with the lowest crime rate per-capita within the last five years? | I dont know about a whole list, but i know NY has the lowest. | Law & Ethics | 1142584180 |
| 1932264 | Whats the point in the "god"cop "bad" cop theroy? | The point is to get the 'criminal' to take sides. If the mean cop is really mean, it will make the criminal prefer to talk to the nice cop because he's being nice rather than get roughed up by the mean cop. It's easier to confide in someone who supposedly has your back. | Law & Ethics | 1143113950 |
| 2949684 | Is there a website to find drunk driving offenses in the state of NJ? | http://www.newjerseydwi.com/ hope this helps.. dont drink and drive if you can avoid it , in the long run a taxi is alot cheaper... seen more than a few people have to go through hell cause of one to many... seen to many crosses on the side of the road to.. peace | Law & Ethics | 1141529000 |
| 2188822 | Are the Copyright Laws the same in each country? | Basically the Copyright laws in most countries are similar what is different is the interpretation of them the standard of originialty in America is different from the stand in England Like wise the Copyright terms (Period which copyright still is still active) are different in a lot of Countries- Basically in answer to your question- If material in Europe is out fo copyright, then you can use it - but check carefully to ensure its out of copyright | Law & Ethics | 1142621789 |
| 3775635 | If prayer in schools is violating the 1st amend "establishment clause," then......................??? | There is nothing the governement can do to stop prayer in schools. The Establishment Clause, however, prevents the government from sanctioning prayer in public schools. Christianity was traditionally (and probably still is) the unofficial, official religion of the U.S. However, the founding fathers, all of whom recognized the downfalls of a state sanctioned church, specifically wrote the First Amendment "to prohibit the federal government from declaring and financially supporting a national religion, such as existed in many other countries at the time of the nation's founding. It is far less clear whether the Establishment Clause was also intended to prevent the federal government from supporting Christianity in general. Proponents of a narrow interpretation of the clause point out that the same First Congress that proposed the Bill of Rights also opened its legislative day with prayer and voted to apportion federal dollars to establish Christian missions in the Indian lands. On the other hand, persons seeing a far broader meaning in the clause point to writings by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison suggesting the need to establish "a wall of separation" between church and state. ... The question of school-sponsored prayer has, of course, proven highly controversial. In the landmark case of Engel v Vitale in 1962, the Court ruled that New York's practice of beginning school days with a prayer drafted by school officials violated the Establishment Clause. This is the case, the Court said, whether or not students are given the option of not participating in the prayer. Following Engel, the Court has faced a whole series of prayer-related cases in the public school context raising issues such a prayer in special circumstances (e.g., graduation ceremonies), periods for silent meditation or silent prayer, and student-initiated prayer. In general, the Court has demonstrated a willingness to strike down any practices that might be likely to be perceived either as coercive or as a state endorsement of religion." If you want to pray in public school, then pray. If you don't want to pray in public school, then don't. If you are a public school teacher and pray in school, do it silently and don't ask students to join you. | Law & Ethics | 1142554639 |
| 677143 | legal advice anyone? | State law makes all the information you give your counselor confidential except under some very specific situations. The only one that could possibly apply is that the counselor is required to report certain sexual abuses to the police. The specific crime that happened (sexual intercourse with a minor more than three years younger) is not one of those abuses. The only abuse that could theoretically apply is that it is illegal for an adult to "annoy or molest" a minor, regardless of the difference in age. I think that whether or not your case falls under this category is questionable, but it would not have been unreasonable for your counselor to assume that it does. For that reason, reporting that you had sex would not be a breach of confidentiality. Whether or not including the detail of the abortion would be required is unclear, and I think it can be argued either way. Regardless, your counselor is clearly forbidden by law from telling your parents about anything, the sex OR the abortion. One could argue that by telling the police, the parents would ultimately have found out, but since you are a minor, a crime against you is not strictly public information, and I think it would have been best for the counselor to leave that up to the police. Whether or not you have a case is something that I don't think any of us could say definitively, but I see possible areas where you could argue the counselor violated the confidentiality of your discussions. You should contact a lawyer to see about that. At the very least, you should inform the principal and/or superintendent so that they can prevent school counselors in their district from doing similar things and perhaps take disciplinary action against the counselor. | Law & Ethics | 1141588536 |
| 2169033 | how long legally in illinois does an emloyer have to write employees up for tardiness using the point system.? | What does the company policy say? There's no time limit that an employer has to follow for writting employees up. The main thing is that one of the following is followed: 1)There's a policy and it states that you can be written up, in this case there's not really anything you can do since you should know your companies policies. 2)If there's no policy, then is this applied consitently with other workers. This can be a tricky one. If they can show they've written others up for this reason then there's not really anything that can be done. Also if they can show that while you're the only one written up, but no one else had the same problem there's not much that can be done. Learn to show up to work on time. Most employeers understand the occasional tardy, but I'm guessing if they're going back two months you've far exceeded that level of understanding. | Law & Ethics | 1142821363 |
| 2520886 | does anyone know how to go about copywriting an idea, or roughly how much it costs to copyright something? | Are you wanting Copyright or Patent? A Copyright is for many areas of the arts. A patent is for an Invention. For Copyright Information and all the requirements go to Firstgov.gov and go to the Copyright link. You can download all the forms that you need and get all the instructions you need right there. The cost is or was about $30.00. I have copyrighted works in the past and it is very simple, however I have never invented anything so I am not real certain the procedure for a Patent. | Law & Ethics | 1143085393 |
| 1816247 | When you are charged with a felony under The First Offender act does that felony show on your record? | if you qualify for first offender status, and you meet the requirements, have done your probation, etc. then no, an employer can not see your record. when the employer goes to the local police dept. and obtains a copy of your criminal history what you were arrested for that you got first offender will not show up; you can answer no on the application ' have you been convicted of a felony' it will not be on the criminal history they get from the police dept. it does not "count against you" as you asked,if you are NEVER arrested again (that means anywhere in the country-your history goes anywhere that's why it's called NCIC[National]. But if you are arrested again, anytime after the first arrest, the police dept. (officer-detective), magistrate judge, DA's office can see your criminal history and your arrest for first offender will show up for them. law enforcement (and the criminal court) are under a different standard than employers. you cannot get a job in law enforcement or a government job including the military. so being honest and telling your prospective employer about your arrest defeats the purpose of the first offender status-you only have to deal with your conscience | Law & Ethics | 1143842117 |
| 2667128 | where can i find tennessee court cases involving termination of parental rights? | IN THE COURT OF APPEALS OF TENNESSEE. AT JACKSON. SEPTEMBER 19, 2000 Session. IN THE MATTER OF: CHRISTOPHER CODY RAINEY. JAMES. CHRISTOPHER. RAINEY v. LESLIE HEAD. Direct Appeal from the Juvenile Court for Shelby County. No. ... is a case involving termination of parental rights. The Appellant executed ... In most termination of parental rights cases, a party ... | Law & Ethics | 1143328317 |
| 1403644 | Is it legal to ticket one for open container on private parking lot ? | Is the parking lot really private? If the public can access it freely (i.e. there is no gate or lock), or even if a select group of the public, like in a gated community, can access the parking lot, it is not private, and you must follow the rules of the road there. If it was truly private, the officer would need a warrant or have seen you while driving on the street and have a reasonable suspicion about your drinking to even go into the lot. | Law & Ethics | 1142186409 |
| 4190438 | Do you think that "House Arrest" is an acceptable punishment under any circumstances? | Not unless there's someone outside waiting to put a shock coller on you when you leave. | Law & Ethics | 1141426744 |
| 2153659 | Can I deny visitation rights to Grandparents if drugs were in the house in Pa.? | Are you talking about prescription drugs being improperly stored or are we talking about "recreational" drugs being used in the presence of the children? Either way, yes, you have every right to disallow unsupervised visits, but I'll tell you straight up that your children will hate you if you simply cut their grandparents from their life so I would arrange for a different visiting arrangement but would not deny the grandparents access to the kids altogether. | Law & Ethics | 1142076075 |
| 3000458 | who were Joce Ann Hafford's attorneys for her trial? | William T. Winchester of Memphis, Tennessee is representing Joyce Ann Hafford's family. I've included a link to Mr. Winchester below. | Law & Ethics | 1143235273 |
| 3424202 | is this world only for tax payer's? | Not if you move to Northern Canada, and live in the wild. There are chain of lakes up there with plenty of wildlife and food sources. You could build a cabin, or maybe just find an abandoned one. It's real possible, unless your a sissy and have to live with Capitalism. | Law & Ethics | 1143469139 |
| 19797 | Does anyone support the death penalty anymore?? | I do especially for terrorist, "of any nationality" | Law & Ethics | 1141867997 |
| 1460051 | Should Prayer Be Permitted In Schools? | There was prayer in school up til the 1970's. Telling someone when and where they can practice their religion is a violation of their Constitutional Rights. You have a right to practice your own religion, you do NOT have the right never to be offended. Otherwise, I could sue you right now, you have OFFENDED ME by stating your beliefs, which I do not share. Think you should go to jail???? NO?? Neither should students that pray in school. | Law & Ethics | 1141781221 |
| 3176101 | Belgium lawyer needed? | The best place to look for one would be... Belgium. | Law & Ethics | 1142941851 |
| 2567276 | What should I do if I see a child struggling with a man on the street? | Do not get physically involved. In a loud, firm and authoritative voice, demand that the man release the child. State: "I am calling the police!" and do so. If there are other people around, get them involved. "Sir, would you please wait with me until the police arrive" "Ma'am, please note the license number of this vehicle. At no time do you converse with the man, ignore him and control the situation until lthe police arrive. If the man is the child's father, that doesn't mean that he has a right to abuse or abduct the child. If you're wrong, apologize. What's he gonna do, sue you? He doesn't want the type of headlines that would go with that. | Law & Ethics | 1143678361 |
| 4416993 | wells fargo gold check card? | I would guess it works | Law & Ethics | 1143105996 |
| 2938657 | how do I get custody of my 6 year old daughter from her drug addicted mother when attorneys cant find her? | Have tried the child abuse hot line? Get the government involved. If you believe your daughter safety is an issue contact the child welfare department in your state. Does your daughter attend school? Because you can certainly notify the school system as well. You need to do something quickly. Because someone addicted to crack is not thinking rationally and they are only thinking of their next high. God luck. I hope you get your daughter soon. | Law & Ethics | 1143723016 |
| 1520581 | what is the dollar amount for theft to be considered a felony? | Petty theft usually consists of shoplifting, bicycle theft, or stealing other "minor" items from a residence when lawfully allowed to be there (otherwise it would be burglary). Petty theft is classified as theft of an item or items with a total monetary value under the amount of $500. Anything more than $500 is considered grand theft, in which case the charges will be significantly more serious. | Law & Ethics | 1141874162 |
| 1764873 | is it true that 16 year olds can vote? | No. | Law & Ethics | 1141770385 |
| 602615 | has bush really violated 10CFR20? | Hell yes, he is guilty of treason, crimes against humanity and the eviroment, war crimes, murder( of a U.S. Senator) just for starters. | Law & Ethics | 1142025989 |
| 3231490 | What is the most rediculous law in your state or county that you would rather do away with? | Anti smoking ban in the bars in Madison WI. | Law & Ethics | 1141869909 |
| 1050610 | Does the US operate prisons in other countries? And if so, any information you can give about them.? | Well Guantanamo is in Cuba (sort of) and there are the US run prisons in Iraq eg Abu Ghraib | Law & Ethics | 1143327635 |
| 3271639 | what is the difference between termination pay and severence pay? | termination pay is given when you are being fired for something that you have done wrong or because the quality of your work has dropped. Severance pay is given when you are laid off because the company can no longer afford to keep paying you. | Law & Ethics | 1142275727 |
| 3508368 | how to keep neighbors' cat from my property? | call your local pet assistance league and tell them the cats are de-clawed and you FEAR FOR THEIR SAFETY. they will come get the cats and find new homes for them after getting checked out be a vet. if the neighbors want their beloved animals back they will have to pay P.A.L. for everything. your neighbors don't sound like good pet people. | Law & Ethics | 1143571599 |
| 1212338 | is the twelve tables the most important rule or law in ancient rome times? | Do your own homework. | Law & Ethics | 1142146161 |
| 2340391 | i need something about kratomania? | Yes. | Law & Ethics | 1141919376 |
| 2282753 | how do i find out if i have an arrest warrant? | Contact the county sheriff's office and ask. Have a friend call for you. | Law & Ethics | 1143048917 |
| 3510322 | what treaties are uruguay involved in? | The CIA's website will help you. Uruguay will have it's own page. | Law & Ethics | 1142902426 |
| 2383746 | strange lights in utah night skies? | A big possibility is the Military. There is Camp Williams and Hill Air Force Base. You may be seeing an aircraft or parachutes. They have schools and also have training sites that you don't know about. Also, think about guns, motors, and other explosives that could play a part. Army guys love to blow stuff up! | Law & Ethics | 1142847039 |
| 300971 | what is the difference between an attorney and a lawyer? | Lawyer n. 1. A person whose profession is to conduct lawsuits for clients in a court of law and to advise or act for clients in other legal matters. (And there is more that is irrelevant..) Attorney (hmmm, this is tricky, so try to pay attention) n. 1. a lawyer; attorney-at-law. 2. attorney-in-fact; agent. {lit. one who is turned to} Attorney-at-Law n. Law. an officer of the court authorized to appear before it as a representative of a party to a legal controversy. Attorney-in-Fact n. Law. a person authorized by power of attorney to act on a person's behalf outside of a court of law. | Law & Ethics | 1141712255 |
| 2658078 | how does race, class, gender affect law enforcement? | well i live in a county that is very racist and its amazing what they can get away with because they are law enforcement i have seen and heard people stopped on the streets or in their cars because of what they looked like and who they were with....its aweful to have the power to harass and terrorize people becouse of how they look | Law & Ethics | 1143054342 |
| 4270581 | how old do you have to be to take defensive driving in texas? | 18 I believe, but call a defensive driving school to varify this. | Law & Ethics | 1141267546 |
| 2154843 | what happens to an offender who is unfit to stand trial? | depends in what manner they are unfit...you mean mentally incompetent (insane)...then they will be dealt with in other ways | Law & Ethics | 1142303314 |
| 1820273 | Can you have a beehive in your backyard in Arizona? | Hope they aren't killer bees. Those are killer :-P | Law & Ethics | 1142659665 |
| 898692 | Can a 17 year old sign an apartment lease in virginia? | Minors cannot enter into contracts. A direct renter may be the way to go. | Law & Ethics | 1143067266 |
| 3567506 | Who thinks marijuana should be legal? | All for it! Dont listen to the retards who say its addictive and it kills brain cells and stupid myths like that. Let me know when you run for president. | Law & Ethics | 1142698494 |
| 1497771 | whats a disposition letter in family custody matters? | any disposition letter is a lette either the defense of prosecution want you to make a statement. In this case on custody of children I presume. I would consult a lawyer on the best action. I feel that I would want to be there myself in the person to tell my end of the facts. Medical personnel in ems usually have to go to court and give direct facts to the court. Usually a disposition. | Law & Ethics | 1141839462 |
| 4374928 | Have you ever stolen anything? | nope not that I can reamber ! | Law & Ethics | 1142679660 |
| 3471305 | is it legal to make a shotgun pistol grip? | As long as you don't shorten up the barrel you should be fine | Law & Ethics | 1141596755 |
| 3550926 | is it legal for a receptionist to call in a prescription to a pharmacy for a doctor? | Sure, but it has to be authorized by the physician. If the pharmacy calls the physician and it wasn't authorized, well, get some KY Jelly prior to being arrested. | Law & Ethics | 1141861944 |
| 1849564 | how short is teresa sarmina's hair? | "It's above her ears." | Law & Ethics | 1142030623 |
| 4304334 | what is the definition of alleged criminals? | Someone who has been accused of comitting a crime or is believed to have comitted a crime but it hasn't yet been proven in a court of law. | Law & Ethics | 1143685555 |
| 1430906 | What is the law in Georgia on the right to carry arms? | Georgia - State law generally forces police chiefs and state sheriffs to give concealed carry permits (CCW) to anyone who can buy a handgun, allowing them to carry loaded, concealed handguns in public (�shall issue�). Police have very little discretion to refuse CCW applicants. State law even allows people to carry loaded guns in their cars without getting a CCW permit. Police may not even require safety training in the legal or safe use of weapons for CCW applicants. Georgia: State law requires gun buyers to go through a state-based criminal background check in addition to the federal NICS check. This is the best system since it includes checking both state and federal records to prevent criminals and other prohibited people from buying guns. | Law & Ethics | 1143480444 |
| 1320586 | what does the representative body called? | In the United states there are actually two representative bodies: The House of Representatives and the Senate. Together they are called Congress. | Law & Ethics | 1142190527 |
| 3372898 | what can talk about in a executive meeting execuitve meeting? | That fact that you mention disputes between residents makes me think you are referring to a homeowner's association. You are probably referring to the "executive session" of the Board of Directors. Meeting laws on private associations vary by state. In most jurisdictions, the board of directors can adjourn to a private meeting to discuss personnel issues, litigation, contrat negotiations and members discipline. This is not necessarily a complete list of topis because the laws of your state may be different. | Law & Ethics | 1141706334 |
| 2025450 | Should there be a National Drunk Driving/DUI List? | Yes, there absolutely should be. There should also be one for drug convictions. After all, most of the heinous crimes committed lately against children were by people abusing drugs. Some were registered sex offenders and some were not. Joseph P. Smith, a cocaine abuser, was sentenced to death yesterday in Florida for murdering Carlie Brucia. He said he had used heroine and cocaine prior to abducting, sexually assaulting and killing her. He was not a registered sex offender. All of his past (24) convictions were for drugs. The sad thing is that drunk drivers and drug abusers have a MUCH higher recidivism rate than sex offenders! So why are we wasting our tax dollars on the wrong people??? Please read the U.S. Dept of Justice report that was issued in 2003. It gives you these rates. It blew my mind away. If we want to issue cruel and unusual punishment it MUST be to all criminals, not just one class. Thank You for this great question. P.S. To the young man who states he is 17 and just got a DUI. You were lucky. It could very well have been consensual sex with your girlfriend while you were drinking and then she cried rape or her parents found out and pressed charges on you. You just really don't know how lucky you are. Many 17 year olds are on the sex offender registries. Check FL, OK, KA, WI, IN, IL and DE to name a few. See how many young people are listed on there for statutory rape among other things that really mean consensual sex. Check ID's of girls BEFORE you get near them. Also check the moral outrage link I have provided so you will know how to protect yourself. There is a link on the home page to the AOC (age of consent) for each state. | Law & Ethics | 1142443958 |
| 76058 | if a judge ask for two days to make a decision on a case.is this bad for the case? | nope he's distilling the information. not knowing the particulars I'd guess its complicated.. its far better he take the time to research it than make a snap decision based on his personal opinions.(they can do this if they want to).. so it is a good thing. He intends to be fair and impartial basing his decisions on facts | Law & Ethics | 1141852074 |
| 333776 | does anybody know anything about jeffrey Toobin? | Jeffrey Toobin is a CNN legal analyst for CNN Worldwide. Based in the network's New York bureau, Toobin joined CNN in April 2002. Toobin joined CNN from ABC News, where, during his seven-year tenure as a legal analyst, he provided legal analysis on the nation's most provocative and high profile cases, including the O.J. Simpson civil trial and the Kenneth Starr investigation of the Clinton White House. Toobin received a 2000 Emmy Award for his coverage of the Elian Gonzales custody saga. Toobin remains a staff writer at The New Yorker where he has been covering legal affairs for the magazine since 1993. He has written articles on such subjects Attorney General John Ashcroft, the 2001 dispute over Florida's votes for president, the Paula Jones sexual harassment case, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and the trial of Timothy McVeigh His article, An Incendiary Defense, published in the July 25, 1994 issue of the magazine, broke the news that the O.J. Simpson defense team planned to accuse Mark Fuhrman of planting evidence and to play "the race card." Previously, Toobin served as an assistant U.S. attorney in Brooklyn. He also served as an associate counsel in the Office of Independent Counsel Lawrence E. Walsh, an experience that provided the basis for his first book, Opening Arguments: A Young Lawyer's First Case--United States v. Oliver North. Toobin has written several critically acclaimed, best-selling books including A Vast Conspiracy: The Real Story of the Sex Scandal that Nearly Brought Down a President; The Run of His Life: The People v. O.J. Simpson; and Too Close to Call: The 36-Day Battle to Decide the 2000 Election. All three books were published by Random House. Toobin earned his bachelor's degree from Harvard College and graduated magna cum laude from Harvard Law School where he was an editor of the Harvard Law Review. | Law & Ethics | 1142377419 |
| 1382851 | Would it be illegal to carry a parachute onboard a commerical airplane? | I don't know if its ILLEGAL to open the door of an airborne plane, but having a parachute is a damn good idea.. Oh and if its going down and everyone is gonna die, who gives a shit if its legal, whos gonna tell?!?!?!?!?!! | Law & Ethics | 1143074759 |
| 1992401 | how old should you be to move out of your parents house in Clay Center KS? | Before you even consider moving , make sure you can take care of yourself.Obviously it is to your advantage to stay at home as long as you can, go to school-get a job- then worry about entering the "real world". Its a jungle out there whether in KS or In or whereever -be prepared | Law & Ethics | 1141280347 |
| 1530579 | Under what circumstances should police pursue criminals at high speed? | Every jurisdiction has different policies, but in my opinion, the following factors are considered: The seriousness of the crime(s) The suspect's notoriety The suspect's driving habits Public safety Police resources | Law & Ethics | 1143509388 |
| 3680071 | What is the most secular part of the world? | I would have to say Scandinavian countries, like Iceland,Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Finland are probably the most secular in the world. | Law & Ethics | 1143493027 |
| 915789 | which country is the most currupted country in the world? | First, learn how to spell corrupted. Next, if you are speaking about political corruption, probably US. But, I still would not want to live anywhere else. | Law & Ethics | 1143215161 |
| 1006840 | Why won't DEA let American farmers grow Industrial Hemp when its obvious that you can't get high on it? | DEA won't let american farmers grow industrial hemp because of the federal laws that don't recognize the existence of hemp plants with trace amounts of THC. They are opposed to changing federal laws because that would require more training programs for the DEA. Regarding the cross pollination subject: first of all the current plant will remain potent. The potency of the plants from the new seed would be drastically changed. Also cross pollination works both ways. The marijuana plant would contaminate the industrial hemp too. The change isn't always 50% either. That depends on genetics. It could be much greater or just a couple percentage change too. I suppose cross pollination would make it easier to detect a Marijuana plant in the field. I would prefer that industrial hemp gain some measure of legitimacy in the US, but lets not make it greater than it actually is. What it is is quite alot already. | Law & Ethics | 1142380400 |
| 2445864 | Where can I go to find information about Georgia's Emancipation Laws? | http://www.freeuniv.com/lect/rankin/Unit2.htm | Law & Ethics | 1143488020 |
| 2062709 | how many years would a person serve if foundeed guilty of the following. manslaughetr, agr. assalt? | Not as many years as you should be sentenced to for being guilty of slaughtering and assaulting the English language. Oh my gosh! "Found guilty," "manslaughter," "assault." But I'm not winning any friends that way. Here's an answer to your question: It depends upon the jurisdiction, whether the judge has to use mandatory minimum sentencing, whether the guilty person had a prior record, whether s/he is a juvenile. It depends upon whether the person was found guilty in a trial and the sentence was recommended by a jury, or decided strictly by the judge; or, whether the defendant took a plea bargain from the district attorney and allocuted to the crime in front of a judge; and, whether the judge followed the sentencing recommendations laid out in the plea bargain. In some jurisdictions the charges that you have mentioned are simple and straightforward; in others, there may be degrees of seriousness of each. In New York, there is manslaughter in the "first degree" and in the "second degree." They mean different things and have different punishments associated with them. If this person is awaiting or in the middle of the trial, the jury will possibly have some say over whether lesser-included charges can dictate the sentence. There are two ways: one is by "jury nullification," where they come up with their own charge (very rare); another is that in some jurisdictions the jury can be instructed to find a person guilty of the most serious crime that the person has committed if they believe that the prosecutor has proven guilt, but not all of the facts of the highest charge. For instance: if someone were charged with manslaughter, and was obviously guilty of involvement in the murder but had not intended to kill the victim, the jury might be able to come back with a verdict of negligent homicide. Other factors: how much time did the person spend in jail before and after the indictment? Will that be deducted from the final sentence as time-served? Is the DA trying the person for both manslaughter and aggravated assault, or is the second somehow a lesser-included charge? Will the judge run the sentences consecutively or concurrently? (The defendant might get 7 years for manslaughter and 2 for aggravated assault. If concurrent, the max is 7 years; if consecutive, the person is being sentenced to 9 years.) Your question, though, is about how many years the person would serve. Besides the variables in sentencing, there would be considerations for good behavior and decisions by the parole board. So there's no way, with the information that you've given, that anyone could tell you exactly how long the defendant you describe would have to stay in jail. | Law & Ethics | 1142982359 |
| 1956042 | do you think torture should be legal? | Only for terrorists. | Law & Ethics | 1141397693 |
| 2264741 | How does a stenograph machine work? I need to know the parts to the machine and what they do.? | It's machine shorthand. Instead of using a regular (qwerty)keyboard and typing one letter at a time you type the whole word or syllable at a time. The set of eight keys on the left are the beginning or intial consonants of the word or syllable. You then have the two asterisk keys going down the middle. The last ten keys on the right are the end or final consonants of the word. The four keys at the bottom are vowels. The long bar running across the top are numbers. There are many ways (called Theories) to use the letters to make words. I can explain more but it takes awhile cuz i'm long winded (if you want I can....) also check out www.phoenixtheory.com (it's the theory I use) | Law & Ethics | 1141228325 |
| 2736188 | Should marijuana be legalized?? | I don't understand how alcohol is legal and marijuana isn't. Potheads of the world-get off your couch & go vote! The only thing you might see is another spike in obesity from all the people having the munchies! Oh, wait, the majority of the country is already obese anyway. More people in this country smoke it than the straight-laced people can ever imagine. It's not just a bunch of cracked out dopeheads that live in the ghetto, it's the teachers in your schools, the politicians that represent you, the doctor that takes care of you, etc, etc, etc, and you don't even realize it. How can a drug that ocurrs naturally be more harmful for you than one that's created in a lab that cost billions of dollars to make and usually has worse side effects than the problem you are treating? The lobbying by the drug companies because this plant was cutting into their profit is the only reason it's illegal anyway. Why not legalize it and decrease the crowding in jails from possesion offenses? Stop the arrests where the Federal government goes after people & their medicinal uses to prove they don't care what the states decide. The same argument that's been used to keep this illegal is the same one they used during prohibition on alcohol and look how that turned out. Once it became legal again, our society didn't face a moral decline into a cesspool. I don't think it would if marijuana was legalized either. And as for the person who made the crack about everybody being on state assistance-do you honestly think that? I pity you if you do. Nothing would change, the ones on state assistance that already smoke it would stay there and the productive ones that smoke would keep working. And if it did, by some small miracle, increase the population that's on welfare, maybe that system would finally get the overhaul it so desperately needs. | Law & Ethics | 1141767968 |
| 1861210 | where would i find information on the laws of a lifetime warranty in the state of oklahoma ? | Wow. I thought this would be easy, but Oklahoma's official web site is definitely NOT OK. You can call the Consumer Protection office in the OK Attorney General's office, or find a library with the state laws and look up the Uniform Commercial Code, Article 2 (usually), which governs sales and warranties. Try to use an annotated set of the laws, so there are summaries of cases decided using each section. There may be separate Attorney General or other regulations on "lifetime warranties" as there are in MA, but you will not be able to find them through the official web site. | Law & Ethics | 1141229021 |
| 656138 | why do you get chrged more when you hurt an animal then when you kill your own child? | i think it is because if you kill a child "your mental" and if you kill an animal your just being cruel...the law is screwed up isnt it! | Law & Ethics | 1141257722 |
| 2768800 | what do you think about this site for getting out of a red light ticket....? | I think its knowledgeable. It can't be used to get out of ANY ticket, but now I know what to watch out for! | Law & Ethics | 1143823073 |
| 1672763 | Should marijuana be leagalized? | Why WOULDN'T pot be legal? Lets talk about what is legal and what is not legal... Alcohol is legal - People can get drunk all they want. The fact is when people get drunk, they often get violent, and alcohol is a leading cause of family violence. With weed, the worst thing people do is get the giggles and crave fast food. Pot is not like other drugs (IE coke or other chemical drugs). Pot is not physically addictive. Its a natural plant from the earth, not processed in any way. How can a PLANT from God be illegal? | Law & Ethics | 1142137082 |
| 3785220 | For NYS: A plow plowing snow off an overpass drops snow to the road below that slams into a car...? | I don't understand what you said about the damage. You say that it almost caused a fatal accident, but did cause slight windshield damage. That doesn't sound like a truthful statement. Most plow operations have rules that exempt them from certain rules of the road and some liability. That would be something a lawyer would have to decide, which could get expensive. If all you have in damage is $500, it probably wouldn't be worth it to hire a lawyer and sue. You would wind up spending more money on him that the damage. This is not a cost effective thing to fight, right or wrong. Let you insurance take care of it. | Law & Ethics | 1142518926 |
| 3541334 | can you be prosecuted from CCtv footage? | Even if it is prosecution quality (which requires data collaboration) you still need some other evidence even if circumstantial. The extent will depend on the case. You can win a civil case on the basis of balance of probability with CCTV alone I believe. | Law & Ethics | 1143795867 |
| 3966526 | Speeding tickets...? | YES | Law & Ethics | 1142007728 |
| 3424424 | POLICE...How do I find out if a family member is being sought out by police in New York? | Maybe call the magistrates office and give them all the info you have, they'll check their records. | Law & Ethics | 1142891493 |
| 4351828 | Is Capital Punishment a bad thing? | No, it is a good thing. It is much better than giving them a lifetime of freebies. The law-abiding have to pay for their food, clothes, medical care, everything they need. Why should a murderer get all that, and in a lot of cases even more, free for life? As for what the families of the condemned "go through" too bad! Did the killer think about what the victim's family will go through? The killer made a decision to murder. The victim's family has to live with that decision. The murder victim had to die a horrible death, the killer gets a nice, peaceful one. The killer gets to say his "tender goodbyee" to his family and gets a last meal before being turned off. Has any murder victim ever been given a chance to say goodby to their families? Or a last meal? I highly doubt it. And at least with the death penalty, that ensures 1000% that that killer will never do it again. Edit - chris42050: So, you think the murderer should get to live his life, getting to have visits from his family, (does the murder victim's family get to visit a live person? Or look at a cold tombstone?) getting to lounge around all day, getting free food, free clothes, free medical and dental care, free cable, free internet, etc? And you cannot even compare the "suffering" of the murderer's family to the suffering of the victim's family. As I said, at least the murderer's family gets a chance to say "goodby" while the murderer is still alive. Keep in mind the muderer made a decision. The bottom line is I care more about the victims than the criminals. And maybe if life in prison was truly a punishment, without all the frills I would feel different, but the cry-for-the-criminals liberals would never have it be that way. And as a side note - I have seen on the news plenty of times when an animal is vicious, it is put down. So, if a human is vicious, the same should be done to them. | Law & Ethics | 1143744703 |
| 433460 | can u give a family code? | I don't understand your question. Are asking for help to look up a specific law? | Law & Ethics | 1141713332 |
| 2060114 | What do you believe should be the limits of free speech in the U.S.? | "ANY speach that promotes hatred..." "Source(s): Too many liberals and not enough ammo." I think ignorant, narrow-minded, hypocrites should be limited with their speech. ...Not really, they can talk all they want. They tend to prove themselves wrong on their own. Plus, conflicting views are crucial to decision making. I just had to point out the inconsistancy. | Law & Ethics | 1142311226 |
| 4398888 | Did NAMBLA officially appear at Dem Conv.,Boston2004? | North American Marlon Brando Look Alikes? No, I'm kidding (that was on South Park). The fact that this group even exists is DISGUSTING!!! | Law & Ethics | 1141246430 |
| 1273837 | ok , what is the max punishment for setting off a works bomb with no one hurt? | First depends on where you work, the crime at a post office , state office building or a school would be different than a factory or a 7-11. But you can expect prison depending on the dollar value of damage fom 3 to 20 years. | Law & Ethics | 1143260358 |
| 3636644 | is self divorce a big problem or is it easy? | Both. If you have an uncontested divorce with little property and no child custody, it will probably be relatively easy. If you have a knock down drag out divorce over contested custody and property division it will be very difficult. | Law & Ethics | 1142346407 |
| 539684 | What is meant by offender management systems(e.g. prison)? | It ensures that sentences are served as mandated by the court, if you want a really short answer. My department uses OffenderTrak to manage all of that information. Here is a very short description of a few things that OffenderTrak keeps track of. The system consists of an integrated database with two front-end applications: Offendertrak, used primarily for inmate management, and Caseload Explorer, used primarily for community supervision management. The system provides a means for offender information to be captured once at the most logical transaction point and used many times by end-users throughout the agency as well as private prisons and regional facilities that house MDOC offenders. The system makes it possible to capture an unlimited number of offenses with the associated details, extensively make notations throughout the offender record, record running logs and chronological entries, initiate requests at one department and forward the request within the application to a supervisor for approval, record a ban on a visitor and have that action viewable at all MDOC facilities and locations, and place a liability on an offender’s trust account when the offender has insufficient funds and automatically triage the repayment of the charges as funds are received. The system is comprehensive! | Law & Ethics | 1143794433 |
| 4271747 | what rendered mean? | Given. A judgment has been given in the case. | Law & Ethics | 1142726934 |
| 703309 | Are you considered an emancipated minor if your married? | In most states in the US, you are, although I'm not sure if that applies to all of them. | Law & Ethics | 1143856032 |
| 3014428 | What rights do a buyer have have with a land contrack? | Your rights are dependant on what is says in the original signed contract. If it states that the original owner has a right to come onto the property for a specified amount of time, to remove his left items, then that is legal up until that date at which point everything left after that date (unless specified in contract) becomes property of new owner and you could file trespass and theft charges against him. If he was supposed to have removed all items as agreed in contract by specified time, and did not do so, leaving you to clean up the mess, you could very well sue him for the amount it costs to remove the items. always keep records, photos, police reports etc, as they will help you in court. This is a civil matter and should be handled in a court of law but beware because sometimes small towns have their own way of doing things, not always legally. if the person whom you bought the property from is local with connections and friends of the courts It would have to be handled in a different juristiction were there is no conflict of interest. | Law & Ethics | 1143324923 |
| 697425 | is it legal for collection agencys to harrass you at work? | Unfortunatly, they can call you at work, if you made your work number available to them. The only thing you can do to keep from getting into trouble on the job is to not accept personal calls at work. Where I used to work, in a call center, if I got a call at work, and it was of a personal nature, I wasn't taken offline unless it was an extreem emergency. | Law & Ethics | 1143377331 |
| 388867 | Should taxpayers pay to rebuild churches destroyed by Katrina? | The members of the church have to do this, if they did not have Insurance, they must pay there tives and do local fund raisers. | Law & Ethics | 1142294940 |
| 2222805 | what laundry sevices is a landlord obligated to provide in his rental unit? | None, a landlord isn't obligated to have laundry services. | Law & Ethics | 1141266078 |
| 3271039 | Is this consitered rape? | No. Being that you are aware that people have the ability to lie about EVERYTHING. You were not raped. Saying that is the same thing as saying, "I bought a car last week and this week it is on sale for $5,000 less. They stole my money." Well you know that car dealers have sales and you could have waited. So you should wait until marriage to have sex. Waiting takes all the pain and heartache way from all the shoulda-woulda-coulda's or in this case the shouldnta-wouldnta-couldnta's. | Law & Ethics | 1142438782 |
| 2001375 | what is the north carolina definition of "wrongful act"? | There is no specific definition. It is merely an act that is done wrongfully, usually meaning it is against the law, but sometimes just that it was done negligently. | Law & Ethics | 1143415476 |
| 3347581 | How do I find out if I am being watched by the government, FBI, CIA, CSIS etc? And will they tell me? | File a freedom of information request with the feds, yes they will tell you | Law & Ethics | 1142373705 |
| 751213 | According to the U.S. Constitution, who does Sovereign Authority belong to? | Always and in ANY Constitution, Sovereignty belongs to the PEOPLE. | Law & Ethics | 1141667899 |
| 964209 | Can i recieve full sole custody with no visitation to the father so i can move out of state or even visitation | It does not matter if the two of you were never married, if the kiddos are his then he will have rights. You need to file the appropriate paperwork and if the two of you are not able to agree on the kids, it will most likely go to mediation. This does not mean that you wont be able to move but he would be able to have the kids a few weeks out of the year or something like that. Try calling legal aid where you live and they will be able to help you out. Good luck | Law & Ethics | 1142817018 |
| 1301578 | Where can I find the requirements for registering a handgun in Calif? | The below site. Or you could contact the DOJ(Department of Justice" Or your local firearms dealer. http://www.ag.ca.gov/firearms/dwcl/dwc.htm | Law & Ethics | |
| 3350239 | If the car title is in my name can somebody try to sue me for the car? | above posts are right. actually you are the owner as u have the title. so if they do anything illigal with that car u r the one who would b sued. they will be considered you agents. | Law & Ethics | 1142865488 |
| 3713191 | Does Ohio allow an extension of unemployment benefits after the first 26 weeks? Like an additional 6 mos.? | The only way to tell for sure is to contact the Ohio unemployment office. Check their web site, I included a link below try looking there. | Law & Ethics | 1143427997 |
| 701289 | i read on dumb.com that in iowa one can shoot native americans if they r 5 or more in your property is it true | that's probably one of those laws that date back to the 1800's that for some reason has not been taken off the books. | Law & Ethics | 1143361583 |
| 1553231 | how can i get a free web site for police arrest? | Try these. | Law & Ethics | 1141331600 |
| 52867 | I am a single mom. ido i have a good chance of being granted joint custody of my son at my upcoming court date | No, you do not. You need to hire an attorney. If you can not afford one, you can apply for help through your state's legal aid program. | Law & Ethics | 1143597335 |
| 3370785 | Have you ever been arrested? | Nope but i was stopped a few months ago - i went to post some letters at about 3am which is normal for me but strange to them i guess so they ran a check on me it came up clean and i went on my merry way. they tried to make small talk asked me what i was studying and said i should consider joining the force (yeah right) but i was freezing cause i only went out in a hoodie and only anticipated being out of my house for 3 minutes max. | Law & Ethics | 1141759594 |
| 3358448 | how to stop bill collectors over phone? | Pay them | Law & Ethics | 1143764287 |
| 3200407 | Cant find court case on yahoo or google. "Bodewig v. Kmart, Inc? | The proper cite is "Bodewig v. K-Mart, Inc., 635 P.2d 657 (Ore. App. 1981)" or Bodewig v. K-Mart, Inc., 54 Or App 480, 635 P2d 657 (1981), rev den, 292 Or 450 (1982). Because it is an appelate court decision, you may have to go to the law library if you don't have access to Lexis or Westlaw to look at the published opinion. It is published in the Pacific Reporter 2d and the Oregan Appelate Reporter. | Law & Ethics | 1141406417 |
| 1879175 | What is criminal offense code 16-15-140 in South Carolina? | SECTION 16-15-140. Committing or attempting lewd act upon child under sixteen. It is unlawful for a person over the age of fourteen years to wilfully and lewdly commit or attempt a lewd or lascivious act upon or with the body, or its parts, of a child under the age of sixteen years, with the intent of arousing, appealing to, or gratifying the lust or passions or sexual desires of the person or of the child. | Law & Ethics | 1142132996 |
| 3969082 | Why is it so much easier these days to drink than it is to smoke? | Drinking doesn't directly cause harm to anyone else. True, over indulgence can cause people to make irrational decisions which can be harmful or even deadly, but smoking is ALWAYS dangerous. I have had breathing issues since I was a baby and being around cigarette smoke greatly aggravates that. It's not fair for other peoples health to be constantly compromised because of other's addictions. | Law & Ethics | 1142761477 |
| 2667477 | i need to know what i can do about a noice level complaint against the local fire department and harrassment? | The Fire Department is not above the law, however, they do have a different set of rules than the average citizen when they are on duty and are going about their jobs. For example: They may exceed the speed limit, go through red lights, block streets and park in handicap zones. This also extends to breaking local noise ordinances with their sirens. If your local officials say there are no laws and rules restricting the noise level of the Fire Dept., your only have three options: 1) Get a lawyer and try to sue 2) Lobby to get rules added to tbe municipal code to limit the noise level 3) Move to a residence away from a fire station. I expect that options 1 and 2 will not be successful but you have the right to try them. | Law & Ethics | 1141868914 |
| 2361514 | why are ciggeretts legal when suicide is not? and why is alcohol legal and marijuana is illegal? | Cigs because they can tax them. Suicide? Cannot tax it. Alcohol - can tax. MJ - Can be grown anywhere and tax easily avoided. I think both alcohol and M should be outlawed precisely because we have so many people who act stoned without any help from foreign substances. No need to have any chemical assistance to augment our current level of stupidity. | Law & Ethics | 1142460205 |
| 3431416 | what is martial law in the philippines? | Same as it is anywhere else - undemocratic, dictatorial, vox non populi. | Law & Ethics | 1141696316 |
| 568110 | where can i find public arrest records for illinois? | Zaba search its a people search engine and it says free but just like everything else it is not | Law & Ethics | 1142737231 |
| 1785765 | What is the penalty for 1 count of each-273.5(A)and 273D(A) 1st offense in Calif? | If a plea is entered, you will get a pre-sentencing report. This is one of these funny wobbler statutes where a guilty verdict could either be for a misdemeanor or a felony, based on whether time in state prison is received by the defendant. If they are sentenced to time, then it is a felony. The maximum penalty is three years. Here are the facts. 273.5 PC Injury on Spouse M Fines and assessments - $640, $100, $20 3 yrs. CP 1 yr. Treatment Program Firearm Restriction If you are the defendant, you should get an attorney, as you could be facing jail time f you are talking about child corporal punishment with aggravating circumstances 273d, one year sentence and a felony charge. Could be very nasty together. Will depend on judge, prosecutor and the strength of the case. | Law & Ethics | 1141243044 |
| 3211183 | If you bought a new $500,000 house, and the builder buried toxic crap in your soil, what would you do? | Depends how Influential he is in the County/State. IF, he an Honest man then you may possibly sue him in a court of law. BUT, considering he MAY (Heee Heee) have buried toxic waste in your soil, he most likely not an Honest man, which means he have friends in high places, so, you may waste your money trying to sue him. The courts against you. BUT, if you have some amount of evidence you could go over the Heads of the Locals and go to a Federal Agency; EPA, FBI. Be careful about these even in your own State, go outside the State for help. IF, they live in the State, they may very well play golf with the builder. ;-) Think!!!! What I say is very true, most people will NEVER realize it, until you butt heads with these Communists. Remember, they have unlimited taxpayer resources to THEIR advantage. | Law & Ethics | 1142146318 |
| 4441939 | Can i sell my preserved right to buy( i am an assured tennant), to my housing association? (UK)? | You question has been forgotten. I don't know the answer but I can help you. Vote me as the best and you will get 3 points back. With those points you can ask this question again and a lot of people will answer it. Thank you. | Law & Ethics | 1143472914 |
| 3990434 | how many women have been executed in the last 20 years? | Only 3 in America in the last 20 years. Karla Faye Tucker, Betty Lou Beets and Frances Newton | Law & Ethics | 1143765225 |
| 4035615 | Where do I get a cop out sheet? I am in prison and need to fill one out to get a tickt dismissed? | Ok, in the prison lunch room, if you look on the left hand wall, thats where the book shelf is, yeah? Well, if you jiggle the third shelf from the top, two sheets that I have strategically hidden for you will drop down into your hot little hands. Fill them out and ask to speak to Warden Denny (thats me.) I will safely see you through to the outside, so we can travel to Nigeria and pick up the $10 million dollare I have been hiding in an account for their king. | Law & Ethics | 1143672767 |
| 887069 | i had a collection agency.. call me for money.. I told him i could give $5 a month. He refused. can they do t | Of course they can. They are a collection agency. A collection comes along and takes over where the original credit grantor left off and gave up. They get a portion of what was owed on the original debt like 25% or so. Sometimes they purchase your debt from the original creditor for pennies on the dollar! Remember, the collection agency isnt your friend no matter how nice they are. They're in it for you money; as much as they can. Sometimes they will offer a "paid in full" for a lump sum of just half of what was owed. Make no mistake. Even doing that they still make money although they wont let you know that. You need to arm yourself with credit knowledge. Start by going to annualcreditreport.com and getting your free annual credit reports. Learn as much as you can by yahooing or googling about such info. If your debt is old, it might be better to not even mess with the collection agency. By law, a negative (unapaid) item in your credit report has to be removed after 7 years. Hope I helped some. Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1142680060 |
| 2872663 | What does "Fair Use" mean? | Fair use is a tricky thing, it's what large companies use to limit "unlimited" services, (like broadband access in the UK. If i have 20 mbps BB and i down load 200 GB of matiriel a month British telecome or my BB provider will very quickley disconect me even though i pay for unlimited downlads. apparently me paying extra for a servie dosent actualy entitle me to use the internet or more importantly 'Bandwidth) any more than someone else p[aying far less for a lesser package. Personaly i think its a sham which is why i have a direct microwave link up to my local drain. Stil thats fair use, its unlimited until you use it and then it suddenly contravines a fair use policy and becomes Ldtd. A big round of applause for the MAN for screwing us over in another new and inventive way! | Law & Ethics | |
| 1753625 | can i get out of my second DUI? | Talk to your lawyer. Any other answer would be completely wrong. | Law & Ethics | 1141756534 |
| 3694130 | did ashcrof oppose the San Francisco same sex agenda? | I don't think he got involved. It was clearly a state issue and not federal. Now what did he think? I think that's clear. | Law & Ethics | 1143683349 |
| 2887957 | I was trying to get away from the bad people doing the burglery so I took their car they reported it stolen? | If this is the reason that you stole the car tham you might get arrested, but only until it gets straightened out. It is best to turn yourself in. | Law & Ethics | 1141435753 |
| 3353193 | NOT REELY A QUESTION...but read and commet!? | First off, ignoring grammar and spelling does not make you look cool, it makes you like a little kid who thinks he's cool. I find it hard to believe you don't know that really is spelled with an A and two L's or that "peeps" are actually little marshmellow ducks. That said, rapists, child molesters, and kidnappers are arrested and charged with the appropriate crime. When people are let out on bail, it does not erase the charges against them. It lets them return home while awaiting trial. The bail money serves as collateral to assure their appearance in court. While it may seem wrong to let criminals out onto the streets, they are not considered criminals until they are convicted. Innocent people are arrested all the time. The system of bail is designed to prevent innocent people spending months in jail awaiting the trail that will prove their innocence. It also provides an incentive for prosecutors to try the suspect in a timely manner rather than delaying the trial to keep them locked up. People should not be put to death for the crimes you mentioned becaue the legal system is not infallible, and even if it were, the death penalty is far to harsh a punishment for these crimes. Personally, I think that castration is a more appropraite punishment for rapists and child molesters. | Law & Ethics | 1142041770 |
| 4353907 | where do i look for ca state regulations for paid parent caretakers? | I'm afraid it will take more time than I have to wade through the California web site. You may have to get training and be certified. You can start here: http://www.dhs.ca.gov/common/search/search.asp?advanced=yes&appl_path=&ct=dhs%2CRFP%2CRegulations%2CPressReleases%2CCMS%2CIZgroup%2CMCH%2COFP%2CPRH%2CHIPAA%2CHealthCommPortalInternet&q1=home+health+aide&I2=Search or here, scroll down to familes with disabilities: http://www.ca.gov/state/portal/myca_leftnav_categories.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@0720696213.1143665781@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccchaddhghighekcfngcfkmdffidfng.0&sLeftNavCategoryPath=%2fNavigation%2fConsumers+and+Families%2fIndividual+and+Family+Services&sNavTitle=Individual+and+Family+Services | Law & Ethics | 1143222821 |
| 2953944 | elected officials who vote behalf of others? | representatives | Law & Ethics | 1141687180 |
| 3896835 | ya think IRAQ was a nice, friendly country before we ousted saddam's retarded regime of rape and plunder? | I think the first guy to answer this question is seriously hitting the crack pipe a little too much. Since when is gassing your own people a peaceful thing? When did it become a peaceful happy thing to kill innocent people? The day Saddam took power, he held a meeting of the Iraqi parlament, during that meeting he called the names of the members of congress in attendance and asked them to stand up as he called their names off. When he was finished, all the people standing were taken away by Republican Guards and killed.. tell me thats a happy place to live ya idiot! Tell me this, if your mother lived in Iraq and the Republican Guards came strolling in to town.. took your father away and raped your mother in front of your little brothers and sisters, would you feel the same MORON! It's idiots like the first answerer, that makes me sick. You have one sick and demented view of what happy and peaceful is jacka$$! Chemically bombing whole cities killing innocent women, children and men... ya, nice place to live! | Law & Ethics | 1143741578 |
| 1644576 | what are the laws that make poligamy illegal in the USA.? | Actually, it's a federal law in the US: Bigamy: Crime of marrying during the continuance of a lawful marriage. Bigamy is not committed if a prior marriage has been terminated by a divorce or a decree of nullity of marriage. In the United States if a husband or wife is absent and unheard of for seven (or in some states five) years and not known to be alive, he or she is presumed dead, and remarriage by the other spouse is not bigamous. It is not necessarily a defense to a charge of bigamy that the offending party believed in good faith that he was divorced or that his previous marriage was not lawful. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 1878 that plurality of wives (polygamy), as originally permitted by the Mormon religion, violated criminal law and was not defensible as an exercise of religious liberty. The Latter-day Saints renounced polygamy in 1890, but the practice has persisted among some, although it has been rarely prosecuted. | Law & Ethics | 1142828391 |
| 1213887 | How to get info regarding an inmate injury or solitary confinment in the Seminola Co. Jail, Wewoka, OK? | Hello: I gather from your question that you have somebody close to you who is in jail. Call the Captain. Be polite. If you don't get him, call again, and again. You must be agressive about your friend, while at the same time not being over the top. Jailers will treat an inmate differently if they know he has outside support. Good for you. excon | Law & Ethics | |
| 2303340 | How old do you have to be to work in a bar and grill by law? | It depends on the state. Here is a site that can give you specifics on all 50 states. http://www.youthrights.org/dastatelist.shtml | Law & Ethics | 1143740180 |
| 2584461 | How is a 401k split in a divorce? (In WV)? | The non-earner spouse is (usually) entitled to an equitable amount of the 401k earned during the marriage. If H and W marry in 1980 on the same day H starts working, divorce in 1990, and H stops working in 2000, W is entitled to half of the 401k money set aside between 1980 and 1990 (and whatever income that money earned, to the extent knowable). But a 401k is a defined benefit. It has an actual cash value. That means the non-earner spouse just gets a new account set up, dumps her share of the 401k money in and uses it however she wants. She doesn't get paid monthly like a pension or annuity. | Law & Ethics | 1141344727 |
| 2241947 | Is it illegal to scalp sports tickets in Quebec? | Scalping tickets is illegal only if you sell the tickets for more than the price on the ticket. You can sell the tickets for more than the price legally. http://www.ebay.com | Law & Ethics | 1143873030 |
| 3173367 | how do I get a felony conviction expunged in PA? | You don't. Well, you theoretically can, but under rare circumstances -- you have to either (a) be dead for three years; or (b) be age 70 and have been clean for 10 years following end of sentence. Arrest records that did not result in a conviction can be expunged and those expungements are commonplace. But if there's a conviction, 18 Pa. CSA Section 9122(b) provides: "(b) Generally.--Criminal history record information may be expunged when: "an individual who is the subject of the information reaches 70 years of age and has been free of arrest or prosecution for ten years following final release from confinement or supervision; or "an individual who is the subject of the information has been dead for three years." Note the use of "may" above. A judge is not required to sign the expungement order when there is a conviction, but is permitted to if so moved. | Law & Ethics | 1141427354 |
| 2396546 | Is it illegal, in Florida, to bring a bb gun to school even though it isn't considered a "firearm"? | yes | Law & Ethics | 1141493832 |
| 179090 | what would be the reasons for any one to be deported out of America my friends? | If she didn't have the correct type of Visa, they could have deported her for working. I have never heard of anyone being deported because INS (Immigration Naturalization Service) said the person was here to work. Doesn't make sense...Need more information... | Law & Ethics | 1143618664 |
| 751519 | How can i fight child support or get it lowered in westchester county....? | good luck! lol... it is not easy to get out paying child support... if you have a job, you are paying... that is the way it works... be responsible, and pay! | Law & Ethics | 1143761632 |
| 3586392 | Is my company required to pay me for my on call time? | South Carolina does not appear to have any laws covering this. Federal law states that if you are on-call at the employee's premesis, you are working, but if you are on-call at home, you are not working, unless there are severe restraints on your freedom while on-call, and thus do not have to be compensated. As soon as you begin working (receive a call), you must be compensated. | Law & Ethics | 1141786871 |
| 64122 | can my ex take my children out of the country on vacation?? we're not legally divorced yet. from ohio?? | Yes. If your not legally divorced yet. Even though it's not fair, he has the exact same rights as if he was the person that had custody of them. Unless you file for sole custody of the children, he has the right. | Law & Ethics | 1142926893 |
| 1646071 | where can i find free immigration help in south florida? | Go to the local Office of Homeland Security/INS. They can help you. | Law & Ethics | 1142085652 |
| 2275701 | If you file a motion to amend an order, do the respondant has to appear at the hearing,or just the pettioner? | The petitioner is notified, but it is up to them to show up or not. | Law & Ethics | 1142907808 |
| 153953 | What are ALL the Supreme Court Justices? | Chief Justice John Roberts John Paul Stevens Antonin Scalia Clarence Thomas Anthony Kennedy David Souter Ruth Bader Ginsburg Stephen Bryer Samuel Alito | Law & Ethics | 1142551528 |
| 1691484 | Why does social security require ppl up to age 65 or older to get benefits n not others? | He can start drawing it at 62 but his payments would be less if he waited until he was 65....... | Law & Ethics | 1142703420 |
| 880268 | who is the cheif of police for the New Mexico State police? | the acting cheif at the moment is cheif faron segotta | Law & Ethics | 1141874665 |
| 3565711 | what is a proclamation 1017? | Macapagal-Arroyo is basically declaring a National emergency and commands the Armed Forces to "prevent or suppress all forms of lawless violence as well as any act of insurrection or rebellion". Here is the whole text: MALACANANG PALACE MANILA PROCLAMATION NO. 1017 WHEREAS, over these past months, elements in the political opposition have conspired with authoritarians of the extreme Left represented by the NDF-CPP-NPA and the extreme Right, represented by military adventurists – the historical enemies of the democratic Philippine State -- who are now in a tactical alliance and engaged in a concerted and systematic conspiracy, over a broad front, to bring down the duly-constituted Government elected in May 2004; WHEREAS, these conspirators have repeatedly tried to bring down the President; WHEREAS, the claims of these elements have been recklessly magnified by certain segments of the national media; WHEREAS, this series of actions is hurting the Philippine State – by obstructing governance including hindering the growth of the economy and sabotaging the people’s confidence in government and their faith in the future of this country; WHEREAS, these actions are adversely affecting the economy; WHEREAS, these activities give totalitarian forces of both the extreme Left and extreme Right the opening to intensify their avowed aims to bring down the democratic Philippine State; WHEREAS, Article 2, Section 4 of our Constitution makes the defense and preservation of the democratic institutions and the State the primary duty of Government; WHEREAS, the activities above-described, their consequences, ramifications and collateral effects constitute a clear and present danger to the safety and the integrity of the Philippine State and of the Filipino people; NOW, THEREFORE, I, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, President of the Republic of the Philippines and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested upon me by Section 18, Article 7 of the Philippine Constitution which states that: "The President…whenever it becomes necessary,… may call out (the) armed forces to prevent or suppress … rebellion…," and in my capacity as their Commander-in-Chief, do hereby command the Armed Forces of the Philippines, to maintain law and order throughout the Philippines, prevent or suppress all forms of lawless violence as well as any act of insurrection or rebellion and to enforce obedience to all the laws and to all decrees, orders and regulations promulgated by me personally or upon my direction; and as provided in Section 17, Article 12 of the Constitution do hereby declare a State of National Emergency. IN WITNESS HEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the Republic of the Philippines to be affixed. Done in the City of Manila, this 24th day of February, in the year of Our Lord, two thousand and six. SIGNED: Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo President Republic of the Philippines | Law & Ethics | 1141344868 |
| 1547719 | Where is lesbian marriage legal? | VERMONT, MASSACHUSETTS. It is only legal if you live there. if you move to kansas they will not recognize your marriage. So if you like cold weather, you and your gal can move to vermont or mass. You also will be allowed to add her as a spouse to your medical policy, life insurance policy, and all that... One of my older friends just married her girl. They have a house together and all that good stuff. I wish you well! | Law & Ethics | 1142573903 |
| 2210646 | Does anyone kn ow anything about the mason/ freemason? | True Masonic ritual, as it always was intended to do, teaches the great lessons of life: the importance of honor and integrity, of being a person on whom others can rely, of being both trusting and trustworth, of realizing that you have a spiritual nature as well as a physical nature, of the importance of self control, of knowing how to love and be loved, of knowing how to keep confidential what others tell you so that they can "open up" without fear. In short, Masonic ritual teaches us to reach for a higher standard in conducting our lives. Freemasonry has sometimes been referred to as a "secret society." This is an inaccurate statement. Freemasons certainly don't make a secret of the fact that they are members of their Lodges. We wear rings, lapel pins, and tie clasps with Masonic emblems like the Square and Compasses, the best-known of Masonic signs that, logically, recall our early symbolic roots in stonemasonry. Masonic buildings are clearly marked and usually listed in the phone book. The only thing that could be referred to as "secret" -- although we prefer the word "private" -- are the methods of recognition such as grips, words, signs, and our ritual by which we induct new members. Over the centuries, Freemasonry has developed into a worldwide social and community service organization, emphasizing personal study, self-improvement, and social betterment via individual involvement and philanthropy. During the late 1700's, it was one of the organizations most responsible for spreading the ideals of the Enlightenment: the dignity of man and the liberty of the individual, the right of all persons to worship as they choose, the formation of democratic governments, and the importance of public education. Masons supported the first public schools in both Europe and America. The 3.5 million Masons worldwide continue to help men and women face the problems of the 21st century by building bridges of brotherhood and instilling in our communities ideals for a better tomorrow. | Law & Ethics | 1141341793 |
| 3224367 | Who's teaching ethics to orphans and foster childreen? | Their guardians, teachers. And society in general with social conditioning. | Law & Ethics | 1141688971 |
| 3232112 | do you think that islam is victor at last? | Possibly later, but it has to overcome itself before it can overcome anyone else. Lets see how its civil war turns out. | Law & Ethics | 1141475286 |
| 2226109 | Why do we have "IN GOD WE TRUST" on all our money and then we don't trust him enough to let him in our schools | The only evil I see is from those who want to force their beliefs on everyone else. What do you mean by "let him in our schools?" What are you referring to? Prayer in school? Intelligent Design? The pledge? If you're referring to prayer in school, I recommend checking out this site: http://www.infidels.org/library/modern/church-state/prayer.html If you're referring to ID, I recommend checking out this site: http://www.talkdesign.org And if you're referring to the pledge... pledge: A solemn binding promise to do, give, or refrain from doing something. (http://education.yahoo.com/reference/dictionary/entry/pledge) ...well, I just can't see how one would want to force young and impressionable children to "pledge" themselves to anything, let alone under a god they or their parents might not even believe in. Theists often think that just because they're the majority, they're the only ones who matter. They're wrong. | Law & Ethics | 1142971662 |
| 1073416 | Should the British government shut down the BBC for saying that Mary may not have been a virgin? | I notice that all your questions involve massive violations of basic civil rights. | Law & Ethics | 1142298105 |
| 2737899 | How much danger do you need to be in to justify killing another person in self defense? | As I understand it, you can use equal force to defend yourself. This does not mean if someone comes at you with a knife, you cannot use a gun. Someone attacking you with a knife is using deadly force, and you are allowed to use deadly force to defend yourself. But, another issue is can you easily subdue that person without using deadly force. The drunk swinging the bottle at you is a good example. Sure, it can kill you, and could be considered deadly force, but can you avoid his attacks easily and disarm him? | Law & Ethics | 1141914037 |
| 4039299 | EYE for an Eye? | They should be strapped in a car and driven off into the river. | Law & Ethics | 1142192572 |
| 3960786 | Is there a FMLA form that an employee needs to fill out? If so where can I find it? | Your human resources department should have all the paper work you need. | Law & Ethics | 1143226494 |
| 2089479 | i want to know about mississippi prison satellite facilities? | http://www.mdoc.state.ms.us/division_of_institutions%20State%20Prisons.htm There's the state page and here's a place you can ask specific questions http://prisontalk.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=151 | Law & Ethics | 1143387760 |
| 2997933 | how can you gain acess or track your bank cd's.my father died and the bank will not tell me nothing.? | It may depend on who your father designated as executor. If the CD's were held in Joint Custody they should allow your mother to know. Contact the Banking Commisioner in the state where your father died. | Law & Ethics | 1142021512 |
| 3133329 | Is it illegal in California, to drive a vehicle with bare feet ? | There is no written law against this. In fact, I regularly take my right shoe off to drive. Gives me a better feel of the pedals. | Law & Ethics | 1143746248 |
| 2333414 | can anyone tell me where I can find the law on residential school placement when the parents are divorced? | Not without knowing what state you're talking about. In general, if both parents have legal custody, both have to agree or go to court or arbitration. Otherwise, the parent with legal custody determines it. | Law & Ethics | 1143731054 |
| 647388 | appionted council is required when? also what type of crimes are they appointed too? | The appointment of counsel is done in criminal cases, either Misdemeanor or Felony. The Right to Counsel stems from the case, Miranda v. Arizona (1969) and is at the discretion of the individual being arrested or interviewed by law enforcement. Once the individual requests counsel or "lawyers up", all question by law enforcement must stop immediately. Anything said after the individual invokes his/her right to counsel, anything that is said if introduced at trial can be suppressed. | Law & Ethics | 1141961053 |
| 4202724 | what's the best way to go after a police department for violating your civil rights? | Get A lawyer but go to a few of them to make sure that they know how to handle your case. ACLU can be very helpful! Make sure u keep times/dates/ incidents and names if u can get them. Make sure it is in detail and present it when u find a lawyer u can trust and know he /she is going to take your case seriously! Go to the Mayors office of the city you are being violated in and make them very aware of the situation. Lawyers might ask if u did anything like make complaints or talk to anyone about this that might be able to take care of it before they will get involved. Good luck ! | Law & Ethics | 1142969268 |
| 3056082 | what is a harvey waiver? | Ahhh....Harvey. Defendant has multiple charges against him/her. Rather than go through a lengthy trial, and point out what a rotten person defendant really is, the lawyers might agree to have the defendant plead guilty to counts one and three, and Harvey waive count two. It's basically like a "King's X" where the defendant isn't being prosecuted for the charge any more, but the judge is still allowed to consider the charge for sentencing purposes. So maybe you've got trespassing and vandalism, and everybody agrees to Harvey waive the vandalism charge for whatever reason. When the judge sentences the defendant on the trespassing charge, he or she can consider the vandalism charge and maybe order restitution in an amount to fix the damages, even though the defendant wasn't convicted of the vandalism. That's my really limited understanding of it. I'm not no attorney, only a guy who has been in and out of courtrooms for a long time. I only answered because I noticed you weren't getting any takers, and I'm pretty sure I've got at least this much right. What do you mean "would it be because of somebody talking?" | Law & Ethics | 1143779236 |
| 2969687 | what is the statute of limitations for implied warranty in CT? | Written contact, or on a simple or implied contract: 6 years, (CGS 52-576) | Law & Ethics | 1141923179 |
| 2263565 | In Ontario, is there a law that forces you to pay a towing company if they towed your car from an accident? | Here in Pennsylvania, tow companies are given local contracts for vehicle removal from accident scenes and they can indeed charge you, or your insurance company, for the service. Technically, unlike your lawn example, the service they provide to tow your car isn't to you - it's to the town/city/police by removing your car from the public's path, limiting their liability in case your disabled vehicle creates a danger to the public, and clearing the street. Most communities have statutes that allow for the forced removal of your property from roadways laned for traffic, most usually after accidents but occasionally for other reasons. (Abandoned cars, etc.) So basically, if you leave your car or other property disabled for whatever reason on property owned by a state/county/city/town, they claim legal right to remove it and charge you for the pleasure. *** If you're trying to find an actual statute to justify a bill, I'd start at the local level and work up. I don't think it would specifically be a traffic statute because this type of law/regulation usually covers the removal of ANY 'debris' from roadways, not just cars. Although, from my limited experience with their liability laws, I know Ontario is their own animal entirely! Try the municipality where the vehicle was towed, first; call up, explain what you're looking for, see where they can point you. Also, the tow company may have the statute on hand, especially if they run into people contesting bills. From the municipal level, work upward if you can't get a sufficient answer and KEEP NOTES! My only concern is that unless you find a good basis to refuse payment for this sort of bill, the tow company in question could apply a mechanics lein against you which would add insult to injury and could result in legal action against you. If you're contesting a bill, send the tow company something IN WRITING, requesting their legal basis for the right to bill you. If they have your car still, beware, they could be charging you daily storage just for having your vehicle on the property. But I still think your best bet is to get on the phone. Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1143835281 |
| 4118079 | Could or would this be considered an attempt at murder in the state of nc? If so how can I get legal help? | No it's not attempted murder as you are old enough to provide for yourself. Now granted he should still provide insurance for you until you can get insurance, but this doesn;t always happen.. Nicky | Law & Ethics | 1142078762 |
| 1682261 | If an individual has a DUI license suspension in Ohio, U.S., can he/she obtain new license in different state? | Some people do move and get a license in another state, even though it might be suspended in their home state. I'vs seen it countless times. However, your driving privlidges are still suspended in your home state, even if you get a new license elsewhere. In CA, if your license is suspended in another state, you can't drive in CA. | Law & Ethics | 1142812955 |
| 3288746 | what can you conclude about code of ethics for nurse? | A nurse is a care taker of the patient. The nurse should take care of the patient without any prejudice, that whether he is rich or poor. She should also be willing to work anywhere in the world in any condition. | Law & Ethics | 1143175755 |
| 1357559 | is David Quinlan Reed deceased? Kansas City lawyer, age about 73? | Yes, he has passed away, and a memorial was created in his name at Princeton. | Law & Ethics | 1142703253 |
| 1620991 | is playing hockey in the street legal in new york? | I don't know if playing hockey in the street is legal or not, but generally they can't keep you from accessing your property on a public street. Blocking your access and throwing stuff in your yard, are both trespasses to land. These are actionable in a court of civil law. You may be able to collect damages for any actual damage done to your property, and possibly nominal damages, ($1). Also if you do take this to court you may get an injunction to prevent them from continuing to block your driveway, or even from playing hockey in the street. You would have to check with a lawyer in your jurisdiction in New York to find out what the specific laws are Tonawanda, but you may be able to bring this claim without a lawyer. | Law & Ethics | 1142982363 |
| 456621 | What do you say to a friend who is facing 15 years in prison? | Don't drop the soap. | Law & Ethics | 1142920495 |
| 3664740 | Just bought home that has nice backyard and playground/swing set is staying.? | Scenario 1- you keep the swing, and let neighbouring children play- One child falls and hurts himself- You have a potential liability because, it may be argued, that you allowed them into your yard to play. Even if you can argue successfully that, you have no liability, you still have the expense and hassle of mounting a defence and a possible ill will feeling in your neighbourhood Scenario 2 You fence your area and put up exclusion signs- but still allow, the kids access to the swings- you still may have a potential liability, in that it can be argues you tacitly approved there entry into your yard (by not refusing them entry at any stage) Scenario 3- you fence your area and refuse the poor innocent adorable local children access to those appealling swings- now you turn out to be the neighbour hood scrooge and all around bad guy If you were my client I would advise you to dismantle the swings- tell the kids / neighbours that you so like to see happy kids that you are going to donate them to your neighbours to use in their yard now you are the good guy again- the kids have somewhere to play, and any potential liability is with your neighbour | Law & Ethics | 1142602814 |
| 1904610 | Why did the USA really invaded Iraq? | Oil. | Law & Ethics | 1143495167 |
| 3361707 | Copyright permission2? | Well talking to the DVD producer was the right thing to do, and because it is their footage they can control the pricing. If you use their footage, and you didn't have permission/pay fee's, then they could sue you for copywrite infringment, which with legal costs could outweigh the profit's you made off the film. I would try to find a local film director/producer that lives in the areas you are looking for, and pay them a fee for their films instead of using that directors footage. There are a lot of amateurs out there that could provide footage for cheaper I'm sure. | Law & Ethics | 1143646228 |
| 3777683 | Is there a difference between having legal custody or being the legal caretaker of a child? | I don't see "legal caretaker" or "caretaker" in Black's Law Dictionary. Many terms are interchangable. Here are some definitions that might help. "Legal custody" is defined as "restraint of or responsibility for a person according to the law, such as a guardian's authority over the person or property, or both, of his ward." p. 619. "Custody" is defined (in part) as "The care and control of a thing or person. The keeping, guarding, care, watch, inspection, preservation or security of a thing, carrying with it the idea of the thing being within the immediate personal care and control of the person to whose custody it is subjected. Immediate charge or control, and not the final, absolute control of ownership, implying the responsiblity for the protection and preservation of the thing in custody..." p. 266. "Guardian" is defined as "a person lawfully invested with the power, and charged with the duty, of taking care of the person and managing the property and rights of another person, who, for defect of age, understanding, self-control, is considered incapable of administering his own affairs. One who legally has responsibility for the care and management of the person, or the estate, or both, of a child during its minority." p.488. "Ward" is defined as "guarding, caring, protecting.... A person, especially a child or incompetent, placed by the court under care and supervision of a guardian or conservator." p. 1093. | Law & Ethics | 1142978217 |
| 94889 | How many people are killed each year because of Domectic and Family Violence? | On average, more than three women are murdered by their husbands or boyfriends in this country every day. In 2000, 1,247 women were killed by an intimate partner. In the same year, 440 men were killed by an intimate partner (Bureau of Justice Statistics Data Brief, Intimate Partner Violence, 1993-2001, February 2003). | Law & Ethics | 1142818542 |
| 4147862 | how does a proscuting sttorney porsecut a person that commited first degree murder? | they deliver the evidence beyond a resaponbile doubt so whatever they have to do you should call a lawyer and ask | Law & Ethics | 1141340573 |
| 20365 | Does anyone know how long it takes to get your disability checks after the judge has made his decision? | weeks, months, years, its the goverenment they do what they want when they want. | Law & Ethics | 1143746451 |
| 474623 | If someone is convicted of a felony, can he bring civil charges against anyone? | Of course he can. Convicts sue their prisons and the people who work in them all of the time. By the way, the first poster is partially incorrect about convicts losing the right to vote. In my state, it depends on what charge one is convicted upon. | Law & Ethics | 1143149358 |
| 3243153 | how do i find facts about a certain legal case? | Below | Law & Ethics | 1143859607 |
| 3645493 | Was Yahoo justified in revealing the identities of Chinese dissidents to the Chinese government? | Everything about the Internet company Yahoo! screams fun – from the name itself to the bright purple colors, to the endless array of online services and distractions. Around the world they are associated with creativity, innovation and the free flow of ideas. I think that’s why it is so shocking to learn that Yahoo! has colluded with the repressive Chinese government to help identify Internet dissidents who were subsequently thrown in jail. I urge you to join me today by expressing outrage at Yahoo!’s participation in human rights abuses in China. The details are shocking. Investigations by Amnesty International and others show that: • At the Chinese government’s request Yahoo! routinely censors search engine results in China -- without disclosing that the censorship has happened. • Yahoo!-disclosed private user information has allegedly been used to persecute at least three political dissidents in China. • In one case, that of journalist Shi Tao, information turned over by Yahoo! was submitted as evidence in a trial that ended in a 10-year prison sentence. A primary piece of evidence was a private email Mr. Shi sent to the United States from his Yahoo! email account. We don’t really know how many voices have been silenced through Yahoo!’s collusion, or how many people have been rounded up. What we do know, and why we need your help, is that Yahoo! cannot hide behind the supposed realpolitik of working in China. Recent examinations of four American Internet technology companies operating in China– Yahoo!, Google, Microsoft, and Cisco -- suggest that Yahoo! has most actively aided repressive forces in China, by helping to jail political dissidents. New York Times columnist and consistent voice for human rights Nicholas Kristof concludes “Yahoo! sold its soul and is a national disgrace.” Yahoo! is not immune to public condemnation. Your demands for change will get the Internet giant’s attention. Amnesty demands that Yahoo! use its influence to secure prisoner of conscience Shi Tao's release and to stop any actions that could undermine human rights in any country in which it operates. Every voice makes a difference. Please take action today. Thanks for all you do. Sincerely, Bill Schulz Executive Director | Law & Ethics | 1141785577 |
| 1552384 | what is the law on verbal threat? | technically it's only a crime if they threaten death. at least in california. threat of death is called terrorist threat. threats of other violence is cause for a restraining order but not grounds for an arrest. | Law & Ethics | 1141675700 |
| 2486412 | Are internet petitions valid? | They are valid in that they are real and sincere, but they are silly in that they have little impact and do little good. The names on them are impossible to verify and are often duplicated (if you sign one and forward it to 10 people, the part of the list up to where you signed is now duplicated 10 times; if all 10 of your people forward it, it is duplicated 100 times). They are, in short, a waste of time. | Law & Ethics | 1143646646 |
| 1024641 | What can you say about the philippine clean air act? | Let me catch my breath and then I will tell u. | Law & Ethics | 1141914294 |
| 1465265 | What does a "clause" mean? | In addition to the meanings above (e.g., a part of a sentence), it also means: A member of a family known for its philanthropic gestures such as delivering toys at Christmas. | Law & Ethics | 1141319712 |
| 2246834 | Is it ilegal if an officer arrest you and does not read you your rights? | They have to read you your rights and tell you why you are being arrested. They cant stick you in a car and drive you to the station, then tell you. They could loose a case against you | Law & Ethics | 1141598709 |
| 856856 | What type of Power of Attorney do you have to have to sign your son's name to a document if he is 23? | Yes ofcourse,its required after 18 | Law & Ethics | 1142354331 |
| 2547753 | Declaring an Indepedent Nation? | No. But you may think about registering as a church to avoid the taxes. | Law & Ethics | 1141946784 |
| 691863 | what is the current condition of russias political government?? | they are socialist democratic. it looks like capitalism has the best of them nowadays | Law & Ethics | 1141202019 |
| 2621149 | Is it legal or ethical for a non-lawyer to offer answers to legal questions posed in this catagory? | The right thing to do, is to offer the opinion, and disclose that you are not an attorney. depending on the question, I would usually suggest seeking the advice of an attorney, doctor, or other 'professional' even if I feel my advice is sound. | Law & Ethics | 1141757938 |
| 241415 | Can you divorce a person that is mentally changelled in the state of indiana? | if you can marry a mentally challenged person, i think you can get divorece, call a lawyer | Law & Ethics | 1143073711 |
| 80256 | in politics, the power and influence depends on "not what you know,but who you know".? | that is true for everything in life. | Law & Ethics | 1142599472 |
| 3358754 | Do you think servers should be paid more than $2.13 and hour? | I've never been a server or waitress but, I feel that regardless of how much in tips they make, they should get minimum wage. They work just as hard as anyone else. As for the tips, they have to earn them. Just think of a slow night and little or no tips...she walks away with what, 20 bucks for working 8 hours on her feet. I think there should be a change in this, everyone should get nothing less than minimum wage regardless of their occupation. | Law & Ethics | 1141885909 |
| 2568448 | How long is the period cited for a father to lose his paternity rights after no contact with his kids? | Check with a lawyer and take the issue to family court. In family court it's not a question of the father's rights but the best interest of the children, so the court may agree to terminate his parental rights regardless of the statute for child abandoment. | Law & Ethics | 1142794009 |
| 350724 | i would like to know the different forms of harassment, not just in the sexual? | Harassment refers to a wide spectrum of offensive behavior. When the term is used in a legal sense it refers to behaviours that are found threatening or disturbing, and beyond those that are sanctioned by society. In societies which support free speech, only the more repetitive, persistent and untruthful types of speech qualify legally as harassment. Sexual harassment refers to persistent and unwanted sexual advances, typically in the workplace, where the consequences of refusing are potentially very disadvantaging to the victim. | Law & Ethics | 1141932991 |
| 1656778 | Corporations? | no, leave the constitution alone. theres nobody that id trust to mess with it. corps & gov has always been a bad idea & ends up a disaster every time. yes, corps & gov are so intertwined we are in serious trouble. haliburton is the most blatant example. government explained simply, http://weekendinterviewshow.com/InterviewDisplay.aspx?i=98 money, http://www.philipdru.com/griffin_stream.html education, http://www.philipdru.com/taylor_stream.html http://www.philipdru.com/gatto_stream.html ww1 wilson, http://weekendinterviewshow.com/InterviewDisplay.aspx?i=88 | Law & Ethics | 1141350939 |
| 3480673 | do americans support or oppose the mandatory sentencing for crack or cociane? | Yes as long at includes work with the addict to change there behavior or it would all be pointless | Law & Ethics | 1141392367 |
| 3760600 | I want to know if I get a dui refuse the blood test but then take a breatherlizer pass it .034 can i be arrest | You must have already been arrested otherwise you wouldn't have taken a breathalizer to blow an 034 so that isn't the issue here. If the officer can articulate why he thought that you were driving under the influence, you can still be CONVICTED of driving under the influence of intoxicants AND/OR drugs. Get a good attorney. In cases like these, it is money well spent. | Law & Ethics | 1141331343 |
| 294532 | what is cop code 999 and 5150? | Well, if you heard them in California (and I have to assume you did), I can help you with one of them. 5150 of the Welfare and Institutions Code is the section that allows law enforcement officers (go figure) to detain persons who are a danger to themselves, a danger to others, or gravely disabled due to a mental defect. It's often used as the radio code for someone who is acting a little nutty or has attempted suicide. And speaking of suicide, this is the law that allows the police to take a suicidal person into *civil* custody. This is not a criminal section, and the person being detained is not under criminal arrest, so NO...it is not against the law to try (or succeed) in killing yourself in California. As for the 999, I have never heard of it. A lot of agencies use what are called "900 codes", so it certainly seems reasonable that the other poster has it right...I've just never heard it myself. | Law & Ethics | 1142310405 |
| 1917606 | In the case of Mohamed Cartoons - Many Muslims beleive that their "rights" are taken from them....? | In a free society, there is no such thing as the "right" to not be subjected to offensive things. If you read the newspaper, browse the web, watch TV, etc. you will be offended in the West. You do have the right to protest (peacefully), picket, rally other people to do the same. If their "deen" (a Muslim word for faith) is strong, they shouldn't worry about what some non-Muslim has to say about their religion. Yes, I've seen the cartoons. They're a lot less offensive than what the OFFICIAL newspapers of some nations such as Saudi Arabia, Syria, Iran, etc. say about Judaism | Law & Ethics | 1141420161 |
| 1186243 | is there a law that community service can be used for court costs and fines? | It depends on the state law, but I have served community service and it covered the entire fine. He may be able to extend his community service to include the court costs. If it is a punitive fine or for restitution he'll have to pay it. | Law & Ethics | 1142742890 |
| 2901815 | Do you think that child support enforcement laws are to strict and should be changed? | If a person is ordered to pay support, the amount is calculated beased on income and other criteria. If there is a change in income level of either party, the obligor has every opportunity to have the calculations adjusted. If one follows the rules, arrearages do not cause legal trouble. Only if one fails to meet their obligation, will they face penalties. | Law & Ethics | 1141959476 |
| 1347475 | i lost my driver's license due to bad eyesight why would i have to take tests again? | Because you lost your driver's license due to bad eyesight! | Law & Ethics | 1141767571 |
| 896292 | How can I sue Sprint PCS? Can I file locally from Massachusetts? | If Sprint PCS is doing business in Mass, then they have availed themselves of the jurisdiction of the courts in Mass. To sue Sprint PCS, you will have to find out the proper name of the entity you want to sue, it is probably not Sprint PCS, try the Secretary of State for Mass for info regard the proper name and the resident agent that you will need to serve. I am sure there are statute of limitations that may preclude you from pursuing your case if you wait. Best advise, talk to an attorney in Massachusetts. | Law & Ethics | 1141748334 |
| 204321 | Does a laywer have to draw up a custody agreement or can 2 parents do it themselves? | bad idea. you need to provide far more info. is custody something you agreed to? have you determined how the situation will be handled if one of you changes your mind? how about if the circumstances change? those are your children (or somebody's children). i know it is costly but if anything in the world is worth spending that money, its your kids. | Law & Ethics | 1143715954 |
| 3525275 | Do you agree with protests in France for their new job law? | I don't care. But I do say this "NO FIGHTING FOR NOT BEING FIRED" | Law & Ethics | 1143823124 |
| 744802 | how do I get a contempt order for non payment of alimony in missouri? | You draft a motion for finding of contempt, which is usually in the form of a motion for an order to show cause why the other party should not be held in contempt. This motion goes to the court who originally issued the order for payment of alimony, which is usually the same court that issued the final divorce decree, of which the alimony is most often a part. Then the court will order and schedule a hearing, the other party has an opportunity to be heard, and an order will be issued if justified. If the other party doesn't show, having been properly served with the motion to show cause/order for hearing, then you'll win by default, and the court will issue a contempt order. This is sufficiently complex that it is usually best to have an attorney do the drafting and filing. | Law & Ethics | 1142809579 |
| 2264465 | Where can I find statistics on racial profiling? | How about NJ chapter of ACLU | Law & Ethics | 1142392582 |
| 3165977 | is it against the law for construction workers to whistle or howl at pedestrians walking by? | Give me a break. A crime? NO! Rude, mabey. All must be right in the world if this is a problem we can address. | Law & Ethics | 1141972277 |
| 3406150 | Is white crime romanticized compared to minority crime??? | yes if ur not white your a target. | Law & Ethics | 1141364974 |
| 4215023 | what actions need to be taken if you would like to try to take away the rights of your childs other parent? | Proof that the other parent is a FELON or is commiting FELONIES right now.. You had a child with this person and you are going to have to SHARE parenting time with this person, unless you can prove in some way that this person is an unfit parent or is in the process of commiting crimes of some kind.. Truthfully, this person DESERVES to have parenting time and influence in the course that this child's life is going.. | Law & Ethics | 1141589922 |
| 59926 | Will the police show up at my door? | Well, the police aren't going to show up and serve the warrant because he's not there to serve the warrant on, right? They might very well come looking for him there, though, because evidently he has used his address with his lawyer (though the police almost certainly don't have access to that information). Whether they might come or not, why not head this thing off at the pass? You've said you're okay with them showing up if the kids aren't home and you'll give them your ex's current whereabouts, so why not just cough it up right now and hopefully keep them from even showing up at your door? Some ways to do that which would likely be the most effective: Write a letter to the court he's being prosecuted in and give them his current address. Write another letter to the prosecutor's office (just a photocopy of the court's will do), and tell them the same thing. Write a letter (again, photocopies are probably fine for all of these) to the police department or sheriff's office that would likely serve the warrant, if there was one issued. You might even want to consider returning the paperwork to the attorney's office with a note that if he fails to show up, you'll gladly give his correct address to anyone who asks for it. All this letter-writing should also take into account your risk for doing so. If you think he'd take violent exception to your actions, you might not want to do it in a way that he'd know it was you. If you'd like, enable the Yahoo!Answers user-to-user email, and I can send you a suggestion for how to do that. You might also check with the court to find out what his next appearance date is - that is probably public information, no matter what state you're in. Explain why you want to know, and ask if they will tell you (if you call after that date) if he showed up or not. If he showed up, then this is all moot. If he didn't, then you might want to consider writing those letters. Best of luck! | Law & Ethics | 1141789996 |
| 2643011 | What is the crime rate in Houston,Tx? | In 2004, the crime rate in Houston, TX was of 7,186.5 per 100,000 people. | Law & Ethics | 1142349546 |
| 1060033 | how long do you have to carry an sr22 after you have had a dui? | most of the time it is 5 years but that depends on your state laws call your local bureau of motor vehicles or call an insurance agent they can tell you | Law & Ethics | 1143304613 |
| 4445664 | How far into the private lives of citizens may government sanctioned views of morality properly intrude? | As far as the citizens let them. | Law & Ethics | 1143084310 |
| 3849309 | Should laws be obeyed? | Laws are made to make us be safe. Laws are made so we are treated equally. Of course they should be obeyed. I'd hate to imagine a lawless world. | Law & Ethics | 1141359905 |
| 2031210 | Where do vampire learn to suck blood? | this question? in the gov and politics? well, natrual instinct. like a baby natrually knows how to cry | Law & Ethics | 1141342289 |
| 3234684 | what constitues lible and slander? | Libel - written lies about a person Slander - spoken lies about a person | Law & Ethics | 1142547756 |
| 1069590 | Looking for any countries that have legalized drugs? | In Amsterdam, Holland you will find the most liberal laws that can be found. Do not listen to those who would like to send you to the places in the world where it is a Capital crime. Be sure you know what you want before you spend a lot of money doing it as most things are still illegal everywhere. | Law & Ethics | 1143092679 |
| 64899 | Would you be in favor of completely outlawing cigarettes in the United States? | No, i wouldnt be in favor. i'm not a smoker, but i do think that it should not be outlawed. There are many things that have no benefit to society, but are not outlawed. Like pantyhose, or boston cream doughnuts, or comb-overs. We cant just start outlawing everything. I DO think it should be restricted to private residences, so people can chose whether they want to be around second hand smoke. | Law & Ethics | 1142029549 |
| 2122155 | What do YOU think about that court case where the dad is suing the pregnant mother over child support? | The problem is that it's not the baby's fault if its mother lied, or its father was gullible, or whatever. Child support rights belong to the child, and the mother in this case never had the authority to waive them or bargain them away. Support of children is pretty much an absolute duty of parents; prospective parents have to factor that in before deciding what to do or believe. | Law & Ethics | 1142015391 |
| 2306083 | What is the worst thing about being in jail? | It's boring. Kind of scary. I am not going to complain about the regular sex. shower time could get right out of hand. seriously it is a drag. Psychiatric wards can be scarier, but you don't necessarily have to sleep with guys if you are broke and need a smoke, lot's of good looking loonies(I can say that I own that word) in the hospital and you cannot catch crazy so it is worth going for it. So each has it's pros and con's but I would have to recommend psyche ward over jail. and jail over my last marriage. oh for the people that say you lose your self respect, speak for yourselfs. i am just dandy. | Law & Ethics | 1143680437 |
| 2711836 | i was arrested on a warrent for FTA @ the same time I copped a charge for possession. i hired a bail bond co.? | The first thing you have to do is go to the Clerk of the Court and file a written motion to Quash the Warrant to make sure that you are not arrested and put in jail. Then you have to check the that the city charge has your correct address for all notices to you. Thirdly you will have to check the actual court file to make sure that you have complied with all court dates. The judge writes down what has happened at each court date and then the clerk puts the judges information on the computer. Errors and mistakes can be made. You have to become your own detective and do not depend on someone else. Lastly, you can go before each judge and tell them that you received no notification to appear in court. | Law & Ethics | 1141574157 |
| 1879520 | why mormonism allows free sex inside the church? | maybe you mean polygamy? if so it is anything but free. the church requires that anyone who wishes to engage in a polygamous marriage (more than one spouse) is required to prove financial ability to do so. below are some sites to check out. i hope this helped | Law & Ethics | 1142524097 |
| 1236273 | can I rescind my rights as a father? I live in Ventura County California.? | Why would you want to? Do you love your kids? Then you need to fight for them. If you truely have no interest in them anymore (that sounds horrible), then you can sign away your parental rights to the kids. As to the child support issue, your ex-wife would need to sign a document saying that she waives her right to child support. However, this is not money for her, it's money for your kids. I would think long and hard about screwing your kids before you do that. | Law & Ethics | 1142382361 |
| 811785 | How can a President(Bush) be against abortion, yet ready to go to war with poor middle eastern countries? | Because christian fundamentalists don't like the idea of innocent fetuses dying. They are cool with the fact of innocent adults dying in war called "collateral damage" or innocent adults on death row dying with the rationale that "God will sort them out." As you can see it is complete BS rationalizations but that's life and politics. | Law & Ethics | 1141239718 |
| 815036 | Can a list of Federal Penitentiaries of California be provided? | http://www.bop.gov/iloc2/InmateFinderServlet?Transaction=NameSearch&needingMoreList=false&LastName=Herring&Middle=&FirstName=Robert+&Race=U&Sex=M&Age=&x=22&y=19 | Law & Ethics | 1141652613 |
| 480344 | does the biological grandparents of an adopted child have any rights? | Beside the law, if they are decent human beings and the adoption issue is open with the child, welcome the Christmas presents and the caring adults into the child's life. Should you be having trouble with these people, I believe they do not have any legal recourse, but I also think this is untested in the courts. So, president would have to be set by a first case of adopted grandparents trying for visitation of the child. I am not a lawyer and I do not know court cases well. You may need to state what state you are in for a lawyer to answer properly. | Law & Ethics | 1142703192 |
| 882438 | Lanlord/Tenant rights? | Depends on the state. I think you should go the HUD website (Housing and Urban Development) and see if they have info about landlord obligations. For instance, in Florida, tenants are very well protected by the laws, but in other states it differs. | Law & Ethics | 1143748051 |
| 462925 | How much money does a managing Partner make in a New York Law firm? | The median profits per partner figure at America's 100 top-grossing law firms in 2003 was $792,500, up almost 9.3 percent from 2002. The average was even more astonishing: $930,700, up about 10 percent. Ten years ago, million-dollar partner paydays were limited to two or three firms. No more. Thirty-two of the firms on this year's chart enjoyed average profits per partner of $1 million or more, and they aren't just the usual New York and Los Angeles suspects. Bingham McCutchen, Dechert, and Howrey Simon Arnold & White were all over $1 million for the first time, each with profitability jumps of 14 percent or more. Partnership was very, very good to a lot of big-firm lawyers in 2003. -- taken from the article referenced below. Note that these are averages for partners, generally, at these firms, not managing partners, who tend to make at the top of the scale. | Law & Ethics | 1141680472 |
| 905359 | what constitutes deformation of character? | Slander is a false statement made to others that causes economic harm. A good faith belief by the speaker in the truth of the statement where no obvious evidence of its falsity is available will not be slander. In your case, the boss' statement is very likely not demonstrably false. If you kept your job at the same salary, you also probably didn't suffer economic harm. Remember, in America you do not have the right nor to be offended. | Law & Ethics | 1142150538 |
| 4103212 | are research vessel over 40 feet required to carry life rafts for all people aboard when out 3 miles or more? | Flying under which flag? 3 miles out is usually international waters and thus it would matter what country the vessel is flagged under. | Law & Ethics | 1143582883 |
| 140481 | What are the legal rights and liabilites for any nurse? | You have a legal responsibility to act with the standard of care similar to an average professional nurse of similar experience and education. If you think you acted improperly, speak to your supervisor and to the legal department of your employer. Your professional nursing association may also have resources to help. And yes, you should carrt professional liability insurance - occurrence rather than claims-made if it is available. | Law & Ethics | 1142916896 |
| 3621786 | what is some informarion on the "invisible children"in Uganda? | I've linked the official site of the documentary of this holocaust, along with a recent article from Christianity Today that describes the holocaust in great detail. | Law & Ethics | 1143477375 |
| 716933 | What is the penalty for contributing to a minor? | Jail or a major fine or both | Law & Ethics | 1143646177 |
| 3326052 | Does the American legal system justify itself morally through its own rules and how? | Our legal system is flawed from square one. An oath is given to uphold THE LAW. TRUTH and JUSTICE DON'T MATTER - ONLY GAMESMANSHIP, PROCEDURES and THE LAW. Is it any wonder that our system SUCKS so badly? | Law & Ethics | 1142862275 |
| 1442791 | How would a will reading work? Does all of the Family sit down and read it? | To keep down all the confusion the best way is to pool some money together an hire a lawyer for one hour an let him read the will that way there won't be any confusion as to what each person gets. Know from experience when my father passed away my 4 brothers wanted to clean out his house and that isn't what he wanted, there was things that was promised to me an they knew it. Took will to lawyer with money and all ended up the way he wanted it. | Law & Ethics | 1143384100 |
| 2486281 | what are the murder laws of indiana? | These are the penalty laws of indiana. IC 35-50-2-3 Murder Penalties (2005) Summary: Murder is punishable by a fixed term of 45-65 years imprisonment, with an advisory sentence of 55 years, and up to a $10,000 fine. Alternatively, if at least 16 years of age at the time of the murder, the defendant may be sentenced to life without parole, and if at least 18 years of age at the time of the murder, may be sentenced to death, unless found to be mentally retarded. IC 35-50-2-9 Death Sentence (2005) (Trial Procedures; Aggravating/Mitigating Circumstances; Appeals) Summary: Murder is the only crime for which a death sentence may be imposed. At the discretion of the Prosecuting Attorney, the State may seek a death sentence by allegations on a separate page of the Indictment or Information. Upon request of the defendant, it is required that the jury be sequestered (not separated even at night) during the trial. A bifurcated (two-stage) hearing is required. In the first stage, the guilt or innocence of the defendant on the charge of murder is determined. If found guilty, the same jury reconvenes for the second (sentencing) phase of the trial. The State must allege and prove beyond a reasonable doubt at least 1 of 16 aggravating circumstances listed in the statute. The most common is intentional murder while committing another serious felony. Mitigating Circumstances can also be raised. While not limited by statute, they often include the young age of the defendant, the lack of a prior criminal record, and mental illness. All evidence presented at the first phase of the trial may be considered. The jury of 12 is given 3 verdicts to choose from: death penalty, life imprisonment without parole, or neither. Any verdict must be unanimous. Any verdict is binding and the trial judge must sentence in accordance with the verdict. The jury is advised as to the statutory penalties for murder and any available good time credit or clemency. If the jury cannot reach a unanimous verdict, the trial Judge alone shall determine the sentence. In order to return a verdict for the death penalty or life without parole, the State must prove beyond a reasonable doubt the existence of an aggravating circumstance, and that any mitigating circumstances are outweighed by the aggravating circumstance(s). If neither, the defendant is sentenced to a determinate term of between 45 and 65 years of imprisonment. The trial Judge may receive victim impact evidence at sentencing. There is an automatic expedited appeal of a death sentence to the Indiana Supreme Court. IC 35-38-6 Death Penalty Procedure (2005) (Manner and Method of Executions) Summary: The prescribed method of execution is by lethal injection, to be carried out at the Indiana State Prison in Michigan City, before sunrise by the Indiana Department of Corrections. Witnesses are limited to the warden and assistants, the prison physician and chaplain, and 10 guests and spiritual advisor of the inmate. If the inmate is pregnant, the execution is suspended until no longer pregnant. IC 35-36-9 Pretrial Determination of Mental Retardation (2005) (Exempting Mentally Retarded from Execution) Summary: Allows a capital defendant to file a petition 20 days before Omnibus Date alleging that he is mentally retarded. Upon filing, the court orders a mental evaluation, and a hearing is held. The burden of proof is on the defendant to show by clear and convincing evidence that he is mentally retarded. If this burden is met, the death penalty allegations must be dismissed. "Mentally Retarded" is defined as one who, before 22 years of age, manifests: (1) significantly subaverage intellectual functioning; and (2) substantial impairment of adaptive behavior; that is documented in a court ordered evaluative report. Indiana Criminal Rule 24 - Capital Cases (2005) (Minimum Qualifications, Caseloads and Compensation of Trial and Appellate Counsel; Ex Parte Experts and Services; Execution Dates; T | Law & Ethics | 1143650948 |
| 2639390 | is it against the law to refill your prescription early? | Generally speaking, maintenance drugs can be dispensed in a 90 supply (aka a vacation supply). Certain drugs will raise a red flag if the script is refilled more often than prescribed. (Drugs that are prone to addiction/abuse) These 'red flag' concerns may be reported by the pharmacy to the DEA (in the USA), who may investigate. | Law & Ethics | 1142484336 |
| 1073341 | If you could change one law or policy in the United States, what would it be? | I am torn between the repealing the Patriot Act and making Marijuana a taxable crop. Repealing the Patriot Act PROS: It's a messed up law that threatens our civil liberties and puts us on the short road to a police state. CONS: None, it's a stupid law. Marijuana a taxable crop PROS: Gets alot of NON-VIOLENT offenders out of our prison system. It grows well in poor soil. If you tax the hell out of it, it can bring in alot of money. CONS: I guess some people would argue against legalizing a SOMEWHAT mind-altering drug similar to already legal alcohol. | Law & Ethics | 1141691114 |
| 279191 | should I have to pay? | NO, you do not have to pay they are just saying that because they want the money however, if you want the car back you'll have to. Just let'em eat it, its part of the towing business. There are no laws requiring you to have to pay. | Law & Ethics | 1141683840 |
| 1161406 | Is it illegal to have a common law marriage and be married to another legally in the state of colorado? | The common law marraige would not be recognized since you are still legally married to someone else. | Law & Ethics | 1141743519 |
| 2978858 | Why can't "law books" be taken out of the library like any other book? | You can find most statutes online. Why deal with the books? Law books and encyclopedias are classified as reference material. Reference material is not loaned out to anyone. | Law & Ethics | 1141319829 |
| 377682 | Is it Illegal to put a wrong Postmark on a letter? | I believe it's called mail-fraud. | Law & Ethics | 1141276933 |
| 3553100 | State Medical Board question - can someone help? | At this time, it might be too late. You can start a petition drive to change the rules that have been adopted by your state Medical Board. Your group should have an association to lobby to maintain the option for your field. You will probably have to get your field to start calling the Medical Board or you state legislators to get the Board to change its rules. | Law & Ethics | 1142995163 |
| 1580957 | Do you know the exact year that abortion in the United States became legal? | Before Roe V. Wade was decided on January 22, 1973, each state had it's own laws on abortion. In states where it was illegal, the answer to your question is January 22, 1973. In states where it was already legal, the answer will vary from state to state. | Law & Ethics | 1141318574 |
| 3977519 | Will Spanish answer for the genocide in America? | Events must be taken in the context of history. I do not believe it is valid to place today's standards, whether legal or moral, on a society or events that happened hundreds of years in the past. Concepts such as law are an evolving institution, changing over time to meet the needs of society in a certain place and circumstance. What was considered acceptable or proper two hundred years ago might be scourned on today. When Columbus landed in the New World, the attitudes he brought with him were of European origin, and whatever treatment the native peoples received at the hands of the explorers fit that time and place. The Spanish invasion of Mexico, Central and South America was a similar situation. There were horrific battles in which thousands of Maya, Incas or Aztecs were wiped out. There was no such term for genocide at the time, and it was not even an issue. By the same token, the Salem Witch Hunts were a part of that society's behavior, and acceptable at the time. Even slavery in America was acceptable at one time. All these things have to be viewed in the light of the time and place they occurred. To place today's standards on events that happened generations ago lacks legal, moral, and ethical standing in my opinion. Things were what they were at the time, so value judgments should be made relative to the times in which these things happened. We may not agree with them based on our modern-day upbringing, but that was then and this is now. For this reason it seems ludicrous to me to seek reparations today from one group of people by another group of people for the sufferings of still yet another group of people 150 years earlier, as in the case of slavery in America. In my opinion there is no legal standing by anyone livng today on this issue, and any such claims should have been made at the time instead of waiting 150 years. The same applies to the actions of the Spanish in the Americas in the 1500s. | Law & Ethics | 1142509390 |
| 1281431 | How can I find out for no fee if someone has a criminal record and for what offenses? | Actually, the only "no fee" source is to ask the people yourself. Obviously, that won't work. Only arrest records are public information. Their "criminal records" are not up for public consumption. Even the police are not allowed to look at their "rap sheet" unless they have good cause. Try checking with your county courthouse. They can start to point you in the right way. | Law & Ethics | 1142374330 |
| 467876 | I discovered that my House Cleaners stole from me by mixing my things in the trash to take out. What would you | Yes they should be reported. Depending on the overall value of the item's this could be a felony. How many others might they do this to before someone with your astute powers of observation and suspicions stops them. | Law & Ethics | 1143744033 |
| 3872746 | Excited delirium? or Police Misconduct? | Since you and your family believe there may be a discrepancy as to the actual cause of your brother's death, I suggest you request a formal inquest, to have the matter of the death, the autopsy, and other procedures closely examined in a case of law, before you pursue any further actions. You should be aware that in most cases like this, the inquest is performed by a coroner or other qualified official, and a jury. Perhaps (since you've already heard the testimony of one coroner) you could find a good pathologist or a coroner from a different agency to assist you with this matter. If you have not already obtained legal representation in this matter, perhaps now would be the time to do so. If, for whatever reasons, you prefer not to get an attorney at this time, I advise you to at least have a consultation with one in your area, to find out about how to properly handle this situation, and get the inquest underway. Sorry to hear of your loss. | Law & Ethics | 1142617601 |
| 2729714 | Does a landlord have the right to take your property? | First, I sure get tired of folks responding to questions as if they were text messaging you; I wonder if they can properly spell anything. Second, each state has slightly different laws regarding personal property and tenancy. I also have a feeling you left a few details out; the owner of the property where your "house" or trailer was/is sitting on, is a rented space to you (Lessee) owned by the Lessor. You must have recieved multiple notices regarding the issue of your back lot rent, and THEN it went to Small Claims Court. The Judge in Small Claims must have had your "paid up" receipts of record, (if you bothered to show up)or not-if not, the Lessor (owner of the property) would have won the small claims case, then she/he (Lesor)would have had an additional request, through another court, at another date later, to request seizure of your property to pay the back owed bills.***** They can only do this if they have proved you had received Notices of these actions.**** The only way they could have had the utilities turned off is if they ended up owning YOUR property in this very legal way. Seek free legal help from your community legal program; there is pro bono in just about every city in the USA. | Law & Ethics | 1141269601 |
| 4252969 | any1 in law enforcment in the US? question for u? | No. Once a warrant has been served, you have no rights to "supervise" the search. Who is to say that you will try to direct the search AWAY from where what they are looking for? The house will be systematically searched while they try to find what they are looking for as you sit handcuffed in the living room or in a squad car. Handcuffed for your and the officers' safety, I might add - not necessarily because you have been arrested. Now, don't get taken in by Hollywood hype. While it happens quite often in the movies that cops plant evidence, it is very infrequent - if not outright rare - that it happens in real life. Most cops are honest, hard-working people just doing their job. Does it happen? Yes - but very, very infrequently. | Law & Ethics | 1141492976 |
| 3793286 | how do i find marriage statitstics online for someone in another state for free? | I think we'd need to find out what state you're looking for. There is no universal marriage registry. | Law & Ethics | 1141683876 |
| 1293290 | When one is accused of sexual harrassment at work what are your rights? | I found this on a website, but I'm not sure if it will help. If you are in a Union, then I would contact them. "Those who have been accused must be assured that their rights will be fully protected, and that accusation will not automatically be taken as proof. They must also be counselled not to take matters into their own hands if they believe themselves unjustly accused, and that any retaliation will be viewed seriously, irrespective of the merit of the original complaints." | Law & Ethics | 1142262722 |
| 4115770 | Should protests be restricted if they pose a threat to national security? | Yes! ALL and ANY Public demonstrations need to planned in advance in order to keep things as orderly as possible to insure that the General Public (people) will be safe from harm. I hate to say it, but there just doesn't seem to be as much common sense and a feeling of "oneness" as there was in the 60's. Everyone seems to have hidden agendas that tend to be of a negative nature, and mixed with alcohol and other unstable substances, most communities cannot afford the crowd control, let alone the Medical Emergencies that a large group of people could bring to an area. I am all for free speech, but in the world of today you need a Security Team. If you can not afford it, there is always Radio & whatever happened to THE FREE PRESS???People need to organize to succeed. Otherwise, it is a waste of time. | Law & Ethics | 1143570114 |
| 2813966 | mortgage forclosure harrasment. houston texas. payment was sent, they say not recieved. trying to make late? | If you sent the payment and the check hasn't clear, then stop payment and resent the check via Express Mail or some other method that will allow you to get proof of delivery. Or better yet, pay online. If the place you in foreclosure, get an attorney right away. | Law & Ethics | 1142969814 |
| 3902303 | If a minor commits murder, should he/she be tried as an adult? | If the minor is under 12 yrs old I'd say "NO" But at Twelve I think your pretty aware of the things you are doing and the effects of them. And there have been a couple of murders in the U.S. that were very thought out, planned. and commited by tweleve and thirteen year olds. I think they should not only be tried as an adult But punished as one to. | Law & Ethics | 1143821010 |
| 917770 | In Mississippi, is an officer required to read miranda rights when arresting for DUI? | Here's the basics: Miranda v. AZ holds that when a suspect is questioned in custody by the police, his confession will be admissible against him only if he has received the "Miranda" Warnings. Before Miranda will be found to apply, three requirements must be satisfied: 1. Miranda warnings are necessary only where the suspect is taken into custody. 2. Miranda only applies where the confession comes as a result of questioning. 3. Finally, Miranda applies only where both the questions and the custody are by the police or other law enforcement authorities. | Law & Ethics | 1141350625 |
| 3567397 | What is the diffrence between legal and right? | Well the term legal is straight forward - what the country/city/county where you live considers to be allowable under the law. The term right is much more subjective. This is determined by an individuals morals and personal beliefs. So what is right is very different from a Catholic, to a Mormon, to a Muslim, etc. | Law & Ethics | 1142113161 |
| 4366331 | is salvation army fraud a federal crime? | Any fraud on that LEVEL is a federal crime. | Law & Ethics | 1143768025 |
| 4013534 | sentencing guidelines in california regarding murder? | Death Penalty | Law & Ethics | 1142495354 |
| 517887 | has the wal-mart health care bill been passed in maryland yet? | check out local laws passed | Law & Ethics | 1141364006 |
| 324299 | what are the legalities of posting a person's picture online? | It could be invation of privacy, if the person is not a celebertiy, they did not consent, and suffered damages. | Law & Ethics | 1143075219 |
| 4006245 | are district judges state judges? | The Federal Judiciary is broken dowm into 13 Circuits of Appeal. Within each Circuit, there are District Courts. See the map at http://www.uscourts.gov/courtlinks/ to get an idea of the breakdown. District Courts are the trial level courts in the federal system. District Court Judges oversee matters in District Courts. Many states also have District Courts. For example, there are nine Judicial DISTRICT COURTS in the State of Nevada. These are also trial level courts. Some states call their trial level courts by different names, like Superior Court. It just depends on the state. | Law & Ethics | 1143218567 |
| 4158324 | i need the website for the court system in nyc.i have a traffic ticket i need to resolve? | http://www.courts.state.ny.us/courts/nyc/smallclaims/index.shtml | Law & Ethics | 1143044457 |
| 1448330 | how long does an insurance company have to settle a workers comp case? | they can take as long as they want...my wife is going through a workers comp case and it has been almost 2 years of bs. | Law & Ethics | 1141483779 |
| 935410 | Can the Law be made by the words coming out of the authourity's mouth? | This is what happend in the United States when an activist Supreme Court treats the Constitution as a "Living Document". Several democrats have been recently quoted as having concerns about Judicial nominees because the courts can "make laws". This is not true. Judges "interpret" law. Liberal activist judges "interpret" law like Clinton "interprets" fidelity and integrity. Congress "makes" law. Citizens "make" case law. | Law & Ethics | 1142891755 |
| 4122327 | Is America barbaric? | THE US GOVERNMENT CONSTITUTED THEIR OWN PSYCHOLOGICAL BEHAVIORAL BARBARISM SINCE THE INCEPTION OF NORTH AMERICA. WILL THE 21st CENTURY BE ANY DIFFERENT? 'HAY NO'! THE DESTRUCTIVE BEHAVIOR WILL CONTINUE. | Law & Ethics | 1143474369 |
| 3269142 | Is there any way for the fbi to drug test for substances used several years prior? | Abolutely not! Drugs are not stored in the spine! Please get this myth out of your head once and for all. LSD, for instance, fully metabolizes in about 48 hours. It does not get stored in the spine. You could possibly detect drug use by hair clippings, but that loses effectiveness after a few months. You are not going to find that someone used drugs several years ago by hair clippings. Unless the hair clippings are from several years ago. Plus, I'm sure you've had a few haircuts and shedded some hair since then. Also, even if you did use drugs several years ago how can that be counted against you? | Law & Ethics | 1142659515 |
| 808613 | Are college/university diplomas considered legal documents? | Why don't you just write that you have processed diplomas at a local college? Processing legal documents to me sounds like you've filed papers at a court house, prepared briefs, transcribed legal information, or otherwise reviewed documents associated with a legal case. I think it's best to just put what you did, because it might be awkward if the interviewer asks you WHAT legal documents you processed. If he or she disagrees that college diplomas count ... it could be embarrassing and make you seem like you're not forthcoming. Good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1141847236 |
| 1247179 | Anyone get a settlement letter from a law firm sueing H&R Block? | Many people have. This question has been asked a couple of times already. They violated predatory lending laws, and charged excessive fees that in most cases resulted in the acount having less money in it when it was closed then when it was opened even. | Law & Ethics | 1142898326 |
| 1831577 | how is a law created? | Someone has a crazy idea and tells someone in the government. Then a politician writes up a draft of it and whoever he works for (either SEnate, COngress, or PRez) votes/approves it. If it is approved, it is passed to the other two sectors where it is voted on again. If it fails, then it is pretty much voted on again over and over again until the guy gives up or it gets passed. | Law & Ethics | 1143586156 |
| 1053506 | Can a nursing home or medicaid take a patients assets? | I'd check with a lawyer on this. Yes, the patient is expected to pay for the nursing home, if he or she has the assets to do so. Many people transfer property and assets to avoid this issue. The law has been that the transfer had to happen a year to a year and a half before the person entered the nursing home. However the recent Budget Reconcilliation Bill changes the ruling to a period to five years. There is an article about it here: http://www.libertypost.org/cgi-bin/readart.cgi?ArtNum=128962 Some to lose Medicaid aid in paying for nursing home By DOUGLAS TURNER News Washington Bureau Chief 2/10/2006 "WASHINGTON - The days are over when Grandma or Grandpa could give their money to relatives, then, shortly thereafter, enter a nursing home with Medicaid picking up the tab. A bill President Bush signed this week requires a five-year wait for those wishing to employ this little-publicized but widely used practice. ... While critics fear the new rules could hurt people of modest means, advocates say the changes will help erase the practice of wealthier seniors artificially impoverishing themselves so the government assumes their nursing home expenses." click link for rest of the article - http://www.libertypost.org/cgi-bin/readart.cgi?ArtNum=128962 | Law & Ethics | 1141427443 |
| 1936525 | If you think that abortion is right, in cases of rape then is killing the rapist ok too? | neither is ok morally and biblically speaking; both murder!! | Law & Ethics | 1143170266 |
| 595498 | do i have to take a dna test by law or can i refuse it? | Way too vague for an answer. Give us more details. **EDIT AFTER DETAILS*** I assume the court order is signed by a judge. If it is, then it is like a search warrant. Yes, there are search warrants for things inside people's bodies (think drugs or blood.) The police are now even issuing arrest warrants on DNA samples. If the police have a murder or rape suspect that they don't know the name of, they can issue a search warrant if they have the suspect's DNA profile. This is usually done when the statute of limitations is nearing and they don' want to go without filing charges. | Law & Ethics | 1142386232 |
| 3398313 | Oklahoma wants to give the death penalty to child molesters... is this right? | I was molested by my brother when I was 13 and while I would like to say yes, I can't. I've forgiven my brother since then, but my forgiving him doesn't mean that I've suddenly forgot about the entire incident or that I approve of what happened. I think this is not the corse to take. I do think that harsher penalties should be in place though. There was one case that I was watching on Court TV and this guy raped a minor and only got 6 months for it. That's a slap on the wrist. I don't this would be grounds for you to use the word murder though. These child molesters in a sense have murdered their victims, because I and many others will never be the same. I use the word murder because that is exactly what it seems like because they kill your soul and any hope you had for the future. | Law & Ethics | 1142366357 |
| 2838545 | Is selling golf courses, ports or any other real estate to foreigners lawfully or ethically treasonous? | Um we have done this for decades. US corporations have also purchased real estate in other countries | Law & Ethics | 1143153456 |
| 2282768 | Why can you kill a baby before it's born and it's ok, but after its born, it's murder? | The life of a baby begins long before he or she is born. A new individual human being begins at fertilization, when the sperm and ovum meet to form a single cell that has it's own unique human DNA. If the baby's life is not interrupted, he or she will someday become an adult man or woman. The label of "fetus" is to signify what stage the human is in just like toddler or adult. So the question is why can you leagal kill them? Well, we have no common sense as a nation. Also with doctors making upto $10K a day it is a very profitable industry. | Law & Ethics | 1141696465 |
| 2091908 | How does a lawsuit affect my wife in a divorce? | It slowly kills her by causing even more stress than she experienced when she was married to you. | Law & Ethics | 1143854731 |
| 3097580 | The spot that I parked in had no sign and the yellow curb was covered in snow, I recieved 2 tickets in 24 hrs. | You can try to protest the tickets, but they may say that ignorance of the law is no excuse. You don't say where you live compared to where you got the tickets (If you live within a few blocks, they will say you should have known). It also depends on why the yellow curb was painted (Was it near a hydrant or an intersection, in which case, the ticket will probably stand). You may at least be able to get one ticket tossed and the other upheld. | Law & Ethics | 1141458238 |
| 4108173 | I went PRO- PER against my LL who has broken 10 CIVIL codes. & Lost. Judge wouddn't hear me? | get someone you trust to watch the child on the day you are to be out and don't leave until you are arrested. sounds nuts i know, but if you believe you are in the right then the courts need to see it. don't be bullied because you are a single mom. defend yourself and your 'rights' as you would defend your child and his/her 'rights'. have some of your friends watch the house and once you are arrested your friends trash the place. it will end up costing the l.l. more than the 2 or3 months rent he lost. my ex's x-wife did this (not leaving) and ended staying free for 6 months (and a couple of court datees), but in that time she was able to save enough for down payment on a house. | Law & Ethics | 1143197857 |
| 3786477 | What is the Statute of Limitations for statutory rape in the state of Texas? | Statutory rape is called "indecency with a child" in Texas. The statute of limitation limits it to 10 years from the child's 18th birthday. | Law & Ethics | 1142287165 |
| 3432273 | Which is worse receiving stolen property or disposing of stolen property? | Probably disposing because you can get charged with something like "getting rid of evidence"... | Law & Ethics | 1142905259 |
| 82284 | is it illigal to have a ripped canada flag up on a flag pole? | It should be illegal. I always thought flags had to be in good condition to be "flying". | Law & Ethics | 1142640549 |
| 1453084 | What is the procedure for writing a bill and getting it passed through Congress? | The basic method... Write a bill and get some co-sponsors. The bill gets directed to the appropriate Congressional committee for discussion and review. It may be rejected for modification, rejected outright or approved. If approved, it is then put on the calendar for approval by the entire house of Congress. If the bill requires both houses to approve, the same will be done in both houses. During the approval process, it may be modified/amended outright, sent back to committee for further review, rejected completely or approved. Once approved it goes to the President. If both houses approve the bill, however in slightly different ways, there is a joint committee that compromises the bill to something both houses agree with before sending it to the President. Once the President gets it, he can either sign it or veto it. If vetoed, it needs 2/3 of Congress to override. The real way is a lot dirtier. It involves trading of favors (you vote for my bill, I'll vote for yours), attempts to tack on riders and amendments (adding money for a pork project to an unrelated bill) and a lot of petty partisan politics. | Law & Ethics | 1142180142 |
| 3662417 | Can a govrnment V A check be garnished by a landlord for back rent? | You can not garnish government funds to an individual, however once those funds are in a bank there is no reason that your account can not be attached. | Law & Ethics | 1143320790 |
| 2361861 | Have you ever been arrested? | Yes, I have. 1993 - Misdemeanor 1993 - Drinking Underage (Military Base) 1994 - Drinking Underage/DUI (Military Base) 1995 - DUI 1999 - Misdemeanor I think I may have had a little drinking problem when I was younger. What do you think? | Law & Ethics | 1143370681 |
| 2096876 | A 23 year old woman having a relationship with a 15 yr old boy. Is this legal? | NO not legal but it happens. I read in the paper not too long ago that unless the boys parents let the boy testify the woman get off free. Two cases I have read about have involved women teachers. Although in one case the woman did serve time now she is out and married the boy who is now of marrying age. The boys mother felt real bad for her going to jail. | Law & Ethics | 1143484501 |
| 4093569 | what is the garnishment process for iowa? | A legal judgment has to be filed against you in a court of law. Depending on what the garnishment is for (child support, failure to pay a bill, etc.) a copy of the garnishment order is to be delivered to your employer by the county sheriff, and then the employer is to notify you of the action. | Law & Ethics | 1142553430 |
| 592443 | If your home is haunted do you really have to disclose this fact before selling? | No, you don't have to report mythology. | Law & Ethics | 1142482777 |
| 949641 | What do you think about Yahoo's action in China? | This issue is overblown. They are not suppressing democracy. They are following the laws of the land they are operating in. The are granted permission to operate in China and must follow its laws. Just if any foreign company was doing business in the US, we would expect them to follow our laws. | Law & Ethics | 1142203805 |
| 2504423 | If someone with multiple personalities threatens to kill himself, is it considered a hostage situation? | rofl, thank you for the laugh =) | Law & Ethics | 1141664549 |
| 2790693 | Walmart vs. Target!! who has more lawsuits?!?!? | Sorry, I used to be a wal-mart boycotter. But, they sell the some stuff cheaper than Costco and Sam's Club, both of which you have to be a member of. They sell name brand sundry items, and usually it is a great deal. In the name of saving money , why not shop there. The lawsuits are probably mostly locals trying to keep them out of their area. And also from employees trying to get MORE money than they are worth. I would guess Wal-Mart is the "target" of more lawsuits, and unfortunately, most of them are frivelous. With the advent of the internet and online shopping, people are prooving they want their items cheap. Local companies don't want to be pushed out of their 'market'. I used to feel for the local businesses, but after being screwed too many times by them, I lost interest in trying see their side. | Law & Ethics | 1142909488 |
| 3472044 | Can I get a ticket for driving my daughter to dance class if it is dark and I am night blind? | "Honest, officer. I didn't see that stop sign." | Law & Ethics | 1143769383 |
| 1541958 | Any lawyers on this thing cuz I need some serious help!!! What do I do??? | I am a lawyer. First, call the police and file a police report. Second, call you local district attorneys' office and file a criminal complaint. The State you live in will prosecute the crime so you do not need to hire an attorney. Jail time is what your friend will face if he is convicted in the criminal action. Third, you should also consider suing this guy in a civil suit. If you win, you will obtain a money judgment. The problem with a civil suit is you will have to pony up some money to hire an attorney. The good news is the burden of proof is less - in the criminal case, the evidentiary standard is "beyond a resonable doubt" - in the civil case it's "by a preponderance of the evidence" Good luck. Many states have "hate crimes" laws where if he's convicted in a criminal lawsuit, he will face extra jail time due to the fact that you were targeted because of your sexual orientation. | Law & Ethics | 1142903687 |
| 96559 | Can police get sex*ual services from prostitute in order to catch them? | No. But, they can get the prostitute into a room with them. And then when they begin to start talking about money, that is when they can arrest them. In general, I would immagine that it is seriously frowned upon if they do get sexual services for free from a prostitue. | Law & Ethics | 1141396576 |
| 3278218 | With all the illegal aliens fleeing to the usa, how long will it be before there will be the first racial war? | their should not ever be any racial wars. and native americans i love. | Law & Ethics | 1143504655 |
| 175119 | I want 2 be a police officer and I need information. Where can I get these souces.? | TRY YOUR POLICE STATION IN YOUR HOME TOWN, THEY SHOULD BE ABLE TO HELP. GOOD LUCK!!! | Law & Ethics | 1143421272 |
| 3622307 | Where can I find and download the Cluster Daniels vs Tenn Dept of Health court order? | It is not available online as it was decided 20 years ago and the Tennessee Supreme Court only has opinions back to 1995. Check your local library for a printed version. | Law & Ethics | 1143331533 |
| 388722 | if you tell someone dont come back over your house, but your child has them come over , can they be arrested? | Of course you can have them arrested. The key word is that your child had them come over. You are the one paying the mortgage and you are the primary name as owner of the home. Your child is only a minor and must have parental consent on who can enter your property and every other aspect in his or her life. | Law & Ethics | 1141701415 |
| 2025883 | what is HS11377(A)? | Let me clear up the "legalese" listed above. Most commonly, it means possession of a personal use quantity of Methamphetamine. | Law & Ethics | 1143139329 |
| 1609858 | Would you agree Uncle Sam is America's biggest & wealthiest gangster? | hell yeah... | Law & Ethics | 1141875211 |
| 2857182 | What are the main debates over abortion? | http://www.str.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=5349 | Law & Ethics | 1142306909 |
| 1891102 | Adoption question for Illinois lawyers or Law students? | Adoption records are indeed sealed unless by court order, and you would likely need a more compelling reason than "I want to know" to get a court order. One avenue to work on is Illinois' Adoption Registry, where you can register, and if your birth mother has or does register, they will allow you to exchange information. Information and forms are at the site below. | Law & Ethics | 1143093328 |
| 4410539 | What state has th most relaxed drug laws? | You need to get a life and stop the drugs. you will be glad you did, because you can get in trouble in all state for drugs. | Law & Ethics | 1141584541 |
| 4436496 | My company sent out an email worldwide with all my personal information attached SS#,Name,DOB,Address,etc..? | I am not a lawyer, but it surely seems you have the right to bring a suit against your employer -- most certainly if it did damage to you. Giving out your social socurity information, alone, is an invasion of privacy that is potentially damaging. [I don't know what the procedures are for changing it, but it may be an option.] There are free legal services available. Call your county law library and ask the librarian if she has those listings. Also, most lawyers (I believe) give a half-hour free consultation to discuss potential cases. [Your county law librarian if this is true.] Visit as many lawyers as possible to find the best lawyer for you and collect information. You might also post your question on FindLaw.com (I assume it still exists; I haven't been there for a while). Lawyers frequent that website and you might get a better idea of your legal chances. Visit other law sites and post questions if they allow them. {Do a search to find them.] This way you'll get more opinions, more info. Sorry I can't be of more help. Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1142337552 |
| 2495569 | what are the chances of clearing a retail theft misdemeanor from your record? | Negative, it shouldn't be removed. This a sign of your character. They will keep it there forever; because you could be another repeat offender. The odds of you not getting caught, for the other 100 times you most likely stole some other things before you got caught. Answer this: are you only guilty when you get caught? The judges know this, and they see 1000's of cases a year. You can't fool them. | Law & Ethics | 1143464814 |
| 2673960 | what is the ecological factor? | 1. The branch of science that is concerned with the relationships between organisms and their environments. 2. The relationship between organisms and their environments. 3. The study of the detrimental effects of modern civilization on the environment, with a view toward their prevention or reversal through conservation. | Law & Ethics | 1142848197 |
| 2878445 | who can get an all points bulletin? | Law & Ethics | 1143397121 | |
| 371563 | Do Judges who know that police are lying stop the lying, ignore the lying or promote the lying? | the system has flaws and you just have to cross your fingers i guess, with your question I think it depends on the judge some are more moral than others you cant prejudge them though im sure theres some really tough ass good judges AND some corrupt ones too. | Law & Ethics | 1142414775 |
| 814404 | HOW MANY OF YOU THINK persons who commit crimes against children ( especially their own) should instead of? | Children are the only thing that's sacred remaining in this world. People who hurt kids should be punished severely. Yes, that is an excellent idea, in my opinion- to sterilize criminals who have harmed innocent kids (every kid is innocent, because they are defenseless against larger adults). If they are prevented from having any other kids, that would help give at least some degree of assurance that they wouldn't fall into recidivism. But on the other hand, measures might need to be taken to prevent any offender from adopting other children, and measures to prevent an offender from working around kids, too. Prison time would also be a good idea- and sterilization. If the individual ever got out of jail, then they would not have any immediate children to harm. | Law & Ethics | 1143817542 |
| 1463728 | waht are some blue laws from 1600s-1700s? | Origins: The term "blue laws" originally applied to laws supposedly enacted by the Puritans in seventeenth-century Connecticut to regulate moral behavior (especially what people must or must not do on the Sabbath) which called for rather harsh punishments to be applied to offenders. Blue laws allegedly specified penalties for moral offenses such as failure to attend church on the Sabbath; lying, swearing, and drunkenness; the playing of games (such as cards, dice, and shuffleboard) in public, mandated more severe punishments for crimes committed on the Sabbath; and regulated the sale and consumption of alcohol. Violators of blue laws might be assessed monetary fines, be whipped, be forced to spend time in the stocks, have body parts burned or cut off, or even receive the death penalty. Although accounts of these seventeenth-century draconian laws were largely exaggerations or outright fictions, the temperance movements which began in the late nineteenth century did bring a new round of legislation intended to regulate private conduct by banning the sale of cigarettes and alcohol, prohibiting amusements and "unnecessary labor" on Sundays, and providing for local censorship of arts and entertainment (such as books, plays, and films). Many remnants of "blue laws" survived into the late twentieth century as seemingly nonsensical patchworks of regulations about which types of businesses could operate on Sundays and what items they could sell. Thus various jurisidictions might have regulations which, on Sundays, prohibited the sale of hammers but not nails, forbade trading in horses while allowing automobile dealerships to remain open, or prohibited the purchase of alcohol at liquor stores but not grocery stores. | Law & Ethics | 1142050992 |
| 580939 | Can A family Law Judge in the State of W.V.issue a court order w/out both parties being there W/ no hearing? | well' we had a hearing for custody i was present the mother was not it went into record. you can appeal the order. legal aid in the state of wva is free or low cost they will help you i am sure the state has not kidnapped these kids the state does not take kids, unless danger or no one fit is able, these circumstances should be explained to an attorney many will consult without a fee; keep trying | Law & Ethics | 1143341399 |
| 1980001 | In south carolina does a man have any custody over a child if he has not signed the birth certificate? | you can always make a request to the court for a ordered paternity test and fight for your rights.. I think it is great you want to be in your child's life... I'm rooting for, good luck!!! | Law & Ethics | 1142437521 |
| 285980 | Is racial profiling helping in the war on drugs? | Racial profiling is the *reason* for the war on the drugs. | Law & Ethics | 1143393448 |
| 2126722 | What does one need to know to be the Register of Wills in a county in the state of Maryland? | "State of Maryland Register Of Wills" http://www.registers.state.md.us/ "The Register of Wills is responsible for appointing personal representatives to administer decedents’ estates and for overseeing the proper and timely administration of these proceedings. We also perform the following duties: assist and advise the public in the preparation of all required forms; maintain and preserve the permanent record of all proceedings; serve as the Clerk to the Orphans’ Court; track estates and refer delinquent matters to the Court; determine and collect inheritance taxes and probate fees/court costs; audit accounts of personal representatives and guardians; mail various notices and court orders to interested persons; and, verify compliance with court orders. For further information, please contact the Register in the county (jurisdiction) where the decedent resided at the time of death." | Law & Ethics | 1143772737 |
| 3236400 | Do you beleive that affirmative action.... promotes equal rights among all americans? | If by equal rights you mean one group had a chance to be discriminated against, now the other group has that same chance, then sure. If you mean the same rights to all people regardless of race, color or creed, then no. | Law & Ethics | 1141848258 |
| 223002 | Do you need to fale a sobriety test before you get breathalized? | nope you dont necessarily have to take (or fail) a sobriety test before you get breathalized. keep in mind, though, that you DONT have to take a breathalizer either. if youre caught in that situation, just refuse the test (you can even refuse the sobriety test). youre license may get suspended for refusing to take the test, but it'll be harder for the DA to prosecute you for a DUI or DWI if they dont have any hard evidence (which a breathalizer could produce). oftentimes when people do this the DA is forced to either drop the case or prosecute a lesser charge (like reckless driving). bottom line: KNOW YOUR RIGHTS. law enforcement can sometimes make you feel like you have to do things (like take a breathalizer), but you dont. they have the right to scare you, but you have the right to refuse! | Law & Ethics | 1143582313 |
| 4064883 | Can I be late paying a traffic ticket? | Yes but it will cost extra, a LOT extra. Why no go to court with a good believable excuse? I have gotten out of them a couple of times, except once when I was doing donuts in the snow I didn't cause the cop showed up. As I was leaving the courtroom some creepy guy said as I went past him, "Can I ride with you?" | Law & Ethics | 1141825079 |
| 2736492 | where can i get a copy of the texas senate bill 19/357? | That's not a valid bill number. Texas numbers bills starting with either an SB or HB (or SR, HR, etc for resolutions) and a single number assigned sequentially for bills introduced in a given session. 2005 was the 79th session, so session 19 would be 1945, which is not available online (their online docs go back to 1998). If you mean SB357 for the 19th congress, you'd need to go to your local library. If you know the title or subject of the bill, you can search for it via http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/tlo/legislation/bill_status.htm I was thinking maybe you meant that you're looking for a Texas legislation . . . maybe chapter 19, article 357? But article 19 (Code of Criminal Proceedings) only has 104 articles. (http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/statutes/cr.toc.htm) Maybe you're looking for Chapter 19, Article 26, "Jury Impaneled"? This is the only article in chapter 19 that contains the number 357; I think that refers to the docket page on which this legislation first appeared. Art. 19.26. [357] [408] [396] JURY IMPANELED. (a) When fourteen qualified jurors are found to be present, the court shall proceed to impanel the grand jury, unless a challenge is made, which may be to the array or to any particular person presented to serve as a grand juror or an alternate. (b) The grand jury is composed of not more than twelve qualified jurors. In addition, the court shall qualify and impanel not more than two alternates to serve on disqualification or unavailability of a juror during the term of the grand jury. On learning that a grand juror has become disqualified or unavailable during the term of the grand jury, the attorney representing the state shall prepare an order for the court identifying the disqualified or unavailable juror, stating the basis for the disqualification or unavailability, dismissing the disqualified or unavailable juror from the grand jury, and naming one of the alternates as a member of the grand jury. The procedure established by this subsection may be used on disqualification or unavailability of a second grand juror during the term of the grand jury. For purposes of this subsection, a juror is unavailable if the juror is unable to participate fully in the duties of the grand jury because of the death of the juror or a physical or mental illness of the juror. | Law & Ethics | 1141319241 |
| 414688 | how does a person get removed from search engine articles written about themself? | You would have to ask the web master or owner of the site that the articles are posted to (not the search engines that find the artcle). Depending on the content of the article (if they constitute harassment, libel, etc.) you might have some success. But they are not obligated to do so. | Law & Ethics | 1143833287 |
| 1379614 | A lot of (crazy) people favor torturing terrorists...? | i dont believe in violence...torture is wrong!! | Law & Ethics | 1142093623 |
| 3619201 | please answer!is there a web site thatgive laws and punishments for child suport? | Your state should have a website for the child support enforcemnt agency. Try going to your state's website and looking for a link. If not, yahoo has some really good child support groups. You might try joining one and asking this question there. | Law & Ethics | 1143239613 |
| 1731659 | Is it illegal to sign your husband's name on a court document? | It seems, unless you have Power of Attorney to do so, it is illegal to sign anyone else's name to a legal document. You can not bind another to an agreement by signing it. (There may be stiff consequences for doing so.) Note: I am not lawyer. | Law & Ethics | 1142349334 |
| 1060239 | difference between agency by estoppel and ratification? | Agency by estoppel implies that there was some act indicating agency and the principal did not take action to deny the agency. This would be in advance of an action by the purported agent. Ratification can only take place after an act by the purported agent, when the principal ratifies the agent's act. | Law & Ethics | 1141950452 |
| 25228 | what is the spending limit in the local elections by the candidates? | Laws on election expenditures and campaign donations vary from state to state and even city to city. You need to be specific about the location. Better yet, check with your local election officials for further information. | Law & Ethics | 1141297424 |
| 4399103 | how to enjoy life in the middle of occupation and fighting gangs in my home land? | Life is what you make of it. It could start with little games indoors to be safe. It would be a board game or a game of chess that gets the ball rolling. It is about focusing on the fun and not the current situation. | Law & Ethics | 1143655071 |
| 303037 | I want to get off probation? | Have you met all the terms? Have you paid all your fines and done your Community Service? If you have done all these things the Probation should more than likely be dropped by any judge | Law & Ethics | 1142065214 |
| 1777028 | how do i find bench warrents issued in counties in okla. on line at no cost. FREE? | I would suggest that you contact either the Clerk of Court in the county you are inquiring about or contact the District Attorney for that county. I don't believe you can access information about bench warrants online at no cost. | Law & Ethics | 1142554340 |
| 4225730 | A law went in affect today in Calabasa, CA banning smoking in all public places. Is this going too far? | yep. I really think the liberals are getting completely out of control. Abortions for all, cigarettes for none. Hey, there is one town near mine that wants to ban all SALE of cigarettes...and gas stations/little corner marts are like, listen....we will go out of buisness if we can't sell cigarettes. If by you is anything like by me...as they take away smokers rights...they also keep raising cigarette taxes to fund state/counties. Isn't this a bit hypocritical. Don't smoke here, but please buy smokes so we can pay for highways? It's all a bunch of B.s | Law & Ethics | 1142621527 |
| 1803322 | What is a Quorum Merit Argument? | QUANTUM MERUIT - As much as he has deserved. When a person employs another to do work for him, without any agreement as to his compensation, the law implies a promise from, the employer to the workman that he will pay him for his services, as much as be may deserve or merit. In such case the plaintiff may suggest in his declaration that the defendant promised to pay him as much as he reasonably deserved, and then aver that his trouble was worth such a sum of money, which the defendant has omitted to pay. This is called an assumpsit on a quantum meruit. When there is an express contract for a stipulated amount and mode of compensation for services, the plaintiff cannot abandon the contract and resort to an action for a quantum meruit on an implied assumpsit. | Law & Ethics | 1142270448 |
| 275382 | I need more information on HB2154 HOA reform also would like to have info on groups to join on this matter? | they dont legaly have any say but i think it would only be fair for them too | Law & Ethics | 1143394171 |
| 3852696 | Who passed the recent bar exam? | Results haven't been published yet in my state......I won't take it for a while yet anyway. | Law & Ethics | 1143789696 |
| 1117491 | Can N.Y.P.D. School Safety arrest for drug violation? | If they are actual NYPD then they can, they still have full police authority even though they are detailed out to the school system. | Law & Ethics | 1142375141 |
| 3591304 | What is the official title of the case and its citation Gideon v. Wainwright (1963)? | I think you'll find all the information you need at this link: http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/scripts/getcase.pl?court=US&vol=372&invol=335 | Law & Ethics | 1141364575 |
| 3852714 | length of sentence for 120.11 Aggravated assault upon a police officer (NYS)? | your public defender can help you. i suggest you plead guilty for a lighter sentence. hopefully you can get a few years of probation and no time in the pokey. good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1141943200 |
| 2404343 | How has the meaning of the word "liberty" changed over the course of American history? | Before the Fourteenth Amendment, the Bill of Rights was more of a contract between the states and the federal government. | Law & Ethics | 1141706901 |
| 3732406 | Can an adoption agency really keep your money even if you arent satisfied with them? | As a social worker you are not the priority and even if it is a private agency you are not a customer, at least as far as agency policy goes. The mother may have changed her mind and or her rights are not completely severed until 30 days after the child is born she can change her mind. As far as getting your money back i don't think there is a way sorry | Law & Ethics | 1143045534 |
| 1569740 | Would you care if the laws made it mandatory to tip servers? | Yes, I would care. If the law required servers to be tipped, that would be giving them a license to be crummy servers and still get paid. I think good service should be rewarded with generous tips (willingly)... I'm sorry there are so many stingy, unappreciative people in the world... Maybe the law should require that everyone (adults) should spend a week being a server -- maybe that's the answer! (They would know how tough it is.) :) | Law & Ethics | 1142351799 |
| 4067328 | How to fight discrimination at work? | You've been Discriminated Post your Case for Free. Expert Lawyers Review and Contact You. www.casepost.com | Law & Ethics | 1142720665 |
| 4273985 | Question in details...? | In general, while you can appoint a guardian for your child, you cannot dictate who gets custody. A guardian is nothing more than a person who places the child with the proper custodian. When it comes to custody, natural parents are presumed to be the best caretakers for their children. In order to bypass a natural parent, it must first be shown that the parent is unfit and then that it is in the best interests of the child to be placed with whomever is petitioning. I'm sorry but there's no way to ensure that your ex does not end up with custody of your daughter in the event of your demise short of having him give up his rights in favor of a new adoptive father. [He cannot give up his rights unless someone is willing to step in as an adoptive parent]. You should make a will designating your parents as guardians. Then you should help them document the ways in which the father is unfit. Keep records of the total days of his visitation, arrests, drug use, etc. And try your hardest not to die. | Law & Ethics | 1142533601 |
| 2299310 | how long does a landlord have to evict youfrom a house? | Depending on the state, it could be a few weeks to months. In NYC, it takes forever to evict someone. In Arizona, it can be done in less than 21 days. Check with your local court that handles forcible detainer cases. They will have all the required dates and forms for those cases. | Law & Ethics | 1143648967 |
| 794471 | why America people do not response hardly for USA's cruel policy? | WE DO, TRUST ME!! WE JUST CAN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT! I AM ASSUMING YOUR TALKING ABOUT PRES. BUSH?? | Law & Ethics | 1141979980 |
| 3938695 | why weed is still illegal even tho the facts are straight; it isn't deadly and doesn't make people use heroin? | Tough question. Bustards don't want to legalize it because they earn more this way. | Law & Ethics | 1142433912 |
| 2057314 | Is selling fake Rolex legal? | its not illegal if you tell them that it is not real but if you dont say anything or tell them that it is real then it is illegal. just be careful if you do sell it. | Law & Ethics | 1143822033 |
| 1089325 | what will i have to study in college to become a cop? | criminal justice | Law & Ethics | 1142909998 |
| 3786161 | Why do teachers like Jay Bennish get away with saying whatever they want to kids in the classroom? | They get away with that kind of not-so-veiled political indoctrination because school boards and administrators are either politically like-minded, or they don't have the guts to put a stop to it. Freedom of speech does NOT give a teacher a right to preach his/her own political belief to a captive audience of students. Those who argue that are just attempting to blow smoke into an area where the sun doesn't shine. Bennish should be fired, not for his political beliefs, but because he is a bloody incompetent who can't even teach basic geography without trying to spread political propaganda. | Law & Ethics | 1142626311 |
| 1420654 | Where can I report or make a claim for not receiving pay checks that are owed to me? | He should still file a complaint with your local department of labor and the better business bureau. | Law & Ethics | 1141961988 |
| 3419989 | Does the West have a moral obligation to cancel third world debt? | I'd like to see a world where people just help each other - when someone needs help - and forget all this monetary value placed on ... everything. That's the MORAL thing to do. | Law & Ethics | 1143214754 |
| 2897798 | Do you have to hire a lawyer to draw up advance directives,power of attorney?Or can you fill forms without one | It is strongly recommended that you used an attorney, but not legally necessary. An attorney can customize the forms to suit you needs and answer any questions you might have. An attonrey will make sure the the forms are properly witnessed or notarized. The attorney can ask important questions that you might not have thought about and has experience to help you avoid common mistakes. | Law & Ethics | 1141899410 |
| 893932 | Is an incapacited medical patient protected from Power Of Attorney crime? | Was the Power of attorney signed while the person was legally of sound mind? If so then the person named in the POA can legally do whatever the POA states. If there's no limit on them selling house, etc then they can do it regardless of the state of the person now. A POA only becomes null upon death of the person or when it is revoked by that person (and they must be of sound mind when revoking it). That's the danager of a POA until it's revoked the person named can do anything the person signing the POA could do unless it states otherwise. Therefore there is NO crime if the POA was signed while the person was legally of sound mind. | Law & Ethics | 1143266004 |
| 3808288 | lets say i know about a drug ring thats hurting people . its a meth ring .? | You don't say where you are, so it's difficult to give you a really decent answer (Yahoo Answers has people from all over the world). However, if you were in California, and if you were dealing with me, this is the deal we'd probably make: I would be more than willing to work with you initially. However, just you saying someone is dealing/cooking meth does not make it so. For me to prove my case in front of a judge or a jury, I need evidence, and what you say is normally not evidence, depending on several things. Typically, to put together a decent case on a meth cook requires eyewitness testimony, along with physical evidence. To put together a decent sales case would require proof of sales and sufficient quantities of meth to show sales. Sales to an undercover cop would be outstanding...if you knew of a way to arrange the deal between the undercover and the seller/cooker. I would not be able to bargain with you about the people you care about because if they got caught with something, that's their bargain to make, not yours. I might be willing to agree not to intentionally seek those people out, but I repeat; I *might* be willing to make that agreement. It's a risk you will take when you deal with the police that the names of people you give up might be caught up in the whole deal. There is some risk in doing something like this that the crook will find out you did. There are also ways to prevent that from happening. I do not recommend going through an attorney unless you are made of money. If you do not currently have a criminal case pending in the system, and do not have a public defender for that case, you will have to pay an attorney to do the things that have been suggested here. My opinion: it's not productive. I also strongly advise against any type of anonymous reporting program, as the information you provide might be useless without further questioning and clarification and if the police don't have a way to talk to you, your efforts might end up being for nothing. If you can find such a program that allows for confidential, anonymous and *timely* discussion back and forth between you and the police, go for it...that would work well, although I'm not aware of any such program. Despite what's been said here, you need to talk to a narcotics investigator. Call one near you, and without giving any names, just describe the circumstances you want to talk about. It could be that what you know isn't sufficient for law enforcement in your state to act on, and they would require more from you. It could be that, depending on what kind of information you're able to provide, you'd have just the right amount of information at just the right time to be able to make a difference. You want to make that difference? You need to talk to a narc investigator. Involving anyone else only makes it harder to deal with and confuses things more than need be. The problem here is that you're dealing with a lot of different dynamics, and you really need to be able to talk to an investigator to get things hammered out as much as possible. You don't hate meth any more than I do. I will do anything I can to help you with this and for what it's worth, you have my word that I would not attempt any legal manuevering to discover your location or identity (there are those here who will tell you I'm lying...it's your choice to believe me or not). If you think I can help you with what you want to do, you're welcome to send me a message by clicking on my icon and then clicking on the "contact me" link from there. | Law & Ethics | 1143006991 |
| 4031332 | Does mediation diplomacy really work or is it a waste of time? | Mediation is often a great way to resolve conflicts. But it is a waste of time if either side does not want to settle. | Law & Ethics | 1141942969 |
| 3338156 | Why is it so attrative for a young man/woman thats raised in a good family to commit to a life of crime? | Speaking only for myself, of course, all I can say is that because I was constantly identified as being sooooooo much like my father, who at the time was just getting his feet wet at being a dad himself & so very unsure of how to be one, that I felt the need to rebel & boy, did I ever. Besides the usual experimentation with alcohol & drugs, I left the service at the ripe old age of 22 because I hadn't figured out who I was (or what I wished to become) & wound up going to prison for murder a year later. Having learned a great deal of organic chemistry while incarcerated for the next seven years of my young life, I got out & went on a nationwide rampage, teaching countless others how to manufacture & distribute designer drugs until I had been apprehended once again & made to serve even harder time down here in the land of cotton. Now I'm forty-seven, have begun to learn to live with my regrets & to address my issues in a manner far more befitting an adult, have been blessed with honest-to-God True Love &, if I can learn to lay down the last of my addictions & manage my Hep C, will look forward to living to a much riper & certainly far more rewarding old age than previously envisioned. I only pray that I a). have the time & ability to prove to my family through my deeds as wellas my words how much I love them & how sad I am at having dissappointed (&, at imes, frightened, them) &, b). be given a chance to make a difference in as many other troubled peoples (both young & old) lives as possible before the Lord calls me home. | Law & Ethics | 1142903114 |
| 2468799 | Moving out of the house during high school.. Is it possible? Is it even worth it? | Moving out may seem as easy as getting the necessary permission to do so, but you have lots to consider. I did some digging for a similar question on this subject, and I thought you might like to see that: | Law & Ethics | 1143864486 |
| 90008 | Can you get into legal trouble based on your use of YA? | Well, Yahoo! Answers is a public forum so I suppose if you make threatening statements to other people or government officials, use it to make slanderous comments to someone or use it to search for things that are illegal and then attain those illegal thigs (i.e. copyrighted material or bomb-making materials) then yes you could get into legal trouble. | Law & Ethics | 1142534366 |
| 4425012 | can you file your own papers for an expungement so it won't be that expensive? | The laws and procedures on filing a request for an expungement vary from state to state. If you were filing an request to expunge a misdemeanor in California, I would say the forms are fairly simple to follow and you could do it yourself. Other states may be different. Legally, you would have the right to try. Whether or not you would succeed would obviously depend on your ability to read the law and follow the proper procedures. | Law & Ethics | 1141585118 |
| 2401778 | how to obtain singapore police clearance from canada.? | you can try visiting singapore police or singapore ministry of foreign affairs' websites for further enquiries | Law & Ethics | 1143765743 |
| 835145 | i'm 22 and on nov 6 2005 my mom pass i'm trying too get custody of my sister.? | I'm so sorry for your loss. Unfortunately, unless Dad is genuinely unfit, you'll have a hard time persuading the court. The law is stacked in favor of a parent over any other relative. Some factors that might tip the scales in your favour are: If Dad's been out of the picture for quite a while,or leads a questionable life (drugs, drinking, etc)(don't make anything up, it will backfire) If dad has a significant criminal history involving drugs or violence. If you can demonstrate that you can provide a safer, more stable environment than Dad, If your sister is over 9 and expresses to the court that she'd rather stay with you. Consult a lawyer who specialises in custody matters, a great many offer free initial consultations and contact the Family Services office to consult a social worker about what will best serve your sister's needs. The courts look favorably on people who actively seek out an outside evaluation...it shows that you really want what's best for the child. Best of luck. | Law & Ethics | 1143295512 |
| 2279864 | grievance against another employee? | if you are asking what to do if you have one...first, remember that you don't have to be friends to be professional and work well together. do you really have a grievance, or do you just not like them? if there is a real problem, approach them openly and honestly...and PROFESSIONALLY first. document everything. if you can't resolve it between the two of you, go to your supervisor or human resources department for help. but nobody likes a whiner, so make sure you have a legitimate complaint first, or it will only come back to haunt you. | Law & Ethics | 1142396621 |
| 2448695 | any information on injuries from hoyer lift hooks and changes to hooks since 2003,used to be open hooks.? | what do you mean you were impalled?....i have always known the hoyers to have the teardrops....for at least the past 10 years.....good luck thou! | Law & Ethics | 1142344251 |
| 407846 | Do you think the legal drinking age should be lowered? | No the drinking age should not be lowered. I understand your anticipation but if they did that, then a 19 year old would be like well it's 20 now and I'm almost 20 so why don't we just lower it. Know what I mean? Plus there are a LOT of immature drinkers, I'm not saying you're one, but a lot of people get drunk and drive, rape, or abuse. So no, I do not think it should be lowered, I understand your frustration, but just remember you're almost there, you've come 20 years you can wait a couple of months :). I still have a little less than 4 years so if I can wait you can too :D Take care and please drink responsible. Thank you! :D | Law & Ethics | 1143833327 |
| 2679238 | in your opinion should test tube babies considered legitimate? | Legitimate what? legitimate babies? sure. Legitimate as in have a mother and father? sure. | Law & Ethics | 1141799329 |
| 3748346 | DUI classes to get license reinstated in Cleveland ohio? | Contact your MVD or the court for the proper class to complete to get your license back. | Law & Ethics | 1143032630 |
| 48321 | ohio job application for forensic science technician? | And your question or point is....................? | Law & Ethics | 1142550706 |
| 3638608 | How long does an adult have to be missing befor a missing person report will be processed by the authorities? | Usually 24 hours | Law & Ethics | 1141958470 |
| 2487306 | Rules of bike riding? | Check this site about bike laws. They vary by state. | Law & Ethics | 1141689674 |
| 4311897 | Are insurance policies included on wills or can that be seperate from the will? | An insurance policy is a non-probate asset. It is not made part of the will. However, you may designate the beneficiary of the policy as your estate, in which case the money will be divided in accordance with your will. | Law & Ethics | 1142526631 |
| 2978514 | Who kill JF Kennedy? | It's supposed to be Lee Harvey Oswald, but given some of the attitudes on here I think that eventually George W. Bush will get blamed for that, too. | Law & Ethics | 1141339356 |
| 818037 | Why people today have started having a mundane approach towards life and why today's humans are less tolerant | First off I commend you for wanting to make this place better. Lord knows we need more people like you. I think now adays most people are looking out for number 1, themselves. there are very few people in the world that help others out the goodness of their hearts just because they want to. I feel that most people that are helping others are getting some type of reward (material rewards like money and gifts). I am talking about alot of celebs and political people. most people that help others just because they want to dont brag about what they do they do it because they saw someone in need despite the race sex or any other factors. Here it is 2006 and there is still so much hatred and injustice and discrimination. I dont understand why and if I could fix it I would in a heart beat. I dont like seeing people being treated so badly. It breaks my heart to this happening to so many. I wish I good answers for you but I am afriad I dont know how to fix this. The only thing I can do is teach my three kids to not be so "one sided and blind to others". I will teach my kids that no matter who people are, what color they are or what they have makes no difference because we are all here together. I will also teach them that when you see someone in need help them and dont expect anything in return. Help because one day you will need help and someone will put out his/her hand and help you. DO UNTO OTHERS HAS YOU WOULD HAVE THEM DO UNTO YOU. respect others and dont judge them. | Law & Ethics | 1143462116 |
| 497148 | What would be the legal "road" I would have to take to get visitation of my 8 year old brother? | I have never heard of anything like this before. You need a lawyer. The best case scenario is that you'll bring an action for visitation against whomever happens to have custody of him. Otherwise, you'll probably have to sue the state. If you are a minor, there should be free legal services able to represent you. In any case, find a lawyer in your area now. | Law & Ethics | 1142725667 |
| 64309 | who would i contact there is mold growing and we have alredy talked to apt manager? | Send the manager a letter, informing him of the problem, and telling him that the presence of the mold is a health hazard, and is a breach of the lease, and constitutes a breach of the specific warranty of habitability given with the lease/apartment. Tell him in the letter that they have 48 hours to repair, or that you will repair at your costs to mitigate damages, with the costs expended by you to be deducted from future lease payments, and/or recouped via legal proceedings. Send a copy of the letter to the local health board, or other inspection agency, along with one or more Internet articles you pull and copy that reflect the dangerousness of toxic mold. Be sure and send the articles to the manager as well. Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1143737198 |
| 2192834 | Do you think Canada's gay marriage will be successfully undone by the Conservatives, or is it here to stay? | I think it's a hot potato, too hot for this new gov't to handle. They'll leave it alone, and everyone will get very used to it. I think it's a good law, and I'm proud of Canada for passing it. | Law & Ethics | 1143514960 |
| 3031823 | Any idea what a chapeau paragaph is? | A heading maybe ? Chapeau means hat so...my guess ! | Law & Ethics | 1143818172 |
| 2779656 | every country that has had gun control used the law to murder it's citizen,how does it make you feel? | This type of question only reinforces the view of anti-gunners about how they view legal gun-owners. Your question should be, "Why is it that every country that's enforced gun bans has an increase in person-to-person crimes and burglaries?" Or, "Since some countries that have banned guns and have seen an increase in crime, why don't their governments reinstate their gun rights so the citizens can protect themselves?" See how that's more diplomatic, and more inviting to a intelligent discussion about the issue, instead of introducing hositlity and open biases into it? | Law & Ethics | 1142720167 |
| 1444394 | How do I find State V. Wall 348 NC 671502 SE 2d 585 1998? | STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA v. TEDDY LEE WALL No. 417PA97 (Filed 30 July 1998) 1. Burglary and Unlawful Breakings § 173 (NCI4th)-- burglary -- sentencing -- defendant on parole for prior offenses -- plea bargain -- sentence consecutive The trial court erred by directing that defendant's sentence be served concurrently rather than consecutively where defendant received a ten-year sentence for larceny and breaking and entering in 1989, with probation; defendant's parole was revoked; he was subsequently paroled again and the parole was again revoked; before the notice of the last parole revocation reached the Department of Correction, defendant entered into a plea agreement for second-degree burglary, larceny, and breaking or entering which called for a consolidated judgment of twenty- five years; the agreement and judgment did not provide for a consecutive or concurrent sentence; the Department of Correction eventually modified defendant's record to reflect that the last sentence was to be consecutive pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 14-52; and defendant filed a motion for appropriate relief which was granted. In accord with the plain meaning of N.C.G.S. § 14-52 (effective until 1 January 1995), defendant's sentence for burglary could commence only at the expiration of the 1989 sentence because he was already serving the 1989 sentence. 2. Criminal Law § 131 (NCI4th Rev.)-- plea agreement -- burglary -- concurrent sentence -- defendant entitled to benefit of bargain -- defendant not entitled to specific performance A defendant who entered into a plea agreement in 1994 under which several 1993 cases, including burglary, were consolidated for judgment was entitled to the benefit of his bargain where defendant, his attorney, and the prosecutor understood that the 1994 sentence was to run concurrently with the sentence defendant was already serving. However, defendant is not entitled to specific performance because that would violate the law of the state. Defendant may withdraw his plea and proceed to trial or attempt to negotiate another agreement that does not violate N.C.G.S. § 14-52. On writ of certiorari pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 7A-32(b) to review an order entered by Caldwell, J., on 7 January 1997 in Superior Court, Gaston County, allowing defendant's motion for appropriate relief and ordering that defendant's sentences be served concurrently, not consecutively. Heard in the Supreme Court 12 February 1998. Michael F. Easley, Attorney General, by Elizabeth F. Parsons, Assistant Attorney General, for the N.C. Department of Correction petitioner-appellant. Henry L. Fowler, III, for defendant-appellee. North Carolina Prisoner Legal Services, Inc., by Winnifred H. Dillon, amicus curiae. FRYE, Justice. In this case we decide: (1) whether the superior court's order directing that defendant's sentences be served concurrently was in violation of N.C.G.S. § 14-52, and (2) whether defendant is entitled to a remedy for his reliance on the validity of his plea agreement. This case developed as follows: On 12 December 1989, defendant received a ten-year suspended sentence upon his plea of guilty to several charges of larceny and breaking and entering and was placed on supervised probation. On 16 July 1991, defendant's probation was revoked, and his ten-year suspended sentence was activated. On 5 August 1992, the North Carolina Parole Commission gave notice of its intent to parole defendant from the activated sentence, and he was subsequently paroled. On 30 December 1993, defendant's parole was again revoked, reactivating his 1989 sentence. On 26 July 1994, defendant entered into a plea agreement in case number 93CRS5858 to the offenses of second-degree burglary and felonious larceny and in case number 93CRS28258 to felonious breaking or entering and felonious larceny under which it was agreed that the | Law & Ethics | 1141786582 |
| 799551 | Is their a way to reopen a case, though I pled guilty to even for how little, I have to suffer so much for? | I think you screwed yourself. You can file a post-conviction appeal if you have the grounds for one (such as incorrect application of the law during sentencing) but I wouldn't hold out much hope for your winning it. | Law & Ethics | 1142626137 |
| 2863235 | Is cannibalism legal anywhere? | Hell no :-) | Law & Ethics | 1141650297 |
| 321220 | Legal advice.? | As long as you can provide evidence that you informed him of your requirement that estimates be prepared and provided first (and your emails should do that), you should be just fine. He isn't going to sue you over $200, but if he threatens to affect your credit (or an affiliated collection agency does), you counter-threaten to report the matter to the state attorney general and to the Secretary of State in your state. Put your threat in writing and be prepared to do so if he will not yield. Also mention the Better Business Bureau and the news team of a local television station that investigates consumer fraud (like "7 On Your Side," etc.) Good luck to you. | Law & Ethics | 1141586570 |
| 3835906 | How can I re-new my driver's license if I currently live abroad? | It depends where you live. In the US, in the state of NJ, all licenses are required to be photo licenses now, so you would not be able to do that. Have someone contact the motor vehicle department (or wherever you go where you live to do that) and ask for you. | Law & Ethics | 1143205230 |
| 4066310 | can you file an appeal on a judgement in small claims court? | In California You can't appeal if you were the one who filed the claim. If someone else files a claim against you and you lose, you can appeal. | Law & Ethics | 1142710688 |
| 2155559 | can a grandmother get custody of a child if the father is a crack head and is homeless? | i would get a family lawyer that specifically deals with child custody cases. it is very possible you can get custody of the child in question. the judge may even order that the father be put in rehab for a certain amount of time and then have to attend parenting classes just to have visitation rights. they did the same thing to my sister and my parents when i was growing up but that is here in texas. insure of your location so the laws may be alot different. contact a family lawyer to find out more. good luck | Law & Ethics | 1143559492 |
| 4407527 | lunch break ohio? | Dinner in New York? Breakfast in Paris? What kind of question is this? | Law & Ethics | 1142874164 |
| 3108627 | Should we have the death penalty? Why or why not? | Yes, we should. It costs a lot more of our hard earned tax dollars to keep a person alive in prison by feeding and clothing him than by executing him. Prison life has gotten way too easy. They get tv, computers, and education and all for a horrible crime. By executing them, its a quick zap and they are no longer a burden to anyone. | Law & Ethics | 1141398985 |
| 2300742 | what is the penalty for 3rd degree theft? | that depends on what country you are in.... | Law & Ethics | 1143688116 |
| 2878224 | can i mail cash? And if not what are the consiquenses? | It's not illegal, but it isn't a good idea either. If you don't want to send a check, you can send a USPS money order. It can be replaced if lost or stolen and you can buy them up to $1000 for a small fee. If the cash is lost or stolen, you are out of luck unless you bought insurance. | Law & Ethics | 1142744046 |
| 163256 | Why aren't pedophiles and rapist arrested? | read your sexoffender page .there you will see your answer to this question ? | Law & Ethics | 1141535957 |
| 1671174 | need a copy of sandra day oconnor's georgetown speech? | This link might be able to help if not look up the Georgetown University website http://www.supremecourtus.gov/ | Law & Ethics | 1142628623 |
| 2292886 | need to talk to someone family law matter can't get leagil aid have no money? | based on what you've said, you should probably try to contact your states legal aid organization, every state has one. Explain them your situation, and there are many lawyers affiliated with that organization who have to put in a certain amount of "pro-bono" (free) work for people, so by a lawyer taking your case for free from legal aid, they're not only helping you, you're helping them. it should be no problem finding free legal help. Also you can call any atorney's and explain to them your situation, and most wioll offer free legal advice if nothing more. hope this helped ;) | Law & Ethics | 1143591109 |
| 770833 | What is the wierdest state law you have heard of/read about? | Here in UK in my hometown men can have an afternoon off work to practice the longbow. In the UK as a whole it is legal for a male to urinate in public, as long it is on the rear wheel of his motor vehicle and his right hand is on the vehicle. You can knock up a publican at any time of day or night and say you are a traveler and request a glass of water. A policemen must let a pregnant woman urinate in his helmet | Law & Ethics | 1143837075 |
| 4448895 | I think someone is breaking into my car but it's raining outside, so I don't want to look. Should I call 911? | No. Do not call 911 unless it is an actual emergency. Speculation is not enough. You may use resourses to save some property (or not), at the expense of someone elses life. Go get wet. Perhaps you can scare them off. Perhaps, since you are obviously lazy and probably don't have a job, the car is only worth a couple hundred bucks and not worth getting wet for. Good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1141944717 |
| 312439 | Recently I was dating someone who works for the NSA and he hacked into my Yahoo/internet. Is that legal? | i won't claim that i am a computer expert, but I know much. hacking into someone's PC can be very easy or very hard did gave this man the chance to sit in front of your computer, or you opened any file that he sent to you? * if yes, then let me tell you that even a 10 years old child can hack your computer easly if he could sit in front of your pc, or if he could make you open a file he sent to you. * if no, then maybe he could get into your computer without your knowladge? do you put password on your pc? I don't think do Anyway the BEST soultion is simple, cost no money, but you will loose everything you have in your PC if that's ok with you, simply format your entire HD, if you could ERASE it that would be the safest solution note: u may think, "why don't i make a backup of my HD before i erase it? the answer is, making backup will backup all your files including the infected ones and since you can't tell which files are infected and which are not, you have to erase all of them If you need more information about this, feel free to contact me There is another solution but it is not guranteened to fix your problem, but most likely it will. this solution is buying an expensive anti-virus and anti-spyware scan your computer very well using them and delete any infected files last solution is by simply installing another SAFE operating system like LINUX even if this guy an expert in windows, I am sure he know nothing about linux Linux is the system of my choice, i've completely forget everything about viruses and spywares, open any file i download without being scared that it could be a virus but linux is alot more different than windows, you will have to learn from the begining 3 choices, choose what you feel better | Law & Ethics | |
| 397904 | Who is the number one serial killer ever? | The Hungarian aristocrat Elizabeth Báthory was arrested in 1610 and subsequently charged with torturing and butchering as many as 600 young girls | Law & Ethics | 1143055021 |
| 2329766 | what do u do when your town is so currupt who do u talk to? | I would recommend the Office of the Attorney General of your state, or the United States District Attorney. | Law & Ethics | 1143150224 |
| 1871241 | Do you believe that the gun control laws are making a better socity buy substancially decreasing city crime? | Well according to the Federalist Papers an armed citizenry is ideal because keeps the government in check. The government should be afraid of the citizenry not the other way around. According to the 2nd Amendment the States have the right to impose what controls it sees necessary to protect the citizenry, in fact there were rules that every male HAD to carry a weapon at certain times. In my state we have very little crime mainly because it is easy for law abiding citizens to get a permit to carry. In fact Virgina is now suggesting to women who get personal protection orders (restraining orders) also get pistol permits. I talked to a Secret Service Agent once where he told where he was being wolf-packed, he pulled his weapon and the gang dispersed. I had someone intentionally hit my pick-up once. They got out of their vehicle fairly quickly I didn't have a clue what was going on, thankfully I had my pistol with me, I talked my way out of it. The thing is training is key. The only gun control I believe in is felons never owning any and where I use two hands The thing is I have read reports where the use of knives by criminals are up. The kids in Florida who killed a homeless man didn't use a firearm they beat him. It's not the firearm that's evil, it's people. And because there are evil people we should be able to defend against being harmed, according to the Declaration of Independence we have the right to life. Criminals try to violate that right and the only way that it's guareteed is if we fight to protect it | Law & Ethics | 1143082279 |
| 3583720 | How long before a DWI charge (not conviction) can be dropped? | Even though a great deal of time has transpired since the original charge, there is a great probability that a warrant has been issued for failing to appear on the original charge. A person charged with a crime has an obligation to appear before a judge to have the matter resolved. A warrant can be issued at any tiume during that process if a person does not show up to court, even if they have shown up already. I would suggest that you contact the court of origin for your friend and see if there is a warrant. If there isn't one, then he/she is home free. | Law & Ethics | 1142326540 |
| 1390475 | which country role by premier? | Canada. | Law & Ethics | 1141686430 |
| 1461665 | restraining order against a public entity? | never heard of such a thing.many bar associations have a program for free or steeply discounted aid.call them. (county bar assn.) | Law & Ethics | 1143862548 |
| 4233879 | I am trying to find people who were arrested on March 8th and 9th in Panama City, Florida. Where do I start? | Check the newspapers for those dates, and see if they list people who were arrested. Some do. Contact the county jail(s) and see if the names of people who were booked on those dates is public information. It might be there for you, just for the asking. Contact the local law enforcement agencies, and see if they will provide that information. Contact the local prosecutor's office and ask them the same thing, though it's entirely possible they may not have that information in some cases. Contact a private investigator and see what they can do for you, and what they will charge you for it. Contact the State Department of Justice (or whatever it's called out there) and tell them what you want. See if anyone can suggest a way for you to get that information (it's possible you just can't). Don't take just one answer from one person. Make a couple of phone calls to the same place at different times, if you're not certain you're getting good information. If you're told you can't have the info, ask (politely) why you can't...ask for the law that prohibits that information from being released, and then read that law and see if you agree that's what it says. If not, seek legal counsel. | Law & Ethics | 1142987089 |
| 2363047 | What type of punishment does a person in a high position get if they commit a serious crime? | Supreme court justices are assigned for life, but can still be impeached from the bench. If found guilty, he/she would be disbarred, fired, arrested, and (if the murder was 1st degree) die in jail. | Law & Ethics | 1142629110 |
| 22550 | How many women legislators voted for the ban on abortion in South Dakota? | You can also look at pregnancy as a consequence of behavior. | Law & Ethics | 1141498815 |
| 2583688 | I want to know if Benji Madden is gay? | dont get me wrong i adore benji but there are pictures of hime kissing and hugging tony lavato of mest. but then again hes had several girlfriends. but im pretty positive him and tony had somethin going on. | Law & Ethics | 1141330122 |
| 4422231 | Can I legally demolish the northeast wall of my apartment so I can get a good view of the sunrise? | Don't just do your apartment... take down the Northeast wall of your entire buildng! Your neighbors will appreciate it when they see that gorgeous sunrise. | Law & Ethics | 1142195778 |
| 2449037 | What do you think of this idiot - S.D. Governor Signs Abortion Ban Into Law? | Got news for all of you. The "coathanger" line is only a scare tactic, just like the threat of having a child through rape or incest. The fact is that abortion is 100% lethal for the child. Anyone that doesn't believe that the unborn is a child needs to see the movie "Silent Scream". Bring a barf bag. I believe that we should have films of abortions performed on women from their first week up to the late term abortions. The age of your fetus determines the film you have to watch. Don't watch, no abortion. Not many mothers would have one when they get to watch the "fetus" flail with hands and feet while the surgeon rips the back of their head open and vacuums out the brain. Think that's sick? That's exactly what a late term abortion is. That's a "woman's right to choose". That's Murder. Period. | Law & Ethics | 1141690612 |
| 1231536 | unlawful opening of express package? | It is hard to determine what you are trying to get from your question. I would assume, however, that anyone opening a package other than the addressee is unlawfully opening the package. Unless it is law enforcement that has reasonable suspicion that what is in the package is illegal or a person with a court order to do so. | Law & Ethics | 1142663268 |
| 2415167 | Anything attached to the Signature of a Free Human must be Voluntary, Yes or No? | Huh? | Law & Ethics | 1141226955 |
| 2923341 | Does Calif. have a common law marriage? | Generally no, but there is at least one exceptional circumstance, see source below: | Law & Ethics | 1143511146 |
| 1482062 | What is the punishment for initiating malicious &false proceedings under the Indian Penal Code? | 10 years term of jail. | Law & Ethics | 1143368797 |
| 2450276 | how do I get a police report of charges against me? | If you had to go to court, I imagine you had your own lawyer or a public defender. They have a copy of the case. You can get it from them. You can also go to the police department and request one. As for on-line, no. | Law & Ethics | 1142531131 |
| 778123 | How do you feel about the Terri Schiavo case? | Bill Frist was hilarious with his strictly-by-video diagnosis. What an idiot. This should have been a family matter. | Law & Ethics | 1143655457 |
| 2216505 | How do a answer a continuing garnishment? What are the steps that I need to take as office manager? | Contact the court that issued the order. Garnishment is issued by a court for one of your employees. Find out what amount is required to be held from the paychecks. State law varies from state to state on the maximum amount that needs to be held. | Law & Ethics | 1142617467 |
| 3807256 | The right of every citizen to fair treatment under the law is called what? | civil rights... "The term civil rights refers to guarantees by law of fair and equal treatment for all people, regardless of race, religion, ethnic origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disabilities, or personal beliefs." "Civil rights freedoms and benefits are guaranteed to people by law or tradition." | Law & Ethics | 1143209355 |
| 662510 | drinking age in the state of texas in 1970? | It was probably 18. The shift to 21 didn't happen until about 10 years later. | Law & Ethics | 1141647318 |
| 1318749 | how do i find a lawyer in Canada USA to take a pro bono case? | If you feel something has been done that is severely unjust call your local news and talk with them. Tell them everything and maybe they'll make a segment out of it. Lawyers LOVE publicity...it's usually good for their business | Law & Ethics | 1141411455 |
| 3076404 | What is your personal view on capital punishment. Please explain reasons!? | The premise that capital punishment offers is all good, however the realities are far removed. As part of my BA in Law and Criminology we covered a module on the death penalty in the U.S. Several facts about the death penalty and it's application are worrying. Firstly state representation in death penalty cases are usually substandard (Bright 1994). As a result the mainly poor, black defendents are required to fight a case put together with the full resources of the state with as little as $3000 to fund their case (Paduano and Smith 1991). The amount of funding required to fund a full defence is, at the most conservative $100,000, rising to £1,700,000 if you take less conservative estimations (Paduano and Smith 1991). There is discrimination in the way that the death penalty is applied to ethnic minorities, with the most likely person to be facing the death penalty a indigent black person who has killed a white victim. The cost of inflicting death on a person, when considering the costs of appeals, habeous corpus review and other elements of the case means that it is often cheaper to sentence an offender to life without the possibility of parole. There is even research to suggest that rather than deter possible offenders the influence of an execution is the opposite, this is termed 'brutalization'. Basically when the state executes somebody, the state devalues human life which can lead to other people following the example of the state in so much that for wrongs done against them they see the use of deadly violence as legitimate. Other objections are to do with the use of a paraletic agent in lethal injection so that the condemned is not able to show any pain and therefore any violation of his constitutional right to freedom from cruel and unusual punishment cannot be seen. I also take issue with the irreversability of the death penalty, there have been many incidents of innocent people being put to death, so many infact the Illinois Governor George Ryan has put a moratorium on any exectutions in his state. Public opinion is a tricky one. Some poles show that people are in favour of the death penalty and some not. This depends on the framing of the question, support for the death penalty greatly reduces when the option of life without parole is included. In order to abolish the death penalty the federal state needs to lead from the front, once the abolition is in place then public opinion will fall into place as has happened in the UK and western europe. As you can probably tell I am against the death penalty, mainly for the above reasons but also because no civilized society should have the need to put people to death, especially people under 18 (although the supreme court did ban this a couple of years ago, at last) and mentally under developed people who cannot understand what they are about to recieve (this is also unconstitutional, but still occcurs). The sources below are only a brief list, however the Sarat book just below this is quite excellent and will open your eyes, a must read! For more information see the excellent book by Austin Sarat, (2001) "When The State Kills: Capital Punishment and the American Condition" Princeton: Princeton University Press, and to find out the experiences of a lawyer working in capital cases see Scott Turow (2003) Ultimate Punishment: A Lawyers Reflections on Dealing with the Death Penalty New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux Im just going to leave you with this to think about, as Ghandi said An eye for an eye will make the whole world blind, enough said really | Law & Ethics | 1143584565 |
| 1035145 | If you send your friend a private e-mail and they post it on a website is the e-mail considered to be public? | Its a breach of trust between you and your so-called friend. It is public unless you can get it removed. How do you stop people looking? Your friend needs a kick in the morals. | Law & Ethics | 1143140482 |
| 218073 | what does VPO stand for? | Man, it really would be helpful to know where you've seen this and in what context. Assuming you really do mean VPO, I can't tell you for certain. VOP, at least in California, means "Violation of Probation." I suppose in some states, it could mean "Violation of Probation Order." From http://www.acronymfinder.com/ : Vivienda de Protección Oficial (Spain) Vapor Pressure Osmometry Vice President Operations Vice President / Operations Virtual Program Office Vanadium Phosphorus Oxide Volunteer Probation Officer (program) Volunteer Pilot Organization Volume, Pressure, Inspired Oxygen A better question gets a better answer. | Law & Ethics | 1143643793 |
| 2244874 | i owe an insurance company 18,000 for totaling theyre client while i was un-insured years ago, what can i do? | In most states after 7 years they can nolonger suspend your license. The ins. co. cannot, not accept any payment, if they do, they cannot suspend you license, Just send them $5 a month for 7 years form date of courts judgement and stop. They'll threaten to suspend your license but just ignore them. | Law & Ethics | 1141843505 |
| 1460833 | Is there a scheduled date for the execution of Mumia Abu Jamal? | I do not think so. The Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit was hearing an appeal on several issues and the briefs were due to the Court in January. I do not believe that a decision has been rendered, so until it has, he probably won't get a date. | Law & Ethics | 1141485199 |
| 3197037 | I have bought credit from a telephone service & they have wrote to say it will expire in 28days. Is this legal | Yes and it sucks. | Law & Ethics | 1143652969 |
| 965182 | What's the difference between law and ethics? Please explain.? | Laws are social requirements the violation of which can result in the loss of life, liberty, or property. They are, generally speaking, written by state and/or federal legislators and are signed into effect by the chief executive of the state or the country (the governor or the president, respectively, in the United States). Ethics are rules and guidelines for conduct that are either explicitly or implicitly agreed upon in advance of potentially violative conduct. They can be common to members of a particular profession, a religion, or a social organization. They can be informal or they could be written into a code. The penalties for violating ethical guidelines (i.e., engaging in unethical conduct) can range from suspension or expulsion from the profession in which one works or is licensed, removal from one's social organization, or expulsion from one's religious group. | Law & Ethics | 1142281070 |
| 3485509 | Can you tell me about USA system of LAW? | The framers of our Constitution created a strong federal government resting on the concept of "separation of powers." In Article I, Section 1, of the Constitution, the Legislative Branch is created by the following language: "All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives." Article I, Section 5, of the Constitution provides that: "Each House may determine the Rules of its Proceedings, . . .." Upon this elegant, yet simple, grant of legislative powers and rulemaking authority has grown an exceedingly complex and evolving legislative process--much of it unique to each House of Congress. For more detailed information on how our laws are made and for the text of the laws themselves, you should refer to government internet sites or pertinent House and Senate publications available from: The Superintendent of Documents U.S. Government Printing Office Washington, D.C. 20402. U.S.A. | Law & Ethics | 1143143698 |
| 3789711 | I still after have my dads ashes above my mantel? Can I just spread them anywhere? | I think if you could find a body of water that has fish you cuold sprinkle them in the water and enjoy watching the fish come and feed on them. It would be espicially beautiful if it were a koi pond. No koi don't bite. They are giant goldfish. I do think he will be watching what you do with them. I personally as a Buddhist just love the idea of feeding them to living things. I find that so much more meaningful than just throwing them in a park. IF he had a favorite place you cuold scatter them there. My daddy loved the race track and we scattered his ashes there. They CAN eat, silly. They will not bite your finger if you put it in the water but they consider the ashes of a dead person fair game. | Law & Ethics | 1143873149 |
| 3257813 | Is a blockade considered to be an act of war under international law? I.E. Cuban Missile Crisis.? | This is a good question. Generally, I would consider a blockade to be an act of war, but I think that what is considered an act of war can be different for different countries. For example, if the UN agreed to embargo a country and set up a blockade, I don't think that would be an act of war, but rather a sanction meant to thwart a possible war. On the other hand, if one country unilaterally blockaded another country, I could see there being an argument for that. In the case of the Cuban Missile Crisis, I think the act of war was the USSR putting nuclear missiles in Cuba and pointing them at us. The blockade was an effort to avoid that war but I think the gauntlet had been thrown by the Cubans - if we would have invaded we would not have been the aggressors anymore than if a man points a gun at you and you pull a knife out and stab him than you are the aggressor. | Law & Ethics | 1142384950 |
| 1627347 | is a new spouse also responsible for her new husbands and his ex`s bankruptcy. under the new laws? | It depends on how your 'Community Property' laws in your state work. You might want to retain a financial lawyer, or at least hunt around for a decent one experienced with financial matters. I would suggest you keep your finances separate, too. Stuff only in your name and such. On a side note...even if it is illegal, creditors will say anything and everything to get money out of you. If they've already discharged the bankruptcy, creditors cannot bother you anymore unless you fail to pay on agreed terms setup in the bankruptcy. We only had a couple of issues with creditors, but, as soon as you say it was discharged and give them the doc-number,they'll usually leave you alone. | Law & Ethics | 1142357112 |
| 458543 | What is the difference from state to state in a trial by jury? | Jury trials vary based on state law. In some states, a jury has to be twelve members. Some other states like Arizona has smaller juries. It could be as small as six members on a jury based on the crime that was committed. | Law & Ethics | 1142018235 |
| 2742761 | how do i get a hold of the march 21, 2006 santa cruz sentinal news paper? | Go to the Santa Cruz library or contact the newspaper directly | Law & Ethics | 1143688248 |
| 3406274 | Define legilism in moral sense.? | Do your own homework. (At least don't put the question down exactly as it is on your paper.) | Law & Ethics | 1142210061 |
| 1672801 | Taiwanese, are raped by Japanese for half a centuries, why think them as friends? | To say that Taiwanese are "grateful" for having been occupied by Japan (from 1895 to 1945) is quite an exaggeration --but I think you already realize that. The era in which Japan took over Taiwan was before people in most Asian cultures had begun to identify with any particular nation state in the modern sense. Most people in Taiwan (just as most people in mainland China) certainly identified with Chinese culture, but not necessarily with a Chinese nation in the modern sense. As you continue to study Chinese history, you will learn that this was one of the greatest obstacles for Sun Yat-sen --as well as for Mao Ze-dong. In 1895, while the Qing emporer may have claimed Taiwan as part of its empire, it still had not begun to devote any great degree of attention or resources to administering and developing Taiwan. The Japanese occupation may have been basically exploitative and unjust in nature, but it cannot be denied that it was also during this period that Taiwan saw its first modern developments in administration, industry, transportation and education. The last couple of generations of social and political development in east Asia, completely new dynamics have replaced the old. People who today try to use ancient history to justify aggression or repression are showing that they have yet to find their way intellectually into modern, liberal ways of thinking. So...a much more relevant question would be to ask why many Taiwanese NOW have a much more positive attitude toward Japan. Japan is today seen as a peaceful, democratic and friendly neighbor. And you forgot to mention a very important fact: that of all those other places you mentioned, Taiwan is the only country China is threatening to attack and invade. In that situation, do you really think it takes a Ph.D. for someone to figure out who his real friends are? P.S. Have you ever heard of the "Stockholm Syndrome"? You may be able to find quite a few confused people in Taiwan who will probably agree with you. They suffer from this condition, and they are also the ones who vote for the KMT. | Law & Ethics | 1142872345 |
| 3908589 | why did the prosecution lose their child molestation case against michael jackson last year? | Jacko's smart enough to pick victims with built-in credibility issues (all from single-parent homes), and the defense did a masterful job picking apart the whack-job mother, Janet Arvizo. There was some evidence that wasn't allowed in to court because of defense fears of the jury being "prejudiced" by it - I'm sure some of this information is found in the links others have provided. What's interesting about all these molestations is that the one kid (Jordie Chandler) who could describe Jacko's privates (and have police photos corroborate his descriptions) got $15-20 million in hu$h money, whereas other victims received lesser sums. The Arvizos got spa treatments and shopping sprees - I guess that investment was cheaper than another $20+ million, though, huh? Then again, California Civil Code 1669.5, brought about because of Jacko's hu$h money payoff to the Chandlers, prevents such hu$h money payoffs as being contrary to public policy. See the first link below for the law's exact text. The second link is a page a friend of mine put together some time ago and is rather informative - and you simply *must* read the "Apologist's Creed." : D | Law & Ethics | 1141622928 |
| 1096981 | Is this justified shooting or not? | I am probably in the same camp as everyone else, but would want some clarification. Must people here seem to have taken the position the truck was being backed towards the officer, but that's not what was stated in the question. The question says the truck "starts coming back towards the cop," which does not necessarily imply that it was being *driven* back...it might have been rolling because the drunk took his foot off the brake. I don't know that I think it makes a difference, though...it just would be nice if we knew that the truck was indeed being intentionally used as a dangerous weapon (like maybe the engine racing, the backup lights coming on, etc). And I wonder if you're curious about the innocent passenger who was killed, also. Was his death justified? No. But it was accidental, and I don't think what I've read here makes me think it was criminally negligent. An interesting question. I wonder what makes you ask? Edit 3.20.06: For those who say the cop should have (basically) run away, or cowered and waited for backup, here's the law in California, and I'd guess in most states: 835a. Any peace officer who has reasonable cause to believe that the person to be arrested has committed a public offense may use reasonable force to effect the arrest, to prevent escape or to overcome resistance. A peace officer who makes or attempts to make an arrest need not retreat or desist from his efforts by reason of the resistance or threatened resistance of the person being arrested; nor shall such officer be deemed an aggressor or lose his right to self-defense by the use of reasonable force to effect the arrest or to prevent escape or to overcome resistance. I still have my concerns with the whole thing, but to suggest the police should have to run (or hide) from criminals is just plain ridiculous. You don't want to live in a society that tells its cops they have to back off when they're trying to do their job. | Law & Ethics | 1142732259 |
| 1348769 | Why is USA spending on health care twice per capita that of our peers is, yet they can insure everyone? | Greed, pure and simple. Most major drug companies are located here in the US and are major political contributers. The countries you mentioned all have government health care. The US government fought tooth-and-nail against allowing US citizens to buy drugs from Canada because that would hurt drug companies profits and, in the long run, political contributions. Congress will never vote for universal health coverage because it hurts their bottom line. It's just as well. Beatle drummer Ringo Starr once commented that “Everything the government touches turns to crap.” | Law & Ethics | 1142963815 |
| 501262 | Is bipolar disorder or any other mental illness a valid excuse to justify a heinous crime? | I'm finding that I enjoy your questions quite a bit ProfessorAdam. Now on to the question: Bipolar justifying a crime? No. It does not hinder your ability to think and comprehend what you are doing to that extent....often. Having a manic episode can in fact impair that ability, but as an excuse no. If you wish to send the individual to a mental institution to get help then by all means do so. As a mental health professional (I use the term professional lightly as I'm just starting my career), I've found that we tend to invision Mental health issues as we see them in movies when that is far from the truth. Most of the people I work with just want to get "better", to stop the stares that people give them, to be what we consider "normal". There are those who have given up and will descend into insanity but they give up because no one helps them. One thing that disturbs me the most is when a person with a mental illness is arrested and taking into custody, they are treated as if they can comprehend everything perfectly. In a lot of places they are just thrown into jails for crimes rather than sent to an institution that will keep them out of jails and on track to having a "normal" life. We waste tax money locking these people up. And as a side note, they aren't stupid. A lot of mentally ill people will commit a crime to get locked up for a night, it brings the promise of a warm cell and meals with impending freedom the next day (Small crimes, like public drunkeness). So back to the question at hand, should it justify a crime? Never, should it be an explanation for the crime? Sometimes, that depends on the illness. Should we just toss those individuals into a cell? Never, we should react and help them to allow to become a part of society, rather than a person thrown to the side. | Law & Ethics | 1143417555 |
| 1626241 | name the law that prevents north america to manufactor vehicles for the sole purpose of selling overseas? | I would call it "the North American anti-vehicle - manufacture - for - overseas - sale law." | Law & Ethics | 1143265801 |
| 4122927 | Where do i go if im homeless and under 18? | Hon, please call: Covenant House Nineline (1-800-999-9999) It doesn't matter what city you live in they can get you where you need to go. If you want to go home they can get you the busfare or plane ticket to get you there. They can also tell you what your rights are and get you a place to stay. The streets are not safe for you, and they will help you. Please be safe. | Law & Ethics | 1143754253 |
| 4243366 | Article 23 of the NYS Municipal Home rule law? | There are only 6 articles to that law. Perhaps you mean Section 23? That says: § 23. Local laws subject to mandatory referendum. 1. A local law subject to mandatory referendum as provided in this section or in any other state statute, shall be submitted for the approval of the electors at a general election of state or local government officers in such local government held not less than sixty days after the adoption thereof unless such local law provides for its submission for approval of the electors at a special election or unless, within thirty days after the adoption of such local law, a petition signed, authenticated and subject to certification by the clerk as provided for other petitions in section twenty-four of this chapter is filed with such clerk requesting its submission at a special election. If the local law so provides or if a valid petition is so filed requesting the submission of the local law at a special election, it shall be submitted at such a special election held in such local government not less than sixty days after the adoption of the local law, the date for which special election shall be fixed by the legislative body. In either case such local law shall become operative as prescribed therein only if approved at such election by the affirmative vote of a majority of the qualified electors of such local government voting upon the proposition. 2. Except as otherwise provided by or under authority of a state statute, a local law shall be subject to mandatory referendum if it: a. In the case of a city, provides a new charter for such city. b. In the case of a city, town or village, changes the membership or composition of the legislative body or increases or decreases the number of votes which any member is entitled to cast. c. Changes the veto power of the elective chief executive officer. d. Changes the law of succession to the office of the chief executive officer of a county elected on a county-wide basis or if there be none the chairman of the board of supervisors, the mayor of a city or village or the supervisor of a town. e. Abolishes an elective office, or changes the method of nominating, electing or removing an elective officer, or changes the term of an elective office, or reduces the salary of an elective officer during his term of office. f. Abolishes, transfers or curtails any power of an elective officer. g. Creates a new elective office. h. In the case of a city, changes the boundaries of wards, or other districts, from which members of the county board of supervisors, chosen as such in such city to represent the city, are elected. i. Changes a provision of law relating to public utility franchises. j. In the case of a city, reduces the salary or compensation of a city officer or employee, increases his hours of employment or changes his working conditions if such salary, compensation, hours or conditions have been fixed by a state statute and approved by the vote of the qualified electors of the city. No provision effecting such reductions, increases or changes contained in any local law or proposed new charter shall become effective unless the definite question with respect to such reductions, increases or changes shall be submitted separately from any provisions not relating to such reductions, increases or changes and approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of the qualified electors voting thereon. k. In the case of a city, changes a provision of law relating to the membership or terms of office of the civil service commission of the city. | Law & Ethics | 1141686836 |
| 3447072 | humans without emotions or robots with ? | emotionless humans are dead, or undead, and robots with emotions have yet to be created and doubts are they ever truly will | Law & Ethics | 1142171595 |
| 815888 | Is a american citizen, descendant of Irish immigrants Irish citizen by law, even he/she did not apply for it? | no your not an irish citizen unless you are born here, or if your parents are irish then you apply for it | Law & Ethics | 1143751821 |
| 2390057 | (if you want peace,be prepared for war),is this the right for all nations to do.? | Japan and Germany have a standing Army, Air Force, and Navy. The idea is, if you can defend yourself, people are more willing to negotiate. In EVERY CASE, where people laid down weapons, there was a massacre. EVERY CASE. You may have a pure heart, but your enemies must also. | Law & Ethics | 1141708787 |
| 4387999 | What is a day in the life of a Patent Agent like? | I am a patent attorney in solo practice. I basically do what a patent agent does except I also advise clients. My day typically consists of reading (mostly patents and technical literature) and writing (mostly various PTO filings and memos to clients). I also spend some time corresponding with clients, and doing administrative and marketing stuff. And reading to keep up on changes in the law. It is a very interesting and rewarding area of law. A patent attorney I knew once said that a patent attorney has a finite number of patents they can write in a lifetime. This may be true... it is very demanding and can be a brain-drain. Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1143593917 |
| 3910645 | how to get rid of inlaws(and other house guests that have overstayed thier welcom)? | The other answers are all good, but if you are asking how to do it legally, you need to check your state's laws and cases, and if you can't, you really need to check with a lawyer who does evictions. Another way is to change the locks when they are out. Not all state allow self-help evictions, so if the in-laws are likely to go to a lawyer if you try to throw them out, you really do need to chack with a lawyer in your area. | Law & Ethics | 1141235464 |
| 209670 | what is a typical sentence for 5th offense dui in WI? | That's a real shame. You poor, poor, poor dumb ass alcoholic. Ever consider calling a cab? Worse yet is the fact that the state you live in allowed you to get 5 DUIs. Where I'm from you will most times serve after your second. The simple fact of the matter is that being as old as you are... it's already too late for you. You will never change ever. You have chosen to spend your life in a bottle chasing wiener half your age and half the time probably getting paid for it. You say you have a good lawyer, so why post your question here? In your reality is there going to be a magic answer on the Internet that is going to keep you out of jail? I'm half your age and even I know that. Jeez.... I really hope you haven't procreated because if you have I'll bet they're proud of you now. I'll bet you're proud of yourself. Not once did you even mention being ashamed of yourself or consider what could have happened had you wrecked. The best thing you can do for yourself is GO TO JAIL. At least there you can't drink. Maybe get yourself a little lesbian lover and spend your time planting flowers instead of graves. | Law & Ethics | 1141751039 |
| 1020419 | Is it illegal for a professor to have an affair with a former student? | While it's illegal (not to mention unethical) for a professor to have an affair with a student, I don't think it applies to former students, as long as they are both of consenting age. Now, if by affair you mean one of them is married to someone else, then it's unethical, but not illegal. | Law & Ethics | 1141682715 |
| 1111914 | I am trying to see if Rebecca J. Brown and David Brown of Denver CO are divorced? | You should have said that in the first place. | Law & Ethics | 1142953790 |
| 2297791 | How do employers feel about the Family Leave Act? | From an employers prospective, I think it would be cost they are looking at. They have to pay a temp to do your job or have someone take on your job that works there for the time that you are away. Production for the time would be low and a money loss, either by paying a new temp or the guy who has to do your job and his. Employers are not threatened by you taking the time, in fact, a lot of employers know there are life issues that need to be delt with. | Law & Ethics | 1141621887 |
| 2074384 | What defines a stalker? | In California: Penal Code §646.9 a) Any person who willfully, maliciously, and repeatedly follows or willfully and maliciously harasses another person and who makes a credible threat with the intent to place that person in reasonable fear for his or her safety, or the safety of his or her immediate family is guilty of the crime of stalking, punishable by imprisonment in a county jail for not more than one year, or by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by both that fine and imprisonment, or by imprisonment in the state prison. b) Any person who violates subdivision (a) when there is a temporary restraining order, injunction, or any other court order in effect prohibiting the behavior described in subdivision (a) against the same party, shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for two, three, or four years. Harass = to engage in a knowing and willful course of conduct directed at a specific person that seriously alarms, annoys, torments, or terrorizes the person, and that serves no legitimate purpose. Course of conduct = two or more acts occurring over a period of time, however short, evidencing a continuity of purpose. Credible threat = a verbal or written threat, or a threat implied by a pattern of conduct or a combination of verbal, written, or electronically communicated statements and conduct, made with the intent to place the person that is the target of the threat in reasonable fear for his or her safety or the safety of his or her family, and made with the apparent ability to carry out the threat so as to cause the person who is the target of the threat to reasonably fear for his or her safety or the safety of his or her family. It is not necessary to prove that the defendant had the intent to actually carry out the threat. | Law & Ethics | 1141347597 |
| 3351930 | Are steroids tested for in random drug sreens for adult probation or employment? | i don't know but i do know they scan for a range of drugs so maybe steroids are in there | Law & Ethics | 1142964144 |
| 750470 | How can I get divorced online? | You can do your own divorce and most of the paperwork is on: http://www.rosen.com/ppf/id/58/issues.as | Law & Ethics | 1142630883 |
| 729232 | How can I win back my security deposit at PA arbitrary hearing, I have won the judgement but he has appealed? | i know what your going through.i went to court and i did it pro-SE also,and i won,but they appealed,i lost the appeal,now I'm in a higher court appealing that,,its hard to represent yourself,but it can be done...what state are you in? and what court?,small claims?i know in small claims court .if the defendant doesn't show,he looses.so if he didn't show,,,,,,how can he appeal the decision.it sounds odd to me,,all states are different on laws,,,you can look up tenant land lord laws at Anderson on line... | Law & Ethics | 1143660015 |
| 2282416 | I'm looking for a book Fundamentals of Law Enforcement Management? | Try any of these on Amazon, always a good site to go to for books: http://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=br_ss_hs/102-2171272-4513707?search-alias=aps&keywords=Fundamentals%20of%20Law%20Enforcement%20Management | Law & Ethics | 1143817223 |
| 528739 | where do u start? | Congratulations! you are in the league of great people. Many great personalities of this world started with this similar condition. they believe in themselves and achieved the highest point of their field. So go ahead you will also be successful. Best of Luck! | Law & Ethics | 1143177631 |
| 1981674 | good websites for finding articles on the law stating teens under 18 cant get a job? | Teens can work at 16. Just need a permitt which is easy to get. Do a search type in Child Labor Laws and your state to find out how to get one. Also in some states the min age without a permit is 16 others 18. it all depends on the start. http://www.doli.state.mn.us/childlbr.html http://www.dwd.state.wi.us/er/labor_standards_bureau/child_labor_laws.htm http://www.dol.state.ga.us/em/child_labor.htm http://www.dol.ks.gov/ES/html/child_DEE.html | Law & Ethics | 1142310832 |
| 12369 | This was recently said by Andy Rooney. What do you think? I totally agree!? | Andy Rooney is an absolute genius. You are an absolutely amazing person for posting this so others can read it. I have been thinking this for a long time and now it's out. Hooray! So Thanks be to you AND Andy Rooney! | Law & Ethics | 1143855894 |
| 2506423 | What are the laws involving marriage in the state of Georgia? | http://usmarriagelaws.com/search/united_states/georgia/index.shtml http://www.legaltopics-prenups.info/index-prenuptial_agreement_georgia.html | Law & Ethics | 1143656299 |
| 674311 | Were cn i get a guy fawkes mask besides at e bay please i need it to be cool otherwise i sleep outside again? | http://www.bustercomic.co.uk/guy.html | Law & Ethics | 1143743000 |
| 2539625 | when did the US ban travel to Cuba? | Around Feb 7, 1962. That's when the US embargo started. | Law & Ethics | 1143163846 |
| 658806 | what should you do when they are trying to make you work and you are disable and they want to force you.? | Having a job, contributing to your own income and support, providing for yourself, is a wonderful feeling. I worked with mentally retarded people, and even they felt good to have their own money to spend, that they had earned doing work at the work center. Helen Keller was blind and mute and still was able to work, People who are paralyzed are able to work doing phone work, ... even with a disability..you could do things that are of value to someone. Give yourself credit for the things you can do. Whoever is forcing you, is actually doing you a favor, even if they don't mean to be nice. Focus on your abilities and make the most of your life that you can. Look at this guy with no arms and legs, yet he finds a way to work - http://www.bretteastburn.com/html/about_brett.html Best of luck | Law & Ethics | 1141441358 |
| 825673 | should government curfews be imposed on youths to curb social ills? | Yes. If students aren't getting to school on time because they are driving around, it should be imposed. Because they owe it to the taxpayers to get an education and make a contribution to society. | Law & Ethics | 1143363993 |
| 1957313 | Can infringing TM "brand" sue for Declaratory Judgment if affirmative fair use is not available to infringer? | If the alleged infringer argues that the brand belongs to them, they would not assert fair use, they would argue that the brand belongs to them. If the alleged infringer files a registration and is genuinely unaware that another is using the same mark, there is no way he can disclose that another is using the mark. However, the alleged infringer has a duty to investigate whether another is using the mark. If he did not, he would simply be denied use of the mark; he can appeal if he feels the denial is in error. Regardless, either user will need to show that the mark is distinctive enough to be registered; if there is a disagreement over the mark, the parties will have to fight it out (i.e. prove that it is a unique mark and prove who is entitled to use the mark). | Law & Ethics | |
| 1604933 | I am a resident of California and a US citizen. Can I go to neighbor state Nevada to pucrchase a firearms? | yes, but when you get back to ca you still need to register it there. better idea, don't live in ca. | Law & Ethics | 1142625593 |
| 3082719 | what to do about getting a dui in georgia with florida permit and georgia charges it to old georgia permit? | Apparently your old Georgia drivers license still active. It is no matter which one of the two. You still guilty of the felony. Just pay your fines and move on. Make sure to cancel you Ga license.Don't push your luck. | Law & Ethics | 1142472874 |
| 367990 | is there a provision for a vote of non confidence under robert's rules of order? | Roberts Rules of Order govern the conduct of committee meetings. Any vote of No Confidence would be substantive and its provisions would be found in the charter, law or bylaws of the organization. | Law & Ethics | 1142212254 |
| 1255848 | Why do people get sued for exerciseing their freedom of speech? | Slandering someone's names etc.... but ya know what I don't understnad is how someone can sue you for breaking their ribs when you gave them CPR to save their life..... think about that one | Law & Ethics | 1142607883 |
| 1229414 | what kind of charges can be placed against a women who sleeps with my husband comes to my home where we live? | Although adultery may actually be against the law where you live, and although you may have a cause of action for alienation of affection, what you really have is mislaced anger. This woman was not coming to your home. She was invited to your home by your husband. She was not making out with him. Your husband was making out with her. And she did not get pregnant. Your husband got her pregnant. This woman did nothing to you. Your husband did. Make sure to divorce him. Get a good settlement, maintenance and child support. The best revenge is a life well lived. | Law & Ethics | 1143731446 |
| 1317157 | Is it true you legally turn your age the day before your birthday, due to having no half days? | No. Try getting into a bar the day before your 21st birthday (using your authentic ID, of course). :) | Law & Ethics | 1141360738 |
| 3241776 | Is it illegal in the state of indiana to have the little blue lights on your windshield wiper blades? | Not sure, but I know that blue underbody lights are illegal here in IN. | Law & Ethics | 1142204261 |
| 1854491 | What is the legal relationship between a doctor an a clinic? | The doctor could be either according to the courts no matter the agreement between the doctor and the clinic. There are about 10 or so factors the courts weigh. The overall determining factor is the degree to which the clinic has the right to control the method and manner of the doctor's work. | Law & Ethics | 1142869851 |
| 3737482 | I NEED HELP WITH ....Eminent Domain? | It's tough to fight eminent domain. You're probably better off just going with it. Just remember that you absolutley cannot be left in a poorer financial situtation than you were in before the process. See an attorney, contact your local bar association. | Law & Ethics | 1143128244 |
| 977035 | If someone bought a car in their name, gave it to me and I moved t another state how do i get license plates? | Jibbers is right! | Law & Ethics | 1143067486 |
| 3587339 | people in jail for things like: possessing a gram of weed, wasting our tax money and jail space? | Yeah, there is no question there. Just a statement with a question mark. | Law & Ethics | 1141345231 |
| 4447977 | how can ia accses the criminal records for myron marshall at the courthouse for free.? | log on to your states abreviation & d.o.c(ex:ncdoc inmate search , if hes in custody)or ncdoc public record search if not in custody) then stroll down to offender search & once there put name, race & sex it'll pull up the records then you click on that persons i.d # that will be located right before his or her name & go from there.. good luck..o'yeah & it is free... | Law & Ethics | 1141242915 |
| 2842791 | what does eqiutable principles mean? | Equity means only apportioning justice among two people who have a disagreement. Equitable principles are general rules that are designed to create fair outcomes for people who are having disputes. | Law & Ethics | 1142214727 |
| 556569 | what age do you have to register for the army? | 18 (when you become an adult) | Law & Ethics | 1142199941 |
| 4185333 | What should people do about organizations like the KKK?(If organizations like that came to your city/town? | Nothing. They too have a right to rally peacefully and excercise their right to free speech. | Law & Ethics | 1143815199 |
| 943380 | world's first ever police officer? | Robert Peel. | Law & Ethics | 1143828901 |
| 1275584 | advise please on an unpaid parking fine? | I really doubt they will toss you in the slammer for a parking ticket. You'll pay the fine and go with a good lesson learned. | Law & Ethics | 1142257941 |
| 1045618 | I need to find how to go about telling the court system that i will not be able to show up for court? | Call the courthouse immediately, and speak with the county clerk. If you have a lawyer, you will want to contact them first. From my experience, the sooner you put in for a delay, the better. Good Luck | Law & Ethics | 1143836765 |
| 3776592 | What level of schooling is required to train for Lawyer job? | In the US, you need to graduate froma four year college with a Bachelor's degree; then attend a three year law school to obtain a Juris Doctorate, then pass a two day (in some states 3 day) examination on law and be deemed morally fit. Then, on your first day, a client asks you what to do and you literally quake in terror. | Law & Ethics | 1143290410 |
| 132113 | how should I search for some news about a convicted person at least 20 or so years... I have no idea? | neither do I. | Law & Ethics | 1141704124 |
| 3383964 | What site can I go to find information on my neighborhood for crimes and disturbances? | www.realtor.com and click my neighborhood link. check the realtor site. u should find somthing or go to ur state page. | Law & Ethics | 1141517215 |
| 156504 | How do I pass the MBE portion of the Bar Exam. I've tried and tried.... I've gotten within 1pt. to no avail. | The MBE is a test taking test. If you don't pass, you either don't know the law or more likely you just don't test well. The first problem can be fixed by studying your outlines. The second issue can only be solved one way, practice. Take every practice exam you can. If you do that you will also uncover any deficiencies you may have in knowledge and quickly overcome them as well. | Law & Ethics | 1141336808 |
| 2175594 | It seems to me a question of when and not if; how long will it take our country to adopt Amsterdam-like ideals | Only in the so-called blue states | Law & Ethics | 1142451113 |
| 440426 | Who thinks it's ridiculous that Austria has a law that forbids you from denying the holocaust occured? | British historian David Irving wrote and published "Hitler's War," which he carried into court with him, a stupid display of arrogance. In 1992, a judge in Germany fined him the equivalent of $6,000 for publicly insisting the Nazi gas chambers at Auschwitz were a hoax. He knew what he was getting into, it's not like he was some innocent citizen just stating an opinion. | Law & Ethics | 1141273671 |
| 567094 | How can one pass a bill? Where do you begin? | Take a bill (I'd use a one), chew it up real good and swallow it, maybe chase it with some milk. Every day or so, check your stool. You should pass the bill within a few days of consumption. It's not that hard, for a challenge, try passing a silver dollar. | Law & Ethics | 1143391462 |
| 1216827 | Is it true that black people are less likely to get a job than a white person? Can we prevent stereotype? | Unfortunately I believe that racism still exists in this day and age. I have a good friend who was threatened by a cop that if he took him to the country and shot him in the back, nobody would ever suspect it was he that committed the murder. (white cop black friend). He ticketed my friend for something frivolous and told him to get the hell out of town. No kidding....I am appalled that in America today this still happens. How very sad. | Law & Ethics | 1143608861 |
| 2615711 | why is abe lincoln considered a hero? | He's not a hero in my book. | Law & Ethics | 1143602855 |
| 4391670 | Why haven't we legalized marijuana yet? | The fact is that scientists have no way to duplicate the medicinal effects of marijuana. Unlike cigarettes, studies have shown that there is only one type of person that gets 'hooked' on pot... for some reason, those predisposed to alcoholism are prone to marijuana addiction, too. Government/Pharmaceutical Conspiracies aside, there is no reason in the world that marijuana should be any more illegal that alcohol or cigarettes. Cigarettes would be illegal now if it were not for the taxes that the government takes in. But, that is another question to ask... | Law & Ethics | 1141834402 |
| 887204 | Can I sue my parents for neglect? | No. The state should have went after him once you became a ward. The $ would be owed to the state but not to you. Sorry for your situation but it may be best to move on. He's not entitled to any part of your life now that you are emancipated. If you don't want him around then get a restraining order. | Law & Ethics | 1143868493 |
| 522425 | was amsterdams legalizing pot for better or for worse? | better i went and bought loads of diffrent kinds and got tatally smoked out of my head for a whole week. they also sell loads of good majic mushrooms. | Law & Ethics | 1141688362 |
| 3431770 | All benefits from the eliminating Death tax/Estate Tax will go to the top 2%. So why support it? | every time a tax is reduced or elimenated, EVERYONE benifits. For example. IF a tax for lets say Bill Gates is reduced, and lets say he gets to keep 1 million. He buys a speedboat, or buys a corvette or two.. The people who made those products have more product to make increasing thier workload and gurenteeing them a job. They make money. Maybe not as much as Bill gates did, but they get something out of it. Stop the social bickering. Bill gates was snot nosed brat who didnt get a full education. He made a product and developed it. Got rich. Gives lots of people jobs and has done more for the computer market them most people have for anything.... Point is that the economy is always worked as a trickle down effect. It is not static at all! | Law & Ethics | 1143521719 |
| 2512953 | BC rail prevent my entry & exit to & from my driveway, they park for over an hour, what rights do I have? | Trains have "right of way" rights. They can stop anywhere needed, and you must yield to them. In your case in prevented entry and exit. Also past your driveway is not "your" property, and the rail lines the train travels on ARE the train companies property, meaning they have the right to control what happens on them. | Law & Ethics | 1143839824 |
| 48468 | Is Necrophilia a crime? | Sounds like a "dead" issue to me. | Law & Ethics | 1142264435 |
| 536717 | Trueth & Dare a lawyer? | The Constitution does not define what a lawyer's role is. Given your attitude, I imagine you are independently wealthy and don't need to or want to work for a living, | Law & Ethics | 1143360779 |
| 1547618 | are there any sex slave laws in north carolina? | It's probably illegal | Law & Ethics | 1143595166 |
| 467407 | why civilians have to carry weapons? | This is one reason why I want to get out of the country. | Law & Ethics | 1143765809 |
| 3095498 | How can the american legal system justify itself morally if it jeopardizes through its own rules? | legal is system is merley that legal regulations, has nothing to do with morality. | Law & Ethics | 1142815774 |
| 1728460 | For those of you who believe war is never an answer…? | Bill Clinton answered that when he basically did nothing about the attack on the USS Cole. Liberals hate anything military (more or less) | Law & Ethics | 1143052085 |
| 1533957 | Fruit Of The Poison Tree-- Legalities? | Generally speaking: (Each state will have case law dealing with this issue, but this is a very general description) "Fruit of the poisonous tree is a legal term in the United States used to describe evidence gathered with the aid of information obtained illegally. The logic of the terminology is that if the source of the evidence (the "tree") is tainted, then anything gained from it (the "fruit") would be likewise. Such evidence is not generally admissible in court. For example, if a policeman conducts an unconstitutional search of a home, finds an address book, and uses that address book to locate a witness, the witness would not be allowed to testify because her testimony would be a "fruit" of the unconstitutional search. The doctrine is an extension of the exclusionary rule, which, subject to some exceptions, prevents evidence obtained in violation of the Fourth Amendment from being admitted in a criminal trial. Like the exclusionary rule, the fruit-of-the-poisonous-tree doctrine is intended to deter police from using illegal means to obtain evidence. The doctrine is subject to three main exceptions. The tainted evidence will be admissible if (1) it was discovered in part as a result of an independent, untainted source; (2) it would inevitably have been discovered despite the tainted source; or (3) the chain of causation between the illegal action and the tainted evidence is too attenuated." | Law & Ethics | 1142965238 |
| 103987 | Would anyone in Michigan be wiling to sign a petition to give children a second chance after being sentenced? | no matter what the charges are, every kid deserves a second chance. to add more, every human being should....duhh | Law & Ethics | 1143655313 |
| 675274 | IF your a police officer, do you think it's the best job in the world? | I am, and I do. Undercover narcotics work was the absolute best of the best, for the few years I did it. But regular old-fashioned cop work is great...even with the headaches and heartaches. Wouldn't trade it for anything. | Law & Ethics | 1143698524 |
| 84464 | How are your First Amendment rights limited? | ONLY WHEN YOU CONVERSE, OR PRINT INFORMATION TO A THIRD PARTY, THAT INJURIOUS TO A INDIVIDUAL PERSON OR GROUP, I BELIEVE | Law & Ethics | 1142538930 |
| 128323 | Need california highway patrol exam to practice? | http://www.911hotjobs.com/bookstore/pn18.htm http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1576850056/103-1994092-9443029?v=glance&n=283155 best yet: http://www.chp.ca.gov/recruiting/html/otesting.html | Law & Ethics | 1142560091 |
| 2241330 | Another question....? | Doesn't matter if you weren't questioned, just arrested. | Law & Ethics | 1143044020 |
| 2498313 | Do you think all states should ban smoking in bars/clubs? | I think restaurants should ban it, but certain bars should be allowed to have certain smoking sections. Full bans hurt the business. | Law & Ethics | 1142741732 |
| 182973 | Which states still have the death penalty? Are any still employing the gas chamber or electric chair? | There are several states which still boast the death penalty. Several of them no longer use the electric chair, as they have resorted to what they believe to be more "humane" alternatives for execution/extermination. | Law & Ethics | 1143566153 |
| 1319267 | should we make juveniles carry more responsibility in regards to meeting predators on-line? | No .. I think parents should be able to offer a butt whoopen if they are stupid enough to do something like that. But parents should be making their children more aware of sexual preditors on the internet. | Law & Ethics | 1143798505 |
| 811538 | When is it legal in the U.S. to occupy an abandoned property? | It is not legal to occupy someone else's property. There is, however the doctrine of adverse possession that provides that if someone has actual, visible, hostile, notorious, exclusive, and continuous possession of the property and possibly makes a claim to the title without being opposed for a long enough period of time, the person owns the property. The way this all plays out varies quite a bit by jurisdiction, but the doctrine is part of our common law and thus is possible in any state. In general, this does not apply to government land. | Law & Ethics | 1143337192 |
| 3557896 | what is the best way too deal with a dead beat person? | go to the court that issued the judgment, and have them enforce it. they could garner wages or confiscate property from them. Or, sell the debt to a collection agency. You will only get a small amount, but its better than nothing and then its no longer your problem. | Law & Ethics | 1142533049 |
| 2161309 | can my employer refuse to accept my resignation? | Sure, but unless you are under contract, there is nothing that prevents you from resigning anyway | Law & Ethics | 1141313490 |
| 1796768 | How do I appeal a Final Order in family court in Tarrant County? | Most courts will have appeals packet for you. Do this quickly, as some court matters have a time limit on appeals. If you are not able to complete the forms on your own, contact your state Bar Association (lawyers), and ask for pro bono (free service) attorney to assist you. But do understand that you can only appeal matters if there were technically errors made during the case and not just because you did not like the outcome. | Law & Ethics | 1142533783 |
| 566156 | law about police misconduct? | Not sure what your question means, but... Generally there is no punishment for individual officers conducting an illegal search. However, under the 4th and 14th amendments to the U.S. Constitution, any evidence arising from an illegal search cannot be used in court against the individual whose rights were violated (i.e. the person whose property was searched). It is a fundamental principle in criminal law called the Exclusionary Rule. It indirectly punishes and deters unreasonable searches. | Law & Ethics | 1142650933 |
| 826427 | What is your opinion of holding prisoners at Guantanamo indefinitely? | Actually the statistics quoted, although impossible to verify, are probably very close to the truth, and the American government has already aknowledged this. The indefinate detainment of prisoners at Guantanamo (or anywhere else in American custody) is illegal. This practice violates the Geneva Convention, the US Constitution and rulings that have already been handed down by the United States Supreme Court. The Bush Administration will never willingly release them because George Bush has based his legacy on fighting "terrorists". He will not admit that the people they have apprehended actually are not terrorists, and he will not free them as long as he insists that they are. In the name of protecting freedom, Bush has trampled all over the Constitution and the principles by which we define freedom itself. His positions are illogical, contradictory and completely indefencable. But I wouldn't expect him to change. | Law & Ethics | 1143332598 |
| 2414899 | Local authorities dealing with animal abuse? | Try Animal Control or the Board of Health. | Law & Ethics | 1141680447 |
| 2443700 | Qualifications of a Legal Assistant? | Qualifications depends on the job you are looking for. There is not a degree or certificate that is universal for legal assistant or secretary but there are skills you should aquire that you can develop from taking classes at a local community college. I'd suggest you take a look at job listings for various places (private law firm, government legal office, in-house etc.) I'm not trying to not answer the question but I am a lawyer and I have had legal assistants/secretaries that were paralegals with paralegal certificates, law students, and people that were just secretaries (computer literate in various programs etc.) but learned hands on about legal research and scheduling and calendaring. | Law & Ethics | 1142876502 |
| 256198 | What case law can I use for a breach of contract due to a error with judge's decision.? | Your question is too vague. I'd suggest you look at a horn book on Contracts - or do a key word search on Westlaw. Generally, if a judge errs, the remedy is to appeal the matter and see what remedy the appellate court can offer. | Law & Ethics | 1141448437 |
| 189763 | find profiling cases? | The ACLU, among other organizations, tracks major racial profiling cases. I've included a couple of relevant links below. | Law & Ethics | 1142964189 |
| 771914 | how long is a Class E Felony on your record? | Felonies are always on your record, unless they are expunged by a judge for some reason (like if you're a minor), or unless you are pardoned. | Law & Ethics | 1143400323 |
| 1680987 | I just got a ticket for going 54 in a 45... Do i get any points on my license? | Go to this website and look up your states laws on drivers license's. http://www.dmvguide.com | Law & Ethics | 1141430943 |
| 3018206 | why amaricans favour india. Is this bring peace in the region? And is this ocording to the ethics? | America is clearly seeing its own interests and is supporting a country who will be able to help them in future. And clearly this country is india and not pakistan since india is stronger economically, technologically, militarily and is becoming an important global player. This has nothing to to do with peace in the Indian subcontinent or with ethics. | Law & Ethics | 1141818697 |
| 1929269 | what is the statue of limitations in texas for child molestation? | Probably a half hour ask bush | Law & Ethics | 1141867360 |
| 1220419 | What is former president Regan's veiw on abortion? | He opposed it, everyone else on here is stupid. I love the girl who says "what does it matter, he's dead". So... were supposed to forget about everything that happened during th lives of people who have died already. Alright... time begins at 1900. Geez. | Law & Ethics | 1141961997 |
| 1780956 | Is it risky to move in with others who smoke marijuana? | If the person your moving in with is smart, then the cops will never show up. just take some safety precautions, like have a designated smoking room, keep all gear in one place not strewn about for the cops to find. as for the smell, use a paper towel or toilet paper tube and stuff a bunch of dryer sheets in it, now exhale through this and it should cut down the smell significantly. of course if you don't want to go to all this trouble, then i would suggest finding a roomie that dosen't smoke | Law & Ethics | 1143584274 |
| 2085509 | what is the difference between evidence introduced in full and evidence introduced for identification purposes | Evidence is first marked for identification so that the court has some way of talking about it. "Plaintiff's One" is always "Plaintiff's One." But, until it is entered into evidence, the court (or jury) CANNOT consider it in making their decision. Why the two step process? Because nothing may be admitted into evidence until somebody testifies as to its authenticity - that the witness has personal knowledge that the thing is what it is claimed to be. After a foundation is laid to believe the item is authentic (and, for that matter, relevant), the litigant may move that it be accepted into evidence. Lawyer: I offer the following as Prosecution's Four for identification. Court: So marked. Lawyer: Wally Witness, can you tell me what this is? Wally: It's a baseball bat I got at bat day. Lawyer: And how do you know that? Wally: I carved my initials into it, right there. Lawyer: And what happened with the bat? Wally: This is the bat that the Defendant used to sodomize that turkey after the game. Lawyer: And, other than this evidence tag, is it in the same condition as it was on that day? Wally: Yeah, you can see it's still covered in bits of turkey. Wally: I offer Prosecution's Four into evidence. Court: I need a drink. | Law & Ethics | 1141953272 |
| 663493 | What are the odds of grandparents winning custody of a grandchild? | Well, if the grandparents have no court order granting them custody, there's nothing to keep the boy's parents from taking him at any time. If the grandparents try to adopt the child or enter a guardianship, Courts tend to favor natural biological parents over other relatives. Whether or not the grandparents in this case can overcome the presumption is a question of fact (and one that may well take a judge to decide). In my experience, grandparents face an uphill battle if the parents 1) are not on drugs, 2) have not neglected the child, and 3) have not otherwise physically endangered the child. You should ask your parents to talk to an attorney if they think these 2 day visits are a serious problem for the boy. | Law & Ethics | 1141421603 |
| 839165 | What impact did the nicarico case have on the illinois criminal justice system? | As the first sucessfull prosecution of its kind in modern Chicago, the case set the stage for not a temple-cleansing of not only police but also prosecutorial miscoduct. Some see this as insufficient to truly repair an institution evolved in one of the most notoriously corrupt civil regimes in 20th century US. | Law & Ethics | 1141918763 |
| 3069583 | I need a copy of Fla. visitation Schedule for Fathers? | check out your divorce papers maybe your custody papers if there isn't either you need to file a custody suit | Law & Ethics | 1143758326 |
| 3909042 | what is res judicata? | "The thing (res) is decided (judicata)." It means there has been a court decision binding on the parties concerning some disputed issue. You can't keep suing the same person for the same thing. In appellate courts, it means the court or a higher court whose decisions are binding on that court must follow cases that have decided the same or similar issues in other cases. That is, they must decide the same way. It can also be called "stare decisis," meaning, "it has been decided." | Law & Ethics | 1142207726 |
| 3771421 | How can the people start impeachment process to remove President Bush? | VOTE. Get all the chickenhawk Republicans and Democrats out of the House and Senate. | Law & Ethics | 1141778815 |
| 4283281 | Any knowledge on the Jonnie Cochran law firm.? | No | Law & Ethics | 1143095670 |
| 1307883 | how do i look up federal charges on someone? | Federal Criminal Records - BACKGROUNDSUSA - 1.800.315.7678 ... Federal criminal records searches are performed by Federal District Court (of ... NOTE: Federal Criminal Records only record crimes against Federal Law. Bureau of Justice Statistics: Criminal Record Systems Stats Contains presentations and materials on issues related to criminal record data quality, identification, domestic violence, and sex offenders by Federal charges. www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ | Law & Ethics | 1143126198 |
| 464503 | whos at fault for the front car in a 3car rear end accident. this is in cal.? | the person behind you. no matter what, the person behind you should have been paying enough attention to avoid hitting you. | Law & Ethics | 1141949995 |
| 2739317 | What is the law that allows people to sue federal employees, for damages.? | you're probably talking about the FTCA, or Federal Tort Claims Act. | Law & Ethics | 1143739880 |
| 3388985 | Does Texarkana have laws prohibiting door to door sales.? | Cities that have tried to make laws preventing door to door sales have had the laws struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court on free speech grounds. However, there are usually state consumer laws that strictly govern sales made by these salesmen. | Law & Ethics | 1142886656 |
| 290247 | how do I get someone to remove their property from my house? | Stop being nice about it. Put everything in a box, take it to his place and leave it on the porch. There you go- done and he doesn't have an excuse to come back over to your place. | Law & Ethics | 1143054631 |
| 470539 | Can you hypotize the President legally to get him to tell the truth? | Hypnotism doesn't work unless you want it to work | Law & Ethics | 1141929657 |
| 3338209 | An offer is a proposal by an offeror that, if accepted, will create a contract. Look Below:? | It depends on the area. If this was verbally done, and verbal contracts are allowed in that area then you just need a witness to attest to the offer, and the state of mind of the person making the offer. Without a witness there's not really anything that can be done to enforce a verbal offer. If it was written down at all regardless of it was signed this can be enough for a judge to decide there was an offer. ie This can be on the back of a napkin describing what is being offered and what is being given in return. Now you still have to show state of mind of the offeror, but if they're the one who wrote it that goes to show state of mind. Of course either way there has to be some type of consideration shown that is reasonable. ie They offered to sell land at no price, a court wouldn't up hold that since there was no consideration for the sale of the land, and no reasonable person would/should think that would be reasonable. | Law & Ethics | 1143237152 |
| 1413867 | Does the use of ADR mean less money for lawyers? | Generally yes, although how much less money really depends on how far along the case is and the type of ADR used. Just this week, I settled a case in mediation for a client. If the case hadn't settled, there would have be a LOT of trial preparation over the next two months. If the case settles early in mediation, the client saves a lot of money. If the case settles latter in the case, the client doesn't save as much but still saves the expense of completing a trial. On the other hand, arbitration often requires as much preparation as a jury trial. In fact arbitration IS a trial, just not in a court of law with a judge and jury. The client might not save as much or might not save at all. In arbitration, the parties have to pay the arbitrator's fees. | Law & Ethics | 1141999545 |
| 3875687 | Why is it, when you ask a lawyer a yes or no question, they answer, Huh! ? | They have to answer like this because they are capable of answering in both ways. It depends on for what answer are you paying them, for 'Yes' or for 'No'. | Law & Ethics | 1141287666 |
| 319745 | Ok here the deal i got caught stealing an ipod value 400+ im a minor whats something that will happend to me ? | since you are a minor i won't elaborate. Just remember this, keep it up and when you are no longer a minor and get nabbed doing what your doing then you will learn what happens. | Law & Ethics | 1142659323 |
| 969863 | Why do pedophiles ever get out of jail? Seriously...? | I agree. To me they are even scarier than rapists and murderers. That might sound extreme, but anyone who has children can probably relate to that sick feeling in their stomach they get when thinking about what sick things pedophiles out there are doing to children. | Law & Ethics | 1143595692 |
| 1219964 | why the crime is high in developed countries more than developing or third world countries? | Plenty of reasons. Probably the most is the diversity of the 'haves' to the 'have-nots'. Throughout Europe's history, the results of such diversity were always visible in the revolts and daily lives. The link below...a CNN article talking about the surge of Billionaires in the world. Some day in the not too distant future, I expect to see a revolution spread across the world to shake up the status quo. In America, where you see massive layoffs of typical, working-class citizens, can you expect any less than revolutionary thoughts when you see the executives of that company end the year of layoffs with pats on the back and fat bonus checks for saving the company money. Socialism is not a very popular system among Capitalists because their thirst for power and wealth is stronger than their community spirit and willingness to help their fellow man. *Disclaimer: Yes, there's always someone who wants to help and lend a hand. But, the above is a generalist/majority-rule opinion. How many times can you hear someone complain about paying taxes to support schools when they dont have children of their own. Grrrrr! And people wonder why American Students rank lower than many 'third world' countries' students. | Law & Ethics | 1142007156 |
| 4173201 | what is the content of the Presidential Proclamation 1017? | President Arroyo of the Philippines declares a State of National Emergency to protect against rebellion. | Law & Ethics | 1141295187 |
| 142991 | What can you do when a figure of Authority makes untrue remarks toward or about...? | You can sue anyone for anything.Winning is another thing | Law & Ethics | 1142465999 |
| 3700623 | Homosexuality? | Why must you hate? | Law & Ethics | 1143313719 |
| 231450 | Dose any on in Ottawa have the phone number for ether the Ottawa police or the OPP in Ottawa? | Hope this helps: I couldn't find a 1-800 number for the Ottawa police.... OPP: 1-888-310-1122 http://www.opp.ca/ Ottawa Police 613-230-6211 Other Emergencies 613-236-1222, ext. 7300 TTY 613-760-8100 Call Centre: To report a theft, property damage, missing person or stolen vehicle. 613-236-1222 TTY 613-232-1123 Community Police Centres and all other enquiries http://www.ottawapolice.ca/ | Law & Ethics | 1143834496 |
| 2810657 | Where can I find Laws for private property tow aways? | The department of the City where you live. | Law & Ethics | 1141321636 |
| 912209 | do terrorist use American women to get their money into the US? | I'm not sure because I'm not a terrorist, but you may have the beginning of a plan there. | Law & Ethics | 1143800121 |
| 2175742 | Is there any law or regulation in Oregon against putting an infant to sleep in the middle of a bed in a hotel? | I live in Oregon and have worked in many Hotels. As far as I know there are no such rules. Nobody does a bed check to make sure where your infant is sleeping. | Law & Ethics | 1143171234 |
| 3294920 | How can I found out the name of the prosecutor? | Assuming you mean the name of a prosecutor on a particular case, generally you can find the attorneys' names by calling the criminal clerk's office at the courthouse where the case is being heard. They will need to know the case name (People v. _________). If you have a case number you will have an easier time. They may not give any info without a birthdate of the defendant or some other identifying info. | Law & Ethics | 1142975300 |
| 2732474 | who is pure of heart and daring still to help all others? | I don't mind eating animals once they're dead, and I don't even have a problem with killing them if it's done with as much care and mercy as practical, but treating them cruelly while alive is reprehensible. If that's what you mean by "helping animals" than count me in. | Law & Ethics | 1143294308 |
| 3409334 | what are laws and precedences for squatting in detroit michigan? | It is trespassing and is illegal. | Law & Ethics | 1142436487 |
| 330552 | What are the legal options for personal slander in the workplace, a letter written on corporate letterhead? | It is not possible to accurately evaluate your claim based on the summary you provide, but, in general, how good a claim you have will depend on the following: 1. What actually happened with respect to the "hiring discrimination" you mention; 2. The quality of the "proof" you have; 3. The contents of the letter you wrote to the corporate office; 4. The contents of the letter the HR VP wrote to you; 5. Who he sent his letter to; 6. What consequences you suffered as a result; 7. How the "hiring issue" is being resolved; 8. Your actual reputation before and after the letter; and 9. Which state the corporate office is in; the state your job is in; and the state the region you wished to transfer to is in. Get a lawyer, you could have a very good claim. Do not agree to pay a lawyer to find out; there are lots of lawyers who will listen to your story and evaluate your claim for free. They will want about 40% of what you recover, but there should be no up front costs to you. | Law & Ethics | 1143699744 |
| 3634957 | why should we hold kids back in school? | I would say hold them back. First of all what will it accomplish letting them go ahead. They will just have problems in the next grade. That will just lower their self esteem. It also gives them the impression that even if they don't try they will still make it through..Whats the point in that? If you are going to do that just hand them a diploma, and welfare for the rest of their lives. | Law & Ethics | 1141785458 |
| 2292218 | taxation in Nigeria? | hell no, the best part about canada is the drinking age. and most USA teens do not make that much and taxex kill the wallet. | Law & Ethics | 1141376331 |
| 1589318 | I need to know how long an obstruction of justice charge stays on your record? | Hello: It stays there forever. Sure, she can file a motion for an expungment. A letter to the court asking that they accept the letter as a motion ought to do the trick. Make sure she send a copy to the prosecutor. An expungment just hides the record from the public, however. If she wants to get rid of it althgether, she needs to file a motion for a pardon. A pardon is gonna be harder to get, of course, and probably won't happen without an attorney. But she has a shot at expungment, if she's been good. excon | Law & Ethics | 1141534145 |
| 4141289 | Is the fact that I am required to wear a seat belt a violation of my freedom of choice? | I think that it is. People should have a right to choose whether or not they want to wear them. What right does the government have to mandate what I do in my own car? In Pennsylvania, motorcyclists do not have to wear helmets or seatbelts, but people in a car have to wear seatbelts. Is that crazy or what? | Law & Ethics | 1143296033 |
| 1304987 | Can anyone offer me advice on my landlord-tenent situation? | you need to contact your local 211 information and referral line and ask them how to contact the agency in your area for fair housing. i used to work for such a place and they investigate situations like that, when landlords screw you over. they will tell you who to network with to get your life back together and get some forced compensation if possible, from your landlord. | Law & Ethics | 1143155500 |
| 4142764 | How do you take someone out of state to small claims court? | is this all you have to worry about, the thing only costs about $100 or so. if you really want it drive-fly whatever to the friends' and pick it up. in small claimes you have to sue in the county where the defendant lives, so you will have to travel there anyway to file so just go get it. | Law & Ethics | 1143846395 |
| 2283422 | reply to do u turn them in? | Yes. get him a lawyer but turn him in | Law & Ethics | 1141808715 |
| 2787209 | Why is it the man locks me up when I'm tryin a get my hustle game tight? | WOW!!!! Save me eboincs Dictionary!!!!!!! Here it is..... Uhhh..... uhh..... uhhhh.... AH!! You are giving out crack freebies to ten-year-olds and selling the "ho's"...and you want to sniff a dogs butt??? Ebonics is weird.....how the hell did you even figure out how to use a computer????? | Law & Ethics | 1142173239 |
| 3347810 | A person passed 9 years ago the will was never read, is it to late to read the will? | Was it written in disappearing ink? | Law & Ethics | 1143386705 |
| 1868308 | What is another term for adult crimes committed by juveniles? | Crimes | Law & Ethics | 1142473889 |
| 1040881 | Does anyone know the bankruptacy process? | From a couple of weeks to a couple of months. | Law & Ethics | 1141847903 |
| 1745236 | Is it an felony under state law in Virginia(commonweath) to trade/sell a registed handgun?If not a felony what | I have lived most of my life in Virginia. If you sold the gun to someone of legal age... then how did you know that there would be a problem. Also, if this person is a felon, then he should have not attempted to purchase the gun in the first place. Guns are listed everyday in Classified ads and sold all the time at Flea Markets. If it were against the law, the where are the police when this is happening??? Sounds like you were done wrong in my personal opinion. Look at it like this, if you are selling a car, do you ask the see if the person is legal t drive it away? | Law & Ethics | 1141654886 |
| 2345875 | what happens when someone who is on trial for war crimes dies during the trial...what happens then to the tria | There must be a defendant in the caser or there is not case. This means a defendant who can mount a defense. In the case of a dead person they can't do that so there is no case. | Law & Ethics | 1142096467 |
| 4066919 | how do I get info about my recent arrest? | go to the court in your county and put a creminal report | Law & Ethics | 1143541419 |
| 1687528 | How long until America crashes? | It's not going to happen | Law & Ethics | 1141366209 |
| 1571158 | why do non smokers feel it is alright to stomp all over the civil rights of smokers.? | The reactionary arrogance of some non-smokers is displayed by some of the "answers" here (To the few polite posters, thanks for not resorting to name-calling just because of smoking). However it is in the UK, I bet it's worse here. I posted this for a question asking about laws against smoking in cars, bars and open air: I totally agree- They're not only BS, I think they're bordering on infringement of civil liberties (At least the don't smoke in the entire town thing). Why ban smoking in a car? Who else does that effect? Is it because people throw their butts out the window? Why not make a law against that and not smoking in the car? I don't understand the self-riteousness and cruelty of some non-smokers. If someone is smoking outside, in the street, please just walk around. In Berkeley (motto: the most fascist liberal town in the world!) I would just be smoking outside of a bar, minding my own business (Because I can't smoke *in* the bar, which i'm fine with) and someone would purposefully walk next to me and start fake-coughing at me or yell things like "Smoking's bad for you!" in a derisive way. Duh. I know that. Do you think I'll quit because you yelled something at me? It's just too slippery a slope. What's the next thing that people will tell you not to do? Trust me, the toxic gas that comes out of your car's tailpipe is much more likely to cause cancer than walking by a person smoking on the street. So, yeah, if you've driven/been in a car, don't whine about people smoking in open air. Places like Berkeley want to ban your SUV too. Pretty soon, they'll want to take away something that you like to do. As for bars, I understand the intent, but I don't see why they can't allow some licensed smoking bars. | Law & Ethics | 1143076436 |
| 3252146 | Why do we let people that aren't citizens in the USA study here? | because we have some really good schools here. Some countries that they come from wont get the same education that they will get in our country. They want to make something of themselves just as we do its just they have to go to america or Europe to do so. | Law & Ethics | 1141366312 |
| 83648 | in TN,what is the min amount of time a landlord has to give notice of rent increase to a tenant? | two things you need to know 1. what does the TN rental law say about rent increases? how many months/weeks notice 2. does the TN rental law apply to your living situation. here the rental law does not apply to roommates. most states don't. here the general rule is the rental law does not apply to any situation where two rooms or less are being rented out, and there are no seperate kitchen and bathroom facilities for the renters and the landlord. basically without a lease you are on your own and have no rights other than you can leave at any time with no obligation. it's your landlord's house and he can do what he wants. probably he just wants you out or he thinks he can get money. let him deal with it. i've had enough roommates to know that more money isn't always better. if i had a quiet roommate that paid his rent on time, then i didn't raise his rent. i cuold raise them easily but then if they decide to leave and i miss a months rent looking for a new renter than i have to eat the cost. not a good way to do business. | Law & Ethics | 1143160439 |
| 2582264 | how to not get selectedfor jury duty? | How not to get called would be to never register to vote, do not get a drivers license, do not register a vehicle, do not own property. If you do happen to get called you can always say that you believe that our system is so fair that anyone who comes to trial has to be guilty or they would not be there. That works every time. | Law & Ethics | 1141877803 |
| 1381887 | why the separation of power is important to the democratic country? | That way, a monarchy will not be created, thus spreading the power like Acient Rome. | Law & Ethics | 1141267201 |
| 912676 | i want to pay a ticket in page county court and dont know how to do it. please tell me how? | Call the county court on the telephone and ask them. | Law & Ethics | 1143032279 |
| 155299 | resolved that aneducation ba a prerequisite for voting? | Maybe not education per se; rather, how about a simple multiple-choice test on the pertinent issues? If people could prove that they understand what is at stake in an election, perhaps they would vote more intelligently. | Law & Ethics | 1142650868 |
| 1108134 | Court and witness protection? | You will want to pose this question to the prosecutor on the case. You are facing a real challenge, but most courts have someone that can answer these types of questions and can provide support where necessary. | Law & Ethics | 1143164964 |
| 1325007 | are there laws against gay discrimination in black fraternities? | I would be inclined to say that frats are private clubs that can chose their members on whatever criteria they want. If they're allowed to exclude white people they're also allowed to exclude gay people. Even if they aren't allowed to exclude people because of sexual orientation, they can exclude people they just don't like, so have fun proving it was cause you're gay ("we just didn't like him" would be a sufficient defense on their part) Besides, why would you want to be in a frat that clearly doesn't want you? The point of a frat is friendship (the word fraternity is derived from the latin word for brotherhood). You can't sue your way into that. | Law & Ethics | 1141811249 |
| 3995951 | Are mothers responsible for their sons becoming serial killers? | I think your right but to answer the question you asked...I think it depends on how they raise them. If they provide a good lifestyle and do their best to raise them right then I blame it on the kids or maybe it is their father- or no father. but I dont think its right their "mommys" covering their butts to protect them. especially if they are doing cruel and life changing things. I wouldnt doubt if those little girls go postal later in life. | Law & Ethics | 1142078161 |
| 872544 | lease identify these circumstances and give an example of each.? | It sounds like we're doing your homework, but I'll offer something up anyway. It depends on the state. In a lot of states unless the offer had a clause for revoking it then it can't be revoked unless there's a legal reason. Legal reasons to revoke without a clause include 1)there was no consideration, ie you were selling land for no cost, in this case a court wouldn't consider that valid since there was no consideration (value) for giving up the land, 2) the offeror had no right to offer the property/rights, 3) the offeror was not legally able to enter into a contract (minor, not of sound mind, etc). Again it's hard to say much without knowing the area you're in. | Law & Ethics | 1143237192 |
| 3560200 | Free basic background checks using public records for each state? Example for OK www.oscn.net/applications/osc | not sure about Indiana, but Wisconsin, Iowa, and Illinois do. | Law & Ethics | 1141234998 |
| 3054854 | Smoking is prohibited inside restaurants. But what about smoking outside on the patio? | That all depends on the state. It is possible that there is such a law. There is not in Oregon (only within 200 feet of hospitals), but it wouldn't surprise me if there was one in some states. California state law only requires that smoking be prohibited in "enclosed workspaces." San Bernardino law restricts smoking within 20 feet of county property, but otherwise does not restrict smoking outside. | Law & Ethics | 1141707263 |
| 2288992 | huntington beach municipal codes, towing fees? | Local ordinances regulate the maximum fees. The Police Station's information number is 714-960-8811, and the council's office is 714-536-5553. They should be able to tell you what the actual fee ceilings are. | Law & Ethics | 1143275088 |
| 467477 | Lady justice. How come you havent slain the child molesters and rapists.? | Woo hoo what a nutter! Following ur logic(!)if someone who is subsequently found to be INNOCENT is tortured to death (oops), then the people responsible should also be tortured. I notice u didnt include murderers in ur little rant or did u just forget to include them? U really should be sectioned and placed in a secure unit for everybodys safety. If anyone could be called 'evil' heres its u! | Law & Ethics | 1143476321 |
| 1121059 | What were Abraham Lincoln's policies during his presidency? | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abraham_lincoln | Law & Ethics | 1142561529 |
| 4113587 | I live in California and got a speeding ticket in Ohio. Will it be reported to the DMV in CA? | More than likely yes, and it will be hard for you to do traffic school to get it off your record. | Law & Ethics | 1141917456 |
| 2983344 | Can criminalizing and prosecuting too much deteriorate a country by making it's own citizens into enemies? | No, I think that the majority of the population is good and obeys the law. The minority needs to be punished. If prosecution didn't exist, it would be the majority that the country would be alienating. | Law & Ethics | 1141263417 |
| 1159816 | Can I get my rifle back? | Well if you "gave" it to him he now belongs to him, because it is considered gift. If you directed told him as soon as you break-up it yours, it should be yours. I think it belongs to you since you bought it in your name. If you two aren't able to agree, you should take it to court. Hope you get your rifle back! | Law & Ethics | 1143425458 |
| 1177675 | How do you figure "fair" child support? | He pays 29% of his income after Fica. She pays 17% of hers. Him = $1,900 * .9235 *0.29 = $508.85 Her = $900.00 *.9235 *0.17 = 141.30 He should pay his ex $367.55 per month. | Law & Ethics | 1141228289 |
| 1395768 | If police see closed can of beer in rear seat of vehicle during stop, is this probable cause for drug search? | you really need to talk somebody who knows Illinois state law. That is what they're going to get you under, and a good lawyer. There is a case Arizona v. somebody I can't remember right now. The summary is that they police can stop you for cause. They thought this man was a suspect in a nearby robbery so they stopped him and patted him down. No Gun nor stolen goods. however they did find a pack or MJ in his pocket. It was deemed inadmissible by the courts eventually upon appeal because the police can make up a probable cause that is unrelated to what they were looking for. However you are probably in trouble because the courts will most likely find that alcohol in the backseat is enough cause. Find a good criminal defense attorney or plea. Doesn't matter that it wasn't your beer. You were driving the car. | Law & Ethics | 1141927308 |
| 552972 | where can i find regulations on instaling gas heaters and if they need to be replaced ? | If you are talking about a house, the state housing code would be a good place to start. Since you don't identify the state you're talking about, no one can offer much more. You can call a gas appliance installer and ask him, of course, but apparently that's too simple. | Law & Ethics | 1142877436 |
| 2378844 | does federal law override state law? | Federal laws overrides state law which overrides local law as long as the higher law does not touch areas that are exclusively regulated by the lower levels. A school board cannot override either "Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964" or "New Jersey Law Against Discrimination", but depending on the situation these laws might not be applicable. If federal and state law do not agree on a specific case it might make sense to ask the courts which one is applicable and to challenge the other. | Law & Ethics | 1143233655 |
| 3713024 | Did you know that live children are being sold and killed for their organs? | My cousin once knew this kid whose older brother knew this guy who went out drinking one night and in the morning woke up in a bathtub full of ice with a note saying "thanks for the kidney". It's all true.... | Law & Ethics | 1142098053 |
| 3461675 | What is the difference between proof beyond a reasonable doubt & a preponderance of evidence? | Beyond a reasonable doubt is pretty self explanatory: No reasonable person could look at the facts and determine anything other than this is what happened. Nothing casts doubt on the facts. Preponderance of the evidence means it's more likely than not that the facts occurred. The facts lend more credence to one thing than the other. Think of it this way. Preponderance of the evidence = O.J. Simpson. Beyond reasonable doubt = .... Well, O.J. again. Bad example. | Law & Ethics | 1143428445 |
| 4200518 | Should an Alzheimer's patient who develops cancer be treated the for cancer? Why, or why not? | What is his quality of life now? What would it be during cancer treatment? What would it be afterwards? This is a difficult decision. But it is a personal one. If you make it with love for the patient, it will be the right one. | Law & Ethics | 1142017821 |
| 1237893 | if i work a 10 or 12 hour shift what are my scheduled breaks. i'm in oklahoma. if it makes a difference.? | It depends on if you're exempt or non-exempt. (If you're paid by the hour you're probably non-exempt.) It does vary by state -- Here's OK law: 2. Are breaks and lunch periods mandatory? Neither federal nor state law require employers to provide breaks to employees age 16 or older. Mandatory break laws only apply to children under the age of 16. Breaks and lunch periods are considered benefits and remain at the discretion of the employer. | Law & Ethics | 1143766821 |
| 1452146 | i won not cash but a scam? | TOTAL SCAM!!!!!!! I work at a bank and see this all the time. Check out the websites the other person listed. The Dept of Labor does not give out money, and even if they did, they would not ask for any money from you up front! | Law & Ethics | 1141365197 |
| 1926359 | Can a company refuse to supply you with copies of your paperwork that you gave them with your personal info.?? | If this is a private agency there would not be any requirement for them to make copies, and in many states in would be illegal for them to make copies of it (for this type of paperwork). Once you handed over the paperwork you no longer owned/controled it. If this is a state agency there could be a requirement (law) that it can not be provided outside the agency. | Law & Ethics | 1141974081 |
| 1988781 | what criminal offenses disqualify a person from law enforcement? | any and all felony convictions, any infamous crimes, dishonorable discharge from military, juvinile justice records that have convictions of serious crimes ie...rape,murder,assults,felony thefts | Law & Ethics | 1143617704 |
| 4430050 | Is it considered mail fraud or identify theft if someone sends you unsolicted mail or email? | No, mail fraud and identity theft occur when the sender impersonates somebody else. | Law & Ethics | 1141495977 |
| 544120 | Its illegal to get drunk in a club or bar in Texas is this correct? | Its actualy illigal to gret brunk in any bar. the only place you cna legaly be drunk is on private property. | Law & Ethics | 1143264248 |
| 3924801 | why is the legal age for independence 18? | 18 unless you have you have been emancipated. | Law & Ethics | 1141610406 |
| 2250035 | What must I do when I turn 18? | Your voter's registration and such is usually taken care of through your local DMV. Check out this site: http://www.dmv.ca.gov/dmv.htm. See if there is an option to renew your driver's liscence online. Along with that you should be able to find the other stuff. | Law & Ethics | 1142377202 |
| 1156527 | calif child support services took too much money from me. how do i get it back? | Honestly, you could prob. get the $$ back; but it would cost you, and might not be worth it. Anyway, you could get a lawyer in CA, and have him look into it. My step-son had the same headache. It was cheaper for him to let it go and move on. | Law & Ethics | 1143803842 |
| 1752511 | What does the the abbreviations in case laws citation means? | Usually the first number is the volume number of the California Appellate Court third division Supplement (Cal. App. 3d Supp.) and 1 is the page number or I may have gotten it the wrong way up - 1st number is page number and last one is volume. Also found in page 131 of the California Reporter. | Law & Ethics | 1141610272 |
| 849675 | what type of court was the martha stewart trial held in was it superior or district? | It was Federal District court. You're confusing the NY state court system with the US Federal Court system. There's no such thing as superior court in the Federal system. For the Federal level it goes District Court->Court of Appeals->US Supreme Court. | Law & Ethics | 1142901208 |
| 3394339 | I rented an illegal apartment? | When you say your renter's insurance 'barely' covered your losses, does that mean it did cover your losses, but only barely, or do you mean it did not cover the full extent of your losses? And if not, why not? Are you disputing the amount paid by the insurance, or do you want money from the landlord? You can try to sue - if you can find a lawyer to take the case. they will tell you what grounds are applicable. If they think there is a case, they will work for a (large) percentage of the fees if they win. | Law & Ethics | 1142286954 |
| 1887598 | Painting delima? | You only have to provide a paint job nothing more unless the contract stated. Finish the touch ups and then let them try and argue for more. If they try to change the color after picking one to get a "whole" paint job instead of a touch up then the court should only require you to provide what would be needed for the touch up. No court should require a prof. paint job unless the contract states that. Schedule a time for you and family to paint it, and if they refuse to allow you in then you've shown them at fault for the paint job not being done. | Law & Ethics | 1143407782 |
| 4304306 | worker rights in the state of illinois? | Labor and Employment Rights -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Attorney General Lisa Madigan advocates, legislates and litigates for Illinois workers and labor unions. The Office of the Attorney General also is responsible for prosecuting cases referred from the Illinois Department of Labor. Madigan's Labor Law Unit in the General Law Bureau handles about 1,500 of these cases. Referrals to the Attorney General's office concern violations of the Illinois Minimum Wage Law, the Illinois Prevailing Wage Law and the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act. The Labor Law Unit also enforces the Department of Labor's administrative subpoenas when the Department of Labor attempts to investigate Prevailing Wage Act violations. Additionally, the Attorney General's Labor Law Unit defends claims of age, sex or race discrimination and other employment-related allegations brought by current or former state employees against their employing agency or other individual agency employees. Labor and Employment Links and Documents Labor Law Guide for Illinois Law Enforcement Employment Rights of Persons Discharged from Military Service Labor and Employment Contact Information Office of the Illinois Attorney General Attn: Cara Smith James R. Thompson Center 100 W. Randolph St. Chicago, IL. 60601 Labor Law Unit, General Law Bureau Office of the Illinois Attorney General James R. Thompson Center 100 W. Randolph St. Chicago, IL 60601 | Law & Ethics | 1142813392 |
| 4333125 | How do I find out about a El Dorado County Adoption? | First, try contacting El Doardo County Child protective services in Placerville. They can point you towards the right path. You might also try to contacting a foster parenting agency. They can also help you. | Law & Ethics | 1143687423 |
| 2543140 | Nudity in Canada? | I guess you'll have to find a nudist Canadian lawyer to answer the question. I found this paper: http://www.ulcc.ca/en/criminal/index.cfm?sec=3&sub=3d | Law & Ethics | 1143743291 |
| 1064925 | Is there a lawyer in Alberta who isnt afraid of handling a human rights violation case? | Human Rights violations in Alberta are handled by the Human Rights Commission, not the courts. You don't need a lawyer. If you aren't having any success with the Human Rights Commission, then maybe you don't have a valid complaint. | Law & Ethics | 1143778236 |
| 393782 | Defination of Law? What is Law how can we Define it? | Definitions of law on the Web: legal document setting forth rules governing a particular kind of activity; "there is a law against kidnapping" the collection of rules imposed by authority; "civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order" a generalization that describes recurring facts or events in nature; "the laws of thermodynamics" a rule or body of rules of conduct inherent in human nature and essential to or binding upon human society the learned profession that is mastered by graduate study in a law school and that is responsible for the judicial system; "he studied law at Yale" police: the force of policemen and officers; "the law came looking for him" jurisprudence: the branch of philosophy concerned with the law and the principles that lead courts to make the decisions they do wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn Law (a loanword from Old Norse lag), in politics and jurisprudence, is a set of rules or norms of conduct which mandate, proscribe or permit specified relationships among people and organizations, provide methods for ensuring the impartial treatment of such people, and provide punishments for those who do not follow the established rules of conduct. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law LAW may stand for: *LAW stands for Lightweight Anti-tank Weapon. Examples of such weapons are M72 LAW (US Army) and LAW 80 (British Army)*LAW is a law society called Palestinian Society for the Protection of Human Rights*LAW is also the League of American Wheelmen. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LAW The M72 LAAW (Light Anti-Armor Weapon) sometimes knowns as a LAW, is a portable one-shot 66 mm anti-tank weapon, made in United States by Talley Defense Systems. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LAW_(weapon) While Law is a part of society, the academic study of law, both as a science, that is, jurisprudence, and by students preparing to be lawyers is taught in the United States at specialized postgraduate law schools. In other countries the course of study is different, for example, in England, prospective lawyers simply major in law as an undergraduate, or take a special one year course in law (the Common Professional Exam) after having majored in some other discipline. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law_(academic) The term law is often used to refer to universal principles that describe the fundamental nature of something, to universal properties and relationships between things, or to descriptions that purport to explain these principles and relationships. For example, "physical law"s, or "scientific laws" attempt to describe the fundamental nature of the universe itself. Laws of mathematics and logic describe the nature of rational thought and inference. ... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law_(principle) A statement, usually mathematical, which describes some physical phenomena. Compare: hypothesis and theory. www.physlink.com/Reference/Glossary.cfm The combination of those rules and principles of conduct promulgated by legislative authority, derived from court decisions and established by local custom. courts.delaware.gov/How%20To/court%20proceedings/ The rules governing our daily lives. www.dmh.cahwnet.gov/Admin/regulations/glossary.asp These conditions and all other express terms of contract shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of England. www.petewilkins.net/terms-and-conditions/index.asp This Contract shall be governed by English Law and subject to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts. www.citrusproduction.co.uk/terms_suppliers.htm The rules of conduct established and enforced by authority, legislation or custom of a given community, state or other group; any one of such rules. www.faststart.state.ri.us/bfs_glossary.html All disputes arising out of or in connection with this contract shall be determined and governed by | Law & Ethics | 1143604934 |
| 2619933 | I want to contact the united states post office northeast division supervisor for NJ.? | email him thats all | Law & Ethics | 1143030588 |
| 3216993 | if youare on the us/mexico border on the us side and you shoot a person on the mexico side what happens next? | The Mexican and US authorities cooperate and the US authorities put you in jail. Mexico then applies for extradition so that you can face trial in Mexico. There's a pretty good chance that extradition would be granted. You would be shipped to Mexico, tried and jailed. You don't have to fear the death penalty, though. Like almost all nations on the earth except the US and China, Mexico has no death penalty. | Law & Ethics | 1143473728 |
| 1985040 | How do you file a complaint against a judge for unprofessional conduct ? is there a phone number or somthing? | Contact the Ethics Office of the Bar Association where the judge is serving. Be prepared to provide specific examples of the misconduct and any witnesses. If what the judge has done is not just unethical but is also a crime, then contact the states attorney's office. | Law & Ethics | 1143740743 |
| 320969 | How can I get a pardon in wisconsin? | You will find a complete application for petitioning for a pardon (also called executive clemency) along with full instructions here: http://www.wi-doc.com/PDF_Files/Doyle%20Pardon%20Packet.pdf | Law & Ethics | 1142266361 |
| 1250099 | I was frauded by a person on yahoo now I need to a copy of all Im's we sent to each other for court please | You weren't "frauded" by anybody, you might have been "defrauded." Oy! | Law & Ethics | 1141701266 |
| 578054 | I have an Illinois rental nightmare what do I do? | If you evict him, he will retaliate! Thats a gangsters mentality. He will bust windows, slash tires or worse! Sounds like you may have to discreetly find a new place to live and move! Theres really no other solution. | Law & Ethics | 1142386132 |
| 2255240 | my brother was accused of theft by check and was currently arrested- but my brother doesn't use checks,? | First of all, you need to find out what the charge is. Theft by check is a very vague term. He could have written an insufficient funds check, meaning he intentionally wrote one of his own checks knowing there was no money or it was a closed account. Another alternative is he had someone else's stolen check and used it illegally. Or he could have forged someone's name on a check. You mention that your brother's ex was always stealing money. In my law enforcement experience, it is rare that a normal, clean-cut, law abiding person will stay in a relationship with a lying, stealing, theif. You might want to listen very carefully to what your brother is saying and ask yourself, is he telling me the truth or telling me a story so I will be on his side? Be careful. Before you throw your full support behind your brother, get all the facts you can. Don't support him just because he is related. | Law & Ethics | 1143672144 |
| 1499029 | anyone been to Prison? | Lots of people have been to prison. Why? Is there something in particular that you would like to know? | Law & Ethics | 1143666500 |
| 2824266 | DUI in 1999.. Still Being punished for it.. Why? | If I understand your question, it's why you lost your license and how can you get it back. My best advice is to ignore every other comment in response to your question and read only this one response. You were revoked because of a quirk under Illinois law that treats a first time offense as a slap on the wrist so long as it's an in-state conviction, but treats an out-of-state conviction as if it were a second offense under Illinois law. It's bizarre, stupid, and probably unconstitutional, but that doesn't help you. The best attorney to contact in your state is Don Ramsell. Tell him William Maze sent you. His number is 1-800-DIAL-DUI (ext. 630). You can review this article that explains what happened to you: http://www.dialdui.com/CM/Articles/Articles15.asp And as to all the blue-noses that are throwing criticism at you, they’re probably not even legal to drink yet, all members of SADD, all living off mommy and daddy while they wait to get into UofM, and I hope they all live in Michigan and need to call me after they’ve turned 21. And if I haven’t made the audience madd enough yet, read these articles: http://www.alcoholfacts.org/ The truth hurts. And, yes, I take great pride in being abrasive, nasty, and right. William Maze http://www.owidefenselaw.com | Law & Ethics | 1142515185 |
| 1220544 | Does a child have a right to any personal items of deceased parent if stepparent refuses? | It is my understanding that each state has different inheritance laws. However, if your ex-spouse died with a will which left everything to his current spouse and nothing to your child, then your child has no legal right to any of the property. However, if your ex-spouse died with a will and left property to your child in the will, the child is entitled to whatever the will says. Wills are recorded in county probate court and are a matter of public record. If your ex-spouse died without a will, then your child is entitled to whatever portion of the estate that your state prescribes by law. If that is the case, contact your local probate court and inquire. | Law & Ethics | 1143015455 |
| 4411488 | can nonresidents own a property in USA? | Yes they can. Lots of Canadians own property in the US just as lots of people from the US own property in Canada. | Law & Ethics | 1141505371 |
| 2596244 | I wrote a check out my parents account with permission and now 3 yrs later their trying to press charges? | I'm sure the statue of limitations is up by now. | Law & Ethics | 1142880087 |
| 3858833 | Why hasn't the cookie monster been put in jail by now? Are all Sesame Street characters above the law? | Why, what did the cookie monster do? | Law & Ethics | 1143567695 |
| 1158066 | How do parking spaces in Mississippi must be marked to legally be handicapped spaces? | For legal guidance, consult an attorney. Three percent of all public parking lots must be reserved for handicapped spaces. It's just good business--and socially the right thing to do. Regardless of that, I know how upsetting it is when you make an unfortunate mistake and park your car in a space that is marked. It's similiar when you run a red light because you didn't notice, or go into an HOV lane because you were distracted or on a cell phone. Good luck to you! | Law & Ethics | 1142781313 |
| 1439642 | Should we create a database of DNA that can be used by police authorities in order to apprehend criminals? | Ditto... there is and has been one in place for a while. Of course there should be one. If it were you standing there looking through the glass at the morgue at someone you loved wouldn't you want answers? Wouldn't you want them to do all that they could? | Law & Ethics | 1143522165 |
| 1412163 | Are mandatory sentances good or bad? | Mandatory minimums in sentencing do not help society... Determining appropriate punishment and duration of prison terms is something for Judges to do, not for the District Attorney's office to decide at the time of filing charges. Minimum sentencing requirements can backfire and lead to juries finding "Not Guilty" in cases where a "Guilty " verdict would be right just because the accused is young, or likeable or the jury for some reason does not want to see that person sentenced to a long prison term Let the DA file charges Let the Jury determine Guilt or Innocence and Let Judges decide sentencing. Please take our criminal justice system out of the hands of politicians. | Law & Ethics | 1142826679 |
| 4307068 | If someone gets stung by a bee from a hive on your property can you be held liable? | OMG, why does everyone in America feel a need to place blame on someone else? For God's sake, it was a bee sting, not a pit bull attack. The person who owns the property did not harbor a dangerous animal that was just waiting for you to come over before it attacked you. Somethings are truly accidents...... | Law & Ethics | 1142659903 |
| 4190070 | were could i find the requirements for a criminal justices lawyer ? | First you must get a bachelor's degree or the equivilant. Many aspiring lawyers major in Pre-Law, although you could major in almost anything you like. A pre-law major may make it easier to get into law school however, which is step number two. After getting your four-year degree, you must then be accepted into an accredited law school (and pass of course). Most law programs are about one to two years of full time study (depending on the work load you take on). After graduating from law school, you must then pass the dreaded bar exam. You should expect to study for at least a few months before taking it, and very few people pass the entire exam on the first attempt. After that you are a lawyer! Now you can look desperately for work that you don't despise and endure the hatred of almost everyone in the world! Good luck. :-) | Law & Ethics | 1143328523 |
| 580185 | What is Texas State law on underage sex? | Don't do it. | Law & Ethics | 1141674288 |
| 347441 | How can I find and hire the right lawyer? | It depends on what you need one for. If you have a question about a specific lawyer, you can always contact your local Barr association and check them out. | Law & Ethics | 1142708222 |
| 3114174 | What is the purpose of legal size paper? Do any of you ever use legal size paper? | Generally speaking, legal-sized paper is used for long documents containing a good deal of information, such as a contract. | Law & Ethics | 1143212664 |
| 626813 | When you get pulled over in Ga, do the cops have to ask if you want to look at the laser gun? | Not signing the ticket would be most unwise. That is your promise to appear. If you refuse to sign, you get to go to jail right then and there for speeding. Yes, it's true. If you won't promise to appear, the State will make sure you appear, in jail right now. | Law & Ethics | 1142490163 |
| 1769152 | Is it illegal to go over the speed limit to pass another car? | It depends which state you are talking about. That said, and generally speaking, it is illegal to pass another vehicle going the speed limit. It is not illegal to pass a vehicle going under the speed limit as long as you have the right of way. It is also legal to increase your speed to overtake a vehicle as long as it is not an unreasonable speed and that your speed is reduced to the legal limit once the vehicle is passed. Again, this depends on the state. In Washington State, RCW 46.61.425 addresses this issue: "...a person following a vehicle driving less than the legal maximum speed limit and desiring to pass such vehicle may EXCEED (caps mine) the speed limit... at only such a speed and for only such a distance as is necessary to complete the pass with a reasonable margin of safety." | Law & Ethics | 1141879646 |
| 3185673 | This is a law question. What exactly is a 'motion to judge notwithstanding the verdict'? What does it entail? | More precisely, it's a motion for judgment non obstante veredicto, meaning "notwithstanding the verdict." A judgment entered by the order of the court for the plaintiff (or defendant) although there has been a jury verdict for the defendant (or plaintiff). Under the federal rules, which are often mirrored in the states, the party making such a motion must have previously entered a motion for directed verdict, usually prior to the presentation of their own case, in order to be entitled to make the JNOV motion. | Law & Ethics | 1142444349 |
| 373891 | I don't understand why it is a lesser offense if a family member sexually assaults than if a stranger does. | I would agree with Loss Leader. Your question assumes that what you've said is fact (that family members are punished less severely than "strangers") and I don't know that under the exact same circumstances, that's actually true. A 35 year old male who molests a fifteen year old female should be punished the same whether they are related or not. If you know of two cases with the same fact pattern to demonstrate what you're saying is true, I'd be interested in hearing about them. I would suggest that given family dynamics, it's entirely possible (in the above case, for example), the mother of the child may ask for a more lenient sentence, and it's even possible the victim would ask for a more lenient sentence. I've certainly seen it happen myself...and obviously, I don't think it would happen for even a second if the suspect and victim weren't related. | Law & Ethics | 1142816727 |
| 2084434 | environmental laws in Japan? | www.env.go.jp | Law & Ethics | 1141291384 |
| 3935643 | Is there a hunting season for bigfoot,or is it year round? also? | I would guess since their existence hasn't been proven, there are no laws from baggin one year round. Then again, if you bag one and it's cnsidered a humanoid, you may be charged with manslaughter... | Law & Ethics | 1142547432 |
| 2244755 | Could you please help me for resolving this matter? | What she is doing is illegal. Go to your local post office and file a complaint. They will hold any mail to her that is sent to your address and investigate the situation for any possible fraud. | Law & Ethics | 1141965169 |
| 1632001 | i woke up this morning and found 5 old tires in my front lawn..what do i do? | roll them onto your neighbour's lawn. then go back inside before anyone sees you. | Law & Ethics | 1143663856 |
| 2859486 | should we start the whip system in schools on the USA? | School policy and issues should be addressed and answers found at the local level. There should be no national policy or federal guide lines on this or any other school issue. If a local school decides that some form of physical discipline i9s applicable, it should be decided at the local level between the administration, the teachers and the parents. In my opinion it isn’t likely to work, at least it won’t result in the type of environment conducive to excellence in education. First there must be a foundation of behavior established. This shouldn’t be a major challenge, we’ve done it before. At one time it was understood by all that a school was for teaching. That teachers were there to teach. That the district, through the board of education and administration, were to provide a “teaching” environment. Further, that there was an implied contract of the students and their parents that the student was there to participate in that education process. Exceptions weren’t made for the student who would fit in, rather they were removed so that the teacher and the students could actually function in the education environment. This doesn’t mean that the students removed didn’t have to go to school, rather they were placed in more restrictive institutions. This could continue until they were in what we referred to as reform schools. Their parents were expected to participate in supporting their children’s education or, their children were removed from them. Part of that education was the teaching of civility. How do you act as a part of a member of society? What does it mean to be a responsible member of society? The children also must be taught the basics of education to function in society. This means not only to be able to read, but to read with comprehension. To be able to write clearly in script. To understand the rules of spelling and sentence syntax. To have a least a basic foundation of literature and history. Certainly there must be understanding of mathematics and its use in society. Short of that, the local community has failed its responsibility. | Law & Ethics | 1142715735 |
| 3176285 | Would you care if the price of food went up to compensate servers? | No servers should have been tipped right in the first place by the customers or the restaraunt should calculate it in the check. As an ex server I felt more like a begger than an employee at a restaraunt cause customers know they don't have to tip. 2.13 an hour is stupid. | Law & Ethics | 1142351278 |
| 3395279 | Do you think that some resteraunts should be required to pay min wage? | Yes I think they should, even though they get tips. If they can't get min wage they should take away Tip Share! I over tip too!! the other day I gave a girl an $8 tip for a $4 order at Sonic Drive In!! She was the best!! | Law & Ethics | 1141921638 |
| 593998 | What happends when you get 3 dui's in Santa Clara county in California ? | Ouch. You're not gonna' like this: it's not seven years any more; it's ten. So you're going to court on your third DUI, and that's going to be a little pricey. You will probably do at least 120 days in jail (up to a full year) and have your license revoked. There's a slim chance you'll only have to do thirty or more days, but I don't know how likely that is. Your fine will range from a minimum of $390 to a maximum of $1,000. If you get a fourth DUI within the ten years allowed, you're going to prison for at least a year. Not to preach, but dude - you've got to quit drinking and driving before you kill someone. I imagine the judge will tell you something along those lines when you're sentenced. | Law & Ethics | 1141756580 |
| 4091421 | are police in ohio allowed to use radar while parked in a private driveway? | Usually cops have to have a property owner's permission before they can use private property for police business. Claiming that the cop had taken an illegal vantage point probably wouldn't make for a very good defense though. The cop could potentially get in trouble, only IF he was there without permission AND the owner of the property complained. Unless that happens, there is no way a judge is going to buy the excuse that the radaring was obtained illegally, therefore the ticket is not valid. BTW arguing with the police usually gives them reason to continue to look for ways to throw the book at you, or reason to exercize there discretion in effecting an arrest as opposed to issuing a ticket. The point is, if you want to make an argument, do it in court. | Law & Ethics | 1142966904 |
| 3572564 | When a person receives a sentence and the judge uses the term concurrent, what does that mean? | means that the terms run together, are not added example 3 years for burgalization 3 years for bad checks would be three years not six years to serve | Law & Ethics | 1141341587 |
| 2233452 | what is the legal age a child can walk home by themselves.? | This varies by jurisdiction. Mine has no age description. Use common sense and knowledge of your child's own abilities-including stranger danger. If they're of school age, call the school. They will know. | Law & Ethics | 1143407987 |
| 841150 | If an officer tells you he can't give you a ticket because his jurisdiction is in another state...? | A officier can not legally stop you outside of his jurisdiction. If he did not turn on his lights and siren before he crossed his state line, then it was not a legal stop. A attorney can eat this up, even including possible illegal stop and detention by the police officer | Law & Ethics | 1142799410 |
| 2803775 | Is it ethical to contact the buyer of my house before the closing without going through the realtor? | It is probably ethical if the buyer wants to -- as long as you are not attempting to squeeze the realtor out of her/his commission. But a lots of parties like the fact the communication occurs through a third party -- it provides insulation. It avoids arguments and later disputes about who said what. The last point is important enough that you should not want to cut the realtor out of the conversation. You don't want to have the buyer later claim you made all these representations when the realtor was not involved. | Law & Ethics | 1141833245 |
| 3297136 | why do people kill? | Because they can. | Law & Ethics | 1143724133 |
| 2911083 | why should the second amendment be a state right? | It is a right of the People, not the State. Several states also back this up in their own constitutions. The reasons for the 2nd Ammendment were laid out in both the Federalist and Anti-Federalist papers after the Revolutionary War. Founders such as George Mason, Adams, Hamilton, and Washington all stated this was a protection for the People against external threats and internal tyranny. Like the rest of the Bill of Rights, it is part of a list of "thou shall nots" for the government. The Bill of Rights places restrictions on the Federal Government, and by default on the State Governments and guarantees the rights stated to the People. The Bill of Rights also states the US Constitution cannot list every protected right and those rights not listed are still retained by the States and the People. | Law & Ethics | 1143593936 |
| 1027573 | what do cops need to enter your house. in the state of iowa? | A search warrant! they might say probable cause but is just to get them in the door! the constitution of the united states tells about unlawful search and seazure. Hope I spelled that last word right! | Law & Ethics | 1142138931 |
| 3986718 | Would you FIGHT in Bush´s endless wars? | hell no,and i feel sorry for all my american brothers and sisters that are supporting this man and his adminastration evil ways and evil plans.there is now way you can call following this man patriotic.i am a real patriot however that is trying to fight for the greater good,the real battle,THE FIGHT FOR TRUTH.911 was an inside job and more and more people are starting to realize this.so if you do not already know,well here you go,click on this link to start the revolution in your mind.after watching just one of these videos i am now changed for ever.and freed from all the media brainwashing.god bless you man and i hope that you find out that we as americans must stop this madness. http://question911.com/links.php or http://www.wanttoknow.info/index.shtml | Law & Ethics | 1143276132 |
| 853104 | does the note and deed of trust have to match in north carolina? | yes, it is like so. | Law & Ethics | 1141404159 |
| 3291513 | Are there procedures for transferring juveniles to adult court? | The law will take a lot of factors into consideration. Some kids aren't as grown up as other. The mental capabilities and the understanding of the offense will be a overall factor. But if kids are misbehaving just spank their asses and send them to work in Siberia for the next five years. No mess, no fuss | Law & Ethics | 1143812653 |
| 3008649 | Once a child molester always a child molester? | Molesting children is an action; being sexually excited by children is a mental issue (obviously the result of a damaged psyche). With therapy, one-time molesters can stop performing the actions even if they continue to have the urges, in the same way that I manage to avoid raping women that I find myself attracted to. | Law & Ethics | 1141401094 |
| 387537 | More about State Farm fraud.? | No it is not legal to charge you more than you agreed to pay. It may be legal to raise the rates on you before you ever paid, depending on your agreement. It will probably take work on your part, but you may be able to negotiated down to the lower rate if you talk to the agent, the company, remind them you can report them to various insurance boards in NY, etc. But it may be more trouble than it is worth for you, for the one month's difference. | Law & Ethics | 1141752561 |
| 4093139 | Should we bring back public executions? Or maybe televised executions? | I think public violence of all sorts desensitizes people to the immensity of death. Executions were televised in my country a few years ago, and I had the bad luck to turn the TV on when some were taking place. I will never forget the faces of those men about to die. Criminals, yes, evil by nature, perhaps. But what impressed me the most were the faces of those about to do the killing: the coldness, the total lack of concern, the machine-like effectiveness. I do remember one woman, member of a firing squad, who burst in tears after the shooting. May God bless her. It didn't stop crime. Our crime rates are on the rise, death penalty or not. But what really, really disturbs me is how used we have gotten to watch people die: the first time I watched a lynching on TV I was horrified. By the fifth repeat I was merely bored into "Oh, no, not again". I wish that is not what you want. I believe that crime should be punished, and that dangerous criminals should be placed where they can do no more harm. But turning death into a show (and the ratings here were huge) demeans it, and us. | Law & Ethics | 1142481581 |
| 2601709 | If you were a Superior court judge, would you wear sweats or pants under your robe? | Actually neither, when I dreamed about being on the superior court, about a week ago, which I think is prescient(especially after reading your question). Anyways in my dream I was sitting on the bench(and it was a really hot day, this was Bangkok, Thailand), I was hearing this case involving a stabbing at an AA meeting, the defendant was wearing a bright orange, jumpsuit(like something Sting might have worn in the eighties) it was polyester or something like that(it was a dream I cannot remember all the details) anyways he was sweating really bad. And I said to myself, thank god I am wearing cotton underpants, they "breathe" | Law & Ethics | 1143683610 |
| 1982466 | Do you trust the police with your safety and to be honest? | Just a note on your ticket. The speed gun they use does a print out. Request a viewing of it before you go to court on the ticket. I take it you are not going to just up and pay so be prepared by reading the fine print. I trust the police to a point. I used to have a pool hall and some cops liked the fact that the kids were all in one place and some didn't. Bottom line, they ended up costing me about 45G when they dug out a 111 year old city ordinance that said I had to close between 1 and 4 in the morning. I sold my share of the pool hall to my partner because after they did that, I couldn't make a living at it. I did have some trusted police though. It is important to know a few officers that can help you in times of trouble so get to know your city and county police on a social basis. Officers are like every other human, they have the faults and frailties as well as boons and bounties (no pun intended LOL) I hope you get what you need to beat this ticket. Good Luck | Law & Ethics | 1142870009 |
| 2395998 | What would you do if the system succeeded in taking all the dope off the streets? | I'd be so bummed out I would get drunk immediately. Eventually I would find a place to buy it that was not near a street. | Law & Ethics | 1143640307 |
| 1509535 | What % of people are shot by guns in the USA compared to other countries? | General Gun Violence Statistics FACT: In 2003 (the most recent year for which data is available), there were 1,146 gun deaths in the state of Illinois, a 7% decrease from 2002 Illinois gun deaths. The 2003 Illinois gun deaths included: 696 homicides (60% of all IL gun deaths), 404 suicides (36% of all IL gun deaths), and 23 unintentional shootings, 8 legal intervention, and 15 of undetermined intent (4% of all IL gun deaths combined). -Numbers obtained from CDC National Center for Health Statistics mortality report online, 2006. FACT:In 2003 (the most recent year for which data is available), there were 30,136 gun deaths in the U.S: 16,907 suicides (56% of all U.S gun deaths), 11,920 homicides (40% of all U.S gun deaths), 730 unintentional shootings (2% of all U.S gun deaths), 347 from legal intervention and 232 from undetermined intent (2% of all U.S gun deaths combined). -Numbers obtained from CDC National Center for Health Statistics mortality report online, 2006. FACT: Suicide is still the leading cause of firearm death in the U.S., representing 56% of total 2003 gun deaths nationwide. In 2003, the U.S. firearm suicide total was 16,907, a 1% decrease from 2002 numbers. The state of Illinois saw a 13% decrease in gun suicides, from 466 in 2002 to 404 in 2003. Most suicides in the U.S. are committed with firearms. -Numbers obtained from CDC National Center for Health Statistics mortality report online, 2006. FACT: While handguns account for only one-third of all firearms owned in the United States, they account for more than two-thirds of all firearm-related deaths each year. A gun in the home is 4 times more likely to be involved in an unintentional shooting, 7 times more likely to be used to commit a criminal assault or homicide, and 11 times more likely to be used to attempt or commit suicide than to be used in self-defense. -A Kellerman, et al. Journal of Trauma, August 1998; Kellerman AL, Lee RK, Mercy JA, et al. "The Epidemiological Basis for the Prevention of Firearm Injuries." Annu.Rev Public Health. 1991; 12:17-40.) FACT: A gun in the home increases the risk of homicide of a household member by 3 times and the risk of suicide by 5 times compared to homes where no gun is present. -Kellerman AL, Rivara FP, Somes G, et al. "Suicide in the Home in Relation to Gun Ownership." NEJM. 1992; 327(7):467-472) FACT: Contrary to popular belief, young children do possess the physical strength to fire a gun: 25% of 3-to-4-year-olds, 70% of 5-to-6-year-olds, and 90% of 7-to-8-year-olds can fire most handguns. -Naureckas, SM, Christoffel, KK, et al. Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, 1995. FACT: Comparison of U.S. gun homicides to other industrialized countries: In 1998 (the most recent year for which this data has been compiled), handguns murdered: 373 people in Germany 151 people in Canada 57 people in Australia 19 people in Japan 54 people in England and Wales, and 11,789 people in the United States (*Please note that these 1998 numbers account only for HOMICIDES, and do not include suicides, which comprise and even greater number of gun deaths, or unintentional shootings). - Provided by the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence FACT: Among 26 industrialized nations, 86% of gun deaths among children under age 15 occurred in the United States. - Provided by the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence FACT: Taxpayers pay more than 85% of the medical cost for treatment of firearm-related injuries. - Martin M, et al. "The Cost of Hospitalization for Firearm Injuries." JAMA. Vol 260, November 25, 1998, pp 3048, and Ordog et al. "Hospital Costs of Firearm Injuries." Abstract. Journal of Trauma. February 1995, p1) FACT: While handguns account for only one-third of all firearms owned in the United States, they account for more than two-thirds of all firearm-related deaths each | Law & Ethics | 1141892957 |
| 2658247 | how many misdermeanors til it turns to a felony in tennessee? | That all depends on the crimes. Most misdemeanors would never be enhanced to a felony. | Law & Ethics | 1143058767 |
| 4190283 | At what point is the freedom of an individual more important than the health of the group? | Thats a pretty philosophical question... I would say the individual has the right to do whatever he or she wishes so long as it does not harm another person in the group. When there is a conflict, there needs to be an impartial mediator who can determine who is being harmed or benefited more by a certain action. Definately there is a huge grey zone where one person benefits from the hardships of another, and I think the degree of gain/ suffer must be assessed on a per case basis. | Law & Ethics | 1143693684 |
| 126674 | how can i find outadout inmates at the crestview county jail? | Contact the Crestview County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office is responsible for running the jail and will know the inmates in its custody. | Law & Ethics | 1142561741 |
| 1420521 | How do states rank in crime rates #1 best- 50 worst? | Crime is off the chart here in Indiana with all of the poverty and homelessness. Mostly Alcohol related, due to the millions of lost jobs with this Administration. Children graduating from high school and college don't have anything but the Military waiting on them. We also have an out of control, illegal immigration problem here too. Indiana's answer to the unemployment, was to increase the sizes of their prisons and prison systems at tax payer expense. | Law & Ethics | 1143409501 |
| 1134343 | What are the legal duties of a county supervisor? | It depends on which division. | Law & Ethics | 1143070049 |
| 2931346 | I heard you can kill a person in HongKong and not against law? | Well it is against the law but when they punish you and if you're lucky and you live you're free, they basically get a big stick or club and beat the crap outta you for a good 30 minutes, if you live then you may go. | Law & Ethics | 1141444406 |
| 3323623 | Can the babysitter be charged with child neglect when she walks out of a room and the child dies? | Yes, charges could be filed. It depends on whether or not the DA thinks they can make a case of it. Whether is goes to trial or she is convicted is a different matter. | Law & Ethics | 1143078699 |
| 2871635 | Is adoption open to public records? What is a closed adoption? How long does it take to adopt? | I think closed adoption is when the biological parents are not allowed to contact the new family and child? Sorry i don't know the answers to the other 2 questions. Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1143687680 |
| 2980884 | clarification on self defence in law (britain)? | The precedent set by the Crown vs Tony Martin was unclear, but the gist of it is... If you can convince a Jury that you had reason to believe your life is in danger, then lethal force is justified. If you respond to a shove with a punch then that is what the police classify as a "Fray" and both parties are basically consenting participants in violence, and are both equally responsible. If property is involved or threatened then the "victim" is usually considered to be in the right, but witnesses will be required unless there is little room for doubt (ie if property was actualy stolen). The old adage "Property is 9/10ths of the law" is acually true! | Law & Ethics | 1143116835 |
| 3454804 | What is the grand ideology behind almost all terrorists being muslims, though not all muslims are terrorists? | Its like saying all men are rapists. All men want to dominate and hurt women. All women are whores. You just can't generalise like that. And actually not all terrorists are Islamic, there are more than enough terrorists destroying lives in Africa and South America and Ireland to mention a few places. And these are predominantly christian lands. Don't be so prejudiced against people, because there are some nice Moslem people out there who are horrified by what the extremists are doing in the name of their faith. It must be scary times for those who are peaceful to see themselves grouped together with the mass murderers and are subjected to force of ill-will from non-moslems who feel it is their right to punish moslems. If a priest abuses a boy, we don't lynch mob all priests, we understand that he is a bad seed. Similarly we aught not to categorise all moslems as the same. | Law & Ethics | 1143708450 |
| 358219 | Are gay people against humanity? | Well biologically, Yes. If being Gay is genetic, it is a defective Gene because Gays cant reproduce naturally with eachother. I personally think being gay is a personal choice and not genetic. | Law & Ethics | 1143671706 |
| 286082 | what is the penalty of a violation240.00? | There is no way to answer that question without more information such as whether you are referring to a state, federal or local law. Once you specify the jurisdiction, someone might be able to show you where to look up the law and read what the penalties are. | Law & Ethics | 1141748524 |
| 4189965 | What are the differences between state laws and laws upon military bases within that state? | The UCMJ (Uniform Code of Military Justice) applies to members of the armed services. However, they are still subject to state laws when they are off-base. For example, if you're speeding on the interstate, you still have to pay your ticket. If you commit a crime against another member of the military, the UCMJ kicks in, but I believe that if the crime was against a private citizen or corporation within the territory of the US, then state or federal law would take precedence over the UCMJ. (The Supreme Court is empowered to hear and act on appeals of sentences handed down by courts-martial. Being under the jurisdiction of courts-martial doesn't exempt a service member from civil trial, but are often used in place of civil courts for any offenses committed by a serviceman or -woman, even if the act is committed off-base and while off-duty. If a member of the service killed a civilian in Chicago, the state and local authorities might take custody and want to handle the prosecution. However, the Judge Adjutant General of the branch of service of the accused would have the power to have the defendant transferred to military custody, where the accused could be tried, convicted, and punished; or there might be a court-martial convened to deal with the defendant's military status, so that custody could be transferred to the civilian authority - since the military has an absolute right to control the movements of serving men and women (that's what "orders to report" are). The court-martial would have to officially relinquish its hold on the soldier/sailor, by discharging or suspending him/her. One important aspect of the UCMJ is "summary" judgement, where the effective judge and jury is the commanding officer, who can mete out punishment for minor offenses without a court-martial being summoned. There have been many, many cases where the court of competent jurisdiction was not clear. Hypothetically: a soldier on active duty violates the civil rights of a civilian off-base. Since such a violation is a federal case, the U.S. attorney for that region and the adjutant general would need to work out a writ of habeas corpus to determine under which jurisdiction the accused would be prosecuted. The UCMJ does not normally cover non-military personnel, with some exceptions, e.g., prisoners of war, people working with the military in war zones. Dependents and spouses are answerable to the authorities of the city, county, and state where the base is located. (MPs might pick up and hold a civilian who commits a crime on base, but would turn the accused over to civilian authorities.) Unlike the TV representations of proud and power-hungry lawyers from different agencies fighting these things out to hold onto jurisdiction, real life is usually much less complicated. Whoever has the best evidence, the best chance of a conviction, and the time, energy, and resources will handle the case. I started answering before you came back with your specifics. Sorry - I went pretty far off-track. This is a really interesting question. Check out the link below. I don't know how reliable the commentary is, but it explains parts of the UCMJ that deal with age of consent. One possibly related caveat is the principle that each state must give "full faith and credit" to persons who have entered into legal contracts in every other state. So, if an 18-yr-old man marries a 16-yr-old woman in a state where that is legal, then the couple moves to a state where the legal age of marriage is 18, the two would still be legally married and the legality of their sexual relationship would not be in issue. (E.g., the man could not be charged with statutory rape for having intercourse with his wife, EVEN THOUGH an 18-yr-old man could be charged with statutory rape if he and the 16-yr-old were not married.) I think that the CA state law would override the base law in this case, since the law has been | Law & Ethics | 1143147659 |
| 3502295 | what is the three law rights? | In the U.S., when you are arrested, the police must read you the Miranda warning before you can be questioned. Though every U.S. jurisdiction has its own regulations regarding what, precisely, must be said to a person when they are arrested, the typical warning is as follows: "You have the right to remain silent. If you give up that right, anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney and to have an attorney present during questioning. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided to you at no cost. During any questioning, you may decide at any time to exercise these rights, not answer any questions, or make any statements." For equivalent laws in other countries see here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miranda_warning#Equivalent_rights_in_other_countries | Law & Ethics | 1141456052 |
| 1150913 | What are the top security companies in the United States.? | You would need to refine your question with some kind of definition of 'security' (computer, physical, etc) | Law & Ethics | 1141752441 |
| 1346790 | What are the laws regarding child car restraints in the Northern Territory in Australia? | local department of main roads or simmiler department will have info for your state either phamplet or on line | Law & Ethics | 1142314156 |
| 3801180 | Would you support a woman as a prisident? Reasons? | Gender wouldn't be a factor for me. I would vote for the most qualified candidate regardless of gender. I would never vote Hillary Clinton for president because she and I are at opposite ends of the political spectrum. I could see voting for Condoleeza Rice because she is experienced, articulate and well qualified. | Law & Ethics | 1141394017 |
| 1179273 | Where can I find out what law school a lawyer attended and more about his background? | Most attorneys are member of the state bar (lawyer) association. Search for your state and bar asssociation for the site for your state bar. It normally list their school and when they passed the exam to practice law in your state. | Law & Ethics | 1141401320 |
| 1413167 | restoring public confidence in legal system in the Philippines? | don tknow | Law & Ethics | 1143807411 |
| 540848 | Why is it Okay to kill Innocent unborn babies and not convited killers & rapists? | fetuses arent people thats why | Law & Ethics | 1141536206 |
| 1022934 | how many days will someone actually have to serve in Orange County (CA.) jail when sentenced to 90 days? | depens on how the sentence was handed down and if the person has to serve the time concurrently or not but mostplaces have things where you can work inside and get extra days for doing different things so it is possible that someone could get credit for 3 days at a time so its possible 30 days to the full sentence like i stated earlier depending on the sentencing guidelines handed down by the judge | Law & Ethics | 1142401194 |
| 3409870 | Does the IRS violate our fourth amendment rights? | No, the 16th Amendment says, "The Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes on incomes, from whatever source derived, without apportionment among the several States, and without regard to any census or enumeration." If the 4th amendment would have applied before that amendment was passed (which I doubt), passing the 16th completely empowered Congress to tax incomes, regardless of all previous amendments. Also, about the "missing" 13th ammendment, it regards titles of nobility, not lawyers. | Law & Ethics | 1143082913 |
| 1286389 | What is the "preemptive war ddoctrine?"? | The idea of attacking your enemy before your enemy attacks you. | Law & Ethics | 1143816543 |
| 168324 | Where can i get information on adult group homes rules, regulations, guidelines, and licensing?? | Department of Human Services for your state or look at Federal regulations under the same listing. They'll be listed in the phone book, but try a website with your state name/DHS.gov If you suspect elder abuse or lack of licensing try: www.reportseniorabuse.org Hope this helps | Law & Ethics | 1143878230 |
| 1167629 | Did anyone see the show dateline, where a boy went camping with a coach or the janitor and died from drugs? | i didnt | Law & Ethics | 1143286057 |
| 1910637 | what happens when you don`t show up for jury duty? i moved out of the state that sent it to me 3 months ago? | Nothing happens. If they ever wanted to go after you for contempt, they would have to prove you got the summons. | Law & Ethics | 1142809587 |
| 986454 | i want to see decision of supreme court cases? | Do you understand what you are asking? There are thousands of such cases. Are you interested in certain eras. Maybe cases under the various Chief Justices. How about certain types of cases? Would like to compare similar case subjects prior to 1868 as opposed to post 1868? However, you can start by going to the source link: | Law & Ethics | 1142102291 |
| 2237222 | Can somebody on the Jury ask a question of the judge, prosecutor or defendants Counsel during the trial? | Although rare, the jury can pose questions. However, the questions have to be addressed to the judge. The judge will ask the appropriate person. | Law & Ethics | 1141674344 |
| 597090 | Irish road signs/legal requirements? | legal requirements for road signs at the site below, hope this is what you are looking for | Law & Ethics | 1143046101 |
| 1538371 | limewire said it was free then trys to charge you for it nuw isn't this a conflict in addvertiseing? | If I remember correctly,I think my son said something about Limewire being created by Apple and it was no longer going to be free of charge. Something to do with copyrights. I do believe he received a notice about it though and just changed to a different music site. | Law & Ethics | 1141308440 |
| 2540972 | hey is there a place to look up registerd sex offenders online? | Generally the answer is Yes, but it ultimately depends on your state and its website. If you go to your state government's website, and search "sex offender" or "megan's law" you will be pointed in the right direction. Hope this helps. For example, www.njsp.org/info/reg_sexoffend.html is the New Jersey registry. | Law & Ethics | 1143744743 |
| 1305412 | if i sign a contrac, do i have a three day grace period to change my mind? | While it varies from state to state you have a certain time in which you can legally back out of a contract without penalty to yourself. This is done for consumer protection against an over zealous salesperson that may push you along into agreeing to the transaction. | Law & Ethics | 1143497758 |
| 750563 | How do I find out what day someone will be in court? | Yes, it is. Find the County, City, And then search it online if the court has a website. I was recently in a trial as a witness and my court date got switched. I went online and confirmed the new date. Note: it only shows the title of the trial... I.E. Something Vs. Something. so if your friend is a witness or something else, it might be difficult. | Law & Ethics | 1142044921 |
| 221513 | what is the humber to san diego supreme courts? | San Diego doesn't have a supreme court. The supreme court is for the state of California. San Diego does have something called a superior court. Click the linky for all the phone numbers for the San Diego superior court. | Law & Ethics | 1142121722 |
| 3272846 | can you file a small claim on a corporation in another state? | It depends on a couple of things. First if the company is incorporated in that other state then yes you can. Second if the company is not incorporated in that state, but does business in that state then yes you can. Lastly if the company is not incorporated and does not do business in that state then you can not. Also it depends on the contract (if one was signed or agreed to). If the contract says that it can only be filed in a certain state, then it must be filed in the state that is listed. | Law & Ethics | 1142710802 |
| 96745 | Why is President Bush untouchable? | Not that bush is untouchable,Americans need to wake up to their rights in the true sense, exercising one's vote isnt enough, fighting for every crime which takes place in the country is awareness, taking active rights in politics, asking questions demanding answer, this is the way to keep bush,politics,government on heels | Law & Ethics | 1141338703 |
| 4245091 | What can be done to someone who has lied on a 911 dspatch tape, made fasle police report,PPO. and Dart? | There is a possible charge of filing a false police report. I would want to look into it a little more. | Law & Ethics | 1141592887 |
| 1388891 | if i have a medical prescription to something that is illegal in another state? | The only thing I can imagine you're talking about is pot, and no you can't take that to another state. In fact, you can't really have it in the state you're in, because it is against federal law. | Law & Ethics | 1141324463 |
| 944039 | is helping another person commit suicide illegal? | yes !!!!! hope you aren't considering this | Law & Ethics | 1143777643 |
| 4276255 | In order to sue Sprint PCS I need the name of an officer at their local Somerville/BOS MA office. Got info? | Talk to a lawyer. Most likely, to properly sue the company, you will have to serve the Resident Agent. If you serve anyone else, the case will likely be thrown out. | Law & Ethics | 1141763850 |
| 2233820 | What do you do if you set off alarms in a convenience store? | I would have done the same. Ya never know what someone will assume you did, especially the police. Its not your fault the door was unlocked and you should not have been put in that situation anyway. You shouldnt feel bad at all. | Law & Ethics | 1143502225 |
| 3634750 | How can i know if i am old enough to move in with my mother? | Sweetheart, I know exactly what your going through. My son lives with his dad,(We're all in Missouri). My son tells me how bad it is with his dad, and as I understood it, when he turns 12, he can go to the judge and say for himself that he wants to live with me. It sounds like you and my son are going through the very exact thing. If you can find a way to get to the Division of Family Services without your dad knowing, tell the people you want to go to a judge and tell him/her that you want to go to your mom's. I am a child advocate. I'd take you myself if I could. When you go to the Family Services, you need to let them know EVERY bad thing you are going through. They will investigate your dad, but no one has to know you made the report. If your mom agrees to have you come to her, then you, her, and the Family Services have a meeting at once. YOU ARE OLD ENOUGH TO MAKE THIS DECISION!!! Good luck and GOD BLESS | Law & Ethics | 1143765780 |
| 3500494 | For the guys? If you were in this situation would you do the same? | I heard about this on the news this morning. IMO, he had a choice whether or not to perform the act that resulted in the baby. Even if she says she is on birth control, or he uses a condom, it does not matter. The only 100% safe birth control is not to do it. So if he went ahead with the act and she accidently got pregnant, he is just as responsible as she is. On the other hand, if she intentionally got pregnant, and knew he had no desire to have a child, then he may have a case. But that will probably be hard to prove. I also agree that the child should not be punished or suffer because of this, but neither should the father. But this is just my opinion. | Law & Ethics | 1141913096 |
| 646908 | I need information about why assisted suicide is a good thing.? | Honeybear pretty much said my answer. If a dog is suffering, and there is no hope for recovery, people decide to put the amimal to sleep, to end its suffering. The dog does not get a choice. If a human is suffering, and has no hope for recovery, why can't they decide to end their own suffering? Why do people say they should continue to suffer? Perhaps the reason people need "assisted suicide" is to be sure they do it right. They might not take enough pills, they might miss "the right spot" with the gunn, etc, survive the attempt, and end up worse. | Law & Ethics | 1141763555 |
| 3705669 | why eroupean people hate to muslims and their religion? | They don't, they have a free and open society and although they are traditionally Christian, muslims are allowed to build mosques anywhere and way they want, and are even free to live in segregated communities. They don't even need to learn the language to collect on health and welfare benefits of their host country. The outcry comes when Muslims begin demanding that their new Christian neighbors not offend them with their traditional European ways of free speech, freedom in sexuality, and drinking good beer. Some Islamic leaders even begin demands of a separatist state for their small communities within the borders of traditional European countries. Its absolutely ridiculous that generosity and guest treatment are abused by some Muslims so horribly. | Law & Ethics | 1141720743 |
| 578266 | can i take my wifes car away if its in my name legally? | If your name is on the registration, registered to you, and you only, it's your car.. | Law & Ethics | 1141280426 |
| 4418156 | WHY CAN The GOVERNMENT HAVE LEGAL GAMBLING? | because when it comes to money they have no morals[sp] on how they get it ..as long as they get it ... get it? | Law & Ethics | 1143432468 |
| 3534132 | What are the benefits received for workers comp? | Workers compensation pay and medical expenses. | Law & Ethics | 1141884462 |
| 3764341 | What is USMJ 699.1? | I can't find anything refering to that. Perhaps you typed it in wrong? What is USMJ? Are you referring to the Uniform Code of Military Justice? That begins with section 801, so I can't figure out what it is you're asking about. | Law & Ethics | 1143689755 |
| 2446009 | What does "wrongful-death" mean? | You're basically right. Wrongful death is the civil name for homicide. It is causing the death of another through negligence, recklessness or - gulp - purposeful action. | Law & Ethics | 1142035832 |
| 2426086 | How long can a crime be held against a person after a conviction/jail time is served? | It depends on many things. If you have now been placed on parole or probation for so long, it continues until the end of the probation/parole times. If the full sentence is served and there are no other restrictions placed on you by the court, you should be free, legally at least. Unless you get a pardon, you will always have that on your criminal record and may cause problems with a job search. If you have had 2 convictions in some states, you carry that around and face a third strike ruling which could put you in prison for an indeterminate sentence. If you have been charged with any type of sex crime, even prostitution, you will have to be a registered sex offender wherever you go. That one will be with you for life. | Law & Ethics | 1142864011 |
| 2686600 | what is the maximum sentence violation of 12025(b)(6), 12031(a)(2)(f) and 12021(a)(1)? | The 12025 charge is punishable by a minimum of 16 months in prison. 12031 is the same. 12021 is the same as well. And I should say it's possible the minimums for all of these might be more than 16 months; I didn't sweat it too much because of what I wrote below. Can't really discuss the maximums with you without knowing what your prior is for (some of those charges are priorable, and some are not), whether or not you are on probation or parole, what county you are in (some counties are more liberal on these charges than others), and what your Pre-Sentence Investigation (PSI) might say when it's done. Depending on those things, prison is certainly a possibility. Definitely want to talk to an attorney. Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1141846399 |
| 1347577 | Why do liberals care more about rights of criminals than they do about victims? | lol@ the idiots who assume when you refer to anyone as liberal you are instantly a bush fan, a fox news watcher, a rush limbaugh listener etc etc.. The funny thing is, they'd probably call YOU closed minded.. When in fact it's they who paint the world with a broad, blind brush. Liberals are interested in the rights and comforts of prisoners because most prisoners are liberals.. & I mean the vast, vast majority.. Fact. | Law & Ethics | 1141672325 |
| 2168111 | Can you file a small claims court suit against a non-US Citizen? | You can file a small claims lawsuit against a non-US citizen. However, you will also need to make sure they are properly servied. Collecting the judgment may be difficult if they do not have assets in your state. In order for a court have jurisdiction on a nonresident defendnt, the defendant must have a sufficient level of personal or business contacts with the state in which the court sits that the defendant could reasonbly expect to be sued there. These contacts are generally referred to by the term of art "minimum contacts". Generally speaking, a party is subject to personal jurisdiction in a state if the party has purposely availed itself of the resources of protection of the state. | Law & Ethics | 1141428231 |
| 4152483 | law concerning right-of-way over someone else's property, used for twenty years? | is there no other way to reach that workshop? was th right to pass was ever in any way challanged or was denied or did the owner ever protested? or gave you license to pass trough that property. i do not know about easement laws in US but i guess the answer to these question would matter. just because you were using someones else/s property it does not automatically give you right of way especially if you have another access to it. | Law & Ethics | 1142878587 |
| 1288363 | what happens if English becomes the U.S's official language, the specifics? | Look at the budget in California for printing all government information in 118 languages. 118 - that's a real number. They are spending a bazillion dollars (that's not a real number) | Law & Ethics | 1141586611 |
| 2546820 | How do you report credit card fraud? | Start by calling your credit card company and freezing your cards. Don't let the creeps use it any more. Also, while yo are on the phone with them, ask them to send you an Affidavit of Forgery. They will usually mail it to you in a few days. To help the police out, ask your company to tell you when and where the card has been used. Get the exact amount of the transactions and any store numbers they may have, including a batch number. Next, call the police and make a report. Make sure you give them all the data from the credit card company. Having the exact dates, times, and amounts will help them possibly catch the criminals. The problem they have is that security systems will record over their video (usually with 24-48 hours) of the crime. It had gotten much better with the advent of DVR (digital) security recordings, but they still will be erased after a while. With all of that said, it's a crap shoot from there on out. Depnding on what the criminals did, they may have screwed up some aspect of your future credit. You need to keep you police report number handy for years to come, I'm afriad. Having a copy of your report can help doubting credit agencies. | Law & Ethics | 1142361348 |
| 4463175 | Do you really care whether the NSA listens in on your phone calls? | Not at all. There are millions of people screaming, "Unfair! You are violating my rights!" Yet, how many people can actually say the have been a subject of the so-called "domesticy spying" program? How many people have actually had their phones tapped and conversations recorded? For that matter, how many people have been the subject of a Patriot Act investigation? How many have had their library records looked at? How many have had their information spread across every intelligence agency in the nation? My point is this: The only people who are being targeted are being targeted for a REASON. The government does not just indiscriminately say, "Let's listen in on John Q. Public's conversation for sh!ts and giggles today." Uncle Sam does not just pick phone numbers at random to listen to. There is a REASON they investigate who they do. And I, for one, WANT them investigated. If they are doing no wrong, the investigation will clear them. But if they ARE doing wrong, I sure as hell hope we are doing EVERYTHING POSSIBLE to stop them. The next attack could cost hundreds of thousands of American lives. "When NSA goes after the content of a communication under this authorization from the president, the NSA has already established its reasons for being interested in that specific communication. I've said in other places this isn't a drift net over Lackawanna or Freemont or Dearborn, grabbing all communications and then sifting them out." -- Gen. Michael Hayden (Deputy Director of National Intelligence) Bottom line: If your phone hasn't been tapped, your rights have not been violated. If you are not engaging in any illegal activity, chances are 99.999% that you phone hasn't been tapped. | Law & Ethics | 1142360924 |
| 431100 | what ways do immigrants help us?? | I know it's a little long but you asked...Mexican-born men, for example, are more likely to be in the labor force than any other racial or ethnic group, according to the Census Bureau. Nearly half of Latino immigrants own their own homes. While most immigrants from Latin America, especially Mexico and Central America, lag in educational attainment, their children are far more likely to stay in school: according to research by the Pew Hispanic Center, 80 percent of second-generation Latinos graduate from high school. Almost half of second-generation Latinos ages 25 to 44 have attended college, and those who graduate earn more on average than non-Hispanic white workers. Latino immigrants are also starting their own businesses at a rapid pace. The Census Bureau reported that entrepreneurship among Latinos is increasing at a rate three times faster than that of other Americans. Americans of Hispanic descent now own 1.6 million businesses generating $222 billion annually; and while Census data didn't distinguish between immigrants and American-born Hispanics, it suggested that much of this growth occurred in heavily immigrant communities. Like every generation of immigrants before them, Latinos start out on the bottom rungs of the economic ladder, but they don't stay there. They are learning English as quickly as their predecessors, perhaps more quickly thanks to television (a majority of third-generation Latinos speak only English). They are intermarrying at faster rates than earlier ethnic groups, too, with about one-third of married American-born Latinos having a non-Hispanic spouse. | Law & Ethics | 1143738836 |
| 3992653 | What is the connection between liberty and privacy? | Liberty is the essential heart of freedom. Liberty means being able to choose one's own actions, without intrusion by government. Every law that restricts your movement, your actions or your words is one that restricts your liberty. Privacy is the notion that the government will not intrude upon actions that you intend to be private. For instance, intercepting someones mail violates their privacy, as it is expected that only the recipient of the mail will read it. Every infringement upon privacy can therefore potentially result in a infringement of liberty. For example, a wiretap could lead to an arrest. People have a right to privacy, that is, they have a right to expect that the government will do as little as necessary to intrude upon their rights. This right is expressly provided for in the bill of rights. These rules govern due process. This is why the police must obtain a warrant to do a search. | Law & Ethics | 1143249629 |
| 1991194 | I need a lawyer to help with a landlord issue? | What covenant does he want you to perform? Does he just want you to "not run a construction biz" from your place? If so, you are already not running a construction biz, so it sounds like you have performed the covenant within 3 days. (Actually, within zero days.) I wonder if your LL is trying to appease the condo assoc by trying to look like he's taking aggressive steps to insure the rules are complied with? Anyway, as long as you are not violating the covenant, and don't look like you are violating it either, it seems like you have complied with the notice. You could ask your LL for clarification if the notice isn't clear, but otherwise, I don't get it. You could write you LL a friendly letter (keep a copy) pointing out that you haven't violated the covenant; that he inspected and saw that you weren't; and that he can come back and see that you still aren't. | Law & Ethics | 1142397614 |
| 2582403 | Does a woman who is not claiming her yearly alimony going to be in trouble with CCRA when they find out? | Generally alimony isn't taxed so it doesn't have to be reported. Just like child support isn't taxed and thus doesn't have to be reported. | Law & Ethics | 1143644523 |
| 3749052 | Since the US Constitution is entirely based on earlier English laws, why are people against....? | English law isn't repugnant, just unnecessary and generally inapplicable. When the USA was a baby, much of the U.S. law was based on English law, and much Royal precedent was examined. Now, there is little use for English precedent, as most modern law can be based on our own precedent. It also depends on what law you're referring to. Much of the common law, criminal law, and property law is based heavily on old english law. Constitutional law, however, would obviously not have an English basis. | Law & Ethics | 1142621625 |
| 1641955 | Does anyone have any clue about child support laws? | If you're about to buy a house, you should make the small investment of time and money to get a consultation from a lawyer in your jurisdiction. Why take the chance of getting a wrong answer here and losing your house down the line? | Law & Ethics | 1141296031 |
| 812652 | Gay marrigae in the USA, should it be legal or illegal? | Oh Big Deal! Two people decide that they want to have something going on & the Goverment steps in & say's that's a big NO-NO... & at the same time the very Goverment that's supposedly watching to protect our Rights as (American Citizens) deny the two people theire individual & Constitional Right to freedom/s of expression. Marriage is something that man created-what two or three hundred years ago, & somehow it's related to the Church??? We as Good American Citizens have many Constitutional Rights to Excersize at will. & the Church thing is suppose to be a seperate issue other then those that threaten our very exsistance of haveing these liberties. Church & states Issues should never interfere W/each other about codes of conduct/s or Constitutionalities because they are seperate. It's alway's been legal to Marry anyone because of our Freedom/s Of Choices written In The U.S. Constitution, & not what some hang-up that some church has on someone. Where is the wheel of shame,when it's no-one's fault for doing the right thing w/someone? I liked your question because, alot of people have been fooled by the states taht say no. | Law & Ethics | 1141333556 |
| 2447052 | Why can't passengers in cars drink alcohol? | While the laws may differ from state to state the general rule is that if someone in the car is drinking it is available to the driver. This is why most states have open container laws that do not allow an open Alcohol Container in the passenger compartment of a motor vehicle. | Law & Ethics | 1143139872 |
| 3237065 | If I bought every property in my little town, could I stop people from coming in? | Yes, if you chose to if you mean by coming in to live. But otherwise than that, people will have to come through your little town to get to other little towns and buy things, work, and so forth. However, to live, that's your choice. Actually, I was wanting to write you because I wanted to know if you look like Billy Corgan. Those Pumpkins rule and he's pretty hot. => | Law & Ethics | 1142380991 |
| 4152050 | police caused a wreck? | If you have collision coverage, use it and then your insurance company will pursue for subrogation. If not, you can file a claim against the city for damages. They have insurance for things like this, and usually look to pay it quickly. You have to get together an estimate, a copy of the police report and file some paperwork quickly (there is usually a time limit, ranging from 30-90 days) depending on the jurisdiction. | Law & Ethics | 1142190209 |
| 3987587 | wells fargo gold check card? | It should work if you follow the instructions to activate | Law & Ethics | 1143106025 |
| 2066213 | how mcan a person be charged with incest? | Generally sex with any blood-relative 1st cousin or closer, or adopted minor is considered incest. Incest rarely stands on its own as a charge and is generally accompanied by various other sexual or corruption criminal charges. | Law & Ethics | 1141513884 |
| 4344842 | Why are smokers discriminated against? | Real question is: Why do tobbaco purchases pay high taxes for the benefit of everyone <building stadiums, and governement buildings> and then the government bans smokers from using the facilites they pay for? PS Diana Reeves dies from using the experimental stem cell research medicine that Christopher Reeves used ... she was the primary care giver and exposed herself to untested substances which gave her lung cancer. | Law & Ethics | 1141843975 |
| 2753024 | Case History in Dallas? | Contact your local court to see if case history is available online. Not all information is provided online. You can always go to the courthouse to do the research in person. | Law & Ethics | 1141397784 |
| 3805147 | if a family member dies in alabama, and there was no will, who gets the house? | Someone who dies without a will is considered "intestate" Any estate remaining after debts are paid is distributed according the the law of "intestate succession" Here is a link to a page with the CODE OF ALABAMA TITLE 43. WILLS AND DECEDENTS' ESTATES. CHAPTER 8. PROBATE CODE. http://www.sfws.auburn.edu/tufts/Probate%20Code.pdf | Law & Ethics | 1142606106 |
| 1315089 | social security number question? | Contact the social security administration. I know here, in Wisconsin, the social security number is on the death certificate. | Law & Ethics | 1143750200 |
| 3155358 | How can I make an Employer responsible for paying my child support correctly? | Start by sending a formal letter of complaint and reminding them of their obligation. If you can afford it, or know a lawyer, it will have much more force coming from a lawyer. It may have the desired effect. (Not a personal letter, but a formal letter reminding them they are violating the law, citing the law, and saying if they don't comply you will have to take approproiate steps to enforce the law.) If that doesn't work, you will probably have to sue (assuming you have a private right of action, which I assume you do under this Oregon law.) The Oregon Dept. of Justice might help enforce this, but it is a long shot. They don't have enough people to chase people who don't pay at all, and late payments from an employer are probably too far doen the list for them to deal with. | Law & Ethics | 1142635610 |
| 1360416 | How is the Civil Rights Movement connected to Elijah Muhammad's NATION OF ISLAM? | The 60's saw the height of Nation of Islam headed by Elijah Muhammad and the Civil Rights Movement. These movements shared the vision of freedom and equality but Elijah wanted total separatism for blacks. This goal defeated the purpose of the Civil Rights movement. Please see the links below for a time line and details on the Nation of Islam in connection with Elijah Muhammed. You can't have war without peace. | Law & Ethics | 1142373808 |
| 1611053 | I found a pair of barely-used underwear on the side of the road. Do I have to report my finding to the IRS? | I believe you should turn the underwear over to the police. IF, after 30 days, no one claims them, they legally belong to you. Then, and only then, you have to fill out IRS Form 36 FotL (Fruit of the Loom) and claim the financial gain you have realized. Unless, of course, you file bankruptcy. The underwear must be listed with your assets. Then the court would make the determination as to whether you would retain ownership rights to the underwear. Your creditors would have 30 days to decide if they wish to contest your right to the drawers or not. With any luck, the underwear will become a treasured family heirloom, passed down from generation to generation. Provided you are able to afford the ever increasing taxes assessed to do the Underwear Tax Act. | Law & Ethics | 1142445089 |
| 3767439 | what are nebraska statutes for dui? | In the latest Nebraska statutes, the sections you mentioned have been transferred to sections 60-498.01 through 60-498.04. I have linked them below. If you go to http://statutes.unicam.state.ne.us/ you can run a search. | Law & Ethics | 1143777398 |
| 3075719 | are there any good lawyers in suffolk county who do pro bono work legal aid not helping me like she should? | Try the bar association.. If all else fails trying calling around to the Larger Law Firms in your area... They do work for unfortunates from time to time.. the case to them can be a tax write off and it gives them that warm fuzzy feeling for helping someone less fortunate. It worked for me | Law & Ethics | 1142891329 |
| 3853499 | Why does Andrea Yates get a new Trial? | Double jeopardy attaches to someone who has been tried and acquitted of a crime. It prevents the government from re-filing the same charges after an acquittal. In this case, there was a conviction that was reversed because of a legal error in the proceedings. The guilty verdict is set aside and a new trial is ordered following a reversal so that the person can receive a fair trial without the legal error presumably tainting the outcome. If a person is charged with several crimes and the jury returns a verdict of guilty on only a few of those crimes, the retrial following a reversal can only encompass those charges where the jury found the person guilty. Jeopardy has attached to those crimes that the jury found the person not guilty of during the first trial. | Law & Ethics | 1142619896 |
| 4035876 | Why do they sterillize the needle for lethal injection? | Should a Stay of Execution come after the needle is inserted but before the execution it protects the medical personnel and prison from being sued over an infection that may have been caused from a non sterilized needle. | Law & Ethics | 1143239764 |
| 2936893 | should gay marriage be a allowed in the USA if yes why? | NO!!!! And let me give you TEN reasons why not: 01) Being gay is not natural. Real Americans always reject unnatural things like eyeglasses, polyester, and air conditioning. 02) Gay marriage will encourage people to be gay, in the same way that hanging around tall people will make you tall. 03) Legalizing gay marriage will open the door to all kinds of crazy behavior. People may even wish to marry their pets because a dog has legal standing and can sign a marriage contract. 04) Straight marriage has been around a long time and hasn't changed at all; women are still property, blacks still can't marry whites, and divorce is still illegal. 05) Straight marriage will be less meaningful if gay marriage were allowed; the sanctity of Brittany Spears' 55-hour just-for-fun marriage would be destroyed. 06) Straight marriages are valid because they produce children. Gay couples, infertile couples, and old people shouldn't be allowed to marry because our orphanages aren't full yet, and the world needs more children. 07) Obviously gay parents will raise gay children, since straight parents only raise straight children. 08) Gay marriage is not supported by religion. In a theocracy like ours, the values of one religion are imposed on the entire country. That's why we have only one religion in America. 09) Children can never succeed without a male and a female role model at home. That's why we as a society expressly forbid single parents to raise children. 10) Gay marriage will change the foundation of society; we could never adapt to new social norms. Just like we haven't adapted to cars, the service-sector economy, or longer life spans. | Law & Ethics | 1143577317 |
| 2700603 | Do CHP 11-99 Foundation license plates have any meaning/function? | No, 11-99 is the code for "officer needs assistance," which is why the Foundation adopted it as part of their motto. The Foundation supports CHP officers and families in times of need. Why do people put the license plate frames on their cars? For the very reasons you mentioned...it might just get them a break on a ticket, if the chipper sees that the person has been kind enough to make a donation to an organization that might some day do something for that officer. I'm not even a chipper, and I have given small breaks to people with 11-99 frames...figuring that they are taking care of my brother and sister officers, and that's almost as good as taking care of me and mine. | Law & Ethics | 1141930214 |
| 3515923 | Who wants marijuana legalized? | I don't smoke and don't use it, but marijuana is so much less dangerous than tobacco and alcohol, that it's just crazy not to have it legalized. I'd much rather see people smoking pot than people drunk from alcohol. They're much less dangerous, both to themselves and to society, and they cause much less damage to their bodies. It's harder to get addicted to marijuana than to regular cigarettes or alcohol, too. Besides, the hemp plant is so incredibly useful: You can use it to make fabrics, and medication, skin care, fuel, paper and tons of other products. All this at a much lower cost than producing the same producta from wood, cotton or petrolium. One man in Germany built a car entirely out of Hemp, that runs on Hemp too. Imagine what that would do for the invironment! The growers of cotton and wood had a huge campain against Hemp plants, fearing that the cheap easy to grow plant would take away thier income. That's why it was banned. It's all politics. | Law & Ethics | 1141677893 |
| 2278599 | Is the CBC obligated to provide television service to all Canadians ? | I would think so. I never had cable and I always had access to CBC and Radio-Canada. They are a government funded television so I guess that every canadians must have access to it since they are paying it with their money. | Law & Ethics | 1143571279 |
| 970012 | The procedure to determine whether an officer lied in an affidavit is called? | Generally, a defendant may not dispute allegations supporting a search warrant; however, a hearing under Franks v. Delaware, 438 U.S. 154, 57 L. Ed 2d 667, 98 S.Ct. 2674 (1978), is required if a defendant makes a showing, supported by sworn allegation, that the application for a search warrant contained material statements of deliberate falsehood or of reckless disregard for the truth which were necessary to the finding of probable cause. The same rule applies to a deliberate omission of material information. A Franks hearing is simply an evidentiary hearing on a motion to suppress evidence based on a challenge to the facts included or omitted from a search warrant. There is no particular remedy if the defendant proves the need for a hearing. After the hearing, the trial court still must decide if the facts showed probable cause to issue the warrant. | Law & Ethics | 1143683354 |
| 630559 | I need to know state verser henderson #AD3-1898 in Minnesota, Circuit 8 12/01/2005? | The case is actually A03-1898 in the Minnesota Supreme Court, not the 8th circuit (which is a federal court). The full opinion is at the site below. In it, they argue that whether or not a defendant is a repeat offender for the purposes of enhancing a sentence is a finding of fact, and thus must be determined by a jury, not a judge. | Law & Ethics | 1142440622 |
| 1051626 | can i get a different social securty number and start over fresh? | yeah, in witness protection program. otherwise you have to die and be ressurected in america you can start over any time though, its a tough process but at the end you would be the person you would want yourself to be with a new social security number. I hear the credit report and the history only goes up to 7 years on file since the date of repayment. | Law & Ethics | 1142063129 |
| 1244585 | Have a question about guns? | Nominal diameter of a .40 caliber bullet is, of course, .400 inches, or 10.16 millimeters. Given the popularity of that caliber, and your entrance wound's diameter, I'd say that's what you're looking for. If the bullet entered through clothing, measure the diameter there. The permanent wound cavity of a handgun bullet is equal to the diameter of the meplat, or the leading edge of the bullet. If the bullet was tapered, conical, or rounded then the entrance hole through the tissue would not be representative of the bullet's true diameter. With the clothingm though, you can flatten it out and measure the diameter of the grease ring the bullet left behind. 10mm handguns do exist, although they are not so prevalent. | Law & Ethics | 1143383938 |
| 3622150 | is it fraud to cash a check that you found made out to cash? | how stupid could you be to even think about it. yes and they would trace it to you. | Law & Ethics | 1141352341 |
| 566639 | What are the requirements for proving that a child has been molested? | Physical evidence...which is usually bodily fluid. Pictures of injuries. Recorded confession or statements from those that he confided in... | Law & Ethics | 1143420414 |
| 2958979 | I own a third share in an acre of land in Scotland.If I died how ensure daughter gets my share.I live England? | Assuming you own your portion in fee simple and there is no right of reversion at the end of your life, you can pass it to your heirs via a will. So get down to the barrister or solicitor or whatever you people have over there and make a will. | Law & Ethics | 1142362251 |
| 458394 | how does one change their SS#? | Only in EXTREMELY rare circumstances can you have your social security number changed. Like being in the Witness Protection Program where you have to have your entire identity changed with the blessing of the government. Otherwise, you are stuck with what you have. | Law & Ethics | 1142907745 |
| 1388556 | How do l find out if there is a warrent on somebody?? | call the police department in your city | Law & Ethics | 1141597974 |
| 2532548 | what do people think of Australia's tourism new campaign saying "where the bloody hell are you?" | it's bloody awesome. it's too bad the other country's didn't come up with a slogan that good and now they are jealous | Law & Ethics | 1143240955 |
| 2259566 | under the new patriat act can the govenment still kidnap people? | Yes, yes they can... hide, UFOMAN, they're coming for you. UH-OH! Black helicopters! You can't even hear them until you're inside them. Hurry! Hide under your bed... | Law & Ethics | 1142740265 |
| 4359074 | What qualifications do you need to have before adopting a child? | You need to contact either social service offices or adoption agencies--each has different criteria. | Law & Ethics | 1142305670 |
| 1282622 | Does anyone know anything about expungement laws in New York.? | if the laws in New York are the same as Illinois which they should be with reference to this....once you are convicted you can not get the conviction exponged....you can however get charges exponged..meaning if you were arrested and not found guilty. | Law & Ethics | 1143639148 |
| 2390369 | Is it legal for a CA resident who has an RX for medical marijuana to bring it to HI on vacation for own use? | 1. You don't have a prescription for marijuana, you have a recommendation. Doctors do not write prescriptions for a Schedule I drug as they would likely find their DEA license revoked. They aren't prohibited from recommending it, however. 2. Primarly, your question will depend on the law in Hawaii. If that state does not recognize medical marijuana (and I don't know if it does or not), you would likely be treated as any other illicit drug user and fined or arrested. 3. You run a risk at the airport, as airport officials such as US Food and Agriculture are federal officers and the federal government does not recognize medical marijuana. Should a federal officer discover your marijuana, you could be arrested or fined. If a local (California) officer finds it, and you present your medical recommendation which satisfies the officer, you should probably be left alone by the state officer. However, the airlines are governed by federal law, and it's possible that the state officer would seize the marijuana or instruct you to destroy it before travelling, based on federal law (don't anybody bother pointing out state officers can't enforce federal law; they can). 4. If you're a gram-a-day user, and you're going to be in Hawaii for two weeks, then you should have about half an ounce with you. If you have two pounds, count on going to jail courtesy of either the feds or the locals. My suggestion: contact the airline, and explain your situation. See what they say. Then contact the US Food and Ag people, because you will be going through them coming into or going out of Hawaii, and explain the same thing to them. Finally, call Honolulu PD (or some other PD over there) and ask them about the law on medical marijuana. You may find yourself with a tough decision to make. Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1141706225 |
| 1029471 | Text of the National Housing Act? | http://firstgovsearch.gov/search?v%3Aproject=firstgov&query=National+Housing+Act It has been amended and amended, and is part of a larger body pf law. Pick the section(s) you want, but you will have to go back to the original law as enacted by Congress, which is no longer all valid, to "read" the National Housing Act. | Law & Ethics | 1141956841 |
| 853940 | how do i find out if i have an outstanding ticket that i need to pay for? | If you have any outstanding traffic ticket, your license is most likely suspended. Contact the court, you think you were suppose to go or the state MVD. If it has been suspended, MVD will know about it. But be careful, you are normally arrested if stopped by officers if you are driving on a suspended drivers license. | Law & Ethics | 1142406621 |
| 2394058 | what is the significance of the Supreme Court case National Socialist Party v. Skokie? | Although couched as a highly technical argument about Supreme Court procedure, Skokie really stands for the proposition that symbolic acts, such as marching in a parade wearing Nazi uniforms and ornaments, can be speech protected by the First Amendment and that, consequently, any prior restraint must be carefully circumscribed. | Law & Ethics | 1141361224 |
| 3955085 | Since October 04, has anyone who has a disability, had any problems trying to access any public services? | You may be able to get more information for your project by contacting this site. http://www.disabled-world.com/artman/publish/DDA.shtml The BBC put out this Q and A http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/3139114.stm The Centre for Accessible Environments lobbied for the changes http://www.cae.org.uk/ The Disability Rights Commission Administers it: http://www.drc.gov.uk/ E-connected has articles related to its impact on the Internet http://www.e-connected.com/accessible/articles/ The British Chamber of Commerce might have some information on its impact on businesses. http://www.chamberonline.co.uk/ Good luck with your project. | Law & Ethics | 1143799589 |
| 2550520 | do you think cops abuse there authority often? | yes. Not as much as polititions. | Law & Ethics | 1142511845 |
| 778896 | what legal remidy do I have for contractor fraud in Shasta County, CA? | talk to your lawyer. hire a lawyer. | Law & Ethics | 1141508883 |
| 2209788 | how many working days by law should an govern office answer back to an request using fax machine in greece? | That all depends on what the request is for, and there is likely not a law requiring them to respond within any length of time. | Law & Ethics | 1141752994 |
| 857845 | Did the holocaust really happen or is it just fiction created by Hollywood? | my grandfather survived the holocaust and i very sure that he isnt lying about it, i can see the number in his arm. THE HOLOCAUST The Holocaust was the systematic, bureaucratic, state-sponsored persecution and murder of approximately six million Jews by the Nazi regime and its collaborators. "Holocaust" is a word of Greek origin meaning "sacrifice by fire." The Nazis, who came to power in Germany in January 1933, believed that Germans were "racially superior" and that the Jews, deemed "inferior," were "life unworthy of life." During the era of the Holocaust, the Nazis also targeted other groups because of their perceived "racial inferiority": Roma (Gypsies), the handicapped, and some of the Slavic peoples (Poles, Russians, and others). Other groups were persecuted on political and behavioral grounds, among them Communists, Socialists, Jehovah's Witnesses, and homosexuals. In 1933, the Jewish population of Europe stood at over nine million. Most European Jews lived in countries that the Third Reich would occupy or influence during World War II. By 1945, close to two out of every three European Jews had been killed as part of the "Final Solution", the Nazi policy to murder the Jews of Europe. Although Jews were the primary victims of Nazi racism, other victims included tens of thousands of Roma (Gypsies). At least 200,000 mentally or physically disabled people were murdered in the Euthanasia Program. As Nazi tyranny spread across Europe, the Nazis persecuted and murdered millions of other people. More than three million Soviet prisoners of war were murdered or died of starvation, disease, neglect, or maltreatment. The Germans targeted the non-Jewish Polish intelligentsia for killing, and deported millions of Polish and Soviet citizens for forced labor in Germany or in occupied Poland. From the earliest years of the Nazi regime, homosexuals and others deemed to be behaving in a socially unacceptable way were persecuted. Thousands of political dissidents (including Communists, Socialists, and trade unionists) and religious dissidents (such as Jehovah's Witnesses) were also targeted. Many of these individuals died as a result of incarceration and maltreatment. The Holocaust See maps Before beginning the war in 1939, the Nazis established concentration camps to imprison Jews, Roma, other victims of ethnic and racial hatred, and political opponents of Nazism. During the war years, the Nazis and their collaborators created ghettos, transit camps, and forced-labor camps. Following the invasion of the Soviet Union in June 1941, Einsatzgruppen (mobile killing units) carried out mass-murder operations against Jews, Roma, and Soviet state and Communist party officials. More than a million Jewish men, women, and children were murdered by these units. Between 1942 and 1944, Nazi Germany deported millions more Jews from the occupied territories to extermination camps, where they murdered them in specially developed killing facilities. In the final months of the war, SS guards forced camp inmates on death marches in an attempt to prevent the Allied liberation of large numbers of prisoners. As Allied forces moved across Europe in a series of offensives on Germany, they began to encounter and liberate concentration camp prisoners, many of whom had survived the death marches. World War II ended in Europe with the unconditional surrender of German armed forces in the west on May 7 and in the east on May 9, 1945. | Law & Ethics | 1141353079 |
| 1333264 | what happen to people in jail that are waiting for the court to be trialed? | Nothing happens. They are kept separate from convicted inmates. They are fed, and treated in accordance with established policy. | Law & Ethics | 1143648791 |
| 1450310 | Are there any lawyers out there that will take a civil court case in canada for free.? | Probably not. Not many people work for free unless there's a compelling social reason to do so (e.g. if you're protesting discrimination, etc). You MIGHT get someone to take the case on fee, which is to say they'd get a %age of the verdict. This will oly work if 1) you have a good case, and 2) your case has a high potential settlement amount. Otherwise, prepare to pay. I went to law school and spent years (and hundreds of thousands) to get my training; I don't generally give work out for free unless there's a damn good reason. And no, "I don't want to pay" is not a good reason. | Law & Ethics | 1142536630 |
| 1490440 | Who can investigate a policeman for beating a 15 yr old kid 5 yrs ago?We need help and lie detector test.? | You cannot compel anyone to take a polygraph test. Not to mention that results couldn't be used in court. What are you using as a basis of fact? Just the word of your son? Or have you obtained reports about what happened. And most importantly, why are you bringing this up five years later? Please tell | Law & Ethics | 1143689124 |
| 2735633 | what do you think about Smokeing being ileaglle in NY? | I know that in CA you have to be at least 20 feet away from any public building. I am not sure about all the states. I am in TX and went to CA for a funeral and it really sucked because I couldn't smoke any where | Law & Ethics | 1143142041 |
| 3454323 | I am answering a paper on adverse possession in relation to land.? | In January, the European Court of Human Rights declared that England's adverse possession law (which had been around for several centuries) actually effected an unconstitutional taking of property. I've included a link that tries to make sense of this bizarre development. | Law & Ethics | 1143042189 |
| 2039239 | Is banning guns a good idea? | if guns a outlawed then only outlaws will have the guns! | Law & Ethics | 1142379762 |
| 2785841 | When ticketed for a DWI is there a time limit on when you have to be convicted? | No theres no time limit but there should be a court date set within 2 weeks of getting the ticket(sometimes 3 weeks)...I would call the court house and find out | Law & Ethics | 1141741709 |
| 3604964 | I need to sue someday. I sold my friend my car on a written contract. He hasnt paid me. Can I sue him now? | I feel bad for you because I have read your other questions and answers. You sound like a very nice person. Let me tell you what I know.... For Washington State, the Statute of Limitations (SOL) to enforce a written contract is 6 years. You are too late to sue him. Your best shot would be if he had made any payments on the contract anytime during the 7 years. Each payment makes the 6 year SOL start over. SO if he made a payment during the 4th year, you have 6 years from that point to sue him. In that case, you have a good, enforceable case. Or, if he didnt make a payment but at least acknowledged the debt in some form of writing to you, that may also trigger the 6 year SOL to start over from the date he made written acknowledgement of the debt. Lastly, you could just sue him anyway even with no payments or written acknowledment of the debt from him. Once you sue and state your case in your court papers (dont mention anything about the SOL in your papers) the burden woulb be on him to raise the defense of the 6 year SOL applying to teh case. If he did, you'd lose. If he is not aware of the 6 year SOL, you can just act like it doesnt exist and move forward to slam dunk him in court. GOOD LUCK!!! | Law & Ethics | 1142222366 |
| 3723187 | is the ca. penal code 503 a misdemeaner or a felony? | Or consider this accurate answer, instead of the other one: Embezzlement is punishable in the same manner as for theft of property of the value or kind embezzled. That means if you embezzle fifty bucks, the crime is punishable as a misdemeanor (because the theft of fifty bucks is a misdemeanor). If you embezzle $450, the crime is punishable as a felony (because the theft of $450 is a felony). If the amount of money or property embezzled is public money or property, then the crime is punishable as a felony. | Law & Ethics | 1141365353 |
| 3318601 | creditor's obligations in guarantee? | The creditor loans money such as credit cards, or home loans. As a borrower you are a debtor, and the obligation to repay the debt is secured by a guarantee of some sort. In real estate loans the property is a further guarantee that you will pay that obligation. On personal credit cards the risk is higher, and therefore "THE HIGHER THE RISK THE HIGHER THE RATE" Your interest rate will be double on a credit card as opposed on your house. There is still a substiantial obligation in guarantee with those credit card lenders or creditors. That is your credit report. that is the strogest neck hold on the borrower. That is what puts the creditors loan moneys into an obligation which is guaranteed to be paid back. The contractual grarantee is the agreement and terms of the credit. Therefore as far as organized lenders , with or without a lot of security to guarantee repayment of the debt the crfeditors money is still the borrowere obligations which are in guarantee. | Law & Ethics | 1141454792 |
| 1129605 | I have already won a judgement for $30 thousand dollars. How do I collect.Will a lawyer collect and I pay late | A settlement, if the cash is there for you to receive, will generally be paid to both you and your attorney. It will be placed in a trust account, then the lawyer will give you your share, and his/her share will be taken from the trust account and placed in their operating account. Your lawyer will get their money at the same time that you get yours. Quite often the check will be written payable to John Doe in c/o his attorney, Willey, Cheatem, & Howe, PA. I know that was a bad joke, but I couldn't resist. I work for lawyers. Bear in mind, that you can be awarded a $30K settlement, but it's only as good as the party's ability to pay those funds. | Law & Ethics | 1143698439 |
| 2352840 | i think i have a friend in state prison in oregon. how can i find out? | http://www.doc.state.or.us/ There's the Oregon Dept. Of Corrections website For information about an inmate, please send an email to: inmate.info@doc.state.or.us. | Law & Ethics | 1142881788 |
| 2185635 | What is meant by an amicus attorney who would assist the court in protecting the best interests of a child? | In many states, this is called a Guardian Ad Litem. I've acted as one in two cases. Normally, the lawyers won't have much say-so as to who gets appointed. The judge keeps a list of attorneys that do this and he normally assigns them randomly. The premise is that this attorney will have no bias one way or the other and can truly recommend to the court what the best interests of the child are. | Law & Ethics | 1143044909 |
| 4019283 | Was the invasion of Iraq illegal? Will anybody ever likely be charged if so? | yes. the only legal way to go to war is with a UNSC resolution. bush didn't have one. will anyone be charged? no. international law is like any law. just a tool of the strong. | Law & Ethics | 1143872492 |
| 1982030 | I need to download residential lease agreement for free.? | go to this link and choose your state http://www.ilrg.com/forms/lease.html ten cents please :) | Law & Ethics | 1141572758 |
| 4424337 | Why is the US Flag at Half Staff Today 03/23/06 ? | I am unaware of any presidential proclamation to fly the U.S. Flag at half staff today. However, Section 7 of Title 4 of the United States codes give state governors the authority to order U.S. Flags to be lowered for appropriate occasions. This week, for example, Michigan flew flags at half staff to honor Michigan residents who had died in Iraq. If you go to the link below, you can see a number of situations where flags will be flown at half staff. This week was the third anniversary of the war in Iraq, so I'm sure it has to honor those who have fallen. | Law & Ethics | 1143147303 |
| 1094430 | what is "life estate"? I need to learn about Florida estate laws? | A life estate is the right to reside in the house and use it as one's own for one's life. Unless there is a provision that the life estate ends if the person moves out or is not likely to return from a hospital or long term care facility, it only ends on the death of the oerson retaining the life estate. State statutes may define it diffferently, so you will have to look up any relevant stature. | Law & Ethics | 1141932705 |
| 1881001 | how many days does a tenent have before forcablly evicted in montana? | That really depends on you are in the time line of the litigation. Did you oppose the lawsuit? Has there been a trial or a judgment? Has the the court issued a writ of possession? | Law & Ethics | 1142297445 |
| 4441854 | If there is a 4-way stop and there is an ambulance, police, fire engine, & usmail at once, who goes first? | The US MAIL because it's federal. Even if a life is at stake in the ambulance; even if a building is burning; even if the police are on a call; even if all the sirens and lights are on, the mail gets to go first! Unbelievable! | Law & Ethics | 1143033827 |
| 1937169 | what is the average cost for a dui lawyer? | A Lawyer has an ethical duty, imposed by law, to assess reasonable fees for services. Failure to observe the duty can subject the lawyer to suspension or disbarment. What fee is reasonable, is generally determined by what other lawyers who practice in the same community charge for similar services. However, an attorney with considerable experience in criminal law and especially DUI defense can "reasonably" charge more for his/her services. Most people are unaware that they have considerable control over the cost of legal representation. Lawyers all deliver itemized statements for services rendered, and if you as a client, believe that a particular service is unreasonable, then by your writing a letter to the lawyer and stating that you wish to place the particular billing charge in dispute, the lawyer is legally obligated to leave the amount in dispute in the client's trust account until such time as the dispute is resolved. This means that neither you nor the lawyer can touch the money until you either come to a negotiated settlement of the matter, or a judge or arbitrator makes a determination of what amount of fee is reasonable under the circumstances. | Law & Ethics | 1143755992 |
| 2604919 | Are juveniles entitled to a trial by jury when they are transferred to a ciminal court? | Yes, they are, They would normally be transferred to the juvenile division of the criminal court system. All defendant individuals within the criminal system have the right of a jury trial. Whether this is the best solution or not is a different matter. | Law & Ethics | 1142081218 |
| 276567 | clerk of courts hillsborough county? | Just give them a call, they'll fill you in. If it's a bigger county, you can probably do it on-line. If it's a smaller county, you'll likely have to go to the courthouse to do it. | Law & Ethics | 1143114594 |
| 2791478 | few countries with freedom of speech, why they restrict deny of Holocaust and not printing of racist cartoons? | The thing people forget or are confusing in this whole issue is that that the people that are rioting over the Danish cartoons think that the governernment of Denmark has something to do with the printing/content of that paper. Here, is the US, decisions on what to print are made by editors based on what they personally deem 'newsworthy' or what will sell papers, providing it isn't libelous or slanderous. Freedom of speech means you cansay anything you want and I will defend your right to say it. I DO NOT have to agree with what you are saying to want you to be able to express it. I personally, thought the cartoons were in poor taste, as I would any cartoons of someone else's religion. But it isn't illegal in the US to print bad taste. See most all of our newspapers for reference... Where there is no free speech/free press, what is in the papers is an extension of the government. Here, the press is frequently counter to the goverment. They help to keep them in check. Holocaust/racist cartoons don't get printed in the mainstream press not because they against the law, but because they will upset people and cause the paper not to be bought. The Islamic cartoons weren't printed here, either, for the same reasons. | Law & Ethics | 1141221299 |
| 278686 | How do I find the Convicted rapist in my area? | this might help only if they register | Law & Ethics | 1142808073 |
| 455011 | How do I get public criminal records through free goverment org.com ? | While I don't know about your particular state, I am aware that in Georgia, you can do a search of current and past prison inmates. Perhaps if you try to do a search for "[YOUR STATE NAME HERE] Department of Corrections" at Google.com, then you might have some luck. Otherwise, I do believe that criminal records are not necessarily public information. You usually have to obtain that information from an NCIC report which is usually only obtainable by law enforcement officials. Good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1142557325 |
| 2446823 | Is it ever illegal to think bad thoughts? | Thoughtcrime is not illegal... YET. | Law & Ethics | 1141372340 |
| 2848220 | how long do you have to get after a 3 day notice to vacate? | 3 days | Law & Ethics | 1143074403 |
| 1915514 | Is there probable cause to obtain a search warrant for a dead person? is there a case on point? | Not entirely sure I'm following your question. Is it lawful for me to apply for and receive a search warrant for the premises of a dead person? You betcha'...it would make murder investigations pretty difficult if not. Does there have to be PC to believe a prosecutable crime will be discovered? Apples and oranges. Search warrants are issued (at least in California), under the following conditions: (1) When the property was stolen or embezzled. (2) When the property or things were used as the means of committing a felony. (3) When the property or things are in the possession of any person with the intent to use them as a means of committing a public offense, or in the possession of another to whom he or she may have delivered them for the purpose of concealing them or preventing their being discovered. (4) When the property or things to be seized consist of any item or constitute any evidence that tends to show a felony has been committed, or tends to show that a particular person has committed a felony. (5) When the property or things to be seized consist of evidence that tends to show that sexual exploitation of a child, in violation of Section 311.3, or possession of matter depicting sexual conduct of a person under the age of 18 years, in violation of Section 311.11, has occurred or is occurring. (6) When there is a warrant to arrest a person. (7) When a provider of electronic communication service or remote computing service has records or evidence, as specified in Section 1524.3, showing that property was stolen or embezzled constituting a misdemeanor, or that property or things are in the possession of any person with the intent to use them as a means of committing a misdemeanor public offense, or in the possession of another to whom he or she may have delivered them for the purpose of concealing them or preventing their discovery. (8) When the property or things to be seized include an item or any evidence that tends to show a violation of Section 3700.5 of the Labor Code, or tends to show that a particular person has violated Section 3700.5 of the Labor Code. So if any of these conditions apply, a search warrant can be issued. I'm not sure what you mean by a "prosecutable crime," so it's a little tough to know how to answer you on this point. All crimes are prosecutable unless there is some legal bar to prosecution (statute of limitations, etc). If I develop probable cause to indicate a stolen TV is in your house, I can seek a search warrant to seize it. Even though you may not know anything about the TV, and may not even know it's in your house and therefore aren't going to be prosecuted for it, a search warrant can still be issued because the property is stolen. You're also asking about PC for an unchargeable crime...and again, I'm not really certain what that means. Let's take the TV example above, and throw in there that the statute of limitations for that crime has passed. The TV is still stolen (and other sections would apply as well), so I can still get a search warrant. If you have a specific set of facts, they might be helpful in developing a better answer for you instead of the fairly generic question you've posted. You're welcome to contact me if you think I can help more with this. | Law & Ethics | 1143746489 |
| 323212 | How old do you have to be to get a driver's license without parent permission in Alaska? | 18. Just like everywhere else in the country, in Alaska you need your parents to sign for just about anything you do until you're 18. With driving licenses, a large part of the of the point of the provisional license is so that parents can make you "kiss a$$" until they are convinced you are responsible enough to drive. Incidentally, once you have your license, until you're 18 your parents can take it away if they want to. Oh, and if you can't deal with behaving for six months for the PRIVILEDGE of driving, there's no way you're mature enough to drive anyway. | Law & Ethics | 1141232599 |
| 2713411 | Where can I find a St Louis lawyer who can fight childrens services? | I have been dealing with this same situation here in Mason county W.V. I have contacted several Lawyers and not one will take my case because the lawyer say they won't go up against Child Protective Services (C.P.S.)because they say "YOU DON'T BITE THE HAND THAT FEEDS YOU" all the lawyers and the judges and the C.P.S. workers are all in a vicious circle that no one can break, C.P.S. workers get a cash bonus for every child that is removed from their home, and the state gets government funding, for these children, that is why C.P.S. does not want a family member to be able to take the children, because that would make them lose their funding. That is why I say that C.P.S. kidknaps our children and grandchildren and holds them hostage for government funding, that is kind of like the state is selling these children, it is a money making racket, and the state TARGETS people that are not financially able to fight them. when we do try and fight them they just physically and mentally and financially DRAIN us. You might want to contact some support groups for grandparents they can help. Also please check out this web site: www.fightingcps.com They can tell you what you need to do to try and fight these VULTURES! that just prey on our children. Good Luck! you are going to need it, it is going to be a long and rough battle, a frustrating and confusing time is ahead for you, PLEASE keep fighting don't ever give up the fight, you are not only fighting your battle but you will be fighting for everyone that is going through this terrible, terrible situation that evryone in every state is going through. When this started for us we thought we were alone in this situation, well when I started my research it is happening everywhere, so you are not alone. Please feel free to contact me at anytime at frustrated_trouble@yahoo.com I will look forward to hearing from you. Again Good Luck! you are going to need it. It would be a real good thing to try and get a news paper to do your story or maybe even the T.V. news. Please stay in touch. God Be With You | Law & Ethics | 1143346847 |
| 3143658 | what is the legal age to move out oh your home in the state of texas? | It is 17 i know i couldnt wait. good luck | Law & Ethics | 1142644356 |
| 3335358 | what does a process server charge in california? | I'm an attorney in California. The company I use charges anywhere from $33.50 to $70 depending on where the are in the state. Skip tracing costs extra if they can't find the person at the address you provide. As an alternative, you can try using the local Sheriff's Department for $30 if the person/business will be easy to serve. | Law & Ethics | 1141973940 |
| 2060400 | How much is a fine for doing 95 mph on a 65 mph freeway? | Anything over 30MPH the speed limit is considered wreckless driving. So if you're going to speed, no more than 29 over! | Law & Ethics | 1143707793 |
| 1789672 | how do you find someone thats left the state in a hurry and centerlink wont tell you? | You can try a site called People Finders - http://www.peoplefinders.com/?from=googs2332112 I'm not sure how accurate or current they are, and they charge a fee for information. The alternative would be to hire a private investigator. Good Luck | Law & Ethics | 1141477745 |
| 168489 | im looking for a contract for life for drinking and driving online? | I never drink and drive online! You can find the contract here: SADD Contract for LifeClick here to download a pdf version of the Contract for Life: http://www.sadd.org/contract.htm | Law & Ethics | 1142064476 |
| 3750927 | Do you believe in capitol punisment? | Yes. If you execute a murderer he will NEVER escape. He will NEVER hurt anyone else. And it helps the victim's family heal. The thought that a murderer is still alive grates on the minds and heartsof the families of the victims. And there is something that is inherently just about executing a murderer, because the victim will NEVER have another birthday, will NEVER have another holiday with their families. Some crimes are so vile that the only punishment can be death. | Law & Ethics | 1141553858 |
| 3694105 | CAN I sent this guy to prison now? | I think that you should be able to. I am not sure how old you are now, but I don't think that that is relevant in this case...there really isn't a way that you can turn someone in for doing some alleged thing in an anonymous fashion. It does however seem to me that this person has a sickness that is still playing out today, so you should report this to the authorities. I think that a private investigator would take something like this on for a small charge. If you could get him caught in the act, that would be the difference in the penalties that he would have to pay. I hope that you haven't suffered any side effects from this sicko. But, you may not even realize it. There are a lot of people that come forth years after something like this and find justice served. You could also try to find that other girl that you are talking about...most likely she would feel the same way, as this is not normal for anyone in today's society. You can click on the following link to get you started...Remember to stay strong and that if you can do something now, you will save another child from going through the same thing that you did...and remember that if he is older now and still has the same sickness, he will not be so concerned about consent from the next victims. http://www.missingkids.com/missingkids/servlet/PageServlet?LanguageCountry=en_US&PageId=169 | Law & Ethics | 1143681634 |
| 2963427 | Can a mexican citizen be sued for child support in the u.s.? | Anybody can be sued. Remember the families of the victims of PanAm Flight 103 sued Qadaffi over the deaths. If the father is in Mexico, however, collection is quite another matter. THAT will involve cooperation between the United States and Mexico, and well ....... | Law & Ethics | 1142878325 |
| 3498137 | how can i get married to someone if i'm illegal and without documents in his country? | I you are illegal then you need to go back to your country and get legal to that country or have him marry you in your country. | Law & Ethics | 1142177059 |
| 57437 | Is there such a thing as a no-confidence vote of an appointed official in the State of Nevada? | I am afraid not. I think if a no-confidence motion were to be put forward and passed it would have symbolic meaning only, but likely would have no effect. | Law & Ethics | 1143620980 |
| 496400 | is it legal for a person to have a airsoft gun in Lee's Summit? | Hello: I don't know what an airsoft gun is, and I don't know where Lee's Summit is. However, if it's not a tank or an "automatic" weapon, or an "assault" weapon, the gun is legal. However, there are some PEOPLE who can't own guns anywhere. excon | Law & Ethics | 1141413574 |
| 3630938 | a question for white people...? | The evidence against OJ was overwhelming. There is no doubt in my mind that he is guilty of a double murder. | Law & Ethics | 1142014951 |
| 73207 | Do government workers have unions? | Yes. Almost every city has a teachers union. Most of the teachers are government (city or municipality) workers. | Law & Ethics | 1142819604 |
| 3924996 | I was stupid and ordered something "free" off the internet. It was supposed to be shipping and handling only | Besides contacting your bank, you and everyone who has had a similar experience should write or e-mail the Secretary of State where this vendor operates so that Consumer Affairs in that state is on notice of a potentially fraudulent operation. When I was similarly fleeced I got all my money back. The bank considered the vendor's actions unethical, and required only a signed statement from me. (Wells Fargo Bank) Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1143654113 |
| 4148277 | trying to find court records like pangallo vs state of nevada? | Court records are a matter of public record, but in order to look at most court filings, you may need to visit the court clerk's office. You could try looking at the court's website for information about court filings. Clark County District Court has info available on Blackstone, http://courtgate.coca.co.clark.nv.us/, but I didn't see the party name you are looking for there. Washoe also has a similar website, though I am much less familiar with that end of the state, www.ccwashoe.com. The Nevada Supreme Court posts advance opinions online for ninety days at http://www.leg.state.nv.us/scd/OpinionListPage.cfm, but I didn't see that party name there either. It would help to know which court or at least the city or county, any dates, first name, any other known info. | Law & Ethics | 1141333224 |
| 2051202 | What rights do I gain when I turn 18? | You get the right to go to jail as an adult. | Law & Ethics | 1143838408 |
| 4318507 | Did the U.S. have treaties with South Vietnam to provide protection against communist (or any) invasion? | Answer #1 is partially correct. Harry Truman created the Truman Doctrine, which basically indicates that the U.S. would assist any country or movement fighting communism. How much assistance was not specified though. Although the Truman Doctrine was not a direct treaty with South Vietnam, the doctrine and several incidents put the U.S. into a position of assisting South Vietnam with or without a treaty. Few remember that Ho Chi Minh was a renown communists when he asked Truman for assistance to remove the French from Vietnam and Indo China. That in mind, Truman would have been a hypocrite if he backed Ho Chi Minh and the communists against our French allies. This and other issues made our initial involvement in Vietnam and our support of South Vietnam a noble cause. However, the massive escalation of our involvement over the years that followed is questionable. The U.S., South Vietnamese AND the North Vietnamese governments are all involved with cover-ups and misleading information about why the war had to drag on for so long and why so many on both sides died. Going further into this is not an issue of the question though. | Law & Ethics | 1142472909 |
| 1108069 | thank you for answering my question about the time cut laws on inmate i found the answer it is a law # 259 on? | Good job! | Law & Ethics | 1142442090 |
| 1988532 | Have you been discriminated against because you are a Christian? | Check with college students (put this question in the "Educational" heading) I work for a major University and we have a professor that teaches a Critical Thinking course. They harrass and fail Christians with the statement "You need to drop this class now. There is no way you can pass a class in Critical Thinking if you are a closed minded Religious Zealot!" | Law & Ethics | 1143382963 |
| 2424826 | if married 28yr and did not see or hear from her are we still married? | UH ... YES!! Unless you've taken some other action (legally) ... your marriage certificate rules. | Law & Ethics | 1143069356 |
| 1370339 | what are the possible penalties for murder 1 & 2 in state of callfornia? | Life.. or better yet.. the death penalty (for Murder 1) | Law & Ethics | 1142054018 |
| 2207972 | I am trying to find the case statue for 17-25-45 (A)? | Are you looking for the statute, or for a case that discusses that statute? Which state? Without the answers to these two questions, your question is unanswerable. I've included a link to the South Carolina Code 17-25-45(A), but it could just as easily come from another state with the same numbers. If you repost the question with specific details, someone could help. | Law & Ethics | 1143750158 |
| 4032290 | I stole a car during a burglery!!? | I can't believe that you did it all by yourself with none of your buddies around? You are mixing with the wrong people - try to find a way to part company and find yourself some True and Honest Friends. | Law & Ethics | 1141430189 |
| 68081 | What's the next step? | It is difficult to mention the time and it depends on you. Better ask from your conscience which is the best judge I know and it ever appeared for a right verdict without doing any prejudice. | Law & Ethics | 1141754786 |
| 3477062 | if a person walks on to my yard with out permision and my dog bites them can something happen to my dog? | The question is one of negligence. You owe a duty of reasonable care. So, you have to examine whether it was reasonable of you not to protect the person from your dog. In your favor would be the fact that you kept the dog on your own property and that the dog had never shown vicious tendencies before. Working against you might be that you let your dog run loose knowing people often crossed your property and that you knew the dog had bitten other people before. I don't know the facts of your case and I don't know what the weight of the evidence will show. But if you acted reasonably, you shouldn't have any fear for your dog. WARNING: You now KNOW that your dog will bite people. So you now have a greater duty to keep people safe from your dog than you did before. | Law & Ethics | 1142304665 |
| 3897376 | where can i find mug shots of pepole in county jail? | if the county has a decent web site you should be able to get all the information you need on the inmate. it will even have a section that says view mugshot here. so just go to the specific oounties site and look under sheriff or jail information. | Law & Ethics | 1141786229 |
| 2547132 | Does the law work for everyone? | Unfortunatly NO. There is in some countries, One LAW for the rich, and one for the poor. Even in progressivly modern countries, the LAW do'es not always seem to work. | Law & Ethics | 1142667971 |
| 953322 | All crime scene sketches must include what directional value? | What if the crime scene is at the North Pole? | Law & Ethics | 1142626564 |
| 2475737 | do i have a legal right to rec. records (medical) from my laywer after case is settled? | Yes, I'm sure he will give you all records if you ask, go talk to him in person. Or send a certified letter return receipt, asking for them, he will SURELY give them to you. By the way 20% contingency fee is cheap. | Law & Ethics | 1142517871 |
| 118245 | Why alcohol is legal and cannabis and cocaine are not? | Money i presume. A circle. Supplier-Dealer-Person-Busted- Police-Feds-$$-Supplier | Law & Ethics | 1141721741 |
| 1683857 | I need to now the laws of music royalties to family members of deceased musician? | Royalties would be payed to the estate of the musician. Depending on the dictates of the will and whether the royalties have been assigned to another individual. | Law & Ethics | 1142785839 |
| 993136 | how do I look up information on a inmate in minnesota? | Try here http://www.lawresearchservices.com/firms/torts/inmate-search.htm | Law & Ethics | 1141622385 |
| 2580231 | In a personal injury settlement, minor is victim, does judge have authority to tell family how to spend funds? | It depends on the state, but in a lot of them they can only as far as it goes to benefit the minor. ie They can prevent mom from buying a new car, and force her to use the money on the childs medical bills, etc. | Law & Ethics | 1142976224 |
| 4205669 | don't you feel there's just too much censorship in the world? | On one hand, I agree there is too much censorship in the world. What happened after Janet Jackson's "wardrobe malfunction" was ridiculous. We cannot pretend that people do not have private parts, or do not have sex. On the other hand, I think that the entertainment industry goes way too far with graphic violence. I think that it does promote such behaviour, and that the industry does it only to boost profits. There is no thought about being socially responsible. Censorship there is necessary, I think. BTW, I think it's wrong to cuss, not because of the effect on the younger generation, but because it's just more pleasant when people do not curse. (I cuss all the time, of course). | Law & Ethics | 1141363156 |
| 1166663 | What U.S. Constitutional Provisions are relevant to the concept of a democracy? | Establishing the two houses of Congress and the right to vote | Law & Ethics | 1143442662 |
| 2378982 | This may be a silly a but I was wondering how many out here in the world think that marijuana is therapeutic? | Only in your mind is it therapeutic. | Law & Ethics | 1143739062 |
| 1971142 | rules of ohio contract laws? | Contract must have a legal purpose It must have mutual agreement by people capable of contracting It must have been mutually understood It must have consideration - each side giving something of value It must have reasonably complete terms as to the items traded, the time, place and manner of performance. It must be evidenced by a writing if over $500.00 (usually) or if performance might take longer than a year. | Law & Ethics | 1141224807 |
| 3212673 | what will happen if i live in new york and have a permit and get a ticket for driving out of class? | It will probably cost you plenty, a lawyer should be able to negotiate a good deal for you. Don't wait until Friday to call a lawyer, call today. | Law & Ethics | 1141839528 |
| 4015324 | Tommy Mottola marries a second time in Catholic Church to Thalia after Mariah divorce? | The Catholic Church does in fact "frown" on divorce. However, you can pretty much commit just about any sin, pay a fee (some are heavier than others) and be reinstated in the church. | Law & Ethics | 1143868782 |
| 1975750 | if child support is owed to mother can children drop or collect on back support or can mother continue on? | The kids cannot drop the case or go after it themselves. The mother supported them and she is due the money. If the government supported them then he has to pay them. My mom got her final child support payment from my father for my brother when he was in his late 20's. | Law & Ethics | 1142874250 |
| 2806012 | in n. dakota they have basically banned abortion when do think life begins be honest? | Good for N. Dakota! I can only hope that the rest of this nation comes to it"s senses soon also.Life begins when God breaths the soul into the child. I beleive that is at the moment of conception. To abort a baby while it's in it's mothers womb is nothing short of murder. When that dredful day of roe v wade came, and the decision was made, we did not have the technology we do now. We now can see in detail how alive this baby is.I know this is a hot topic, and both sides feel very strongly about their positions. I however cannot ignore the evidance that we can so clearly see, and say that this is a lifeless blob growing inside it's mother. No, it's a child alive and growing. God forgive us for all the murders we have done. Because it's legal dos not make it right. When it was illegal it was done and it was wrong, and now that it is legal it is still WRONG! | Law & Ethics | 1141267479 |
| 508802 | Is the USA a nation divided now because of the highly controversial immigration issues??? | You can pick almost any issue and someone will feel that it is the top issue and the country is divided on it. I believe that most people are in agreement that the Issue of Illegal Aliens is out of hand. There are many things wrong with the way we handle this sitation and many of the problems are our governments doing. When things are running smoothly in this country, people all working and no foreign issues on the top of our governments list of things to do such as fighting a war or negotiating a peace for someone else. We all get along fairly well. However we now see that people that are here illegally can hurt us as the hijackers of 9/11 did. Many jobs have moved out of the country and replacement jobs are not as good as what you had and boom the Illegal Aliens are taking all of our jobs. Well yes many American Jobs are performed by Illegal Aliens, however they get paid less than minimum wage, work long hours without overtime and if they did not perform these jobs the jobs themselves would cease to exist as Americans do not want those jobs. I have noticed that on this forum at Yahoo Answers there seems to be a leaning to the fact that all foreigner's are Illegal as many people refer to either being Illegal or being a Citizens. There is another category and that is being a Resident Alien and there are a lot of those out there. Just because you are foreign does not make you an Illegal Alien. I see a wave of mistrust of foreigners in this country that could in fact be very dangerous. I also realize that because of things that happened 9/11 we may never trust as we once did. While this issue looks to be all black and white it isn't and a lot of it is the governments fault for following antique laws instead of updating them to meet the needs of todays world. Our leaders need to figure this issue out and get something happening before it all boils over and makes one hell of a mess. | Law & Ethics | 1143359081 |
| 3388271 | how long can police keep a person in jail before trial? | Well, maybe if you son didn't commit crimes then you would not have to worry about him being in jail. If he is a dumb a$$ and goes to jail then thats his own fault. | Law & Ethics | 1143170639 |
| 2169302 | what's wrong with UNICOR? | missing that final N...? | Law & Ethics | 1143051059 |
| 4109720 | why was the constitution made? | To do establishing country for making a territory in which rulers can make their own rules so that nation of the country would be united and it's also help for making a nation's identification. | Law & Ethics | 1143400227 |
| 166432 | How to prove innocence regarding forgery? | Have the bank check the signature against those that they already have on file for the boyfriend. | Law & Ethics | 1142349522 |
| 2362344 | the u-shaped curve by steven wheeler? | OH. HAIR PIN CURVE OR THE BIG UUUUU YYYYYY BY LEE SCREECHER. | Law & Ethics | 1141387420 |
| 758217 | Should marajuana be legalized? | Yes, I think marajuana should be legalized. Compare it to our two most popular legal "recreational drugs." Marijuana is only mildly addictive especially in comparison to tobacco. The affects of marijuana lower inhibitions, but unlike alcohol it is nearly impossible to overdose. When was the last time you heard of someone getting high on pot and beating someone up? It would be far more likely they got an uncontrollable case of the giggles. Now consider how dangerous someone who is drunk on alchohol - their aggressor response is heightened, not diminished. And I would also like to state: I don't drink and I don't smoke marijuana. This is just my observations. | Law & Ethics | 1142695015 |
| 580238 | Do the British Army and Police have trade unions? | I don't know about the army but the police have the Police Federation and the Chief officers have an association. | Law & Ethics | 1143562328 |
| 552209 | I am transferring my house on my wife's name in Indianapolis, IN. Where I can i find it.? | are you talking about the deed if so go to your local court house it is in public records under deeds | Law & Ethics | 1142347720 |
| 937047 | who can i talk to when the judge who's handling my case does not want to hear my case? | You don't have to go anywhere else. You just appeal all adverse ruling. You can not go around town and find a sympathetic judge, doing this is discouraged by the law. It is called "forum shopping". | Law & Ethics | 1143851695 |
| 3421724 | They say that nuclear Energy is clean for the environment, but the waste product that is left over is not? | Well, other forms of energy create so much more pollution that nuclear energy is the safest, most viable source of energy. I'll admit it's far from perfect, but considering the low output of energy collection devices such as solar and wind, nuclear energy has a huge output for a very low energy input. And nuclear power plants are among the most efficient power sources we have. Coal and nuclear plants are about 30-40% efficient. In contrast, the human body is only 20% efficient. Until we can develop a system of fusion that creates an acceptable amount of energy to warrant the energy required to start the reaction, fission is our best bet. | Law & Ethics | 1142514385 |
| 1051717 | Why should "POT" be legalized? | I have rethought my position on legalization of marijuana. I think it should be legal under certain guidelines and locals. The first reason it should be legalized it will mellow out the liberals. They are way to shrill. Reason number two, if a liberal is high they won't care about voting and we can easily elect conservative representative, congressmen, and president. Conservatives will never again have to deal with R.I.N.O.s if this happens. Imagine if there was no Arlen Spector or John McCain. Reason Three assuming that only liberals and libertarians are for the legalization of drugs they can fight amongst themselves, and we conservatives have a way to sure up our power The Previsos marijuana would only be legal in Blue States. If you are caught with marijuana in a red state you get a trial and immediately executed after the trial, no appeals. The reason for this is to get potheads out of here and since it seams as if the Blue states want to legalize it let them. If someone who is high robs, steals, or causes an accident after THC is detected in their system ALL their possessions become the property of the estate of the victim. (applies to all fifty) If they have children, the children are removed from the home and are never returned (applies to all fifty) The only treatment for those who want to quit smoking marijuana will be the intake of tobacco products, or beaten with a bong. Paid for by the offender (the way they train dogs not to make messes on carpets) Again all fifty. If this works for marijuana I would propose the same for all illicit drugs. But no one would accept this proposal so I will have to continue my opposition to this and ALL illegal drugs. | Law & Ethics | 1142692643 |
| 401857 | how do i fight a assault with a deadly weapon case? i threw bleach on boyfrien he dropped charges,dA pickedup? | talk to the public defender. perhaps he can get a statement from your boyfriend and use it in defense of your case. hopefully you'll just have to pay a fine and spend less than a year in jail. good luck. maybe plead guilty in exchange for 2 years probation and then they drop the charges after 2 years. | Law & Ethics | 1141940256 |
| 3159258 | I'm from NY.Need to know what office to contact to report the liverpool internet scam want these guys in jail. | Attorney Generals Office | Law & Ethics | 1142460517 |
| 1395778 | automobile insurance claims settlements time limit in virginia? | what do u want to know about it | Law & Ethics | 1141517568 |
| 2073106 | Does the ADA do more harm than good when hiring people with disbility? | Not usually, but it can if the company is forced to make accomodations that requires them to make expensive changes that forces them to lay off other employees. It's definately good for people with disabilities, but not so good for the people who had to be laid off, but that's just a down side that can occur and is not usually true. | Law & Ethics | 1142468281 |
| 4417652 | marrigae and residency? | This is a question that you should absolutely pay an immigration attorney to handle. First, consider that the person is NOW here ILLEGALLY!! It would be like he or she only got married for citizenship and that is scrutinized as a typical ruse for entry. Also, consider the country the person is from; is it a country considered "friendly" to the USA. The fact that the person is on a VISA means that they are not from one of the 27 countries that is less restricted for entrance into the USA. I have a friend from Canada (no visa necessary)who was back and forth for 7 years "courting" the American she just married (there was a provable track record of a long term love relationship and still they had to show proof) AND SHE WAS HERE LEGALLY (having never overstayed the 3 mo. time limit). Also, prior to marriage they consulted an attorney who specializes in this so that they wouldn't make any wrong moves thru ignorance that could prevent her citizenship. One requirement is that she cannot travel to see her family for 4 mo. (must remain in the USA) while the paperwork is being processed and it is not known how long this process will take. | Law & Ethics | 1142396050 |
| 685497 | American double Standards...? | Yes let talk about double Standards. Thousands of people are attacked and killed on our soil when they took down the Twin Towers.But US is talked out of going to war. We should have gone to war then. So dont ask for my pitty for anyone right now. I don't have it to give. THEY can make war on anyone they chose. Even with themselves. But the US cant? (When did Bush ever say "God told him to do that in his dreams!"? I'm just wondering about this. Facts please. No "heard it from a friend who heard it from a friend that heard it from a friend." ) As far as "tameing" the US. I think the US needs to get back to getting the ones that murdered our people in the Twin Towers. Oh yeah, wernt some of their people in those towers too? Funny how the US groups them in with OUR people now. They died in the towers with our loved ones...I havent heard a single word or tears from them for THEIR people. I guess they were to busy laughing and haveing a party in the streets. As far as cruel treatment goes. Its ok for the OTHERS to be cruel to their prisoners a few years ago, but let the US play their music to loud, or have them go without some clothes for a little while, and the US is yelled at. EXCUSE ME but doesnt anyone remember that female GI that was taken???? Doesnt anyone remember what they did to her? Why was the car battery next to her bed? Did they think she needed a jump? Does anyone remember where they put the wires? What they did to her was ok back then? Where were the UN human rights guys for her??? Oh yes, and they can even kidnap Americans that are over seas and behead them. And what do they do to them before they kill them? Does anyone know? No, because they kill them before they can talk. How nice. Don't ask me to pitty any of the monsters. I pitty only the women and young children liveing there. But you know you will delete this question as soon as you read this, so I don't know why I am takeing the time to write it down. | Law & Ethics | 1141991483 |
| 911797 | Do you think the Patriot Act destroys our civil liberites? | Yes. I'm very upset at how the Bush administration has perverted the English language. "Patriot Act" takes away civil liberties. "Clean Water Act" allows companies to dump as much crud as they please in the water, and so on. The Patriot Act allows the government to know which books you take out of the library. It denies the library the power to tell YOU that they they've been forced to tell the government which books you've checked out. Stand up for your rights, kids. Once they're gone, they're gone. (And in response to another answer on this page: you don't have to wait until someone files a suit against a stupid law to know that it's wrong). | Law & Ethics | 1143754564 |
| 3864611 | A Married couple has separate wills, one person passes on . is this persons will read ? | It may just be a formality, however a will should be read upon a persons demise. Married Couples usually leave their entire estate to their spouse. In some cases though some keepsake may be left to someone other than the spouse. Having a reading of the will when one spouse dies is the proper thing to do. | Law & Ethics | 1143361186 |
| 3719475 | I need to know where i pay a florida uniform boating citation that i got. THe ticket does not have the adres | Depends on where in Florida you were issued the ticket. The link below might be a good place to start - instructions for payment on tickets issued in Broward County... | Law & Ethics | 1142457265 |
| 1577879 | Do I have a lawsuit if I fell on the job on my day off? | You need to pose your question to a lawyer in your area. If you need help finding a lawyer, you can call the State Bar where you live, or try http://www.martindale.com/. You will not have a case if you wait past the statute of limitations in your area, usually one year. | Law & Ethics | 1141618227 |
| 52832 | should the government be able to subpeona search engines for their records? | I'm sure they already have, and are currently. The government has little respect for rights or the constitution. This is a sad country we live in now. america the un-free. Thanks republicans. | Law & Ethics | 1143143703 |
| 3036503 | What are the federal protected classes? | people who fall into minority groups. | Law & Ethics | 1141851157 |
| 2394092 | Is it illegal to drive bare foot? | no!!!! From Barefooters.org Q18: Is it legal to drive barefoot? YES!!! (At least in the United States, Canada, and England; I don't know about other countries.) The statement to the contrary is urban folklore and believed by so many people, even some police officers. However, if you call either your local or state police and ask them, they will say it's legal. If the cop on the phone says otherwise, ask him/her to give you the statute number. S/he won't be able to and then will admit their mistake. Additionally, the American Automobile Association (AAA) publishes a "Digest of Motor Laws" handbook that is a: Summary of laws and regulations governing regulation and operation of passenger cars in the United States, its Territories, and the Provinces of Canada. It has a "Barefoot Driving" entry for all states and territories; and for each it says: "Operation of a motor vehicle by a driver with bare feet is permitted." The 62nd edition has ISBN 0-916748-70-7. You can obtain a copy of the digest through your local AAA club. When I called my local AAA club, they were clueless about the fact thay they sell it. Be persistent. If all else fails, you can contact: American Automobile Association Traffic Safety and Engineering Department 1000 AAA Drive Heathrow, FL 32746-5063 http://web.archive.org/web/20030618105020/http://www.urbanlegends.com/legal/driving.barefoot/driving_barefoot.html this is a link to the same site which contains letters to the Motor Vehicle departments or State/Highway Police of Each states asking weather it is illegal to drive barefoot or not, which you can read for yourself for your state the answer However a small handful of these letters will inform you that the police officer may ticket you for some other "vauge" charges such as careless driving which some of the letters state that you could challange/plead not guilty to the ticket. | Law & Ethics | 1141838781 |
| 4310326 | how much does the typical attorney make out of law school? | It depends on the school - if you go to a source like US News, they keep stats of first year salaries for graduates of every school. Keep in mind that salaries are lower in the public sector than in private. It all depends on the market and how highly ranked the school is. For a third or fourth tier school, you may only make $50k first year(but you can make more!). For lowe ranked schools they may make more like $65-85k. The average of schools like UCLA law is more like $90-125k. All of these stats are available from US News, and from the individual schools. Wages are also higher in places like CA and NY, and lower in other states. | Law & Ethics | 1143728308 |
| 2306312 | what do you think about South Dakota's abortion law? | Well after the Supreme Court decided that assisted suicide is a states' rights issue, it is well with in the right of South Dakotans to elect representatives to pass this bill. There sounds like there will be a referendum, but if the citizens of South Dakota votes for this what's going to happen those who don't like the fact that a state has decided what should be a states rights issue (the same as what Oregon did with assisted suicide) will take the state to court, instead of letting the state make it's own law guaranteed it according to the constitutions concept of implied powers. Especially considering Roe didn't go through the legislature, but was usurped by the judiciary. If the Supreme Court is going to be consistent they will say it's a states rights issue. | Law & Ethics | 1143764221 |
| 167293 | court dates for windam county family court for June 1st. till July 31st? | Windham County, VT? CT? Let's assume it's Vermont. The phone number for the court is 802-257-2830. While the court certainly do not have a complete calendar for cases yet (because so many cases are often adjourned, delayed, settled, or shifted around up until the last moment), it can tell you when it will be in session and whether a particular case is currently scheduled for a time in that span. | Law & Ethics | 1143173399 |
| 4127478 | What are the statute of limitaions for the state of CA taking legal action on your employer.? | For the lack of break(3 years to file) Industrial Welfare Commissioall employers. 5-2001(which covers restaurants) states "(A) Every employer shall authorize and permit all employees to take rest periods, which insofar as practicable shall be in the middle of each work period. The authorized rest period time shall be based on the total hours worked daily at the rate of ten (10) minutes net rest time per four (4) hours or major fraction thereof. However, a rest period need not be authorized for employees whose total daily work time is less than three and one-half (3 ½) hours. Authorized rest period time shall be counted, as hours worked, for which there shall be no deduction from wages. (B) If an employer fails to provide an employee a rest period in accordance with the applicable provisions of this Order, the employer shall pay the employee one (1) hour of pay at the employee’s regular rate of compensation for each work day that the rest period is not provided. " ----------------- As for the reasons There are probably some health code violations. ------- This is the site to get you started with your claim, http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/HowToFileWageClaim.htm NOTE: there are exceptions to the rules in the IWC Orders i.e. not all employers must furnish and maintain uniforms | Law & Ethics | 1142742239 |
| 1706790 | Who has read "Cracking the Code" by Pete Hendrickson? | i have | Law & Ethics | 1142480650 |
| 4457569 | is there a self incrimination violation when one is arrested and recorded in the back of a police car? | Self-incrimination comes into play when you are in custody and subject to interrogation. If you are in the back of a police car and are talking to yourself, it would be difficult to claim you were being interrogated. If you are in the back of a police car with a partner in crime, whatever the two of you talk about is fair game...again, you are not being interrogated by the police. If you are in the back of a police car with a police informant who was put there just to listen to you talk (and did not question you), it's still all fair game because you're not being interrogated. Long story short: if you're blabbing to anyone (including yourself), without interrogation, you're almost certainly incriminating yourself and what you say is almost certainly going to be admissible at trial. Despite what others have said, just because you are arrested, handcuffed, and put into the back of a cop car, you may not have been "Mirandized"...I can't remember the last time I gave someone a Miranda admonishment just because I stuffed them into the back of my car after arresting them - and in my state, there is no requirement for me to do so. Note: some states have strange laws about who can record who and when. While law enforcement might be guilty of violating one of those laws (though I can't imagine why they would), they are not about the Constitutional right to avoid self-incrimination. | Law & Ethics | 1141628700 |
| 2104543 | Child Support??? | While your new partner's income is not subject to garnishment or withholding, it may be used in the calculation of the amount of child support you will have to pay. Plus if you file married filing joint, this will change you disposable income amount which may increase your child support obligation. | Law & Ethics | 1143672225 |
| 1747635 | Can reporting someone may be a criminal to a school after seeing it on several sites be considered defamation? | You can be sued by that guy, however, if you told the truth, he should loose. It might even be thrown out of court without a trial. Most likely, he is bluffing and there will be not lawsuit. | Law & Ethics | 1143604798 |
| 3613508 | why is marijauana illegal? | mass producing alcohol descreatly is nearly impossibly so its easy to tax. pot grows anywhere & the yield is so high that the only way to cash in on it is legality. look at who gets paid; growers, transporters, wholesalers & retailers. thats alot of jobs created & the money made is good for the economy. but wait, theres more! who also gets paid; lawyers, courts, county, federal subsidies(taxes)(goes to cops, survailance, cop cars, ect.), all the court ordered programs, jails & prisons. its the greatest cash crop ever (besides war). court ordered programs: all government offices are alotted money for the year. if they use it all, they get more next year & so on. as long as they can stuff warm bodies into these programs, theyll get more money. taxes will never dry up as long as they can steal it outa your check before you get it. prisons: the unit i was in is an agriculture unit. we grew okra, cabbage, peas, & corn. orange unit down the way was a packaging unit. styles unit is steel fabrication that makes the buildings we (inmates) are stored in. fregison was a textile unit. we are a self preservation society. get it. look up TCI on the stock market. stands for 'texas correctional industries. we are a workforce that houses, feeds, clothes & maintains ourselves while producing free world goods. NEVER believe that bullsht that it costs tens of thousands per inmate per year. prisons are money makers. | Law & Ethics | 1143332113 |
| 1368364 | i turned someone in for social security fraud? | If you have SOLID documentation, turn it over to the "Investigative News Unit" of a major network. You can find them online, and they keep their sources confidential by law. (Fox News, ABC, NBC, WGN, CBS.) | Law & Ethics | 1143207130 |
| 1730154 | probable cause for wire autorization as it relates to "fruit of the poison tree" in Wa.state? | Wow. First of all, are you saying that a body wire in Washington State requires judicial authorization? If that's what you are saying, do you *know* it to be true? (if so, please explain). It's not required in California, but I know Washington has some different laws about recording conversations. After reading the rest of your question (what is your question, by the way?), I'm not sure I'm seeing what you need to know. As I read the details of what you're calling the "first P.C.", I don't see any constitutional problems with it. It's certainly not the way I'd run a CI buy, but I don't see anything defective about it. Probably gonna' be a good argument for a defense attorney as it relates to chain of custody for the drugs, but I don't see anything "wrong" with what you're describing here. I also don't know what a "Seatons Safe" is, so maybe that would help. I guess I can take a stab at the answer, though: Assuming probable cause (i.e., judicial authorization) *is* required for a body wire, I don't see where you've established here in your question that there's anything false in the probable cause. Hearsay is normally perfectly admissible in probable cause hearings (at least in California) and I'd be surprised if it isn't in Washington. But...assuming everything you said is true and accurate... Ordinarily, if the probable cause for something is found to be false (and that's a difficult thing to deal with on Yahoo Answers, without all the details...what you think of as false might only be an unfortunate turn of events that nobody could foresee), then whatever comes of that probable cause would more likely than not be tainted under the fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine. I don't think the hearsay issue enters into the discussion. As for cases you can cite (note spelling), I can't help you with that. You're really going to need an attorney to help you out with that; if you're being charged with something where you think these issues exists, you don't want to try representing yourself...there are too many finer points here for a layperson to have knowledge of. | Law & Ethics | 1142978510 |
| 12268 | What's more important to you, privacy or national security? | national security doesn't just help individuals. people who value privacy more than the sanctity of human life should admit themselves to a f***in insane asylum. at least that way they wouldn't run the chance of withholding valuable information from the government that could help prevent loss of more American citizens, however disgusting some may be. like those self-centered a**holes concerned about their privacy. "oh, the government is trying to spy on us". Oh, grow a f***in spine! the only reason these people are complaining is because they have something to hide. to those people i say, hide your secrets up your a** like all the other drug smugglers or in your shoes like that one bomber sh**head! | Law & Ethics | 1141869202 |
| 1733215 | i was looking for a web site you can run FREE PERSONAL criminal backround checks ? | There is no free website that I have found, however if you know what state the crime was committed in you can bring the records up through court websites. Criminal Records are public knowledge unless they are sealed records. Try the court website or department of corrections for the state you are looking in. | Law & Ethics | 1142906571 |
| 1590122 | gambling is illegeal in most of the countries then why it is allowed in LAS VEGAS ? | Las Vegas isn't a country, it's a city, in a state, in a country, which happens to be the USA, in which gambling is NOT illegal. That's why. | Law & Ethics | 1143190588 |
| 4423065 | what is the telephone number for the police HQ in Belmopan, Belize.? | 011-501-523-2488 Closest thing I got | Law & Ethics | 1142283741 |
| 4149848 | Is there a legal requirement to show your receipt when leaving a store? | Legally, there is very little that they could do to force you to show a receipt when leaving a store. Unless an employee has a reasonable suspicion that you are a shoplifter, he or she cannot search or even stop you... BUT you can sign a contract agreeing to obey a store's security policies and let them check your receipt. That is why a membership store like costco or sam's club can do that. | Law & Ethics | 1143853208 |
| 2654525 | What does "carpe diem" mean? | Sieze the Day! Watch Dead Poet's Society. | Law & Ethics | 1142020997 |
| 330477 | I am looking for a list of civil & criminal rights of juveniles in Oklahoma? | Juveniles have the same rights that adults do. | Law & Ethics | 1143066103 |
| 914455 | I need to know how to contact a lawyer who can help obtain my native status.? | you, if you know your family tree, you can go to the state register of deaths, and or search the family tree right from your computer | Law & Ethics | 1143841464 |
| 4433026 | Can I be passed over for a promotion at work because I was on Family Medical Leave? | no Q: Will I lose my job if I take FMLA leave? Generally, no. It is unlawful for any employer to interfere with or restrain or deny the exercise of any right provided under this law. Employers cannot use the taking of FMLA leave as a negative factor in employment actions, such as hiring, PROMOTIONS or disciplinary actions; nor can FMLA leave be counted under "no fault" attendance policies. Under limited circumstances, an employer may deny reinstatement to work - but not the use of FMLA leave - to certain highly-paid, salaried ("key") employees. The second site below provides information on how to file a complaint and details on potential remedies. | Law & Ethics | 1143065190 |
| 52653 | law e-books/ free to download? | in short type a thing + ebook + free and eventually you'll find it | Law & Ethics | 1142866798 |
| 878274 | What if I signed a contract (or model release) while under the influence? | Generally a contract is considered void if the person agreeing to the contract is not considered "competent" at the time of the agreement. As a general rule, a court of law would not consider a person whose judgment is impaired by the use of drugs or alcohol at the time of the person's consent to the agreement to be "competent." Proving that a person's judgment was impaired by the use of drugs or alcohol at a specific point in time can be very difficult. Another issue with your question is that you are concerned with the rights of third-party adults (i.e., other adults that you saw on TV). Although your concern may be admirable, practically and legally speaking you do not have legal standing to protect the rights of these people. The persons on these TV shows, most likely (assuming they do not have legal guardians), would have to raise this defense to the contracts themselves. | Law & Ethics | 1143743938 |
| 690334 | Someone stole my trailer about a yr ago. How do i find out if they tried to register it somewhere? | Like the previous poster said, if you reported it stolen to the police and had the VIN number, it would show up. The CA DMV will automaticaly get a warning in their computer screen if someone tries to register it. | Law & Ethics | 1142130381 |
| 2740537 | what are the controversies regarding international law? | International Law was drafted primarily by the victors of WWII, thus leaving out many civilizations and cultures. 20% of Earths Population, the Muslims for Instance, had no say in drafting initial international law. Some large Asian countries too were not participants in drafting it either. So a law that is drafter only by a selected few, will tilt and collapse eventualy unless remedied by an inviation for equality and justice in all international dealings. | Law & Ethics | 1142327204 |
| 3128181 | Website to find criminal records? | There are many sites that say they will give you peoples records but all they do is give you the info on where to go to get them. SOme for a fee will go to the court house and look them up for you. You can do this yourself at your local court house or where the person you want to find out about was arrested or not. I have tried just about all of them that I could find. It was easier to go downtown and pull the files myself. You can do that you know. | Law & Ethics | 1142842634 |
| 4112461 | One man’s “terrorist” is another man’s “freedom fighter”? | We keep terrorizing Iraq and Afghanistan. | Law & Ethics | 1143581380 |
| 2759214 | Has the Dutch legislation on marijuana been changed recently or is it still legal to use it? | Marijana is still legal in the Netherlands. However, having more than 5 grams is illegal. | Law & Ethics | 1141483364 |
| 1940060 | what is common law robbery? | Robbery is: 1) taking property, 2) which is not yours, 3) through violence, of the threat of violence. All three are required. | Law & Ethics | 1142903122 |
| 861382 | is hacking into computers ilegal? | ya of course it is!!!!! p.s : but only if you get caught. lol | Law & Ethics | 1142870586 |
| 102621 | Besides Vermont, are there any other formal processes taking place anywhere else to impeach President Bush? | Ask LaRouche | Law & Ethics | 1143638947 |
| 1650249 | When will they expunge? | You may send a letter to the judge asking the case to be sealed. I would include letter of references from other memebers of the community in support of your request from the court. | Law & Ethics | 1142907253 |
| 3605250 | If I have a court order in the U.S. but my child is living in Kuwait can that order be enforced? | Probably not, the child is not in the US so its a jurisdictional issue. | Law & Ethics | 1142292367 |
| 3850881 | Okay wat ar the consequences for this ? | you'll probably do some community service | Law & Ethics | 1142660354 |
| 527413 | Can and attorney be charged with a crime if he loses case on purpose? | Possibly something like fraud or perjury, if the elements are there and can be proven - very unlikely. If it is proven that he intentionally lost a case, he will likely be sanctioned (even disbarred) and would be liable for legal malpractice. | Law & Ethics | 1143011529 |
| 504623 | Is it ethical for me to push “Popcorn” to an elderly person who wears dentures when we‘re at the movies? | Beware of old, tricky people. They will get their revenge. | Law & Ethics | 1143500569 |
| 2200052 | I had a boyfriend who left items at my residence. Can I sell these items? | pack and store them for pick up. Contact him by phone and in writing to pick them up. Give him a certain time period to pick them up (5 -30 days) afterward, you can then do what you want with the items if he hasn't responded. At least you've given him time to pick them up. And you wouldn't feel guilty because it would be his decision if he chooses to ignore your request or neglects to pick up his items. If he wants to get legal with it you'll have proof that you gave him time and written notification. | Law & Ethics | 1141606317 |
| 1211331 | why shouldn't gays and lesbians be able to marry? | no. Why should I sacrifice my beliefs? What makes homosexual marriage more valid than the way it has been for centuries. Marriage has always meant a man and woman. If they want a commitment ceremony fine. I am all for having a list for whoever the sick person in the hospital wants to see including friends. Most companies already provide insurance coverage for a partner. But there is no need to change the definition of marriage. | Law & Ethics | 1141770129 |
| 2861833 | What do you think about the Judge Connor situation? | Anyone who sentences a sexual offender to anything but a very long(preferably life) sentence needs to be off the bench. But giving someone who molested a child probation ? Disgusting. And he has a few DUI's to boot. | Law & Ethics | 1142613863 |
| 2115908 | Why do we raise our right hand in a court of law?(i know the ans. just want to see who else knows this trivia) | This is not a chat room, nor a place to play games. It is a place to seek information. | Law & Ethics | 1141785304 |
| 2788242 | Should courts recognize dimunition of value as compensable damages? | There are two questions here: should a court be able award damages for diminution of value, and should insurers be required to pay for diminution of value. You can buy insurance that will cover diminution of value, but it will be more expensive, and might be hard to find for some kinds of insurance. Every state is different in terms of what damages can be compensated, but I would imagine that if you can prove that the physical damage to an object cannot be completely repaired, you would be entitled to recover the difference. In most cases, I suspect, it would not be worth going after. In the context of personal injury, loss of or diminution of earning capacity is almost always an element of damages and is compensated by the courts and by insurers. | Law & Ethics | 1141323360 |
| 3663938 | what are the effectiveness and the ineffectiveness of International Criminal Court (ICC) ? | yo man, the jinx with the ICC was the US itself, dude. The deal was up and going and the US just jumped off in the last moment. So if you ask what's the ineffectiveness of the ICC, the main point you'll have is that it can probably not be applied against US nationals. Another point is that it depends on States. What I mean, dude, is that it works under the principle of complementarity, for real. That shit means states go first, they judge it first, and only if they don't judge the ICC will judge. Another points of innefectiveness is that the ICC was designed to cover the crime of aggression, but nobody knows what that actually means, dude, because there's no internationally accepted definition. Terrorism, also, before I forget... nobody knows what terrorism really is... So the effective shit about the ICC is that it brings accountability for the most serious international crimes. So if a state doesn't judge cause it doesn't want to, or because it is so immerse in chaos and anarchy and stuff that it simply cant't judge, then we have the ICC. Another good point is that the ICC statute has helped to answer a number of questions on the elements of certain crimes, to solidify them and make them real shit for the world of international law, if you know what I'm sayin. | Law & Ethics | 1142096382 |
| 1530619 | What are at least 10 possible ways litigation may end? | Do your own homework. | Law & Ethics | 1142175268 |
| 4349522 | never paid parking fine wat is a section 9 court case? | No idea, but be prepared to cough up some funds. | Law & Ethics | 1142250954 |
| 3296426 | I need a list of banned rifles in California.? | Go here: http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/calaw.html And search for Penal Code section 12275. That will tell you everything you need to know. If it ends up leaving you with a question, call the Attorney General Firearms Division at the phone number listed on their website. | Law & Ethics | 1141262173 |
| 2977270 | How do I file a discrimination lawsuit? | The Intergalactic law firm of Dewey, Cheatem, & Howe is handling the class action suit. Unfortunately, the case is taking place in the past, and you will need to time-travel back to the start of the pageant to be eligible. Liability issues against space/time continuum breakage and time paradoxes require signature of extensive disclaimer. | Law & Ethics | 1142228781 |
| 1546092 | What do you think this country will really be like without Immigrants? | We're not trying to end immigration...just illegal immigration. And once all of the current illegal immigrants are made legal...let's not kid our selves...that's where we're heading...they're going to want to stop other people from coming here illegally, because they'll see that their newly found validity affords them rights and a more decent pay, but that they are going to be competing with those coming behind them that will be willing to work for less. It's a never ending cycle, folks...where WILL we draw the line? | Law & Ethics | 1143560076 |
| 1253495 | Can I visit another country being a convicted felon? | yes you can visit other countries , and yes you can get a passport at almost any post office..if you are a convict, still under-sentence, (probation or parole), you,ll have to get permission to leave the country from your PO..other wise there are no restrictions, that i,m aware of, i was convicted of several felonies years ago...and paid my debt, years later...since i,ve been traveling so much ,I,ve logged enough miles in the past 12 months to circle the earth 4 times..OK, and have fun in the philippeans | Law & Ethics | 1142321752 |
| 2672065 | is clubbing a seal legal? | NO WAY | Law & Ethics | 1143512432 |
| 178630 | Why can't I drive down the highway at 125? | If you live in America, it is likely because our roads aren't build to handle the speed. Move to or visit Germany. I don't think they have speed limits on the autobahns (Edit: Apparently, some parts of the autobahns do have speed limits, but not all - see the website I posted). http://gettingaroundgermany.home.att.net/autobahn.htm | Law & Ethics | 1143134324 |
| 3208449 | Should God be taken out of everything? (Money, School, Government, Court proceedings, etc...)? | God is the very foundation of every thing. even for people who dont't want to belive in him they are still acting in a realm were their is a God. our very mind set is in this unique realm. if we took God out then were is the reason for any thing. think about it all you do has so kind relation ship with in God weather for agianst or out of even ignorence. I am only 19 and I have thought about this many times and this is the only thing that makes sence to me. | Law & Ethics | 1142489550 |
| 968093 | Is the Fish that is served in Jail safe to eat or no? | it should be... the stuff can be trusted in my opinioin... | Law & Ethics | 1142245832 |
| 1233322 | i need to find some legal advice? | Landlord-tenant law governs the rental of commercial and residential property. It is composed primarily of state statutory and common law. A number of states have based their statutory law on either the Uniform Residential Landlord And Tenant Act (URLTA) (http://www.law.cornell.edu/uniform/vol7.html#lndtn) or the Model Residential Landlord-Tenant Code. Federal statutory law may be a factor in times of national/regional emergencies and in preventing forms of discrimination. The basis of the legal relationship between a landlord and tenant is grounded in both contract and property law. The tenant has a property interest in the land (historically a non-freehold estate) for a given period of time. See State Property Statues (http://www.law.cornell.edu/topics/state_statutes3.html#property). The length of the tenancy may be for a given period of time, for an indefinite period of time, (e.g., renewable/cancelable on a month to month basis), terminable at any time by either party (at will), or at sufferance if the agreement has been terminated and the tenant refuses to leave (holds over). See Restatement of The Law 2d Property: Landlord and Tenant § § 1.4-1.8 (http://www.ali.org/ali/proplt.htm). If the tenancy is tenancy for years or periodic the tenant has the right to possess the land, to restrict others (including the landlord) from entering upon it, and to sublease or assign the property. The landlord-tenant agreement may eliminate or limit these rights. The landlord-tenant agreement is normally embodied in a lease. The lease, though not historically or strictly a contract, may be subject to concepts embodied in contract law. See Contracts; § 1.103 of the URLTA (http://www.law.upenn.edu/bll/ulc/fnact99/1970s/urlta72.pdf). The landlord-tenant relationship is founded on duties proscribed by either statutory law , the common law, or the individual lease. What provisions may be contained in a lease is normally regulated by statutory law. See § 1.403 of the URLTA (http://www.law.upenn.edu/bll/ulc/fnact99/1970s/urlta72.htm). Basic to all leases is the implied covenant of quiet enjoyment. This covenant ensure the tenant that his possession will not be disturbed by someone with a superior legal title to the land including the landlord. See Restatement 2d § 4.1-4.3 (http://www.ali.org/ali/proplt.htm). A breach of the covenant of quiet enjoyment may be actual or constructive. A constructive eviction occurs when the landlord causes the premises to become uninhabitable. Housing codes were established to ensure that residential rental units were habitable at the time of rental and during the tenancy. Depending on the state, housing code violations may lead to administrative action or to the tenant being allowed to withhold rent. The habitability of a residential rental unit is also ensured by warranties of habitability which are prescribed by common and/or statutory law. See § 2.104 of the URLTA (http://www.law.upenn.edu/bll/ulc/fnact99/1970s/urlta72.htm). A breach of the warranty of habitability or a covenant within the lease may constitute constructive eviction, allow the tenant to withhold rent, repair the problem and deduct the cost from the rent, or recover damages. See URLTA § § 4.101 & 4.104 & 4.105 (http://www.law.upenn.edu/bll/ulc/fnact99/1970s/urlta72.htm). Unless the lease states otherwise there is an assumption that the tenant has a duty to pay rent. State statutes may provide for a reasonable rental value to be paid absent a rental price provision. See URLTA § 1.401(b) (http://www.law.upenn.edu/bll/ulc/fnact99/1970s/urlta72.htm). In commercial leases rent is commonly calculated in part or whole as a percentage of the tenants sales. Rent acceleration clauses that cause all the rent to become due if the tenant breaches a provision of the lease are common in both residential and commercial leases. Summary eviction statutes commonly allow a landlord to quickly evict a tenant who breaches statutorily specified | Law & Ethics | 1142502845 |
| 28932 | whats the golden age (perecles) of anicent greece? | The Athenian fifth century known as Golden Age, was mainly concentrated on the period of Pericles. The Athenian statesman, who dominated the political scene for forty years, is associated with the cultural activity that produced the great buildings on the Acropolis Hill. Find more imfo in site below | Law & Ethics | 1141319020 |
| 624873 | What does a prison cell look like? How is life like in prison? | This is nothing I'm proud of,out of my life i've spent 11 years in prison.A prison cell is usually 8ft.x 8ft. That cell becomes your home.A bed,desk,sink,toilet,maybe a chair.Every decision you used to make in the world is gone.Now their made for you by the state.A person who is naturally a surviver,will adapt,one who isn't will have a rough way to go.It's not a life,it's excistence, one day at a time.You can make it easy, or you can make it hard on yourself.It no where, or way to live. | Law & Ethics | 1141603900 |
| 2562863 | i'm looking for book on criminial justice law.? | The best school text that I have read is Criminal Justice by James A Inciardi, Harcourt Brace College Publishers. | Law & Ethics | 1143554935 |
| 228343 | i am going to live in belgium&wondered if im still entitled to u.k. benefits whilst living in belgium? | Very unlikely that you will be entitled to any UK benefits if you are not working or living here. http://www.direct.gov.uk/BritonsLivingAbroad/Money/MoneyArticles/fs/en?CONTENT_ID=4000102&chk=VI5U1A "If you move or travel overseas, you will not automatically receive benefits from the UK, entitlement will depend on whether your stay abroad is temporary or permanent. You can continue to claim some benefits while you are abroad, however some will continue for a certain period as long as your stay abroad is temporary and some will stop straight away." | Law & Ethics | 1142471709 |
| 1269211 | When you are arrested in Romania , are you presumed guilty or not guilty? | The guilt must be proved. This is writted in the law. But it's true that some people are treated like they were so. There are intents to stop this. | Law & Ethics | 1143044112 |
| 3278484 | I am looking for sample affidaits, thos kind used to support/recieve search warrants....law enforcment field? | You may have to contact your local D.A.'s Office. | Law & Ethics | 1142027083 |
| 369974 | plz help me with this? | Laura's answer is right, in the context of the question. So it's "Does" (pronounced "doze"), as in unknown people with the make-believe name "Doe." The number of them is usually just picked to be more than the biggest number the plaintiff would ever expect to add to the case, if s/he were to discover the identities of additional appropriate defendants. | Law & Ethics | 1143469618 |
| 2215088 | Can we bring inter-faith harmony by encourging relegious scholars on one platform.? | http://www.cpwr.org/ We are proposing just exactly that and more. come join us | Law & Ethics | 1141676864 |
| 2359947 | For supporters of warrantless domestic spying: what assurance is there Bush is really spying on terrorists? | I support the warrantless spying because it is legal. According to US Code, Title 50, Section 1802: "Notwithstanding any other law, the President, through the Attorney General, may authorize electronic surveillance without a court order under this subchapter to acquire foreign intelligence information for periods of up to one year..." I do not support Bush as President, but I do support the FACTS. If you have FACTS that what he is doing is illegal, by all means, post them here for everyone to see. | Law & Ethics | 1141331271 |
| 2298055 | why do parents that pay child support not required to spend time with their children? | You cannot legistate love or compassion | Law & Ethics | 1143380176 |
| 3027308 | who is pablo noriega? | Apparently the names in the song are supposed to be two separate names, not the first and last name of the same person. If you look at it this way, then Pablo is probably Pablo Escobar. Noriega is probably Manuel Noriega. These two names make much more sense in the drug connection. | Law & Ethics | 1142203238 |
| 498883 | Can someone give me advice in this situation? | You need to find a good attorney, specializing in probate. She may be breaking the law by not bringing the will into view by your father's heirs. That is, you or anyone else who is direct family. Amazing how people are. In your father's death, you OWN "blood" would treat you like that. Of course I don't know your history with you sister, but in the case of your father passing, you would think differences would be cast aside for a time. But, I am learning people are mean, selfish, and love to see others in pain. And when it comes to money, they are ruthless. Even those 'civilized ones' of affluent status. Just look around you and you can count on one finger the people who are happy, and content. | Law & Ethics | 1142720879 |
| 306704 | Should Pot be legal in the united states? | Drugs should be legalized, and especially marijuana. Marijuana grows out of the ground, therefore, it must have a purpose. It is medically proven to help cancer patients and people with multiple sclerosis, yet the stupid government has this whole issue with controlling people's lives. My husband was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and did not smoke pot. He kept having exacerbations and ending up in the hospital. When he began to smoke, he stopped getting sick! People shouldn't be punished for using drugs...they should be punished is they commit crimes to obtain drugs! | Law & Ethics | 1142055836 |
| 3029855 | Can a human marry a camel if he or she really loves that camel? | Sure, I once married a jackass! | Law & Ethics | 1142707460 |
| 445972 | pictures of scale used in legal profession? | To clairify they are technically scales (plural) each sides dish is a scale. This was originally intended to represent Justice, one side being law the other side being truth, in balance the are Justice, however the corrupt traitors of the US legal system have managed to reduce the truth to merely fact which can be easily distorted so the "officers" can server and protect the peoples enemy; The United Empire now know as the Brittish Association of Royalty or better known as the BAR! Banning truth from being heard at any US court. | Law & Ethics | 1141745647 |
| 689909 | Do people really get sexually abused in prison?? | Does it really matter? All I can say is if you can't do the time don't do the crime. If your guilty and in prison, you deserve everything you get because its my tax dollars paying for them to live there. | Law & Ethics | 1141216322 |
| 2643994 | Can an employer make you buy a required uniform? Employee and employer are in state of Kansas.? | Unfortunately, in most states (Not sure about Kansas specifically) Yes, they can. The idea is that it will belong to you and not be worn by anyone else and you keep it, even if terminated... (I know, who wants the stupid Polo anyway???) The thing is, the price should be reasonable. If the employer wants good, faithful employees then it would not be beneficial to rob them blind on their first day of work... | Law & Ethics | 1142974872 |
| 3642474 | can police evidence become no longer leagl evidence? | Evidence is Evidence and there is no such distinction between police evidence and legal evidence (i.e. illegal search and seizure, fruit of the poisonous tree, etc...). "The law of evidence governs the use of testimony (e.g. oral or written statements, such as an affidavit) and exhibits (e.g. physical objects) or other documentary material which is admissible (i.e. allowed to be considered by the trier of fact, such as jury) in a judicial or administrative proceeding (e.g., a court of law)." Any evidence obtained as a result of an unlawful search or seizure is inadmissable against the accused. If the government finds additional evidence through the use of inadmissible evidence, then that additional evidence is also inadmissible. The additional evidence is called "fruit of the poisonous tree,” because if the initial search is tainted, then all evidence branching out from that tainted search is also tainted. For example, if a Police Officer conducts an impermissible search of a wall locker and finds a safe deposit key, that safe deposit key is inadmissible. If the Police Offer then obtains a search warrant from a magistrate and opens the safe deposit box, the contents of that safe deposit box are "fruits of the poisonous tree" and are also inadmissible. Although enacted in the eighteenth century, the language of the Fourth Amendment has never been changed. The Fourth Amendment was not an important part of American jurisprudence until this century, when courts created a rule that excluded from trial any evidence obtained in violation of its terms: The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized. The next important term contained in the Fourth Amendment is that of "probable cause." Probable cause exists when there are reliable facts that indicate that evidence will be found in a particular location The person who is called upon to determine probable cause must, in all cases, make an independent assessment of facts presented before a valid finding of probable cause can be made. Conclusions of others do not comprise an acceptable basis for probable cause. The concept of probable cause arises in many different factual situations. Numerous individuals in a command may be called upon to establish its existence during an investigation. Although the text of the Fourth Amendment would indicate that only searches performed pursuant to a warrant are permissible, there have been certain exceptions carved out of that requirement, and these exceptions have been classified as searches "otherwise reasonable." Probable cause plays an important role in some of these searches that will be dealt with individually in this chapter. The Fourth Amendment also provides that no search or seizure will be reasonable if the intrusion is into an area not "particularly described." This requirement necessitates a particular description on the warrant of the place to be searched and items to be seized. Consequently, the intrusion by government must be as limited as possible in areas where a person has a legitimate expectation of privacy. The " exclusionary rule" of the Fourth Amendment is a judicially created rule based upon the language of the Fourth Amendment. The United States Supreme Court considered this rule necessary to prevent unreasonable searches and seizures by government officials: in effect, the exclusionary rule was created to enforce the Fourth Amendment. The sole basis for the law of search and seizure has been stated to be the protection of the individual's privacy from governmental intrusion. The "chain of custody" is a concept in jurisprudence which | Law & Ethics | 1143611473 |
| 112074 | Should it be illegal for a racist teacher to be employed in the public schools? | First and foremost, I do not support prejudism. From my perspective, this is more of a moral issue than a legal one. I say that because one may harbor racist feelings and employ a racist disposition but you may never know this unless they do something obvious. Such as, make a racial statement or display racist character towards a certain race. I believe there are many prejudice individuals that are just better at hiding it than others. In any event, from a legal standpoint, unless there were scientific proof that prejudism exists, we could not pass a law for it. The only laws we could pass are those which cover proven 'acts' of racism. In any form, including Mass Communications. If the teacher in reference were in fact prejudice, I think it would influence students in many ways. For one, it would make the 'acceptable' race feel superior to all others in the classroom. This would also have an effect on how they view the world outside the classroom. Also, the 'acceptable' race may be given more room for err and still 'make the grade'. The target audeience (of racism) would obviously have to work twice as hard to feel accepted. Those with low self-esteem may never feel that they can overcome racism too, so they would pro'lly be more likely to throw in the towel on education. Obviously, they would feel inferior. Or it could make them feel compelled to work twice as hard to prove themselves and give them the better education. Should they be banned from teaching? Of course. In fact, there should be tests before hiring a teacher. Extensive background research and character testing. Unfortunately, I do not have any kids. If I did, they would not attend public schools. I would work 24/7 if I had to just to give them a better education. Either a private school or I would hire a pundit for home schooling. | Law & Ethics | 1142202961 |
| 320163 | Will a court find a contract and include the additional terms? | As for your first question, under the UCC, the additional terms become part of the contract if the parties are merchants unless the offeree expressly limits acceptance to the terms of the offer, materially alters the contract or the offeree objects within 10 days. If this is the case, then the offeree has made a counter offer and there is no contract. So if one party is not a merchant, then the additional or different terms are merely proposals and are disregarded(mean nothing). You need to read 2-207 carefully and get a good Barbri outline. | Law & Ethics | 1143510379 |
| 1946866 | how can i see the recent guymon newspapers? | Try this link http://www.gdherald.com/news/ | Law & Ethics | 1141757638 |
| 375947 | Are there any websites that can give a detail of our criminal justice system including problems and policies? | right here: quick: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Criminal_justice detailed :http://www.ncjrs.gov/ p.s. trying to get ONLY correct information out of Y! answers is like trying to get p out of a swimmin' pool. i.e. it aint gonna happen (lol) | Law & Ethics | 1142524427 |
| 2108522 | do u agree to ban Iran? | Yes, I also agree to BOMB Iran. | Law & Ethics | 1143819831 |
| 4206629 | Yesterday some company i have never heard of withdrew over $300 from my bank. Legal options? | Don't forget to have your bank show you a SIGNED RELEASE FROM YOU authorizing the withdrawal. If there is none on file, the BANK has to refund the money. | Law & Ethics | 1143041017 |
| 3016768 | Do you need a license to be a private investigator in Illinois? | Here is your first step: http://spinotew.commerce.state.il.us/dfsim.nsf/ef155608d8fab5c88625657f005bc355/4e7f9488df25a5688625663a0072179a?OpenDocument | Law & Ethics | 1143597195 |
| 1360432 | Will there be a point when the films that Traci Lords did before she was of legal age will be legal to watch? | Good questions: 1/ Is it ART or PORN? ...in which case if the subject is a minor as per the law, the material cannot be sold/viewed for entertainment purposes? I think the value of the material must transcend sheer titilation and have "artistic" merit....but who decides that? One man's art is another's porn.....Interesting... 2/ Progression of time rendering the applicable nature of the law useless....I don't think this would motivate many distributors/models though since the aim of the biz is to make a quick buck. But it's an interesting question..... Like how you think... | Law & Ethics | 1143833554 |
| 2696705 | How can I find out where my ex is now employed? | take him to court and turn him into the police. What he did is a felony | Law & Ethics | 1142957239 |
| 711932 | what are the reason why two child policy should notbe implemented in the philippines? | How about the fact that the Philippines is a democracy? How about the fact that the Philippine people are free? Communist countries like China implement policies on how many children you can have. It is none of the government's business. Clear enough for ya? | Law & Ethics | 1142162250 |
| 4023317 | What legal age can child choose where to live in NYS? | Well, there's a legal answer and a real answer. The legal answer is that until a child is 18, the courts have jurisdiction to determine custody and visitation. The courts can simply mandate that the child live with the mother and the child has no say. The real answer is that there is almost no way to make a 17 year-old stay anywhere he doesn't want to. I mean, he'll just run away. So courts give great deference to the wishes of a child of that age. There still may be times when the child's wishes will be disregarded. If the child wants to live with a parent who is known to be an alcoholic or drug addict or dangerous criminal, the other parent could get an Order of Protection in favor of the child. It would actually be a crime punishable by jail time for the drunk parent to take the child in. But it's very rare that a 17 year-old will want to return to such a patently unsafe situation. Consult a family law attorney for more specific advice. | Law & Ethics | 1143388971 |
| 865490 | Is there a financial cap on how much you can sue for in a wrongful death suit in virginia? | No; not "officially", and [generally] juries rule on the "+" or "-" regarding ANY award after the civil case is heard; the amount [again, USUALLY] is directed by the jury; obviously, this can be less, eqal to, or more. Here comes the "circus" part. As in all jury-based decisions, not only does appeal up to Supreme Court loom, but so does "directed verdict" by the judge; and there is no "recount" as in congress to overturn this as if it were a "veto"; thus, in effect, ultimately all plaintiffs, and defendants, are facing a "bench trial", since his/her honor can overturn the jury verdict- again, appeal is possible, but check the stats for "success" in all appellate courts, and "directed verdict" has a 10x "stronger hold" against appeal. Which direction does the directed verdict go in a civil case? If the "burden of proof" of damages, primae faciae, was met, the some damages are usually approved by judge if jury so directs; specifically, when judge enunciates clearly that "this factor cannot be considered in approval of an award" but feels no other part of case caused an award, especially one "felt" large, or even larger than "requested", will be overturned and a directed verdict - even directed amount, is ordered; sometimes, even NO award, when a huge one has been awarded, against the plaintiff, as judge rules the instructions were ignored. Given the power of "directed verdict" especially in civil court, I would want a lawyer who had a terrific "track record" in bench trials more than ANY "famous" criminal attorney; usually, a good attorney is skillful at "jury control and judge appeasement", but if your attorney has any hint of "pissing off judges", get another to represent you in court; another factor in the directed verdict, even if you have grounds for a solid appeal, how LONG can you "wait" for a wrongful death verdict? The pain must be awful, and our judicial system, especially when you are opposing the "bottomless money pit" of huge corporations i.e., insurance companies, often KNOW they can "wear you down" with continuances, motions, and avoid payment by "making you cave in" with time. Good luck and good verdict jm | Law & Ethics | 1142939139 |
| 4153731 | Why cant people take care of there own trubles.? | because most people are too lazy | Law & Ethics | 1141330740 |
| 3691782 | how do feel about allowing the Feds to invade your privacy by phone taps, email intercepting, etc.w/o your OK? | I don't particularly like it. I mean, who really wants someone spying on them? On the other hand, people say that it's necessary for our safety. I mean, do we want another September 11th? I guess what it really comes down to is, I don't mind them checking up on people as long as they use it wisely and don't go too far. But then, who decides how far is too far? | Law & Ethics | 1143590867 |
| 1204104 | Do you think cops are PIGS? | 99% of them I wouldnt even rate that high | Law & Ethics | 1141348667 |
| 257101 | Should I have got a ticket for this? | Isn't that called Voluntary Wasp slaughter? | Law & Ethics | 1142463974 |
| 1775919 | What is the endangered species act of 1985? | "California Endangered Species Act of 1985. This is similar to the federal act, but it applies only to plant and animal species that occur in the state of California. Individual species declared to be either threatened or endangered by the California Fish and Game Commission are included in Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations" | Law & Ethics | 1143098338 |
| 327079 | If Black people make up 14% of the country and 80% of the prison population, is this a race issue? | It is not a race issue it's a responsiblity one. People who are responsible don't have time to screw up. They're busy going to work to pay the bills & pay taxes. Just so some lazy *** can collect food stamps & welfare & sell drugs & do whatever they want. Then when they're caught robbing or whatever they're the first to scream about race. I'm sick of anyone saying it's a race issue. No one "owes" anybody anything. You have to earn your spot in life, what spot you choose is up to you entirely. Life is nothing but a choice. I guess I choose to be responsible because I like freedom. I guess I'm the slave to the system to pay taxes to support the criminals. | Law & Ethics | 1143152966 |
| 4019303 | On the Beach by Nevil Shute --- is it realistic??? | I saw this film in the 70s when I had 2 babies it scared me shitless then and just thinking of it now scares me ,it honestly ruined my life in away as there was trouble in the middle east then .I dont know about the cyanide pill,but I suppose they would have to do something like that. | Law & Ethics | 1141924474 |
| 2871063 | is it legal to make "bombs" for fun? | Contact your local law authorities,...as I'm SURE they'd appreciate your interest in doing the right thing. Having health insurance and a life insurance policy might not be a bad idea either. | Law & Ethics | 1142263794 |
| 839025 | What are the penalties for getting a Minor in Possesion of Alcohol on the beach in Florida? | That sucks. | Law & Ethics | 1142171884 |
| 228904 | What is the go with everyone being so open with one another? | You mean here on YA? That's the beauty of the anonymity of the internet. | Law & Ethics | 1143792809 |
| 2940119 | how often do police officers have to take drug tests? | In California, the employing agency can request a drug test if they have a reasonable suspicion of drug use. Officers involved in deadly force incidents are generally asked to submit to a drug test. Employers can ask employees to submit to a test as a condition of an assignment. An officer wishing to work in, or continuing to work in, a narcotics task force, might well be asked to submit to a test before the assignment or at any time during the assignment. An officer who refuses, in the absence of some kind of reasonable suspicion, will likely be denied the assignment or removed from it if already there. Scheduling some kind of testing is most likely an arrangement to decided upon during negotiations with the employer. Most agencies don't...in fact, I don't think I know of any who do. | Law & Ethics | 1141947684 |
| 1929309 | what are my 5yr olds rights? | They might of just wanted to question them on if they noticed anything out of the ordinary. Most five year olds I know are totally wrapped up in themselves to notice what is going on around them. Sounds like maybe your grandmother would be in trouble for not being there. If any one would be investigated it would be her. Ofcourse you don't mention if these kids have had problems of being mean to younger kids. SEEK LEGAL HELP AND FAST. How can anybody be blamed for sudden infant death syndrome? | Law & Ethics | 1143137758 |
| 2972774 | i have this friend who is 17 and her dad abuses her..what can she do because she is to old for Foster care? | Tell your friend to go straight to the police, can she talk to her mother if so i know it is a hard thing to tell someone but mum needs to know | Law & Ethics | 1143477252 |
| 1074784 | is it legal to have a se security camera in a bathroom.? | if it is YOUR "own" home, and you have NO guests, visitors, just you and your family and they are aware of it and it is only running when everyone is away or asleep and no minor child will be filmed then it would be OK. for the burglar there is no expectation of privacy for someone breaking in thru the window you have it monitoring | Law & Ethics | 1143321844 |
| 2598406 | how does time served in the justice system be credited on or to a prison sentence? | Are you talking about credit for time served? Or time for good behavior? You would have to be more specific and state whether the offense was charged at the city/county level, the state level, or the federal level. Based on my understanding of the so-called justice system, a judge may grant a defendant with credit for the time (i.e. each day) served in a facility after being charged. Each judge, however, is different, some will stipulate that they don't count that time before a charge, or before being sentenced, so be sure to get a good look at the sentencing transcript. Time that is not counted toward a sentence is considered to be "dead time." Good time, is often a percentage taken off for good behavior, working, rehabilitation, employment, etc - unless you had the balls to go federal. Then, you can look forward to doing all your time unless you get involved in some kind of incentive program. It all just depends on the sentencing judge and what he has to say. Will parole/probation be offered? I like to think of parole as the opportunity to finish your time out in the real world while being 'babysa't by the government or 'court services.' You're still doing time, but you're not behind the walls. I hope this information helps you. Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1141302024 |
| 2595621 | What are the student working laws for how many hours a full-time student is allowed to work a week? | Contact the labor board for the state where your brother lives to find out more information. Child labor laws vary by state. | Law & Ethics | 1141226761 |
| 2632362 | My son joined the National guard. He is 18. Does this mean he is considered to be emancipated? | He's an adult at 18 regardless of military status. Your child support obligations ended the day he turned 18. If you have a contractual obligation to pay for college or otherwise support him past the age of 18, his enlisting in the military will not nulify the obligations, but you should no longer be paying standard child support to his other parent. | Law & Ethics | 1141786361 |
| 1148082 | among the major sources of american law which is most important and why? | If you mean the actual law, it is constitutional law. If you mean the best for understanding interpretation of those laws than try books on law from your local library. Most are written for laymen rather than for lawyers. | Law & Ethics | 1141439610 |
| 4108624 | What does a 75-word essay on 'racial profiling' look like? | A crock of s***. | Law & Ethics | 1142815979 |
| 2991781 | I have SLAVERY issues in KUWAIT.? | well if they treat the arab worst then the way that you have been treated i think if you can go back to your country that would be better | Law & Ethics | 1143871120 |
| 1851325 | What is the legal term "Felony"? im British and dont know what it means? | A felony, in many common law legal systems, is the term for a "very serious" crime, whereas misdemeanors are considered to be less serious offenses. Crimes which are commonly considered to be felonies include, but are not limited to: aggravated assault, arson, burglary, murder, and rape. Those who are convicted of a felony are known as felons. Originally, felonies were crimes for which the punishment was either death or forfeiture of property. Nowadays, felons can receive punishments which range in severity; from probation, to imprisonment, to execution. In the United States felons often receive additional punishments such as the loss of voting rights, exclusion from certain lines of work, prohibition from obtaining certain licenses, exclusion from purchase/possession of firearms or ammunition, and ineligibility to run for or be elected to public office. In addition, some states consider a felony conviction to be grounds for an uncontested divorce. | Law & Ethics | 1141501692 |
| 489729 | Why are gay guys fashion designers? When all they get is toothpick models? | Ya know, you're absolutely right! Gay fashion designers DO have a high degree of creativity that is put upon the sticks to parade in as they walk the catwalk. I would LOVE to see a fashion show with "normal" people in it. | Law & Ethics | 1142461127 |
| 3032800 | What makes a whistleblower a traitor or a hero? | I think that the answer to your question lies with where you stand on the subject for which the whistle has been blown. Some things such as National Security Measures that can effect us all sometimes come very close to treason, by the simple fact that it should never have been reported in the first place. Sometimes as in the case of the domestic spying issue, it has caused more ripples in our country, yet only international calls have been effected and those have always been between questionable persons. We as the public will never know how many lives here and abroad this may have saved and yet we act as if we have all had all our calls listened to. I have not myself made an International Call for several years and it was always through my employer for business purposes. Most calls of this nature would not be subject to scrutiny by our government unless one party or the other was suspect of illegal activity. Making the fact that this has been policy has only helped the terrorists by knowing our strategy and one of the weapons we were using against them. That damage is what is not repairable, our government will eventually make our citizens understand this was not used against the public at large. | Law & Ethics | 1141679547 |
| 1294829 | reason of slow justice? | I can give you two reasons in particular: judicial resources are maxed out primarily because of 1) frivolous lawsuits being brought by dishonest people seeking to get rich based on loopholes in the system, and 2) the over-prosecution of minor drug offenses (most of which should be handled as mental health issues and not as crimes). If we could solve those two major problems, justice would indeed be swift and society would be significantly better off. | Law & Ethics | 1141456140 |
| 1486134 | A Q. for any budding solicitors! Can I sell my right to buy(the RIGHT, not a house)to my housing assosiation? | You are talking about a "right of first refusal" or a "right to purchase". It's a property right which can theoretically be transferred. You can also theoretically sign a separate agreement waiving it (e.g. if I want to buy a house from Bob, but you have the right to match my offer and buy it instead, i can pay you to waive that right). However, it is entirely dependent on the specific laws of the state involved, AND on the specific language used when they drafted the right. Sorry, there's no general answer which would be correct. | Law & Ethics | 1143471440 |
| 3744480 | Can I be in a bar with my spouce in Las Vegas Nevada if Iam underage? | doubt it.... but what are you going to do in vegas underage?? and fake ids dont work there... maybe you can ride the horsey ride outside of the supermarket for a quarter or something... good luck loser...i'm just kidding, but serioiusly, i'd wait until i was 21, or you could just drink up in the hotel room and watch everyone else have fun around you and walk around.... i personally think that would suck though | Law & Ethics | 1141371549 |
| 915314 | A man's right to choose???? | personally speaking, I believe arguments like these are almost pointless because it takes two to create a child. Seriously, which one has more right? IT takes TWO! I think a better argument would be why people feel this need to have sex before marriage. | Law & Ethics | 1142916630 |
| 3162664 | can anyone write a ticket for any offense without being certified by the state? | Can you give us more details, specifically what you are talking about or dealing with? Many entities can write tickets, but they usually have been empowered by the State or local law enforcement. For example, police departments in large cities often contract private firms to enforce parking laws. This is allowed under state law, as the company is acting as an agent for the police dept. Also, some police departments have Community Service Officers (who are not police officers) who also can act as agents of the police department and can cite and tow cars. It's kind of funny that you bring this up. There was a guy in Chico, CA that was printing his own parking tickets and "citing" cars in the city. He made the tickets rather official looking and it fooled a lot of people. The address where he had you send the fines was his mailing address, though. The police caught on. | Law & Ethics | 1142439263 |
| 1205227 | I want to find out what the IOWA law says about u-turns? | Iowa does have a law agianst making U Turns if a NO U Turn sign is posted and if you cannot do it safely in your vehicle. Believe it or not, cops sometimes don't know the law. Of course, they know that making a U-turn is illegal, but they may not be up-to-date on exactly what the U-turn law in your state says. And it is the exact wording of the law that is most important to you if you are going to fight your ticket. And many laws are often so convoluted that it's not uncommon to find, upon careful reading, that what you did was not, technically speaking, a violation of the exact words of the statute. Always ask yourself the question: "What are the elements (or parts) of the offense I am charged with committing?" For example, in most states, the law making U-turns illegal reads like this: No person in a residence district shall make a U-turn when any other vehicle is approaching from either direction within 200 feet, except at an intersection when the approaching vehicle is controlled by an official traffic control device. You should break this law down into its legal elements by drawing a line between each clause, like this: No person in a residence district / shall make a U-turn / when any other vehicle is approaching from either direction / within 200 feet / except at an intersection / when the approaching vehicle / is controlled / by an official traffic control device. Focusing on each element of a law is often the key to unlocking an effective defense. That's because, to be found guilty of having made this illegal U-turn, the State must prove you violated each "element" or clause of the offense. In this case, the State would have to prove each of the following facts: 1. You were driving in a "residence district." 2. You drove your vehicle in a 180-degree or "U-turn." 3. Another vehicle was approaching within 200 feet or less, in front of or behind you. 4. An "official traffic control device" at an "intersection" was not controlling the vehicle approaching you. If you can show that your conduct didn't violate even one element of a traffic law, you are home and dry. For example, if the area where you were ticketed was not a "residence district," or the vehicle the officer claims was approaching was over 200 feet away, or you were at an intersection controlled by an "official traffic control device," you should quickly be found not guilty. Even if you can't challenge the law you are charged with violating, all is not lost. You should ask yourself some other questions that might open up a defense. * Was the officer's view of what occurred obstructed by other moving vehicles or stationary objects like trees, fences, or buildings? If so, this allows you to argue the officer could not have clearly seen the alleged offense and gives you an opening to sell your version of events to the judge. | Law & Ethics | 1143660840 |
| 3611486 | Is a governmental body ever justified in overriding's one's personal freedom and civil rights? | i believe in certain situations it would be permissable. for example, if what somebody is doing affects another person or group in a negative way then the government should be allowed to step in. the government works for us as a whole, not each individual person. we are allowed certain freedoms and to do most things the way we want to but there are limits on everything. if protecting society by limiting one person's freedoms is the best plan of action then the government should have every right to do so | Law & Ethics | 1143768789 |
| 1407055 | What do the 7th and 9th ammendements of the constitution mean? laymen's terms? | SEVENTH AMENDMENT "In Suits at common law," - this phrase usually means actions in common law, which are usually things like lawsuits for money or old English actions that we'd consider "law." It comes in the form of an order from the court. This is opposed to "equity," which includes things like an injunction or a constructive trust, some kind of alternative remedy from the court. (This is a difficult legal area, since in the United States law and equity were merged in the 1930s. They're still distinct in the 7th Amendment.) "where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars," - a minimal threshold amount that is almost meaningless today, but still applies. "the right of trial by jury shall be preserved," - this applies ONLY to the federal government and has NEVER been yet incorporated against the states. So, if you have an action at common law (not in equity) greater than $20 in federal court, you are guaranteed a jury. "and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law." - the jury is the final fact-finder, and a judge or some other court cannot change the jury's verdict. The only exceptions are the old historical allowances from "the common law," which are complex and relatively rare. In simpler layman's terms, for most civil cases (someone suing someone else), a jury trial is guaranteed if wanted, and the findings of the jury can rarely be overturned NINTH AMENDMENT "The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people." - when James Madison urged for ratifying the Constitution WITHOUT a Bill of Rights, he was concerned that a Bill of Rights might harm freedom. The Constitution was one of "enumerated powers, where government could only do what the Constitution says it can (for example, the Constitution lets the government raise an army in Article I section 8, but it does not let the government regulate guns in schools). Madison thought listing rights might make the government act like it could do ANYTHING EXCEPT what those rights were (for example, government could control EVERYTHING, as long as it didn't harm the freedom of speech and other listed freedoms). The Bill of Rights listed rights of the people, but the 9th Amendment was meant to ensure that the Constitution still remained one of enumerated powers. The fact that a bunch of rights were listed didn't mean that government could do anything. Government was still restrained by what the Constitution allowed it to do. The Bill of Rights, though, was an extra level of protection for individuals. EDIT: While Justice Goldberg in Griswold v. Connecticut (1965) made the argument that the 9th Amendment contained the right to privacy, this argument has been universally rejected by the Court. In Roe v. Wade (1973), the majority of the court found that the right to privacy was found in the Liberty Clause of the 14th Amendment. No one today accepts Justice Goldberg's argument regarding the 9th Amendment. | Law & Ethics | 1143404389 |
| 2874780 | are there any statistics on how many criminals go free because of legal loopholes? | The answer is ZERO. if you "go free", no matter what the reason, you are not a criminal. You are an innocent man or women. | Law & Ethics | 1141344839 |
| 2239687 | should juveniles be trialed as adults? | It all depends on the crime. For the most part i believe if your grown enough to go and do an adult crime then you need to do the adult time. If we continue to let the youth get away with serious crimes then older crimebodies will continue to get our youth in trouble. We must raise our children correctly so they want end up in some prison but there are certain things that is morally wrong no matter if your 15 or 35 and those are the crimes our young "adult" should be charged for. | Law & Ethics | 1143762325 |
| 3394825 | how do you fight a false positive drug test? | if what you are saying is that you passed under false pretenses and it was actually positive the you should do what is right and pay the consequences MAY GOD BLESS YOU!!!! | Law & Ethics | 1143051561 |
| 1844811 | Is Gay Marriage/Civil Union a Civil Rights issue? | Gay marriage is absolutely a civil rights issue. By preventing any two consenting adults from marrying, solely because of their homosexuality, you are discriminating against them. It is unfair for gay couples to be prevented from marrying. A common argument (of fundamentalists) is that since a gay couple cannot naturally reproduce, they should not be allowed to marry. But many straight couples cannot naturally reproduce either. Another common argument is that gay marriage will promote pedophilia. Statistically, most pedophiles are straight white males. Gay marriage does not affect anyone but the couple themselves. It will not "turn" anyone gay. It will give couples equal rights to insurance, shared property, and the same rights as a heterosexual married couple. While each of us has the right to our own personal belief about whether or not homosexuality is, as you said, an "abomination", we do not have the right to force our personal beliefs on others in such a way as would affect their lives and happiness permanently. After all, if someone told you you could not marry solely because you were straight, I imagine you would be upset. Straight may be normal to you and I; but to gay couples, being gay is their reality. | Law & Ethics | 1142568073 |
| 2959519 | "is a child walking home from school bound by school rules in ohio?"? | Yes. All over the country a child is bound by school rules while at school, while going from home to school or vice versa, and while at school functions, even if they are not at school. For this reason, a student can be disciplined by the school for harassing another student on the way home. | Law & Ethics | 1143579180 |
| 381869 | ca.state prison and 35% time reduction? | Most prison system have time reduction for good behavior. This gives an incentive for inmates to be good and saves the state money on keeping the inmate for the full term. | Law & Ethics | 1141739614 |
| 4303703 | prison records? | Contact your state Deparment of Corrections for records of inmate. Some DOC have this information online. | Law & Ethics | 1141655423 |
| 752877 | must you be licensed to to use the term Esquire or is a J.D. enough? | It's considered pretentious for anyone but a practicing member of the Bar to use "Esquire" but it's perfecly legal for anyone to do so, with or without a bar card or law degree. The exception is that a non-lawyer(such as a paralegal or investigator) working in a law firm must not do so. | Law & Ethics | 1142739639 |
| 4172853 | we americans dont hate muslims... v hate terrorists, bush n osama are same monsters? | Bush and Osama are the same. You are an idiot. If you don't like Bush, come up with something a little more intelligent than that tired B.S. | Law & Ethics | 1143707499 |
| 1998544 | what is an appeal? | It's a request to have a court decision reviewed by a higher court | Law & Ethics | 1142886889 |
| 380838 | What is does it mean when you give someone life estate? | A Life Estate means that the mother can live on her property for the remainder of her life. Since wills usually can be changed, I'd think a Life Estate could also be modified. Why not ask for a copy of the document setting up this arrangement, or better still go with your mother-in-law to her attorney, and ask your questions? Disgruntled family members can usually contest provisions, but a competent attorney can make it difficult for them to succeed by defining what they will receive should they contest. | Law & Ethics | 1142713839 |
| 2088293 | I have raised my granddaughter since birth, now her father has taken her away. Do grandparents have any rights | They do and if the attorney you are using does not seem to be helping, fire that one and find another. Unfortunately it sounds like you never adopted. However, if you supported the child for seven years, you have a strong case for either reimbursement of expenses, which could be used as a weapon against the father to get her back. I know that sounds crappy but you may have to play dirty to get the best interests of the child met. Check your states judicial website, most states have them, and prepare for a lot of research and find what the laws are in your community. Most of it is pretty cut and dried. You can get visitation rights at the minimum, especially since she spent so much of her life with you. Start making phone calls and pleading your case for advice from folks who deal with thiese issues regularly, social services, free legal services from your county etc. Plan on being creative and doing a lot of soul searching. Best of luck to you and to her. | Law & Ethics | 1142356323 |
| 1300862 | find person who kidnapped my 2 year old son to Ireland from USA. How to get him back quickly.? | get in touch with the .fbi. there as well local police this person had to have a visa to get in as well as out contuct the airports with the police give them this persons name as well a picture of the child they will act very quickley on this matter ? | Law & Ethics | 1141706538 |
| 4289122 | What is the percentage of deaths caused by seatbelts in SC compared with other states? Since the law what? | i was in a very bad accident and had to be pulled out and the seat belt saved my life. i was hit my another car so hard on the side all the windows broke and the air bag deployed. the seat belt kept me from even hitting the air bag | Law & Ethics | 1143596012 |
| 915420 | Do u have to have a social security number even if u don't want social security benefits? | Yup, and you've got to pay social security taxes too. Sorry! | Law & Ethics | 1143769136 |
| 3127746 | I am looking for the website to look up sexual abuse cases heard in court presented by dodge county dfacs? | Dodge County, Wisconsin? Minnesota? Georgia? Nebraska? What is dfacs? This question is currently unanswerable. | Law & Ethics | 1142536147 |
| 4268635 | Have a question about guns? | Well there is a 10mm Glock (Glock is the main one I have heard about making a 10mm) and various other gun makers. A .45 caliber is close to the 10 mm in conversion. A ton of differnt types of weapons from rifles .45-70 government to the .45 Long Colt (single action Peacemakers types -old west guns, .45 ACP (1911 semi-auto, Springfield XD-45 ect) and .45 GAP(.45 Glocks) | Law & Ethics | 1143350575 |
| 2065751 | i have a noisy tenant above me what action can i take to get them to be quiet??? | Let your landlord or the manager know it and ask him/her to do something about it. Give her/him something to do. Don't do it yourself. If they had been told and still are noisy, call the cops. | Law & Ethics | 1142022535 |
| 2839246 | how many years would a person serve if foundeed guilty of the following. manslaughetr, agr. assalt? | it depends on the state and the degree of the charges. | Law & Ethics | 1142982128 |
| 2740278 | what is the protection of marriage act? | A law designing to allow individual states to ignore gay marriages allowed by another state. Normally, the Constitution requires that one state recognize the legality of the laws of another state, so that if you are married in Texas you are married in Alabama, etc. The "protection of marriage" act siad that if, e.g., Massachusetts allows gay marriages, it is ok for Georgis to say the marriage is not valid in Georgia. It remains to be seen if the Act is Constitutional. | Law & Ethics | 1141317414 |
| 2152733 | In the state of Ohio, is it legal for a 23 year old to have sex with a 16 year old if both parties consented? | Depends. Generally speaking, yes; except in cases where the 16-year-old cannot consent on the basis of mental condition, student-teacher relationship, etc. http://onlinedocs.andersonpublishing.com/oh_print/lpExt.dll/PORC/133b1/135f6?f=templates&fn=document-frame-chapter.htm&2.0#JD_h2-290702 | Law & Ethics | 1142106439 |
| 2576415 | Is it true that the fire department OWNS your property when it is on fire? | No, it's not true. The concept that comes into play is that of "public taking." Basically, the government can use your property if it is required for the protection of the public. The government must return use of your property to you when the danger has passed but is not liable for any damage it caused. And all you can do is watch. So the fire department can bust into your house on the theory not that they have the right to save your stuff but they have the right to contain your fire before it spreads to somebody else's stuff. They're not protecting your house, they're protecting your neighbor from your house. | Law & Ethics | 1142152890 |
| 1616207 | How long dooes a bench warrant for a misdemeanor last before the statute runs out? This is for California? | The two posters are correct. In simple terms, a statute of limitations is a time limit for charges to be brought against you. When a warrant is filed, the DA has done just that, filed charges. Now the police can look for you for a long time. In some rape and murder cases with no named suspects, the DA's have started filing warrants for the DNA profile of the suspect. Truely a great thing! Like the poster above me said, turn yourself in. Depending on what the charge is, it is possible to get cited (a ticket) and get assigned a court date. | Law & Ethics | 1143752139 |
| 3604288 | What's the latest on Abdul Rahman? | This is a landmark case. Afghanistan is between a rock and a hard place (Iraq and Ahad place??). They need a diplomatic face-saving out. He's in a tight spot too. Even if they release him on grounds of insanity, the incensed public will turn on him. The authorities fear granting him safe passage to Europe lest it start a mass exodus. If they formally and publicly annouce his execution, they could lose billions in foreign aid and, possibly, wake a sleeping giant. | Law & Ethics | 1143078462 |
| 1736783 | how can you gain acess or track your bank cd's.my father died and the bank will not tell me nothing.? | I think that you should contact a law office that specializes in Wills, Trusts, and Estates Law and seek a free consultation to see if they may be able to make a case for you or make a referral to what should be the next move. Good Luck...and keep the fire to inquire! | Law & Ethics | 1142021482 |
| 3266255 | what is the remedy when the lawyer/attorney exploit &blackmail their client?prevalent in developing countries? | make him drink a pint of holts regal lager, its foul | Law & Ethics | 1143470933 |
| 2873750 | in New York how much has to be stolen to be a felony? | dude, dont steal | Law & Ethics | 1142306995 |
| 561802 | Anyone know the name of the pc1000 drug diversion for truck drivers in Vegas? | I think its just called "pc1000", it is here in California. | Law & Ethics | 1141968556 |
| 2190220 | I am divorced, can I move out of Indiana to Canada taking my 13 y/o son? | If you have joint legal custody, your ex can challenge your move to Canada. However, it sounds like your ex doesn't really want anything to do with your son, and vice versa. I would advise you to seek out an attorney and get a good, solid legal opinion on this before doing anything. | Law & Ethics | 1143478163 |
| 1981236 | Is Britain sliding into a dictatorship & police state ? | For more about England, and its Parliament, go to www.nraila.com. Type England's laws in the search window. You'd be amazed at how the average citizen faces arrest and confinement just for trying to protect their homes, families, and selves against criminals. Police state? That's a laugh. the police can't or won't do anything to curb crime, while the justice system treats the criminals better than the victims. | Law & Ethics | 1142942878 |
| 2924809 | what is money laundering? | money Laundering is, simply, accounting for money you should not have. A successful criminal, making millions of dollars, cannot claim it on his taxes. Well, if he's buying houses, and cars and such, and not paying taxes, he will be noticed. First by the IRS, but other law enforcement agencies will soon follow. So, by some way or method, he must explain where his money came from. There are many different operations used to do this, but in the end, its all a good way to end up doing a long time in jail. | Law & Ethics | 1142471453 |
| 4136573 | If a police officer needs to handcuff a guy with only one arm (amputee) how does he do it? | Puts the second bracelet around his belt. | Law & Ethics | 1142129808 |
| 1633819 | Why would someone try to sue himself ? | Actually, he wanted to sue himself the employee of the county as himself the citizen. He tought that as being a citizen, he could sue himself as an employee and then the county would have to pay the citizen. Since this first attempt did not work because the court rejected the request, it was his wife who took over and sued his husband the county employee. It's kind of a hilarious story by the way. I wonder if he will win. | Law & Ethics | 1142744541 |
| 2025813 | how would you write a paper on the disadvantages of Gamete intrafallopion transfer? | First, I would research on the topic in general. Then, I would narrow down my research to specific aspects I would like to discuss. I would gather all my resources on the material and study it. Then, I would make a topic outline, sentence outline, put bullet points of things I want to stress and finally, when my outline is complete, I would start writing it. Then I would edit and proofread what I wrote. Make sure the footnotes are in order and properly formatted. Then make the index, appendix and table of contents. Dedication comes last. | Law & Ethics | 1141355005 |
| 4009674 | Nevada Trooper Charged With Manslaughter .. His sentence should be ?? | Five years prison or 5 years of service to the families of the victims, no longer allowed in law enforcement. | Law & Ethics | 1142962486 |
| 1505741 | Should marihuana be legalized ? | Yes. In a supposed free country we have very little freedom. It's time for the government to stop acting like strict parents and let adults make adult decisions. As long as no one else is hurt, why not? People have ready access to it anyway. Why not tax it so our country can benefit from it. | Law & Ethics | 1141322205 |
| 2206286 | What are Nebraska State laws about vandalism to personal property while it is on private property? | No, the school is not responsible. The parking lot, though privately owned, is publicly accesible, and so there is nothing the school could have reasonably done to prevent the vandalizing. Further, since it is clearly publicly available, you should have realized that there were the same possibilities as far as vandalizing go when parking there as when parking anywhere else. | Law & Ethics | 1142532897 |
| 570145 | is IT CONSPIRACY THEORY? is there a public group of investigators that find the truth about whats goin on? 007 | Conspiracy theory about what? | Law & Ethics | 1142201598 |
| 2552648 | are flyers on windshields illegal in riverside, ca? | There is no state law against it. There could be a municipal code that covers it in your area, and you'd have to check with the police department to find that out. | Law & Ethics | 1142387835 |
| 901739 | Is it ethical to push “Credit” at clothing stores? | They are getting comission but not in the traditional commission form. At retail shops, the associates earn incentives for every person they sign up for a card. I don't believe that it is really unethical per se, just more of a nuisance than anything else. | Law & Ethics | 1143503177 |
| 1931504 | can i still become a cop with the grades i have ? | It has no bearing on geting a Police Job at all...You take a written test and a physical,back ground,and psy and polygraph.Police Academy teaches you what you need to know to survive..Good Luck.. And you don't have to have any college..If you do want college major in something other then Police Science because if you are injured on the job you want something else to fall back on..In larger agencies college can help to get you promoted to an administration position, which is more money.. | Law & Ethics | 1142150141 |
| 2454706 | is there any place in the states that u can smoke weed without a ticket or jail time? | In Seattle, smoking weed is given the lowest priority. Cops won't go out of their way to bust you if you're smoking, but say they walk right by you, you'll be in trouble. If they're driving down the opposite side of the street, they won't turn around and go after you. And if someone calls and complains that you're smoking, they almost always won't go after you. | Law & Ethics | 1142139937 |
| 1411031 | If the police arrest a mime, do they still tell him he has the right to remain silent? | Try asking an original question. This has been asked before. If you want to do stand-up, get your own material. | Law & Ethics | 1143780844 |
| 1264408 | how can i find out about a probation officers history about themselve? | Why? Are you trying to stalk them? | Law & Ethics | 1143335530 |
| 2683462 | what age can children move out of their parent's home? | You really need to look into state law. But with the situation and 8 ppl in house I really don't think the mother will say anything because social services is liable to get involved. But you need to be on safe side to protect yourself and talk to a law officer | Law & Ethics | 1141361325 |
| 2205280 | where do I find the penalty in NJ for someone using another's electric lines? | According to http://www.narucpartnerships.org/Presentations/NJBPU/Sep02/Riepe_quality_service_eng.PDF (from 2002) - check for more recent information: Penalties can include - fine up to $500 possible imprisonment repayment of costs for investigation, inspection, prosecution, replacement of equipment, and repayment of the cost of energy stolen | Law & Ethics | 1141250141 |
| 2359928 | I am cultivate Agricultural land since last twenty years,Can I become a Tenant? | You will have to consult a lawyer familiar with the law in Gujarat. English common law does allow a person to get legal ownership of property after 20 years, called "adverse possession," but the the use of the property must be known by the (original) owner, by claim of right, and nothing done by him for the full 20 years. Whether Gujarat or Indian law has followed this English common law, I do not know. | Law & Ethics | 1141541929 |
| 1548230 | Who knows the dirt on Haliburton? | I commend you on such a PRO-American topic. Contrary to what some may say-- questioning our government's relationship and contracts to defense and energy companies is a PATRIOTIC duty. You may find this website informative. http://halliburtonwatch.org/home.html Good luck and God bless America. | Law & Ethics | 1142608321 |
| 262228 | In michigan,I was billed $8040.00 for a 4 mth. stay in jail , which was not court ordered; isn't that illegal? | Something is missing from the story. I took a look at the statute and it says that the County can seek reimbursement "for any expenses incurred by the county in relation to a charge for which a person was sentenced to a county jail" as more fully described in the statute. The statute is clear that a conviction is required. If the charges were dismissed or you were found not guilty, then the County cannot seek reimbursement. If you were found guilty and sentenced to County jail, then you must pay. If you reached a plea agreement and were sentenced to "time served", then the County can seek reimbursement. If you sat in jail for 4 months, you were either convicted or you couldn't make bail while you were waiting for trial. If you were convicted, even with a plea bargain, you probably owe the money. | Law & Ethics | 1141296956 |
| 4081347 | How would i findout if someone has a warrant for his or her arrest in Thurston co wa? | call their local law enforcement agency and speak with some one in - Criminal Records | Law & Ethics | 1142625225 |
| 3809889 | what happens inside a regional trial court? | If you are talking about a regional trial court in your state, this is the answer. Regional courts are set up by your county to bring the courts closer to the people that it serves. A regional trial court has the same services as the court downtown, but in your neighborhood. | Law & Ethics | 1142173690 |
| 3995677 | Could someone tell me the footage for a county rd in Ky. How many feet does county control? | contact you count seed office and tell them what u said here | Law & Ethics | 1143088531 |
| 2176620 | Is There a difference between a cop telling you ---under arrest ,or over arrest?Is one more serious? | I think she was messing with you. You started it and she dished it back. Never heard of 'over arrest' before. | Law & Ethics | 1141282409 |
| 227651 | Is it illegal for a citzen thats not in law enforcement wear a bulletproof vest? | absolutely not the atf is only lookin out for those who shoot at people with that shite on...it's illeagle to carry unliscenced firarms...not protection from them... | Law & Ethics | 1143006953 |
| 3294648 | when people commit a crime, and go to jail, why do so many not serve their full sentence? | Parole, early release, intensive supervision and other programs that provide for an inmate to be released prior to the completion of his sentence exist in large part because they give the inmate incentives to rehabilitate himself. A prisoner is less likely to assault another inmate or an officer if he knows that that act will cause his release date to be moved back significantly, for example. Similarly, an inmate in the free world has a powerful incentive to abide by his conditions of release (which go far beyond simply not committing a crime) if he knows that the result of violating them is a return to prison. Another reason for programs like this is that they are significantly cheaper than housing a felon in an institution. Housing an inmate in an institution is roughly comparable to renting a hotel room in terms of costs for most places in the US. Felons on early release programs generally cost a state between a fourth and an eighth of that cost. Of course not all inmates are eligible for early release programs. In many states, the sentencing time is mandatory for certain crimes or for criminals who have already been convicted on other charges. | Law & Ethics | 1142211896 |
| 2390763 | What is the life story of Cornelis van Bijnkershoek,his profession,important works,contribution to S.A Law? | You may have to look this one up yourself. I don't think too many people know this info off the top of thier heads. | Law & Ethics | 1143030322 |
| 2694058 | first offense for forgery? | Well if you didn't do it fight it to the supreme courts if you have too. If you did, just admit it and move on. I am not sure what the sentence is but jail time or a fine maybe. Steer clear of the x. I have one that is a jerk from you know where too....good luck to you. | Law & Ethics | 1143214479 |
| 2628987 | Separate Wills in a marriage where drawn up at the same time,.? | What if you die without a will? As mentioned above, if you fail to make a will, Georgia's inheritance statute will determine who gets your property. For example, if a husband is survived by his wife and two children, his property is divided equally among them. In addition, the court will appoint an administrator to manage and settle your estate. This cost of administering your estate is often far greater than if you had paid for the cost of a well-prepared will. When there is no will, the administration of an estate is often complex and costly. What are the formal requirements for a will? A will is the legal declaration of a person's intention for the disposition of his or her property after his or her death. The laws of each state set forth the formal requirements for a legal will. In Georgia: You, the maker of the will (called the testator), must be at least 14 years old. You must be of sufficient mind and memory to realize you are making a will disposing of your property. The will must be in writing. A valid will must be signed by the testator and witnessed by at least two witnesses in the special manner provided by law. These witnesses should not be persons who are designated to take property under your will. It is necessary to follow exactly the technical formalities required for the execution of a will. May a person dispose of his or her property in any way he or she wishes by a will? A testator, by his or her will, may make any disposition of his or her property not inconsistent with the laws or contrary to the policy of the state of Georgia. A testator may bequeath his or her entire estate to strangers, to the exclusion of his or her spouse and children. In such cases, however, the spouse on behalf of herself or himself and any minor children, may apply to the court for the part of the deceased's estate sufficient to support him or her and the minor children for 12 months. While any real or personal property may be transferred by a will, there are some particular interests in property which may not be transferred because of the right of the owner terminates automatically upon his or her death. A life estate and property owned in joint tenancy with right of survivorship are two examples. | Law & Ethics | 1143389895 |
| 1297048 | what happens to a persons estate with no heirs? | Some states hold the property. | Law & Ethics | 1141491288 |
| 1883484 | Does anyone ever think that justice is only for those who can afford it? | My personal opinion is that our justice system is even a bigger joke than our congress. How can anyone call it justice when a guy with money can pretty much buy his way out of nearly anything. On the other hand, how can you call it justice when criminals with multiple convictions receive suspended sentences, or persons with multiple drunk driving convictions are turned loose to commit further offences. And on and on. The whole thing is a sham to keep lawyers, judges, and police officers from becoming unemployed. | Law & Ethics | 1142305896 |
| 2380401 | THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE RENT RESTRICTION ACT in providing for the rights of the landlord and tenant? | What city? What county? What state? | Law & Ethics | 1143486113 |
| 268114 | What do you think should happen to this highway officer? | a little blood thirsty aint ya? hes gotta learn to aim better & not go for the gun so quick. | Law & Ethics | 1141896126 |
| 1022002 | How many women are on death row? | Not a lot: http://www.deathpenaltyinfo.org/article.php?did=230&scid=24 | Law & Ethics | 1143765180 |
| 4434512 | when was the Order for protection (restraining order) created and who wrote it? | Order of protections are issued for people who has had a relationship before and are not getting along. The order instructs the defendant not to violate the law and subject them to arrest for violation of the order. It will also restrict your ownership/possession of firearms. Most state have similar protective orders since the passage of the Violence Against Women Act (VAMA) of 1994. | Law & Ethics | 1142532771 |
| 899392 | can you break an apartment lease if you were attacked right outside of the apartment property? | If the landlord didn't agree, then you'd probably have to get an attorney and prove that it is not a safe enviornment, and that you want to move for safety reasons. I don't know how easy that would be to prove, not to mention the attorney fees and court costs you'd be out. Cheaper to invest in mace, stun gun, or self defense classes? | Law & Ethics | 1143496729 |
| 495623 | is it justfied for children to be beaten up? | For a child to be "beaten up," as in abused or battered, absolutely not. No child should have to suffer abuse or physical torment to that extent. If parents want to punish their children for wrongdoing with minor physical discipline, like spanking, that is up to each parent to decide. But no parent is ever justified in disciplining without a legitimate reason, and no parent is ever justified in "beating up" the child in a dangerous or significant way. It is child abuse, which is illegal in every state, severely punishable by law, and psychologically and physically harms the child. | Law & Ethics | 1143721947 |
| 2059448 | can I file banckruptcy with a public defender? | Go to the Federal Bankruptcy Court you will be filing with, pick-up the packet they provide with all the paperwork. The clerks cannot give legal advice (should you include this or that), but they can answer questions about the process itself (the steps you take, where it will go, time periods between filing, meeting the trustee, period creditors can oppose, when it finally it is discharged). This all is if it's cut and dry Chapter 7 and once you read through the packet you should be able to figure if it's too complicated and should get a lawyer. You do the majority of the work whether it's Chapter 7 or 11, by yourself or a lawyer, so don't pay 3 months salary for something that could be as easy as filing a 1040EZ tax form. Educate yourself before your make someone else responsible for your future. I know people will yell at me, so what. BTW: the vast majority of bankruptcies are businesses and not individuals, so don't let someone guilt you out. | Law & Ethics | 1143750673 |
| 3023240 | where can I find laws on taking care of youe elderly parents? | www.findlaw.com | Law & Ethics | 1142900025 |
| 3243078 | I would like to know what are the free days for Easter in Romania? When it's work off? | salut,days off for Easter is:23,24,25,April(23 is Sunday) | Law & Ethics | 1142853520 |
| 1295090 | How do I respond to a complaint for partition, accounting and contribution? | I'm assuming you are the executor of an estate. I would advise you hiring an attorney. If you are an executor, the estate can absorb the costs of legal fees. If you are NOT an executor of an estate and this is some property matter, I would still recomend you hiring an attorney. You will incur the costs, but you can resolve this matter once and for all. Ultimately, you can respond without an attorney, but some of these matters can be rather sticky, so with an attorney you can be sure that you didn't miss anything. Hope that helped! | Law & Ethics | 1143759775 |
| 2657112 | Conducting business from prison...? | Check the laws for your state. If you are not incarcinated I would have to wonder why this would affect you? Is the banking in your name or in your brothers, or the bands name? There are so many things that can be relevent but you must check with your local laws to ensure no negative action against you. Good Luck! | Law & Ethics | 1143438311 |
| 3866257 | What are the laws in North Carolina regarding laser tattoo removal? | What sort of laws are you thinking of? There are none that specifically mention it, but it is considered a medical procedure and in general has to be performed by a doctor. | Law & Ethics | 1143679829 |
| 3220347 | What happens when I face Equal Pay Discrimination with the federal government? Where can I find help? | Discuss the situation with your supervisor first. If you get no help, contact your Human Resources Department for a evaluation of the problem. If they fail to assist you, contact your Inspector General of your agency. If that doesn't help, contact a labor attorney. | Law & Ethics | 1141336114 |
| 57376 | Have you ever witnessed a murder? | I've witnessed a couple murders. One time, I was on my way to theis really hippy Pennsylvania town, but I was still on the Jersey side of the river. I saw this man get shot, and he sat there for a while, crying. He yelled that it burned. The paramedics came by, but I checked up on him in the news, and he died. I've seen a lot of horrible things, and I've lived in a lot of horrible places. What doesn't kill you makes you stronger, or more animalistic. | Law & Ethics | 1142672475 |
| 1289433 | can you please explain in detail what is the australian statute law? | Statute laws are laws that are written down and passed by a legislature. There are so many laws that it would not begin to be possible to explain what they all are. They range from administrative acts that establish processes for things like getting married to penal laws. You can see all Acts of Parliament at the site below. | Law & Ethics | 1143358947 |
| 125899 | Does Public Law 106-501 supercede Public Law 89-73 (The Older Americans Act)? | Sounds like you posted your homework question like so many others here. Do your own homework. | Law & Ethics | 1143389540 |
| 286981 | Can anyone tell me where to find hand signal decals for heavy equipment reqd. by OSHA? | Any place that sells heavy equioment should be able to get them.... Yeah what the OSHA consultant says is true.... And when they are on the outside of the excavator they are usually so small you have to get so close and risk being crushed, just trying to make sure you use the right signal. | Law & Ethics | 1143756048 |
| 126533 | how to i do about getting a laywe? hopefully to do the job probono? | I don't know how to find a LAWYE. If you want to find a good attorney, the link below has some good tips on how to find one. | Law & Ethics | 1142675741 |
| 1034473 | are police blotters public record? | yes.All arrests are public record unless it endangers someones life.But it all depends on where you live.In my county, at least ,they are.They publish them in our local newspaper. Although, you cant compare a small town to a big one in California. | Law & Ethics | 1143573862 |
| 1547527 | Do online magazines need to be registered under law? | i don't think,but you should check the india internet laws.If you have a company or business registered in Indian then you should follow the laws,and also it will depend where the website is hosted.Get the website hosted outside India. | Law & Ethics | 1141301416 |
| 1018228 | What will happen to the Indo-US nuclear deal at the Congress? | The senate is a little unhappy with GWB, even his bosom buddies. So I would say there is a good chance it might get defeated. | Law & Ethics | 1143772290 |
| 2616382 | Do Republicans feel that we have a responsibility to our fellow man? If so, please provide examples & explain. | My guess is no. They tend to have a social Darwinistic, sink-or-swim mentality that not unlike the Calvinistic doctrines, justifies the accumulation of wealth. I tend to see them as selfish and socially irresponsible on average. Its a sort of " I've got mine -screw you " attitude that is so characteristic of the Bush Administration. God knows if ever I become rich I may undergo a similar transformation, but I don't think it will happen. Then you have these crazy, born-again, Talibornagain, Rapture-cult Christians who want to rape and plunder the world because they are going to heaven anyway. Those folks are Republicans too. I am not pulling any punches here, am I ? | Law & Ethics | 1143010432 |
| 4448659 | what are the penalties violating a restraining order in florida with no violence involved and no history of vi | Violating a restraining order is a crime either way. If there is violence involved then you broke two laws. Viol. restraining order AND assaut and battery. | Law & Ethics | 1142293861 |
| 2930378 | How can I get my ex husband to give up parental rights if he doesn't want to? | I'm sorry that you are in such a difficult situation. However, you may be able to improve it. First you will need to contact the State or local BAR association and ask them to recommend a good lawyer that will either work for free (pro bono) or at reduced rate. Explore you options with your lawyer including cutting your ex completely out of your lives. Once done, the lawyer probably will be able figure how your boyfriend can share custody or adopt your girls. Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1143658028 |
| 3887872 | In Georgia, can a seventeen-year-old move out of his parents house leagaly? | In Georgia yes they can. But they still can not legally sign a rental agreement, buy a car and so on. it is better to wait till you are 18 and out of high school | Law & Ethics | 1142124312 |
| 20586 | what is north sea continental shelf case? Clearly, without fancy words~? | hi, this was basically a border dispute in the 60s between germany and denmark over who owned (and therefore had the right to drill for oil) the offshore parts of the north sea in the neighborhood of the countries' border. the continental shelf usually extends about 20-50 miles off the coast. the fact that there are underground oil deposits in the north sea made this an important question, since a lot of money stood to be made by extracting the oil. the case was resolved by a trial in the international court of justice in 1969, in which the court ruling gave guidelines for drawing the boundaries. these guidelines were used to draw up a treaty in 1971 which clearly defined the borders of each country's undersea territory. here is the text of the 1971 treaty: http://www.un.org/Depts/los/LEGISLATIONANDTREATIES/PDFFILES/TREATIES/DNK-DEU1971CS.PDF cheers! | Law & Ethics | 1142822930 |
| 2572004 | In NJ, is it legal to record a phone call without the other persons knowledge? | NJ is a one party state. but I think you both need to be in the same state or make sure the other person is also in a one party state. | Law & Ethics | 1142357868 |
| 1596220 | I would like to know if it legal to hold raffles in Maryland, especially Charles County? | I would imagine that you must apply for a raffle permit. You have to in MANY jurisdictions. Your Chamber of Commerce will be able to tell you. | Law & Ethics | 1142238312 |
| 1075674 | If I find a picture on flickr that I really like that was taken by someone else can I use it on invitations? | On each photo in Flickr is a license. The default license can be changed to range from use at will to all rights reserved. Now, if you can't find the person or whatever you may have to ask yourself: "Who's gonna know?" If that person is in a different country and you don't plan on letting the world know about it, you'll probably get away with it. | Law & Ethics | 1142932343 |
| 3017679 | How do you feel about the Seattle Police Departmant? | I don't know much about them, but I do know that the ones in North Carolina, near Florence, stop anyone that flashes a good tan. So having a nice tan is an excellent reason for stopping motorists in that part of our great nation. | Law & Ethics | 1141601686 |
| 2432653 | what is the case law on Johnson v. Glick? | Check this website: http://www.laaw.com/howmuchforce.htm | Law & Ethics | 1143876291 |
| 1996144 | a form for request accounting of a probate? | Which state? You'll have to provide more details than a pair of fragmented sentences if you'd like some substantial help. I've linked a site that provides some guidance for Santa Clara, California, which may provide at least some general direction for wherever you are and whatever the specifics of your situation are. | Law & Ethics | 1143722498 |
| 871126 | Where you live, is there a fee if the fire dept or EMS has to visit, after a certain amount of times? | My fire department does not charge for legit ems / fire runs however repeated false alarms (ie. college kids pulling pull stations) will result in a $250 fine. other than that we are supported 100% by property taxes. | Law & Ethics | 1141883816 |
| 2621584 | Is U.S.PRESIDENT bound by advice of council of ministers as in INDIAN CONSTITUTION UNDER ART 74 PRESIDENT is? | The United States is not under a parliamentary system, where the cabinet has binding votes for the actions of the Prime Minister. The authority of the Executive Branch in the United States is instead entirely vested in the person of the President, chosen through the electors of the states as chosen by each state's voters. The cabinet to the President is confirmed by the Senate and then they serve at the pleasure of the President, who may ask for their resignations for any reason until the President leaves office, when by tradition all cabinet members submit their resignations to the next President. The members of the Cabinet fulfill many different functions but again they are at the pleasure of the President as he carries out his own Constitutional duties (Attorney General, Secretary of Defense, Homeland Security, etc) and carries out those tasks designated to the Executive by Congress (HUD Secretary, Health and Human Services, Interior, etc). The Cabinet members may act as advisors if the President so wishes, and can offer their opinions on how the federal government should act, but their advise and opinion are not in any way binding on the President. The President may also seek advise and counsel from outside sources under the tradition of Executive Privilege, but again the advise is not binding. | Law & Ethics | 1143211231 |
| 2708671 | Does Anyone know how old a child has to be to choose who they want to live with when the parents are divorced? | In Texas, the judge takes into account the child's wishes starting at age 10. By 17, the child can be emancipated. Ok, I just saw that you said you live in Georgia. Here is a link to a helpful website I just found. About half-way down this page, it says the age is 14 in Georgia for taking a child's wishes into consideration. Hope this helps and good wishes and God Bless you: http://www.divorcenet.com/states/georgia/gaart_04 | Law & Ethics | 1143815919 |
| 369694 | Which is better: using commercial outlines for law school or to breif and find black letter law in casebook? | I think it's generally best to brief your own cases and prepare your own outline. Buying commercial outlines and briefs makes it easier to not review the source material - which is what law school is trying to teach you how to do. If, after preparing your own briefs and outline, you still have trouble understanding a topic; then a commercial outline is a good way to help pull it all together. | Law & Ethics | 1141356836 |
| 2927337 | do you think law deals politicians and general public equally for same offence,If not, why ? who are at fault? | The double standard concerning general public VS any level of the well connected or law enforcement personnel is the standard rule! although-out words like nobody is above the law occasional surface without any substance of coarse! Democracy here in USA HA HA poo poo!Answer to your question NO the public is not on a level playing field when it comes to us verses them! | Law & Ethics | 1142611690 |
| 2085974 | Do you agree with war/violent force? If YES.... why? If NO.... why? | Violence is the only language thugs understand, it might be the only way to save your life. | Law & Ethics | 1143740549 |
| 2915840 | is becoming a Lawyer worth it ? | Only pursue becoming a lawyer if you are doing it for the right reasons. I think the "right" reasons differ for everyone, but I can tell you what I think the "wrong" reasons are: money, prestige, and/or any reason not having to do with personal satisfaction and happiness. I don't regret my legal education, but what I do is not glamorous, and it can be very difficult and stressful. Just read an article about the incidence of substance abuse, mental illness, etc. in the lawyer population as opposed to the general population. There are a lot of unhealthy, unhappy lawyers. If you go for it, then make sure you have hobbies that you keep up with after practice. Don't let practice swallow you whole. Also, despite the prevailing view that firm practice is the ONLY practice, make sure you consider what are currently considered "alternative" forms of practice that may suit you. I'm finally in what many would consider an alternative form of practice, and I still have difficulties and stress, but I'm much, much happier and actually enjoy practice now. Do what makes you feel like a real person (cause firm life can make you feel like a soulless drone). Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1142271392 |
| 1867598 | uncle owns $300 what can I do? | I would probably try to get a hold of something personal of his...and tell him he can have it back when you get your $300! Going to court will teach him a lesson...but it may leave you out of pocket! Could you get another family member to talk to him about it? | Law & Ethics | 1143484151 |
| 3763952 | can i clear a speeding ticket off my record in illinois for doing 82 in A 55? | My husband got charged with reckless driving after doing 84 in a 55. He was advised to hire a lawyer, which he did, even though it was a misdemeanor charge. The lawyer got it reduced to speeding, and he had to pay a much smaller fine. Far fewer points on his record too. But of course, lawyers cost money, so in the end, he ended up paying the same amount. But the advantage was the reduction in points on his record. I have heard some cases in which the lawyer can get the charge dismissed entirely. So, this might be a good route for you. | Law & Ethics | 1142407312 |
| 208577 | Why would the Comprehensive Crime Control Act abolish parole in the federal prison? | The CCCA abolished parole for inmates convicted of crimes after 1987 (I think) but largely this was a law that would (in an attempt to 'get tough on crime') institute sentencing guidelines that were mandatory. You can read more about this law at the site below | Law & Ethics | 1142205211 |
| 3833146 | Is there any legal basis for a solicitor or barister to withdraw from a case if a plea bargain fails? | A duty to the court means just that. ie If you tell your lawyer you killed someone but then under oath state that you didn't kill someone your lawyer has a "duty to the court" to inform the judge that you just lied since your lawyer is acting as an officer of the court. This could be the reason they would withdraw since you've already told them you commited the crime and they would have a duty to the court to tell them you were lying if you said otherwise under oath. | Law & Ethics | 1143193211 |
| 4137946 | The Death Penalty: How can we justify so perfect a punishment within such an imperfect system? | I agree with having a death penalty, if we could ensure guilt. until then, the only justification is to "save money" that would be spent imprisoning someone for life. I think that argument is a little too NAZI. killing people because they cost society money just isn't a healthy road to travel. | Law & Ethics | 1142529537 |
| 4406219 | Does anyone know what Sandra Day O'Connor said the other day about the US being on the brink of a dictatorship | In an unusually forceful and forthright speech, O’Connor said that attacks on the judiciary by some Republican leaders pose a direct threat to our constitutional freedoms. O’Connor began by conceding that courts do have the power to make presidents or the Congress or governors, as she put it “really, really angry.” But, she continued, if we don’t make them mad some of the time we probably aren’t doing our jobs as judges, and our effectiveness, she said, is premised on the notion that we won’t be subject to retaliation for our judicial acts. The nation’s founders wrote repeatedly, she said, that without an independent judiciary to protect individual rights from the other branches of government those rights and privileges would amount to nothing. But, said O’Connor, as the founding fathers knew statutes and constitutions don’t protect judicial independence, people do. And then she took aim at former House GOP leader Tom DeLay. She didn’t name him, but she quoted his attacks on the courts at a meeting of the conservative Christian group Justice Sunday last year when DeLay took out after the courts for rulings on abortions, prayer and the Terri Schiavo case. This, said O’Connor, was after the federal courts had applied Congress’ onetime only statute about Schiavo as it was written. Not, said O’Connor, as the congressman might have wished it were written. This response to this flagrant display of judicial restraint, said O’Connor, her voice dripping with sarcasm, was that the congressman blasted the courts. It gets worse, she said, noting that death threats against judges are increasing. It doesn’t help, she said, when a high-profile senator suggests there may be a connection between violence against judges and decisions that the senator disagrees with. She didn’t name him, but it was Texas senator John Cornyn who made that statement, after a Georgia judge was murdered in the courtroom and the family of a federal judge in Illinois murdered in the judge’s home. O’Connor observed that there have been a lot of suggestions lately for so-called judicial reforms, recommendations for the massive impeachment of judges, stripping the courts of jurisdiction and cutting judicial budgets to punish offending judges. Any of these might be debatable, she said, as long as they are not retaliation for decisions that political leaders disagree with. I, said O’Connor, am against judicial reforms driven by nakedly partisan reasoning. Pointing to the experiences of developing countries and former communist countries where interference with an independent judiciary has allowed dictatorship to flourish, O’Connor said we must be ever-vigilant against those who would strongarm the judiciary into adopting their preferred policies. It takes a lot of degeneration before a country falls into dictatorship, she said, but we should avoid these ends by avoiding these beginnings. | Law & Ethics | 1142620487 |
| 1632983 | Is there a number to someone above the local human services for child protective service? | Get a good custody attorney. If you can't afford one than what you need to do is inspect your children for signs of abuse every time they come back from their father and photograph any injuries, or take them to a doctor and have the doctor's office do it. They should photograph any injuries that may be a result of abuse which you can later use in court. If you suspect sexual abuse than this is especially important. Going directly through Human services for this is a bad idea. Social workers have huge caseloads and they are getting very critical of reports of child abuse because 60% of all cases are unfounded. In addition there have been cases where over zealous social workers take the kids and sort the mess out later which means that your child could end up in foster care until you go to court. | Law & Ethics | 1142476995 |
| 4448386 | Is oralsexlegal in North carolina? | Yes, it is legal, though "fornication and adultery" isn't. Also, you can't rent a hotel room with someone of the opposite sex for "immoral purposes" or pose as a husband and wife. All these laws have been ruled unconstitutional though, by cases such as Lawrence v. Texas. | Law & Ethics | 1141753572 |
| 317302 | salvage rights info.? | First person on an abandoned vessel or to salvage something recognizable from a wreck owns the salvage rights. If you could get to the Titanic, leave the gold and jewels, take a life preserver or a logoed piece of china. With that you can prove the rest is yours. Enjoy. | Law & Ethics | 1142459622 |
| 2091985 | what is 19 days of community service when converted in to jail time. so how many days would i do in jail? | Do the community service. Trust me on this. | Law & Ethics | 1143078046 |
| 3872269 | Who can define heresay in testimony? | An out of sourt statement by other than the person on the stand (the declarant) to assert the truth of the matter put forward. I hope this is what you needed. | Law & Ethics | 1142217305 |
| 1448638 | I need information on false imprisonment? | Once again, it all depends on what state you are in. But, for a simple example, let's say you go over to someone's house. After a while, you want to leave, but the home owner won't let you leave the house. It can be as simple as that. This comes up a lot in domestice violence cases. Being restrained, blocking the doors with your body so the victim can't leave, pinning someone to a bed; these can all be false imprisonment. It can even go as far as putting enough fear into someone so that they feel that they can't leave. Please give us more details so we can help. | Law & Ethics | 1142432693 |
| 732558 | Is it illegal for a male to enter a female restroom in MA? | No, it's just a social custom. | Law & Ethics | 1142469886 |
| 1290985 | Do I have to give my sister stuff that I have had to go to court to fight for when she did'tevenhelptoget??? | Well depends on what type of relationship you two have. If its a good lovable, respectful one yes you should. I dont think thats the type of relationship you have cause you wouldnt be here asking this question but if its pictures then why dont you two just make copies ?? | Law & Ethics | 1143737465 |
| 3791394 | I want to change my firt name, what documents do I need to fill out? Who should I contact? | Generally speaking, at common law, you can use any name you want. If you want to change your name legally, which the Social Security Administration will require if you want to change the name on your SSN, or if you want to change your birth certificate, you will have to petition the probate or family court for your county. Get the forms at the clerk's office or, in some states, online. | Law & Ethics | 1142984389 |
| 944855 | what is definition of democratic values? | Ruling the world; bombing anyone who thinks differently than you; slaughtering innocent men, women and children by the tens of thousands and causing the deaths of hundreds of thousands more just to get what you want; ignoring the facts when you don't like them or they make you look stupid, no matter how many people will die or already died because of your ignorance; utterly destroying the environment so that future generations all get sick and die at a much younger age; raping 99% of the population to give all their money to your pals; destroying the economy of your country by borrowing billions of dollars and squandering them on things that everyone but you know are wrong; lying; twisting the cross of Christianity into a swastika; power | Law & Ethics | 1141634908 |
| 1883557 | i applied for a administration order in the county court in uk it was dismissed can i try and reapplyl? | It depends on the kind of dismissal that took place, whether the court dismissed with or without prejudice. Also, it depends on whether a time limit or waiting period is in effect before you can reapply. Contact the court that dismissed the order and ask them. | Law & Ethics | 1143411000 |
| 3587048 | If I lived at the end of a one-way dead end street, am I breaking the law when I drive out? | I am certain that yes, technically,you are breaking the law (and could be ticketed!). The best thing to do in this situation is to make local municipal officials aware of the situation (go to them prepared-take a map, photographs, and all pertinant information). Your city planning department or police department may be of help. Such situations must be commonplace. It may simply be a street-planning oversite. Good Luck! | Law & Ethics | 1142806055 |
| 988308 | I have a curfew violation from 5yrs ago & I never got the citation,im long out of that city too, what do i do? | If that was me I would call the court house in S.Cal. and ask some one what u can do . You might just have to pay a small fine, Just tell them u forgot all about it since it was so long ago . Things like that have a way of finding you . So get rid of it and Chill.... | Law & Ethics | 1142256421 |
| 2227829 | how can i get my boyfriends warrent ammended for child support when we are still together? | LOL...you sure can pick'em. | Law & Ethics | 1141306814 |
| 3481460 | I got a ticket for having my front car windows tinted. What do I do? | Simply have it removed by a tint company or peel it yourself. Next, drive the car to any law enforcement office in CA (CHP, LADP, LASO) and show them you have removed it. They will sign the ticket off. You then mail the proof of correction (signed off ticket) to the court listed on the ticket. | Law & Ethics | 1142543321 |
| 1321634 | How can I find information regarding a specific Supreme Court case? | You can you lexisnexis software but they are paid. You can find them in your local library. | Law & Ethics | 1143265193 |
| 4207459 | waht are the current auto laws for this year? | You can contact your state legislature for the current laws of this session. They will have the most current laws for your state. | Law & Ethics | 1143171234 |
| 3512730 | If my roomate is smoking marijuana in his own room, but I never see it or anything, can I be cited for it.? | i had several roommates once and one of them was using and selling marijuana. i never saw it but i smelled it when i came home. i talked anonymously to a cop and found out if i am home when a raid happened i was also held responsible even though it was all done in his room. So I called the cops and had them do a raid when i was not home to get him out | Law & Ethics | 1143592357 |
| 2275865 | What late 19th centeury Congressmen was caught in a relationship with a young government employee? | most of them.... | Law & Ethics | 1141769534 |
| 3642044 | Any good reasons not to allow homosexual marriage? | Because the majority of the American public does not want it. In every chance it has been in the ballots the votes show that the public don't want it. Just leave it up to the public at elections | Law & Ethics | 1142220387 |
| 3273025 | What is Charity? | Charity is the sincerity and honesty of doing or giving something to those less fortunate than us. More importantly, it has to come straight from the heart and without expecting any reward or recognition in return. | Law & Ethics | 1141636398 |
| 416615 | ADA Title II Case Law lawsuits where plaintiff is federal courts? | ADA Title II Case Law lawsuits where plaintiff is federal courts? the right to bear arms.? | Law & Ethics | 1141766084 |
| 872417 | How can I find out what types of weapons does the law enforcement officers use? | http://historychannel.com the history channel had a program on it on either tales of the gun or modern marvels a couple of years ago. They do have a way to order the episode. IT depends on the department which side arm, most have the Remington 870 shotgun, Swat has the Heckler an Koch MP-5, Colt M-4 and M-16, Some swats carry 1911 sidearms, then there's the non-lethal weapons, the paintball gun that shoots pepper balls, tasers, blackjacks, the maglite flashlight, and the night stick | Law & Ethics | 1143052793 |
| 3187506 | What is your solution for expediting the death penalty for those on death row? | #1 (No BS Solution) Dude gets convicted on 1 September and recieves the death penalty. Court sends him to the clink and sets the execution date for 1 September of the next year. Court appoints a RETIRED JUDGE to be the appeals Judge. He has access to his own courtroom 24/7. (If he wants to get his retirement, he has to take these cases. We could keep a roster of the old geezers). NO MORE DELAYS!!! Defense counsel can go nuts, claim what they want, whine cry, present evidence, call witnesses, whatever. Give the dude exclusive rights to pursue all the crap that now takes 20 years. If he comes up with something, his personal Judge can now delay to consider, order another trial, overturn the verdict, whatever is fair. 1 September, if there are no changes, execute him. 1 Year, all the appeals you want, be fair, fry soon if you lose. | Law & Ethics | 1142203842 |
| 810336 | Is sueing someone biblically wrong? | Yes, it is. Because the act of suing is holding the doctor accountable for his actions, rather inaction. | Law & Ethics | 1143692207 |
| 2732674 | Should child molesters ever get out of jail? If so, should they be castrated? | They should be castrated, sent to jail, and horse-whipped every day of their life sentence. | Law & Ethics | 1141400848 |
| 3332948 | are there briefed court cases available? | If by "briefed" you mean "summarized for easy understanding", then yes -- but you usually have to pay for it. Westlaw, Lexis-Nexis and LoisLaw all provied that service for a fee. Normally, if you want to get a summary of a case, you need to read the text of the case yourself. FindLaw is a good source for case briefs at the federal level. If you're looking for a particular topic, many law libraries (available to the public at courts and sometimes at law schools) contain topic digests that cover different areas. If you're a law student, and looking to get out of briefing the cases yourself, you're missing the point of the exercise. Briefing a case isn't just about being able to answer the questions in class. It's a necessary skill for when you get out into practice after graduation -- being able to quickly go through a case, find the relevant legal issues and holdings, plus useful quotes. This is what legal research in the real world is all about. | Law & Ethics | 1141236775 |
| 4453824 | my mother just died andmy dad is dead too my 2 brothers are probate will what are my rights? | You always have the right to an appeal. See a lawyer. You can probably get one at minimum cost or pro bono through a community based organization. Don't let your siblings "pick your parents' bones". Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1143867575 |
| 2829291 | california court filing papers printable? | http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/forms.cgi | Law & Ethics | 1143640312 |
| 905325 | Canadian politics is dirtier than u think... What are your opinions? | yeh, politicians are the same no matter where they are allowed to exist. these positions dont attract the nice guy, ned flanders/mister rogers types, they attract the worst personalities our species has to offer. government is bad. http://scotthortonshow.com/ money, http://www.philipdru.com/griffin_stream.html education, http://www.philipdru.com/taylor_stream.html http://www.philipdru.com/gatto_stream.html government explained simply, http://weekendinterviewshow.com/InterviewDisplay.aspx?i=98 world war http://weekendinterviewshow.com/InterviewDisplay.aspx?i=88 http://thestressblog.com http://www.kaos959.com http://www.antiwar.com | Law & Ethics | 1142587939 |
| 2952254 | If outlawing abortion is such a great thing for the country, why don't all women support it? | I think the main goal is to get women to stop using abortion as a form of birth control. The vast majority of abortions performed in this country are on women who find for any number of reasons that a baby is an "inconvenience". Hence the term " unwanted pregnancy ". Most pro abortion advocates like to use the rarest of examples to justify keeping abortion legal. Including killing a baby just as it is about to be born! The actual percentage of cases where the mothers life is in danger or where the pregnancy is due to rape or incest is very small. The simple solution to all of this would be for women to take more responsibility for their own bodies. I agree that men should be responsible in their sexual behavior as well, however, ultimately the woman is the one to suffer the effects of an unwanted pregnancy. | Law & Ethics | 1141748316 |
| 4034473 | I am on probation. How many times can someone violate before they put you in jail? | Man, I hate to tell you this, but depending on the judge, the DA and your PO's attitude, you can go to jail on one violation...you do have a right to counsel, excercise that right. | Law & Ethics | 1141351316 |
| 252509 | What does Klu Klux Klan actually translate to? | Actually, the Klu Klux Klan name is kinda stupid. They thought that it sounded like greek, which they think sound cool. As a matter of fact, the KKK did all these codes by replacing certain letters with K just to look cool. You know, like kool. (If you think I am joking, think again.) Conisder that most members of the KKK in its early days were uneducated farmers, it shouldn't come as a surprise. As to the KKK now, it still exists. It really depends on who you ask. They actually have a website and a TV show. Look at www.kkk.com The KKK, or what's left of it, is more or less funny than scary. For starters, their main branch is reduced to selling T-shirts and mugs to get money. A black man in minnisota a few years ago applied to the KKK and got to be the region's grand dragon (or something like that, which was rather funny because it's the third higest rank in a region KKK organziation. I am sure some racist will do hate crime and pretend that KKK is still big, but the truth is, the people in the current KKK and white supremacy groups are a bunch of sad losers we can laugh at. | Law & Ethics | 1141511392 |
| 1449073 | Try this one? | If you live in a multi-racial society, And in that multi-racial society everyone is supposed to be equal. Then there should no problem with correcting anyone, If its a viable and legitimate correction. | Law & Ethics | 1142693194 |
| 3956839 | what are the punishments for attempted murder in new mexico? | No dirty needle! Remember: "New Mexico, It's Cleaner than Regular Mexico!" It seems like, based on reading a couple of cases, it's about 9-10 years in prison, but I couldn't find actual NM law. I think it varies depending on the opinion of the court. I posted a couple examples of what people have been charged with. | Law & Ethics | 1141761793 |
| 704684 | How can I stop an apartment buildng from being built next to my home? | If it's already going up you can't, if it's in the planning stages, you should go to your next city council meeting and voice your objection, get your fellow neighbors to do the same, we did it here when they decided to build a strip mall across the street from us, they stopped the planning of the strip mall and decided to build townhomes instead. The lesser of 2 evils. Good luck, you'll need it, the city is going to look at tax revenue's generated by the apartment building with a very keen eye. | Law & Ethics | 1142043363 |
| 511730 | what countries do not extradite to the US? | Countries which do not have extradition treaties but do maintaind iplomatic relations with the US are Afghanistan, Algeria, Armenia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bophuthatswana, Brunei, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, China (People's Republic of China), Ciskei, The Comors, Cote d' Ivoire, Djibouti,Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Indonesia, Jordan, Korea (South), Kuwait, Laos, Lebanon, Madagascar, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Micronesia, Maldova, Mongolia, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Niger, Oman, Principe and San Tome, Qatar, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Sudan, Syria, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Western Samoa, Yemen, Zaire, and Zimbabwe. Countries which have neither diplomatic relations nor extradition treaties with the US are Andorra, Angola, Bantu Homelands, Bhutan, Bosnia, Cambodia, Ciskei, Cuba, Iran, Korea (North), Libya, Maldives, Serbia, Somalia, Taiwan, Transkei, Vanuatu, and Vietnam. The second site below has a list of extradition treaties in force in the United States. The previous person said that France does not, but that is not true. They will just not extradite political prisoners, of course by their definition, or people facing the death penalty, like most European countries. | Law & Ethics | 1142104734 |
| 1666413 | If I go to prison do I get to wear my own underpants? | Yes Julie...but not in Maricopa Cty, AZ...There, you would have to wear pink underwear courtesy of Sheriff Arpaio Nice huh? :D | Law & Ethics | 1143681521 |
| 3470459 | Passive Alcohol Sensor (PAS) sense-enhancing device delling with the United State v. Kyllo? | Kyllo deals with using infrared imaging technology to search a person's home from the outside. The Supreme Court upheld it as a search that requires a warrant, because a person has a reasonable expectation of privacy in their own home. However, with the PAS devices, there is no reasonable expectation of privacy for your own breath, and in fact most states require giving implicit consent to be given a breathalyzer test to be able to even have a driver's license, so it's completely constitutional. The stie below analyzes some legal issues dealing with PAS devices. | Law & Ethics | 1141418696 |
| 377091 | Can I shoot my friend with birdshot and not get arrested? | is your friend a bird ? | Law & Ethics | 1142190015 |
| 296686 | How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood? | How many points would a point getter get if a point getter could get points? I just got two! Thanks. | Law & Ethics | 1143209675 |
| 3258132 | What is the difference between a Prosecuting Attorney and the District Attorney? Who else is involved? | Everyone's pretty much dancing around it so far. The prosecuting attorney and the District Attorney can be the same person. Basically, whoever the attorney representing the People/State is the prosecuting attorney. That person is responsible for receiving police reports after an arrest, determining if there is a basis for criminal charges, and proceeding with a prosecution of the Defendant if there is such a basis. Prosecuting Attorneys generally include: The Attorney General (for Federal Crimes, etc.), The District Attorney (a County Agency, responsible for prosecution of State Crimes), and The City Attorney (for State misdemeanors and municipal violations, as well as City Civil Law). There may be other attorneys depending on the state, but those are the main agencies. The Attorney General (A.G.), District Attorney (D.A.), and City Attorney are generally elected officers. There are Assistants and Deputies who generally handle the individual cases. Note: There's also JAG (Judge Advocate General) which handles Military Law. On the other side, there are Defense Attorneys. Defense Attorneys can be privately retained. Individuals have a Constitutional right to representation by an attorney, so there is also the Public Defender who provides this service at no cost to the Defendant if the Defendant has no $$$. Generally, the Public Defender (P.D.) is an elected officer, on a county basis, with Deputies and Assistants, much like the D.A.'s office. Private Counsel can sometimes be appointed at no cost if the P.D. has a conflict of interest on a particular case. Often, there is another office of either County attorneys or private attorneys which acts as an Alternate Public Defender's Office. | Law & Ethics | 1142526072 |
| 4154253 | is there a statute of limitations for paying back income taxes for the state of Oklahoma? | There is never a statute of limitations on income tax. Weather it be federal or individual states. They can go back as far as they want. Sorry. | Law & Ethics | 1141270198 |
| 3930087 | How would you judge how ethical a politician is? | I guess that the best assessment of a politician is: * does he or she make an effort to implement their promises; * does he or she tell the truth to voters; * does her or she have firm principles or will he or she say or do anything to get elected. In the end, you would have to judge by outcomes not talk. | Law & Ethics | 1142941581 |
| 2885820 | how did the romans live in the ancient rome times?and were there any struggles? | YES! All the time. Rome was made up of many states that didn't always get along. Sparta rose up for the love of a woman... ect. ect. I don't know what you mean by 'how did they live' but there were deffinitely political struggles and mini-wars. | Law & Ethics | 1142067012 |
| 2933731 | How to find court cases related to a decided US Supreme court case? | Go to the following site and use the search button in the top right corner. http://supct.law.cornell.edu/supct/index.html | Law & Ethics | 1143695632 |
| 1161695 | why are youth that are subject to cumulative disadvantage a cause for concern? | Lack of Discipline - they are out of control. | Law & Ethics | 1143151500 |
| 1692189 | Can a convicted felon of Illinois vote? | A convicted felon has lost his/her voting rights unless the felon has successfully petitioned to have his/her civil rights restored. | Law & Ethics | 1142958675 |
| 4034054 | Doe's anyone know the law regarding statutory rape in Ky. and what the penalty's are in term's sentance? | Having sex (consensual or otherwise) with someone under 12 is rape in the first degree, a Class A felony, sentenced to 20-50 years or life. An adult having sex (consensual or otherwise) with someone under 14 is rape in the second degree, a Class C felony, sentenced to 5-10 years. For an adult 21 or over to have sex with someone less than 16 years old is rape in the third degree, a Class D felony, sentenced to 1-5 years. Also, if the person commited "deviate sexual activity," which is anything other than vaginal intercourse, the person would also be charged with sodomy in the same degree, which is the same class of felony. | Law & Ethics | 1141796773 |
| 1836086 | who is running for California attorney general? | Edmund Jerry Brown (Democrat) Cash on hand: $3,668,855 (as of 12/31/05) Late Contributions: $202,600 in large contributions since last report. Rocky Delgadillo (Democrat) Cash on hand: $2,359,086 (as of 12/31/05) Late Contributions: $25,600 in large contributions since last report. Chuck Poochigian (Republican) Cash on hand: $2,633,763 (as of 12/31/05) Late Contributions: $81,800 in large contributions since last report. Pierre-Richard Prosper (Republican) Cash on hand: $53,871 (as of 12/31/05) Late Contributions: $16,800 in large contributions since last report. Kenneth A. Weissman (Libertarian) Michael S. Wyman (Green) | Law & Ethics | 1141833553 |
| 2738671 | Which do you prefer as the punishment for murder: execution or life in prison without parole? | execution it would save the state alot of money. Having to keep prisoners costs the tax payer millions every year. FRY EM | Law & Ethics | 1141396159 |
| 389707 | What are some different ways in which people have protested legalization of assisted suicide? | A living will. | Law & Ethics | 1141863200 |
| 770935 | Can i make it to law school with 2.8 GPA? | If you've got enough money. Didn't George W. Bush go to law school? Whoops, I was wrong: Bush was *rejected* from the University of Texas Law School after graduating in the bottom 15% of his class at Yale. Instead, he got an MBA from Harvard Business School. See what I mean about money? | Law & Ethics | 1143778864 |
| 3604679 | who is the best federal criminal defense lawyer in honolulu? | Try calling the state bar and get a list of lawyers who are criminal defense lawyer. Ask the clerk, if she has a list of win win cases. | Law & Ethics | 1143441466 |
| 3205933 | What free website can I go to to check on Pedophiles in my neighborhood? | familywatchdog.com they show you the exact location surrounding your home and they give you the exact address of the person along with their photo. | Law & Ethics | 1142808968 |
| 743509 | SBC anti-trust violations? | What we have here is a failure to communicate. | Law & Ethics | 1143674624 |
| 693846 | Should judges be allowed to make broader principles of law,not just those to resolve a dispute before them ? | If a judge renders an opinion on an issue that does not directly relate to the issue before him or her, the opinion on that issue is called dicta. While that opinion is not binding, it could be pursuasive to other judges. Should judges be allowed to express their opinions? Sure. Generally, judges can do whatever they want. | Law & Ethics | 1143120709 |
| 1345991 | how can i find out if someone has any warrants in the state of NORTH CAROLINA for free? | Call the state police. | Law & Ethics | 1141491980 |
| 1751221 | what are the rights you loose when you get married to the same sex? | It is illegal to do such a thing. | Law & Ethics | 1143578385 |
| 197304 | The Freedom of Speech in Music? | Haven't heard of them. Anyway, free speech is a two-way street - they are entitled to voice their opinion. Just because they're calling for law, doesn't mean it will happen. They very likely know such a law won't pass, and they're doing it for publicity, press, hype, airtime, and public discussion (just like this!) for their point of view. | Law & Ethics | 1143591032 |
| 93921 | what is the statute of limitations on misdameanor warrants in north carolina? | Warrants are forever unless quashed by the judge that issued it. It is best to contact the court and resolve this minor issue since it is not a felony. | Law & Ethics | 1142196392 |
| 2814380 | Which exercise is better , jumping to conclusions , or leaps of faith ? | Leaps of faith get better end results every time | Law & Ethics | 1141937128 |
| 1785497 | I NEED to know what i need to do in order to get emancipated..can anyone help? PLEASE? | you need a lawyer first and foremost | Law & Ethics | 1143781918 |
| 1162422 | How do you find someone who gets off on child porn? | http://www.perverted-justice.com/ Here's a website dedicated to catching these sorts of people - especially people who go looking online for young children. You could always ask them! | Law & Ethics | 1143405671 |
| 2336137 | Marijuana Legalization: Your Thoughts? | Just because Prescription Drugs may have considerably worse side effects or, furthermore, usage of Prescription Drugs may be abused does not give Marijuana legs to become legalized. Marijuana is a drug which could have just many side effects as Prescription Drugs (but probably no viable (or focused on the issue of Marijuana long-term drug effects) trial has been completed on Marijuana to date -- but should that happen then, for starters, possibly Marijuana could simply be determined to be as deadly as cigarettes). Legalizing Marijuana is not the solution. A balanced understanding of Marijuana is the solution coupled with stronger national boarder control. If Marijuana is determined to be safe (and thereafter legalized) the United States has the ability to grow it right here just like it's farming industry now grows corn, rice or wheat. | Law & Ethics | 1143393320 |
| 274856 | im in miami how can i reschedule a my courtdate or court appointment if i miss my other one last month? | I'll ask my daddy he's a Cop. He's home now I'll go get him. | Law & Ethics | 1141781447 |
| 1169519 | what is a tenant lawyer? | A lawyer that works with tenants (those who are renting). | Law & Ethics | 1143570125 |
| 3738225 | Crimes that should be punishable by the death penalty? | I'm one of those people who you would probably want to move along (and aside from this issue and a few others, I'm very conservative), but I ackowledge that this is a Democracy and I am in the extreme minority on this issue in America, so I sort of accept the death penalty. Personally, if I did a heinous crime, I'd want to die instead of rot in prison, so in my eyes, "Lock the door, throw away the key" is worse than "fry the b_stard". But in spite of my opposition to the death penalty, I don't get worked up about someone who committed a terrible crime being put to death. So given that, these are the crimes I think warrant the worst penalty we dish out: - Murder (substantiated by either strong evidence- multiple witnesses, confession, video, or DNA). - Rape (1st offense for strong case). - Selling or distributing drugs to minors (2nd offense). If you distribute to an adult, I don't consider that a crime. If you distribute to a child, that's a serious offense. - Any kind of terrorism plotting. - Treason. - Any sexual activity with a child(below 13 would be a good age). - Any violent crime involving a weapon- first offense. None of this "three strikes, you're out" b s. | Law & Ethics | 1143835724 |
| 598052 | How long can comp time stay on the books? | It depends on your employeers policy. There's NO law requiring comp time, and if you mean comp time as in not being paid OT then that's illegal in most cases. | Law & Ethics | 1142976277 |
| 46960 | what is the resiedence law of Kuwait ? ما هو قانون الإقامة الكويتي؟? | No christians allowed. | Law & Ethics | 1143022982 |
| 1466144 | Is it illegal to place comics from other sites on my own? What if I'm making money (like ads) from them? | Most sites have Terms on it. Review it to see if they allow you to use parts of their sites. Most sites reserve all rights to the content. You should contact the site owners and get permission before they contact you and start asking for damages from using their content. | Law & Ethics | 1142463694 |
| 965353 | How an Air Traffic Control Agent be liable for an aircraft accident? | The agent himself would likely not be personally liable, and if he were, he would never be able to pay if he were sued. Rather, his employer would definitely be liable, particularly if they did not train or supervise the agent properly or give him mandated breaks. | Law & Ethics | 1141713912 |
| 3649103 | is civil war ever justified by government corruption? | Of course. It would be a good choice nowadays too, considering the fact the US has been taken over completely. There is no longer a republic - The voting system is entirely a fraud. The US is killing thousands of innocents all over the world. The US is stealing the resources of innocent nations. The US is responsible for much more. The civil war happend for much less. | Law & Ethics | 1141672825 |
| 811913 | names of countries great britain does not have an extradition treaty with? | are you planning to flee your country? | Law & Ethics | 1143202195 |
| 3938257 | what does it mean when evidence is fabricated and what are the implications? Pertaining to fla. law.? | It means that the evidence is not real, but made up. Producing fabricated evidence at trial could lead to perjury charges and jail time. If it is produced by a cop, it could lead to 20-life. | Law & Ethics | 1141781626 |
| 158585 | What is the statue of limitations for child sex abuse in pa? | It is limited to five years from the victim's 18th birthday. | Law & Ethics | 1142327532 |
| 542712 | How do criminal justice systems of the United States and England handle high profile cases? | In English law the names of the defendants and such cannot be published or shown on TV. No court Tv like the US. | Law & Ethics | 1142308546 |
| 3344865 | is either side right? | Well, if you look throughout times when drugs were legal, they would give morphine to soldiers during early wars, beginning with the civil war. When the war was over we had a country full of drug addicts. Mothers would take laudanum to calm frazzled nerves and some scientists believe this caused such high birth and infant mortality. Mothers also gave it to their children to settle them down.Seriously! Think about how our morale standards have changed since the 30's and imagine what could happen now. However, a little puff on the pipe now and then is okay. | Law & Ethics | 1143857080 |
| 3855135 | Should cuban cigars be legal in the US why? or why not? | Yes they should. The embargo law is stupid (not to mention innefective since people still smuggle cuban cigars anyway, making them a luxury product) and prevents cigar fans from access to quality products. | Law & Ethics | 1141295270 |
| 2490971 | is there any help out there for a sibbling that has the full responsiblity for her parent other sibs wont help | Unfortunately, this is a very common problem. Don't write off your other siblings just yet, but take a little time to establish exactly what the situation is. There are usually 5 basic reasons why siblings won't help. 1. They have a poor relationship with the parent who needs care. 2. They have a poor relationship with you. 3. They don't really understand how serious the problem is. 4. They have serious problems in their own life and just can't help. 5. They just don't care (unusual). Contact your nearest geriatric social worker (if you don't know how to do this, ask at your local health centre) and ask for a needs assessment for your parent and a provisional care plan. This puts the care problems in black and white and deals with issue 3. Next, call a family meeting if possible, and give them all the information you have gathered. If you and your siblings have fallen out, ask your social worker or someone unbiased from outside the family to chair the meeting and make sure it doesn't turn into a shouting match. If you think a meeting wouldn't work, ask this unbiased person to approach each sibling individually and make sure they understand the facts. If the siblings have a problem with your parent, emphasise that they need to help YOU. If they have a problem with you, emphasise that they need to help your PARENT. Once everyone has a clear picture of the problem, establish what each person is able, or willing, to take responsibility for. If they can't give time to care for your parent and give you a break, they can give money to pay for a professional carer or they can cook a meal once or twice a week to free you from that chore or clean the house, do the laundry, once a week etc etc. It's really amazing how much a small, practical piece of help can lift some weight off your shoulders. Try, also, to listen to your siblings and take on board their views on the situation. They don't live with the parent, so they don't know what it's like for you. But equally, you are perhaps too close to the situation to have a true perspective on it and they may have some valuable insights to give you. Finally, if the deal is basically that you will look after the parent because you will inherit the house or money, then you have to reduce your expectations of what your siblings should do - that's life and that's the deal. If none of this works with your siblings, take every bit of help that social services can give you, find out what's available and pester them until you get it - be polite but persistent. Make use of any networks around you - neighbours, your parent's friends who are still active, church or social clubs your parent belongs to or belonged to - any of these may be able and willing to 'granny-sit' your parent for an hour or two and let you get some 'me' time, or they may give some other practical help. I'm speaking from hard personal experience. I looked after my mother for seven years until her death. She had dementia and was wheelchair-bound and incontinent for the last four years. There were many times when I felt so lonely, tired and hopeless. There were also many, many rows with my siblings - especially at the start - but with clear and open communication we managed to work it out and in the end it made our family closer. It's a long hard road to help someone down the road to their ending, but it's also a gift and a privelege and I wouldn't change those seven years for anything - it's when I really became an adult. Good luck, and remember that you don't have to be the perfect daughter, you just have to do your best and take all the help and all the breaks you can get. | Law & Ethics | 1143376101 |
| 1443446 | Where I can find service to write "Term of use" for my website? | Terms of use is a contract between the user and you or your website. Talk to a contract lawyer in your area and they should be able to draft something for you. | Law & Ethics | 1141933651 |
| 884160 | Bush & Chertoff were warned about Katrina: do you still make excuses? | Clinton was given the opportunity to take custody of Osama bin Laden during his presidency. Yet he felt it wasn't important enough to interrupt a game of golf. By the time he finished his round, the opportunity to take bin Laden into custody had passed. He didn't make a call, didn't do ANYTHING. And more people died as a result of Clinton's mistake than Bush's. So, I ask, "What's your point?" Could we have done more as a nation? Absolutely. But during what disaster have we ever done enough. Don't forget that Governor Kathleen Blanco and Mayor Ray Nagin were all over TV saying the New Orleans and Louisiana didn't need any help ONE DAY AFTER THE HURRICANE. It wasn't until the backside of the hurrican hit and the levees broke on the inland side that they realized they needed more help. | Law & Ethics | 1141313051 |
| 2782250 | How do you keep companies from discriminating againist people with lifting restrictions? | Dont apply for jobs that require lots of lifting then! Cause If you cannot handle the duties that is not discrimination. You are told before you are hired what will be expected of you, and if you know you cannot do it, then apply for work elsewhere. | Law & Ethics | 1143571812 |
| 2148463 | Can any Liberal please explain to me EXACTLY how gun control will reduce murders? | Liberal leaders are helpless, pessimistic little whiners who think that since they have never fired a gun, there is no reason for anyone to have one. Also they use the constitution like toilet paper. | Law & Ethics | 1143492916 |
| 824626 | Is it legal to borrow CDs from the library and burn them for personal use? | No. Burning CD's is not legal unless you have written permission from the label. The exception is if you are creating a compilation CD for your personal use from CD's that you already own. The same is true of movies and books. These are all forms of intellectual property When you illegaly copy intellectual property you are breaking copyright laws by stealing from the creators of those works. Depending on the level of the offense you could theoretically be sued, fined or sent to prison for violating copyright laws. | Law & Ethics | 1141790567 |
| 1922190 | Can we have a free country as long as children are taught obedience? | No. I was taught to behave myself, but at the same I was taught to think for myself. For a good society people need act in a way that is conducive for each of us respecting each others rights. If we think that we can do what we want without thinking of our fellow man then we might as well throw the key in the water bucket and ride off. We are going to have an anarchy if children aren't taught morals, or how to treat others with respect. | Law & Ethics | 1142674547 |
| 3717678 | how can you get a quickie divorce? | You will have to go through a mediator and not the courts. If you want it to end quickly then you both have to agree on everything including custody of your children. | Law & Ethics | 1143392291 |
| 3903902 | Do you think that Scott Peterson was guilty as charged of killing Laci Peterson? if so why? | guilty bcuz he told Amber F. that he was a widower. | Law & Ethics | 1142226306 |
| 1793904 | what is florida statute 316.1923? | 316.1923 Aggressive careless driving.--"Aggressive careless driving" means committing two or more of the following acts simultaneously or in succession: (1) Exceeding the posted speed as defined in s. 322.27(3)(d)5.b. (2) Unsafely or improperly changing lanes as defined in s. 316.085. (3) Following another vehicle too closely as defined in s. 316.0895(1). (4) Failing to yield the right-of-way as defined in s. 316.079, s. 316.0815, or s. 316.123. (5) Improperly passing as defined in s. 316.083, s. 316.084, or s. 316.085. (6) Violating traffic control and signal devices as defined in ss. 316.074 and 316.075. | Law & Ethics | 1142302573 |
| 2317602 | According to the U.S. Constitution, who are " We the People"? | The original meaning of "We the People" were wealthy landowners who were white males. Through a series of court cases, non land-owning white males secured their place in the meaning as well. The addition of the 15th and 19th amendments to the Constitution revised the meaning to include all adult citizens of the U.S. | Law & Ethics | 1141668007 |
| 4214737 | If a school bus passed you speeding on the interstate, would you report it to the school district? | Absolutely. The driver is entrusted with the lives of children and should not do anything to endanger them. A crash at freeway speeds to children in a bus can be fatal. Edit. Not to mention the danger to other people on the road. | Law & Ethics | 1142880702 |
| 377674 | What happens when a bouncer at a bar assaults a patron? | i spent about 10 years working as a bouncer in a few different countries. in most countries the law basically states that the bar is private property, of the owner and licencee, therefore anyone inside is a "guest". in england under the licencing act, the licencee, owner, or an agent acting on his behalf (the bouncer) can ask someone to leave, they do not have to give a reason. if that person fails to, a bouncer can use "reasonable force" to get the person out. what that really means is that a bouncer can do almost anything he wants, and will always have quite a lot of witnesses, the owner, barstaff, friends, regulars etc who will happily testify that the bouncer used "reasonable force". the only real way you can do anything about it is to get hold of the CCTV, but most of the time in serious case, the tape goes missing, or the cameras wern't working that night....blah blah. or you have to have as many witnesses as the bouncer, this is unlikely, and if it does go to court its a he said, she said affair, chance are you were drunk/drinking and the bouncer wasn't. most judges will go with the sober person, unless its stupidly obvious he's guilty. there are a lot of nice, proffesional bouncers, and there are a lot of knuckleheads. i don't really know what happened, and most of the time (99.9% of the time) the person getting assaulted was in the wrong, they're just to drunk, stupid or stubborn to admit it. i know everyone has a bouncer story, but most of the time we get it right, most people see about 5% of what a bouncer actually does in a night. it is true that a lot of the time the bouncers go to far. the honest truth is you could go to the police and you could try and take it to court, but to be real honest, i wouldn't bother. everytime some gets thrown out they swear blind they were innocent. sorry, i know thats not the answer you wanted but thats the best i can say. | Law & Ethics | 1143731016 |
| 2650672 | how do I find rap sheet on a person in pasco county florida? | You can't. "Rap sheets" are not public. You can search for arrest records at the county courthouse. Arrests records are public. | Law & Ethics | 1143685032 |
| 4218419 | can you find people who were previously in prison? | This link will help you find inmates in a Federal facility, present and past http://www.bop.gov/iloc2/locateinmate.js... If he was in a State Prison, do a search that looks like this, except without the quotation marks.... "Yourstate corrections prison inmate search" That will get you links to the inmate lookup services.Some states do and some do not offer information about released imnates. If that doesn't help, go to the forum marked "Lost in the System" at http://www.prisontalk.com Good luck | Law & Ethics | 1142055739 |
| 1294213 | Are there lawsuits by pilots not hired by airtran due to Klaus Goersch's blacklisting practices? | Is there an illegal reason for being put on the blacklist? A company can keep a list of people they don't want to hire and can even share that information. A company however can't keep a list of people they don't want just because of an illegal reason though. So my question is why do you think you were blacklisted? We need to know that in order to give a clue about a lawsuit. | Law & Ethics | 1143251382 |
| 2055811 | how can she do that.? | There should be a Website for the Clerk of Court. Also, as far as Your Lost Items, did You Buy Anything on Credit ? If so, there should be a Record of those Items with Whoever You Purchased Them from, even if They're Paid Off. Get the Serial/I.D. Numbers of those Items. Also, if any of Your Missing Property was Insured, then Your Insurance Company should have Documentation as well. Declare your Property as having been Stolen, to Law Enforcement. If any of Your Property shows up at any Pawn Shop, or Anywhere, for that Matter, Nationwide, it must be returned to You. I don't know what the Time Limit is for that sort of Thing, but at least You can Try! I hope this helps! | Law & Ethics | 1143747349 |
| 2613276 | is this LEGAL?? please answer this? | As long as no tournament business is conducted on school grounds, no. The school's authority stops when you leave their doors. As long as you maintain it at home, the school has no recourse of your actions, that's your parent's jobs. | Law & Ethics | 1142548739 |
| 1324500 | I need someone who is educated in law? | I'm in Law... So here it goes. First of all, marital discord is a state issue, and each state has different laws dealing with divorce and separation. In my commonwealth, a six month separation is mandatory before divorce can be processed. both parties are allowed to date, but since divorce is not final, sexual encounters are considered as extra-marital affairs; as long as one party can prove it against the other. As for incarceration. I've never heard of someone being placed in jail for extra-marital affairs. It's simply grounds for divorce and child custody disputes. Hope that helps. Go get yourself a burger and forget about it. | Law & Ethics | 1142518654 |
| 88274 | What public interest benefits TV should pay in exchange for receiving the digital spectrum free-of-charge? | clueless, but maybe this site will address part of your question http://www.newyorker.com/talk/content/?041018ta_talk_surowiecki | Law & Ethics | 1143663838 |
| 1126023 | About law in California. Congress trying to make kids born here illegal because parents are illegal? | Wow, thanks for the update. I am assuming you mean the California congress. It is an interesting proposition, but the Constitution grants the United States Congress with the power to control Naturalization. It would be interesting to see if it could be passed, that would definitely seem like a separation of powers issue between the federal and state government. But, of course if you are talking about the Federal Congress, they would seem to have the power. To be honest California is in a unique situation though, they have a huge illegal immigrant problem, and once the child is a citizen, the parents may claim a need to stay to raise child. Is California becoming that overpopulated? And even if that is the issue that doesn't deal with the failure to detect illegal immigrants, and that would seem to be the real issue there. | Law & Ethics | 1142446769 |
| 3667539 | Gay people have rights. Is there any rights for people thats into Necrophilia or beastiality? | I love the Internet! | Law & Ethics | 1141342761 |
| 3421822 | I want to attend a court trial in Santa Clara county, how do I find out date, place and time? | Ask them for trial dates. Understand that serious trial (rape, murder) takes a long time. There are many parts to the trial and sentencing. I would start off with sentencing. You see the inmate and the judge. You will hear comments from the victim and his/her family, and the inmate's family and friends. After that, the judge gives the final sentence and the inmate is taken away. If you want to see a less drawn out trial, check out the municipal court and see a DUI case. It usually only last a day. | Law & Ethics | 1141952148 |
| 821351 | Is it legal in Hawaii to dump raw sewage into a canal or into the ocean? | It is not legal in any of the states of the U S but that does not mean a thing. The key is enforcement and there is very little. | Law & Ethics | 1143780171 |
| 3294268 | What are the Department of Transportation requirements for shipping smoke detectors back to the manufacturer? | I'm not quite sure what you're asking. The Department of Transportation has specific requirements for such things? I could not find anything, though someone with more expertise may be able to find the answer. Nevertheless, if you call the manufacturer and ask whether they need to meet any federal requirements when shipping smoke detectors in the first place, then you'd be able to meet those standards when you ship them back. | Law & Ethics | 1142886792 |
| 2883039 | What are the salaries of Michigan State Representatives? | $79,650 plus $12,000 in expenses | Law & Ethics | 1142881913 |
| 3168951 | What level of liability does the College Board have? | If someone wanted to apply to an Ivy League school, or any college, they have to choose on the SAT which schools to send their answers to. The College Board automatically sends the answers to those schools then. | Law & Ethics | 1143076690 |
| 2123926 | Is the residence of a surity the only place a prisoner can reside? | A "Prisoner" must reside in a correctional facility. A "Parolee" must reside in a home approved of in advance of his/her parole by the Parole Board. | Law & Ethics | 1142980183 |
| 272784 | IF write vulgare Email to some one my its crime?? | only if it contains threats | Law & Ethics | 1141404897 |
| 4303237 | I need legal help in the state of LA. Can you help me? Criminal Law? | only in generalization...most states follow the same rule of law, | Law & Ethics | 1142615754 |
| 3648899 | Is it legal to record a private conversation without both parties knowledge? | The answer is yes and no. In general, it is not legal. In CA, it is a felony to do so if one of the parties is not aware. However, if you have a restraining order against someone, the court will sometimes grant you permission to record conversations without the restrained person's knowledge. This only applies to conversations and phone calls that violate the order, however. The police can also record any converstaions they have with you. There are exceptions to threats to your health and safety. *****EDIT EDIT EDIT******* Ku Lok, you are totally wrong. You CANNOT record a telephone conversation (or any private conversation) in CA without the knowledge of ALL parties in the converstation. Doing so is a felony, not a matter of admissability in court. Read CA Penal Code 632. | Law & Ethics | 1142207010 |
| 429055 | Do you have to honor an apartment lease if mold is growing out the heat vents? | First, you need to take care of the health concern. Call your local or state department of health, and tell them that you may have a toxic mold problem and ask them if they can send someone over to inspect the mold. Also, consult with your doctor to find out if you need to move out for health reasons. Second, find a personal injury lawyer that does toxic mold cases so you can get an assessment of your rights. Toxic mold can be a serious problem. Your landlord-tenant dispute could just be the tip of the legal iceberg. | Law & Ethics | 1143067495 |
| 2864402 | what's the difference between nassau ,bahamas and pensacola, florida? | They are different countries... and land masses. Nassau is an island, the Bahamas are a string of islands, and Pensacola is city on the North American mainland. | Law & Ethics | 1143687977 |
| 1467278 | What is your opinion on the reauthorization of the Patriot Act? | Ordinary, law abiding citizens have nothing to worry about with the Patriot Act... for example, if you don't make phone calls to Afghanistan to discuss ways to kill Americans from a US phone, you have nothing to worry about! Who are the people complaining about this... are they criminals? I don't understand the fear of those who say this is an attack on civil liberties... the opposite is true. The ACLU defends terrorists in Guantanamo in the interest of civil liberties... so they can attack us again -and if they get their way, maybe we will all live under Sharia law in the US... with no civil liberties... don't people get it? Freedom isn't free... it has to be guarded. The Patriot Act GUARDS the freedom of regular, law-abiding citizens... if that scares some, I question what they are doing that they would worry that the government would actually stumble upon something dealing with them while tracking terrorist movements and conversations!!!! I for one am not concerned as I am more interested in my children's future than that of the terrorists or criminals. Let me just ask one question of those who hate the Act... Have you in the last five years since it was passed, had your personal liberties directly threatened or negated by this Act? Or is it just a fad to disagree? | Law & Ethics | 1143687097 |
| 1299392 | what is the poulation of the black creek drive region? | www.britishcolumbia.com/regions/towns/?townid=46-33k- go to this website!! | Law & Ethics | 1143497986 |
| 230757 | is a violation dismissed after three years and no violations? | moving violations stay on record for 7 years . | Law & Ethics | 1143217523 |
| 1684577 | Non smokers of a certain generation think 2nd hand smoke is bad? | And liberals complain that they have lost civil liberties. Well here's just the beginning. Next thing that liberals will won't to take away maybe sunlight - after all it does cause skin cancer. I forgot to mention the attack on SUV's. | Law & Ethics | 1143078055 |
| 325690 | law of taking photo of others? | You can share the video with anyone. You just can't sell it. | Law & Ethics | 1141488270 |
| 4254907 | death-with dignity statue? | im not sure what cal. is. but the general rule of death with dignity means basically, we are allowed to say what is done at end of life, how it is done and so on,without it being decided by someone else as in dr's or hospital administration. especially if it is a malignant tumor or disease,or unrecoverable problem. it basically means you have a right to say how you die in one aspect without being forced to be dialysized,mechanically ventilated,or keep alive mechanically,and forced to take life extensions through un natural means. it is the basis in many states. and then be forced to pay the bills or other family members forced to pay the bills also. | Law & Ethics | 1141257771 |
| 2548012 | How should i take care of this warrant? | A 500 dollar bond is going to cost you 50 bucks to get out. Call a bail bondsman first and have him meet you at the police station when you turn yourself in. Show up for your courtdate and then pay whatever fine they give you then. You HAVE to turn yourself in, that is what the bond is for. Otherwise you will get pulled over for a traffic violation sometime and end up going to jail. Trust me, call a bail bondsman. This will be NO BIG DEAL to take care of. Good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1142873833 |
| 2911609 | how do you contact the revenue canada to garnish a persons taxes? | You have to have a written contract to be able to garnishee his wages. it would be of benefit to have a lawyer and you may be better to launch a civil suit. v. to obtain a court order directing a party holding funds (such as a bank) or about to pay wages (such as an employer) to an alleged debtor to set that money aside until the court determines (decides) how much the debtor owes to the creditor. Garnishing funds is also a warning to the party holding the funds (garnishee) not to pay them, and to inform the court as to how much money is being held. If the garnishee (such as a bank or employer) should mistakenly give the money to the account owner or employee, the garnishee will be liable to pay the creditor what he/she/it has coming. Garnishing wages is a typical means used to collect late child support and alimony payments or money judgments. Often the order will be to pay installment payments to the sheriff until the debt is collected. Then the sheriff pays the whole amount or payments to the person to whom the money is owed. | Law & Ethics | 1142621808 |
| 3588540 | How to file ADA discrim. charges on ex employer and Union .All in one lump or separate?Need lawyer to win? | Was your union your employer? If not they're not responsible for ADA problems at your employer. They could support your employers view or not, and if they support the employers view it will be harder to complain of ADA discrimination by your employer. There is time limits for each complaint so anything past that timeline can't be argued, but anything within that time can be. You need to get a good lawyer to fight this. If you file yourself you could end up saying something that could be used to validate the employers claim. | Law & Ethics | 1143055954 |
| 3547617 | which california state statute regulates fire and life safety guidelines on state fairgrounds? | Look in the CA business and professions code. | Law & Ethics | 1142872152 |
| 370926 | is it illegal to take your own car from the service shop if you haven't yet paid the bill? | Assuming you've authorized the service, then yes, you are committing a crime by removing the car from the repair facility. It's called "Obtaining goods or services by false pretenses". | Law & Ethics | 1141402892 |
| 1479543 | Law & Ethics? | I don't believe they go hand in hand, like cyanne claims, but they are certainly not polar opposites as you seem to claim. Law is not about money, it is about ethics. The problem is that law is written by politicians, and politics is about money. You can group together law and ethics, you can group together law and politics, but you cannot group together politics and ethics. Law is that which is torn between the two. | Law & Ethics | 1141630693 |
| 2400503 | Why is Saddam not killed by the US Army? | I wish I knew. I think it has something to do with showing the Iraqi people that they are in charge of their destiny | Law & Ethics | 1142673022 |
| 192475 | Do I have a right to get all of my personal belongings from where i use to reside.? | yes you do. but you may have to prove that it is yours and you must have the police there with you. one exception if you rented the place and you left owing any rent they can hold it till you pay the past due amout but they have to send you a legal notice | Law & Ethics | 1143629768 |
| 420640 | what is the minimal penalty for hate crimes? | It depends on the underlying crime that was committed. Crimes that are classified as "Hate Crime" just have a higher penalty if you are charged with that designation. If you assault (hit) someone, you may be subject to a misdemeanor penalty usually up to six months in jail and/or a fine. If it was designated a "hate" crime, the judge might sentence you to the upper portion of the penalty | Law & Ethics | 1142569270 |
| 2816238 | Why is the world so unequal? Why is there so much competition in the world? What do we really want in life? | Competition always makes for a better society. Simply because people always are looking for cheaper, but better...and they usually get it. Progress like I just mentioned has lead to transgenic foods...food that is genetically modified. Americans are eating genetically modified foods faster than they can let their belts out. Many countries in the world that have hunger problems won't readily accept genetically modified foods, no matter how fat Americans are getting from it. In Africa for instance, genetically modified food sits and rots because the people think its poison. Warehouses full of staples for preventing hunger. Someone should go and educate these people. | Law & Ethics | 1143859266 |
| 697521 | How do I write a opening statement for a criminal case? | In real life, you would have a state (or foreign country's)law that explained what the prosecution needs to prove for murder (so you could show how the prosecution will fail to prove one or more parts of the crime), and probably also laws that describe what you would need to show for various defenses (such as insanity) in case the prosecution proved Macbeth did it. But I don't know if they gave you any laws to use for your project. (Will there be an actual jury deciding the case? If so, will they be given instructions about murder and insanity? If so, you would probably like to see those ahead of time, so you will know what you will be trying to convince them of.) Anyway, in general, I think you want to think through what your case will be like (who will the witnesses be, and what you believe they will say), and give a good overview to the jury, so they will understand what is going on. If everthing you say will be backed up by testimony in the case, you are on good footing. (You can actually tell the jury about the specific witnesses they will hear from.) And if you can also sum up your whole position in one or two sentences that give the gist of why Macbeth should be found not guilty, that can help a lot. Since you are going second with your opening statement, you can also listen to the prosecutor's opening statement first. If you have good responses to some of his or her points, you can try to work those into your opening statement. That's hard (because you have to think of it at the last minute, right before you stand up, and decide where to mention it in your opening statement), but it can be really impressive. And maybe you can kind of guess what the prosecutor will say ahead of time, so you can get a big head start on that. ------- Since you said it's all written work, maybe try (if possible) to do the analysis of the accusations first. Then do the closing, based on the analysis. Then do the opening statement last, when you will know what your analysis is and where it's leading. Then you really can "preview" your case in the opening statement, as Uppity suggested. It would still be nice to know what the exact laws are, but if there aren't any given, you can probably base the analysis on facts from the play, general knowledge about murder and/or insanity, and what seems fair and right. If you were on a jury, what are the things that would make you want to acquit Macbeth? | Law & Ethics | 1142264027 |
| 792764 | Is there a legal filing that would prevent my ex husband from finding me and my children's address? | It sounds like a "No Contact Order." Which can be issued against a convicted abuser. The Prosecution would need to fear for your safety. If this isn't the case. . . | Law & Ethics | 1143583529 |
| 1489416 | Is putting music on my site legal? | I think it's legal! Disc Jockeys play mucic C.D.s at bars and clubs don't they? The Librarian can copy copyrighted books for you at $.25 per page. You can sell a used paperback book at a yard sale and not be arrested! That's copyrighted material. I don't see the difference. But you may want to get permission first, just to be safe. | Law & Ethics | 1141581885 |
| 1800153 | Why dont Americans just accept the fact that it will become an Islamic State !? | Shut up you trippin' idiot! | Law & Ethics | 1142532203 |
| 1662818 | Is there a law which requires an employer to keep time card records? | Yes, though this law usually varies from state to state. The employer must keep records of the time you work to prove that you aren't due overtime pay -- unless you are exempt from overtime, in which case they don't need time cards for you but should keep them anyway. | Law & Ethics | 1141934500 |
| 22020 | Need Maryland Law and Federal Laws on electronically recorded conversations.? | "Federal law allows recording of phone calls and other electronic communications with the consent of at least one party to the call. A majority of the states and territories have adopted wiretapping statutes based on the federal law, although most also have extended the law to cover in-person conversations. Thirty-eight states and the District of Columbia permit individuals to record conversations to which they are a party without informing the other parties that they are doing so. These laws are referred to as "one-party consent" statutes, and as long as you are a party to the conversation, it is legal for you to record it. (Nevada also has a one-party consent statute, but the state Supreme Court has interpreted it as an all-party rule.) Twelve states require, under most circumstances, the consent of all parties to a conversation. Those jurisdictions are California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania and Washington. Be aware that you will sometimes hear these referred to inaccurately as "two-party consent" laws. If there are more than two people involved in the conversation, all must consent to the taping." Hope that helps. | Law & Ethics | 1141480096 |
| 574217 | Are photographs of something from television considered copyrighted? | Didn't you sign a waiver or contract when you signed up for the show? That should have disclosed the rights. You can always contact the director of the show you appeared on and ask for permission or get approved copies for your use. They should be willing to provide you with permission or an authorization. Without their permission I don't believe you can use the images unless you crop everything out except yourself. | Law & Ethics | 1142977373 |
| 2219399 | When did servers start getting paid $2.13? | Tipping has been around since the beginning of time.... As for $2.13, that was raised from $2.09 in 1998. | Law & Ethics | 1142570486 |
| 2589966 | Have u ever been arrested? | murder | Law & Ethics | 1142630813 |
| 853429 | Have you ever done something in the past that would have sent you to prison if caught? | If you have any overdue confessions to make I'm sure Rev. Trask would be more than happy to listen. Just don't call him after midnights since he's usually out witch huntin'. | Law & Ethics | 1143255240 |
| 1546113 | how can i get a printable version of the data protection act 1998 and 2000? | *** Go to these website: http://europa.eu.int/youreurope/nav/en/citizens/guides/dataprotection/index.html#10368_2 http://europa.eu.int/comm/justice_home/fsj/privacy/index_en.htm *** I also found out the below information: There is not a 2000 Data Protection Act, I believe you are refering to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (please see below). "The Data Protection Act 1984 (DPA) is a British Act of Parliament that provided a legal basis for the privacy and protection of data of individuals in the UK. It was repealed by the Data Protection Act 1998. The 1984 Act provided for a regulatory authority, the Data Protection Registrar, to oversee the implementation of and adherence to the Act. The 1984 act was an implementation of the 1981 European Convention for the Protection of Individuals with regard to Automatic Processing of Personal Data, and was followed up by the Data Protection Act 1998 which was an implementation of European Union Directive 95/46/EC which, amongst other measures, expanded the remit of the DPR and renamed the position to the Data Protection Commissioner. According to the provisions of the DPA, data collected by one party to another party may only be used for the specific purposes for which they were collected. Personal data may only be kept for an appropriate length of time and must not be disclosed to other parties without the consent of the data owner. Schools, for example, may decide to keep information on former pupils for no longer than ten years. Most recently, the Freedom of Information Act 2000 further expanded the role to include freedom of information; the job title of the DPR/DPC was changed once again, this time to Office of the Information Commissioner. The UK DPA has a reputation for complexity. Whilst the basic principles are honoured for protecting privacy, interpreting the act is not always simple. The Act covers all personal data which an organisation may hold, including names, birthday and anniversary dates, addresses, telephone numbers, etc. Ref: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Data_Protection_Act" The Freedom of Information Act 2000 (2000 c. 36) is the implementation of freedom of information legislation in the United Kingdom on a national level. It is an Act of Parliament that introduces a public "right to know" in relation to public bodies. The act implements a manifesto commitment of the Labour Party in the 1997 general election. The final version of the act is believed to have been diluted from that proposed while Labour was in opposition. The full provisions of the act came into force on 1 January 2005. The act itself is Crown copyright but can be found at the Web site of the Stationery Office. The act is the responsibility of the Lord Chancellor's Department (now renamed the Department for Constitutional Affairs). The act led to the renaming of the Data Protection Commissioner (set up to administer the Data Protection Act), who is now known as the Information Commissioner). The Office of the Information Commissioner will oversee the operation of the act when it comes into force. A second Freedom of Information law is in existence in the UK; the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (2002 asp 13) was passed by the Scottish Parliament in 2002, to cover public bodies over which the Holyrood parliament, rather than Westminister, has jurisdiction. For these institutions, it fulfills the same purpose as the 2000 Act. Ref: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedom_of_Information_Act_2000 http://europa.eu.int/youreurope/nav/en/citizens/guides/dataprotection/index.html Hope the above assists you! Good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1143545771 |
| 2252195 | is failure to yield the right of way citation invaid if the car you didn't yield to was speeding? | I don't think the citation is invalid. My thinking is based on the definition of yield. I think the best definition of yield in this context is to "surrender or relinquish to the physical control of another." Apparently you failed to do that. What the other guy does (speeding) doesn't necessarily matter. On the other hand, only the judge's opinion will matter. You may be able to effectively argue your point to the judge, but how are you going to prove that the other guy was speeding? | Law & Ethics | 1141409585 |
| 3464900 | Why prostitution in not legalized? Really insane,don't you think? | People need someone to tell them right from wrong Amanalda? Isn't that what your parents were supposed to teach you when you were a kid? Do you honestly think the morals of this country aren't screwed up as it is? Prostitution isn't called the oldest profession in the book for nothing. It's been around since before Jesus was born. Why not go ahead and make it legal? Evidently there's not a big issue in Nevada. It generates revenue for the state and takes it off of street corners and back alleys, regulating it and making it safer. Sex workers in Nevada have to be tested monthly so it would stop the spread of STDs in prostitutes, who pass it to their customers, who pass it to someone else, etc. If that's someones chosen career, more power to them I guess. At least they're not sitting home collecting welfare. Look at the issue in black & white--isn't a housewife just a prostitute when it comes down to it? Or is it ok because she's a maid & cook and just prostitutes on the side? | Law & Ethics | 1141708236 |
| 775397 | the ways of how a muslim iranian girl can marry with a american non muslim ? | hello...may you read that please.......... Assalamu Alaikum. Please read this opinion on apostacy from a major Islamic scholar. Shah Abdul Hannan Fatwa Question Details Name Hossam Title Should an Apostate Be Put to Death? Question Respected scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. Is it true that in Islam a person must be put to death if he or she converts to another religion? Jazakum Allahu khayran. Date 27/Mar/2006 Mufti Ahmad Kutty Topic Apostasy Answer Wa`alaykum as-salamu wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh. In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger. Dear brother in Islam, thanks a lot for your question, which reflects your care to have a clear view of the teachings of Islam. Allah commands Muslims to refer to knowledgeable people to learn more about the teachings of Islam. It is absurd for anyone to suggest that Islam advocates killing people who choose to leave Islam. To kill anyone who chooses to follow a religion other than Islam is against the fundamental teachings of the Qur'an. Freedom of conscience is a fundamental principle of the Qur'an that is clearly stated. Thus, if apostates cause no harm to the Muslim community and do not call for spreading hostility towards Islam, they should not to be punished; rather they should be advised kindly and wisely to learn the truth about Islam. In his response to your question, Sheikh Ahmad Kutty, a senior lecturer and Islamic scholar at the Islamic Institute of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, states the following: Freedom of conscience is one of the fundamental rights of humans enshrined in the Qur'an; it is therefore, absurd for anyone to suggest that Islam allows putting people to death just because they convert to another religion. Even a casual reader of the Qur'an will not fail to be impressed by its emphasis on the freedom of conscience as a cornerstone of its moral structure. To cite a few verses as follows: [There shall be no compulsion in religion. Distinct has now become the right way from [the wayof] error: hence, he who rejects the powers of evil and believes in God has indeed taken hold of a support most unfailing, which shall never give way: for God is all-hearing, all-knowing] ( Al-Baqarah 2:256) [If it had been your Lord's will, all who are in the earth would have believed. Will you, then, force the people to become believers?] (Yunus 10:99) [And if they surrender themselves unto Him (i.e. God), they are on the right path; but if they turn away - behold, thy duty (O Muhammad,) is no more than to deliver the message: for God sees all that is in [the hearts of] His creatures.] (Aal `Imran 3:20) [Hence, pay heed unto God, and pay heed unto the Messenger, and be ever on your guard [against evil]; and if you turn away, then know that Our Messenger's only duty is a clear delivery of the message [entrusted to him].] (Al-Ma'idah 5:92) [But if they turn away [from thee, O Prophet, know that] Wehave not sent thee to be their keeper: thou art not bound to do more than deliver the message [entrusted to thee] .] (Ash-Shura 42:48) I should further state that all of the moral teachings of the Qur'an are based on the notion of moral responsibility, which entails the freedom of choice. Therefore, to state that one must be put to death for choosing to disbelieve would only undermine the entire moral edifice of the Qur'an. Furthermore, the Qur'an does not allow anyone to harm those who are leaving in peace, no matter what religion they hold on to. This principle has been clearly stated in the Qur'an as follows: | Law & Ethics | 1143606563 |
| 2612230 | Starlight Tour : are the cops still dropping natives outside of the Saskatoon city limits? | I am familiar with the Saskatoon story of the racist cops, and it is true that alot of the cops their are sick, twisted and racist. I am sorry for your loss. | Law & Ethics | 1143660424 |
| 4182870 | What's the difference between sexual assault and rape? | Rape means that the crime involved forcible penetration. Sexual Assault means that actual penetration did not occur but that other "sexual" elements existed...groping, forced oral contact (either way)or other actions that are considered sxual behavior. | Law & Ethics | 1142444152 |
| 1584981 | Is it illegal to kill seagulls in Florida? | the seagulls in florida sure hope so | Law & Ethics | 1142646686 |
| 3524912 | what happends if you call in a annoymous tip about a drunk driver and they don't catch them? | Nothin happens. They can't issue a citation unless the witness the violation. It may seem like they're letting drunk drivers get away with it, but think of it this way: if you had just had a fight with someone, you could just call the police and report them for drunk driving (while their car was parked in their garage) and they would be arrested for DUI. Not so cool. Besides which you have no way to confirm that the person was in fact drunk, just that it looked like the were. Innocent until proven guilty, remember? ________ Mikeysco, care to tell me what it is that's a little bit wrong with my answer? Just wondering... | Law & Ethics | 1141256491 |
| 244515 | I what to know how to change my payee for child support without a lawyers fee!? | Sure, you can probably do it yourself, but you have to know what paperwork to file. Try going to your county clerk of court's office. Ask someone there if they know of a few recently filed "modification of child support" actions filed. Since a filed lawsuit should be considered public record, they may be able to let you look at a few so that you will know how to draft your own. Beware! Your attitude and the person you are dealing with at the clerk's office makes all the difference in the world. If you aren't successful in one county, try another. Good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1143346236 |
| 4170006 | which law books can I get on the net free of charge and how? | The link below is a pretty good site with lots of statutes and case law. But most sites I've viewed that have prepared forms are not free. | Law & Ethics | 1141218912 |
| 2738568 | what is Ohio Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Law? | Bankruptcy is a federal law, not a state law. The only thing different about bankruptices in Ohio as opposed to other states is the amount of property you can protect. The amount of property you keep is generally determined by state law. Otherwise, the laws are uniform. Click on the link below for the exemption amounts for Ohio. | Law & Ethics | 1141591473 |
| 3894912 | What is the age of conscent for young men in your state? | Michigan=16 | Law & Ethics | 1141411502 |
| 466206 | is it a punishable crime if someone tells an ex they had a child by them that has died when they havent? | Tough one, need to contact an attorney. She seriously has some issues. I would think she's bluffing about the whole thing if she will not provide proof. She must not be over your hubby or is a drama queen. Don't think you can charge someone criminally for lying, too bad. You may have some civil action, possibly. Good luck. | Law & Ethics | |
| 1713072 | How is duty proven in court? | Duty is normally spelled out in the law. In a lot of states a nurse or doctor has a duty to help an injuried person even if not working. A lawyer has a duty to the court to ensure anything said is truthful. We'd need to know what type of duty to give a more specfic answer. | Law & Ethics | 1143429250 |
| 4195737 | Read details for my question....? | A 'right' to live is something granted by society to those choosing to live in that society BY THE RULES OF THAT SOCIETY. If they choose to break those rules, then society should have the right to take away the right to live in that society (basically what prison does). I favor the old British Empire means of 'transportation', except child molesters should be 'transported' to the bottom of the ocean without a submarine. | Law & Ethics | 1142529295 |
| 25476 | Would Martin Luther King Jr. be disgusted with the idea of reperations? | Yes, I definitely think he would be disgusted. Reparations were not a part of his dream that all people would stand together on their own, proud to be Americans. People who want reparations have a "poor me" victim complex and that was not what Martin Luther King Jr. wanted for his people.....)( | Law & Ethics | 1143671562 |
| 710207 | whose last name does the baby get if the mother is unwed? | Do you know the father of the child? If you do, then the baby should get your name unless you are no longer speaking terms with the baby's father. No child go without knowing who the father is. The child will be hurt once the child becomes an adult. | Law & Ethics | 1142651558 |
| 2419044 | who is the judge of supreme court? | There are nine judges on the US Supreme Court. John Roberts is the Chief Justice. | Law & Ethics | 1141277346 |
| 358065 | Is it a legal requirement to report wrong doings in business? | If you are an accountant as your screen name suggests, than yes. If you do not and your company is audited than you will be charged with fraud. You could try to talk to your bosses first to see if they will correct the problem, but if you continue to do the books, you will be held responsible for what is in them. | Law & Ethics | 1142796974 |
| 1498864 | Dont send me hate mail for this one, please? | I understand your concern - I believe this is called reverse discrimination. You're 100% right, if someone tried to start a "Miss White America Pageant" it would be a complete outrage, there would probably be riots and looting and all kinds of chaos! | Law & Ethics | 1142687562 |
| 2587339 | what does U.S. supreme court look to when deciding a state statute is constitutional? | It measures it's legality with constitutional protections under the bill of rights/constitutional ammendments, Acts of Congress, prior federal court decisions, etc. Example....a state passes a law that says you have to be a Presbyterian to vote violates the 1st ammendment. A law that charges a poll tax to vote is unconstitutional would be over ruled because there is a specific ammendment prohibiting poll taxes. Etc. Federal Law and Federal Courts trump state and local law/courts. | Law & Ethics | 1143046511 |
| 4256156 | When is probation granted? | You are confused about this. If the offender was originally sentenced, say to 5 years in prison and he served 3 of those years, the other 2 years he will be on parole. Any violation of the parole terms and he will go back into the system and serve the remaining of the original sentence. Probation is usually granted to first time offenders for minor offenses, but again if the probation requirements are violated, the individual could be send to prison for the rest of the probation term. | Law & Ethics | 1143397135 |
| 2349650 | How do I find a job in international law? | Contact law firms that specialize in international law | Law & Ethics | 1143766181 |
| 667803 | "All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent." - Thomas Jefferson. | Thomas Jefferson is my political hero so it's not surprising that I agree wholeheartedly. Interestingly, one of Jefferson's contemporaries in Great Britain made a similar quotation which happens to be a personal favourite of mine. His name was Edmund Burke and this is what he said: "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." See the similarity? Basically, the message is the same and it's particularly relevant today. If good men and women of conscience are unwilling to stand up and be counted, to speak out or to take action when necessary, then the villains win. Of course it's easier and safer to remain silent like sheep in the fold, but is the easy and safe way always best? I hardly think so. Sometimes you have to make a stand, take up a cause or vote with your feet. And some causes are quite literally worth fighting and dying for. If others who came before us hadn't thought so and demonstrated that belief at the cost of their own lives, where would we be now? | Law & Ethics | 1141620784 |
| 2532620 | What are the different felonies I need to know what an A1 felony is? | Are you sure you don't mean Class A felony? This is the most serious felony. It can mean many years of imprisonment or even capital punishment. | Law & Ethics | 1143765253 |
| 4313516 | Can a federal judge say i'm guilty to the public after being found not guilty? | Yes. Even if you are not prosecuted, any officer of the court can say you were guilty. The most likely scenario would be saying, "The defendent is, indeed, guilty. There just wasn't enough evidence to convict." Or "The defendent is, indeed, guilty. The jury just saw it otherwise." Or something to that effect. | Law & Ethics | 1142187747 |
| 3787989 | what does a common law motion to suppress evidence look like? | Hello: Well, it kinda looks like this but each jurisdiction has different requirements. And, even after I show you what it looks like, you're still not gonna know what to put in the motion. So, my advice to you is hire an attorney, or the evidence you want to supress, AIN'T gonna be suppressed: IN THE STATE OF _____ COUNTY OF _______ The State of ______ ) ) vs. ) Cause # ) MOTION TO SUPRESS EVIDENCE You ) ____________________) excon PS> So, the HTML caused everthing to not line up, but you get the idea. | Law & Ethics | 1141347646 |
| 1603856 | Why are you against the limitations/banning of cell phones in cars? | I don't know that requiring "hands-free" cell phone use in cars will have the desired effect of making drivers more safe. I don't feel that the issue is that of having a phone in the driver's hand while driving. I feel that a lot of the problem is that when someone is talking on a cell phone, hands-free or not, there is a lot of cognitive thought going into the conversation they are having on the phone. This takes cognition away from driving, thus making one more susceptible to having accidents. Taking the cell phone out of someones hand & replacing it with a hands-free system will still require that cognitive effort to be on the conversation rather than the act of driving. | Law & Ethics | 1141582495 |
| 2667219 | Can you become a police officer if you have committed petty theft in the past? | Yes. You would still be eligible to become a police officer if enough time had passed between the offense and the date of your polygraph. The admission in a polygraph of a juvenile theft is not necessarily a disqualification. The main thing is, be TRUTHFUL in the poly! Being dishonest or showing signs of dishonesty during a poly will get you tossed faster than anything else. | Law & Ethics | 1141847786 |
| 1379843 | Can you be charged with assault and battery? | Yes. Any word or action intended to make one fearful of immediate physical harm if that threat is reasonably believable would have you performing an assault, and any unprivileged, intentional touching of another would have you performing a battery. | Law & Ethics | 1143046763 |
| 432005 | Where can I find out if their are laws in WI against school bullying? | Try http://bullypolice.org. You may find some answers there! | Law & Ethics | 1143025866 |
| 3242889 | is it ethical, if teachers discuss politics at school? | By school, I am assuming that you are referring to grades K-12. I will address my answer to public schools in those grades. There are three prevailing opinions on the matter. One is that school is place for education about specific topics. If you are in a math class, the discussion should center on math. If you are in an English class, the discussion should center on English. In a Science, class, science, etc. The only place for political discussions are a government and civics class or a current events class. The second view is that any discussion of politics should be related to the topic of the class. For example, in an English writing class, the teacher could examine political writings and hold discussions on the politics of the situation surrounding the composition of the work. In science, the politics of certain scientific issues could be discussed. Stem cell research is a hot political issue currently. In math, economics and politics may be a worthwhile topic. The third opinion is the schools are a place to teach critical thinking and political discussions are part of the process of helping children to learn what politics are and how they affect their lives and should be considered a fair topic of discussion. When a teacher breaches the ethical boundaries is when their political 'discussion' turns into a platform for the teacher to lecture on their views to a captive audience. If the teachers moderate a discussion on politics, this is an ethical practice. The teacher may express his or her opinion on an issue as long they make the students aware this is the teacher's opinion and the students are free to make their own decisions without fear of being belittled by the teacher for having a different opinion. While free speech is a right in the United States, there are places where it is limited as recognized over and over by the Supreme Court. The workplace is one area where you do not have the right to force others to listen to your political, religous, moral, etc. views. A department manager may not call a meeting and lecture all of his or her subordinates on the manager's views of a political situation. The employees have the right to not be forced to listen to this despite the fact that their manager does have the power to call them into a meeting and force them to stay at the meeting. This is an example of a manager abusing his or her power. The manager DOES have the right to stand on the sidewalk outside of the place of employment and say whatever he or she wants. At that point, an employees who wish to listen may while who don't may leave. This is comparable to the situation in a classroom. The teacher has the power to compell the students to listen to classroom instruction but does not have the right to force the students to listen to his or her political views. Again, the teacher can take these issues off the school grounds or during a period where the students are not compelled to listen (i.e. lunch break, after school, zero period, etc.). | Law & Ethics | 1141499698 |
| 1545497 | What are the steps to filing a suit in civil court in Louisiana? | Louisiana has the worst web site I have seen for a state. "Small claims" search turned up nothing useful. The small claims cases seem to be handled by city courts. There do not appear to be any forms for a small claims complaint, but you may want to go to your city court and ask. Local bar associations may have a service offering help for "pro se" litigants (people who represent themselves). Look in your telephone book and call the local or parish bar association. You may find this helpful, even if you are not near Baton Rouge: http://brgov.com/dept/citycourt/department.htm#Civil/Small%20Claims Good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1143437946 |
| 3819266 | if a guys is sentenced to 6 years without parole...will his sentence still be shortened like most others? | This depends entirely on the policies of your state. Right now, with the four year sentence, he should be eligible for some kind of early release program such as parole unless he is serving mandatory time or unless he messes up in prison. If he ends up facing six years mandatory, well, that's going to be six years. Your boyfriend should have access to a case manager who can tell him how much time he has left to do. | Law & Ethics | 1142249602 |
| 786717 | If i won an small claim court case and the person that i won the case over quit his job can i sue as pay up? | He is allowed to quit his job despite owing you money. There are other means you can take to try to collect. You can file a lien on any property he owns. You can call him to court on something called a judgment debtor exam, and quiz him under oath about what he owns, examine his papers, and bank accounts. You can take the contents of his wallet, or bank account, or his car. But suing him again? You've already sued him and are having trouble collecting? What would be the point of suing him again? (And, basically, you can't: you already have won your case, and while there are ways to collect interest and costs associated with collecting your prior judgment, you have no new breach pf contract or infliction of emotional distress to claim.) | Law & Ethics | 1141411216 |
| 2872823 | Medicare Nightmare--read on? | The government is known for implementing programs and policies prior to getting the "kinks" out and prior to a proper analysis. This applies to both democrates and republicans. Both parties like to put "Band-Aids" on problems to make them temporarily go away. | Law & Ethics | 1143210873 |
| 4063529 | If I purchase a book, can I rent it out to people for a profit, legally? | the only way you can do that legally is if your paying taxes and royalties on it, if not then no. Just because you own a copy of a book, does not give you the right to make profit, without paying the author, it is and always will be his/her book. I published one book under a fake name and work as an agent for my grandmother who is just now signed with a publisher and trust me, if i caught someone doing that with my book i wouldnt be happy. Libraries that charge an annual fee have to pay the authories in their library a percentage of profit made from the book if it went out, and no matter what pay taxes. The only way that it is legal is to charge a late fee, and that is serperate from royalites but even thats taxed. Late fees are slippery slope unto themselves. If it is not set in stone what is late and the borrower doesnt know that rule they cant legally be charged. | Law & Ethics | 1143645090 |
| 3787074 | is yahoo person data private or it for sale.? | read yahoo privacy polity you will know better then any one........and as for as data is concern you're information is totally confidential yahoo don't pass your information to any third party..... | Law & Ethics | |
| 95952 | where can i find the drug raid list by city for 2006? | http://www.mapinc.org/top100.htm this might not be all of them but the top 100 | Law & Ethics | 1142631571 |
| 4451105 | FTP logs and tracking, is this legal? | Does the FTP server belong to the school? If it does, then they can do whatever they like with it. They can track your IP address, login name and password, quantity and contents of uploads/downloads, whatever they want. It's the same with employers. | Law & Ethics | 1143497375 |
| 2837138 | Do they drug test people at mandatory probation orientation meetings? | They can drug test you anytime, at any meetings. | Law & Ethics | 1143654740 |
| 1202387 | what is the site for orange county court appearances? | Which Orange county? Ny, Ca or Fl? | Law & Ethics | 1141785897 |
| 226338 | when did hanging finish as a lawful punishment in england? | When the death penalty was abolished in 1964. | Law & Ethics | 1143664355 |
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| 4357496 | What's stand-alone citation? | when a defendent defends themselves without a lawyer | Law & Ethics | 1141500026 |
| 3530119 | Do you think this country is to tolerant of pediphiles and child murderers? PLEASE READ DETAILS? | Yes, there is so much lobbying for human rights in this country that people who need to be locked up are set free, or given very light sentences. Longer/more severe sentences would not only keep them off the streets longer, but they would make people more afraid of commiting the crime. This is why the death penalty works, it scares people. | Law & Ethics | 1142013350 |
| 4345176 | Do graveyard workers get paid for jury duty? | Depends on the job whether or not you get paid for jury duty period. If others in your company do I would think you would | Law & Ethics | 1143275358 |
| 2173223 | Do you support the death penalty? Why? | Yes. The death penalty is not about getting even. It's about controlling criminal intent. Once criminals see that you are easy on violent crime, crimes will multiply. States that have and enforce the death penalty have far fewer violent crimes. Criminals there are afraid of the consequences of murder. That's good for all of us. | Law & Ethics | 1142217943 |
| 2036393 | where online can I do a criminal check that doesnt cost anything? | http://www.backgroundcheckgateway.com/public-records.html has good resources on running all sorts of checks and it lists them state by state. If the reason for the check is for employment, especially in certain sectors such as healthcare and education, you may be able to have the institution run the check through their links with law enforcement agencies. http://www.privacyrights.org/fs/fs16-bck.htm has a very detailed guide entitled "Employment Background Checks: A Jobseeker's Guide". Whilst it isn't free www.backgroundpi.com provides a quite comprehensive report online in less than four hours for $39 | Law & Ethics | |
| 4313394 | What is the minimum legal age of a sperm donor in the U.S.? | 18 | Law & Ethics | 1143342163 |
| 837866 | how are laws decided in Saudi Arabia? | First, the judgment come from Quran (The Muslims Holy Book), next they search for it in the profit Muhammad says. If they don't find it, the court decide what is the best way to judge. | Law & Ethics | 1141554325 |
| 4430574 | Can you name the 5 freedoms listed in the First Amendment of the US Constitution? | Congress shall make no law enfringing on the practice of religion. Freedom of speech and the press. right to petion the government. And the right to assemble | Law & Ethics | 1141378132 |
| 2637836 | How do I find CAlifornia Fair Labor Standards Act Manual, Chapter 3? | "The [Federal] Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment standards affecting full-time and part-time workers in the private sector and in Federal, State, and local governments. California enforces that law and has other laws that are related. There is a manual called the 2002 Division of Labor Standards Enforcement Policies and Interpretations Manual, which can be found here: http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/Manual-Instructions.htm There is a "Handy Reference Guide to the Fair Labor Standards Act" which can be found at http://www.dol.gov/esa/regs/compliance/whd/hrg.htm I can't help you find the specific reference you are looking for. Perhaps it would help to have additional information if you have any. | Law & Ethics | 1142970047 |
| 3673701 | I want to know if I am going to prison? | You are so going to jail! | Law & Ethics | 1142108622 |
| 284473 | I need Louisiana Police web address? | http://www.lsp.org/index.html | Law & Ethics | 1143159027 |
| 80251 | what rights does an excon have to his child? | The previous poster has it right; If he's not on the birth certificate, he has to prove that's his daughter. I doubt the ex-con will go that far, but you never know. Can I make another suggestion, if you and your parents are taking care of her without problem, don't let him into her life anymore. She doesn't need to have a sperm donor visit her. He probably is hanging out with all of his old criminal friends, still. She doens't need that. From what you have told us about him, he doesn't qualify as a father. If she knows him, she will be upset and probably feel hate towards you for a while for taking him away. But don't let that stop you. After all, kids will also hate you for taking away a gun they were playing with. ***EDIT AFTER ADDITIONAL INFO**** If you think he will try to fight for his parental rights, then you need to file for sole physical and legal custody now! Get all of your facts in line for the hearing. When you speak, have names, dates, & times to tell the judge. Also, don't make this totally about emotion. If you just get up there and say "He's bad and I hate him", the judge won't appreciate that.Taking away parental rights is a serious matter that judges don't often fully do. Another route you might think of is asking him to sign away his parental rights. He can have no claim to her after that. That one is tricky. He might jump at the chace to not ever have to pay child support or have any responsibilities for her. Then again, he might just still like you enough to use your daughter as a reason not to sign his rights away. You would really have to do a good sell job on him. Emphasize the positives for him, not you. Ultimately, you know this guy much better than all of us. I would suggest using that knowledge to choose your path. You might contact your local Child Protective Services office and ask them (anonamously) what they would suggest. Good luck. Bless you and your parents. | Law & Ethics | 1142337938 |
| 349588 | can a felon go to a gun range in MN? | hahaha noooo!! thank god lol | Law & Ethics | 1143237882 |
| 3690500 | I am trying to find out if there are specific rules governing hotels and how they launder sheets and towels.? | My partner used to hold contracts for the laundry of several hotels. There were no regulations but he did all the loads in hot water, with bleach, dry on high heat. This is sufficient to kill most things. A commercial washing machine doesn't do anything that a household machine can't. I wouldn't worry about the type of machine. | Law & Ethics | 1142912611 |
| 262288 | what precautions must be taken to properly preserve blood for analysis for its alcohol content? | Not much needs to be done. The blood is contained in a sealed container provided by the hospital. You just have to keep it from tempature extremes. | Law & Ethics | 1142494419 |
| 2035790 | If I sign agreed mediation papers can I get them revoked in the state of Texas? | if a judge signs off on them it would be hard to do but you could talk to your attorney | Law & Ethics | 1141260455 |
| 4374954 | My mother had surgery in december of 2005 and contracted listeria in her wound at work (she works with rawmeat | Call a workers comp attorney. Most of them will give you the info you need, such as if you should hire counsel, who should pay for the meds etc. Good Luck. I hope your mom feels better. | Law & Ethics | 1143077674 |
| 59452 | Where can I find a copy of the Maryland Law Enforcement Officers' Bill of Rights? | It is codified at Md. Code. Ann., Public Safety §§ 3-101 to -113. I've linked the first section below, which will allow you to access the other provisions. | Law & Ethics | 1141724994 |
| 1954850 | how many days before a court hearing must a person be served? | It depends on a number of factors, including the type of case, which state and which court. In California, for example, you must serve a serve a judgment debtor at least 10 days before a debtor's exam. In other cases, you must give "reasonable" notice. Federal court may be different. | Law & Ethics | 1143843158 |
| 494438 | Is the M'Naughten Rule stricter than the Durham Rule? | Stricter, meaning not as easy to apply? Yes, in a sense: THE RISE AND FALL OF THE DURHAM "MENTAL DEFECT" RULE The 1950s saw a growing dissatisfaction with the M'Naughten test. It was criticized in both legal and psychiatric circles as rigid and antiquated. As the profession of psychiatry grew in stature, critics began to call for the introduction of medical evidence of mental illness into the insanity defense equation. In 1954, an appellate court discarded the M'Naughten rule and the "irresistible impulse" test in favor of a broader, medically based determination: In Durham v. United States, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia ruled that a defendant could not be found criminally responsible "if his unlawful act was the product of mental disease or mental defect." [emphasis added]. The decision was hailed as revolutionary because it marked the replacement of moral considerations with more neutral scientific determinations that were reflective of advances in psychiatric and psychological research. It was the first major break from the "right/wrong" M'Naughten rule in American jurisprudence. The Durham rule proved vague and difficult to apply, however, and many were concerned that the broad definition would exonerate far more defendants than ever before. There was confusion over whether "mental disease or defect" should be interpreted to mean only psychosis, or any of the myriad of more minor disorders defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). Critics worried that defendants would begin to use alcoholism or other disorders whose only symptoms were antisocial behavior as excuses for their crimes. It proved difficult to determine if the question of whether a defendant's actions were the "product" of his disease was a factual question for the jury, or for expert psychiatric witnesses. And the rule was criticized for inadvertently granting psychiatrists and psychologists too much influence in the courtroom. Twenty-two states explicitly rejected the Durham test, and in 1972 a panel of federal judges overturned the ruling in favor of the Model Penal Code test of the American Law Institute. | Law & Ethics | 1141253767 |
| 614413 | Is it possible for a former felon to go on to be a government agent? | Some times, yes, if the government recruits the person. Did you ever see that movie, "Catch Me If You Can"? Fred Jr, went from forging checks to working for the FBI and helped them catch such men- because he was an expert and that's what they needed. Rent it, if not or regardless. The star was that guy in the Aviator (the one who invented the Spruce Goose in the Aviator). | Law & Ethics | 1141252041 |
| 949974 | how do i find out if i have any wants & warrants for myself in los angeles county? | Should there be? Call the Sheriff's Department. | Law & Ethics | 1142071531 |
| 3058228 | Question on race discrimination? | I would find an attorney and go into more detail about what you wrote and see what his/her advice might be. | Law & Ethics | 1143737808 |
| 1561408 | Please name deatrh penalty states? | STATES WITH THE DEATH PENALTY Alabama Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Idaho Indiana Illinois Kansas * Kentucky Louisiana Maryland Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York * North Carolina Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Virginia Washington Wyoming | Law & Ethics | 1143180153 |
| 767462 | is severance pay given to an employee taxable in the philippines? | Severance pay is not always paid to employees. It depends on the situation in which the employee is losing their job and whether legislation requires severance to be paid. However, if it is paid, it is taxed just the same as regular payroll. | Law & Ethics | 1141213832 |
| 3173629 | I'm looking for Shepard Citions on-line, for N.J.? | It's a pay service only available through LEXIS or WESTLAW. | Law & Ethics | 1141679387 |
| 3433921 | What is a 14th Amendment Citizen? | The Fourteenth Amendment was originally ratified in 1868 to protect the freedman from the abrogation of his rights by the Southern states. Looking to protect the African American, the amendment made him a citizen and forced the federal government to be responsible for him. The Fourteenth Amendment prohibited the States from denying or abridging the fundamental rights of every citizen and required them to grant all persons equal protection and due process . | Law & Ethics | 1143461799 |
| 4269766 | need docket for halifax county superior criminal court for monday 27 march 2006? | I am currentlly doing the same in another court. the docket is called a calendar and while it is usually available to public in may require a lot of searching to find your name. In the system I'm using you go from court date to court date and new info isn't in system till following day. While i was able to get into the halifax court you need to pick your county and then begin searching. that system does not seem to list all motions and such as other court systems may, it just give you brief info good luck | Law & Ethics | 1143378236 |
| 2619219 | What are some laws that have values in protecting society but also lose some personal freedoms? | This may not be helpful for your homework, but it seems like ALL laws curtail personal freedoms, while being intended to protect society in some way. It seems like the only laws that would NOT make your list would be laws that you believed were wrong because they actually did nothing useful to protect society. Maybe your teacher has something grander in mind, but from the way you described the question, it seems like you could pick any 4 traffic laws or parking ordinances even. | Law & Ethics | 1141962777 |
| 2028944 | Why Americans will soon bow down to Jihadists ? | lol, because jihadists never adopt american ways? Such as the many that now live in America and have american homes, american clothes, and go to christian churches. I think what we should all be rooting for is an end to any jihad or war, so that people can stop dying because of religeous differences...but that's me :) | Law & Ethics | 1142616667 |
| 1540589 | Is Legal Authority's resume writing still a good idea for me? | I have always written my own resumes and have fared well in the past. Recently, I had my resume written by a professional ($284), posted my new, professionally written resume on Monster.com, Dice.com, and Careerbuilder.com and the calls won't stop coming in. I am getting up to 15 calls a day from recruiters and hiring managers. To make a long story short, I wish I had gotten my resume professionally written a long time ago...But I am in a totally different job market than you. It is pretty hard to say whether or not you would need the service. My advice is that if you don't do it now, do it at least once or twice in your career to see if there are any benefits to doing so. | Law & Ethics | 1142981139 |
| 3269715 | What is the typical fee charged by plaintiffs' lawyers, as a % of damages awarded? | Usually a third. However, lawyers are ethically bound to actually earn the money they make. That means for a really large award, lawyers will not be allowed to take a third. For a really large award, they may not even get ten percent. | Law & Ethics | 1143430960 |
| 3220659 | I just can't resist, what do you think happened to Natalie Holloway? | SHE VOLUNTARILY WENT TO ANOTHER COUNTRY AND ACTED LIKE A NAUGHTY GIRL, NOT TO SAY THAT SHE DESERVED IT, I LIVE ON THE BEACH, AND I'VE SEEN WHAT GOES ON. THE BEACH WAS OUR SPOT TO FIND GIRLS THAT WANTED TO PARTY AND OR GO ON A DATE, BUT SOME OF THE GUYS OUT THERE ARE PSYCHOTIC. MY BEST FRIEND'S SISTER WAS RAPED BY A GROUP OF THESE JERKS, AND WE NEVER FOUND THEM. THIS HAPPENS EVERY DAY. THE FAMILIES ARE DOWN FOR VACATION, AND THE DAUGHTERS(WITH THEIR FRIENDS) GET DRUNK AND TAKE IT OFF. | Law & Ethics | 1141555077 |
| 607254 | Can i sue a person for puntive damages if this person up and quit job 14 day after losing small claims case in | No, but any future earning can be levied, even his income tax refund. If the matter drags on you can also levy any property they own. | Law & Ethics | 1142017701 |
| 1815931 | expungement on felony checks in kentucky? | It will depend on 1. The judge of the court where the sentence was issued 2. How long it has been, they will want to see enough time passed. Not just months but years 3. They will want to see you prove you have not had any more bad checks for a long period of time 4, Also if you can show you have gotten more education, worked steady, did something with your life it all helps | Law & Ethics | 1142112920 |
| 3643404 | Wonder why they hate americans overseas?? | don't care they sure take our aid and tourist dollars without complaining | Law & Ethics | 1141322475 |
| 2148298 | how many children can you care for in your home without a license in the state of TN.? | If you're just Baby sitting I don't think you need a license.But if you're trying to run a day care then you should have a license no matter how many children. | Law & Ethics | 1141748572 |
| 3461615 | Any lawyers out there ever handle a case dealing with injury to a child by an apartment complex's fleas? | If you have notified the landlord and they have refused to look into and solve the problem, you have every right to move out and not pay rent without penalty, but you need to talk to a lawyer that deals with personal injury cases. I lived in an apartment just off OSU campus where we were on the second floor of a house, and the landlord lived below us. She would let stray cats into her house and the fleas they carried came up through the air vent and infested my cats. We notified her of the problem and when things didn't get better, we went to a lawyer, had the place bombed and she was ordered to either take it out of rent or pay the bombing bill. She did the first. It was hell but you have to do what you have to do, especially when a child is involved. Fleas can carry communicable diseases that can harm children so it is the landlords responsibility to take care of the problem. Go to legal aid downtown if you can't afford an attorney. Columbus is pretty good about solving tenant/landlord disputes. | Law & Ethics | 1143823238 |
| 3337045 | Why is Alcohol legal and pot isn't? | people, read the whole question before you answer & make yourselves look like idiots. see what is, not what you want things to be. mass producing alcohol descreatly is nearly impossibly so its easy to tax. pot grows anywhere & the yield is so high that the only way to cash in on it is legality. look at who gets paid; growers, transporters, wholesalers & retailers. thats alot of jobs created & the money made is good for the economy. but wait, theres more! who also gets paid; lawyers, courts, county, federal subsidies(taxes)(goes to cops, survailance, cop cars, ect.), all the court ordered programs, jails & prisons. its the greatest cash crop ever (besides war). along with the revenue it generates, being illegal forces the crime stats up. cops get more tax money. there wouldnt be ANY pot related crimes if it were legal. the violence is over territory or robbery, gone if legalized. the sales, gone if legalized. court ordered programs: all government offices are alotted money for the year. if they use it all, they get more next year & so on. as long as they can stuff warm bodies into these programs, theyll get more money. taxes will never dry up as long as they can steal it outa your check before you get it. prisons: the unit i was in is an agriculture unit. we grew okra, cabbage, peas, & corn. orange unit down the way was a packaging unit. styles unit is steel fabrication that makes the buildings we (inmates) are stored in. fregison was a textile unit. we are a self preservation society. get it. look up TCI on the stock market. stands for 'texas correctional industries. we are a workforce that houses, feeds, clothes & maintains ourselves while producing free world goods. NEVER believe that bullsht that it costs tens of thousands per inmate per year. prisons are money makers. for the story on the industries threatened by hemp http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0SO7Ch.jC1EA.IAgidXNyoA;_ylu=X3oDMTB2b2gzdDdtBGNvbG8DZQRsA1dTMQRwb3MDMQRzZWMDc3IEdnRpZAM-/SIG=11q02c7lp/EXP=1143922174/**http%3a//www.parascope.com/mx/hemp01.htm | Law & Ethics | 1143834548 |
| 3826972 | how do I pay for traffic tickets that are late when I'm in another state? | first, find the address of the court, write the court a letter explaining the situation, and ask the court how you resolve the matter. in most cases they will write you a letter and explain what you need to do. Or you can call the court if you know the telephone number. | Law & Ethics | 1141497132 |
| 4015890 | when can you legally leave home in the state on Minnesota? | In most states, you simply have to be 18... That movie, "Irreconcilable Difference" with Drew Barrymore is a complete work of fiction. Outside of parental abuse, a child cannot "divorce" his/her parents. Could you picture the number of lawsuits that would ensue?? *L* You can run away, of course. But that's not legally leaving home.. | Law & Ethics | 1143325566 |
| 3485136 | NOT CAN THEY BE ARRESTED----but WHY can they NOT be??? | I hope that you are ok.... it sucks that the law seems to protect the rights of people who break the law and screws those that try and obey them... I am worried about your safety.. do you have some where that you can go? I know that in Va there are womens shelters to help woman get away from abusive relationships.. it seems that the violence always escalates.....be safe.......peace | Law & Ethics | 1141695060 |
| 1927641 | What are the legal and financial responsibility to take care for long time stranged abusive parents? | I work in the elder care field and I'm a social worker. Adult children have no obligation to provide any type of care to there parent you don't even have to speak to them if you don't want The only thing you cant do is be abusive to them like say you live in their home and knew that you were neglecting that elder then you could go to jail. So if you don't want to provide any assistance you do have to. | Law & Ethics | 1143864170 |
| 31923 | How to legally change my last name? | Such laws differ from state to state and country to country. But usually you have to give an application in a court and publish the same in some leading news papers of the area where people know you. You also have to inform other authorities like the passport office, the immigration department etc. about the same. | Law & Ethics | 1143171432 |
| 1364281 | My coffee carafe exploded with my hand inside requiring 6 stitches and 2-3 days off work. Do I need a lawyer? | You should contact a lawyer - most will do a consultation for free, and work with you on the fee, especially if you have a case. If you contact the company first they may pressure you to settle and you'll lose out on your rights to sue. You were injured and you deserve compensation. Your injury reminds me of one of the classic cases in product liability where a woman was injured by an exploding coke bottle. The glass bottle exploded in her hand in the store while she was removing it from the shelf. (Escola v Coca Cola Bottling Company of Fresno, 150 P.2d 436 (Cal. 1944)) I couldn't say for sure if you have a case, but it seems like you may. The one hitch would be if there was a warning enclosed with the carafe when you bought it. A lawyer would be able to evaluate and tell you for sure. | Law & Ethics | 1143606269 |
| 2026771 | Statutue of limitations in Ohio bad check?? | Try this link. It will get you to the limitations of each class of crime. You will need to know if you are looking for the limitation on a felony or misdemeanor.... http://onlinedocs.andersonpublishing.com/oh/lpExt.dll?f=templates&fn=main-h.htm&cp=PORC Here is the text: 2901.13. Limitation of criminal prosecutions. (A) (1) Except as provided in division (A)(2) or (3) of this section or as otherwise provided in this section, a prosecution shall be barred unless it is commenced within the following periods after an offense is committed: (a) For a felony, six years; (b) For a misdemeanor other than a minor misdemeanor, two years; (c) For a minor misdemeanor, six months. (2) There is no period of limitation for the prosecution of a violation of section 2903.01 or 2903.02 of the Revised Code. (3) Except as otherwise provided in divisions (B) to (H) of this section, a prosecution of any of the following offenses shall be barred unless it is commenced within twenty years after the offense is committed: (a) A violation of section 2903.03, 2903.04, 2905.01, 2907.02, 2907.03, 2907.04, 2907.05, 2907.21, 2909.02, 2911.01, 2911.02, 2911.11, 2911.12, or 2917.02 of the Revised Code, a violation of section 2903.11 or 2903.12 of the Revised Code if the victim is a peace officer, a violation of section 2903.13 of the Revised Code that is a felony, or a violation of former section 2907.12 of the Revised Code; (b) A conspiracy to commit, attempt to commit, or complicity in committing a violation set forth in division (A)(3)(a) of this section. (B) If the period of limitation provided in division (A)(1) or (3) of this section has expired, prosecution shall be commenced for an offense of which an element is fraud or breach of a fiduciary duty, within one year after discovery of the offense either by an aggrieved person, or by the aggrieved person's legal representative who is not a party to the offense. (C) If the period of limitation provided in division (A)(1) or (3) of this section has expired, prosecution shall be commenced for an offense involving misconduct in office by a public servant as defined in section 2921.01 of the Revised Code, at any time while the accused remains a public servant, or within two years thereafter. (D) An offense is committed when every element of the offense occurs. In the case of an offense of which an element is a continuing course of conduct, the period of limitation does not begin to run until such course of conduct or the accused's accountability for it terminates, whichever occurs first. (E) A prosecution is commenced on the date an indictment is returned or an information filed, or on the date a lawful arrest without a warrant is made, or on the date a warrant, summons, citation, or other process is issued, whichever occurs first. A prosecution is not commenced by the return of an indictment or the filing of an information unless reasonable diligence is exercised to issue and execute process on the same. A prosecution is not commenced upon issuance of a warrant, summons, citation, or other process, unless reasonable diligence is exercised to execute the same. (F) The period of limitation shall not run during any time when the corpus delicti remains undiscovered. (G) The period of limitation shall not run during any time when the accused purposely avoids prosecution. Proof that the accused departed this state or concealed the accused's identity or whereabouts is prima-facie evidence of the accused's purpose to avoid prosecution. (H) The period of limitation shall not run during any time a prosecution against the accused based on the same conduct is pending in this state, even though the indictment, information, or process which commenced the prosecution is quashed or the proceedings thereon are set aside or reversed on appeal. (I) As used in this section, "peace officer" has the same meanin | Law & Ethics | 1142452308 |
| 173706 | How can I contact the Reverend Al Sharpton? | Go to 123 Crooked as Hell Road. If he's not there, find the march for the poor he's attending. He will be the one in the limo. If that doesn't work, you can always go the failsafe method. Hold a large wad of money in the air when he is downwind. | Law & Ethics | 1143499768 |
| 4146571 | is death penalty should not be abolished? | Yes. Not for revenge and not for the purpose of being a deterrant, but simply because human life is so precious that there can be no other penalty to a murderer than to have their life taken from them. Life for life. | Law & Ethics | 1142154320 |
| 2855634 | can you receive welfare while having a full-time job? | in the us yes you can it is based on the poverty level. So how many people are in the house and how much you make. Like a family of three if they make less than 22,000 a year can get food stamps and or TANF. TANF is cash money for your family but it is temporary there is a certain number of years in your LIFE TIME that you can receive it. If you use it all up and you a poor later on in life sry | Law & Ethics | 1141859858 |
| 3741487 | What are the concerns with Jessica's law? | The problem with Jessica law some politicians are just to lazy to pass it and the people behind are not doing a very good job of getting their message out like when came to where I live nobody even knew they were coming but if we had known about it we would have shown up to support it. | Law & Ethics | 1143786783 |
| 1028811 | if someone files chapter7 does the debt get payed? | In a chapter 7, a trustee is appointed to take over your property. Any property of value may be sold or turned to cash for the benefit of your creditors. You may be able to keep some personal property and possibly real estate depending on the laws of the state where you live and applicable federal laws. There are also 3 types of debt: (1) secured debt; (2) unsecured priority debt; and (3) nonpriority unsecured debt. Bankruptcy cannot get rid of secured debt, so the debtor must either pay the debt or give up the property used to secure the loan. Unsecured priority debt consists of debts that are given priority over other types of debts. If there is anything left after all the secured and priority unsecured creditors have been paid, then the general unsecured creditors might see a distribution. | Law & Ethics | 1143315669 |
| 2756536 | Why cant we just snuff the crimanals once and for all? | I never understood that either. If you kill somebody, you should, by all ethical and legal laws, be killed. And that's just the way it is. | Law & Ethics | 1141330388 |
| 210242 | haitian immigration laws? | must have 1968 VW immigration boat with floater devices | Law & Ethics | 1141485860 |
| 1565302 | What is going on in our country. Are we a bunch of sell-outs>? | no | Law & Ethics | 1141366257 |
| 3159496 | what is the role and function of the ambudsman in the judiciary system in grenada? | Am "Ombudsman" is a special representative, outside the normal communications channels that hears grievances that have not been addressed by the system. The assumption is that the system is not perfect. In those cases where an injustice might happen, even though the system functioned correctly, the Ombudsman has the authority to hear the grievance and contact the proper authority to rectify the situation. Many hospitals, government agencies, and corporations have made use of the Ombudsman. It provides an opportunity to review and correct an issue before it gets out of hand. | Law & Ethics | 1142286339 |
| 609162 | in germany my wife who is a germany was kill in a car- acct i'm american can i sue the person in america | In America, one must bring suit in the county where the accident took place. I'm sure if this accident was in Germany, suit must be filed there. | Law & Ethics | 1142820266 |
| 2018969 | I live in Texas. Can my son defend himself in a public school if physically attacked? | Yes, he can. | Law & Ethics | 1141749726 |
| 974519 | When does the postd speed limit change when a new posted speed limit is established? | At the sign. | Law & Ethics | 1143356257 |
| 3451257 | what is judicial activism? | Judicial activism implies that judges who do not like the laws created by Congress will fashion new laws through their published opinions (which is an impermissible usurpation of Congress's law-making power so long as the laws they overturn are not in violation of the Constitution). The most aggressive judicial activists will not even heed the rules and policies set down by the higher courts in other cases. | Law & Ethics | 1141571514 |
| 2394884 | Should someone be imprisoned for life if they commit murder? | I think murder and rape should be both punished by execution. | Law & Ethics | 1141553391 |
| 3172808 | Which supreme court justice is going to do permanent damage to the Supreme court and is actually an idealogue? | no one justice has been able to do it yet !! | Law & Ethics | 1143604122 |
| 3458025 | how do you find out if you have a warrant for your arrest? | turn yourself in it saves time and looks better to the judge in the long run | Law & Ethics | 1142626379 |
| 1483635 | how can I bring up sth aust electoral roll? | what??????????????????????????????????????????? excuse me ????????????????????????????????????? | Law & Ethics | 1143076104 |
| 3518973 | What is the cost of executing a person, compared to the cost of life imprisonment? | "Although the "officail" costs associated with capital punishment are high, many death penalty supporters argue that no cost is too high if it achieves justice. Death penalty opponents, on the other hand, point to the huge costs associated with judicial appeals and with the executions themselves. According to the Death Penalty Information Center (DPIC), which maintians a national database on such costs, 'The death penalty cost North Carolina $2.16 million per execution over the costs of non-death penalty murder case with a sentence of imprisionment for life.' The DPIC also says that an average execution in Florida costs $3.2 million to carry out, and that 'Texas, a death penalty case costs an average of $2.3 million- about three times the cost of imprisoning someone in a single cell at the highest security level for 40 years." Hope this helps you!! Good luck. And remember, there are no "ifs" when removing costs. There are also no "ifs" when your sentenced to die. | Law & Ethics | 1143765031 |
| 3855811 | How much a pistol costs in North America ?Is there any kinda small gun which doesnot make sound during firing? | It depends on the area you're buying it in. Silencers are ILLEGAL in the US. Of course that doesn't mean you can't find them, just that they are illegal. | Law & Ethics | 1143246204 |
| 1397996 | why to keep tasers in law inforcement? | Because liberals can't handle the concept of a criminal dying. | Law & Ethics | 1143781535 |
| 77374 | Can somebody tell me how would allowing gay/lesbian couples marry have any effect on the sanctity of marriage? | marriage is procreating the human race, 2 guys cant do that. | Law & Ethics | 1142160561 |
| 1089331 | Why is prostitution illegal? | Because it is too difficult to tax. Many women do free lance work. | Law & Ethics | 1143297310 |
| 290191 | can i swim the Rio Grand walk to Mexico City and protest any thing with out fear of being arrested ? | Well, if you swim the Rio Grande, then you'll probably end up in Juarez...not a good place to be to begin with! I wouldn't be worried about getting arrested. I'd be worried about getting kidnapped and held up for ransom...as it is constantly being done there. Or, if you are a female, I'd worry about being kidnapped and being sold as a sex slave...as is being done there. Oh, and the police won't help you. This, of course, is assuming you don't get severely sick since the Rio Grande is polluted so bad. However, the party scene there is really big. So, I'd watch out getting hit by a drunk American eighteen year old while your out in the streets protesting. | Law & Ethics | 1143600158 |
| 3308175 | I would like info on how to file suit for slander in Wisconsin? | Hire an attorney | Law & Ethics | 1142725141 |
| 2514366 | Have you ever stolen anything from your work? | no and don't plan on it, is it worth what you make a year. If you are thinking of it, just back right up bub, forget it. stay true to your self | Law & Ethics | 1141551610 |
| 3338027 | IS there more than one interpatation to laws? | They are treated differently because attemepted murder and an officer involved shooting are completely different things. If a citizen, as you put it, "commits attempted murder", he goes to jail when the investigation has been completed and probable cause has been found. Also, he does get bail for an attempted murder charge. People also get bail in murder charges, so I'm not really sure where you are going with that. If an officer gets in a shooting on-duty, he/she was probably faced with a direct threat to his/her life or a victim's life. Even if justified, the shooting will be investigated to make sure all laws and policies were followed. It seems you want to convict the police before all of the facts are investigated. Remember, innocent unitl proven guilty. | Law & Ethics | 1142446600 |
| 1837259 | Are there any Disability Lawyers out there that have won denied heart cases? | This question is unanswerable in its current form. Is this for a heart TRANSPLANT denial? What state, and preferably what metropolitan region or hopsital is it? Have you contacted a medical malpractice attorney at this point? Did the hospital describe any factors that contributed to its decision to deny the transplant? The best recommendation is to perform a Google search for medical malpractice attorneys in your area, particularly those who have found success at your hospital. You'd then have to talk to the attorneys there and see if they could offer any assistance for this type of matter. | Law & Ethics | 1143435643 |
| 3149385 | In the state of wisconsing if I give up parental rights voluntary ... will I have to pay child support ? | This article would lead me to believe that the answer is no, at least, not without some kind of written agreement between the mother and yourself...http://writ.news.findlaw.com/colb/20060321.html Relevant passage: Dubay's Strongest Argument: Mothers Can Give Up Children for Adoption Dubay makes one argument that is far more difficult to rebut than the others. It is that after a woman has a baby, in Michigan and elsewhere, she has the right to give up that baby for adoption. If she exercises that right, she cuts off her own financial responsibility to the child, along with other parental rights and responsibilities. A man, by contrast, may not relinquish his financial responsibility for an unwanted child unless the biological mother shares his wish to give up the child for adoption. Dubay asks: Why shouldn't men have the same right that women have? And doesn't the law engage in sex discrimination by offering one sex an option that the other lacks? In considering these questions, we need to examine how the different approaches to adoption arose in the first place. It is not difficult to imagine that sex-role stereotypes played a role. Traditionally, in the United States, the law made three assumptions about parenthood: the mother's proper role is that of nurturer; the father's proper role is that of "breadwinner"; and every child, if at all possible, should be part of a nuclear family. Under this set of assumptions, a number of conclusions would seem to follow: If a woman is unwilling to nurture (or "mother") her child, the law cannot force her to do so. In fact, a child in the custody of an uninterested mother is a child in danger of abuse or neglect. Therefore, if a woman gives birth to a child for whom she does not wish to care, the law would be doing the baby no favors by leaving him or her with the rejecting mother. Adoption would seem a mercy to both mother and baby. A father who is unwilling to pay for his offspring can, however, safely be forced to pay nonetheless, just as he could be required to provide financial support for his wife or ex-wife. Nothing about the money that he might pay is compromised by his unwillingness to spend it. Financial support - the "father's job" -- can be an impersonal contribution in a way that care and nurturance - the "mother's job" -- simply cannot. It is therefore a "no-brainer," if one embraces these traditional assumptions, that if a man sires a child, he must do his duty by that child and pay money for its support. The third assumption, again, is that children should - if at all possible - grow up in two-parent male/female households. If we share this assumption, as the law has done in the past (and, to a lesser extent, continues to do), it follows that when a couple splits up before a baby is born, the baby is better off if the mother gives him up to a family containing two parents. Adoption is thus a desirable turn of events and should not only be allowed but encouraged. Women, though, are often quite attached to their babies and prefer to keep them, regardless of where the father might be. In such a case, the child gains nothing, and loses much, if the father decides not to provide financial support for his biological baby. However such assumptions developed, they are no longer fair, and rest on outmoded and discriminatory assignments of responsibility. Women currently participate in the workforce in overwhelming numbers, even if their wages continue to lag behind those of their male counterparts. And men participate in nurturing their children far more than they used to; indeed, there are a growing number of "stay-at-home" dads in this country, and their contribution to day-to-day caring for their babies is profound. Under these conditions, it would be as practical to require women who give up their babies to pay child support to custodial fathers, as it is to requi | Law & Ethics | 1143673640 |
| 4416849 | why the terrorist become so eager to drink the iraqi blood? | It's not about religion. It's about power. The terrorists are using cult tactics to get ignorant people to do their bidding. The Bible warns of false prophets and not to speak for God (Do not take the lords name in vain). The Koran says the same thing, but people don't listen. | Law & Ethics | 1141719204 |
| 3318926 | do my parents have to escort me to court? | you can probably call the court and ask | Law & Ethics | 1141604408 |
| 2297299 | Will I need a passport to travel to Puerto Rico in the future? | speaking as someone who is from the Virgin islands and family in puerto Rico as of rite now no. However there is legislation in place that will require it soon. Even though both places are US territories. It is suggested that you have one now but it is not necessary | Law & Ethics | 1142381530 |
| 1642692 | how do i find out information on a KDOC prisoner? | http://www.corrections.ky.gov/kool.htm | Law & Ethics | 1143745443 |
| 3960990 | Did Bush really know about 911? | It is certainly hard to keep the truth under wraps with the masses involved on the internet the truth eventually surfaces. The American people have been lied to and are still being lied to. The answer is YES!!!!! | Law & Ethics | 1141231854 |
| 1121932 | who are thief's at this present time? | lupin the third | Law & Ethics | 1143337643 |
| 2394114 | i need to know how to file a motion to reduce child support in the state of arkansas.? | Draft the motion and file it in the county where your child support order was originally filed (assuming no one's moved out of county), together with the appropriate coversheets (found at the AR judiciary homepage). You might be able to find some pre-printed legal forms at the pulaski county law library to get you started. | Law & Ethics | 1143172444 |
| 2205493 | Will I get in trouble with the law? | nawww not if you invite her in ,close the door... and she hits you first ...or you lie and say she hit you....... its your in your own home and have no obligation or anywhere to retreat to.... its your house ! on the other hand if shes still outside... make sure you have some cigarettes , money, and candy on you... you will need them to make trades in jail.... | Law & Ethics | 1143047131 |
| 2087434 | can you legally tape record a township regular meeting in municipalities in ontario? | you would have to consult an attorney familiar with the Ontario laws. | Law & Ethics | 1143491677 |
| 2215083 | can the IRS collect delinquent taxs from my social security check? | Yup! Uncle Sam can do as it pleases, especially when they are the ones issuing your check. | Law & Ethics | 1141830562 |
| 3084150 | What are the laws and sentences concerining assault in south carolina? | The statutes are somewhat extensive, so it would be best for you to just read it for yourself. The relevant section is Article 7 at the site below. | Law & Ethics | 1142290250 |
| 69839 | can I get this petition signed http://www.helspan.org? | Being that 1) I couldn't get the link open and 2) I'm the only one who's answered your question, I'm going to say "no". | Law & Ethics | 1143148026 |
| 2382176 | Do you think capital punishment or death penalty should be legalized or illegalized? Why? | This is long, so bear with it... A few weeks ago, the US reached a bit of a milestone, with an execution in North Carolina 1,000 people have been executed in the US since the re-instatement of the death penalty. Think about that number, 1,000 people. It’s a lot, with more to come in the near future. It is one of the most divisive issues in the US today. This is not an issue where there is any middle ground, it’s either you are for it or against it. In the state of Texas, we execute more people than any other state of the union but even in Texas, the death penalty is hotly debated. Not all states in the US have the death penalty but those that do have the same issues with it as here in Texas. Let’s start with a few of them… Firstly, the original reason for the death penalty was it was suppose to be a deterrent for crime. It’s still touted as such in the states that do have the death penalty. But, if you look at the statistics in the states that do have it you will see that it is not a deterrent at all. Crime rates have not drastically dropped since its implementation. If it were the state of Texas would be the state in the union that has the lowest violent crime rate, it doesn’t. The only deterrent effect it has is that the person that is put to death will never again break the law. That doesn’t drop the crime rate or make us any safer. The realism is most criminals think they will never get caught, that they are too smart. When criminals are doing whatever they are doing that is going to send them to death row they are not even considering the death penalty while they are performing the crime. So that throws out the argument of being a deterrent and lowering crime rates. Secondly, it was also suppose to lower costs of prisons. If you execute the criminals they aren’t going to cost as much to feed, house or be taken care of. Like the crime rate argument, this one is false as well. In all actuality it takes more money to execute someone then to house them for life. That has to do with the legal system and the appeals process. Most of those on death row have court appointed lawyers because they can’t afford to hire one. So the tax payers of the state end up footing the bill for not only the prosecution and housing the prisoner they end up paying for his legal defense as well. In Texas, it costs almost three times more to execute someone then it does to house them in the highest security level for life (stats come from www.deathpenaltyinfo.org). So how is that fulfilling the promise of lower costs? Thirdly, it is considered retribution. Unlike life imprisonment, where someone can lead a fairly normal life and have some luxuries, the death penalty does not allow that. For some that are pro-death penalty that is acceptable because it is a true punishment for a crime, not a chance to rehabilitate the criminal. With varying degrees people do agree with this, citing the ‘eye for an eye’ quote as back up for it. But others feel that the states don’t have to right to impose retribution on an individual, that as ‘man’ we don’t have that right to take another life. A lot of the belief systems that argue both for and against this have to do with religious principles. But should states have that ability and be able to enforce death when they bluntly always say the state is not there to give retribution? Isn’t death the utmost in retribution rather than punishment? Fourthly, there is recidivism. That is that some criminals repeat, repeat and repeat crimes no matter how many time they are sent to jail. This is true. There is a certain class of criminals that do repeat their crimes over and over, each time getting worse. There seems to be nothing that can be done with these people that will work to rehabilitate and reform them. Repeat offenders do seem to dominate the criminal justice system and are a big chunk of those that are incarcerated. From the peop | Law & Ethics | 1141949332 |
| 2444994 | how do i get aroung a sixty day notice when the person is on ssi and is harassing the manager and other tenant | If this man is threatening physical harm or terrifying small children, that is the route you should take If the Police refuse to help after that call their supervisor | Law & Ethics | 1143343595 |
| 3415305 | My brother(who lives in Pa) is seperated from his wife and she took their son to Florida? | Okay, Joker is exactly wrong. Since they are not divorced and there is no written visitation or custody order, the one thing she has NOT done is kidnap the child. The police will be able to do exactly nothing. If the wife and child have been residents of Florida for two years now, your brother will probably have to proceed in the Florida courts. And since he's out of state, the only real viable way for him to do that is to get a Florida lawyer. The lawyer can help him file for visitation and get an order from a court setting out a visitation schedule. If the wife refuses to follow it, she would be in contempt of court. Actually, there's another option. Your brother could file for divorce in PA. This would give PA jurisdiction over custody and visitation. He'll still need a lawyer but at least he'll be on his home turf and she'll be the one who has to travel. That should save him some big money. | Law & Ethics | 1141913522 |
| 1031075 | What is MIPSO? | Midwestern Innocence Project Student Organization MIPSO was established to assist the Midwestern Innocence Project in its efforts to seek the exoneration of those who are incarcerated but are actually innocent. MIPSO helps MIP in its fund-raising activities and plans speakers and other programs to educate the law school community about the problem of wrongful convictions. | Law & Ethics | 1141455657 |
| 3115223 | what are the Cause of Actions for conversion? | The cause of action for conversion is conversion. What is conversion? "[A] civil wrong (tort) in which one converts another's property to his/her own use, which is a fancy way of saying "steals." Conversion includes treating another's goods as one's own, holding onto such property which accidentally comes into the convertor's (taker's) hands, or purposely giving the impression the assets belong to him/her. This gives the true owner the right to sue for his/her own property or the value and loss of use of it, as well as going to law enforcement authorities since conversion usually includes the crime of theft." | Law & Ethics | 1141328105 |
| 1970515 | what do i need too bring to the crown attorney for False Pretences case? | Evidence on appropriate paper, sworn as affidavit, which will substantiate the false pretenses to the crown attorney. At the level of crown attorney, witnesses are generally never cross-examined, his apex court being essentially appellate. However, procedures vary locally from country to country (state, county, etc.) | Law & Ethics | 1143138609 |
| 979447 | Does a traffic fine for littering affect my driving record? | No, not a moving violation. It will be on your record, but you will not receive any points. | Law & Ethics | 1143071971 |
| 1951212 | How would you feel if a police search your babys diaper.? | Good for that officer. I hope he added child endangerment charges against the "parent". What a total idiot. The real sad thing is this has been discovered a lot more than once. Everything from marijuana, crack, and meth has been found in diapers. A lot of dealers use kids of all ages to transport/hide their dope. If caught, those dealers get slammed (rightfully) with heavy prison sentences. | Law & Ethics | 1141952527 |
| 4324603 | Who would be tried for the murder in the following situation? | Actually, they would probably be tried for murder in the country where the crime was committed. The U.S. Government would not reward the person who did it, but they might be seen as a hero by the American people. | Law & Ethics | 1142276926 |
| 4391655 | Was my advice bad to this dad? | He should check with a lawyer about joint custody. The support would probably be 50/50 and the custdy would be 50/50. I think she could move either way. I think she might be pre-preparing for supporr court. More time = more money? Either way she'll get the money (arears) and the chidren will suffer in the meantime. If the get along well they could work it out (legally) in the form of a contract. He could use the threat of court as leverage, but I would chek with a lawyer. | Law & Ethics | 1143386406 |
| 3147944 | What is the standard of proof needed to execute a no-knock warrant? | I'll admit my answer might be rusty, and I suspect anyone's answer is likely to depend on whether or not they're in the same state you are...this is something a state can regulate (though they obviously can't give the police any more latitude than the Constitution does already). On to the rusty answer: The last I knew, there was no such thing as a no-knock warrant. In other words, a judge could not issue a warrant excusing what the Constitution required of law enforcement. HOWEVER... Courts have allowed (and probably still do), law enforcement to ignore the requirement if they are aware, *at the time the warrant is served*, of the facts mentioned by some of the other posters (heavily armed, etc). As I recall, this is the case because what a judge might agree to today (that announcing is excused), might not still be the case when law enforcement went to serve the warrant five days later. For that reason, I am of the belief that an issuing judge cannot excuse the requirement in advance, but courts can excuse the requirement after the fact, based on the facts presented to law enforcement at the time the warrant is served. Like I said: my answer might be out of date. I don't keep up on this area of law because I don't deal with it much any more and it's the kind of thing I'd be able to research before I served the warrant. It's possible judges are issuing "no-knocks" now, but the way I understood it seemed very Constitutionally reasonable and I'd be a little surprised if it's changed. | Law & Ethics | 1143843357 |
| 2485010 | what do you thinck about HR 4437 WHY DO PEOPLE DONT LIKE LATINOS? | I dont know what HR 4437 is but Lations ROCK!!!!! They are some of my favorite people. Some of the best and coolest people I know are Latino. SHOUT OUT TO ALL LATINOS!! Speaking of Latinos George Lopez got a hollywood walk of fame star. I thought that was great. Another big step for Latinos. Im not Latino but when I hear people talk bad about Latinos it pisses me off. Ecspecially when Mexicans get talked about. | Law & Ethics | 1143833691 |
| 2145358 | what the statue of limitations for a misdemeanor in New Jersey? | there is no statute of limitations for a crime.... | Law & Ethics | 1142879905 |
| 1807161 | i need legal help to file a divorce from another state. My situation is a sticky one.? | first you need to find out if it is legal to run an add in a paper letting the person know youre divorcing him. cuz in some states you can get in touch with someone and they will run an add in the paper and your spouse will have a certain amount of time to answer,if he does not answer, your granted the divorce, so ask the court house or talk to a lawyer. good luck | Law & Ethics | 1142653203 |
| 832466 | is the sale of antiques prohibited outside ones country? | It depends on the country and the antique. Many countries prohibit the export of objects regarded as national treasures, usually very old artifacts. Their value is not the issue, the age of the item is. The scarcity of similar items is also considered. | Law & Ethics | 1141517167 |
| 1779648 | Can you tell me where Ican find this information on the internet? | This info is at: www.askaquestionthat someonecananswer.com It is also be found at: www.youneedtounderstand thatpeoplhavenoidea whatyouaretalkingabout ifyoudonotsay whatitis.net | Law & Ethics | 1143594851 |
| 310613 | who owns the viacal with the licen plate number xyw884? | check the DMV of the state in which the plate is registered. I don't think they would have the information online, but you could probably go to the local office and find out | Law & Ethics | 1141348187 |
| 1985562 | free history check on ohio criminals. Is that availible? | I don't know if this is what you are looking for but you can go to the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections website (http://www.drc.state.oh.us/) and do an inmate search. It includes inmates that are no longer in prison as well. | Law & Ethics | 1143173448 |
| 4179206 | What is the allowable rent increase for california? | yeah i agree with dragonfire i had an apartment go under new management once and they remodeled the building the rent went up 150 dollars when the last time i renewed it only went up like 50 bucks there was nothing i could do but move out | Law & Ethics | 1143003208 |
| 4322659 | In law, what is a filing for declaratory-relief? | Filing for declaratory relief is requesting a judge to determine parties' rights under a contract or a statute. Usually, during a lawsuit, especially during cases involving contracts. | Law & Ethics | 1142443607 |
| 63159 | I am looking for a form or site on how can,an appeal should b done 2ask 2 drop a felony charge 2 a misdemeanor | you should try going to the clerk at the courthouse and ask them how to get an expungment of your felony or at least drop to a misdemeanor. I did that a last year ago and it cost me about $60.00. Of course every case is different. I had a felony and a strike on my record and serve time. But i was doing really good for the past 7 years...so GL! | Law & Ethics | 1142974513 |
| 2913620 | Is it illegal for a private citizen to hand deliver a letter or package to a rural mail box? | Here is the applicable federal statute: Whoever knowingly and willfully deposits any mailable matter such as statements of accounts, circulars, sale bills, or other like matter, on which no postage has been paid, in any letter box established, approved, or accepted by the Postal Service for the receipt or delivery of mail matter on any mail route with intent to avoid payment of lawful postage thereon, shall for each such offense be fined under this title. | Law & Ethics | 1143031525 |
| 3536618 | do u turn them in to police ??????? | Rock bottom might be the wake-up call for your friend. Telling the police and showing the tapes might just save your friends life. | Law & Ethics | 1141807926 |
| 3500973 | I need information on Kansas Child Custody. My grandmother was babysitting my son and wont give him back? | Whew! I agree with both. As long as you don't have any issues against you. Notify the police, Children and youth, and your local Court house, and have the police go with you to grammies and take your child home. | Law & Ethics | 1142448085 |
| 1267130 | What do you like democratic or republican? | Neither. Both parties are full of crooks, liers and sneaks. | Law & Ethics | 1142316661 |
| 2717788 | What is the meaning of: "Exh. 107 to Seventh Beutz Decl"? | The citations come from the case Faegre & Benson, LLP v. Purdy, from April 27, 2005. Molly K. Beutz is a member of counsel for the law firm Faegre & Boston. In that case, "Plaintiffs, law firm and lawyer, alleged that defendant, alleged contemnor, registered numerous internet domain names that were confusingly similar to the law firms protected mark, appropriated a nickname of the lawyer to create a another confusingly website, and published defamatory statements on the websites; and that he did so in violation of specific court orders and a preliminary injunction and temporary restraining order." The context is as follows: "Plaintiff John Hinderaker publishes a popular internet blog -- or web log -- entitled 'Power Line,' located at powerlineblog.com, under the pseudonym 'Hindrocket.' Hinderaker Decl. P 5. On September 13, 2004, a statement appeared on the discussion board on pleasedontkillyourbaby.com/Discussion that purported to be by Hinderaker. Exh. 107 to Seventh Beutz Decl. Hinderaker did not create or authorize use of the posting attributed to his name. Hinderaker Decl. P 3." Exh. 107 refers to Exhibit 107, as marked in the case and approved by the court. "to Seventh Beutz Decl." reverse to the statement made in the seventh declaration of the attorney Beutz made in that exhibit. Really it's not a very interesting element of the case, but it at least explains what this abbreviated term means. | Law & Ethics | 1143616222 |
| 2864193 | How can a genocide happen in 1994 in Rwanda (or anywhere in this world) and little is reported of it? | if they aren't white, nobody cares. | Law & Ethics | 1141759263 |
| 3492644 | Any lawyers out there? | First off we need to know how long you were out on leave. That's the main point. If you passed the legal limit of protected time then there's nothing that prevents them from letting you go. Second your employer has a right to keep in contact with you to determine if you are ready to go back to work. Refusing to answer that can be grounds to be fired with cause. Pain and suffering only comes into play if they did indeed let you go during a protected period, if they let you go after that period then again there's nothing that can be done and it would be considered with cause since you didn't show up to work. These also only apply if you and your employer qualify under the FMLA. If you don't qualify, then unless there's a state law in your state requiring leave then there is no legal reason for them to have had to "protected" your job. | Law & Ethics | 1142708523 |
| 2619385 | lanlords respoabilities when housing to section 8 peopel? | Start here: http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/programs/hcv/forms/ | Law & Ethics | 1143055229 |
| 3309832 | any advice on becoming a swat officer or anything in that category? | Join the military. Run, Run, Run. Shoot, Shoot, And shoot some more. | Law & Ethics | 1141268005 |
| 3603318 | is a doctor held to a different standard of care than a regular person when a substance is flammable? (and he? | If the substance in question was used under the physician's care or practice, then yes...of course he is held to a different standard of care. If this is an everyday situation we are talking about, then no. Are cops held under a different standard of care when dealing with firearms? Yes. The difference with them...it doesn't matter if they are on or off duty. | Law & Ethics | 1141869599 |
| 2573293 | If someone goes to a car dealer, to test drive a car, and they get into a crash, who has to pay for car? | The dealer ship should be the ones to pay. They sould have insurance on there automobiles that cover other drivers. have a great day | Law & Ethics | 1143353813 |
| 2337643 | Sister has will, is she obligated to provide me a copy of the will? | If the will has been lodged with the probate court of the jurisdiction, then it has become public record, and should be accessible to anyone, including yourself. There are times when the probate courts seal the records in order to protect especially sensitive situations, but those are not all that frequent. If the will has not been lodged, then you should contact the probate court and inform them that a recent decedent in its jurisdiction wrote a will, but that the holder of the will has not properly lodged it with the court and ask for a court order directing that the will be presented to the court. | Law & Ethics | 1142737673 |
| 1144018 | I saw a skeezy adult man with his hand up the shirt of what looked like a 14 year-old girl in the mall.? | It could have been a couple doing the role-playing thing. Or it could have been a ventriloquist practicing his act with a very realistic-looking dummy. | Law & Ethics | 1142882512 |
| 1765234 | Sold house, new owner sueing me for bad furnace. What can I do? | Have a Lawyer review your contract. Have the Lawyer put a lein for his fee on the house. The case will probably go away. PS any jerk can take anyone to small claims court. | Law & Ethics | 1142391339 |
| 3919523 | how to create a jail? | A jail that tortures people? give the contract to son of a bush and rumsfeld. | Law & Ethics | 1143593678 |
| 3858426 | How Can I Find out if I Was Cheated Out of My Inheritance ? | Someone who dies without leaving a will is considered "intestate" The major difference between dying testate (with a will) and dying intestate is that an intestate estate is distributed to beneficiaries in accordance with the distribution plan established by state law (from http://law.freeadvice.com/estate_planning/wills/what_is_probate.htm) The executor can't just distribute the estate however they choose. This would have to be court supervised. Each state has laws regarding "intestate distribution". Don't know what state you are in, but you can do internet search for "intestate distribution STATE" to see how the estate should be distributed. If you suspect there was a problem with the distribution, contact a lawyer, you probably can still contest it. | Law & Ethics | 1142313613 |
| 3603324 | How do you buy a home that's in probate? | The laws vary by state, so you really need to contact a local probate or estate planning attorney. Some states might require a public auction and others might allow a private sale. In most cases, the court will probably need to approval the sale. If the property were in a living trust as opposed to being in probate, you could probably just buy it directly from the trustee. | Law & Ethics | 1141737620 |
| 569486 | are there any racial discrimination cases against jodavies county illinois? | call the court house down there | Law & Ethics | 1142040588 |
| 2572755 | police officers walk in house uniinvited? | It can be justified if they truly believe a crime was in the process of being committed that might result in a person's life being threatened. | Law & Ethics | 1141341779 |
| 476504 | what is emancipation mean in a divorce? | The act of freeing someone from restraint or bondage. It occurs when the child's parents no longer perform their parental duties and surrender their rights to the care, custody and earnings of their minor child. Emancipation may be the result of a voluntary agreement between the parents and child, or it may be implied from their acts and ongoing conduct. For example, a child who leaves her parents' home and becomes entirely self-supporting without their objection is considered emancipated, while a child who goes to stay with a friend or relative and gets a part-time job is not. Emancipation may also occur when a minor child marries or enters the military. | Law & Ethics | 1143412660 |
| 531762 | do the people that are in the right that live with in the laws alway get dumped on? | often this happens | Law & Ethics | 1142536983 |
| 1554141 | do you know of any complaints against star tech inst or harrison career development? | Go the The Better Business Bureau's website: http://www.bbb.org Clik on "Business" under Check It out and you can see if anyone has filed a complaint against those companies. | Law & Ethics | 1143057500 |
| 333041 | The UAE Company was invited to bid. It applied and WON. Why the ruckus?? | the senate and house beleived that the United states should not let a country where past terrorists came from run major ports, but then the senate voted and bush was going to veto but the company pulled out. | Law & Ethics | 1142097845 |
| 3723266 | Is it a law in N.H. that a company has to provide a break or lunch room ? | I've never heard of a state requiring a break or lunch room. Most small businesses would never even be able to find space for one. Now if you mean a lunch break that's different, but that's not what you asked. | Law & Ethics | 1143492941 |
| 3355028 | Is it against the Law to get a divorce while you are pregnant in the State of Texas? | you can get a divorce. however you husband can argue that your child that you are pregnant is his. See if you are married and are pregnant, your husband is the legal father regardless if you cheated on him or you live separately. more than likely he would not contest that, but in Texas you only have to be married to have legal parental rights. | Law & Ethics | 1143736250 |
| 19426 | Whats worse politics or the justice system? | Atleast there is a system in the Judiciary. In politics there is no system for you to fall back. So Politics is the worst of both even when both are corrupt. .:Fishie:. | Law & Ethics | 1142590327 |
| 2904295 | Is there a way to override the vote of a Board of Finance pertaining to Bonding issues for a new school? | I'm confused are you wanting the board to vote on a bonding issue or are you wanting the citizens to vote? You don't have a town meeting to "vote," you can have a vote but that requires special steps and usually the approval of the board. Unless there is a law requiring them to hold votes on citizens proposals then it doesn't have to be held. Also in some areas once a proposal has been voted on it can't be voted on for 1-2yrs. We'd need to know the area you're in to help out more then that general answer. | Law & Ethics | 1143520866 |
| 4253474 | What is the leagel age for girls to date older men? | 18 | Law & Ethics | 1143484583 |
| 3599920 | Can a judge be sued for libel if he signs an Order that contains libelous statements about a person? | It depends. In order to determine whether something is libelous, a decision has to be made if the statement is (1) factually true; (2) an opinion protected under free speech, whether true or not; (3) factually untrue, but not malicious; or (4) factually untrue and intended to harm someone's reputation. The first three instances are not libelous, but the fourth example is. Judges have an obligation to obey the law, and if they sign orders recklessly with an intent to cause harm, some action may be taken against them under limited conditions. Judges lose their immunity from being sued under two conditions: (1) when they knowingly act without jurisdiction and (2) when they assume the role of a prosecutor. As it appears from the question that no hearing was held here, but the person was prosecuted without cause, I think that judicial immunity might fail here--if not for libel, but for an action based on a breach of Civil Rights. Filing an appeal doesn't resolve the underlying libel in the order, which was the point of the question; all an appeal does is force the victim to waste money having the libelous statements removed, while not curing the defamation. | Law & Ethics | 1142185662 |
| 2126024 | Sex and Offensive Language Do not be an Offender? | F-ck You! | Law & Ethics | 1143193816 |
| 70243 | Why are the greek city-states often unified under the title "Greek Civilization"? | All of the Greek City States maintained political, cultural, religious, comercial, and linguistic ties with the cities that founded them, and all were distinctly Greek. During the time no one would confuse Athens, Sparta, Macedonia, etc... with Persia, the Northern Germanic peoples, the people from Russia, or others and that is why it is unified under the title of Greek Civilization. Hope that helps clarify it for you. | Law & Ethics | 1141317860 |
| 3565957 | I may have had my identity used. What do you all think? | I'd check your credit report. http://annualcreditreport.com is free, no catches, nothing to join. | Law & Ethics | 1141685266 |
| 4197207 | Do you believe that free speech should be restricted with regards to national security? | In a matter where the nation's security is truly at risk, I do. The problem is that most of the issues that are restricted from public discussion actually have nothing to do with national security. The national security umbrella has been extended to a whole host of topics that really would not effect the security of our nation one way or the other if they were discussed openly. Believe it or not, until WWII there were very few things that were kept secret in the interest of national security. During the war, there were many things that were not open to the public because it was known that Germany and Japan both had spies within the United States. During the Cold War, the same rationale was used with respect to the Soviet Union, and today the terrorists. Some things are clearly not appropriate to be released to the general public, such as the flights taken by Federal Air Marshals. But other things, such as photographs of the exterior of the CIA building in Langley, VA are classified even though it would be nearly impossible to explain how our nations security is threatened by them. Today the tendency seems to be to classify everything that could possibly be used in any way to cause any degree of harm to the United States and it has gone too far. To restrict access to information is to take power away from the people of our nation and give it to the Federal Government, which was clearly not the intent of the founders of our nation. | Law & Ethics | 1143256014 |
| 1572732 | Why is the United States so complex in their laws, shouldn't it be uniform? | Uniform with what? Are you talking about the various state laws? State law makers were always free to make whatever laws that they wanted to govern their citizens. The ratification of the thirteenth amendment put a stop to making laws that infringe on our inalienable rights, so to speak. Ever since then the only restriction on the various states' laws have been a test of conflict with federal laws or if they unconstitutionally violate the rights of the citizens. Now, however, some states are working to make their laws more similar to other states' laws that serve a similar purpose by adopting model laws, which they are also free to amend if they want. The bottom line is, if a person doesn't like the laws in one state, they can go to a different state that has different laws. | Law & Ethics | 1142637898 |
| 2563641 | Is it legal to use derogatory insults while interrogating a minor +do u need parents conscent b4 interogation? | You need a lawyer, and very quickly. | Law & Ethics | 1143562920 |
| 2995545 | How long does an adult mistimor stay on a record? | It stays until you get it expunged or you are issued a pardon. There's a misbelief that crimes drop off your record at certain times. They don't drop off automaticly, and most will never be able to be expunged or pardoned. | Law & Ethics | 1143221408 |
| 3073761 | What do you think of Abortion? | I would never, ever have an abortion, but I don't have the right to make that decision for other women. If you believe abortion is murder, it's your right not to have one. It is not, however, your right to force any women or girl to play host to a fetus for nine months. Do you really think a child is better off being born only to be tied up in a plastic bag and thrown in a dumpster? | Law & Ethics | 1141531927 |
| 45774 | Why does America have a death penalty? | We are a more barbaric nation than 95% of the rest of the world. | Law & Ethics | 1141230189 |
| 2647495 | at what point must individual rights be sacrificed for security and the national good? | I don't know if there is a definite measurable point where the ends justify the means, but I do know that it does become a necessity, especially in today's world with the constant flow of information and ideas. It is a sad thing to be sure, that our own government needs to spy on us, however the greater good is served. Think about it this way, lets say another horrible attack happened on US soil, killing thousands, and it came out that the government had the means in place to stop it, but didn't pursue them for fear of violating your privacy. How outraged do you think the general populous would be, honestly? They would never live it down. The thing is, they are preventing these attacks, but because they aren't happening there is no outrage, so the government is the Big Bad Wolf now. It is a catch 22. Also, can you point out the section of the Constitution, or the Bill of Rights that covers your right to privacy, I can't seem to find it. | Law & Ethics | 1142965452 |
| 313388 | what does does gbh/death mean? | Or, if we're talking about crimes, it means Grevious Bodily Harm or Death. Like something you'd be charged with for hitting somebody with a baseball bat. | Law & Ethics | 1142271081 |
| 2311245 | What do you think about the Supreme Court ruling in Dec that citiznes don't have the right to bear arms? | First off it would never happen and if the supreme court were to make such a proclamation it would never be held up by law enforcement. | Law & Ethics | 1141542308 |
| 1334802 | How do you feel about foster care? | Ok i'm going to be open and honest to you, i'm in a boot camp right now in texas. I was born and raised in indiana right by Cincinnatti, Ohio. The reason i'm in a boot camp, (actually it is called an academy) is in 2004 my father kicked me out of the house and my mom called me in as a run away. my parents are still married. so after i was found i was sent to a group home, because there was signs and well i told on my dad for abusing me. the group home wasn't found appropriate for me because i had emotional damage, severe depression, signs of bi polar, and all this drama, so they sent me to northern indana to a treatment facility. after a year there and no improvement i was supposed to be placed in a foster home. I was scared. I screwed up my family, i felt i could not do anything. the treatment center was not helping me at all and lying to me. I made the mistake of running away from the treatment facilty and was paced in two different detention centers then finally sent down here. This is the best place for me. I wouldn't of learned anything if i went into foster care. maybe for some kids its right, but during my time in placement i know a lot of kids hate it and have been abused in it. maybe this has helped you or confused you more sorry if it had if you want to ask me any questions you can e-mail me at ndtschaenn@swtjc.net | Law & Ethics | 1142026201 |
| 53924 | if the mayor of your city carries a AK-47 and wears a bulletproof vest and only focuses on crime? | no .45 Peacemaker, nowhere does anything say what their duties are only what theyre not allowed to infringe upon. http://www.archives.gov/national-archives-experience/charters/declaration_transcript.html http://www.archives.gov/national-archives-experience/charters/constitution_transcript.html http://www.archives.gov/national-archives-experience/charters/bill_of_rights_transcript.html your supercop sounds dangerous. getting him out of office is the most important. into a cell is a good idea. look through history, a leader's main reason for conquest is always security & ctime. just because he's from bush's state doesnt means he's a bad person, im sure theres alot of ppl from connecticut (thats where the entire bush family is from, dont let the FAKE swagger fool ya) are really nice. never underestimate the destructive force of the ignorant masses. | Law & Ethics | 1142420511 |
| 3376208 | what state's in america support same sex civil union? | I could be wrong but I think it is only Vermont that does civil unions so far. The website is there site for instructions as how to do it who can get a union ect... | Law & Ethics | 1142223135 |
| 4242916 | What was the result of the LL Bean and Nordstrom lawsuit? | L.L. Bean settled the case with Claria and due to the settlement withdrew the cases against all of the other companies involved. | Law & Ethics | 1141830153 |
| 242706 | a question for black people...? | no but if he did oh well nothing we can do now if the glove dont fit you must acquit | Law & Ethics | 1142014910 |
| 1710196 | Do you have to refund premium if a bond posted & then reduced in Colorado? | No. You will get some of the collateral back if you request it from the bail bonds office. Once the premium is paid, no refund. | Law & Ethics | 1142909085 |
| 1106596 | Can your boss really do that to you??? Please help.? | MODIFIED 3/29/2006 Assuming he's not covered by a contract. There is ,in Ca., a limit to the length of the meal period of "at least 30 minutes"(conditionally) but not over 1 hr.(currently under review). If he is not relieved of all duty it would be considered hours worked. It is considered a split shift which the employer is required to record his "split shift intervals". (there are potentially penalties) IWC 9-2001 states in 4 (C) "When an employee works a split shift, one (1) hour's pay at the minimum wage shall be paid in addition to the minimum wage for that workday, except when the employee resides at the place of employment." There are MANY opportunities in the truck driving field. If the company can't or won't work with him he could easily find another company. Just a thought. In a letter dated 2002-12-11 the DLSE states that a meal period does not exceed 1 hour, so your husband is working a "split shift". Below is the site for the Ca. IWC Order for THE TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRY. It gives just SOME of his rights as an employee in Ca. The second link is the location of the letter. The third link is thec DLSE Wage Claim Office locator. | Law & Ethics | 1143616630 |
| 4386643 | Who here is wants to see sex offenders locked up for life ? | Do you mean pedophiles or all sex offenders? I know a guy that peed off the side of a boat and another boat passed by and a boy saw him. He has to register. Should he be locked up for life? Maybe you should do some research and educate yourself before asking such questions. Be more specific... I think you meant to ask if pedophiles and violent rapists should be sentenced to life... is that what you meant? | Law & Ethics | 1142546240 |
| 1878147 | What doctrine was repudiated to uphold the Wagner Act? | The doctrine that you are looking for is called Laissez Faire, the theory that government should intervene as little as possible in the direction of economic affairs. | Law & Ethics | 1141852907 |
| 2791071 | Do you have what it takes to do 20 years of solitary confinement? | No, I don't think ANYONE could handle it. No books!? And - as to whether it can correct inmates... do people actually DO 20 years of SOLITARY confinement? That's almost sick. I think people would go crazy after 6 months... if not much much sooner. So, if by 'correct' you mean, 'make go crazy and perhaps be even more dangerous and certainly more expensive to take care of' then yes. | Law & Ethics | 1142704860 |
| 4444715 | Should we be allowed to sell our organs? | It's not an urban legend, there is a black market for human organs, mostly in 3rd world countries. I think that we should be able to sell them under certain conditions, such as psychoanalysis that proves that the person understands what they are doing. | Law & Ethics | 1141273183 |
| 1224834 | please please help :(!!!!!!!!!!!!? | get a lawyer.... I dout youll see jail time over a little grass. | Law & Ethics | 1142373916 |
| 4414886 | why do a lot of people refuse to pay child support??? | 1. There are some parentst that are too selfish to pay child support and really just don't care... 2. There are some parents who are angry and irritated at the fact they are being forced to pay such high child support and really can't afford it so they run from it 3. Some parents try to get more leverage by withholding child support when the other parent is withholding visitation to the child 4. Some parents get angry when they see the ex spending child support on anything and everything BUT the child that is having child support paid, and the parent can't afford the thousands of dollars it would take to get custody of the child So, there are jerks, cowards, and good people that don't pay child support. There are also jerks, cowards and good people that have custody of their kids. It is really hard to call all parents who don't pay child support dead-beats. | Law & Ethics | 1143754425 |
| 382187 | Should we have the right to decide how much is paid? | Unlike "nvlawyer"- "showbiz" folks are the same as most anything-supply and demand dictates how much they can demand for a paycheck, not the performers themselves. In the case of elected officials, I have often shared the belief and opinion that so many candidates are millionaires, and multimillionaires, that when they choose to go into "public office" for the "good of the their constituents" they should do it pro bono, i.e., for no pay, such as our Governor in California, "AHroldt" has. | Law & Ethics | 1141258204 |
| 3394819 | What are the diference between the Plessy v. Ferguson case and the Brown v. Board of Education.? | Very basically: Plessy v. Ferguson held that "separate but equal" was OK - separate train cars with similar (equal) amenities for white people and black people was OK. Brown v. Board of Education implicitly overruled this, holding that separate but equal was inherently unequal. It also ordered that school boards begin taking action to integrate schools. | Law & Ethics | 1143167349 |
| 3413369 | are there any nj cases that a burglar can use to sue a homeowner for injuries caused by defective floors? | Anybody can sue, but the question is if there's a cause that is actionable by the court. A person can not benefit from an illegal action. In this case breaking in is the illegal action and thus prevents the homeowner from having responsibility. | Law & Ethics | 1143080056 |
| 2828520 | what is residual doubt? | Doubt that still lingers on after all the evidence shows that there is no substance in what was doubted in the first instance. | Law & Ethics | 1143657913 |
| 514132 | storing gasoline in a residence in approved containers. Is this breaking any laws in Kansas? | He would be if he lived in the UK | Law & Ethics | 1143828480 |
| 4295507 | Why does it take over a year to get Social Security for disability? | Hey, Dude, it only took me about five months to get my disability. I have been on it now since 2000. Maybe you should get a lawyer involved in your case. | Law & Ethics | 1142401483 |
| 2011547 | I´m searching for a Law office in Ireland with expertise in obtaining citizenship through Irish descent? | The Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act of 1956 provides that certain persons born outside of Ireland may claim Irish citizenship by descent. Anyone born outside Ireland whose grandmother or grandfather, but not his or her parents, were born in Ireland may become an Irish citizen by registering in the Irish Foreign Births Register (FBR) at the Department of Foreign Affairs in Dublin or at the nearest Irish Embassy or Consular Office. There are also certain limited circumstances where you may be eligible to obtain Irish citizenship through your great-grandmother or great-grandfather. This can be a bit complicated, but basically if your great-grandparent was born in Ireland and your parent used that relationship to register as an Irish Citizen by Descent by the time of your birth, then you are also eligible to register for Irish citizenship. Citizenship by descent is not automatic and must be acquired through application. To apply for registration in the Foreign Births Register you will need to submit a completed and witnessed Foreign Birth's Registration form (available from your local Consulate) along with supporting original documentation outlined below. The cost of this application is approximately 127€ (Euro) - payable by certified check or money order - plus the cost of registered mail, at the time of this writing. Prior to application, you should contact the Consulate to determine the current cost in your local currency. Expect it to take anywhere from 3 months to a year to have the Foreign Birth registered and the citizenship papers sent to you. If one of your greatgrandparests was an Irish citizen, you shoudn't need a lawyer. Beyond that, you should contact your nearest Consulate General of Ireland (New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Boston). They should be able to point you in the right direction. | Law & Ethics | 1142797594 |
| 3706834 | Should convicted child molesters be allowed out of jail? | i don't think they should be sent to jail. i think they should be executed for their crimes. children are the most innocent people on this planet, and to take that and so much more from this is abhorable. murder is bad, but at least their pain ends. rapists and child molestors are not people, but monsters that prey upon the weak and innocent. but in the current state of things, my answer would have to be no, they do not need to be let out of prison. ever. | Law & Ethics | 1141525917 |
| 1301270 | What forms do i need to register for a trademark if you do not want to pay someone to do it for you? | http://www.uspto.gov/teas/index.html | Law & Ethics | 1141742259 |
| 2177085 | what is the consequence of breaking an asbo? | no. i think at the end of the day you get fined, then a warning and eventually can get arrested. | Law & Ethics | 1143744817 |
| 4076483 | How can someone gather assets on an estate if no executor has been named? | You need to go to probate court and submit a Petition for Appointment of Special Administrator with Powers to marshall and conserve the assets of the estate until a personal representative is appointed. Personnel in the Probate Division where you are should be able to help you. | Law & Ethics | 1143039952 |
| 539463 | What does criminal trespass in the 2nd degree mean.? | That all depends on the state. Each state has its own penal codes and definitions of degrees of crimes. | Law & Ethics | 1141843297 |
| 4171913 | Can grandparents get custody of grandchildren if the circumstances are relevant? | yes, Remember this. Is not who the parents are that countsa. Its who raises them correctly and nourishgly with love that counts. good luck and much wisdom | Law & Ethics | 1141420949 |
| 4143222 | What recourse do I have if my employer enters my dependants as 9 instead of 2 on my W-4? | First of all, the number on the w-4 Form is NOT dependents; this number is called a "withholding allowance" and can be any number you want. The higher the number, the less will be withheld from you income for taxes and such. A withholding allowance of "0" will have the most withheld; 99 will have the least. The idea is to adjust that number so that by the end of the year you will have had more or less the correct amount withheld to cover your income tax liability. If you find you had too much withheld, then file a new W-4 with your employer and increase the number; conversely, if you did not have enough withheld then lower the number. Interestingly, if you had no Federal tax libility for the prior year and reasonably expect to have none in the current year, you can claim "exempt" and have NOTHING withheld. You probably have no recourse at all with your employer, they simply screwed up. You are still liable for tax in the end, so make sure they get it right. | Law & Ethics | 1143776666 |
| 3848354 | what is the time frame to get blood drawn if arrested for dui? | As chslaw said, the laws on the subject vary between states, and you didn't say what state you want to know this about. In California, there's no "time limit" per se. There is a rebuttable presumption that deals with a three hour time limit, but there's no actual law that says blood must be drawn within a certain amount of time. | Law & Ethics | 1141354854 |
| 3624880 | i need to get a copy of a will, and understand that there is a national archive of wills??? | There is no such archive. Wills are not necessarily deposited with anyone in particular, and would only be deposited with the local probate court, not any sort of federal court, which would maintain a national archive. | Law & Ethics | |
| 1331188 | Where do lottery funds go? | Depends on the lottery. A portion goes to running the lottery and paying the jackpot. The profit is split amongst different governmental groups depending on each state. Usually education gets 10% or so of the profits. | Law & Ethics | 1141678936 |
| 292933 | How have you felt about the Supreme Court's rulings since the appointments of Justices Roberts and Alito? | To early to tell, but I worry that they will turn over roe v. wade. | Law & Ethics | 1143447571 |
| 2318237 | Is a form of identification required to be carried in Florida when in public (other than driving a vehicle)? | There are a few activities other than driving that require identification, but just to hang out or walk down the street, no identification is required. But you may have to identify yourself if you are stoped by the police. There is an interesting case out of Nevada called, "Hiibel v. Sixth Judicial District Court of Nevada, 542 U.S. 177 (2004)" that was appealed to the US Supreme Court that basically says that you are not required to carry ID. Quoting: The Hiibel case does not compel a person to show identification to a police officer upon demand. As of 2005, Americans are not compelled to carry identification (unless they are driving a car or performing another action that requires a license in that state). The Hiibel case does not create a federal law that requires a person to give his or her name to a police officer upon request; it merely rules that states may issue such a law, and such a law is not unconstitutional. If a state does not have such a law, then people in that state are not required to give their names. The Hiibel case only applies when a person is detained due to a reasonable suspicion of criminal activity. If no such reasonable suspicion exists, the person is not required to provide his or her name. | Law & Ethics | 1141671828 |
| 4389513 | when was the case decided that is whn did the supreme court issue its decisioncase AUSTION V. UNITED STATE1983 | Richard Lyle Austin was arrested in South Dakota for possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute on 02 August 1990. He pled guilty, and on 07 September 1990, authorities seized the mobile home and the body shop owned by Austin as both locations were used by Austin in the deal. Austin filed a suit claiming the seizures violated his 8th Amendment rights vis a vis the Excessive Fines Clause. The following is a cut and paste job from http://www.druglibrary.org/Schaffer/legal/l1990/richard_lyle_austin.htm After a state court sentenced petitioner Austin on his guilty plea to one count of possessing cocaine with intent to distribute in violation of South Dakota law, the United States filed an in rem action in Federal District Court against his mobile home and auto body shop under 21 U.S.C. § 881(a)(4) and (a)(7), which provide for the forfeiture of, respectively, vehicles and real property used, or intended to be used, to facilitate the commission of certain drug related crimes. In granting the Government summary judgment on the basis of an officer's affidavit that Austin had brought two ounces of cocaine from the mobile home to the body shop in order to consummate a prearranged sale there, the court rejected Austin's argument that forfeiture of his properties would violate the Eighth Amendment's Excessive Fines Clause. The Court of Appeals affirmed, agreeing with the Government that the Eighth Amendment is inapplicable to in rem civil forfeitures. | Law & Ethics | 1142565766 |
| 1533120 | If I already have a misdemeanor in michigan then what kind of conseqences will I get for a second? | That depends on the crime. Usually, there is no enhancement for a second offense, but a judge takes it into consideration on punishment. Certain offenses, such as drunk driving and DWLS, carry additional penalties for a second and subsequent offense within a certain number of years. So, for example, an OWI 2nd within 7 years raises the penalty from a 93 day misdemeanor and restricted license to a 1 year misdemeanor and revocation of your license. | Law & Ethics | 1141255648 |
| 2959653 | What constitutes "permanent fixtures"? | PERMANENT FIXTURE WOULD BE THE CHAIN LINK FENCE, SECURITY DOOR. NOT PERMANENT FIXTURE TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT (WIRING IN WALLS REMAINS INSTALLED) SECURITY SYSTEM (WIRING IN WALLS REMAINS INSTALLED). IF ANY COSMETIC DAMAGE WOULD RESULT FROM REMOVAL OF ALARM SYSTEM ACCESSORIES IT HAS BEEN MY PAST EXPERIENCE THAT ABANDONING THE WIRING AND SWITCHES WILL SAVE ANY FUTURE TENANT A LOT OF EXPENSE AND IT IS NOT WORTH THE TIME AND EXPENSE OF TAKING OUT THE MAGNETIC SWITCHES ESPECIALLY IF POTENTIALLY THE PROPERTY OWNER LOOKS UPON THEM AS AN IMPROVEMENT WORTH N0MINAL $50.00 -100.00 CREDIT TO OFFSET SOME OTHER CHARGE, JUST A SUGGESTION! FENCE AND DOOR BELONGS TO THE BUILDING PERIOD. OTHER IS CONTENTS BELONGS TO THE TENANT. HAVE A GOOD DAY. APS | Law & Ethics | 1141755079 |
| 1245224 | can a credit card company initiate fraud charges against wife if husband will not? | If she opened an account with them under false pretenses yes. The fraud was incured by both the husband and the CC company, therefore either can pursue fraud charges. | Law & Ethics | 1143080173 |
| 2884685 | Needing information on West Virginia laws concerning Driving on a suspended Liscence? | don't do it if you get caught fine and jail time | Law & Ethics | 1141403769 |
| 4447772 | What does bond without sureties mean in layman's terms ( real english)? | Sureties means: The condition of being sure, especially of oneself; self-assurance. Something beyond doubt; a certainty. A pledge or formal promise made to secure against loss, damage, or default; a security. One who has contracted to be responsible for another, especially one who assumes responsibilities or debts in the event of default. So if a bond is without sureties no one (other then the borrower) is responsible for paying the debt back to the lender. | Law & Ethics | 1143227243 |
| 2419504 | I live in California, and i rent month to month. How much notice do i have to give in order to move out? | Legally the notice is along long as the term of the lease. your lease is month to month, so then you have to give them a month notice. (which is usually considered 30 days) You don't have a contract, so it is based on how often you pay rent. The reverse is also true. If the landlord wants to kick you out because they want the place back, he/she would have to give you a month's notice. | Law & Ethics | 1141777720 |
| 3425120 | What are the five elements to a binding contract? | I found this information on a web site. It doesn't specify 5 elements, but it does specify 'necessary' elements for a binding contract. However, you should always have a lawyer read over any contract to ensure that it is actually binding and proper before anyone signs and agrees to it. "Not every agreement between parties is binding in a court of law. In order to be enforceable, contracts require the following elements: * Mutual Assent – this means that the parties involved have a shared understanding as to what the contract covers. For example, in a contract involving a “model,” if one party thinks the contract is for a model car and the other thinks it’s for a supermodel, there is no mutual consent and the contract probably will not be enforceable. * Offer and Acceptance – One party must make an offer, or a communication of the intent to be bound by a contract. The other party must accept, or assent to the terms offered. See also alternatives to acceptance. * Consideration – the mutual exchange of something of value. Note that even though there may be no mutual consideration, there are rare cases where a mere one-sided promise can be enforced. See detrimental reliance." There's more on the web page... the above is just an excerpt. | Law & Ethics | 1143773923 |
| 1995936 | Why did that happen? | because it happened. | Law & Ethics | 1141665150 |
| 2672383 | what are gang injunctions? | Basically, it's like a restraining order against certain gang members. Some injunctions prevent gang members from being near a certain location. The most common ones prevent more than three congregating togther at one time. | Law & Ethics | 1143653710 |
| 732223 | I need legal advice about community property in a marriage...? | Technically, it is not community property. But you might need an attorney to force this issue since you are married to him. Another option is to go to the police department and ask to speak with an officer on the matter or the town prosecutor. | Law & Ethics | 1142227013 |
| 1312151 | In Canada how can you find out where a convicted person was sentanced to serve their time ? | In 1992, the Canadian government established the Corrections and Conditional Release Act that officially gave victims certain rights, primary of which was to receive certain information about offenders as they served out their sentence. Changes to this legislation are currently being considered, for example, the right to make a statement at Parole Board Hearings and/or access audiotapes of those hearings. You could try to contact the District Attorney. Then simply ask them to pull up your history and find your case number. Using the case number if you can't, have the DA look through the courts history. Im sure they will have no problem telling you whats going on with the sex offender because the victims were your daughters. If you remember the guys name look on canadas sex offender registry website and try to locate his record/file there, hope i could help... | Law & Ethics | 1143493411 |
| 503909 | What did Bush senior tell Bush junior the first day in school? | God Bless America.... | Law & Ethics | 1141262427 |
| 3635928 | who is the murdere of jessica lal? | Good question. | Law & Ethics | 1141718027 |
| 1268555 | Does company that makes Dickies pants use slave labor? | No. They pay their employees. | Law & Ethics | 1142118544 |
| 1068759 | in child support,both parents remarry then who still has to pay support? | Child support from the father never stops... no matter what, unless a judge agrees to it and they almost never do because reducing child support is never "in the best interest of the children" and it decreases the amount of money the states get in support of child support collections from the federal government. The father can go to jail, lose his job, be sent overseas to fight our wars, even die. The mother can cheat on him with 50 other guys, get remarried, not allow the father to see his children, move 3000 miles away, etc. It never stops, including penalties and interest when it's not paid. After a cetain amount of time, the father goes to jail also if its not paid. And it's never dependent on the mother fulfilling or not fulfilling her divorce obligations. Here's a couple of recent articles: http://www.woodtv.com/Global/story.asp?S=4449531&nav=0Rce http://www.townhall.com/opinion/columns/phyllisschlafly/2006/02/27/187993.html Aren't you glad your a man and for women's equal rights? Women now have all the choices while men now have all the responsibilities. And by the way, if you move in with a single mother and act like her child's father, she can take you to court when you break up and sue you for child support because you have now effectively become the child's father if the child has no original father (like if he died or she has no idea who the real father is). Want to hear about a real jaw dropper? Adult women have statutorily raped young, teenage boys, gotten pregnant, had the child's baby, sued the child in court for child support, and won! Don't believe me? Check it out. Spend some serious time at the website www.mensactivism.org. That site will also help you become aware of other men's rights problems and organizations and projects and battles. If you haven't yet been irrepairably brainwashed by the feminists and think we men should all "take it like a man", I invite you to become a men's rights activist. Once you start reading more and more on this subject, you won't believe how badly we men are being screwed these days. And when it happens to you, it will be too late because most of the time, any new laws will not apply to circumstances that happened before the new laws are instituted. ------------- To Sascy2001: Concerning your comment as follows: >"In that case you should go back and fight more caus if they cant pay how thye feeding your kid" Here's a recent example of a father who changed jobs to one less demanding that paid less than before and the court set his child support based on much higher income because he had the "potential" to earn more: http://www.news.com.au/story/0,10117,18367862-421,00.html I realize this is in Australia but it's regularly done here in the U.S. as well. Furthermore, if a guy loses his job completely or goes to jail, how is the guy supposed to afford a lawyer to fight his case in court? | Law & Ethics | 1141633789 |
| 22900 | Where can I find California trespassing laws? | You can start with Penal Code section 602 et. seq., which you can find here: http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/calaw.html However, it's possible that not all law related to the issue of trespassing will be found there, there might be other laws (such as in the Education Code) that also deal with the subject. If you have a specific situation in mind, you might do better to post a question about your situation and see what kind of answers you get. | Law & Ethics | 1141247942 |
| 1997510 | If your best friend commited murder and only you knew, would you turn him/her in? | absolutely.. if they are capable of murder, the authoraties need to know before it happens again. It will be hard, but imagine how much worse you'd feel if they murdered several other people as well, and you had the ability to stop it. | Law & Ethics | 1143738887 |
| 2652477 | The cops busted my friend for a gram of weed in his trunk-they did not have permission to search...legal? | Depends on area. in Texas, the air belongs to the state. The dog can sniff all around the car without permission. Then if he alerts, the cops have probable cause to search farther. | Law & Ethics | 1143396515 |
| 441189 | Do you have to be 21 in every state in the US to drink? | Legal drinking age The legal drinking age is the minimum age one must be to drink alcohol. In most countries this is 18, but there are notable exceptions such as Armenia, which has no minimum drinking age and the United States, where the minimum drinking age is 21. Some people claim that this elevated drinking age actually promotes underage alcohol consumption. Some countries distinguish between drinks with fairly low alcohol-content (such as beer and wine) and stronger spirit-based drinks. Beer is sold in vending machines in Taiwan which has a limit of 18. Many countries have banned alcohol advertising aimed at the youth market. There is a state by state map showing the drinking laws of each state on this site: http://alcoholpolicy.niaaa.nih.gov/index.asp?Type=BAS_APIS&SEC={0D5C719E-FCE8-4E15-A367-4145C655505F}&DE={E6F19624-0ADC-437F-917D-5E7CBC9F58B9} The legal age to drink seems to be 21 but did you know that in 2005 15 states do not specifically ban underage consumption and an additional 15 states have family member and/or location exceptions to their underage consumption laws. [2] Federal law explictly provides for religious, medical, employment and private club possession exceptions; as of 2005, 31 states have family member and/or location exceptions to their underage possession laws. | Law & Ethics | 1141848981 |
| 2407698 | how does community policing differ from traditional policing? | Community policing is more community oriented. Involving the people. Getting out of the patrol car like in the old days....walking beat...bicycle patrol ...not riding around with the windows rolled up disconnected....having officers more involved in schools- crime preventative. Educating the community on safety, current crimes, like gang related activity..etc.... It also involves community watch groups and listening to suggestions from the community on how to resolve a matter. It could be getting police chaplains to help resolve neighbor diputes - mediation. Officers may attend community events just to mingle. They learn more by speaking to residents in a relaxed atmosphere than by responding to a crime and looking for answers right then and there. The community (or neighborhood) as a whole knows who did what by rumors and people hear things from kids too. So if an officer gains the trust of the community he is more likely to get useful information from members of the community. They may not speak to the officer in front of others (for fear of retalitation but they may call later with information or a community tip (like on a community tip line.) Sorry if this was drawn out. | Law & Ethics | 1143403320 |
| 4134286 | What happens when contract and policy conflict? | A great deal depends on the importantance of the general cotractor's policy and whether or not it represents a material change to the subcontract. Unless there was a specific provision or agreement incorporating the general contractor's policies into the subcontract, then the subcontract would normally have precedence over the policy. On the other hand, the policy might be trivial and thus the subcontractor might consent to an amendment. Suppose for example that the general cotractor's policies required subcontractor payment applications to be submitted by the 25th of the month in order to be included in the general contractor's monthly billing statement. And further suppose theh subcontract said the payment applications were due by the 26th. That's not a huge difference and the subcontractor would probably agree to a change. Other contractor provisions, such as the allowable markup for profit on change orders might be very important and thus require negotiations before the subcontractor would agree to a change. | Law & Ethics | 1141330597 |
| 2841269 | what do you think of someone getting away with murder and never being charged with it? | I think in most places it's not just up to the police; the local prosecutor's office usually makes the charging decision. Also, if it seems that the police and prosecutor are not acting reasonably, you might be able to get a reporter interested in the story. That can sometimes cause the authorities to take more action. | Law & Ethics | 1142273104 |
| 2206564 | court motind Louisville ky? | I WANT TO ANSWER THIS QUESTION BUT NOT SURE I REALLY UNDERSTAND IT?CAN YOU TRY AGAIN! | Law & Ethics | 1142447140 |
| 2858144 | if u have a parole hold and your parole ends while u r locked up do they have to let u go? | Not if your on hold for a parole violation. They can keep you until you go back to court and they decide if your going to have your parole revoked and have to go back and serve the remainder of you original sentence. | Law & Ethics | 1143255844 |
| 997039 | Why is the Inspector Generals office so lax in prosecuting Postal workers compensation fraud? | Is your local Inspector Gereral is not doing its job, contact the next level up and copy the Postmaster General. At the same time, send a copy to the local media, alternative newspaper and talk radio station. If you want it taken care of, send it to anyone that cares. | Law & Ethics | 1142525127 |
| 230110 | Patent information about similar products? | Questions like that require the expertise of a patent lawyer examining the specific elements of your invention, the pending patent applications, and the international implications. It's an extremely difficult to determine with all the details, much less with the quick facts posted on Yahoo! Consult an attorney as soon as possible. | Law & Ethics | 1143518579 |
| 952374 | how much does it cost to file for divorce in washoe county, nevada? | It depends on the situations. The filing fee is about 150 bucks. But there are many other factors that involve fees. | Law & Ethics | 1141592317 |
| 3114704 | Why is marijuana illegal? | media used propaganda movies like 'reefer madness' demonize it as well as a fake crime rate published by w.r. hearst (he owned a nation-wide string of 38 newspapers like; Los Angeles Examiner, the Boston American, the Chicago Examiner, the Detroit Times, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, the Washington Times, Washington Herald, the San Francisco Examiner, New York Daily Mirror, Harper's Bazaar, Universal News, International News Service, King Features Syndicate & the magazine Cosmopolitan just to name a few so you can see his influence) about how all mexicans were criminals driven insane by 'the reefer weed'. this led public outrage (sound like todays practices at all?) to 'secure the borders & ban the weed'. also it was one of the biggest cash crops ever. it was farmed for its fibers that was used for rope, paper, and fabric which led the cotton industry to lobby against it. hempseed oil was THE stuff used in lanterns because of its combustability, low toxins, peice & duration. | Law & Ethics | 1142220748 |
| 3510672 | Have Recourse against Realtor or Seller or Mortgae Co.if falsufied the MLS & DOCUMENTS? | You need a good attorney, it sounds like you have a doozy of a lawsuit. Plus, the realtor's license can be pulled. When an individual sells a house, they must list all known defects. If the seller knows the house has problems and they do not tell the buyer about the problems, then they can be sued. | Law & Ethics | 1142150786 |
| 1383978 | can a company give another company your bank details without yor peermission? | No. | Law & Ethics | 1141259643 |
| 2209381 | can i get criminal compensation for my 2 young children from there father been convicted of murder of his girl | I don't think so. Any damages would rightfully go to the victim's family as a basis of the criminal conviction. You would have to file a different action to get financial support from the convicted father of your kids. | Law & Ethics | 1142537449 |
| 3594732 | where can I find free legal advice for a criminal case in kitsap county wa.? | You can first start by looking at the internet under criminal law and ask for a free consultation. | Law & Ethics | 1141897166 |
| 1168452 | stolen money order? | If the money order has your name in the payee line, someone would either have to have the same name as you or perpetrate a fraud to cash your money order. You could ask the sender to provide you with the serial number from the money order and the bank against which it was drawn. That bank may have an insurance policy protecting the parties to a money order from such fraudulent situations. If so, you may be able to get the money order replaced. Best of luck to you. | Law & Ethics | 1142284144 |
| 3504215 | If the police arrest a mime, do they tell him he has the right to remain silent? | The hard part is getting the cuffs on him before he builds an invisible wall and escapes. | Law & Ethics | 1141753202 |
| 3190656 | Can I become a defense attorny if I have a felony conviction? | Well, anything is possible but I cannot predict the chances of success. Your are dealing with two separate issues. The first issue is whether you can become an attorney with a felony conviction. It really depends on the type of conviction. Most state bar organizations do moral character screening and people who have been convicted of "crimes of moral turpitude" will get a hard look. It's not an automatic disqualifier in most jurisdictions. I know of one attorney in California who lost his license to practice law because of a nasty cocaine habit. He got cleaned up and has been reinstated. The second question whether you can get HIRED as defense attorney. Your ocnviction is public record and could show up in a background search. The decision to hire is up to the employer, whether it be the public defender's office or a private criminal defense law firm. | Law & Ethics | 1141851966 |
| 2830965 | Who were involved in the freedom riders? | The Freedom Riders were a group of men and women from many different backgrounds and ethnicities who boarded buses, trains and planes headed for the deep South to test the 1960 U.S. Supreme Court ruling outlawing racial segregation in all interstate public facilities. The movement began in the 1950s. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) was involved in the struggle to end segregation on buses and trains. In 1952, segregation on interstate railways was declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court of the United States. This was followed in 1954 by a similar judgment concerning interstate buses. However, states in the Deep South continued their own policy of transport segregation. This usually involved whites sitting in the front and blacks sitting nearest to the front had to give up their seats to any whites that were standing. African American people who disobeyed the state's transport segregation policies were regularly arrested and fined. On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks, a middle-aged tailor's assistant from Montgomery, Alabama, took an action that was a turning point in the American Civil Rights Movement when she refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus. Many people have said she was tired after a hard day's work and this may have been true in part, but in her own story, Parks -- who had volunteered to help the NAACP -- said it was more that she was tired of giving in to the bigotry and mistreatment of African Americans. She was seated in a row of two bus seats which each seated two people. One white man got on the bus and when no seat was available for him in the front section, the bus driver (who had mistreated Parks in the past) told all four of the black passengers in the front row of the rear section to move. The other three did, but Parks stayed where she was and refused to move. The driver called for the police and Parks was arrested and taken to jail. After his arrest, Martin Luther King, Jr., a minister at a local Baptist Church, helped organize protests against bus segregation. It was decided that black people in Montgomery would refuse to use the buses until passengers were completely integrated. King was arrested and his house was fire-bombed. Others involved in the Montgomery Bus Boycott also suffered from harassment and intimidation, but the protest continued. For 13 months, the 17,000 black people in Montgomery walked to work or obtained lifts from car owners in the city who volunteered to help. Eventually, the loss of revenue and a decision by the Supreme Court forced the Montgomery Bus Company to accept integration. Even after this decision, transportation segregation continued in some parts of the Deep South, so in 1961, a civil rights group, the Congress on Racial Equality (CORE) began to organize Freedom Rides. After three days of training in non-violent techniques, black and white volunteers sat next to each other as they traveled through the Deep South. James Farmer, national director of CORE, and 13 volunteers left Washington, D.C. on May 4, 1961. Along the way, they met up with many other volunteers as they traveled through Virginia, Charlotte, North Carolina, Rock Hill, South Carolina, Georgia and Anniston, Alabama. In Anniston, the original bus carrying the Freedom Riders was fire bombed. As they struggled to get out of the bus, the group was beaten. They and riders on another bus were attacked by men armed with clubs, bricks, iron pipes, and knives. Still, the group continued on. Meanwhile, a second group of riders left Nashville, Tennessee on May 14, 1961 headed for Birmingham, Alabama, where they joined with the first group of Freedom Riders on May 20, 1961. The U.S. Attorney General, Robert Kennedy, sent his assistant, John Seigenthaler Sr., to accompany the Freedom Riders. There in Birmingham, the passengers were greeted by members of the Ku Klux Klan with further acts of violence and the group was forced to sp | Law & Ethics | 1143051357 |
| 3032487 | Can a case be reopened if it was closed ? | The simple answer is yes. In general, a cased is "closed" when the suspect is found or there is no further information on which to act. If someone has reliable, first-hand information (you personally saw something happen, not just heard about it), they should give that information to the police. That still doesn't mean that it is enough info to re-open the case. | Law & Ethics | 1143695442 |
| 360612 | what is the best way to take study-notes on a text? | General answer -- the way that works best for you to remember the key parts. Really, the "best way" is different based upon individual learning styles and previous knowledge. Some common techniques -- read it thoroughly. Summary the main points in your own words, in addition to any quotes you think are important. Really seek to understand the content. Writing it down longhand (as opposed to typing it) helps if you learn kinesthetically. Reading it outloud to yourself, or reading the summaries, helps if you are an auditory learning. The bottom line is that you need to keep your notes short enough that you can retain them in memory, without missing essential concepts. | Law & Ethics | 1141222886 |
| 3281981 | A childs right to defend when attacked!? | First, be absolutely 100 percent certain that your daughter is telling you the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. If you are that certain, then it isn't right for her to be punished under the circumstances you described. I would have a meeting with the principal (being very courteous and respectful). If that is not successful, have a meeting with the school superintendent. If that is not successful, go to the school board meeting. You can also contact an attorney, if you believe the case warrants it. | Law & Ethics | 1143008867 |
| 1651354 | Can a family member sue me from a bankrupcty claim years ago? | There is a statute to limitations, and in most states it's 7 years. Meaning after 7 years it's too late to file a claim against you. | Law & Ethics | 1142565344 |
| 4004556 | Do you think it's time for the U.S. to ban all guns? | You know, one of the first things the Nazis did in coming to power was to ban the private possession of firearms. There's a reason; when they wanted to knock the door down and carry people away without due process of law, they didn't want anyone to be able to fight back. It is also true that when guns are outlawed, only outlaws will have guns. Now, some would say no, outlaws and cops. I argue that at that point, those two groups become indistinguishable. Do you honestly believe that every cop in your town is honorable and trustworthy? | Law & Ethics | 1141411383 |
| 1043473 | Can i go too any cop shop or do i have too go t o the one in the city were the fraud took place? | I work for a police department and I answer this question every week several times. Yes you have to contact the Police in the town of which the crime occured. | Law & Ethics | 1143830979 |
| 4252610 | Is my father liable for medical bills of his deceased partner of 32 yrs.? | Possibly yes after a person dies the debt collectors go after the estate. So if her name was on the deeds the might be able to. It is something to talk to a lawyer about. | Law & Ethics | 1141494717 |
| 869206 | akron, ohio zoning ordinance 52.01 thru 52.18? | I'm afraid I can't answer the question directly. Akron's zoning ordinances are codified at Chapter 153. Chapter 52, which you've cited, concerns garbage and refuse. I included the city ordinance link below, and I hope you can find it from there. | Law & Ethics | 1142633418 |
| 3744739 | why cant a conviced felony get a apartmentwith hud even when they have kids and no where to stay? | Since felons can't vote, they are an easy target for budget cuts in benefits programs. That's why. | Law & Ethics | 1141770396 |
| 2442637 | Suppose that the vote on a case before the Supreme Court is 9-0Who determines which justice writes the majorty | I'd imagine any of the Justices could write it and the other eight could sign their names in agreement. Or Rock-Paper-Scissors. | Law & Ethics | 1141362895 |
| 3582703 | Does anyone know about probate and wills? | If your mother left a will, it would have to be presented to probate court fairly quickly. The probate file is a public record, so you can go the clerk's office, find the docket number and look at the will. If she did not leave a will, it is possible there is no probate. As her daughter, there is nothing to prevent you from going to court with a petition to be appointed administrator of her estate (with a death certificate). That might wake your brothers up a bit. If they have started a probate action, you should have received notice or been asked to assent to the probate and their appointment. If they have not done that, there is usually a legal procedure to force them to do it. You need to talk to an estate lawyer in your area. | Law & Ethics | 1143821304 |
| 2025428 | Is this legal for a hospital? | Sadly, I don't have the answer to your question. I'd be willing to forfeit some points just for being able to express my opinion, though. Gotta' agree with pdsmonki0809; maybe you did consent to testing when you signed the admitting paperwork. Seems like the kind of thing a hospital might do during admitting. Can you review the documents you signed when you were admitted, by contacting the Records department of the hospital? More importantly, what do you want the outcome of this to be? Let's suppose it was illegal...then what? Are you going to sue or file a complaint? Anything you might want to do in response to the possible illegal testing process is only going to make the testing more public (perhaps not eleven o'clock news public, but certainly more people will know about it if you file a lawsuit or complaint against the staff). You've admitted right here that you have used meth so I'm not sure why you are objecting so much for the hospital staff that was treating you for a medical condition to conduct such a test. It sounds like they respected your privacy insofar as they didn't discuss it with your husband present, so other than you just not wanting them to perform that test, where's the harm? Some would argue it was an invasion of your privacy. Perhaps...but again, where's the harm other than you just not wanting it done? Plenty of people would feel that it was wrong just because they felt it was wrong, and nobody here can tell you how you should feel about it. Maybe I do have an answer, after all. Perhaps it *was* illegal. Best way to find that out would be to call whoever it is that licenses hospitals in your state. I'm sure there's some kind of Office of Governmental Oversight By People Who Have Nothing Better To Do, and they could tell you if what you're talking about was legal or not. Also, perhaps it wasn't illegal, but maybe it was medically unethical. Probably the same people above could tell you that. You don't have to tell them who you are, just explain the circumstances and ask if the testing without your express consent was legal and/or ethical. But I'd think you really would want to review your admitting paperwork before you start calling anyone. Might also be that the testing really was primarily to determine if you had an infection, and the drugs of abuse testing was incidental to that. They might really have wanted to look for infections, but the lab might routinely do drug screening anytime they do any kind of testing (this seems unlikely to me, but I suppose it's possible). Did you ask the doctor how he/she had the right to do the test? If not, why not ask him/her now? Call and find out what they say. Make your objection known, and politely ask for the authority the doctor relied on when he or she asked for the drug screen. Might be educational just to hear what they have to say. Know what's most important to me? You using meth, even once. And please don't be offended, but I have to question your "only once" assertion. I'm just plain suspicious, frankly, because meth very often makes people distort the truth a little at times. I can't imagine why a doctor would lecture you the way you're describing here if he believed that that you had only used once. Perhaps the doctor or nurse saw something about you that makes them think you've used more than once, I don't know. Maybe you've had other meth-positive results during tests at that hospital and the staff didn't talk to you about them at that time? I'm not judging you and I'm not calling you a liar by any means. I hope you're telling the absolute truth here, and maybe you had a doctor who was a little out of bounds. But I've been around that drug for too many years to not recognize the profound hold it can have on people and I just hope you're not one of them. If you | Law & Ethics | 1141803850 |
| 1038577 | Someone sent me an email saying a killer was coming to my town, it was fake, wat charges can that bring? | Terroristic threatening, assault, criminal harrassment...the judge or jury would determine how much of a sentence this person would get. | Law & Ethics | 1142909854 |
| 3427518 | FOUND NOT GUILTY, SIS/MI5 STILL follow phone TAPPED, Stopped me from working, I'm living in a bubble, HELP! | well we both know since 911 a lot of changes have been made since big brother has no constitutinal obligations toward the spying on its own citizens. i suggest you do the right thing and tell the world what you know. remember, a man that stands for nothing will will fall for anything.the greatest thing a person can have is self sacrifice | Law & Ethics | 1142420141 |
| 1549194 | Should the "Pledge of Allegience" be said in schools? | It doesn't matter to me, but people should have the option to opt out of saying it if they feel strongly that their children shouldn't say it. They should at least observe some sort of silence as respect while it's being said. | Law & Ethics | 1142402746 |
| 899726 | if drawing social security disability check , is it possible to work part time? | You can work, but if your income from that job exceeds a certain percentage of your check, a corresponding percentage of your check will be cut. Regardless of the cut, you will come out ahead always. It is an incentive to work. Also, if your income exceeds X percent- more than 100%- of your disability check for more than 9 months in a year, your check will be cut entirely as you have the ability to earn that income. | Law & Ethics | 1143232676 |
| 2351107 | What would be the best punishment for people who commit incest? | ask them not to repeat it in near future. | Law & Ethics | 1143275922 |
| 2526232 | What is a silver-bullet phone call? | A silver bullet phonecall is when a guy is already in jail for something, and he knows something about another crime which is being investigated, he can call the police with information (and maybe get his own sentence lowered). | Law & Ethics | 1143566849 |
| 441078 | how many days are in a 6 month jail term in Virginia? where can I find the VA state code on this? | I don't live in virginia, but you should be able to look up your answer in a book. I'm guessing that it would be called the Virginia Penal Code. You would probably have to go to a law library to find it. Likely it won't be in a regular library. If you live near a law school, their law library should have it. Ask them at the front desk. Also, there are law libraries in most big cities that lawyers use. They would definitely have what you're looking for. | Law & Ethics | 1143748577 |
| 983873 | I need the name of the governmental reglatory agency overseeing Drug testing lab protocol? | Regulatory agencies would include the FDA and the state Dept of Public Health. They usually do not get down to the detail of an improperly collected (urine?) sample for drug testing, unless it shows a pattern and affects results for a number of people. | Law & Ethics | 1141836084 |
| 876663 | Is Paedophilia/Pedophilia a sexual preference or a sexual perversion? | Delicate topic but I have the confidence to give my opinion... In general I would say pedophilia is a sexual preference. Where you get into the "sexual perversion" angle would concern the difference in ages between the preferrer and the object of interest (young girl or boy). Also whether it is a homosexual or heterosexual infatuation. The degree of age differences often dictates a judging person's general level of distate for and about the perceived perversion (a word which has bad connotations). Perversion is a sliding scale, securely based on the culture and society and part of the world. For example, marriages of/to 12 year olds is common in India. I think it is an interesting point (I just red in another posted question) that adolescents become sexual around 12-13, and yet, the law makes them "wait" until 18. Children are beautiful and are our future and should be loved unconditionally. -Peter B.A. in Psychology P.S. EDIT-- IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT PEDOPHILIA IS SIMPLY AN INTEREST WHEREAS (AS IT IS OFTEN CONFUSED WITH) CHILD **MOLESTATION** IS A DECISION AND ACT. LOVE AND THE ACT OF LOVING THROUGH ACTIONS ARE TWO SEPARATE AND VERY DIFFERENT THINGS. I RESENT ANY IMPLICATIONS THAT I HAVE EVER BROKEN THE LAW, WHICH I HAVE NOT. PPS. BUT YES I CAN COMPLETELY SEE HOW ANY FORM OF INTEREST IN THOSE MUCH YOUNGER THAN THE PERSON COULD BE "DEMONIC POSSESSION." | Law & Ethics | 1143712723 |
| 964956 | does trinidad recognize United States laws and court orders? i.e if your ex spouse took your child there? | The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction is an international treaty and legal mechanism to recover children abducted to another country by one parent or family member. The United States signed this into law in 1988. Japan is the only G7 nation that has not signed this treaty into law. Trinidad and Tobago: Signed the Convention October 28, 1999, ratifed or acceded to the Convention May 15, 2000 for which the Convention entered into force July 14, 2000. You need to call a lawyer, the police, the DA's office and anyone you can think of if you think your child has been abducted by your former spouse. | Law & Ethics | 1141922707 |
| 2045573 | What do you need(legally) to search someones home if you beleive that they have stolen your tangible property? | Question is a little too vague for much of an answer. If you are asking what you, as a private citizen, needs to be able to legally search someone's house for your stolen property, there's only one answer; permission. If you want to know what law enforcement needs to search someone's home for your stolen property, there are two answers; permission, or a search warrant. Edit to address details 3.15.06: Well, it's not the answer you're looking for, I'm sure, but I'd have to agree with what the authorities have said. There is no proof Ms Evil took the things that are missing, and with a time lag of a month, Ms Evil could easily say she knows nothing of any thefts that have taken place over the last month. Even if she admitted to knowing things were missing, she could claim she thought you had found a way into the house and were claiming your own property. Is this ridiculous? Of course it is. Do we all know, after reading your question, that Ms Evil has stolen Ms Gullible's property? *I* certainly think so. But the justice system relies more on what can be proven versus what we all "know" in our hearts. From what I've read here, there's no way to prove...or even begin to prove...that Ms Evil is the thief. Could the police obtain a search warrant for Ms Evil's new residence, based on what you've said here? I doubt it very much. A search warrant can be obtained with less proof than what's required to convict someone, but I don't see where even the amount of probable cause required to obtain a search warrant is here...there's been too much time between the theft(s), and the report. Even if we could all agree that Ms Evil is the thief, a search warrant can only issue if there is reason to believe the property being sought is actually at the location to be searched. Since it's just as reasonable to believe Ms Evil has the property as it would be to believe she's sold or given it away, you'd have a hard time convincing a judge the property is more than likely where you claim it is...especially a month later. Now...is there another way? Yup. As someone else here said, if there is a witness who can say they've seen any of your property at Ms Evil's house in the last five to ten days, you've probably got yourself a search warrant. That witness can even be someone you pay to enter Ms Evil's residence...like a private investigator. Without reliable, recent information that at least some part of your property is in Ms. Evil's possession, law enforcement is going to have a hard time helping you out with this situation. This is one of those times that causes people to ask why criminals have more rights than victims...in truth, they don't; but they do have the same privacy rights the rest of us do. Good luck with this. I'll give it some more thought and come back if I can think of anything better. | Law & Ethics | 1142399744 |
| 2480629 | Does Anyone really know what happened before and on 9/11? | I agree with you about the twin towers falling. My husband is an iron worker and has helped build a lot of "tall" buildings. He even said structural steel does not "melt" all the way to the bottom floor, like it supposedly did. He believes the buildings were "wired" from the bottom up. The fuel did not leak out all the way to the bottom. The pictures on tv of the twin towers falling reminded me of the pictures they show when a company is purposely demolishing a building. | Law & Ethics | 1142371104 |
| 2843820 | What are some arguements for Affirmative Action, and against it? | For it, some minorities live in poor areas and havent had the same educational chances as others. against it. It is descrimination, you should get into school based on your academic record not your race. | Law & Ethics | 1141410574 |
| 1962965 | Why do you believe that prostitution should be legalized? | As of right now I am the front runner for best answer. What part of "why" do you ****ing ****heads not understand? He did'nt ask you if you believe, he asked you WHY do you believe. My answer; I hav'nt had it in weeks. | Law & Ethics | 1142378425 |
| 2104739 | Has President Bush signed the Pledge Protection Act (HR 2028) into law? | It never passed in Congress, so it was never sent to President Bush to be signed. It has since be reintroduced a different form and it didn't go anywhere. | Law & Ethics | 1142831057 |
| 4127199 | How do I go about filing a discrimination lawsuit against a company/corporation? | go to phone book and find a lawyer who works on a contingency basis | Law & Ethics | 1143548445 |
| 2398540 | where can I find a complete copy of Washington State's ER? 904? | What does ER stand for? It's kind of impossible to know what you're talking about otherwise. Edit: The first site is section 904 specifically, the second the whole Rules of Evidence. | Law & Ethics | 1141687314 |
| 3203798 | I live with friends whos having me evicted theres no paperwork but agreement i contribute i stay i need help? | Without an explicit (written) agreement, you can be evicted at her discretion. Where she will have trouble, however, is that she needs to give you appropriate notice of her intention to do so (to enable you to make alternate arrangements). So long as you are not in violation of any laws or explicit policies of hers, you should be entitled to a reasonable time before you actually have to vacate. The law would most likely deem 30 days as reasonable and I believe you should ask her to give you at least that. You could certainly sue her for any monies she received from you for which she provided no services or goods. You could also sue her for any harm that befalls you because she failed to give you reasonable notice (time to look for another place to live). If you let her know that you intend to leave (and you should have decided to do so by now), but that you require 30 days (for which you will pay her if you have not done so), she should give it to you in exchange for your agreeing not to cause legal problems for her and her family. If she refuses, contact the local law school or local Bar Association and ask for assistance in finding pro bono (free or mostly free) legal counsel. Best of luck to you in this terrible situation. | Law & Ethics | 1141664424 |
| 3108401 | what is the legal term when time expires on a crime? | statute of limitations | Law & Ethics | 1141934291 |
| 199997 | is criminal mischief a misdermeaner? | Depends on the laws in the state and community where the alleged "Criminal Mischief" occurred. | Law & Ethics | 1143740273 |
| 4410662 | what are the emancipation laws for fayette county pa? | I think the laws are state wide- I have a 21 year old friend, who was looking into becoming emancipated for financial reasons. He's been out on his own since age 17, with no support from anyone in his family (admirable, huh?). Yet he's having probelms with financial aid for school because they will not, in our great state of Pennsylvania, condiser you financially responsible for yourself until you are 23. Anyway, he looked into the process and from what I understand, there really ISN'T a way-- at least he had no luck and that was the end result of his research. Good luck though- I hope for your sake that I'm wrong. | Law & Ethics | 1142982553 |
| 1842168 | What is John Locke's definition of equality and freedom? | Many of Locke's political ideas, such as those relating to natural rights, property rights, the duty of the government to protect these rights, and the rule of the majority, were later embodied in the U.S. Constitution. | Law & Ethics | 1141717004 |
| 4372462 | If I have a suspended drivers license, can I drive the golf cart around our sales lot at work? | It depends on what state you live in. In the state of North Carolina where I live, if the engine is under a certain size, you can drive it without a license. Such as a moped, as long as the engine does not exceed the size limit, you can drive it without a license. | Law & Ethics | 1143755207 |
| 1022066 | i need information on the freedom of information act in the uk and how it affects the computing industry? | Try this, government website | Law & Ethics | 1143640535 |
| 2540283 | How can I find hidden video cameras, hidden recorders in my home? Ex was Here!? | A metal detector? A giant guy named Antonio? just kiddin | Law & Ethics | 1143359236 |
| 913738 | yesterday i asked when do you think life begins the overwelming answer was? | yes at conception 40,000,000 dead is enough!! | Law & Ethics | 1141302937 |
| 1131499 | Should marijuana be lagalized? | Yes. The government wastes huge amounts of money on enforcement, a great many lives are disrupted by their contact with the criminal "justice" system, and their families thrown into chaos. All this for something which ought to be a personal decision of adults, and a parental decision for children, just like other herbal remedies. I don't like taxes generally, but if the tax were no larger in proportion to that on tobacco, it would be no less fair than taxing alcohol and tobacco. It would then stabilize a market which is currently based on an underworld versus an authoritarian control system, both sides of which have the effect of jacking up the price. And you can tell the Supreme Court has to reach really hard when they use the interstate commerce clause, and cite parallels with wheat price control cases, in order to maintain federal control over what should be a state matter. Please note that it would still be illegal to operate a vehicle while intoxicated. Marijuana is considerably less dangerous in that regard than alcohol. One's concentration can actually be improved on grass; it can only be dulled by alcohol. But most pot smokers agree that driving a car while high is not something they want to do. If you need to in an emergency, you can probably do better than someone who is drinking, but it will ruin your high. Of course, the emergency that made it necessary to drive would probably also ruin it. Don't forget that just because it becomes legal, there is no reason to suppose that everyone will start smoking all the time, or that those who smoke will stay high all the time. People who live under secure enough conditions that they have no paranoia about getting arrested generally do not smoke all the time anyway, unless for control of chronic pain. The high is reduced if you don't get to contrast it with being straight some of the time. I think for most people it would just be a better way to unwind when they come home from work than a cocktail. | Law & Ethics | 1143626825 |
| 3131069 | why did chief of staff just resign? | Why stay on a sinking ship? | Law & Ethics | 1143552827 |
| 1707449 | Is downloading really illegal or just uploading? Who's rite who's wrong? | Downloading and uploading are both legal in and of themselves. The only problem is when you make copies of copyrighted material without the permission of the rightful owner. Exceptions exist if the copy is being made for personal backup, for news reporting or education. Sometimes artists and production agencies won't "go after" uploaders or downloaders, depending on which file-sharing systems are used and how easy it is to locate the users. My suggestion is that even without a threat of prosecution or a lawsuit that you cease from future illegal file-sharing because the artists and their agencies have the ethical right to control the fruits of their labor, not you. | Law & Ethics | 1143776761 |
| 1934033 | at what age can you get your license in Massachusetts? | 16 1/2 with a permit. | Law & Ethics | 1143082354 |
| 677591 | Should public housing high-rises be open for drug sniffing police dogs to hone their skills? | Think about something here before you judge others by their "income" and assume they should be scrutinized to unfair housing because "some" of the "unhealthier" ones in the bunch choose to follow another route. There was time when communities fought the drugs in their neighborhoods, I know as I lived in those communities and I share the belief today as I did then that it takes a community and not the ignorance of others to correct a problem. Why should the elderly couple down the hall have to be judged by their neighbors because they have a low income and where they live is all they could afford? Should they be treated as "beneath" because this is where there income has led them? I disagree strongly and believe it is one thing to self govern your own home but you don't have the right to infringe your "digressions" against those of lower incomes and place them into little stereotypical genres such as "the mentally ill low income"... There are circumstances that have placed those in lower incomes into those housing units and many of them have morals and values as rich as the wealthy... | Law & Ethics | 1142742158 |
| 3328142 | what can i do if someone is wrongfully accused of something and they still was found guilty.but the person lie | i don't no how much help i'll b but u can try 2 defend them or do everything in your power 2 help out. such as gather facts or clues or even try 2 prove the person who lied wrong. but that depends on who's side your on. if you're on the accused person's side then try 2 help out. if not then i really don't know what 2 do. if i were u, i would fight till i won. but that is just me. hope thig helps ya. | Law & Ethics | 1142109699 |
| 1039768 | please somebody answer this!! how do saudi arabia decide they're laws? | According to Wikipedia "Legislation is by resolution of the Council of Ministers, ratified by royal decree, and must be compatible with the Shari'a (Islamic law). Justice is administered according to the Shari'a by a system of religious courts whose judges are appointed by the king on the recommendation of the Supreme Judicial Council, composed of 12 senior jurists. The independence of the judiciary is protected by law. The king acts as the highest court of appeal and has the power to pardon. Access to high officials (usually at a majlis, or public audience) and the right to petition them directly are well-established traditions." For the complete article, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saudi_Arabia | Law & Ethics | 1141555091 |
| 2685152 | Fact!Most heroin users die from adultered drugs, doesanyone know why it is not required to test for toxins? | Because street heroin is poison. Unless your son was taking a safe dose of pure heroin and someone put something toxic into that heroin without his knowledge, people will assume that your son knew he was putting street heroin in his body and is the person who is most responsible for his death. Injecting street heroin into your body is not unlike playing russian roulette. While we will never know everything that was in the heroin you son took, we know that he was taking something that would harm him. I'm sorry that this answer is an over-simpliication. You will have to read a few books to get an good explanation, this issue is very complicated. There are many people who are indirectly responsible for your son's death. There is something else that murdered your son, Americas drug policy. Pure heroin does'nt kill anyone unless they take too high a dose. Nobody dies from overdoses of pure heroin, its the highly adulterated street heroin that kills people. During world war 1 they outlawed alcohol, heroin and a few other addictive drugs. This stopped law abiding people from using or selling heroin. Heroin addicts who could'nt stop using it, found someone else to buy it from. Pharmacists stopped selling it to their customers. Criminals started selling it to their victims. The problems that were caused by illegal heroin became a deterrent. Most people never use heroin because it is so dangerous. If you use heroin in the U.S. you risk becoming an addict, which is something that will probably kill you. Before 1916 addiction to opiate drugs was common, only addictions to alcohol and nicotine were more common. After they made narcotics a crime, opiate addiction was nearly eliminated. The law enforcement community wants to eliminate heroin so nobody can buy it, but they know that this is impossible, so they continue to fight a war on drugs, because so many more people would be addicted, if it were not difficult to obtain drugs. Your son was one of the casualties of this war. His is one of the many deaths that show people that they should never use heroin. The people in the drug trade would prefer that the drugs they sell never harmed anyone, these people are their customers so they want them to go on living. The drugs they sell may kill people, but only unintetionally. Many people who write laws and enforce them know that it is the illegal heroin that kills people, not the legal heroin they use overseas. They have decided that heroin should be kept illegal because a few people are killed, so many will not become addicted. You will disagree with me on some things, but the more you learn about heroin, the more you will agree with me. | Law & Ethics | 1142257777 |
| 261227 | Why cant the US congress pass a law against elected officials accepting any kinds of gifts? | Because we don't elect Congressmen/women for their moral courage to do the right thing - they get elected because they have the most money to pay for the slickest campaign. If the American electorate wasn't filled with quite so many suckers and those willing to be bribed by campaign promises to take from the rich and give to the supposedly "poor," then we might have members of Congress with some small degree of integrity. But the chances of the system changing favorably in that direction are vanishingly small. | Law & Ethics | 1142568391 |
| 1055315 | are you required to carry your auto registration in the vehicle in California? | Yes you are. CA vehicle code 4454(a). | Law & Ethics | 1142585532 |
| 3855937 | Please define "ejection order"? | It is hard to know what you are asking about without more facts. An injunction is a from of a court order. An injunction can order someone to do something or it can order someone to refrain from doing something. An injunction can be a short emergency order called a temporary restraining order, a preliminary injunction that stays in effect until trial or a permanent injunction incorporated into a final judgment after trial. The term ejection order implies some type of specific injunction. Perhaps you are referring to a judgment for possession of real property after an eviction lawsuit. The term ejection implies that someone like a court official will have the authority to remove someone else from real property. Please post more facts to elaborate on your question. | Law & Ethics | 1141218492 |
| 3069399 | How do you know if the downloads on the website are legal? | You'll have to be more specific. It depends on the site. Chances are, if it's something that costs a lot of money, or music of anykind, but is offered for free. Probably not legal... | Law & Ethics | 1143768903 |
| 1680937 | what is a psi review through the court? | PSI is a pre-sentence investigation. Purpose The primary purpose of the pre-sentence report is to provide the sentencing court with succinct and precise information upon which to base a rational sentencing decision. Potential use of the report by other agencies in the correctional process should be recognized as a factor in determining the content and length of the report but should be subordinated to its primary purpose. Where the pre-sentence investigation discloses information useful to other agencies, methods should be developed to assure that this data is made available for their use. Position Independence of Report The value of probation services to the administration of justice is directly related to the degree of independence exercised by the probation officer in presenting the analysis and specific sentencing recommendations to the court on cases under investigation or supervision. Therefore, except as may be set forth in the law, neither courts nor any other agency or organization shall prescribe or proscribe either directly or indirectly the content of the probation officer's analysis and recommendation. Nothing in this standard shall prohibit the court from recommending or ordering that additional information be included and analyzed in any particular case(s). Similarly, the court may recommend but not order that certain information be omitted from probation reports. Whether or not such information is omitted must be decided by the probation officer in terms of the officer's independent decision on its importance to the case(s) and the officer's analysis and recommendation on the case(s). Availability and Use of Court Report Probation officers should have the resources and support staff available to make timely pre-sentence investigations and reports in all matters referred to them. The court should continue to explicitly be authorized by statute to call for such an investigation and report in every case. The statute should also provide that a pre-sentence investigation and report should be required in every felony court case and should not be waived by the defendant unless a recent pre-sentence report is available. Guidelines It is the responsibility of the probation officer to establish, maintain and implement written guidelines and policies for the conduct of all investigations. This will include the content, preparation and submission of all investigative reports. Content, Scope and Length of Report Pre-sentence reports should be flexible in format, reflecting a difference in the background of different offenders and making the best use of available resources and probation department capabilities. A full report should normally contain the following items: A complete description of the offense and circumstances surrounding it, not limited to the aspects developed for the record as part of the determination of guilt. A statement from the victim and a description of the victim's status, the impact upon the victim, losses suffered by the victim and restitution due the victim. A full description of any prior criminal record of the offender. A description of the educational background of the offender. A description of the employment background of the offender, including military record and including his present employment status, financial status and capabilities. The social history of the offender, including family relationships, marital status, interests and activities, residence history and religious affiliations. The offender's medical history and, if desirable, a psychological or psychiatric report. Information about environments to which the offender might return or to which he could be sent should probation be granted. Supplementary reports from clinics, institutions and other social agencies with which the offender has been involved. Information about special resources which might be available to assist the offende | Law & Ethics | 1141838977 |
| 1517868 | What do you think of this new liberal media lie? | I guess us Christians should just be quiet and not be heard, while everyone else has the right to free expression, at least that is liberal point of view | Law & Ethics | 1143048343 |
| 529857 | Status of Medicaid case in U.S.District Court, Western District of Missouri/Judge Whipple.? | The case Lankford v. Sherman, case no. 2:05-cv-04285-DW, went before Judge Whipple for the Western District of Missouri. In September 2005, the judge refused to issue a temporary restraining order or a preliminary injunction. The case has been appealed to the Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit, case no. 05-3587, and is still pending before that court. | Law & Ethics | 1141487704 |
| 282540 | Will marijuana ever be legalized in the United States? | I don't think so. there's too many people and businesses that would oppose it. However, I do think that medicinal progress and industrial use of hemp will make small progress over the next 100 years, useage of herb for recreational purposes won't be legal and probably shouldn't be. | Law & Ethics | 1142454966 |
| 4361108 | How do I remove an arrest record from ever showing? | It depends on what the offense was,how old you were when you committed it,and if you have a past criminal history.If under the age of 18 and the offense wasn't a violent one,don't worry.If over the age of 18 and the offense that you committed was either your first and it wasn't too violent,you can ask the judge that it be espunged(the D.A. would have to agree with this arrangement too),if over the age of 18 or under the age of 18 and/if you have a criminal history...your f--ked. | Law & Ethics | 1141771271 |
| 3337007 | Why is marriage of any kind legal? | Parts of that were a great question. The world used to be governed by status. There were nobles and serfs, blacks and whites, men and women - and they all got treated differently for no reason other than who they were. Then the US came along and said everybody's equal. But there's one last status left - marriage. Married people have different rights and responsibilities than the unmarried. They're taxed differently, given credit differently, even rent cars differently. And it's all because of who they are. Is it fair? I suppose you'd have to look at the social costs and benefits of maintaining the last status. There really were no benefits to discriminating in favor of whiteness. But maybe a society that encourages marriage is better than one that doesn't. What do you, the viewer, think? | Law & Ethics | 1141338710 |
| 4429903 | Why aren't people protesting about "EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION" that is being sneaked in HR4437? | Well, I am Law Abiding and I think it's stupid that the government has to give permission before someone can be hired. Are we not free anymore? We all know how messed up the government is, what if someone can't work because of some stupid snafu? What if it takes months to straighten it out? How do they expect people to live? | Law & Ethics | 1143478543 |
| 257187 | How do you know if your family is telling the truth about what is in your recently decesed father's estate ? | Someone who dies without leaving a will is considered "intestate" The major difference between dying testate (with a will) and dying intestate is that an intestate estate is distributed to beneficiaries in accordance with the distribution plan established by state law (from http://law.freeadvice.com/estate_plannin... The executor can't just distribute the estate however they choose. This would have to be court supervised. Each state has laws regarding "intestate distribution", that is, who gets what and in what order. Don't know what state you are in, but you can do internet search for "intestate distribution STATE" to see how the estate should be distributed among surviving family members. If you suspect there was a problem with the distribution, contact a lawyer, you probably can still contest it. | Law & Ethics | 1142388670 |
| 3215606 | Ever been convicted of a crime? | no | Law & Ethics | 1142660513 |
| 3912388 | Why did Hitler kill Jews. Was there a political, financial gain for him? | Hitler did not all of a sudden say, 'Hey, lets band everyone together by hating Jews.' The hatred of Jews in Europe goes all the way back to the time it became Christian. Passages in the Christian's New Testament paint "The Jews" as being the children of the devil, hypocritical, and interested only in money rather than in Gd. Who wrote the following??? """But since I learned that those miserable and accursed people do not cease to lure to themselves even us, that is, the Christians, I have published this little book, so that I might be found among those who opposed such poisonous activities of the Jews and who warned the Christians to be on their guard against them....Now, in order to strengthen our faith, we want to deal with a few crass follies of the Jews in their belief and their exegesis of the Scriptures, since they so maliciously revile our faith. If this should move any Jew to reform and repent, so much the better. We are now not talking with the Jews but about the Jews and their dealings, so that our Germans, too, might be informed....Our Lord also calls them a "brood of vipers"; furthermore, in John' 3:39 he states: "If you were Abraham's children would do what Abraham did.... You are of your father the devil." It was intolerable to them to hear that they were not Abraham's but the devil's children, nor can they bear to hear this today.... For they are a heavy burden, a plague, a pestilence, a sheer misfortune for our country. Proof for this is found in the fact that they have often been expelled forcibly from a country, far from being held captive in it....Therefore be on your guard against the Jews, knowing that wherever they have their synagogues, nothing is found but a den of devils in which sheer self-glory, conceit, lies, blasphemy, and defaming of God and men are practiced most maliciously and veheming his eyes on them.......but then eject them forever from this country. For, as we have heard, God's anger with them is so intense that gentle mercy will only tend to make them worse and worse, while sharp mercy will reform them but little. Therefore, in any case, away with them!""" It was Martin Luther, one of the founders of the Protestant movement in Christianity! See::: http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/basis/1543-Luther-JewsandLies-full.html Remember, Germany was about one half Catholic and one half Lutheran, at the time of Hitler. CHURCH LAW and NAZI LAW 1. Prohibition of intermarriage and sexual intercourse between Christians and Jews - Synod of Elvira, A.D. 306 1. Law for the Protection of German Blood and Honor - Sept. 15, I935 2. Jews and Christians not permitted to eat together - Synod of Elvira, 306 2. Jews barred from dining cars - Dec. 30, 1939 3. Jews not allowed to hold public office - Synod of Clermont, 535 3. Law for the Re-establishment of the Professional Civil Service - April 7, 1933 4. Jews not allowed to employ Christian servants or possess Christian slaves - 3rd Synod of Orleans, 538 4. Law for the Protection of German Blood and Honor - Sept. 15, 1935 5. Jews not permitted in the streets during Passion Week - 3rd Synod of Orleans, 538 5. Decree authorizing local authorities to bar Jews from streets on certain days - Dec. 3, 1938 6. Burning of the Talmud and other books - 12th Synod of Toledo, 691 6. Book burnings in Germany - 1933 7. Christians not permitted to patronize Jewish doctors - Trulanic Synod, 692 7. Decree of July 25, 1938 8. Christians not permitted to live in Jewish homes - Synod of Narbonne, 1050 8. Directive by Goring providing for concentration of Jews in houses - Dec. 28, I938 9. Jews obliged to pay taxes for support of the Church to the same extent as Christians - Synod of Gerona, 1078 9. Jews must pay special income tax in lieu of donations to the Party imposed on Nazis - Dec. 24, 1940 10. Jews not permitted to | Law & Ethics | 1143794968 |
| 1434276 | Does anybody heard about Chinese police man rape Female Falungong people, and they are exonerative? | Rule of law from the weakest person to the strongest should be a goal of every country, unfortunately, the Chinese communist party is threatened by the "spiritual" movement Falung Gong, so it's possible these acts are condoned tacitly to "scare "citizens back into the communist fold. Any acts like these, if true, would be signs of desperation. The Chinese government will be on it's best behavior until the Olympics in '08, then I believe there may be great confrontation in China. Their economy is more and more capitalist, the people want and are getting, to a certain degree, a more free and materialistic lifestyle, yet the Communist party still holds sole political power. At some point one will have to give way to the other. | Law & Ethics | 1143764696 |
| 1285814 | WHY DO WE ALLOW IGNORANT PEOPLE TO ENTER A FUN SITe? | I am way ahead of you! I have reported him each time I see a post by him. It's unfortuneate we can't enjoy ourselves anywhere! Yes, everyone has a right to their opinion, and a right to express themselves how they choose, however, it is clear that this individual in particular has passed the "right of opinion" point! There are numerous people who are opposing/offended by all his statements, and he is in violation of his user account, and it needs to be terminated. We don't have to put up with it, we don't have to read it, we don't have to respond, but this person is posting back to back, it's hard to avoid it! | Law & Ethics | 1143311906 |
| 1935370 | Can you become a community service worker at a place you already volunteer at to pay off a ticket? Legally? | It depends on the court where you are sentenced to do community service. Where I live you can do community service at any not for profit organization. Here you can use a place that you have volunteered before provided it is for current community service hours. Community service is restorative justice. Thus the person who broke the law hurt society and must pay society back. That is originally what community service was meant for in the legal system. I think it would only be illegal if someone was trying to get credit for community service for hour worked in prior to being sentenced, or with out approval. Best rule of thumb with any legal issue is to check with the court system where it occurred. | Law & Ethics | 1143709245 |
| 708842 | My divorce was final 01/03/06. Do I file taxes married filing separately or single? | Filing is based on your marital status on the last day of the year. So 2005's taxes should be filed married and 2006 single. Divorce is no fun. Good luck in your newly single life. | Law & Ethics | 1142956991 |
| 4244412 | What laws protect sex offenders? | be careful so that he does not sue you for slander, but you can print off his record and mail it to the local neighbor's that isn't slander that's public notice, and any-one can access that info | Law & Ethics | 1143769740 |
| 1665084 | Is there a website that lists the different rules and laws of flag etiquette for different countries? | there are plenty of websites for rules and laws of flag etiquette for the US flag.... as far as other countries i believe you will have to look up each country individually. i have not found 1 website for all countries | Law & Ethics | 1142001004 |
| 3715779 | Clinton was almost impeached for lying over a sex act. It's been reported Bush lied as well, y no impeachment? | Impeachment and controversies Main article: Impeachment of Bill Clinton In 1999, Clinton was impeached for perjury and obstruction of justice by the U.S. House of Representatives. He was acquitted by the Senate. The perjury charge arose from Clinton's testimony about his relationship to Monica Lewinsky during a sexual harassment lawsuit brought by former Arkansas-state employee Paula Jones. The obstruction charge was based on his actions during the subsequent investigation of that testimony. On February 12, the Senate concluded a 21-day trial with the vote on both counts falling short of the Constitutional requirement of a two-thirds majority to convict and remove an office holder. The final vote was generally along party lines, with all of the votes to convict being cast by Republicans. On the perjury charge 55 senators voted to acquit, including 10 Republicans, and 45 voted to convict; on the obstruction charge the Senate voted 50-50. [18] Clinton, like the only other president to be impeached, Andrew Johnson, served the remainder of his term. The day before leaving office, Clinton agreed to a five-year suspension of his Arkansas law license as part of an agreement with the independent counsel to end the investigation. Based on this suspension, Clinton was also automatically suspended from the United States Supreme Court bar, from which he chose to resign. [17][18] Clinton's resignation was mostly symbolic, as he had never practiced before the Supreme Court and was not expected to in the future. Clinton also was assessed a $90,000 fine by federal judge Susan Webber Wright for contempt of court. The Paula Jones lawsuit was settled out of court for $850,000. In addition to impeachment and the Whitewater scandal, the Clinton White House was the subject of many other controversies. The White House travel office controversy involved allegations of impropriety in the firing of civil service staffers. The White House personnel file controversy involved improper access by security officials to FBI files on White House personnel, without first asking for the individuals' permission. The Bill Clinton pardons controversy involved a grant of clemency to FALN bombers in 1999 and pardons to his brother Roger, tax-evading billionaire Marc Rich and others in 2001 The "Chinagate" controversy involved allegations of improper campaign contributions to President Clinton's legal defense fund and the Democratic National Committee, by individuals such as John Huang, James Riady, and Maria Hsia, et al. Allegedly, the ultimate source of this money was the Chinese government. Seventeen donors and fund-raisers were convicted of felonies due to the affair. Early in his first-term, a largely discredited documentary, the Clinton Chronicles, implicated Bill Clinton in a large number of deaths of his acquaintences. This also became known as the "Clinton Body Count" and was the subject of a request for Congressional hearings in 1994. As many as 60 people were on this list of "suspicious deaths" including Jim McDougal, Vince Foster and Ron Brown. In March, 1998 Kathleen Willey, a White House aide, alleged that Clinton had sexually assaulted her. Also in 1998, Juanita Broaddrick alleged that Clinton had raped her in 1978. No charges were filed in either case. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Espy was acquitted on each of 30 charges of illegally accepting gifts such as sports tickets, lodging, and transportation from companies regulated by his department in exchange for favors. [19] HUD Secretary Henry Cisneros was indicted on 18 counts of conspiracy, giving false statements and obstruction of Justice. He pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor of lying to the FBI about the amount of money he gave his mistress, political fundraiser Linda Medlar. Medlar plead guilty to 28 counts related to the investigation. Both Medlar and Cisneros were pardoned by Clinton. On Clinton's last day in offic | Law & Ethics | 1143728419 |
| 2697261 | Is there legislation for swimming pool safety such as "swimming pool safety act"? | The National Spa and Pool Institute (NSPI) has standards for various types of diving, and other, pools. Some communities have adopted these standards. ALL builders should abide by them! Some states also have other standards. So it depends on where you live. | Law & Ethics | 1143733425 |
| 4256222 | Do you feel the current laws for Sex Offenders and the Patriot act violate civil rights? | Yes, they both violate Constitutional Rights. Little by little our rights are going to be stripped away. It is going to happen with such subtlety that we won't even notice. First the sex offenders, then the drug dealers, then the attempted murderers... there will be lists for everyone eventually. Just like the Scarlet Letter. And because the majority justify it and are brainwashed that it is a necessity, they will allow it to happen. The Sex Offender list denies those on it Due Process of the Law. They are being punished for a crime that they "might" commit one day. So much for "beyond a reasonable doubt." I agree that pedophiles might be a danger, but many people on the list are not pedophiles, although the ignorant people (even many that answered your question), don't know the difference between a pedophile and a sex offender. They are not synonyms. They should be judged on a case by case basis on whether they are actual threats to society. But I guess the judicial system is just too lazy so they throw them all on the list and stereotype them. Little by little... your rights are being taken away... yet you do nothing. You let it happen. One day it is going to be you... | Law & Ethics | 1142006183 |
| 2581438 | I am looking for information on OK Laws for deprived children.? | The department of human services would be a good place to start. Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1143170325 |
| 1670145 | Who is the present Chief Justice of India? | Y. K. Sabharwal, the answer is correct, but you could look at the below link for more information | Law & Ethics | 1141715975 |
| 1413050 | When is "The People" used?? | the commonwealth, residents of or the good folk. | Law & Ethics | 1143598524 |
| 2556082 | Governments condition their people intentionally? Are we guinea pigs or veal? | I would reservedly agree with you. I think it is human nature to want control and exploit...governments have the money and power to do so and they always want more of both. | Law & Ethics | 1142866810 |
| 2298701 | Ok follow up question, which type of Fish is safe to eat in Jail? | The frozen, breaded patties or fish sticks are cool...Unless the facility is actually in a fishing port town, I'd steer clear of anything claimed to be "fresh fish". In some fishing towns, if the commercial boats have excess catch, it gets donated or sold cheap to the jail so, a jail near the ocean sometimes really does get FRESH fish. | Law & Ethics | 1142246255 |
| 2757583 | How does one obtain residency in the state of Colorado? | usually most states you need to live there at least a year and in that time you change your license to there state, get a job, register to vote. If you are doing it for college you need to prove to the college that you have ties to the city and that you are not planning on moving back home after you graduate. A lease will also help. The minimum is usually a year and if it is for college they don't just take your word for it they want proof. | Law & Ethics | 1143086192 |
| 1672045 | Why do people place plastic bags over broken parking meaters? | The people who put it ther are cheap | Law & Ethics | 1142374485 |
| 2048824 | why do I receive a statement of earnings with my personal income check? | Because it's the law. Your employer has to show how much you earned. Wouldn't you want to know that? | Law & Ethics | 1141746547 |
| 2466867 | Does the Church exonerate itself in it's occasional opposition to unjust states? | The Church has a tendency to exonerate itself when ever it sees fit on what ever the matter might be. I don't see where this would be no different. The idea that the church is NOT flawed and IS the body of Christ is something that it has been trying to hold to the highest degree since its conception. If it shows flaw. Misjudgment, mismanagement, what ever the case might be, can it see itself as the body of Christ with all its imperfections? So to answer the question yes I feel it does exonerate itself. | Law & Ethics | 1143014927 |
| 519118 | who thinks marijuana being illegal is stupid and why do you think that? | legalize it!! and i will advertise it!! | Law & Ethics | 1143757208 |
| 2075709 | I was assigned a project where I need to find any recent bills pertaining to child abuse.? | If you are looking for a particular state, then do a search for that state's legislative website. Usually, the site will have a search engine where you can type in a particular search (for example, "child abuse"), and then the site will give you House and/or Senate Bills currently being debated or voted upon. In California, the website you would go to is: http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/ I found that site by doing a simple Yahoo! search for the terms California legislature. From there you would go to "Bill Information" then type in your search for child abuse. Good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1142564327 |
| 891546 | Is an indictment lost to prosecution if it is incorrect on charges and code violations twice by prosecuter? | You were never actually in jeopardy. Until you actually start trying the case, meaning the charges are legally correct (note that doesn't mean your guility, just that the charges are correct) you can't be in jeopardy. If the case starts progressing and then for some reason there is grounds to dismiss (a piece of evidence is exlucded and therefor there's no case, etc) then you've had jeopardy attach. | Law & Ethics | 1143663121 |
| 2992157 | Where can I find a good worker's comp lawyer? | Go through the phone book and try to get appointments to meet with as many WC lawyers as you can. Ask them specific questions and see how comfortable you feel with them. If you have any friends or family or even friends-of-friends who have used a WC lawyer in the past, see if you can get a good recommendation. And if that doesn't work, try to meet with a lawyer who has a good reputation and ask him/her for a referral to a WC lawyer. Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1141700877 |
| 153705 | Finding information on inheritance from my father? | As to real estate: go to the registry of deeds where his deeds would have been recorded and look his name up. You may be able to do this online in some places. As for a will or probate of the estate: go to the probate court where his estate or will would have been probated (usually the county he died in or was his residence when he died) and look his name up. These are all public records and do not require a lawyer. If there was a probate of the estate, there should be an Inventory (a list of all the property he owned at his death - it may not be very detailed, but anything worth money should be separately listed. If there was no probate, then you will only be able to find out about the real estate. | Law & Ethics | 1141240948 |
| 1558972 | How free are we? | Your as free as you want to be.When ANYONE,including our Gov'mt tries to take your freedoms away from you,you have two choices to make,give up your freedoms and be cowardly and comply with what they tell you,or fight and die trying to keep your freedoms! | Law & Ethics | 1142801157 |
| 2116650 | Were the ancient Romans who conquered Israel and occupied it similar to the German nazis iin France? | A few points. First of all, these are similar in that both the Germans and the Romans permitted a part of the country that they conquered the right to self rule under certain limitations. Southern France had the Vichy government. A large portion of Israel was ruled by the Herodians (Herod the Great and his successors.) The Pharisees were not known for cooperating with the Romans; you are probably thinking of the Sadducees instead. The Essenes were not rebels and terrorists; Zealots were (as in the disciple of Jesus known as Simon the Zealot. Also Barabbas appears to have been a Zealot.) The Essenes were not a tribe, and Jesus's mom was almost certainly not an Essene. The Romans did consider the Zealots in much the same way that we consider terrorists. | Law & Ethics | 1143245177 |
| 76123 | should the idenity of those who test possitive for the HIV/AIDS virus be protected? | I have always believed that secrets are destructive to us and the society. This secrete can kill many people should the HIV/AIDS carrier be immoral and abuse the privacy that he/she is gifted <privacy is a gift!>. It is also wrong for our society to remove the human dignity of those who suffer from HIV/AIDS. It is so easy to judge in today's society that we will often joke about such a grave matter thereby removing human dignity. Additionally, there is the financial judgments that arise with public announcement of an individual carrying HIV/AIDS. Our current system would leave such an individual unable to seek medical assistance by publicly announcing the disease. Lastly, us humans have a desire to remove and destroy out of panic. Should we have a list of those carrying HIV/AIDS then a few of us would hunt and kill these individuals. Sadly, until humanity can tame it's health care system and hysteria, we should keep individuals with HIV/AIDS private <secret>. However, the privacy of this individual should be taken away should they abuse this privilege; I wish there was a better way than exposing the innocent, but I cannot imagine a different way. Hopefully, someone else has a bigger imagination than mine. | Law & Ethics | 1143765253 |
| 3285003 | Childwell Fare issue in one time outrage from from hubby he slapped me in the face.Social service took kids? | Lady, I recon this guy has done this before and it's "been your fault" everytime? Catch a wake up, even if it was the first time he did it, he'd probably do it again. If you did tell your partner you cheated on him, whether you did or didn't, it sounds like you like causing trouble and maybe you should sort yourself out before trying to get your kids back. Kids do need their parents but they don't need troublesome parents, sort yourself out and then get your kids back. | Law & Ethics | 1143629684 |
| 2861183 | could someone please define subsequent remedial measure? | A subsequent remedial measure refers to the steps that a defendant in a negligence case may take to correct a problem. For example, if a grocery store owner has a slippery waxed floor and "Victoria Victim" slips on it and sues the grocery store owner, a subsequent remedial measure would be for the grocery store owner to unwax the floor or make it less slippery so that someone else won't fall. As a matter of public policy, evidence of a subsequent remedial measure should not be presented against a defendant in a negligence case, because that would deter people from making their property safe after someone was injured due to an unsafe condition (potential defendants would be afraid to correct unsafe conditions after an accident, because it could be used against them in court). Was the objection sustained? | Law & Ethics | 1141624956 |
| 3054796 | I live in Michigan and when get my order of hamburgs from Mcdonalds , I throw the hamburg bun out the window, | It is littering. | Law & Ethics | 1142964197 |
| 758353 | What is appeal of sentences? | JeffAV and Queenapachi are answering 'Appeal against Conviction' which is totally incorrect. Appeal against Sentence - after being convicted by a Magistrate, a Judge and Jury or in fact having pleaded Guilty - is where the appellant (the person appealing)considers the punishment too severe and is in fact asking for a reduction. There is a facility now in the UK whereby if the Prosecution believes that the sentence of a court was too lenient (low) they can appeal asking that it be increased. Many years ago if a person appealed against severity of sentence, the appeal court judge had the right to increase the sentence. This used to prevent many unworthy appeals. | Law & Ethics | 1142879957 |
| 4169695 | my 12 yaer old daghter wants to live with her dad and wont come home? | YOU ARE IN A REAL BIND. I'M WONDERING WHAT THE CUSTODY AGREEMENT IS. I THINK THAT SHE NEEDS TO COME HOME WITH YOU IF SHE WANTS TO LIVE WITH HER DAD THEN I WOULD TELL HER SHE NEEDS TO COME HOME UNTIL THE APPROPRIATE ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE. ON A MORE MOTHERLY NOTE I NO THAT THIS MUST BE VERY HURTFUL BUT SHE WILL REALIZE THAT LIVING AT HOME WITH MOM IS THE BEST ESPECIALLY SINCE YOU MENTIONED A GIRLFRIEND IT WONT TAKE LONG BEFORE THEY GO AT IT AND RESENTMENT WILL SET IN. I KNOW THIS MAY NOT BE OF ANY COMFORT TO YOU BUT I WILL REMEMBER YOU IN MY PRAYERS. GOOD LUCK | Law & Ethics | 1141632045 |
| 292435 | Secondhand smoke in a pregnant waitress? | I have lived in an area where there is a total smoking ban in restaurants and bars...actually any public place and it's great. The way I look at it I have a RIGHT to breathe smokers need to respect that right. In Ottawa there was a case where a waitress who had never smoked developed lung cancer...it was one of the things that influenced the smoking ban. In short I think that Yes you have the right to enjoy your meal without breathing in smoke. I also don't understand when they say that denying smoking would hurt business. I know my friends and I ... all non smokers go out much more now that we know we won't come home smelling of second hand smoke. | Law & Ethics | 1143733878 |
| 3403539 | What happens if a debt company speaks to someone else about your account without your pemission? | First you need to determine if it was the company that you owe the debt to, or a collection company. A collection company is subject to certain rules and they can't discuss your debt with someone else. The company you actually owe the money to though is not subject to the same federal laws so this makes a big difference. Here's two examples You owe CitiBank money on a loan. They have their own employee call looking for you. They can call at late hours, early hours, talk with employeers, etc. You owe CitiBank again. This time though they hand off the collection to XYZ Collection Agency. XYZ can only call during certain hours, can't discuss it with anyone other then you, etc. | Law & Ethics | 1143649279 |
| 3501904 | What are the procedures for circuit court retrials if the motion is granted.? | If the motion is granted for a retrial, the court staff should have court rules on the proper required procedures to follow. | Law & Ethics | 1141268225 |
| 1590109 | US Senators and Congresspersons get health care for free and for life. Is this true? | Please read the entire brief in the link below, it is the REAL TRUTH, not some e-mail bull crud. They do not get everything forever, but it ain't bad!! | Law & Ethics | 1141339434 |
| 1329700 | is there a website to look at criminal records for free? | Unless you know some body in law enforcement yes If not you have to pay to use the sites to see the info.. | Law & Ethics | 1143569893 |
| 2552335 | Can dictatorship make democracy? | It is a very intersting concern. More and more people from democratic countries are seing that democracy cannot currently work in muslim countries. The issue with Islam is that it is more than a religion, it is an ideological way of life and it fondamentally cannot strive in a world of free thinking indepedantly thinking individuals. In the early 90s, Algeria was at the point of electing a radicaly religious governement. They lived the worsed terrorist atrocities of all countries in the world... The people discovered who and what were these guys they almost elected... In Morocco, there is still a king... In Egypt, the slightest opening of democratic initiative lead to an averwhelming election of Muslim Brotherhood candidate... Should they get to power, we can just imagine Iran as a joke. In Palestine the "people elected" the Hamas... Iran ??? When Pakistan split form India.... How many Coup ? and why ? and is Turkey really a fonctional democratic space or are we not seing signs of major regression and religious involvment in this Islamic flavored secularism ? --------- South and Latin America was all under dictatorship rule. Latin America will not tolerate any form of dictatorship even when faced with critical issues. Yet, the motivations and the ideological background are way different from Islamic countries. The reason democracy will prevail in the long run in South America is simply because the constitutions are based on the respect of individual freedom rather than religious precepts. If the question would be: : Can a democracy bring a better quality of individual rights, more freedom, prosperity and security ? The answer is not a clear yes... So dictatorship is essential if, there is a vision of the Ideal of Human Rights such as define by the United Nations. If, education, wellfare, healthcare and jobs and justice are in place...then it will naturally lead to democracy such as we are seing in Latin America, Singapoure, Thailand, Taiwan India Shri Lanka... | Law & Ethics | 1141268581 |
| 2495327 | what is meant by distinguish modes of correctional facilities from county to max security prisons? | County jail are used for inmates that are sentenced to less than one year and those unable to make bail and are going through the court process. Prison is run by the state and is for those sentenced to more than one year. In both the jail and prison, there are different areas of the units. They have the low security inmates that will not cause much problems. The mid level security inmates have an inclination to cause problems. The maximum security level inmates are those that have started major fights and problems in the general population and are segregated to prevent future problems. | Law & Ethics | 1141699868 |
| 3506901 | I have an Alaska Alcohol Server permit and want to know if it will work for an OLCC permit here in Oregon? | Your Alaska Alcohol Server permit will probably get you in the door of any business that requires an OLCC card but you will still have to take the Oregon test for your card. All state laws are different and that's the reason you have to take the Oregon test to be permitted to serve here in Oregon. It's not hard and most businesses will hire you if you have experience and then let you take the test a later date. Contact the OLCC board in Salem, Oregon and they can tell you all you need to know about what is required for your card. Good luck and welcome to Oregon. | Law & Ethics | 1143873719 |
| 2387500 | Is it legal to bury a body without a casket in NY? | Yes it is, but some cemeteries have rules requiring them. | Law & Ethics | 1142704115 |
| 2600913 | Why do lawyers "approach the bench"? | Often it is because the Judge wants to discuss something with the attorneys that they do not wnat the rest of the court to hear, such as warnings to an attorney that they will be charged with contempt if they do not stick to asking questions relevant to the case. This happens a lot on T.V. but it almost never happens in a real courtroom. In fact most of the time the attorney's and defendant(s) are already right in fromt of the bench. Big trials like you see on T.V. are very rare. | Law & Ethics | 1142354892 |
| 3819004 | when will the Real ID take effect? | Will be compulsary for all states of the USA by 2008 according to the Real ID Act | Law & Ethics | 1143526247 |
| 2872106 | how does the american government tring to stop colombian drug dealers? | They aren't trying to stop them. They are encouraging them to grow more drugs. They put tarrifs on columbia that reduces the wage of farmers. Farmers are forced to resort to selling cocaine because it is more profitable. They cannot live off the US imposed sanctions. The US is doing this to get more drugs out of columbia. These drugs are seized and then shipped covertly into the US on military planes, then sold to America's children so they can be put into the jails owned by the same military complex. | Law & Ethics | 1141402841 |
| 342297 | what are laws on police impounding your car? | Do you mean storing your car or impounding it. There is a difference. As with almost all of these questions, it depends on what state you are in. Here are some reasons it could be towed. Your car was stored because your car was: blocking a roadway, blocking a private driveway, left unattended on a bridge, you were driving it while you had an expired driver's license, you were arrested, your registration was expired for more than six months. You car was impounded (meaning a possible 30 day mandatory hold) because: you were driving on a suspended license, you used your car to commit a crime, you ran from the police and abandonded the car somewhere after you jumped out and ran, you comittied a hit-and-run and they find your car. These are just some of the reasons why. | Law & Ethics | 1142266556 |
| 3572616 | Do you think that the values debate should be the future of American politics? | It should be part of the future of American politics. Personal responsibility is a value that far to many of us are lacking, especially politicians. | Law & Ethics | 1143378981 |
| 2689280 | what happens when U.S. citizens marry out of the country? | Yes, if you are married outside the U.S. you are married anywhere on the planet. | Law & Ethics | 1143746642 |
| 849114 | What is the scrutiny level of Brown v. Board of education? | Such case is decided under a "strict scrutiny" level: the distinction/discrimination/etc must be necessary for a compelling government interest. The means must be narrowly tailored, the gov must show that no least restrictive means are available and the gov has the burden of proof. | Law & Ethics | 1142088781 |
| 229641 | Is there any "no-flyers-in-mailboxes" laws in Canada - like in the US? | Who "owns" the mail box in Canada? Here in the US it's illegal because while we buy our own mailboxes they are "Property of the US Postal Service." This is why the USPS can require nothing else be place in the mailbox, even newspapers. | Law & Ethics | 1143667754 |
| 1994959 | America, the backwards country.? | the liberal demacrates have made it ok to do all these things. If, in some maraculus way, drugs or alchahal became band, they would IMMIDIATELY demand that the law is "unconstitutional" i heard that they took out the picture of George washington praying out of a school because they said that it was "unconstitutional". HES OUR FOUNDING FATHER! And they just took his picture out because they thought it was suggeting the christian values in the school. But they teach the kids about hinduism and judisum, but when it comes to christianity, ITS ILLEAGAL to teach the kids about that. And INstead of trying to keep kids out of sex, THEY ARE HANDING OUT CONDOMS, and trying to "encourge" the mto safe. I agree, its twisted. | Law & Ethics | 1141418655 |
| 3996201 | Why do we release child molesters back into society without any ankle bracelets and or monitoring? | There is some monitoring in most states for sex offenders. I have listed a website that is worth looking at. You type in your address and it shows you where the listed sex offenders are. It gives you pictures of the offender and information about the type of crime. You should check it out. I do agree that something more should be done about this! | Law & Ethics | 1143058126 |
| 94541 | Can a judge order a person acting Pro Se to get a lawyer before they will hear them? Isn't that discrimination | No, was it a documented court order? If not, realize talk at court means little to nothing, its all in the paperwork. If so, this so-called judge is a nut-case (like most). Try Yahoo searching "outlaws legal service" (outlaw meaning someone denied equal protection under the so-called law, not criminals) You'll learn what these crooks in disguise are actually doing. | Law & Ethics | 1141425221 |
| 2289056 | what is distribution of residue? | In estates law, it means making sure that the proper heirs get the rest, residue and remainer of a decedent's estate after all of the specific gifts have been made. Ex. "To Alan, I leae $10,000.00. To Betty, I leave my watch. To my three children, I leave the rest, residue and remainder." So when this guy dies, the executor gives Carl ten g's, Betty a watch, and distributes the residue (which could be four bucks or four million) evenly between the three children. | Law & Ethics | 1142712599 |
| 484467 | why doesnt anyone seem to be woried about Israels 200 nukes? | Because Israel is our ally - and they would be foolish to use the nukes on us. | Law & Ethics | 1142527246 |
| 3999438 | can a landlord rent one home as two in san luis obipo county? | As long as the lease stipulates what part of the house it covers, that's perfectly fine. It's exactly the same as renting an apartment. | Law & Ethics | 1142302752 |
| 450861 | what is Israel? | Israel is a nation in the region of the world generally called the Middle East. It's a small country, bordered on the north by Lebanonon, on it's western coast by the Mediterranean Sea, on it's western border by Egypt, on it's east by Jordan, and on it's southeast by an arm of the Red Sea. | Law & Ethics | 1141949679 |
| 3661704 | What is the legal eviction procedure in Asheville, North Carolina? | Contact your local courthouse, they will have all the forms that you need to file for a forcible detainer. | Law & Ethics | 1143131047 |
| 2718007 | Would you ever turn a loved one over to the police if they were wanted for a crime? | never | Law & Ethics | 1142142211 |
| 2930072 | Highlights of the local government code of the Philippines? | got Adobo? | Law & Ethics | 1141442649 |
| 1962696 | What is the definition of burglary of habitation? | ENtering a dwelling without permission, at night (some jurisdictions at day) with the intention to commit a felony | Law & Ethics | 1143763105 |
| 887872 | Zelda, What do you mean yes but within reason? | Zelda need to quit holding out on the triforce pieces and being so shaddy. I go through all this effort to save the world and she always lets herself get kidnapped by Ganon again and again. Next time, she's on her own! | Law & Ethics | 1143064813 |
| 2751949 | euthanasia in the katrina diaster? | 1. YES 2. YES...listen to directions when they were given before it got so bad. 3. Why? Healthcare facilities HAVE all of these guidelines already! | Law & Ethics | 1142571877 |
| 3084366 | -=Should=- Nazism and holocaust denial be censored in Germany? | Sure, it could be argued that censoring it lends it an appearance of legitimacy, but I think any risks of people taking it more seriously because it is recognized and censored do not outweigh the necessity of taking into account the pain and offense that some people might feel at the prospect of these ideas. Holocaust denial, for example, is a spit in the face - to put it mildly - to millions of Jews and other peoples who suffered at the hands of the Nazis. Denying them the right to their history is unfair, and only expounds a problem that has already been exacerbated. Nazism, on the other hand, is arguably a valid concern. Though I doubt facism would ever rise to the same level it peaked at in the thirties and forties, it is still a legitimate political ideology, and it goes by many names, one of which is Nazism or Neo-Nazism. To allow people to run rampant with such ideas is another affront at the history of atrocities committed in the name of such facism, and ought to be prevented. The issue of freedom of expression - which does not exist in Germany to the extent that it does here in the US - should not be misused so as to condone such behaviours and ideas. I think the US is even too lax in this department, allowing such groups as the KKK to voice their sentiments. There is a limit to where freedom of expression impedes upon another person's ability to experience civil freedom, and that's unallowable. This could shoot off into a related debate, concerning where to draw the line and why, but point being, I do think it ought to be censored. Ideas such as these should not be condoned by "civilized" humanity. | Law & Ethics | 1141319840 |
| 3609564 | Is the Constitution outdated or obsolete? Please give examples.? | Neither. The genius of the founding fathers of the United States was not that they knew everything, but that they understood that they could not know everything. With that humble attitude, they included in the Constitution a feature which allows future generations to update the Constitution to fit the changing times. Look at all the amendments which have been added to the Constitution. Every amendment is a slight change to the Constitution to keep it updated with the times. The 18th and 21st amendments are a perfect example. The 18th amendment was the prohibition of alcohol because people at that time thought that alcohol would destroy the country. When the people finally realized that the prohibition of alcohol gave rise to an even greater threat (gangsters like Al Capone), they decided to undo the 18th amendment with the 21st amendment. That's the Constitution changing with the times. | Law & Ethics | 1141792918 |
| 1017693 | articles about violence in london 1990's? | Here are a couple... http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/07/09/AR2005070901390_pf.html http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/rds/violencewomen.html --- And this guy made a film about it.. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000343/ | Law & Ethics | 1141673942 |
| 413141 | On the issue of Gay/lesbian unions harming sanctity of marriage. I've heard from the don't effect crowd | Marriage as defined within Christian, Islam or Jewish tradition and teaching is between man and women only. Government marriage as seen by the issue of licence and state rights for that legal action, is governed by the state. The living together and sexual acts have been found to no longer be illegal merely against normal moral values. so from the state it would be a state right issue, and so far every vote that states have had, has shown by large numbers that voters, most of the public don't want gay or lesbain marriage. The areas like MASS that do have it, have it becuase of court action, not by the vote of the citiznes. So basicly forcing an relationship not wanted by the general public as proven by vote, it is an example of fringe lobby groups forcing thier desires on the public by court action, not public acceptance. And for the unions thierself, in thier pretending to be a marriage they make a mockery of the real committed couples who are man and wife. But personally, I wish marriage on them. they already live together committing the sins of thier sexual actions. So why not get the punishment of having to pay allomony, having to end up paying child support when they adopt and split up. And having to give up 1/2 of thier property when they split up. | Law & Ethics | 1142171051 |
| 3992431 | can a bench warrant from michigan be enforced in wisconsin if the bench warrant states state wide pickup? | i think a michigan leo can get permission from a wisconsin judge to allow him to make the arrest in wisconsin. you better head to canada or mexico. | Law & Ethics | 1141681881 |
| 333148 | Does a collective bargain agreement void "At Will" actions by management???? | It does not necessarily do so, but most collective bargaining agreements DO void at-will actions. The agreement would have to do so specifically, however. | Law & Ethics | 1143688646 |
| 378095 | should we establish specialized medical malpractice courts? why? or why not? | No. The last hing we need to do is to encourage more frivilous lawsuits. OB/GYN's have become so rare that many women have to travel over a hundred miles just to get prenatal care. | Law & Ethics | 1142186983 |
| 4006675 | what is vc 40508(a)? | In short, you signed a promise to appear, (a ticket) and decided not to show up. Your bad. | Law & Ethics | 1142207218 |
| 1964988 | going to court? | Um, really, the lawyers involved should have gone over this with you in advance. But since they haven't... basically, it will be exceedingly boring, although you might be nervous. Everyone but the jury - if there is one - has been through this before. You'll sit in the box and be asked questions pertinent to the case by one lawyer at a time. The other lawyer may interject to make objections. That's about it. Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1143787979 |
| 1109734 | non custodial visitation? what are my rights? (custodial parent)? | Let me help you some. If there are no custody orders in place, you both have equal rights to your daughter. If that is the case, I would suggest going directly to the county courthouse and file both an immediate custody order and a restraining order on him for the threats. These usually will only be good for 30 days. After that time, you must go to a hearing and plead your case to the judge as to why the father shouldn't have any rights. Additionally, when you go to the hearing, be as detailed as you can. Have dates, times, and names. Present everything chronologically and don't let your emotions rule your testimony. For a judge to deny a father's right is a huge deal and they don't take it lightly. Another suggestion: If they ask you to try mediation, don't do it if you think he is truely dangerous/manipulating as you make him out to be. Mediation does not grant any court issued orders. It only says on paper that you and he will try to abide by the rules you both set out in mediation. If he violates the mediated rules, nothing happens to him. Get a solid set of custody orders signed by a judge only. Once those orders are in place, you file a police report every time he violates the order, EVERY TIME! If you don't report his violations, you just empowered him to do as he sees fit. Good luck. By the way, what state are you in? | Law & Ethics | 1142369753 |
| 1399214 | Is there, honestly, such a thing as an 'easy' divorce? | Yes - as long as there isn't any fighting back & forth over land/property/things & no children are involved. What you call a "starter marriage"! My first divorce was a piece of cake since we didnt' own a house & had no children. Six weeks & $300.00 & it was all over!! Good Luck!! | Law & Ethics | 1143655877 |
| 3320140 | Is it really death with dignity? | the point of using the word "dignity" by proponents of it is to give the sense that it offers a person a chance to die on their terms instead of being forced to live on against their will. Often, in our culture, being given a choice about a matter is seen as respecting the wishes of the individual and thus conferring dignity. The dignity of a human being is often seen in their autonomous capacity to make free choices for themselves, and the right to die movement extends this essential dignity to end of life decisions as well. In this case, even though the death may not be automatically "dignified," the ability to make the choice is seen as automatically transferring some dignity to the person. edit: i don't think that people who live a relatively comfortable life have a right to call those who suffer through the extreme pain of a terminal illness "cowardly" for choosing to end it. | Law & Ethics | 1141446373 |
| 850752 | resolved that aneducation ba a prerequisite for voting? | No. In the U.S., the right to vote is a fundamental right, and generally cannot be conditioned on any status other than citizenship or felony conviction. | Law & Ethics | 1142651127 |
| 3443164 | how can i find out if i have a warrant for my arrest online for free? | Call the police department and ask them, but do it from a payphone . . . and wear your running shoes! Oh yeah, what did you do that you think they issued a warrant? You naughty girl . . . | Law & Ethics | 1141429617 |
| 1405608 | Where to seek legal help for wrongful Criminal Conviction for Head Injury survivor? | Who was caregiver and how did they set you up. I'm not sure what to tell you other than hire a civil attorney. | Law & Ethics | 1143171486 |
| 1163446 | "Should I consult an attorney if I have been asked for a police interview? I don't know what it is about" | I think asking what your role in the investigation is fine. You may just be a witness to something or have relevant information to help them in an investigation. Many times you could have been a passer-by before a crime happened and might have seen the suspect(s). In that case, you might not even know that you were a witness. Only you really know if you did something to need a lawyer, so you should stop playing dumb and answer the question yourself. | Law & Ethics | 1142362224 |
| 2691102 | can a citizen be arrested for wearing a bulletproof vest in state of michgan? | no but if you do commit a crime wearing a vest it is a seperate and harsher charge! | Law & Ethics | 1142831999 |
| 4284500 | What would you do if you were able to make a judgement on this situation? | The person who threw the cup away is out immediately...The person who helped roll the cup rim down shouldn't have a leg to stand on.......unless there was an agreement made by the finder of the cup......If your neighbor asked for a ride to the local gas station to buy beer, cigs, and a lottery ticket, do you deserve half the winnings.....NO.....So I would have to say the finder deserves the prize...... | Law & Ethics | 1142259723 |
| 2986162 | help meeeeeeeee? | Dogs don't accidently do things. Dog owners are responsible for the actions of their dogs. You were negligent in the care and tending of your dog. Own up to the responsibility and make sure that your dog remains safe. A really cheap solution to dealing with offensive neighbors is to buy a FAKE video camera (maybe $20 bucks, and get one with a red light on it...) and make sure they watch you attaching it to the outside of your house, and plug that baby in. Your problems will GO AWAY. And don't get mouthy with your neighbors. The next step would be to pay more and get an actual video surveillance system, with two cameras...one camera watching the other camera. Fun, but illegal, would be to burn their house down. | Law & Ethics | 1142871171 |
| 3904199 | what are the penalties for gross sexual assault class A? | levle 3 list,and possible incarseration,definatly some classes such as batterers class which is a pain in the butt,and alot more check out ur local police department web page u can get information off of that | Law & Ethics | 1143851326 |
| 2427684 | How can you make an executor of an estate perform their lawful duties without spending a fortune on lawyers? | The court -- specifically, the judge -- should stop her from dragging her feet. Apparently you were notified of the opening of probate. So you have a case number and the address of the court. You don't need a lawyer to write a letter to the judge, expressing basically what your concerns are, and send a cc (courtesy copy; used to mean "carbon copy" in the ancient of days) to the executor and/or her lawyer, if she has one. If she does have one, that name will be in the upper left corner of the notice you received. Good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1142699071 |
| 3021161 | who pays for housing commission houses, state or federal government? | You and everyone that pays taxes. We all pay for the services that are provided by the federal, state and local governments. | Law & Ethics | 1143179881 |
| 1538435 | Is it possible to plead the "5th" at anytime under any circumstance in court? | You can plead the 5th only when it is a matter that may incriminate you! The 5th Amendment states that you have the right to not incriminate yourself! | Law & Ethics | 1143477908 |
| 4316070 | car impoundment laws in california? | Do you mean storing your car or impounding it. There is a difference. In CA, here are some reasons it could be towed. Your car was stored because your car was: blocking a roadway, blocking a private driveway, left unattended on a bridge, you were driving it while you had an expired driver's license, you were arrested, your registration was expired for more than six months. You car was impounded (meaning a possible 30 day mandatory hold) because: you were driving on a suspended license, you drove in an illegal street race, you used your car to commit a crime, you ran from the police and abandonded the car somewhere after you jumped out and ran, you comittied a hit-and-run and they find your car. These are just some of the reasons why. To look up more, check out CA Vehicle Code section 22651 and its sub-sections for storage authorities. Also look at CA vehicle code 14602.6 for impoundment of a vehicle You can find them online here: http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/waisgate?WAISdocID=59386828123+0+0+0&WAISaction=retrieve | Law & Ethics | 1143593330 |
| 1911919 | Does the Constitution say inalienable or unalienable rights? | Neither term appears in the Constitution. You are probably thinking of this famous quote from the Declaration of Independence: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." Note that the term is "unalienable" rights. This quote comes directly from the web site of the National Archives at the second link below. After before you people start criticizing my answer, go to the website of the National Archives yourself and do you own search of the Constitution. Neither term is in the U.S. Constitution. | Law & Ethics | 1142969694 |
| 3133903 | can a police officer radar you while there on private property? | If they can arrest a person on private property, why would they not be able to radar a person on private property? Granted, if on private property they are likely focused on the matter in the area, perhaps a domestic dispute, but why would there be an expectation of privacy when you pass private property, upon which a police officer, is via a car? Now, if you mean the whole area, including the road, is private property, then I would assume no, as the presence of the police must be based on cause, which could be as simple as a neighbor calling in about suspicious noises. However, once on the property, the police's powers, while possibly limited if they are present because of a search warrant, still exist in terms of monitoring and apprehension. If a person is speeding on the property, unless that speeding, or other type of driving, is lawful on the property, the police would have reason to use a radar gun, or just to detain the person and possibly arrest him. At the very least, the matter is best understood by knowing what kind of driving may be performed on what kind of property. In either case, my strong suspicion is that they can in some cases. | Law & Ethics | 1143554278 |
| 4432595 | U R in jail & they say,"sign this plea & U R out today no more jail time"! .ISnt that a promis " " of freedom? | Only the DA, not the police can make any promise of a deal. and then it has to be oked by the judge, A judge does have the right to refuse to accept a deal made by the DA if they don't beleive it is for the good of society. next you need to have your attorney or public defender to review any deal. Since a plea is an admission of guilt, it is saying you are guilty. So if you do get released it would be on probation or time served. | Law & Ethics | 1142165819 |
| 1932619 | what is the directive of Bolkestein???? n on what does it consists? | try this link http://www.spectrezine.org/Editorial/servicesdirective.htm | Law & Ethics | 1143578127 |
| 1382364 | If a mother cat has kittens is it considered littering? | lol! i have no clue! Mabye! | Law & Ethics | 1141248606 |
| 3288159 | Are we expected to know all the laws in order not to break them? Where do you find them? | "Ignorance of the law is no excuse." An old saying. Some things, like writing or calling a judge about a case, people should know is not allowed. A judge has to be impartial, and if he or she can listen to anybody at any time they want to talk to him/her, that impartiality would be suspect. Don't pay attention to what the TV judges do. None of them would survive long on a real bench. Most people know they should not lie, cheat or steal, or damage other people's property. Speeding is illegal. Threatening to kill a judge or a president is illegal. If you want to do something that might affect somebody else, check the law first. Or check with a lawyer. If you had talked to your friend's lawyer first, you would have known better. On the other hand, I don't think much of a judge who publicly humiliates a person for trying to help a friend. Not "judicial temperament." | Law & Ethics | 1142540849 |
| 3769496 | vote to legalize marijuana or not? | I don't think it should be legal, we got enough potheads in America, although I think the punishment for possession should be less serious. | Law & Ethics | 1141808071 |
| 1720464 | does fci terminal island federal prison allow smoking? | Most likely to keep the prisoners calm. They are locked up. Do you think they should start the chain-gang up there or something like that? Tree stump removal, swamp cleaning, and rock-breaking. Let them smoke you don't live there. | Law & Ethics | 1143105567 |
| 2208942 | What do you have against President Bush? | Well all i got to say is that I like bush and I also think that he did not go to war, then we would have had more attacks. There is some thing that i dont agree with but over all I think he is ok, and as far as us people tring to make you people like, no one is saying you have to. I think this shit about the black people is really sad, all they think about is their self anyway and they think he dont care. Well people needs to open their eyes and look around, cause the blacks have it better than we do and as far as i'm concerned hes has been good to them. | Law & Ethics | 1142003095 |
| 2858325 | Can a person refuse to take an oath still be on a Jury? | Not in the US. You don't have to swear it on the bible, but you do have to take an oath. I believe you would be held in contempt of court if you refused, as it amounts to refusing to serve on a jury when summoned for jury duty. | Law & Ethics | 1141719016 |
| 3176603 | where to find Criminal sexual assault case files potter county texas? | Contact the courts in Potter County. They will have files of any cases that were filed by the prosecutor's office. | Law & Ethics | 1142787214 |
| 4346454 | do you need a lawyer to file an appeal in a small claim court? (ohio)? | No, all you have to do is file a Notice to Appeal with the local Appellate Court, and the Clerk will assist you with the process for a Pro Se appeal. Here is the appeal form you will need in Ohio: http://www.11thcourt.co.trumbull.oh.us/Pdf%20docs/Notice%20of%20Appeal.pdf Just fill in the information from the forms you have for the original case you want to appeal. Also, brush up on whatever statutes, federal codes, ordinances, and court cases pertain to your case, and show 'em what you're made of! Hope this helps! | Law & Ethics | 1143502623 |
| 1130008 | Cant get persons real name and adress, to take him to small claims court. Need help!!? | Run a background check on the PHONE NUMBER through this web site. It DOES charge money, but it sounds like it would be worth it: http://www.intelius.com | Law & Ethics | 1142319326 |
| 3754386 | Is California as crazy with it's gun laws as i have been told? | Stop the craziness. . . end violence. A regular citizen has no need to own a handgun. Read the statistics and you'll see what I mean-- regular domestic squabbles turn into murders when there's a handgun available. . . burglars who break in use homeowners' own guns to kill them. . . kids who are shoplifting a candy bar are shot to death by vigilantes (yes, shoplifitng is wrong, but not worthy of MURDER. . .) Please please rethink your reason for owning a gun. Until there are psychiatric tests given when people want to buy guns, there will be more and more violence. You don't need a gun to be a real man. | Law & Ethics | 1142194059 |
| 1264668 | Can a university refuse to verify your diploma if you owe them money? | yes they can you will have to find a way to come up with the money | Law & Ethics | 1143138571 |
| 3625334 | why shouldn't congress be accountable for the wrong they do while in office? | Who says they aren't held accountable? The following is taken from Associated Press: "Since the 1970s, more than a dozen congressmen have been convicted in criminal court. Their cases and sentences include: — Rep. Andrew J. Hinshaw, R-Calif., spent a year in jail after being convicted in 1976 of accepting bribes when he was county tax assessor. He lost the primary election and resigned at the end of his term. — Rep. Charles Diggs Jr., D-Mich., was convicted in 1978 of operating a payroll kickback scheme in his congressional office. He served seven months of a three-year prison term. He was re-elected, then resigned in 1980. — Rep. Michael Myers, D-Pa., served 20 ½ months of a three-year prison sentence for accepting bribes from FBI agents impersonating Arab businessmen. He was convicted in 1980 and expelled from Congress. — Four other House members were convicted in the Arab businessmen bribery scandal: Democratic Reps. John Murphy of New York, Frank Thompson and John Jenrette of New Jersey, and Raymond Lederer of South Carolina. Thompson and Murphy were sentenced to three years; Jenrette, two years; and Lederer, one year. — Rep. Mario Biaggi, D-N.Y., was convicted in 1988 of extorting nearly $2 million from defense contractor Wedtech Corp. He resigned from Congress and served two years and two months of an eight-year sentence. He was defeated for re-election in 1992. — Rep. Mel Reynolds, D-Ill., was sentenced in 1995 to five years in prison for having sex with an underage campaign worker. He resigned from Congress, then was sentenced in 1997 to 6 ½ years for bank fraud and other violations. The second sentence, which was to run at the same time as first, was commuted in 2001 by President Clinton. — Rep. Walter Tucker III, D-Calif., was sentenced in 1996 to two years and three months in prison for accepting and demanding bribes while mayor of a Los Angeles suburb. He resigned from Congress a week after his 1995 conviction. — Rep. Dan Rostenkowski, D-Ill., pleaded guilty in 1996 to two felony mail fraud charges, lost re-election and served 15 months in prison. Clinton pardoned him in 2000." | Law & Ethics | 1143288452 |
| 2545523 | Can I use my ssn for a tax id number if I am self employed? | Same thing. | Law & Ethics | 1141588283 |
| 4435986 | What is the basic meaning for imposing the sentence? | This is commonly used when someone has been on probation and they have been violated. The judge may decide to revoke probation and "impose the sentence". In otherwords, they were given a chance, blew it, and now they are resposible for the original sentence. | Law & Ethics | 1141713309 |
| 3278332 | where do i go to find out about county accident reports? | Find your county web site and look for the police web site or courts section. Records should be posted at least weekly. If your county doesnt have a web site, call their general info number. | Law & Ethics | 1143415049 |
| 2649463 | How do you become a Legal Prosecutor?? | The previous answers touch on certain issues relevant to your concerns but let me give you the straight dope. Yes, you'll need a four year degree but your major shouldn't matter; however, an English major will write essay exam answers better than someone that majored in accounting. Writing well constructed, rational and logical essays are the key to good grades in law school. There is a book by Mary Campbell Gallagher titled "How to write Bar Exam Essays" or something like that. Get it and learn the tools she expounds upon. I wish this book was available when I went through school. If there is a law school at the college/university you attend, investigate whether the law school offers undergrads the opportunity to sit as mock jurors for the law school trial advocacy classes. Also, some schools offer classes and instruction on writing resumes and/or interviewing - take advantage of it. While in law school, take it seriously. Use your time well, read outside resources to get a better understanding and sign up for the law school's criminal clinic (it may be a lottery system, tho). Interview with the local prosecutor's office during your first year or two. Don't let the aura of LAW SCHOOL frighten you. I personally think 4 years as an undergrad and 3 as a law student are a waste of time. I don't think it's so hard to be deserving of a graduate level degree; unlike medicene. However, don't get lazy-prosecuting agencies want the best, the top 10% (law review) students. | Law & Ethics | 1142357406 |
| 895925 | can a judege deny you changing your public defender? | If the trial is already underway (as in a jury has already been selected), the judge would likely deny your request, unless you had a reasonable objection to the way he was conducting your defense. Otherwise, he would likely approve it. Not doing so would open up a fairly large hole for appeals. | Law & Ethics | 1141753775 |
| 1254237 | Suing Spyfalcon? | The cheapest way to get anywhere close to your goals is to write up a detailed complaint and forward it to your state's Attorney General. Many states are now cracking down on malware and spammers and your complaint will aid the state in making its case. Otherwise, although you may have some options, the time, energy and money required to fight the software makers will not be worth your trouble. | Law & Ethics | 1142199099 |
| 3288523 | what do you think of feminism? | Fantastic-as long as it's bidirectional. (Equally applied to the beneficial advancement of both sexes) | Law & Ethics | 1143765942 |
| 3219008 | Can an employer make a server pay for a patron who walked out on their bill? | It's perfectly legal for them to do this, but it must be the policy and MUST BE APPLIED ACROSS THE BOARD with ALL EMPLOYEES. If it isn't applied across the board then you would have a discrimination claim. It would be illegal if they took a loss for tax purposes and still made you pay, but most just enter the amount as payment for the bill. | Law & Ethics | 1142975011 |
| 1904931 | Re-designing the US Justice System...? | I would start by making it truthfully fair instead of the pretend fair it is now. | Law & Ethics | 1141306423 |
| 3552050 | In the UK, is it legal for an employer to ban employees from going to the toilet 30 mins before finishing work | It's not a question of whether or not it's legal, it's a matter of whether or not it's REASONABLE. If your employer were to be sued for wrongful termination, the magistrate would have to consider whether or not they acted reasonably in firing somebody for having to use the toilet. Personally, I would LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE to have that case. Cha-Ching!!! I find it impossible to imagine that a magistrate, let alone a JURY, would consider that to be a reasonable practice. | Law & Ethics | 1143737971 |
| 3879341 | Is patronizing prostitution an misdemeanor in tennessee? | Patronizing Prostitution is a misdemeanor in Tennessee, but the actual jail time if any is dished out on a case by case basis. While a person may get off with a fine, some cities such as Nashville, Tennessee make the identity of the person arrested public. | Law & Ethics | 1142779861 |
| 4257897 | I have a neighbor who is harassing me.. what are the laws for this in Florida? | Just because your dog was on here backyard that doesn't mean that the dog broke the fence. Innocent until proven guilty. She can't tell you anything about you doing something out in your backyard because it's your backyard, i believe the only time someone can tell you to shut up is when you have a party and it is around midnight or past midnight, then that would be disturbing the peace but other than that she should leave you alone. | Law & Ethics | 1141419916 |
| 3576443 | How to obtain a works drivers licence in the ACT as my licence has been suspended? | I'm not sure but the ACT license website is here http://www.transport.act.gov.au/driverandvehiclepolicy | Law & Ethics | 1143083680 |
| 4282229 | Dart Ticket Violation? | what u like to know about it plese be specific thanks | Law & Ethics | 1141506340 |
| 3992990 | supermarkets ralphs sovon rite aid walgreens etc. whats and who has a no chase policy? | Are you planning on shoplifting? Don't do it! | Law & Ethics | 1142271747 |
| 480234 | what is the punishment of a violation of a restricted drivers permit in Va that does not involve alcohol? | Need to know the code # you were charged under. Go to the code of Va. & look up the code section, it should give punishments there too. 1st class misdem. up to 1 yr. in jail fine not more the 2,500, either or both. http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+coh+18.2-272+403655 | Law & Ethics | 1143226830 |
| 983482 | what is involved when filing a promissary note between two people? | As long as it is notarized, it is fine. You do not need to file it at the county Recorder's Office. The note should be clear on when payment starts and how much the interest is being charged. The note can be used as evidence in court case if the party does not pay. | Law & Ethics | 1143648973 |
| 1824368 | I completed deferred adjudification, and wanted to receive my real estate license. Any problems.? | I wouldn't think so.... you may want to check with your local Board of Realtors to see if you can join that organization. As you know, real estate agents (or Realtors) have a fiduciary responsibility. Depending on your crime, it could be a factor, but with deferred adjudication all you can do is ask. (or don't say anything unless they ask you). | Law & Ethics | 1141755543 |
| 131166 | What are the main developments that will take place in international corporate law in the next 10 years? | To expand capitalism globally. | Law & Ethics | 1142850381 |
| 3444967 | Is it legal for a medical receptionist to "sign off" on a physician's charts? | No, it's not. ONLY a Dr can sign off on them. If you do and get caught you could face charges of practicing medicine without a license | Law & Ethics | 1141871005 |
| 3819835 | What are u think about Milosevic's death? | Well, it is claimed he was purposely taking the wrong meds so that he could return to Russia for health care, and delay his trial. Apparently, his plan backfired. I think the UN and tribunal would have been perfectly happy to have kept him alive and the trial going forever - a lot of people (aides, staff, researchers, etc.) and a lot of lawyers were making a LOT of money off the whole thing. | Law & Ethics | 1142677771 |
| 422800 | In Texas, is it legal for a cop to run your plates without cause? | it is not only in Texas but everywhere in america, in fact, every where in the world! | Law & Ethics | 1141284947 |
| 4103472 | What law enforcement agency covers wolfe county kentucky ? | Wolfe county may not have a "police" department. It would probably be the state police or the park rangers. | Law & Ethics | 1141842718 |
| 689266 | Are we supposed to call fried potato strips "Freedom Fries" still? | The corn-ball politico's that instituted that bunch of horse-sh*t need to figure out where their retirements are going to come from now that Jack Abramahoff has been taken down. The French may be a little sissied, but in regards to the Constitution, I would say Call Them Whatever You Want, I like mine with a side of brown gravy. (potatoes and gravy?) | Law & Ethics | 1143421510 |
| 1895168 | what is an advocate for the mentally handicapped in trials? | An advocate is someone who would speak for the defendant. Since there are mental issues they may not comprehend what is going on. | Law & Ethics | 1143643942 |
| 4063698 | Why is it legally possible for a non-Resident Canadian to buy Real Estate, Cars and Boats and enjoy living in? | Canada does not require you to be a resident to purchase property. Your contemplation of violating Canadian laws to buy property makes you a very unwanted person for Canada. | Law & Ethics | 1142879265 |
| 1157615 | What do Boston's anti-hate crime laws consist of? | First, they're called "hate crimes law" not "anti-hate crime laws." Second, Boston is a city in the state of Massachusetts, and as a city is not empowered with the ability to pass such legislation. Massachusetts does have a hate crimes law. It encompasses hate crimes based on a "person's race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability." The entire law is linked below. | Law & Ethics | 1142822748 |
| 793065 | what is a hostal work environment? | Do you mean: hostile work environment? From Wikipedia: A hostile work environment exists when an employee experiences workplace harassment and fears going to work because of the offensive, intimidating, or oppressive atmosphere generated by the harasser. Hostile work environment is also one of the two legal categories of sexual harassment. | Law & Ethics | 1143595670 |
| 1402119 | how do i make a claim of unowned land in virginia? | Unowned land are usually the property of the state. Check with your local county recorder to find out who owns the land. | Law & Ethics | 1142200260 |
| 1908462 | What is a "NOTICE OF DISCOVERY" as in the legal paperwork filed ...? | Laws of Discovery state that both sides in a court case (prosecution and defense in criminal trials or plaintiff and defendant in civil trials) have the right to see each other's evidence. In other words, there can be no suprise evidence, because each side must show EVERYTHING they have, generally in a judge's presence. A Notice of Discovery is an official document for one side to let the other side know that they have evidence, so that they may arrange an Evidentiary Hearing with the judge, so that they may show all evidence to each other, and the judge can decide if it is admissable in court. If there has already been a primary Evidenciary Hearing, a Notice of Discovery simply lets the other side know that they have found more evidence, and they must arrange with a judge to see the new evidence. _______________________________________________________ A Notice to Compel depends on what they are compelling. It generally means though (in the case of Notice to Compel Apperance) that they are sending a notice to let someone know they have been identified as a key witness, and that they better get thier behind down to testify. Some people refuse to testify, and a Notice to Compel can basically say "get down here or we'll arrest you." They can also file notice to compel someone to do something. For example, they can file a Notice to Compel the prosecution to put together thier trial more quickly, or compel someone to perform an examination or inspection, so that it can be used as evidence. Or they can have a Notice To Compel the defense to come to the Evidenciary Hearing after a Notice of Discovery has been filed. | Law & Ethics | 1143210876 |
| 3622047 | dentist drill broke in my tooth? | how come you ask same question two times.. you must see a second doctor opinion and your health is important should not be part of games at yahoo. any health problem must ask practicing trusted doctors only. | Law & Ethics | 1143541635 |
| 4182504 | how to be emancipated from your parents in indiana? | go to a lawyer. whatever you are trying to accuse them of (most reasons kids want to be emancipated) have proof. | Law & Ethics | 1143578261 |
| 4192788 | Is it legal in Oregon to allow your kids to drink at your house under your supervision? | http://www2.potsdam.edu/hansondj/LegalDrinkingAge.html has a lengthy discussion on the legal drinking age in the U.S. In particular: The National Minimum Drinking Age Act of 1984 required all states to raise their minimum purchase and public possession of alcohol age to 21. States that did not comply faced a reduction in highway funds under the Federal Highway Aid Act.... It does not prohibit persons under 21 (also called youth or minors) from drinking. The term "public possession" is strictly defined and does not apply to possession for the following: * An established religious purpose, when accompanied by a parent, spouse or legal guardian age 21 or older * Medical purposes when prescribed or administered by a licensed physician, pharmacist, dentist, nurse, hospital or medical institution * In private clubs or establishments * In the course of lawful employment by a duly licensed manufacturer, wholesaler or retailer.” Many of the states that have chosen to specifically prohibit alcohol consumption by those under age 21 have a variety of exceptions. For example, Some States allow an exception for consumption when a family member consents and/or is present. States vary widely in terms of which relatives may consent or must be present for this exception to apply and in what circumstances the exception applies. Sometimes a reference is made simply to "family" or "family member" without further elaboration. .... Some States allow an exception for consumption on private property. States vary in the extent of the private property exception which may extend to all private locations, private residences only, or in the home of a parent or guardian only. In some jurisdictions, the location exception is conditional on the presence and/or consent of the parent, legal guardian, or legal-age spouse. Some States also allow exceptions for educational purposes (e.g., students in culinary schools), religious purposes (e.g., sacramental use of alcoholic beverages), or medical purposes. According to their map, consumption of alcohol is prohibited with exceptions in Oregon. | Law & Ethics | 1141853412 |
| 1624760 | tenant/landlord laws for illinois? | Hello: Try rentlaw.com for laws in your state. excon | Law & Ethics | 1141410935 |
| 3569022 | I no its stupd but can u sue some1 for giving u rngwrm? | You could probably pursue an action in negligence, assault, or negligent infliction of emotional distress. Each cause of action has distinct elements to which you must apply your specific factual situation to in order to determine what actual cause of action you may have against someone. Wow, that was a terribly written sentence. I must be getting sleepy. But you get the gist. | Law & Ethics | 1141352884 |
| 3718795 | What happens when a lawyer has a complaint filed against him? | the state bar association initiates an investigation, and then may revoke the atty's license, but only if the atty has broken state bar rules, otherwise, the atty will go to court to block it (they know how to do this, they're lawyers). | Law & Ethics | 1143854375 |
| 3382172 | Is there any treaty that the Americans have made with Native Americans that were not broken? | To my understanding, there is a treaty with the Seminoles of the Florida Evergrades in 1934, called the Wheeler-Howard Act, or Indian Reorganization Act, which 'made life better for the Indians there'. That has not been broken. But, there were treaties with the Seminoles before that act which were broken. | Law & Ethics | 1143412192 |
| 258956 | In legal terms, what does benign classification mean? | You don't give any context, but I believe you're asking about equal protection law. When a group is classified by the government, it may or may not trigger equal protection, depending upon the action taken based upon that classification. For instance, if the government singles out all health insurance companies for an increased tax on their profits, that is a classification. If the government singles out a particular groups of people because they have green hair and blue eyes, that is a classification. Some classifications are suspect classifications - that the very nature of the classification gives rise to concerns that equal protection will be violated. But the flip side is the benign classification - even if a group is being singled out in some way, as there is no resulting prejudice or harm, the classification makes no difference. Equal protection is not violated. Hence, a benign classification. | Law & Ethics | 1142810391 |
| 954935 | Has anyone read the Castel Doctrin.? | I must say that sounds like a good idea. Sometimes the criminal loses a fight and presses charges cause they say the victom could of ran or something stupid. Nice work Jeb!! | Law & Ethics | 1143822344 |
| 1976877 | Any lawyer out there willing too help a peron for free? | What do you do for a living? Maybe you can show some good faith and work for me for free first... then I'll think about it. (My point is that you would never work for free, so why do so many people think that lawyers should work for free?) But my free advice is this: You don't need a new judgment. You need to track this person down at his or her new job and submit a new garnishment to the new employer. | Law & Ethics | 1142624810 |
| 82836 | what is the purpose of corrections and courts? | The court determines if the arrest of an individual meets with state laws. Corrections serves to remove those convicted individuals from the society and hopefully for them to change before returning to society. | Law & Ethics | 1143223378 |
| 2916788 | why israel not a terrorist? | Israel is a leader of International Terrorism. This entity has occupied an entire country, Palestine, and kicked FOUR MILLION Palestinians out of it using brutal force. It invaded Lebanon and Syria and Egypt. It is based on EXTREMLY extremist ideologies that claim JEWISH SUPREMACY. It is a theological aparthied state where Jews reign supreme and are allowed to kill Palestinians at will. More than 1000 Palestinian CHILDREN! have been killed by Israel since 2000. Israeli terrorists (Soldiers in the IAF, Israeli Agression Force) attack Palestinians daily. Israel has Nuclear weapons, more than 150 warheads, that's enough to destroy the entire world. Israel assasinates political opponents and has no respect for human rights. We do say that Israel is a terrorist, just click on www.pacifica.org and enjoy the webcasts, it's only the "confused" mainstream media (bought a zillion centuries ago) that portrays the Palestinians as terrorists. Like Michael Moore said, "YOUR TIME IS UP!" and we tell those arrogant fools the same thing, "YOUR TIME OF KILLING PALESTINIANS AND GETTING AWAY WITH IT IS UP!" NO TO FUNDAMENTALIST TERRORISM CARRIED OUT IN THE NAME OF JUDAISM OR CHRISTIANITY OR ISLAM! The world CANNOT sustain such sickening Jewish supremacy arrogance, where it's never again only for Jews, We say never Again for the Palestinians!!! LIBERTY TO PALESTINE FROM JEWISH FUNDAMENTALIST OCCUPATION IS THE ONLY SOLUTION. | Law & Ethics | 1142716897 |
| 3571281 | What would happen if I walk down the street with my pistol strapped on my side in my holster? | As long as you are not a FELON and you HAVE on YOUR person a valid weapons(gun) carry permit, AND you are of legal age to OWN and POSSES a firearm, there is nothing they can do about it;however,our LIBERAL MEDIA and their followers have done such a wonderful job scareing the heck out of the public at large that (people) will probably be some what alarmed by the presence of it if they notice it and you don't "LOOK" like someone who "should" be carrying a gun on your hip.Hereto there are so many places now that are posted "NO WEAPONS" that you would be taking it off and putting it on so frequently,why bother?In which case you might as well get a permit to carry a concealed weapon and then as your hopefully common-sense driven discretion allows you could "playfully" expose it to get the thrill of talking to the POLICE and being the center of attention that you're so desperately seeking as to be willing to have some trigger-happy cop take a shot at youbecause when he asked you to take it out and give it to (HIM) you did actually remove it from the holster instead of leaving it in the holster and handing over the whole thing so he could take it and check the national registry to see if it was stolen and to verify your credentials.DON'T THINK THAT I AM KIDDING AROUND HERE...They take people and train them regardless of personality to be pit bulls, suspiciuos of every one.In my town they kill people frequently and get away wth it,either with guns or tasers or their squad cars or their K-9,Oh yea babe! BAM! IF you really are such a thrill seeker or you just don't value your life at least get some life insurance so your poor family can give you a decent burial... | Law & Ethics | 1143805249 |
| 2067280 | Should Marijuana Be legalized and why? | yes i believe that it should since there is no proof of it doing harm. Umlike drinking and driving there are very few if any proven pot related accidents or deaths due to much consumption. Also it can be good ofr medicanl purposes that have been medicaly proven. Here is some food for thought. If the governmant leagalized it and packaked/Sold it as they tobbaco industry does cigarettes do you think we would have the financial deficit that we are in? Also have you ever heard of second hand marijuana smoke having the harmful impct that cigarettes do? As far as it bieng a "gateway' drug that is the stupidest thing i have ever heard! You make the choices you make cos you want to not because well it started w....People need to take responsabilty for their actions and choices not cop outs! | Law & Ethics | 1142210074 |
| 1498514 | Should lie detector tests be admissable in court? | No they shouldn't be. They are definitely a good investigative tool for law enforcement, but the results aren't totally reliable. | Law & Ethics | 1141400913 |
| 1400433 | Do you think it is right or wrong in michigan for a 14 year old boy to sent to prison for the rest of his life | No, I don't agree. No matter what he did, he needs complete therapy and maybe needs to stay in a mental hospital for a good amount of time but I don't think he should go to jail for the rest of his life. | Law & Ethics | 1143654561 |
| 4286376 | what happened to richard perry loving and mildred delores loving? | Richard Perry Loving of the famous Loving v. Virginia, a 1967 Supreme Court case that struck down a law prohibiting marriage between whites and minorities, was killed by a drunk driver in 1975. As of two years ago, Mrs. Loving was still alive, had arthritis, and has not traveled far from her home ever since her husband's death. | Law & Ethics | 1143347913 |
| 3330971 | 18 Months And Still No Child Support. What Can I Do Now? | What state do you live in? Depending on its laws, you can do a whole lot ... including freezing his driver's license, hunting license, any business licenses, etc. Call your state senator or representative ... make a lot of noise!!! You are the one that's owed money, and you shouldn't have to pay big bucks to get your money (lawyers). There are plenty of free services out there. Also, if you're on disability, the government should be going after him anyway. If you get any other services like food stamps, or medicaid for your child, those organizations should be going after him too. If you're not on any of these programs, try applying for them. They'll ask you about the absent parent, and then take it from there. But like I said, Make LOTS OF NOISE !! Call his employer, his momma, his priest, the local newspaper. Act like a crazy person if you have to. Your child's welfare is worth it!!! | Law & Ethics | 1141999028 |
| 1287098 | How can a city or county government get away with lowering the speed limit on an interstate expressway to 55? | Local jurisdictions are permitted to set these limits, subject to a maximum defined in federal statutes (as these are federal highways). Nothing complicated or puzzling about it. | Law & Ethics | 1143249638 |
| 2622289 | jessica's law? | I totally support it. I have a friend who was molested, the guy that did it is still her neighbor!!! She has to think about it everyday she steps foot outside her house. I think Jessica's Law should be inforced to the fullest to protect our children and families!!!. | Law & Ethics | 1143056719 |
| 1307751 | what is the "radical muslim/islamic movement"? | hmm, there was this thing that happened in our history, what was it, oh yes, for the last 15 to 1400 years the radical muslim islamic movement has been killing civilians in order to make the whole planet an islamic caliphate, I could give you the BS answer of September 11 but there is a history on Earth of this movement again and again trying to take over governments, one example that comes to mind is China in 1421, where the progress of that nation that was ahead of the rest of the world 400 years came to a hault, so it is a threat because of a) I kind of like the progress of science, b) i don't want to worship their fu(king god allah, and c) I kind of like my wife geting an education and getting to go to work and not having to wear no god damned vail, and d) I like voting for my leaders, the american constition, and of course e) my civil liberites, right to trial by jury afforded my via US constitution, my advice to the US govt, find all muslims that want to kill civilians and have the means to do so, money, weapons, and kill them first, second, convince islamic leaders and leaders in these countries to not spread the seeds of hate, for the true religion is a peaceful one | Law & Ethics | 1143822081 |
| 866174 | FMLA Maternity leave question in tn? | This is a federal law.They cannot fire you if you are out on a FM LA leave.See an employment lawyer or go to a web site on FM LA | Law & Ethics | 1143081553 |
| 2800707 | Is our landlord required to reimburse or make a rent allowance to show the house? | Oregon law states you should be compensated for the inconvenience of a landlord showing a rental to prospective buyers. The site is: http://www.osbar.org/public/legalinfo/1258.htm Read the last line of the first paragraph here: "...A final exception is when your rental unit is for sale. Your landlord may want frequent access to the unit to show it to prospective buyers. If the unit is on the market, you may agree to allow access to the landlord without requiring 24 hours notice. You must sign a written agreement that is separate from the rental agreement. You should be compensated in some way for the inconvenience." The law also says this: "...If you do not let your landlord enter your home after he or she has given proper notice, the landlord can get a court order to allow reasonable access or end the rental agreement. The landlord can also sue you for losses caused by your failure to cooperate." Discuss what is reasonable compensation for the inconvenience with your landlord. A day's rent for each showing? Wishing you many blessings! | Law & Ethics | 1142342457 |
| 1164809 | Anyone have any info on Ranilyn Geronimo the girl who was jailed in the Philippines for stealing a Fish? | There is to much to copy and paste so go here. http://www.newsflash.org/2004/02/tl/tl012575.htm | Law & Ethics | 1142559844 |
| 1983360 | Federal employment- Are you an HR specialist? | Dual employment means that you are employed by two employers or in simpler terms you have two jobs. Most companies require exclusivity in employment and may have a penal clause in your contract if you violate this. This is also known as "moonlighting" and is prohibited mostly in employment that poses a conflict of interest in your present one. | Law & Ethics | 1141667215 |
| 918862 | can you have justice without having truth? | I think you got jinxed up with this. You see, In ancient times, before Laws were enacted and legislated, all disputes were solved by the King and his Ministers who were addressed as Lords. The disputes were solved as per "JUSTICE, EQUITY AND GOOD CONCIENCE". Hence the Court was called "COURT OF JUSTICE" Now it is entirely different. Laws are enacted and legislated and are put down on papers. Even the Judges cannot go outside the scope of these laws, even if it fundamentally or morally goes against "JUSTICE AND EQUITY". Hence, now the Court is called "COURT OF LAW" and NOT Court of Justice. | Law & Ethics | 1143618703 |
| 1018479 | Do you know Billy Harper of reston va? | No but I know Billy Neill of Norfolk, VA | Law & Ethics | 1141678470 |
| 1292205 | I think my child was not hired for job becauxe of an learning disabled couldn't answer the questions right. | Well you have to first prove the learning disability was the cause of them not being hired. If you know someone that works where they weren't hired ask if they have anyone like your son/daughter working there. Or you can always ask a lawyer what you could do about it. | Law & Ethics | 1142294815 |
| 1610924 | Is blackmailing illegal? | it depends on the circumstances. Blackmailing your older brother if you see him smoking is not illegal. Blackmailing the CEO of a company is illegal. | Law & Ethics | 1141335461 |
| 3976314 | what is basic difference beween CIVIL and CRIMINAL crime? | civil = against a person or entity criminal = against a law of the land | Law & Ethics | 1141452398 |
| 560393 | Why is killing a police officer more of a crime than a sex offender who abuses kids? | thanks to our society! cops are just more important i guess. Yes they put their lives on the line everyday to protect and yes if you kill a cop you should get death no questions asked. i also believe a sex offender should be put to death too no if ands or buts about it!!!!!!! Or cut off their genitals as punishment, no no they let them back out on the streets to repeat again and again! | Law & Ethics | 1143416429 |
| 214505 | If african americans can have BET, why can't white people have WET? | Culture. Plain and simple. BET, EBONY, WB and any other racial venues you can name exist simply because there is a demand for them and because someone with a vision saw an opportunity and ran with it. There is absolutely nothing wrong having these venues however they should be just as open to including other races and cultures within their programing or pages. I would strongly disagree that white people have "all" the other networks and so on. There are a multitude of programs on that star or are based on "other" cultures. Are there enough? Probably not. Nor will there ever be? When the majority of programing is geared toward one race.. The others will feel slighted. TV, Radio, Magazines, etc.. are all in it for the money. If something is pleasing to the masses it will be the focus of these venues. They make what sells plain and simple. I guess in a nutshell... that is why there are 900 chanels on cable. So that everyone can find what suits them. If you think there is a demand for "WET" jump on it. NO ONE SHOULD SAY A WORD other wise. If you would like to have Miss White America or White History month get the ball rolling. However your reasoning for any or all of these venues should NOT be to exclude or distance your race from others. It should be about educating and making aware and celebrating your culture. AFTER ALL that is what others are doing. How about: AET (Asian) HET (Hispanic) PET (Polish) IET (Italian) GET (German) Every one has a heritage and a past, one should not take preference over another. | Law & Ethics | 1143765471 |
| 1470807 | Why does Israel posses nuclear weapons but does not admit it but Iran cannot even have nuclear energyforpower? | Israel is a responsible democratic country whose nuclear weapons act a deterrent to the Arab/Muslim nations that wish to destroy it. Iran is an oppressive theocracy run by a raving lunatic. | Law & Ethics | 1142725258 |
| 3570676 | Which name would you prefer for my new law firm? | The Talon Firm. Talons are the claws of birds of prey. They are persistent and always get what they want. | Law & Ethics | 1142686703 |
| 2199965 | who has to deliver subpoenas in the state of ohio? | Subpeonas can generally be delivered by certified mail, or by constable/sherrif service. | Law & Ethics | 1143307231 |
| 2203374 | How do you catch a scum that would come into someone's yard and steal a bicycle that belongs to an 8 year old? | My sons bike was stolen when he was about 3 yrs old. I would love to have catch them, but I do believe "what comes around goes around"... well at least I try to believe it or else I would be running around with a baseball bat beating people...j/k | Law & Ethics | 1143241885 |
| 2716773 | How come there can' t be any third parties in the U.S.? | "A party system is a concept in political science concerning the system of government in a state where political parties exist. The party system of a state determines how many political parties in a state have a realistic chance of becoming the government, usually through winning elections. Party systems are usually created by a variety of factors, such as the type of electoral system used in a state. For example, the use of First Past the Post in elections to a state's primary legislative assembly (for example general elections) usually results in a two-party system (this theory is called Duverger's law). A two-party system is a form of party system where only two major political parties exists with a realistic chance of winning an election. Usually this means that the candidates of the two parties that get the most votes hold all, or nearly all, elected offices. Coalition governments occur only rarely in two-party systems, though each party may internally look like a coalition. Two-party systems have historically occurred commonly in the so-called Anglosphere nations such as the United Kingdom and former British colonies like Jamaica, New Zealand and the United States. While Americans and Britons often see the two-party system as natural, based on their long experiences with it, it in fact comes about as a product of particular rules and conventions (especially those involving first-past-the-post voting). The two parties that dominate at any particular time thus have an incentive to keep the existing rules in operation, so as to prevent electoral erosion to the benefit of smaller parties." Another viewpoint comes from Debbie O'Hara: "America's political system as set up by our Founding Fathers had no political parties or factions. It wasn't that they didn't know about political parties, but that they were unwelcome. When looking at the factions of Europe, our Founders didn't like what they saw - political intrigue, conspiracy, and hostile divisions. They were afraid that such a system would rip apart the Union. They hoped that in free elections it would be natural for the best men to rise to the top and be elected to office. That is why before the rise of political parties (which made necessary the Twelfth Amendment), the man with the most votes was president and the man with the second most was vice-president. While in a fallen world it might be a bit unrealistic to expect that factions would not appear among diverse peoples, what rule tells us that we must work within a two-party system rather than voting for the best individuals? We have been propagandized into believing that there are only two viable parties because it is much easier for the enemies of a free America to exercise control within a two-party system than to deal with individuals." | Law & Ethics | 1142964831 |
| 1904747 | what is the web site for the north carolina court systems, Wilkes county in particular? | The website for the North Carolina Court system is http://www.nccourts.org/ From that page, you will be able to find information specific to Wilkes County. | Law & Ethics | 1142815032 |
| 4266872 | Is it legal to fire someone for tattoos after a company merger? | In most states, you would be considered an "at will" employee. This means that your employer could terminate you at anytime for almost any reason. Although there are state and federal laws that protect persons from being fired for specific illegal reasons (i.e. race, religion, etc.), I have never heard of a law that protects someone with tattoos. Of course, law vary by state and it is possibly that a law in you state will protect. Howver, the chances are remote. You have receive a number answers that you questionable or just plain wrong. I would see an employment law attorney in your area for more information. | Law & Ethics | 1142206790 |
| 815076 | inmate at the utah state prison? | http://www.cr.ex.state.ut.us/ You'll have to call or e-mail, they don't offer an inmate search. | Law & Ethics | 1143753765 |
| 3289176 | does the fdic work for people who arnt citizens of the usa? | The FDIC covers each account to a certain level, which is why many people will have several accounts. I have never heard that it was for citizens, residents, or legal residents for that matter. It Insures Accounts, it does not look at who owns the account. As long as the money in the account was obtained in a legal fashion I believe that the account is automatically covered. | Law & Ethics | 1143185008 |
| 1633598 | Can you be arrested for trespassing on mall property forordering a meal to go at a independent fast food place | You need to work on your question. Can your son be arrested for trespassing on mall property? Yes. (and he was, so that seems like a no-brainer). Can he be arrested for trespassing on mall property for ordering a meal to go at an independent fast food place? See above. Can he be arrested for doing what you've described above, when he was (according to you), only asked to stay out of the inside of the mall? Well, again...he *was* arrested, so evidently he *can* be. But I suppose this is the crux of your question, right? Since he wasn't actually inside the mall, and was only in one of the fast food joints that are in the parking lot (and it's not attached to the mall??), is he actually guilty of trespassing? I would suggest not. If the fast food joint is attached to the mall, and especially if it's got an entrance into the mall proper, I'd suggest he's guilty, even if he came in through the door that's facing the parking lot. Ridiculous, really, what the law can sometimes hinge on. What can you do? Hire an really expensive lawyer, and see if you can get your son off on some minor technicality. That'll show him that when he does what he's been asked not to do, someone will find a way to keep him from being held accountable for his actions. Okay, that's a little tongue-in-cheek, but I stand by it for the most part. Your kid got told to take a hike. My reasonable assumption is that he was told that because his behavior wasn't consistent with behavior the mall owners want their patrons exposed to. Your kid is a knucklehead for coming within a mile of the place after he was told to go away. But kids are knuckleheads sometimes, and that's part of being a kid. The thing is, at 16, this kind of thing really is going to be a very minor speed bump in his life. You and he probably don't see it that way now (your kid wanna be President some day?) and I understand that. Assuming he's never been in trouble with the law in the past, and assuming you have all the facts, I'd be surprised if he got anything more than a slap on the wrist...maybe some community service time or whatever. So what you can do is talk to your kid now about what he did, and what would have been a better way to deal with this situation. When you get to court (and are you sure you're going to *court*, and not just the Probation Department for what's often called a "cite hearing"?) you can explain that you and the little devil have talked at great length about his offense and he understands what he did wrong and knows a better way to deal with this in the future and blah, blah, blah...tell them what you think they want to hear, and get your kid to be a little smarter in the future about things like this. You can hire an attorney, or you might be able to qualify for the public defender. You can throw yourself on the mercy of the Court, ask to be publicly flogged, and insist on taking your son's punishment for him. It won't work, but it will humor the heck out of everybody there. Look: I don't want your kid punished unfairly any more than you do. I've got three of my own, they've all done knucklehead things themselves at one time or another, and I've stood up for them if there was somewhere reasonable to stand. If your kid really was told only to stay out of the inside of the mall, and he wasn't *in* the mall, then I think that's a real reasonable place for you to stand and support your kid...if they didn't want him on the property at all, that's what they should have told him. If he truly didn't understand where he could and could not be, then advocate for him. If you think he knew he was pulling a fast one, let him get spanked for it...he needs to be held accountable for what he's done, if you think he did what he knew he wasn't supposed to do. He's not going to | Law & Ethics | 1143789835 |
| 1199126 | Is a witness to a loan document held liable? | Absolutely not! Your only responsibility is to witness that the person signing the contract is really signing the contract. | Law & Ethics | 1143057258 |
| 907823 | Do american citizens still support guns for the I.R.A.? | they better bloody not as someone that was in manchester city center when they bombed us its not nice but ha ha to them it was the biggest bomb they've made and they didnt manage to hurt any of us. we got a fantastic new city instead and now its one of the best in the country. | Law & Ethics | 1142679646 |
| 3289360 | I am interested in finding out the liability of having a uncertified police officer working for a agency? | Don't bother with the media. Don't bother with looking for case law. Spend a few minutes looking around the New York Department of Criminal Justice DCJS Office of Public Safety website at: http://criminaljustice.state.ny.us/ops/index.htm And get yourself an education. It could be that what you're describing is perfectly proper within your state. If it is, but you still don't think this officer should be working unsupervised, contact the chief of police with your concerns. Some would suggest that if the chief does not satisfy your frustrations you should go to the governing body for your city (city council, etc), but I don't know how useful that would be. They will only know what you tell them and what the chief tells them, and who do you think they will believe in the long run? If talking to the chief doesn't changes things, I guess it would be best to tell the chief that are you concerned enough that you will take the issue public and will speak with the City Council. If you actually do that, and see no changes, then I'd say the media is a fair bet. I'd check out the website first. Then I'd talk to the chief if I was still concerned. | Law & Ethics | 1141323038 |
| 1363023 | legalmy boyfriend has been in Maricopa Counties Jail for 11 months, is there a law on how long it should take? | Yes and no. If he continues to waive time or he and his lawyer ask for more time to resolve pre-trial issues, it will take as long as it takes. There have been people who have been in county jail for as long as 7 years. That person was found guilty of a felony and senteced to time served. (Back story was he had a contract out on his life and knew that he would be killed in prison. So, he delayed and delayed until he had been there 7 years. Smart criminal.) Charles Ng, a serial murderer in CA, used his knowledge of the law to delay his murder trail 13 years!!! Pretty gruesome, but read about him and his trail here: http://www.crimelibrary.com/serial_killers/predators/ng/call_1.html | Law & Ethics | 1143698672 |
| 3656768 | Should we do away with the, Electoral vote's so the, American people's vote's will count for a, President. | This is what I think should be done, we use the POPULAR vote to elect the president and in the event of a tie we use the electoral college to break the tie. | Law & Ethics | 1142156153 |
| 2126348 | How do i find federal lawsuits? | WesLaw. FindLaw. Jstor. | Law & Ethics | 1143136315 |
| 4144098 | Did you know that in the UK embryos saved for implantation are routinely destroyed, by law, after five years? | with the definition that an embryo has no life, they may be technically right. however, if you examine the purpose of implantation it infers life and the purpose is procreation (even for physically infertile partner). this act is contrary to marriage purposed by tghe Great Creator | Law & Ethics | 1141808358 |
| 1737941 | what does rule to show cause mean in a dui case? | A show-cause hearing is to determine if the state has enough evidence to proceed with a hearing on the charges. It is also used to divert cases (like a first-time offender) out of the criminal system. | Law & Ethics | 1141864065 |
| 1432131 | How ofton do you think people lie in court? | As far as an actual statistic, I'm not sure. However, I think that people lie in court all the time. People are either honest or dishonest... I don't think that swearing to tell the truth will automaticaly want to make a dishonest person want to tell the truth... it just means that if they don't tell the truth when they swore to, then it's illegal. And hey, if they are already on trial for something illegal, it's probably not going to bother them if they do something ELSE that's illegal. | Law & Ethics | 1141692651 |
| 2346713 | What are the duties and responsibilities of a successor trustee in California? | A successor trustee has the same duties and responsibilities as the original trustee, unless the trust instrument is changed before his/her appointment, or, if it is a court-appointed trustee, the court changes the duties or responsibilities of the trustee. | Law & Ethics | 1141439829 |
| 1406460 | What are the laws reguarding neighbors cutting your trees without your permission? | As long as the tree doesn't over hang their property boundaries, they have absolutely NO right to touch one of your trees. That's a law suit waiting to happen. | Law & Ethics | 1142446109 |
| 126438 | what are the steps for filing a lawsuit? | First, you conduct sufficient legal/factual research to determine if you have a viable cause of action. Then you research in the legal procedural manuals of the particular jurisdiction to find the specific requirements for producing the actual documents that you'll have to file, and in what form those must be. You produce those documents according to the required form and format, and then file them, usually paying a filing fee, with the Clerk of the Court of the relevant court/jurisdiction. The initial documents will almost always include a complaint, which sets forth your causes of action, and some kind of notice to be served upon the party(ies) that you're suing, all of which must be served upon them in the fashion required by the procedural rules. The defendant(s) will then have a period of time in which to file an answer to the complaint you filed, and you're "off to the races." | Law & Ethics | 1142547362 |
| 1482768 | Why don't they do random searches of "bad neighborhoods" to locate guns, drugs etc...? | More disturbing about this post is not the question but the answers, but I guess thats why freedom of speech is a constitutional right, and hopefully racial and social economic profiling will soon become illegal too (im not truly convinced that it is, or that the penalty for such illegal practices is enforced) I guarantee that if the law enforcement spent their time investigating the smugglers of guns and drugs who live in million dollars homes and fly it in on their private jets, rather than playing golf with them and having them over for dinner, then they could stop wasting their time harrassing the peddlers at the bottom of the food chain who live in "bad neighborhoods" News flash: ignorance is as contagious as the bird flu | Law & Ethics | 1143139534 |
| 1814083 | is it bad if i don't go to child enforcement for child support for my 3 yr. old? | Just because he is ordered to pay child support does not mean he gets rights to your child. Visitation and custody are dealt with in seperate legal battles. Go after the child support. It won't go against you if you don't go for it, but is it really fair that you're shouldering all the financial responsibility for your son. Applying is easy. Go to your state's .gov web address, and search for child support or dept. of revenue. Once you fill out the application and send it in, they will notify you of any progress with your case, and will assign a court date. (Save copies of all paperwork you send in or they send you) If your son's father is named on the birth certificate, that's good enough for the court. If he's not listed, he can either say he is the father, and the court will decide the amount he is to pay or he can contest it, and get a paternity test. If he doesn't show up to court for these hearings, a bench warrent will be put out for his arrest (they won't seek him out, but if he gets pulled over for speeding and there's a warrent, he will be arrested). The judge will ask both of you to submit financial statements, and then determine how much he will pay (a percentage of his pay, usually no more than around 35%) They could also order him to pay back support. I'm not trying to say your son's father is a bad guy and deserves harassment. I just want you to know the process. I'm a firm believer in child support. It takes two people to make a child, and two people to support it financially. Right now, money may not be such a huge deal, but why take all of that on when you're already doing all of the parenting too? What about your son's future? What about college? Perhaps having that extra money could mean moving to a better neighborhood with better schools. Perhaps it means that you could afford to work fewer hours to spend more time with your son. Think about the possibilities. As far as him being irresponsible in other areas, if you're worried that he'll go after custody, most cases the child will stay with the primary caretaker (you). They will review his behavior and decide if that's appropriate. Same thing with visitation. They will review his behavior and decide if it's appropriate. | Law & Ethics | 1142029921 |
| 1314527 | My children are in danger by their father, I tried police and dcfs, who can I get to listen to me? | Keep calling the police and department of child and family services. If you have any contact at all with your children you need to impress upon them that if daddy is abusing them then they should speak up and not to be afraid of what he might do if they do. Contact safeharbor or a victim's assistance program for other tips. If he is abusing the children and dcfs and the police refuse to do anything about it their butts are going to get grilled if anything does happen. Talk to a supervisor at dcfs or a sgt or lt at the police station. Keep written logs of anything you see or anything your children tell you with exact dates and times. Follow your husband. If he ever drinks to excess and drives with the children in the car he is guilty of child endangerment. All you can do is remain vigilant. Of course you're a parent and with that goes certain emotions and such, and while I do not condone the behavior, if you feel your husband is really giving these kids some harm and the authorities blatantly refuse to do anything you may think about taking them. But again that is extreme and illegal, and when/if the authorities find you you'll never get to see your kids again. | Law & Ethics | 1142088991 |
| 1417830 | give some examples and meaning of the 8 fallicies in logic? | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logical_fallacy | Law & Ethics | 1141865615 |
| 2388902 | Can the government tell me that I can not cohabitate with a person of the opposite sex after my divorce? | asking this question to your lawyer will definitely inform you better than any information given by anybody here | Law & Ethics | 1141507303 |
| 81665 | What is the fine for burning tires illegally in Arkansas? | More than likely really expensive. The E.P.A. "Enviromental Protecton Agency" I would be more worried getting a ticket from those guy's vs. some state. | Law & Ethics | 1142539827 |
| 3897663 | How do you think is more racist white or blacks or asians? | In any race, your gonna have ignorant people. | Law & Ethics | 1143850204 |
| 702392 | is the department of community corrections help the problem with offenders or perpetuating it? | Which problem? Community corrections does a lot to help rehabilitate offenders and generally runs at a lot cheaper cost per offender than institutions do. | Law & Ethics | 1143527387 |
| 2096690 | do you have any info. on a man that fell through a roof,oto knifes and sued the homeowner and won? | No. I think that was just television.(movie-"Liar, Liar") | Law & Ethics | 1141672331 |
| 1768319 | Who is the authorized party that signs a Wage Witholding Order? | A judge or in some instances, certain agencies are authorized to issue Wage Withholding Orders withoug a judges signature. | Law & Ethics | 1143660811 |
| 3985406 | no contest? | Thanks | Law & Ethics | 1141217759 |
| 1441292 | Where can I get info on inmate program grants? | Most likely federal sources for the grants. If you are a jail, one additional option is the state. They may have some grant program for inmate services. The federal sources will include the Department of Justice and State Institute of Justice. Another good source would be the National Center for State Courts. | Law & Ethics | 1141238931 |
| 2233073 | I feel like the USA has no leadership. Does anyone else feel this way? | I feel like the USA has been lacking leadership for a very long time. Even the Clinton administration pulled a ton of crap over on the world. It seems like politics is really made up of the wealthy playing games to me. | Law & Ethics | 1141366639 |
| 3816990 | i am from Kentucky, and i see alot of repeat offenders get off with a slap on the wrist ? | The people in your county have to elect Judges who believe in our penal system(the key being PENAL). Elect judges who punish evildoers. | Law & Ethics | 1143288766 |
| 2766411 | Marijuana. Is it any worse than cigarettes and alcohol? | Actually, it is better for you. It is all natural so it isn't going to put nicotine and all that other crap in your body. It also helps you relax. It basically has the same effects as alcohol except for you don't become violent. | Law & Ethics | 1143799030 |
| 3769982 | Why do guilty cops not go to jail? | It happens all over the world, even bad countries aren't held accountable. Such as israel for instance in its occupation of Palestinian lands since 1967. Israel was caught breaking the law (occupying another people's land) why is it that it was protected by the US (through Veto Power) and not militarily kicked out like any other normal country would have been? (eg. Iraq out of Kuwait etc.) So in conclusion, the proper answer to your good question would be that the world isn't fair and just because some people have GUNS and "protection", (like some states have BIG GUNS and "protection"), the law is lenient with them. Luv ya! :) Bye Bye | Law & Ethics | 1142438861 |
| 2473393 | What do you believe in regards to the US Constitution Separation of Church and State means? Is it an issue? | Has any one of you read the Constitution? The term "separation of Church and State" is not a part of any document asssociated with the US Government. Not the Constitution. Not the Declaration of Independence. Not the Bill of rights. Sooooo. . . .quoting "separation of Church and State" as a reason to make a legal decision is FRADULENT AND ILLEGAL. Still, you hear it all the time. That's why it's an issue. | Law & Ethics | 1143221009 |
| 194598 | what are the laws regarding the breach of employee confidentiality by superiors or administrators? | I am not sure if I can answer your question, but I will try... Communication in the workplace is not usually confidential or private. While you told your employer certain information in confidence, the breach of that confidence is a personal issue of trust between you and your employer, not necessarily a legal issue. There may be other issues that could give rise to a legal issue, but my only suggestion would be to speak to a lawyer in you area that could tell you what your options are. If you need help finding a lawyer, try looking at http://www.martindale.com/ | Law & Ethics | 1143834776 |
| 3607799 | who can resolve a tax prob in New York. they have garnished $$ for inc tx while not residing there. CORUPTION | You should hire a tax attorney. Obviously your accountant hasn't satisfactorily dealt with the problem.A tax attorney should be able to resolve the problem quickly, that's what they do. | Law & Ethics | 1141744158 |
| 560338 | Why does that heinous group of people in Uganda do what they are doing to those poor and innocent children? | I dont know why they do those things.....seems like people will try to rationlize actions in some insane ways... tribal warfare is nuts......thank God I live in the US.. we have our problems ...poverty...crime..democrats..it is still the best place to live.......peace | Law & Ethics | 1141608292 |
| 1111079 | Who actually puts the president in power? The voters or the electoral college? | Well its complicated really. Each state has a certain number of electors that are based on the amount of congress persons that state has representing them in Washington. So if a state has 4 members in the House and 2 in the Senate, then the state has a total of 6 electors. If the popular vote is won by the republican candidate for a state then the republican candidate WILL get the electors for that sate. The only two states that are an exception to that rule are Maine and Nebraska. In those two states the electors could be divided between the candidates of both parties, but that has yet to happen. The complicated part is that the nation wide popular vote doesn't not guarantee one candidate will win. Each state has a certain number of electors, so the final result is based on the amount of electors received, and the amount of electors is based on Congress person, and the balance there is based on the population, not the amount of registered voters. For the most part the popular vote dose determine the winner, but there is a chance that the a candidate can win the presidency and loose the popular vote. To my knowledge this has only happened once in the history of the nation. | Law & Ethics | 1143267447 |
| 2572368 | Whose bright idea was it to have daylight savings time? | here you have the answer http://webexhibits.org/daylightsaving/c.html | Law & Ethics | 1141739379 |
| 2227505 | Should taxpayer dollars be used to build churches in the US? | I think that the Unied States government should not spend money on churches- being that the church and state are supposed to be unconnected... i think the money should go to the children that are hungry on the streets of the inner cities.... or maybe some of it should go to feeeding dieing children elsewhere in the world, there are starving people everywhere and yet millions of dollars go into the building of extravagent churches around the world.... | Law & Ethics | 1142204351 |
| 3037566 | Do you tip your servers more or less depending on their appearance? | ABSOLUTELY NOT. I am a pretty good tipper. Usually more than 20%, and I never even considered the server's looks. Good personality and On-The-Ball are good traits, but I leave a tip that is generous, especially if I plan to frequent the establishment. | Law & Ethics | 1141946707 |
| 4250356 | i wonder if there is any law about the violence in family( it is about wife and husband)? | I am sure there is, ask a lawyer or some women organisations - try ...google... give key words like: women violence at home organisations. If not in your city, call the ones in internet and ask them for local organisations. Normally they have a hot line. Unfortunately I live outside USA and can't help you concrete | Law & Ethics | 1143749224 |
| 3220866 | Do grand parents need written authorisation to take their grand children out of the country? | I don't know if they need it, but it would be an excellent idea. Perhaps, even notorize it. You can probably call your local State Attorney's Office for an answer. | Law & Ethics | 1143674161 |
| 3669754 | how long does the state have between your arrest and your initial hearing in indiana? | if he cant get an attorney then you should go get one for him, | Law & Ethics | 1143567178 |
| 353191 | In this day and age it seems that children have all the rights and parents have all the responsibilities. Cou | As parents we have the right to buy kids everything they want. The right to not punish them for mis-behaving. The right to come and go as they please. The right to not get into their business when they come and go. In other words, don't try to raise your kids the right way, or you will be neck deep in trouble. | Law & Ethics | 1141608990 |
| 1286140 | how do you fight a red light ticket? | If you truly ran a red light pay your fine and get over it , also think twice before doing it again, people get killed everyday because of someone who thought they could make it before traffic started moving from the other direction. | Law & Ethics | 1141250892 |
| 3217882 | Could someone please explain the full content of the Patriot Act that Bush just signed.? | The US's worst nightmare. Probably not what you want but that is the sum of it. | Law & Ethics | 1141963787 |
| 355050 | pro con list for torture? | The fear of pain is stronger than the fear of death. The only way that you can get info out of someone who isn't afraid to die might be at LEAST the fear of pain. The questions HAVE to be open ended to work. Con-it's hard on the torturer | Law & Ethics | 1143151057 |
| 1928400 | Does the death penalty encourage criminals to act for their one moment of fame? | The death penalty isn't used quickly enough to limit criminals to only one moment. | Law & Ethics | 1141246382 |
| 2351332 | Yicks.... blah....? | What are you asking? | Law & Ethics | 1142663659 |
| 2563521 | Who legally can receive this childs social security survivor checks? | The check will come in the childs name and a payees name .The SS office worker will screen the person to be payee.Whoever takes care of the paperwork should mention about the father and ask that great grandmother be payee.In any case the father wouldn't be allowed to spend it cause he has to show that its being used for the child's benefit.Its the childs money My son gets a survivors check and the SS worker screened me even though I have custody.It doesn't matter who has custody This is in p.a. | Law & Ethics | 1143046792 |
| 2411691 | Is my avatar a copyright violation, or is it a legitimate parody? | Trust me, if it were illegal, you would have recieved an email by now. | Law & Ethics | 1141441475 |
| 3795033 | What is the statue of limitations? | There are several ways to define "statute of limitations" Here are some website and info. the time within which a lawsuit must be filed. The deadline can vary, depending on the type of lawsuit. www.harnett.org/clerk/legalglo-429.asp sets the maximum period after which the right to file a lawsuit expires. www.mesotheliomahelp.net/mesothelioma_glossary.html A law that sets the time within which parties must take action to enforce their rights. usinfo.state.gov/dhr/democracy/u.s._legal_system/legal_glossary.html A certain time allowed by statute in which litigation must be brought. In criminal cases, prosecution is barred if not brought within the statute of limitations. www.utcourts.gov/resources/glossary.htm A law limiting the length of time a potential plaintiff has to file a lawsuit. These statutes vary depending on circumstances. www.mesotheliomafyi.com/glossary.html A time limit on the filing of civil lawsuits or criminal charges. In medical malpractice cases, it is the time after being harmed or the realization of harm that the victim has to file a civil suit. For medical malpractice, that time is two years from the point when a patient becomes aware of a problem. For minors, the limitation is extended to two years after they are considered mature in the eyes of the law, 18 years old. medliabilitypa.org/docs/index.php The time period to file a law suit to enforce a claim or it is barred by law. marcelpolderman.com/reterms.htm A law that requires that an aggrieved party file a legal action in a quasi-judicial or judicial forum within a specified period or lose the right to file that action. Regarding many land use determinations, the period begins from the date the determination is filed with the municipal clerk. www.nymir.org/zoning/Glossary.html The time within which a plaintiff must begin a lawsuit (in civil cases) or a prosecutor must bring charges (in criminal cases). There are different statutes of limitations at both the federal and state levels for different kinds of lawsuits or crimes. courts.delaware.gov/How%20To/court%20proceedings/ A law setting a certain time period, after which rights cannot be enforced by legal action. www.edcostello.com/article.cfm The maximum period of time a person can legally wait to file a lawsuit. The length of the statute of limitations depends on what kind of case it is, and what state the individual is in. www.attorneykennugent.com/library/s.html Provinces have Limitation Acts which provide a limit on the time by which an action must be started. For example, if an unsecured debt is not collected or payments are not made on the unsecured debt then after a certain time no legal action can be taken to collect the debt. In Ontario, the changes to the Limitations Act which come into force on January 1, 2004 will set two years as the term (Section 4). www.canadianlawsite.com/Dictionary_S.htm In California, the "statute of limitations" for filing a complaint of discrimination with the EEOC under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is 300 days of the alleged discriminatory act, and 365 days with the DFEH under the California FEHA. ... oaac.co.la.ca.us/InvestiGloss.shtml Under the PHRAct, an employer must have four or more employees, and a complaint must be filed within 180 days of the alleged act of harm. Under the Pennsylvania Fair Educational Opportunities Act, a complaint must be filed within six months of the alleged act of harm. sites.state.pa.us/PA_Exec/PHRC/complaint/Definitions/s.html Laws enacted by every state which govern the time frame when a lawsuit must be filed, and beyond which the claim can no longer be made. Statutes of limitation differ from state to state and according to the nature of the claim. In Washington, the limitation. period applicable to most claims for personal injuries and damages caused by negligence, including motor vehicle accidents, is three years. www.adlergiersch.com/l | Law & Ethics | 1142786978 |
| 4269472 | what is a writ of cerciary? | Law & Ethics | 1142954774 | |
| 1949534 | How long does it take for someone who is sentanced to the death penalty in the US to actually be executed? | On average in the US, since capital punishment was reinstated, inmates stay on death row 11.72 years. The current inmate population has been on death row an average of 12.83 years. | Law & Ethics | 1142532316 |
| 2308404 | Can my employer curse and point his finger in my face? | What you need to do is document it, keep a record. I would file a complaint with the labor board. | Law & Ethics | 1143002006 |
| 2808382 | would a retired judge be willing to help with a landlord/tenant problem pro bono?(don't laugh)? | Probably not. A lot of practicing lawyers take pro-bono work, if you are looking for representation. If you are looking for an arbitrator or mediator, you can ask an attorney (pro-bono) or go to an arbitration organzation...some have free workshops, others charge a small amount. | Law & Ethics | 1141860426 |
| 2547176 | This girl at my school got in trouble for coming late to school with coffee, she has low blood sugar and? | There are other ways to control low blood sugar. Coffee (I know, I love it too but..) isn't all that good for you any way. It may help with the low blood sugar but it will also dehydrate you. The best thing for that girl is to get up earlier and take the time to have a healthy breakfast. | Law & Ethics | 1143787349 |
| 967233 | Why did it take two years for my dirt-ball neighbor to get himself evicted? | Because of the layout and architecture of the property, other people couldn't readily see that he was operating a meth house so, that wasn't it. The other neighbors who were upset about all the rust-buckets parking in their driveway wasn't it. The minors who discovered a place to hangout after school wasn't it. Hmm, maybe it's because he discovered full-throttle volume on his boom box? Yep, I'm sure one of his closer neighbors had to squeal about that! Well, you've probably known enough dirt-balls in your life to know that pinching off this loaf is only a temporary relief. You can't rest assured because another one is on its way. | Law & Ethics | 1142035357 |
| 3086304 | I have full custody of my son. Can his dad take him out of state without my permission? | If you both live in the same state, you need to give your permission before he can take the kids out of state, and it should be in writing. If he takes your son out of state without your permission, contact your local police and advise them of the situation. It is not necessarily kidnapping unless he does not intend to return with your son when his time for visitation is over. You really need to pose this question to your local police department. If the police won't help you, or answer the question, you need to talk to a lawyer in your area that deals with child custody issues. "Parental child abduction, in simple terms, is the permanent removal of a child from their place of habitual residence (the place where their life is established) by one parent, without the permission of the other parent. A common parental child abduction scenario involves a divorced parent who lost a child custody battle. Depending on the laws of the country the child has been taken from, this may or may not constitute a criminal offence. From the UK, to remove a child for a period of 28 days or more without the permission of the other parent (or person with parental responsibility), is a criminal offence. Serious problems can arise when parental abduction results in moving a child, with a parent, across an international border. The laws of the states are different, and a foreign child custody order may not be recognized. The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction is an international treaty and legal mechanism to recover children abducted to another country by one parent or family member. The United States signed this into law in 1988. Japan is the only G7 nation that has not signed this treaty into law." | Law & Ethics | 1143226364 |
| 3961767 | is process serving a good business to go into (prior law enforcement) and is skip tracing that hard to do? | Process serving is still a good business, but the trend is away from personal service to certified mail, so how long it will be good is an open question. Find a city or town that seems to have few process-servers. Get to know the lawyers and law firms that do a lot of litigating and target them for your marketing. Skip-tracing ranges from easy to impossible. Most are somewhere in between. Often it is as simple as sending a letter to the last known address with a request for forwarding information on the envelope. If the person left no forwarding address, you can often find them by using a credit reporting bureau, either through a service or by becoming a member of at least one of the 3 major credit reporting bureaus (Equifax, TransUnion and Experian). After that, it's a lot tougher. It helps to have contacts in police departments, state child support enforcement agencies and similar people who have access to databases you don't have as a member of the public. Then it's a matter of psychology. People usually do what they are used to, so people who hang out in bars will be found in bars. Searching the internet may find a blog or a bewspaper story about someone, or a posting somewhere. | Law & Ethics | 1142019343 |
| 1244611 | How is it that those who are responsible and pay for auto insurance, end up paying for those who are not? | It works the same way as welfare. We work, but still wind up paying for those who choose not to work. As for having the license plate, that doesn't always help. People sell cars to each other all the time without ever filling out paperwork to the DMV. The person listed as the owner of the car could have sold it three years ago to "Joe". Joe sells it to someone else, that person sells it to someone else, and so on. I have run across a car that changed hands five times since the last registered owner without having any paperwork filed. The fact that you put the word worked in quotes suggests you don't believe that the detective did anything. I find the fact that you had a detective working on a simple hit-an-run to be impressive. Bottom line is, just because the results of an investigation aren't to your satisfaction doesn't mean that effort and work weren't put into your case. The police are there to tell you the facts, not just what you want to hear. | Law & Ethics | 1143408858 |
| 919294 | Need help????????????? | My father, making this same presentation to my class when I was in the first grade, spent half an hour on this complicated hypo about a stolen bike. When he was done, the only question from the entire class was one kid who wanted to know if all judges have white hair. For kids that young, try to find a rule and a dispute about the rule that they might understand. Maybe something like: The best student gets first pick of the toys at playtime. Then you could talk about all the definitions of "best student" - highest grades, tries hardest, most attentive, etc. And you could talk about things like whether she gets to pick once at the beginning of playtime or just can keep picking up whichever toy she wants. That should lead to a discussion of rules, disputes, the role of lawyers to help people make their arguments, and the role of judges to decide them and why it's all better than just two kids fighting over a toy in the middle of the room. That's how I'd do it, anyway. | Law & Ethics | 1143574606 |
| 1803233 | Death Penalty: Yes or No? | OMG! Only minorities commit crimes! Not only do you promote murder you are a bigot as well. I should not even waste my time... you are obviously too far gone and will not agree with anything I will say. One thing. You are ridiculous. It is people like you who should not be allowed to procreate and should be held in a prison somewhere. F*cker. | Law & Ethics | 1141939203 |
| 2308165 | Booker T. Hudson, Jr. V. Michigan ?main argument? | isnt booker t a wwe super star | Law & Ethics | 1143075644 |
| 1993630 | If the Supreme Court outlaws abortion, will the number of unwanted pregnances decrease? | Yes, unwanted pregnancies will decrease dramatically. Abortion is almost the preferred method of birth control these days. Women should be more responsible for their actions. After all, it's not just their life they're deciding about. | Law & Ethics | 1142439068 |
| 3715592 | no more income tax REALLY!!!!!!? | What do you propose as an alternative? You babble on about "FAIR TAX" and yet you don't define what you think if fair. Please explain. | Law & Ethics | 1141353438 |
| 2010259 | How much longer till "The Bill Of Rights" only serves those in positions of power and wealth? | Don't despair. All things in life are circular and cyclical. What does that mean? Eventually the people with the greatest of political power/those in control will lose their status because of their success affords them more opportunity to fail and then they are thereby exposed. The further things swing to right, the more they will eventually have to go to the left. So, the more successful they are at advancing a far right extremist political agenda, the greater the eventual swing back to the left will be so maybe/probably one day National Health Care, equal marriage rights for all people, things which are tauted as extreme left positions will be seen as possible and fair. | Law & Ethics | 1142394804 |
| 453133 | is there any good patent lawyer? Which can be paid at the end.? | Many patent attorneys figure that if an idea is likely to be be successful that investors (who are better at predicting success of new ideas) will back the idea and fund the patent. That being said, you may be able to find a patent attorney who would be willing to take legal fees on contingency, for share of company, future royalties, etc. However, I'd be willing to bet that they'd require you to pay the filing fees, etc. Fronting legal services is one thing, paying money out of pocket is another. A good place to start is posting on Craigslist that you are looking for an attorney to take on a deferred payment arrangement. Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1143772272 |
| 669247 | what do the case citations tell us? e.g. J.P. Morgan & Co., Inc. V. Superior Court (2003) 113 Cal.App 4th 113? | In your citation you have the name of the case, the date, the name of the reporter it is reported in (Cal.App 4th) before the name of the book is the book number within that series--in this case the 113th book of the 4th edition of the California Appellate reporter, and finally, the page number within that book that the case starts on. | Law & Ethics | 1143068335 |
| 3038387 | What are the qualifications to preform leagal non christian marriages in the state of Michigan? | Those who may perform a marriage in Michigan include a district court judge, a district court magistrate, a municipal judge, a probate judge, a federal judge, a city mayor, a county clerk in a county of more than 2,000,000 residents, or a "minister of the gospel" ordained or authorized by the denomination to perform marriages. Certain jurisdictional rules apply for each one. The title "minister of the gospel" is not limited to Christian ministers (even with the term "gospel" used). | Law & Ethics | 1143483929 |
| 1187249 | A married couple with separate wills, one passes but the will is never read. does the other will over ride? | The complications lie in the clauses which presume that the will-writer who dies first will be predeceased by the partner who proves to be the surviving partner. My understanding is that those clauses are rendered invalid. It is best to have two sections of a will. "if I survive my partner" and "if my partner survives me" to avoid these difficulties arising. | Law & Ethics | 1143381541 |
| 1884813 | Should our freedoms of speech, religion, press, and the right to assemble be suspended during war? | Absolutely not. That's when we NEED those freedoms the most. We need to be able to say that "I don't like the way the administration is handling things" without fear of someone putting us in prision. I may not agree with someone else's opinions. But I'll fight to the death, to make sure they can state those opinions. | Law & Ethics | 1142850530 |
| 2334782 | What is the criminal justice system invovlement in public policy? | I assume you are referring to the entire criminal justise system as the professional group. As in the series Law and Order it involves enforcement as well as the legal profession. Part of the system is the law makers as well. Public policy is not always easy to define. Power and influence in an ideal democaracy would come from the people but we know that isn't really true, eoungh money will sway public opinion and buy almost any election and swing almost any vote whether it is public or in legistature. I am not sure what you mean by "playing policy roles" The direct enforcers offer direct power. The police and the judges. But those who actually make the laws provide the true power and that comes back to the people with money to buy the influence to change laws. It really all goes back to the rich and powerful. | Law & Ethics | 1143104702 |
| 2914870 | What is the most effecient way to study for the LSAT's? | There is no substitute for a classroom course. I recommend Kaplan, but there are others. Kaplan (maybe the others too, but Kaplan is what I know) uses all actual LSAT questions and helps you learn strategies on all individual question types. You get to take as many full length tests as you like, have individualized feedback, and access to talk to the teachers one on one in office hours. When you think about it, $1250 or so is nothing compared to the extra money you'll earn from getting into a better law school. Really make sure you study as much as you can. I took the class, studied some, and increased 9 points. Then I applied to teach the class, spent hours more, and knew it even better. Had I put that amount of time into studying for the actual test, I could have gotten over a 170! So study hard the first time, the more time you put into it, the more rewards you will get. | Law & Ethics | 1143746324 |
| 125202 | I need a good way to get arrested? | I'm sorry for the loss of your friend, who made a bad choice to fix a temporary problem with a permanent solution. It is unlikely your arrest would give you the chance to confront any of the same ones you blame, or that they would heed your words, and an arrest would, if anything, reduce the respect of your opinion you seek. Mourn, then let it go- there is no other good choice here. Peace to your heart | Law & Ethics | 1143521325 |
| 50687 | Are you for same sex marriage or against it? Why/Why not? | Marriage is not only a religious rite. Marriage is also a civil proceeding, even where it is done in a church. (And very often it is not done in a church -- it is done in a hotel, or city hall, and presided over by a judge or clerk, and no religious figures are involved.) The license comes from the state not the church, and all the legal benefits of marriage come form the state, not the church. Churchs are and should be free to define marraige in the church however they want. (And some churches do approve same sex marraige, by the way.) The government, however, should not be free to discriminate against people simply because of their sexual orientation. And if the principles of freedom and equality enshrined in the Constitution and so bragged about by Americans were actually enforced, the state would not be permitted to bar same sex marriages. And the world would be a little fairer. | Law & Ethics | 1141412291 |
| 2604341 | when is self defense murder in Canada? | you're allowed to defend yourself from an attack or the threat of an attack. but the defence must be proportional to the threat. the prosecution must prove that the intended victim used excessive force so it begs the question how was the attacker struck in the head? did he fall? did the intended victim land a lucky punch? did he get the bat and hit the attacker in the heat of the moment? or did he knock his attacker downa nd then clobber him with a 25 pound sledgehammer? he cuold also try and prove that the intended victim could have gotten away, and avoided the confrontation. i mean if you can run and avoid a fight, then any force is excessive right? but that wouldn't make it murder in a canadian court without the additional excessive force. | Law & Ethics | 1142942033 |
| 2213437 | How many countries in the world do you think are really putting an effort towards GLOBAL Humanity? | None. Some, I think, are doing better than other... I would say Sweden, Norway, maybe Denmark and Iceland (they really give a lot of money per inhabitant to the rest of the world). But even this attitude is selfish! | Law & Ethics | 1142021722 |
| 311076 | looking for georgia iveline smith mari whit john allan olson and divorce in 1961? | Say what? | Law & Ethics | 1141791180 |
| 2786062 | Grand Jury Statement CHARGIN A CRIME? | indictment if I understand your question | Law & Ethics | 1141687955 |
| 1339371 | what does amended mean? | To add on to the original. Like in the constitution. There are no revisions...just amendments which were added to the original later. Sometimes admendments cancel out previous ones. | Law & Ethics | 1141721389 |
| 169741 | has the supreme court ever reversed its own decision? | All the time. There was the whole line of commerce clause cases and "the switch in time that saved nine." The Court doesn't like to seem mercurial or indecisive. Frequently, when it wants to change its stance on an issue, it does so in terms that make it seem like it's "clarifying" its opinion or modifying it or applying it to new facts. Frequently, they just start chipping away little by little until, after a number of years, nothing is left of the old decision even though there was no one decision that reversed it. | Law & Ethics | 1142818360 |
| 2163159 | Why doesn't every person who strongly works against right to choose adopt one of those parentless children? | I think the reason pro-life/anti-choice folks do not all adopt children is that their position is not based in reason. It is variously based on emotion and/or religion. For whatever reasons, the emotional or religious views that drive the pro-life position usually do not carry over to compel those people to feel a need to take care of children whose births they encouraged. Of course, they also might not all make great parents either. | Law & Ethics | 1142104939 |
| 3536120 | Does anyone know my rights in accordance to being garnished, like e.g. I have only been employed for 3 months | It depends on where you live - different places have different rules on garnishment. Here, in Alberta, it doesn't matter how long you've worked at a place, and I would think that would be the same everywhere. To prolong the process, contact the person or organization that is garnisheeing you and try to work out a payment plan. You will have to be willing to make a reasonable offer of payment, otherwise, they will just keep on with the garnishee. They are holding all the cards at this point. | Law & Ethics | 1143820571 |
| 3911335 | how do I find a list of jail inmates in Morrison co. MN.? | You could call the sheriff's office and ask them; 320-632-9233. Or, you could contact Central Minnesota Community Corrections 213 SE 1st Avenue, Little Falls, MN 56345 Phone:320-632-0304 ~ Toll-free 1-866-401-1111 ext. 304 | Law & Ethics | 1141940129 |
| 3333560 | What are the procedures of a restraining order? | I am a social worker who has worked in this particular area. I have worked in a domestic violence shelter. The first thing is to "catch" the perpetrator in the act and then call the police but the person who is being harrassed needs to call and be there when to p.o. gets there and they will then direct you to go down the magistrate if you want to and take the restraining order out | Law & Ethics | 1142696881 |
| 3935397 | what happened in Watergate? | Reaad the book "WILL" by G. Gordan Liddy. Then you will have the TRUTH | Law & Ethics | 1143795905 |
| 2026521 | Using a credible, United States Source (i.e: a us.gov website) what is the offical language of the U.S. of A.? | There is no official language of the United States. In the early days there was an attempt to make it German but that didn't work. The predominate language is English. Howevere, there is no law that says it must be English. | Law & Ethics | 1142099761 |
| 3459905 | is it illeagle to purchase sassafras oil? | i dont think so. I have never heard that it was. google it | Law & Ethics | 1141470785 |
| 1218373 | how do I contact someone in security. I am a Law Enforcment Officer? | A subpoena, is basically commanding a designated person upon whom it has been served to appear under a penalty for failure to comply. Many jurisdictions are very different with what they may need on a subpoena, they are usally created by the Circuit Clerk issued by a Judge and served by your local law inforcement agency, which in this case you said is your self under my knowledge means the information that you need is right under your nose. | Law & Ethics | 1143140772 |
| 1323996 | Who is bo hee song? | the mother of jesus | Law & Ethics | 1142229165 |
| 2435659 | Why is it called drug czar? | Czar also is a synonym for leader, emporer, etc. They're also called brug barons, & drug lords. | Law & Ethics | 1143747177 |
| 1445307 | Do 'law' and 'justice' are consistent with each other? | There is law and SELECTIVE justice. | Law & Ethics | 1141991664 |
| 2004402 | need info on how to get on web site toOrange County Clerk of Florida.Need to get info on traffic violations? | I did a Google search and found http://www.orangecountyfl.net/ | Law & Ethics | 1141671418 |
| 1968423 | Do you think that foreign companies should be allowed to own USA Media companies? | Yes. The news filtered through some foreign political editing process is just as good as the news filtered through domestic political editing. | Law & Ethics | 1142266456 |
| 198291 | Who can I sue for a defective Dreamcatcher? | OH !!!!! I KNOW A <rat basta*d> LAWYER who whould take this case !!! My Ex ! And HEY Imerica65 !!! I like hung, but just because my name is Karma, don't compare me to something negative that swings from the ceiling !! I come with a lot of good as well ya know !! Now.. Before consulting a lawyer, did you follow the directions, step by step ? Did you place it in a section of the room where your feng shui vibrations aren't interfering ? Did you dance around naked for exactly 23 minutes PRIOR to hanging it ? Lastly did yo consult the wise Rev. Trask, as to how such Indian spells work ?? If you did all those things, then hell yea, you have a case. If some broad can get thousands for pouring hot coffee in her own crotch at McDonalds, why can't you get $ for restless sleep !?!?! | Law & Ethics | 1141440968 |
| 4477242 | Is there any legal precedent for using a psychic to obtain a search warrant for private property? | I really like estrella's answer. But...you said you're working on a hypothetical: In your hypothetical situation, where a psychic has a 99% success rate, I'd say you've got your search warrant and you've got your drugs and you've got your conviction. 99% is mighty high. The standard for an affidavit for search warrant is (if you want to put it in numbers), 51%...in other words, what you want to seize is more than likely where you say it is (more than likely = 51%...though I would never want to go to a judge with only 51%). So in your hypothetical situation, where your psychic is proven to be 99% correct, I think a judge would jump at the chance to sign that warrant...it's better odds than a LOT of warrants that are issued. But estrella's right; it's junk science. And so I just can't imagine you can get a psychic to *be* 99% correct, but you did say hypothetical. Case law? I doubt it. For all the reasons estrella cites. Writing a book? Sounds interesting...maybe even make a good movie. | Law & Ethics | 1143868118 |
| 3766170 | asylum in germany rule? | You can find the laws for asylum here: http://re.trick.ca/en/AsylumLaws_2fInGermany (pdf files in english) | Law & Ethics | 1141910366 |
| 1608761 | where can i find a law dictionary onlne? | Law & Ethics | 1141441493 | |
| 2916293 | There are many mentally ill people that are homeless and/or living in poverty...why are we neglecting them? | Good Question. Why are their capacities not assessed and made into productive citizens? I believe it is because they are not "model" citizens. They don't fit into any contrived section of society built by power hungry commercialist. it's a shame that a small percentage of people have so much power (due to economic privledge) They control what is acceptible and what is not. | Law & Ethics | 1143827145 |
| 481975 | Can by-laws of an established club be re-written? | Yes they can, provided that the Board of Directors passes a resolution to do so and that the Amending does not cause a hardship to the present or future members of the existing club. | Law & Ethics | 1143779107 |
| 3596199 | how and wher can i register to patent my ideas, how much it wil cost,tell me details everything.? | Check out these websites: http://www.uspto.gov/ http://www.centralcoastpatent.com/intellectual.htm Copyrights are registered by the Copyright Office of the Library of Congress.Go to this website: http://www.copyright.gov/ Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1141276963 |
| 1999232 | Traveling in the state of Virginia, what are gun carry laws, gun possession laws? | If you go to www.packing.org all of the laws for all of the states can be found. You need to get a concelled carry permit, | Law & Ethics | 1142216309 |
| 1288280 | what are by-laws for a not for profit org. Some hints as to how to formulate them on paper? | Go to the the Securities And Exchange Commission (proceed to Public Information Division), workers there are paid to help you. | Law & Ethics | 1143718013 |
| 1994849 | legality of fax machine under the court of law? | What exactly are you asking? | Law & Ethics | 1142416534 |
| 2537507 | Where can I find help for being victim of domestic violence? | Go to a safe place. Contact the police, report the situation. After that, they will issue an emergency protective order that will restrict your abuser from contacting you. Go to the courthouse and get a permanent protective order. Contact a domestic violence center in your community for additional information on formulating a safety pland and counseling for the abuse. | Law & Ethics | 1142960103 |
| 313715 | MI5 dals with internal affairs, MI6 deals with foreign affairs, who are MI1, 2, 3 & 4? | MI (Military Intelligence) had agencies numbered up to 19, but not all at the same time. Most were folded into MI5, MI6 or GCHQ after the war. I've found the following after a few web searches: MI1 (Codebreaking), MI2 (Russia and Scandinavia), MI3 (Eastern Europe), MI4 (Aerial Reconnaisance), MI8 (Military Communication Interception), MI9 (Undercover operations), MI10 (Weapons analysis) | Law & Ethics | 1143065410 |
| 3124683 | Is it necessary to have a law degree to sit on the US Supreme Court? If yes, what date was that enacted? | There are no qualifications for the position. The President nominates someone and the Senate approves or disapproves of him. However, since the advent of the modern law school (relatively recent), basically all the justices have had law degrees. James F. Byrnes was the last appointed to have not had one. | Law & Ethics | 1141702579 |
| 4156260 | can felony probationers drink non alcoholic beer? | Well, since "non-alcoholic" beer has a slight alcohol content in it,(listed at less than 0.5% alcohol by volume) probably not. If you drank enough non-alcohlic beer, you might get a slight BAC. You know that the police or your PO could come check you at any time. If you have a "no alcohol" clause on your probation, you might want to think real hard about drinking it. I doubt that they would give you much hassle about it, though. It depends on how well you've been doing on probation. | Law & Ethics | 1142655652 |
| 2089792 | Should Jay Bennish be fired? | I agree. He should be fired. Hello, you teach geography. If you can't keep you radical left wing politics to yourself in geography class, good bye. Political debate should have some place in a high school student's teachings, but it should be open minded and done in a Government class. Additionally, using Hitler as a comparison is so weak minded. Hitler almost has no equal in evil. The planned extermination of a whole population of people, which he was able to kill around 6 million of them, is beyond compare. This doesn't include the "undesireables" he killed, such as the old, the lame, the mentally retarded, the drug addicts, and the insane. You can hate Bush all you want and disagree with everything he has to stand for, but using Hitler is a fool's comparison. It shows just how out of whack someone's thinking is saying they are comparable. | Law & Ethics | 1142367184 |
| 786163 | Can I put a mobile or modular home in dupo, il.? | You probably can. The population is 3,933 and usually smaller communitites don't limit mobile or modular homes. The safest thing to do is call the Dupo, IL city hall at (618) 286-3280 and ask them. The city should have regulations concerning housing. Many larger or metropolitan areas do NOT allow mobile or modular homes. I worked for one that didn't. | Law & Ethics | 1141613257 |
| 1034385 | what kind of defence can i use for auto theft in california? | i would use defence with the barbed wire on top, if it was electrified they'd be mesmerized and instictified not to grab your ride | Law & Ethics | 1143513350 |
| 693931 | Abortion; should be legal or illegal? | It should always be an option whether a women takes chooses to take adavntage of it is her choice. For example alcohol is legal and some choose to drink some don't put no one takes away that right. True abortion is more complex because it involves another "life", or some say, but its all about individual choices and rights. Excuse the whole "life" thing its just that a certain stages it can be considered a life to certain people and in others it won't. I don't think society as a whole can ever agree on whether abortion should be legal or not and I don't believe it is anyone's duty to impose their idea on another individual. The decision to have an abortion is based on what a women may be going throug based on her, life, religion, and emotional and personal health. Its all about point of views. I do believe that everyone should have a choice. Say 2 women got raped and because of it ones wants to get abortion because of emotional damage and say possibly finances, on the other hand the other women doesnt want one because of her own personal views and possibly religion. I'm not one to look down on anyone's decisions or judge an individual based off their actions. When it comes to abortion I can agree to disagree. @dragonflytimes3- You are somewhat very right. There are so many forms of birth control out there and to be irresponsible and use abortion as birth control is wrong.(Wrong by I mean having an attitude- "I won't use protection and if I get pregnant I'll just have an abortion") And its true that the safest sex is to not have it at all But what happens when a female thinks they are ready to have sex and the rubber breaks or that .1% of the pill not working kicks into effect? Sure you can say that if you don't think you can handle the responsibilty of having a child then don't have sex but in society's changing times how logical can that be? My thing is birth control does not always work, so what is a women to do when when she takes steps to be careful and they are not 100% effective? | Law & Ethics | 1143397872 |
| 2109409 | I heard a story of woman who faked her pregnancy,kidnapped a pregnant woman & cut the baby out of her. Name? | There have been quite a few cases. See the site below. | Law & Ethics | 1142103694 |
| 2908331 | Why is it that Fred Phelps can picket at funerals and weddings when they are a private event?? | They are trying to pass a law in Topeka, KS that you cannot picket a funeral. The problem with Phelps was that he was a civil rights lawyer and he knows the ins and outs of what he can and can't do. Believe me, I think he's the worst thing in Kansas right now. But at least there are people who go to the funerals and hold up flags to honor the fallen soldiers and their families. Don't worry, he had about 10 or 15 protesters there Sat, the 4th. But the people keeping him out of the funeral were about 500 strong. | Law & Ethics | 1141310754 |
| 694673 | I need info on the Texas Rangers. Not the baseball team. Peacemakers.? | The modern incarnation is basically Texas' Bureau of Criminal Investigations. They are under the Department of Public Safety. There are a few books but the museam website is the link below. | Law & Ethics | 1141454867 |
| 2846291 | What is the minimum wage in Illinois? | The basic minimum wage in Illinois is $6.50 per hour. This is based though on a 40-hour work week.BUT..Exempted from coverage under Illinois minimum wage law are (1) employers with fewer than four full-time employees, (2) many agricultural laborers, (3) domestic workers, (4) outside salespersons, (5) members of religious corporations or organizations, (6) students employed at an accredited college or university by the institution and covered by the federal wage law and (7) camp counselors who reside on the premises of a nonprofit organization if the counselor works 40 hours per week or more and receives a total weekly salary of not less than the adult minimum wage for a 40-hour week (counselors working less than a 40-hour week must be paid the minimum wage for each hour worked). Up to 25 percent of a counselor's total salary may be considered room and board. | Law & Ethics | 1143649548 |
| 3318464 | What would you do if...? | Walk the other way unless you want to go back to prison. If you were wrongly accused in the first place why lower yourself to the level you just climbed up from? | Law & Ethics | 1141969219 |
| 2227340 | selling single cigarret is illegal? | Yes, it is illegal to sell one or more cigarettes other than in a sealed and properly labeled package in California. It's a violation of California Penal Code Section 308.2, 830.1. It has NOTHING to do with the age of the person buying the cigarette. I believe you should contact the California Department of Health Services. | Law & Ethics | 1142641720 |
| 2431035 | I would like to get a copy of the ordinances in my hometown? | First of all, check the website of your home town. They might be available for free online. Second, the Freedom of Information Act applies to the federal government. Third, even if it did apply, you still have to pay for the copying. Fourth, your state may have its own equivalent law and you still would have to pay for a copy. Fifth, you can probably look up the local ordinances for free at the local law library. | Law & Ethics | 1141220223 |
| 3378825 | Our U.S. laws prohibit monopolys so large companies are made to make room for smaller of the same type...so... | First, the actual purpose of anti-monopoly laws is to keep enough companies in each industry that no one player can artificially inflate prices or limit available offerings. It is not to create opportunities for the little guys per se. Secondly, AT&T once owned the entity now known as BellSouth (as well as the current Verizon, SBC, and every other "Baby Bell"), but was forced to break them off as a result of legislation passed in 1983 and 1984. In the time since then, a series of bad business decisions and a changing marketplace have greatly diminished what was once one of the largest and most important companies in the world, causing it to no longer be the monopolistic threat in any of the industries it serves. It can probably buy BellSouth because it is now no longer a serious player in most of the areas that BellSouth services. And the Federal Communications Commission, the Federal Trade Commission, the U.S. Department of Justice (Antitrust Division), the Consumer's Union and other related groups, and the attorneys general of several large states whose populations may be adversely affected by such a merger are watching. You can take my word for that! | Law & Ethics | 1141577851 |
| 1577225 | In mich., I was billed $8040.00 for a 4 mth. stay in jail.Tho procedure to file claim against me was improper. | First, there is no procedure that the bill says the jail has to follow to request the money from you. They must develop a form that they use to determine your financial ability to pay them and then they can charge you. If you refuse to pay, they can then file a lawsuit within 12 months of your release in civil court requiring you to pay. If they do not do so within 12 months, their bill will be unenforceable, but otherwise, they did nothing illegal. | Law & Ethics | 1142450091 |
| 3753956 | is misorderly conduct a criminal offense? | do you mean disorderly conduct? Yes, any time you have been arrested, it is for a criminal offense. Nobody gets arrested for orderly conduct, or being a great friend. | Law & Ethics | 1142369173 |
| 2898631 | can I make payment arrangements on a overpayment of unemployment benifits? | You should be able to, because the overpayment wasn't your fault. If you pay something, even if it's £1 within 30 days they can't legally do anything. | Law & Ethics | 1142967352 |
| 606379 | how do I find about federal inmates? | Contact the Bureau of Prison. | Law & Ethics | 1141395305 |
| 4142327 | How many people feel about our 14th amendment? | The intent of this amendment was clear, but in today's world there may be need for an adjustment. The problem of abuse is a big issue, and with thousands of illegal Mexican immigrants streaming into this country for the sole purpose of giving birth on US soil, something needs to be done. This is a different era than in 1776, when Muslim terror was not even dreamed of and Mexico was virtually non-existent. But today, with the Mexican government clearly backing illegal immigration to the United States, and with the President of Mexico meddling in US politics, changes need to be made. Children of illegal immigrants should be exempted from the protection afforded by this amandment. Children should bear the same citizenship of their parents, so the child of an illegal Mexican immigrant born in the US would legally be a Mexican citizen. International criminals (including Muslim terrorists) should not be afforded the Constitutional protections of American citizens, but instead should fall under the jurisdiction of a military tribunal. This is after all, OUR country, not theirs. | Law & Ethics | 1143554315 |
| 501648 | Discuss the concepts of validity and enforceability of a contract? | First, I am NOT a lawyer....However, in my career I have dealt with creating and becoming party to contracts on several occasions. Here are some of the things I have learned: 1.) Contracts CONCEPTUALLY should be a two way benefit for both/all parties involved. A contract HIGHLY 'loaded' for benefit of one party is probably illegal, and would be hard to defend in court. 2.) It is assumed, although not always clearly stated, that the contract is entered into willingly and with good intent for all signors. If there is reason to believe one or the other parties was 'co-erced' or ' manipulated' into signing the document, the contract probably will not stand up in court. 3.) ANY contract is only as valid and strong as the skills and dedication of your lawyer... Hope this helps.... | Law & Ethics | 1142680546 |
| 869580 | Does anyone no a good pro-bono lawyer I have a rock solid case? | For a civil case you need a lawyer that will work on "Contingency", meaning that he'll keep a portion of the judgement if you prevail, not a "Pro Bono" attorney... and you do need to care where they are because a lawyer may only practice in those states in which he or she is liscenced....look in the phone book for lawyers specialising in housing discrimination or landlord-tenant disputes...good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1141702155 |
| 1223289 | Why dont we all just become Muslim in the United States ? | I enjoyed your facetiousness. And besides I believe in Jesus. | Law & Ethics | 1142530863 |
| 4203337 | 2 year home residence rule? | The country of origin is not the sole reason someone can be subject to the 2 year home residence rule. See the site below for situations that you could fit under as well as ways to get the rule waived. | Law & Ethics | 1143675558 |
| 217643 | I have a legal question please help? | This is hard to answer without knowing what state you are in......but I can give you a few general answers. 1st....the protective order stands wether or not your wife choses to enforce it. 2nd, they'll have a difficult time proving this crime without your wife's support. 3rd.....if you've been arrested 3 times prior for the same thing, you either need to get out of the relationship, or seek counseling. It's fairly safe to say you have a problem. | Law & Ethics | 1143043953 |
| 583169 | What do you think about juveniles being tried as adults? | The moment they stop performing adult crimes, we can stop trying them as adults. | Law & Ethics | 1141748851 |
| 938445 | my childs father has taken her but he has no proof she is his the police won't help what should i do? | Knowing how and why the child's father took her might be helpful. Was it with your permission, or did he basically kidnap her from school one day? I don't get your analogy about John murdering Jane. In your situation, you are the ONLY person who knows who this child's father it, and you've told the police it's him. Why would you think they would doubt you, and treat this any differently? I don't understand the question about discrimination because you haven't mentioned anything that would qualify in my mind as discriminatory. Having said all that, let's talk about what you might be able to do: 1. Does your state have laws regarding child concealment? California has several laws on the subject and if there are any similar laws where you are, they might be useful. 2. Going to family court is an excellent suggestion that I think was made by someone else. An excellent idea. 3. Post some more details. I'd be interested to know if there is any kind of general assistance involved here (what people used to call "welfare"). Is the father alleging some kind of bad parenting on your part? Are you alleging any on his part? Do you know where the child actually is? But really...unless there is some kind of urgency you didn't talk about here, family law court is probably the best avenue you have at this point. | Law & Ethics | 1142472694 |
| 3155184 | Are there any Laws about citizens which allow them continued below.? | When I was young, the traffic patrol volunteers were organized by the American Automobile Association. That's a private, non-profit club, if you will, of people banded together for their mutual best interests with regard to the automobile as a mode of transportation. It would not surprise me to learn that this excellent idea has been picked up in Pakistan, as safety experts have their international meetings, too. Look around that area of the Internet, and I think you will find what you're looking for. If not, you may have to organize it! | Law & Ethics | 1143803661 |
| 3803445 | how do i find research on pros and cons on Defense of Life Rule laws? | http://www.google.com | Law & Ethics | 1141784691 |
| 1419733 | Should documentary film makers report the crimes they witness? | The "film-maker" must not incite or assist the person commit the crime. If so, depending on the situation, he can be charged with assessory or conspiracy. If he does not assist or incite someone, then he has NO obligation to report a crime. Most jurisdictions do not require a person to report a crime, unless he is part of the organization and wants to refute from committing that crime or being charge as a conspirator. Therefore, film makers do not have to report unless, as I said, incite or assist someone to ocmmit the crime. That was why the 3 dummies who filmed drunks fighting and beating each others were charged with criminal conspiracy. | Law & Ethics | 1143745235 |
| 2330972 | What is the legal amount of cannabis resin that you can possess without the intent to supply? | Actually none! It is a very common misconception and confusion that cannabis was in some way legalised in the UK. Posession of cannabis in any form is illegal in this country. However, the police will prosecute to differing levels depending on what they suspect your intention is. Basically if you had a tiny amount they may choose to confiscate it and caution you. A larger amount may get you time for posession. But there is no fixed level that decided when you move from posession to posession with intent. Safest bet is not to have any, and if you do dont have to much, and if you have too much, dont get caught! | Law & Ethics | 1141669623 |
| 1984815 | can a night club take your id and hold it. Its been about 2 weeks and they won't give it back? | if it wasn't a fake id, or illegal id...im sure you could go to the cops and make a case of theft or something. if it is fake...ur screwed...don't go to the cops either. | Law & Ethics | 1142887430 |
| 2405241 | what happens when your charged for a crime in the uk? | Better start a money transfer, because you're going to need them. Lawyers and all that. Not too disimilar to the United States. Oh, if you're a foreigner, better contact your respective consulate and ask for a representative. | Law & Ethics | 1143429266 |
| 595262 | I got divorced 7 years ago, why is it allowed for the ex-wife to keep taking me to court? | She can sue you for whatever she wants and whenever she wants....your issue is with the judgements made against you...not her lawsuit. Divorce law varies by state....and I don't know where you are...but the general guide is that every 4 years of marriage equates to a year of support. The support is based on an income grid, and considers other factors like disabilities, education, etc. If you keep losing in court my advice would be getting an attorney, or a better one, before next hearing. | Law & Ethics | 1143747367 |
| 920507 | Does Personal Injury Law include that of Mental Injury? | Yes. Although in some instances you may not recover for mental or emotional damages unless you also suffered physical injury. | Law & Ethics | 1142087560 |
| 3997916 | bail jumping,A contempt charge,or an enhansment charge? | The bail jumping is an unrelated charge, a completely new crime. Obviously the crime they are jumping bail for was complete by the time they were arraigned for it, so jumping bail must be a new crime. A verdict being passed on it would not imply double jeopardy. | Law & Ethics | 1141752908 |
| 2004936 | Taxe wise, would it be more benefitial for a clinic to hire a doctor as an employee or independent Contractor? | Tax wise it is better to go with an independent contractor. You do not have to pay their federal, state or local taxes you could pay them on a 1099 and they would be responsible for the taxes. Also you might get a discount on workers' compensation insurance since it is one less "employee" There are tax rules on who is considered an independent contractor like control of job and ownership of tools. Make sure you are compliant with those rules. | Law & Ethics | 1142872719 |
| 69281 | Is it morally wrong to do something with the intention of geting something back? | It depends, I think. What are you expecting to get back? Are you expecting monetary reward? Altruism is usually not pure. We feel good when we do something for others. Some people do stuff because they want to go to heaven, others fear negative karma. So we all expect *something* when we do something for someone. Hope I understood the question and that my answer helps. | Law & Ethics | 1143850489 |
| 3384875 | Anyone familar with a "quiet title action" used to set aside quit claim deed? | I am familiar with it, although not intimate. What state? | Law & Ethics | 1143587237 |
| 1728835 | Who wrote the majority opinion?case Gideon v. Wainwright (1963)? | MR. JUSTICE BLACK delivered the opinion of the Court MR. JUSTICE DOUGLAS and MR. JUSTICE HARLAN, concurring. MR. JUSTICE CLARK, concurring in the result. | Law & Ethics | 1141271614 |
| 3224084 | If I find a registered sex offender on a national registry can I be arrested for telling a neighbor? | ummmm no and well if he is registered then A) everyone should know about and b) well your neighbor can findo out w or w out your help so yes say something! How would you feel if you didn't and something happened? >< <http://www.familywatchdog.us/> > >http://www.familywatchdog.us/> have them check out this site if you do not want to tell them yourself. I think everyone should know about this site! | Law & Ethics | 1141875847 |
| 4473567 | If I have a divorce decree and parenting plan, can I change it? | Well, assuming you live in Washington State like I do, its not that hard. This assumes you have a valid reason for the change. Its hard to change a Parenting Plan and SUP Order if all you have for a reason is “just b/c I want it changed”. You need something like, “the other parent developed a drug problem”, or, “the children’s needs and desires have changed to a significant degree and I can provide for those needs better”. Or, the other parent has a new b/f or g/f that is abusive.” OR, it could be as simple as “the kids are spending a ton of time and overnights with me now, and I have become the ‘defacto” true primary custodial parent.” In that case, you would be asking the court to simply change the court orders to match the real life situation You file a Petition for a Major or minor modification of PP in the Superior Court where your divorce or parentage case was initially filed and signed. Then you set a hearing where you have to prove to the court you have “adequate cause” for your Petition to move forward and go to Trial or Settle. Once you get the Judge to give you an order finding you have met that “threshold of adequate cause”…..you''ve won half the battle. The court then sets a trial date (usually about a year out) and in the meantime, the Judge may grant you immediate temporary primary custody while you wait for your Trial date. THIS IS A KILLER IF YOU CAN GET IT!!! YOU’RE PRACTICALLY HOME FREE AS FAR AS WINNING AT TRIAL. If you think you have good facts on your side, and want to talk about going forward, consult a good family law lawyer right away. Make sure he/she limits his/her practice to family law only, and works in your county. Have fun and good luck. BTW...I am not a lawyer and do not profess to be able to give legal advice. But.....I do know this one guy who is a genius family law lawyer. I sleep with him every night. We also have the same last name. (and no, HE IS NOT my brother/uncle/cousin you sickos with dirty minds) | Law & Ethics | 1141588221 |
| 3659878 | Was the Government wireless easdropping law veto? | Yes, with warrants. But if you are suspected of terrorist ties, they might monitor you without a warrant. | Law & Ethics | 1142203638 |
| 2661341 | i need to notarized my signature can i do it online? | No, a notary must phyiscally witness it. You will need to have the document and a legal form of photo ID. There are notaries at every bank, many postoffices, Fed-Ex Kinkos, and all attorneys are notories. Usually, it only costs a few dollars, but you may be able to find someone to do it for free (a number of banks will do it for free if you have an account there). | Law & Ethics | 1143714623 |
| 4141913 | If a neighbor's tree has branches that grow over my roof or power lines and pose a risk, can I cut them? | in most states, the branchs that are on your property are yours.. hence you usually have the right to cut.but you need to double check this.. if he does not want you to cut because it could cause the tree to die , get a local tree wound healer to put over the fresh cuts... take photos. send the neighbor a letter of your intent... also contact your insurance company, so they can sue your neighbor damages for neglect....because he can be sued for neglect and endangerment of your property.ask for his insurance companies name. if they have a home loan ,which you can find out at records, contact the lender and tell them the situation...because they do not want a possiblity of being liable....or just contact a lawyer and have them send your neighbor a letter , complaining about his neglect and endangerment of your well being and property... | Law & Ethics | 1142227374 |
| 3434927 | do you think that jesus was a patriotic jew? | I believe that he was patriotic in the sense that patri means father and he honored the fathers of his nation, being abraham issac and jacob, however, probably not patriotic in the sense you mentioned. he instilled the values of obeying the government he was under(render to caesar what is caesar), BUT his ministry was for peace and of a humanitarian nature, no where is it mentioned in the gospels that it is ever, ever ok. to kill. we should be against war and the depravation it causes. that said it is important for us to pray for those who have hardened hearts to this issue, as well as prayer for those who are in the military. they are doing what they are told but i am sure many of them would like peace. | Law & Ethics | 1143244827 |
| 404714 | what is the weidest law you have ever heard of? | In my state, it is illegal for me to define the word "polygamy." | Law & Ethics | 1143755915 |
| 4100272 | Do you believe the US Gov. should pass the current immigration bill? | Yes I beleive so. There are almost 10,000,000 illegal immigrants living in this country. Granted they take the jobs no one wants but with the unemployment rate in this country pickers cant be choosers so Americans will take any job that is freed up after an illegal immigrant is deported. Most of the immigrants that come to this country illegally don't speak English and people that work in restaurants and fast food places need to learn another language to help accommodate the illegal immigrants. I know it sounds a little cruel and barbaric but that is my opinion about it. | Law & Ethics | 1142052571 |
| 1729728 | What is the Vermont State Law regarding Fire Damage to Guest Belongings? | i don't know but because it's vermont i am sure they will tax you on it | Law & Ethics | 1142306188 |
| 388134 | How is a SSN assigned? | http://ssa-custhelp.ssa.gov/cgi-bin/ssa.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=87&p_created=955483216&p_sid=i9TCVz1i&p_lva=&p_sp=cF9zcmNoPTEmcF9zb3J0X2J5PSZwX2dyaWRzb3J0PSZwX3Jvd19jbnQ9NjcmcF9wcm9kcz0mcF9jYXRzPTE2LDAmcF9wdj0mcF9jdj0xLjE2OzIudTAmcF9zZWFyY2hfdHlwZT1hbnN3ZXJzLnNlYXJjaF9ubCZwX3BhZ2U9MQ**&p_li=&p_topview=1 | Law & Ethics | 1141422160 |
| 1129094 | jail inmate numberMichael Coffman? | County jails don't usually issue inmate numbers, just call the jail and ask for Administration, they'll be able to help. | Law & Ethics | 1141947330 |
| 1754896 | does the new anti smoking law include private member clubs? | If you are talking about the UK then yes it does. When the government were debating it there were many people who objected so in an attempt to ensure the legislation actually went through parliament they offered soem concessions and options, such as the one you mentioned about provate members clubs. However the government actually found enough backing and was able to go ahead with a full ban on smoking: BBC FAQ Here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/4711544.stm | Law & Ethics | 1143068295 |
| 3104871 | What crimes disqualify you to work as a CNA in the state of Arizona? | From Ariz. Rev. Stat. 32-1606(B)(15): The board shall have the power to "[r]evoke a license of a person or not issue a license or renewal to an applicant who has one or more felony convictions and who has not received an absolute discharge from the sentences for all felony convictions five or more years prior to the date of filing an application pursuant to this chapter. This paragraph does not apply to a person who has filed an application for licensure or renewal before August 1, 1998 and who has disclosed to the board one or more felony convictions on their application." You must have been completely discharged of the felony for at least five years. I recommend you contact the Arizona State Board of Nursing to verify the steps in the process: 602-889-5150 | Law & Ethics | 1143491895 |
| 3095999 | what is the guidelines for joint custody in louisana? | that all depends on your situation i can tell you some of the things that could help you if your child is a victem of abuse that could work out in your favor if your child was abandoned by your once other half that may help you go to the court house in your area and they should be able to help you futher | Law & Ethics | 1142455786 |
| 3574924 | anyone know what the law with this case could be? | I'm unaware of any laws that restrict lowering pay for a non work related injury. You could go on disability (would probably pay more than half) if your doctor stated that you could not do your work. Im no expert , just a field of interest(workers rights) | Law & Ethics | 1142572506 |
| 1405996 | Do you know a website where i can find resent court cases? | If you are seeking information on the lower court rulings from your area, check with the court if they have a website. Not all case history are published. | Law & Ethics | 1141954005 |
| 3416794 | Does Title 14, Sec. 1211 of the US Code of Federal Reg's, 07/69 make it illegal to have contact with aliens? | The regulation you refer to was taken off the books in 1991, and it did not, when it was in force, forbid contact with extraterrestials, and only required that anyone who did come into contact be quarantined. | Law & Ethics | 1143058229 |
| 4469103 | let me reword that? is, do it your self,non contested divorce a good plan or not a very wise idea.? | I did the same thing with my ex husband. It cost much less than a lawyer and you can apply with the Attorney General for free to get the Child support and custody resolved. Lawyers are all about the money. | Law & Ethics | 1142351325 |
| 335800 | what do you have to face when you get 2 dui charges and a dwi charge? | Get a lawyer(you don't have a choice),plan on spending a lot of time in court. The best advice I can give you is accept that you screwed up BIGTIME.Don"t try to get over because the court has already seen anything you could come up with.Just do what the judge tells you to do in a timely fashion. You're going to have to take a big bite of that s... sandwich,but as long as you don't start telling them what you will and will not do(biggest mistake you can make)you should come out o.k.Just accept that it's not going to be a lot of fun for a while and try to think positive. | Law & Ethics | 1143777037 |
| 2624327 | magistrates court. England.? | dont know | Law & Ethics | 1143310757 |
| 1463699 | what is the basics rules or regulations for a shared driveway? one driveway shared by two houses,garages f? | one home has the right side the other home uses the left side. that's the common courtesy rule. as far as regulations there are none.if you rent the home you may want to talk to the landlord to see what they can do about it. or work something out with the neighbors about the driveway if all elts fails as i say flat tires can be a real attrition getter ha ha ha!!!!!! | Law & Ethics | 1143488842 |
| 2654295 | What is the difference between "Facts" and "Procedural History" when writing legal briefs? They seem the same | Facts indicates the issues of fact that have already been decided or are not disputed. For instance, if someone were pleading an insanity defense, the facts section would include the specifics of the crime, since they are not in dispute. The procedural history would include facts about what happened SINCE the crime, e.g. so and so was arrested and arraigned, blah blah, preliminary hearing, blah blah. Facts covers everything before arrest, while procedural history covers everything afterward. Edit: In a child custody case, the facts could detail things like dates of support payments, number of days spent with one parent or the other, reasons for the divorce and/or separation, any convictions one of the parent received, etc. The procedural history would include only the facts about what the court has already done in this matter. If this is a first pleading on an issue that has not been heard before, there would likely be no procedural history. It really only applies to appeals. | Law & Ethics | 1143741995 |
| 3916136 | what are some scholarly journal articles,? | The following is a journal link page to thousands of journals. http://www.doaj.org/ Enjoy! | Law & Ethics | 1142867998 |
| 3397096 | what is the full faith and credit clause??? | Full faith and credit clause. The clause of the U.S. Constitution (Art. IV, sec. 1) which provides that the various states must recognize legislative acts, public records, and judicial decisions of the other states within the United States. There are exceptions to this, a major one being that a state need not recognize a divorce decree of a state where neither spouse was a legal resident. Doctrine means that a state must accord the judgment of a court in another state the same credit of another state that it is entitled to in the courts of that state. A judgment or record shall have the same faith, credit, conclusive effect, and obligatory force in other states as it has by law or usage in the state from whence taken. | Law & Ethics | 1142302163 |
| 856517 | Gfrnd and I had baby in HI,moved to NV,here 5 mo&now mom wants to move to CA w/baby only.What r my rights? | You need to contact social services and a lawyer that practices family law and custody cases. If she's wanting to take that child away from you and you still intend to act like a father and be responsible for that child, you need to get some legally binding paperwork stating that you have partial custody and visitation, and child support. I'm not a lawyer but if she takes that child across state lines without you agreeing to it, and not having made any sort of legal arrangements, it's kidnapping. This is very serious and you should contact someone for help with this immediately. | Law & Ethics | 1143712873 |
| 325963 | does any one know about bendel rights? | Na! | Law & Ethics | 1142522091 |
| 1995308 | Its an old failure to appear on possestion of alcohol by minor got new court date.? | 1.. What state did this incident occur in? 2..The revised statute codes have 3 letters and not 2. 3..Why did you ask the same question four times? 4..How old are you? 5..Why would you enter a plea unless you had been charged and know that the charges had not expired? 6..Anyone know why attorneys have so much college behind them? | Law & Ethics | 1143452609 |
| 4069926 | free form for guardianship of an adult.? | If you can't afford a private attorney to deal with a guardianship matter, probably your best bet would be to ask the relevant court to appoint an attorney to handle the matter. Other than that, you could check with your local bar association to see if they could help you find an attorney willing to take such a case pro bono. | Law & Ethics | 1142310613 |
| 2627991 | does European Union protect human rights and how? | general principle: article 6 and 11 of the Maastricht threaty. charter of fundamental rights (that is more a declaration of principles). the Court of justice also protect human rights with his jurisprudence | Law & Ethics | 1143629846 |
| 2909539 | if you are concidered an adult at age 18, then how can the state of nj say an adult cant buy tobacco till 19? | cause american laws are screwed up ..... | Law & Ethics | 1143658868 |
| 3119042 | how do I change my house from freehold to leasehold? | Who gave the advice? I would seek legal advice, a solicitor can sort it for you or get some free advice from a bureau or advice surgery to see if it is possible for you do it yourself with the cost of a solicitor | Law & Ethics | 1143205665 |
| 2762695 | are court cases public record and if so how can I view them online , looking for info in Douglas co. nevada? | Go down to the courthouse on Buckeye St off of HWY 395. Go upstairs to the records office. It's in the same building as the Sheriff. | Law & Ethics | 1142315697 |
| 2133871 | How can we stop sexual abuse/assult/rapes against children? | First of all, you can make people AWARE. Awareness is your best weapon. I was raped at 4 years of age. I also was made aware of what to do if something like that should happen to me. I screamed, yelled, kicked, bit, etc. Because I did so, the teenager who raped me was caught and prosecuted. Because my parents were aware of what to do in such cases, they got me help right away. Children AND parents need to be taught how to prevent it, and what to do if it happens. I suggest that you also lobby for more strict legislation to deal with sex offenders. Perhaps form a community group at your childrens' school. | Law & Ethics | 1142123046 |
| 2263020 | Should Court TV be allowed to "out" Alcoholics Anonymous? | I don't even think the courts should be able to mandate AA/NA... offer to suspend sentencing for 60 day if the defendant WANTS to get into a recovery program, but no one gets clean and sober because a judge said to and it's such an intrusion on those that are there of their own accord. The courts are, of course, quite free to establish a recovery program apart from AA/NA that they could mandate. | Law & Ethics | 1142991289 |
| 1955257 | I just got a ticket for 800$ RAW46.6.525<----what is this law? | Reckless driving resulting in an accident with property damage. | Law & Ethics | 1143771951 |
| 2190316 | Who thinks we should start a White History Month or a White Music Awards? | p-cat-doll, you can't really say that "white people in general" have opporessed so many nationalities, and believe that, can you? Give me a break! The problem with many cultures, blacks included, is that they don't want to strive to live up to the American dream, or to conform to white american culture (no more slang? no way!) and so they continue to oppress THEMSELVES by using their culture as a fall back for the things they have done, do, and will do in the future. It is only the non-white individuals that conform, get a great education, speak properly, act properly, and take responsibility for themselves that do well and are successful in America. I know alot of non-whites who are well educated, well spoken, successful, middle class Americans, and you know why? Because they don't use their "culture" as an excuse (or blame whites) when they don't succeed. I totally disagree with you, and you are wrong. Your kind of thinking is what keeps "other" nationalities behind in the United States. It's not our fault, take responsibility! In response to: p_cat_doll Hell No. White People in general have oppressed so many nationalities they should be banned from even having a calendar. | Law & Ethics | 1143766683 |
| 3212261 | I just got pulled over for going 120 MPH in my catamaran. Should I pay the $50 fine? | I would hire a high-priced lawyer and fight the fine. If you are still found guilty, you should petition to have the fine reduced to the customary $43.21. One defense you should bring up is whether you were simply "on" your catamaran as opposed to being "in" your catamaran. The Penal code states clearly: If your are in your catamaran while it is in excess of 101.7 MPH, you are subject to a $50 fine. If your are on your catamaran while it is in excess of 101.7 MPH, you are subject to a fine of $43.21. | Law & Ethics | 1142196660 |
| 2078475 | Does anyone know the laws regarding the use of public school property? | I can't agree with the previous poster, at least as to the law in California (and you there - the asker - you've got to tell people what state you're in when you ask these kinds of questions). Schools are built with public funds, and as such are public property. They are controlled public property when school is in session (because the government has a compelling interest in keeping the school property controlled during school hours), but when students are not present, the school does not have the authority to tell you you cannot be there...conceivably on the very land your taxes helped to purchase and maintain. So the info I have for you is really more of a suggestion; contact the district office of the school you want to play ball at, and ask them. If they tell you you can't be there during non-school hours, ask them for the law that says you can't. Be polite, but be insistent. Once you have that law (assuming it exists), read it for yourself and see what you think. If you disagree that it says you can't be there, take it up with the school district again. Not so long ago I was faced with this exact situation...a school employee was complaining that people were on the campus, not doing anything illegal, and he wanted them removed. I knew of no legal authority to make them do so, so they stayed on the campus (this was on a weekend). I spoke to the District Superintendent a few days later and asked if he knew of any law that kept people off public school grounds during non-school hours. He didn't. Good luck with this. I hope if you get an answer from the school you'll come back here and contact me with it - I'd be interested to know what you find out. | Law & Ethics | 1143829064 |
| 3858038 | do any states in America sell data on its citizens to third parties? | Most if not all states have passed laws making it illegal to do so. The political costs of selling personal information are too great for any state to do it. I've linked examples from a couple of states. | Law & Ethics | 1143057101 |
| 4306197 | conflict between PET LEMON LAW & SALE AGREEMENT? | If your area has a 14 day rule...that is the standard. I can have you sign a contract saying you are my slave, but slavery is illegal, hence it wouldn't be a valid contract. I would make one more attempt at asking the pet dealer for your money back....and then i'd sue him in small claims court. | Law & Ethics | 1142614087 |
| 3468401 | Being sued by debt collector, the debt is valid, response has to be served in 30 days, what do I do next? | There are a few approaches you can take: 1) File for Bankruptcy - The Court will determine how much you have to pay back and work out a schedule. Where I live it is usually about 20% of the total amount. You don't need a lawyer just go to the Bankruptcy office, fill out a form, and pay a filing fee. Their office will take it from there. The bad news is that even if you pay it back it maybe years before you can get another loan. 2) Go to an accredited Credit counselor who will work out a greatly reduced payment schedule for you for a small fee. 3) Contact you state or county BAR association for a recommendation of a lawyer for you who will work pro bono (for free) or at a reduced rate. Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1143728625 |
| 4396512 | what knid of prove do i need to show that i'm the surviving joint tenant? | Ideally, your name is in the vesting of title. ie owner one and owner 2 as joint tenents with right of survivorship. If you were not on title, you need to prove that your were effectively a joint tenent. This is easy if you were married, or common lay wed. If you were not, your state specific laws come into play. You can look on youyr states Dept of Real Estate Website, wihich is typically linked to the states official site. At the very least they will have a number you can call for more information. Good Luck. | Law & Ethics | 1142715176 |
| 3357957 | Country like Thailand is infamous for its sex tourism.? | quite agree wif njbadboy. but in nevada it's a choice. whilst in Thailand i believe most girls are forced to. either by their parents, or the mobster. these girls are subject to little or none protection from the government. i belive this contribute to the massive amount of HIV carriers. life ain't always that fair. Sigh! | Law & Ethics | 1142878647 |
| 1106143 | What is the school speed limit in O'Fallon, MO when no children are present? | "School" speed limits (usually about 25mph) are only in effect right before or right after school starts/lets out.. due to the busses.. During the school day or a few hours after maintain the regular posted limit. | Law & Ethics | 1142380110 |
| 2251111 | price of gas? | The U.S. may have a civil control over parts of the middle east but they have no control over how much the middle east will sell the oil to us. It really doesn't matter personal opinions regarding this question, since, if you want to drive, you have to pay. Of course, everything else will go up in price to, produce, canned goods, clothes, airline prices, you name it, it will go up. It's just a fact, I know it stinks, but, there's nothing that anyone can do. Until the U.S. releases some of it's reserves to keep the prices steady, get ready to dip into your pocket. | Law & Ethics | 1143040181 |
| 3291936 | is distilling alcohol illeagal according to the atf? | I think you are allowed to make like up to one gallon and only for your own personal use. If you want to make alcohol I wold suggest beer or wine It is less likely to kill you... | Law & Ethics | 1142489069 |
| 3414719 | Why can't USA afford another 50 years of Social Security & Medicare, if we can afford tax cuts? | they using all social security for war issue thats why if bush bring are troops home we will have alot of money for ss | Law & Ethics | 1143230299 |
| 2488776 | Are subpeonas unconstitutional? | The fifth amendment protects your right not to testify against yourself in a criminal case. Your witnesses get subpeonas, in which they have to testify. You get sued. Also, the amendment protects spouses from being forced to testify against their husbands/wives. | Law & Ethics | 1142303449 |
| 1633676 | I asked this question yesterday but no one answered!!? | Some questions are more complicated than others and may require more time to research. Sometimes when individuals post nonsense or non-responsive answers to the question, others may be deterred from answering the question in a helpful way. Weeding out bad answers or reporting abuse for answers that do not substantively address the needs of the question are just two ways of trying to address this problem. | Law & Ethics | 1143724499 |
| 3315586 | How many fatherless children do u want here when even their mothers would kill them before they were born? | There is no such thing as a fatherless child. There are children whose real fathers aren't around, and those kids have a very tough time. Some of them are put up for adoption and lead great lives. When girls get pregnant and they aren't ready to be mothers or don't want to be mothers they can give the child up for adoption. Do you have any clue how many couples are trying to adopt a child because they can't have children of their own? Many of these couples have to adopt children from other countries because there aren't enough children here to adopt. Now if you got a girl pregnant and you knew it was your child, not a fetus but your child, blood of your blood and flesh of your flesh, your son or daughter. Could you kill your child...? Because you didn't want to deal with it. Do you really believe that makes the problem go away? Ask the women that have had abortions, ask them about the nightmares and the regret. Ask them about being lonely in their old age, unable to ever have another child because the doctor performing he abortion screwed up. Any guy who wouldn't lay down his life to protect his child isn't worth two cents. "so the adoption answer is extrememly ignorant." No, Ignorance is condemning and condoning abortion as a form of birth control. Who the heck are you to say who is worthy to life? Who is to live and die? *** Update *** That's a dangerous line you're walking... You know the last nation to do what you are suggesting, advocating abortion and sterilization based upon crime etc... The Nazi's in Germany in 1937, First it was the criminals then the mental patients, then the Jews and the gays and anybody else the state deemed unworthy.... You see you can't go down that path, once you start down that road it doesn't stop. | Law & Ethics | 1141357162 |
| 3132769 | Racism against White People? | It's easy to say you hate everyone equally but when it comes down to the root of the situation you will make a comment about they way they look or race. | Law & Ethics | 1143255605 |
| 1675383 | Where can I find a bill from the US Congress from 1954? | Are you looking for the bill, or the law? The original bill may have been different, and would be available in the Congressional record. You'd need to check a research library (maybe at a university or law school) for the Congressional record.) Here is a link to the statute as it currently exists: http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/casecode/uscodes/4/chapters/1/sections/section%5F4.html Here is a link to notes to that statute: http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/casecode/uscodes/4/chapters/1/sections/section_4_notes.html The notes (official) say: On June 15, 1954, Congress passed and President Eisenhower signed into law a statute that was clearly consistent with the text and intent of the Constitution of the United States, that amended the Pledge of Allegiance to read: 'I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.' They don't show the prior state of the law. Here is a good history of the Pledge. It has a point of view, which you may or may not agree with, but the facts are good: http://www.slate.com/?id=2067499 | Law & Ethics | 1141319120 |
| 1088126 | What are your views on being a 'snitch'? Is it bad to be a 'rat' or 'NARC'? In law, life, even Yahoo answers? | Personally, I think there's a difference between someone who is just plain nosey and needs to be in everyones business than someone who is a witness to a crime of some sort. If you knew your neighbor was molesting his/her own children... would you mind your business or do the right thing? If you see someone on Yahoo answers looking for child porn or wanting to learn how to crack Yahoo passwords, would you ignore the post or report them for abuse? Me... If I become a witness to a crime, whether it's a "small" or not...I am responsible to do the right thing. | Law & Ethics | 1142796251 |
| 349566 | South Carolina's proposal to execute twice convicted sex offenders going to far? | As a parent, I think it is a great idea. I think offenders should be put to death after the first conviction. JR. | Law & Ethics | 1143728188 |
| 2658509 | Please, can I ask you something ? | don't be so stupid let's get real! | Law & Ethics | 1143742278 |
| 3806759 | what is the stupidest law you have ever heard? | I don't have a reference nor detail, but there were a set of laws in the books that would make it illegal to ride a bike in any way but straight. The first law said that both hands must be kept on the handle bars at ALL times. The second law said that all turns must be signalled appropriately (which would involve removing one's hand from the handle bar). | Law & Ethics | 1142872809 |
| 639862 | My friend's divorce was final 3 months ago. She found 3 big $$ assets he hid she would have gotten half of. | Sounds like the husband fraudulently hid assets from the court and from the wife. You file a post decree CR 60 (civil rule 60) motion to vacate the final decree. CR 60 is the court rule that gives you a chance to "re-open" a case under circumstances of fraud, misconduct, newly discovered evidence, etc. So, you file the CR 60 Motion with your affidavit outlining the "fraud" of the ex husband in hiding the valuable assets. You ask the Judge to sign an "order to show cause" as to why the case should not be re-opened due to the husband's fraud. You serve the order to show cause on the ex husband, which basically PUTS THE BURDEN ON HIM to appear in court and "show cause" why the final Decree SHOULD NOT be re-opened so the court can remedy the fraud he has committed!!.....You basically can get a new trial and probably get sanctions against the husband for committing a fraud on the wife and on the court!v Good luck. If you can show the husband intentionally hid assets in bad faith, he is going to get stung by the court!!! | Law & Ethics | 1142217982 |
| 3854742 | I know we have freedom of speech, but when deos it cross the line and become heresy? | The First Amendment reads: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. That means that criticism of the Government or of individuals is generally allowed. If it is libellous, then public officials can take legal action to defend their reputation. In the world wars, the Supreme Court upheld laws against sedition. However, since the second world war, the Supreme Court has generally found in favour of free speech. In Yates vs Smith, the Supreme Court ruled that the Smith Act was aimed at "the advocacy of action, not ideas". In other words, a person would have to specifically have to advocate violent action against the US Government in order to be seditious. | Law & Ethics | 1141698811 |
| 3646523 | what is the legal age for consensual sex in the state of CT?]? | I'm pretty sure it's the legal adult age: 18. | Law & Ethics | 1141749635 |
| 427388 | What are Michigan's statutory rape laws? | Michigan's legal age of consent is 16 | Law & Ethics | 1141361713 |
| 3540221 | legality of marriages by unlicesed mininsters? | It's common law soon enough, so legally, it doesn't matter, spiritually, it matters. | Law & Ethics | 1143876305 |
| 1401919 | anyone heard of the Armenian Genocide? | I've heard plenty of the Armenian Genocide. I have a few Armenian friends, and they've told me stories that has been passed on by theyre grandparents and great grandparents. Its sad that the Turkish government denies that the genocide ever took place. I dont doubt the U.S. would do such a thing either, I mean, c'mon, what about the genocide done to the Native tribes? You never hear about them, like they never happened. | Law & Ethics | 1143088976 |
| 958287 | In pleadings, phrase "believes and avers" appears. Does use imply "belief" or "making positive statement?" | You have to look at the entire pleading in context. Unless the pleading is verified under penalty of perjury, none of the allegations can be grounds for perjury. Furthermore, you need to look at the specific nature of the allegations and the qualifiers. If the declaration alleges something based on "information and belief" as opposed to personal knowledge, that doesn't support a charge of perjury if determined to be false. Finally, the phrase "believes and avers" might have a specific meaning under the laws of your state that might be unique. | Law & Ethics | 1142052794 |
| 2528540 | Are there any legal precedents regarding a hospitals treatment of person with low income or no insurance ? | If you went into the E.R as far as I know they can not turn you down.... They can make you wait forever and a day, but they can't turn you down. And most good hospitals work out payment plans for people with out insurance. | Law & Ethics | 1142055154 |
| 3777769 | Isn't outlawing guns to stop killing exactly like outlawing cars to stop drunk driving? | There's an important difference between cars and guns: cars can be used for a variety of purposes, but guns HAVE NO OTHER PURPOSE THAN BLOWING HOLES IN THINGS. | Law & Ethics | 1143410037 |
| 2115355 | Are the rules and regulations on pornography to light? | Pornography is now mainstream media. Inappropriate material is available on TV, movies, music video, computer games, etc. Children are exposed to filth on a regular basis. Adults that do not wish to participate are wxposed as well. It stinks. | Law & Ethics | 1142391817 |
| 4012986 | how can i find FREE-inmates info for newark n.j & caldwell prison inmates? | go to inmate information population.com | Law & Ethics | 1143246676 |
| 4379836 | What age can you move out of parents home in texas ? | 17. Just make sure you are safe, wherever you decide to land. | Law & Ethics | 1143210309 |
| 1993030 | Do you think that OJ Simpson was guilty of killing his ex wife Nicole? | I think OJ Simpson got away with murder. He did it or had someone else do it for him. | Law & Ethics | 1142226370 |
| 3665380 | How do ppl NOT believe in a God? | OK WELL BEFORE ANYONE GETS AFFENDED IM NOT GOING TO SIT HERE AND JUDGE NO ONE IM JUST GOING TO HELP ANSWER UR QUESTION.THE WAY I SEE IT PEOPLE HAVE THERE OWN BELIEFS AND THEY GO BY WHAT THEY HAVE BEEN TOLD AND RAISED TO BELIEVE.WE ARE ALL HUMAN WE ALL MAKE MISTAKES AND IF SAYING THERE IS NO GOD JUST MIGHT BE A MISTAKE TO CERTAIN PEOPLE. I BELIEVE IN THE LORD AND IT IS TRUE THERE ARE SO MANY RELIGIONS WHEN IN FACT THERE IS ONLY ONE GOD THAT IS WHAT I DON'T UNDERSTAND BUT SEE EXACTLY WHAT I SAID WE ARE RAISED TO BELIEVE IN WHAT WE ARE TOLD SO THAT IS WHY PEOPLE WORSHIP OTHER GODS. SO CHRISTIANS ,CATHOLICS EXT... ALL HAVE THERE DIFFERENT BELIEFS. YOU ALSO HAVE PEOPLE WHO BELIEVED IN GOD AT ONE POINT IN TIME BUT SOMETHING HAPPENED SO BAD IN THERE LIFE AND THEY PRAYED AND THEY FELT THEIR PRAYERS WEREN'T ANSWERED SO THAT CAN BE ONE REASON BUT THERE MIGHT BE DIFFERENT REASONS WHY PPL DON'T BELIEVE IN GOD. IT SUCKS BUT ITS TRUE! | Law & Ethics | 1143830904 |
| 639715 | Will my car insurance premium go up? | If he called the police and asked them not to respond, there is no report. The police will not contact your insurance company. The police don't send your insurance company a report if one is taken anyway. It is up to the insurance company to request a copy of the report. They also have to pay a fee to get it (usually like $10-$15). The police will not just send it for free just because. In short, if you or the bicyclist didn't report it to your insurance company, they don't know it happened. | Law & Ethics | 1142454063 |
| 3037290 | I need to know if i can find out if someone is on welfare in ky. I think they are commiting fraud? | Write a letter to your child support caseworker explaining the situation to him or her. Leave out all the stuff about how the man doesn't see his child because none of that matters. Just say you want to know about the welfare thing and that you think he is not reporting his income correctly by saying he pays child support for other children that may actually live with him. He can get in big trouble for this. It is hard to prove, though. I am sorry you have this man to deal with. There are some really crappy parents out there. Don't let him hurt your son's feelings anymore,,,and tell your son you love him enough for both of you. | Law & Ethics | 1142864300 |
| 2825955 | what is the law about the site owner moving my parkhome? | I believe that you are asking from the UK. I am almost positive that your 'parkhold' is dealt with under the same rules as Landlord/Tenant disputes for ordinary dwellings. See the Citizen's Advice Bureau or a Solicitor. However, have you spoken to your 'landlord'. There may well be a good and proper reason for making the move, ie., your safety, the safety of others, the provision of better amenities etc. | Law & Ethics | 1143478865 |
| 1138705 | Landlord troubles. Can you help? | She can't enter without reasonable notice. Unless your lease has a clause in it requiring that you keep the place clean when she's showing the house there's nothing she can do to require it. She also must give reasonable notice when she goes to show the house, she can't just "show" up. If she does call the police if she refuses to leave. Since you are leasing it's "your" house until the lease is ended. If she's harassing you that needs to be reported to the police, they'll give her a chance to cease the harassment and then if she does anything again they can arrest and charge her. Any act including demanding you clean a room or be billed (if not allowed in lease) could be considered harassment. Also if she trys to say I'm your roommates mother and she's given me permission you can say NO. Both parties must agree to allow someone on the property or they can't enter. One person can't "trump" the other's right to not allow someone to enter the property. | Law & Ethics | 1143566423 |
| 4403933 | How many deaths in Horfield prison Bristol, this year? | uncountable | Law & Ethics | 1143283513 |
| 1005538 | Where can I find free South Carolina legal forms on the net? Living trust agreements? | go to the legel south | Law & Ethics | 1143614024 |
| 2964056 | Do you think child molesters should have automatic death penalties? | Yep, I think there should be a law that if you are guilty of aggravated assault on a child under 10 you should get the death penalty. It seems like other crimes ie murder, drug etc under specific circumstantces I could be capable of these things, and I think I am a reasonable human being but child molestation? I don't have in me to do that. People that do are special type a of deviant. Some will say that they can't help it or that its similar to homosexuality, meaning that it was considered against nature until recently and that people can not help who they are 'attracted' to. But this is bulls hit; children will never have the mental matureness to consent to sex. Adults do. They have free will and should make appropriate decisions. Castration is an option but there are plenty of ways to violate a child without a penis. Life terms, what's the point, just wasting money, and rehibilatation does not seem to work. I wish everyone would stop being so PC and bending over backwards protecting the civil rights of criminals. As a society we need to protect our weakest members. A day doesn't pass by that I don't read about a child molestation somewhere in America, the more we hear about it the more normal it seems and this is a dangerous place to be as a 'civilized' nation. | Law & Ethics | 1143010146 |
| 171387 | if a boy 10 years old kills someone what happens to him? | The legal system does allow some 10 year old offenders to be tried as an adult, but it's not very common. A 16 year old accused of a particular heinous crime is far more likely to lose 'youthful offender' status. The 10 year old would most likely be charged with the lowest level of homicide applicable to the circumstances. This might mean involuntary manslaughter instead of second degree murder, especially if the death was an indirect result of another crime. A defense attorney might work out an acceptable plea bargain with the district attorney, and the child may only serve a few years in juvenile detention. If the case goes to trial, the law does not allow for a life sentence or death penalty for youthful offenders. The child might be under state control until he or she reaches adult age, then the records could be sealed and the child released under strict probation terms. It would be very unlikely that a ten year old would be given a death sentence, because society in general favors the opportunity for a child to reform him or herself. | Law & Ethics | 1141537088 |
| 222494 | In Ohio, can an employer suspend employee without prior writeups on first time offense? | if it follows company policy | Law & Ethics | 1142567891 |
| 2828716 | are you for or against gay marriage/ gay rights, and whats you reasoning? | I'm for it! If specific churches don't want to marry gay couples they don't have to. Churches are entitled to discriminate against anyone they want. The government, however, is not. Some churches are willing to marry gay couples, but the government refuses the recognize the marriage. This is discrimation based on both sexual orientation and religious persuation. Same-sex marriage hurts NO ONE. Banning it, however, hurts same-sex couples and their children. chaosjones7: A pedophile is someone who is sexually attracted to children, not people of the same gender as themselves. The vast majority of pedophiles are heterosexual. AirborneSaint: Homosexuality is dangerous only insofar as society MAKES it dangerous by marginalizing it. I would be interested to see that CDC study you cited. However, you failed to compare your statistics to those of the heterosexual population. I think you will find that promiscuous sex and pedophilia are not significantly more common within the homosexual population as compared to the heterosexual population. What difference there is can likely be accounted for by the fact that all sexually repressed individuals such as yourself invariably identify as heterosexual. Also, when you talk about how many homosexual men have had sex with boys under the age of 18, how many were teenagers themselves at the time? Think back to high school. I think you'll find most people have had sex with underage parteners at some point in their lives. You said, "the issue was decided by vote, and an overwhelming number of Americans voted against it." When did that happen? I was not aware we had had a national referendum on a bill that would have legalized gay marriage. Homosexuality is not a "life-style choice." It is likely the result of a combination of genetic and environmental factors, but it is not something the individual has control over. There are many homosexual individuals who engage in long-term monogomous relationships, just as there are many heterosexual individuals who do not. Before you condem the entire gay population, remember the story of Sodom and Gomorrah. "Will you indeed sweep away the rigtheous wih the wicked?" God told Abraham he would not destroy the city if there were any righteous people in it. But perhaps you know better than God? | Law & Ethics | 1142922104 |
| 653895 | Death Penalty???? | I believe in the death penalty but I think it's a waste of our tax dollars to keep people on death row for years on end. Just take the person outside, make them get on their knees and blindfold them, then blow their brains out. This method would be a lot more cost effective and if more crimes such a murder, rape, and child molestation would get this type of sentence then the prison population would be greatly reduced! As for violating the constitution and who has the right to decide, if you're a Christian, read your bible. They stoned people in the bible. If you're not a Christian just look at past history. People from all races and nationalities have used the death penalty to rid themselves of bad seeds. | Law & Ethics | 1143576464 |
| 2415626 | My dad is an inmate in jail and is not receiving his medications. What can I do? | Ok. Let's try this. First of all, you need to talk to your Dad and find out what his meds are and whether he is refusing them or being denied them. Then call the jail and talk to the warden about this. Either he or you will need to call their medical service provider to check and make sure that these meds are actually prescribed for your dad (by checking his medical chart) and to figure out the reason why he doesn't have them. What course of action you take from their depends on the answers you get. There are an amazingly large amount of reasons why this could be happening. | Law & Ethics | 1142483533 |
| 2240958 | How do i go about getting a chauffeur's license? | Laws on this will vary from state to state. I would start by consulting the website for the Department of Motor Vehicles in your state. | Law & Ethics | 1142223383 |
| 3899578 | is tony blair really that stupid ?? | So you know Tony Blair personally well if you don't why did you ask this question. did you go to school with him did you work alongside him did you attend the same Uni, as he. well i don't know him that well so i wont comment on the question. think about it. | Law & Ethics | 1143619828 |
| 2911710 | death penalty yes or no? | In England, we do, in fact, have the Death penalty. But this is little known about. I am led to believe that the only 2 crimes which still carry this penalty however, are: 1: Piracy on the High Seas (High Seas being out into international waters) and 2: Setting fire to her majectys dock yards. I'm pretty sure no one has been found guilty for these for a while, but I'd quite like myself to see some more added back to the list, especially now we have good DNA evidence etc ... | Law & Ethics | 1142860445 |
| 1107384 | Is america lost? | Sometimes the truth is hard to confront. Sadly, yes- America is lost. But things are not beyond hope. There is a chance that we can redeem ourselves. After all, Providence is very merciful. But as I look at the things shown on television, and things in magazines, lyrics in music, etc...I feel like America is headed for a downfall, sort of like the Roman Empire. There is a town in Pennsylvania, I believe it's called Centralia...and mysterious underground fires have been emerging. Apparently, some people are concerned that Hell may be on this earth, in the form of vast subterranean fires. They are spreading. But maybe it's not what some people think- maybe it's just a coincidence. ? America should wake up and view the error of its ways. We can still change! But will we have the discipline to do so? God is very powerful. I don't want him to be angry with my beloved country. Prayer is one answer. None of us are above sin, and that includes yours truly. I am not proud of it, I am just saying it's the truth. But we can find peace if we tell God that we are sorry for our misdeeds. There is hope for our green and pleasant land- but we are not promised tomorrow. We have to be willing to say we are sorry, and admit that we have fallen from grace. But there is still good left in the world, and we can't lose sight of it. | Law & Ethics | 1142609760 |
| 2146106 | Does Louisiana have used car laws? | Yes, For the dealer mainly. | Law & Ethics | 1142252595 |
| 347483 | Is corruption in government any worse than in the private sector, or is it just more visible? | It would be difficult to quantify an answer, but I would guess it is just more visible. | Law & Ethics | 1141776164 |
| 1001930 | After receiving a traffic ticket, is there a time limit for being notified of a court appearance ? | no. you if you plead not guilty to the ticket, then the ticket goes to the centralized infraction bureau to record the plea, then the prosecutor receives the ticket and schedules a date in which you will appear in court to contest the ticket. Because of the backlog of the court system it is not unusual for it to take a few months to receive a response. | Law & Ethics | 1143653510 |
| 329495 | Single military mom needs to know how to collect child support from childrens dad in virginia Where to start? | Go to the Base's Legal Aid Office, or Family Services Center. They can get you in touch with a lawyer, or give you a place to start and a plan. | Law & Ethics | 1143084437 |
| 961797 | Failure to appear for jury duty in Contra Costa County? | Come on. That's all you're going to write? Fine. Unless the Court can prove you were served with a notice to appear for jury duty, you're all good. Without proof that you received an order to appear, you can't be held liable for not appearing. Could be someone is stealing your jury duty notice from your mailbox. Is it possible the Court might choose to reach out and touch you with a personally-served notice for jury duty? I suppose...but it seems unlikely. But really - instead of asking or worrying about this, just go do it. It's part of the price you pay for living in the society you do...warts and all, it's still about the best thing we've got going. | Law & Ethics | 1143826359 |
| 2382009 | where can i find a good site for crime statistics for a individual city? | Do a Google search "New York City" +"crime statistics" Chicago +"crime statistics" "New Orleans" +"crime statistics" | Law & Ethics | 1143782269 |
| 68746 | how can i find out what happened in a court hearing today? | i am here in alaska and i am following a court case in ks. i went to state gov. site for ks. typed in the court seg. & type.. and bingo.. then you can write for the transcript.. contact the court system his hearing is in and see what they can give you.... some cases can be closed to the public.. | Law & Ethics | 1142912826 |
| 1158930 | should juveniles ( young people ) charged with violent crimes be tried and punished as adults? | yes. of course. look at statistics. | Law & Ethics | 1143876036 |
| 576000 | what is the legal rights in the work place of a person who has a protection order? | What type of protection order? If the order prohibits another person from coming within a certain distance of the protected person, then that IS the protection that is provided. The existence of a protective order . . . does not in and of itself create rights or protections that are not explicitly enumerated in the order. | Law & Ethics | 1141614673 |
| 412935 | Is it true that Judges don't have to pay tax - if so why? | Not true. It's a misbelief because of the fact they can't have their salaries lowered. As long as it applies across the board it applies to them. ie You couldn't require only judges to pay an extra 10% in taxes and no one else. | Law & Ethics | 1143152769 |
| 2232890 | what if police pull you over and you have drug in the car, like weed? | If the police saw the drug, then they will likely charge him with possession of a controlled substance. If it was a large amount, he may also face charges for intent to distribute. Of course, this begs the question. Why didn't he hide it under the seat or something? | Law & Ethics | 1143650728 |
| 2373721 | What is my next step? | You need to find a good lawyer who will fight for you. That person that was driving is supposed to be in control of his car at all times. Did you cross the street when you weren't supposed to? The insurance companies can't tell you that you can't sue - you have that legal right. Talk to another attorney until you find one that will help you. Try this site: http://www.prairielaw.com | Law & Ethics | 1142714597 |
| 3132664 | What are the problems with the juvenile prisons in the US? What is being done to solve them? | The problem is the parents should be in prison along side their brats. Nothing is being done to solve them -- liberals would declare we are too harsh on the children. | Law & Ethics | 1143407473 |
| 1357964 | Is a verbal contract binding in the state of PA? | that seems to me that you do not have to pay. If a contract is not sign then you don't have to pay them anything. that is my opinion | Law & Ethics | 1143735072 |
| 1985723 | whats the difference? | Im presuming that you are referring to the courts of England and Wales. Here is the answer... Apparently the Magistrates court is a subordinate court to the Crown Court and hence one can appeal to the Crown Court even after going through the Magistrates Court. Interestingly I found this essay (link below) on Crown court and Magistrate Court which was in detail and found differences in even the "Mode of operation" and "Treatment of cases" between these two courts. Guess you should read it before you start on your work. Yes there is court higher to the Crown Court which is the Court of Appeal for certain special categories of appeal. Please do read both the links for better understanding. Hope this helps. .:Fishie:. | Law & Ethics | 1143393981 |
| 2758743 | How do I save my wood stove? | If you signed the contract, you can't get the stove back unless you show malfeasance on the part of the realtor. It's "attached" and can't be removed unless the contract says so. Call the State Ombudsman and ask where you file a complaint. | Law & Ethics | 1141833100 |
| 3688890 | Can I be sacked for not signin a new contract when my old one was terminated over 1year ago & didnt get a new1 | If your contract for employment expired, you are now an at will employee. This means that either side (you or your employer) can terminate the relationship at any time. Your employer can fire you when ever he wants for what ever he wants for the most part. There are some exceptions to this. The Americans With Disabilities Act would protect you from being fired for being disabled. The civil rights bill prevents you from being fired for race/religion/sex. There is a whistle blowers protection that says you can't be fired as a government employee for reporting abuse. As a private employee the rule is a little more stringent....you have to be reporting the abuse in a department which you supervise. There are some other exceptions, but on the whole, as an at will employee, you can be fired, or you can quit, at any time. | Law & Ethics | 1142869453 |
| 129835 | should be legalize prostitution? | Prostitution is legal in Nevada. Some argue that prostitution should be legalized everywhere because the way the laws stand now, it denies some men and women the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, in other words, it denies some a right to work in a job that is suited for them. Most Americans believe that prostitution is morally wrong, but at the same time, the most prevalent users of prostitutes are middle-class, middle-aged American men. Prostitues in Nevada have an obligation to get regular medical care in order to assure that they are disease free. Legalized prostitution would eliminate 'pimps' that feed on 'working women' and also deny those women their right to pursue their occupation in freedom. Politically, prostitution will probably not be legalized in the near future because it's a political hot potato and any legislator proposing the legalization of prostitution outside of Nevada would be looked upon with scorn and be ridiculed. | Law & Ethics | 1142715240 |
| 3366179 | the definition of treason in a time of war? | Any act that is subversive/critical against your nation's government during war. The definition gets broader at wartime, because the government, is more alert for possible attacks from within the country. | Law & Ethics | 1143416030 |
| 3944560 | for years now I have been having problems with a idiot of a security officer what do you all thick about them? | First tell the police about him, then give us more details. | Law & Ethics | 1143214447 |
| 1138054 | is there a law prohibiting burning fires when it affects neighbors in calhoun county florida? | if it is negatively affecting neighbors, that is breaking the law in itself | Law & Ethics | 1142100496 |
| 1731268 | Can doctors balance bill the patient for auto accidents after PIP and health insurance pays in Massachusetts? | Yes. Anything above the established limit will have to be paid by the patient. | Law & Ethics | 1142552426 |
| 305525 | Official Noise Complaint? | You're cool. Just cite City of Chicago stature #389483 that states "in order for laws to be enforced they actually have to be laws, they can't just be shite that your crazy hoe neighbor makes up". If that doesn't work, stature #89683385 states that it is not a crime to "kill old women, as long as 51% of those living within a 5 mile radius find her to be annoying" Another useful stature is #95607973. This states that "16 year old girls can not get pregnant". Happy Drinking. | Law & Ethics | 1143764160 |
| 3914683 | Is it legal for my landlord to obstruct delivery of mail? | I'd check with the local post office to ensure that you're not expected to get a PO Box in this case -- if nothing else, you'll want to get the order that removed the communal mailboxes in writing so that you can prove exactly what happened to interrupt the mail service in the first place. But if the mailboxes that existed when you signed your lease have ceased to exist, then your landlord is probably in violation of the rental policy -- you certainly wouldn't expect a stove or toilet to suddenly be removed and not replaced by the landlord. The landlord is negligent in their responsibility to the property you are leasing from them (that is, paying them for); but they are not directly preventing you from accessing your mail in a malicious or personal way. The post office will likely be able to help you to address this problem, but I doubt that they will directly pursue it (as they would if your landlord were stealing your mail). | Law & Ethics | 1141691011 |
| 79534 | how do i find an inmate in rikers island? | You can try doing an inmate search using the New York State Department of Correctional Service. Link Below | Law & Ethics | 1141959604 |
| 2036998 | I commited a crime when I was in college 8 years ago and I can't get a job is that fair? | That is ABSOLUTELY fair. | Law & Ethics | 1142319002 |
| 1854010 | to internet makes you stupid, sex offenders do more than hurt, upset, or makes a child sexually frustrated,? | Do you mean pedophiles? There are people on the sex offender list that were caught masturbating on a boat. There are men on there in which a 16 year old girl tried to seduce them. People constantly get the terms mixed up and the media's brainwashing doesn't help. It just makes people paranoid. Sure, I agree pedophiles that sexually molest a child should have harsh penalties. But not all sex offenders fall in that category. | Law & Ethics | 1143605290 |
| 4330834 | is john mckinney jr. wanted by any state or local government? | My grandma lived next door to a John McKinney a few years ago. He was a short fellow with blonde hair and liked giving crappy tatoos. In fact his name was tatoo and he was a real scummy person. Wouldn't be suprised if he was but not aware of anything. I live in charleston, sc. | Law & Ethics | 1142317668 |
| 3115604 | I have a question about child-support in Indiana.? | oh belive me they will find him and u can collect if hes put of state..im a mom who get visitation and has to pay support to my ex hsbd...even tho im off work due to a back injury and on asstance...so yep they will get him dont worry...good luck!t | Law & Ethics | 1141202382 |
| 1528232 | Does anyone know the specifics on "slander" in Louisiana? | Slander is basically the same in all states: An untrue statement knowingly made to another that causes financial harm. So you'll have to prove that the statement made by your boss was completely untrue and known by him to be so (or made with reckless disregard of the truth). Then you'll have to prove that you did in fact suffer financial harm. That will be the hard part. "Feeling" that the statement "could" damage your reputation is not going to be sufficient. Still, see whether you're able to get a new job, talk to a lawyer and make your own decision. | Law & Ethics | 1142735001 |
| 173310 | Can someone tell the best place to find civil rights cases against the city of springdale (police dept.)? | Start at your local Legal Aid. They should be listed in the phone book. If not, try a local shelter or city council to recommend or refer you to an agency. Please do yourself a favor and stop using his name. This will only hurt you in the long run. You are walking a fine line in the ethics department, and legally, it might go against you to put this guys name on the internet. Calm down and do things in a manner that will help you, rather than cause you more pain. Actually, your employer should support you in this matter. That why they are required to carry insurance on employees. | Law & Ethics | 1143572454 |
| 2014402 | Gideon v. Wainwright (1963)What did the Supreme Court decide in this case? | In the Gideon decision, the court held the 6th amendment, applicable to the states throught the 14th amendment (very important tenet), required states to provide counsel to indigent criminal defendants. It's technically an equal protection issue. | Law & Ethics | 1141271517 |
| 643897 | What if anything can be done legally to get visitation rights to a child whom you have given up parental right | You need to speak with an attorney. Even if someone in here says they are one you still need to speak with one in person. They offer free consultations and can steer you in the right direction.I would say if the parental rights were given up then there probably isnt anything that can be done. But please speak with an attorney here. | Law & Ethics | 1143839332 |
| 3476541 | Are private security allowed to carry guns around public places in California? | Yes, if they have applied for and passed a firearms course designed for security guards. IF they haven't, then they cannot. | Law & Ethics | 1143154282 |
| 3126916 | whats the law against to social security number? | Your question makes no sense. | Law & Ethics | 1141845293 |
| 3889084 | im looking to bet a charge of larcny in court i need some help to do that? | You are charged with larceny and you want to beat it? If you did it, own up and face the charges because you might learn something. If you didn't, get a lawyer or make sure the one appointed to you knows the whole story, even if you did it. | Law & Ethics | 1143813582 |
| 1274859 | can anyone tell me where to find the labor laws or rules of ny state governing lunch and breaks ? | Contact your nearest employment security office, they should be able to give you an answer. | Law & Ethics | 1143380195 |
| 1331695 | can a county sheriff sit in another county and pull you over for a violation in the other county? | Let me help you. Yes, he can. Law enforcement officers are actually empowered to enforce laws across the state. A simply county line does not erase his authority. Do you think that if a Deputy Sheriff from county 'A' was sitting near the county line and saw someone getting robbed across the street in County 'B', he could do nothing? Think about that logic. | Law & Ethics | 1142426741 |
| 4338253 | Should Sentences for People Convicted of Sexual Assault Be Lengthened? | I THINK THEY SHOULD LINE THEM UP EXACUTION STYLE | Law & Ethics | 1143338823 |
| 1265647 | How do you obtain someones criminal records from the courts? | I am not sure about obtaining a hard copy, but you can review anyones court files online at your city court website. Thats all public. | Law & Ethics | 1141518839 |
| 448258 | Do cops make fun of other cops for busting teenagers drinking beer? | No cop takes his job entirely seriously because of the stress involved. While on duty they will not make fun of another cop. However, they often laugh at eachother openly. Good cops however never truly criticize eachothers work. There is a difference in poking fun to lighten the air and criticism. | Law & Ethics | 1141784201 |
| 1265615 | Why is it illegal to drive with barefeet? | I think it is because you don't have the grip on your feet like you do on the bottom of most shoes. Plus you get added protection when you drive. I had a friend in an accident I assure you if she had been driving sans shoes, she would be an amputee today. Her boots protected her ankles even though she broke it, imagine what would have happened without shoes. | Law & Ethics | 1143825665 |
| 3319921 | Do Ihave to tell a nosey police officer my new address so she can discuss old legal issues with the apt.mngr.? | I don't see why you would have to tell he anything like that If she needed it for a real reason she would use a warrant. Try filing for harassment against her, or a restraining order. | Law & Ethics | 1141414929 |
| 3687597 | What do you think about Moussaoui's testimony? | I think it is very eye opening when you think of all that happened on 9/11 they still had more planned. With all we had on him and having him ahead of the attacks of 9/11 and not being able to open him up about the attacks in advance show the resolve of the terrorist's against us. He may be lying, however at this point what does he have to lie about. With all he has admitted to he is bound to get the death penalty, which is possibly what he wants. His testimony goes a long way to refute all those who believe 9/11 was just our government's conspiracy. Why would another terrorist admitt to involvement in the planning of the attacks if they were indeed our government's conspiracy. It is after all our government that the terrorist's have set out to discredit. | Law & Ethics | 1143609053 |
| 4058997 | What's your view on Gay/Lesbian americans with foreign partners..........? | I think this is wrong. People shouldnt be singled out because of their race or sexuallity. We are all different and yet the same! We should all be open minded. | Law & Ethics | 1142893101 |
| 2206799 | tell me about U.N. resolutions ;1373(2001),1617 and 1624(2005)? | Do your own homework. | Law & Ethics | 1142168174 |
| 3785137 | How does the right to freedom of speech apply to sitautions where minors are silenced by thier parents? | Freedom of speech applies when you reach 18. If you have to make sarcastic comments, you may and should be censured. | Law & Ethics | 1142226111 |
| 2624441 | If a woman is raped and a pregnancy results, is the attacker forced to pay child support after being parolled? | That would all depend on the state. South Dakota was considering a law that would terminate parental rights for people convicted of rape AND require them to pay some form of compensation in lieu of child support, but it was ammended so extensively that the bill as passed did not even mention rape. | Law & Ethics | 1143048900 |
| 767074 | Anyone know the California Auto Insurance laws well, and can claim other insurance without collusion coverage? | Not having your own insurance to go after the other drivers insurance is always difficult. You may need to hire an insurance lawyer. If you have the police report that states the other driver was at fault, then you are in the right. It sounds like the other driver has a shady insurance company. Probably one of those last chance places that will insure anybody. His insurance should have repaired your car by now. Have you told the insurance company that you have the police report? If you have, and they have not responded to you, you need to obtain the services of a lawyer right away. You can always include your legal fees in the settlement with the insurance company. | Law & Ethics | 1143104109 |
| 1724884 | International Law - UN declaration of Human Rights and religion.... Please read.? | International law is actually a set of treaties. The UN has no jurisdiction over its member nations even if they have signed the treaty. The United States is currently the only country in the world whose law requires that treaties be honored. If you are referring to the United States, you would have to get it on agenda of the supreme court. | Law & Ethics | 1141415021 |
| 1401918 | what do you think the best solution to stop child labor is? | Send the illegal immigrants back to their countries. That's where many of our child workers come from, right? I also think we need stricter penalties for abusing child labor. i.e. boss who keeps 16 year old past his working limit should be fined. | Law & Ethics | 1143730359 |
| 2687773 | i AM LOOKING FOR INFORMATION OR CLASSES ON CO-EMPLOYMENT? | web | Law & Ethics | 1143296000 |
| 1070882 | I am possibly looking at a fourth dui conviction in the state of kansas is it possible to move and obtain a dl | The Constitution requires the states to recognize other state's under the "full faith and credit clause." This applies to criminal matters as well. Due to outdated computer systems, it was possible to change states to avoid a license suspension/revocation, only because the states weren't cross-checking. Now, they are getting in the habit of checking, and will consider your license revoked as well. | Law & Ethics | 1143076421 |
| 787192 | should law enforcement officials get triple time for commiting crimes that they convict others of? | Yes, but it will never happen,they are all in cahoots with each other. | Law & Ethics | 1143867839 |
| 846675 | In the state of Nevada, what's the procedure for pressing charges against someone who raped a 16-year-old? | Well something like that happend to a friend of mine years ago, but she was 14 and he was 19. Beings she was a minor the parents were informed on what happend. Something like that really shouldn't be hid from her parents. And this boy needs to be took down or else there could be another young girl raped or worse. She shouldn't be embarrassed or ashamed on what happend, it's not her fault if she said no. I was raped by someone, but I was an adult and as a result I had a child from it. If I could I would put the person who did it to me in prison but I was drugged by a date-rape type of drug and pretty much don't remember much of it and since they can't find the person - DNA does no good. Something like that is too dangerous to let go if not for her sake than for someone elses. Of course it will be stressful but I think she will feel better after knowing he didn't get away with it. | Law & Ethics | 1142056644 |
| 2742745 | when is a strip search illegal? | It's legal when entering jail and or prison | Law & Ethics | 1143056292 |
| 520836 | Quality Motors vs. Hays? | Quality Motors, Inc. told Hays, who was 16, that, although they would not sell him a car because he was a minor, they would sell the car to an adult and then show Hays how to transfer title from the adult into his name. Hays returned with a 23-year-old friend. Quality Motors sold the car to Hays' friend and then told Hays about a notary public who would transfer the car's title. After the title was transferred, Hays' father discovered his son's chicanery and tried to compel Quality Motors to take the car back. Quality refused, arguing that, because the car had been sold to an adult, Hays could not disaffirm the contract. Do you agree with Quality? Quality Motors v. Hays, 225 S.W.2d 326 (AR) | Law & Ethics | 1142426818 |
| 1049918 | Have you ever thought about prison? | Very good thoughts ... my husband has served life in prison ... 40 years so far and no sign of getting out. So I write to prisoners to tell them about Jesus Christ. I appreciated your personal e-mail to me about my answer to the Clairvoyance question and I tried to answer you by your e-mail address but mine was returned to me saying it could not go through to you because your e-mail address is unconfirmed. But I did appreciate your encouragement and you can write to my e-mail address anytime at flyinhi@bellsouth.net and my Website is http://stonehaven.hypermart.net And if I have a working e-mail address for you I will write you there. Blessings, Harrietta | Law & Ethics | 1143774617 |
| 3741929 | where can I find a Pro Bono lawyer in or around caldwell texas or brian texas area? | You don't say if the matter is criminal or civil. If it is criminal, and he needs a defense atty, he can get a public defender. He should have been informed of this by the court. If you are looking for a private pro bono atty on a civil matter, there are several places to start looking. Look for a local legal aid society. Then try contacting the State Bar, or the County Bar, associations. They usually have programs to put people in touch with potential lawyers. If there is a law school in the area, you can often get very good representation by law students overseen by practising lawyers, who do this regularly. If it is a civil liberties issue, contact the ACLU. But you should know the odds aren't good. Lots of people look for free lawyers, and most lawyers prefer to be paid. If the vet is looking to sue someone, it may be possible to find a lawyer not on a pro bono basis, but for a contingency fee, which would mean you'd pay nothing except a (healthy) portion of any recovery made in the lawsuit. | Law & Ethics | 1141754455 |
| 2217243 | I have a question about business law class? | I think you are a little confused. Expressed contract is there is an offer, an acceptance and consideration - meaning something you get or something I give up in exchange for performance. An implied contract is a contract which is determined by conduct rather that words. For example, if I pay you $5 every time you shovel my driveway, even though we never said a word to each other, you might expect that I would pay you $5 next time you shovel my driveway. Promissory estoppel is something altogether different. It is a substitute for consideration. For example, if I make a charitable pledge to a church, and others do as well, even though the church gave me nothing for the promise, I am estopped to deny my pledge because of the performance of everyone else who gave there pledge. It is a substitute for consideration. Another non-contract theory is tort. But that's a whole different story. I don't think that's part of your business law class yet. | Law & Ethics | 1142308957 |
| 2109698 | are there any national justice programs for accused criminals who are innocent without charge? | It is almost impossible to make any sense out of your question, but if you feel you need to report drug dealing by local police and fear going to other locals, you may contact the state police, the Drug Enforcement Administration, or the FBI, depending on the circumstances. You should be aware that even if they are guilty and you can prove it, that will not exonerate you if you committed a crime. You should also be aware that you may need to confess your own guilt in order to prove their's. Above all, get a lawyer. | Law & Ethics | 1141449275 |
| 3866271 | Except for status changes (marriage,adoption, etc), can you change your name, for personal reasons, only once? | It depends on the laws of your state. Of course, if you want to change your name, you have to file a petition, pay the costs, run an ad in the newspaper so that anyone can contest the name change, and then you go to court. During your hearing, the judge will put you under oath, ask you some questions about your name, ask you if you are trying to defraud anyone (including creditors), then he will approve your petition, if the judge finds your petition to be valid. After that, you have to go through the process of notifying the Social Security Administration, getting a new driver's license, and notifying your creditors. | Law & Ethics | 1142530105 |
| 2716358 | Will Anna Nicole Smith win her case that is being tried before the Supreme Court? | I don't think so. The question before the Court is whether the federal courts can hear probate questions that are normally before state courts. Basically, her lawyers have to demonstrate that somehow, her late husband's estate has something to do with federal laws. Nobody contends that there is a direct connection between his estate and the federal law, beyond tax issues already resolved; thus, she basically needs to say that somehow, her federal civil liberties are being infringed. She'll never prove that. So, my guess is the court, which is conservative to start, will say that state's rights apply here. | Law & Ethics | 1142108365 |
| 2815209 | Where can I find arkansas divorce records online? | Arkansas divorce records are not kept online, however you can apply for copies to be sent to you. Go to http://www.healthyarkansas.com/ and click on "Birth & Death Certificates". That will take you to another page. Scroll down that page and click to the right of "Download a Divorce Coupon Application" to download the paperwork you would need to apply for the records. | Law & Ethics | 1142201904 |
| 552411 | what types of property can be seized in the execution of a magistrate's court civil judgement in s.c.? | don't know good question | Law & Ethics | 1142798700 |
| 2420486 | What happened to our paperless society? | It created ten times the work for teachers, as well as ten times the paper to document the work. | Law & Ethics | 1142719016 |
| 3138336 | are there more men than women judges? | Sad but its true. May be the women finds this field uninteresting. | Law & Ethics | 1143169887 |
| 3125801 | same Q? as before .someone talk to me PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!? | Sure, you can probably do it yourself, but you have to know what paperwork to file. Try going to your county clerk of court's office. Ask someone there if they know of a few recently filed "modification of child support" actions filed. Since a filed lawsuit should be considered public record, they may be able to let you look at a few so that you will know how to draft your own. Beware! Your attitude and the person you are dealing with at the clerk's office makes all the difference in the world. If you aren't successful in one county, try another. Good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1143346817 |
| 3000194 | Is putting music on my site illigal? | Proabably. If their uploaded in such a way that people can download them, definitely. If people can only stream them and not keep them, almost definitely. Sorry. When you bought those CDs, you bought a license to listen to them yourself, not to give the content avay to others. | Law & Ethics | 1142723516 |
| 2258584 | How do I find a list of top civil attorneys in orange & la counties? | http://www.martindale.com/ Use the advance search feature to find an attorney in your area that specializes in children/personal injury. | Law & Ethics | 1143219916 |
| 69019 | does chapter 13 protect you from a bad check issue if you have filed aganist that company to include the amoun | You mean if you listed that company as a creditor in your bankruptcy filing? I think so. But if you wrote the bad check with fraudulent intent, you will not be safe from criminal prosecution. | Law & Ethics | 1141257342 |
| 1588563 | I got a speeding ticket now what? | Call the criminal courts building, they should be able to tell you where the traffic court is. | Law & Ethics | 1141918668 |
| 2482351 | Has our society become more litigious? If so, why? | Yup. It's a way to get rich quick. Nobody take responsiblity for their actions anymore. It is always someone elses fault. Buy coffee at McDonalds and spill it in your lap, who's fault is it? | Law & Ethics | 1143811962 |
| 868590 | Is solitary confinement a good form of punishment? | No, because it doesn't deal with the underlying problem. Solitary confinement doesn't resolve issues, it propagates them-people are social beings, excluding someone from human contact is a form of torture. | Law & Ethics | 1141837583 |
| 240602 | When is it proper to cite a court at the end of the citation? | First of all, just get a Blue Book and do whatever the heck it tells you. But the general rule is that the court is included in the parentheses when it is not clear from the cite which court it is. In your first example, it was not clear which western state's high court decided the thing; in your second example, stringing the AZ SCt. court's cite made it clear and you could omit it. In New York, I might cite 18 N.Y.S.2d 434 (1st. Dept. 1986) or 18 N.Y.S.2d 461 (3rd Dept. 1986) because the NYS books have all the appelate divisions mixed together and it's important to show whether the case is considered law in New York City or Buffalo. But I would just write 18 N.Y.2d 267 (1984) without a court because all N.Y.2d cases are from the Appellate Division (which is NY's highest court). | Law & Ethics | 1141429276 |
| 716718 | Is it illegal to explode an airtight container? sereously.? | There are air tight containers and there are air tight containers. A birthday party balloon is airtight and ok, an airplane isn't. Location works the same way. If you blow up your pop bottle in the middle of a gravel pit, and clean up the mess, probably few people would care. In someones face would be a different story. The real worry is what are you going to do next? I'd say, in the proper setting, your co2 toy sounds like fun and fairly safe. Go for it! | Law & Ethics | 1141320005 |
| 3631206 | If you support Gun Control, how would you suggest taking guns away from gang members? | Isnt that frustrating? Sometimes it feels like the laws are out to get the good honest citizens, instead of the criminals. Unfortunately, the way things are going, what's going to happen first is the law abiding citizens giving up their guns. There is little to be done, unless a very big change of attitude comes into play. My personal theory is that we are way too many and something huge has to happen to the majority of us, so we can start with a cleaner slate. Sorry, but know I feel your frustration. | Law & Ethics | 1143473234 |
| 2191090 | Where can i get a free Criminal Background Check? | I don't know if there is a free criminal background check. Normally you get a criminal background check at your local police station. | Law & Ethics | 1141617546 |
| 2923757 | No offense to african americans but why do you always sem to bring up the issue of being black in arguments? | It;s called the "Race Card" and it's played so often it's played out. It used to carry a lot of emotion and meaning when people used it. But as happens to anything that works, people abuse it. I feel that in many black circles it's truly believed that whites keep black people down. Well take it from a white guy, anyone with power keeps down those without. That's something unique to the human race. I don;t care who you are. "Absolute power corrupts, absolutely". And don't worry about asking a perfectly valid question. The only person who might be offended is someone who falls under that category. White people, for the most part, really don't have a racial issue. Gen X doesn't care. We grew up with rap. We grew up in desegrated schools. For us there's nothing to it. The only people who make it a race issue are those looking to automatically benefit from using it. End of story. | Law & Ethics | 1141508549 |
| 3902491 | Probate Court??? | I can share my own experience with you from IL, but I don't think you want to know the answer. My father died almost 8 years ago, leaving a small Estate worth about $45,000.00. The Probate Act is supposed to protect Executors like myself from harassment and frivolous litigation, but the Act itself is useless unless it is enforced by a honest judge. In my case, the Estate was assigned to an incompetent hack who regularly ignored the law; required me to submit the same Final Account, over and over again for no good reason, and then invented excuses not to look at what was submitted; allowed one disgruntled beneficiary to defy 14 separate orders of the court, and then forced my father's Estate to subsidize the delay; allowed a beneficiary to embezzle money from the Estate (because she was a "lawyer") and allowed another attorney to extort money from the Estate. By the time the incompetent probate judge finished "probating" the Estate, some four years after the fact, the Estate was bankrupt. So, my advice to you is the following: (1) Before agreeing to become an Executor, convince the person who is the subject of the Will to create a Trust and then make sure all the assets of the Estate are titled to the Trust before the person dies (by doing this, you may avoid probate entirely); (2) make sure the lawyer drafting the Will includes in the Will a clause whereby you are appointed as an Independent Executor (if you fail to do this, any beneficiary can ask a probate judge to have your "independent" status stripped from you and forcing you to undergo "supervised" administration--which basically forces you to go to court to get a judge's permission before you sign a check, pay a bill, or do anything; (3) have a lawyer insert a clause in the Will and Trust whereby any beneficiary who chooses to contest the Will or Trust automatically has their inheritance donated to charity (which will protect you as Executor and Trustee from frivolous litigation); and (4) consider not being named Executor (which will save you years and years of grief if one of the beneficiaries chooses to harass you and abuse the Probate Act, while the probate judge looks the other way). Probate is an archaic process that is supposed to help divide up a Decedent's assets, but in reality does little more than feed lawyers and judges in the legal system at your expense. So, avoid it at all costs! | Law & Ethics | 1142724202 |
| 2797532 | I am a father trying to get custody of my children from my lesbian wife. Need resources for court.? | If you want custody of your children, the best thing you can do is hire an experienced and good child custody attorney. I would strongly advise you NOT to go it without legal help. If you decide to go it alone, go to a law library. Many counties (or if you are in Louisiana, parishes) have law libraries. A better library to go to would be the library of a law school - if you are in Louisiana, go to the law school library at LSU or Tulane. Look at the statutes on Family Law or Domestic Relations to find out the law on how to get custody. You will also have to look at the law on Civil Procedure to know what is required for your Modification of Custody lawsuit. The law library may also have resources about the law in Guam. Just ask a law librarian - they are usually very helpful, but they WILL NOT give you legal advice. Finally, I don't know the law in Louisiana, but in Georgia, in order to modify custody you have to show that the custodial parent is "unfit." I don't know if the mere fact that your wife is a lesbian meets the standard of unfitness. By the way, are you already divorced, or are you going through that process as well? If you are not already divorced, then "unfitness" may not be a factor. I hope this helps! Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1142557864 |
| 3693539 | Are the policies of a democratically elected govt not the policies of the majority of the people of a nation? | Not necessarily! Our form of government, although our reps are democratically elected, except for the President, is actually a republic. We elect our representatives to vote for, what we hope is in our interests, but that doesn't always happen. Our alternative is to vote them out at the next election, have a recall, or impeach. An example of true democracy is the town meeting form of government. What the people decide becomes the law. As for the President, we don't elect him/her. We elect what is called the electoral college. They in turn meet collectively and actually vote for the president; again, a republic form of government. We elect them to vote for us. There's a lot more to it than this brief explanation, but I think it will give you an idea. However, we, unlike any other nation on the planet, have the closest thing to a democracy that there is. | Law & Ethics | 1143391990 |
| 1441220 | Does anyone care about the difference between legal and illegal immigrants? | When looking at this issue here in this forum I was beginning to think that all America had gone crazy by only really considering 2 categories. Citizen or Illegal. There is a third category and that is Alien Residents who are in the country legally. There is a large difference and I am glad that you to have noticed it as well. All of us started out as immigrants at one point of history or another. Even the Native Americans are said to have come from somewhere else, however as they settled the land centuries before any one else they are the only ones who we can say did not immigrate to this country, or Hemisphere for that matter. As we are in the middle of trying to hammer out legislation for immigrants while we are doing this we should look at the laws that have been on the books since the 1920s and think about updating them. I would favor them making it against the Federal Law to be an Illegal, however I would not support housing them in Federal Prison for any time and costing us even more than what we are spending now, deportation should be enough for first offense. I do not feel that those who have assisted Illegals in a humanitariun sense should not be guilty of any crime, however those that profit from bringing them to the country or taking advantage of them when they are here should be punished. There need to be many things done to update our system and make it have some teeth. We also must as a nation realize it is not just a Hispanic problem we have illegals from every country in the world and we need to be aware of it and aknowledge it being that way. | Law & Ethics | 1143518771 |
| 1936800 | what states recipricate child support judgements issued in another state? | All valid out-of-state support orders will be recognized by all other states. You may have to bring some sort of court action to enforce the order of another court, but they'll enforce it. | Law & Ethics | 1141509585 |
| 4043580 | is there any laws against adualtary? | Most states have a law prohibiting adultery. The thing is that most states also have some sort of "right to privacy" clause in their state constitution, as well. For example, in Florida(the state in which I lived most of my life and whose laws I'm most familiar with), adultery is a third degree misdemeanor. But there is also a statement in the state's constitution which gives the right to privacy. So adultery isn't enforced, and even if it was, it would probably be thrown out because of that. I've heard isolated cases where they would threaten to charge someone with adultery, most often when they see the person as a witness they want to talk, but never heard of anyone being prosecuted in recent years. Most states have a lot of laws on the books in which they don't enforce. You know, the "it's against the law to sing with a pink dress on on Tuesady nights while riding a horse" kind of laws. Adultery is just one of those laws no one seems to enforce anymore. If they did, there'd be a lot more people in our jails. | Law & Ethics | 1141968668 |
| 1368209 | is there any difference between a terrorist and a lady who has a abortion? | Is that a serious question? OK, let me treat it like it is... The differences between a woman who makes a decision to control her body and reproductive health, and a person who uses fear and violence for a political or religious gain are many and varied. Too much of a difference, in fact, to get into here. You might have been trying to ask if there's any difference between a terrorist and an abortion clinic bomber. That's a more difficult question because a clinic bomber IS a terrorist. | Law & Ethics | 1142856346 |
| 3865644 | Death penalty; which is your position? | I feel if there were witnesses, videotapes, irrefutable evidence, a confession from a megalomaniac sociopath, a serial killer, that kind of thing, or cold blooded i beat my wife to death because she didn't cook breakfast within a certain amount of time and the eggs were cold. they are not rehab people. no amount of rehab will make charles manson "sane" (he is sane...just doesn't care, sociopath, tha's the word). kill them like you would a rabid dog. they don't fit the bill of humanity, humane or even worth the tax dollars to make them suffer worse and live life in prison. although i also think life in prison is probably not the hell it is for other people, for people like this. I think that DNA evidence has been screwed up a few times, which is why I'm saying to make sure you know what you've got on your hands and in a lot of cases, there is no question. I don't believe in the death penalty for children, even if they are evil in the making, i don't believe in trying them as adults, it's abhorrent. a lawmakers way to hell, everyone knows the adolescent mind is crazy with hormones, changes and egocentric behaviour that's normal--you can't hold them to the same standard and if they can't be rehabilitated, find out through a good juvenile (i wish) system, not an arena made for adults whose minds, however small, are fully grown. never put a child in an adult prison with the rest of the prisoners. let them sit in a cell and listen. overnight or two, don't tell them when they're getting out. you'll have them scared straighter than a southern belles deportment. the death penalty is for the rabid. life in prison is worse, and for those offenders who did horrible things as apart of a life decidedly crime filled on purpose let them rot. I think its funny that people think life in prison is more humane anyway. I have my doubts. | Law & Ethics | 1143341083 |
| 1058465 | why are people afraid of lawyers even if they didn't do anything wrong? | Lawyers are sly as foxes. They typically only ask questions that they already know the answers to. They use various tactics to get you to say what they want you to say, unless of course the lawyer is defending or representing you. Some lawyers speak in a very demanding voice in an attempt to undermine your confidence and to dispute the truth of your statements. Beware! I believe the best way to handle this is not to play into this tricky by keeping a cool head, remain calm at all times. If you seem unconfident, you may lose your case. | Law & Ethics | 1141275005 |
| 2313392 | How can I remove points from my driver license in georgia? | You can do on-line traffic school it's probaly like twenty or thirty bucks. They mail you a certificate and everything, and it's ridiculuosly easy. It just takes time cause you can't advance to the next screen until time is up, but I mean you don't have to sit by the computer all day you can watch tv or something and check up on it every once in a while. | Law & Ethics | 1142435822 |
| 3293473 | Cane we the People Sue the supreme court? | It is called elections it is where you vote for President of someone whose ideology you favor and he or she will nominate people to the supreme court whose views you would share. Its a constitutional process, again, called elections followed by a nomination, and the Senate advises and consents. | Law & Ethics | 1141394629 |
| 3918180 | During a trial, when is it too late to ask an impartial judge to voluntarily recuse (in Texas)? | If hey are impartial, the request to recuse is inappropriate. If they compromise their impartiality, the request is appropriate at any time. | Law & Ethics | 1142519135 |
| 3625890 | how much money can you take on an airplane? | Domestically in USA, no limit. Internationally, $10,000 and has to be declared. | Law & Ethics | 1143484635 |
| 3277043 | my wages are being garnished in florida. and I pay child support. what ca they take, percentage wise? | Most states all they must leave you with is either min. wage or poverty level wage. Most states it's not a %, just the limit I just stated. | Law & Ethics | 1143563444 |
| 137327 | Why English dudes did genocide to indians and aboriginals? | Think: Cherokee, Chippawa, Lenape, Seminole, Chocktau...all indigenous tribes in our country, all pushed out and massacred for the same reason the aborrigionies and the Indians got some too. We're greedy land bastards. | Law & Ethics | 1143462191 |
| 3074952 | What do u americans wanna say about wats happening in abu ghraib prison? | Our government is doing many things that the American people do not support. I'm sure that many other horrible things are being done by our government that we're not even aware. | Law & Ethics | 1141918916 |
| 3291074 | I need a special interst group to relate to a side of the Charlottetown Referendum? | aren't you like 10 years too late? | Law & Ethics | 1141329585 |
| 4240158 | who were the memebers of supreme court during roe v. wade? | Chief Justice Warren Burger Associate Justices William O. Douglas, William Brennan, Potter Stewart, Byron White, Thurgood Marshall, Harry Blackmun, Lewis F. Powell, William Rehnquist Majority by: Blackmun Joined by: Burger, Douglas, Brennan, Stewart, Marshall, Powell Concurrence by: Burger Concurrence by: Douglas Concurrence by: Stewart Dissent by: White Joined by: Rehnquist Dissent by: Rehnquist | Law & Ethics | 1142979810 |
| 3664610 | How was the case "Oregon v.Guzek" decided? | http://www.oregonlive.com/opinion/oregonian/index.ssf?/base/editorial/1140744342284740.xml&coll=7 | Law & Ethics | 1141711782 |
| 1382536 | list 5 kinds of cases that come under judicial review( the u.s supreme court? | It is true that the Supreme Court can hear any case it wants. A common type of case they take up is a case involving a legal issue in which two or more of the federal circuit courts have reached different conclusions on the same issue. The Supreme Court will take the case to settle the relieve the conflicting opinions of the circuit courts. | Law & Ethics | 1143034223 |
| 691724 | how do i change my race? | check a different box on your census form. | Law & Ethics | 1141963662 |
| 1430332 | i need to know? | Perhaps you need to speak to your counselor, case manager or parole officer. | Law & Ethics | 1142995258 |
| 1354384 | Should domestic violence issues be included in sex ed curriculum? | yes, simply because a lot of domestic violence that takes place can be classified as sexual assualt and that information needs to be available to all students. since probably all students are required to take some form of sex ed, then they will all be exposed to domestic violence information. | Law & Ethics | 1141573368 |
| 1034388 | how long can a civil judgement be reported on your credit report in texas? | Nationally, most companies only keep it on your report for 7 years. However, there can be exceptions if there is a stipulation in the judgment for a repayment that goes beyond that time (If you are told to pay $100 per month for 10 years, in theory), then it will stay on longer. If not paid, it can also be re-reported by the company or person that you owe the judgment to, and they can continue to keep it on your records for many years longer than that. | Law & Ethics | 1142777633 |
| 810728 | Why is the right thing (operating within the law) also the smart thing (good business)? | Enron operated illegally and look what happened to them. | Law & Ethics | 1142828881 |
| 4031580 | how do you thonk about the world,s future? | Fair trade capitalist. Extreme right, I hate any form of marxism. I believe a man should be judge by who he is not his hide. I believe that the solution for the problems of this world is found in the bible. Public education is a waste of money, due to the literacy rate and no basic understanding of economics. Having this as a basis, the world will end one day, not worried about it, because of the laws of nature, namely entropy. The hatred for Israel and Christianity will continue to grow. Nothing will change we have always had storms and always will. We will always have wars, because man is basically selfish | Law & Ethics | 1142615502 |
| 1442289 | Is the "beyond a reasonable doubt" standard too high a burdon for the government to prove in criminal cases? | No it is not too high for the government to prove such a thing. Due to the fact that it's better to let 10 criminal go then charging a innocent person | Law & Ethics | 1142420534 |
| 2337250 | what does accrual of statute of limitations mean? | Is this helpful? "A cause of action 'accrues' when a suit may be maintained thereon, and the law in this regard differs from state-to-state and by nature of action (e.g., type of breach of contract, tort, etc.). The point in time at which a cause of action 'accrues' is important for the purposes of running of statute of limitations." | Law & Ethics | 1142979419 |
| 3649359 | What weren the Ladies Laws that were mentioned in the book, To Kill a Mockingbird? | Ladies' Law cited by Link Deas to Bob Ewell (263) {252} [The "Ladies' Law" states: "Any person who enters into, or goes sufficiently near to the dwelling house of another, and, in the presence or hearing of the family of the occupant thereof, or any member of his family; or any person who, in the presence or hearing of any girl or woman, uses abusive, insulting, or obscene language, must, on conviction, be fined not more than two hundred dollars, and may also be imprisoned in the county jail, or sentenced to hard labor for the county for not more than six months." THE CODE OF ALABAMA, Vol. III -- CRIMINAL [Nashville, Tenn.: Marshall and Bruce Company, 1907], p. 272.] | Law & Ethics | 1142912343 |
| 3051231 | Who can you go to when the judge who's handling your case in court is not been fear to you.? | that's what attorneys are for going in front of the judge without one is suicide legally unless you know all the ins and out of the legal system, you do not mention what ytou are in front of the judge for | Law & Ethics | 1143850687 |
| 605086 | I would like to know what lawyer/attorney receives the highest salaries.? | Generally, the specialists are at the top of the ladder - tax specialists, patent law attorneys, intellectual property attorneys - the ones that work in a very narrow field generally command the higher salary. Then comes insurance defense attorneys - although usually there's a degree of specialization. Right up with them are the trial lawyers (e.g. medical malpractice, car accidents, etc.) And generally the general practice lawyers are at the bottom. These are the lawyers who open up shop, take whatever comes in and charge a minimum retainer. Although perhaps the lowest paid are the public servant and public advocate type attorneys. Legal aid attorneys, public defenders, and deputy prosecuting attorneys for example are perhaps the least paid. It all varies, and I'm sure you can find tax attorneys that barely scrape by next to an attorney who does general family law - but I think the above list is a fairly accurate reflection of the general trends. | Law & Ethics | 1141514310 |
| 2800540 | Can I find an attorney for a Calif. Prop.36 case? | PrePaid Legal is great. I use it all the time, you can talk to them about anything. | Law & Ethics | 1142520890 |
| 3158455 | Can anyone describe the difference between Medicare and Med-Cal services/plans? | Medicare is a health insurance program for the elderly and disabled in the USA. It was first passed on July 30, 1965 by President Lyndon B. Johnson as amendments to Social Security legislation. Medi-Cal would be the state of California version of Medicaid. Medicaid in the United States is a program managed by the states and funded jointly by the states and federal government to provide health insurance for individuals and families with low incomes and resources. Medicaid is the largest source of funding for medical and health-related services for people with limited income. Among the groups of people served by Medicaid are eligible low-income parents, children, seniors, and people with disabilities. | Law & Ethics | 1141788885 |
| 3723611 | did Milosevic really die a natural dead? | He's had an autopsy and, according to the current news reports, he has non prescription drugs in him. The verdict is still out. They say he died of heart attack, but ... no mention as to the cause. | Law & Ethics | 1142263960 |
| 2262945 | Why Indian judiciary system for justice delivery is slowest? | 1. corruption in all level. 2. lack of community awareness and social accountibalty. 3. too old judiciary system, law and enforcement agencies. 4. huge geographical statitics and population. 5. misuse of law. 6. no political will to bring the pro-people system. | Law & Ethics | 1143109409 |
| 3763499 | Where is this from? We r unwilling to sell at any price.. our dignity, our freedom, or our love for justice.? | YAHOO Questions! | Law & Ethics | 1141272208 |
| 2006778 | Could the civil case establish even though plaintiff can not find me? | Can they sue you even if you are outside the US? Yes. Can they sue you even if they cannot find you? Yes. The court will give them permission to advertise the case in the newspaper in the area where they think you are. So, if you don't show up in thesuit you don't know about can they win a judgment? Yes. But now they have a judgment in a US court for US money. How will they enforce the judgment? If they can find assets of yours like bank accounts in the US, they can sieze those. But if all of your money is outside the country (actually, even outside the state where the suit was brought) it is going to be a nightmare for them to collect the money. I mean, they'll have to take the judgment to a foreign court and have it translated and it'll just be a mess. So you're probably safe. Not 100% definitely safe but about 87% pretty much safe. | Law & Ethics | 1142870121 |
| 4043929 | What are the causes and effects of Prejudice? | There are many causes of prejudice. The first cause is realistic group conflict. This of course is prejudice usually based off a form of competition, an example of this, is some Americans arguement for being bigoted against feigners. "They took our jobs!" A case was done that displayed this, it was done in the 1950s by Dr. Sherif, calling it Robber's Cave. Another cause of prejudice is maintaing social identity. This comes from Tajfel and Turners Social Identity Theory. They claimed that our personal identities were based of our social identities and to which group we belong to, and while we are in a comfortable group we dont want that to change. An ideal example of this is a person from a miniority moving into an area of "white breed society". The majority fears change and fights to keep a status quo. The third is natural tendencies in perceiving people in groups. This is based of a preference for the members of our group and ideas about those outside our own circle. That guys got a bandana on his head, hes a gang member. Some of these evaluations of those outside our group can be extreme to a point of insanity. Another reason, and possbily the most common is overgeneralization. If one Mexican-American parks his car on his lawn, all most, or if one Afro-American is seen eatting KFC, they all most like it. It is the law of small numbers, while it is the most common, it is less likely in cities where there is a higher minority percentage. Yet another reason is selective perceptions and memory. This is remembering something that is skewed to rationalize a distrust or biased. Another is personal desire for authoritative power. It is quite easy to achieve in your own mind such power if you feel you can keep a people down. The last is societal causes and a desire to conform to social norms, this explains the reason why blantant prejudice is more evident in some areas then others. This is all factual data right from a college text, if you absolutely desire hard numbers email me and Ill see what I can do. Well this has been fine, and I know I only answered half the question but its only two points. | Law & Ethics | 1143776277 |
| 1317739 | Can you provide any documentation stating this via email? | I'm with tallgirl, what the hell are you asking? Two points!! | Law & Ethics | 1143594316 |
| 3152006 | is it a felony to carry a handgun without a permit in alabama? | try packing.org click on state info | Law & Ethics | 1141793767 |
| 3290947 | How can I get the court judges to make my X husband follow the court orders of our divorce decree? | I am not familiar with the Child Support Enforcement laws in Ohio, but apart from criminal solutions (which is what the prosecutor will be doing) you may look to some civil solutions. You should look to modify your divorce/custody agreement to reflect our current situation. I am not sure about your particular area, but if you dont have legal represetation at the current time you really need to get it. As a victim of abuse, depending on your income level, you may be eligible for free representation from a Legal Services facility in your area. You should be able to find their number in the yellow pages or by running an internet search for "Legal Services" in your area. As for child support, it depends on whether he is simply not paying, or whether he is not working. If he is to go to jail, this will provide the state with an opportunity to organize and hopefully enter a judgment whereby his wages can be garnished. You really need to get legal representation if you do not have it already. | Law & Ethics | 1143736040 |
| 2553987 | qualifications for both houses of the US Congress? | HoR- 25 years of age Senate- 30 years of age That is all you just have to make people vote for you. | Law & Ethics | 1141953939 |
| 860937 | Do you believe the Jessica Lunsford Act should be passed? | Mandatory minimums in sentencing do not help society... Determining appropriate punishment and duration of prison terms is something for Judges to do, not for the District Attorney's office to decide at the time of filing charges. Minimum sentencing requirements can backfire and lead to juries finding "Not Guilty" in cases where a "Guilty " verdict would be right just because the accused is young, or likeable or the jury for some reason does not want to see that person sentenced to life. Let the DA file charges Let the Jury determine Guilt or Innocence and Let Judges decide sentencing. Please take our criminal justice system out of the hands of politicians. | Law & Ethics | 1142052477 |
| 3077767 | Bush is asking for another 62 billion for the war in Iraq.? | Well it's an interesting question. It's really a no win situation. Lets say that we pulled all of our troops out of Iraq and Afghanistan and brought them home. Then six months from that time we get another terrorist attack. I'm sure the finger pointing would start about why wasn't something done and the president dropped the ball etc. The honest truth is Americans sit back and play Monday morning quarterback and gripe about anything they can. We just love a scape goat to blame. | Law & Ethics | 1142431779 |
| 2579500 | what are the punishments of using narcotics? | The answer depends entirely upon where a person lives in the United States and what drug and what quantity and what purpose (and probably other factors as well). Ask a lawyer. | Law & Ethics | 1143131277 |
| 1770749 | If given the opportunity to change or make a law to improve our society today, what would it be and why? | I would cancel the "Clear Skies Initiative" that actually clears the energy companies from following REGULATIONS THAT WOULD CLEAR THE SKIES. Pretty sneaky, that Bush. Lucky for us - the courts are rolling it back. | Law & Ethics | 1142739057 |
| 3141342 | About the sanctity of marriage thing? | Marriage is based on a religious Principal your not going to get them to accept gay marriage. And I don't think they have to corrupt it because a minority wants to make it so. I do think that there should be civil unions without religion so gays can finally make it legal. | Law & Ethics | 1142162422 |
| 270784 | Can you get in trouble for littering and throwing trash all over the place? | Yes. In some places, it's against the law to litter and is punishable by fines. It's also inconsiderate and disgusting to litter....it annoys others. | Law & Ethics | 1142869866 |
| 2920748 | at what address would i file a claim against the county of san diego? | First, what is the claim and second it depends on what it is you are filing a claim over.... | Law & Ethics | 1142279024 |
| 2290319 | How to probate a will in Herando County, Florida? | Here are a website for probate law maybe one of these can help you. | Law & Ethics | 1141328307 |
| 2630271 | Should the US bring back the old practice of assassinating political leaders? | The rules are that we will not use assassination as a tool to remove someone from power that we do not like or agree with. However in the case of Saddam's son's we were at war with their country and they were killed fighting us and that is a long way from assassination. While it may seem to be easier to change things by sending a lone assassin in to do the job, to have that as part of our policy would open up the leaders of our country to assassination from those that did not agree with us. However a commander in chief of a country at war is in fact a justified military target. I have seen a couple of the messes we caused by having this assassination policy done by CIA operatives and we would have been better off politically to have dealt with the leader we took out than the leader we put in. It is a bad policy and should remain illegal. The policy to stop these assassinations came about by Executive Order by Gerald Ford when he was President and can be rescinded by executive order by any President that may feel that it is a policy we want to use, so this is a policy that is in the hands on one man and not under a system of checks and balances. | Law & Ethics | 1143327820 |
| 903629 | i need the cost of a underage drinking citation in louisville kentucky? | 20-100 bucks..... DONE | Law & Ethics | 1142835268 |
| 580837 | could I have a list of Lawyers in West Virginia that take 1st Amendment cases? | Contact the WV state bar for a referral, http://www.wvbar.org/. You could also try Martindale-Hubbell, http://www.martindale.com or http://www.lawyers.com | Law & Ethics | 1142520787 |
| 347796 | Our prevailing system of punishment (imprisonment or other type of punishment) needs drastic reforms ? | Wow...What prison have you been visiting? I'd like to arrange for a cherished friend to be transferred there! The medical/dental care I'm always hearing about would be nice!He had a small cavity in one tooth and the answer was to pull the tooth, he needs to see a doctor to renew a prescription for a chronic condition (no, it's not a drug with any recreational potential, it's Prilosec) but can't see the doc because he is not bleeding, and when he does get that script renewed, he'll be paying for it or rather either his mom or I will be doing so. The situation has gotten so bad with prison health care that a federal judge recently ordered the whole department into recievership. He shares a 6 x 12 cell with one other man, and counts himself lucky that there are not 3 in that cell due to the amazingly overcrowded state of the facility, he gets to leave that cell about 4 hours a day, including shower, chow, dayroom and yard time... and THAT is when the facility is not on lockdown due to drastic understaffing, courtesy of a hiring freeze imposed by the Governor...on lockdown, it really is in the cell, 24/7, food passed through the door, etc the only thing that keeps going is the mail (and by the way, I send him paper,envelopes and postage, unless it is a letter to one's attorney of record AND there is no money on one's books, the prison does not pay for letters)....the educational programs, IF an inmate qualifies AND if there is a slot available in the class.....and surely you see the need to try to educate these people to improve the chances of their becoming productive citizens upon release? The showers are hot and reasonably clean, but inmates buy their own soap, shampoo, toothpaste, etc. The food is a joke, and is barely legal in quantity and quality... most inmates get VERY creative with the top ramen that is available at the commisary... I do not think prisons should be "luxurious" but I'd like to know where you get your information. By the way, my friend is what they call a model inmate, he has had no disiplinary problems inside. I could go on and on, but I really want to know what prison you're basing your statements on, because it sure as hell is not in California! | Law & Ethics | 1141798766 |
| 805866 | Is this considered littering? | its only offessive if you don't clean your balls. lol = ) | Law & Ethics | 1143480707 |
| 1975869 | a warrant more then ten years what can be done,? | Yes, a warrant can be quashed at any time. Your best bet is to have an attorney contact the district attorney or other presiding officer for the jurisdiction where the warrant was issued. Alternatively, you can negotiate directly with the governor (state crimes) or the president's office (federal crimes) for clemency. | Law & Ethics | 1142052839 |
| 1617107 | Im charged with 4 accounts of sodomy, what are my chances of getting community service? | Sodomy, by itself, is not a crime. Forced sodomy or sodomy of a minor is usually a felony. I would say you have zero chance of community serive. | Law & Ethics | 1143734500 |
| 1630204 | If you quit a job in california, and do not give 2 weeks notice, can the employer give you a bad refrence? | all that he is allowed to say by law is the dates you were employed for the company and would you be eligible for rehire. Anything else and he is violating Federal Law. | Law & Ethics | 1141877520 |
| 2306803 | How would an offeror prove this example? | The answer depends on the facts that are given to you. The key word is reasonableness. Acceptance is based on a objective standard. Thus, the question turns to whether a reaonable person would have believed that the acceptance was genuine. The next step is to look at defenses to the contract. Based on your question, there may be an issue of unconscionability and fraud. | Law & Ethics | 1143510436 |
| 984614 | Where can a lawyer get a job? job? | There are lots of opportunities for lawyers. It really depends on what you want to do. Do you want to prosecute criminals or defend criminals? If you want to prosecute, you need to work for the District Attorney, Attorney General or US Dept of Justice. If you want to defend criminals, you can work for the Public Defender's Office or you can work for a criminal defense firm. If you enjoy corporate dealings, you could work for any number of corporations around the country. You could work for any number of law firms that deal in any number of areas of law. Finally, you could open your own law firm and do whatever you want. For more info, check out the source links. | Law & Ethics | 1143746196 |
| 1672279 | Is it legal for my x-husband to quit his job in order to get out of paying alimony & child support? | Many states have adopted laws that allow the court to consider ability to earn rather than actually earnings in determining support. You should consult a family law attorney in your state, but some courts can penalize parents who are deliberately unemployed to avoid paying support. | Law & Ethics | 1142083140 |
| 3494481 | Is it legal for a 17 year old to sell tobacco in wisconsin? Where can a I find a credible online source? HELP? | Here is a website with the Wisconsin tobacco laws. I hope this helps. http://www.rjrt.com/legal/stateLawView.asp?State=WI | Law & Ethics | 1141278384 |
| 1311356 | what is the personailty profile of a state trooper? | I read some of these answers. Napoleon. Clint Eastwood. Mean. Wave at them with your middle finger. Sounds like all the mental midgets on Yahoo tackled this one. Where are you going with this? Like any occupation, it does vary, but generally a "type A" out of necessity. Somebody that can make a decision and take charge. Somebody that would still risk his/her life to save the others that answered your question. | Law & Ethics | 1141475674 |
| 2260025 | P.A Laws - What is? | The driver is only allowed 0.05% alcohol in there system, best bet don't drink and drive.. | Law & Ethics | 1143172687 |
| 2982423 | Do you think that people who drive while talking on cell phones should be arrested? | Should they be arrested? No, but there should definately be a huge fine!! I am a Firefighter/Paramedic and I drive Code 3 (lights and sirens) all the time. The most dangerous part of my job is just getting to the emergency through all the traffic. You'd be surprised at the amount of cars that don't pull over right away. The idiots who don't pull over are usually on the phone, too occupied to pay attention to their surroundings. Hands free phones don't help that much either. You can have a conversation in your car with a passenger without much trouble because they can see what's going on with traffic too and sometimes can even point things out for the driver. The person on the other end of the phone is just a distraction for the driver and offers no help at all. PS. Guess what is becoming the biggest excuse/cause for traffice accidents? Answer: I was on my cell phone and didn't see it coming. | Law & Ethics | 1142351931 |
| 2504550 | decibals laws? | It probably varies from state to state and certainly varies in enforcement! I'd start with local (city/township) laws first and work your way up. Federal laws will probably deal with interstate noise, like the air traffic, and the constitutionality of local noise ordinances. | Law & Ethics | 1143246599 |
| 61346 | Can you limit an employees job duties due to fmla absences? | Check out this site (Department of Labor) for all the infromation you could possibly want to know on FMLA. http://www.dol.gov/dol/allcfr/ESA/Title_29/Part_825/toc.htm | Law & Ethics | 1142994644 |
| 1005421 | why can't i find inmate pictures at cook county jail.? | It might not be posted for privacy issues. | Law & Ethics | 1142827609 |
| 3756117 | Should a sheriff be punished for doing the right thing? | you know, the military and local police offers are here to protect us but also follow orders. this disaster was a tragedy that tested how sufficient the government is when it comes this kind of devastation. that sheriff is a hero in my eyes. he didn't wait for orders that were not coming and let people suffer. he did what he swore to do, protect and serve. what kind of encouragement and acknowledgment is it to punish him? he deserves an award at the very least. he went and tried to do what the highest branch of our government was supposed to be prepared to do and did not respond. his intentions were pure and noble. | Law & Ethics | 1141709674 |
| 1417401 | Explain two similarities between a referendum and a recall? | They are both decided by a vote of the people, They are two of the three forms of direct democracy along with Initiative | Law & Ethics | 1142315021 |
| 128338 | What kind of jail time am I looking at if I was to spread sensitive corporate data around.? | sorry i don't know. | Law & Ethics | 1143728940 |
| 2460662 | I want to create a presentation PowerPoint on topic "Universal Ethical Code of Conduct" pls any source or site | instead of a site I'll refer you to a book that will blow your mind in conduct See... "Morals and Dogmas" By Sir Albert Pike, Entered in As "Act of Congress" 1906 Must read, It will truley enlighten you in the topic.. The book is well worth the time and money | Law & Ethics | 1142311963 |
| 1746366 | Do you think President Bush acted without proper authority when he eavesdropped on suspected terrorists? | Our constitutional right to privacy was definitely negated in this situation. If the government suspects someone of having terroristic capabilities, I do not think it would be too hard for them to get a warrant to eavesdrop the legal way. Bush is just trying cover his butts, as well as other members of our government are doing likewise. There are many conspiracy theories floating around concerning Bush and a few other members of our government, I think it is time the people of this nation take our government back, too many "actors" in power with selfish intentions! | Law & Ethics | 1143844005 |
| 3068807 | Where can I find a pro abstinence only sex-ed video? | I don't think you'll find any "pro abstinence" sex ed videos other than from religious sources, so one would expect them to have religious slants. The powers that be simply refuse to allow abstinence only videos to grace the educational field... | Law & Ethics | 1143009251 |
| 1492862 | Should I sign a QUITCLAIM? | You might want to see if you can have someone pick it up for you. You'll need to sign an authorization form to authorize a particular person to pick it up, and to let the school give that person your check. If that's not possible, ask the admin to hold your check until you can come back to pick it up, or have someone to pick it up. (I assume mailing it isn't an option as it MIGHT get lost in the mail, with no proof that they ever sent it.) Signing a quitclaim essentially means that you release them of all liability/responsibility. I would read the contract really carefully to see what it provides. Sometimes they just have the wrong title "quitclaim", as it's probably a "release" or "authorization" to do a direct deposite. | Law & Ethics | 1141720143 |
| 4385755 | how to find a lawyer in douala, cameroun? | No. Douala is in East Cameroun, which uses French and is spelled Cameroun. If you are looking for a specific lawyer, you'll have to find the white or yellow pages for Douala. I found this law firm. They might be able to help you: http://www.wgzavocats.com/bureaux-douala.html | Law & Ethics | 1143254922 |
| 3199244 | O.K. Does a Lawyer have to put the will in Probate in order for the will to be legal? | Only if it is contested and proving the person that done the will is mentally unstable. | Law & Ethics | 1143384724 |
| 646876 | explain why & when a judge would apply the Uniform Commercial Code instead of the Restatement 2d & vise versa | The uniform commercial code applies to a wide variety of contracts, including sales of goods, leases, bills and notes, electronic funds transfers, secured transactions, many security transactions, bills of lading and warehouse receipts. The provisions of the UCC are supposed to create uniformity and certainty. However, they are supplemented by custom and usage, trade practices and common law as well. So for example, the second restatement of contracts may supplement a provision of the uniform commercial code where the code is not explicit on this point and there are no cases decided in the state which are subject to the principles of the code. In addition, the UCC does not cover real estate. So real estate contracts, to the extent not governed by statute may also be decided with reference to the Restatement. The UCC is codified law of a state. The Restatement is not codified law of any state, but reflects a consensus statatment of the laws of the states in general. Restatements of Law are useful to supplement statutory or decisional law in a jurisdiction where there is no dispositive precedent. The Court would apply the UCC if it applied and cases pertaining to the UCC. The Restatement would only apply to supplement or in a case where the UCC did not apply at all. A good example of a case where common contract law would apply would be a personal services contract, such as a for a sports figure or a movie star. Restatement principles could supplement common law or case law in any given state. Hope this is helpful. | Law & Ethics | 1142308666 |
| 4276663 | Can you get childsupport changed if its a court order? If the kid is 16 and moved away.? | I tried doing this myself, but there's too much involved, it's not just preparing and filing the motion, i had to have papers served on the other party and get a motion for a hearing before the judge. There's more to it than the initial filing of a motion. I gave up, since a lawyer would be the only way to get it done properly. | Law & Ethics | 1142625048 |
| 4357548 | what is disciplinary sanctions? | The theory of regulate the human behavior by means of punishment. In prison it could go from the retriction of certain privileges (like TV) to physical punishments. | Law & Ethics | 1143784824 |
| 5569 | can I make payment arrangements on a overpayment of unemployment benifits? | Yes you can and if you don't they will take it out of your state tax refund | Law & Ethics | 1142967682 |
| 820530 | Do you believe that sex offenders and child molesters should be sent to prison for life or death? | Justice and sentences are a complex subject. To answer in a quick way, I'd just say I'm totally against death penalty, no matter the crime, no matter the death. Matter of principles, education and logic. Saying "they canno't be rehabilitated" is as stupid as saying "they will never do it again". It really depends on the person and on its personal case... but "Yes" some can be rehabilitated. One last sad point: the USA carceral system and culture do not foster good rehabilitations. That has sad consequences: they go on with their troubles and the ones who believe that they canno't be rehabilitated think being right!! | Law & Ethics | 1141737162 |
| 1899176 | African-american or black? | African-American or Black Why not Black American or American If you were born in Africa and came to America for citizenship then you could be an African-American But with all the racism going on Why not just say American and try to stop Race as an issue America is a melting pot of race so a wise man once said Can we just all get a long | Law & Ethics | 1143687136 |
| 2218085 | What are my rights as a consumer when I've paid for 15 montths of a service, used 12 and want to discontinue? | Ask them, they may give you a partial refund. Look at the fine print in your contract as there is often a pro-rata refund for cancellations. | Law & Ethics | 1142210075 |
| 2928399 | What exactly does our road tax money go towards? | EVERYTHING BUT THE ROADS | Law & Ethics | 1143118496 |
| 2336908 | is "guilty until proven innocent" american or european? "is innocent until proven guilty" american or european | In the UK it's innocent until proven guilty....beyond all reasonable doubt. | Law & Ethics | 1142432307 |
| 914078 | in louisiana can a seventeen year old move out of there house without a parents permission legaly? | if life at home is unbearable, look into becoming an emancipated teen - its like divorcing your parents | Law & Ethics | 1143517552 |
| 1464044 | Should Marijuana be legal or if it was should it be regulated and taxed? | Before I start, let me mention that I have not smoked marijuana in many years, but have certainly had my share of alcohol. Marijuana prohibition is idiotic, born out of ideas, fear, and propaganda from a time long ago. It is safer than alcohol by far, and is only frowned upon because of the legality and social stigma placed upon it. No one has ever died from marijuana poisoning, or pot withdrawal, yet both of these things happen with alcohol on a daily basis throughout the country and the world. Riots are not started by folks who are stoned, but violence and drunkenness go hand and hand. If the drug were made legal, it could be taxed and regulated just like tobacco or booze. Legalization would free up space and court resources for real criminals, saving the taxpayers money and getting more dangerous folks off the street. It's a crime that this drug is treated like a dangerous, physically addictive drug, and it shouldn't be a crime to do it. | Law & Ethics | 1143792830 |
| 3989192 | a person sentenced 5 years for intoxicated manslaughter will spend how much actual time locked up? | There is no way to tell you from the information given as it depends entirely upon the rules in your state. In my state, I would expect 3 years. Since you specified Texas, it does appear that you can apply to learn this inmate's projected release date if you have the proper information. Take a look at the website below. | Law & Ethics | 1142453045 |
| 1622479 | What is the intended purpose of the parole board? | To decide if a prisoner has been rehabilitated enough to be allowed supervised early release. | Law & Ethics | 1142030925 |
| 2402400 | I need help. What I want to know is how is American Politics affecting the world? | How is it not affecting the world? | Law & Ethics | 1142969860 |
| 2247714 | do i have the right to not pay my landlord due to neglect? | No, you still have to pay your rent,but here is a few things you can do: If the landlord does not make the repair the tenant can do any of the following: Take the rent when it is due to the local clerk of courts. A tenant must be current in their rent with the clerk of courts (called rent deposit). The tenant does not need an attorney for rent depositing. Apply to the court to order the landlord to make the repairs. The court can also lower the rent until the repairs are made or give the tenant some of the rent money so the tenant can have the repairs made. End the lease. Cancel the rental agreement and move. This can be done only after the tenant has given appropriate notice, and the landlord has failed to correct the condition. | Law & Ethics | 1142646083 |
| 3245062 | Are you one of those people who wish they would get called for jury duty? | I want to be called, so I can go in there, look the judge in the eye, and say: I know that, as a juror, I will have the power to nullify any law I consider unjust, by finding the accused not guilty even though he broke the law. Common Law rules, as adopted by the Founding Fathers, centers around this and other similar powers, which can prevent many kinds of corruption in the legislature and judiciary. Unfortunately, judges are too corrupt already, and will reject you if you simply KNOW ABOUT the law. This means that I will be able to do my Civic Duty, by striking a blow for justice, the Constitution, and Common Law, and yet won't actually have to get paid four cents per day to sit for some trial. More info at: | Law & Ethics | 1142153027 |
| 2089102 | does the ellis- countyjail in waxahachie,tx have a web page where you can look up offenders thathave been ther | probably | Law & Ethics | 1142147962 |
| 289651 | se offenders have any rights? | THE TERM *SEX OFFENDER* MEANS THAT THEY HAVE HURT ANOTHER PERSON IN A DEVIOUS WAY. THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY EXISTS FOR A REASON:BECAUSE THOSE PEOPLE THAT COMMIT *SEX OFFENDER* ACTS RE-OFFEND. TELL A MOTHER OF A 12 YEAR OLD THAT THE OFFENDER HAD ALREADY BEEN CONVICTED OF A SEX CRIME AND WAS *REHABILITATED* WHILE THE MOTHER IS HOLDING HER HAND AT THE EMERGENCY ROOM. | Law & Ethics | 1143803050 |
| 350444 | does anyone know why Americans are so into every ones Else's business? | American government, not citizens. Because they can be. Hell, we've apparently been brainwashed into giving up our rights so we can save the world. How can we do that if we can't even preserve our ideals inside our own country? | Law & Ethics | 1143756501 |
| 3239229 | how can I get a free criminal background check on myself? | Two ways: fill out a form from your state agency responsible for making criminal record (CORI) checks and send it to the agency. Second way, the federal government and most states have a "Freedom of Information Act" (known as FOIA). You write to the police, state police, any other agency that might have information on you and they have to disclose that information to you, unless it has been impounded for some reason. Forms are often available online. | Law & Ethics | 1142206799 |
| 406541 | Why is it not illegal to use a handicap accessible restroom stall? | A handicap stall is a stall designed to "accommodate" the handicapped. It is not for handicap use only. You can use it if the other is occupied. the parking space is "reserved" for handicap parking by law. Why some places put their handicap spots where they do is stupid sometimes. The architects design it that way and they get approval for it. | Law & Ethics | 1143001691 |
| 3516796 | how many years in prision for statitory rape of a 16 year old by a 20 year old? | That all depends on where it occured and exactly what occured. Some places have different crimes for "lewd acts" versus vaginal intercourse, and each state has different laws for all of the various statutory rape scenarios that are possible. Edit: For instance, California law requires a sentence of not more than one year for having someone more than 3 years older having sex with a minor. | Law & Ethics | 1143320952 |
| 900178 | how long do possession of marijuana charges stay on your record? | I was ready to tell you that it would be there for life unless you get it expunged, however in the State of California the possession of one once or less is a misdemeanor and can probably be removed easier and quicker. I guess it depends upon the situation. | Law & Ethics | 1143180546 |
| 2060769 | restoring public confidence in legal system in Philippines? | Respected legal systems must have fairness at the core of their foundation. The Philippines along with other countries including the US are long due for an overhaul. | Law & Ethics | 1143806558 |
| 3298014 | why do police stamp tires? | If you are parked illegally . they put a mark on your tire and then go about their rounds, when they come back and the car with the marked tire is still there, they ticket it. The police are actually giving the owner of the car a break, and it gives the owner time to move the vehicle to avoid being ticketed. | Law & Ethics | 1141571142 |
| 2757499 | Tell me what you think? 1.1? | If he did it once, he is capable of doing it again. If the girl drops charges, I don't think they can prosecute. | Law & Ethics | 1142224564 |
| 4438574 | If city/state police perform a license check are they required to post a sign or notice stating "Check" ahead? | no -- and they are very watchful of people who turn around and go another way | Law & Ethics | 1141822071 |
| 2420363 | Would you hire an inexperienced, college dropout, former secretary to run a dog/cat pound? | Yes I would,Ecspecially if I wanted some thing from her wealthy or connected family.The poor Thing. | Law & Ethics | 1143835332 |
| 974080 | would Ches ideas ever work in todays society? | Do you mean Che Guevara, the Cuban revolutionary leader? Well, let's quote Che. He once wrote "you can kill a man, but you cannot kill an idea". He was writing about how the idea of freedom from oppression is catching, and will spread regardless of attempts to stamp it out. There is still oppression in the world. There is still a thirst for freedom from it. So why not? The same basic conditions apply as when Che was alive. | Law & Ethics | 1143381290 |
| 3733484 | probation vilolation sentencing?????????????????? | Where you on probation as a minor or adult? If you are currently on probation and violated your probation terms, they may request that you serve your probation term in prison. Juvenile record might have an impact on the terms that the judge set for your prison time. | Law & Ethics | 1141679737 |
| 3127196 | I already divorced long time ago. Now I want to get married, what I have to do to prove that I am single now? | You have to have your divorce papers signed by a judge to prove that you are legally divorced. This site provides more information depending on what state you live in (if you live in the U.S) http://www.divorcelawinfo.com/ | Law & Ethics | 1142121374 |
| 123874 | Do you wish the Soldier had just shot Saddam Hussein while he was still in the hole? | Well, I'm sure many of us do... after all, Saddam doesn't have the best reputation in the worldwide community of us "ordinary Joes". But I, for one, am glad the soldier didn't pull the trigger. Little doubt the thought crossed his mind for at least a microsecond, LOL!! I'm not crazy about the man either. But I am a huge fan of giving someone a fair trial, no matter how horrible the charges are against him. That, after all, is a keystone of the American democracy. Remember, England had an oppressive Court system that sat at the Palace of Westminster from 1487 to 1641 known as the Star Chamber. Court sessions were held in secret, with no indictments, no right of appeal, no juries, and no witnesses. Evidence was presented in writing, and counsel was mandatory. Even after the abolishment of the Star Chamber, the British subjects were still subjects to religious persecution, excessive taxes and unfair court systems with harsh punishments. It was these kinds of oppressive conditions that led to the founding of the United States. These colonials had grown tired of the oppression and sought to create a new land with a new and fair government, free of the tyranny of the King. A new republic was born through war and struggle, a republic where freedom and a democratic ("of the people") society could live. If we are there in Iraq to promote democracy, then we need to show examples. That soldier made the lesson crystal-clear by allowing Saddam's fate to be decided in a court, not a spider hole. | Law & Ethics | 1142125641 |
| 4348717 | can felons travel on a cruise to the bahamas if they get on the ship in florida? | As long as their PO is aware of it and the felon has WRITTEN conformation that they are allowed to leave the area | Law & Ethics | 1142398040 |
| 1088970 | free firearms lesson plans? | check with the NRA, http://shootingusa.com, http://shootingallery.tv | Law & Ethics | 1143771847 |
| 118631 | Can politicians do whatever they want w/campaign money if they decide not to run for office.? | Their not supposed too. But I bet that they do get away with it. | Law & Ethics | 1142345028 |
| 334510 | What responsibility does a person have toward his babies' mammas? | You are responsible for paying her child support, helping to raise your child, helping to provide moral support in all issues whether child related or not (to keep her a mentally stable mother) you owe her respect and should demand that your child treat her with respect also. | Law & Ethics | 1142385285 |
| 3541735 | What is the length of time to contest a will? | The answer depends on where you live. Each state has it's own requirements, however, the average is about 4 months. | Law & Ethics | 1143742582 |
| 1002623 | Is racial profiling by law enforcement agencies legal in Canada? | Absolutely not. racial Profiling is illegal by all means, but that is not to suggest that is does not happen every day, in the U.S. and Canada. it truly is a big problem. But i see more and more now-a-days that the profiling is based on actions and lifestyles rather than on race. I guess the bozo's in law enforcement finally realized that it's what people do, not the color of their skin, that would have weight on whether or not they were going to commit a crime. | Law & Ethics | 1143513706 |
| 3912043 | how can i sale trial tape? | Lower the price, set up a website, and show some clips. | Law & Ethics | 1141385835 |
| 3743263 | What is the procedure to writing a bill and getting it passed through the congress? | u better read constitution than asking such questions which ask for lengthy answers. | Law & Ethics | 1141964835 |
| 3868394 | In PA - is medical coverage considered when calculating child support? | Yes, that is all taken into consideration. See the site below where you can get an approximate idea of what your child support would be. | Law & Ethics | 1142452010 |
| 773522 | Denial of holocaust? | Well, it's just rediculous for someone to deny the holocaust with all of the evidence that's available. My grandmother denied that it happened because 'Germans wouldnt allow that to happen'. She was a German immigrant in the 1920s (she also was one of the biggest anti-semites i ever met). | Law & Ethics | 1141238465 |
| 2489876 | Has anyone ever heard of a free divorce if your husband goes to prison? | Please check with your local court, on this issue and contact a womens domestic violence organization, womens groups for support against violent offenders | Law & Ethics | 1141507533 |
| 3565302 | How does one go about getting a criminal record sealed or expunged or whatever? Is there a way to do it 4 free | you must petition the court and I am not sure if there is a filing fee. If you are a minor it is sealed when you turn 18 after that I think your charges can be erased after 7 years, you have to check with the local courts where you live | Law & Ethics | 1142586370 |
| 4179093 | if u were a doctor how would you deal with the death of a patient? | I'm sure that every doctor cares when a patient dies. But because their profession deals with death and dying, a certain amount of passivity has to be learned in order to do an effective job. | Law & Ethics | 1143090920 |
| 4268649 | does any1 believe we shld outlaw muslim religion in the U.S. so maybe they we wld not have to worry about the? | No. First off, it is no Islam that is the threat but the radicals. Christian religion has the same issues. | Law & Ethics | 1142699490 |
| 2681714 | what do you get when your unsupervised probation is revoked? | Check your original court paperwork. When you were sentenced, you originally had some jail time and/or fines that were suspended in lieu of probation. The usual punishment for a revoked probation is reinstatement of your original terms. | Law & Ethics | 1143086775 |
| 3438778 | If the Afghan parliament hates christianity why do they accept & enjoy billions in aid from christian nations? | They're hypocrites!!!! | Law & Ethics | 1143707466 |
| 1892984 | what are some pros and cons of the patriot act? | pros- protects America from those whom want to destroy us and our way of life. Only negatively affects those who have something to hide. cons- none. | Law & Ethics | 1142290889 |
| 1651072 | can the bank take the house if family have $ to pay? | Not enough information to answer. If you are talking about a foreclosure of a mortgage, and the family has the money to pay the full amount, including all arrears, charges, attorney's fees, etc., no. But you have to offer the bank the full amount, and you have to be able to show the reason why you are behind no longer is a problem, otherwise, the family will just be in foreclosure after another 3 months. | Law & Ethics | 1142514497 |
| 1069676 | if you were demoted, can your employer put your salary to go down too? | Yes, that's a part of being demoted. | Law & Ethics | 1141806341 |
| 3330474 | Where can can you Find a Really Cheap Police Scanner? | Make sure you know what you want to listen to and what frequencies they use. Even if you buy a cheap one, you might be wasting your money if everything around you is on a digital 800 mhz trunked system (like my county) that requires a $500 scanner. Anyway best deals are garage sales, close-outs (Radio Shack, wal-mart), and as mentioned, eBay. | Law & Ethics | 1143127734 |
| 264279 | how much is it to hire a lawyer to make a will? | You can probably find an estate planning lawyer who will give a free 30-minute consultation. I know you only want a will to name a guardian for your children, but a qualified lawyer can discuss other things with you like a durable power of attorney for health care. Remember Terri Schiavo? Laws like to address those issues at the same time. For a quality will, you might pay up to $300. You might pay more and you might pay less, so shop around just like you would for any other service. Ask friends for recommendations or call the lawyer referral service of your local county bar association. | Law & Ethics | 1141829632 |
| 3830517 | Looking for laws or bylaws regarding use of shared drive ways? | You would do your self a service and save yourself from some potentially costly litigation down the way if you hire an experienced attorney who handles real property disputes. The attorney will be able to tell you if you have an easement to the driveway - and if you share an easement with your neighbor. The attorney may also help you discern the pertinent property plats. Before you start buiding fences, consult an expert! | Law & Ethics | 1143342771 |
| 1816787 | What does a govenors warrent mean? | From what I understand, a Governor's Warrant is issued in a situation where an individual has become a fugitive from justice. Should the fugitive be apprehended in a state other than where they were charged, the process of extradition begins. If the fugitive chooses to fight their extradition, a Governor's Warrant may be issued to return the fugitive to the jurisdiction in which they were originally charged. | Law & Ethics | 1141270364 |
| 81489 | pirated compact disc? | Yes, they exist. It cost the industry billions of dollars a year. | Law & Ethics | 1143030369 |
| 836685 | what rights do states have? | States have the right to make your life miserable as they see fit the Federal Government has the right to make the state's life a misery and George Bush has the right to make the entire nation's life a living you know what LMFAO JK | Law & Ethics | 1141929669 |
| 314448 | Jabba The Hutt for head of CIA... What do you think? | VADER... that would get some sh** done... | Law & Ethics | 1143742797 |
| 4149924 | Is a course syllabus a legal contract? | No, it is not legally binding, since, as you state, it is not signed. That is an essential element to most legally binding contracts. I would seek, rather than legal recourse, help from the school's administration. If you believe the teacher has ungraded fairly and using an arbitrary, ad-hoc system, speak to the dean of faculty and/or students and any other office on campus that regulates teaching. | Law & Ethics | 1143659178 |
| 1293492 | information on criminal court? | ok that's a little better. well, criminal court is a state court, as opposed to city court, county court or federal court, and as you know, they try criminal cases. the process usually goes like this: someone commits an offense or is accused of one, and they are brought before the court to answer to the charges, or stand responsible. he is given a chance at a preliminary hearing, to tell his side of the story ( which is called his defense.) after the police tell their side, too, the judge hears a recommendation from the prosecuting attorney on whether there is enough evidence to hold the offender over for trial. if yes, the defendant is granted a bail amount in most cases, and he may pay a bondsman to bail him out until the time of the trial. at the trial, there is the guilt phase, and then the punishment phase. during the guilt phase, the defendant and his/her attorney answer to the charges, and do their best to keep the offender's actions seen in a good light so that the jury will believe he's innocent. after the trial, the punishment phase dtermines to what degree the offender will be punished. either probation, community service,or prison.how else can I help? | Law & Ethics | 1143827307 |
| 3826738 | is it against constitutional law for a county to ban a legal substance from a priviately owned establishment? | very much if they are under.21. years of age as well they caan refuse to ? | Law & Ethics | 1141537840 |
| 1706798 | Does anyone know of a court case in which a woman raped a man? | I saw a case on Law and Order:SVU where 3 women raped a male stripper after a bachelorette party. Other than that, I'm sure it's happened. Men are less likely to report it though, so you don't hear about it that often. | Law & Ethics | 1141964208 |
| 955702 | I pay my child support should I get tax relief because I am being charged interest on back support is it fair? | Oh how horrible for you....get a life. I think there should be interest on back child support. Keep a job and your ass our of prison and you won't have back child support to worry about. I think all states should charge interest, its a bill you owe on, and the custodial parent doesn't have the choice to not pay for the kid. | Law & Ethics | 1142979759 |
| 1848338 | Is there a web site that will tell you if coyping a program is illegal and is it legal to sell those copies?? | Look at the legal documents that come with the program. Unless it's shareware or freeware then it's illegal. You don't even "own" the program, you only own a license to use the program. Of course it's illegal to sell those copies. | Law & Ethics | 1143117837 |
| 3678708 | I live in Savannah Georgia. I want to know what my rights are as a citizen regarding speeding tickets.? | In GA, he will have either clocked you with his speedometer as he drove behind you, or he used a radar or lasor equipment to clock your speed. No he does not have to show you the reading. ( that would be allowing you into the front of his car and this can be a security issue and is not required. Normally the officer will keep you in your car and not bring you back to his. Next the radar or simular equpment must be certified and meeet requireement set forth, next the officer has to do a tuning fork test of the radar equipment each day prior to the start of his shift. A log of this is keep in the car. His doing an additional test was not even required, he was only being nice to do another test for you. The fact he did that will only streghten his case. Now in GA, the officer has to be up to date on his radar training ( and be certified by POST) at times officers let thier annual training get behind. And there is no proof of the test, he merely hits a tuning fork and holds it up in front of the radar unit, it will show a specific speed. there is no print out to prove anything. You can if you wish to have a trial, get copies of the officers POST records, verify that the radar equipment has its proper FCC ratings, and so on. You can ask for the records that shows the officers have been doing the testing and calibration of the unit as required ( it will be a note book that the officers merely signs that says the test was done and it passed. | Law & Ethics | 1143248845 |
| 2256810 | Zacarias Moussaoui; should we kill him? | I am not religous but i believe that what goes around , comes around in a strange sort of way. I would really let this man suffer as he has a total disrespect for human life, he is weak & this will show in the coming months. | Law & Ethics | 1143483661 |
| 4183074 | Didn't Welfare used to be OK, but now is being taken advantage of by people who just dont want to work? | Welfare has never been OK in this country. Despite the fact that some want to call us a "Christian" nation, we have never been happy "giving" people money - except at Christmas, maybe. And welfare has not officially been seen as good at least since Ronald Reagan forgot that, if it hadn't been for his friends who helped him out, he would have been poor. Clinton actually reformed welfare, requiring states to require people on welfare to work unless they were disabled or had small children. That's not enough for you? If you think any of this is new, do some reading. Families used to be responsible for helping their relatives who fell on bad times. When the families didn't want to help, the churches took over. When the problems got so bad the churches couldn't or wouldn't do it, the governments had to do it. Now no one is doing it, so people freeze to death sleeping outdoors, as happened here in Worcester recently. "Then let them die, and decrease the surplus population!" Ebenezer Scrooge, "A Christmas Carol" | Law & Ethics | 1141428609 |
| 3864464 | how does a North Carolina Decree of Divorce look like? | Contact the Family Court in North Carolina for a sample of the Divorce Decree. They should have a sample available for your viewing. | Law & Ethics | 1141282968 |
| 3639895 | I plan to nominate myself for 2008 U.S. presidency,how should I initiate the process? | Dont do it. Just vote Clinton. Save anyone you would have come in contact with the trouble. Vote Clinton. | Law & Ethics | 1142840299 |
| 3396078 | ca family law mothers rights? | Marital status does not determine the parental rights of the mother or the father...if you are the parent of the child, and have not had a court modify or terminate your parental rights,and have not voluntarily terminated those rights or surrendered the child to adoptive parents, you have exactly the same rights as if you had been married. | Law & Ethics | 1141251893 |
| 1581877 | Should Terry Schiavo have had her feeding tube removed which caused her death? | Yes she needed to be able to die with dignity. | Law & Ethics | 1142394518 |
| 1908694 | What would you do - regarding ethics? | It depends on what it is. Letting "the cat out of the bag" turns people into heroes or whistle-blowers. One is usually more respected than the other. It some cases the only option is to withdraw from the situation (quit your job), so that you don't get in trouble yourself. | Law & Ethics | 1142629915 |
| 1230329 | Is it ever appropriate for a government official to lie to the public? | Absolutely. If it is to protect national secrets that save lives, it is his JOB to lie. | Law & Ethics | 1141776232 |
| 3981795 | If social security is mandatory; What about the tax id numbers? | Are you talking about on tax forms or what?? Tax id numbers are required for employers. This enables them to pay quarterly taxes which they take out of your pay checks. | Law & Ethics | 1143769483 |
| 1572222 | Get information on different charges for sexual harassment.? | Call your local sherriff department, all states differ, and they can break it down for you so you can understand, if you find anything on the net it will probaby be in legal terms thats hard to understand. | Law & Ethics | 1141224240 |
| 4068236 | section 54956.9 of the Government Code? | Section 54956.9 California Government Code regards government entities holding closed meetings. The full text is below. 54956.9. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent a legislative body of a local agency, based on advice of its legal counsel, from holding a closed session to confer with, or receive advice from, its legal counsel regarding pending litigation when discussion in open session concerning those matters would prejudice the position of the local agency in the litigation. For purposes of this chapter, all expressions of the lawyer-client privilege other than those provided in this section are hereby abrogated. This section is the exclusive expression of the lawyer-client privilege for purposes of conducting closed-session meetings pursuant to this chapter. For purposes of this section, "litigation" includes any adjudicatory proceeding, including eminent domain, before a court, administrative body exercising its adjudicatory authority, hearing officer, or arbitrator. For purposes of this section, litigation shall be considered pending when any of the following circumstances exist: (a) Litigation, to which the local agency is a party, has been initiated formally. (b) (1) A point has been reached where, in the opinion of the legislative body of the local agency on the advice of its legal counsel, based on existing facts and circumstances, there is a significant exposure to litigation against the local agency. (2) Based on existing facts and circumstances, the legislative body of the local agency is meeting only to decide whether a closed session is authorized pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subdivision. (3) For purposes of paragraphs (1) and (2), "existing facts and circumstances" shall consist only of one of the following: (A) Facts and circumstances that might result in litigation against the local agency but which the local agency believes are not yet known to a potential plaintiff or plaintiffs, which facts and circumstances need not be disclosed. (B) Facts and circumstances, including, but not limited to, an accident, disaster, incident, or transactional occurrence that might result in litigation against the agency and that are known to a potential plaintiff or plaintiffs, which facts or circumstances shall be publicly stated on the agenda or announced. (C) The receipt of a claim pursuant to the Tort Claims Act or some other written communication from a potential plaintiff threatening litigation, which claim or communication shall be available for public inspection pursuant to Section 54957.5. (D) A statement made by a person in an open and public meeting threatening litigation on a specific matter within the responsibility of the legislative body. (E) A statement threatening litigation made by a person outside an open and public meeting on a specific matter within the responsibility of the legislative body so long as the official or employee of the local agency receiving knowledge of the threat makes a contemporaneous or other record of the statement prior to the meeting, which record shall be available for public inspection pursuant to Section 54957.5. The records so created need not identify the alleged victim of unlawful or tortious sexual conduct or anyone making the threat on their behalf, or identify a public employee who is the alleged perpetrator of any unlawful or tortious conduct upon which a threat of litigation is based, unless the identity of the person has been publicly disclosed. (F) Nothing in this section shall require disclosure of written communications that are privileged and not subject to disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 6250) of Division 7 of Title 1). (c) Based on existing facts and circumstances, the legislative body of the local agency has decided to initiate or is deciding whether | Law & Ethics | 1143088115 |
| 4116130 | example of a case with no factual dispute? | I will give you a real world example. I represented my father's construction company in a lawsuit. He paid a subcontractor in full for work done on a project, but the subcontractor failed to pay for the concrete he used because of financial difficulties. The concrete supplier filed a lien which my dad had to pay. I filed a lawsuit on his behalf. The subcontractor filed an znswer to the lawsuit that admitted he owed my dad the money and needed more time to pay. There was no factual dispute and the court granted a motion I filed called a motion for judgment on the pleadings. | Law & Ethics | 1141972828 |
| 1284212 | how can i get in contact with a principal probation and parole office in miami? | 411? | Law & Ethics | 1141856058 |
| 3122055 | pengertian mahasiswa? | Law & Ethics | 1142858473 | |
| 3907953 | what is the statute of limitations for filing a suit in small claims court in Iowa? | In most states, the statute of limitations is based on the type of claim, not the court where it will be filed. California has a 4 year statute for breach fo written contract and 2 years for breach of a verbal contract. It doesn't matter if the case can be filed in small claims court or not. | Law & Ethics | 1141335155 |
| 3735974 | How much prison time can a person get for felony assault charges in Ohio? | Felonious Assault is an F2 unless the assaultee is a Police or Peace Officer in which case it is an F1. Aggravated Assault is an F4 unless the same applies from above then it is an F3. Simple Assault is an F4 unless you are a caretaker for a dependant person then it is an F3. It can also be an F5 under several circumstances. The sentence depends on the seriousness, degree of felony and prior record. An F5 can be punished upto 12 months in prison, F4: upto 18 months in prison, F3: upto 5 years, F2: upto 8 years, F1: upto 10 years. Read these two sections of the Ohio Revised Code: § 2929.14. Basic prison terms. § 2929.13. Guidance by degree of felony. | Law & Ethics | 1141285826 |
| 1882655 | information on trespassing within a public club/bar in Florida? | Between the time the bartender told you to leave, and when the cops arrived you must of had an opportunity to go out the door. That action would have shown you intended to comply with the bartenders order, you wouldn't have been ID'd, and no complications. Usually bartenders are legal agents for the owners and have the authority to remove patrons without giving a reason for doing so. It may be a place that is open to the public, but not public property. Find another place that is more relaxed. The usual conversation: Cop:(to you) Did this bartender tell you to leave? You: Yes. Cop: Then why are you here? | Law & Ethics | 1141276001 |
| 792843 | At what age are children able to be emancipated in the State of Missouri? Or, when can one choose? | Each state has their own laws in place for this sort of thing. but as far as your situation goes, it sounds like the court would hear a request for emancipation, especially if it is supported by you. You must remember though, emancipation not only frees the child from restrictions by the parents(or guardian in your case) but it frees the parents/guardians from burden of responsibility for the child. There is not a "set" age at which one can become emancipated, Judges will rule based on the circumstances presented to them if an emancipation is appropriate or not. However there is a bar minimum, that is to say, a judge is not going to emancipate a 9 year old. Just the same as a judge would not emancipate a 16 year old who wants to run off with her juvenile delinquent boyfriend to Tijuana. You sound like you may have a case, if you can provide the judge with some evidence that you can properly care for your daughter, as well as your daughters testimony that she prefers to reside with you, than I think you can make a go at an emancipation. My advice is to hire a good lawyer and see what he thinks. Hope this was helpful to you. Also I may add as well, it might be a good idea to go to the D.A. with your daughter and have her explain to him or his assistant what you mentioned above about Him touching her inappropriately. As well as file a police report. If he even touches her in what she deems to be a carnal way, then it is illegal. If the state decides they would like to pick up any charges on him, then your daughter would most likely be remanded to the custody of the parent deemed "most fit" | Law & Ethics | 1143548398 |
| 4415071 | is racism still goign today? | The best example of racism I have seen yet - the answers to this question. | Law & Ethics | 1141621414 |
| 201675 | Explain fairness in terms of labour relations? | You get a little, I get a little, the ones at the top get a little more, and as long as nobody gets greedy everything is fine and fair. Finding that balance is the tough part. | Law & Ethics | 1142425876 |
| 4345152 | what is the Virginia code that prevent the verbal recording of someone? | Wiretapping is different from verbal recording. I can be having a conversation with someone at a meeting and they could record the conversation without my knowledge in some states. Now if they tapped into my phone/data line then yes there becomes an issue of wiretapping, but I don't believe that's what the person was asking. | Law & Ethics | 1142400512 |
| 1851087 | With the timber trespass law, does the size of the tree affect the judgement? | The laws vary from state to state regarding you rights when someone trespasses on your land and damages your property. You mentioned "Timber Trespass" laws. This law may be unique to your state and you can't really ask people to interpret laws they haven't even read. Your rights in this situation depend on what laws in your state say, so you should consult an attorney in your area. | Law & Ethics | 1142414917 |
| 1494375 | how does a landlord evect persons that are harassing others in complex? | Depends on the laws of where you live. Have the police been able to charge him with anything? keep a detailed record of when and how you have been harassed or disturbed with dates and times and when you called the police. Do not be shy to call 911. have a video camera at the ready and use it when the harassment occurs, tho don't let him/her see it if possible. I don't know if it would be admissible in court but do it anyway as it is a proof of some kind (Rodney King has taught us that)... I think the landlord has to contact a bailiff to put a lock on the door to get them out / keep them out but am not sure how this works. Here where I am they have a tenant's rights movement - if they don't have one there look into starting one yourself? Sometimes local universities with law schools will give you free legal advice, and otherwise help students - *AND Others in the community- in regards to tenants rights and recourses. The landlord is ultimately responsible so you must figure out how to get them to do their job- and to compensate you if they don't do it. Contact your local politicians, and maybe your local gung-ho tv/newspaper reporter looking for a story - media attention often gets things rolling surprisingly quickly. Newspapers are better than tv. | Law & Ethics | 1143342104 |
| 3379522 | who qualifies Medicare? | People who have paid in enough quarters (3-month periods) through their employers and are old enough to retire, or are receiving Social Security Disability. | Law & Ethics | 1143149890 |
| 625429 | Will Wal-Mart call the fashion police? | Whoever you were speaking with was probably pulling your leg. I would like a little more proof that what you have provided. However, the was a guy started selling t-shirts that said "I (heart) Wal-ocaust". Walmart's lawyers sent him a "cease and desist" letter but I don't know if they filed a lawsuit. Read the story at the link below. | Law & Ethics | 1142987735 |
| 1252079 | what is the sentence for a second offense violation of a protective order? for someone already on probation? | jail time. | Law & Ethics | 1142277463 |
| 4408131 | What you can do if a girl is bothering, bugging, needleing, obsessing, vexing you by phone ? | Ignore her. She will self-destruct sooner or later. The more that she sees that you are bothered or vexed, the more she will continue to do it. She's trying to get your attention and if she finally realizes that it's not working, she will stop. | Law & Ethics | 1142013842 |
| 836091 | why the youngs commit crimes?what should be thereasons?it is my english homework pleas answer quickly? | They commit crimes because they are too lazy and/or too stupid to work for what they want. They feel that they should have everything they want, and not have to wait to get it. A gang of them with weapons will attack one person with no weapons, and they think that makes them tough. People of any age that commit crimes are just low-lifes, and really should be treated that way. | Law & Ethics | 1141754801 |
| 402739 | what is the price of a ticket you get for road rage.? | vehicular homicide = life | Law & Ethics | 1143829042 |
| 4339039 | Can someone explain to me what a living trust is? | sometimes called an inter vivos (Latin for "within one's life") trust, a trust created by a declaration of trust executed by the trustor or trustors (also called settlor or settlors) during his/her/their lifetime, as distinguished from a "testamentary trust," which is created by a will and only comes into force upon the death of the person who wrote the will. A living trust should not be confused with a "living will," which provides for medical care decisions when a person is terminally ill. While a living trust is a generic name for any trust which comes into existence during the lifetime of the person or persons creating the trust, most commonly it is a trust in which the trustor(s) or settlor(s) receive benefit(s) from the profits of the trust during their lifetimes, followed by a distribution upon the death of the last trustor (settlor) to die, or the trust continues on for the benefit of others (such as the next generation) with profits distributed to them. There are other types of living trusts including irrevocable trust, insurance trust, charitable remainder trust and some special- ized trusts to manage some parts of the assets of a person or persons. | Law & Ethics | 1142711844 |
| 2540530 | can a person put a statment in a blog in canada that is true can the person bechaged with slander? | Anyone can sue, the question should be can the person be held for saying/writting it. If it's true then you can't be for the simple reason it has to be false. This is one of the reasons it's hard to sue since the person must show the statement is false, while the person defending only must show some reason that they believe it to be true. | Law & Ethics | 1141928740 |
| 872363 | laws concerning drug abuse? | Harrison Narcotics Act- 1937 erowid.com | Law & Ethics | 1141533403 |
| 3017902 | where do i find a list of thecurrent sedgwick county inmates? | Call the Sedgwick County Detention Facility in Wichita, KS at (316) 660-9750 and tell them you understand that a list of current inmates is an open record under Kansas law and that you would like to have a list. They have a right to charge you for the list, but it should be a nominal fee. They may also have you complete an open records request form but you do not have to disclose why you want the list, just your name, address, the record requested, and so on. | Law & Ethics | 1142054369 |
| 4028079 | can i download a petition to legitimate? | Each state has its own procedure for legally creating child legitimacy. If you'd like to complete a petition to legitimate, you'll have to first determine which state and county you're in, and then follow instructions from that local jurisdiction. Your question is currently too ambiguous to answer otherwise, but you can find more information at the link I included below. | Law & Ethics | 1142300820 |
| 941226 | what do FBI laboratory services most likely use in a school shooting investigation.? | The link below gives descriptions of each FBI Laboratory Service. It should assist you in determining which may be relevant to a school shooting investigation, but the circumstances of each crime may vary significantly and therefore affect which services are used and to what extent. | Law & Ethics | 1142522394 |
| 4369602 | is there a trade embargo with nigeria? are we allowed to sell items to them? like laptops? | The United States has several trade sanctions programs in effect, but none against Nigeria. The link below provides more specific details of those programs. | Law & Ethics | 1142459490 |
| 1796458 | At what age in the state of missouri are u considered an adult? | at 17 your legally able to move out if you think you can handle it. even though police or "legal authorities" dont recommend it and like to get ignorant. You cant be sent back home. You can be tried as an adult at 17 so you can move out at 17. I moved out at 17 and the police said there is nothing that can be done. Goodluck and take care | Law & Ethics | 1143409104 |
| 2902535 | how do I look at court documents, say when someone goes to court and the turn out? | Go to court and ask for the documents. They're, for the most part, public record. However, many cases are settled without any formal notation of the settlement with the Court. | Law & Ethics | 1142606816 |
| 1941058 | My gas h20 heater went bad last month and my bill went up $400 is my land lord responsible 4 the increase? | There is no way to go back and measure how much gas was used in the screw-up, so there is no way to figure out her liability. A judge might go 50/50. | Law & Ethics | 1141260121 |
| 1768149 | How do you think is Russia an agressor? | Ya Russian is agressor till 1980. Now also it is agressor in part of militray . | Law & Ethics | 1141726971 |
| 985375 | what is civil action under section 502(a) of the employee retirement income security act of 1974? | I am not sure what you are asking. For the statute itself, go here: http://uscode.house.gov/uscode-cgi/fastweb.exe?getdoc+uscview+t29t32+517+1++%28%29%20%20AND%20%28%2829%29%20ADJ%20USC%29%3ACITE%20AND%20%28USC%20w%2F10%20%281132%29a%29%29%29%3ACITE%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20 | Law & Ethics | 1143305884 |
| 1505482 | What is the difinition for argument? | www.dictionary.com Please people, you sorry sacks of incompetent crap, get down the BASICS of the internet. | Law & Ethics | 1143061133 |
| 3292310 | how much prison time can you get for felony assault charges? | 5 years says ny fiance and he really knows these things. it might be different depending on what state you live in | Law & Ethics | 1141284236 |
| 291311 | How can benefits from embryonic stem cell extraction outweigh its moral costs? | Since stem cells are abundant in the blood remaining in the umbilical cord after delivery, there does not need to be a moral trade off... I favour harvesting of stem cells from donated cord blood and see no reason at all why embryonic cells are needed at all in order to do the research that holds such incredible promise. Added after reading the answer below...WOW! Now, this is interesting...I am pro choice and the person below is clearly not, and yet on this issue we are in agreement... If a "Pro Lifer" and a "Pro Choice Advocate" are both saying, in essence, "Hey, you don't need to create embroyos for this purpose, there is another perfectly viable source of stem cells, use it." we have to be right, because usually we probably wouldn't be able to agree that water is wet. | Law & Ethics | 1141486843 |
| 1179360 | a child gets caught drinking underage in illinois. Do they lose their liscense and for how long? | im not positive about illinois, but i got arrested for underage drinking when i was 17 and i only got $100 fine, and had to go to a group court alternative. if it a happened again though i would get $250 fine, 250 hours community service and counceling and my lisense taken away till i was 21. i hope that gives you an idea, if not just call the juvenile court in your area and ask. | Law & Ethics | 1142565772 |
| 2584252 | i need arrest records for mesa county colorado? | Hello: Arrest records are not public. excon | Law & Ethics | 1141448659 |
| 244399 | Has anybody ever gotten away with murder before? | i was locked up for a night for being involved in a riot before and i was pretty damn innocent | Law & Ethics | 1143049282 |
| 3198839 | where would i find case colorado law on Estate of Nagel v. Ramer? | http://www.findlaw.com | Law & Ethics | 1143773213 |
| 2776561 | what is the fine for driving without a seatbelt in california? | my first offence was a $50 fine, seconds time was $100. I haven't had another since. | Law & Ethics | 1143731741 |
| 1484234 | my daughter has bpd, is in a bad relationship with a 13 month old baby, i want custody to protect her ? | Call up DCFS or DCS or whatever they call it in your state. | Law & Ethics | 1142150596 |
| 952618 | What do you think of the ACLU? | How come they are not protecting the CHRISTIAN RIGHT??? We as Christian have rights too...but they want to rip them apart! Tired of the DOUBLE STANDARDS!!! Can we sue them? | Law & Ethics | 1141203741 |
| 3616780 | Should I demand my sons money back? | You need to pose your question to a lawyer in your local area. Your son may have a remedy through the courts, but there may be time restrictions that could bar recovery. | Law & Ethics | 1142625370 |
| 2643225 | After I send my payment for a speeding ticket in the mail, do they send back a receipt? | No | Law & Ethics | 1142318905 |
| 2107316 | should the words "under god" be in the U.S. Pledge fo Allegiance? | If something was created in order to better mankind and the way of living then it would be best not to tamper it and leave it in its original form. If it were changed then the meaning would be lost. Would you remove the book and torch from the Statue of Liberty??? Just leave it be. Changing the words of the U.S. Pledge of Allegiance is just another thing that some people like to make a fuss about. If you do that then people are going to go to inane extremes to tamper with things that don't need tampering. | Law & Ethics | 1141319085 |
| 1135831 | I'm in Winslow AZ . Does anyone know the law for The Works Bomb set off no injuries .? | A bomb? That would be attempted murder, jail time, paroll, maybe even death. | Law & Ethics | 1143260633 |
| 2458199 | Do you know the latest law in the Philippines that talks about women's protection agaista violence? What's it? | There are plenty of philippino house maids inthe GCC, whole day they slog and in return they get no respect, no food. Above all they got to satisy their sponsors sexually. All this is done whether they want or not. The voice is raised on this to rescue these females(house maids) | Law & Ethics | 1141808648 |
| 2781051 | In England do I have to accept a partial refund or can I demand more? | When you buy a product from a company, you have statutory rights that protect you from buying faulty products. You must insist on a full refund from the shop. If you accept the partial offer, you will waive all your rights. Do not allow them to bully you. The law says that they must either replace faulty goods or refund you in full. If you cannot resolve this with the shop, you should contact the local authority trading standards department who I can assure you will have nothing better to do and will work your case with full gusto. Another option for you is, BBC.co.uk/watchdog. When the manager of the shop phones you, inform them that you will use these options. You should find them more compliant. Good luck and let me know how you get on. | Law & Ethics | 1143392738 |
| 1714352 | general theory of crime? | It's against the law. | Law & Ethics | 1142790545 |
| 777347 | What does gender-neutral mean? | Gender-neutral language (gender-generic, gender-inclusive, non-sexist, or sex-neutral language) is language that attempts to refer neither to males nor females when discussing an abstract or hypothetical person whose sex cannot otherwise be determined. This most commonly means using gender-neutral pronouns instead of gender-specific pronouns. In most Indo-European and Afro-Asiatic languages, male pronouns have traditionally been used when referring to both genders or to a person or people of an unknown gender. | Law & Ethics | 1141258986 |
| 4158634 | after every 4 hours of work, legally by law are u required a 15 min. break? | I don't believe Federal Labor Law requires breaks of any length, particularly for salaried employees although many companies do allow for meal/coffee breaks. For Illinois, you are entitled to a meal period of 20 minutes for every 7 1/2 hour shift beginning no later than 5 hours after the start of the shift. From IL's Department of Labor web site: One Day of Rest in Seven Law: Provides for employees a minimum of twenty four hours of rest in each calendar week and a meal period of 20 minutes for every 7 1/2 hour shift beginning no later than 5 hours after the start of the shift. The law allows employers to secure permits from the Department to work employees the 7th day provided that the employees have voluntarily elected to work. Aaddress of all IL employment laws: http://www.state.il.us/agency/idol/laws/laws.HTM here's an article that discusses the issue in various States: http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/0,4621,305520,00.html "In sum, while not mandated by federal law, employers must check their state's laws for any requirements regarding breaks. Absent state law, an applicable collective bargaining agreement or some other contractual commitment, employers do not have to provide breaks to their employees--either salaried or hourly. " Here's the link to US Department of Labor page on breaks: http://www.dol.gov/dol/topic/workhours/breaks.htm | Law & Ethics | 1141700989 |
| 1351112 | what whisteblower laws are on the books ? how do they work? | I believe it's called the Sarbanns-Oxley act and the Whistleblower's Protection act. Basically, if you cannot be fired, your anonimity is guaranteed, and you cannot be demoted for reporting unethical or illegal conduct by the company or any individual within the company. | Law & Ethics | 1143173377 |
| 2276138 | How many children are there in jail world wide ? | too many!! | Law & Ethics | 1142430531 |
| 524779 | What is Ohio prison time for felony assault charges? | As with all crimes, the penalties can vary. You can work out a plea deal with the DA to reduce time and fines. | Law & Ethics | 1141286839 |
| 3483838 | Does anyone know the stats (or where to get them) on repeat offenders? | Search under RECIVIDISM, FBI CRIME STATISTICS and BUREAU OF PRISONS. I suspect you'll find your answer there. *********** Exercise care. I'm sure hlg567 *MEANS WELL* but her stats are BADLY skewed. At 70 years old and 350 victims - that would be 5 per year not 2. Also it WRONGLY ASSUMES that the molestor begins his molestations of others at AGE 1 - a complete impossibility. | Law & Ethics | 1143670421 |
| 3455985 | Why the adamant hostility of America against the International Court of Justice in the Hague? | Most of all, the hostility of the American Government against the ICJ is that it is afraid that some of it's generals/soldiers will be tried for crimes against humanity, etc. in Iraq/ Afganistan/ Guantanamo/ who knows where else. There is obviously enough public opinion internationally to lead to some charges being filed at the Hague, and the Government wouldn't want to subject it's reputation (the main source of American political power internationally) to such scrutiny and attack. | Law & Ethics | 1143299818 |
| 3568963 | discrimination still exists? | depending on which side you are. if you are a boy looking for a job and enter a restaurant that only hires girls (they just need only girls, for some reason), then you might consider yourself discriminated. but if you are the owner of the restaurant and you are hiring girls for a hawaiian night, do you need a boy in a hawaiian skirt looking ridiculous? no, i don't think so. you see now? it's just from one point of view called discrimination. but this doesn't mean that there's no discrimination in the world. just that in this case is not. | Law & Ethics | 1141901775 |
| 197280 | how do i file a restraining order? | Go to the courthouse. Talk to the clerk and tell her what you want to do. They should be able to guide you through it. If you are in CA, go to the following link and you can fill out the request form on-line. You can then just print it and take it to the court. http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/forms/fillable/dv110.pdf | Law & Ethics | 1142898142 |
| 2461521 | Does Ca. law not require a written 30 days written notice before my belongings can be removed by landlord? | The applicable law is contained in Civil Code, Sections 1983 to 1991. The landlord must store the property in a safe place (the vacant apartment or some other storage facility) and protect it from theft, the elements, or other damage. The landlord is entitled to reimbursement for storage costs and also for the personal effort in safe-guarding the abandoned personal property, such as security guards, etc., if such effort is reasonably necessary. The landlord must itemize and determine the value of the property abandoned. It is required that proper written notice be served upon the abandoning tenant and also upon any other person believed to be the owner of the abandoned personal property. This notice is to give concerned persons an adequate opportunity to reclaim their property. The tenant should be given 18 days to reclaim the property upon payment of any costs for storing it, etc. The landlord cannot “ransom” the claimed personal property for rent that is past due or for any property damage that was done. The only payment that must be made by the former tenant or the property owner for them to be entitled to the release of the abandoned personal property is the cost of storage and safekeeping. If the property is not claimed within the 18 day time period & it is valued at less than $300, the landlord may keep the abandoned personal property for his/her own use, or dispose of it in any manner desired including, but not limited to, selling, giving away, destroying, renting, etc. If the property is valued at more than $300, there must be a public auction with competitive bidding. Anyone may bid for the property including the landlord and even the tenant. Prior to the actual sale, the auction must be advertised in a newspaper of general circulation in the County where the sale will take place. Any money realized from a public sale belongs to the tenant and not the landlord, even if rent or other money is owed. The only money that the landlord will realize from all the efforts of a public sale is reimbursement for the actual cost of storage, safekeeping, advertising and sale. The balance, if not claimed by the former tenant or owner of the property, must be deposited with the treasury of the County in which the sale took place within thirty (30) days of the sale. After such deposit the former tenant or owner of the property must apply to the County for their money. | Law & Ethics | 1141339211 |
| 2162323 | Why study the history of criminal justice system? | So you cant repeat mistakes that have already been made.To have an understanding of how we got to where we are, you have to know what came before... | Law & Ethics | 1141789630 |
| 1541587 | Does anyone know where I can find the statistics for firearms use in the U.S.? | http://www.azccw.com/More%20Facts%20&%20Statistics.htm CONCEALED CARRY Facts & Statistics Today, there are only 5 states that do not have a right-to-carry system. States with right-to-carry laws have lower overall violent crime rates, compared to states without right-to-carry laws. In states whose laws respect the citizen's right-to-carry guns for self defense the total violent crime is 13% lower, homicide is 3% lower, robbery is 26% lower and aggravated assault is 7% lower. (Data: Crime in the United States 1996, FBI Uniform Crime Reports) Right-to-carry license holders are more law-abiding than the general public. In Florida, for example, the firearm crime rate among license holders, annually averaging only several crimes per 100,000 licensees, is a fraction of the rate for the state as a whole. Since the carry law went into effect in 1987, less than 0.02% of Florida carry permits have been revoked because of gun crimes committed by license holders. (Florida Dept. of State) Research reports printed in "More Guns, Less Crime", John R. Lott, Jr., the John M. Olin Visiting Law and Economics Fellow at the University of Chicago, examined data ranging from gun ownership polls to FBI crime rate data for each of the nation's 3.045 counties over a 1977 too 1994 time span. Lott's research amounts to the largest data set that has ever been put together for any study of crime, let alone for the study of gun control. Among Prof. Lott's findings: • While arrest and conviction rates being the most important factors influencing crime.... non discretionary concealed-handgun laws are also important, and they are the most cost-effective means of reducing crime. • Non discretionary or "shall-issue" carry permit laws reduce violent crime for two reasons. They reduce the number of attempted crimes because criminals can't tell which potential victims are armed, being able to defend themselves. Secondly, victims who do have guns are in a much better position to defend themselves. Concealed carry laws deter crime because they increase the criminal's risk of doing business. • States with the largest increases in gun ownership also have the largest decreases in violent crime. And, it is high crime, urban areas, and neighborhoods with large minority populations that experience the greatest reductions in violent crime when law-abiding citizens are allowed to carry concealed handguns. • There is a strong relationship between the number of law-abiding citizens with permits and the crime rate--as more people obtain permits there is a greater decline in violent crime rates. • For each additional year that a concealed handgun law is in effect the murder rate declines by 3%, rape by 2% and robberies by more than 2%. • Murder rates decline when either more women or more men carry concealed handguns, but the effect is especially pronounced for women. An additional woman carrying a concealed handgun reduces the murder rate for women by about three to four times more than an additional man carrying a concealed handgun reduces the rate for men. • The benefits of concealed handguns are not limited to those who carry them. Others get a free ride from the crime fighting efforts of their fellow citizens. • The benefits of right-to-carry are not limited to people who share the characteristics of those who carry the guns. The most obvious example of this "halo" effect, is the drop in murders of children following the adoption of non discretionary laws. Arming older people not only may provide direct protection to these children, but also causes criminals to leave the area. • The increased presence of concealed handguns "does not raise the number of accidental deaths or suicides from handguns." | Law & Ethics | 1142817498 |
| 3746231 | Smoking ban in your area? | Only just introduced a smoking ban in all workplaces in Scotland (came into effect in 26/03/06). I'm a leper no, scratch that, A SMOKER and I'm happy for this to have happened. Maybe now the Anti-Smoking Lobby will settle down and leave me to my self-destructive vices. | Law & Ethics | 1143833682 |
| 2983829 | Child Support ? | Just because they give all the right away, the court will still make them pay for the child. This happen to my sister-in-law. Her boyfriend gave up his rights and they made him still pay child support until her husband adopted her son. | Law & Ethics | 1142965697 |
| 3797868 | Please share any quotes by America's founding fathers indicating they were Christians.? | “Having undertaken, for the glory of God, and advancement of the Christian faith, and honor of our King and Country, a voyage to plant the first colony in the northern parts of Virginia, do by these presents solemnly and mutually, in the presence of God, and one of another, covenant and combine our selves together…” William Bradford (The Mayflower Compact) We, greatly commending, and graciously accepting of, their Desires for the Furtherance of so noble a Work, which may, by the Providence of Almighty God, hereafter tend to the Glory of his Divine Majesty, in propagating of Christian Religion to such People, as yet live in Darkness and miserable Ignorance of the true Knowledge and Worship of God… Instructions for the Virginia Colony (1606) Lastly and chiefly the way to prosper and achieve good success is to make yourselves all of one mind for the good of your country and your own, and to serve and fear God the Giver of all Goodness, for every plantation which our Heavenly Father hath not planted shall be rooted out. (the First Charter of Virginia) We Recognize No Sovereign but God, and no King but Jesus! [April 18, 1775] -- John Adams and John Hancock “ Let divines and philosophers, statesmen and patriots, unite their endeavors to renovate the age by impressing the minds of men with the importance of educating their little boys and girls, inculcating in the minds of youth the fear and love of the Deity… and leading them in the study and practice of the exalted virtues of the Christian system.” [October 4, 1790] - Samuel Adams • “Why is it that, next to the birthday of the Savior of the world, your most joyous and most venerated festival returns on this day [the Fourth of July]?" “Is it not that, in the chain of human events, the birthday of the nation is indissolubly linked with the birthday of the Savior? That it forms a leading event in the progress of the Gospel dispensation? Is it not that the Declaration of Independence first organized the social compact on the foundation of the Redeemer's mission upon earth? That it laid the cornerstone of human government upon the first precepts of Christianity"? --1837, at the age of 69, when he delivered a Fourth of July speech at Newburyport, Massachusetts. - John Quincy Adams " Without morals a republic cannot subsist any length of time; they therefore who are decrying the Christian religion, whose morality is so sublime and pure...are undermining the solid foundation of morals, the best security for the duration of free governments." [Source: To James McHenry on November 4, 1800.] -- Charles Carroll In Benjamin Franklin's 1749 plan of education for public schools in Pennsylvania, he insisted that schools teach "the excellency of the Christian religion above all others, ancient or modern." In 1787 when Franklin helped found Benjamin Franklin University, it was dedicated as "a nursery of religion and learning, built on Christ, the Cornerstone." On July 12, 1804 at his death, Hamilton said, “I have a tender reliance on the mercy of the Almighty, through the merits of the Lord Jesus Christ. I am a sinner. I look to Him for mercy; pray for me.” -- Alexander Hamilton | Law & Ethics | 1142011628 |
| 113102 | Parole Question TX? | Contact the state Parole Board. Ask them when someone is eligible for a review by the Board. Writing the Board does not speed it up. Review by the Board is set by the laws of your state. He might have to serve a portion of his sentence before being reviewed by the Board. The Board would normally notify the inmate of an upcoming review. The Law Library at the Superior Court might have the forms. But again, unless he has to have served a portion of his sentence to qualify for a review by the Board, it does nothing to write. | Law & Ethics | 1143478867 |
| 466951 | What are the first ten amendments to the U.S Constitution, in simple terms? | 1. Guarantee to freedoms of speech, press, church, assembly and petition for redress of grievances. 2. Right to keep and bear arms 3. Forbids quartering of troops without owner's consent 4. Forbids unlawful searches, seizures 5. Freedom against self-incrimination. 6. Right to speedy trial and confrontation of accusers/witnesses against 7. Right to jury trial 8. Forbids cruel and unusual punishment and forbids excessive bail 9. Says rights enumerated are not all the rights retained by the people. 10. Gives states rights. That is the powers not given to the federal government by the constitution are vested in the states or in the people. | Law & Ethics | 1142009288 |
| 1586017 | If someone u knew pointed the knife in ur hand to their stomach n it penetrated would u be guilty of muder? | I don't understand. Elaborate? | Law & Ethics | 1142119993 |
| 409829 | The wrongdoing of a police department who do I go talk to. To report it and how do I get help.? | Depending on the size of the city or town, you could go to the mayor's office to complain...But if Legal Aide said they cant do anything, then chances are your options are limited | Law & Ethics | 1142020470 |
| 1399335 | My Tx DL was suspended for a traffic ticket I received in Ak, what can I do? | you could probably go to court talk to a judge and work out some sort of payment plan and get it paid off in a year. | Law & Ethics | 1141433065 |
| 2478681 | Does anyone know what the penalty for surveying without a license is in New York? | i dont know im not in new york im in california | Law & Ethics | 1143768775 |
| 3253430 | what office do you get a hold of to put a lien on a perosn income tax return refound and back accounts? | you'll never get paid, the only people who attach tax returns is IRS, child support, and federal student loans. All the court judgement is good for is to go back to court again if he didn't keep the judgement. and if he is under the table or on welfare, what taxes will you get? | Law & Ethics | 1141413541 |
| 2577360 | court qestion?( probation violation)? | hello, I see this kind of thing happen a lot, as I fequently must go to my local court house. If you have never been in trouble before and don't have a record, they will most likely put you on a 6 month probation period. Drug testing could be a serious option for you but if you pretty much have a clean record you will get off easy. You definatly wont see any jail time for this offense. It really depends on how much marajuana you were caught with and also what the DA(defense Attorney) would like out of you. Don't worry about it. Just stay out of trouble from now on! | Law & Ethics | 1141506169 |
| 1095895 | why did osama bin laden bomb the twin towers? | Because of US' involvment in the Middle East and constant US attempts to install friendly govts in OPEC countries and overthrow unfriendly ones. He made two requests that went unheeded: "arab oil for arab people" and "political independence from the west". Basically he did to US what US did to others. US says: "No communism in South Vietnam" Communists: "Pffft, the people want communism" US: "But we don't" (US goes on and bombs the crap out of all of Vietnam, killing etc). Bin Laden: "Leave arab states alone" US: "Pffft, the arab want us!!" Bin Laden: "No they don't, can't you read the -we don't want US here- banners?" (bin Laden goes on and gives americans a chance to rebuild WTC towers and Pentagon, hopefully with more architectural taste). | Law & Ethics | 1141290907 |
| 2220386 | are you allowed to buy cigarettes anywhere in the eu and bring them to another country within the eu duty paid | What customs in both Ireland and the UK is trying to do is to stop smuggling. They will have fixed an arbitrary amount of cigarettes on the assumption that only that amount could be for your personal consumption, any more and you must be selling them. I believe there was something recently in the European Court regarding drinks, which is similar. | Law & Ethics | 1143491729 |
| 3792591 | Is the government trying to reduce the population--? | You've made an intelligent observation. Yes, I think the government is doing this. Maybe they want to avoid becoming like China. Our same government slaughtered 120 million native American Indians when this country first began. It's not that hard to believe that they may still be doing Machiavellian things to the masses. | Law & Ethics | 1143211851 |
| 1268260 | sentence restraining order violation? | If you violate the order, but do not incur other violations. You are most likely given yourself a misdemeanor violation. That is usually a fine and/or up to six months in jail. If you violated other laws, like trespassing, that would be another misdemeanor. If you have had prior domestic violence incidents and violated the restraining order, then you could be subject to felony violation and are looking at one year plus in prison. | Law & Ethics | 1141955518 |
| 1738577 | Can drunk drivers be tried for murder? | Vehicular homicide can be proven if she intended to kill him otherwise it is considered an accidental killing which is a manslaughter offense. Either way, she can be tried for this death. The parents of the kid can sue for wrongful death also. | Law & Ethics | 1141584754 |
| 641426 | Why are Christians in the United States so much more lax than those in other countries.? | we think it might be bad here i have a magazine from Voice of the Martyrs(VOM) and Christians are persecuted alot worse in foreign countries than we are!!their churches are torn down and ppl and murdered.so we really dont have it bad like we think!!i pray in public no matter whio ikm with or what im doin or who ever is around me i stand up for JESUS CHRIST!!!im Baptist and that is how I am brought up! | Law & Ethics | 1141837561 |
| 40403 | Is Veteran's disability allowence taxable income? | Absolutely not. At least not yet with the rate Congress is stripping away our benefits. | Law & Ethics | 1141445467 |
| 4349894 | My 14 yr old daughter wants to live with me, rather than her Dad, can she legally make the choice?( In Oregon) | I'm not sure about Oregon, but in most states all the 14 yr. old child has to do is tell the Judge that she wants to live with you. As long as there are no lingering issues like being deemed an unfit parent, abusive, drug or alcohol problems etc. Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1142383716 |
| 2494343 | firing of westbrook, ct. constable within the last 4 years? | Constable Douglas Senn of Westbrook, CT was suspended by the constables' union in June 2002 and fired from his position in Westbrook because he "reportedly made racist and bigoted comments at a union meeting," "saying he would not work with blacks, Hispanics or women, according to a state police report." While as recently as October 2004 efforts were underway to have Senn re-apply to the police academy and receive his certification, the media has been silent since then. | Law & Ethics | 1142946806 |
| 1904123 | do any of you know when will they vote on bill HR4437? | november balot | Law & Ethics | 1143517306 |
| 4457440 | Can a Employer denie employment in Nevada due to a traffic misdomenor? | Unless it was expunged from your record then yes they can, especially if it relates to the type of work. A traffic mis. though generally can't, but if it relates to the work you'll be doing then yes they can hold it against you. In your case the automotive industry directly relates to this, and thus it could be used against you. It could also be held against you if you were appling for a driver job with a pizza joint. | Law & Ethics | 1143073272 |
| 370433 | What is the experience of a Jury member? | Hi, If you mean what is there job then i can help. Juries in america and canada are chosen from a databank - usually a mailing list. They are asked to attend court and must do so. They are paid very little compensation, but it is a civic duty so, thats not a serious issue. Juries are charged with the duty of deciding ones fate after all the evidence is presented by the crown prosecutor/district attorney and defence lawyers. Juries have to decide beyond a reasonable doubt that the individual is guilty. Also, juries, in Canada, are not allowed to speak about the experience whereas jurors in the US are allowed to discuss the case in length. Juries are often sequestered, which means they cannot have contact with the public or there families (during the case) as the judicial process must be impartial and free from outside influence. Juries can consist of 6,8, or 12 depending on the state, but in Canada juries are often 12 members and the decision must be unanimous and if not, its called a "hung jury". Additionally, juries are made of lay people from the community hence, jury of your peers. Also, there is such a term called "jury nullification, which means that the jury doesn't like the law and feel for the accused they will decide based on there opinion and not the law. For example, see R v. Morgentaler 1985 (Canadian case on abortion). I am sure there is more, but i cannot recall. Ciao from Canada. | Law & Ethics | 1143524345 |
| 829020 | Which are the page wed where I might read the penal code of nigeria? | I've included links to the Criminal Code Act and to one state's Islamic Shari'ah Penal Code. These should help get you started. | Law & Ethics | 1143723053 |
| 3694795 | Do you think that to become an american citizen you should be able to speak english? | yes--if for no other reason than for your very own sake | Law & Ethics | 1142820020 |
| 3324440 | should night-time curfews be imposed on youths to curb social ills? | Its like categorizing all youth's as hooligans which is not true and legally against the freedom of movement of an individual for no cogent reasoning. | Law & Ethics | 1143169498 |
| 763662 | Are Judges Divine? | no, they are just people who have proven to be fair and just and have a great deal of experience,hopfully the divine will lead them | Law & Ethics | 1142044619 |
| 1143301 | name a unique tradition to the USSC? | Before they come out into the courtroom, for oral arguments or the like, the Supremes meet in a chambers room in their full robes and all shake hands with each other. | Law & Ethics | 1142557195 |
| 2547978 | can you be forced to make a statement to police as a witness? | You are not required to speak to police, but you can subpoenaed as a witness and required to answer any and all questions that do not incriminate you or violate certain protections, such as attorney-client, physician-doctor, or spousal relationships. | Law & Ethics | 1142277029 |
| 2716059 | How Fair is it for people to critisize George Bush alone for his policies? | There will be a lot of flaming going on once there are several answers, but people in America have the absolute right to say whatever they want - that's protected in the First Amendment to the Constitution. Therefore, we can criticize the president as much as we please. As far as his policies are concerned, I disagree with 95% of them, so I won't get into that... | Law & Ethics | 1143390466 |
| 388681 | if you were a doctor would you want to work in a war zone? | Heck no. Why would you want to go into a war zone and not carry a weapon. That's just crazy. The other side does not care that you don't have a weapon, they will shoot anyways. | Law & Ethics | 1143090719 |
| 2716099 | Discuss the five(5) most significant Supreme Court cases.? | Marlbury vs. Madison is, of course, THE Supreme Court decision. Rowe vs. Wade belongs on the list because of the implications of an implied constitutional right to privacy. I would also say Bush vs. Gore, because it was the ultimate Supreme Court cop-out. Brown vs. The Board of Education because it involved the concepts of "seperate but equal" and also the frequently overlooked concept of "all deliberate speed" And, of course, Miranda vs. The State of Arizona. | Law & Ethics | 1143322802 |
| 4349647 | what is a transvse juror? | Could it be transverse juror? If so, I believe the term could be used to describe a juror who does not agree with the other jurors. The juror could be the cause of a hung jury. | Law & Ethics | 1141335702 |
| 4155362 | How do I file for visitation in Texas? | He would have to go to the Family Law Division of the court house in the county where the child lives. Tell the clerk he wants to establish visitation. they will provide the proper forms. BUT, if he can afford it, he may want to consult an attorney to do this for him. Wish him luck, my husband and I went through a similar situation with one of his daughters. | Law & Ethics | 1141667053 |
| 202694 | Can the work product of an auditor be subpoenaed? | Of course. Auditors routinely keep just enough work product to demonstrate they performed the proper procedures; everything else hits the shredder as soon as possible. | Law & Ethics | 1143744217 |
| 2376120 | Why do cops always say the word "roger" when talking thru their radios?? | Roger is a code for saying (yes, I understand) like ten four in 10 codes. | Law & Ethics | 1142703290 |
| 339706 | is withholding a payroll check illegal? | yes... without a just cause. If you quit and don't return something, they can keep your paycheck until you bring it back. | Law & Ethics | 1142482767 |
| 214241 | If Parliament is truly the sovereign lawmaker, subordinate legislation should not be allowed.? | Parliament doesn't have the time to debate and make decisisons on every single issue that might arise, so power can be delegated depending on the importance and the subject matter. | Law & Ethics | 1143379252 |
| 1547175 | If a doctor gets a DWI in texas, would he loose his/her medical licence? | no | Law & Ethics | 1142218450 |
| 4390080 | mini-u-storage corporate office location? | I am sure you can ask them and they will tell you: info@mini-u-storage.net | Law & Ethics | 1143651123 |
| 4022376 | what problems do the courts face when they try tp prove actus reas? | It isn't up to the courts to prove the elements fo the crime. That is up to the prosecuting attorney. | Law & Ethics | 1142419815 |
| 332717 | Did president bush in his "Mia-culpa" - Photo op - speech in New Orleans take full responsibility for delays. | I don't think Bush has ever taken full responsibility for anything. Like you said it was a "photo-op" speech. The problem with Katrina goes far deeper than a few bad appointments. Since Bush has been president, his administration has systematically decimated federal agencies. They have put 1000s of dedicated professional public servants out of work and replaced them with for profit contractors. Now the Federal government does not work just like the big corporations like Enron, the Airlines, and GM. Problem is more than stockholders, employees, and consumers lose when the Federal government doesn't work. In times of crisis, it's the American people who lose from mismanagement of the Federal government. Unfortunately it is the poor and lower income people who lose the most. Bush really doesn't care about these people, he has stated that his base is the rich, who profit off of the suffering of the poor. When Clinton admitted that he was wrong and apologized in a private matter that really had no effect on anyone other than his own family, people still held his mistakes against him. | Law & Ethics | 1143827415 |
| 3986857 | If I wanted to marry someone with a certificate from the Internet what else do I need in Texas? | depends if y'all want the marriage to be legally binding or not. check with your county clerk's office or whatever local office issues marriage licenses. | Law & Ethics | 1142353334 |
| 2395818 | What is against the law in saudi arabia? | Im pretty sure Public Display of Affection is, holding hands, kissing, etc in public. | Law & Ethics | 1141778302 |
| 603328 | first in line to succeed the president (2 words)? | vice president | Law & Ethics | 1141687435 |
| 4406101 | Law regarding leaving child at home in Virginia? | Never leave your child in Virginia. Especially if travelling abroad. | Law & Ethics | 1141338898 |
| 147342 | How much does an empty set of triples weigh? | A good condo cab is about 11,000 lbs. The old 45 foot flatbaed I had weighted about 9,000 empty. Each of your trailers is about 28 feet, so I imagine that they are about 10,000 each. Mabey around 41,000 lbs? There is no way that it could weigh 76,000 lbs. That's the weight of a condo cab hauling 53 foot trailer with a pretty good load inside. 76,000 is just 4,000 short of max weight. Just out of curiousity, have you ever taken your rig down to a scale and got an empty weight? | Law & Ethics | 1142455352 |
| 1026490 | Scared and don't know what to do-legal question? | BEFORE YOU READ THIS, You accept that I am just giving my opinion, and NOT giving legal advice, else you should NOT read further. You agree not to act on my opinions stated herein, and seek the council of a legal professional when ultimately making a decision to act. REVISED. He has children with your sister? She is an idiot for allowing him to be a deadbeat. And he is a lowlife, but not the only lowlife in the world. They are all over the place. So...What are you going to do? I feel for you and your situation. I understand how difficult it might be to move, but what choice do you have? You have to consider your own well being. If the house belongs to your family, and you sister seems to be in control of the house. AND chooses to allow him to stay, then what OTHER options are there? Your sister has to do the kicking out. You can do it, but it seems you are not in a position to defend yourself. You need to bring in someone who can help, either law enforcement, or otherwise. A rich friend or Strong Friend to Kick his A%% out of there. That said... YOu didn't say who he threatened. You? If so, you really need to get out of there, even if you are not convinced he would cause you harm. If someone says it, they are capable of acting on it. You don't need to stay there, and yes if he said he would cause you bodily harm, you can call the authorities and have him charged for assault. Sadly, the police don't and won't do much for you on this. The laws are set up to protect the guilty. Without witness it is him agains you. Remember that. You are in a no win situation really. Your sister has made a choice to be with this person. YOU NEED TO MOVE OUT... What you do after that is up to you.(pressing charges for instance) If you feel she is in danger , call the police. If you feel her kids are in danger call Child Protective Services. (remember they can make someone's life miserable), so don't do that unless you truly feel the kids are in danger. IMPORTANTLY this is my opinion, and any ideas given here must be taken as such. If you want real legal advise, you should consult with an attorney in your area of jusisdiction. You don't like this guy, and it sounds like you have a good reason, but you NEED to remember, your sister has made the choice to have him there. YOU can leave. You don't have to stay there, and even if it is an inconvenience, you move and find a more peaceful place to live. Better for you in the end anyways. SOrry for you, but you chose to (OR NOT TO) live there. Your sister is a big girl, let her make her own decisions. You never stated her feelings about this. Is she scared to kick him out? Again, if so, she needs to get law enforcement involved. Restraining orders are a start. At least then if he shows up, he can be arrested. This is not an easy situation. You should try to find as much support as you can BEFORE making moves. I know this is to the point and a bit sharp, but those are the real life choices you have to make. Good luck and best wishes to you! Move out. | Law & Ethics | 1142903638 |
| 3045044 | what does the alabama state law say about using a turn signal? | You are supposed to use it for not less than 100 feet, but at a minimum until it is safe to change lanes. | Law & Ethics | 1142463647 |
| 3224094 | Do you think that a mandatory paternity test should be done before a man pays child support? | First off, to make a claim of "30 PERCENT OF WOMEN WHO CLAIMS THAT A GUY IS THE FATHER OF THEIR CHILD AT THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICE IS LYING" without sourcing facts is rather unfair. Secondly, the alleged father can request a paternity test at the hearing, if he shows up. Finally, in some cases, paternity is already established, so there would be no need for the test. | Law & Ethics | 1143521253 |
| 1401421 | What are the laws for boundary disputes of residential property ? | It depends on the laws of your state and the particular dispute you have. You would probably serve yourself well to have the land surveyed before you attempt to sue your neighbor. A surveyor will look at your property deed then determine where the actual "metes and bounds" of your property are. The surveyor should also be able to give you some sort of opinion as to whether you are correct in your assumptions about your property boundary. Good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1142564758 |
| 4061871 | How do you challenge a search incident to arrest executed with arrest warrant based on illegal information? | Well, I'm not entirely clear on just what the heck your question means. Let me see if I can make it straight in my own head: You got arrested based on an arrest warrant. Evidently, you had something on you that was discovered by the police which has now become the subject of criminal prosecution, or you wouldn't care about how to challenge the warrant. You didn't like getting arrested and having the cops find something on you that got you into more trouble, so you'd like to know how to challenge the original information that brought about the warrant that got you arrested and searched that resulted in the discovery of something you shouldn't have...right? Pains me to help people like you. Probably why I'm not a defense attorney. Now - you didn't define "illegal information," so I have no idea what that means and it's very important. If you mean information that was illegally obtained (an unlawful wiretap by the government, for example), you challenge that by pointing out the wiretap was illegal, so the warrant was illegal, so the arrest was bad, so I shouldn't have had my dope taken away from me. But...YOU don't challenge that, you pay an attorney to challenge it for you, because the attorney will have all the facts known to everybody at their disposal and can make intelligent decisions. Nobody here can help you with that. So illegally-obtained information is one thing. Might be real clear when a judge sees what went on that the warrant shouldn't have been issued, might not be. But you are asking about "illegal information" without explaining what that is. I gotta say, without knowing what you're talking about, I can't give you a better answer than I already have. People without legal training and experience often think things are legal or illegal based on what they read in the paper, see on TV, or watch in the movies...and it's often VERY different in reality. If you want better answers, post the state you are in, and explain the "illegal information" business. EDIT 3/5/06: A law student doing legal research on Yahoo!Answers. Okay. | Law & Ethics | 1141236575 |
| 4076683 | In Marbury VS. Madison, did Marbury eventually become a justice? Did he go to a lower court or what happened? | hmm i bet you could find the answer to that online, just google it i mean i have no clue, but i bet the internet does! ps. thnx for ur answer to my question, i like it short and sweet | Law & Ethics | 1142222562 |
| 2108249 | Is there a statute of limitations on traffic tickets in Fort Worth? | The statute of limitations does not apply. The whole idea of a limitation is that there should be a maximum amount of time between an offense and being charged with that offense. With a traffic ticket, being given the ticket is being charged with the offense, so you are charged within minutes of committing the offense. Photo radar or photo red light things also charge you immediately, though they have a month to mail you the ticket. | Law & Ethics | 1142229108 |
| 1632798 | What are California legal requirements to petition a city council to take specific action? | Contact the City Clerk in your city. They will have the forms and instructions for preparing a legal petition to the city council. | Law & Ethics | 1143233567 |
| 3412922 | What is the best and easiest way to get out of a speeding ticket in Florida? | Hire a lawyer and he can plea bargain the speeding ticket down to a non-moving violation providing no collission was involved (usually Faulty equipment) and pay double the normal fine and it won't add points to your driving record or affect your insurance premiums | Law & Ethics | 1143477682 |
| 2506951 | How can I get marriage records from Mexico? | There are web sites for every state in Mexico and you can consult them to find out about records. | Law & Ethics | 1143340251 |
| 3410644 | my cousin in law needs help he was wrongfully accused.? | try this http://library.findlaw.com/ | Law & Ethics | 1143551636 |
| 3065090 | Im 17 can i move out of my home in new jersey? | If you got enough money, have a good journey. | Law & Ethics | 1141871215 |
| 4346241 | How do you convict a person who bribes judges and lawyers? Why is the justice system so corrupt? | The American Justice system is a joke. The rich can hire people who know the law and "buy" justice while the poor people get sent to prision. Power corrupts and the rich don't like it when one of their own gets locked up. | Law & Ethics | 1142656646 |
| 222248 | How many cops are there in New Jersey? | oh man...there are cops in jersey? | Law & Ethics | 1143709257 |
| 2940238 | who is chris cragg? | a climber who published guide books if were taling about the same guy.... just google him | Law & Ethics | 1141530977 |
| 3002612 | I am looking for a list of the survivors of the Munity on the Bounty and who was caught and prosecuted? | The mutineers put Captain Bligh, together with 19 of the crew who remained faithful to him, on a launch. Cast at sea they suffered the most extraordinary dangers and privations, but ultimately reached home, and, as soon as the English government heard of the mutiny, it sent out the frigate Pandora, to retrieve the mutineers and bring them to justice. After being repatriated to England, ten prisoners were tried by a naval court. During the trial, great importance was attached to which men had been seen to be holding weapons during the critical moments of the mutiny, as under the Articles of War, failure to act when able to prevent a mutiny was considered no different from being an active mutineer. In the judgement delivered on September 18, 1792, four men whom Bligh had designated as innocent were acquitted. Two were found guilty, but pardoned; one of these was Peter Heywood, who later rose to rank of captain himself. Another was reprieved due to a legal technicality. The other three men were convicted and hanged. In other trials, both Bligh and Edwards were tried for the loss of their ships, and both were acquitted. Fate of the Mutineers When the American sailing ship Topaz, commanded by Mayhew Folger, rediscovered Pitcairn Island in 1808, only John Adams, nine women and some children still lived. Five of the mutineers, including Fletcher Christian, had been murdered by Tahitians on Pitcairn Island; one died after a drunken fall; one was killed by the other two survivors after he attacked them; and one died of natural causes. All six of the Taihitian men were killed during the fighting. Of the nine Taihitian women, two were killed in falls while gathering eggs from a cliff. Fletcher Christian was survived by Maimiti and their son Thursday October Christian, the first child born on the island. Rumors persist that Fletcher left the island and made it back to England. In 1825, John Adams was granted amnesty for his mutiny; Pitcairn's capital, Adamstown, is named for him. On November 30, 1838, the Pitcairn Islands (which include the uninhabited islands of Henderson, Ducie, and Oeno) were incorporated into the British Empire. The voyage of Pandora in search of the mutineers is said to have given rise to the expression "bounty-hunting," which refers to searching for a fugitive to obtain a reward (bounty) of some sort. | Law & Ethics | 1142203296 |
| 1966667 | Can you make an adoption legal with a notary public? | No the best you can do with a Notary is to get a Power of Attorney, which would give you certain rights, however this can be recinded as simply as it was made. to assure your legal rights you need to see a lawyer and have a formal adoption. If you qualify this may be done through legal aid or someother type of reduced charges. You will also need the fathers permission to do the adoption and in these cases they will usually sign away their rights rather than have to pay child support. With a Power of Attorney the court could order both parents to pay child support, so if they are wanting out of the responsibilities they will probably want a legal adoption. | Law & Ethics | 1143317609 |
| 3833477 | Is there anything you can do to report a reckless driver who literally tried to run you off the road? | Yes! Give his deatails to your local police station. In the United Kingdom this is road rage which is an idictable offence, and although the Scottich law was renowned throughout the world and being just, these day we seem to follow what the U.S.does, so if it is acrime here it must surely be a crime in America, and judging from the way your question was written, you are in America | Law & Ethics | 1143075514 |
| 2932484 | Can teens protest??? | They sure do...at least in the U.S. and Canada. That falls under the catagory of free speech, which everyone regardless of age has. | Law & Ethics | 1143592970 |
| 575115 | Do you tip if your food has been messed up? | of course. dont you still get paid if you make a mistake at your job? | Law & Ethics | 1141964250 |
| 196362 | illega search..? | The fourth Amendment of the US Constitution provides: "The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized." The Supreme Court has also held that individuals in automobiles have a reduced expectation of privacy, because vehicles generally do not serve as residences or repositories of personal effects. Vehicles may not be randomly stopped and searched; there must be probable cause or reasonable suspicion of criminal activity. Items in "plain view" may be seized; areas that could potentially hide weapons may also be searched. With probable cause, police officers may search any area in the vehicle. They may not, however, extend the search to the vehicle's passengers without probable cause to search those passengers. Presumably, the police could claim that you could store weapons in your purse. However, the claim would also have to be based on a reasonable claim that they thought that you and your friend had committed or were about to commit a criminal act and that there were reasonable grounds to believe you had weapons. You may want to speak to your lawyer further about this matter | Law & Ethics | 1141599978 |
| 4410628 | are there any lawyers willing to help us with our situation? | Contact your local or state BAR association and ask them to recommend a pro bono (for free) or inexpensive charging attorney. I'll bet they can help. Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1142913612 |
| 2798847 | what can happen to a 12 year old that touched another child? | You need to define "touch" before an opinion can be given. | Law & Ethics | 1142050969 |
| 3442324 | credentials on district attorney joe black of marshall texas harrison county? | He is an elected official. District attorneys are attorneys in the state and are elected by the voters. | Law & Ethics | 1143259687 |
| 1097198 | Did this administration go to war to help Iraq or was it an excuce to get there OIL ? | US doesnt' want to steal iraq's oil. it needs to control the world trade in oil. basially require all oil-producing countries to market their oil in dollars, effectively making american paper money redeemable in oil. compliant arab regimes also re-invest hundreds of billions of dollars of oil profits in the united states. if they're allowed to start selling oil in Euros they will invest their profits somewhere else and the US economy will suffer tremendously that's why bush went to war with all these countries. to maintain america's control over the oil trade. | Law & Ethics | 1142188390 |
| 2592146 | where do i find court transcripts from actual trials? | try doing a search online. | Law & Ethics | 1143760548 |
| 2421513 | Did the Feds ever advertised a reward for Al Capone? | The feds don't offer rewards for crimals with STDs! besides Elliot Ness knew his whereabouts most of the time. | Law & Ethics | 1141679981 |
| 2576742 | I'm looking for a sight that states the common law marriage laws of Texas? | http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/statutes/docs/FA/content/pdf/fa.001.00.000002.00.pdf Here's the PDF file and here is the family code link http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/statutes/fa.toc.htm | Law & Ethics | 1142913022 |
| 1504604 | This is a refrased question; is a durable power of attorney still valid if it was...? | Which country? Which state? In general, it is a good idea to do and doesn't have to be expensive. Durable powers of atttorney can be ammended. In most places you simply have to execute a new power of attorney. However, the issue of identification is basic. If you are the same person to whom the power is issued, it should still be valid, but you have to prove it, which can be a hassle. Can't say this is true for every jurisdiction. | Law & Ethics | 1142444124 |
| 1262934 | can anyone give me work ethics regarding resignaton? | It depends upon how you were treated. If you were treated well, the traditional individual gives all he/she has. If mistreated, hell, F*** 'um. | Law & Ethics | 1141881214 |
| 3762406 | Last months rent was paid 10yrs ago, w/agreement from landord that it was last months rent. Can they raise it? | If not in writing it's going to be tough to fight it. Unless it was specifically addressed in your verbal agreement they have every legal right to ask for additional deposit. Obviously if you've been there for 10 years you must like the place a lot; probably not worth fighting. | Law & Ethics | 1143851578 |
| 340905 | Should drugs be legalized? | If by legalized you mean de-criminalized and regulated by an administrative body, then I would say yes. Drugs are not a moral issue, but rather a health and safety issue, which is where we're confused in America. It seems we'd be far better off if the $$$ from the "drug war" was redirected into rehabilitation and education. Currently illegal drugs could be taxed and regulated, which would produce revenue, as well as be more efficiently researched, along with the potential benefits of other derivative chemicals and drugs. Besides, the "war on drugs" is as much a retarded child of propaganda as the "war on terrorism." These aren't nations or even ideals, but a pervasive problem that must be treated at the source, not fought. | Law & Ethics | 1142616139 |
| 3333665 | can you sue for sexual harrasment in a volunteer rescue squad? | yes you can sue weather there is any money to collect is another manner | Law & Ethics | 1143787772 |
| 4425086 | penal code for disturbing the peace? | For what state? It's sometimes called disorderly conduct.... | Law & Ethics | 1143582256 |
| 3264512 | is there an attorney anywhere that handles social security issues after someone is allready on disability? | legal aid every state has one http://myweb2.search.yahoo.com/search?ei=utf-8&fr=slv1-&p=legal%20aid | Law & Ethics | 1143294571 |
| 2137518 | are u for or against capital punishment?? | for. and if u claim to be (by the way the guy correcting "u" and capitals should STFU) against it, read sweet_scents' post and put urself in that position. if i was in that position and they were freed at some point, i would be waiting at the prison gates, very angry and very armed. | Law & Ethics | 1142047627 |
| 3605944 | Do you think polygamy should be legalized in the U.S. ? | wow! so many yes! i guess in society and culture section many who blast 4 marrage system in islam are just jealous christians! even not all muslims have more than one wife. any way, from a country where it was allowed till some 60 years back, i can tell it only deteriorates families. it continuous peacefully when one of the wife has low self esteem or have no where else to go she compromises as atleast she has a roof over her head. when it comes to inheritence the situationm is worse. ever heard of sati system in india? it was mostly in bengal. you know why ? in bengal hindu law of inheritance daybhag was applied. that meant the widow had a full right of her husbands property even if she had no child. in rest of india widow without child just had life interest in property. polygamy was rampant. so the result was youger wives were often forced to die on funeral pyre along with their husbands. you have no idea the downfall and problems such systems cause in society. if you read history of mugals you will find how many brothers cut each others throats because every queen and her chldren claimed the throne as their right. other than that when some of partners will be emtionally and otherwise deprived of marital needs they are going to cause problems in families. your family system is already falling apart. are you looking for a last nail? | Law & Ethics | 1142914271 |
| 3321784 | Why do prostitutes get arrested but their employers don't? | it's easyer to attack people who can't defend themselves | Law & Ethics | 1143750544 |
| 3503510 | If you had a chance to kick George Bush in the a$$, how many times would you in 1 minutes? | He's probably monitoring our answers and reading this. So, I'm not at liberty to say. | Law & Ethics | 1141487420 |
| 1051041 | when did australian trops enter Iraq 2002 or march 2003? | The war did not start until March 2003, however they may have been part of the International Build up in Kuwait in 2002 and be considered deployed to Iraq. | Law & Ethics | 1143585222 |
| 4109944 | Where is the Jones county detention center? | Theres one in Hattiesburg, PA and one in Gray, GA | Law & Ethics | 1141354266 |
| 3319639 | meaning of colors? | Our reaction to color is almost instantaneous and has a profound impact on the choices we make everyday. Below is a quick look at general responses to colors based on research, historical significance of color and word association studies. Different cultures react to colors differently and this brief overview focuses on the responses of people in the Western Hemisphere. Red has more personal associations than any other color. Recognized as a stimulant red is inherently exciting and the amount of red is directly related to the level of energy perceived. Red draws attention and a keen use of red as an accent can immediately focus attention on a particular element. Orange, a close relative of red, sparks more controversy than any other hue. There is usually strong positive or negative association to orange and true orange generally elicits a stronger “love it” or “hate it” response than other colors. Fun and flamboyant orange radiates warmth and energy. Interestingly, some of the tones of orange such as terra cotta, peach or rust have very broad appeal. Yellow shines with optimism, enlightenment, and happiness. Shades of golden yellow carry the promise of a positive future. Yellow will advance from surrounding colors and instill optimism and energy as well as spark creative thoughts. Green occupies more space in the spectrum visible to the human eye and is second only to blue as a favorite color. Green is the pervasive color in the natural world that is an ideal backdrop in interior design because we are so used to seeing it everywhere. The natural greens, from forest to lime, are seen as tranquil and refreshing, with a natural balance of cool and warm (blue and yellow) undertones. Green is considered the color of peace and ecology. However, there is an “institutional” side to green, associated with illness or Government-issued that conjure up negative emotions as do the “slimy” or bilious greens. Blue is the overwhelming “favorite color.” Blue is seen as trustworthy, dependable and committed. The color of sky and the ocean, blue is perceived as a constant in our lives. As the collective color of the spirit, it invokes rest and can cause the body to produce chemicals that are calming; however not all blues are serene and sedate. Electric or brilliant blues become dynamic and dramatic, an engaging color that expresses exhilaration. Some shades or the overuse of blue may come across as cold or uncaring. Blue is the least “gender specific” color, having equal appeal to both men and women. Purple embodies the balance of red simulation and blue calm. This dichotomy can cause unrest or uneasiness unless the undertone is clearly defined at which point the purple takes on the characteristics of its undertone. A sense of mystic and royal qualities, purple is a color often well liked by very creative or eccentric types and is the favorite color of adolescent girls. Brown says stability, reliability, and approachability. It is the color of our earth and is associated with all things natural or organic. Gray is timeless, practical, and solid. A longstanding favorite suit color, gray can mix well with any color. Although well like and often worn, people rarely name gray as a favorite color possibly because Gray also is associated with loss or depression. Black is authoritative and powerful; because black can evoke strong emotions too much can be overwhelming. A classic color for clothing possibly because it makes the wearer appear thinner and more sophisticated. White projects purity, cleanliness, and neutrality. Doctors don white coats, brides traditionally were white gowns and a white picket fence surrounds a safe and happy home. | Law & Ethics | 1141472680 |
| 1440217 | i am 16 years old, how do i get emancipated in ohio? | Ohio does not allow the emancipation of minors. To be emancipated, you would have to join one of the armed forces or marry. To avoid school, you could take the GED. | Law & Ethics | 1142300212 |
| 1709966 | Can a lawyer on a hoa board represent neighbor against neighbor in court? | That's an uncomfortable conflict of interest. Not a good idea. | Law & Ethics | 1143087337 |
| 3321157 | curfew in moundsville wv for 17 year old? | Unfortunately the city does not post their municipal code online. Contact the city hall or your local police department's non-emergency number. The other person is quite incorrect - curfews are definitely legal. Minors do not have the same legal rights afforded adults. | Law & Ethics | 1143353054 |
| 1033260 | where do I turn when someone frauds me over the internet? | The Internet Crime Complaint Center. http://www.ic3.gov/ | Law & Ethics | 1141924650 |
| 1577038 | What is the best way to copyright information on a website? | On one level, copyright protection vests as soon as you fix your creative work in a tangible medium (such as a web server), but should you need to sue for infringement, it would be very helpful to the court if you've registered with the copyright office (see the link below). The precise procedure depends on the type of content of you wish to protect. If you want to be absolutely sure, speak with an attorney. | Law & Ethics | 1143746393 |
| 2335301 | can a man be charged with incest for having sex with his step daugter that is over 21? | A step daughter is not blood related, therefore, there is no incest. However, any man who has sex with his step daughter has some serious issues to work on. When a man marries a women who has children (whether they are over 21 or not), sex should not even enter his mind - it's morally wrong!!!!! | Law & Ethics | 1141515533 |
| 1954355 | a hospital is being sued for saving a lady's life and not allowing her to die with dignity. what can they do? | If there was any question about her advance directive, the hospital was correct to save her life. In order to win the lawsuit, she'll have to prove that the hospital knew of her advance directive (as well as the doctor who saved her) and willfully violated the directive. Without that, she doesn't stand a chance. | Law & Ethics | 1143549983 |
| 69186 | What should i do if i constantly receive obscene &threatening messages in my yahoo mail box? | On the list of choices just above the message, where there's "move to" and "delete," another choice is "spam." If you mark it as spam, you won't get more from that same address. After awhile, you will have weeded out the stuff you don't want. | Law & Ethics | 1143370532 |
| 2711013 | Has anyone successfully argued against a red stop light photo ticket in Santa Monica court? | I've never had a red light ticket (camera) so therefor I have no real expertise in the area of fighting them. There are some relevant links you may want to check out regarding your ticket and make sure you read the information. Each camera in California must be calibrated with the stop light and the light must have adequate "yellow" time (usually 3-4 seconds) before it changes to red. If the camera or stop light is out of sync, then the ticket can be voided by proving your case in traffic court. You should also contact the traffic safety department in Santa Monica and obtain the public information for that particular intersection and camera to help in your case. They can be fought and won if it is done right. Good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1142645153 |
| 2682098 | Is it against the law to provide false evidence to the state attorney's office..? | Absolutely. It's either obstruction of justice or perjury, depending on the specific circumstances in which the false evidence was provided. This presumes that it was provided deliberately and knowingly. And the innocent person can also attempt to sue the person providing false evidence, but that is rarely successful due to immunity laws for witnesses. It's worth checking on in your particular jurisdiction, however. | Law & Ethics | 1142649369 |
| 3049299 | How do you leave the country on the run w/ passport ignorance? | If you are in the US, it is really simple! thousands and thousands of people get across our borders each year. (and the government is trying to stop them) Think of how easy it would be if you are going in the direction that nobody is watching! SOUTH What are u on the run for? | Law & Ethics | 1143676969 |
| 18643 | can anyone explain the process of imansapation for children? | It is may understanding that a child that desires to become emancipated from their parents must be able to prove in court that they are capable of supporting themselves. This would include a regular income. It is not enough to say to a Judge, my friend said I can stay with them. | Law & Ethics | 1142263445 |
| 2168345 | Why can't a confession after an innocent verdict reverse the judgement? | It's in the 5th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution: "...nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb..." If a person is found guilty of a crime, but later evidence shows up to prove he is innocent, he can request a new trial. In so doing, he would basically be waiving this portion of his 5th Amendment right. If a person is found innocent, but later evidence shows up to prove he is guilty, the governmetn cannot violate his 5th Amendment right and re-try him for the same crime. But there is a loop-hole. He could be charged for a different crime. The 4 cops tried for beating Rodney King were found innocent, but then later re-tried for violating his civil rights. Same crime, different charges. | Law & Ethics | 1143811651 |
| 3236249 | i need to know what is the percentage of child support for 3 kids in georgia? | Go to this website: http://www.alllaw.com/calculators/Childsupport/georgia/ Fill in the blanks. | Law & Ethics | 1143082933 |
| 1853814 | Renting a house with rats......? | Depends on the state you live in. Most states the landlord has to reimburse for any remediation (exterminators fees) but not alternate housing unless the residence is deemed unsafe by a health or building inspector. And this is only if the landlord is notified and doesn't take action within a specific number of days. Your best bet is to ask for half the hotel money from the landlord (ask nicely, show receipts). Do not threaten, just ask nicely for half the money. Explain about your fears for the baby. You may have the right to call a city inspector to ensure that the house is not contaminated and the pesets have not damaged the structure of the house so it is unsafe. You can use this as leverage with your landlord but be careful, you do not want to get into an adversarial relationship with the person who owns your home if it can be avoided. All correspondence to landlord should be certified mail with delivery receipt and keep copies of everything. | Law & Ethics | 1142226677 |
| 4352763 | If two divorced parents have different views on parenting, who decides how the child should be raised? | The parents need to work that out together. They should still be a team when it comes to parenting even if they are no longer married. That is part of being grown ups and parents. | Law & Ethics | 1142810173 |
| 252256 | does georgia have a law against letting other states extradict criminals out of Georgia?? | Federal law requires the states to extradite criminals unless the criminal can show good cause for why the state should not do so and unless the state is conducting their own trial already. | Law & Ethics | 1142203851 |
| 1367925 | Say someone you know has crown deeds can they be disputed in a court of law in Canada?Need answer soon.? | Anything can be disputed in court, as long as you have the money to file. As to winning, you need to consult a lawyer in Canada. | Law & Ethics | 1142795638 |
| 24733 | how to write a federal motion to object to pre-sentencing report? | This sounds like something you need to have a lawyer put together... | Law & Ethics | 1143049099 |
| 2708620 | barbosa sabatino advogados - advocaciaonline - Where can I find? | No comprendo. | Law & Ethics | 1141335828 |
| 4166758 | Should servers go on strike? | i agree, its not fair that they can get away with not paying servers minimum wage, because they are supposed to get tips, and then they tax the tips. but really, you guy's would have to get smart about it and start a union. Then somebody would listen and try and fix it. | Law & Ethics | 1142440733 |
| 2361829 | can you become a lawyer with an Felony? | The state bar will be primarily interested in moral character. The most important things would be what type of crime it was and how long ago it occurred. In most states, even expunging a felony would still require disclosure to the state bar before admission as an attorney. | Law & Ethics | 1141426309 |
| 1087378 | Law that makes it a crime to refuse to take Juror Oath? | Well if you're looking for court opinions then why are you posting on Y Answers? Each state has it's own laws regarding this, and then there are federal rules as well. In either case the laws all make it a crime for failing to show if you don't have an excuse that is considered valid under the law. Next if taking an Oath is a violation of your beliefs you can state that to the judge who can then just make you affirm/promise that you'll follow the rules/law. Again though without knowing the state your talking about it's hard to provide much more then that. | Law & Ethics | 1143201865 |
| 2614605 | do constitution really allow free speech? | Yes, the constitution does allow the rights of freedom speech, assembly, and religious practice in the 1st amendment. But because these rights sometimes conflict with eachother (like in your scenario), its pretty safe to say that you have right and liberties as long as they dont interfere with anyone else, or cause other people malicious harm. | Law & Ethics | 1143410679 |
| 3590299 | Has anyone sued Hartford Insurance lately (that's within the last day or so, that would be lately for Hartford | I have been involved in many lawsuits involving different insurance companies as counsel on both sides, Plaintiff and Defense. I personally have found that there are other companies that are far worse than The Hartford. In fact, I don't think The Hartford is bad at all. As far as "sticking it to them," that is not a very good reason to file a law suit, and it could end up getting you in trouble. You need to find an attorney in your local area, I would suggest looking up http://www.martindale.com/ | Law & Ethics | 1142624947 |
| 3537616 | Which supreme court justice is going to do permanent damage to the Supreme court and is actually an idealogue? | Antonin Scalia. | Law & Ethics | 1143604068 |
| 3181298 | I need help finding family law attourney that will help me win? | Check the phone book for attorneys focusing on family law. Try to set up as many free consultations as you can. You really need to meet an attorney face-to-face to get an idea of how comfortable you feel with that lawyer. Ask specific questions and see how he/she responds. If the attorney blows you off, then move on to the next attorney. | Law & Ethics | 1141249715 |
| 3516324 | if u r getting divorce in few months what precations should be taken to prevent fininacial loss? | Close your joint bamk account ASAP! | Law & Ethics | 1142693582 |
| 2740509 | What are the WI security vehicle laws? | Wisconsin law only provides that emergency vehicles, utility vehicles, tow trucks, etc. can have any sort of flashing or oscillating light or any light that projects forward that is not white or amber. | Law & Ethics | 1143435471 |
| 12944 | Which takes precedence, the Patriot Act or The Constitution of the United States ? | the constitution. the constitution is a contract that describes the restrictions on politicians' powers, thats why they had to sign it. the patriot act is a strategic guideline against terrirism. its also an act of treason in the context of the constitution. | Law & Ethics | 1142885830 |
| 2702084 | do i have a legal right to evict someone from my home who has never paid rent? | Smartest thing to do is make a contract/statement up stating person has lived there so n so months "rent free" (your choice or not?)and has no job wanted to do your best to help said person on their feet, all has failed, now are giving the person X ammount of days to get out,or contribute. Have that person sign it, with your signature as well. wouldnt hurt to give that person a copy as well you keep the original! For future references its best to have "Everything in WRITING" And keep as many expense reciepts as well. | Law & Ethics | 1141267721 |
| 2629574 | Are we the only Grandparents needing finacial help to raise our grandkids? | this is why. when children go to foster care they become a ward of the state. so the state has custody of them. you should be bale to get help if you have legal custody of your grandchildren. go to court and get it all done and then try to get help form the state. and heres a question... why arent' the parents helping.... | Law & Ethics | 1143567905 |
| 2759407 | if an immigrant with a green card is charged with drug trafficing will he be deported or do his time first? | Before 9/11 he had a chance of staying here. In the post 9/11 world, he will have to serve his time and then be immediately deported. He should have become a citizen in those 24 years that he has been here. | Law & Ethics | 1141490255 |
| 4154330 | How would you define Honor and hows does it apply to public bureaucats? | One definition is, "strong moral character or strength, and adherence to ethical principles." How it applies to anyone is a personal issue, some of us have it, some don't. Bureaucrats are no exception. | Law & Ethics | 1141776012 |
| 2309220 | What exactly does it mean to have a civil judgement against you? | Yes! A civil judgment can be collected by seizure of personal property to be sold at auction and proceeds applied to the judgement amount. Also, it will prevent him (and possibly you since you are married) from getting financing for homes until the judgment is satisfied. I don't know how far the company is willing to go to attempt to collect thier money, and laws very from state to state, I suggest you, or he, or both contact an attorney for your best course of action. Since you are married, this will also effect his and possibly your credit reports and scores. | Law & Ethics | 1142898069 |
| 2306726 | is there a website that i can look up specific penal codes? | Most states have their laws and codes available online for free. One of the best places for you to start is Findlaw.com. You can even do limited research on case law there. However, you seem to be looking for a particular statute. As an attorney in California, I think I recognize the code section you are talking about. California arranges its laws by subject title (i.e. Vehicle Code, Civil Code, etc.). In this case, I believe you are referring the Health & Safety Code Section Section 11377. I have post a link below where you can read that section. If you are referring to this California law, it deals with possession of certain any controlled substances. One of the penalties include county jail of not more than year. You may read the entire section at the link below. | Law & Ethics | 1141990504 |
| 2882223 | are threats to bring harm to a person by the means of witchcraft,subject for prosecution in any state? | The main thing that has to be considered is would you consider you self at risk for harm. If you don't believe in witchcraft/voodoo it would be hard to file a threat charge since you have no belief that you will be hurt. If however you do believe in witchcraft/voodoo then you'd have a case since you'd have a genuine fear for yourself. Here's two examples: 1)I'm going to murder you. In this case anyone would believe that was a threat since a person can kill you. 2)I'm going to beat you with a wet noodle. No harm will come from that and thus no threat. | Law & Ethics | 1143235221 |
| 1641769 | what is the Family Leave Act? | Synopsis of Law Covered employers must grant an eligible employee up to a total of 12 workweeks of unpaid leave during any 12-month period for one or more of the following reasons: for the birth and care of the newborn child of the employee; for placement with the employee of a son or daughter for adoption or foster care; to care for an immediate family member (spouse, child, or parent) with a serious health condition; or to take medical leave when the employee is unable to work because of a serious health condition. | Law & Ethics | 1141620443 |
| 3906132 | what is it called when a teenager signs papers to be responsable for themselfs?and leave their parents care? | It is emancipation, and you should know there's more than just signing papers involved. I'm sure it varies from state to state, but in California you would be required to show several things to a judge before your emancipation would be granted. The previous answerer says they've been emancipated, so maybe they could tell you more about the process. | Law & Ethics | 1141668659 |
| 4290327 | What would happen if..................?? | You sum it up perfectly, "...they found the rapist not guilty since they couldn't prove it..." That is just it. Someone is truely innocent until proven guilty. Unless there is something that proves he knew that she did not want to have sex or there was a witness that saw the act, there is no way to prove it happened. I would be interested in what book that came out of. Will you tell us? The situation you describe sounds like it would not be an "ignorant" woman, but mabey a woman who was metally handicapped or an invalid. These cases come up from time to time and are a b*i*t*c*h* to prove. The tuely sick predators rape these types of women. | Law & Ethics | 1142624208 |
| 1109755 | how do you defeat an ankle bracelet? | go back to jail | Law & Ethics | 1141232149 |
| 4280125 | Do you know any information about Braxton Carter that is useful.? | Report Details Braxton-Carter Case Towanda Braxton-Carter Local News Headlines Police: Teen Fired Gun From Bus Victims Rights on Death Row $270M Lottery Winner Shows Up Would-be Burglar Stuck in Vent Police Kill Armed Man Near I-85 Savannah Banks on St. Pat's Day Teen in MySpace Threat Gets Bond By: Manav Tanneeru Last Modified: 3/11/2005 8:48:03 AM Allegations against Towanda Braxton-Carter, pop star Toni Braxton’s sister, stem from checks stolen from Safeco regional headquarters in Gwinnett County, according to the police report filed in the incident. The sister of R&B singer Toni Braxton is facing criminal charges in Gwinnett County. Braxton-Carter, who lives in Duluth, was charged with forgery and theft-by-receiving. Braxton-Carter, 31, was once an employee of Safeco, an insurance firm, but quit months before the alleged thefts took place. Braxton-Carter was reportedly in a back room of the company’s office where the blank checks are stored with Steven Robeson, an employee, on January 31. Robeson left the room for a few minutes leaving Braxton-Carter alone and at that time she allegedly stole three blank company checks, the police report said. Braxton-Carter apparently used one of the checks at the Sweetwater Liquor Store, according to the police report. The check was processed, but rejected because of errors on the check and the liquor store subsequently contacted Safeco and Peggy Kingman, whom the police report lists as an investigator, and presumably, is employed by Safeco. Kingman said Braxton-Carter told her that Robeson had given her the checks and that she did not know they were forged. Robeson told Kingman he did not know anything about the checks, according to the police report. The other two checks have not been accounted for. Robeson was fired by Safeco for allowing someone into the back room, which is against company policy, the police report said. Braxton-Carter, who lives in Duluth, Ga., has been charged with one count of forgery. The Gwinnett County district attorney recently received the case and no court hearings have yet been set, Gwinnett officials told 11Alive News. A representative for Braxton-Carter declined to comment. A Safeco spokesman also declined to comment on the allegations. Braxton-Carter was recently on the how "Starting Over" and was a member of the R&B singing group The Braxtons. | Law & Ethics | 1141675285 |
| 741427 | How do you start over when a loved one has been charged and convicted without good counsel?unprepared counsel! | I agree it is going to be tough. Since you feel they were inadequately represented I would check into the appeal process. It is possible to get a worse punishment after the appeal so weigh this out carefully. I will pray for you. | Law & Ethics | 1142444771 |
| 2464838 | does anyone know about 5 murders in okinawa by an air force member between 2003 and 2006? | The best I could find was a reference to Dennis Rader, the BTK killer, who served in Okinawa with the United States Air Force, and who is suspected of potential involvement in some unsolved murders there between 1966 and 1970. Those crimes, however, did not fit Rader's traditional technique, so it is doubtful that he was involved. Did you mean the United States Air Force or some other air force? Do you have any other details you can provide? The question is just too ambiguous for much more detail. | Law & Ethics | 1142288192 |
| 3485062 | What does the word garrot mean? | A stick or small wooden cylinder used for tightening a bandage, in order to compress the arteries of a limb. or Golden-eye \Gold"en-eye`\, n. (Zo["o]l.) A duck (Glaucionetta clangula), found in Northern Europe, Asia, and America. The American variety (var. Americana) is larger. Called whistler, garrot, gowdy, pied widgeon, whiteside, curre, and doucker. Barrow's golden-eye of America (G. Islandica) is less common. | Law & Ethics | 1141823319 |
| 444428 | can a cop radar gun u while he is moving?? | Yes he can, there are several settings on radar "guns"/machines that allow the LEO (Law Enforment Officer) to choose from, one of which is wether he is moving or not. He may also check your speed if you are behind him (if he has a rear mounted radar, most State Police have these). The basic premise in court is that the officer observed you going at a high rate of speed and then VERIFIED your speed with a speed detection device (which he has to be registered/licensed to use). The reason for this is that in some states LEO's are not allowed to use radar unless they have a reason, meaning: They had to see something that gave them a reason to check your speed. | Law & Ethics | |
| 1664299 | If the statute of limitations on a criminal case is exprired must I still enter a plea? | How do you know it's expired? There may very well be more than one charge pending against you and not all of them may have the same statute of limitations. The law may have changed. I would see an attorney, under the attorney client privilege they cannot turn you in or they may stand to lose their license to practice law. | Law & Ethics | 1143451952 |
| 4188171 | how can i email the buffalo police depts,or police commissioner,? | They do not have published e-mail addresses. | Law & Ethics | 1142104267 |
| 2433869 | the "CSI" effect? | Absolutely it is a problem. Juries expect DNA on a DUI case. In other words, they expect way more than is necessary or practical. In general, DNA is only used for murder cases and certain rape cases. CA DOJ won't even look at it if it isn't. They are already backed up beyond belief on DNA testing. Some of the other problems come from the costs of some of the tests. They aren't practical to do, but will be done if the case needs it. Believe it or not, CSI also shows testing that aren't real. Go figure, it's TV. I run into people on calls that expect DNA testing done on the rock that broke their window. (No joke). They wonder why I don't plot the trajectory of the rock with a portable computer lab to figure out where it came from to break their $90 window. There is another "CSI effect". It happens when criminals start cleaning their crime scene with DNA and trace evidence in mind. Scary. | Law & Ethics | 1143775865 |
| 3658421 | How is legal insanity determined? | Kansas appears to use the A.L.I. standard: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/crime/trial/history.html | Law & Ethics | 1141319132 |
| 2678820 | can you give me an article on school desegregation? | Administration of Court-Ordered School Desegregation in Urban School Districts: The Law and Experience, The Journal of Negro Education, The, Summer 2004 by Hunter, Richard C Save a personal copy of this article and quickly find it again with Furl.net. It's free! Save it. It has been 50 years since the United States Supreme Court handed down its landmark decision in Brown v. Board of Education (1954). This article discusses race relations and education before Brown and reviews both decisions in this important case that did so much to provide hope for African Americans that public education would be improved for their children in this country. The "massive resistance" movement in the South that delayed the implementation of public school desegregation for more than a decade and several seminal cases in both higher education and public school desegregation are reviewed. In this article, the impact of "White flight" and other demographic factors on urban public education are presented. Also, the administration of court-ordered desegregation in Bradley v. Richmond School Board (1971) is a primary subject of the article. Finally, a review of the effects of public school desegregation on public education in urban school districts are presented; including the economic costs, racial isolation, student achievement, metropolitan desegregation, and an outlook for the future. BACKGROUND Continue article Advertisement It is useful to consider race relations and education before discussing public school desegregation in the period leading up to the now famous decision of the United States Supreme Court in Brown v. Board of Education, 1954 (Brown I). The institution of slavery was the low point in race relations in America and was conceived by some as a means of converting Blacks to Christianity. Still others maintain that slavery was used to provide this rapidly growing country with a steady supply of inexpensive labor. Nevertheless, divisions over the treatment of slaves in the colonies developed and influenced several northern states to abolish slavery, including Pennsylvania (1780), Massachusetts (1783), Connecticut (1784), and Rhode Island (1784). Although sentiment against slavery was strong in the North, Blacks were denied the right to vote and to use public conveyances and in 1860 only 7% of free Blacks in the North were allowed to attend schools. Prior to the Civil War, public education was limited in most southern communities and formal education for slaves was illegal. However, after President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, the Civil War ended, the 13th Amendment was passed, and race relations improved for Blacks in the United States. This period of good extended to all states in the union, particularly in the North. Unfortunately, once again racist Whites created "black codes" to restrict the rights and freedoms of the newly freed slaves. These codes did not permit Blacks to hold political office or to vote and influenced passage of the Civil "Rights Act of 1866, which was incorporated in the 14th Amendment. This legislation made it illegal for states to deny equal protection to anyone under their jurisdiction. Congress established the Freedman's Bureau for slaves, which operated from 1865-1872 and created 4,200 schools that enrolled almost 250,000 pupils. Nevertheless, only 5% of the Black, school-age population was served by the Freedman Bureau's schools. It was reported in 1871 that the State Supreme Courts of Ohio and Indiana decided that separate schools were legal, if they were equal. Because of this condition, the education of Blacks in the North was not much better than it was in the South. The right of Blacks to vote was ratified in 1868 by the 15th Amendment. However, because federal troops were removed from the South, Blacks were effectively disenfranchised from voting by poll taxes and literacy tests in every state in this region (S | Law & Ethics | 1142052414 |
| 1828212 | how do you find out if a warrant was issued for someone from ontario canada? | Tell me who it is, I train police dogs and my best friends are all cops. lol | Law & Ethics | 1143742866 |
| 4195407 | What laws do you think the FDA should make for food manufactures to help reduce obesity in America? | I don't think the FDA should have any laws to help reduce obesity. Why is it that people think it is the food manufacturers fault for being obese? People should educate themselves on how to live a healthy life. A healthy life includes eating properly, eating proportions of food that are relative to their body structure, and exercising regularly. It is NOT the governments fault that people choose to eat food loaded w/ crap, in such proportions that it makes them obese. Learn to cook a decent meal at home w/ natural herbs and spices, NOT sodium filled season mixes. If you can't cook every night due to work schedule, grab a salad to eat on the run, or get some whole grain bread w/ tuna and tomato or lettuce. People need to take some 'effin responsibility for their actions and lifestyle. These people that sue McDonald's and other fast food establishments because they (fast food establishments) are somehow responsible for some kid looking like a bag of dinner rolls, ought to be taken in the back alley and beaten w/ a carrot. Learn some self control America!! Read a book on nutrition! Go for a walk! Get off your arse and stop watching Jerry Springer! | Law & Ethics | 1142001078 |
| 1694232 | What is the federal law on giving employees breaks during 8 hour day? | In the Us it is 1 half hour break for lunch and 2-15 minute breaks. Although there are some businesses that have contracts that state you may not always get your breaks. My husband works at a hospital,and if it is too busy,then he doesn't get any breaks. But he was aware of that when he signed the contract to work there. | Law & Ethics | 1142610752 |
| 3896239 | How can I get a green card? | You have to apply for it. THen go to see some people in the emmbasy about it.Good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1141781401 |
| 921106 | Is it wise to take a polygragh test even when I'm telling the truth and I'm not guilty? | Sure why not. | Law & Ethics | 1143568039 |
| 1398369 | what are Reasons for recognizing the soviet union? | As a history. | Law & Ethics | 1142355942 |
| 639511 | do u have any info on hispanic laws? | I think one is to refuse to learn English when moving to the US and then to arrogantly demand to be accommodated because of it. | Law & Ethics | 1143388148 |
| 3133145 | Were you aware that you have placed yourself in voluntary servitude to the US Corporation? | Oh, please. Knock off your woe is me, "America is bad" sh*t. It gets real old. | Law & Ethics | 1143364264 |
| 4412099 | Is it better that one terrorist go free, or one innocent man go to jail? | Probably the innocent man going to jail sadly, because many more lives are in danger of terrorist attacks. | Law & Ethics | 1143825302 |
| 1858047 | Plagiarism? | In the case of a nine year old, I don't think a whole lot would happen, legally in the U.S. The consequence would likely include the loss of the award for the contest. If it was for a school grade, I am sure a failing grade would be substituted. If it becomes a part of a school record, it could effect the chances of gaining entrance into some colleges or universities. We all make mistakes growing up and it would be far better for the nine-year old to learn about the consequences for his/her actions now, when the effects would be minimal and may be controlled somewhat, rather than find out the consequesces later. | Law & Ethics | 1142963190 |
| 2788059 | Why is the court system so obtuseness in the legal system? | Laws are subjective. Laws are a GUIDELINE to live. Some laws aren't specific because legislation to pass specific laws either gets caught up in red tape or the person who submitted it for review didn't give enough proof that their point should be made into a law. Most laws DO protect you and your property. But for every minute action there has to be a minute law to cover it and there are just too many small actions. (minute = small) | Law & Ethics | 1142908524 |
| 1360023 | Are prenuptual agreements Immoral? | What could be immoral about them as long as what is in the contract is only about money. Prenups should be only about money, if anything else is included such as retaining a family name, predetermined custody of children, the removal of the ring finger...just kidding. | Law & Ethics | 1143351859 |
| 3260944 | what is the email add for sexafenders? | your state name and then sexoffenders.com combined together | Law & Ethics | 1142784667 |
| 3444767 | I was told that if I had Indian Ancestry I could recive help from the goverment who do I contact about this? | Even if you proved that you were Native American there is no help from the government no free money and no handouts. Good luck with your quest for free money, lol | Law & Ethics | 1141584620 |
| 253752 | Are those convicted of refusing military induction committing a felony or a misdemeanor? | In the U.S. we have an all volunteer military so this would not apply to those who volunteer to serve. When we had a Draft it was a felony to refuse induction. | Law & Ethics | 1142912290 |
| 866470 | What color(s) is the floor in the drunk tank at the county jail? | In Jackson county Michigan the floors are painted yellow, of course half of the paint has been peeled away from being mopped so many times due to people vomiting all over:) | Law & Ethics | 1142399910 |
| 1895014 | If an adoption was private, is there any way a person can have the records opened? | I had a cousin that was adopted and she found my aunt after 30 something years. She contacted the adoption agency and then they contacted my aunt and had to get the OK from her to give my cousin the file but I am not sure how it works the other way if my aunt would have wanted the information if they would have given it to her or not. Hopefully this helped. | Law & Ethics | 1143582210 |
| 1178438 | Intent for a battery? | All you have to intend is to cause the contact. The level of harm (if any) done to the victim is immaterial except that it may shed light on your intent. And, of course, you may not even have to intend the contact. It may be enough that you behaved in reckless disregard of the probability that you would cause the contact. Or, at the lowest level, that you neglected a duty to avoid contact. Don't let that mean crim professor bully you. It's the intention to do the thing that counts, not the outcome. We're punnishing people to cut down on assaults, not to cut down of assaults done out of hatred. | Law & Ethics | 1142392135 |
| 2838966 | Why was abortion such an issue while Bill Clinton was in office? | Because the republican platform opposes abortion and democrats support it. Partisan politicians in this country use differences in their agenda to create controversy. | Law & Ethics | 1141346298 |
| 3528736 | Do you think USA is becoming racist country now-a-days?? | What do you mean, The USA has been a racist country since day one and is slowly showing improvement in race relations. | Law & Ethics | 1141674936 |
| 1524003 | What Law would You Make that the Crime is Punishable by Public Flogging? | I think people convicted of raping and killing children should be flogged in public ( THE FIRST TIME, that would cut down on repeat offenders ). | Law & Ethics | 1141406574 |
| 3639202 | If Iam not of legal drinking age but Iam married can I legally drink in the state of Nevada? | Sorry. the state require EVERYONE to be of legal drinking age. | Law & Ethics | 1141367720 |
| 2127353 | how do I find out if a friend has an arrest warrant in the Los Angeles area? | Contact your local law authorities. If information regarding arrest warrants are open to public knowledge, then they'd most likely be able to tell you. Also, if this person is a FRIEND, it would seem you should be able to feel "free" (no pun intended, really) to just ask THEM. Perhaps, if you already have, maybe you're doubting their answer. Be careful. Don't get yourself caught up in the middle of any foolishness. Take care. | Law & Ethics | 1142390776 |
| 4374830 | What does NJSA Reg 40A: 11 -5(1)(dd) and NJSA 40A: 11 -6.1 state? | NJSA Reg 40A: 11 -5(1)(dd) and NJSA 40A: 11 -6.1 states that you should do your own homework or be subject to imprisonment. | Law & Ethics | 1142006200 |
| 82789 | Minnesota Peace Officer...is there an age guideline? I'm 34, is that too old to be an officer (guidelines)? | No, there are no age guidelines to become a peace officer in MN. I was a Criminal Justice major -- graduated in 2004, at the age of 36. I was seriously considering the police department in St. Paul but went with a different option. Call up the police department of your choice -- ask for the HR recruiter and see what they say . I know that most agencies do expect you to have a 4 year degree in Law Enforcement or Criminal Justice. :) | Law & Ethics | 1142062805 |
| 1441590 | looking for info. about probate for the state of Ohio process,forms,legality's.or a web site.? | www.franklincountyohio.gov/probate/index.cfm .this works for me....... | Law & Ethics | 1143655106 |
| 1644900 | Men only!! If a guy has joint custody should he still pay full child support when has kids half of the time? | No and this should be set by the courts. Talk to your local governing body for child welfare or who instructs you to pay the money. | Law & Ethics | 1141956204 |
| 3675650 | legal meaning of "time period" of "one month" is how many days? | 30 days = 1 month | Law & Ethics | 1142910091 |
| 1239428 | Is there a special form available to complete for response to a civil law suit summons? | Contact the court that issued the summons. They will provide the required forms for a response to the civil suit. | Law & Ethics | 1141883666 |
| 1486980 | lista luptatorilor pentru victoria Revolutiei romane 1989? | Speaking Romanian, guess they didn't read the rules on using only english. THey want a casualty list from the 1989 "incident" in Romania where a fake coup was staged so neo-Communists could take control of the country from the Fascist-Communist Nicolai Ceaucescu. Unfortunately, only partial lists can be constructed due to the thousands of falsified lists, propoganda campaigns, and misinformation campaigns put out after the "revolution". Real historians put the actual casualty count very low, under 300-500 in fact, but they did occur in very concentrated incidents such as the two groups of conscripts ordered to kill each other at the Bucharest airport, and the chaos in the main city square where a few gunman took potshots at the army from the corner of a crowd of 15,000 protestors. These carefully engineered massacres put the neo-Communists in power and set the country up for being looted of almost $137 billion in the 10 years that followed according to Transparency International. | Law & Ethics | 1141522159 |
| 625085 | Picture of Warren R Whitted Jr.? | I don't think there are pictures of him on the internet, but if you contact him, you could probably convince him to email one to you: http://pview.findlaw.com/view/1738520_1?noconfirm=0 | Law & Ethics | 1141412049 |
| 1048716 | how can i get a lawyer to take my case pro bono ( for free)? | Call your county or state BAR Association. They should be able to help you locate one who will either work for free or at a greatly reduced rate. | Law & Ethics | 1141657415 |
| 1628048 | what is a probono lawer? | Contact your local Legal Aid office. Pro bono is a term used when lawyers offer free legal services. If your case is a criminal one and you are subject to jail/prison time, you may request the court to appoint a public defender to you. If you have a civil case, you have to contact a Legal Aid office for assistance. The court will not appoint a public defender if you are not subject to jail/prison time. | Law & Ethics | 1141247052 |
| 3908170 | is it illegal to prank call people? | Georgia has a law which says it is illegal to use the telephone to harass or intimidate someone. | Law & Ethics | 1141557014 |
| 175928 | A bill introduce by state represtative shawn webster that would not designate pit bulls as vicious? | The text of the bill is at the site below. | Law & Ethics | 1143290725 |
| 2736464 | What is the process to impeach a village mayor? | The process depends on the village and would be laid out in the charter that incorporated the town. | Law & Ethics | 1141761218 |
| 585412 | how much notice is a landlord required to give prior to entering an apartment according to North Carolina law? | I am not sure how N.C. law works exactly...but I can tell you how this would be resolved in Pa. They probably aren;t that different regardless. In Pa. a land lord is required to give 24 hours notice unless there is an emergency situation. I do not see how a pet constitutes an emergency. I'd also check your contract/lease, although I am sure that this is probably not listed. As for the pet....your land lord has NO RIGHT to remove a pet of yours from the building. None. That is completely outrageous. He can evict you for violating the lease. He can ask you to remove the pet. But he has absolutely no right at all to remove a pet from an apartment. I'd sue. | Law & Ethics | 1142613554 |
| 355257 | who is running for California attorney general? | Edmund Jerry Brown (Democrat) Rocky Delgadillo (Democrat) Chuck Poochigian (Republican) Pierre-Richard Prosper (Republican) Kenneth A. Weissman (Libertarian) Michael S. Wyman (Green) | Law & Ethics | 1141833568 |
| 1383481 | Is there a process for? | appellate courts and the justice dept. | Law & Ethics | 1143630125 |
| 1821240 | Any advice on what to do for a reckless driving ticket in Gason county, NC?? | Any reputable lawyer won't charge you for a consultation. You can lay out what happened and he/she'll let you know the best course of action. Don't forget, they don't just know the law, they also know the cops in town and the judges, so they've got a fairly good idea of what your chances of successfully fighting the charges are. | Law & Ethics | 1143049692 |
| 2902172 | what is emancipation mean of a child in a divorce? | Emancipation of a minor is just that he or she is considered "legal" even though they are under the age of 18. Still, they cannot do things that normal adults can do, like buy cars, get loans, or get car insurance. | Law & Ethics | 1143413565 |
| 1791896 | Which is more important in a society, freedom or safety? | Thomas Jefferson said: Timid men prefer the calm of despotism to the boisterous sea of liberty I would rather be exposed to the inconveniences attending too much liberty than those attending too small a degree of it Those who desire to give up freedom in order to gain security will not have, nor do they deserve, either one | Law & Ethics | 1141555291 |
| 3929179 | I am doing research for a paper and have ran across two spellings of hippa the other being hipa wants the diff | there is noe hipa,.. there is however a hipaa HIPAA: is the United States Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. | Law & Ethics | 1143468806 |
| 2363535 | how can I do if police lies on traffic court? | Cops don't lie. Don't be rediculous! Read the article below for more information. | Law & Ethics | 1143493358 |
| 3915517 | What are the US Customs Rules & Restrictions on taking in DVDs (possibly pirated) from China for personal use? | Most of the rules are China based. Try reading the case of an American that was singled out for example punishment. Once in China pirate copies are easily spotted but please do not buy them as they only strengthen the Mafia here. If you want real DVDs search for the word Dakou to see what the big recording corporations dump over here. | Law & Ethics | 1142708861 |
| 250099 | How much of a persons income tax return can be taken from a trustee in a bankruptcy? | No. You can keep part of it if you have an exemption under state law or have not used all the wildcard or homestead exemption under federal law. | Law & Ethics | 1143584259 |
| 1439979 | How soon after the death of a parent should children be asking about the estate? | Immediately yes!! But tread lightly! Losing a parent is very difficult. You've got to plan the funereal, find out where the parent was financially, and if there was Life Insurance, and of course, the estate. I lost my dad about a year and a half ago and still grieve his loss! | Law & Ethics | 1142387176 |
| 2456950 | How to prevent gun violence? | Too many people today feel they have had to resort to either keeping a firearm in their home, on them personally or in their cars for fear they cannot protect themselves any other way. It is sad because all too often innocent people are fatally wounded, children included. And even sadder is that children are now the ones shooting up the schools. Unless you were to take away all the weapons and make man stand up for himself on his own merit without the use of weapons gun violence will always be a factor in our society. Were adults not warned to keep their firearms in a safe, locked manner not accessible to children? It didn't help because people think it won't happen to them...and it does. Guns are as common in Tx here as are cattle and oil and believe me, unless society itself makes the changes as a whole and communities band together once again as they once did...we are fighting a losing battle and that is such a shame! | Law & Ethics | 1143016102 |
| 3741182 | What R the odds a cop will show in court 4 throwing a ciggarette out of a car window? | Very good in most jurisdictions. Cops usually have all of their cases assigned on one day. Then they show up to dispose of dozens of tickets all at once. Keep America beautiful. Don't litter. | Law & Ethics | 1141937225 |
| 2125243 | In Illinois, is an employee required to return gifts from the employer after you no longer work there? | It depends if they gave it to you as a gift or office supply. If they gave it to you to take home, it is a gift. If they gave it to you to use in the office, then it is not. | Law & Ethics | 1142012434 |
| 4121390 | i need to find an article that says why weed should be legalized.? | Here is a great place to start - www.dondupay.typepad.com I am not associated with the site. | Law & Ethics | 1142822848 |
| 4189045 | Is there a link to turn in people who committ tax fraud? | Don't you think the taxman will catch up with them anyway? | Law & Ethics | 1142702563 |
| 4360855 | can my employer deduct pay from my paycheck for something i did not authorize? | Your employer can't interfere in your personal matters, however if some matters involve direct consequences to the company in that case they are allowed to a certain extent. If your contract of service does not provide for the things you mentioned then you are not bound to do that. | Law & Ethics | 1143178828 |
| 2627572 | If a man breaks into a house and gets hurt criminal sues homeowner, criminal wins.? | only when homeowner hires stupid lawyer. | Law & Ethics | 1142862427 |
| 4181534 | Should convicts have the right to vote? Does anyone agree that they should have NO Rights at all? | We're all guilty of having broken the law somewhere in our life. We're just lucky in that we didn't get caught. I believe some of their rights should be removed, but not all of them. Their punishment should fit the crime. | Law & Ethics | 1143686346 |
| 3190963 | CHILD MOLESTERS what do you think? | the legal system has seriously failed this child, and besides the murder ... I, personally, would react by taking my child and running, far, far away. Screw the judge that put my child in a pedifile's hands! You have a moral obligation to protect your children, and that rates above and beyond any court decision. depends on how you feel about being a kidnapper? | Law & Ethics | 1143548349 |
| 2444462 | Would you trust the FBI if you wanted to report a crime commited by powerful people? | No | Law & Ethics | 1141528173 |
| 3515764 | How can Bush and part of his cabinet get away being war criminals? | They get away with it, because no-one has the balls to stand up and challenge them. Actually let me rephrase, only one person has had the balls to stand up in public so far. (Excluding Hunter S. Thompson because hes dead now) That man is Charlie Sheen. He is asking the questions that need to be asked. What really happened on 9-11? Watch this video: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8260059923762628848 Guaranteed to be an eye-opener. Please everyone watch it and spread it to as many people as possible. Get the word out! Peace | Law & Ethics | 1142703693 |
| 391905 | what does a surety[hope it's spelled right] in the Ontario court system mean? | The person who has pledged him or herself to pay back money or perform a certain action if the principal to a contract fails, as collateral, and as part of the original contract. Technically, where a person provides collateral after or before the original contract is signed, and as a separate contract, the person is called a "guarantor" and not a "surety." This site is also good to check out to find out how surety work in Canada. http://www.surety-canada.com/general/faqnew.html | Law & Ethics | 1143410596 |
| 397321 | wat does misdeanor mean anyone ? something like a crime? | A misdemeanor is a CLASSIFICATION of a crime. Crimes are classified by the severity of the action. For instance, the classification of the crime of Theft Third Degree, is a misdemeanor crime. The classification of the crime of premeditated murder is a class A felony. As another writer pointed out, the difference in the classification of the crime such as a misdemeanor indictes the severity of the punishment and depends on the state. Punishment for a misdemeanor can be 90 days in jail and 1000 dollar fine. Punishment for a gross misdemeanor is less than a year in JAIL and a $5000 fine. Again, this depends on the state. Punishment for a felony can vary but the lower the degree of felony the less severe the punishment. The minimum punishment for a felony is more than a year in PRISON. Jails are local, county run facilities, prisons are state run facilities. | Law & Ethics | 1142651948 |
| 232879 | Im looking under arrests and I see someone arrested for body attachment. What is that? | Body Attachment, Writ: A writ commanding the sheriff to bring before the court a person guilty of contempt of court | Law & Ethics | 1141261322 |
| 1208995 | is it legal to have your bank account garnished when your car has been repossessed and you owe a balance? | I had a repo several years ago and I even had two checkings and a savings account.They auctioned off the vehicle and go less than what I owed.I told them to kiss my *** and they did I,I never heard from them again !! | Law & Ethics | 1141920745 |
| 1626653 | FYI..Did you know servers tip other workers? | I didn't know that this was required. All the places I worked I was the server and busser. But I think it is wrong that servers make so little and have to depend on the tips and have to share them with others that make more. That is wrong. | Law & Ethics | 1142310683 |
| 1646990 | This question is not for little kids. I'm being dead serious about this.? | Anybody can become psychotic under the right circumstances, whether it is stress, drugs, brainwashing, or upbringing. Some have better control than others. There are probably as many answers as there are psychotic people. And.....some people are just mean (mean people suck)! | Law & Ethics | 1142711471 |
| 4123809 | answers to the lawyer, judge, and jury unit 5 work book? | I don't understand your question. | Law & Ethics | 1141787995 |
| 3125544 | When you go get your drivers license or permit do they check to see if you have warrants? | you bet | Law & Ethics | 1143414889 |
| 520989 | My exwife's husband is the paralegal to her attorney. Is this ethical and/or legal? | Yes because he did not represent you or did your paperwork for your divorce. If her current husband is a judge, that would be a different story. | Law & Ethics | 1142953429 |
| 3827682 | Why are so many Philadelphia cops fat, short and stupid? Don't they have any physical/educational standards? | So what you're saying is that you don't have a very high opinion of the Philadelphia Police Dept. Probably shouldn't paint everyone with a broad brush based on the experience with a few bad apples | Law & Ethics | 1141757102 |
| 3869029 | Disturbing the peace in your apartment? | All states have laws to protect homeowners and renters. I am a Realtor and have studied the laws regarding your problem. The basic law says that a homeowner/tenant has the right to quiet enjoyment of their domain. It sounds like your neighbor just doesn't like any noise out of the ordinary like a vacuum cleaner or garbage disposal or general talking. In my opinion your neighbor is being very picky about your noise issues but on the side of the neighbor, the noises you say you are making can be annoying to some people. As for you being a renter, The neighbor has no right to discriminate against you because you rent and not own the unit you live in. My suggestion is to apologize to the neighbor about the noise and explain why the noise is necessary and come to an agreement as to a specific time you can create the noises. | Law & Ethics | 1142308129 |
| 2547750 | Can a non lawyer go in too civil case for more then what a small claims case? | Yes, you can. But don't expect to know what you are doing, and don't expect to win if you don't know what you are doing. | Law & Ethics | 1141929025 |
| 650137 | How long is too long when being detained without cause? | Hello nv: 72 hours without formal charges - no longer. Of course, all of it is too long, but that's the law. excon | Law & Ethics | 1141338382 |
| 3091647 | Any legal issues with persuing another companies clients? | In general no. But -- You can compete for clients in the marketplace. That is the heart of the commercial system in the US. You cannot: use trade secrets acquired from the other company without permission. That includes customer lists. You cannot: in some states, you cannot compete against a company that previously employed you if you signed a non-competition clause in your employment contract. (The legal limits on such clauses vary by the state.) If you did not sign such an clause, you can compete, but again, you cannot do so using proprietary knowledge gained from the other company. That would be client lists, or special ways of doing business. You cannot: interfere with contracts your proseoctive clients already have with the other company. You can compete for other business, but can't take steps to encourage them to break a contrct they already have. The result of doing anything list under the "cannots" would be to expose yourself to civil liability and a lawsuit for damages, and maybe an injunction stopping what you are doing. But otherwise -- pursue away. | Law & Ethics | 1141801371 |
| 4344269 | "There is a big difference between what we have the right to do and what is right."? | A great example is the Michael Jackson fiasco: it may not be illegal for him to share his bed with other peoples' male children, but it sure isn't the "right" thing to do. It's not really a business example, though, but his fans seem to believe that it's OK since it's not illegal. (shivers) In business, many decisions are made just because they're "not illegal" maneuvers, though companies have started taking morals and ethics into account. Sadly, it's not something that seems to be catching on quickly enough. An example might be a landowner buying up a city block and knocking the buildings down because he/she doesn't like the look of them. Maybe he went through all the legal hoops and bought out the residents to get them to move, but the residents still had to uproot themselves when they may have been just fine being left alone. Other examples could involve profit and advertising: I've heard that certain companies might be leery about advertising menthol or malt liquor products in "urban" areas because of the racial stereotypes such advertisement fosters. Now, to maximize profits, it may be a smart move to advertise there, but what are they really gaining other than money? | Law & Ethics | 1142040775 |
| 1930550 | Could she sue? | I think it is really fun to watch some of the nonsense that people post in response to questions like this. Now for some input from a real attorney. Although worker's compensation laws vary by state, this injury is almost certainly covered by worker's compensation as the SOLE rememdy against the employer. Worker's compensation is like strict liability insurance. The benefits are paid not matter who is at fault for the an on-the-job injury. Medical bills and lost wages are coverage. Damamges for pain & suffering or disability are limited. Unless this incideent is subject to some exception unique to the laws of your state, there won't be any lawsuit against the employer. For example, Calfornia law makes nearly all work relates injuries covered by worker's compensation with 3 exceptions: (1) when employee’s injury or death is caused by a willful physical assault by the employer; (2) when the employee’s injury is aggravated by the employer’s fraudulent concealment of the existence of the injury and the connection with employment; and (3) when the employee’s injury or death is caused by a defective product manufactured by the employer. The laws of your state may be different, so this person should consult an worker's compensatio attorney, not uninformed users of Yahoo! Answers. Your friend MIGHT have a claim against the manufacturer of the machine if it can be shown the product was defective in some way. Worker's compensation only prohibits lawsuits against employers, not responsible third parties. The worker's compensation might give your friend a referral to a product liability attorney. | Law & Ethics | 1142824479 |
| 1497290 | can the cops get in trouble because they didnt have a search warrant?even though someone is on parole? | Why are you carrying around drugs in your purse while hanging out with a guy on parole? They have every right to search your purse in his house (because he's on parole), in a public place, or in a vehicle. | Law & Ethics | 1142020958 |
| 3034220 | can i sue someone for using my first name in a song that is featured on a rap mixtape? | You can sue anyone for anything at anytime, yet to sue sucessfully you need to prove this song represents defamation. The elements that must be proved to establish defamation are: (1) A publication to one other than the person defamed; (2) of a false statement of fact; (3) which is understood as being of and concerning the plaintiff; and (4) which is understood in such a way as to tend to harm the reputation of plaintiff. I hope this helps | Law & Ethics | 1143351345 |
| 4427606 | limewire said it was free then trys to charge you? | the FREE version is free, it has much less than the non-free version, no conflict, they only promote the free one for you to try it, and if you like it, buy the full version | Law & Ethics | |
| 803890 | An argument about GUNS!? | 1. Yes , With the proper permit.(CCW) 2. Yes * A person may not carry or possess a firearm, knife, or deadly weapon of any kind on public school property.(MD Criminal Law § 4-102.) 3. Yes * See #1 NOTE: In MD it is almost impossible for a non-resident to get a permit. For that matter most MD residents can't either. You can view the law on Permits (Article 27 Crimes and Punishment: Handguns: § 36E. Permits) Article 27 SEC. 36D (b) NOTE: (Article 27 SEC. 36D (b))In the event that the officer discovers the person to be wearing, carrying or transporting a handgun, he may demand that the person produce evidence that he is entitled to so wear, carry, or transport the handgun pursuant to Sec. 36B (c) of this article. | Law & Ethics | 1143410860 |
| 179913 | Why is alchohol leagal and marijaunna is not? | Its A LONG Story That Includes Chapters About PROHIBITION (Alcohol)--As Far As Marijuana It All Began With DuPont And His Textile Empire .. The Rest Is HISTORY Heres all kinds of mind-blowing long-suppressed facts about Humanity's best friend "The Cannabis Plant". Hemp or Cannabis as it is scientifically referred to is the fastest growing biomass source on Earth. Biomass is a cheap and efficient source of fuel. As a matter of fact, if we were to farm only 6% of the country's available farmland with hemp we could meet all of the country's Industrial energy and transportation needs. Hemp is 26 times stronger than cotton and lasts 10 times longer. We can produce 4 times as much paper from Hemp as we can from trees at one fourth the cost and 1/5 the pollution and it is 10 times stronger and lasts ten times longer. It is a fact that Betsy Ross made our first flag "Old Glory" from Hemp fiber. Also, our Constitution and Declaration of Independance were printed on Hemp paper. The soldiers clothes during the revolutionary war were made from Hemp. The second most prescribed medicine in the United States for 150 years for over 100 different medical illnesses was a Cannabis extract and it is alot stronger when taken in concentrated form. This means that all the children in America for 150 years were brought up as DRUG USERS from birth. Or, it just means simply, that we had a better understanding of herbs and their medicinal usage 100 years ago than we do today. So who has REALLY lost their mind, people who smoke pot, or the "NORMALS" ? The drug war is nothing more than an excuse to suppress consciousness and use the ignorant in our society to create laws for the New World Order to use to crack down on all of our rights !! According to a Feb. 1938 article in Popular Mechanics the invention of a new machine called the decorticator, would once again put Hemp in the dominant position in the fiber and textiles industry over cotton by speeding up the harvesting methods in use at the time. At this same time Dupont held a patent on a synthetic compound used to break down wood pulp to make paper. To make paper from Hemp didn't require any chemicals. In order for Dupont to profit from these chemicals, they had to see to it that Hemp was out-lawed. Andrew Mellon sat on the board of Dupont and Mellon's nephew was Harry Anslinger, the head of the Federal Bureau of Narcotics at the time. William Randolph Hearst owned many big newspapers and working together they whipped up a smear campaign of "Yellow Journalism" in America, spreading propaganda that the African-Americans and Mexicans were smuggling in a new killer dope weed that would lure white women to fall prey to the seduction of the "Negro", while under the influence of Jazz music. Racism and fear were used to outlaw something that was used by every man, woman, and child in America. It wasn't until after the marijuana tax act was passed that the American Medical Association realized that "marijuana", a slang term for hemp was in fact "Cannabis", our second most prescribed medicine. This is when "Reefer Madness" began. NO ONE HAS EVER DIED FROM USING CANNABIS / MARIJUANA !!! Flexible and environmentally friendly Hemp is one of the most versatile plants known to mankind. Its fibres can be used for textiles and ropes or made into paper. Its seeds are a valuable food rich in unsaturated oils, which can also be used as fuel. Hemp requires few pesticides as it quickly outgrows any weeds. It leaves the soil clean for other crops. When hemp stalks are dew-retted in the fields most nutrients are returned to the soil for the next crop. Hemp for textiles When in the middle of the 19th century in California Levi Strauss invented the original jeans he made them from hemp canvas because it was the most durable textile availab | Law & Ethics | 1143820411 |
| 1534021 | Does a person have locus standi before a foreign court to enforce any human right? | Locus standi bascially means the right of a litigant to act or be heard. In that sense, you would need the right to be heard in the foreign court to enforce any type of right in that court. Standing to sue would be governed but the codes and laws of where the foreign court is located. Read another way, you are really asking if you need to have standing to sue in order to sue. I don't think that is the question you really intended to ask, but I can only guess at what your actual question is. | Law & Ethics | 1142196233 |
| 562795 | Why would you need a gun in a civil society? | With the other issues of depending on the government aside, you need one to protect yourself. Regardless of whether the police are there to protect you, if you have a person break into your house in the middle of the night, you may not have time to call the police. Even if you do and they are only five minutes away, you can be killed a hundred times over in five minutes. You have a right and a duty to defend yourself and your family. | Law & Ethics | 1143756210 |
| 4269714 | Need an experienced lawyer in LA area for Inmate Transfer? | Joseph H. Hofman,Esq. Law Office of Joseph H. Hofman 3580 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 2060 Los Angles, California 90010-2521 1-213-381-2445 | Law & Ethics | 1141777114 |
| 1253033 | Good faith clause in Texas??? | the good faith clause comes into play if, you acted in "good faith" against the law. meaning if you believe in good faith that it was legal, then you have a defense. example...i am going to unlock a car door for someone, and i run the plate and it comes back to the guys sister, mother, father, etc. then later that comes back stolen...then in "good faith" i proceeded safly. due to available info it was ok. if cops saw pot on table through window, then it is called plain site. and yes cops can search without permission. | Law & Ethics | 1143303239 |
| 2485983 | i want to be a lawyer when i grow up...? | This site gives good information: http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos053.htm | Law & Ethics | 1141928648 |
| 4408099 | If a public defender does not represent someone effectively, and the records in the courts are falsely written | you should be ready fo your conviction ,im sure you will get convicted,or get another one | Law & Ethics | 1141373844 |
| 1711432 | you ppl dont understand what im asking or saying... yet another question..(oh by the way im already past 19)? | Yes they can make any law they want. They often do. We vote them in we can vote them out, but this doesn't appear to do the trick either in many instances. It it my opinion that the corrupt corrupt others, so it is a never ending cycle. Many people have given up, so it mekes their ability to "do what they want" easier. | Law & Ethics | 1143746737 |
| 1646553 | In Washington State, how long can a divorce take if it is not contested? | 91 days. I hope that helps you. | Law & Ethics | 1142217492 |
| 3159575 | if i have 1 strike from 10 years ago in Oregon, does that affect a 2nd strike in california? | It shouldn't but probably will....the three strikes law was intended to create a new tool for dealing with VIOLENT offenses, not fiscal offenses but being badly written and capriciously enforced, it often does rear it's ugly head in cases like this. Only a lawyer familiar with the specifics of your case can give you a difinitive answer. Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1141845791 |
| 1836823 | Is torture ever justified? Why or why not? | Before you write your paper, make sure that you have the facts. The press sells papers by exaggerating the issues. Guantanamo was an excellent example. While the inmates were humiliated, they weren't tortured. The accusations still spring up, however, and the UN is using the accusation to bash the US. Additionally, the UN has determined that force feeding prisoners that go on a hunger strike is torture. So, if you feed them, it's torture. If you don't and they starve, it's torture. Finally, prisoners will lie about treatment because it's a form of political power they can use while incarcerated. | Law & Ethics | 1141588335 |
| 2160184 | Can I sue you? | Sure, give it a shot. Expect a counter-suit, however. | Law & Ethics | 1143790850 |
| 2717047 | what are the labor laws oh bangkok thailand? | See http://www.firstgov.gov Look under the Justice Dept site and the State Dept (thailand embassy) site. They should have labor laws listed along with issues the US has reguarding the labor laws. | Law & Ethics | 1141528554 |
| 1464947 | malaysia syariah law on property distribution.? | The property goes to the dead man's wife first. | Law & Ethics | 1142230198 |
| 3655195 | why am i all of a sudden getting OASDI taxes taken out of my check.? | whats that? | Law & Ethics | 1142534983 |
| 1805014 | What do you think of the Bush teaching, "If you think your brother will strike your cheek, strike his first?" | Sorry Ben; I don't know if you're a Lib or not, but you're not much of a Christian. Bush has a responsibility befoe God to protect this nation. To that end, he can not wait for someone that has the ability to hurt us and the stated purpose to do so, to act upon it. Every state has laws that say the same. I don't have to wait for someone to shoot me, if they have a gun and say that they will shoot me, I can use deadly force to protect myself and others. Your corruption of "turn the other cheek" doesn't hold up either. George Bush has been personally turning the other cheek since he was elected. He hasn't once reacted badly to all the lies and filth thrown at him by his political opponents. If you are still siding with them, then your claim that you are not a liberal doesn't hold up either. | Law & Ethics | 1142522573 |
| 94103 | What is the law on the works bomb that kids make? What kind of trouble can they get into for setting one off? | Well, these things are bombs, the same as firecrackers or hand grenades. People who set them off would be liable for damages or injuries, the same as for any other dangerous thing. | Law & Ethics | 1143259851 |
| 1748102 | what is the lenth of time to be considered a common law marrige in Tennessee.? | Tennessee, like most states, does not recognize common law marriage. | Law & Ethics | 1141838614 |
| 1178812 | What happens if my father dies without making a will? | Making a will is very important as it ensures that the estate of the deceased is divided in accordance with their wishes. A will can also contains other requests, instructions for funeral arrangements (eg burial or cremation), can appoint an executor (the person, persons or company that will deal with the affairs of the deceased) and much more. Dying without leaving a will is termed as having died Intestate and under the UK's Intestatcy Laws there is a procedure by which the estate will be divided. The rules in Scotland are different to the rules in England and Wales. The following info relates to England and Wales. As things stand at the moment your fathers estate would be divided equally amongst all the children. Once he remarries his wife will be ebtitled to the first £125,000 and a life interest in half of the remainder, the children get the remaining half. I've uploaded a Word document which explains more about Wills and includes a flowchart showing the distribution of the estate, it's here... http://profend.com/temporary/wills.doc The following is a summary taken from the Institute Of Cancer Research and as your father is aged over 50 the ICR offer a 'Will for Free' service... http://www.icr.ac.uk/support_us/help_us_in_your_will/will_for_free/index.shtml IF THERE IS A SURVIVING SPOUSE AND SURVIVING CHILDREN: The spouse takes: The personal effects (the deceased’s personal belongings and chattels). £125,000 free of Inheritance Tax. A life interest in half the remainder of the estate. The children take: The other half of the remainder of the estate. The capital comprising the spouse’s life interest fund when the spouse dies. IF THERE ARE CHILDREN BUT NO SURVIVING SPOUSE: The children take the whole of the estate in equal shares. IF THERE IS A SURVIVING SPOUSE AND NO CHILDREN BUT A PARENT OR PARENTS OF THE DESEASED: The spouse takes: The personal effects. £200,000 free of Inheritance Tax. One half of the remainder of the estate. The parents take: The other half of the remainder of the estate. IF THERE IS A SURVIVING SPOUSE AND NO CHILDREN AND NO PARENT OF THE DESEASED BUT BROTHERS AND SISTERS OF THE DISEASED: The spouse takes: The personal effects. £200,000 free of Inheritance Tax. One half of the remainder of the estate. The brothers/sisters take: The other half of the remainder of the estate. IF THERE IS NO SURVIVING SPOUSE AND NO SURVIVING CHILDREN THEN THE ESTATE GOES TO THE FOLLOWING IN PRIORITY ORDER: Grandchildren (or remoter issue). Parents. Brothers and sisters (and the children of any who have died). Grandparents. Uncles and Aunts (and the children of any who have died). IF THERE ARE NO RELATIVES IN ANY OF THE ABOVE CLASSES The whole estate goes to the Crown or the Duchy of Lancaster or the Duke of Cornwall ============================================================ ADDITIONAL INFO: Glad you found the info useful. "A life interest in half the remainder of the estate" means that half of what remains, after the initial £125,000 has been taken for the wife, is invested into a fund from which the wife is entitled to take any interest earned but not the actual sum invested (the Capital Sum). When the wife dies the Capital Sum is distributed amongst the children of the deceased. In your case the 'deceased' would be your father and the 'children' would be yourself and any brothers or sisters. A couple of other points to bear in mind. A will becomes invalid when the testator (someone who makes a will) marries or remarries. If your father made a will now it would be revoked when he remarried unless he specifically wrote the will in the knowledge that he was getting remarried. You also need to consider Inheritance Tax. For the financial year starting in April the threshold will be £285,000 and the rate 40%. In other words, if the tota | Law & Ethics | 1143451079 |
| 1404456 | another question? | In the state of Kansas, males are not of legal age (technically) until the age of 21. Females it is 18 years of age. Go figure. | Law & Ethics | 1143700650 |
| 4106248 | What do you think of people who speak in Spanish in USA? | we're not in England OR Spain.. SPEAK AMERICAN OR GET OUT! | Law & Ethics | 1142799919 |
| 680508 | where can i find free information on workman's comp rights and laws fir kentucky? | Search "Kentucky Worker's Compensation statute" on Google and you should find a site with the exact law. | Law & Ethics | 1143075757 |
| 3147918 | How was the nation of india established? | It is one of the oldest civilisation. It was known as Bharat/Hindustan n many more.. British ruled this land, and after independence it got broke into three pieces ( India, Pakistan, Bangladesh). | Law & Ethics | 1141599983 |
| 1337296 | Orange County Court System is FAILING my Foster Daughter - HELP PLEASE!? | Here are a few links that might help you. Good Luck! | Law & Ethics | 1142921563 |
| 1795476 | how to obtain citizenship documents if they become lost? | www.bcis.gov (800)375-5283 | Law & Ethics | 1141847963 |
| 916564 | Who can constitutionally determine if the President's "wire-tapping without a warrant" is legal or not? | The Supreme Court | Law & Ethics | 1142390050 |
| 1199513 | i am looking to file a Change Of Venue in Oakland County, Michigan. Where do I find the form online? | It's not that simple. There isn't a form that I'm aware of because a venue change is typically fact-driven, but there are a number of forms online at http://courts.michigan.gov/scao/courtforms/. There are also court rules regarding venue changes. See MCR 2.222 et al. that can be found at http://courtofappeals.mijud.net/rules/public/default.asp. It's likely that you've either waived venue (if you're dealing with a civil suit) or you're looking for something totally different (say, if you're dealing with a child support matter). But you haven't given a lot of facts to help in responding to your question. Your best bet is to part with a few dollars and hire an attorney. At least call one, so he or she can find out what it is you're trying to accomplish. I can refer you to an attorney in Oakland County if you contact me privately. --William Maze | Law & Ethics | 1142703660 |
| 2300781 | what is the cut off level for thc test for nebraska dept of corrections? | if you are looking to get hired, then NONE in your system whatsoever. as a correctional officer, you are sworn to uphold the law. | Law & Ethics | 1141261829 |
| 2373175 | Why are there so many black people around all the time? | Because they live there? Because it's a big country and they have lots of black, white, brown, red, asians all over the place? Why are there so many white people aroudn all the time? What kind of messed up question is this? | Law & Ethics | 1143753960 |
| 4360415 | SHARPIE DILEMMA!!!! please read.? | Yes that is true, our Wal-Mart records the amount you buy at each visit and won't allow you to buy them if you have already purchased your limit for that month. I would add them to your mom's shopping list next time you need them. And I do think it is dumb to regulate those items- but I agree with the spray paint. I just hope they don't start asking for it when you purchase gas! | Law & Ethics | 1142701244 |
| 1917197 | Why is it that Gloria Arroyo refuses to resign despite the fact that Fiipinos don't like her anymore? | I'll try to be responsive, rather than attack or defend any particular leader. Often, elected officials will feel obligated to remain in office through good times and through bad times. Whether the majority of people in a country still "like" the leader is just considered one of the trials of office, since ups or downs happen. I've linked an article of Arroyo's recent diplomacy talks, which suggest that Arroyo is still respected in the international community. When she was criticized internationally for declaring a state of emergency, she lifted that proclamation. She has responded to both national and international pressure, in some circumstances. Resignation is usually reserved for only extreme instances of misconduct or criminal investigation. Simply having people dislike the leader is considered common. The Filipino community will have a chance to vote later and make a choice for a new leader. | Law & Ethics | 1143726631 |
| 1830145 | want to access my yahoo e mail thro outlook express can anyone help me to do this? | Law & Ethics | 1142979117 | |
| 2340361 | For a near pit bull dog attach, which choice would you make? | If she does build a fence and its not on the line dividing your yard and hers then i wouldnt pay for it. I would have also told her that her dog is posing a problem on your family, and tell her that they are afraid to go outside, and if she cant put a kennel in or a fence, then she needs to keep that dog on a leash. I believe that you can call your local law enforcement to file a complaint on her and her dog, just tell them about the problems you are having due to the dog and the police will take care of it. Dont let you family be barred inside of your own property that dog seems like a time bomb waiting to happen, and she wont like the lawsuit she will get when it does attack someone. tell her either take care of that dog or legal action will take place if she dont. | Law & Ethics | 1142398098 |
| 3351195 | How much would be fair? | My mom slipped and fell at a college campus about 12 years ago. She fell on a patch of ice on the sidewalk, though. She also broke her ankle and required the same surgery. It took a couple of years to get the college to pay for damages, but my mom won $167,000 (after lawyer costs). The college also paid for medical bills. The plate and screws were taken out of her ankle, after I think a year. She has some problems with running and jumping because they are both hard on the ankle, but since your daughter is young there is a good chance that there won't be any long term problems. Good Luck. | Law & Ethics | 1143691526 |
| 2642251 | What do you think of certain parts of our city, state or federal governments who's taking our rights away? | This is a symptom of a national disease. That disease is apathy. There is a value assigned to all thing according to rarity. Objects, beauty, the quality of life, even relationships. The more you have of something, or the less you had to work to get it, the less value you attache to it. This isn't a bad thing, it is completely natural. In nature there is competition and typically, the stuff that life needs to continue living, will be the stuff that is hard to find. As a generation of Americans without any great war or great tagedy to scare us into caring about the things we have, we care very little about the luxuries we possess, the freedoms we enjoy, and in turn we run everything we have into the ground. We are apathetic to how our great government is run and don't even pay attension when the corperations take over and start wittleing away our freedoms. We are apethitic to each other and the happiness of our neighbors so we drive like selfish pricks, or we lie, or we otherwise treat eachother like crap. We do this because there has been no hardship big enough in any of our lives to teach us the real value of things. The real value of forming a brotherhood with our fellow Americans and doing good for goodness' sake. Also this process is what allows us to not be interested in how the defination of freedom is being changed. We have freedom taken away bit by bit. In increments so small it looks harmless. But eventualy we will all look up and realize that whatever isn't defined by the law is ilegal. This is fascism. It is a shame. This is a cycle that has been evedent throughout the history of Man. 1) Things are awefull 2) War against hardship to make life good 3) Happiness and prosperity for 3-4 generations 4) Decline 5) War, etc. This is sad, but it is the way things work. And it continues to happen because most people don't realize that this is the cycle. And until there is a great catastrophy to make us care about the things we have it will continue to decay. | Law & Ethics | 1142626813 |
| 2701509 | Is it legal for police officers to get paid under the table by a restaurant or bar? | ofcourse not | Law & Ethics | 1143136843 |
| 3994708 | Do you think Oil Companies run the world Governments ? | Oil does rule all politics unfortunately. But can I suggest a simple alternative that we could all see as common sense? Use wind or wave power to generate electricity. Use this energy to split water into its prime components. Let oxygen into the air. Burn the Hydrogen in our cars and have water as the resulting by product. You could almost make this work in your back garden! We would only need lubricating oils then which could probably be created from vegetable sources! | Law & Ethics | 1141654130 |
| 1305101 | should police, FBI,and government officials get away with criminal acts? | Absolutly not! My father was a police officer and a deputy for years. It is unbelievable how many oportunities there are for people in these positions to do just that. It takes a lot of integrity and determination to fulfill these positions. | Law & Ethics | 1143868814 |
| 2783374 | A license plate question?? | I'm all for it. Although if an alcky gets busted more than twice they should forever loose their licence if they kill somebody they should go up for ten to fifteen | Law & Ethics | 1141953065 |
| 2619716 | Can you be pro-choice, but also anti-abortion? | Yes. I would never choose abortion for myself, no matter what the circumstances. However, I think that if the mother's life were to be endangered, and that was certified by two physicians, then she should be able to choose for herself. I, however, do not support abortion for social or physical convenience. For example, if you were raped, you can always put the child up for adoption. Abortion stops a beating heart. It's murder. | Law & Ethics | 1141695346 |
| 788879 | How do I view public records of court filings in the State of California? | at the local court house for the county which you are interested in. not sure if you can view them online. search for the county court you are interested in in google or yahoo. | Law & Ethics | 1141774493 |
| 1323456 | have you ever been arrested? | Assault and Battery @ 14 years old Unlawful Entry @ 14 years old Underage Consumption @ 14 years old Violation of Curfew @ 16 years old I've come a long way since then. I'm now going on 24 and I make more money than my parents do, and I'm working on Associates in Applied Science for Veterinary Technical Science... And they said I'd never amount to anything!!! | Law & Ethics | 1142996716 |
| 4233018 | where can i find notarized property acts for quebec, canada? | if you want to know who owned the property, check with the municipality. if you need a notarized copy attesting to that, the town should know who notarized the sale. they might not have a copy but you can try and find if the notary is still in business and has the records | Law & Ethics | 1143164981 |
| 4104757 | What is the definition of aggregate user data? | Those are elements assembled into a logical format to facilitate comparisons OR to elicit evidence of patterns. Those elements by themselves cannot identify no one in particular but when you link them to others it is possible to identify some people based on their profile. In example you link certain people with certain phrases or way of speaking or writing. Those are element you can put together to find who is the writer or the speaker. | Law & Ethics | 1141914145 |
| 1293069 | Is slavery still legal in Mississippi? | No. It doesn't matter if Mississippi did ratify it or not. As long as 75% of the states did (which did happen), then it becomes part of the Federal Constitution. | Law & Ethics | 1143775892 |
| 1209899 | What is the corect way to use a center turn lane when coming from a side road on to the main road? | I'm assuming that you are making a left turn onto a divided highway with a center "turning" lane: to be perfectly safe, you should wait for traffic to clear on both sides before you enter the main road. but if traffic is so dense that you can't, when the traffic on your left is clear,turn into the "turning" lane and then merge into traffic when you can. | Law & Ethics | 1142750895 |
| 3242004 | Pro-lifers be on Alert! What do you think of this constitutional amendment proposal? | If you don't agree with contraception don't use it. If you don't agree with abortion don't have one. What I don't understand is why you want the government to impose your beliefs on other people. | Law & Ethics | 1141402712 |
| 2623321 | should we make more room for over populted prisons? | yes! but i think they shouldn't be putting people in prison for stupid things!! my boyfriend just got 3.25 years for a probation violation just because he moved out of that county to start his life over! charges for attempted murder don't allways get that long! that's why the prisons are so over populted... because they lock people up for stupid shit!!!! | Law & Ethics | 1141663661 |
| 3312884 | Bush and his spy team... What kind of cool toys do you think they have from James Bond??? | I bet he had a laser watch, but they took it away when he singed the edges of an important bill. They replaced it with a blinky red light watch. He'll never know the difference. | Law & Ethics | 1143742599 |
| 81052 | why did o.j simpsn get away with murder? | On the heels of the Rodney King riots. The DA was ordered by the mayor to lose the case. That is why they had inexperenced lawyers trying the case. OJ Simpson indeed lives a charmed life. | Law & Ethics | 1143419139 |
| 449373 | What questions can I ask about the case Gonzalez v. Oregon? | Haven’t you at least read the case syllabus? If not, read it and questions should come to mind. You can find it at the source link: . | Law & Ethics | 1142102743 |
| 3984064 | whats the best way to get a warning rather than a speeding ticket ? | Well, I am a "minority" and I have gotten out of tickets just by being respectful and smiling at the police officer, and admitting I did something wrong. The remark about "being a Caucasian" probably came from some loser who likes riding the "I'm a minority" bandwagon and blames everyone else for their own actions. | Law & Ethics | 1142986726 |
| 1799763 | Remember the Beltway sniper? How come we never got to hear why they did it? Didn't they make statements? | If you didn't hear it, you weren't listening. If you are interested, you can do a search on Yahoo or Google news for "beltway snipers" and then on their names for more published information. If you are REALLY interested, you can request publicly available information from the government. | Law & Ethics | 1142507415 |
| 2488647 | In your own criminal file, what info are you entitled to see? | All of it. | Law & Ethics | 1141313634 |
| 3255583 | can i be a juror if i previously studied law at university? | Sure can. The only thing that would keep your from being a juror is a prejudice in the case. Such as knowing the parties or having a strong opinion on the case. A good understanding of the law is a good benefit for the jury. you would add more meaning to a verdict. | Law & Ethics | 1143201680 |
| 3093716 | who was an abolitionist opposed to the emancipation proclamation? | Are you sure you're understanding what an 'abolitionist' and the 'emancipation proclamation' is/are? There aren't any that I know of. An 'abolitionist' was a person or group that was opposed to slavery and the Emancipation Proclamation freed slaves. I'm sure the two are alway mutually exclusive and one doesn't always indicate the other as an abolitionist could have had a problem with details of the Emancipation Proclamation. But as to a specific individual, I don't recall ever hearing of one | Law & Ethics | 1143064719 |
| 3380022 | Does the american and canadian police work in collaboration ?or do they have any criminal agreements ??? | yes they do work in collaboration. The FBI spans multiple US and has counterparts for Canadian states. Here is FTC agreement text: http://www.ftc.gov/speeches/other/dvcrossborder.htm | Law & Ethics | 1141452346 |
| 1680460 | What is the best solution to unwarrented violence? | Warrented Punishment | Law & Ethics | 1141378602 |
| 2092002 | should we police the internet? | There are real preditors out there who use the internet very effectively as a tool to catch and abuse unsuspecting children. This is an unfortunate fact. Parents protect their children in every way that they can, but some do a better job of than others. We police the internet for those children that are using it without the proper protection. | Law & Ethics | 1143119198 |
| 1465283 | if you own a piece of land,can the state force you to sell it for any reason at any time? i heard the could.. | Simple answer: No However, I suspect I know what the person you heard this from was referring to. The government has a power called "eminent domain" which gives them the ability to take any piece of land, although they are required to pay fair market value for it. This power is not unlimited, and generally has to be for a justifiable public purpose. You usually see eminent domain being used when a new freeway has to be built through an existing neighborhood. There has been a great deal of discussion about this lately because of a recent Supreme Court ruling that allowed the government to transfer a piece of land from one private party to another in order to faciliate economic development of the area. This was a *very* controversial opinion, because it seems to dramatically increase the scope of the eminent domain power by including private party to private party transfers rather than just the traditional private party to government transfers. Those who oppose the Supreme Court decision argue that this allows the government to take any land from anyone for any purpose, but this is probably an exaggeration. In any event, Congress is debating making a change in the law to limit governments from forcing one private person to sell to another private person. | Law & Ethics | 1142032307 |
| 4377770 | What does UNAUTHORIZED PLEADING mean in law or a child custody case? | It simply means that submitting that pleading at that time did not follow the rules of the court. If you do not understand why that is so, it would be best to call the clerk of the court or speak to a lawyer. | Law & Ethics | 1143672848 |
| 2789342 | Why is that the CJS favors the rich? | Best system in the whole world, just ask anybody. Not. That is one of the reasons that I am against the death penelty. If you are poor and black you are strapped to a gurney and and put to death, has little to do with guilty or not guilty. | Law & Ethics | 1141762039 |
| 1163229 | should i take my friend to court? | I had been placed in a similar situation before...I did not take my (former) friend to court... When I loan an amount to a friend, I prepare myself to accept the eventuality of not getting paid. It will really hurt a lot if you will expect something to be paid and it will not come at all... But let it serve as a lesson for future decisions. Anyway, you said that "it was only 500 bucks"... Since the amount is not much, don't let it devastate you... I am sure that any small misfortune that you may have experienced will be easily replaced by having a positive attitude. | Law & Ethics | 1143104034 |
| 3199170 | Are we free? | The only way to become one hundred percent free is to become a society of anarchist. Anarchy means no heiarchy or no authority. It has been that anarchist are violent criminals. On the contrary they believe in very peaceful coexistance with one another. they believe in taking care of one another and taking care of things without the government, religion, or any authority. So my thaught is as long as we have a government we will not be a free nation. | Law & Ethics | 1143591981 |
| 1128486 | How much is a lawyer's fee in New Jersey for a divorce? | it depends on what kind of divorce, if its an uncontested divorce you can actually do it yourself and all you have to pay is the court fees you can find papers on the Internet as well they usually cost around 40 dollars i helped my friend do his own divorce and Ive done my own for under 300, good luck and best wishes during a hard time. | Law & Ethics | 1142708943 |
| 417963 | if our troops dip there bullets in pigs blood, will it stop the insurgents from getting 75 virgins? | When they get to heaven, maybe Jesus will fix them up with 72 VIRGINIANS! | Law & Ethics | 1143392486 |
| 3367534 | can kennedy still be charged for leting that woman die? | Not really possible unless evidence surfaces that he intentionally killed her. In legal terms, the trick is that Kennedy would be tried for the crime using the laws on the books at the time. And the laws of that time did not really go after people for accidents associated with drunk driving. Laws are seldom created with a retroactive clause. Even by todays standards, he would probably only be charged with maybe a negligent homicide tied to a dui. | Law & Ethics | 1142009120 |
| 901759 | if i plead not guilty and I loose the case what happens next? | you lose the case you go to jail probably | Law & Ethics | 1143550689 |
| 1988811 | what types of legal rules exist in the english legal system? | Can you be more specific in what you are looking for? For example are you looking for laws that are pertinent only to England? | Law & Ethics | 1143094972 |
| 3619665 | I want to move & never technically signed the new lease. Can I face any problems with property management? | Normally, when your lease isn't officially renewed, you are often automatically put on a month to month lease. It seems you've gotten really lucky, as month-to-month rent is usually a lot more expensive than a long term lease. If they haven't said anything about owing them extra money, then it must be the same. Anyways, if you look at your original lease, there will probably be something written that indicates the whole month-to-month issue. While it can vary between management companies, the standard rule is that you just need to give them 30 days notice when on a month-to-month lease. As long as you do that, you probably shouldn't owe them any money except for a partial months rent. I'm not a lawyer or anything, this is just my experience. We're going through the same thing right now. | Law & Ethics | 1142522395 |
| 1188567 | I need to find a web site that shows specific laws on child custody and divorce in pa and tx any suggestions?? | Your state's Attorney Generals web site. | Law & Ethics | 1143833015 |
| 2598396 | Is it illegal to print out emails from someones account if they gave you the password? (READ BELOW)? | i'm not sure why you would want to print out these emails... but if you really think that you're doing justice to yourself or the greater good, then it might be a good idea. would these emails hold up in court, probably. and if need be, send these emails to yourself via certified mail, that way the court will know the time and date these emails were printed (and not created during the trail.) | Law & Ethics | 1141589670 |
| 3074530 | fox fan Bill Oreilly seeking redemption? | i don't like him either | Law & Ethics | 1142981313 |
| 4342642 | Is it legal to build a resturant/pub underneath a residence? | I depends on the zoning. | Law & Ethics | 1142350180 |
| 2248467 | How do I find speeches about speed limits I can quote for my persuasive speech? | An image tells a hundred words... show some pictures of the consequences... | Law & Ethics | 1143482822 |
| 3202642 | Is there such a thing as Federal Licensing for Security Guards? | I know that they have started licensing all security guards in New York state because of the murder suspect little john and I am sure the other states will start with something simular in the future. | Law & Ethics | 1141928019 |
| 1092140 | If my childrens father had a tax levy put on him will he still have to pay his child support? | Yes | Law & Ethics | 1142715617 |
| 3834582 | Do u agree getting rid of fronteers between all countries?!? | nope. | Law & Ethics | 1143575439 |
| 963137 | what is bifacial divorce? | Never heard of such thing. | Law & Ethics | 1143669950 |
| 4165245 | What exactly are federal n state crimes? | State crimes is when you don't drop the soap bar... Federal crimes is when you play volleyball, fasteddie... | Law & Ethics | 1143319778 |
| 3683378 | ancient troy laws? | There are no written records from Troy whatsoever, or even an indication of what language they may have spoken. If they had laws, they were not written down. | Law & Ethics | 1143451161 |
| 1757054 | what are the presdents powers under the war powers act of 1967 did he volte by startingthislast one? | i think we're missing one important point in this conversation. 1. the war powers act, and virtually any law written and passed by professional politicians, is open to interpretation. 2. professional politicians, and the fleet of lawyers they employ, are unlikely to take a position that is indefensible in court. | Law & Ethics | 1142622009 |
| 262503 | can anyone tell me why they would put a mismemeanor offender in a cell with a murderer? | I presume you are talking about jail -- where a "murderer" would only be while awaiting trial, thus before he has officially been found to be a murderer. Most people convicted of a misdemeanor serve no time at all, and if they do, it is usually in jail not prison with the longer term inmates. In jail or in holding cells, little distinction is made as to the crime, because it is short term. Another possibility: prisons are drastically over-crowded in moost US jurisdictions, and so prisons have had to adjust in ways that creates many problems -- and many more assualts and deaths. The correctional system in the US is completely broken -- largely because we imprison so many more people for so much longer than do most industrial countries. | Law & Ethics | 1141322499 |
| 4022501 | what kind of questions can a deffense attorney ask the plaintiff? | ANYTHING relevent to the case, or the plantiffs credibility and testimony. You really would have to be more specific. | Law & Ethics | 1141505467 |
| 2998373 | Are there any watchdog organizations for contests and sweeps? | Yes, the Postal Service has regulations covering fraud that apply, the Federal Trade Commission regulates sweepsstakes and drawings, and ordinary Fraud protections are in place. This consumer web site describes. http://www.dmaconsumers.org/sweepstakeshelp.html HOWEVER- Companies get charged with fraud under these laws all the time. Only enter sweepstakes of KNOWN businesses. | Law & Ethics | 1142101959 |
| 3960970 | what is the law on lunch breaks in Indiana? | In regard to your question per Indiana Department of Labor at http://www.in.gov/labor/wagehour/estandfaq.html Is my employer required to give me time off for lunch or breaks? If you are over 18 years of age, Indiana law does not require your employer to give time off for lunch or breaks. If you are under 18 years of age, Indiana law requires your employer to provide you either one or two rest breaks totaling 30-minutes when you are scheduled to work six or more consecutive hours. | Law & Ethics | 1141738891 |
| 2676529 | my 12 yaer old daghter wants to live with her dad and wont come home? | Well, have the police pick her up, your ex should have just driven her home.That is in volation of custody/visitaion.It is like kidnapping Dispite the choice of where she wants to live it is still up to court and what is in the best interest of the child. So really it is never her choice,even as a teen.A parent object, a judge listens and custody is deemed to be given to the approiate parent | Law & Ethics | 1141632234 |
| 2721827 | what countries have absolute non extradition to this country? | Countries which do not have extradition treaties but do maintaind iplomatic relations with the US are Afghanistan, Algeria, Armenia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bophuthatswana, Brunei, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, China (People's Republic of China), Ciskei, The Comors, Cote d' Ivoire, Djibouti,Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Indonesia, Jordan, Korea (South), Kuwait, Laos, Lebanon, Madagascar, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Micronesia, Maldova, Mongolia, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Niger, Oman, Principe and San Tome, Qatar, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Sudan, Syria, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Western Samoa, Yemen, Zaire, and Zimbabwe. Countries which have neither diplomatic relations nor extradition treaties with the US are Andorra, Angola, Bantu Homelands, Bhutan, Bosnia, Cambodia, Ciskei, Cuba, Iran, Korea (North), Libya, Maldives, Serbia, Somalia, Taiwan, Transkei, Vanuatu, and Vietnam. | Law & Ethics | 1142182449 |
| 2984959 | how do other americans feel about the new law that requires us to have a passport to enter canada or mexico? | Well, I gotta agree with it for the Mexican border. I live not to far from the boarder of Juarez (Mexico), and I think it'll help out a lot. This is where all the kids go to party since the legal drinking age is eighteen. There are American who go there who get kidnapped and held up for ransom, girls who are kidnapped and sold as sex slaves (yes, that does happen), along with kids driving back across the border and killing themselves or someone else because their drunk. There is also a lot of teens developing alcohol blood poisoning. Also when a murder is committed around this area in the states, that's the first place the murderer goes...and usual get there before the police can label them as a suspect. From there, they simply disappear, living a good life on a Mexican tropical beach. I'm not saying that everything will stop, but do think things will improve. I am very hopeful. I'm not sure when it's going to take effect, but the sooner the better. As far as having a passport to get into Canada, I can't really give you an answer on it because I not sure what all happens on the Canadian border. | Law & Ethics | 1143671773 |
| 961851 | Can a husband give his spouse a power of attorney or does she have those rights given by marriage? | Well, technically a wife does gain some rights to act on her husband's behalf when they marry. But those rights are spotty and open to interpretation. What's more, some people you deal with may let the spouse act and some may not. So the far better practice is to just execute mutual durable general powers of attorney. A lawyer can draw these up and make sure they're correctly executed for a really reasonable cost. Then you don't have to worry about whether she does or doesn't have a power or whether it will or won't be recognized; you've got peace of mind at a decent cost. WARNING: Many states will not recognize a general power of attorney as being sufficient to make life-end medical decisions for your spouse. You will have to execute a separate health care proxy/living will. | Law & Ethics | 1142351334 |
| 4300540 | Explain it to me, please!? | Yes of course a test can be done. If two people are married and the child is not biological he is only the STEP father. | Law & Ethics | 1142052688 |
| 1208364 | What are codes of practice & legislation? | Codes of Practice are usually a set of regulations and quidelines that apply only to people within an organisation or government department. Violations of Codes of Practice are not always necessarily punishable by law but punitive action may be taken by the organisation. Legislation, on the other hand, is enshrined in the judicial system and applies to all citizens. Violations are punishable by law, by the state. I'm not entirely sure what obligations the UK has to the EU in relation to legislation but if the UN system is anything to go by, a member state should legislate any treaties it ratifies. And no treaties in the EU will be entered into unless all member states approve it. | Law & Ethics | 1143199370 |
| 2697422 | What happens if you break a Rule 11 Agrement? | You get sanctioned | Law & Ethics | 1143753493 |
| 1477215 | Explain one difference between an initiative and a referendum? | An initiative is generally an original piece of legislation brought before voters. A referendum is when legislation that has been passed or is being proposed by a legislature is brought before voters. For example, In South Dakota, the legislature passed a law restricting abortion and now some opponents want to bring it to a referendum to let the people decide. It would have been an initiative if, for example, abortion opponents brought the vote directly to the people without it being considered by the legislature first. So, if it is brought up by a legislature first and then brought to the people, then it is a referendum. If it is brought to the people from the start, then it is an initiative. | Law & Ethics | 1142315973 |
| 737209 | what was the court’s decision on school prayer in Engel v. Vitale (1962) and its significance? | Not so brief, but it sums it up I think. =-) Engel v. Vitale, 370 U.S. 421 (1962) was a landmark United States Supreme Court case that determined that it is unconstitutional for state officials to compose an official school prayer and require its recitation in public schools, even when it is relatively non-denominational and students may excuse themselves from participation. This was decided in a vote of 6-1, with Justices Frankfurter and White unable to vote. The case was brought by the parents of students who complained the prayer to "Almighty God" contradicted their religious beliefs and was supported by groups opposed to the school prayer including Madalyn Murray O'Hair's American Atheists . The prayer in question was: Almighty God, we acknowledge our dependence upon Thee, and we beg Thy blessings upon us, our parents, our teachers and our country. Amen. The plaintiffs argued that opening the school day with such a prayer (even if students are not required to recite it) violates the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution (as applied to the states through the Fourteenth), which says, "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion." The governments of twenty-two states1 signed on to an amicus curiae brief urging affirmance of the New York Court of Appeals decision that upheld the constitutionality of the prayer. The American Ethical Union, the American Jewish Committee, and the Synagogue Council of America each submitted briefs urging the Court to instead reverse and rule that the prayer was unconstitutional. Justice Hugo Black, writing for the majority, pointed out that the prayer is a religious activity by the very nature of its being a prayer. The majority further ruled that prescribing such a religious activity for school children is inconsistent with the Establishment Clause. That is, the program was created by government officials to promote a religious belief and therefore not permissible. In response to the defendant's claims that: (a) the prayer does not respect any specific established religion; and (b) the prayer is voluntary, Black's opinion held that neither of these claims frees it from contradicting the Establishment Clause. The opinion held that the fact that it promotes a religion is sufficient to conclude it is in violation, even if that promotion is not coercive. Furthermore, the opinion held that the fact that the prayer is vaguely worded enough to not promote any particular religion is not a sufficient defense, as it does still promote a family of religions (those that recognize "Almighty God"), which is also a violation of the Establishment Clause. | Law & Ethics | 1142185569 |
| 1837273 | what are the "vaild" reasons for modern states to violate another state's sovereignty? | This question is too simplistic. If you consider the USA and Iran to be modern states then you have to expect 2 different answers from the people that belong to that "Modern State" | Law & Ethics | 1141751687 |
| 3190638 | What does it mean when attorneys use the phrase "motion to quash"? | Hope this helps | Law & Ethics | 1141778397 |
| 1217183 | Do police speed cameras set up in vehicles have to be sign posted to alert motorists of its presence? | In Arizona signs are posted for speed and red light cameras. | Law & Ethics | 1143243572 |
| 3929184 | What are my legal rights on a joint motorcycle title? | If you have a key, go and get it, or hire a repo company to go and get it. store it somewhere, make him sign it over to you or pay you half plus storage fees. Give the Repo company a copy of the title and a copy of your drivers license, and a signed letter that they are recovering your property. | Law & Ethics | 1143493555 |
| 1037837 | floridastatue720? | It's really long, so I won't cut and paste the whole thing, but the title is: CHAPTER 720 HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATIONS and you can find it at http://www.flsenate.gov/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=Ch0720/ch0720.htm | Law & Ethics | 1141659720 |
| 4410830 | How can I find information (on-line) to see if a lawyer has had any complaints? | Some attorneys are members of the BBB. However, you really need to contact the state bar because that is the organization that actually handles disciplinary actions against lawyers. In California, for example, you can research the license status and disciplinary history of a an attorney. See the link below. Not all of these records will be online, but the state bar website should tell you where to call for write. | Law & Ethics | 1141959169 |
| 1202987 | Drafted, forced to kill strangers, watch friends die, possibly die... should Govt. be allowed to do this? | Ain't no should. The Government can and will. If you stop disagreeing for a second you would see why. Nobody is going to draft you to go to Iran. We got enough active military and reserves. What if a foreign power landed 500,000 troops in northern Mexico? Mexico ain't gonna complain. Here they come. Think of the powers that can do this. China? Russia (at one time)? Islam? You want to live under THAT kind of government. You're gonna lose everything, including your family. Then you're gonna mouth off and lose your life. Better you and 500,000 others get drafted and chase the b******s back into the ocean so you can go back to your lazy-boy and bash Bush when he's doing his best to keep you from being drafted. | Law & Ethics | 1142275079 |
| 462141 | Where can I get a affidavit of non-prosecution for a texas county court? | If it is a court-required form, you'll need to get it from the court clerk's office. If it's just an affidavit, no form needed, you can draw it up yourself. At the top, put "affidavit of [your name]. Then in numbered paragraphs, state your name and address, and factual statements, probably something like [#] I do not wish (or want) to prosecute (or pursue) the matter of [name of defendant] and docket no.. Sign it after writing: "Signed under the pains and penalties this -- day of [month], 2006. | Law & Ethics | 1141862066 |
| 2718267 | what is the legal drinking age in panama? | 18 | Law & Ethics | 1142158122 |
| 2239213 | How can anyone oppose the death penalty and support legal abortions at the same time? | Most so called Proponents of Abortion will say, "I believe its a woman's right, but I would never do it." I don't think anyone deep down can say they truly believe abortion is moral. We live in an immoral world where the accused have more rights than the innocent victims. Abortion is a multimillion dollar industry. The doctors are paid a bundle to get rid of a "problem" and the embryo is sold for stem cell research, when there are other more humane resources for research. They also are now either currently or about to start creating embryo's to use in stem cell research. Creating life to kill and salvage for medical advancement. We live in a sick society. | Law & Ethics | 1143241584 |
| 1449519 | To initiate a fraud case, in Canada, do I contact the Police, or Crown Attourney first? | In most cases the prosecutor will not begin any action until a Police report has been made. Contact the Police Fraud unit, they are your best source of information. You may have a Civil case which they can not get involved with. | Law & Ethics | 1143507582 |
| 514595 | is theft a felony or misdimenor? | It depends how much you steal. In some jurisdictions, theft of as little as $100.00 is a felony. In some, theft of anything can be a felony if you have prior convictions. In others, you need to steal $1000.00 or more. | Law & Ethics | 1141702730 |
| 3139745 | Does anyone else disagree with the no child left behind act too? | If you have a disabled child, as I do, you can appreciate this act. Some public school systems don't provide a proper education for disabled children. This has helped in solving this problem. | Law & Ethics | 1142816344 |
| 1729684 | Is the social security and medicare tax fair? | No. I will never see my social security money, but what do you expect from a seventy year old ponzie scheme | Law & Ethics | 1142310910 |
| 3062955 | Change the legal driving age? | the onslaught of poverty & the expanding of the lower & middle classes, more of the family has to work earlier to stay level. the driving age should be lirradicated. anyone who can pass a driving test should be able to drive. accidents are caused by ppl not taking driving seriously which is an education problem. cell phone are another issue, 80% can drive well on a phone, the 20$ are gonna screw it up for the rest of us that do. i used to be a cab driver, almost all my business was on my cell. never had a problem with it. | Law & Ethics | 1142845309 |
| 2310605 | Best way to do criminal background check on self to see if cleared of someone else's arrest using my name/id? | Go to your local police department and explain the situation to them. If there is a police report on file regarding the Identity Theft, then they will be able to proceed with the background check without incident. If there is no report on file, they may scrutinize your reason for this request a bit more. Good luck and no worries. This type of thing happends all the time = these days! | Law & Ethics | 1141864646 |
| 2936490 | Thats two Genocide is the same?: German Genocide to Jewish and Ottoman Genocide to Armenian?? | Genocide is killing a group. The Shoah (Holocaust) was a specific genocide carried out under Law by the NAZI regime. The Turks have never acknowleded their genocide against the Armenians. The Germans and Austrians have apologized for their mega-murders of innocent men, women, and 1,500,000 children. BTW Japan has never apologized for their genocide against the Chinese. | Law & Ethics | 1143462709 |
| 2348002 | what exactly is theft by check? | Theft by check is purposely writing hot checks and passing them off as being good. When you know you don't have any money in the bank. then you get the item that you wrote the check for. | Law & Ethics | 1143637241 |
| 217993 | what is the reason for the legal age to drink in the U.S being 21? | I believe that it has something to do with the fact that for some people, the development of the human brain is not complete at the age of 18, which poses a risk of more serious damage being caused from alcohol in an 18-year-old. Whether true or not, it seems to be a common excuse for the age limit. I personally believe that if you are old enough to die for your country you should be old enough to have a drink. | Law & Ethics | 1143860605 |
| 2996069 | How can i find a case about date rape? | http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/relationships/date_rape.html check in yahoo search(www.yahoo.com) or google search(www.google.com) " Date + rape" | Law & Ethics | 1141507921 |
| 35276 | methods of making people aware of something either good or bad? | Announcing it on Yahoo! Answers Beta ! | Law & Ethics | 1143725565 |
| 873772 | Are the rights of the individual more important then the general good of soceity? | There are always sacrafices needed and made so that we can enjoy our freedoms. You can't force anyone to live together in peace. No matter how hard you try, it doesn't work. That is the big ideal that socialist/communist societies try to portray. History has shown them to be failures. | Law & Ethics | 1143705303 |
| 107331 | what are california's current meal and rest periods laws? | California requires one half-hour unpaid meal period after 5 hours of work, unless the total period of work will be less than 6 hours and both the worker and employer agree to not have a lunch. A second meal is required after 10 hours unless the total will be less than 12 and both agree. The meal time must be paid if the worker is not relieved of all duties or required to remain on the premesis, even if relieved of all duty. It further requires 10 minute paid rests every 4 hours or major portion, unless the time worked is less than 3.5 hours. The rest should come near the middle of the four hour time periods. There are many exceptions to these general rules, and they can be found at the sites below. | Law & Ethics | 1142227615 |
| 273774 | Is it legal to sell international edition textbook in the U.S.? Some books say it can't be resold to the U.S. | publishers will sometimes write that on the cover but it is not legaly binding. the case went to the supreme court a few years back and the publishers lost.... the only copyright regulation is that foreighn 'printers' who have contracts to manufacture the books abroad are not allowed to sell them 'directly' to foreighn markets. importing and exporting by 3rd parties is entirely legal. Foreighn texts are a good way to save some cash, the best place to find them and all other textbooks is on a site called Textbook411.com , the site compares the price of any book at over 20 online bookstores so you always get the best deal. So check it out and tell your friends..... they might also have soemthing pertaining to your legal question on there. Good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1142085308 |
| 3475269 | what guns are illegal to go hunting with? | It all depends on the state and game. In my state which is like a lot of others: hunt with a fully automatic firearm. It is also illegal to hunt with a semi-automatic rifle with a clip or magazine holding more than five cartridges (except .22 cal rimfire rifles and pistols), or use full-jacketed metal case bullets; | Law & Ethics | 1141420156 |
| 1531705 | What is a world issue in today's society that is aroused in Mary Shelly's Frankenstein? | Well, Frankenstein's monster can be seen as a metaphor for all sorts of bioengineering, whether genetic engineering, stem cell research, or whatever else. A moderately shallow analogy would be that any technology you build can turn against you.. and the more complex it is, the more likely it is to have unexpected consequences--thus the natural link to biosciences. A more interesting, deeper analogy is that the problems with the new technologies have to do more with people's unthinkingly negative attitude toward them. F's monster didn't want to hurt anyone, he was just misunderstood and treated badly. It's more interesting, but a tougher sell. | Law & Ethics | 1141869736 |
| 4335033 | will i ever get far in my career? | IF you do a good job of course. | Law & Ethics | 1142532528 |
| 1156356 | What are the biggest problems with the American Justice System right now? | Lawyers,Prosecutors,and Judges are the biggest problems. Lawyers charge huge amounts of money, and usually are pals with the the prosecutors and Judges. In the criminal justice system money talks. Go to any court system and spend a few days there. You will figure what attorney have pull and what attorney's don't. I have sat in a court room watched three people charge with the same charge, and no priors(never obtaining a drivers license), and all three got a completely different sentences. The one who had no attorney got the stiffer sentence and the greater fines. HOw does a Judge or a Prosecutor justify that? So you are punished for not having the money to pay for an attorney to legally represent you in court? For an infraction? So if you don't spend several thousand on an attorney then you will pay more in court? So in affect crime doesn't pay unless you pay big bucks for an attorney. Which I think is wrong. That is not justice. | Law & Ethics | 1143675187 |
| 57300 | If you can not sue a court (family) in federal court can the city of the court be sued? | It depends on the reason. A city is considered part of the state so unless there is a state law allowing it, or a federal law passed by Congrees expressily waiving the states/cities immunity they can't be sued. What issue are you trying to raise? That would allow us to define an answer. Also if this is in regards to an order of the court, that order must be appealed on the grounds you are arguing about. ie due process in deciding the case, you can't sue, you can only appeal the courts decison and argue that due process was not applied. The appeals court can then decide to agree with you and order a new trial, issue a new order, amend the existing order or disagree with you and keep the original order in place. | Law & Ethics | 1143561581 |
| 1322025 | What are the true definitions of being brave? | Doing the right thing even if it's the hardest thing you'll ever have to do, you might even have to do it alone. | Law & Ethics | 1143380911 |
| 2855470 | If I have physical custody of my son, do I have to let my ex's girlfriend come see him at sports on my days? | I'm assuming your ex is the childs mother. All the other answers sound good, but I'd just like to add something. Its really important that your son know that his mom still loves him and cares about what he does in the time that she is not with him. You, having physical custody of him have a huge infulence over what he thinks about his mom. I know it can be hard, but for the childs sake you and your ex must put all your personal differences aside. You dont have to stand next to each other, probably better if you dont, but let her go cheer him on, and give him a hug afterwards. He may even play better, knowing she is there. When its time to go, you have him all to yourself again, she has to go home alone. This is just one of a thousand things that will come up in the future. If you work this out, you wont have a problem at his graduation! Its important that he can love his mom without feeling guilty that you dont aprove. She is the first woman he will ever love, and if he is to have happy relationships with women in the future, he must know that she loves him too. | Law & Ethics | 1143762921 |
| 4049096 | what exactly are the rights and responsibilities of an executor of an estate? | you get to make sure all the deceased bills are paid and the bequeths are made and a percentage of the take for your trouble, oh yeah you find the lawyer for probate | Law & Ethics | 1142378078 |
| 2664795 | I am planning to sell a guidebook that contains trademark images in the illustration and videos.is this legal? | It's legal if they say it is or give you permission for the use. You can go to the website of the company and check their licensing/terms of use regarding their logo. For example, click here to see legal information from Pepsi web page: http://www.pepsiworld.com/help/legal/index.php If you don't want to or can't get permission from the company to use the logo, and it is not integral to the guidebook, just blur it out. | Law & Ethics | 1143489174 |
| 2414168 | Can you be racist against white people? | Being a racist against white people is just as possible as being a racist against blacks, hispanics, or asians. There are groups that are racist towards white people. "The Black Nationals" is the most prominent right now, although the "New Black Panthers" is catching up quickly. | Law & Ethics | 1142971010 |
| 2704539 | Is it legal to smoke cannabis(marijuana) in Toronto,Canada? | It is not legal, however they don't make a big deal about it as long as your not up in every ones face. Now tobacco is another story; they plan to outright ban it inside and out. | Law & Ethics | 1143379434 |
| 2732687 | Under which circumstance should we allow the death penalty? | If murder is premeditated, ie conceived and planned, then the murderer waves all rights to any civil liberties they may once have had. Fry the ba****d! | Law & Ethics | 1143060699 |
| 250765 | Can the people who answer 911 calls really track my cell phone? | No. Well, that's not entirely true. In some of the new cell phones there are GPS units so that they can track you, but the average 911 communications centre doesn't have the ability to access this. The most they can do is get your cell phone provider (if they can figure out who that is) to tell them the general area you're located in based on the cell tower(s) that you're using. The downside to this is that if you're lost or in serious danger and unable to tell the 911 operator where you are, you're pretty much s.o.l. | Law & Ethics | 1142968391 |
| 1838263 | Can someone sue you if..? | Most schools have code of conduct for its students. He could be in violation of the code of conduct and be subject to penalties including expulsion from the school. You may also seek an injunction against harassment from the courts on the grounds of the habitual harassment from the classmate if you are in college and not high school. | Law & Ethics | 1142957484 |
| 2392100 | Can you park 2 cars in a one space handicapped parking spot? | How would you even fit them both in the same spot?? Are you expecting anyone to be able to open their doors and get out? Or are they supposed to climb out the roof? And what is the point anyway? If you do not have a properly tagged vehicle with a handicapped tag in the window, or a handicap license plate on your car, you are NOT allowed to park in a handicap spot. So don't. Unless you want a boatload of tickets. | Law & Ethics | 1143064579 |
| 1714353 | Is it a law in California that a retail establishment must redeem any gift certificate or Cash/Gift Card? | I doubt they are require to redeem gift cards from other establishments, however they should redeem their own. If not just get the least expensive item you can use and settle for the remaining cash. Its not worth litigation. | Law & Ethics | 1141762946 |
| 2819963 | What is the statue of limitation on statutory rape in Ga? | Statutory rape is whenever an adult has sex with a minor under 16. In such cases, the statute of limitations begins to countdown only when the victim reaches the age of 16 and felonies against victims under 18 must prosecuted within 7 years, so it woudl be 7 years from the 16th birthday of the victim. If DNA evidence provides the identitiy (that is, the identity could not have been known otherwise) of the accused, then the proceedings can commence after any length of time. | Law & Ethics | 1143683346 |
| 4133615 | Where can I find recent arrest records for Bonner County Idaho? | You can get public records of arraignments or trial transcripts from the county clerks office, or the court recorder of whatever court the offense was tried in. As the first poster mentioned, the actual arrest records are not available to the public. | Law & Ethics | 1141479013 |
| 3049878 | Is it just me or do others find it wrong for our school to punish kid for things they do outside of school? | School should get out of private affairs. | Law & Ethics | 1141428653 |
| 3277879 | What is the meaning behind the term, "Justice is Blind?"? | the idea is that justice is meant to be blind to prejudice, and should only consider the relevant facts in an objective and fair manner. it's sort of like a "blind" taste-test - the results are often different when people know whether they are drinking pepsi or coke, than if they don't know. this is because they have a preconceived notion of which is better. in a blind taste test people are often surprised that they choose the one that they "don't like". this is because a blind test forces you to judge the question based on its merits alone, not based on your preconceived opinions. | Law & Ethics | 1142819248 |
| 775562 | where is sexual harassment more frequent in the world? | That's a trick question. I's only harassment if it's unwanted. "Sexual Harassment" is an American term. Although countries such as Japan and Mexico seem to have a very sexualized view of women, it doesn't mean that the women of that country are offended. | Law & Ethics | 1142364760 |
| 590407 | what is soveriegnty and prison related? | ARe they both related to Immigration? .:Fishie:. | Law & Ethics | 1143006255 |
| 3984473 | who can apply for a pardon in the state of pennsylvania? | Pennsylvania Governor decides, Board recommendation required Public hearings at regular intervals; Favorable recs. announced publicly and sent to Governor; no reasons given No eligibility requirements; misdemeanants may apply; state offenders only Relieves all legal disabilities, including employment and licensing; grounds for expungement Of 500-600 applications, Board recommends about 150 favorably each year, most of which are granted by Governor; 20% to misdemeanors and summary offenses. None; law prohibits discrimination in employment and licensing | Law & Ethics | 1142027156 |
| 3867895 | Would drug legalization be good for our economy? | Most definitely. We would earn taxes and save billions in drug enforcement. And it would get any worse. Look at the example of Prohibition. It never worked except to build up the mafia | Law & Ethics | 1141693767 |
| 2272793 | how do I update my firearms licencef from a possession to a possession,acwastion? | contact either your States attorney general or go to http://packing.org | Law & Ethics | 1142755512 |
| 170832 | whats it mean when the jury in a trial is taking a long time to make a verdict? | Complicated or complex issues. Idiot jurors. Stubborn jurors. Jurors who refuse to obey the judge's instruction. Thoughful jurors who don't want to rush into a decision. Jury intructions that are often, at best, confusing. In short - it means nothing and it means everything. Ask them when they come out. Nobody outside the jury room can say with any certainty that a lengthy deliberation process means any one (or more) things. Odd question. | Law & Ethics | 1141359036 |
| 22456 | what important events happened in the years 1995-2005? | well, i'm sure i can't name them all, but a new president was elected, 2 planes hit the World Trade Center, the war on terrorism began, national deficit declined and then rose again, El Nino, Katrina, OJ was acquitted (not of national importance but was broadcast like it was), Hong Kong was handed back over to the Chinese, World War II memorial was implaced, Strom Thurmond died, 2 seats were filled on the Supreme Court, Dick Cheney shot a guy, President Bush was re-elected, i'm sure there's more but i can't think of them all right now. | Law & Ethics | 1142294875 |
| 2128289 | The No Child Left Behind Law...? | http://www.ed.gov/nclb/overview/intro/factsheet.html | Law & Ethics | 1142578238 |
| 2444898 | what was congress concerned about in passing amendment XVIII? | Article [XVIII].(See Note 16) Section 1. After one year from the ratification of this article the manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors within, the importation thereof into, or the exportation thereof from the United States and all territory subject to the jurisdiction thereof for beverage purposes is hereby prohibited. Section. 2. The Congress and the several States shall have concurrent power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. Section. 3. This article shall be inoperative unless it shall have been ratified as an amendment to the Constitution by the legislatures of the several States, as provided in the Constitution, within seven years from the date of the submission hereof to the States by the Congress. Proposal and Ratification The eighteenth amendment to the Constitution of the United States was proposed to the legislatures of the several States by the Sixty-fifth Congress, on the 18th of December, 1917, and was declared, in a proclamation of the Secretary of State, dated the 29th of January, 1919, to have been ratified by the legislatures of 36 of the 48 States. The dates of ratification were: Mississippi, January 8, 1918; Virginia, January 11, 1918; Kentucky, January 14, 1918; North Dakota, January 25, 1918; South Carolina, January 29, 1918; Maryland, February 13, 1918; Montana, February 19, 1918; Texas, March 4, 1918; Delaware, March 18, 1918; South Dakota, March 20, 1918; Massachusetts, April 2, 1918; Arizona, May 24, 1918; Georgia, June 26, 1918; Louisiana, August 3, 1918; Florida, December 3, 1918; Michigan, January 2, 1919; Ohio, January 7, 1919; Oklahoma, January 7, 1919; Idaho, January 8, 1919; Maine, January 8, 1919; West Virginia, January 9, 1919; California, January 13, 1919; Tennessee, January 13, 1919; Washington, January 13, 1919; Arkansas, January 14, 1919; Kansas, January 14, 1919; Alabama, January 15, 1919; Colorado, January 15, 1919; Iowa, January 15, 1919; New Hampshire, January 15, 1919; Oregon, January 15, 1919; Nebraska, January 16, 1919; North Carolina, January 16, 1919; Utah, January 16, 1919; Missouri, January 16, 1919; Wyoming, January 16, 1919. Ratification was completed on January 16, 1919. See Dillon v. Gloss, 256 U.S. 368, 376 (1921). The amendment was subsequently ratified by Minnesota on January 17, 1919; Wisconsin, January 17, 1919; New Mexico, January 20, 1919; Nevada, January 21, 1919; New York, January 29, 1919; Vermont, January 29, 1919; Pennsylvania, February 25, 1919; Connecticut, May 6, 1919; and New Jersey, March 9, 1922. The amendment was rejected (and not subsequently ratified) by Rhode Island. LOOKS TO ME LIKE THEY WERE CONCERNED ABOUT LIQUOR/PROHIBITION. | Law & Ethics | 1143245383 |
| 1359337 | Where can I find Information about the California Law 496 (A) PC? | And if that doesn't tell you what you want to know, add some information to your question. It's likely I can give you a little more than just the bare statute that link will take you to. | Law & Ethics | 1141855666 |
| 680452 | I need the address to Raleigh County Sheriff's Dept. in West Virginia? | Raleigh County Sheriff's Office 215 Main St Beckley, West Virginia 25801 (304)255-9300 | Law & Ethics | 1142609851 |
| 2968439 | Where can I get an UPDATED copy about a law called the green river law ordinance ? | "Green River Ordinances" were a kind of local ordinance prohibiting commercial flyers, door-to-door solicitations, etc., that the US Supreme Court had found unconstitutional in the 1930s. There is no one ordinance. In more recent cases, the US Supreme Court has overruled that decision or seriously undermined it. For an excellent brief discussion of the law in this area, go here: http://www.mrsc.org/Subjects/Legal/nuisances/nu-pedIntro.aspx | Law & Ethics | 1143246336 |
| 1052457 | what is a preliminary hearing? | Both sides present the basic facts of the case. The judge then determines if there is probable cause to believe you commited the crime. If he finds that way, then you will then be held to answer. In other words, a jury trial will be set in the matter. Other matters can be dealt with on the day of a preliminary hearing, such as bail reductions/increases and/or release terms. | Law & Ethics | 1142488954 |
| 2566916 | What is the legal defenitition of bank fraud in canada - a person wrote me a check - was NSF? | hi, there is a bit about cheque fraud on this page: http://www.crimes-of-persuasion.com/Laws/Canada/criminal_laws.htm this page from the mounties http://www.rcmp-learning.org/iim/ecdi1018.htm discusses it further: ----- At this point we should divert for a few moments and discuss the issue of NSF cheques. This is one of the most common false pretence offences you will encounter and it would be well to clarify that issue now. Read Sub-section 362(4) of the Criminal Code of Canada. You probably noted that this sub-section is designed specifically to deal with NSF cheques. It places the onus of proof on the person writing the cheque, to show reasonable belief at the time of writing, that the cheque would have been honoured. This "reverse onus" takes effect the instant it is dishonoured due to insufficient funds. This is a controversial issue which has been challenged (R. v. Driscoll (1987), 38 CCC (3d) 28 Alt, Ca). Some courts have deemed it to be a violation of the constitutional rights, contrary to Sub-section 11(d) of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which guarantees presumption of innocence until proven guilty. The Canada Evidence Act (Section 29), provides authority to obtain documentary evidence of "no funds", or "NSF" cheques. ------ another link: http://www.lawyers.ca/dharris/articles/fraudrevistedpartiii.htm also, be aware that in the US, it is NOT considered criminal to write an NSF check for a DEBT: http://www.ckfraud.org/penalties.html i don't know about canada. probably best to ask a lawyer; most will give you a free 1-hr consultatoin. keep in mind that since it's such a small amount ($100) you are unlikely to get the officials interested in pressing charges. it's possible though. i think small claims court is probably your best bet. | Law & Ethics | 1142984150 |
| 3954089 | What do you think, is it legal? | this is just between you and me if you want a few take em, but if your going to harvest them for an ebay type of venture no,its wrong. the oats are the only things keeping your dunes from blowing away if you own the property believe me you want them unless they are a problem for your entranceways.and always remember leave nothing on the beach other than your footprints.. | Law & Ethics | 1142232056 |
| 3215906 | Eli Whitney did this happen to you? | Actually, we learned about Eli Whitney and George Washington Carver in the same lesson. One was white, the other black. Maybe you got the two of them mixed up. Sorry! | Law & Ethics | 1141341479 |
| 1244364 | What is your input on H.R. 4437? | It appears to be about controlling illegal immigrants, but its really about controlling Americans. I think the bill is a bad idea. If freedom and democracy are so important to us Americans, why deny it to those less fortunate who are eager to work and contribute? Criminals will come regardless, the rest deserve dignity and respect...and hospitality. I believe Americans have the intelligence and resources...and heart to come up with a better idea... America, bless God! | Law & Ethics | 1143069031 |
| 2948568 | transportation policy governing gas and oil run items cross country? | cant find anything about it. what it about? | Law & Ethics | 1143452985 |
| 713672 | how do i find current skip trace addresses? | If the person owns the property, you can contact the county recorder and find the address. | Law & Ethics | 1143321328 |
| 2883152 | How does the Common Law affect environmental statute law? | Under the Westminster model of government that the UK, and I think I'm correct in saying Australia also works under, Parliament is supreme. It can make or unmake any law that it pleases and is not bound by any law. This is to do with the doctrine of the Seperation of Powers, where each branch othe state is seperate (in the US the distinctions are more clear). So basically the courts apply the law and parliament makes it, common law is made by the judges which confuses matters. The basis position is Common law is judge made law, which is inferior to statute law. When there is a conflict statute law prevails. Judges cannot declare law created by parliament invalid so therefore any statute law, regardless of the sphere of influence it is in has precendence over common law. Hope this helps! | Law & Ethics | 1143452530 |
| 2278364 | there is a site where you can look up inmates at the western regional jail in barboursville, WV please help? | http://www.writeaprisoner.com/ Try this site it may lead you to where you want to go.. | Law & Ethics | 1143610003 |
| 1286643 | how old do you have to be to get a job in PA? | 14, 15 years old | Law & Ethics | 1141514762 |
| 2346507 | What exactly is a defacto law ? | A law that "everyone" knows is the law, but it is not a law enacted by a legislative body. It will be enforced, often by social means rather than legal means. | Law & Ethics | 1141613099 |
| 152082 | Where online can I find a list of my states laws? | http://www.lsb.state.ok.us/ Look for the icon labelled Oklahoma Statutes & Constitution | Law & Ethics | 1141742877 |
| 1343817 | Is it legal for the private Lutheran high schools to discriminate in enrollement of other religions? | It may be the reason, it may not be. If they are a full school, they are in the position of picking and choosing who they want to admit. If it is a private school with no federal or state support, I believe they can hold her out. Would it hurt to ask them, calmly why she hasn't been approved. | Law & Ethics | 1141409304 |
| 2322609 | what is the federal automobile mileage allowance for 2005.? | it varies by date this past year. | Law & Ethics | 1143768191 |
| 398311 | What is minimum wage? How much is it now and why was it established? | I believe that the minimum wage varies from state to state. In Alabama it is $5.25 per hour. It does not vary much, but each may be a little higher or lower. The point of minimum wage is to exclude the chance for employers to take complete advantage of their employees (kind of like a sweat shop). The minimum wage for servers is different for the minimum wage for other occupations. The only bad thing about minimum wage is that it is so low, even if you work a full-time job on that salary, it is still hard to pay any bills. | Law & Ethics | 1142963331 |
| 2883838 | why do people in general assume that the victim knew what they were getting into?Does that include the babies? | The blame would fall on the man who killed his estranged wife. Assuming that due process was followed after the violation of the restraining orders, what else could anyone have done? In this country you can't lock someone up for something they MIGHT do. A murderer isn't a murderer until he or she actually kills somebody. Then, of course, it is too late. | Law & Ethics | 1142456485 |
| 1312824 | Any legal solution to collecting back a loan from a friend? | Sadly that's not even proof of a loan. Since there is no documentation your friend can simply claim in court that it was a gift then you're stuck with your word against his/her word. All the check does is prove that you gave money to the friend. You can sue your friend for the amount but without documentation it's a toss up that relies on credibility. I'd try to get your friend to sign some sort of note (notarized of course) that statest he money was a loan and gives some sort of repayment schedule. If your friend refuses to do this or says something like, "hey I'm your friend" you know your're jobbed. But hey at least you learned something. You never loan money to friends or family. Always consider it a gift and if you get paid back it's a bonus. | Law & Ethics | 1143840677 |
| 643895 | Tips winning custody cases? | Get a lawyer. If you have to go to legal aid, borrow from family, work out payment plan - if you are in a contested custody case you will be at a disadvantage without an attorney. A contested custody case may involve depositions, attorney ad litems (an attorney for the kids), temporary hearings, and seamingly endless litigation. It will be very difficult trying to go it alone. You should be looking for attorney's rather than trying to get free legal advice off this forum (there's TOO MUCH you have to know in a custody case to cover here!) update: oh, you do have a lawyer. Sorry, I guess you added that after. In that case, I would suggest you try to prepare for a hearing by coming up with a list of witnesses and evidence that would be helpful for you in court. You might also write out all the reasons why you're the better parent. The more leg work you do the less your attorney will have to do, which means a) it's more likely to be done and 2) it'll save you some attorney fees. | Law & Ethics | 1141523796 |
| 2663626 | is there such thing as child support in UK? | Yes there is but it is notorious for it's problems with it's computing system. Major overhall in the near future and talk of the Inland Revenue or another such department taking over. | Law & Ethics | 1142103324 |
| 1793412 | what is coker vs georgia? | It is a case in which a man was sentenced to death for raping a girl, and the Supreme Court found that death was disproportionate to the crime, and thus cruel and unusual punishment and forbidden by the constitution. | Law & Ethics | 1142467271 |
| 2601720 | Can HOA (Home Owner Association) take your home if you don't comply with their demands? | If the HOA rules you signed when you bought the house says they can, then they can. I have seen a case where an HOA told a homeowner that he needed to repair/paint his chimney. The homeowner was at the hospital with his daughter for a long time and never checked his mail. They actually sold his house out from under him. He had to go to the auction and re-buy his house. This was on 20/20 a few years ago. Personally, I hate HOA's with a passion. The HOA boards have gone fanatical with power. HOA used to have a place, now they serve to serve themselves. The last thing I want when I spend my money on a house is for another group to tell me what I can and can't do with my own property. | Law & Ethics | 1142451873 |
| 2785369 | what is the difference between civil court and criminal court? | Criminal court is where OJ gets off the hook. Civil court is where they side-stepped double jeopardy and sued him for violating Nichol's rights, by killing her. | Law & Ethics | 1143321869 |
| 4460221 | what usually hppens on a first offense DUI in California? | I don't know where dragonfire is getting their information, but you should probably not rely on much of it. Bluecloud66 offers a good web site, but it does not really answer your question. If you read it, please remember that it's written by someone who is soliciting your business and take that into consideration. Here's what the law in California provides as punishment for your first DUI offense: 23536. (a) If a person is convicted of a first violation of Section 23152, that person shall be punished by imprisonment in the county jail for not less than 96 hours, at least 48 hours of which shall be continuous, nor more than six months, and by a fine of not less than three hundred ninety dollars ($390), nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000). (b) The court shall order that a person punished under subdivision (a), who is to be punished by imprisonment in the county jail, be imprisoned on days other than days of regular employment of the person, as determined by the court. If the court determines that 48 hours of continuous imprisonment would interfere with the person's work schedule, the court shall allow the person to serve the imprisonment whenever the person is normally scheduled for time off from work. The court may make this determination based upon a representation from the defendant's attorney or upon an affidavit or testimony from the defendant. (c) The person's privilege to operate a motor vehicle shall be suspended by the department under paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 13352. The court shall require the person to surrender the driver's license to the court in accordance with Section 13550. (d) Whenever, when considering the circumstances taken as a whole, the court determines that the person punished under this section would present a traffic safety or public safety risk if authorized to operate a motor vehicle during the period of suspension imposed under paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 13352, the court may disallow the issuance of a restricted driver's license required under Section 13352.4. So there will be jail time, there will be fines (somewhere around $3,500.00 last I knew, plus whatever you pay an attorney, if you obtain one), your license will be suspended, possibly both by DMV and the Court, though the suspension will only be for six months. You'll be ordered to attend a first-offender program and you'll probably end up on probation for 36 months. If you accept probation (and the vast majority of people seem to find that preferable), you'll have a number of terms of probation that you have to live by, and one of them will be not to have ANY alcohol in your blood when you are driving. That means (and please believe me; I have done this to a great number of people) that you can have one beer and drive within 15 - 30 minutes and run a very good chance of going to jail if you are stopped. I don't recommend you just roll over and accept this. You should have an attorney review your arrest report and give you an opinion. But if you're hiring an attorney, be prepared for them to want to take your case to court...they make their money doing so, even if they do not think they are likely to win. Most first offenders, in my experience, just take their lumps and try not to ever do it again. I don't know why the claim that you can be fired from your job. There is no such thing in California as a $10,000 fine for a first offense DUI. I have NEVER heard of anyone doing six months in jail for a first offense DUI. Community service is generally an option only if you cannot pay your fines, and the court will accept a payment plan for your fines so that you do not have to pay the whole thing at once. I'm glad you were cooperative; thank you. Most of us truly appreciate a cooperative person during an arrest, and it makes it easier for us to be pleasant when you're pleasant. | Law & Ethics | 1143164923 |
| 2098596 | Goodwill refused to sell me a cane and i am disabled,Can i sue for discrimination? | . too much work dude.. let it go.., you'll just waste more time and all you'll get is more bile out of the deal.. as the "wiseguys" say FAHGETTABOUTIT! | Law & Ethics | 1142816590 |
| 385420 | Where can find a liability relase form? | Your lawyer should be able to provide one for you. | Law & Ethics | 1142537149 |
| 3529279 | If i own a building half on my land and half on someone elses after so many years is their property mine? | The answer you are looking for most likely deals with adverse possession. That is where after a period of time a piece of land can become yours. I'm including an excerpt, but each state can vary a bit. Traditional common law provided a method for someone to obtain title to land through use. The common law rules for adverse possession have been codified under both federal and state statutes. A typical statute allows a person to get title to land from the actual owner simply by using the land, out in the open for all to see. For example, your neighbor built a fence on your land with the intention of taking the property, paid property taxes, and you knew about it but did nothing. If this continued for a period of time set by state law, your neighbor may be able to claim this property as his/her own. The theory is that, by not disputing your neighbor’s use of your property through a lawsuit, you, as the actual owner have abandoned your rights to the property. There are several elements needed for adverse possession to result in title: The length of time required for adverse possession in title varies - it could be as short as a few years or could run for twenty years or more. Typically public entities must establish a longer period of possession than individuals. Some states have adopted a rule which requires the adverse possessor to pay taxes each year on the land. The possession must be open for all to see. The possession must be exclusive to him or her (e.g., the fence in the above example, a driveway, road, etc.) The possession must be hostile to the actual owner of the land. To gain title to land through adverse possession requires strict compliance with the law, but can have dramatic impact upon land ownership rights. An encroachment could result in title to your property being transferred to an adverse possessor. Under these circumstances, you might have to bring a lawsuit for trespass in order to prevent your neighbor from getting title to your land through adverse possession. If you own land, it is important that you do not "sleep on your rights" since you could lose ownership of the land. | Law & Ethics | 1143050843 |
| 2287048 | Anyway I can find info. about a class action lawsuit? | You might start by searching the website below. | Law & Ethics | 1142052773 |
| 3333303 | why does America help even those countries that would secretly want us to be destroyed? | The American government doesn't help half as much as they'd have you think they do. Some transnational businesses are in the habit of helping others, but only if there's a profit to be had. Help isn't free, it always comes with a price. | Law & Ethics | 1143310630 |
| 1039806 | We sold our home March 2005 and are still in temporary housing. Do we pay capital gains tax? | You should check with a good accountant (not one of the walk up places like H&R). I am pretty sure that Capital Gains is to be paid only on amounts over $250,000. | Law & Ethics | 1141818733 |
| 2526108 | Government vs. religion? | It's one of the United State's most fundamental issues to protect each individual's freedom of religion. Of course our government has no right to have any say in religion whatsoever (unless the religion requires others to be harmed like it said above). It is even more important to note that its a FREEDOM of religion. It should not be encouraged or discouraged. Many politicians today quote biblical phrases and speak of their beliefs according to how government should be applied. This is wrong, because there are those who do not believe in Christianity. We have to remember the basis of this country. The puritans came over here in the first place to escape religious persecution! | Law & Ethics | 1142463438 |
| 1664967 | is there another product similar to"West Law" that is a free service? | Try Findlaw.com Lexiusone.com | Law & Ethics | 1142483835 |
| 3548289 | what constitutes excessive force? | say the person is unconscious and you're still kicking the crap out of them..or if a person is unarmed and you shoot them | Law & Ethics | 1141924426 |
| 3390196 | What is considered 2nd degree robbery? | CHAPTER 40 Robbery §40.10 1st Degree Robbery; Defined & Punished. §40.20 2nd Degree Robbery; Defined & Punished. §40.30 3rd Degree Robbery; Defined & Punished. §40.40 Definition of an Act. §40.50 No Defense of “Claim of Right”. §40.10. First Degree Robbery; Defined & Punished. (a) A person is guilty of robbery in the first degree if, in the course of committing a theft, he: (1) attempts to kill another; or (2) intentionally inflicts or attempts to inflict serious bodily injury upon another. (b) Robbery in the first degree is a felony of the first degree. In the case of robbery in the first degree, the court shall impose a sentence of imprisonment of a minimum term of ten (10) years and may impose a maximum of up to twenty-five (25) years; the minimum term imposed shall not be suspended nor probation be imposed in lieu of said minimum term nor shall parole, work release or educational programs outside the confines of prison be granted before completion of the minimum term. The sentence shall include a special parole term of not less than three (3) years in addition to such time of imprisonment. SOURCE: G.P.C. §§211-213; M.P.C. 222.1; Cal. §1016 (1971); Mass. ch. 266, §16; N.J. 2C:19-1. Subsection (b) amended by P.L. 19-6:9; as amended by P.L. 14-143. CROSS-REFERENCES: §§40.20 and 40.30 (2nd and 3rd degree robbery); §16.10 (serious bodily injury). COMMENT: Three (3) degrees of robbery are created by this Section, eliminating the former crimes of robbery and “armed robbery.” Robbery consists of theft and actual or threatened injury. While the traditional kind of robbery includes the taking from the 9 GCA - Crimes and Corrections Ch. 40 - Robbery - 1996 - p. PAGE 1 “person or immediate presence,” this Chapter will also apply, for example, where the offender threatens to shoot the victim in order to compel him to telephone directions for the disposition of property elsewhere. The degrees of robbery relate to the seriousness of the injury threatened or inflicted upon the victim. Unlike the Model Code, but consistent with former law, use of force or threatened imminent use of force constitutes robbery even though the personal injury caused or threatened does not amount to “serious bodily injury.” See §16.10 (serious bodily injury defined); §40.30 (third degree robbery). Armed robbery is no longer a separate aggravating factor. §40.20. Second Degree Robbery; Defined & Punished. (a) A person is guilty of robbery in the second degree if, in the course of committing a theft, he: (1) inflicts serious bodily injury upon another; or (2) threatens another with or intentionally puts him in fear of immediate serious bodily injury; or (3) is armed with or displays what appears to be explosives or a deadly weapon. “Deadly Weapon” has the meaning provided by §16.10. (b) Robbery in the second degree is a felony of the second degree. In the case of robbery of the second degree as a felony of the second degree, the court shall impose a sentence of imprisonment of a minimum term of five (5) years and may impose a maximum term of up to ten (10) years; the minimum term imposed shall not be suspended nor may probation be imposed in lieu of the minimum term nor shall parole or work release be granted before completion of the minimum term. The sentence shall include a special parole term of not less than three (3) years in addition to such term of imprisonment. SOURCE: See §40.10. Enacted 1977; Subsection (b) amended by 9 GCA - Crimes and Corrections Ch. 40 - Robbery - 1996 - p. PAGE 1 P.L. 14-143, eff. 10/01/78. CROSS-REFERENCES: See §40.10. §40.30. Third Degree Robbery; Defined & Punished. (a) A person is guilty of robbery in the third degree if, in the course of committing a theft, he: (1) uses force against another with intent to overcome his physical resistance or physical power of resistance; or (2) threatens another with or inten | Law & Ethics | 1141255861 |
| 2625273 | Religious Picketing Funerals of Soldiers? | As a proud American citisen, I 100% support there legal right to do it, if it is on public property. But let me tell you, if it was a family member/friend/anybody I knew, the minute any protestor (be it peace/war/gay/holy-roller) step one hair across my property line without my permission, thier carcas is mine! I belive strongly in free speach, so on public property, as much as I'd like to rip thier damn sighs right out of thier hands, and break it over thier heads, I do not, because I actualy do belive in gay rights (even though I am not gay, I support freedom, unlike some), and most importantly I belive in free speach FOR ALL, no matter how much they pi$$ me off. If they did this at a funeral that I was in attendance, I would use my freedom of speach to chant inflamitory remarks, and mock the protestors. Also, if they approached me, or somone else to where I thought they/me were threatened, I would not hesitate to draw my 45cal in the name of self defense, and make a citisens arrest (I am a strong believer in vigilante justicE). As for cursing in public, I could care less as long as I can curse back at the M****r F*****s (I can proudly hold my own in a cursing match, and have a very loud voice). I hate (scratch that, Royaly Dispise) anybody that has/is/will use a funeral for ANY kind of protest, even if I agree with what they're protesting, but like I said, I hold back my hatred on public property, but the minute they cross onto my property I will shoot to kill (once again, weather I agree, or dissagree with them)... ...and this is coming from a fiscaly conservative, social liberal (independant, pro gay rights, anti IRAQ war, not anti Afghanistan war, anti Bush/Bushite)... Can you even begin to imagine how mad/dangerous I would be if I were some right-stealing republican/right-winger/"conservative"/holy-roller/(you get the idea) or If I were a democrat/left-winger/"liberal/baby-killer/(you get the idea). Bottom line... People on both sides get me so pi$$ed off, and either side (the demoncraps or retardicans) will object to (or promote) free speach when it is convienient for them (agrees with them), it is unAmerican, and makes me sick. I am for these individules legal rights to protest/curse/whatever on private property for any reason, at any time, however to do so at somones funeral (one of our great, fallen american heroes, none the less), is dispicable, and should be looked down on by society with great hatred Besides isn't it irony that they be so rude to those who who died so that they could be so rude? I'm sure it really helps whatever cause they're protesting (sarcasm). Just because you CAN, doesn't mean you SHOULD It's like burning the American flag on american soil (I support peoples rights to do this as well, even though I find it sickening), isn't it ironic that they burn the flag of a nation, that allows them to burn the flag (irony? ANYBODY), and also the same country of which they are most likely citisens? Try doing that in Iran, with the Iranian flag, SEE WHAT HAPPENS! in the end, that is what makes America great, that we are free to do as we please, no matter how stupid it is, and I say we should have a counter protest (an even louder/more obsene one) against the dirt-bags that would dare to protest at ANYBODY'S funeral for ANY reason. May the government of, by, and for itself be torn down, and destroyed... and the government of, by, and for the people rise again! God bless the REAL America! | Law & Ethics | 1141879371 |
| 1283558 | case Gideon v. Wainwright (1963) What legal/constitutional issues did the case address? | established the right of people who could not afford a lawyer to criminal defense paid for by the state -- i.e., public defender. | Law & Ethics | 1141361070 |
| 1585965 | Can a person plead drug dependent in the state of ohio, and get the chance to do rehab? | Well, from the question, I would think there are three separate crimes enlisted in it 1.Fleeing and Eluding 2. Forgery. Yes, for these two crimes he has to face regular case and trial. If convicted will have to suffer jail sentences. Now regarding, drug abuse even if he is charged, he has to be treated because it has got available treatment. Moreover though it is prohibited by law in almost all countries of the world the Drug abuse/ addiction . It is a question of addiction and self injury Therefore, it is not seen as destruction of Public life and Public/Govt. property. Yes, the drug dealer, who is responsible for damaging Public life, is surely punishable under and country's law. Here in this case the suspect should be allowed treatment facilities and recovery from the addiction,or after proper treatment and recovery he may be let off with a deterrant minor punishment depending on the of merit of case by case.Thanks. | Law & Ethics | 1142636605 |
| 2234183 | What are the requirements to obtain real estate by adverse possession? | Adverse possession means openly holding property adverse to the interests of the owner for a period of years, sometimes as long as 20. If the owner knows and approves of your use of the property, possession is not adverse. If the owner does not and could not know of your use, possession is not adverse. If you have not been in possession adversely for years and years, possession is not adverse. It's basically really hard to do. | Law & Ethics | 1141218870 |
| 672762 | Ethnic Minorities: - can they be as racist to the non-minorites as we can to them? | yes i agree with you. i feel that racism is like a swinging pendulum. it will never stop in the middle so we can all have peace. | Law & Ethics | 1143582009 |
| 4186023 | Can a minor child (17 years old) be sued for civil conspiracy? | As a minor (age 17) he/she is not competent to be held accountable for civil conspiracy, however, as other posters have mentioned, his parents could be held accountable. It also depends on the state - in some states, the age varies. | Law & Ethics | 1142291116 |
| 2976497 | What is the maximum legal notice period an employer can request in a contract? | I don't think there is one, but if you are the employer, then you should give yourself a minimum of two weeks. If the job is hard to fill or takes lengthy training then 30 days would be good. If you are the employee, don't agree to signing the contract if you feel it is too long. You can always ask them to revise the contract before you sign it. If they are trying to get you to sign a contract, then you already have the job. They shouldn't be too upset if you ask them to revise the contract. You can also ask that they give you equal notice or severance pay before they lay you off. | Law & Ethics | 1142293772 |
| 1907515 | What are the different types of Predatory crime? | Who Really Cares | Law & Ethics | 1143245068 |
| 397997 | I took some sugar from my uncle; now I'm being charged with larceny! Do I have to give back the sugar packets? | You should keep the sugar packets for the tea that is being served on your roof at the barbeque that your neighbor's are having. You could also invite your uncle to the barbeque, and make ammends. | Law & Ethics | 1142461710 |
| 4178591 | can the police get anyones phone records without a warrent? | Yes, they do it all the time. If you've upset any big time politicians who has friends in the FBI, they can say you are "Dangerous" (For any damn reason) or "Terrorist" related. The FISA Secret Court, originated in 1978, allows them to search anything they want to and never even tell you about it. The rules only got worse with the Patriot Act. And cops can do anything illegal at all, as long as they're trying to "Solve a crime." | Law & Ethics | 1142486574 |
| 1539356 | Who killed a president kenedy ? | Kennedy was shot to death by sniper Lee Harvey Oswald during an open-car motorcade in Dallas, Texas on 22 November 1963; two days later, Harvey was shot and killed by another man, Jack Ruby. Kennedy was succeeded by Lyndon Johnson. | Law & Ethics | 1141238307 |
| 2238588 | What kind of penalty might a 21 year old get when charged with Malicious Destruction of Property in Michigan? | I think he will be looking at jail time on this one especially with a prior record. Grand Rapids is cracking down on this sort of thing and they talk about some pretty harsh penalty's for marking a building. There will probably be a fine and court cost and restitution. | Law & Ethics | 1141444382 |
| 3531729 | What are 20 Traffic Violations In the state of arkansas,and penalty for each? | Under Arkansas driving law, you can lose your license for: 1 Being convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. 2 Refusing a request by a law enforcement officer to be tested for alcohol or drugs. 3 Leaving the scene of an accident in which you are involved without identifying yourself. 4 Failing to notify the Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) of a reportable accident in which you are involved. 5 Giving false information when you apply for a driver license. 6 Failing to show proof of financial responsibility or failing to settle a financial judgment made against you for damages resulting from a motor vehicle accident. 7 Attempting to change the information on your license or using another person’s license when attempting to purchase an alcoholic beverage. 8 Failing to appear for re-examination when requested to do so by the Office of Driver Services. 9 Using a motor vehicle to commit a felony or causing the death of someone in a motor vehicle accident. 10 Accumulating excessive points against your driving record. 11 Allowing another person to use your driver license. Under Arkansas driving law, failure to disclose any information about a previous driver license or presenting any false information or altered documents can result in loss of future driving privileges and/or arrest for fraudulent application. | Law & Ethics | 1142518670 |
| 2161548 | Are potatoe cannons illegal? | If you use them to shoot endangered potatoes, yes. | Law & Ethics | 1141319826 |
| 1181830 | Does having marijuana in your system count as possession of the drug? | no it doesnt count as possession of the drug. To have it in your system only means at one point you were exposed to it. If you went to court and were on trial, The charge is possession, the proof would have to be on your person, yet alls they have is a blood or urine test, which doesnt count as possession it would be exposure within 30 to 45 days. A lawyer would beable to slam dunk that and a judge would throw it out because there isnt and real evidence that at the time you have physically possessed the drug on your person. | Law & Ethics | 1143592831 |
| 583259 | I just read a question about smoking and civil rights...? | My motto tends to be "live and let live". In this case, I oppose public smoking. Second-hand smoke has been shown in numerous studies to be harmful, and quite frankly, I hate breathing the filth myself :( On the other hand, I see no reason for a total ban on smoking. If you want to smoke in the privacy of your own home, or somewhere else where you're alone, well, it's your choice to harm yourself, but atleast you're not harming anyone else. | Law & Ethics | 1143228955 |
| 671251 | Do you thing marijuana should be legal? | Marijuana is the least toxic drug there is. That includes smoking and alcohal which are both legal and I believe far more dangerous. I think there should be limits on when and where you can have it of course,but I think it should be legalized. The only reason it isn't already is because the Government hasn't found a way to tax the hell out of it yet. | Law & Ethics | 1143574413 |
| 111757 | what does PTL mean? | The letters PTL mean Praise The Lord to some people, but to those associated with Lutheran Schools, it has a different meaning. PTL stands for Parent Teacher League, it is the equivalent of the PTA in the public schools. Our PTL is very important to us because it can be a great source of support to you as parents and also to the school with it's planned events and fundraisers. | Law & Ethics | 1142708819 |
| 3505998 | In Washington State, what is the longest my dovorce can take if my hubby fights it? | In theory it could last 20 years. I doubt that will happen. At most I bet you are looking at about 2-3 years. With any luck, one year. I wish you lots of luck.. | Law & Ethics | 1142217646 |
| 3661946 | I am a born US Citizen who has been living in Pakistan since 1991. Can I help my family immigrate to US? How? | If you are a US citizen, then your children are US citizens by birth, no matter where they were born. Your spouse will have to apply for entry into the USA, but if you can document that you are legally married, there should be no problem. Contact the nearest US embassy for proper forms and procedures. | Law & Ethics | 1143740707 |
| 364571 | What do you think about the Pentagon's new Stealth Shark and the abilty to snoop on us in another way? | Personally, I assume anything the Pentagon has is being used on other nations and not our own. I'm also pretty sure the NSA has the whole domestic snooping thing down so solidly it would truly frighten us all if we knew for sure. | Law & Ethics | 1141489194 |
| 2389007 | What are some famous quotes that could fit with stem cell research? | measure your success by what you had to give up in order to get it. --dalai lama this could go two ways. it could be taken as democrats giving up life in order to have success in medical research, or it could be taken as republicans giving up great advances in medical science in order to have success in advancing their anti-choice agenda. | Law & Ethics | 1141594078 |
| 2940784 | Why isn't prositution considered illegal overall? | Some jurisdictions would rather control it as a legal business, since it's not going away. At least they can make sure the prostitutes are tested for STD's on a regular basis. | Law & Ethics | 1143321454 |
| 415874 | does someone knows the violation for code 484? | If you are asking about the Penal code in Calif., it it theft of peoperty or services. | Law & Ethics | 1142875397 |
| 2497765 | Who is believe to Bush? | No-One!!!!! | Law & Ethics | 1141577883 |
| 4067256 | what does murder in the 2nd degree consist of? | Definitions of the degrees of murder and other crimes vary widely by jurisdiction. What jurisdiction are you asking about? | Law & Ethics | 1141940867 |
| 2030008 | what is the criteria of the policeman job ? | As far as I know, a HS diploma and in my hometown, 21 years old to be able to get in the academy. | Law & Ethics | 1143459252 |
| 3287907 | Is it really against the law to testify against your husband in the court of law? | The answer is NO. But, you can't be forced to testify against your spouse. The general rule is "The spousal privilege, also known as the marital communication privilege or marital privilege, is a form of privileged communication protecting the contents of communications between husband and wife. When applied, a court may not force one spouse to testify against the other. The privilege is usually restricted to communications made during marriage and does not include communications made after divorce. In addition, courts usually do not permit an adverse spouse to invoke the privilege during a trial initiated by the other spouse or in the case of domestic abuse. Finally, courts may require that the communication relate specifically to communications about the marriage. Some courts distinguish between spousal privilege and marital communication. The distinction usually means that spousal privilege prevents one spouse from calling the other to testify to the detriment of the marital unit--this may occur in divorce proceedings or child custody disputes. Marital communication refers to the more general privilege. Marital privilege is based on the policy of encouraging spousal harmony." What isn't mentioned is that the spouse being asked to testify is the one that holds the privilege and the spouse being testified against can't stop the testimony by invoking the privilege. | Law & Ethics | 1142031100 |
| 1807558 | Where do I go to complain about a bad internet merchant? | I'd see about filing a complaint with BBB onine. http://www.bbbonline.org/ http://www.bbbonline.org/consumer/complaint.asp | Law & Ethics | 1143571212 |
| 2314938 | Did Jesus really die on the cross or was it another Catholic Church cover-up? | Since there was no Catholic Chruch when it happened, I don't think they covered it up. | Law & Ethics | 1142789471 |
| 906696 | Student loan cosigners? | Well, since she signed for it, legally she can be held responsible for it. There is no way to get her name off the loan. The only way that she can try to get it off, is by disputing the signature on the promissory note, otherwise she's stuck. And no, he won't get off scott free either. They can take his tax return to pay on it. She needs to chalk it up to a lesson learned. To the dude below me: Student loans can not be discharged thru bankruptcy anymore. They will go after him first, because he is the primary borrower. If they can't collect from him, then they will go after her for the money. Like I said in my source, I work in a student loan company. I would urge her to call the loan company and find out the staus of the loan. I can tell you this, none of these things will happen until it goes into default. | Law & Ethics | 1142491245 |
| 88940 | Why does the Michigan state Pena goes against the 5th amendment ? | Re-read the 5th amendment, it only provides protection against SELF incrimination. This means you can be compeled to give information against someone else, you just can't be compeled if the information could be used against you. Also if they give you immunity from being prosecuted then you can't be incriminated and thus can be compeled to give information. | Law & Ethics | 1143353241 |
| 1796840 | should the United States of America have death Penalty's in all 50 states? | I say yes. I also think that people that are on deathrow should not be there for the long periods of time that they currently are. | Law & Ethics | 1143090139 |
| 2453824 | my son needs a lawyer but we can not afford one! He is facing jail time for a suspension license.? | Try floridalegal.org/ProBono/fpbca good luck | Law & Ethics | 1143216452 |
| 1137211 | What is meant by "Posession is nine tenths of the law"? | Take this example: You get pulled over in YOUR car, with a bunch of your friends. Police decide they have reasonable cause to search your vehicle, and since you know you've done nothing wrong, and there's nothing bad in the car, why wait for a warrant? What you don't know, is that one of your friends just dropped a bag of some illicit drug under one of your car seats. What happens? (Well, in all actuality, they may just make off with it and everybody gets let off b/c they don't feel like dealing with it for a little 20 sack & 5 people, but thats not the point here.) Everybody gets searched, some or all get arrested, your car goes to impound, and SOMEBODY is going to get charged with possession. Guess what else? The dope is in YOUR car, and they can, therefore, charge you with possession of that drug BECAUSE it was in your car, and so were you (and so was everybody else). Make sense? A more simple example: You're 12. Your parents find cigarettes in your room. You exclaim that they're not yours, and you were holding them for a friend. Who gets grounded? The person in possession, NOT the person whose cigs they actually are. | Law & Ethics | 1141247557 |
| 256331 | is it leagle to move out when your 15? | Whether it is or not, you obviously need to get an education before you strike out on your own. You can't spell legal and should have said you're. How do you expect to support yourself at 15 anyway? If it's dangerous at home for you then seek help, but don't just leave. | Law & Ethics | 1143770203 |
| 2796829 | Harrisment: I need help, advice in what the smartest way of going about suing? | Don't contact anybody in the company to do something about it, save that for the attorney. HR is there to protect the company not to help the employee. They will start "shredding", getting stories right, conduct a token investigation, etc... The longer they are unaware the better. Let them drown in their own ego's. DON'T speak about it to ANYONE at work(the company has spies). As instances happen,or shortly after, like on break, document what happened (who,what,when,where)(with who witnessed). Obtain names and contact info for all coworkers you can,and break it down into category's (victims, witnesses, offenders). Contact some GOOD attorney with as much info you can give. Are the people being harassed of a certain class? (race,gender, age, disability, religion,sexual orientation,etc) if so its discrimination. It has to be about money: it talks the loudest!, when it starts costing the company $ it gets the big people involved. Stress may be a workers comp illness claim. $$ I loath this typ of behavior. (victom) | Law & Ethics | 1143841176 |
| 2194872 | What % of the damages awarded are the plaintiffs' lawyers in Baker v. Exxon in re ExxonValdez (1994) charging? | Since a final order in the matter has not been issued, as oral arguments were just heard in January on another appeal, the issue of payment has not even begun to be addressed. | Law & Ethics | 1143431128 |
| 854776 | do you know about this fox news report about police that dont exist? | sounds like more corruption in a notoriously corrupt city | Law & Ethics | 1143728074 |
| 3370450 | Juveniles charged with violent crimes should be tried and punished as adults...true or false? Why? | By the age of 13, a person understands that if they murder someone, it is forever. They know the difference between right and wrong. So yes, if they commit a crime, they should be treated as an adult and receive the same punishments. | Law & Ethics | 1141834306 |
| 647976 | What laws protect sex offenders? (cont.)? | I am amazed that even though a sex offender pleaded down that they still do not have to register as a sex offender. Any thing that is public record is not slander. If he was arrested and it was in the paper then you can let people know. Was the original offense against a child? There are different classifications of sex offenders as well. Every state has their own laws. There are federal laws in place for sex offenders as well. You can also go to Oprah's website they is alot of information on sex offenders there. Recently on her show she has been pushing for stiffer penalties for sex offenders. That might be a good jumping board for you. | Law & Ethics | 1143859876 |
| 779507 | what states recognize indiana ccw permits? | Indiana recognizes all CCW permits, even from Canada. Alabama, Alaska, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont and Wyoming all recognize an Indiana CCW, although some of those do not honor Non-Resident Indiana CCW. See the link below for far more detail. | Law & Ethics | 1143251033 |
| 1315816 | My friend bailed her x-husband out of jail a few months ago and posted bail. How does she get it back? | If she went through a bail bondsman, they usually charge 10% of the bail amount as their fee. So if bail was $10,000, she paid a bondsman $1,000. That money is gone. It was a fee to the bondsman, not the actual bail. If she paid $10,000 to the court as bail, she will get it all back when his court proceedings are done. | Law & Ethics | 1142966043 |
| 1865952 | I'm looking for free legal help on taxes, where can I find any? | www.irs.gov | Law & Ethics | 1143671109 |
| 1379590 | why should our government help oil companies when they make billions in profit? | Our government already helps the oil companies. It's called sleeping in the same bed, aka, "bedfellows". | Law & Ethics | 1142559652 |
| 2774935 | i would like to know how a person can geta felony case back in court after the law has been change? | can't unless there is new evidence, you must be able to prove the new evidence to get a judge to hear it! | Law & Ethics | 1141945814 |
| 423079 | How many kids has george bush and his guys killed in iraq and afghanistan ?? | None...that's absurd to say he has. To my knowledge President Bush has never personally killed anyone. Remember, Congress has to approve everything he does (at least majority vote). So why just point the finger at Bush? Seriously, it's getting aggravating. All the questions on here always have the same theme. | Law & Ethics | 1143618999 |
| 254637 | if someone signs over their paternal rights to their child, do they still have to pay child support?? | This is done through the court with input from both parties. Generally this occurs with the intent by the costodial parent to remove the other parent from contact. The noncustodial partent usually does this to remove both the unpaid liabilities as well as future liabilities. Even so, this will vary from State to State and the judge will often have final determination on what will occur. | Law & Ethics | 1143749636 |
| 698573 | I was on a website last week I think it was called "www.watchdogusa.com" but that doesn't seem to work. | Try http://www.family.watchdog.us . | Law & Ethics | 1142255463 |
| 1567929 | how could either party to the original agreement have avoided this outcome? | What? more info. | Law & Ethics | 1143135927 |
| 2773898 | what do you think of the idea mandating a form of birth control in order to receive public aid (welfare)? | I love the idea. If you can't support a child, you can't have them. Sounds cold and logical. | Law & Ethics | 1143616415 |
| 2712216 | Can a person file an unfair treatment lawsuit in Texas? | Yes under sexual harassment. Contact the US Department of Labor and file a complaint. They then can act on it or allow you to hire a lawyer and have the lawyer act on it. Under the law they must be given the chance to act before you can goto court. | Law & Ethics | 1143432240 |
| 2888122 | What type of ethics and morals should be taught to children in elementary and secondary public schools? | I'd love to say that the Parents and not the schools should be teaching ethics and morals, but alas, that's not a very dependable approach. Children of all ages should be taught about tolerance for others, acceptance, kindness, duty and service (to anything: be it class, school, city, state, or country, they should be taught to contirbute to something other than themselves), intergrity and honesty (reardless of faith or lack of faith, all religions agree on this), and the legal rights and wrongs (regardless of whatever moral objections or not one may have- the law is the law). Ethics and morals are best taught in the context of history and current afairs and should be an open dialouge, not a moral lesson to be preached from teh teacher's desk. That's what religious services are for if one cooses to attend. | Law & Ethics | 1141531867 |
| 894487 | can school districts legally ban the confederate flag from schools? is this a first amendment violation? | Yes, they can say it would invoke controvery and therefore it shouldn't be allowed. Some schools have crosses and jewish stars banned, because it could start religious controversy. But shouldn't schools be teaching these kids to be more tolerant, instead of pretending these problems don't exist? | Law & Ethics | 1141760908 |
| 2139586 | If you were a THEMAYORBYNIGHT,would you be a EAGLE,or just another stupid blk mf? | What are you babbling about? | Law & Ethics | 1141798690 |
| 2444445 | what are some experiences that blacks have experiences that whites havn't and why? | blacks and whites have the same abilities they have just different color skin but maybe because they come from a different country | Law & Ethics | 1143574379 |
| 1727647 | Over the last 30 years, how many death row inmates have been released from prison? | Way too many, I would assume hundreds. A vast majority of this scum buckets killed again after being freed. | Law & Ethics | 1143765108 |
| 2881022 | Can you use somebody elses quote (famous or infamous) or saying on a commercial product (card, poster, etc.)? | If the quote is in the public domain, it is ok. If it has been restricted, or copywritten, then you need permission. | Law & Ethics | 1141758588 |
| 4431728 | is a building permit required if I am doing all the work myself in the state of Indiana? | Yes. A building requirement is needed even if you're doing all the work yourself. | Law & Ethics | 1142391299 |
| 1800575 | How come so many dark skinned folks are up in arms about the slavery of blacks? | I want to commend you on the way you ask what could considered a racsit question. "Dark-skinned folks" are up set because there are still some prople in 2006 believe that "lighter-skinned folks" treat them as slaves or as if they are second class citizens which is far from the truth. A lot of "dark-skinned folks help build this country as well as "lighter-skinned folks". And as for the being lazy and needing to go to work. Most "dark-skinned folks do work and work hard for all they have. SO YOU GET OVER IT. | Law & Ethics | 1141952791 |
| 2544756 | What is the best way to contest a speeding ticket you don't deserve? | For future reference, you need to find out how the officer knew how fast you were going. If he got you on radar, ask to see the radar. Remember that you have a right to face your accuser so that radar gun is your accuser, if it has been cleared then there is no evidence that you were truly going that fast. This time I would go to court. it might be nice to have some witmesses there, but you need to realize that most family member would lie to help out their son or grandson. But there is a chance that the officer won't show up and in that case you again have a right to face your accuser, so most times the fine is droped or waived. I would suggest dressing up for court, respect the Judge, he is the one who will deceide not the officer if the ticket will stand. Good luck | Law & Ethics | 1142870930 |
| 1194437 | Would you sign a petition for servers wage to increase? | I have been a cocktail waitress off and on for about 6 years and I once bartended for a year. I am currently not working as I have just had a baby and havent worked since I got pregnant- But when I plan to go back to work part-time it will be as a server. Therefore I would sign a petition like that in a hearbeat even if I had no plans to work in that possition again - i have always believed that is it unlawful to pay us server below minium wage just because we make tips (which we have to claim and pay taxes on) so it is unfair on many levels. YES sometimes the tips are outstanding during certain seasons -but what about those slow months (and I do mean months) there were times when I barely made $200.oo per week -if it weren't for my Fiance' and his job I would have struggled even more - 1. I'm not really sure what I could suggest to get such a law changed -but maybe if they could just acknowledge to make a change in the wages atleast during the slow seasons (of your particular region) to raise it to no less than minimum wage when things are slow and drop back to server wage when things are rockin' - I'm sure companies would keep employees much monger than they do now - It would kind of be like a give and take situation. But honestly it needs to be atleast minimum wage plus tips all the time. 2. Or heres an idea maybe servers wage could be changed to whatever the minimum wage was last before it was changed recently - so that we would still be below minimum but atleast close enough to it so that it is not that much of a difference but employers can still afford to pay it. Each time minimum wage increases us servers would only be 1 buck behind -and that 1 buck really adds up fast so thats alot an employer would still be saving. This would make our pay checks a little nicer to supplement those days when we dont quite cut it with tips. Like days when you go home with $11.50 after 8 or even ten hours work and get your paycheck that follwing week for a total of $125.00 -how are you suppossed to live off of that?? - This should NOT be happening nowadays!!!What do you think??? | Law & Ethics | 1142310164 |
| 1290827 | Do you believe in our Judicial system? | No, justice is only for those who can afford it. Some want to say that's it's for the real poor also but public defenders are NOT the same has a hired/bought lawyer. I thought America was for the people by the people but it just seems to me that America is for the politicians, lawyers and rich. Let's say you go to court for a traffic ticket. Why is it a lawyer can get you a deal but you can't get the deal unless you pay for a lawyer? I mean why can't I just talk to the judge? Judges only want to hear from lawyers. It's real odd to me that the guy ahead of me with the same type of ticket just got his knocked off his record by his lawyer but I go in front of the judge and I can't that same deal. That's not justice. That's a business. You get what you pay for type of deal. That is not what the judicial system is supposed to be for. To be honest I have gone to law school and talked to plenty of legal people and I realize that it just about the numbers. It's all about wins and losses NOT JUSTICE. | Law & Ethics | 1142390472 |
| 2298754 | got caught running a red light by a camera....? | It depends on what state you live in. So they are going to send you a picture of your car running the red light, and the price for your ticket. So send them a picture of the money you owe them. | Law & Ethics | 1143820596 |
| 2852234 | what do i do if i was injured at work? | Keep track of dates, times, hospital visits, witnesses, the more you have the better your case will be. Do not be intimidated by superiros trying to put you off claiming for it. Get in touch with a solicitor for advise and state your case. Andif you go for it never accept the first two offers for compensation. I think (but check up on this) that after the refusal of the third offer it goes to court. Lastly be prepared for a long wait, i was injured in a bike accident and it took two years before I seen anything. | Law & Ethics | 1142208019 |
| 3573499 | Can an athlete be prosecuted for violent behavior(disorderly Person)for like tripping in a hockey game? | It's happened before, but in general it's difficult to prove that the action was not part of the game. I remember one case where two high schools were playing football. One team had a group of known racists, and the other team had a black player. The black player was tackled violently by at least one member of the opposing team (I forgot some details), and it was caught on video. The attacker used the excuse that it was part of the game, but the person who got attacked tried to show that there was no reason for him to get tackled, since he didn't have the ball and the video showed that the attacker went out of his way to tackle him even though the action was in the other direction. The case went to trial, but I don't remember the outcome. | Law & Ethics | 1142292012 |
| 1288110 | Sister has dad's will and all important papers, what is the next step? | You need to get an attorney specializing in probate and estates. Your sister "can" make changes to the will but she's not allowed to. She "can" be appointed executor but she doesn't have to be. Whomever files the probate first has the best shot at being named executor and you may not actually need the will to do it (just the knowledge that there is a will). Call a lawyer this morning. | Law & Ethics | 1142525983 |
| 2843636 | i applied for a administration order in count court oxford in the uk but it was dismissed what does it mean? | Dismissal simply means that the court has declined to consider the application. Usually this is because the legal basis for the application has been found to be invalid. Unfortunately, courts rarely explain decisions for dismissals, so it may be difficult for you to find out why your application was dismissed, but you might try contacting the clerk's office for the court in which the application was submitted. | Law & Ethics | 1143318624 |
| 69623 | should the buyer bear the burden of the thing lost delivered without the fault of the deliverer? | Check the terms of the sale and delivery... | Law & Ethics | 1142231905 |
| 1479487 | What is the difference between a court order and a subpoena? | A court order is something like a restraining order or child custody orders. It is where the court orders you to abide by certain rules, such as when a child goes to Dad's house, or staying away from certain people. A subpoena is usually where the county DA orders you to court to appear in a case. | Law & Ethics | 1142886635 |
| 800558 | Where can i find a free online data base that has warrant information about me? | there are no free ones. you can find one for a fee of 20--30 dollars. if you really want to know you would have to file for records yourself at the courthouse or have them requested on your behalf. | Law & Ethics | 1142581234 |
| 3847184 | can be illegal smoke cigarretes inthe car whit kids inside,? | I feel bad for those kids too. Some of those kids have asthma and allergies but the parents do not seem to care. It's called murder! For the one's who are so prim and proper, stop criticizing people just because they misspell words! My grandma had 7 girls and 2 boys. She would get their names mixed up quite often but they know who she meant. Eventhough some people misspell words, I can decipher and understand what they're trying to say without having to hurt their feelings. I HAVE A HEART! Isieasy: Don't worry about the people that criticize your spelling. I knew exactly what you were trying to say. | Law & Ethics | 1141707427 |
| 649005 | Why hasn't limewire been shut down by the RIAA yet? | The RIAA has to find a court that is willing to issue an injunction forcing limewire to close its networks. Because injunctions block people's freedom, liberty, etc, they are somewhat difficult to obtain. The RIAA has to show that limewire is violating their intellectual property rights. Just like neighbor Tom has to prove that my building is trespassing on his land before he gets an injunction to stop construction, in a parallel way, the RIAA has to show that limewire is "trespassing" on their intellectual property. The relevant precedent comes from the invention of VCRs. Because they could be easily used to copy movies, etc, this pissed a lot of people off. But the Supreme Court held that the legitimate uses (copying stuff you're allowed to copy, or recording your shows while you're on vacation) outweighed the illegal ones. Even if the RIAA can show that the illegal uses outweigh the legal ones, this will take it a bunch of time an lawyer fees. So limewire should be okay for a while. | Law & Ethics | 1143759825 |
| 3254554 | why do people get locked up for small things but not always bigger things? | People get locked up for both. There are more "small things" committed than "bigger things." That is to say, that more purse snatchings are committed than murders or child molestations. So when 20% (for example) of all purse snatchers are locked up, and 99% (for example) of all murderers are locked up, the smaller percentage is actually a larger number, yet it *appears* that the more serious offenders are treated more leniently. In reality, however, this is not the case. And of course the media reports only the more serious cases. The media doesn't talk about the 99% of all murders and child molesters that *are* imprisoned. They only make an issue out of the 1% who aren't. That exacerbates the misperception. Also, to craphiststudent: don't believe what you see on CSI. It's fiction, not real life. There is no statute of limitations for murder. And the statutes of limitations for more serious offenses are longer than those for less serious offenses. | Law & Ethics | 1142514506 |
| 1831260 | can you become a police officer if you smoked weed in the past? | It depends on how much you've smoked and how long ago. If you smoked a dozen times 4 years ago, forget it. You have to remember that you'd be up against many other applicants with clean backgrounds and no history of drug use. | Law & Ethics | 1141675483 |
| 2828869 | If a default judgment order was entered against someone, signed by a judge can it be voided (verbally)? | I cannot conceive of a scenario where this would be possible, but I would need to know more facts about your matter. Perhaps a the opposing party filing a response in a timely manner and the default judgment was entered in error. Normally, setting aside a valid default judgment would require an appropriate motion or stipulation and an order signed by a judge. Please post more facts to describe exactly how this happened. | Law & Ethics | 1141220577 |
| 3493119 | What are the statue of limitations of a civil case in Wisconsin? | Unless he can show that your husband should have known the person would steal the paperwork(that'd be tough to prove), took the paperwork or misplaced the paperwork there's nothing that can be done. Since he contacted the police there's a report to back him up. Also in order to sue he'd have to show how he lost money because of the missing paperwork. If all that happened was he got a slap on the hand from someone there's nothing for him to collect on. Now my question is what were the "items" you found in the closet? Was this the paperwork? Was it items of value? | Law & Ethics | 1143654170 |
| 830790 | i am looking for public records on bankruptcy that have been filed in south carolina? | Visit the Court's website below. If you register for the Court's "web pacer" service, you can look case information for a nominal fee. | Law & Ethics | 1141697924 |
| 1372065 | if illegal immigrants committed a crime, did Bush commit a crime in Iraq? | It's way beyond a simple crime. People are dying every day and Bush started it all, based on a cooked up pack of lies and a thirst for oil and oil money. | Law & Ethics | 1143855759 |
| 2926513 | if i didnt give permission to search my vehical can i be charged with a crime if anything is found? | Yes you can. You can decline to give permission to have your vehicle searched, but you can legally be detained for 24 hours without being charged with a crime. This gives law enforcement more than enough time to get a warrant to search your car. Once they have a warrant, they do not need your consent. | Law & Ethics | 1142163028 |
| 3148349 | Why do witnesses in courts have to swear on a bible if we have separation of church and state? | Recently I was in court as a juror and we were sworn in with just the raising of our hands. This issue has been filed against our government and the bibles use is being weeded out though out the land. It is a violation of the separation between church and state and should be eliminated all together. If you are ever a witness, it is your right to refuse to do this act. I would have if they had tried to make me do it, for the simple fact that I believe in the separation between church and state. | Law & Ethics | 1142790845 |
| 457931 | How can a socialist goverment be stoped or removed from the united states? | Through elections. | Law & Ethics | 1142432284 |
| 1810849 | what should an affidavit say to contest a traffic ticket?I saw that he didn't do what he was charged with. | Just state the facts. Don't elaborate, be as brief as possible. Do not mention anything such as "i saw so-and-so and he did not run the red light that he got the ticket for..." or, "the cop is wrong," or "he shouldn't have gotten a ticket." Don't give a hint to your opinion state ~only~ what you observed. No more, no less. "Just the facts ma'am." ;) | Law & Ethics | 1142217751 |
| 505217 | how to recognize nursing home death cover ups? | If you think there is some sort of cover up going on, alert the department of social services of your concern. You might also hire a private investigator to do some digging on the history of the nursing home. | Law & Ethics | 1143039224 |
| 755908 | Why Do White Racist People Want Black People To Leave America When They Brought Us Here? | Why do black racist people advocate killing whites? Kind of a ridiculous question? So is yours. There are a few racists on both sides that advocate these thoughts, but not many. They are the fringe of the fringe. Not to mention that there are NO black people brought here as slaves that are alive today. If anyone wants to leave now, they can. If they want to stay here, they can. Freedom is a beautiful thing. | Law & Ethics | 1142481418 |
| 2918499 | where is hancock state prison? | Georgia http://www.dcor.state.ga.us/pdf/FacilitiesListing.pdf http://www.dcor.state.ga.us/COMMISSIONER/PublicRelations/PressReleases/040903.html | Law & Ethics | 1142044902 |
| 3918557 | i need info on daycare lawsuits? | Call a personal injury attorney. There are fifty of them with full color ads in the phone book. | Law & Ethics | 1141235202 |
| 1891190 | Is Comitting suicide falls upon crime ? | Actually, Canada rarely deports those who attempt suicide. Canada is very considerate of "depression" and usually offers help to the person first. Yes, they are usually remanded to a psychiatric facility for treatment. | Law & Ethics | 1142973083 |
| 3051349 | How to post other companies' logos, photos(screenshots,etc) ,text legally in my blog ? | usually you have to contact someone from the company asking for permission to post their logo or use any information that have on their websites.... i know that there are plenty of people who use companies logos and things without permission but it is not the right way to go about it... a simple email to the webmaster or someone should do the trick... most companies will approve it they just want to know what your blog or website is all about | Law & Ethics | 1141899136 |
| 566962 | are neo-nazis prosecuted by the german government? | I believe free speech applies in Germany, but I was told by a german that if the "heil hitler" hand motion is held up in germany, you can be arrested. | Law & Ethics | 1143230265 |
| 1781237 | how can I obtain trial transcripts? | If you know the court where the trial occurred, you can contact the court's court reporter and order a transcript. | Law & Ethics | 1141328803 |
| 1555331 | Which do you think is true: Sex Offenders have a low recidivism rate per DOJ studies.? | The FBI uses the BJS Studies from the BOJ for recidivism rates of sex offenders. With the recidivism rate being 5.3 % arrest rate the breaks down to an actual 3.5% reconviction, clearly shows the recidivism of sex offenders is the lowest next to murder Bulletin Reports Sex Offenses The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) presents Recidivism of Sex Offenders Released from Prison in 1994, which features data on the rearrest, reconviction, and reimprisonment of 9,691 male sex offenders, including 4,295 child molesters, who were tracked for 3 years after their release from prisons in 15 states in 1994. The 9,691 individuals comprise two-thirds of all male sex offenders released from prisons in the United States in 1994. The study represents the largest follow-up ever conducted of convicted sex offenders after discharge from prison and provides the most comprehensive assessment of their behavior after release. Highlights include the following: within 3 years following their release, 5.3 percent of sex offenders (men who had committed rape or sexual assault) were rearrested for another sex crime; on average, the 9,691 sex offenders served 3 1/2 years of their 8-year sentence; and, compared to non-sex offenders released from state prisons, released sex offenders were 4 times more likely to be rearrested for a sex crime. http://www.fbi.gov/publications/leb/2004/july2004/july04leb.htm#page_27 http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/abstract/rsorp94.htm | Law & Ethics | 1145929318 |
| 3352597 | in legal terms, what is the meaning of diversity ? | diversity means diversity of citizenship. This is with respect to removal FROM fedearl court. If the matter at hand is not federal subject matter, the federal court will lack jurisdiction to hear the matter if there is a lack of diversity. Diversity, in this context, means the parties are from 2 different states. So, for example, if the action is a basic tort action, or contract breach, the fedearl court will not have subject matter jurisdiction. If, then, the parties are from the same state, diversity is lacking, and therefore there is no fed court jurisdiction and the case must be heard in state court. | Law & Ethics | 1146234303 |
| 2141834 | What happens if I kill a dog in self defense? | Killing a dog or any other animal in self defense is not a crime. If the dog is attacking you and you fear for your life there is nothing that a Court of Law can do to you. It is not like you just picked a random dog to kill, if there was in fact an attack, have it documented either in police reports or in medical records and you will not get into trouble. | Law & Ethics | 1145264895 |
| 57454 | how doesa u.s citizen get a divorce from a canadian citizen when they are 2 separate counties, 2 sets of laws? | International divorces are very complicated, and every case is different. You will need to consult a divorce attorney who specializes, or at least has some experience with, international divorces. For more information on all the issues involved, see http://www.international-divorce.com/key-points.htm For information on the divorce process and hiring a lawyer, see http://family.findlaw.com/divorce/divorce-help/ | Law & Ethics | 1145888932 |
| 3968867 | I have a special stalker question. How do I get rid of this guy? | I'm confused, is this guy a member of the church or is he simply a crazed homeless guy living in his van? Look, I dont know, im really bad at this "subtle revenge" thing. Youre trying to avoid his "conversion"? Tell him youre gay. Christians hate gays. :UPDATE: But whats his prime objective in watching you and your friends? Is he trying to turn your friends into members? What does he want from you? Figure out what it is he wants, once you have the right question than you can get the right answer. ALSO Is he clean cut? or very ragged and shabby looking? Do you get the impression that hes been using drugs? O, in that case youre dealing with a sociopath. Well, if he has threatened you than a restraining order will be easy to get. It might be best if you beat him at his own game, I wouldnt damage his car or fuck with his property as it might just escalate into something you could regret later. You gotta beat him at his own game, recruit some friends to confront this asshole. | Law & Ethics | 1146464622 |
| 58330 | Does shooting yourself constitute foul play? | From what they say on TV, somewhat ironically, only if you don't kill yourself. | Law & Ethics | 1145558766 |
| 1630201 | If you could choose.Would you be a regular sized man with a micro penis,or a dwarf with a regular one? | i think i would go dwarf, too but what good is a larger penis if you never get to use it anyway? do dwarves get laid?Now that i think about it, dwarves probably get lots of nookie! | Law & Ethics | 1145904303 |
| 1361928 | Who keeps the Federal Government from making laws that are against the constitution? | Ultimately, the Supreme Court, if it wants to take the case. A law thought unconstitutional is challenged in a suit in a lower court; after a decision is made there, the loser appeals to an Appellate Court, and then to the Supreme Court. | Law & Ethics | 1143936815 |
| 2934320 | what is black lining & red lining "legal term"? | Law & Ethics | 1144417806 | |
| 1192857 | do you have to raise federal questions in a state court eviction proceeding? | As a rule, you have to raise every issue you have in a case, whether it is a state or federal court. You can't wait to see if you lose in state court on state issues and then go to federal court to try again. The court has "pendent jurisdiction" over the other court's issues. It can make a difference what the issue is, though, since state courts may not have the jurisdiction needed, for bankruptcy, for example. | Law & Ethics | 1143934145 |
| 3098262 | Why has the US not had sanctions against it as it's destroying the world with emissions? | Most of the Muslim countries are not united; especially in Middle East; for example, Saudi call America "Pa Pa". Those Arab kings only care about their thrones. World's most important energy, OIL (extremly important for those countries such as US, China, and etc...) is come from Muslim Lands. THOSE MUSLIM COUNTRIES SHOULD BE UNITED AND GIVE SANCTION TO US BY NOT GIVIGN OIL!!!! | Law & Ethics | 1145257584 |
| 1397754 | how do i get a divorce with spousal support and child support with a judgement for a little money? | Contact the court that issues the order. If you are broke, you can fill our a form claiming poverty (it called "in forma pauperis") and you can file your court papers for free. You file a petition with the court requesting enforcement of the spousal support order. You can go to court and the judge can take actions to enforce the spousal support order just like a child support order. This included garnishment of wages and jail, if necessary. | Law & Ethics | 1146001852 |
| 1493197 | what evidence do the police need to charge someone with a crime that no one saw this person do? | It is called circumstantial evidence, look it up. | Law & Ethics | 1145898141 |
| 626885 | what is the differencebetween pcs 2 and pcs 3? | one | Law & Ethics | 1144829402 |
| 503100 | can a witness to a will write it out as well? | In PA you can , I would get a second witness to sign it besides you. | Law & Ethics | 1144767487 |
| 3735180 | Is the U.S more ethical now than in the past? | I think America has come along way to be more ethical and to show more humanity and humane treatment of one another because of fair labor laws, the equal rights amendment, civil rights movement, fair housing, and laws to protect people against discrimination, age, sex, and religion. If people feel discriminated against they can just sue someone anymore. Also, I believe American's on the whole are more educated these days. But I have known people including myself who have been treated poorly and their civil rights stepped on by those in control and authority. We still have alot of evil-doers in this country who are very corrupt and we unfortunately still have the "good ole boy" system in our country where money talks. And with the treatment given to American POW's by our own American military makes me not proud at all to be an American sometimes. Especially violating the Geneva convention. | Law & Ethics | 1146199456 |
| 4164593 | I'm doing a research about Wal-Mart, could someone help me get some debatable question or websites? | There is a documentary available that might help. | Law & Ethics | 1144087155 |
| 852629 | is it legal for someone to open Royal Mail which is not addressed to them? | No its not - if you recieve mail whicih isn't for you mark the envelope with 'not known at this address' and pop it back in the post box. | Law & Ethics | 1146154959 |
| 688904 | Should children under age 16 be senteced as an adult for a criminal activity.? | Criminal activity commited by a child is just that. But, If the child is dangerous to society E.G.- murder, rape, predetory behavior, then just like an adult who does those things, the person needs to be thrown in a cell and kept there-4ever. | Law & Ethics | 1145978119 |
| 131511 | How do you terminate the perental father's rights? | There child advocacy reprsentives, omnibuds person, child avoicate lawyer located in every court system and there services are free. there are also many excelllent lawyers that will take your case probono. Request a lawyer represent your daughter to protect her rights. They are there to protect the rights of the child. Your child will need a phychological evaluation by a child phycholist who will testify on her behalf so this man can never hurt her again.They can testify on your daughters behalf as to the exstent of the abuse and testify as to her capibilitiy tell the truth. I'm a literacy teacher and school couseler in Bay Area. My mother was a Social worker in L.A County for twenty five years she specializd in child abuse and incest. She was the court omnibus person/child avocate for the court. They will also likely do an assesment on the father. If you could get the backing of any of the other molested children it would help. The court takes the recomindations court appointed people very seriously, relying on there expertice and recomidations in these cases because a childs life and welware are at stack. Press charges against the man for attemped rape, aledge mostation on your fear for your childs life. If you want this mans rights taken away start showing the court who he is. A monster is killing your child. I Know these are strong words but when a child is devistated like this it can be life threatenning? will she or he ever be the same again. If these childen are ever to be whole they are going to need the help of family members that will be there for them and most of all BELIVE YOUR CHILD. Some times the the child ends up hating the non molesting parent more if not the same as her attacker. Why? because they feel they new and did'nt rescue them worst of all they allow the molester to get away with it and stay friends talk to them treat this molester with dignity. Let your child see your are not going to give up stay by what she says dont let the police, court, whoever make you feel its just a waste of time. Thats wrong and justice is not being surved. The DA's office is the one who decides on which caces go to court and who's going to be charged to what extent. They they didn't stop it weather your daughter or other children are involved your | Law & Ethics | 1144640863 |
| 2737236 | my girlfriend is seven teen and she is pregnant. can i go 2 jail i am 21? | It all depends on the state you live in...and "no" the doctor does not ask your age, all the doc will want from you is maybe some medical history. If her parents are cool about it then it's all cool. Just make sure you do the right thing or thats when your problems begin. don't be no dad beat dad | Law & Ethics | 1144117809 |
| 1323737 | what is racial justice act? | Kentucky became the first state to pass legislation that out-laws the use of race as a factor in deciding who should get the death penalty. The Racial Justice Act ("RJA") was signed into law by Kentucky Governor Patton on May 1, 1998. This allows a capital defendant to use statistical evidence to show that race influenced the decision to seek the death penalty in her or his case. The statistical evidence that the capital defendant may use consists of evidence that a death sentence was sought significantly more frequently against persons of one race or sought more frequently against defendants whose victims were of one race. The decision will be made in each defendant's trial court at a pretrial hearing and the defendant has the burden of proof by clear and convincing evidence. FYI: This Kentucky bill was initiated after an investigation found that all of the state's death row inmates were there for killing whites and none for killing blacks. While the U.S. House of Representatives twice has passed bills similar to the RJA, they were defeated in the Senate. The passage of the RJA in Kentucky, however, is a hopeful sign that Congress and other states may follow Kentucky's example. | Law & Ethics | 1146175601 |
| 338097 | who was the frist man put to death in pennsylvania? | In 1915, John Talap, a convicted murderer from Montgomery County, was the first person executed in the chair. On April 2, 1962, Elmo Lee Smith, another convicted murderer from Montgomery County, was the last of 350 people, including two women, to die in the Pennsylvania electric chair. Executions in Pennsylvania were carried out by hanging from the time the first colonists arrived in the late 1600s. In 1834, Pennsylvania became the first state in the union to abolish public hangings; and, for the next eight decades, each county was responsible for carrying out its own "private hangings" within the walls of its county jail. The responsibility for executing capital cases passed to the state in 1913 when the electric chair took the place of the gallows. The location of the chair selected by the state legislature was the new Western Penitentiary in Centre County, now known as the State Correctional Institution at Rockview. Although capital punishment by electrocution was authorized by legislation in 1913, neither the chair nor the institution were ready for occupancy until 1915. From 1915 until 1962, there were a total of 350 persons executed in the chair, two of whom were women. The last person to be so executed was Elmo Smith, a Montgomery County case tried on a change of venue in Gettysburg, Adams County. Smith was executed on April 2, 1962, for the rape/slaying of a seventeen-year old girl. Coincidentally, the first person executed in the chair | Law & Ethics | 1146114007 |
| 981067 | How can legally obtain licenses to carry or to keep a firearm in my home? I live in Westchester County NY? | I am amazed! You really can't keep a firearm in your home in Westchester County unless you have permission from a judge! In the note posted a http://www.Packing.org it took an honest 'citizen' about 3 1/2 months to get permission. Sounds like 'subjects' to me! This link goes to the Westchester County Clerk: http://www.westchesterclerk.com/sections.asp?mu_step=011.001 Boy am I glad I live in Oregon! Leigh M | Law & Ethics | 1146029580 |
| 3976532 | can I take the city to small claims court in california? | You can sue any legally identified person, business, or entity | Law & Ethics | 1144113848 |
| 3077576 | What is the difference between jurisdiction and venue? | Jurisdiction is the right of a court to hear a case. Venue is the physical location of the court where the trial is heard. | Law & Ethics | 1146282519 |
| 2259616 | If a cop pulled me over for brake lights not working (when they did, all of them)& smells weed is that legal? | Yes, it's still legal. All that a cop needs is reasonable suspicion to stop a vehicle. Articulable facts concerning contraband can also permit a stop, without a traffic infraction. It's also written into the legislation that they can stop to check for driver's licences and random breath tests. They don't even have to see you do anything wrong, and they can quite literaly pick people out at random if they choose to. The fact that he found an illegal substance and beer in your car will DEFINITELY NOT sit well w/ the judge at your hearing in court... | Law & Ethics | 1145653469 |
| 1684412 | can you name all nine supreme court justices? | Dopey, Grumpy, Sleezy oh wait that was another group. | Law & Ethics | 1145081636 |
| 97252 | Why do some people never get to abiding by laws? | Criminals are looking for an easy way to survive. They believe that a steady job is beneath them, they want to be different and independent and grab whatever they can from other people. There are NO Robin Hoods among them. | Law & Ethics | 1145356968 |
| 1702019 | How do I get a PJC in court, if I'm a student and I got a speeding ticket? | What is a PJC? | Law & Ethics | 1145899729 |
| 1215938 | Why will they only legaglize marijuana in certain parts of the world? | Many answers. Nations that have already legalized marijuana are being watched by other countries to see how it goes, before legalizing it in their own countries. Some countries have decriminalized marijuana, but not legalized it, meaning if you get caught with a few joints, you won't get a criminal record (maybe a small fine), but its still illegal to have it. Research has shown that marijuana is worse for the lungs than cigarettes, in terms of the amount of tar it deposits in them, so one could say smoking a joints is equivalent to smoking a few cigarettes. Lung cancer can take decades to develop and half of smokers get it while the other half won't. On the other hand, some research has shown that marijuana can help some patients cope with the pain from cancer, and relieve symptoms from some neurological diseases. In Canada this is a huge underground economy of BC bud, which has fuel many gang killings here and has caused many ruined rental home, which are used for growing. Anti-prohibitionist says if all of it was legalized, there would be no gang violence, and the taxes and laws would help to pay for any problems. Prohibitionists says legalizing this would open the flood gates for legalizing harder drugs like crack, cocaine, heroine, which can easily OD a newbie shooter. | Law & Ethics | 1145916621 |
| 2179231 | Bush's conflict of interest? | I think it goes deeper than oil. The Carlyle Group was the ninth largest Pentagon contractor between 1998 and 2003, an ongoing Center for Public Integrity investigation into Department of Defense contracts found. A dozen companies in which Carlyle had a controlling interest netted more than $9.3 billion in contracts. Who is "The Carlyle Group"? Former British Prime Minister John Major and former Philippines President Fidel Ramos; former Office of Management and Budget director Richard Darman; Former Secretary of Defense and Deputy Director of the CIA Frank Carlucci; former Clinton chief of staff Thomas F. "Mack" McLarty; former Securities and Exchange Commission chairman Arthur Levitt and former Federal Communications Commission chairman William E. Kennard. Former Secretary of State James Baker works for the firm, as did his former boss, President George H.W. Bush, who was an adviser for the firm's Asian investment funds until he left Carlyle in 2003. Though Carlyle itself has won no contracts in Iraq, the companies it has owned or controlled have done billions of dollars worth of business with the Pentagon. The Carlyle unit that brought in the largest share—$5.8 billion—was United Defense Inc., which manufactures combat vehicles, artillery, naval guns, missile launchers and precision munitions. Both Carlucci and Baker are now registered lobbyists, lobbying at the Pentagon on behalf of their "employer". It's not about oil, it's about money. | Law & Ethics | 1146312776 |
| 4053258 | Do Grandparents Have Rights To Their Grandchildren IF The Parent Has Been Emancipated In New York? | The Supreme Court has determined that parents have a "fundamental right" to raise their children as they see fit and as such have the absolute "right" to forbid the child's grandparents from any type of visitation. The case reached the Supreme Court after a state law granted visitation rights to grandparents a the parents of a deceased mother sought visitation of their grandson. The father refused. The Court held that the state law was unconstitutional because it interfered with the parent's right to raise his child the way he wanted. | Law & Ethics | 1146406924 |
| 2660852 | websites providing information on why marijuana should be legalized? | ah yes, Indian hemp. I've only ever heard two cases in the time I've looked at the issue of industrial hemp. I found references to one of the cases for the source. The ones I've seen have the DEA ripping up industrial hemp and telling the media that they have stopped a marijuana supply. Legally there is no difference between growing industrial hemp and marijuana. The motivations the Indians have is that hemp is a legal cash crop in the US that is a greater value than all but tobacco. It's value is somewhere in the hundreds of dollars per ton and several tons per acre. Unfortunately it is illegal to grow in the US. You may eat, wear, buy, sell, but not grow industrial hemp in the US. Thus it would be a nice cash crop to grow in the US. Instead we purchase raw industrial hemp from Canada were it is legal to grow. I'm afraid I can't speak of reasons why Indians might want it for the marijuana drug, I can't think of any arguments I may have seen on that topic. | Law & Ethics | 1145237294 |
| 4393487 | What secion under US Patriot Act is the new requirement for stores to ask for ID to buy allergy med? | The 'Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005' was rolled into the 'USA PATRIOT Act Additional Reauthorizing Amendments Act of 2006'. It is Title VII of that act. It requires: * Nationalize restrictions on retail sales by requiring ephedrine and pseudoephedrine products to be kept behind the counter or in a locked case; require purchasers to buy no more than 3.6 grams a day and 9 grams a month, show I.D. and sign a sales log, and require employees handling the products to be properly trained * Toughen penalties against meth kingpins and smugglers and also meth cooks who endanger children or use federal property * Step up the government's authority to monitor the flow of precursor chemicals from foreign manufacturers, including withholding aid to countries who are not fully cooperating with U.S. law enforcement * Hold precursor chemical importers and exporters accountable if their product is diverted for illicit use * Increase funding for assistance programs such as drug courts and those helping mothers or drug-endangered children * Impose on manufacturers quotas for production and import of ephedrine and pseudoephedrine * Pledge support to Mexico in its efforts to curb methamphetamine production It was passed by Congress and signed by George Bush in March and will become effective Sept 31st. VERY patriotic. | Law & Ethics | 1145896379 |
| 2761672 | is it legal to park on private property in california? | Nope. It's private property therefore you have to have permission to use it. Just because it's a parking lot doesn't mean anyone can park in it or park in it long-term. Generally they have to say they attempted to warn you that you needed to move, a sign does that, but an employee walking out to the car to inform the owner does also (even if the owner is not there the action shows the employee did attempt to inform you that you were no longer entitled to be there). | Law & Ethics | 1144092867 |
| 1038633 | What will happen to this guy? | you won't have a say if he goes to prison...it will depend on plea bargain, judge or jury. may not go to jail since he was aminor at the time, but he will prob. have to be a registered sex offender for life | Law & Ethics | 1145407460 |
| 3222287 | Where can i report abuse on the internet, but not from this site????? | Go to your ISP and let them know what is going on, let Yahoo know what is happening also and you can also try the State Attorney Generals office as they will sometimes take something like this if it is too bad. Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1146230933 |
| 757561 | you decide! Abortion is it murder or a descision? | Although I don't think abortion should be used as a backup form of birth control, I do think that there are always circumstances that are beyond us. I think that some women have their reasons and that is their choice! | Law & Ethics | 1145422523 |
| 3132094 | What should I do when a judge and prosecutor obstruct justice and make a mockery of the court system? | hey, i'm just north of you. dude, this is a COMMONWEALTH state. you are farckerd. sorry. i went with a friend of mine to court in spotsy. county last year and could not believe what i witnessed: a woman took her husband to court for beating on her. she had a huge black eye, fat lip, on crutches, she looked BAD. the judge asked her,"what did you do to make him do this to you?" she said, " nothing ". judge commented , " you had to have done something. he would not just decide to beat you like this unless you did something wrong to provoke him. DISMISSED". i got the womans' name from the docket and memorized it because i felt so bad for her. i saw her name in the obituaries a couple of months later. who's at fault? in my opinion - the judge. as i said, it's a commonwealth state. FOR THE COMMON GOOD OF THE WEALTHY PEOPLE | Law & Ethics | 1146053168 |
| 1823229 | Is disallowing a homosexual the right to marry discrimination? | I say let them be just as unhappily married as straight people. And think of the money lawyers would make on divorce then. | Law & Ethics | 1145904373 |
| 3938505 | where can the law or ruling be found that states an employee can't be fired in close proximity to a bonus? | Actually you have no case for discrimination. In general at-will employee can be legally fired for any reason what ever or even for no reason at all. Being near a bonus is not a protected category like sex or race(if you get fired because of your race you have a good case). See a case like(Bankey v. Storer broadcasting 443 NW2d 112) However you can still have a case if you can somehow show that you had a contract with your employer that said you can only be fired for a good cause. Check your employee handbook -- Big companies often promise things like that in them. Another way you can have a case if you can show that your boss constantly promised you the bonus to keep you from quiting -- then you can allege a contract by promissory estoppel. Finally I would recommend hiring a good lawyer to go over your case -- there might be some theory of the case that is very fact specific. | Law & Ethics | 1146421695 |
| 3298469 | How do I change a law? | run for office. get people together and sign a petiton to have the law changed. | Law & Ethics | 1144549854 |
| 3999616 | will i go 2 prison 4 abh if i already have a caution for violence on same person? | I would hope that the other means of punishment were implemented rather Prison right away maybe a fine,community service, Deffered sentence ect. although I have to tell you that should this happen a third time you may be classed a "menace to society" and habitual offender this will definetely result in a prison sentence for a period up to 12 months if no weapon was used but if a weapon was used up to 5 years or more depending on the victims injuries. I hope you don't go to prison over this and can only say to try to get a job before attending court and also try to ensure you don't get arrested while on bail for these offences as that would see you recieving a longer sentence for sure. | Law & Ethics | 1144158457 |
| 3854391 | why should free speech be restricted? | First, a review. The current restrictions on free speech fall into several categories. Laws can restrict people (actually, punish them after the fact) from exercising their rights to free speech if those rules pass strict scrutiny. This means that the law/rule must be designed to achieve a compelling govt interest, and be narrowly tailored to achieve that interest/goal through the least restrictive means. For example, the govt has a compelling interest in preventing civil violence. Therefore, people cannot incite unlawful action or express themselves in such a way that they would provoke others to attack them. This is the familiar "fighting words" exemption. Incitement is not protected speech. Another non-protected category is where people make "true threats" of imminent unlawful harm. True threats are also not protected speech. Also, people are not allowed to spread blatant lies about someone that hurts the target's reputation. Defamation (libel and slander) is not protected speech. Still, if the statements are about a public figure or matter of public concern, even false statements are allowed if the speaker does not know they are false. This is because the constitutional free speech protections are stronger than the absolute ban when it comes to public matters. Finally, in a different direction, people cannot reveal national security secrets, because of the potential harm. Since this is such an immediate and likely-resulting danger, the prohibition put in place BEFORE the speaker reveals the information, rather than punishing them afterwards. These are the existing restrictions. Past US laws (see the Sedition Act) have tried to make it illegal to question or criticize the government. The purpose of this law was to support the US government, by preventing any criticism of it. Some would argue that national stability is more important than the right to complain or criticize. The argument was basically: If you don't like what the government is doing, then just vote differently next time. But criticism of elected officials just undermines the public sense of security. Similar arguments could be made anytime an issue is politically or emotionally charged. If public calm and peaceful existence are considered compelling interests (which is not too much of a stretch for the imagination) then the government would be able to punish any speech that disrupts the public peace. This includes prohibiting any protest rallies, or other hot-button issues. As the argument goes, since public security is dependent upon calm and orderly conduct, any threat to that calm is a threat to security. Under this theory, the government has a compelling interest in making sure that only non-conflict-causing speech is expressed. To be clear: I don't agree with the above arguments. I think people should be allowed to say anything they want, provided they accept the consequences for their speech. For example, if someone spreads lies about a person, that's defamation (libel and slander) and they have to pay for the damage they cause. Just like a tresspasser would have to pay for any damage they cause to property. But that's not a reason to prevent people walking around. | Law & Ethics | 1145461444 |
| 2192417 | how often on average is the bill of rights changed? | By definition, the Bill of Rights can never be changed. That is because it is defined as the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution. But the Constitution itself can be amended. The most recent is the 27th amendment, which states that when members of Congress give themselves a pay raise, they have to wait until after an election for it to take effect. It was proposed in 1789 and ratified in 1992. | Law & Ethics | 1144594937 |
| 141756 | why is it da we neva learn from history n tend to repeat wat had already hapend in the past...?? | human nature & stupidity | Law & Ethics | 1144804030 |
| 1892630 | I am trying to find what prison a man has been sent to in the state of Ohio.? | Try browsing the Washington county courthouse web at http://www.co.washington.oh.us/index-1.htm | Law & Ethics | 1146188436 |
| 2400424 | what is a best punishment for a rapist? | sex change, | Law & Ethics | 1146430025 |
| 306707 | Do I have to go to jail and be bonded out? | To make sure you show up for your court date when the decide if you're innocent or guilty. You can get a lawyer and probably get out of having to turn yourself in. | Law & Ethics | 1144337926 |
| 1772124 | what is the website or ph# for the better business beauro? | http://www.bbb.org/ | Law & Ethics | 1144187703 |
| 1741473 | Is shop lifting from a large department store wrong? Discuss? | It is wrong, of course, but since you want a debate, I have to play the bad guy now… ok, let’s see… Shplifting at a large mall is not wrong because these large malls: 1.try to sell very poor quality products on you, which makes you ill, so shoplifters only take a revenge 2.sell products cheaper than they should, therefore small businesses go bankrupt, so it’s ok to shoplift to take a revenge 3.have such a huge profit they won’t miss those few things stolen. Satisfied? :-) | Law & Ethics | 1145876177 |
| 1909634 | Which States do and don't recognize Common Law Marriages? | alabama, colorado, distcict of columbia, georgia(if before 97),idaho(if before 96),iowa, kansas, montana, oklahoma,pennsylvania,rhode island, south carolina,texas and utah | Law & Ethics | 1144118688 |
| 392928 | does the state of florida have a personal income tax? | No | Law & Ethics | 1145311545 |
| 3391480 | do my 3 kids ages 8 to 15 have any oil right in alaska where they were born? | You have to be currently living in AK, and you have to have lived there concurrently for 2 years at least before you can receive the PFD. If you move away you are no longer eligible. | Law & Ethics | 1146101372 |
| 4001983 | What colleges are there for training to be a Forensic Scientist? | YOU GO GIRL! It really depends - what state you live in and if youre willing to move out of state... This was the field I wanted to get into. I went to college, asked the counselors what courses to take. They told me to take Administration of Justice, so I did. I now have a BS in Crim Justice - but that wasnt what I needed to do forensic work! DO NOT listen to your counselors...they are morons. You need to study Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Get a degere in one of those, then you can apply with the FBI...better than a regular forensic specialist in the field... Live my dream - Im too old to now! | Law & Ethics | 1144798502 |
| 460739 | Is the Bill to bring back federal parole(HR 3072) Going to get passed? | It doesn't seem likely since it's been in committee since June and it has done absolutely nothing with it since then. But anything's possible. | Law & Ethics | 1144889564 |
| 3503021 | Why doesn't the NRA bring up Switzerland when gun control is being debated? | Actually, they do. A lot. Try here: http://www.nraila.org/Issues/Articles/Read.aspx?ID=51 Great story about Swiss patriots! | Law & Ethics | 1145581914 |
| 4227617 | Panama Personel Act? | The regulations in this part are prescribed for the purposes of coordinating the personnel policies and activities of the respective agencies participating in the Panama Canal Employment System and excluding employees in the Department of Defense from certain provisions of the Panama Canal Employment System. (a) There is hereby established the Panama Area Personnel Board (PAPB). The purpose of the PAPB shall be to assist the Secretary of the Army in carrying out his responsibility to coordinate the policies and the activities of the agencies participating in the Panama Canal Employment System. (b) Functions. The Panama Area Personnel Board shall: (1) Provide leadership and advice in all aspects of personnel management so as to promote uniformity of policies and practices to the extent compatible with the missions and governing rules of the various agencies. (2) Formulate and issue such additional regulations, guidelines, and procedures as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of Parts 251 and 253 of this subchapter. (3) Approve qualification standards which will be applied uniformly in effecting all personnel actions. In general, qualification standards issued by the Office of Personnel Management and those developed by individual agencies which are appropriate for general use will be used for this purpose. (4) Provide technical direction to the Central Examining Office. (5) Consider requests for conversion to Canal Area Career or Career-Conditional appointments. (6) Perform such other duties and responsibilities as prescribed by the Secretary of the Army or his designee. | Law & Ethics | 1145928210 |
| 4330900 | Does each prison house inmates from a specific geographic region? | It basically boils down to which level of corrections the inmate in question is housed: in a local (county jail), state or Federal level. Federal inmates can be assigned ANYWHERE in the USA at any given time, and the nature of their crime is put into consideration during placement. On the state level, generally, the inmate can cite dire reasons for being placed in a facility near his loved ones and his request is given consideration upon confirmation. But if the state level inmate's crime is of a serious capital/violent one, he is highly likely to be placed in a max security prison--which may be distant to where his loved ones reside. | Law & Ethics | 1146072329 |
| 2590717 | what is the difference between legal standing and a right? | Legal standing is the right to bring a legal claim. A right is something owed to you by a guarentee - either procedurally, in property, etc. A right is more broad than the concept of legal standing. | Law & Ethics | 1144649437 |
| 3330039 | When is reparations to the ancestors of slaves going to take place? | I ask you this: Why should you get paid for something that you had nothing to do with? Why should I end up having to pay more taxes because of something that I had nothing to do with. You were not enslaved, so what makes you think you are entitled to anything? | Law & Ethics | 1145635685 |
| 272318 | how many weeks holiday should i have? | 8 weeks. 2 months of backpacking! | Law & Ethics | 1144659790 |
| 1294172 | Can truck drivers for a private Company be exempted from double time pay? | That may be unique to California (their kinda weird out there compared to the rest of the country any how) Federal wage and hour laws require (in most cases) that time and one half be payed for any more than 8 hours in any one day and over 40 hours in any week. Their are no requirements for an employer to pay double time, triple time etc. unless it is a part of some kind of contract (union or other wise) so you will have to check with your state's wage and hour board. | Law & Ethics | 1146287757 |
| 2561420 | Can broken furniture go into a community dumpster as long as the lid closes? | Not to my knowledge. I've done it before, except I wasn't strong enough to get it all the way in. Therefore I left it sitting in front of the container. | Law & Ethics | 1145567938 |
| 1759799 | Toronto Hydro - How do I know if someone is stealing my energy? | There are very simple way of checking this type of thefts. Switch off the source it self, and check if your energy meter is still working/ revolving. If yes, it means that your doubt is correct. disconnect that load first by calling the experts of the system. and then check further. | Law & Ethics | 1144176993 |
| 1834413 | How can the goverment put a stop to bias in prisons? | Blacks who commit crimes usually have a lower income level than white counterparts so cannot afford good attorneys. It all starts there. To fix this, the first thing would be to truly eliminate racism. And then promote economic development in impoverished comunities, and community and personal pride. Education would help, too. The state won't do it - it starts with the individual. People feel hopeless and stop caring about themselves, their families, their communities. | Law & Ethics | 1146096294 |
| 2844780 | How long does it take to prewire a 47 story building for a Controlled Demolition? | Not nearly as long if you use nonels rather than electric. They are safer too. | Law & Ethics | 1145883973 |
| 411551 | Will you get in trouble for ripping down a NO TRESPASSING sign? | Unless it was your sign I can tell you it would be just as bad as trespassing on the property the sign for intended for. It can be classed as property damage or if you take the sign stealing. | Law & Ethics | 1145157064 |
| 3316560 | How can I get legal help for getting my son out of jail. I have no money and he is not guilty of the charges.? | go to the local public defenders office. They can help you with the legal filings to find out what he was arrested for and what can be done about it. If unpaid fines, the fines will have to be paid or possibly set up on a payment plan if first offense and the fines are high. He will probably have to appear before a judge if there is no way to pay bail and the prosecuting attorney might let him out with no bail. There is alot that can be done, but with the information you have given, the best I can tell you is to go to the public defenders office. Good Luck. | Law & Ethics | 1145469616 |
| 2995467 | what can be done about your fourth amendment beening violated? | Consult an attorny and filed a Section 1983 lawsuit. But, it would seem to me, the police would not just take your car without a warrant. Were they repo men? | Law & Ethics | 1145585802 |
| 3704815 | Is there a law stating that your prior salary will transfer instead of starting out with a lesser figure? | No, in the US an employor can even reduce your current salary anytime they want to ( unless you have a written contract or union agreement) If you are changing jobs with the same boss, most likely they will hold your pay unoless the transfer is to a lower position. If you are changng companies, then you go to what ever the going wage is. | Law & Ethics | 1146256731 |
| 2917257 | does any one in California know about the child seat law I got a ticket can I get it lowered or beat it? | How can you beat it? Prove to the Court that your kid is 6 years old or weighs 60 pounds or more. Sheesh. You need to read up on the law. Go here: http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/waisgate?WAISdocID=24331217793+0+0+0&WAISaction=retrieve And read through 27360 of the Vehicle Code. | Law & Ethics | 1145236939 |
| 1944337 | What does the constitution says about abortion? | The Constitution does not mention abortion. It does, however, guarantee you the right to privacy. | Law & Ethics | 1146002582 |
| 4298300 | What happens when a court renders a money judgment against you? | Failure to pay a private debt is considered a civil matter and therefore most states prohibit the imprisonment of a person for failure to do so. However, if a civil court has rulled against you in a private monetory matter, then you are not classified as the judgement debtor, and the suer as the judgement creditor. This legal declaration creates additional options for persons attempting to recover a civil debt. Depending on the specific statutes of your state, the judgement creditor may now be entitled to undertake certain actions for the purpose of recovering the ordered amount, including the initiation of garnishments, liens, foreclosures, and other civil remedies. Interest will continue to accrue from the date of judgement at your state's then-current interest rate (subject to change) until the balance is paid in full. You have the legal right to appeal such judgements, but it should be noted that there are time limits to do so, and there must be specific articulable grounds for doing so (not simply as a second opinion). | Law & Ethics | 1144892404 |
| 652561 | Insane Murderers? | The point is not that they "Get away with it". The point is that according to our laws, they must be mentally competent to stand trial. It must be clear that the accused has understanding of right and wrong. From what I understand, insanity kind of defeats the whole "with malice aforethought" bit in most crimes. It's awful difficult to prove someone "Guilty beyond a Reasonable Doubt" if the person may be "insane" at the time. But it's not perfect. And if you expect perfection from the American legal/justice system, then you've come to the wrong place. And, from what I've read, some state-operated mental facilities, (loony-bin, nuthatch, etc.) are run much more barbarically than any prison. At least the prisoners can opt to not fling their feces aginst the walls. /not a lawyer | Law & Ethics | 1145175755 |
| 4364477 | how long do you have to be married to meet the eligibility for spousal social security? | 1 microsecond. Married is married. | Law & Ethics | 1144948837 |
| 4357254 | What are the “Ethecs” with nuclear bombs? | I would think the ethics of nuclear weapons would be about the same as conventional weapons or even a single bullet if you happen to be on the receiving end of it. | Law & Ethics | 1145479865 |
| 1014080 | What does it take to be a good lawyer at a law firm? | Skills of a good lawyer generally: understanding of basic legal principles, ability to research, to be organized, to write coherently, to follow directions -- all the stuff they talked about in law school; still applies in a firm. The thing about a big firm, as opposed to small private practice or even most corporate environments, is the caste-structure. Junior associates are bottom of the food chain. That means long hours, little respect, and everyone telling you what to do. Now, remember also that just because you've graduated law school and passed the bar, doesn't mean you're ready to practice. I'm graduating in two weeks, and there are huge practical areas that I never learned in school, but that I learned because of internships and real-world cases I was involved with. A firm (or any other knowledgeable employer) knows that a recent graduate probably doesn't have a lot of necessary knowledge about how law works in the real world, as opposed to the theory we learned in school. So, the first few years are designed to teach that, while also dealing with the fact that until you learn it, you are much less useful than a lawyer with a few years practical experience. Finally, remember that unlike other employment situations, a law firm acts as a collective. What one lawyer in the firm does is imputed against the others, including potential conflicts of interest. So, toeing the party line is important. It's also about fitting in and conforming to what the firm expects, both professionally and socially. Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1145545522 |
| 4245891 | Are Fireworks legal in South carolin? | Yes fireworks are legeal in all of South Carolina. Myrtle Beach will allow you to shoot them off on the beach July 4 night. Its Awesome to see. | Law & Ethics | 1146417805 |
| 321555 | how effective are police radar gun is foggy conditions? | Heavy rain affects its range. Fog has no effect. | Law & Ethics | 1146013856 |
| 4113820 | Roommate nightmare!? | Do you have a friend that could stay there on the day that she is moving out? If so, ask them. Instruct them what is yours, and if your roommate starts taking things that are not her, instruct this friend to call the police and have her arrested. Good luck | Law & Ethics | 1146072425 |
| 166423 | Where are the win/loss stastisics for lawyers in Ohio? | In Courthouses across Ohio. Every counties courthouse has a public data base of every trial they've ever had. It does sound like a lot of work, looking through hundreds of thousands of cases... | Law & Ethics | 1144455449 |
| 2518251 | I am going through custody battle at the court, and my ex suggested psychological assessment. What is it? | Ya know what is crappy? If he were to have testing done, he would not show psychological problems because he knows how to worm himself out of the situation. I am assuming that he wants you to take the test, not your child. Your lawyer should handle this for you, but in reality, he can be bought too. My ex was always attempting to put fear into me. It worked. My children have children of their own now. My ex was so nasty that my children refuse to see him and he has not ever seen my grandchildren. Eventually, your ex will pay. Keep the faith and your prayers going up. What you are going through is worse than the death of a loved one. When a loved one dies, they are not able to haunt you like your ex does. My heart goes out to you. Keeping in touch with God is the only way to survive. | Law & Ethics | 1143969016 |
| 3318530 | what are the government regulations regarding trnasfers and breaking of leases? | STATE LAW WOULD PREVAIL UNLESS IT IS COVERED UNDER FEDERAL LAW. FEDERAL LAW COVERS MILITARY REASSIGNMENTS FOR INSTANCE AND THE STATE LAW CAN ADD FURTHER REQUIREMENTS. YOUR EMPLOYER WILL TELL YOU WHAT LAWS APPLY FOR SURE. | Law & Ethics | 1145323561 |
| 375388 | What are your opinions on censorship? Is it necessary or is freedom of expression more necessary? | Some people know little about common sense and need to be censored. For those people unfortunately left to their own devise the lips would sell their soul. That alone is not enough they want to make sure everyone around them goes with them, they just do not care for other peoples rights. I suppose some people would not mind if someone puffed smoke into their face? Or maybe someday called their wife or child a F'n name would it be okay then? If this response upsets people then I ask of them, when did you fight for your freedom? I served only to see the sad shape some fools are making America into. - They should fight for their OWN freedom and leave me out of it next time!!! REPLY: Check - you are correct! I will correct the wording. | Law & Ethics | 1145438902 |
| 3316850 | I have $10,000...how should I spend it on attorneys? | There are a few approaches you could take: 1) Rather than hire a lawyer as a representative instead hire him/her as law coach to do research and advise you what to do and then you do it; 2) contact Nolo ( http://www.nolo.com ) regarding appropriate inexpensive books you can buy from them that will teach what you to do, or 3) hire a lawyer who will take a negotiated percentage of what the court awards rather than bill you by the hour. Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1146195800 |
| 189565 | where can i find a debate on whether a parent has the right to decide if their ill child should live? | This was recently an enormous issue in Britain, in the last 4 weeks; the doctors wanted to 'unplug' and the parents did not. Search the news archives. You kight also look for the various links which popped up during the Terry Schiavo fracas. | Law & Ethics | 1144683360 |
| 96337 | Do you think that marijuana should be legalized in the United States? If so, why? | Yes, because I need a soothing way to relax and I really hate drinking. Cigarettes just don't cut it. If the US legalized marijuana it would help our economy so much I can't believe the government doesn't see this. It would create new jobs (growers, farmers, textiles, factory workers, etc) and might actually reduce the amount of alcoholics we have wasting away in this country. I do believe it should be treated just like cigarettes / alcohol if it were legalized though and that penalties and fines be given to unlicensed growers (just as moonshining is illegal) or people selling to minors, etc. | Law & Ethics | 1145636220 |
| 3532776 | what if someone is accidentally shot by the police,what is the punishment for him ? | That depends on what kind of accident it was. If the accident was caused by a policeman being negligent then the guy can sue the county in tort for the damages suffered. If the Policemen was CRIMINALLY negligent(he maliciously disregarded the rules of safety) he may be punished for reckless endangerment. | Law & Ethics | 1146344822 |
| 2723441 | I'm looking for the definition of a signed legal contract between a lawyer and client? | It's usually called a representation agreement and it specifies what services the lawyer will perform for the fee being charged. If it is a retainer agreement, it will specify the hourly rate for each attorney or paralegal on the case and the charge for telephone calls or the minimum number of minutes that will be be billed regardless of the actual minutes used. Some states have specified what must be in these contracts, especially contingent fee agreements. Check your state's rules. | Law & Ethics | 1144107739 |
| 4109245 | Can law officers search a car if they don'y have a search warrant? | In CA , if the police officer can develop probable cause, he can search your car. This was put in place due to the mobility of vehicles. They can simply drive away before you can get a search warrant. The simplest example is the smell of pot. If the officer smells it, he can search anywhere in the car where the pot might be. Anywhere. Another example is the plain sight rule. If the officer sees contraband in plain sight he can seize it and search your car for more. Anything else reasonably found during the search is also legally obtained. I don't know where the other posters got their information, but whether or not you are a minor has no bearing. As for the cocaine issue, what crime did the driver get charged with? What are you talking about? If a passenger has drugs on them, it is possible that the driver could be charged for transportation of drugs. As for claiming they didn't know about the drugs, would it surprise you to know that people lie to the police?? | Law & Ethics | 1144441579 |
| 1110014 | Does Israel haveany guilt in New York 9/11 attack? | Is Israel in any way responsible for 9/11? I believe so, but indirectly. It is Israels opression of the Palestinians that fuels radical Muslims hatred of them. It is America's unconditional support of Israel that makes radical Muslims hate us. The attacks of 9/11 are a direct result of our support of Israels oppression of the Palestinians. Does Israel feel guilty? Of course not. They don't feel guilty about forcing Palestinians from their homes, stealing their land, killing them, building a wall seperating families. Why would they feel guilty about this? rallman@sbcglobal.net: Saddam had nothing to do with 9/11. Turn off FOX news and open your ears. Even your beloved president has said it. | Law & Ethics | 1144455492 |
| 2684134 | landlord help please? | I am a law student so I can offer you NO legal advice all I can do is give you my opinion it bears no legal weight whatsoever. I will have no legal consequence for anything you do with this opinion. I will not be liable for any loss, expenditure etc that you incur. If you plan to take action seek a licensed attorney. That is a disclaimer I have to say sorry. Normally I would not reply because of it but I feel for your situation I chose to. You might have a legal claim on implied warranty of habitability. I’m not sure what state you are in and what law they apply but most states say that the apartment must be fit for human habitation. It would be in the courts hands however, if they would find that being without electricity to the appliances that stopped working when the breaker went off made the unit uninhabitable. If you replace anything on your own keep the receipts in some jurisdictions the court will allow you to withhold rent in the amount of the repairs that you do. Again seek an attorney’s advice. If you are evicted there is a possibility that you would be able to claim constructive eviction. That the place was so uninhabitable that you had to leave and once the landlord makes the appropriate repairs you might be able to recover the expenses you incurred from moving out. Again seek an attorney for a valid opinion Lastly and probably the first thing you consider doing; check your lease. There could be certain things promised to you or the availability within the lease for you to break it if they fall below a certain standard. If you want to you could point it out to them and state that the unit is below the expectation that they drafted. Again, I am NOT an attorney. This is my opinion and everything stated within it should not be relied upon as legal advice. The only person who can give you good advice is a licensed attorney. | Law & Ethics | 1146018512 |
| 4035438 | Fellows,how many cherries you picked in your lives.1 for me.Heck I could not find anymore in time.? | i got three myself but then i married the last one | Law & Ethics | 1144780379 |
| 3391240 | Isn't it a crime to take a 13 yr old girl from NH to TX by a 50+yr old woman for her son? | Alert the local and national news media. Or refer to the bat as suggested which is the first thing I would have done. Don't even get me started on crimes against kids.....a bullet is much cheaper then a trip to court.... | Law & Ethics | 1145535773 |
| 1084375 | If you catch someone cheating...? | The crime of passion defense was romanticized in literature and film but in practice was never much of a defense legally. | Law & Ethics | 1144370809 |
| 1312823 | what are some oppresion examples? | Soviet Russia; Communist China; Nazi Europe; North Korea; Nepal..and that's just the first snowflake on the iceberg of oppression.. | Law & Ethics | 1144621039 |
| 1933546 | I want to get emcipated in the State of Ohio, whats the laws, limits, going about getting this.? | Go talk to a lawyer. This not the place for that type of question. | Law & Ethics | 1145833695 |
| 888966 | Weaver v. Grafio, 595 A.2d 983, 988? | SCORE! Grafio wins! | Law & Ethics | 1143935949 |
| 3472776 | can i get a texas cdl license with a dwi on my record? | If Youre An ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT Ya Probably Can | Law & Ethics | 1144805756 |
| 1738905 | If I make a payment transaction with a business, is there a law that requires them to give me a receipt? | They are not required, by law, to offer you a receipt. They are required, by law, to provide one if you ask for it. Since you paid by electronic methods, if you read the, so called, fine print, you would see that your receipt is your credit card bill or the copy or your bank account if a debit card is used. I haven't seen an online payment system that doesn't have that disclaimer. | Law & Ethics | 1145502326 |
| 2318335 | if lease starts may 1st, and i pd 1st mnhs and deposit can I get my money back? | In California, if the landlord finds another to rent the property right away, you would be responsible for any days that it wasn't rented. If you have one yr. lease that could be a problem, if it is a slow rental market. You could save money by moving in, but if there is a problem, tell the landlord. They might have a heart! | Law & Ethics | 1145843782 |
| 3069504 | would like to find blank forms for contempt of court in abilene texas for child visitation? | You can try this court: http://168.39.176.29/OCA/DirectorySearch.aspx If your child visitation order was in a different court, you will probably have to go to that court. There does not appear to be any online access to forms for nonlawyers. | Law & Ethics | 1144125542 |
| 706456 | how long does it take to issue a warrant agaisnt you in nyc? | Well I'm not in NYC but I would hope that it would take some time. Depends on how many they have to issue and if they're behind. I'm in Atlanta and went to court but I was late. Court was still in session but they told me that I would have to pay the fees as if I was paying a bond like to get out of jail or something. The fines were over a $1,000 and I just didn't have it. In order for them to give me a new court date I would have to pay the money. However, the clerk there told me it would take awhile before a warrant would be issued. That was in January. But if you weren't required to go to court then you don't have to worry anyway. Especially if it's nothing serious and just some fine needs to be paid. Like when I was in a park after dark. I just paid the fine and didn't go to court. Oh, if you can't pay then when you go to court they can set you up on a payment plan(probation). I think you have to show up in court for that though. Best thing to do is have someone call,ask questions, and if everything's cool, give someone the $$$$$ so they can pay it for you. Just in case there is a warrant you won't go down there and get banged up. | Law & Ethics | 1144973184 |
| 972754 | what is the length of prison term for a burglary, 4th degree felony, in ohio? | Don't do it, and you will be fine. Honestly, I think that it is HIGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Shame Shame! | Law & Ethics | 1144975034 |
| 461768 | Is there going to be an issue with African Americans voting in year 2007? | Only if the Democrats lose again. | Law & Ethics | 1144802223 |
| 3889362 | Can consent be considered valid if gained after the administration of a sedative medication? | Consent for what is the question you need to ask first. | Law & Ethics | 1145709246 |
| 2802188 | did america change the law about drinking at 21. someone told me that years ago you could bring at 18? | There was (and really still is not) a federal law regarding drinking ages. From the time prohibition ended the age was left up to the states, which mostly limited it to 21. In part because of the Vietnam War and the fact that many veterans came home unable to purchase alcohol, many states lowered their legal drinking ages to 18. In 1984, under pressure from MAAD and other such groups, Congress passed the National Minimum Drinking Age Act of 1984, which threatened to reduce highway spending by 10% if states did not increase the drinking age to 21. | Law & Ethics | 1145992922 |
| 1626468 | is there a time period to press charges against a person who commits assault? | statue of limitation.... YES!!!! its like 7 years or something | Law & Ethics | 1144425182 |
| 4041953 | are gas prices a diversion to the war? | Poltical instability in the middle East is a cause for higher gas prices. It's ironic that Iraq is one of the least expensive places to buy gas in the world. The oil companies can't just jack up prices whenever they want, regardless of what you may have heard. | Law & Ethics | 1145826092 |
| 2772414 | rules and regulation to bring family from india to Saudi Arabia? | FAMILY VISA =========== You need the following: 1. Send copy of contract to your wife. 2. Wife to get visa medical in home country. 3. you need to get official Arabic translations of all birth, marriage and educational certificates. these must be done by the "recognised translator" - ask your personnel department or govenment relations officer to recommend one. Allow two days. 4. certificates attested at your country's consulate. - take photocopies of the originaldocuments & translations (at least 2 copies). - the attestation will recognise that your certificates are geniune and the translations are accurate. allow 2 days & check fees beforehand to ensure that you have the correct amount with you. 5. prepare application form & company letter. 6. if you need to get the form yourself go to the "ISTEKDAM office". ================================================= FAMILY ONTO IQAMA ================= After they arrive all members of your family need to be on your iqama - they can't leave the country until they are. Your wife will need to have an iqama medical. You should make a copy of your iqama for your wife to carry with her as identification. Family onto Iqama checklist: 1. Iqama 2. Application form. 3. previously attested certificates. 4. company letter. 5. Family photographs - two 6"x4" (entire) family & two passport sized of just wife & children. I hope this helps you, & good luck brining your family. | Law & Ethics | 1145442614 |
| 3651608 | Why are Sex Offenders considered more dangerous than Murderers,etc.? | Why indeed?? Actually, the recidivism rate of sex offenders is the second LOWEST in the Nation. Murderers have the lowest recidivism rate. I am not certain what that is attributed to, but there are murderers that are released from prisons. The highest recidivism rates in the Nation are drug abusers and drunk drivers. Your child has a higher chance of being killed, maimed or harmed by a drug dealer, drug abuser, drunk driver, gangs, playground accident, neglect and drowning than they do of being harmed by a rehabilitated former sex offender. Sex offenders can be rehabilitated. Dr Fred Berlin of Johns Hopkins University, is a psychiatrist in this field. He states the recidivism rate is 1/10 of 1% for sex offenders that have completed therapy. By the way, I was molested twice as a child. At 6 and at 11. Both times were by persons known to my family. I am 49 now. I am NOT a victim, I am a survivor. Not all child molestations cause people to be victims. Perhaps parents or others put that idea into a childs head, that they are victims forever. I do know that you have to forgive in order to be a survivor and I have done that. I also know that I am thankful things weren't the way they are now. I would be hurt if those two people had to go through what many sex offenders go through today. I notice some of you are aware of the 19/16 year old problems. We call those Romeo/Juliets. Are you also aware that in some states if two teens are caught having sex and they are both under the age of consent, they will BOTH be convicted of sexual assault against each other? Which makes them both the offender and the victim. They are both also put on the internet registries in some states all juveniles are put on it, in some states they are put on when they turn 18. All of you need to learn the facts. This issue is NOT so cut and dried. I have been on Abrams Report, Greta Van Sustern and several local TV stations as well as in newspapers. If any of you heard of the Rally in Palm Bay, FL last year for families of sex offenders, I was the organizer. I know this issue from all angles. I wish everyone would learn and not take the medias and the politicians word for it. The politicians are only trying to get your vote. They know the truth. They just won't tell it. God forgives all. He forgives murderers and he forgives sex offenders. Perhaps America could learn from God? | Law & Ethics | 1145906655 |
| 242811 | i want to get a gun license Philadelphia,Pa.? | In Pennsylvania, you must obtain an application for concealed weapons permit from the County Sheriff. The Sheriff of Philadelphia County is John Green. I listed his link below as well as a link to a pdf of the application | Law & Ethics | 1145835417 |
| 666101 | Are scottish court transcrypts available online? | This is a link to the offical webpage of scotland's courts. Transcripts may not be aviable for public use, but the court descisions are posted. http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/ | Law & Ethics | 1144941988 |
| 3522161 | How many times maximum are you allowed to smoke pot before being disqualified from federal law enforcement? | Its my understanding that anything more than what would be considered experimental would get you the boot. They also look at the age and how long ago it occurred. Some are thought to have "zero tolerance" but I don't see how that could be true or they wouldn't be able to hire enough people. | Law & Ethics | 1144471050 |
| 472598 | What are things to look for when trying to hire a GOOD attorney? | A good attorney is like a good woman. They are rumored to exist but no one seems to know any. A trial attorney's primary responsibility is to keep his client out of court, but if he did that, he would go broke and end up stocking shelves at Walmart. With close supervision. Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1144935796 |
| 2325851 | Which state has the highest car pursuit by the police? What is their favorite high way get away? lol? | My guess would be CA. A lot of them like to take the I-5 south to the Mexican border. | Law & Ethics | 1144252966 |
| 2328114 | How could a mother loose custody of her children to a drunk? | i was divorced,one small baby, not working, filed for divorce due to husband being a drunk and unfaithful. i was granted full custody of my child. if you have to go to the state for help with food and housing do so it does not hurt your credibility as a mother for custody of her child. If you have to start over this way it does not have to remain the state supports you..but they are there if you need them. you are a good mom, with no drugs etc. you should be fine. it takes alot for a drunk to get custody...in doing so they must get help for their adiction and that takes years to do. | Law & Ethics | 1145909709 |
| 2879492 | Why is it when there is no one around the cops still stop you if you dont make a complete stop? | Because logic like yours is faulty. What about if it was 3:30? 3:00? 2:30? 1:00? Where do you draw the line? You don't get to decide when you have to stop at a stop sign and when you don't. If that was permissible, then people would get to make up their own "stop sign hours" like you seem to want to, and we'd have chaos on the roads. | Law & Ethics | 1145569388 |
| 4122176 | Do police in North Carolina need probable cause to pull you over or can they just do it on whim? | Police anywhere need probable cause to pull you over. But it can be over something simple. You car looks like one that has been stolen, your tail light is out, you're speeding.... MOST cops are actually just doing their jobs and not trying to be jerks about it. But you have a few who take the job to their head. There are also situations where they are looking for someone or something and they can pull cars over at random for searches. But I believe they have to tell you if thats the case. | Law & Ethics | 1144528056 |
| 1202476 | what is the allowed time for funeral leave granted by indiana dept. of labor for a grandparent? | Bereavement leave is governed by company policy. I've not done business or work in a state so far that "requires" leave for the death of a family member. The "standard" most companies go by is 3days paid leave and up to two weeks total (being unpaid or using vacation for the rest). Some companies just allow 3 days but don't pay it, some allow one day, it's a company decsion. | Law & Ethics | 1145043343 |
| 3012082 | Do you think the US constitution is in need of an upgrade? | It is already getting an upgrade. By the time the Bush appointees on SCOTUS get done with it, we won't even recognize it. In any case, there is nothing wrong with the Constitution, it designs a very workable and very democratic government. And it protects the rights of the people by explicitly forbidding the goverment from abridging them. Funny you should mention language. Politicians and judges go into contortions twisting the English language in order to bend the plain meaning of the plain language of the Constitution in order to get around the Constitution. For example, Bush says that warrantless searches and seizures, which are explicitly forbidden in the Constitution, are his perogative because of Article III. This article says nothing about that at all. It does say that the President is the Commander in Chief of the army. So he is saying that because he is commander in chief he can ignore the Constitution any time he wants. I don't care if you are a Bush supporter and a conservative - you are not doing conservatives any favors by letting them get away with brushing aside the Constitution with language hocus pocus and the sayso of some dude in the White House. The oath of office of every official and of every member of every branch of the military is a pledge to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America. Because it is the Constitution that makes America, that makes America work, and that makes America the best governed nation in the world. Let's just leave it alone, ok? | Law & Ethics | 1144883603 |
| 4276728 | Where in the Constitution does it state that there shall be a Separation of Church and State? | "Wall of Separation" between Church and State Thomas Jefferson, as president, wrote a letter to the Danbury Baptist Association of Connecticut on 1802-JAN-1. It contains the first known reference to the "wall of separation". The essay states in part: "...I contemplate with solemn reverence that act of the whole American people which declared that their legislature should 'make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof,' thus building a wall of separation between Church and State..." During the 1810's, President James Madison wrote an essay titled "Monopolies" which also refers to the importance of church-state separation. He stated in part: "Strongly guarded as is the separation between religion and Government in the Constitution of the United States, the danger of encroachment by Ecclesiastical Bodies may be illustrated by precedents already furnished in their short history." The US Supreme Court has interpreted the First Amendment as if it requires this "wall of separation" between church and state. It not only prohibits any government from adopting a particular denomination or religion as official, but requires government to avoid excessive involvement in religion. | Law & Ethics | 1144965796 |
| 4444945 | At an intersection where just the crossroad stops, who has the right of way? | In the UK traffic approaching from your right has the right of way, in USA it's the one who has the loudest car horn! | Law & Ethics | 1145905063 |
| 3130662 | What ticks the crimnials off? | An armed 'victim' | Law & Ethics | 1144863780 |
| 501096 | Do you think that government has the right to make Playing Pay Poker sites Illegal?? | the government has certain rights to stop stuff online, however i think that pushing to stop online pay poker sites is going overboard. i personally think it does no harm. but another side to that is u can gamble online in any state..even states where gambling is illegal, so the government might try to pull some law that says that if u live in a state where gambling is illegal u cant do it online. who knows? | Law & Ethics | 1144797518 |
| 1223650 | What circumstances constitute "Trespassing" in NC? | In common law, trespass is going on land when you have no permission from the owner. Generally, in statutes, they also include as a trespass if you went on land as an invitee or licensee, and remained after being asked to leave. According to North Carolina criminal stautes, there's a few different types of trespass. There's also other related statutes, such as the requirements for posting on land that I left out. The ones that are included are trespass with an all-terrain vehicle, trespass for hunting, and first and second degree trespass. § 14‑159.3. Trespass to land on motorized all terrain vehicle. (a) No person shall operate any motorized all terrain vehicle: (1) On any private property not owned by the operator, without the consent of the owner; or (2) Within the banks of any stream or waterway, but excluding a sound or the Atlantic Ocean, the adjacent lands of which are not owned by the operator, without the consent of the owner or outside the restrictions imposed by the owner. (b) A "motorized all terrain vehicle", as used in this section, is a two or more wheeled vehicle designed for recreational off‑road use. (c) A violation of this section shall be a Class 2 misdemeanor. (1997‑456, s. 56.8; 1997‑487, s. 1.) § 14‑159.6. Trespass for purposes of hunting, etc., without written consent a misdemeanor. (a) Any person who willfully goes on the land, waters, ponds, or a legally established waterfowl blind of another upon which notices, signs or posters prohibiting hunting, fishing or trapping have been placed in accordance with the provisions of G.S. 14‑159.7, or upon which "posted" notices have been placed in accordance with the provisions of G.S. 14‑159.7, to hunt, fish or trap without the written consent of the owner or his agent shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor. Provided, further, that no arrests under authority of this subsection shall be made without the consent of the owner or owners of said land, or their duly authorized agents in the following counties: Halifax and Warren. (b) Any person who willfully goes on the land of another upon which notices, signs, or posters prohibiting raking or removing pine needles or pine straw have been placed in accordance with the provisions of G.S. 14‑159.7, or upon which "posted" notices have been placed in accordance with the provisions of G.S. 14‑159.7, to rake or remove pine needles or pine straw without the written consent of the owner or his agent shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. (1949, c. 887, s. 1; 1953, c. 1226; 1965, c. 1134; 1975, c. 280, s. 1; 1979, c. 830, s. 11; 1991, c. 435, s. 4; 1993, c. 539, s. 99; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c); 1997‑443, s. 19.25(z).) First and Second Degree Trespass Statutes: § 14‑159.11. Definition. As used in this Article, "building" means any structure or part of a structure, other than a conveyance, enclosed so as to permit reasonable entry only through a door and roofed to protect it from the elements. (1987, c. 700, s. 1.) § 14‑159.12. First degree trespass. (a) Offense. – A person commits the offense of first degree trespass if, without authorization, he enters or remains: (1) On premises of another so enclosed or secured as to demonstrate clearly an intent to keep out intruders; or (2) In a building of another. (b) Classification. – First degree trespass is a Class 2 misdemeanor. (1987, c. 700, s. 1; 1993, c. 539, s. 101; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).) § 14‑159.13. Second degree trespass. (a) Offense. – A person commits the offense of second degree trespass if, without authorization, he enters or remains on premises of another: (1) After he has been notified not to enter or remain there by the owner, by a person in charge of the premises, by a lawful occupant, or by another authorized person; or (2) That are | Law & Ethics | 1145467215 |
| 654493 | Should we round up all the prisoners in the united states and make them go rebuild new orleans? | Most of them were in New Orleans | Law & Ethics | 1145422809 |
| 2234489 | A girl marries, can she change or make her last name her middle name by only filling out the marriage license | Doesn't sound right. I think you have to go to the office of vital statistics and change your social security card to that of your married name you put on the ceritficate. Call the office of Vital Statistics in your area or local courthouse. Usually the middle name is dropped and maiden becomes your middle unless you prefer to keep your middle and drop your maiden. | Law & Ethics | 1144525347 |
| 3706320 | will someone out there plz tell me if it is against the law to shoot someone the finger.Illprintitandshowmyfnd | yes. its called disorderly conduct by gestures and yes you can be booked in the pokey for farting its called disorderly conduct by noxious odors incase you wanted to know that to lol | Law & Ethics | 1144555123 |
| 2098262 | Aprox. how much does one recieve in a settlement r/t a neck injury in a MVC.? | Depends on the state that you're in, how that state considers (if it does) issues like fault and relative negligence, what limits on liability the other driver has, how aggressive your lawyer is, how strongly your medical case will correlate the condition to the accident, etc. Too many factors to guess. | Law & Ethics | 1146292768 |
| 2005365 | I have a friend who's planning on TP'ing a house. Do I risk jail if I don't report his scheme? | It's just a joke, and if you tell on them, they'll just treat you like crap. Don't tell on people when it's just random funny things people do, tell on people when people are murdering or raping each other. In other words, don't be a tattle tale unless it really hurts someone and isn't just a prank. | Law & Ethics | 1144912172 |
| 4117301 | "filing a quiet title action"? | Basically any issue in court can proceed pro se, but if it is overly complicated, it would be best to have a lawyer draft the pleading. | Law & Ethics | 1144626201 |
| 26978 | Somebody Help Me...I've been abused? | The American system only works when people are dedicated to doing the right thing. You need to put your fears about residency aside for the following reasons. - You will be raped again. - Your brother may move on to other victims, and if you do nothing you are ethically responsible. Seek out a battered woman's shelter in your area and report your brother. If his status is illegal, a report should expidite his exit from the country. In addition, you need to take additional steps to legally establish yourself in the country or you will remain vulnerable to crimes against you. It is not your fault you we're raped, but you are the only person who can take responsibility for what happens next. | Law & Ethics | 1146439930 |
| 1491269 | My nieghbor is preventing the sale of my house, how can I stop this.? | talk to a lawyer... | Law & Ethics | 1144791987 |
| 3754842 | at what age can a kid in michigan leave the house a not be a runaway? | 18 without parental consent. | Law & Ethics | 1144439503 |
| 2716089 | This is a serious question:Can a man be raped??? | Yes. I'll try to make my answer as delicate as possible due to the nature of the site, but many people feel that since a man can become erect, he can't be raped. That is not necessarily true. Men are victims of sexual assault. The numbers aren't exactly clear as it is theorized that many male victims of sexual assault don't report the crime. A recent study claims that one in every 8 men will be sexually assaulted in his lifeitme. I've added some resources below for your reference. | Law & Ethics | 1145240866 |
| 3632315 | What are the major positions of censorship vs. free speech? | Freedom of speech is guaranteed by the US Constitution, most of the state Constitutions, and is considered a pretty good idea by much of Europe, Austrialia and other countries. The basic position is that unless you plan on having a tyranny, or unless a government is going to force everyone to believe the same thing, people need to be able to express what they think and discuss it to at least some degree. Censorship is based on the idea that some information and some discussions cause more harm than good. Parents censor what their children learn about. Governments censor classified data, usually to preserve the security and to defend the country. Courts censor private information about victims to make sure that stalkers and rapists don't get acccess to it. Corporations censor their employees through non-disclosure agreements to keep trade secrets from being leaked to competitors. The basic concept of censorship is necessary. The problems arise when too much communication is restricted, or when ideas and expression are punished simply because someone in power doesn't like what is being expressed. | Law & Ethics | 1144168932 |
| 4148030 | i bought a business from this guy? | Unless there is something about any of the contracts that makes them void on their face, you are responsible to pay any amounts stipulated in any contracts. If the second agreement was signed in writing, specifically stating that he agreed to lower the cost, you and he are bound to the second agreement. I would speak to a lawyer. | Law & Ethics | 1145606763 |
| 2785054 | I'm doing a research paper on child molesters, are there any good cites or online books that talk about them? | Here are a couple of good Yahoo Groups: AAOR - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AAOR/ Roar4Freedom - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/roar_4_freedom/ Here you will meet many former offenders who have lived for years offense free. You can also look up the statistics at the US Department of Justice which show that most Sex Crime Arrests (over 90%) are first time arrests not repeat offenders. | Law & Ethics | 1145471803 |
| 2864616 | My 3 yr old daughter scratched a leather foot rest at Huck Finns warehouse. Do I have to pay for the $400 rest | I am sorry for you and she is only 3 BUT, she is in your care and charge and you are required to take care of her and protect her but that does not bean you do not have to pay for any damage she does. If you let her run free the you must pay for damages. | Law & Ethics | 1145107986 |
| 834899 | What is the statue of limitations for a company to collect funds from a an estate? | Year. | Law & Ethics | 1145541032 |
| 1564882 | Stupid Childlocks? | For sure you are carrying a lot of grief and anger over the circumstances that led to your sisters death. It would help you to talk about this to others on a more personal basis. Have you ever thought about joining a support group for people who have lost family members suddenly as a result of violence or disasters? Below is a link that might be of some help to you. You have my sympathy. I lost my bro to a car crash several years ago, and I'm still angry with the people who helped cause the accident but I don't let it run my life anymore. Good luck to you, and God bless you. | Law & Ethics | 1144455895 |
| 394157 | Where do the illegal drugs go when confiscated by state or federal governments?? | they burn them after the court orders them to do so or they use them for other drug bust. | Law & Ethics | 1144731196 |
| 3944943 | Is the letter for "Guinness Book of World Records" real? | Hell no. How could it be validated? | Law & Ethics | 1146233155 |
| 3787904 | why do they make pics in court rooms with crayon.? | It all depends on the judge, or certain court rules if cameras will be allowed in a courtroom. | Law & Ethics | 1145865373 |
| 4469124 | Is it illegal to write on a flag? | 1) It is protected by the first amendment of the Bill of Rights: 'Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.' -Speech also implies expression 2) Desecration of the U.S. flag so far is legal. Although recently (2005) the House passed a law making in illegal to desecrate the American flag. It is still awaiting further approval through our legal system. | Law & Ethics | 1145544708 |
| 4199357 | can you get a real estate lisence with a felony? | I think it might depend on the state, but 99% of the time you will not be able to... | Law & Ethics | 1145636351 |
| 2388207 | Can a mother in the UK take her child to live in another country if the father has no parental rights? | Of course. But I think they need to have the paperwork that says it's okey for the mother to take the child out of the country because if they don't the immigration wont let them leave their country. | Law & Ethics | 1143970787 |
| 3505291 | What do you think about corporal punishment being used again as punishment for convicted criminals? | I haven't checked out the site, because my opinion is firmly developed on this subject. Those deemed guilty of a crime against society, especially a violent crime, in this day and age, are only punished by lack of freedom. That is not sufficient penalty, in my opinion. I believe that convicted criminals should be subject to any and all heavy labor deemed relevant to their 'repayment of society'. If imprisonment is to be a true deterrant to crime, it must be 'beyond horrible'. That's not to say that we should torture, or abuse criminals, but by golly, developing a farmiliarity to HARD WORK can only help them when they get out of prison. And, as an example, I find it personally objectionable as a taxpayer to be paying for cable t.v. service for inmates. Or to be providing vegetables and grains for prison consumption. Veggies and grains should be produced by prisoners in prison farms. Inmates lifting weights all day, or earning a law degree is simply not O.K., if it's done on the backs of their law abiding fellow citizens. Just my opinion! | Law & Ethics | 1144981962 |
| 725620 | is the movie united93 getting too much hype? | I believe true national heroes deserve a lot of hype. The passengers aboard United 93 used their courage and wit to do what needed to be done to stop the plane from getting to Washington, D.C. and flying into the White House. Most likely, the passengers aboard that flight understood that more likely than not they were going to perish. They had one of two choices: (1) Allow the plane to get to the White House and die in the explosion or (2) stop the plane from getting to Washington or die trying. These passengers exhibited the best of what we believe Americans to be: brave, strong, and unstoppable. It would be an insult to their memory to state that "we cannot bear to watch a movie made in their honor." They should be remembered proudly. | Law & Ethics | 1146312879 |
| 3119875 | Can you sue a school if a school bus rear ends you and causes damage to the car and occupants? | the state itself may be technically immune but i'm 99.9% sure that it would be unconstituional for ohio to have any such law granting immunity to cities and schools. besides, the school wouldn't have an insurance policy were they to have such immunity from suit. a lawyer in ohio who specializes in civil rights could answer this question right off the bat. also, most any lawyer that deals with personal injury there could also answer it because i'm sure they deal with government injury torts all the time. | Law & Ethics | 1144772867 |
| 3602117 | what do you people feel about prostitution?share your views here!? | Prostitutes have been abused growing up at home. It seems like they already don't like themselves very much. They know they can be murdered any time and they seem to still do it. It's an issue of being stuck in a rotten life for them. The money they make pays for the drugs they use to blank out their minds as to what they are doing to themselves. There are some who get out of it. | Law & Ethics | 1146380193 |
| 3979380 | Process serving. Is this legal?? | Not in the US. They have to actually put the papers into the hands of the person being served. | Law & Ethics | 1144015469 |
| 2757220 | Why do we have so many millionaires, so much industry, so much growth, yet so many homeless + hungry? | ... et tu brutus | Law & Ethics | 1145932019 |
| 2699778 | how would you find out if your home phone is tapped? | It is very easy to bug a phone even if the government didn't, your friend might. If you are using a cell phone it IS. All the airwaves are recorded. Someone or thing can go back and look over it! There is a small bit of truth to the movie enemy of the state. | Law & Ethics | 1144109788 |
| 1715187 | When someone signs a proxy does the persons name who is being appointed have to be on the form? | Yes otherwise there's no one being appointed and no proxy exsits. You have to name someone to have someone be your proxy. If you mean do you have to agree to it if you're the one being appointed then no you don't have to sign, your name just has to be listed as the person being appointed. If you choose not to do anything on behalf of the person that's your choice. No law forces you to take action on their behalf. I don't know of anyone who'd list someone who doesn't want to handle issues for them. It'd just be inviting trouble since they could do whatever the proxy allows regardless of if it's what they want. | Law & Ethics | 1145729049 |
| 1160484 | Is it possible to be corruption free India or u have to accept it as a custom or suvidha shulk? | sai sai nath, This is a place where you can spread so many good thinks about your country among the people all around the globe. Don’t give any bad impression to others about your own country. If you can see just one good thing about India, post here. Already people have so many wrong perceptions about us here. | Law & Ethics | 1144572441 |
| 222758 | Do you think females should be able to dress as provocatively as they wish without fear of physical harm? | provocative or not...everyone should be able to dress how they want to without fear of harm. its not just girls that might have this fear...punk kids get harassed and threatened alot for how they look from people, goth kids, cross-dressers, etc etc. nobody deserves to be harmed for what they wear or how they look, and more power to those that despite any fear they may have dress how they want to. | Law & Ethics | 1145508891 |
| 4346326 | Why does my Mother who is 82 think we are headed for civil war! Do you think so? Why or why not? | Not in the near future. It could happen some day though. | Law & Ethics | 1146245394 |
| 2343417 | Should the supreme court over turn Roe Vs Wade..and why or why not? | Roe vs. Wade has generated enormous discussion on the rights of the fetus vs. the mother. What every one seems to miss is the basic reason the right to an abortion was passed. Abortion is another one of those things like drinking or prostitution that has always existed, and cannot be eliminated by legislation. Abortion rights were not passed just to give a woman the right to end a pregnancy, it was passed to stop the back alley abortionists who were killing thousands of women and fetuses every year. Overturning Roe vs. Wade will not end abortions, it will only increase the deaths of young women, wives, daughters and sisters! The facts are a matter of history, not theory! | Law & Ethics | 1144169611 |
| 103821 | Should an individual be able to collect proceeds from a club fundraiser? | Uh, what do you mean, the person who made the sale? The person who thought it up? Or did one person do everything? If the latter is the case, then maybe they should get a LITTLE extra, but not most of it. The idea of a CLUB fundraiser is to raise money for a CLUB, not for a person. Duh. | Law & Ethics | 1145309082 |
| 4390902 | Anyone else think it would be a bad thing if marijuana was made legal? | If it was just true marijuana by itself maybe it wouldn't be as bad as alcohol. But now it's mixed with all the other stuff and then it's just a introduction to the true brain rot that's out there. If people want to be human vegetables for the rest of their life take dope. If you want to be healthy mentally and physically don't do drugs, period. Good question. | Law & Ethics | 1145644588 |
| 2033991 | what can i do to get past my pending traffic tickets? I can't pay for my fines with no job? | If you talk to the judge and explain your situtation odds are he will let you do community service to pay it off. The price you get paid per hour for doing it varies between $7 and $15 an hour depending on where you live. So if community service pays 10bucks and hour and you have a thousand dollars to pay off, you are looking at 100 hours of community service. | Law & Ethics | 1145861961 |
| 4070203 | What kind of test will they give me? | If your probation worker is worth his salt he'll mandate you attend a counseling program for batterers. Group counseling is most effective. I worked with victims of domestic violence for 11 years. There may be home visits and ongoing checks of your police record. Your po might check on you in the evening, on the weekend or holidays. They may also do random drug and/or alcohol testing. This information comes from the State of Illinois, Lake County. | Law & Ethics | 1144464739 |
| 3456181 | if you kick someone in a fight is it a federal offence? | Here is what makes something a federal offense: If it was committed on federal property, if it was against a federal official or employee, or the offense takes place in more than one state (like a kidnapping where the child is taken across state lines), or, in some instances having a large quantity of drugs. Most crimes people commit are considered state crimes, except in those instances. Kicking someone really hard does not make something federal. Think about this logically - most murder cases are state cases. | Law & Ethics | 1145639514 |
| 3575119 | Did they vote already to rasie min wage or was it passed and if so to how much? | The good news is in Michigan it will be raised in Oct. The bad news is we are caught up in the Bush economy and there are no jobs. | Law & Ethics | 1144967628 |
| 289005 | When is it illegal for anyone (government?) to harrass u publicly? | Absolutely there are laws to protect you, but what you have stated is somewhat vague, you should try asking a more specific questions, where did the icident take place home, work? what kind of harassment? sexual, physical,or verbal was it your boss or a coworker. | Law & Ethics | 1144970027 |
| 2984552 | Whom put the satin in your panties? | it was shock G "the one who put the satin in your panties, never knew a hooker that could share me, hey yo what's up love how ya doing oh i've been hangin, bangin tryin to do my thing" | Law & Ethics | 1144856809 |
| 1903585 | How can I show my appreciation...? | I think it's great that you really...really, really, really appreciate what a medic did for you. A thank you letter goes a long way, we rarely get them so when someone writes one it's noticed. If you want to go the extra mile write to your local paper (opinion page, letter to the editor, things like that) and mention how you liked the service, don't go in too much detail just say thanks and they're doing' a great job. We rarely get mentioned in papers, if we do it's usually bad news. Anything further than that gets a little creepy, especially if you don't know the person. Don't think for a second that a small thank you isn't a big deal. | Law & Ethics | 1145814264 |
| 716563 | How do you feel about animal testing? | I'm against it. If it's benefitting humans, it's doing the opposite on the animals. | Law & Ethics | |
| 2403553 | Why did Militant Jews decided to steal land in Palestine and turned it into Israel? | According to Zionist texts they had no choice and decided from the begining to displace (ethnically cleanse) the native population of Palestine to build Israel. It is still going on today of course, as we sit here, but it is allowed first by British colonial interests which were then overtaken by USA interests in "controlling the region" and requires massive funding from US taxes each year to do so, against the general will of the US population who pays for every bullet's worth. Israel is a military state and serves as a watchdog for the US. Although many Israelis themselves oppose the occupation of Palestinian land and struggle day after day to inform the world of the attrocities commited in the name of Israelis and Americans alike. The part about Africa was a early proposal for the Jewish Homeland to be located in Uganda it was to be a "Jewish settlement in East Africa". | Law & Ethics | 1146008032 |
| 2406726 | why do the KKK hate so many people that are different than them? why are they allowed to protest? | KKK members have low self-esteem, which they try to fix by seeking a group identity. They don't want to confront their own inadequacy, so they blame others for their problems. They are allowed to protest because this is a free country. | Law & Ethics | 1145273716 |
| 2046923 | Doe's oklahoma law stand in Iowa.? | Your custody order should stand per the full faith and credit clause of the constitution, Article IV, Section 1: "Full Faith and Credit shall be given in each State to the public Acts, Records, and judicial Proceedings of every other State. And the Congress may by general Laws prescribe the Manner in which such Acts, Records and Proceedings shall be proved, and the Effect thereof." There are annotations specific to custody at: http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/data/constitution/article04/04.html#6 | Law & Ethics | 1145066047 |
| 3149802 | Do you like the Glenn Beck show? On talk am radio.? | I get a kick out of his show | Law & Ethics | 1144851650 |
| 1200181 | do u still have rights too your children after serving time in prison? | All depends - you don´t automatically loose the rights just because you go to jail. Check your local state laws, this seems to differ from state to state again as so many things. Of course, having served time never looks good in a case where you want to get custody but again - check with the local court house or a pro bono lawyer (one who works for free). | Law & Ethics | 1144679211 |
| 1644206 | I need legal advice from an attorney that deals with probation and parole issues...? | Your friend can request for a hearing before the judge and discuss this matter. The probation officer probably had your friend sign a statement indicating that they had violated their probation to make it easier for revocation of the probation. | Law & Ethics | 1146069381 |
| 3561301 | where can I find laws against Vermont State policies that influence how people vote? | My advice would be to contact the Attorney Generals Office of Vermont and speak to someone there. | Law & Ethics | 1144884202 |
| 1485374 | what does the phrase mean "case dismissed"? i am sure that it means the case is closed...right? | it means you are goooooood 2 go.. nothing to worry about at all! YAY!!!!!! | Law & Ethics | 1144370782 |
| 44533 | is there a webpage for a city's courthouse? | There should be. Search the city (name you are looking for) + courthouse (the word). Most likely it will be a .gov page, but not all the time. If it is in the US, email me and I can find it for you...I work at an attorney's office as a paralegal, I have a complete listing. | Law & Ethics | 1144953699 |
| 3882505 | I need a good tort case (civil lawsuit) to write about. Do you have one? | http://www.cnn.com/2004/LAW/09/07/sebok.bryant/ | Law & Ethics | 1144630678 |
| 986732 | can i move out of my parents home if im 17 without getting into trouble with the law? | yes, just divorce your parents and get legally emancipated. your parents are stupid, they can't tell you what to do. Go out on your own and succeed!! | Law & Ethics | 1145921575 |
| 101743 | Are there statue of Limitation on Misdimener Crimes in Barberton Ohio? | theres a statute of limitations on all crimes. Also, theres a thing call double jeopardy (no, not the gameshow) where you can't be charged twice for the same crime. | Law & Ethics | 1145364568 |
| 751237 | Another question about the speeding ticket...? | If you go to court plead no contest. That way you are not admitting guilt, but you are not contesting it either. Unless you can absolutely prove you weren't going that fast chances are the ticket won't be reduced or withdrawn. Plus you would still have court costs of top of the fine. | Law & Ethics | 1145316027 |
| 3612034 | How do i get power of attorney from my parents in Illinois? | Many office supply stores, copy centers and on-line sights offer generic powers of attorney. Be careful though as these don't always comply With the laws of every state. While the cost may be a bit higher, the best way is to consult an attorney who practices family law and get him or her to draw one up for you. After that it should be a simple matter of getting the need signatures and notarization. My mother is a bit elderly, but in good shape and we've just finished taking care of that. Glad to see you're thinking ahead. More of us With elderly parents should. | Law & Ethics | 1146428851 |
| 1853252 | I am seek from samir suleiman live in france but he from syria kenan_aboud@hotmail.com? | SAY WHAT!?!?!?!?!?!?!? | Law & Ethics | 1145650061 |
| 18357 | how do i contact carlyle union banner? i would like to post a letter to the editor.? | Here is the phone number and address: Carlyle Union Banner, (618) 594-3131, 671 10th St, Carlyle, IL 62231. It has no website. | Law & Ethics | 1146329283 |
| 3384545 | What is the sentence ranges in Missouri for a Class C Felony(drug possession)? | In the state of Missouri, a C felony is punishable 1 to 7 yrs incarceration. I have 3 C felony's for possesion of a controled substance (meth) and a D felony on my record. With the third C felony, the courts did indict me and because I then had three C's, charged me with Prior & Persistant Which is a B felony and carries 5-15 yrs doc. I was lucky and had a decent lawyer, he got the Prosucuting Attn to agree not to give me anymore than three yrs. For that to be possible, 3 yrs, it had to be brought back down to a C. D felony is, I think 1-4yrs not real sure on that one. I know for a fact that a C felony is 1-7 yrs 1 being the least the judge might give, 7 being the max he is allowed to give. My first offense I got caught with about 2 grams of meth, I received 5 yrs probation with 2 yrs SIS. SIS is suspended imposition of sentance. that means I go on probation for 5 yrs, if at anytime in that 5 yrs I commit the same or any other crimes, or receive a number of many possible violations of probation, I go to prison to serve the 2 yrs. (the rest of the story, I ended up serving 120 day shock on the first charge because I got the second charge... was allowed back on probation after the 120 days, with 3 yrs back up for the second charge, violated probation, technicalities and served 6 months of the three yr sentance. got the third charge a few yrs later by being in th e wrong place at the wrong time... event though I had learned my lesson. and got another 3 yrs and served 6 months on that).... all done now....no more for me ty.lol) Depending on the amount he was caught with and extenuating circumstances, if not a lot, and no prior record, and a fairly decent lawyer, he'll most likely get probation. | Law & Ethics | 1145901357 |
| 3066507 | what is the limit on time, for reporting being sexally molested by a family member. in GA | It depends on where you live, i think. Where I live there is no limit on time. You can report someone, even decades later. | Law & Ethics | 1145363816 |
| 1492034 | Given a chance, how would you like Osama Bin Laden executed? (excuse me for those who find this Q offensive)? | I think that he need to be visited by each and every family member of thoes who were killed in 9-11 each with a small knife soaked in pig fat and each to take one small cut. | Law & Ethics | 1144876366 |
| 1070359 | what is an amended affidavit of violation of probation? | I'm not an attorney but, I'm qualified to answer this question as an ex-con, who has spent time behind the walls, and then survived three revocation hearings on a suspended sentence I recieced after being in prison. So let me tell you what has happened to get you to this point and I've never met you. You have most likely failed a U.A., failed to appear as directed, haven't paid fees, court cost or resition, caught a new charge or failed to go to couseling, A.A. or do community service. Something along those lines. When that happened you P.O. send a affidavit ( a sworn statement) to the D.A.'s office. They have filed what is called an "application to accerate" and are asking for a hearing (called a revocation hearing) to take away your probation status. Here is what is going to happen. Nothing for a while, the process sometimes moves slowly, meaning it may take the D.A's office a few weeks to get the paperwork filed but, I assure you they have'nt forgotten about it. An amended affidavit, is an affidavit that has been modified since the original was taken. The D.A. has found something "materially wrong" with your P.O.'s affidavit OR they have amended the original affidavit to "include some other infraction" they aledge you have done. Once the application to accerate is filed the judge will issue a arrest warrent and you will have to post bond again to bond you over, as a means of guarenteing you will appear for the revocation hearing. Here is how you stay out of jail 1) don't catch a new case 2) call a bonds man, once or twice a week and have him check to see if a warrent has been issued. 3) when it is issued, you go to the courthouse with the bonds men and surrender yourself as he post bond. They make take you in custady for a short while, in order to go through the booking process. If you don't get booked in when he post bond, then they will do it when you make your inital appearace at the arrangment hearing. Either way, you should be home for dinner that night and you can plan your schedual to be taken in to custady for a few hours, rather than being picked up without a minuted notice. Until, the warrent is issued here is what you do. Keep reporting in to you P.O. and following the other terms of your probation. BUT BEFORE YOU GO TO YOUR PROBATION OFFICE ALWAYS, FIRST CALL THE BONDSMAN AND MAKE SURE YOU DON'T HAVE WARRENT. Your P.O. will have you picked up in his office, if you show up there, with a current warrent out for your arrest. If he tells you otherwise, don't believe him. It is a trap. But, you can't quit checking in, just because you know one day this hearing is going down. However, if you have an appointment with him and find out you have a warrent don;t go. Call enstead and tell him that you can't make your appointment, because you have a warrent out. But you want him know what is going on. And you are working with a bondsman and will see him next week, once you are bound over. The way you beat the case is to correct, whatever it is they aledge you have done or not done. If you haven't been paying fees, start paying fees. If you haven't been reporting, start reporting. If you have a hot U.A. start going to A.A. and get someone to sign your paper that you attended or better yet go to treatment. If you have any new charges and don't have a substance abuse problem, I don't know what you do. But if you have a new charge, a DUI, Public Drunk or possession charge you have to take drastic measures and go to 30 day primary inpaient treatment. You can't wait until later and try to bargain with it. Judges don't bargain. You have to show your willingness up front, with no gurantees of lenancy. That is just the way it works. But, it works. You want as many continuances that your attorney can get the Judge to agree to. Time is on your side in this situation. You want to put | Law & Ethics | 1145085059 |
| 2817512 | why is LOU DOBBS the only one with the guts to say what he feels without fear of being called a racist? | i do not believe it has anything to do with racism , to want our borders closed. the key word here is illegal. things have to be done in a proper manner.. we have to take care of the people in our own back yards first.. and although we should remain compassionate, we can not carry the burden,if other countries are mistreating their citizens so much that they seek asylum here. this is a classic example of charity needing to begin at home. once we have erased poverty and issues faced by Americans then we can look elsewhere. this is what homeland security should be all about. and please do not get this confused with having to step up to the plate from time to time to send adequate aid the victims of disasters etc. if reasonable. | Law & Ethics | 1144621676 |
| 3067402 | what is the penalty for wounding with intent in a court of law ? | It depends on a ton of stuff. Was a weapon used? Is it state or local court? If a weapon or something can be perceieved as a weapon you are looking at roughly 5 years. Also if the person was permanantly injured they can try you under something different... forgot what it was called.. but they can get you for up to 20 years for that, though they rarely do.. give me a few and I will remember what that was called, its an odd word. -I think it's called "Malice" you never see it used in court anyhow, the sentences are pretty high, 99% plea to something lesser. | Law & Ethics | 1145667710 |
| 1128461 | can you be gay and join the church of scientology? | I think the only requirement is that you have sufficient money to pay for their "therapy sessions" or whatever it is that they call them. Oh, and that you're foolish enough to hand over your money for them. | Law & Ethics | 1146078875 |
| 111119 | Shouting fire in a crowded theater? | The US Supreme Court justice Oliver Wendell Holmes set out a "clear and present danger" limit to the first amendment protection of free speech in which shouting fire in a crowded theater was cited as the main example. Anyone who did so could be charged for willfully causing harm to others and instigating a riot. That doesn't mean that you will be caught (who will be able to tell that it was you?), or that you can't just claim that you thought there was actually a fire breaking out. | Law & Ethics | 1143913031 |
| 2449798 | what do you need to do to prosecute some one for violating the cann spam act? | try your state police they will start it ? | Law & Ethics | 1145610763 |
| 859847 | what states do not have a helmet law for motorcycles? | %100 helmet free state’s New Hampshire Colorado Iowa Illinois florida Massachusetts (Has a Helmet law but might be changeing we will find out by Jul 1 2006) Age Exemptions Alaska Hawaii Idaho Utah Arizona Montana Wyoming Mexico North Dakota South Dakota Kansas Oklahoma Minnesota Wisconsin Indiana Ohio Conneticut Maine If I did not list a state that means it does have a helmet law. | Law & Ethics | 1146431356 |
| 903206 | What law says that I have to serve on jury duty? | 28 USC 1866 (g). There are also state laws that require jury service in state courts, i.e NRS 6.040. | Law & Ethics | 1145396601 |
| 1172344 | When will our government officials approve a bill to stop abortion? | There was a time when I was pro choice. I gave my niece money for an abortion and, to this day, I cannot forgive myself. I really thought that I was a liberal with regard to abortion until I became a part of it. I hope that I can be forgiven for what I have done. | Law & Ethics | 1143906039 |
| 1895025 | What is the "actual" speed limit in the "passing lane" on a highway, and are there exceptions? | You can go 10 miles over the speed limit to pass someone. I live in the state of Washington too. | Law & Ethics | 1146025499 |
| 3834872 | Questions about laws about roomates/rent...? | Ok, you're making this a lot harder than it really is. The fact, pure and simple is, if your name is not on the lease agreement, then no, she cannot take you to small claims court because unless you cleared it with the manager of the complex and let the manager know you were going to stay for a little while but not permanently, your friend cannot take you to court and serve you abandonment papers. | Law & Ethics | 1145916278 |
| 4182480 | Can we all form a gas boycott, or someother purchase paln to throw the gas companies for a loop? | that's kinda hard to do when you live out of town and need to get to work | Law & Ethics | 1145412831 |
| 3794595 | should we hold illegal aliens down and make them lick our american ballsacks? | No but we should not give them rights they have not earned. You seem to be very well informed. | Law & Ethics | 1145636251 |
| 3834771 | what will boss's do with army reservists with the new IR laws? | the army wont change any thing | Law & Ethics | 1143977852 |
| 1363315 | My son's name is being changed in May and I was wondering if I can get it changed on his birth certificate? | Hi, I read your question and the answer is "yes". We changed our daughters name at age 3 and she is 9yrs old now. We went thru a lawyer but you can also go thru vital statistics and get it changed for free depending on the age of the baby. Once you get it changed you can have the lawyer or whomever to get a copy of the new birth certificate with the new name on it. I do believe we went to the courthouse about 3 daus later and got a original for our records. Then you just have to take it to the dr. offices and daycare so on and so forth..Hope this helps...NClady | Law & Ethics | 1145660156 |
| 1919092 | top ten high crime rate areas in california? | See Page 3 of PDF below for crimes per 100,000 residents by county. | Law & Ethics | 1146167014 |
| 2291249 | when is it legal to point a gun at someone? | If you are a cop in the line of duty, or a soldier in areas of active combat, or for purposes of self protection. Or if you are vice-president and just had an error in judgement. | Law & Ethics | 1144033697 |
| 2785824 | Where can I find the history of minority scholarships and opinions on them? I'm writing a college paper.? | Excellent topic. I also wrote a paper on this and showed the EXTREME disparity in scholarships available to minorities in detriment of so-called "mainstream" individuals. Like older white males, for example. But your question is puzzling as there is a TON of information on this in any public library, and it's decidedly one-sided in favour of blacks (who benefit the least) and should favour Asians (who benefit the most and become more productive members of society when they are the recipients of scholarship benefits.) American Indians have very few sources of scholarship dollars available as their political presence is quite mundane. Hispanics have progressed and have a large following in scholarship donees. Blacks have tremendous private and public funding in response to political benefits associated with their so-called oppression, but when given the opportunity (money) they don't stay in the programs to completion and have large loan-default numbers. In a vicious cycle, they again complain of their political and social oppression. | Law & Ethics | 1144018258 |
| 1124700 | What should be done with cops that break the law? | This is a very interesting story similiar and different from some that I have heard first off I agree it isnt fair at all that she would be thrown in jail for doing nothing but it is a true fact that our laws are verey messed up in my opinion, for example when a robber breakes into a house and youre dog bites him he can sue for your dog biting him i mean whats up with that, any ways to answer your question think that caops should get the same punishment that we get. "He who kills by the sword dies by the sword" | Law & Ethics | 1146279201 |
| 742521 | Wanna hug Bin Laden? Why or why not? | no, he looks dirty he's been hiding all the time, i dont think he has time to shower | Law & Ethics | 1145012471 |
| 959374 | does anuone know what happened to bin laden? | If he's still alive, you can be sure that he is under surveillance. He may be more useful alive than dead. | Law & Ethics | 1144671030 |
| 3207565 | EdwardVIII abdicated because the CofE would not accept the monarch marrying a divorcee, why is Charles heir? | Recent releases under the 70-year rule indicate that intelligence services put both the Church and the prime minister under pressure to force Edward to a decision about Wallace Simpson, because of his and her unsavoury connections with Nazi Germany. They took a hard line because they wanted him to abdicate or break his connection with Simpson, not because they felt so strongly about divorce. Charles's batty views on architecture and organic farming aren't likely to produce such vehement opposition, and the both the CofE and the English legal system has loosened up a lot on divorce in the last 70 years. It's now much easier to get a legal divorce, and while the church still officially disapproves, most vicars will at least bless if not re-marry divorced people. | Law & Ethics | 1145305129 |
| 2129501 | what our my rights when the police have no idea what suspect did and screwed up the police report.? | You have the right to remain silent. You have the right to prove yourself innocent, or you will remain guilty. You have the right to an attorney. You have the right to a speedy trial. | Law & Ethics | 1145745074 |
| 2647535 | What do you guys think about the CEO of Exxon? | The gas prices are absolutley ridiculous. This is captalism at its worst. I am not saying I am communist, heck no, but our government needs to change its policy ASAP and make laws that restrict huge, unfair profits for corporations that are making money selling an essential consumer product. Laws must be made, people NEED gasoline, it isn't an option to most, and it isn't right to have us pay outrageous gas prices, while someone else gets incredibely wealthy. Unfortunatley, money equals power in this country, and if we don't do something about this we are all going to continue to get screwed over. Good question!! | Law & Ethics | 1145592251 |
| 765950 | privacy at home from employers phone calls? | It might not be OK, but, you have a choice, DON' T ANSWER THE PHONE! Get caller ID, if your boss calls, just don't answer it. Or, you can simply tell that person that phone calls during the day wake you up. Take a stand! | Law & Ethics | 1145297877 |
| 1640830 | If a minor shoplifts from a store for the first time, and they are caught, will that go on their record? | YES IT GOES ON YOUR RECORD BUT YOU CAN HAVE IT ESPONGED FROM YOUR RECORD ONCE YOU SERVE ANY AND ALL PUNISHMENT YOU RECEIVE. ALSO UNLESS ITS A FELONY YOUR MINOR RECORDS CAN BE SEALED. | Law & Ethics | 1145387741 |
| 3821488 | I am 57 years old.Can I draw from my 401K to build a new home without paying a penalty? | one word----NO== got to be at least 65 to draw it out. | Law & Ethics | 1144111199 |
| 3647313 | The best states for employment chances for ex-felonist to live.? | Not in Ohio. We have all the ex-felons we need. | Law & Ethics | 1145379058 |
| 4268127 | Is slavery legal anywhere in the world? | Sudan. I'm not sure about the other African countries, but I know for sure that it is legal in Sudan. | Law & Ethics | 1144540545 |
| 2799756 | Unethical Business Practices & Illegal Turtle Issues? | Don't forget the Florida Attorney General's office. | Law & Ethics | 1145389593 |
| 3467636 | employment law? | white males are slowly becoming the minority. sorry, but, no; i don't think there will be laws protecting white men. i don't think there should be ANY law like that. if you can do the job and do it well i don't think it should matter if you are white, brown, black, yellow, or red, male or female. just do the danged job and get paid. | Law & Ethics | 1146393149 |
| 1813870 | Why are cops always whining that they risk their lives to capture dangerous criminals? but Judges...? | As a person who is no stranger to our "justice system". I had about 5 cases at one time when they got in front of a judge he dismissed them because the police dont do (or lack of )investigation . They are real quick to throw you in jail and slap a case on you. Most of the police are under trained (except in the firearm training)shoot first, ask questions later. | Law & Ethics | 1145755709 |
| 3251938 | Do I have a legal stand? | The Consolidated Omnibus Reconciliation Act (COBRA) regulations have a long, drawn-out history. COBRA was enacted in 1985 to allow “qualified beneficiaries” (covered employees, their spouses, and dependents) to continue group health plan coverage following certain designated events, such as termination of employment. Proposed regulations, first published by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in 1987, were amended over the years, but never finalized. In 1998, additional supplemental proposed regulations were included. Earlier this year, at long last, the IRS finalized the proposed regulations, but also issued a new set of proposed regulations. The final regulations will be effective for qualifying events that occur in plan years beginning on, or after, January 1, 2000. From now until the end of 1999, employers must operate under a “good faith” standard of compliance and follow either the old (proposed) or new (final) rules. In addition, the new 1999 proposed regulations also require good faith compliance while they are in the finalization process. These actions by the IRS add some new rules for employers, but also create new options to help simplify COBRA administration and reduce the risks of adverse selection. Adverse selection often arises under COBRA when a disproportionate number of poor health risks (qualified beneficiaries) select a particular health coverage. In this article, the Editors have highlighted the more important changes that will affect most employers. The New Final Regulations Small employer plans. The final regulations define a small employer as one who has fewer than 20 employees on at least 50% of its typical “business” days during the prior year. An employer under this level is exempt from COBRA for the year. In determining the number of employees, all common law employees are counted (full and part-time employees); however, individuals such as independent contractors, directors, and self-employed persons are not. Further, the new proposed regulations provide that each part-time employee only has to be counted as a fraction of a full-time employee, based on the number of hours worked. Example: During 1998, ABC Company employed 22 employees on at least 50% of its business days. As a result, qualified beneficiaries who have a qualifying event during 1999 are entitled to COBRA coverage. They will not lose their COBRA rights as long as they remain qualified beneficiaries, even if ABC employs less than 20 employees in 1999 or another future year. When a qualified beneficiary moves. Under the old rules, if an individual on COBRA moved to another geographical location, the employer did not have to continue providing coverage unless it already had employees in that area with health coverage. The final regulations add that, to the extent possible, the employer must now make coverage available under one of its existing plans, even if it has no covered employees in the new area. Paying for COBRA. The final regulations clarify that the required premium payments must be accepted when made by a person other than the qualified beneficiary, that payment is considered made on the date it is sent, and that a qualified beneficiary must be given a reasonable period of time (30 days is reasonable) to correct an insignificant payment shortfall after being notified of the problem by the employer. What constitutes an insignificant shortfall has not been defined. The Supreme Court’s ruling in Geissel. The final regulations adopt the Supreme Court’s ruling from Geissel v. Moore Medical Corporation, 118 S. Ct. 1869 (1998). The new rule provides that if an individual is participating in another group health plan, including Medicare, at the time continuation coverage is elected, he cannot be denied COBRA based on the fact that he is already covered. However, if the person “first becomes covered after the date of election,” COBRA coverage may be terminated. According to the Supreme Court, w | Law & Ethics | 1145231894 |
| 171355 | what is ICZM? | Integrated Coastal Zone Management. | Law & Ethics | 1145951964 |
| 2435757 | Self-representation tips in family court? | 3 rules.. Documentation, Documentation & Documentation. Do not get into a shouting match, do not interupt, listen to the judge, answer the questions clearly, do not get into long winded answers, avoid 'he said, she said' issues, stick to the facts and produce documentation whenever possible. You can get statements from people via an affidavit or you can produce them as a witness. | Law & Ethics | 1144257447 |
| 2422431 | In PA, can an employer force an employee to drop a spouse from medical benefits if the spouse can obtain own? | That seems fairly common these days. | Law & Ethics | 1146107781 |
| 800105 | The ideal law: freedom or safety? | If you give up freedom for security, you'll end up with neither. This is paraphrasing a statement made by that Ben Franklin guy several years ago :) I think it's true, though. Who cares if you are safe, if you have no freedom? If I locked you up in a box and kept you under my bed, I could totally protect you and keep you safe from everything... but would it be worth it? | Law & Ethics | 1144892201 |
| 2294035 | If you could, would you clone your self in order to later harvest your clone's organs as needed? | Heck yes. I'm doing it right now, the future may not need me but I need the future. I just harvested some of my stem cells and put them in the window beside the Wife's plant cuttings ( we have a garden ) and voila, before I new it there was a fully grown me in the kitchen helping myself to a second piece of pie. For some reason the Wife seems pleased about it as well. Thank you for asking this question, I had a good laugh and I hope you got something out of it too! | Law & Ethics | 1145091243 |
| 1362040 | Are you allowed to go into a cemetery at night? | A cemetery is just like any other private property. You can only enter the property with permission. During normal operating hours, permission to enter is presumed. Therefore, you can enter any cemetery at any time so long as you are invited by the owner or you enter with the owner's permission. Entering a cemetery at night without permission is trespassing and you may be prosecuted. It sounds like your Dad was right, kind of. | Law & Ethics | 1145931216 |
| 3030558 | can you sue a non-licensed contractor if there is no written contract? | As someone once said, "a verbal contract is only as good as the paper it is written on". Verbal contracts are difficult to defend in court, as the argument then becomes one of "he said, she said". The best you could hope for would be a resolution through mediation or by judge's order. You never know, you might wind up on the lucky side, but you need to consider the cost of legal action, and determine if it's worth the time, effort, and stress involved in chasing this person down. | Law & Ethics | 1144603089 |
| 62933 | In a flat who owns the roof space, solum, joists, air space and common area if there is no landlord? | Somebody owns the building! If it is a condo then it's the condo association. | Law & Ethics | 1145967485 |
| 90629 | what re the stats for domestic violence cases in jefferson county missouri? | check with Missouri.gov and research the subject | Law & Ethics | 1144715932 |
| 975823 | What is a jurisdiction transfer? How does an offender get transferred to a different state? | You don't get transfered from one state prison to another unless they happen to need overflow and send you out of state. What you're probably thinking of involves "states" in the sense of nations. (Remember each US state is truly a sovergin nation that has ceded some power to the federal government) There's a treaty that allows prisoner to be returned to their country of citizenship to serve out the remainder of their sentence. ie You're in jail in Mexico but are a US citizen. Under the treaty you could possibly apply to be transfered to a US federal prison to serve out the remainder of your jail in your home country. | Law & Ethics | 1144122004 |
| 2289850 | in a criminal drug case in alabama are toxreports mandatory for marijuana? | dont let them bully you into agreeing with whatever they made up at the time. i didnt do any reasearch on my cases & left it all up to my lawyer. i got so screwed. while i was in jail i was boreed & got hold of the state legislature. i found out that i should have only done 6 mos in jail. instead i did 9 mos & 8 years deferred judication probation. i spent over $12,000 in court costs, restitution, all classes, probation fees ($118.00/month), ect. then, theres the lost jobs because im expected to take off work to go to classes, seminars, probation meetings, ect. point is reaserch alabama state legislation, online or in the library. all a lwayer is is a mouthpiece. http://scotthortonshow.com/ http://thestressblog.com http://www.kaos959.com http://www.antiwar.com money, http://www.philipdru.com/griffin_stream.html education, http://www.philipdru.com/taylor_stream.html http://www.philipdru.com/gatto_stream.html ww1 wilson, http://weekendinterviewshow.com/InterviewDisplay.aspx?i=88 ww2 http://www.philipdru.com/stinnett_stream.html nam http://www.weekendinterviewshow.com/InterviewDisplay.aspx?i=108 bush & clinton http://www.philipdru.com/triplett_stream.html israel http://antiwar.com/justin/?articleid=8730 http://www.philipdru.com/webb_stream.html iran http://www.weekendinterviewshow.com/InterviewDisplay.aspx?i=131 government explained simply, http://weekendinterviewshow.com/InterviewDisplay.aspx?i=98 | Law & Ethics | 1145222177 |
| 438459 | What state of Illinois law explains how much vacation you need to pay a terminated employee? | vacation benefits per year usually assume you will work all year to earn it. if you get 2 weeks vacation per year, but only work 6 months, you are entitled to 1 weeks vacation pay. if you feel you were not paid properly, you can call the human resources department and ask them to explain the policy. if you still feel something is not right, contact you state's wage and hour board to file a complaint. they will investigate it for you. | Law & Ethics | 1145651546 |
| 486233 | Why? do employers do background checks? but GOD can forgive us why not society? | Sorry that everbody is not God! | Law & Ethics | 1145793908 |
| 1403512 | does having an extra-marital affair that keep you away from your kids affect the custody? | Get all the pics and other evidence and then sue his girlfriend for Alienation of Affection. She took your husbands affections away from you and the kids. Once you win in court, have her paycheck Garnished. Now that you've done this, DIVORCE THE SOB!! | Law & Ethics | 1145779568 |
| 2822879 | are attorney fees in a wrongful death suit negotiable in new york? | You can always negotiate, it's just a matter of what the market will bear. You can't swing a dead cat in NY without hitting an attorney, so you can always try another one (or ten). However (i) ask yourself what is the incentive for the attorney to go lower than he/her peers; and (ii) do you really want to hire a cut rate or discount attorney? Would you go to a discount doctor? Would you eat bargain sushi? Sympathies to you on your loss and good luck finding counsel. | Law & Ethics | 1145632766 |
| 4056779 | what does this statue mean 11:131a? | Where was it issued (city/state)? It probably refers to a municipal code section. Those tend to be unique to the place where that issues the ticket. 11:131A Speeding 31 m.p.h. or more over limit (http://brgov.com/dept/citycourt/traffic.htm) | Law & Ethics | 1145240665 |
| 4477357 | how many people are sentenced to death row in the USA? | You can look at it 2 ways....not enough or too many. But what difference does it make if nothing realistically happens to them on death row since they sit there for 20+ years not having to worry about the crime, their victims or their victims family, room, board, etc. I think there are way too many appeals given, I mean come on 20+ years of appeals. | Law & Ethics | 1144729942 |
| 1989631 | What's the legal age to change your 1st name in Australia? | You can change your name at any age..If you are under 18 you need parental consent unless you have a special need but yeah there should be no hassle | Law & Ethics | 1144834560 |
| 2534097 | Can You Believe This ? | you do realize this isn't a question right...i am just jokin! hon, i can so relate. been going thru a crappy time lately too and as a young mom, wife, and college student there is a lack of people to talk to... i hear ya and i know how it feels when u just need a hug or a girl friend. (i sincerly mean a girl who is a friend, who might relate or something...or at least let you gripe and then hang out and take your mind off it!) Had to clear that up since I am a married woman (to a man who works 60 hours a week) :( - but hey i hear ya!! hang in there, i know the points on the license is terrible cause insurance is already high enough...ugh. You better learn your lesson tho woman: no more speeding, regardless! hehe besides with the price of gas, who can afford tickets!! :-) you can add me to your messenger if u wanna :) always happy to chat. hope everything gets better soon!! | Law & Ethics | 1144982935 |
| 1128587 | am i wrong? gettin a paedo into trouble???? | Not at all. These people need to be stopped before they hurt a child. If you are worried go back to the chat room and ask what they do to keep you safe. I don't think you can be traced by the paedo though because of data protection. If you are still worried, contact the police and explain the situation and say that you are worried about it. They will do everything they can to keep you safe. | Law & Ethics | 1145791070 |
| 2660535 | Is there a difference between racial and criminal profiling? | if your society systematically puts down or punishes a specific group of people on a racial basis then there is no difference between the two, because that kind of discrimination (jobs, schools, neighbourhoods) will lead to an increase in criminal behaviour....simply because there are fewer and fewer alternatives, if any, available. if white anglo-saxon protestants were systematically beaten down for generations, then they'd pretty much match the criminal profile. | Law & Ethics | 1145583323 |
| 1538154 | Where can i find info. about law enforcement procedure to investigate rape & timelimit to collect semen sample | www. rape investogertors. com . and as well there is no limit on rape in a legal system ? | Law & Ethics | 1145073544 |
| 2703290 | Have U.S. landowners contributed to Native American land lost from illegal government seizure of native land? | First off the ancient rite of war that every nation has lived by including the Lakota, which removed the Nation that was here before them, the victor of war gets the land. While there was some chicanery and our forefathers only really won a hand full of battle the Indian Wars were more a war of attrition and the Nations lost the land due to that fact. Yes, we have contributed to the land, there are more trees than were on the Continent at the time of Columbus's landing. We grow most of the food uses to survive. | Law & Ethics | 1145989286 |
| 776464 | Is there a law in Kansas that prevents people from coming into schools and selling things to minors? | it would be similar to the army coming in and soliciting theircrap so the answer is no | Law & Ethics | 1145624842 |
| 3040998 | Perplexed? | I have often wondered that myself. | Law & Ethics | 1145411734 |
| 4454617 | What about wrongful convictions, actull INNOCENCE? | Unfortunately, wrongful convictions actual innocence does happen. My dad has a friend whose son who was actually innocent, but was wrongfully convicted of a very serious crime. Seriously. The real perpetrator is still free. I won't say exactly the details, except for what I just said. | Law & Ethics | 1145119553 |
| 3244454 | What is former Judge Charles A. Legge's present law firm address? | Try looking him up at martindale.com (he is listed). | Law & Ethics | 1144187248 |
| 1865831 | What did the 20th Amendment do? | Ehh... the 20th? something about presidential succession. In case the president dies in office the vice president should take over and in case there is no vp, then the president of the senate takes over I believe. Also when terms are up when the date to move out is. | Law & Ethics | 1144710209 |
| 2213140 | Can/should Bush be Impeached? | I certianly hope so. The current President of the United States has shown little regard for out 3 tiered system of government and has done quite a few things that are impeachable. President Bush (acording to Libby), authorized the leak of classified information (in effect de-classifying parts of it), which resulted in the outing of a CIA operative as well as her contacts and assets. He did this to defend the assertion that Iraq was attempting to aquire WMD's. We now know that there were no WMD's in Iraq, and in retrospect we can see that the President sold out a CIA agent for a lie. As Iraq disintegrates beneath us, as Afganistan fades into obscurity, as Osama Bin Laden roams free and we talk about dropping nuclear weapons on Iran, we need to step back and really look at this spoiled child that somehow got into the White House. Can Bush be impeached? Oh, yes. He sure can. Should Bush be impeached? Absolutely. Will he be impeached? That is up in the air. Let's see how the elections go. | Law & Ethics | 1144672162 |
| 3565475 | Do the grand children of the Queen of England have to call her your majesty? | In public and on all formal occasions, she is called Your/Her Majesty. Naturally, in private, they call her grandma, or nanna, or whatever... | Law & Ethics | 1144683083 |
| 2886933 | I am a convicted felon should I answer truthfully on employment applications? | Yes. If you get caught later on, you'll get fired, and then you'll have to explain an even larger gap in your employment history. If you're going to make it on the outside, you have to put the felony behind an uninterrupted work-history, so you can't afford to get fired. Get a short term job, if necessary, and then find a better one. Be reliable especially at short-term jobs, though, because you really don't want to lose that reference. Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1145580783 |
| 195314 | what are some examples of social injustice?? | HR4437 World Leaders Rich Politicians; who decided when and where to go to War yet they do not go fight Famine GENOCIDE Soldiers fighting in Iraq while we have gangs destroy our neighborhoods Patriot Act; yet the US govt couldn't or perhaps didn't want to stop those men who didn't want to learn how to land Innocent people on death row Abortion Geroge W Bush Stupid people in the UN & NATO who don't act when they are suppose to US companies, factories, etc going abroad and paying few pennies for a child's day work. and much and much more... | Law & Ethics | 1145852271 |
| 797708 | i was hitting a gate , my car insurance paid 2600 for the owner , what can i do if the owner didn't fix SUE ? | No, it is not technically "your" money. It is the owners option to fix the gate or to leave it and pocket the money. It will be his loss in the future, if he ever decides to sell the property or whatever, he'll wish then (after the $$ is long gone) that he went ahead and fixed it now- just let it go and don't stress about it | Law & Ethics | 1146154898 |
| 3082671 | what is a notice of commencement? | Depending on the context it could mean notice that work is about to begin on a building, or it could mean notifying creditors of a bankruptcy petition being filed. Try doing a yahoo search for "notice of commencement" - by putting the search text in quotes, the search results should be more specific to what you're looking for. Hope this helps. | Law & Ethics | 1144716941 |
| 3739952 | if a politician said that student leaders were tools of capitalism & terrorists . would this be defamation? | It would only be defamatory if it were false. | Law & Ethics | 1144054529 |
| 658994 | Any lawyer around who could give me some info regarding if you could help make visa approval faster? | I am a lawyer - but not an immigration lawyer. I have numerous clients who ask me the same question. From what friends who practice in that area tell me - it is VERY diffcult to speed the process up. Unless you have a dire emergency - you will probably have to wait. Obviously the US is a bit nervous right now about immigrants. Hope it works out for you! | Law & Ethics | 1144579247 |
| 4074622 | Is it unconstitutional for a city make it illegal to have a for sale sign displayed in your vehicle window? | Good question... call the ACLU. http://www.aclu.org/ | Law & Ethics | 1144080235 |
| 1867380 | Is it slanderous to defame someone, if it is true, but you could not have known it was true when you said it? | If it proves to be true, assuming we're talking about a reasonably short time-frame here, then you're probably okay. It also depends on "how" you say what you say. The facts are one thing, but if you selected a hurtful way of conveying the message, it could be viewed as an unjustified verbal assault - and depending on the circumstances, that could be actionable. | Law & Ethics | 1145637113 |
| 3496379 | how do you know if you still have an SR22 on your drivers license? | You ask your dmv, they will pull up your record and tell you............... | Law & Ethics | 1145437867 |
| 3798058 | In California, can public facility bonds pay for furniture, fixtures and equipment? | It can help with anything that has to do with the library, or whatever is being improved. If a library or organization has badly damaged furniture, replace it as part of the improvement. Dilapidated walls, fix them. The money is for improvements,after all. That's my take on it, and I've lived in California, all my life. | Law & Ethics | 1144168263 |
| 311096 | What steps should I take to give up my US citizenship? | You have to go before an American consular official at a consulate or an embassy. There, you may request a renunciation. They will probably try to talk you out of it and will hopefully inform you of all the disadvantages of renunciation. One of the issues you need to consider is whether the citizenship of another country is available to you. If not, then you may be faced with the real, although somewhat unlikely, situation in which you would have no legal residence. As for obtaining citizenship in another country, it does not automatically constitute renunciation of American citizenship. Finally, although you clearly feel very strongly about renouncing your citizenship, doing so will create many possible difficulties and has almost no positive aspects, aside from the momentary satisfaction you may feel. | Law & Ethics | 1145504186 |
| 2524778 | definition of "obstruction of a police officer?"? | Anything that you do or say to hinder a police officer from doing their job can and will be taking as an obstruction.. | Law & Ethics | 1144544125 |
| 1414216 | i am 14 yrs old and my mom still threatens me with a belt do you think that is reatarded or what and when she? | Corporal punish beyond the age of 10 or 12 is of little benefit. Reason, restriction ect is more appropriate. Mom has the responsibility to raise you but not the right to abuse you. | Law & Ethics | 1145289658 |
| 3311800 | How do you expunge a felony in Multnomah county? | If it is a juvenile conviction, there are quite a few options. They are laid out in the first site below. If it is an adult conviction, only certain felonies can be expunged and only after 3 years. The exact details are in the second site. | Law & Ethics | 1146464425 |
| 1450638 | who are the rosenbergs? | Julius Rosenberg (May 12, 1918 – June 19, 1953) and Ethel Greenglass Rosenberg (September 28, 1915 – June 19, 1953) were American citizens and Communist Party members who were thrust into the world spotlight when they were tried, convicted, and executed for spying for the Soviet Union. Specifically, the couple was charged with conspiracy to commit espionage and were accused of passing nuclear weapons secrets to Russian agents. The accuracy of these charges remains controversial. Decades later, however, Soviet communications decrypted by the VENONA project became publicly available which indicated that Julius Rosenberg was actively involved in espionage. They provided no specific evidence that he performed the specific acts of espionage for which he was convicted, or that Ethel Rosenberg was involved. | Law & Ethics | 1145824135 |
| 4408527 | How do I initiate a claim for constructive dismissal under Uk employment law. I know I have a good case.? | Look at linked sites for help. Go to seek legal advice at a free law shop or such like. And good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1144078022 |
| 3819647 | Street justice or Court justice? Which is more efficient, and why? | Court Justice is more consistent. Bad people excape street justice often. | Law & Ethics | 1145656354 |
| 1336982 | What does B.T.A mean as it refers to court decisions? | Could be "board of tax appeals." Generally, if an abbreviation is used in an opinion, it will also be defined somewhere in that opinion. E.g.: ... the Board of Tax Appeals ("BTA") noted that... | Law & Ethics | 1145462308 |
| 3379728 | Can I fire my personal injuryl awyer/hire new one without cost if he has not seemed aggressive enough? | Well, you have the right to fire your lawyer and retain any other counsel you wish. But I'd bet that the retainer agreement you signed with your lawyer states that he is entitled to a percentage of your recovery even if you fire him. That means that, while you're entitled to a different lawyer, you'll probably end up paying attorneys twice before taking your share. It sounds to me as though your lawyer's opinions about the case are accurate and his actions are reasonable although I can't be sure. Turning over your medical records is something you'll have to do in a lawsuit. The amount you sue for is usually just a made up number with no relationship to anything. (In my state, you don't even put an amount in the complaint anymore.) It sounds like your real problem is one of communication. You should have a good relationship with your lawyer and should be able to speak with him at length until you understand his advice. If you don't trust your lawyer, something's wrong. My advice is to call your lawyer and say just that: I don't understand what you're doing and I don't trust you. Ask him to sit with you and explain everything that is happening. Then have a consultation with another personal injury lawyer to see if what you were told makes sense. If your lawyer communicates with you appropriately, I'm sure you'll feel a lot better and the entire process will end up being much easier for you. | Law & Ethics | 1145629815 |
| 1310933 | What happened with the lawsuits of North Mariana Islands? | You might check the website for the US District Court for the North Mariana Islands: http://www.nmid.uscourts.gov/ | Law & Ethics | 1144858565 |
| 362249 | If you get pulled over and have a bench warrant in another state on something civil what happens? | You will be arrested and then the police will notify the other state that you have been apprehended and they will decide whether it is worth it to them to have you shipped back to them, sometimes it isn't worth their trouble and they turn you loose, but be very careful because they know where you are after that and it will be worse when they catch you. | Law & Ethics | 1146024230 |
| 4317836 | I need to find case law,I know the supreme court decision but I lost the case name.Can any one help? | Try findlaw.com | Law & Ethics | 1146354964 |
| 2111388 | How do I go about telling my mom I got a speeding ticket? | I'm a mom and you just told me.. see how simple that was... Ok when my son got a speeding ticket.. well Ya.. so like First have the ticket paid.. next ? Mom, i made a really big mistake and i am so so sorry.. I know i am in the wrong.. and it was my fault.. i was in a rush to get?????????? and well i got a ticket.. But Wait... I have already paid for it and took the responisbility for it.. Now if you are on her insurance like my son.. here is what you can do.. Go to the driving class and take it.. it will then come off your record..and her insurance will not go up.. well good luck.. O bring gift to mom.. we love gifts it will ease the blow.. Walmart earings $2.99 are cheep and it will make us happy.. or get picked flowers.. or take her out to dinner.. or clean the entire house. or get a DVD and have a movie night.. But make sure you are in good turms with her.. Did you know Honny attracts bees but crap attracts maggotts. Get it.. sweet talk.. love moma Giggles. | Law & Ethics | 1145990040 |
| 860009 | How do you find out exactly what your criminal record is and how do you have an offense expunged? | You can go to your local police station and for a small fee they will give you that information. Make sure you take id with you. If you have any criminal record make sure you get it all cleared up before going to another country. They will hold it against you and you could end up in a nasty jail somewhere. I hope this has helped. | Law & Ethics | 1144106325 |
| 2706419 | i need to know my child support guidelines in tennessee? | ask your clerk of circuit cort | Law & Ethics | 1144276636 |
| 235977 | Can an MIC(minor in consumption)be wiped off of the record??? | Yes upon the age of 18 | Law & Ethics | 1144796838 |
| 2730928 | How come someone can have an abortion but once the baby is born it's considered murder to kill it? | Most countries where abortion is legal, as far as I know, accept it only during the first three months of pregnancy, where the foetus isn't even properly termed a 'foetus' but rather an 'embryo' (I think). If you've ever seen pictures, it doesn't look anything like a human yet and it has no brain function and thus can feel no pain and has no awareness of its existence (for anybody wanting to ask 'how can you be sure?', all I can say is that I'm not - this is only what I've read). Well before birth, a foetus has become very much a human being (though not one that can survive independently) and then it is a crime to remove it. Please remember that very few people who have had abortions see the question as black-and-white as many anti-choice people do. Every one of them wrestles with their own morals and conscience in their own way. | Law & Ethics | 1145334538 |
| 3899326 | Opinions on passing a national beverage container deposit law? | It's a states rights issue. It doesn't fall under the jurisdiction of the Federal Government | Law & Ethics | 1144792028 |
| 347648 | What's the chance of me joining the S.W.A.T.?? | You don't need a degree. All you have to do is become a police officer and complete whatever training that department requires to join the SWAT team. However, a better question would be: "Why would I want to join the SWAT team?" The police in the United States were formed originally to be a civillian law enforcement agency that would enforce the law without using military tactics. The SWAT teams do not fit this description. They use military training and gear, and they regularly serve legally questionable "no knock" warrants. When the first SWAT team was organized in Los Angeles, there was a good bit of controvercy surrounding the legality of it. Attitudes have cooled since then and I doubt that you would find many people today who would deny that they are necessary, but they still violate the principle of a non-military police force. | Law & Ethics | 1144689877 |
| 4374055 | why are Americans upset with the national anthem being sung in Spanish? | Next Thing You Know, They're Gonna Want To Change The Pledge Of Allegience To Accommodate Themselves.... And Perhaps A Green Stripe Or Two On Our Flag Would Be Nice | Law & Ethics | 1146425184 |
| 1691505 | what are the eight remedies available to trial judges to offset the “effects” of prejudicial publicity.? | 1. The Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution states: "In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed . . . . U.S. CONST. amend. VI. 2. The First Amendment to the United States Constitution states: "Congress shall make no law . . . abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press . . . . U.S. CONST. amend. I. 3. See U.S. CONST. amend. VI. 4. See Richmond Newspapers, Inc. v. Virginia, 448 U.S. 555, 565 (1980). 5. See id. at 565-75. 6. See id. 7. Id. at 571. 8. The framers of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights were aware of the potential clash between the First and Sixth Amendments. See Nebraska Press Ass'n v. Stuart, 427 U.S. 539, 547 (1976) ("[I]t is inconceivable that the authors of the Constitution were unaware of the potential conflicts between the right to an unbiased jury and the guarantee of freedom of the press.). | Law & Ethics | 1144254529 |
| 408394 | what are the laws regarding porn films in the UK? | R18 films (restricted 18 certificate) can only be bought in licensed sex shops and CANNOT be bought over the internet. Some retailers get past this legislation by selling from other EU countries (e.g. Holland) where laws are less strict. You do run the risk of having your package seized by customs, but this is very unlikely. Why do you need to know? | Law & Ethics | 1143972881 |
| 3717533 | where do i find laws on child support in maine? | Try going here: http://www.johnmarshall.edu/library/index.php There is a place in the narrative for public use. Just click on it. | Law & Ethics | 1145278680 |
| 2842785 | I have been a cop for 7 years now, I've been married for 6 years......? | It takes dedication to put your life on the line for some one else. Can you put a value on that? Some folks think we are over paid. They think we sit around all day drinking coffee and eating do-nuts and other things. I have retired from law enforcement and have another job now, making twice the money I was. But I enjoyed what I did before because I felt I was helping my community and the children coming up.My kids had a hard time in school because there Dad was a cop. My wife deserved better because I was gone a lot. No police work is not worth what you are paid, but the satisfaction of doing some thing to help some body else is. Maybe we should ask the Question "What does a police officer do for our community and kids?" | Law & Ethics | 1145983451 |
| 4032568 | How is life in Georgia, USA? | depends which part of georgia...atlanta isn't all that bad for a southern city...but for some reason the people driving around are the worst drivers i've ever encountered anywhere, so if you don't mind risking your life on I-85 and other streets there on a daily basis, its not that bad of a place to live. as for what your future will be like or how much you will enjoy it...well that really depends on what you are into and what you like and look for in an area where you live. | Law & Ethics | 1145891507 |
| 188881 | Law Question. I want to either sue my school or get my way? | Profs can grade however the hell they want. Written and verbal communication are very important to succeeding in any field. Take it as a warning. | Law & Ethics | 1145329821 |
| 1822287 | Is selling Blood legal in every country? | Currently, it is not legal in this country. Plasma, yes, but whole blood, no. That is why we have so many blood banks around the country that count on their donors to keep up the supply. And for the benefit of hot sing, as a Mason I served for several years as a chairman of our blood bank. The ONLY income to a non-profit bank is from the sale of whole blood, serums and donations. The expenses are very high. | Law & Ethics | 1146286669 |
| 2352396 | If a person was convicted of a feloney and was on probation 20 years ago what rights am I not intiteled to? | If you were in fact charged with a felony and convicted, You cannot legally purchase or have in your possession any firearm, you also lose your right to vote if you're a convicted felon. The above answer is incorrect. | Law & Ethics | 1144171113 |
| 4257799 | Is it still a hate crime if someone else pushes you to it? | I don't care what my boss hates. He won't fire me because he' a cheap barstid and doesn't want to pay unemployment! | Law & Ethics | 1145975890 |
| 829111 | what is the charge of racketerring? | The charge of 'racketeering' is a Federal charge, and it refers to conspiring (planning with others) to carry out an organized scheme of illegal activity. The racketeering statutes were created as a legal weapon with which to go after the Mafia and other organized crime groups. Racketeering laws allow the prosecution to "step up" the penalties for a conviction - allowing prosecutors to ask for lengthy sentences and large fines on the basis that the defendant is engaged in an ongoing pattern of law breaking, rather than sentencing them for the individual crime for which the conviction is being sought. Because of the power of anti-racketeering statutes like RICO, the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, the Federal government has attempted (often successfully) to stretch the definitions of the crime of "racketeering" to all sorts of activities in which the defendants are accused of working with - or planning with - a group of people to carry out an ongoing series of criminal acts. | Law & Ethics | 1145835917 |
| 2368905 | In light of the prejudice and bigotry exposed throughout America's history why are their so many patriots? | I believe in patriotism. I don't believe that you should let a few bad apples spoil the bunch. This country is great because if you don't like something about it, there are ways to change it. Celebrate patriotism and vote. | Law & Ethics | 1145301920 |
| 1080929 | Criminal background check? | You can get your criminal history checked by the CRB by contacting you local police station and asking for an enhanced disclosure check to be done. There is a small fee but i don't think there is a website that will have this information on. | Law & Ethics | 1144855507 |
| 3348515 | how do i get over depression? | You're best bet is to see a professional for help. Depression can be debilitating, and sometimes, it takes meds and councelling to overcome it. Don't be ashamed to ask for help, because depression isn't something to mess with. It can cause severe problems, including death. | Law & Ethics | 1145925757 |
| 2128487 | Separation of church and state...? | They don't do that. It's a hollywood thing. I've been to court many times (to observe, not as a witness or anything) and I've never seen them do that. They only ask you to raise your right hand and say "I swear the statement I am about to give is the truth." Or something similar. That's all. | Law & Ethics | 1146277199 |
| 2059328 | Will a restraining order appear on a criminal background check? | I don't know where these folks are getting their information. A restraining order is not a criminal conviction, so it should not appear on a criminal background check. | Law & Ethics | 1144853529 |
| 790761 | I need the purpose and ruling of several court cases dealing with the public school system? | engel v. vitale was one case involving prayer in public school; the Supreme Court ruled against school prayer in it. sorry, i'm kind of vague on this but you can check on wikipedia | Law & Ethics | 1145494859 |
| 1935017 | why goverment baning dance bar? | what kind of dance bar? is it a strip bar? the government has the right and obligation to protect its citizens from unhealthy situations. | Law & Ethics | 1146254260 |
| 1805793 | Why is it that so few corrupt congressmen end up in prison? | I would attribute the lack of prosecution to the proposition that cases are chosen by how blatant they are, how easily evidence can be gathered, and how successful the prosecution will be. The above could be flavored by the fact that many (if not all) state attorneys are elected, usually running on party tickets. Most elected officials want to remain in office for as long as possible, so one hand washes the other. | Law & Ethics | 1144105442 |
| 2015814 | what would you have done......? | I think you are leaving something out. It makes no sense that the the custodial grandfather would be charged and the boy would not. What are the charges against the grandfather? What was the explanation given for no charges against the boy? | Law & Ethics | 1145737881 |
| 2370470 | Is it possible for women to rape men? Would a man every bring a woman to court over it? | It is possible, but not terribly likely. You can get excited by a girl you wouldn't want to sleep with, and if you were incapacitated in some way (e.g. tied down, paralyzed, knife to your throat) you could conceivably be forced into sex, though I'd imagine it would be fairly underwhelming for both sides unless the guy was secretly into it. And this doesn't even take into account for strap-ons... On your second question, would a guy take a girl to court for it? Presuming no threat of violence was involved (and no strap-on), I'd imagine a guy who was raped by a woman would understand what a hard time he'd have convincing anyone, much less a prosecutor and a jury, that he'd been anything less than a willing participant, and would leave it at that. | Law & Ethics | 1145994408 |
| 2122801 | can policemen have long hair in the state of GA? | I've never heard of a department in the US that allowed male officers to wear their hair that long. That being said, probably every department has exceptions for medial or religious reasons, and also depending on the officer's assignment. For example, an undercover narcotics officer would be allowed to do whatever he wanted with his hair. | Law & Ethics | 1144910645 |
| 626241 | if i wanted to get a law looked into, who should i write to? | A lawyer, a law school, a congressman. | Law & Ethics | 1146388504 |
| 3072443 | what is the employers responsibility? | Sorry about your mom, but leave out your that part. It's an irrelevant circumstance. How long was it between the night you worked on his car and you came looking for your tools? What made you think that your tools would be secure? Did your boss tell you to leave them there overnight? These are the questions the judge will ask. Unless your employer explicitly agreed to be responsible for your tools, then you probably have no case. | Law & Ethics | 1145928165 |
| 4398618 | to find a person police record or somethingabout that person's where would i look? | It depends on what you are looking for. If you are looking to see if they are a sex offender in california they have Megan's law website that discloses the sex offenders information on a website including pictures, where they live and what crime they have committed. If you are looking for more of the Criminal side of it, most states have public court houses that will disclose and provide limited amounts of information about the person you are looking for and what they have done. But that is more of a state by state and what they can and cannot report kind of thing. | Law & Ethics | 1144195260 |
| 2232026 | Who is the funniest looking human you know? | our president (ahmadinejad) {president of iran}!! he think every thing will solve by speaking!! :D | Law & Ethics | 1145374386 |
| 3979678 | Suicide Hotline Scam? | I don't think it is a scam, I think it has probably saved many lives. | Law & Ethics | 1145497841 |
| 4323414 | can unknown father on a birthcertificate have it changed? | yes but I think you have to go through the courts. | Law & Ethics | 1145454769 |
| 1318989 | What is the time limit in Ohio in which someone can file rape charges? | The problem with filing charges so late is that after 24 hours there is no evidence to back the case. How is a jury supposed to convict an alleged rapist with no evidence, the evidence doesn't lie, but people do. It really doesn't matter what state your in, a person is judged by a jury of random people who listen to the testimonies of both sides. now, 4 YEARS later, this girl wants to come forward? the question is, does she have a witness? any evidence what so ever? ANY proof that this person allegedly raped her FOUR YEARS ago??? come on, who's going to believe her. | Law & Ethics | 1146265262 |
| 2111667 | I think that the sex offender registry is a waste of money. What do you think? | lalala, I too was molested as a child. Twice. Once at the tender age of 6 and once at the age of 11. Both times were by people known to the family. BUT. I am not a victim. I am a survivor. Megans Law is WRONG. It is denying Constitutional Rights to rehabilitated former sex offenders. It is not protecting anyone. The registries have never and will never protect a child. They are a false sense of security. A parents responsibility is to protect their child! Are you aware that little Megan Kanka, at the age of 7 was left outside for THREE HOURS with no parental supervision? Never was checked on! The states inflate the numbers on the registries to get more federal funding. They create more sex crimes for the same reason. Do you realize that in some states, urinating in public is a sex offense and will put you on the registry? Did you realize that in some states, I will choose WI as I know the law there, if a teen couple is 16 and have consensual sex, they will arrest and charge both with sexual assault against the other? That makes them both a victim and an offender. WI is not the only state that does this. There are many variables that you are not aware of. I have done my homework. I work with rehabilitated former sex offenders everyday. I do know what I am talking about. | Law & Ethics | 1145833484 |
| 4436883 | Where can I find the law that Mississippi abolished slavery in 1995? | Look up the Attorney General's office in Mississippi. | Law & Ethics | 1146086074 |
| 2551820 | If you got drug diversion for a crime under PC 1000 you apply for a state license does your rap sheet show it? | NCIC does not maintain criminal history files. Your rap sheet will show the arrest and the court action, along with the disposition of the case. So it will show that you were arrested and that you were placed on diversion. It may show that your charges were dismissed upon succesful completion of diversion, but I'm not certain of that. You can obtain a copy of your rap sheet from the Department of Justice for a fee (something else they don't do for free). Go here: http://ag.ca.gov/contact/faq.htm#q6c | Law & Ethics | 1145147973 |
| 3381347 | How long until Bush enstates a curfew? All of course in the best interest of the country.? | To those above, all because we've been wiretapping before doesn't make it any more 'right'. Slavery went on for hundreds of years, and it still wasn't 'right'. Besides, according to the 4th Amendment of the Constitution: "The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause". For those of you who have 'nothing to hide', you'd be surprised about how quickly the tide can turn. During the McCarthy era, merely saying some thing remotely related to communism to the wrong person was enough to get you under the eye of the FBI. | Law & Ethics | 1144030333 |
| 4466383 | what do americans think about guantanemo bay? | As an American, it disgusts me. Not so much that people who are actually guilty of the crimes for which they have been accused are at Guantanamo, but because of the number of people who i'm sure AREN'T guilty and are being held there, without any charges being brought against them. I understand that a number of these people are evil. I understand that they want to murder me, and those I love, simply because i'm an American. I understand how horrible it is. But I also understand the nation that our Founding Fathers created. And their reasons for doing so. These men need to be charged, or let go. They should get their day in court. The ones who may NOT be guilty deserve that. As an American, I like to look to our Founding Fathers for an example. They are the spirit of the United States of America. These men went to war, a war they knew they could very well die in and lose, for liberty. For freedom. For basic FAIRNESS. They were more afraid of living with no rights, living with injustice then they were of death. It makes me ask myself, what's wrong with Americans these days? Are we so afraid of death that we are willing to give up what MAKES us American. just to gain a few more breaths on this Earth? I'm more afraid of what our own government can do if given too much power then I am of what any al qaeda could ever hope to do. A terrorist can kill me, but the loss of our spirit, the spirit of freedom and fairness, would break me. Death doesn't scare me as much as the thought of what kind of "America" is going to be left for my daughter, and future grandchildren, if we keep going down this dark road Bush has led us down. History has proven where this road leads. And it isn't to happiness. | Law & Ethics | 1145690363 |
| 247077 | If this is the united states of america and english is the spoken language, so why the spanish all of a sudden | see... it's a little thing called freedom... maybe a grandpa of yours died for it... but people are free to talk how they want to talk and write how they want to write... if you don't like it... you don't have to talk to them... or do business at a place that caters to spanish speaking people... I mean in China towns accross the nation for years, Chinese and other asian languages are spoken and advertised... The government has a lot it needs to do before it needs to worry about what language people are speaking... and as people of your "sort" seem to often say... if you don't like how America is doing it... maybe you should leave... | Law & Ethics | 1145313901 |
| 2046426 | What is certorari, mandamus in Irish law remedies.? | Certiorari is a writ from a higher court to a lower court requesting a transcript of the proceedings of a case for review. Essentially the remedy provided by a writ of certiorari is the right of appeal of the case to the higher court. Mandamus is a writ issued by a court ordering a public official or body or a lower court to perform a specified duty. Essentially the remedy provided by a writ of mandamus is that the court will order a lower court, a legislature or a public official to perform his, her or their duties as specified in the writ. | Law & Ethics | 1144262316 |
| 2344446 | will marijuana ever be legal? | Probably not. | Law & Ethics | 1145732208 |
| 2717806 | Is the black farmer's settlement still open for complaints? | No. | Law & Ethics | 1145834149 |
| 3805965 | Should child molestors, those who commit sex crimes against children, receive the death penalty? | no | Law & Ethics | 1146002769 |
| 3312743 | is america every going to get charged with war crimes. how many people will they be alowed to kill? | how do you charge the "US"? Does that mean we all go on trial? I better get Johnny Cochran - oh no he's dead. Who's the guy that represented Michael Jackson. I don't want a war crimes to go on my record. That would suck something fierce. By the way - next time you want to ask a loaded question - hint; try a bit of subtlety mixed with a healthy does of intellect. | Law & Ethics | 1144104456 |
| 85976 | Can a respondent's attorney request a continuation before the original scheduled court date? | It is possible and common to get a continuance without the consent of the other side. What should not be possible, however, is for the attorney for one side to go into court to ask for such a continuance without first giving notice to the other side that he intends to do so, and when he will do so. If the date is no good for you, you should tell the court that the request was made without notice to you, and request a new hearing to reschedule. | Law & Ethics | 1146262133 |
| 3269024 | I am a birthmom ISO son born 3/29/69 in Detroit Mi. Crittenton Hosp. Do you know him? | Sorry, I don't. I wish you luck in your search though! | Law & Ethics | 1145643991 |
| 4453570 | I want to know how a 15 year old can emancipate herself . I know it must be done thru courts but how???? | Why do you want to? Can you support your self? Are you still in school? If you had good reason to be emancipated then you would have been through the courts already. Something would have occurred to cause it without any of your doing. Think twice because by the time you might accomplish it, if you do, you will probably be 18 anyway. Call social services in your area. It,s in the phone book. | Law & Ethics | 1146087264 |
| 3250994 | who do I report to if I found a large bone in my backyard? c details? | I'd say a dog, but everyone would laugh. So, then just call your local police or hospital, tell them you found a bone, and they might ask you if you killed the person whom the bone belonged to, say NO. No seriously, do call your local police, hospital, or fire department, they will send someone to collect it. They will then study it, see what they come up with, could be of someone who was killed, or who knows. But check with them too. Cheers! | Law & Ethics | 1144018875 |
| 1428892 | Will Maryland legalize gay marriage? | *smiles* It's possible. The east coast is a good starting ground. Be happy you're not living in Missouri. | Law & Ethics | 1146234216 |
| 1474448 | Why dose the United State Allow There to be any Racist Groups to get any Funding to promote racism? | We can stop political racism. And the way to do that is by teaching our children about racism. If we want racism to succumb, we as americans have to own up for what we are doing. Teach our kids so when they themselves have kids, the cycle of unity continues. Unfourtunatly, groups like the KKK have the right to voice their views on public streets by way of the U.S. constitution. Is it right to promote hatred towards other people just because of the color of their skin? No, the government however goes give them the right to speak their views. I myself am African-American and I was not born in Africa. The following information will give you a better understanding of why the terms (AFRICAN-AMERICAN) and (BLACK) are used. **Black, also referred to as Negro or Colored (which is generally considered offensive) (noun, black or blacks; adjective, black people), is a color-defined term used as a form of ethno-racial classification. Though literally implying dark-skinned, "black" has been used in different ways at different times and places. The English word was spawned by the European colonization and conquest of non-Europeans. It solidified into popular culture during the Enlightenment as one of the four major categories into which European philosophers tried to organize the newly discovered human diversity. The categories were based upon skin tone as perceived by Europeans of the time: Red (Native Americans), Yellow (East Asians), White (Europeans), and Black (Africans). Today, the term's usage differs slightly among former European colonies. Latin Americans, former members of the British Empire, and Americans (USA) all use the term differently. The term is most often applied today in three ways. First, it denotes people who are seen as part of the African Diaspora. Second, it is also applied to native non-European people lacking African ancestry but who were labeled as "Black" by their colonizers. Third, it has been internalized as an ethno-political rallying label by leaders of oppressed and marginalized populations in several regions around the world. **An African American (also Afro-American, Black American, or black), is a member of an ethnic group in the United States whose ancestors, usually in predominant part, were indigenous to Africa. Many African Americans also have European and/or Native American ancestry as well. The term tends to refer to West African ancestries; not, for example, to white or Arab African ancestry, such as Moroccan or white South African ancestry. This is so even though there is huge genetic variation among the various inhabitants of sub-Saharan Africa. Members of the African Diaspora from non-African countries such as Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba (although they are logically African Americans, since they are located in the Americas and are descendants of Africans, with some admixture from Europeans and native Americans as well) or the United Kingdom are theoretically referred to by their nation of origin and not African American (even when they come from a Latin American country) unless they immigrate to the United States, but once a person of the African Diaspora becomes a permanent U.S. resident, then it is generally assumed that they (and especially their U.S.-born children) are "African American." I am proud to be African-American, Black, and as well American myself, I just know as a person of color what african slaves went through in (AFRIKA) for us to be free. That was the spelling of it until the english dictionary changed it to (AFRICA). There are so many people who risked their lives and fought for racial equality. People have to make the contious decision to stop promoting racism if we are to ever move forward as people and as a country. Here's a few quotes from some leaders of color past and present. (1). Bringing the gifts that my ancestors gave, I am the dream and the hope of the slave. I rise, I rise, I rise. Maya Angelou (1928 | Law & Ethics | 1145990418 |
| 3337362 | under what circumstances can a person be banned from a pub? | Unfortunately (for you) they can ban you for whatever reason they like. The only way you could 'fight' the ban would be if you belived the motive behind the behaviour to be sexual, racial etc... even then its more hassel to you than its worth. Just keep phoning you local police station and writing to your local council saying they are blatently serving alcohol to minors. but that could be classed as 'nasty' | Law & Ethics | 1144156148 |
| 3991829 | How old do you have to be in Texas to legally change your name? | 18. | Law & Ethics | 1144545159 |
| 3584523 | Whats a Maiden name? I have two first name,(John Paul A. Hall) will Paul be my Middle name or just a first nam | Adams would be part of your last name, if anything, however for forms it may be best used in the middle name slot. A maiden name is your last name before marriage, which means your mother's maiden name is Adams and her last name is Hall. Some cultures, though, do use the mother's maiden name as the American middle name, since many cultures do no regularly subscribe to the middle-name standard. For the best results you're probably best off using Hall as your last name and Adams as your middle name to bette assimilate with database standards. | Law & Ethics | 1146210503 |
| 357498 | Where can I find information about the invention of the first interference contrast microscope in 1935? | You might try searching the various online patent resources. I tried two different websites using the keywords "interference contrast microscope" and only got back patent references dating as far back as the years 1952 & 1953. However, when I narrowed down the keyword search to just "microscope," I was able to find all of the following U.S. Patents for the year 1935: 1,987,776 1,988,946 1,989,691 1,991,983 1,991,997 1,996,141 1,998,216 2,000,737 2,003,387 2,004,806 2,013,422 I hope I typed them out correctly for you. Note: I wasn't able to check each one to determine if any of them are directly related to the invention you're researching. Also, unfortunately, just because the microscope you're looking for was invented in 1935 doesn't mean it was patented that same year. Sorry! Hope I've been of some help! | Law & Ethics | 1145396331 |
| 1453590 | The partnership questions? | I'm pretty sure that C can do that, because 1/3rd of the partnership is his. The Partnership, provided its not a corporation, is part of his personal assets. | Law & Ethics | 1145219416 |
| 2309309 | Is the U.S. Government wrong in invading Iraq? If not, why the Hell did are we there? | Mustard and nerve gasses(WMD) WERE used against Iran and in the genocide of 2 or 3 THOUSAND villages of Kurds. After invading a second neighbor, Kuwait, the entire world united to drive Saddam back to Bagdad. He was left in power and directed by the United Nations to disarm his WMDs,allow verification by inspections of United Nations. He defied 130+ such UN mandates,mostly during 8 yrs of bill clinton.We could hope he would be nice- that, or stop him having power. | Law & Ethics | 1145247233 |
| 3238878 | What effect has the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 had on business? | The main thing I saw was that it was deemed inappropriate to accept gifts and favours from vendors. For example we weren't allowed to go on golfing trips or accept bottles of liquor/wine at holiday periods. It was classed as if we were accepting a bribe for future orders. Ouch! Everything had to be declared. A bit of a pain really, but we all put everything in a raffle and ended up with something at the end anyway! | Law & Ethics | 1144080873 |
| 3123481 | Are Last Will & Testament in NY filed publicly? Or is the attorney the only one with the will? | Your will is a private document that you keep. There is no public filing or access, certainly not while you are alive. In fact, most attorneys I know do not even keep a copy. You and you alone have access to your will. After your death, your will may be probated. It would be made available to all people who have a concern in your estate (spouse, children, etc.). However, most people don't bother reading the will. They just wait for the executor to send them their share. | Law & Ethics | 1144086712 |
| 3388305 | tuna case mexico? | Got to Sam's Club. You can get tuna by the case real cheaply and also get one of those huge Seinfeld (Kramer) cans for under 10 bucks. | Law & Ethics | 1144966157 |
| 1374271 | have you ever been arrested? if so what did you do? | For my the color of my skin. Stopped for nothing. harassed. spoke against it illegal searched me and my car weed appeared in the car mysteriously boom, jail | Law & Ethics | 1146181999 |
| 1210647 | what is the canadian laws and regulations in regards to televison violence? | Go to Europe and watch TV.Blockbuster would go bankrupt there.Plus,they show porn after 11 PM...that's in Germany. I am moving.lol | Law & Ethics | 1146247501 |
| 218467 | I was fired from job while on fmla/workman's comp. They knew about my appointment! Can they legally do that? | To Qualify for FMLA, your health care provider must designate the condition as a serious health condition and confirm you are incapacitated as a result of this condition. Any treatment/therapy needed for this condition should also be covered. I'd recommend you contact the Department of Labor and file a complaint. As long as you were eligible (worked with the company for more than 1 year and have accumulated 1250 hours of work hours) and entitled (you have not already exhausted your 480 Federal FMLA hours) you should have been given an opportunity to receive FMLA protection. | Law & Ethics | 1145366951 |
| 1365023 | why are people so hard up on illegality and legality? | I agree that many laws are passed by idiots - just b/c it's "illegal" doesn't mean the law that makes it illegal is a just law. I aruge on the point of infringement, too - if what I do hurts someone else then it should be punishable by law, i.e drinking and driving. But, if I'm the only person which I'm affecting, the government can get it's stinking hands out of my business, i.e, say if I felt like enjoying "herbal remedies" every now and then. People DO need to come up with a better response than "it's illegal" and actually examine the basis of the law itself, why it's illegal (is someone being hurt?), and go from there! ***** I think that somebody is missing the point. There are laws in MA that dictate that it is ILLEGAL to walk through Boston in high heels. It is ILLEGAL to walk through Boston Common without a FIREARM (to protect you from those dangerous Native Americans). Think about that for a second... ...Now think about the over-generalized, peon-happy, statement that was made below this. I'm sure I would have gotten arrested by now if those laws were upheld, but alas they the Blue Laws exist. And if I broke my ankle on one of the notoriously uneven cobblestone walkways in the city, I'd have to go to the hospital and have it x-rayed, then put in a cast. That would cost my insurance company (thus increasing their pay-outs, and maybe YOUR healthcare premium?). That would take up a doctor's time when he/she hadn't planned on my emergency arrival. So should I never wear a heel to work or when on a date because I might break my ankle and cause a domino-effect of chaos through out the cosmos? I think that perhaps someone else needs to think outside of his/her box as well. No one said that an action has no consequences, but let's be REAONSABLE about it. *** Just to play the Devil's advocate for a second "ballsonwalls" (heh heh)...seatbelts reduce injuries sustained in accidents GREATLY. Thereby reducing costs for insurers (freakin' crooks...). An increase in insurers' costs would most definately be reflected in all our insurance bills, and I'd like to think that a savings b/c more ppl wear seatbelts would also be reflected. Aside from that, f**k it. Oo and ANOTHER example: just b/c gay marriage is illegal in most states throughout the union, does that make gay relationships WRONG b/c the GOVERNMENT doesn't recognize them as LAWFUL?? PEOPLE NEED TO THINK FOR THEMSELVES! | Law & Ethics | 1144939803 |
| 4364141 | Is it true that if you overpay your traffic fine it will not show up on your record.? | Not true at all. | Law & Ethics | 1145250727 |
| 4289081 | If I get a ticket in a random city in Texas that I don't reside in, do i pay it or not drive there again? | pay it. & hopefully you won't get the "me too tax." I forget what it is really called. But you end up having to pay the ticket 3 times over 3 years. First you have to pay the regular ticket then on the anniversary you have to pay it again towards the county and then again on the second anniervarsary you have to pay it towards the state too. So a simple $120. ticket can cost you $360.! So in the end you pay towards city, county and state. How messed up is that? Just don't speed in Texas. Oh yeah and if you do get picke dup and haven't payed all three or if they don't do the "me too tax" and you haven't paid the ticket you WILL go to jail. | Law & Ethics | 1145560818 |
| 3455381 | "Those who beat their sword into plowshares will plow for those who don't"? | He is referring to the fact that violence is the supreme power from which all other powers are derived. | Law & Ethics | 1145291141 |
| 2482549 | what would i do if had joint custody of my child and the father has visitation supervised but does not show up | Yes, you need to start keeping a journal of everything that happens. It will be invaluable when you go to court. Do this until your child turns 18. Every missed visitation, missed child support payment, phone call, stupid thing he says to your child...EVERYTHING. Start now! But, the bad news is, 3 months isn't long enough to do much. YOu need to start by filing a complaint about him not paying child support. You can get a lawyer, but that's expensive. My suggestion would be to either go to the court and file yourself, or call DSS/CSD/Whatever it is where you are. Often they will help you, and once they get involved, they will take care of it until your child turns 18. Once he gets in trouble for not paying child support, then you need to go back to court and ask for a modification of visitation/custody. Normally when parents have shared custody, the mother gets less support because it is assumed that the father is sharing the costs of the child. Use that and his lack of visitation as your grounds for requesting a change in custody. Why does he have supervised visitation? You may be able to use that to your advantage as well. You will most likely not be able to get his rights terminated. This is a severe action, and courts don't like to do it. If rights are terminated, the child becomes an orphan if the remaining parent dies. Plus, terminating rights removes financial obligations. In the eyes of the state, this makes it more likely that the state will have to pick up the slack in supporting the child with welfare, medicaid, food stamps, etc. I would just get yourself sole custody and make sure you keep his visitation supervised. Then keep your child away from him, collect your child support if you are ever lucky enough to get some, and you and your child go on with your lives. Think about it, won't your child be better off? My son has a dead beat dad and I let him off the hook. I would rather he go off and not be in my son't life at all than he continually disappoint my son for the rest of his life by not showing up for visits, holidays, birthdays, etc. Once a jerk, always a jerk. Let him be a jerk to someone else. Also, I know its not cheap, but I strongly suggest getting a lawyer when you do this. He will protect you and your child and make sure you get what you deserve. Also, I have heard more than one judge get upset when a parent comes to court without a lawyer. Even though you can file by yourself, the results are just as serious as if you did have an atty. So if you go by yourself and represent yourself poorly, it can have very negative effects on your child. Good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1145916543 |
| 2667508 | what 3 states have the highest execution rate?? | fl.,va.,tx. | Law & Ethics | 1145839425 |
| 3060410 | How to detect an electronic listening device aka a bug? | Radio Shack sells FM frequency detector. Since most listening devices work on FM frequencies, it should be pretty simple to locate. You can also use a Near Radio Field Meter. | Law & Ethics | 1145615121 |
| 813457 | I'm looking for a police station in Mason Michigan? | the police don't overturn the conviction - you want the local county court house. The county court house should be listed in the government pages section at the beginning of the white pages in the phone book. | Law & Ethics | 1146069268 |
| 1617939 | what crime is it when you enter a home when no one is home[uninvited? | They can still be charged with first degree home invasion if they entered without permission, committed a felony/larceny/assault within the dwelling place AND 1) they were armed; OR 2)someone was inside. They can be charged with second degree home invasion even without 1 and 2. | Law & Ethics | 1144969294 |
| 3897285 | What would happen if........? | If you are worried about your car take public transportation. Or, if you do take your own car and it breaks down, they won't penalize you the first time anyway. As you already know, worrying about things that probably won't even happen is a huge waste of time and energy. And, quite frankly, there is even a reasonable chance that on the week you have jury duty you might not even have to go and you will be safe for another year. | Law & Ethics | 1143927566 |
| 1082149 | Who is more likely to succed a person who was censored and told about the worlds realities at the right age or | probably the person who was told about those things as he or she asked questions and had answers given at age appropriate levels. For example, all a six year old needs to know is that when two grown up people are in love with each other they can make a baby together and the baby grows in the mom's tummy. The reasons that this child is more likely to succeed in life have more to do with the higher shance that they have attentive parents than when and how they are told about sex. | Law & Ethics | 1144016997 |
| 1582057 | What IS the Law that says that living in the US when your not a citizen is illegal? | Well, I didn't think it was a "felony" - I thought the new legislation was trying to make it a felony. | Law & Ethics | 1144998194 |
| 180077 | Do you think sex offenses that are familial in nature should be criminalized or therapy for the family? | The problem is that many people think that there's nothing that can solve this problem than the blood of the offenders. Shoot them, hang them, lock them up, ostracize them, castrate them, and so on: these are very popular for politicians to get votes, for TV stations to enhance ratings, and for "holier than thou" individuals to get attention or to sound tough. While familial abuse is disgusting and destructive to the victim and the family, it indeed works out best if the family is treated and healed rather than be further victimized by Mr. Vengeance. In fact I know of a familial offender in whose case some members of the community are doing all they can to separate the offender from his family, while the family (including the victim) is doing everything they can to heal. That is to say, these good people - the self-appointed helpers are working against the will and desires of the very victim and her family that they think they owe some help (as long as the help is in their own way - as they want it to be). In other words, whereas this Christian family is relying on God for healing (with good results to show) and to put the past behind them, these people who are outsiders feel that the offending uncle should never be a part of his family anymore. Some were said to be angry that the judge didn't give him jail time when he had been been working hard to correct his past evil deeds through Christian principles and therapy. The thing is that many people sincerely believe that they know what's best for other people. Familial offenders while they are vile, are not the kinds that go around looking for kids to rape and kill. Moreover, research shows that the recidivism rate among them is very minimal. Yet, while some victims of abuse by family members will never forgive, most desire healing and moving on with what's remaining of their shattered lives. The abusers themselves should not be in denial. Their need to protect themselves legally or to avoid bearing the shame should never override the need for the family to deal with the problem and heal. They should understand and acknowledge their wrongdoing and the tremendous damage that they have caused to many lives and be willing to change. In fact, their attitude is a central factor to the healing of the family. America should take a deep breath and find out if the current attitudes towards these crimes are helping or hurting families and the society. Sex crimes are very bad, but two wrongs can't make a right. | Law & Ethics | 1145646432 |
| 2806334 | How can I find a record of a divorce online (public and free)? | Most states do not have marriage/divorce records on line, so probably nowhere. Google (your state) divorce records and see what comes up. | Law & Ethics | 1146410416 |
| 4369486 | need information on fort scott kansas police department? | Not much info available, no web site that I could find. http://www.fscity.org/department.asp Email the director of public safety. | Law & Ethics | 1145583809 |
| 3194658 | Why is it that a girl can come to my home (or anywhere else) and have sex with me, and it is not illegal.? | Some idiots will tell you that it is because men want to control women. Other idiots will tell you that it is because of religious nuts. Truth is, society has deemed prostitution to be harmful to society. Personally, I don't think prostitution should be a criminal activity. Prostitution is legal in parts of Nevada. It should be legal in every state. | Law & Ethics | 1145599100 |
| 3866991 | why is there such a thing as a code of silents with some police departments? | For a really eye opening different perspective, read an issue of Men's health from about 6 months ago. they did an article called Blue Juice or something like that where they investigated the rampant steroid abuse of police officers. They even gave tips on how not to be a victim of police rage...it was really interesting. | Law & Ethics | 1145473717 |
| 2786773 | Do you think prostitution should be legalized and that hookers pay taxes like everyone else? | Sure do. I also think they should be required to have regular physicals and STD tests in order to be licensed. Then they should have their license suspended or revoked and get thrown in jail for not using condoms. If a prostitute has (business) sex after being diagnosed with an STD, s/he should be prosecuted either for assault or attempted homicide (depending on the disease). It would be much better regulated if it were legal. | Law & Ethics | 1145509513 |
| 612695 | Can an man in Texas divorce his pregnant wife? | Yes, you can divorce a pregnant wife in Texas. The laws don't mention pregnancy at all. | Law & Ethics | 1144165985 |
| 3984769 | where can i find a free web site to look up sex offenders in orange california 92869? | http://www.meganslaw.ca.gov/ Click continue at the bottom center of the page. Read the info on next page, check the box and click continue. Choose your language, click Zip Code. Type the zip code in the box on the left side of the page. and click view listing. | Law & Ethics | 1145419427 |
| 2024908 | How can I find out if my picture is being circulated throughout the internet? | There is really no way to prove that your picture is not circulating on the internet. How can you find out if there is a needle in a haystack? It would be impossible to ever say no for sure. | Law & Ethics | |
| 2433600 | Copyright on music snippets in podcasts? | will instead of looking for the violation, there are a few places you can look specifically for CC licensed music: The Creative Commons site itself has some good links, but most of the sites they link to are mainly electronica and you’ll find lots of dead ends. CC Mixer is a much better bet for CC licensed music. There is some great stuff in here and you can spend quite a bit of time exploring and listening. The Music Lovers Union. Here you can find some pod casts that are focused on bring you the best of (mostly) CC music. | Law & Ethics | 1146068454 |
| 2712888 | At what age can a child legally stay home alone in North Carolina? Where can I view laws on this? | Hi, I'm from Carolina, and I'm not sure if there is a law for that what you asked. I think common sense plays more a part than anything. I think it is safe when a child reaches 10-12 years old. Of course there are 10-12 year olds who are dependable, and some that are not, I think it depends on your kids. I know of a 12 year old who was in daycare because his mom couldn't trust him enough to stay at home and not burn down the house, or let strangers in while she worked. Generally around that age, they should be able to stay home by themselves until a first shift working parent(s) come home for the evening. Most of the time the child is only there for 2-3 hours alone before an adult get s there, which is not bad. As a child with both parents working, I remember staying there for an hour and a half until my mother got off work. We walked home from school, me,my brother and my little sister. My bro was the oldest at 10, I was 8 and lil' sis was 5 or 6. We were good kids and me and lil' sis listened to our bro. We would not answer the phone, go outside, cook anything, or watch t.v (until homework was done) no tv until homework was done. He would threaten to tell if we didn't listen to him, and we did since he was the oldest and in charge. I am 28 now, and I'm still alive and well. That is my point. It depends on your kids! My bro was responsible at 10 years old, so my folks knew they could trust him to watch over his baby sisters! | Law & Ethics | 1145564997 |
| 2609110 | I stored several items at a friends house and she disposed of them withouth notifying me. Is this legal in AR? | Forget it. You won't win. | Law & Ethics | 1144809497 |
| 1857296 | Is it true that you can't be tried for "attempted murder" if you shoot someone below the waist? | To be found guilty of attempted murder, the prosecution has to prove that you intended to kill someone, so its irrelavent as to whether or not you actually hit someone with your bullet or not. You could miss and still be found guilty. Of course, the circumstances make all the difference. In Florida, if you are in fear of your life and sufficient proof of that exists, you can shoot anyone - leathally or not. Its prefectly legal and no charges, not even an arrest, will follow. Then again, in North Carolina, you can shoot a burglar in the butt if he is trying to get away. In Florida, I don't think that's alowed. The idea is that if his back is to you, then you can't be in fear of your life. | Law & Ethics | 1146163914 |
| 2474461 | Supreme Court fees? | Generally a plaintiff has to pay court costs regardless of who lives. There are just set fees for making certain filings. Also, when a plaintiff loses, they tend to have to pay the defendant's court costs and lawyer fees. The amount is not set by any statute, but depends on how much the lawyers cost. | Law & Ethics | 1144365332 |
| 673460 | What is the usual punishment for a disorderly conduct charge? | In ohio it'a a $50 fine. | Law & Ethics | 1144123713 |
| 1765427 | how many death row inmates where released in 1976-78? | Here are two links with some really good info and possibly exactly what you are looking for. http://www.deathpenaltyinfo.org/article.php?did=412&scid=6 http://www.deathpenaltyinfo.org/ | Law & Ethics | 1144862448 |
| 4266921 | In California is it jay walking to cross a street caddycorner? Pertaining to residential with no cross walks.? | Decide for yourself: http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/displaycode?section=veh&group=21001-22000&file=21949-21971 | Law & Ethics | 1146337825 |
| 475415 | If I sign a contract in California with a company in Michigan, do I have to arbitrate in Michigan? | Well, if you sign a contract stating that you give up your right to sue in the normal jurisidiction, then normally you can't sue in any other place. But, in at least one state, I forget which, that doesn't stand, and you can sue 'where the thing happened, where the thing was sold... (as my coll prof used to say). | Law & Ethics | |
| 3633147 | In Iowa can the police search your car without your permission? | WHAT? If you are asked for permission to search your car, and you decline to give permission to have your car searched, that does NOT provide probable cause. What a ridiculous notion. It is your right to be free from unreasonable search and seizure, and merely exercising that right does not give the government probable cause to conduct it. What kind of sense would that make? The answer to your question, quite simply, is yes. There are many reasons why the police might be able to legally search your vehicle without your permission, and if you've got a specific circumstances you're wondering about, post it and we'll see. Probable cause is one of the ways the police can search your car, and yes - the police get to decide that right there on the spot. It's always subject to litigation later in court, but the police are allowed to search a vehicle under almost all conditions where probable cause is present. There's a comment here about "Nope, but, it's your right to stop them if they do" and if that person is suggesting that you physically try to stop a police officer from searching your car, you're going to learn real quick that that isn't acceptable. You always have the right to say no...always...even with a warrant, but that doesn't mean your wishes will be honored. And if you try to physically enforce your wishes, I can just about guarantee you a really quick trip to the pokey. Police cannot just impound your vehicle until you consent. Equally ridiculous notion. Given probable cause, police do not need to impound your vehicle and can just search it right there. My answers are based on the Constitution and California law. Iowa cannot make it any easier for the police than the Constitution does, but they can make it more restrictive. I'd be willing to bet the rules are the same in Iowa, though. EDIT 4.26.06: Do we sometimes search "just because"? Well, "just because" isn't a legal theory that allows a search, so we'd be wrong to search without your permission just because we chose to. With your permission, however, we certainly could search "just because," and I suppose I have when I've had the hairs on the back of my neck stand up and I've received consent. | Law & Ethics | 1146077452 |
| 1828549 | Is it right to forbiden backyard poultry to prevent avian flu under the principle of utilitarian? | The general answer to the question is yes. Dependant on the municipality (city/county) the local building codes place restrictions on what is considered a pet and what is livestock and limit your right to keep them on the property. The local Health Dept can supercede the building codes and force the removal of pets/livestock from a residence if it believes they can cause a health threat to the community at large. The codes consider your neighbors more important than the poultry. | Law & Ethics | 1145125771 |
| 252995 | if one person is sole executor of a will,how can the other obtain a copy of bank statement? | It may be very difficult, if not impossible, for you to see those records if she doesn't want you to see them. If it is that important, consult a lawyer. | Law & Ethics | 1145351567 |
| 4055200 | Where is the wayne county jail locate because im trying to get this boy name? | "Wayne County Government 401 East Main Richmond, IN 47374 (765) 973-9237" http://www.co.wayne.in.us/sheriff/jail.htm | Law & Ethics | 1144073936 |
| 3747615 | Can you move out when you are 17 in the state of michigan and not have to legally return home? | Whichever state you are in, age does not matter. If you want to move out on your own before age 18, you must go through an emancipation program and successfully complete the requirements etc. But if you do leave and you're a minor, when the police get a report that you've left without your parent's permission, you will be reported as a runaway and will possibly be sent to a juvenile detention center. | Law & Ethics | 1145892720 |
| 3258885 | What happens if someone puts a PFA on their partner,But made up a whole bunch of lies in order to get it? | Pennsylvania allows PFA petitions for same-sex couples. Your mother's ex-partner can ask for your mother to be evicted from property they jointly own. This will be decided by a judge. The only way to fight this is in court. Your mother must obtain proof that denies the charges, including witnesses and any documentation to show that none of it happened. Of course her ex will try to prove the opposite. Your mother should get a lawyer. If she cannot afford one then she should be prepared with whatever proof she can get together to present to the judge. The best she can hope for is an amicable settlement of some kind, and she should prepare for the likelihood that she might have to sell the house if she can't cover the mortgage on her own. | Law & Ethics | 1144278098 |
| 2062398 | how do you go about taking someone to court for belongings that they wont return and u have a reiept? | If the damages you expect are less than $5000, file in small claims court wherever you live. Go to the courthouse and ask for forms to file a small claims case. They will then need to be served for their court date. If they do not show up in court, you get a default judgement, but then it takes up to a year to enforce the judgement with the police, etc. | Law & Ethics | 1144357031 |
| 2141447 | i am trying to find out what someone is being charged with in the milwaukee county jail and how much is there? | You should be able to find out what the bail is by calling the jail directly. I'm pretty sure you can also find out the charge directly. Either way, your first step is contacting the jail where your friend is incarcerated. When you are done calling, jump back online and check out www.prinsontalk.com for more resources and information. | Law & Ethics | 1145151218 |
| 2245947 | I am from new orleans and I want to talk to Rev. Jessie L. Jackson could someone tell me how to e-mail him? | http://www.rainbowpush.org/ Good luck in the future for information use this link and type in what your looking for http://www.ask.com | Law & Ethics | 1145238517 |
| 3444410 | why is NIMBIN australia allowed to have free drug trade in the street day and night? | Hippies. | Law & Ethics | 1145360088 |
| 1769327 | what is the ga laws concerning the drug ice? | OOOOOK CHICK.........listen here!! Number ONE.....that is a BAD drug to be messing with. I did it for 5 years....and i THANK GOD that i have not lost my teeth....b/c you stay on it and do it a lot or EVEN the way you DO IT can all affect your teeth...then look in the mirror and see how suken in your face is going to be.,....if its not already...then just think about all the family members who will soon give up hope on you when you get too strung out and too far gone to have anyone who can help you....then after you've lost the respect from your family and loved ones and the respect of SELF (because you won't give a shit what the hell happens to you).....and THEN....after the money is gone and you have to start dealing it just to get a fix.....then after you f*** over so many people that you can't even step outside your door or face the public.....damn chick....i'm just tryin to tell you that hopefully you're not too far gone yet....maybe you'll let some of this sink in....or maybe even reach out and TEXT me....i lost it all due to that drug!!.....it has taken me 3 years to regain only HALF of what i lost....please text me....i really want to help you....and as far as the charges go....getting caught with even a QUARTER is a FELONY!!! PRISON TIME my dear!! msg me PLEASE!!! | Law & Ethics | 1144450785 |
| 3875678 | I am looking for the Court case between Dubuclet vs. Home Insurance Company in 1995.? | what state? is it fed. district court,us supreme court? need more info and i can get it for you. | Law & Ethics | 1145980596 |
| 4277519 | should we return to the use of corporal punishment for selected crimes? | Yes, I believe that the United States should employ such methods of corporeal punishment for particularly heinous crimes like the caining they do in Japan, only for serious crimes, not for spray painting graffiti or jaywalking because that would make us barbarians. Crimes like rape and very serious drug trafficing charges (not for smoking a single joint but rather transporting over one metric ton of cocaine in), and things of a grave and serious nature. | Law & Ethics | 1145774018 |
| 1509351 | process of changing your name? | Write up a court petition and file it with the court, The judge will have a short hearing, sign it and you have a new name. | Law & Ethics | 1144804250 |
| 2298963 | If it's OK for dangerous people to be put in straitjackets and for the police to handcuff people? | my daddy once set a trap for a neighborhood burglar (who turned out to be an illegal immigrant, but thats another subject), caught him, tied him up, and held him captive until the police came. mom and I helped him do it. there was no violence involved whatsoever. it was a citizens arrest and none of us got into any trouble. | Law & Ethics | 1146332888 |
| 1750259 | Are there any places in the world where murder is legal? | Look into Thomas Hobbes' ideas on natural law to see a possible explanation as to why murder is universally illegal. | Law & Ethics | 1146232527 |
| 2651682 | How do you sue someone? | The legal system is annoyingly complex, and simple procedural (paperwork) errors can cause your entire case to be thrown out. Not getting a lawyer for a major lawsuit is like trying to repair cavities in your own teeth rather than going to a dentist. And about as painful. But, if you are determined to do it yourself, that makes you "pro se" (meaning "for self"), also known as "in pro personam" or "pro per" ("in the name of the person"). Also, remember that the person who files a complaint is called the "plaintiff". The first thing a plaintiff needs to consider is: what legal theory are they basing their claim on? What did the company do that violates any existing statute or tort? This needs to be researched in a local law library (available at most courts and lawschools) or equivalent. Next, the plaintiff need to figure out how they have been harmed, and to be able to articulate that in the complaint. The plaintiff also needs to be able to either attach a dollar figure, or determine if they are asking to court to order the other party to stop doing something (called: injunctive relief). Once this is determined, that will determine whether the complaint can be made in small claims court (where neither side will have a lawyer). Most small claims courts (also sometimes called municipal courts) have public legal aid departments to help figure out if that route is available. If small claims court will not work, then the next step is to find the appropriate superior (general jurisdiction) court to file the suit. After figure out which court to use, the plaintiff needs to draft a complaint, setting forth all the facts and claims articulated regarding the case, plus the requested relief. The plaintiff should also check state court rules for what else needs to be in the complaint. Once the complaint is drafted, it needs to be filed with the court using the proper procedure. Most courts will help with the filing procedural questions. After being filed, copies of the complaint would need to served on the opposing parties. Failure to properly serve notice on the other parties will cause the complaint to be dismissed. Technical defects in how the complaint is prepared or formatted will cause the complaint to be dismissed. Even if the complaint is not dismissed for procedural problems, the other party can argue that the complaint does not contain the proper substantive arguments, and get it dismissed that way. Even if the complaint doesn't get dismissed, that just gets the plaintiff into the door -- then the complex stuff begins. | Law & Ethics | 1145464070 |
| 1160463 | california laws on sptting in food? | get a lawyer and sued the kid that spit on your food | Law & Ethics | 1144188236 |
| 3513784 | mens rights on abortion? | you can get a restraining order to keep her from doing it | Law & Ethics | 1145358628 |
| 3229413 | If you were caught speeding and was not charged for it but was cited 2 days later for it how would you feel? | I'm a police officer in Texas and I can tell you what Texas law allows. In Texas there is a 2yr statute of limitations for Misdemeanor offenses from the date of the violation, or the date the officer first became aware of the offense in which to file a complaint in court. However, it's not very ethical and you can surely bring it up in court before a judge or jury if you request a jury trial. Did you do anything after he originally let you go that might cause him to take that action? Even if you did, I think you can have him explain to the court why he did that; just on face value from what you said it implies a personal bias against you or harrassment or retaliation at worst. That's a criminal offense if proven against an officer. I'd suggest calling the Internal Affairs division of the agency he works for and / or a supervisor. You can seek free legal advice from your local State Bar Association or attorney's where you live, and you can plead "no contest" if you want which is a plea that finds you guilty of the offense but does not imply a confession, and allows you to explain to the judge what happened and usually results in the fine being cut in half. | Law & Ethics | 1144402868 |
| 3543591 | If weed is all natural, why is it illegal? | Because the government cant make money off it. Pot and alcohol basically do the same thing(impair your mental processing). Pot is easy to get/grow so there isn't alot of money to be made by Washington, alcohol however is a little harder and expensive to make (other than moonshine) so the government can make hundreds of millions of dollars from alcohol taxes. | Law & Ethics | 1146006554 |
| 3442479 | Can someone with convictions for white collar crime work as a teacher, or paralegal or law enforcement? | It would depend on the sentence handed down. You can always get an expungment just see your attorney. In Liberty, Eric H. Smith www.erichsmith.com | Law & Ethics | 1145887065 |
| 67776 | I read on a website a method of seperating the hydrogen from oxygen in water? | Separating the Hydrogen and the Oxygen from regular water is a simple grade school physic's experiment. I have included a link to a experiment page. Now whether it is illegal in Great Briton, I do not know. Now why we don't use it, you would have to ask the major car manufactures that question. The technology is not new, there has been powerful fuel cells floating in outer space for almost 4 decades. The problem with hydrogen as a fuel, is that if it expands uncontrollably you will have one big explosion on your hands. | Law & Ethics | 1144625253 |
| 360509 | why is the war in iraq still escalating? i thought the bush administration main problem was hussein.? | No country is seriously even thinking about Saddam Hussein. That's why his court proceedings continue to drag out. There is simply no deep, conscientious reason for this prolonged Iraq war. I trust that God will stop this business in Iraq, very soon. Our soldiers are noteworthy because they truly "believe" that they are fighing for the right reasons. Oil is the main reason that the "coalition" which is led by the United States, is still in Iraq. God Bless. | Law & Ethics | 1144661878 |
| 1150558 | who is the responisble for huge deaths in iraq? | Bad people that tried to rule their countries or mess with other people's countries but don't care about the innocents living there or fighting in the war. | Law & Ethics | 1144219546 |
| 3035968 | 5.What was the Ottoman Empire? | A cinema in the Balls Pond Road | Law & Ethics | 1146249987 |
| 1097644 | Is mail that has been addressed and delivered to me (and not yet opened) safe from search and seizure? | Depends on the wording of your probation order. If it says, "person, property under your control, vehicle and residence," then yes, they can open your mail no matter where it is, as long as it's under your control. And if it's in your mailbox, it's under your control. There are some cases that hold the search of your property should be related to the offense you're on probation for, but at least in California, this is still being worked out. If you were in California, and subject to "normal" probation terms, I would search your mail if I thought there was some reason to, and I'm confident I would be doing so legally. | Law & Ethics | 1144302403 |
| 1048607 | Why are police dispatchers so rude? | I am not really sure. I have spoke to several different police departments and very rarely have I been treated with respect. It doesn't make sense to me. You would think that they are providing a public service, and they would at least try and be civil. I have heard them sigh, mumbled, and get irritated. Fortunately, I was not in an emergencey situation but I can't imagine if I was. I don't buy into that they are so busy. Isn't that their job????/ | Law & Ethics | 1145613478 |
| 2982333 | being arrested???? | I am employed in the Criminal Justice Field. Firstly, the law does give you the right to a telephone call. You each get a phone call. In my County within California, you can't be held in a intake processing holding cell for over twelve hours unless they can't verify your identity within that time frame (unlikely). Within the twelve hours they must provide you with a booking receipt that includes your charges and bail information. Depending on the charges you may be kept in custody pending your arraignment, be given the opportunity to call a bail bondsman and post bail or be cited (given a court date) and released. If you must remain in custody, you must be assigned a housing cell within that twelve hours. If you are to be released you may have to wait beyond the twelve hours in a release tank. the entire process from intake to release onto the streets is usually within sixteen hours so consider yourself lucky. If it is shift change, of course there may be a delay because of the officer information exchange and naturally people slow their work pace toward end of shift. They may have been questioning your boyfriend or a third party while you were in custody to obtain additional criminal evidence against you in order to add charges to your case. If they are questioning your boyfriend they may hold you longer then what is necessary to process and release you for the reason stated above. Best of Luck | Law & Ethics | 1145899574 |
| 3652568 | I suspect Child Abuse? | HEARSAY IS NOT ADMISSABLE IN A COURT OF LAW. | Law & Ethics | 1146015445 |
| 3443056 | LISTEN TO THIS ONE NOT THE OTHER ONE.....A law was passed prohibiting smoking in the car with................. | actually those people smoke,drinks,act fools and crazy is because of the pressure from the LAWS. | Law & Ethics | 1144957865 |
| 1138841 | is there any legal compunction on a bookie in the u.k. to pay out on a winning bet? | If the betting is an illegal activity, then nothing about it is enforceable in a court of law. | Law & Ethics | 1145471388 |
| 2231354 | what is the web address for the correctional institution? | I would first start off by going on your states government web site and punching in the correctional facilities name. That should take you to where you want to go. | Law & Ethics | 1145903697 |
| 2873184 | term used to dismiss ones attorney from case? | You and I have developed a "conflict of interest", so "you're fired." | Law & Ethics | 1145991836 |
| 1745607 | do you have to pay child support for college in Idaho? | State law in Idaho says you pay child support until the child is 18 and graduates high school or turns 19, whichever occurs first. Lucky it's not New Jersey. | Law & Ethics | 1146084271 |
| 2029856 | is there anything you can do if an atty. keeps adding to his divorce fees? | no, that is the essence of capitalism, but you have the right to go to another attorney that charges less. | Law & Ethics | 1145592842 |
| 1143033 | With the new law in kentucky....? | yeah...my sister was talking about it the other day...she said she now has to have her permit for a year before she can take the test for her license. | Law & Ethics | 1145572459 |
| 1544478 | what is the the US Marshal mission statement? | To Protect the Federal Judiciary and Fugitive Investigations. | Law & Ethics | 1145414553 |
| 2295041 | What will happen if Iran don't stop making nuclear stuff? | You won't have to worry they won't send off a nuclear bomb...it would kill them too...and anyway you should be asking yourself why did we ever vote Bush to be our president anyway...he is going to be the reason we get killed...he is killing so many of our men right now...ugh...he is so stupid... | Law & Ethics | 1144525271 |
| 1462089 | Death Penalty.? | First degree yes, second degree would have to depend on events around it, manslaughter say 25 to life. | Law & Ethics | 1144111063 |
| 1775657 | how can i become top lawyer? | Just lie:P.The lawyers do this | Law & Ethics | 1144740348 |
| 3640898 | Violated My Probation For Misdeameanors With Suspended Sentence...Going To Jail? | Loss Leader hits another one out of the park. Come on...you've got a lawyer. Ask him/her. You're asking a bunch of yahoos on Yahoo a question about your future liberty, and nobody here knows thing one about you and your criminal cases. Have I seen people in like circumstances get a little jail time as a "wake up" call? Yes. Have I seen people in like circumstances have their probation revoked and reinstated (basically a "do-over") with or without jail time? Yes. Have I even seen people get their butt chewed by the judge, and then sent back out the same door they came in? Yes. Kiss some serious a$$ in court (or let your "best lawyer in town" do it for you), and take your lumps. Then be more responsible and play the game until you get off probation. Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1144726807 |
| 1458128 | Do you think we should give out personal traffic violations to those who park in handicap spot? | I totally agree- the best you can do is post a handicap only sign and antoher one saying violators will be towed at owners expense. If these are clearly marked then you can call and have them towed if a non-eligible person parks there. As long as you specify towing at owners expense you cannot be charged for anything. This is why we live in a nation where the largest health risk is obesity- people are too damn lazy to walk the 10 feet across the parking lot! | Law & Ethics | 1146149666 |
| 96416 | Do I hire a lwyer or plead my case? finals are coming and I can't miss them.? | First, I suggest that you are there for your court date. Second, if the failure to complete community serviced could result in imprisonment, you have a right to counsel, and the state has to afford you an attorney. Third, my guess is that depending on the judge you will probably get additional time to complete the service if you ask and explain your circumstances. Fourth, you do want to make sure that this is taken care of properly because having a criminal record- YES, this is creating a criminal record- can make it difficult to obtain jobs or apartments, etc. | Law & Ethics | 1144707103 |
| 1943031 | Is it legal to drive without a rear bumper in the state of washington? | I think you need to have all the parts that your car came with. If it came with a bumper then you better have one or you get a ticket. my opinon. | Law & Ethics | 1146450049 |
| 271559 | A has land,B signed Quitclaim Deed to buy first,C signed Warranty Deed to buy it later than B,who gets land? | My guess is D. ME!! | Law & Ethics | 1145939416 |
| 1636028 | any legal buffs out there regarding texas law? | I tend to reckon that there are quite a number of us concerned with our laws and there implementations here in Texas and elsewhere. Below you may find comfort in a 'mock report' that I presented for a particualr case in Criminal Justice class. Jose Ready? Wanna see it? Well, here goes. Garza 1 Exam III A review of a police officer’s summary report; “The Case of Samuel Young (13) and Maria Kincaid (10), Chapel Hill, Texas”: Texas v Samuel Young/Statutory Rape/Indecency with a Child; George Young and Theresa Young: Child Abuse/Child Neglect and Contributing to the Corruption of a Minor, respectively; examIIIstoughcriminallaw, Garza, Jose M.; Student/Observer/Analyst 2004 A SUMMARY REPORT TO THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY While responding to a service call (Disturbance) at the Twin Oaks Subdivision in North Chapel Hill, Texas, Officer Ima Shortee (responding officer), within the proximity of said disturbance and other unreported activity did then and there witness the sexual misconduct of two minors, and proceeded to arrest the13-year-old child; mainly Samuel Young on the charge of Statutory Rape and Indecency With a Child, after having seen and heard the 13 year old child display his genitalia to 10 year-old Maria Kincaid, and by aggravating the conduct by “threat of tone” so that 10 year-old Maria was coerced into raising her skirt, lowering her undergarments and thereby laying bare her own genitalia. Purpose: To support, reject or clarify the charges applied to or by the actors according to the Texas Criminal Law and Rules for Criminal Procedure. Participants: Telephone Caller-----------Disturbance Reporter Officer Ima Shortee--------Responding/Arresting Officer Maria Kincaid (10)---------Victim Samuel Young (13)---------Arrestee George Young (33)---------Father of Samuel Young Theresa Young (21)--------Mother of Samuel Young Rules in support of argument of minors: The evidence of extraneous offenses or acts under article 38 and 37,of the Texas Penal Code offers no defense against the prosecution that includes Sexual Offenses, Assaultive Offenses, Prohibited Sexual Conduct and the Sexual Performance by a Child. And therefore Samuel Young 13 is prosecutable for his Sexual Misconduct (Sexual Assault and Indecency with a Child). The rules for Criminal Procedure for the State of Texas are satisfied by a lawful and legally applicapable process applied by the arresting officer, Ima Shortee of the North Chapel Hill police Department. In support of this observation it is essential to abide by Constitutional Due Process Law . According to the report entry into the residence was not necessary since the perpetrator and the victim were in all probability outdoors (the officer saw and heard) and therefore leaving/baring this event applicable under the Plain View Doctrine , under the Texas Criminal Rules of Procedure. Rules in support for argument against parents: According to the “Family Code-Subtitle B-Chapter 41-Liability of Parents for Conduct of Child” the parents of minor child Samuel Young (13); Mainly George Young (33) and Theresa Young (21) are criminally liable and prosecutable for the sexual conduct of their child. Opinion: It is the opinion of this author that both parents are in non-compliance with the Texas Family Code and are therefore liable and prosecutable for the charges of Child Neglect, Child Abuse and Gross Negligence under section § 41.001. LIABILITY (Parental) and that Samuel Young is in non-compliance with the rules of Sexual Conduct of the State of Texas; Article 38.37;Evidence of extraneous offenses or acts, Section 1. Officer Ima Shortee and the arrest of a child without warrant stands, for the Actus Rhea was in the plain view of the responding officer to the disturbance call and Due Process was not violated neither under the 4th Amendment nor the 14th Amendment and is further valid lawful and legal action by the following Article 14.05 [216] [263] [ | Law & Ethics | 1145328128 |
| 2901215 | is there a way to find out if you have arrest warrants online? | depends on what city and state you live in. some police post warrants on there websites. call them from a payphone and find out. | Law & Ethics | 1144834160 |
| 3187614 | what kind of guns can paroles have if any? | ZERO!! In CA, if you are parolee and are caught with a gun, you will face 10 years in prison. | Law & Ethics | 1144699544 |
| 1426287 | why do we not have standardized health care in this country? | Yes, it ought to be universal. A nation that recognizes basic human rights for all people should naturally include a right to basic health care. It's already unfortunate that the health of each new life is a role of the dice; adding financial ruin or access to care as an additional role of the dice just compounds the injustice at our own hands. That, at least, can be fixed. The description of the recent Massachusetts reform is incorrect (see http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory?id=1807837 or http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060406/ap_on_re_us/health_care ) (and Senators don't make state laws), but it's an interesting idea. In particular, employers who don't provide insurance have to pay into a fund -- a lesser amount than insurance would have cost, but it creates money to discount insurance for the poor. But insurance models are difficult; insurers by nature are in the business of avoiding or gouging people likely to make large claims, and those are exactly the people who need catastrophic health care. | Law & Ethics | 1144267614 |
| 4312878 | do you think the mentally ill should be held responsible for the bad things they do? | Under the Model Penal Code of criminality, which is the default rule of criminal law in the United States, there are certain defenses that people, who cannot crontrol their own physical functions, can use. One of them is the defense of mental illness. I believe, persoanlly, that if the person in question has been deemed mentally ill by at least three unaffiliated experts, then that person can use the defense as it is prescribed by the Model Penal Code. It is simply too broad of a statement to say that we should hold the mentally ill responsible for their illegal acts. More should be done to help prevent them from getting into those situations. | Law & Ethics | 1146417470 |
| 1903580 | Say what?? | Classed as begging which is illegal | Law & Ethics | 1144479138 |
| 1510391 | Are images from a digital camera submissable in court? | Many police agencies now use digital cameras to document evidence, so digital images are admissible. But, due to the nature of digital images and the ability to alter them, there are pretty strict guidelines regarding the handling of this evidence prior to it's use in court. The police have evidence control procedures in place to protect the digital images (along with all other evidence). This makes it more likely that it will be admissible as evidence in court. If you are talking about a digital image that a private party took months before trial and was not secured in a manner to ensure it remained unmodified, then you may have a problem. It may still be admissible, but it faces a far greater chance of being excluded. I'd talk to a lawyer about it if it's serious. | Law & Ethics | 1144782243 |
| 2287026 | what are the ethical norm of consideration of alcohol companies? | Alcohol is, of course, a legal drug. It is clear that were it to be invented tomorrow it would not be given a licence in Europe or USA. Its impact on health, society and crime far outstrips all other legal (nicotine) and illegal drugs put together. The norms relate to the cultural role that alcohol has had for thousands of years. Alcohol companies strive to promote these norms by emphasising the fun, sophisticated and intellectual images of alcohol. In the UK it is not uncommon for people to boast about having been drunk at the weekends. Even to define having had a good time by the amount of alcohol consumed. Although outwardly condemning this type of behaviour, companies still deliberately market alcohol in a way that encourages binge drinking (alcopops etc). The ethics of this are questionable. To knowingly sell and market a product in the knowledge that it can damage health and society is similar to the tobacco lobby actions. However, unlike cigarettes that are always bad for you no matter how few you smoke, alcohol can be good for you in moderate quantities. For example a glass of red wine each day can help lower blood pressure. Alcohol companies use this ambiguity to market their products. They innocently claim to simply supply the drink leaving it up to us to decide how to use it. That may be a fair point. The hypocrisy lies in government approaches to alcohol versus other drugs. There is no doubt (based on years of research) that alcohol is more dangerous physiologically than, for example, cannabis. The difference is that governments make vast amounts of money (billions and billions each year) through alcohol taxes. In the UK a bottle of whisky is taxed at 67%. The ethics of a demand led economy combined with a tax fed government also help define the norms around alcohol and its associated ethics. Fancy a pint? | Law & Ethics | 1145370306 |
| 4231305 | meaning of declaration? | dec·la·ra·tion [ dèklə ráysh'n ] (plural dec·la·ra·tions) noun Definitions: 1. formal statement: a formal document giving explicit details such as the terms of a business agreement or plan, or information on goods or assets for tax purposes 2. official proclamation: an emphatic formal public statement, especially by a government or public body 3. making of declaration: the process or act of declaring something in an official or public way 4. law unsworn but solemn legal statement: a formal statement of facts that is allowed in a legal case in place of a statement made under oath 5. law plaintiff's official written claim: a formal document in which a plaintiff lays out precise details of the circumstances leading to the legal action being taken 6. card games announcement of bid: in bridge, the act of naming a suit as trump or of declaring no-trump by the player who makes the final bid [14th century. < Latin declaration- < past participle of declarane (see declare)] | Law & Ethics | 1145275274 |
| 659235 | I was convicted of a crime I did`nt commit,due to political motivation? | You say you can prove that the politicians were involved- but why didn;t you use it in your trial so that you were not convicted?? If you are going to try and fight it now it's gonna be more difficult and you are going to need a great lawyer. Be prepared to be riddiculed and harassed, amoung other things... You need to make your evidence concrete- DO NOT USE CIRCUMSTANTIAL EVIDENCE!! Be prepared to fight and don't give up- take it to the higher courts. Try <www.wrongfulconvictions.com> it's a website that is based out of the University of Miami that run a wrongful convictions program- they investigate possible wrongful convictions and there are some great links on their site to other sources of information for you. | Law & Ethics | 1146155537 |
| 4173880 | You feeling lucky?Skin that ticketbook and shut that stink hole.? | Sure, I'm feeling lucky..What about it? | Law & Ethics | 1146076681 |
| 527112 | Website Laws? | Go into Findlaw.com and look under computer law. In addition, you may want to check with your state to see if they may have additional requirements and/or regulations with regards to your website. | Law & Ethics | 1145347681 |
| 2298300 | Do you feel Bush and his Administration has America, and America's Citizens best interest in mind? & Why??? | What do you think? He's got cronies all over the oilfield, and they're all getting richer at the expense of our soldiers, and those of the U.N. | Law & Ethics | 1146105859 |
| 2879361 | if you revoke your probation what would the charge be @ the jail when they arrest you? | She would be charged with the original crime and may actually get charged for the check also, like the answer above there are terms and coditions that she must follow and if she and the bank can give proof that it was the banks fault and not hers then she may be able to resume her probation with a little extra time tacted on. | Law & Ethics | 1144251437 |
| 367252 | Are there any towns, counties, or villages, etc. in the U.S. that are not incorporated? What's the difference? | Counties are never incorporated or not, they are simply subdivisons of the state. Now a county can have unincorporated and incorporated areas. The difference is that there is a local government for the incorporated areas. (ie a city) Now depending on the state there can be towns or villages that aren't considered "incorporated". This means that it's basiclly just considered an area and there's no local government. For example I have a friend who lives in the "town" of McQueeny, and another who lives in the "city" of Seguin. The "town" of McQueeny isn't really a government, there's no police, fire, elected officals, etc, and can not make laws. The "city" of Seguin though is a government with elected officals, taxes, police, EMS, fire, etc, and the "city" can make laws. It's basiclly a defention written by the state, but most towns aren't incorporated and thus have no local government except the county. Cities and villages (villages are mainly a New England area concept) are incorporated and thus have their own government. | Law & Ethics | 1144096128 |
| 2670170 | youth criminal justice act how it effects the mentally ill? | which act ? | Law & Ethics | 1144564082 |
| 2489293 | Instead of making Welfare, public housing, etc. etc., why don't we concentrate all gov't money on education? | that's like asking government officials to stop giving themselves raises and to stop going on golf outings with taxpayers' money....it will never happen. if everyone were well educated, the government would founder... | Law & Ethics | 1144730603 |
| 570503 | To those who are pro-choice...? | Well, our reasoning is based on the idea that there isn't a simple answer for every situation. You can't just label abortion "mindless killing," because it might NOT be mindless. For example, what if you got raped? Would you like to go through the pain of birthing the baby and putting it up for adoption just for something that entirely WASN'T your fault? Don't you think that could breed depression and neurotic tendencies in anyone? Don't you think a kid separated from his mother or adopted experiences emotional pain? Abortion is done to guard against future harm. If there's a mother who knows she won't be able to care properly for a child, it would be merciful to both her and the growing fetus to undergo abortion. I do agree with you that the sanctity of a life should be preserved however. Abortion shouldn't be encouraged in women who have sex and think there's just an easy way out. It should be PERMITTED, however, because it is a RIGHT and because in the case of rape it is not a case of a woman having made a bad choice; it is a case of BAD LUCK. | Law & Ethics | 1145745055 |
| 3269042 | After 6 years can u submit 4 child support if there is no DNA proof or contact with the other person? | You can submit all you want to but, if the father contests it you will need a paternity test (Maury does them for free if you air all your dirty laundry on national television) or he will probably not have to pay a dime. Also, it will require the mother to travel from her home in Mexico. | Law & Ethics | 1145485771 |
| 227333 | I need to bail someone out of jail, the problem is that they are in dallas and i am in houston. how can i bail | Contact a bail bond agency in Dallas. That's what they do. As soon as they have payment from you, they'll bail your friend out. Try Cowboy Bail Bonds for starters. You can find them online. | Law & Ethics | 1144074100 |
| 721026 | land laws in uttranchal (india)? | try this link for more information http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/July232004/n9.asp | Law & Ethics | 1146465906 |
| 2570819 | What can my GF do about her exhusband not paying child support.? | I have been divorced 7 years and have received about $1000 dollars from my ex-wife. I have raised my son and daughter since they were 12 & 6. My son is now on his own and of course my daughter is still home. I have taken my ex to court 5 times and she still won't pay (it has cost me about $1,500). I have taken the action on my own since she doesn't seem to care. I made up excuses why they couldn't go over but soon relized that she didn't want to go to jail so she didn't do much. It is up to the courts to decide the ultimate outcome. Your children will figure out what is going on as they get older. I found out by speaking positive things about their mother all these years helped me not look like the bad guy. My children now understand what kind of person their mother is on their own. I pray for people like us to prosper in all ways despite having a parent not caring for their own children. GOD BLESS | Law & Ethics | 1144417565 |
| 2501088 | what is the gun law in FL? what can you define as self -defense? can you use waring shot? | FL is joining Texas and Georgia as shoot first states. Basicaly, you can shoot without a warning shot. If you fire a warning shot, do not hit someone else or you will be charged with reckless endangerment (usually 2-5 years prison time). | Law & Ethics | 1145475173 |
| 3423462 | sentencing guidelines on battery of a police officer? | I can't tell you for sure, but it's worse than a civilian. Battery (or assault) of a uniformed officer will net you a few more years, at least. | Law & Ethics | 1145947636 |
| 3814485 | What do you think about RUU-APP?(hope this doesn't violate your guidelines!!!)? | This's dilemma to your country | Law & Ethics | 1145284381 |
| 3491804 | I am 16, can i sue my sista for takin my PS2, which i own (dad bought it for me), my sister is 27, any help? | since your family i would try to work out a solution. Do you really want to sue your sister? i hope not. i would ask her to return the ps2 nicely. if she doesn't, then i would go to your parents and ask them for help. since you are under 18 you *technically* don't own anything. it belongs to your parents. i would just try to reason with her and work something out. | Law & Ethics | 1145577672 |
| 1249207 | What is the punishment for kids who falsesly accuse someone of a sexual crime? | Kids usually get away with stuff like that, unless they accused a teacher. If it is proven that they falsely accuse a teacher, they will get all kinds of hell from the school, including at least a suspension. | Law & Ethics | 1144611686 |
| 40984 | I need to find out Visiting Info For an Inmate at San Joaquin County Jail French Camp ,CA? | You need to call the jail for that information. In some cases you have to make an appointment. Each county or state has different rules. | Law & Ethics | 1146276087 |
| 765711 | why is sadaam hussien an international criminal? | Assuming he is found guilty then he would be guilty of 'domestic' crimes such as murder. International law has crimes such as "genocide" which is where the "international" part comes from although this gives issues with how you break a law that is not specific in your country. He has also aggressed across borders which makes that an international crime. | Law & Ethics | 1145197135 |
| 150513 | What does "emphasis added" mean? | When you quote or cite a writer's words but add emphasis (italics stressing a point), it's proper to state that the original writer didn't do this, but that you did. | Law & Ethics | 1144567234 |
| 948799 | If you have 24 counts of check fraud how much prison time will you get? | I don't know. Watch "Catch me if you can" | Law & Ethics | 1144976648 |
| 4288101 | Any suggestions on how to get out of a traffic ticket? | Your best bet is to "plea it down". If you contact the solicitor's office that is prosecuting the ticket, you may be able to exchange a guilty plea for a reduced fine. Really this should be done by a lawyer. A lawyer who specializes in such cases will know who to call, what to ask for and will likely even know the attorney who is responsible for prosecuting your ticket. I, personally, wouldn't even try to fight it without an attorney, but good luck to you if you do. | Law & Ethics | 1145757047 |
| 1962520 | What are the requirements put on employers if they have employees who work 24 hour shifts? | when you enter the break room of many businesses there are numbers for places like these i would suggest you go look at the employee board at work | Law & Ethics | 1144759895 |
| 550205 | Why do you think that alcohol is legalized but marijuana isn't? | pot was made illegal when lsd and all the hard druggs of the 60's were i think. instead of actually knowing what pot was or how it was different then acid and x and cocaine, and the other hard drugs, it was illegialized right along with it. so really for no good reason is it illegal.. yes it should be legalized.. we wouldnt spend so much money on the fight against drugs, and would be able to focus on the important things like coke, and crack, and heron, exc... the things that actually kill ppl | Law & Ethics | 1144355500 |
| 4339688 | Does anyone believe that marijuana should be legalized? | Absolutely! A great many of us do, in fact. The Libertarian Party makes it a major part of their platform. The money we waste on the drug war, and the lives we destroy, cannot be justified in any way. Adults should have as much right to their own decisions about marijuana as we currently do about non-prescription medications and herbal remedies other than marijuana. The only reason grass has been singled out is what one group called "the illegal grin." The fact that it makes people feel good. In fact, I believe it was first made illegal because it made black musicians laugh at white people, which the stuffed shirt whites could not tolerate. They didn't realize that those musicians had plenty of white friends; it was only the stuffed white shirt they were laughing at. | Law & Ethics | 1145029460 |
| 1109033 | If the dates on a complaint form,search warrent,and booking sheet are all different, is it admissable in court | When was the warrant issued? If it wasn't issued till the 27th then of course it was an illegal search on the 26th. If it was signed off by a judge but not entered into the system till the 27th then it would be a legal search. If it was signed off on the 26th or before but the date is entered incorrectly into the system then that won't cause a problem as long as it was correct when the judge signed it. If it was issued in a manner which specficed that it could only be done on the 27th (not common, but can occur) then the search on the 26th was illegal. Without a bit more information to know what each date truly is that's the best I can provide. Also what date was the search actually executed? If it's marked as the 26th but it was truly the 27th then they have to amend the complaint form, but once that's done there's no problem. | Law & Ethics | 1145050181 |
| 1048481 | Do you think that it will accomplish anything to sue the parents of the violent minor? | nah you have to find the minor and set him/her straight, the parents have nothing to do with this besides the fact that they raised a crappy kid. sueing the parents will just get you easy money, but you need to find the minor and throw him/her boot camp. | Law & Ethics | 1145516369 |
| 2221088 | is eavesdropping without a persons consent against the tennesse laws? | In public, without using electronics? No. If you are wiretapping or using other electronic devices, probably. If you provide more details, you might get more specific help. (The laws in question will probably be Tennessee, but federal law may or may not be implicated.) | Law & Ethics | 1144443569 |
| 3191654 | What happens to someone who is on social security that gets married? | It shouldn't make any difference whether you get married or not. Unless your husband has a really good insurance policy and job. I guess you could get updated. If that was the case for me, I wouldn't get married and loose my funds. Your marriage could go sour in a year and you would have a hard time getting your funds back. | Law & Ethics | 1146255824 |
| 444121 | i DIDN'T SHOW UP FOR A COURT AND THE JUDGE AWARDED MY WHOLE HOUSE TO HIM. CAN THIS HAPPEN? WHAT DO I DO? | Get a lawyer and try to get back into court. Can this happen? Yes! You had a court appointment that you did not keep, thus enabling a "default judgment" by the court. Just not showing up does not stop court proceedings from happening. You are going to have an uphill battle from here, and have a damn good explaination why you missed your court date. | Law & Ethics | 1145373740 |
| 2626825 | i want to know what money laundering has done to the image of Nigeria.? | Nigeria's international image suffered greatly due to the arrest and subsequent corruption investigations of the son of the former Nigerian dictator, Sani Abacha in 2000. There were almost 20 banks involved in this corruption, with money laundering figuring greatly. Also, Nigeria was notoriously reluctant to adopt anti-money laundering legislation, and did so only under great pressure from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) at the eleventh hour in 2002. Hope this information helps. | Law & Ethics | 1145898878 |
| 396082 | if there was no weapons of mass disstruction wouldn't that make bush a terrorist? | Just because we don't like someone doesn't mean he is a criminal or a terrorist. Only people that Sean Hannity doesn't like are automatically terrorists. As a republic, we elect people to represent us and to use their own judgement to make decisions for us, for a specific period of time. GWB chose to interpret the information given to him perhaps in a specific and pre-determined way, but that is what the job entails. That is the way the system works and theoretically this gives people the incentive to participate in every election so the representatives and officials know what we want them to do for us. Since only about 50% of us will vote in a Presidential election and maybe 35% of us will vote in a mid-term and if we are extraordinarily lucky 18% will vote in an off-year election we have no one to blame but ourselves. Mabye GWB should impeach all of us! We certainly deserve it. | Law & Ethics | 1145527705 |
| 4016818 | how do i determine how much to sue for in small claims court? | You can only sue in small claims for actual loss. So, if someone stole something, broke it, or otherwise made something you have inoperable, sue for the fair value of that product. If it was used, look for used prices somewhere online. If it was new, find out how much it is now selling for. If they promised or signed a contract saying they would perform a service or give you a certain amount of money, sue for the amount of money they were to give you or the amount of money you gave them for the service. If it was any other situation, small claims is probably not the right venue for you. | Law & Ethics | 1145502314 |
| 552538 | if bush didnt run this country, what would happen if cindy sheehan did? | I know you are trying to pull liberal's tails on your question. I never voted in my life. The thing is, politics in general in America is just a zoo. All politicians are not worth my time nor respect. So I try to live a life not needing government by making myself enough money to do as I please. As far as I am concern, government and people in general are all corrupt in the USA. People lie everyday, and the media is not objective but a medium for making money from commercials or whatever. People do what it is they do for money for a better life, business ceos don't act ethically and by nature greedy fat cats, liberals are jealous and want a voice, everybody is just too loud and it makes no difference in my life, i ignore the whole thing but to laugh at libs and the rest of them. I only support me, my kind, and my family. I am a racist towards those that are racist against me, that includes all whities from Oklahoma. See, I don't hide behind political correctness, it is another shame of the left, call it like it is and we all will be better off. All policians lie, they have to in order to do their job, so life is a big B.S. if you keep it in perspective, all this energy is a waste, just leave me alone to my own resources, stay out of my way, and go suck your own problems for a change. Good day. | Law & Ethics | 1145904208 |
| 3091097 | what can I do if my employer do not give me the position agreed on the interview? | look for another job, whould you honestly like to work for a company who deceives you? | Law & Ethics | 1145951683 |
| 1816025 | What is the best way to prepare for union arbitration hearing.? | Bring along your hearing aids. | Law & Ethics | 1144683717 |
| 903531 | Anti spanking - Teenager attempted to blow up Canery Worff? | That would be Canary Wharf, right? No, the damage was caused by a rogue herd of pigs that flew into it. | Law & Ethics | 1146366483 |
| 929729 | How can I get the number to section8 in Little Rock Ar, about a housing problem? | (501) 340-4800 | Law & Ethics | 1145398642 |
| 83995 | what are the facrs about the immigration laws?\? | Immigration laws are ignored. | Law & Ethics | 1144377028 |
| 3763358 | Is it possible that a country may have constitutionalism without a constitution? | curt06lfc is correct. Great Britain has no written constitution, but they operate within a constitutional framework created through legal precedent. | Law & Ethics | 1144072438 |
| 1671457 | how many people are needed to make a meeting legal in an organzation? | The amout of the quorum is usually in the bylaws / constitution of the organization | Law & Ethics | 1146136010 |
| 2487403 | can anyone tell me what the laws on censorship are? | not sure of any exact laws but as long as you are not lying about something or plagiarizing you should be fine, also if you are posting adult stuff i think you have to have a pass word thing set up to make sure kids are not getting on to it | Law & Ethics | 1145645994 |
| 326681 | I'm trying to connect to pierce co.dist.crt.case#5yc003355 i'm trying to find out what the charge is? | Try this link, it will get you the info you need... http://dw.courts.wa.gov/index.cfm | Law & Ethics | 1144788422 |
| 2085958 | What sort of jobs issues do environmental lawyers deal with day to day? | how to pad their time sheets. | Law & Ethics | 1144941647 |
| 59200 | A guy in my workplace put a spy camera in my office 2video me. Do i have rights and can i do anything about it | If it is not the owners of teh company doing it, than it is illegal. You can sue or you can go to teh police and have him charged. If I were you, I would call th epolice in your area and jsut ask them what the penalites/procedures are, and then tell our coowroker that if they don't knock it off, you'll report them. If he still doesn't knoock it off, so to your boss, tell them that the coworker is still doing it, tell them the laww and how he is breaking it and ask them to stop ito nce and for all (seriously talk to the employee, move them so they arn't around you, even fire them). If that doesn't work either, report the coworker and let the law go after him. If that doens't work, sue him for invasion of privacy and pain and suffering. You can also go teh restraining order route, but again you would have to talk to the police in your area. | Law & Ethics | 1145698347 |
| 4368362 | is death penalty fair? | Life isnt fair? And why did you add "in the united states"? What's fair for the US is not fair for the rest of the world? | Law & Ethics | 1145988542 |
| 2349347 | What are the first ten Bill of Rights in order? | Amendment I Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances. Amendment II A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed. Amendment III No soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law. Amendment IV The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized. Amendment V No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia, when in actual service in time of war or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation. Amendment VI In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense. Amendment VII In suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise reexamined in any court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law. Amendment VIII Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. Amendment IX The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people. Amendment X The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people. | Law & Ethics | 1145647915 |
| 882068 | what can a city coucil do if a police officer has a small wreck and doesnt tell the police chief? | First offense, fine and make him pay for the repairs himself. Second offense (aka he's a problem officer) one month no pay. Third offense (aka looking for a reason to fire him) fire him | Law & Ethics | 1144866861 |
| 325167 | Was this mean????? | hahahhaaahhahaahahahah yea if she was being an annoying B you had the right you should have sucker punched her mom on the way out that skank. | Law & Ethics | 1146191224 |
| 1793635 | does anyone know what type of punishment you might get in TN for Forgery and theft over $10,000? | You will be fine especially if you have already put aside a 5000.00 restitution payment. They will give you probation. | Law & Ethics | 1146089559 |
| 74647 | which repercussions I will have if I puntch my landord?? | whats up try the power of the pen rather than punching if hes crossing the line sue the pants off him | Law & Ethics | 1144167100 |
| 200386 | are physicians' DEA numbers confidential? | No it's needed for any perscription. Also for Class II narcotics some states require registering with the state, and that also creates a state number. ie In TX a perscription for demeraol (sp) requires a triplicate form, and in order to do these the doctor must register with the state. Now this doesn't mean you can "demand" a DEA number from a doctor for any reason, but if you're getting a perscription they'll have to give it out. | Law & Ethics | 1144200980 |
| 498790 | Estate Question? | If your father passed away without a written will, signed, witnessed and notarized, then he died intestate. According to Common law, which is basis of most U.S. states legal code, (except for Louisiana, which derives from the code Napoleon,) an estate intestate goes into probate (a type of court meant to oversee estates.) The court then administers the estate to fulfill the following tasks: 1) to discharge any just debts and estate expenses (funeral, administering the estate.) 2) depending on the jurisdiction (which state your father died in) establishing the legal existence of the heirs-of-his-body (you and your siblings and any other family he might have) and his heirs-at-law (any legal partnerships or contract relations he might have had.) 3) based on the above findings, dividing his real estate (property) among his heirs according to the laws of that jurisdiction, and disposing of his chattel (things/objects that your father might have owned or been a partner to) according to your father's debts, the claims of creditors or partners (if any) and the legal claim of family. This is a very long and drawn out process, which includes posting the announcement of your father's death in the newspapers for a set amount of time, filing all the relevant papers to show that you and your siblings are your fathers' heirs (birth certificates, etc.) and finally getting all the interested parties to sign off on the decisions of the probate court. this process can sometimes take a year or more, as the estate slowly makes it way through the court calendar. As to the question of time limit, that gain depends on the laws of the jurisdiction in which your father died. You can get a basic background on the process here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intestate Finally, keep in touch with your siblings and see if there is anything they need (in terms of documents,) but try not to push, probate is an excruciating process - legalistic, slow, yet again and again you are reminded of the one who has died as you have to dig through records to find insurance policies or deeds or letters required by the court. A final word to you and all readers, write a will. You do not need a lawyer, (although that can make the process easier.) You can get a form for a legal will a good office supply/stationary store or a legal supply store (we can also download forms now, here is one site with a free form and guide: http://www.ilrg.com/forms/lastwill/10steps.html there are others.) Make sure that you sign the will with two witnesses, in front of a notary public (you can find one at your bank or, often at a mailbox/ packing center - like Kinkos.) Either leave instructions (and, ideally money) for your burial, or, if you can stand it, arrange it yourself before hand with the mortuary or burial society of your choice. Make sure you leave only the copy(ies) of your latest will - ALWAYS DESTROY ANY OLD OR REWRITTEN WILLS. Make sure that you family, care-givers, lawyer knows where your will is. I know this sounds like a hassle (and it is,) but it will save your family a lot of extra grief aside from that they will feel at your loss, and it will make sure that most of your estate goes to your heirs and not the courts. | Law & Ethics | 1145162488 |
| 409261 | i am trying to find the state bop locator where can i ho thank you? | http://scotthortonshow.com/ http://thestressblog.com http://www.kaos959.com http://www.antiwar.com money, http://www.philipdru.com/griffin_stream.html education, http://www.philipdru.com/taylor_stream.html http://www.philipdru.com/gatto_stream.html ww1 wilson, http://weekendinterviewshow.com/InterviewDisplay.aspx?i=88 ww2 http://www.philipdru.com/stinnett_stream.html nam http://www.weekendinterviewshow.com/InterviewDisplay.aspx?i=108 bush & clinton http://www.philipdru.com/triplett_stream.html israel http://antiwar.com/justin/?articleid=8730 http://www.philipdru.com/webb_stream.html iran http://www.weekendinterviewshow.com/InterviewDisplay.aspx?i=131 government explained simply, http://weekendinterviewshow.com/InterviewDisplay.aspx?i=98 | Law & Ethics | 1145221207 |
| 3413961 | Queens Bench Division,Royal Court of Justice. Is it an existing court in Strand,London? | Yes, the Royal Courts of Justice are on the Strand | Law & Ethics | 1144662723 |
| 2449684 | Have you ever had Counterfeit money (unknowingly of course!)? What happened? | I got some counterfeit money as change when I was in France. I didn't know the difference between a counterfeit 10 franc piece (coin) and a genuine 10 franc piece. I tried to spend it in a shop and the clerk wouldn't take it and said it was fake. I basically said WTF, I got it as change somewhere. But they still wouldn't take it. I showed it to a local and they pointed out the little imperfections in it. But it DID look and feel pretty similar, almost exact even to a genuine 10 franc piece, it wasn't an obvious fake like photocopies of dollar bills are. And 10 francs was about $2 so who expects THAT to be fake?? | Law & Ethics | 1144987068 |
| 2676894 | What you mean by notary public? | A notary public is someone who can validate and authenticate certain kinds of documents. The name is rooted in Latin. The "public" part comes from the Latin word for "of the people" or basically, it was an official or government position. The "notary" part comes from one of the Latin words for writing. They were also called scribes. If you visit a notary public, they basically check your ID so they can be sure you are who you say you are, then they watch you sign your documents, then they validate the document by stamping it with their seal. | Law & Ethics | 1146454803 |
| 1693026 | How can I get a memorial sign erected in Pinellas County Florida? | You may have seen this, but here is a contact form where you could send an inquiry: http://www.pinellascounty.org/email_form.htm Actually, it may be quicker to call and ask. There is a list of numbers here: http://www.pinellascounty.org/phone.htm (you may want to try the County Connection Centers or the Board of County Commissioners) There should be someone at that county office who can help you out. Some of the elected representatives can be very willing to help or at least direct you to the right area. Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1144196157 |
| 2067899 | to whom do i report scams if someone is fraudulently selling merchandise on the internet? | In the USA - You can try and file a report with the local police, who sometimes have internet fraud investigators, but since you were not a victim they will probably not even want to talk to you. You can file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regarding consumer fraud (including internet scams). You could also file a complaint here: http://www.ic3.gov/ But again, they are most interested in victims. If you can find out who any of the victims are, that would be ideal. No police or federal agency will initiate an investigation without a victim (because you cannot prosecute someone for something like this without a victim). If it's international - I have no experience with it and can't give you any kind of answer. Good luck with this! | Law & Ethics | 1144778344 |
| 842065 | Do psychologists work with the police and the FBI? | Yes, but not as often as TV makes it appear. Usually they are on call expet some are full tie profilers - who also have police work training. | Law & Ethics | 1146097058 |
| 3698890 | are there any laws about owning a sword in a suburb of Chicago? | I seriously doubt it. There arent any in Detroit. same thing. Just call your local police station first and they will tell you. Make sure you tell them its just for decoration though HAHA! | Law & Ethics | 1144965553 |
| 4405594 | i'm looking for a lawyer who is specialize in drug case? | contact your local bar association tell them what you are looking for. they will connect you with what you need | Law & Ethics | 1146293068 |
| 417247 | Do you think with all this forensic evidence now, that hanging should be brought back, for murder, I do? | Absolutely, and in a Public forum. Televise it as well as injections, electrocutions, and gas chambers. I would take it a step further. If guilt is proven beyond a shadow of a doubt, they should bring back beheading. I'll bet crime would be diminished drastically. Why should we support these bastards, and pay for their education in prison? I'm with you pal! Sometimes you have to ask and answer the hard questions. | Law & Ethics | 1146083245 |
| 2906203 | Law Query ?? | Yes. And morally, since you know you still owe them the money on a contract that they upheld their end of, you should bring it to their attention, pay it off, and stop trying to be a thief. | Law & Ethics | 1144832353 |
| 3010922 | If you had to get a ticket from a cop, what kind would you rather it be, and why? | I'd rather not get any tickets at all ...I can't choose because I just don't want any, no matter what it's for, I try my best to obey the law and not waste the police's time by doing something stupid when they could be out chasing the real bad guys...sorry, just can't pick one, don't want any..lol | Law & Ethics | 1146168373 |
| 297678 | if there is no evidence and they weren't proven guilty how can they stay in jail? | It depends upon the crime he has been charged with. The courts are not compelled to release people they believe to be a danger to society or a flight risk, however they can't hold them without cause either. His lawyer should be filing a Writ of Habeus Corpus if there is some question. | Law & Ethics | 1145508638 |
| 1974262 | What if we lived in a total anti-feminist world where women were looked down on? How would our society change? | i think it could be argued that we already exist in exactly that misogynistic world you describe: - in the united states women are paid only 75¢ for every $1.00 a man is paid for the identical work. - 70% of the 1.3 billion people in the world loving in poverty are women. - two-thirds of the children denied even an elementary education are girls. - 75% of the world's 900 million illiterate adults are women. - women work two-thirds of the world's working hours and produce half the world's food, yet only earn 10% of the world's income and own less than 1% of the world's property. tell me exactly, how we're on such an even keel? how can anyone NOT be a feminist? | Law & Ethics | 1144733349 |
| 2880702 | I am havng trouble finding an attorney to take my harasment case....? | You should phone local attorneys instead of emailing them. Emails tend to get shuffled to the side. I don't even think we check our firm's email. Look in the yellow pages for Employment Law attorneys or Civil Litigation attorneys. You can usually schedule a consultation to see if they believe you have a case or can refer you to someone who would be more able to assist. | Law & Ethics | 1144356687 |
| 2458400 | Expungment of Felony record in Texas? | Like everywhere else in America, payola..... Don't feel too bad about it as everybody in America is or will be a felon. They just don't know what law they broke yet but they have for sure. In law three venial sins equal a mortal. | Law & Ethics | 1145972743 |
| 443373 | is there any law in singapore against people making a nuisance on your blogs? | Usually, there is no law (in any country that I know of) regulating what is posted on a blog. Especially if it is a comment by an annonymous user. | Law & Ethics | 1146217594 |
| 435779 | what is tattooing used for in criminal investigation? | "scars, marks, tattoos,distinguishing marks" all used for identification | Law & Ethics | 1144283106 |
| 756854 | why are Suppliers of military equipment exempt from antitrust laws? | The military is the single most important industry to the security of any country, it is tightly regulated by the U.S. to prevent leakage of secrets, and also to make sure that it runs effectively. In nearly any other country it would be a state run industry. | Law & Ethics | 1146191449 |
| 3126243 | In order to have the force of law, it is necessary that a conduct norm be enrolled in some national code? | Given my understanding of this question, the basic answer to this question is no, in either civil or common law systems. Obviously, a statute or code cannot cover all sorts of conduct, including future conduct that are not anticipated by a statute or code (i.e. internet regulation). Here, a court may be used to interpret conduct that is not regulated by some statute or code and give an opinion on the issue at hand. That opinion, under either common law or civil law, is given "force of law," or precedential value, in which lower courts are under an obligation to follow. | Law & Ethics | 1144118189 |
| 2518246 | What does unfair extrapolation mean in simple English? | I didn't check out the link, but that's not how I would explain it. Unfair extrapolation means you draw a conclusion that is not justified by the evidence. For example, if a witness says they saw someone in a red jacket rob the bank and you happen to own a red jacket, they they conclude that you robbed the bank. The attorney would normally use a leading question that raises the issue of unfair extrapolation, but not always. For example, by saying "so based on your testimony, XYZ happened" but your testimony might not have had enough evidence to allow you to conclude that XYZ happened. Is that making sense? You draw a conclusion without enough supporting evidence. Or testify to a conclusion that you don't have enough evidence to support. Hope that was more helpful than confusing. | Law & Ethics | 1146440851 |
| 3135290 | Should there be a market for Body Parts? | There already is a market for body parts and the usual "organ grinders" unfortinatly few enforcement agentcys moniter these activities as many "Organ Procurement Agentcies" travel overseas and purchase parts from third world countries for low prices (approx $250.00usd for a kidney) and then resell them for prices in the thousands. It is a highly illegal and lucrative trade. To legalize this is not a great idea as it would turn into a pricing war and with the illegal market already obtaining organs at low prices overseas the money to be made for people selling would be minimum at best. | Law & Ethics | 1144883723 |
| 4115287 | there is a fraud going on here where men tell you their going usually to niagara and then are robbed? | It happened to my brother years ago and he ended up going to jail for forgery. That is what I don't get about the justice system. My brother had no idea that the checks were stolen or the guy was a fraud and he still went to jail for cashing the check. What a bunch of crap! | Law & Ethics | 1145888235 |
| 3101076 | are there any restrictions governing the amount a lanlord can increase rent on a tennant in the state of ind? | No my quick search failed to turn up an state specific statute on rent increase. So it must be covered by common law. In common Law once your lease runs the Landlord is free to set a new price at whatever he wants(Unless your lease agreement had an option to renew). I would recommend getting an attorney with specific experience in Indiana property law for this -- there might be some fact specific cause of action. | Law & Ethics | 1146433351 |
| 3341771 | What countries live without "innocence until proven guilty?"? | This question really requires an in-depth knowledge of every country's legal system, which is not very possible. 155 states, including some who in practice consider people guilty until proven innocent, have adopted the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, which states, "Everyone charged with a criminal offence shall have the right to be presumed innocent until proved guilty according to law." That is the vast majority of the 191 member states of the UN. I don't really care to compare the two lists, but you can if you so desire. | Law & Ethics | 1144280363 |
| 4353216 | How can I change my daughter's middle name on her birth certificate? She's 9 months old and living in Texas. | http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/vs/default.shtm Hope this helps! =) | Law & Ethics | 1145459877 |
| 325979 | What is the name of the first African leader to be indicted for crimes against humanity? | Nelson Mandela | Law & Ethics | 1146046526 |
| 1715659 | why isnt george w bush tried for war crimes??? | He's so far down the list they'll never get to him unless you invent that brain-in-a-jar technology. First they have to do every dictator in Africa. Do you know how many damned dictators there are in Africa? So get back to work studying for those MCAT's. | Law & Ethics | 1146356199 |
| 3779442 | How should I handle Police Harrassment? | Get a lawyer. | Law & Ethics | 1146346139 |
| 1768632 | How does one get a 3rd DUI offense with a B.A.C. of .113 reduced? | you dont, unless you can bargain real well with a lawyer, other than that i suggest stop drinking, or stop driving after you've been drinking...as far as i know a 3rd offense is a felony and felonies are punishable with a minimum of 1 year in prison | Law & Ethics | 1146067279 |
| 1114153 | Should the portion on a job application regarding felony convictions be legally revised? | I think it's a total disgrace for an applicant to be refused employment after he has served his time. I can understand in the case of a child molester working with children or a robber working at a bank handling money. Something needs to been done to change those laws I agree fully. I believe it should be considered discrimination because after all you are locked up and your rights have already been taken away for a specific time period. Same thing for apartment housing , I'm not against background checks, people should know who they are hiring, but it should not prevent them from gettin a job or a place to live. I feel this is discrimanation also on felons. Apartments should have to provide apartment security because half of the criminals don't get caught anyway. They shouldn't prevent people from having housing and jobs. Probation officers require felons to go out and get a job if they don't they will have to go back to jail and the government will end up taking our tax dollars anyway to keep them up. | Law & Ethics | 1146018140 |
| 2845488 | i live in mo. i have a c felony of bulguary stealing. I have no prior record. What would be my sentence.? | There is no minimum sentence. The max is 7 years. You can read about it here... http://168.166.76.135/RSWeb/JSP/RSAINFO90.html I would guess you might be able to pull of probation. But it depends on the specifics of your crime. | Law & Ethics | 1146383003 |
| 3162549 | how is uti possidetis juris defined under international law? | See this site: http://operationkosovo.kentlaw.edu/symposium/resources/hasani-fletcher.htm | Law & Ethics | 1144798193 |
| 440973 | What are the Georgia Mandate Law Enforcement Training Act/Peace Officer's Standards and Training? | The Act itself can be found in Title 35, Chapter 8 of the Georgia State Code. The Peace Officer Standards and Training Council is responsible for improving law enforcement in the state by enforcing legislatively established standards for the employment and training of peace officers. The citizens of Georgia can be assured the adequate protection of persons and property through the establishment of minimum standards and professionalism developed and supported by law enforcement training. http://post.georgia.gov/01/home/0,2197,1329618,00.html;jsessionid=BFEF58B9D296EECD645F0C8C767B906B | Law & Ethics | 1146267701 |
| 262199 | How do judges Make Law? | If a judge decides a case for which there is no applicable law, their decision becomes law. Another person with a similar case will cite the prior case, and this will influence the judge in his case. These case decisions have the same force as law, since they are enforcable in court. Thus, they are law. | Law & Ethics | 1144109025 |
| 4446737 | I this fair or not and what should I do? | You need to get a lawyer and file a Motion with the court to determine your current arrearage and to get an accounting of all monies received. Don't just trust the State and what they say you owe. They are collecting interest on it, that is statutory in nearly every state. | Law & Ethics | 1145911867 |
| 4241162 | Why do people just accept things told them by the government when it is plainly described in the Declaration? | they are all blind sheep and to darn into themselves to get up and do something about it..which if we all did ..it would work in our favor | Law & Ethics | 1145823536 |
| 2354461 | Australian Law: Somebody provided false information to Police and had me arrested. My options for recourse ? | if you can prove that the information given to the police was false you have grounds to sue for false arrest. Did the vendor attempt to take payment from your bank and if the vendor did there is your proof however if the vendor did not attempt to take a payment form your account and you had authorised it then the vendor has gone against your wishes. go to qld law society @ www.qls.com.au or legal aid @ www.legalaid.qld.gov.au both services can provide you with free information regarding this matter. if your not in qld those two sites can redirect you to your states website | Law & Ethics | 1145247408 |
| 1676514 | What kind of lawyers are the best? | Bond lawyers. Get to sit in an office, don't have to appear in front of a judge, just work on a computer, make some phone calls, and rake in the dough. | Law & Ethics | 1144977759 |
| 3006148 | How do I go about reporting a bad payee for myself for SSI in ohio? | I personally would contact Social Security and tell them my suspicions. They may help you set her up! Ask if you can switch your payee to someone else. If she is mishandling your account, and you turn her in, then keep really good records on any conversations, e-mails etc. Document document document. Times, dates. Should there be retribution, then you can turn her in again. And that would be proof too! Good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1144544914 |
| 2856664 | should religion be involved in our human rights? | In one sense you bring up an interesting point. Let me challenge you with a broader concept... ...do our Laws reflect our Morality....or does Morality stem from the Laws we make each other abide by? In their written series of civilization, Will and Ariel Durant made the point in the first book, "Our Oriental Heritage", that man did not need or make laws until he thought his neighbor needed them. Think on that a bit as you ponder your own question. In my own personal opinion, I do believe that faith can and should inform public policy. In a republic such as ours, we have agreed to abide by the majority, until a new majority comes into being. And each new majority will bring its' own set of values. | Law & Ethics | 1144154456 |
| 108076 | Is the zyprexa lawsuit settlement taxable? | If its lost wages yes. ok got it compenssatory damages awarded for phisical injury or sickness are NOT taxable. | Law & Ethics | 1144464452 |
| 2512700 | Does anyone know a way to get out of this "Community Service" thing I have to do? | Just ignore it until the cops are knocking on your door, hauling you in on a bench warrant. I'd rather have you behind bars than in my community anyway. | Law & Ethics | 1143903945 |
| 2120804 | should Michigan have the death penalty/? | I don't think death is even the answer. Thats just barbaric. | Law & Ethics | 1145570838 |
| 4450143 | what happens when a paralegal gives incorrect information? | If the paralegal was working independently (not with an attorney) and giving legal advice, it's illegal and you can bring charges against the paralegal. | Law & Ethics | 1145489074 |
| 497507 | How long does it take to become an attorney from start of college to end of law school, whats the pay like? | If you attend a law school on a full-time basis, it should take you 3 years to finish the academic requirements for your Juris Doctorate (JD). The pay depends considerably on the field of law that you choose. Top-tier law firms hire the best and brightest of law school graduates at very high salaries - smaller firms pay far less - mom and pop shops pay even less - as do public defenders and state attorneys offices - non-profit organizations and public interest groups can pay almost nothing. Then there are corporations - most major corporations have in-house legal divisions that work with outside counsel to help a company with its day-to-day operations and assist with lawsuits. Think VERY carefully before you decide to attend law school. You can EASILY accumulate more than $100,000 in debt in those three years - and you'll need a very well paying job to retire that kind of loan. If you're not at the top of your class, you won't be starting out making a ton of money, although the opportunity might well present itself once you've become established. For most attorneys, the practice of law is extremely time-consuming, especially in the early years, when you're first starting out. Never choose a profession because it seems like a good way to "make a lot of money." Choose a profession because it's something you'd like to think you can enjoy doing for the rest of your life. P.S.: Assuming that it takes you a standard 4 years to finish your undergraduate degree (though that seems to be less and less common these days), it will take you at least 7 years to complete the requirements for a JD. Once you have completed law school, you must study for, and pass your state's bar exam - most law school graduates complete the bar exam preparation during the summer immediately following the completion of law school coursework. Also keep in mind that law school admission is highly competitive at most schools (particularly the good ones!), and graduate study (MBA, etc.) is sometimes considered a strong plus for a law school applicant. If you were to elect this route, you would have to add at least another 2 years of schooling to earn a masters, or some other advanced credential. | Law & Ethics | 1145310026 |
| 4183490 | Is it stachatory rape?? | In Colorado, statutory rape is when the one person is 15 years old or younger, and the other person is at least 4 years older. See Title 18, Article 3, Section 405 of the Colorado Revised Statutes: http://www.state.co.us/gov_dir/leg_dir/olls/HTML/colorado_revised_statutes.htm | Law & Ethics | 1146449568 |
| 80436 | whre can I find an example of a letter disputing attorney fee? | Is this for your attorney, or for court ordered payments to the other parties attorney? If it's your attorney then there is no specfic letter. Just type up a letter listing the charges in dispute and why you think they shouldn't be billed. If it's a court ordered payment for the other parties attorney then you need your attorney to type up a motion/order for the court to consider if the charges are valid. Also remember they get to bill for ANYTHING they do. This can be talking with you on the phone, looking up a court case, typing a letter, etc. | Law & Ethics | 1144098831 |
| 3036086 | will the sherriffs office hire me with 15 traffic tickets no dui only speeding, seatbelt.? | You could still be hired. Be very carefull when asked about your criminal and citation record to disclose it all when asked or filling out the application. Manytimes they are looking for lies on the application or during the interview and do not consider past criminal and citation records if disclosed. If not disclosed they would consider you lying. | Law & Ethics | 1144211557 |
| 1724580 | how do i write a rebuttal for a supreme cort project? | First, spell it right: Supreme Court. Second, find what you are rebutting. Third, rebut it. | Law & Ethics | 1144706008 |
| 3918857 | Crucifixion could it be used again??? | only pay.per.view | Law & Ethics | 1144245918 |
| 776206 | What is the legal procedure for selling a firearm to a private party in California? | You can't sell a firearm to a private person without going through a dealer. Go here: http://ag.ca.gov/firearms/pubfaqs.htm And pay particular attention to #14. | Law & Ethics | 1145491935 |
| 208700 | what are some cause of an accident but when a teen under 18 years behind the wheel? | drinking while driving inexperienced with driving too much talking with friends the music or radio is too loud | Law & Ethics | 1146143682 |
| 3848783 | where can I find a property owner for rental home in my neighborhood? | Call your county assessor. All property owners and tax assessments are a matter of public record. I know in my county we can look at GIS maps online, click on a particular property address and see the owner's name & address (if different from the property address). | Law & Ethics | 1143911998 |
| 84384 | what can we do to stop children from dying of hunger in this modern world? | instead of fighting hundred billon dollar wars, use the money for this purpose. | Law & Ethics | 1145022165 |
| 3487582 | how can corruption be eradicated frrom society? | DESTROY MAN KIND | Law & Ethics | 1146245309 |
| 737228 | how to report illegal garage conversions and people dwelling in them? | call your local town | Law & Ethics | 1145318089 |
| 343803 | wrongfully convict need a legal analyst to look over papers to tell me what I can do to turn this around.? | Did you plead guilty? If your lawyer failed to provide you with all of the information, you may have a claim that you were provided ineffective assistance of counsel. Unfortunately, a guilty plea generally waives any claim of ineffective assistance, or any other non-jurisdictional defects. If you pled guilty, you may have a claim that your plea was not knowing and voluntary, because you did not know of all the elements of a guilty plea (if this is the type of info your lawyer did not read to you). If so, you can file a motion to withdraw your plea. If the court grants that motion, then you are back at square one; you will be provided an attorney who will help you either plead guilty again, or go to trial. Since you are convicted, you may be able to get some assistance from the inmate attorneys where you are incarcerated. Some of them can be quite helpful. | Law & Ethics | 1145975500 |
| 4172617 | is marijuana still illegal if so when will it not be? | maybe next 420 dude... | Law & Ethics | 1145811139 |
| 985330 | what is the united states of america's tax free amount? | Depending on the countries you have visited, your personal exemption will be $200, $800, or $1,600. There are limits on the amount of alcoholic beverages, cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco products you may include in your duty-free personal exemption. The differences are explained in the following link. | Law & Ethics | 1144877003 |
| 3869151 | If you are an American Citizen but have your child in another country are they an american citizen too? | If you are married to a US citizen and one of you has lived in the US at any period of time, definitely. If you are not married to a US citizen, you have to have lived in the US for 5 years, 2 years of which were after your 14th birthday. Be sure to register your child's birth at the nearest consular office. | Law & Ethics | 1146459397 |
| 1115797 | is it illegal to tape record a phone conversation? | If someone calls you, you can record the conversation legally. If you call someone else, you have to get their permission first. | Law & Ethics | 1145825964 |
| 3103815 | what does it mean to have consolidation in court? | If someone has several charges or cases pending against them, rather than hearing each case individually, the court can "consolidate" the charges/cases by hearing and rendering a verdict on more than one case at the same time. | Law & Ethics | 1145477659 |
| 4284661 | Which city and state has the most crime? less crime? | I live in St. Louis, and the crime rate is pretty bad. I think we're in the top five of the most dangerous cities in the US. | Law & Ethics | 1145472470 |
| 1088940 | Can rules define mortality? | Rules set a standard, so the saying "rules are made to be broken" shows every ones standards are different. Hopefully the majority would define the rules, but the minority would break them. | Law & Ethics | 1146067400 |
| 710912 | AM not the smartest girl but AM just too ask a question are find out some info but the computer is just for? | About the only thing you said that makes sense is that you're not the smartest girl. This is wholly unintelligible. | Law & Ethics | 1146452521 |
| 3195488 | What is a C.O.R warrant? And what does it mean? | Sounds like a capias warrant for arrest and release on Own Recognizance. | Law & Ethics | 1146352923 |
| 3650462 | Should Surveillance cameras be installed on every street corner in the world? | its not needed all over the world. just in those areas where crime is there. | Law & Ethics | 1145216792 |
| 4133157 | Can doctors give out confidential information about patients? | no. unless court ordered to do so. | Law & Ethics | 1146420414 |
| 3613534 | would like to know if anyone can tell me where to get a sample of a filled in caveat (Canada)? | I have not been able to find any Canadian form called a "caveat." Would you care to elaborate? | Law & Ethics | 1144630872 |
| 416397 | Can I get a restraining order against my Ex's girlfriend if she is causing emotional distress on my kids?? | You could try, but it would be up to the judge. I think you'd probably need some pretty clear examples of how she is causing significant harm. Another avenue may be to get the custody agreement to stipulate that this girlfriend cannot be present. The problem may be the court assuming you are a jealous ex-wife and not taking your concerns seriously. | Law & Ethics | 1145772527 |
| 3609456 | I want to take a gun from USA to India. Can I do that or not? | a rifle or pistol? you can take weapons on planes so as long as thy are declared and locked up ( there are kept in the baggage hold ), but it's India's custom officals that I would worry about. | Law & Ethics | 1146105737 |
| 2239894 | CASE NO. 5RH0068901 ; I want to know all the information about this case number how can i? | Ask the Clerk of the Court. | Law & Ethics | 1144481449 |
| 3109236 | What do I have to do to take pornographic photographs? | You have to actually have a degree in photography, and have really good equipment, or no one will model for you. You'll just be another sleazeball who wants to take naked photos of women. | Law & Ethics | 1144860723 |
| 3469745 | What is the Law of Domain? | Eminent domain (US), compulsory purchase (United Kingdom, New Zealand), compulsory acquisition (Australia) or expropriation (Canada, South Africa) in common law legal systems is the lawful power of the state to expropriate private property without the owner's consent, either for its own use or on behalf of a third party. The term eminent domain is used primarily in the United States, where the term was derived in the mid-19th century from a legal treatise written by the Dutch jurist Hugo Grotius in 1625. The term compulsory purchase, also originating in the mid-19th Century, is used primarily in England and Wales, and other jurisdictions that follow the principles of English law. Originally, the power of eminent domain was assumed to arise from natural law as an inherent power of the sovereign. Governments most commonly use the power of eminent domain when the acquisition of real property is necessary for the completion of a public project such as a road, and the owner of the required property is unwilling to negotiate a price for its sale. In many jurisdictions the power of eminent domain is tempered with a right that just compensation be made for the appropriation. Some coined the term expropriation to refer to "appropriation" under eminent domain law, and may especially be used with regard to cases where no compensation is made for the confiscated property. Examples include the 1960 Cuban expropriation of property held by U.S. citizens, following a breakdown in economic and diplomatic relations between the Eisenhower Administration and the Cuban government under Fidel Castro. U.S. nationals and corporations held vast amounts of Cuba's prime real-estate. Cuban authorities offered just compensation for US properties, as they had successfully done for Spanish, British and French properties when they nationalized private property in Cuba, for the common good. However, U.S. authorities refused, adhering to the notion that those properties are still privately owned by U.S. interests forty five years later. This is in direct contrast with recent rulings by the US Supreme Court which allows a corporation to displace a private citizen from his/her realty, if the corporate development is considered to be in the best interest of the municipality. The term "condemnation" is used to describe the act of a government exercising its authority of eminent domain. It is not to be confused with the term of the same name that describes the legal process whereby real property, generally a building, is deemed legally unfit for habitation due to its physical defects. Condemnation via eminent domain indicates the government is taking the property; usually, the only thing that remains to be decided is the amount of just compensation. Condemnation of buildings on grounds of health and safety hazards or gross zoning violation usually does not deprive the owner of the property condemned but requires the owner to rectify the offending situation. The exercise of eminent domain is not limited merely to real property. Governments may also condemn the value in a contract such as a franchise agreement (which is why many franchise agreements will stipulate that in condemnation proceedings, the franchise itself has no value). | Law & Ethics | 1146194170 |
| 1345212 | What is the International Bill of Human Rights about? | It is a list of international laws laid down by the UN council, it gives the fundamental rights which each human being deserves, including freedom of speech and education. UN countries must work towards providing these rights for their citizens. | Law & Ethics | 1145477871 |
| 3581742 | What can be done legally to help me, and eventually my new born baby? | where does he live in the U.S.? Is he a citizen? Does he have a job? Are you still planning on having the baby here? What you will probably want to do is contact the United Way Information and Referral Line in whatever county he lives in to find out where to start. It is usually easy to find the UW I&R's via http://www.211.org/ReferWeb/MainForm.aspx Good Luck and Congratulations on your baby!! | Law & Ethics | 1146237670 |
| 3064012 | What does leave loading mean? | Unused annual leave and/or leave loading. Unused long service leave | Law & Ethics | 1146137155 |
| 4059520 | To have force of law, is it necessary that this policy be recorded in some national code? | In the United States, as well as other common law countries, it is not necessary that a policy be recorded in a national code. Common law (case made law) has the force of law and may not be necessarily codified, | Law & Ethics | 1144123605 |
| 2657788 | Is Yahoo! seeking Supreme Court review of Yahoo! v. LICRA, 433 F.3d 1199 (9th Cir. 2006)? | LICRA has appealed the decision of the U.S. District Court to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Each side is in the process of submitting briefs to the court and preparing for oral argument. | Law & Ethics | 1145806085 |
| 299379 | What should I do with the mails of previous residents that I get in my mailbox? | Don't trash another person's mail, just handover those mails to the postman. | Law & Ethics | 1144789718 |
| 3190919 | I was abused (not sexually) by my teacher when i was in 7th grade (like 8 years ago) can i still do somthing? | you can bring it up, but without proof you wont be able to do anything | Law & Ethics | 1145337355 |
| 2664683 | Should we feel guilty about Wal-mart or is it silly to care? | If you're going to feel guilty, put that feeling into action. This is anecdotal evidence, but I have seen what a terrible effect Wal-Mart has had on the small Texas town where I grew up in the 70s. Most of the family-owned retail shops have closed; downtown is in ruins - there's no good excuse for kids to hang out there the way they used to. Money that used to be reinvested in the community gets paid to a corporate conglomerate with draconian labor practices and wages that are so low that the U.S. taxpayer has subsidizes Wal-Mart employees who don't get benefits packages. The place is sterile, the employees cultish. There's no specialized knowledge built up in individual departments. When there was a record shop on Hiram Street, the man who ran it and the kids who worked for him knew about music. The tire store salesman knew about tires. No one at Wal-Mart has that kind of institutional expertise. They're all about being low-priced and friendly, but they're completely removed from the products that they sell. And it's all sanitized, scripted, and carefully censored so that nobody gets his/her sensibilities challenged. Worst of all, I think Wal-Mart has played a pivotal role in making people believe that they need things they don't need, and want things they don't have any use for. The whole store is a tease, a come-on without a pay-off. (In this respect, Wal-Mart is no different from other players in modern consumer culture; except that Wal-Mart has found a way to destabilize and manipulate people who really don't have very much into wanting more and having even less. It's like a casino in that respect.) Where are all the Wal-Schools and Wal-Computers and Wal-Vaccination programs? The Wal-Institute for Public Health? It may be my ignorance in play here, but the Walton family has been fabulously wealthy for a very long time, but they don't seem to have developed a public conscience. They hide behind the good-old-boy image of their late founder. But it's time they started giving back. They've helped destroy a landscape in my hometown that's irreplaceable. | Law & Ethics | 1145996617 |
| 2834602 | Now that that black government worker has apologized to that security guard, should she now be charge? | Yes, she should be charged. It had nothing to do with race...until she pulled the race card and the "don't you know who I am?" card. If someone on the street apologized for a crime, does that absolve them of the responsibility? No. | Law & Ethics | 1144423148 |
| 1065055 | I thing that ma gay but I don't want to be gay I want to be normal, what will you do to be strait? | You can't turn gay or straight. You are who you are. No "group" is going to change who you are attracted to. What is normal? Everyone has different opinions on what "normal" is. A believer in "god" may tell you it is wrong to be homosexual, while a non-believer or maybe even an open-minded believer will tell you it isn't wrong. You need to decide for yourself how you really feel. It is possible to fall in love with a person regardless of their gender. It is possible to not have a sexual orientation. I don't feel that I do. I believe I fall in love with whom I fall in love. If your country is willing to punish you for who you are, there is always a possibility of leaving. | Law & Ethics | 1145104729 |
| 2354747 | hello what happens if you dont eat food for 1 whole day????? | You probably won't die. You'll most likely get dehydrated. | Law & Ethics | 1144531559 |
| 2238277 | why is it bad when the 10 year treasury note yield increases? | It isn't Bad. It is bad for people who wanted to borrow money - for example the government or home buyers. But it is good for people looking to invest money as it indicates that can get a higher returns. As for reading more into it - it indicates demand and hence either good (boom) or bad (inflation) - usually both in the end | Law & Ethics | 1144361903 |
| 4180172 | Why can't I opt out of social security? | ohh don't get me started on the social security issue it pisses me off. i'm losing like a grand a year for someone else and the money won't even fuckin be there when it's my turn. there was actually a bill up for approval that would have allowed you to have your personal social security but it was rejected. | Law & Ethics | 1145745198 |
| 2270464 | Do you believe that President BUsh is authorized to wiretap terrorists in AMerica without a warrant.? | Actually, the US Supreme Court has NOT addressed warrantless wiretaps as they are being done by Bush. To the contrary, the Supreme Court has said (see Hamdi v. Rumsfeld) that the current poltiical situation is "not a blank check" for the President to do anything he wants, regardless of existing laws. In fact, there are two reasons why warrantless wiretapping is not authorized, and is explicitly illegal under specific laws that were intended to cover this exact situation. First, FISA passed by Congress thirty years ago explicitly states the conditions under which surveillance can be conducted, and was passed specifically to address monitoring of US citizens communicating with people in another country, where one or more were suspected of being a threat. FISA requires that even in an emergency, the wiretapping agency get a warrant from a judge within 72 hours AFTER the tap is initiated. This defeats any argument made about their not being enough time to act within the bounds of law, and Bush has admitted that he's never even applied for the warrants afterwards in an attempt to obey with the law. Interestingly, some of big names opposing FISA being passed thirty-years ago include Bush Sr., Rumsfeld and Cheney. So, they were told, by Congress explicitly, that they ideas about inherent presidential authority were wrong. So, not only is Bush breaking the law, but he's breaking a law that was specifically set up to govern this very action, after his top advisors were told what the law was in this exact situation. Second, there is the ridiculous claim that Bush is acting under the Authorization for the Use of Military Force (AUMF), which the administration argues implicitly allows such actions. However, the AUMF is two paragraphs long, and states only that Bush is authorized to send military troops to Afghanistan, pursuant to the War Powers Act. What does the War Powers Act say? It limits presidential authority to send troops or deploy domestic assets unless authorized by Congress (since only Congress can declare war, and only Congress has jurisdiction for making domestic laws). The War Powers Act also specifically says that the President does not get any implied powers under this law, and that the President must obey all existing laws even when exercising explicit powers. You can't claim implied powers based on a law that says "no implied powers". That's basic legal theory 101. It's like trying to argue it doesn't count as treason because the traitor chooses to call it something else. Performing actions that explicitly breaking laws that were intended to cover this exact situation is breaking the law, pure and simple. | Law & Ethics | 1145980727 |
| 300175 | school issue safe mode? | Hacking would involve breaking in without permission. Since you had permission to use the PC then you can't be hacking it. | Law & Ethics | 1146007315 |
| 2094000 | why cant we have our won radio station? | You posted this in Politics & Governemnt. WHat type of radio station do you want? Republicans control most of talk radio, but the Democrats have Air America. But supposedly they "control" all the newspapers. | Law & Ethics | 1145868137 |
| 1807962 | have we ever had a dictator in the united states? | 1. George Bush Senior 2. George Bush junior Expected 3. George Bush sub junior | Law & Ethics | 1143962459 |
| 4000486 | how long do you have to answer a legal complaint in nj? | Agreed, she could have been served to appear as a witness. They don't have to really give you any notice on that. Its nice if they do, but sometimes they are working on things until the last minute... | Law & Ethics | 1146250663 |
| 3169487 | what is the chain of command for law enforcement starting with sheriff? | Generally, there are separate police departments that each report to the municipality they represent. For example, I'm assuming this would mean a county sheriff, and they would report to the county office and possibly the governor's office. Within the department itself, the ranks are typically like this: http://faculty.ncwc.edu/toconnor/205/205lect07.htm The organization varies by where you are. Some cities, for example, have police commissioners, while some counties also have deputy sheriffs, etc. | Law & Ethics | 1144547461 |
| 4096559 | bringing wine into PA? | If you are bringing a few bottles for consumption, I don't think there is a problem. I know that there are restrictions in PA for ordering from a company outside the state, but I don't think this applies to individuals. | Law & Ethics | 1146005151 |
| 3621020 | my car got repoed.they auctioned it and say i still owe 8000. is this legal. ihad spine surgery-couldnt work.? | Yes it is legal. What typically happens is that you are still on the books for the full purchase of the loan. If they repo the car, they auction it off and then try to collect on the difference. The only recourse that you might have is if the auction price was considerably less than the fair market value. You might be able to do something there. Other wise, sorry to say..You are stuck. | Law & Ethics | 1144102896 |
| 944522 | What country sells guns over the counter to anyone? | I believe Russia does it, unfortunately... | Law & Ethics | 1145639005 |
| 3871044 | If you are a felon can you still get S.S.I.? | Yes, and you can apply on line. | Law & Ethics | 1145602665 |
| 2004116 | What would Ben Franklin think of the PATRIOT ACT? | He would weep for the patriots he did know who fought and died for the very idea of personal liberty, only to have the word PATRIOT attached to the act of surrendering those liberties out of fear. | Law & Ethics | 1146182775 |
| 1119795 | Should Incest be Legalized? | Rene underscores the point Bananaman is trying to make here. She finds incest "disgusting" and uses that as an argument to support the illegality of incestuous relationships. What "disgusts" one person may not another and thus it can be seen as somewhat hypocritical to support gay marriage but not incestuous marriage which many also find disgusting. Remember “disgusting” just means tending to repel or sicken people and many supporters of gay marriage are at least somewhat disgusted by many of the sexual acts homosexual couples must engage in (for obvious reasons). They support gay marriage out of a belief for personal liberty which I find admirable. But like Bananaman points out, why not extend the same personal liberties for incestuous couples? ChicagoParty points out a better reason in that major birth defects can result from genetic deficiencies caused by intrafamilial intercourse. I personally, like many others, think that it’s unfair to handicap your children in such a profound way. But Banana is making a valid point. --- On another note the way we are progressing socially I wouldn't be surprised if incest loses some of it's social sting in the next 30-50 years. I don't think it's something to get worked up over. In the end social deviancy has always existed and accepting it culturally isn’t going to change how I live my life. Regards, Armus | Law & Ethics | 1144542949 |
| 4149758 | WA State, Gun Rights lost via felony, 3 1/2yrs ago. How to get em back? | In order to gain back your civil rights, you might be able to vacate your felony depending on the type of conviction. Once the court vacates the record of conviction, you may state that you have never been convicted of that crime, even though the court file remains in existence. Unfortunately for your situation, the vacating or sealing of a court record does not necessarily change or delete the records maintained by law enforcement agencies, the Department of Licensing or other government agencies handling gun ownership. Thus, it would require an attorney's assistance on how a vacated felony would apply to your situation. Speak with your local bar association and they will be able to give you an attorney's referral. | Law & Ethics | 1143930803 |
| 1737239 | Are there any laws regulating the awarding of bonus or reward points for consumer purchases? | Generally, no. Bonus and/or reward point programs are marketing efforts to retain customer loyalty. The only laws regulating consumer marketing generally fall into the full and open disclosure area of law. Most major companies such as airlines (Frequent Flyer programs) or financial firms(Discover's Cash Back rebate or American Express Rewards) are pretty good about disclosure on how their programs work. This isn't to say, though, that they make it easy. Usually notifications that the program has changed is delivered with your billing statement in legal disclaimer language in a font that would require the Hubble Space Telescope to read. :-) If you feel you have been defrauded through one of these programs, contact your state's attorney general office. They can best advise you how to make a claim. | Law & Ethics | 1144414550 |
| 3514686 | Is it legal for a job to make people take more than one non-paid lunch or send them home early all the time? | You can look up labor laws for your state. Here in Texas an employer can't make you take an unpaid lunch break unless you are completely free of ANY type of work. Just do a search for labor laws and see what you find. I did this the other day for an issue my sister had with her employeer. | Law & Ethics | 1144178582 |
| 3750266 | NRA and KKK, for or against? | I think this is just another conspiracy. The NRA has a good message: people have a Constitutional right to have firearms, the NRA tries to protect it. The KKK is a racist organization that teaches ignorance. One simply has nothing to do with the other. | Law & Ethics | 1145369887 |
| 2861679 | according to the patriot act...? | The evidence collected by the NSA, for example, when monitoring traffic from an enemy in some other country contacting some one here had better be admissible in court or we are all in danger of the next 9/11. The patriot act gives us the tools necessary to (hopefully) prevent terrorists from doing us any more harm here or abroad. Had Clinton had that available the first time the twin towers were attacked, we may have prevented 9/11 from ever happening. | Law & Ethics | 1145248746 |
| 2353274 | Although OJ Simpson was proven innocent, but is he REALLY innocent? | A not guilty verdict is not a proclamation of innocence. A civil court did not find him guilty but they did find him liable. At this point does it really matter? This verdict forced the majority of Americans to admit something that minorities have been saying for decades, that the justice system is deeply flawed on both a racial bias and a class bias. Pundits were saying there was no way cops would plant evidence but cops have historically committed atrocious acts (e.g. Amadou Diallo, Abner Louima, Rampart, Mississippi Burning 1964). Is he innocent? Only he knows now. | Law & Ethics | 1145020303 |
| 3293262 | why is california law state that a body will be held 3 to 4 days in a single car accident? | So they can do an investigation. A single car accident might have been caused by a drive by shooting or some other mayhem. The body has potential clues. Sorry about your friend. | Law & Ethics | 1145073609 |
| 4227672 | Can a Judge Discriminate because of your race? | the question should be, should a judge discriminate. the answer is no but he can. however i have learned that there is always more to a story. who recieved the brunt of your swearing? what was your attitude and body language in court? do you have a record and what does that look like? the questions are unlimited. also take note that a judge has a window to work from when handing down a sentence from minimal penalty to the max. as long as the judge remains in that box.. you really have to have concrete evidence of prejudice. it sounds like your punishment was some type of community service. who would waste a chance to be prejudice on something so minor. not me.. by the way in some areas this would be a violent crime.. assault.. domestic violence or worse. so i would be satisfied with what i got. finally learn from this situation.. to quote the words of a song i love.. you gotta know when to hold em, fold em, walk away or run. u should have ran. | Law & Ethics | |
| 4402710 | Met a guy only 7 months ago? | get a good legal team | Law & Ethics | 1144865773 |
| 3139198 | How about that death penalty! Should we keep killing folks for crimes or what? | The death penalty should be abolished for several reasons. For me the most important one is: judicial errors happen. Killing one innocent by mistake is unforgiveable. | Law & Ethics | 1145344908 |
| 2415136 | Where can i find al lwasuit attorney in chicago, IL? | They are everywhere in Chi town. Pick up a phone book, or watch a soap opera. | Law & Ethics | 1145487352 |
| 2588957 | How old does a child in Texas have to be to chose who he lives with? | I don't believe the child has the say so on who he wants to live with. At the age of 14, the judge will take his opinion into consideration but will ultimately rule on what is in the childs best interest after hearing testimony of all who are involved with your case. | Law & Ethics | 1145247381 |
| 2933050 | to the woman out there.? | I have also taken a philosophy class that discussed the same thing. I personally don't mind not having all the same rights as a man. I wouldn' want to be drafted. I also would not want to be looked at the same way as a man. If I was out looking for a job and it was between me and a man and there was lifting required, no matter what anyone says, if we had the same rights then we would both have to lift the same amount to both be qualified. No thank you. | Law & Ethics | 1145913216 |
| 2545172 | does anyone knows what just cause for chage of custody is? | I'm not a lawyer but I have 23yrs of law enforcement experience. You really didn't give enough info for me to say. It depends on many factors; such as what were terms of your divorce, why he hasn't been in kids' lives, financial support, his reason for sudden interest and any claims he's making to help him gain custody, any personal problems or negative actions by either of you,etc. Assuming you were awarded custody originally and there were not and are not now any extenuating circumstances that drastically change the original status of his behvior/situation or yours or the children and he basicly just decided he wants custody chances are slim the court would change the managing conservator status you hold unless he can show you to be an unfit mother. He might be able to negotiate visitation rights but doubtful the court would disrupt the children's lives without just cause. | Law & Ethics | 1145085001 |
| 313045 | how can i get german nationality while i am staying outside germany in egypt? | can't unless you where born there. if you mean citizenship that's different. | Law & Ethics | 1144558705 |
| 4346516 | were can a lady get funds to help w/divorce? | Not a lady, but I can hope to solve this unfortunate problem for you. There is always a legal aid office in what ever town you live in, you may have to dig for it and call lots of different people to find it but it does exist. The easiest way to find it, would be to call a woman's shelter, or your local YWCA if you have a chapter of that organization near you. If not, try your local college. Some of the recently graduated law students are hungry for whatever work that they can get and generally excel at their first cases. (mainly because they want the word of mouth advertising that can come from it). I wish you luck in this most unfortunate place in your life and hope for a speedy and clean proceeding. | Law & Ethics | 1144265294 |
| 520597 | do you have to have a commercial drivers liscensce to operate a mobile veterinary practice in florida? | No as long as you are not driveing people ..... But different states have diff laws about that.... But FL is pretty strict about anything I used to own a business and they were harsh on us small businesses.... But I don't see why you would need one So long as it is not too heavy... | Law & Ethics | 1145924959 |
| 3791120 | Do you think high school students should say the pledge? | actually it would do us all good to remember where our prosperity comes from | Law & Ethics | 1146172546 |
| 2445974 | UK regarding caravans? | I hear caravans are very flammable and, although it would be a shame if the woman's caravan accidentally caught fire when she was out, it would remove your problem. | Law & Ethics | 1145537073 |
| 1770147 | what is the difference between hemp and marijuana? | I believe you are asking the difference between industrial hemp and marijuana. Let's see if I can give you the best answer. Marijuana is cannabis plant with a high amount of the drug THC. THC is a pain reliever that makes you feel high. It was first banned in 1937 and given its pet name marijuana by government officials. Doctors refused to recognize the ban until the government threatened to arrest doctors a year or so later. Any possession of this plant is illegal in the US. Industrial Hemp is a cannabis plant that has so little THC that you can only use it for industrial uses. Usually less than .3% THC in most countries. An acre of Industrial Hemp can replace 3 or 4 acres of wood used for paper and the process is less expensive. It grows faster than most other plants, and crowds out plants so effectively that it doesn't require herbicide. Hemp is very inexpensive to grow compared to many other crops. Just talking about seed, some types of hemp grow as much hemp seed as corn. When talking about stalks and seed, hemp grows 10 tons compared to the 5 to 7 tons of corn at their best. It is frequently used for cloth, food, rope, alternative oil source and has 400 million in sales per year in the US(12 million in food product last year). This plant is legal to possess, eat, wear, just not grow. Viable seed and growing plants are illegal. Courts cases have recognized all other uses are legal by our laws in the US. The DEA has managed to keep growing Industrial Hemp illegal due to how much it looks like marijuana claiming that it would make drug enforcement impossible. A claim that no other law enforcement in the world has made. Canada requires that you have a license, detailed maps, and field inspections, but is otherwise legal for any purpose. There are thousands of acres of hemp grown in Canada currently. | Law & Ethics | 1145078948 |
| 3970234 | Why do Hindus rape Low Caste Hindu Women, when they are not allowed to touch them? | Yet another question asked about Hindus not with an intent of knowing something but just to insult . You are trying to imply that Raping is a regular custom. that's called twisting the facts. Rapists are rapist they are not going to act on the basis of cast. they are more likely to prey on easy target. Why Christians raped their servants and slaves when they usually avoid to touch them? Yes they did avoid the touch. do not try to evade it. they used gloves even they have to shake hand. I read it in too many contexts. One of the reasons Princess Diana became popular was that she took off the glove when shaking hand with common people. Untouchable idea of Hindus was started by hygiene freaks. that's a long story. but the fact is that it became a taboo and really got out of hand where pretentiousness of being clean was more important than logic. I do not defend that custom. it was illogical. but rest of things are explained by Orangeandgrey well. Rapist rape whoever they can. it is not related with any cast. Rape cases among indians are much lower. US has highest rate of rapes per year. If you are searching for reasons of this crime better start from there. | Law & Ethics | 1145995307 |
| 1401425 | What you think about this object??Equity of woman and man or similarity rights of them? | Yes I do believe that men and women are equal and should have equal rights everywhere. | Law & Ethics | 1146200477 |
| 2053149 | is there bill of human rights in Qatar? | "The new constitution contains human rights provisions, although their practical effect had not come fully into play since most provisions depended on implementing still-ongoing legislative and institutional changes." For a full breakdown, see here: http://www.arabicnews.com/ansub/Daily/Day/060322/2006032221.html | Law & Ethics | 1144241854 |
| 3509392 | Life in prison, waste of money? | HUGE waste of money. if someone did something horrible enough to be sentenced to life, then they should have their life taken in the literal sense. | Law & Ethics | 1144838477 |
| 2584211 | Illegal to use checkbook with previous address? | I work for a major US Bank and I have 6 years of experience in Item / Check Processing, It is not illegal to use your old address as long as you keep it updated it with your financial institution. You can also place stickers with your new address on top of the old one on your checks. | Law & Ethics | 1144377139 |
| 4460874 | How can you report a Home Owners Association in violation of state (WA) law? | Start with your state government. Attorney General is usual title, also consumer fraud group etc. | Law & Ethics | 1146421594 |
| 3377382 | My 14 yr.old wants to live with me-I'm not the custodial parent-Tx. laws re:age/childs will? | Get a lawyer. I believe a chid can decide which parent he/she wants to live with at the age of 13. Call an attorney and get a free consultation. Don't let this child live in an abusive household. | Law & Ethics | 1145506695 |
| 2985758 | Can I do my teaching internship in while being pregnant? If so, what are my rights? Any similar experiences? | o.k. basically, what you do in this situation is YOUR decision. this is school, not work, so you being pregnant has no bearing on whether you're "allowed" to do this internship or not, unless the program you are involved in contains some kind of verbage about interns who are pregnant, which i doubt it does unless you are teaching at a private school (they can be tricky about this). think about a few things first, though. what if you go into labor early??? would you have earned enough credit to not have to do the internship again?? if not, then are you willing to do it all over again later?? what if the dr. wants you on a few weeks of bed rest??? you don't know this until it happens. due dates are guesses....my sister's first pregnancy was great, except when she started losing amniotic fluid about 3 weeks before her due date and they ahd to induce her labor. you also need to discuss this with your doctor. ask about the distance. if dr. approves, then your insurance SHOULD(check on this) cover birth at an out of network hospital. that's how my insurance works. you don't need a doctor's note. many women work right up to the day they go into labor. there's no guarantees in pregnancy, so a note isn't going to reassure anyone. if it makes you feel better, though, then go for it. also, think about how you will be feeling the last month or so of your pregnancy. that's the point where you just wnat the baby to come out and you are really swollen and kind of miserable. this isn't true for everyone, but it's typical. you're going to be on your feet all day without many breaks in the day. if i were in your position, i would probably wait to do the internship after baby. that way i know i can be in prime condition, i won't have so many worries about the situation in general and it will be smooth sailing. good luck on what you decide! and just know that no one can stop you from doing this unless dr. says it's too far. it would be discrimination. | Law & Ethics | 1144616122 |
| 3696306 | Big trouble..ayudeme!!? | Get a lawyer,free the family, and turn yourself in.Give any weapons that you may have to your lawyer first and let her/him handle the media. | Law & Ethics | 1146421795 |
| 1234124 | What rights do former employees have in requesting copies of reviews or corrective actions from a former Empl? | You have the right to a copy of anything you signed (as a condition of employment). You have a right to view your personnel file(Take an inventory of everything in it). It's supposed to be in your persnnell file. | Law & Ethics | 1144704451 |
| 855505 | Employment Rights for termination of employment? | Unless you have a contract (union, etc.), an employer can fire you for whatever reason they like (unless, of course, if it's discrimination). You can be fired if your employer doesn't like the color of your shoes, or for no reason whatsoever. | Law & Ethics | 1145902701 |
| 357829 | What should my sister watch out for when remarrying her shady exhusband for the sake of the kids? (and HOW!)? | i dont understand how in the world he took the kids away from their mother...that is something that is extremly hard to do in the courts...but i think that if she wants her family back that bad and feels like if she dont have her family back that theirs no meaning in her life then support her but also remind her to becareful and try to save some money on the side for herself just incase...maybe he really does love her and realized that the grass wasnt greener on the otherside and now he wants his old happy life back....just try and help her secretly save some money as a just incase fund....i wish your sister the best | Law & Ethics | 1146144570 |
| 3827129 | What European nation calls it’s police Gardai? | SOUTHERN IRELAND...THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND. EXCEPT NORTHERN IRELAND. THEY ARE CALLED THE POLICE. | Law & Ethics | 1144671696 |
| 836081 | what is embesselment? | Do you mean embezzlement? Embezzlement is the fraudulent conversion of property from a property owner. For instance, a clerk or cashier can embezzle money from his employer; a public officer can embezzle funds from the treasury. So in simple words: stealing from the person you are working for! | Law & Ethics | 1145268797 |
| 946382 | i need to know how I can find the best family lawyer in Ohio? | The family court is not known for its speed. I would contact the Ohio State Bar Association (attorney) and request for referral to family/custody specialist. Interview them and find out their success rate in getting you custody and the reality of your situation. | Law & Ethics | 1145137543 |
| 1197327 | How does one qualify in Ontario to be a Commissioner of Oaths? | Beat the Buffalo Sabres in OT! | Law & Ethics | 1144420160 |
| 1853854 | can a public entity be sued by its own tenant in inverse condemnation? | Not the clearest question I have ever seen. If there is a violation of the housing code, lease or rental agreeement, the tenant can sue someone at the public entity, but suits against public entities depend on the nature of the entity and if there is a specific statute allowing suit. "Inverse condemnation" makes no sense. A tenant does not have the authority to condemn anything, unless the tenant is the board of health or the housing/building code enforcement agent. | Law & Ethics | 1144797624 |
| 767876 | How could really a desperate Iraqi win a trip to germany, how could really a dream come true? | You should start a blog and see if you can make money through the american press. You could write about what life in Iraq is like. Maybe eventually an American journalist could interview you and take you to a different country. | Law & Ethics | 1145827610 |
| 65238 | how much does it cost to get bonded in nj to become executor of estate worth $350,000? | In some jurisdictions - Nevada in my case, the Will said the executor could serve without bond. Have you examined the Will's provisions? If you are not intending to speak to an attorney check the Internet to see if your state statutes are posted and read what is required. If all else fails call a bonding agency and ask, I'm sure they still give quotes without charge. | Law & Ethics | 1144003039 |
| 365833 | What does sbi mean in criminal codes? | State Bureau of Investigation. | Law & Ethics | 1144957273 |
| 2666761 | Can a malpractice case be reopened after it's closed...? | i feel so bad for you, i am sorry. these things should not happen. i`am facing a case now about to call the lawyer and say settle, but i feel i`am getting screwed even before anything starts. car accident messed up back or tho claims arthritis my Dr. says nerve damage yet the or tho gives me nerve blocker medicine. well if i settle and arthritis is the issue i will gain very little monetarily. plus live with nerve damage the rest of life. but we need the money from settlement to help us out since i`am out of work.yes you can reopen a case if not by a different argument . | Law & Ethics | 1144157380 |
| 1221429 | free papers on legal gaurdianship? | Go to your local court clerks office and ask for papers to file for legal guardianship of a child/ren. That worked for me when I got guardianship of four of my friends children, whom I have been raising now for ten years. If that does not work, go to the bookstore and ask if there are any books on legal guardianship. There are books with forms and everything you need for divorce, child custody, wrongfull eviction, wrongfull employment termination, and many others. If that doesn't work, just call a local attorney who does guardianships, explain your situation, and you just might be given the paperwork you need. Good luck in finding what you need. Good for you for stepping up and taking care of children who need a decent, safe and loving home. Fostercare, while sometimes provides some decent homes, is a corrupt system which steals children from their families, often making it too difficult for even other family members to take their own blood into their homes. The child welfare system needs total revamping and changes. God bless and happiness always | Law & Ethics | 1144869689 |
| 3841281 | Question!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!? | yes you can!! human rights act in the uk relates to fairness of trial. judges are not protected my such immunity, as they doing their job wrong. | Law & Ethics | 1146091280 |
| 2246745 | Where would i send a letter if i wanted to get it to Sheriff Lee Baca? | For the life of me, I don't understand this. You can get on the internet and ask this question on Yahoo, but you can't get the address yourself. Leroy D. Baca, Sheriff Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department 4700 Ramona Blvd. Monterey Park, CA 91754 | Law & Ethics | 1144774369 |
| 918970 | is downloading from esato "illegal" in singapore? | I think uptil then it is illegal to download anything from web in singapore | Law & Ethics | 1144834600 |
| 3404921 | what ids can be used in the pa state store/can you use an id from anther country? | Do you mean to buy alcohol/tobacco? Generally most states follow the same rules, generally it's considered one of the following: 1)State ID/DL from any US state 2)Passport (issued by the US or any other country) 3)Military ID (generally only US) 4)Some types of foreign countries driver's lic./IDs can be used, but it's more of a judgement call in most states of the person taking it. If it looks like a document that could not be forged easily or it's a document that they commonly see(for example Canadian ID for a store that get's lots of Canadians) most will allow it. 5)Tribal IDs are generally NEVER accepted since they can be too easily faked, and there's no strict controls even for issuing one. 6)Student IDs, Employer IDs, etc are NEVER accepted. Finally most states require that the ID be valid. ie not expired. It seems dumb since your b-day doesn't change, but this way they can get extra money out of each person needing an ID. Of course one thing that is implied in ALL of these is that there is a picture on it and that your b-day is stated. When taking foreign IDs it's easier to try and have it accepted if the picture is printed on the plastic, and it's not just a photo that's been laminated to it. | Law & Ethics | 1144303223 |
| 2873417 | what is law? | Law, in its first form, was a set of guidelines given by God to help you stay spiritually healthy. Law, now, is a bent-out-of-shape, useless, piece of RED-TAPE. Yeah. Thats law. | Law & Ethics | 1145384099 |
| 605909 | I need to know the law in Illinois regarding preforming marriages? | The state marriage law http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs4.asp?DocName=075000050HPt%2E+II&ActID=2086&ChapAct=750%26nbsp%3BILCS%26nbsp%3B5%2F&ChapterID=59&ChapterName=FAMILIES&SectionID=63066&SeqStart=2700&SeqEnd=5600&ActName=Illinois+Marriage+and+Dissolution+of+Marriage+Act%2E (750 ILCS 5/209) (from Ch. 40, par. 209) Sec. 209. Solemnization and Registration.) (a) A marriage may be solemnized by a judge of a court of record, by a retired judge of a court of record, unless the retired judge was removed from office by the Judicial Inquiry Board, except that a retired judge shall not receive any compensation from the State, a county or any unit of local government in return for the solemnization of a marriage and there shall be no effect upon any pension benefits conferred by the Judges Retirement System of Illinois, by a judge of the Court of Claims, by a county clerk in counties having 2,000,000 or more inhabitants, by a public official whose powers include solemnization of marriages, or in accordance with the prescriptions of any religious denomination, Indian Nation or Tribe or Native Group, provided that when such prescriptions require an officiant, the officiant be in good standing with his religious denomination, Indian Nation or Tribe or Native Group. Either the person solemnizing the marriage, or, if no individual acting alone solemnized the marriage, both parties to the marriage, shall complete the marriage certificate form and forward it to the county clerk within 10 days after such marriage is solemnized. (b) The solemnization of the marriage is not invalidated by the fact that the person solemnizing the marriage was not legally qualified to solemnize it, if either party to the marriage believed him to be so qualified. (Source: P.A. 87‑1261.) | Law & Ethics | 1146250585 |
| 1866785 | how do you find a persons will when you don't know their solicitor died 1988? | go to that persons place of death (courthouse) and inquire as a family member. access public records under that name | Law & Ethics | 1144000506 |
| 347 | how do i find out about a subpoena in monroe michigan? | You call the county clerk's office or one of the attorneys listed on the subpoena. | Law & Ethics | 1144848834 |
| 770105 | Are you suspicious? | You would be too if everyone was after you. | Law & Ethics | 1144102001 |
| 53804 | Which country gives the most freedom to citizens? | come to the philippines, you can do anything... run the red light, piss on the street even diss the president. even the former prime minister of singapore says that the philippines has the most opeen media and free spech law. | Law & Ethics | 1144467507 |
| 1377091 | i need to know how to change the public accedent law? | E-mail you story to different news stations once people start to hear about this they'll be outraged then you'll have the power of the people and you might be able to get the law changed P.S. just start with getting your story heard | Law & Ethics | 1144336466 |
| 2568106 | what is a quiet deed? | A deed done with no one seeing you or knowing you did it. I think your are thinking of a deed to quiet title. That is a deed executed by the persons necessary to remove some question in the chain of title. | Law & Ethics | 1145921088 |
| 2078899 | in tn. if you have 9 or 10 points on drivers licsense can they be suspended? | oh yeah, your driving on luck bebe, slow yo booty down grill | Law & Ethics | 1146259416 |
| 244814 | Why does the news say whenever a cop pulls over someone it is a "routine" traffic stop? | "Routine" refers to speeding, running lights, LP light out, ect. An example of a non-routine traffic stop would be that the car doesn't pull over or they're pulling it over for something like the examples above but in reality they're pulling it over because they're suspicious of a load or something more than the reason the initial contact was made | Law & Ethics | 1145611641 |
| 3112679 | Is it against the law for a younger coworker to make dicriminatory age remarks? | Yes it is. You will find it in your company's handbook. | Law & Ethics | 1144816899 |
| 4233351 | what are some baby mafia names? | little lou,frankie,cicciarari, | Law & Ethics | 1145890548 |
| 4203827 | Is a President Elect in fact the President having powers before being sworn in? | No. You are correct in making your assessment. | Law & Ethics | 1144065730 |
| 4268193 | I am looking for a lawyer to help me with my child custody case but i currently cant afford much at all help? | first off call the cops. they may be lying to you. second contact the legal aid dept of your area. they can help you out if you don't have the money. | Law & Ethics | 1144637839 |
| 4153024 | when sentenced to jail how much time do you have to turn yourself in ? | It's up to the court that sentenced him. The judge should have given him a deadline date to report in by. | Law & Ethics | 1144889027 |
| 2389569 | Don't You Feel Prostitution Should Be Legal? It Is A Victimless Crime y'all.? | I would tend to agree with Lisa. It is only as victimless as it occurs but, the possible transmission of STD could create an unexpected third party who becomes becomes the unaware victim, due to the commision of the victimless crime. Whether it should be legal, I am opposed, because, there is no realistic means of regulation and do we really want the government REGULATING that kind of activity. | Law & Ethics | 1146058680 |
| 3191830 | i thin k freedom of speech should mean freedom of speech. No boundries. Anybody have reasons to back me up? | Freedom of speech and Freedom of thought are two different things. People often want freedom of speech even when they have freedom of thought. Freedom of thought is a healthy thing which every one should need and Freedom of speech depends on tolerance of world. The world is not utopian enough to be tolerant to bear all the thrash being said. | Law & Ethics | 1143907426 |
| 2263143 | Do you need clearence to transfer a large amont of money from any country to the US? | Any unusually large bank deposit is reported. There is a specific amount, in fact, but I don't know it. I am sure you could find out through the Internet what the exact amount is. The person who told you "no" up above is wrong. It's to keep people from tax evasion, money laundering and other illegal activities. | Law & Ethics | 1146012446 |
| 3144487 | Is it legal for a retail store in CA to give less hrs to an employee if the emp does not make their indi goal? | I would imagine it's legal. | Law & Ethics | 1145487995 |
| 1880966 | Is suicide still illegal and if it is it a breach of our human rights? | suicide ceased to be illegal in the united Kingdom following the Suicide Act 1961 | Law & Ethics | 1145877698 |
| 879429 | If you owe 1600.00 in taxes how much are the penelties and interest if you can`t pay on time? | more than you want to think about. just call the IRS, they'll be glad to inform you. Of course, the IRS advice is wrong 1/3 of the time. | Law & Ethics | |
| 2338139 | How many times can a person participate in a criminal diversion program? | You can ask. If only traffic diversion can get once a year. If drugs, federal courts don't charge unless they mean to give someone serious prison time, not diversion. | Law & Ethics | 1146284764 |
| 3866447 | Can you have a permit to carry a concealed weapon in a state that you do not live in? | Yes, check the state's website and http://packing.org | Law & Ethics | 1145954078 |
| 269217 | what does 2 counts of 1st degree murder mean? | It means you are a waste of air and space and should be removed from society permanently. | Law & Ethics | 1144209884 |
| 869753 | Do you think that German citizens during WWII thought their government was wrong? | Well, you have to realize that after WWI, Germany was plunged into a deep depression. Both economy and morale were virtually nonexistent, and they were deeply humiliated by their loss. But then along came Hitler, who was, by all accounts, an excellent politician. He was a magnanimous speaker who told the German people exactly what they wanted to hear. He raised both morale using a sense of nationalism, and the economy, using the "common man" (I think he focused mostly on farmers). Even the anti-semitism made sense at the time; they felt like they needed SOMEONE to blame for all their hardship, and Hitler gave them one. It was in this fashion that he managed to seize power; Germany was putty at his feet. There were obviously a select few who did find something wrong with the regime, but these were exceptions, rather than the rule. Point is, Hitler knew what the hell he was doing. He was brilliant, plain and simple. Of course, he was also very wrong in the head. He had skewed ideals regarding other races, he wildly misinterpreted Nietzsche (although to be fair, just about everyone does), and his intentions were nothing short of evil. But he was brilliant. Taking all these factors into account, it kind of makes you wonder how anyone in Germany COULD think their government was wrong. | Law & Ethics | 1144670654 |
| 2766078 | where to report false information for adoption? | dept. of human resources in your town should beable to direct you if not handle the problem. | Law & Ethics | 1144269711 |
| 3590887 | current court cases at woolwich crown court. How do I find them? | Is the what your looking for? | Law & Ethics | 1145565799 |
| 1225831 | the address of Mule creek state prison? | http://www.cya.ca.gov/Visitors/fac_prison_MCSP.html There's the CDCR home page, that includes the physical and mailing address for the facility, here are some general guidelines for inmate mail in California http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/showthread.php?p=922207#post922207 and here's a discussion group that can offer far more information than the official site http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=&daysprune=-1&f=706 | Law & Ethics | 1144709595 |
| 4191562 | is it true that if I offer a settlement to a collection agency and they refuse that have to settleforwaspaid? | If I understand the question, the answer is no. Are you asking if: you owe money. you offer to settle for less than is owed. if they say no, they have to live with only what you have already paid? If so, of course not. As long as really really owe the money (or if it has been legally determined that you do) the collection company can settle, or it can do what it can to collect the whole amount from you. Collection agencies often agree to accept less than they have a right to (say, to forgive interest, or cut the amount a little) because it is cheaper than going through the effort of collecting. But they don't have to. | Law & Ethics | 1146263892 |
| 4028698 | What are the charges in Ohio for talking to a minor about sex online? | I believe it's a felony punishable by prison time. Watch "Dateline NBC" next Tuesday night at 9:00 p.m. I come from a community where 18 men were recently taken into custody for that very thing. You can see firsthand what the penalty is when they make their court appearances which will be aired next week. | Law & Ethics | 1146342330 |
| 3674259 | try and locate a funny will.? | Will Rogers was funny in his day. | Law & Ethics | 1145236053 |
| 994417 | re: Philippine Laws on Tenancy? | there is no legal justification. although there is a special law that mandates notice 3 months prior to termination of the lease contract, it can be observed that this mandate is for the benefit of the lessee. if the contract of lease which both of u engaged in reduced the span of notice to 30 days, then it can be considered as a valid waiver of the lessee's right of 3 months. he cannot invoke such law in the courts of law as it would tantamount to estoppel. the proper remedy would be an action for unlawful detainer or if it is no longer available, an action publiciana. i advise that you consult a lawyer in this matter. | Law & Ethics | 1144066473 |
| 1944604 | why do i have to work for a living when skumbags just bludge the dole? | so u don't turn into a skumbag that just bludges the dole | Law & Ethics | 1145007669 |
| 1427752 | Does anyone think we should go back to an "eye for and eye" or go to some other sort of punishment? | I'm a liberal and I'll take this one step further - Let the victim (or the victims family) choose the punishment. I get the first 2 (murder and theft) but not the third one. Drugs and war? A more logical one would be to work for free (community service) in a rehab clinic. The reason we in the US have so much crime is because we have so many rights. With great freedom comes great responsibility. Most Americans can't handle the responsibility. | Law & Ethics | 1143984607 |
| 2502240 | Less than two years ago President Bush Signed an ACT.,What is the name of the ACT? | That was part of the "Energy Policy Act of 2005" | Law & Ethics | 1144165858 |
| 2446569 | Since when are state social service workers above the law? (Able to take custody of your kids & not tell you) | It depends on your state (laws, policy, and practice). In our state, we DO an investigation after receiving a report. If maltreatment is found and the children are determined to be unsafe, we first ask for the parents to identify a safety resource (family or friend that can temporarily keep the children until children are determined to be safe). If a safety resource can't be provided or if the parents cannot be located, only then will the state seek custody. At that time, there will be a 3 day hearing that takes place somewhere between immediately and up to 3 days in which the court will determine whether the children should be in custody or not. The parents go to this hearing. If the judge does find that the children should stay in custody, there will be a 10 day hearing (also known as the adjudicatory hearing where the full evidence is heard). At this time, the parents (and legal representatives) also appear, and the judge will make a determination. As I said, it differs state to state, but call the local social services office and ask what your rights are as far as hearings, etc. We notify our parents (so long as we know where to locate them), as it is important for their side to also be heard. If we cannot locate the parents and take custody, it is still our responsibility to at least attempt to locate the parents daily. Hope this helps! | Law & Ethics | 1146387075 |
| 1264905 | Who started war in former Yugoslavia? | The cause of this war starts after WWII, when Serbian army conquered Croatia (then NDH - Independent Country of Croatia, Nazi country), united with them and Slovenians, and saved them from destiny of Nazi countries after WWII (Croatia and Slovenia would probably be occupied or annexed by USSR). They formed country called Socialistic Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (SFRJ). Tito (officially Croatian, but more likely an English spy or agent) became president, and weakened Serbia as much as possible. He created Kosovo issue, by bringing thousands of Albanians there, while forbiddening Serbians to inhabit it. Also he gave weapons of Yugoslavian Army (JNA) to Croatian and Slovenians. He also made outstanding foreign debts in Yugoslavia. About decade after his death, Yugoslavia, faced with economic problems, started falling apart. Croatians and Slovenians (who never had an independent state) used the opportunity, and declared independency. Milosevic was president at that time, by the way. So he tried to make a deal with Bosnian and Croatian politicians, and he did it. Croatia and Slovenia would be independent, but Serbia would get Bosnia, part of Dalmatia, complete Slavonia and perhaps even Macedonia. But, obviously obstructed from outside the country, plan was destroyed; Croats and Bosnian Mujahedins attacked official Yugoslavian Army (and surrounded them in few major bases in Bosnia). Macedonia and Slovenia peacefully got independence, but Albanians started Kosovo issue (they wanted independent Kosovo). After some time (1994) Croats forced more than million Serbs to pull back from Croatia (those who didn't fled to Serbia were killed in Operation 'Oluja' - Storm). Since Croatia became ethnically clean country, war had no more sense, so a cease fire was signed and Croatians got what they wanted - free country without Serbs. But, war continued in Bosnia, until UN, and SFOR interfered, causing cease fire and conclusion of Dayton Declaration (1995, I think). So Bosnia became relatively independent, yet under UN protection. Kosovo crises continued, and escalated after huge anti-Serb media campaign (probably financed by Albania and USA) into big war. NATO attacked Yugoslavia, and after more than half year of bombarding, Yugoslavia allowed NATO to take control over Kosovo, and Serbian police pulled back. But now Albanians want more - they want independent Kosovo (and they will most probably get it, since it is unofficial condition for Serbia and Montenegro to enter EU). Conclusion: war was caused by long-term opposing of republics of Yugoslavia, by huge economic problems. This was is, without doubt, started from outside. | Law & Ethics | 1144526047 |
| 3206662 | Where was the last lynching in the United States on record? | This is a little difficult to answer and depends to a great degree on your definition of lynching. Several sources assert that the last official lynching occurred in Mississippi in 1964 with the killing of three civil rights workers. Some point to the 1981 hanging of black man in Mobile, Alabama in retaliation for the acquittal of another man. Many consider the 1998 slaying of James Byrd, Jr. in Jasper County, Texas. Some people consider the beating death of Matthew Sheppard in Laramie, Wyoming in 1998 a lynching. On that definition, lynchings continue today including the beating death of Daniel Fetty in Waverly, Ohio in 2004, for allegedly stealing a pack of cigarettes from another man in a bar. | Law & Ethics | 1145321816 |
| 4398997 | What can be patented? | Depends entirely on where you are in the world In the US, anything useful made by Man under the Sun can be patented, including business schemes, pharmaceutical compounds and computer programs. Discoveries or scientific theories are not "made by Man" so can't be patented. So you couldn't have patented gravity if you were the first to understand it and you can't patent a new type of insect that you've discovered, although you can patent a genetically modified animal or plant. In Europe, certain things can't be patented, like business schemes and mental processes. Although computer programs can usually be patented, if it's just a computer program for carrying out a business scheme or a mental process, then it can't. So, a computer program that teaches someone how to play chess probably wouldn't be patentable. Also, Amazon's "One-Click" idea was rejected by the European Patent Office despite being patented in the US. Other countries don't allow you to patent pharmaceuticals, although this is mostly developing countries who desperately need the medecines and want to be able to make cheap versions of drugs that have been patented elsewhere. Most countries require that your invention be completely new and not an obvious modification of something that already existed, but not all. Australia and Germany, for example, have a special sort of patent which you can get for making only a minor change from something that existed previously, eg by painting it blue. Someone tried to patent the wheel in Australia after this new type of patent came in. Don't know if they managed it, I'm afraid, but it was probably just a gimmick. Different countries also count different things when deciding whether something is new. Europe has the most stringent rules. If someone delivered a talk in Japan which described the invention, you couldn't subsequently get a patent for it in Europe (although the European Patent Office would need given evidence to show that this talk had taken place). This is known as "oral disclosure" of an invention. In the US, however, mere oral disclosure of an invention in a foreign country doesn't stop someone from patenting it in the US. In other coutries, if you're the first person to bring the idea to that country, then you can get a patent - that's called "first to market" - even if the idea has been known for years everywhere else in the world. The US used to be like that until relatively recently. Phew, that was longer than I expected it to be when I first started writing... you better vote me as best answer :) | Law & Ethics | 1145736434 |
| 4130963 | How can I get information on someone that may have an arrest warrant? | Call your local police station. They can give you a number to call or a website to go to. | Law & Ethics | 1144245328 |
| 870716 | Does anyone know of any Attorneys who do pro-bono expungement work in Caddo or Bossier Parish, Louisiana? | Try the Louisiana Bar Association. | Law & Ethics | 1145172651 |
| 1583316 | Pleas boycott the attached website I find it offensive to Muslims and very pro American? | Law & Ethics | 1144488364 | |
| 1626829 | Public Defenders? | A Public defender can't just deny taking a case. They can request it be reassigned if there's a conflict of interest, ethical problem, etc, but not simply I don't like the defendant or I don't think I'll win, etc. Of course they are paid for the time they worked. The case work they've generated though must be transfered to the new attorney. Also remember one doesn't need to be a public defender to be assigned a case. Most states a judge can assign any person admited to the bar to a case and require them to handle it. This is normally only done in rare cases nowadays with public defender offices, but can be done. | Law & Ethics | 1144100803 |
| 593357 | can an American citizen retire in a foreign country and still receive his/hers social security benefits? | yes just have your benefits direct deposited into an account. You can live and travel to where ever you please | Law & Ethics | 1145655021 |
| 2175965 | how should today's youth combat negative moral influences? | Well Ms. Trinidadgyrl, Let the King Approach this one!! This is the major start here: the big influence, the big seller, the most corrupt, the one and only, T.V.!! Through here you have stupid Videos teaching girls how to dress, rather Whore-ish and sluty, and how to present themselves. Teaching young men to grow up and have absolutely no morals and not be Kings. Teaching them to treat women, others with no respect including theirselves. Rap, provokes selling drugs, doing drugs, and violence. Other songs promote it as well, but through music and TV shows, you have this disease that spreads througout the youth, hell, really anybody! I was raised by a King and a Queen, so that can also play a MAJOR factor on combat against negative moral influences. | Law & Ethics | 1145647872 |
| 598631 | What is confirmataion action meant when buying land tax land from the state? | Means that the state will make a public ruling that it has satisfied all of the legal requirements with respect to the former owner, before conveying title to you. | Law & Ethics | 1145640281 |
| 3143068 | I have a leagal question about child pornography.? | I would definately be calling the authorities. That is highly illegal and your friend can prosecute!!! I know for a fact I would and all involved will go down. | Law & Ethics | 1145274021 |
| 224714 | Are there laws to which companies can't harrass you? | Dress codes are not considered harassment. If you are unwilling to comply with a company dress code, then prepared to get fired, which the company is well within its right to do as long as they provide you the dress code in writing. Falsifying time sheets is, however, against the law. If you have proof, take it to your labor board and see what repercussions exist. But keep in mind, you will probably have to sue the company in civil court at your expense. Not getting your way is not harassment. If you're unhappy with the company, then find another. | Law & Ethics | 1145730172 |
| 55131 | question about work-related law? | Depends on the length of stay at this workplace. Some companies will automatically sign you up for a benefit program after 90 days, or 6 months, etc. If it was the filing period then yes this is completely legal. However, if they did this early I suggest you seak legal counsel. | Law & Ethics | 1145330910 |
| 2781229 | I received a red light run ticket but it wasn't me driving. Do I have to say who was the driver of the car? | The government (in this case, the cop who wrote the ticket), always has the burden of proving their case (that *you* ran a red light). You can show up for court and say nothing, if you like. If, after the cop testifies, you choose to speak, you can. I'm assuming the cop has his/her reasons for thinking it was you driving, and I'd be willing to bet you contributed greatly to those reasons (switch seats with someone, did you?). No, you (probably) don't have to say who the driver was. The government has to prove that you were the driver and you are allowed to challenge that if you want to try, but it's still the government's burden to prove their case. However, if you just show up and tell the judge "it wasn't me," you're not likely going to get very far. EDIT 4.19.06: So you've answered your own question, haven't you? The notice says you may (not must) say who the driver really was. ??? | Law & Ethics | 1145465921 |
| 197225 | What are the best (or worst) examples of LOADED QUESTIONS that you have seen or heard lately? | When a friends young daughter broke her leg, the social worker asked her "when was the last time she was here?" By the way, it was for her birth | Law & Ethics | 1146101333 |
| 1469168 | How do I get out of my "invalid" Apt lease in MN? | Legally with most apts. in MN you need to give at least 60 days notice in writing. This also has to be delivered to the apt manager at least 60 days prior to your lease being up. What part of MN. I am also having problems with my apt. manager. Just curious to know. I have never heard of your lease automatically renewing though. Are you sure that it doesn't just go from the 1 year lease to a month to month lease. Also, You said that you looked at your original lease, does it say anything in there about it automatically renewing itself? If not they can not hold you to it. They would need to file an addendum stating that you are renewing your lease. You would have to sign this in order for you to be held to the contract. These are just some thoughts, i don't want you to think that i am an expert or anything like that, because i am not. But please let me know what part of MN, and the outcome Thanks | Law & Ethics | 1144184021 |
| 49209 | what to do when police lie on police report? | Volunteer to pay for and take a lie detector test for yourself and the officer. | Law & Ethics | 1144775702 |
| 1848313 | Compare and contrast corporate governance in listed companies in Australia and China as it exists today.? | Come on! You are supposed to write your own work for your college education, not plagiarize from some poor fool who answers your question on Yahoo. This is such an easy essay with very little research requirement. Get out your books, get online and get on it, lazy. | Law & Ethics | 1145423733 |
| 1169258 | Gideon v. Wainwright? | Landmark Supreme Court case that established right to counsel in petty convictions. Gideon was jailed, and made a handwritten petition to the Supreme Court. Movie made of the incident starring Henry Fonda. Events happened about 1954. Book published about it called "Gideon's Trumpet". | Law & Ethics | 1144687809 |
| 597836 | how to subpoena a person for court? | You file a motion at the prothonatary. YOu have to pay fees...especially the constable service fee (it's worth paying for it over certified mail). | Law & Ethics | 1144606398 |
| 3873204 | How do you find EEO cases for a particular judge? | From a particular judge? Go to any legal search engine and type in the judge's last name followed by "equal opportunity." Start at EEOC.gov below. I am an EEO investigator and have other sources that are pay-for-search, but I cannot share those. | Law & Ethics | 1144874286 |
| 591095 | a friend left a abusive boyfriend. boyfriends mom is preventing us to take her stuff. is that illegal? | Contact a lawyer to help protect yourself and make sure everything does get returned. If money is a worry you can typically go to a courthuose and get a number for a lawyer and have a free hour on the phone where you could explain your problem and get his advice. It is her stuff and she should get it back. | Law & Ethics | 1144903162 |
| 1272516 | What is the noise level law for residential in North American(USA & Canada)? | Different states and towns have their own laws about that. Most places it's like 7 decimals. But you should check with your local city hall to find out exactly. Good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1146159656 |
| 3807763 | Who determines how man should control this power of nuclear missiles? | God... | Law & Ethics | 1145398667 |
| 1451462 | Spanish penal code - English version doc? | Hey there! I found a website that may help. It's kinda an overview of the Spanish Penal Code. It's: http://jurist.law.pitt.edu/world/spaincor3.htm. And this one too: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/pub/ascii/wfbcjspn.txt. Hope this helps! | Law & Ethics | 1144758103 |
| 2164739 | why are cops so gay?!? | They're not. Most of them are good people. It's not his fault you were doing something illegal. It's his job. EDIT: Jezebel, even with all those donuts? | Law & Ethics | 1145414354 |
| 355289 | CAN A STUDENT LOAN THAT IS 13 yrs. OLD BE A VALID WAGE GARNISMENT? | The student loan is valid. There is probably nothing you can do to remove the liability. It used to be death and taxes were the only two inescable things, now it is death, taxes and student loan repayment. Absent an ability to prove undue hardship (I'm afraid jail and prison don't count), it is difficult to get a reduction in your student loans. Your best bet, because the garnishment sounds like it is having a harsh impact on your existence, is to at least consult a local bankruptcy attorney. The bankruptcy won't get rid of your student loans, but it could restructure your payment for the next three to five years, to give you a little more breathing room. Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1144860973 |
| 3400340 | why is there a presdient? | Because we don't want a dictator, do we? Or a king, a shah, or a sultan. | Law & Ethics | 1146355752 |
| 3790779 | my landlord is a slumlord. My apartment needs things fix: leak in livingroom, carpet stinks, ceiling leak; pl | You should contact your lanlord and demand them to fix it. If you are on a lease, you can tell him you will break thte lease if he does not do anything about it. Also, if you decide to leave, take pictures OF EVERYTHING. You can also report him to the health department. Do something about it before it affects your health! | Law & Ethics | 1145080395 |
| 2552613 | Is starting a IRAQ war a good way to hasten the coming of the Christian predicted apocalyspe? | A lot of policy towards the mideast is due to Christian beliefs in the second coming. | Law & Ethics | 1145918152 |
| 631472 | Flee or defend with force against Las Vegas home invasion? | I didn't look at cases, but it does look like you do have this right in Nevada: NRS 193.240 Resistance by party about to be injured. Resistance sufficient to prevent the offense may be made by the party about to be injured: 1. To prevent an offense against his person, or his family or some member thereof. 2. To prevent an illegal attempt, by force, to take or injure property in his lawful possession. (Added to NRS by 1967, 1469) NRS 193.250 Resistance by other persons. Any other person, in aid or defense of a person about to be injured, may make resistance sufficient to prevent the offense. (Added to NRS by 1967, 1469) | Law & Ethics | 1146088333 |
| 431393 | How far would you go to make someone pay for a crime ? Would you be willing to commit a murder? | I would be very willing to kill the s.o.b. It would be difficult to not take it upon myself. I would take it upon myself to make him pay, whether or not he was arrested, if he did as you said, I would make his life a living hell. Only for a short time. Sawing off his extremities while he was alive would be retribution in my opinion. : ) Have a great day everyone! LOL | Law & Ethics | 1145031605 |
| 3195318 | Is white supremacy so wrong? How can it be if there are so many pro-minority groups? | There's a difference between groups out to promote a minority that isn't doing well in society, and groups that promote the superiority of one race over another. The NAACP doesn't say "White people are the devil and must be eradicated!" they say "We want to help black people out." There's a very important difference there. | Law & Ethics | 1146439496 |
| 873418 | nj smoking ban, i work in a resteraunt. can they still allow us a private smoking room in the kitchen? | No they can not if the health department was to find out about a smoking room in the building the place could get a huge fine. The best sugastion I can give you is see if the owner of the restaurant would be willing to build youall an out building so you all can smoke in it, the health deparment can not say anything about that as long as it is 20-50 feet away from the door | Law & Ethics | 1145073395 |
| 747837 | which mafia is it most powerfull in the world??? | IRS | Law & Ethics | 1145158726 |
| 3904508 | what is a victim impact statment? | Victim Impact Statements (hereinafter referred to as “VISs”) are statements read by, or on behalf of, crime victims at the sentencing phase of criminal trials. VISs have been occasionally constitutionally challenged in American courts. The challenges have typically been that VISs conflict with the Eighth Amendment’s “Proportionality Doctrine”, which holds that punishment must be proportional to the crime. The United States Supreme Court has considered three times in recent years whether the reading of a VIS at the sentencing phase of criminal proceedings is constitutional1. The present constitutional status of VISs is that the proportionality doctrine “does not erect a per se bar” to the admissibility of VISs at sentencing proceedings, but the Fourteenth Amendment may provide a door to relief2. This note examines the Eighth Amendment treatment of VISs by the Court, and the possibility of future Fourteenth Amendment due process challenges to the consideration of VISs during the penalty phase of criminal proceedings. | Law & Ethics | 1145884734 |
| 4314769 | what makes a great leader? | Someone who can rise to meet the needs of leadership. Someone who has confidence in themselves and what they believe, and who can take flack about thier middle initial. Someone who can make a plan and execute it in tough circumstances. But a leader who is humble and is not afraid to get down and dirty with the least of his leadees. | Law & Ethics | 1144740043 |
| 4184478 | Why do we still have rasism these days? | Because to some people, their looks are everything. They want every one to see things the way they do. They believe that the way they look is better than anyone else's who is different than theirs. So if u don't look like them, they hate u just because of that. Some people just can't accept the fact that every one is the same (physically) on the inside whether they like it or not. | Law & Ethics | 1146054637 |
| 113760 | should i do my history homework right now? | YES!! Get back in your room and open those books, lil missy! | Law & Ethics | 1145927221 |
| 73475 | i need melvin Belli address and phone number? | rather asking here u should search it on web or in the directory!!!!!!!!!!!!HA..........HA.............HA....... | Law & Ethics | 1145379516 |
| 3634423 | In what state is marijuana legal? | None and you are better of for it. can you imagine what it would cost if the government had their greedy little hands into the reefer jar. | Law & Ethics | 1145488261 |
| 3910289 | Question about Civil Suits.? | Is it past the statute of limitations on verbal agreements in your state. If not you probably could win at least part of it but than you have to figure out how you are going to collect it. It is not the duty of the court to make him pay you. | Law & Ethics | 1144285088 |
| 3442657 | Should all felons be banned from owning firearms? Even those who have not commited violent crimes? | No, I've always thought it was silly. Can't even go huntin! | Law & Ethics | 1144858949 |
| 3822447 | Eviction Process in Pennsylvania. Does anyone have answers to how long till actually on the streets? | she has to file a motion and tell them why you need longer time espically since there is children | Law & Ethics | 1144903864 |
| 2152666 | Might be a "stupid" question? | As to the first part of your question, I'm not sure a five year waiting period is accurate: Cal Wel & Inst Code § 8100 (2006) § 8100. Possession of firearm by patient with mental disorder; Waiting period for patients threatening physical violence (a) A person shall not have in his or her possession or under his or her custody or control, or purchase or receive, or attempt to purchase or receive, any firearms whatsoever or any other deadly weapon, if on or after January 1, 1992, he or she has been admitted to a facility and is receiving inpatient treatment and, in the opinion of the attending health professional who is primarily responsible for the patient's treatment of a mental disorder, is a danger to self or others, as specified by Section 5150, 5250, or 5300, even though the patient has consented to that treatment. A person is not subject to this subdivision once he or she is discharged from the facility. That says that as soon as a person is released/discharged, the law no longer applies. And that is for violent patients. I can't find anything about a waiting period. Besides, as stated above, the five year period is up, so don't sweat it. If you do apply for a license, permit, etc, disclose everything. You can get in more trouble for lying. | Law & Ethics | 1144208890 |
| 1392150 | Can a child who has Attention defficiet disorder get SSI from social sucurity? | i personally do not think so. with the correct learning enviroment and self discipline (sometimes even medication!!)an individual with ADD can be productive and successfull in school and work. i have ADD and i have never taken any medication for it and i will be graduating college this winter. it was difficult, but the motivation was the paycheck i will be getting after i graduate | Law & Ethics | 1144687116 |
| 3998223 | what does P.A.N.T do in prescott arizona? | takes drugs off the street | Law & Ethics | 1144952627 |
| 3448999 | What constitutes a medical malpractice? | Formally, it's a deviation from what a reasonable medical professional would do in the same or similar circumstances, essentially a deviation in the standard of care. That doesn't mean that every time something goes wrong, it's malpractice. Far from it, actually. An example of malpractice might be a failure to obtain informed consent regarding a medical procedure. If a doctor or hospital fails to inform a patient that a particular procedure might have some bad side effect, that would likely constitute malpractice. | Law & Ethics | 1144852561 |
| 538441 | Is calling your mother,"BIG MAMA" in presence of your family members a racist remark? | I didn't know that calling your mother "big mama" could be considered a racist remark. I don't understand why that is racist. Mean, I could understand. Racist, I don't. I also don't see why it is such a bad thing to call your mother big mama if she is big. It might be a little disrespectful, but that also depends in the relationship a person has with his/her mother. Also, is calling your mother "big mama" in private not a racist remark? I'm so confused!!!!!! | Law & Ethics | 1144822072 |
| 3433037 | Any Milwaukee people out there? | I don't agree with the verdict although I haven't followed it closly, I feel that one of the 3 did or know who did and feel that there is definaty some kind of internation corruption and code protecting the police officers. Definatly has me worried about my own safety right now living in Milwaukee.. | Law & Ethics | 1145286209 |
| 2553113 | info on michael c. orlandos arrest on domestic assault? | I would need more information and some of this may not be released to the public. Here is general information on Domestic Violence. Domestic violence toward women: Recognize the patterns and seek help Domestic abuse can happen to anyone, regardless of age, economic status, race and educational background. Find out how to recognize an abusive relationship and what resources are available to help. He says he's sorry and that it won't happen again. But you fear it will. Angry outbursts, hurtful words, sometimes a slap or a punch. You may start to doubt your own judgment, or wonder whether you're going crazy. Maybe you think you've imagined the whole thing. But you haven't. Domestic violence can and does happen to people of all ages, races, and socioeconomic and educational backgrounds. Domestic violence happens to men and to same-sex partners, but most often domestic violence involves men abusing their female partners. In fact, the Department of Health and Human Services estimates that as many as 4 million women suffer abuse from their husbands, ex-husbands, boyfriends or intimate partners in the United States each year. Domestic violence — also called domestic abuse, intimate partner violence or battering — occurs between people in intimate relationships. It takes many forms, including coercion, threats, intimidation, isolation, and emotional, sexual and physical abuse. Without help, abuse will continue and could worsen. Many resources are available to help you understand your options and to support you. No one deserves to be abused. An abusive relationship: It's about power and control Though there are no typical victims of domestic violence, abusive relationships do share similar characteristics. In all cases, the abuser aims to exert power and control over his partner. "A lot of people think domestic violence is about anger, and it really isn't," says Diana Patterson, a licensed social worker and violence prevention coordinator at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. "Batterers do tend to take their anger out on their intimate partner. But it's not really about anger. It's about trying to instill fear and wanting to have power and control in the relationship." But anger is just one way that an abuser tries to gain authority. The batterer may also turn to physical violence — kicking, punching, grabbing, slapping or strangulation, for example. The abuser may also use sexual violence — forcing you to have sexual intercourse or to engage in other sexual activities against your will. In an abusive relationship, the abuser may use varying tactics to gain power and control, including: Children as pawns. Accuses you of bad parenting, threatens to take the children away, uses the children to relay messages, or threatens to report you to children's protective services. Coercion and threats. Threatens to hurt other family members, pets, children or self. Denial and blame. Denies that the abuse occurs and shifts responsibility for the abusive behavior onto you. This may leave you confused and unsure of yourself or make you feel like you're going crazy. Economic abuse. Controls finances, refuses to share money, makes you account for money spent and doesn't want you to work outside the home. The abuser may also try to sabotage your work performance by forcing you to miss work or by calling you frequently at work. Emotional abuse. Uses put-downs, insults, criticism or name-calling to make you feel bad about yourself. Intimidation. Uses certain looks, actions or gestures to instill fear. The abuser may break things, destroy property, abuse pets or display weapons. Isolation. Limits your contact with family and friends, requires you to get permission to leave the house, doesn't allow you to work or attend school, and controls your activities and social events. The abuser may ask where you've been, track your time and whereabou | Law & Ethics | 1145324040 |
| 2604831 | Is there a service that watches over your social security number to protect against identity theft? | nope. you can only protect against it by not letting the wrong person get hold of your ssn. That's almost impossible now, by the way, with computer hacker technology, various businesses who have that info selling it, and the less high minded of the general public catching on to the possibilities of what can be done with that info. I personally had my ssn (and photo) stolen when I renewed my driver's license. Forgers produced a drivers license, pay stubs, various impt. papers, which were all fakes. They used this info to attempt to take out bank loans in my name. Fortunately, a couple of employees at that particular BMV were already being watched by the FBI, and also, I was blessed by a very sharp loan officer. I was notified by bank officials that this had happened and that arrests would be made that day when the thief showed up at the banks (2 of them) to sign final loan papers and pick up the money. I was lucky. Best advice: check your credit reports if something doesn't look right. Also, through the credit report companies, you can request to have purchases over certain amounts or requiring credit, to be "must calls"--that is, you personally must give express acknowledgment that you are making this purchase or requesting credit. It's a safeguard. But gosh watch out, the scams nowadays are unbelievable. | Law & Ethics | 1143996532 |
| 305073 | i have a suspended license and ready to pay to get them back where do i start? | Call Driver control in your state | Law & Ethics | 1144189392 |
| 2328376 | is it ok to slaughter horses for human consumption? | that is crazy...do people actually do it? i will for sure be signing your petition. that is just absurd!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | Law & Ethics | 1144943429 |
| 1828238 | why won't the gov't legalize marijuana? | Because those of us who are law abiding vote. | Law & Ethics | 1145889907 |
| 2632639 | if a baby is not "alive" before coming out of the womb....? | Blingme - Her question was stated correctly. She is essentially trying to determine why states allow abortion if it is illegal to kill a human being. And if a state charges a murderer with two murders for murdering a pregnant woman, what is the exact definition of life. 1) Either a baby is alive and the two murders is correct. In this case, abortion should be illegal; or, 2) A baby is not alive and only one murder should be charged. In this case, abortion would be okay. She is pointing out a convenient catch-22 in the abortion debate. EDIT: bree123 - I do not believe she is calling out the hypocrisy of the double homicide law. She is calling out the hypocrisy of abortion. And citing the ACLU does NOT make me put a lot of trust in your judgment. It is a little like me citing all the evidence the National Right to Life cites proving that life starts at conception. You aren't going to buy that. Any evidence cited should be from a) a disinterested party, or b) a source that gives BOTH sides of the argument - like my initial assessment of her statement above. Source(s): Debate 101. | Law & Ethics | 1145742699 |
| 1425743 | Can I do a FREE criminal background check on myself anywhere on line? | Not for free. You might be able to find a site that says it's for free, but mostly it's a scam. Try castlebranch.com. They are extremely accurate and reasonable too. | Law & Ethics | 1144644254 |
| 1248731 | I need info on homicide laws in Arkansas? | If you need info for research a good place to look is a law library. A state univ. that has a law school will have an up-to-date law library. Also Little Rock will have a state law library. There are attendants who can help you search, but if no one is available some sets of books are alphabetical others by state code. There is an index for both sets. Just takes a little time to get on to the system. Also if you are reading the law books keep a law reference dictionary handy. If you need to know this info because you are in some sort of trouble, contact an attorney asap. | Law & Ethics | 1144777476 |
| 2414837 | What is copy right policy on selling vector clipart of disney cartoon characters? | If you make money with those images, or use those images in conjunction with your business, you must get permission from them. Otherwise, yes they can force you to pay. And, by the way, you don't get to say how much money those images helped you make and therefore how much you should pay Disney. They get to say how much those images are worth, get money from you for their worth, and can also get you to pay punitive damages - in other words, extra money just to punish you for doing wrong. This applies even if you "bought" an image (say, a line art drawing on a clipart CD); read the copyright information on all software, pattern books, etc. before using images. | Law & Ethics | 1144755669 |
| 2479974 | I have a Q from a friend about alabama law. if you know anything about law, PLEASE help us out.? | In most states, the statutory limits on consent provide for exceptions when the "victim" is the spouse of the alleged offender. | Law & Ethics | 1145983755 |
| 4240345 | Should we make an example of people in high profile positions who break the law? | The law should apply to everyone equally. The press can have a hay day with high profile cases though. | Law & Ethics | 1144207914 |
| 3407862 | anyone got URLs for legal case law sites? | You can check out megalaw.com and findlaw.com. They have both free and paid search engines. I have been in law enforcement 9 years and have used both sites and found them helpful but not the greatest without a paid subscription. On their homepage, just select the state under state law and it should direct you to where you want to go. Good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1145238648 |
| 21455 | What are the names of important people in society lacking a liberal arts education? | chuck norris | Law & Ethics | 1145243648 |
| 484404 | who was the second gunnman on the grassy nole? | Nope | Law & Ethics | 1145927979 |
| 2520264 | What are we entitled to? | This is a tough question under any circumstances let alone the one your family is going through. First check with the providence you are in and ask the magistrates exactly what your MOTHER is entitled to, since you are over the age of 18 and not legally a deed holder in the real estate, it will have to be your mother who does the asking and who would legally gain anything from the divorce. Also check into whether Australia has any alimony laws, [law libararys are alwasy a big help online] and since your father makes more then your mother, if they do have alimony then she would be entitled to a percentiage/payment on a monthly basis from your fathers wages providing she doesn't remarry. It gets really tricky here because it really depends on the laws of the country as well as the indiviual laws of each state/providence so collectively all will determine IF and HOW much your mother will get or is entitled to. So whatever you do, SEEK AN ATTORNEY IMMEDIATELY. Divorce is NEVER the time to try to skimp on fees or to try to represent yourself or your family....an attorney is not only knowledgable in the laws of each state/providence and country but they also have access to hidden or obscure laws and loopholes which will gain you or entitled you to more then meets the eye per se. So again; never guess and or take ANYONE'S [including mine] words at face value...seek counsel ASAP. Good Luck. | Law & Ethics | 1146373179 |
| 1856643 | What is "Firearms Purchaser's Identification Card"? | In NJ you have to have apply for and receive a FPIC before you can purchase any gun. | Law & Ethics | 1146327937 |
| 2395487 | why does the gov. use illegal immigrant as escape goats? | Escape goats? Even if you don't agree on the war, illegal immigration has nothing to do with it. It appears that you have no problem wanting to help Mexicans, but you don't want to have nothing to do with the liberation of 25 million Iraqi's from the hands of a brutal dictator? I also say your cost estimate is a TAD high... PS - It's "scape goat", not escape. | Law & Ethics | 1144373764 |
| 1825871 | Was the ruling in the Supreme Court case Griswold v. Connecticut over turned? | unfortunately Not | Law & Ethics | 1146062923 |
| 718969 | may i fire my attorney in a criminal case in the state of texas? | Of course, you very well may. If you think your attorney is not representing your best interest, simply let your attorney know how you feel. If it's a State appointed attorney, you would have to inform the court of your dissatisfaction. However, first get a second opinion during some free first consultation before deciding - just to be sure you're not merely discarding because you're being told the truth. Good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1145920919 |
| 4019311 | Why does the news media only tell us about the old, fat, or ugly pedophiles? | Good question!! I think it has something to do with the fact that we vilify the old, fat, and ugly in our society (think movies). Nobody wants to watch a handsome vilian and hate him. | Law & Ethics | 1145680606 |
| 3311140 | How and whee to file a small claims case in Jacksonville FL? | CTY CRT HOUSE ON BAY ST IT USED TO BE THERE BY THE PD | Law & Ethics | 1144101926 |
| 690347 | List and define 4 functions of punishment? | Why should I do your homework for you? | Law & Ethics | 1145643817 |
| 4107155 | Is there a law that says that parents can't whip their children after a certain age or a law close to it? | I would not whip my children. They are better ways to discipline children than abuse. | Law & Ethics | 1146440481 |
| 2997351 | How can I find information on the emancipation laws of colorado?? | Check the link below: | Law & Ethics | 1144027675 |
| 3168595 | can 2 people in the same case get charged 1 4 murder n 2nd person for manslaughter in the same case? | Yes, it depends on each persons acts and level of involvement in the crime. The techinical term is level of "culpability." | Law & Ethics | 1146013030 |
| 1256217 | can ex felons in arizona own and carry blackpowder arms? | No. Its a federal matter, not a state one. | Law & Ethics | 1146346894 |
| 4380913 | how long does it take for the average felony trial in arkansas? | About 2 days. | Law & Ethics | 1144203651 |
| 4437804 | Does anyone know how to overturn a child support court order is the order is from another state? | Child support orders should originate in the state where the custodial parent lives. If you took him to court originally in Tenessee he would have had to modify that court order in Tenessee, not Alaska. Then you can appeal the decision your state. You should not need a lawyer for this. If you had "good faith" support, where no court was involved, then he could have legally filed in Alaska which then requires you to appeal to the courts in his state. The arrearages should only have gone back to the time you seperated not to when the child was born unless you seperated then. The fact that the child lives with him 47% of the time is going to severly limit the amount of support you could get from him. Consider this...he could file for support from you for the time the child lives with him. All of the papers you recieved from the court concerning the decisions made should tell you where you need to appeal. If you do not already have legal custody of your daughter you should file for it. | Law & Ethics | 1144157422 |
| 3875713 | Can I pay off in installments a Judgement against me in Small Claims Court? | More than likely if you have a job and a bank account they will send a letter to your bank to withdraw the full amount from you account....Or take any other property worth equal value from you. I don't think they will be interested in your piano. They look at property that is has an established "worth" with the bank...home, car, realstate property etc. You no longer have the ability to make payments you lost that privelege when your case was taken to court. The plaintiff won so if he doens't want payments and wants it as a whole sum he is entitled to this. Even if he was in the wrong and is a crook. Do not send anything directly to the car mechanic without it being documented. Especially if you aren't sure whether it is going to be garnished or not. The bank has to legally send you a letter stating that they received legal paperwork telling them to garnish your account. As does your employer if it is to be garnished from your paycheck. If it is garnished from your paycheck it will not be for the whole amount, but for a portion each paycheck. So make sure you never have $500 or more in your bank account or it all will be removed/garnished. So, yes he can have it directly garnished from you checking account. I know that it will hurt you financially, it hurt me considerably too. Is there anyway that you can get a cash loan from a cash lending facility so that you at least can buy more time? I know this will cause you to have debt also, but the courts have the law behind them and they have every right to garnish your wages and accounts. | Law & Ethics | 1145455848 |
| 3880375 | how to get a governor pardon? | Prey for divine intervention....otherwise pucker up. | Law & Ethics | 1146288366 |
| 468629 | How do you obtain a Texas Private Investigator License? | You might want to contact The Texas Association of Licensed Investigators. The Association's home page includes, among other things, a link to Texas Licensing Requirements. (See sources below for relevant links.) | Law & Ethics | 1144628173 |
| 1543888 | how do you look up information on a criminal case? | Go to the Court House where they were tried. | Law & Ethics | 1145728589 |
| 3904771 | how do I find out about police jargon like what is a 1031? | Ten codes can vary from state to state and even agency to agency. There are no set rules. In my last department, 10-31 meant that the person I was checking did not have any warrants. | Law & Ethics | 1144376366 |
| 1158190 | How many felonies can a USA citizen commit before he is sent to prison? | One. A felony conviction (guilty finding by the court) means prison here. There is no practice run. And in some states if you get out of prison and go do it again, you go back to prison for life. Of course, being found guilty by the court is a different question... | Law & Ethics | 1144820632 |
| 3162368 | Here is the story, i got a new car bank approved now they want it back? | You aren't providing enough facts. 1. What reason do they give for wanting you to return the car? 2. Are they offering any alternative to your returning the car? 3. Does your purchase contract state anything that would lead you to believe that the dealer has a right to rescind/cancel the contract and demand the car's return? If so, what does it say? | Law & Ethics | 1145563501 |
| 1271943 | Should I tell the managers I don't like there b/f questions and make a complaint? | I think that you should go straight to the store manager, and tell him what has been going on. Tell him that you feel uncomfortable with all their questions. While you may like your coworkers, you are under no obligation to tell them anything of your personal life. If the store manager does not do anything to resolve this problem, go to the district manager. Keep going over everyone's head who refuses to acknowledge this complaint of (possible) sexual harrassment. Most chain restarants (Pizza Hut, McDonalds) have a 1-800 number to call to report sexual harrasment. | Law & Ethics | 1145071388 |
| 1701413 | Can you get violated if you are on probation and you are pregnant by a convicted felon and you talk to them? | Probably. You can understand why, right? | Law & Ethics | 1145159157 |
| 3880260 | how can the federal reserve coin and regulate thevalueofthedollarwhentheconstitutionstatesthatonlycongress can | AH HA!!! THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!! thats the big fubar isnt it? ever read 'Creature from Jekyll Island'? http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0Je5rf5FTpEf24Bi7dXNyoA;_ylu=X3oDMTE2cDBvcmhqBGNvbG8DdwRsA1dTMQRwb3MDMwRzZWMDc3IEdnRpZANGNzMyXzg5/SIG=11ulpqn00/EXP=1144743801/**http%3a//www.wealth4freedom.com/creature.htm they cant, its illegal. the irs is also illegal. im glad you know this tell everyone you can. its common practice to bow down to government & whatever it says. is this what the founders would do? thank you thank you thank you | Law & Ethics | 1144657099 |
| 1755346 | How we can promote world peace? | It never will get better, wars in particularly are fought due to money. i.e "oil,gold,land" , even religon, thats how the U.S.A was founded, it would be nice to see the world unite for a common cause, if it was not for fighting we would not be here today. wars have helped the technology improve even if it is to cause devastation, also created thousands of jobs, also believe it or not, it helps the economy | Law & Ethics | 1144542492 |
| 1716283 | where can i find FREE information if i have a warrant for my arrest? | you can call the sheriff's dept (or police) and just ask them if you do. | Law & Ethics | 1144007968 |
| 2742116 | OMG I was ticketed for having "unclear license plates" - I had dealership plate frames on... what to do? | You can try to go to court, bring the frame with you, and tell the judge you have removed it and will no longer use it. Sometimes they will give you a break. In my state (although we just got rid of the magic marker tags GA was talking about) as long as you have corrected the equiptment violation by the time you go to court, they will drop it. I would bring the frame with you just to show that it wasn't some junk you bought and put on to try to look cool. I would also complain to the dealer who put the frame on your car. | Law & Ethics | 1145631255 |
| 1610474 | do victims,or witiness have to testify at a criminal trial? | You're friend can not take the fifth unless she somehow incriminates herself by testifying. For example, there are two business CEO. CEO 1 is on trial. CEO 2 would take the fifth testifying in CEO 1's trial if he's testimony would incriminate himself. Since she is the victim of on assult I would say taking the fifth is not a logical choice. It depends on the case as far as if she has to testify or not. The judge can make her come to court and testify by issuing a subpoena (which should be delivered by mail and/or a cop knocking on the door). If she chooses NOT to go to court even though a subpoena was issued she can be in BIG trouble and action can be taken against her. If she doesn't want to testify she should go to the court house (as soon as possible) and get information from the District Attorney, Clerk of Court and/or the prosecuting attorney in determining whether she has to testify or not. | Law & Ethics | 1144195900 |
| 2721229 | Is there such a thing as an Accountant-Client Privilege? | In a way, but just like doctors and lawyers are required to report certain things to protect their license, so are CPA's. If you have a question and you aren't sure if it's "illegal," you could always use, "I have a friend who..." It also depends on your CPA, some are not so "by-the-book" and they don't stress out if their clients share things with them that may not be entirely "kosher." You just have to talk to your CPA. Good luck :) | Law & Ethics | 1144216944 |
| 3104023 | how do u get a prisoners profile? | Mira mami, you can log onto the prison system, whether it's state, Federal or local and view their policies on the sharing of that information. They can sometimes allow you to request this and may actually make a personal appeal to your pops for his OK. | Law & Ethics | 1146418448 |
| 250914 | is a baby born in the US to illegal immigrant parents an authomatic citizen? | Hi, If a child is born in the US they are automatically a US citizen. Citizenship is based on the priviledge of being born in a respective country. Whether the matter is being debated is not the point. Additionally, people often think that parents will not be subject to a deportation hearing; however, a hearing will be done, but the "best interests of the child" will be considered heavily. Interestingly, unless the family is established, they will be deported to their country of origin. In Canada, if a child is born here, the family isn't established, but is subject to torture upon returning to their country (must be faced with a deportation order) then they have a great chance of remainig here and i am sure the American system is similar. Take care. Hope this answer helped you. Ciao From Canada | Law & Ethics | 1144790375 |
| 3572546 | who hates grorge bushes stupid thought??? | This whole immigration thing is just the flavor of the month.If i move to Mexico, i would make the effort to learn the predominant language of the area. Right now i speak a little Spanish and a little Tagalog. It helps to break down barriers to communication.We do have laws in place dealing with this issue. Both sides of the border have just been working it for mutual benefit. We don't need new laws either enforce the ones that we do have or do away with them. Peace. | Law & Ethics | 1146420974 |
| 787535 | who was the italian priest who got taken to court because he was preaching about jesus? | Well, I'll tell you, but first let's clarify what really happened. A fellow named Cascioli had been determined for some time to make the point that the Church preaches as facts things that can not be entirely and exactly proven by historians. (For instance, many scholars believe Jesus was actually born in 4BC, though some calendar inconsistencies shouldn't be much of a problem for a person's faith.) In Italy, there are a couple of laws originally put on the books to deal with con-artists, but not as carefully written as they could have been. The laws prohibit intentionally telling people falsehoods in order to make money. Cascioli believes that this law should prohibit the Catholic Church from telling unprovable stories and collecting donations. To sue the Church, he had to name a particular defendant, and he chose an old, childhood friend, a local parish priest named Rev. Enrico Righi. (Both are in their 70s.) The local court threw out the law suit a couple times before finally agreeing to hear it. Observers pointed out that the law was clearly not intended to be used in this way, which could even interfere with schools teaching philosophy, because we only know the teachings of Socrates by hearsay (Plato, et al.). The court agreed. Reverend Righi was never at risk of going to jail or anything dramatic like that. A case like this couldn't arise in the US, because we don't have those particular laws here, and because the First Amendment protects our free exercise of religion and freedom of speech. (European law tends to restrict speech more.) Many American Christians would be surprised to learn that the dreaded ACLU has championed the Christian cause when anyone has tried, like old Cascioli, to misuse the law in this way. Hope this helps. | Law & Ethics | 1145222760 |
| 2562948 | Is there any Police officer out there ? that would let me interview them. for my senior project.? | Go for it. But I'm a California cop, so I don't know how well that will figure into your project. Click on the icon, and drop me a line. We'll go from there. | Law & Ethics | 1144332369 |
| 1261799 | what is the terminolgy for an policeofficer sittin in the dark with the lights off, then give u a ticket.? | "A person is 'entrapped' when he is induced or persuaded by law enforcement officers or their agents to commit a crime that he had no previous intent to commit; and the law as a matter of policy forbids conviction in such a case." "However, there is no entrapment where a person is ready and willing to break the law and the Government agents merely provide what appears to be a favorable opportunity for the person to commit the crime." So if you stopped and talked to the officer before hand and he told you sure speed all you want that is entrapment but if you did it on your own and he had his lights off he was "merely provide what appears to be a favorable opportunity for the person to commit the crime" which is not entrapment. I guess that what it means | Law & Ethics | 1144713021 |
| 3082100 | someone stole my driver's license if i go to get another one will they run my name for warrents? | Why? Do you have any? | Law & Ethics | 1144716138 |
| 114222 | Anyone know what happened to the Parental Notification Prior to Abortion Act after the Supreme Court ruling? | "A lower court was wrong to declare unconstitutional a New Hampshire statute restricting abortions for minors, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously on Wednesday." dated January 18, 2006 on Foxnews.com. (check out link below for complete article) I couldn't find anything that says the lower court has made its new ruling yet. | Law & Ethics | 1145131575 |
| 4238180 | Should we send all holocaust deniers to gas camps to see if they THEN believe that it actually happened? | No, because we'd then be sinking to their subterranean level of pure evil, ignorance and hate. We're better than that and must conduct ourselves accordingly. What I would propose is having them spend a day at the Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, DC, perhaps including some conversations with actual camp survivors. I'm not sure if it would change their embarrassing viewpoints but it couldn't hurt to at least attempt to enlighten and bring them forth from darkness. | Law & Ethics | 1145774564 |
| 1864439 | free child support payment plan agreement document to print? | sorry for you, you didnt usually get to make up your own child support payment amounts. All states have a child support calculator that they use to determine any child support tat is to be paid. If your agreed upon amount is lower than the laws of your state the judge will just order whatever the child support calculator says, if your agreed upon amount is higher than the child support calculator than the judge will ask if you are sure you want to pay that much. Your states court system should have accessible forms on-line for child support agreements and or the child support enforcement office in your state will also have forms for you to use that you can go to the office or the court and obtain. | Law & Ethics | 1146014536 |
| 78947 | I need a absentee divorce without children in Georgia with low income? | Get in contact with a lawyer, have them advertise in the paper in the Legal section (like 30 or 90 days) they will tell you, if your husband doesnt respond or put up a fight you will automatically be granted your divorce. | Law & Ethics | 1144729259 |
| 2067935 | Does anyone know where I can find info on homicide laws in Arkansas? | Sure, I know all about it. IT'S ILLEGAL!!! | Law & Ethics | 1144694583 |
| 3824537 | If I shoot someone in self defense with an unregistered gun bought at gun show, will I get in trouble for it? | Sweetie if your that scared of something happening the last thing you need is a gun registered or not.Why not try living in a Suburb or surrounding town.I think your nerves might be able to handle that a little better.And he should be able to handle the trip to see you.Good luck.... | Law & Ethics | 1144719071 |
| 343046 | guns.....good or bad? | In my personal opinion, guns are bad. They should be used only by law enforcement officials and not ordinary citizens. I lost my brother due to an accident involving a gun, and knowing that just anyone nowadays (depending on where you live) can purchase a firearm without even obtaining a license in some cases, makes me cringe with frustration and disbelief! I've just recently seen a report on the TV news that claims that even owning a fake gun such as the now-famous 'paint-ball guns' can lead to serious violence and even death. In some cases, people were accidentally killed or seriously injured while playing among themselves. In other cases, they were mistakenly shot by police who believed they had pointed a real gun at them... Let's leave guns in the hands of those who know how to use them in order to protect law-abiding citizens everywhere! | Law & Ethics | 1145821310 |
| 4343450 | So forgery and fraud are now okay, right? As long as you came here illegally? | Apparently yes. Hey since you got here illegally you already broke the law to begin with so why not continue. | Law & Ethics | 1144719153 |
| 4054209 | what do you call someone who illegally helps a convict ecscape from prison? | Well, first they would be called "an accomplice" Then "the accused/ the defendant" after that, in all probability, "Inmate Number V36645" | Law & Ethics | 1145201278 |
| 1774981 | Why is this racist?? | Any word used can be considered racism unless both subject and object know its intended use. Personally, I feel "Paki" alone is simply an abbreviation for "Pakistan" rather than a racist insult unless used with something profane. Remember, racism is when someone considers a certain race to be inferior to other races, and acts DISCRIMINANTLY on such thoughts. The line "That paki's amazing the way he done that awesome somersault" should be considered a compliment rather than a racist remark. | Law & Ethics | 1145717855 |
| 3166312 | What do you think about the Colbert Report!? | awesome. I like how he pretends to hate liberals and love the bush administration. He does some really clever segments, the likes of which I have never seen, like the word segment. Have you noticed also how sometimes he goes on a rampage about bears. Here is a paraphrase... "top of the list is bears, folks. these bloodthirsty monsters have been skulking about in the shadows long enough and I think it's time we do somethnig. If there's one thing that hates freedom, it is these demonic freaks, and they must be stopped..." | Law & Ethics | 1146195239 |
| 906717 | is public urination really a sex offense? | Most of the answerers consider this funny but this is actually a serious issue. YES it is a sex offense in all states. If convicted you will be permanently branded a sex offender and be required to register as one wherever you live. It will limit your ability to get a job etc. The public display of genitalia is considered to be lewd, obscene, and lascivious behavior and falls within the sex crime definition under the law of most states regardless of intent. Courts are rarely lenient. BTW that also applies to public streaking. The catch is that someone must see you do it to be a public display under the law and file a complaint. If you find yourself in a publicly accessible place near people and desperate to take a leak where someone might see, consider just wetting your pants. Embarrasing as it may be you can't be arrested as a sex offender for doing it as long as you don't whip it out afterwards and shake off the drops. | Law & Ethics | 1145128966 |
| 1928799 | Where can I find the International standard for pipeline colourcoding for industrial use and purpose? | sorry, couldn't find anything on google about it. http://scotthortonshow.com/ money, http://www.philipdru.com/griffin_stream.html bush & clinton http://www.philipdru.com/triplett_stream.html israel http://antiwar.com/justin/?articleid=8730 http://www.philipdru.com/webb_stream.html iran http://www.weekendinterviewshow.com/InterviewDisplay.aspx?i=131 | Law & Ethics | 1146374351 |
| 3617178 | How do you stop terrorist from bombing the soccer arena ??? | The best way to stop terrorist.Is quit kissing the arabs butts for there oil. Not allow arabs to come to the United States. Mixing arabs and Americans is like mixing oil and water. It doesnt work. Most muslims will never be happy until all christians are destroyed. That is the objective of the muslim religion.The arabs know that certain Americans are going to be kissing there butts.. They use that for there terrorist advantage. Sometimes I wonder if some Americans are being sacrified for the oil by the goverment. | Law & Ethics | 1146111962 |
| 2285810 | what are the elements on 'simple neglect of duty' of govt. officials under philippine admin. law? | sorry, i couldnt find anything on google about it. http://scotthortonshow.com/ http://thestressblog.com http://www.kaos959.com http://www.antiwar.com money, http://www.philipdru.com/griffin_stream.html education, http://www.philipdru.com/taylor_stream.html http://www.philipdru.com/gatto_stream.html ww1 wilson, http://weekendinterviewshow.com/InterviewDisplay.aspx?i=88 ww2 http://www.philipdru.com/stinnett_stream.html nam http://www.weekendinterviewshow.com/InterviewDisplay.aspx?i=108 bush & clinton http://www.philipdru.com/triplett_stream.html israel http://antiwar.com/justin/?articleid=8730 http://www.philipdru.com/webb_stream.html iran http://www.weekendinterviewshow.com/InterviewDisplay.aspx?i=131 government explained simply, http://weekendinterviewshow.com/InterviewDisplay.aspx?i=98 | Law & Ethics | 1145318042 |
| 3628021 | What do you value more :SECURITY or FREEDOM? | It's not a good question. You pose it as though you could only have one or the other. There is a balance needed between them. You cannot remain free if there is no security. | Law & Ethics | 1144619916 |
| 1889078 | can an executor of a will be appointed before the will is filed? | No. Before the will is filed, there is nothing to execute. The executor of a will is appointed within the text of the will itself. | Law & Ethics | 1144328369 |
| 3533232 | what is an independent witness? It is a laegal term? | A witness not affiliated with any party in a particular case - not a coworker or relative of the defendant or plaintiff. A person who doesn't care which way the outcome goes in a particular case. | Law & Ethics | 1144698036 |
| 762684 | what are the penalties of counterfeiting? | The sentence is not more than 20 years in prison, not more than $250,000 in fines, or both for simply making the counterfeit money, but there are many related crimes that can add on another 20 years... it adds up pretty quickly. | Law & Ethics | 1144359709 |
| 644995 | are special agents and fbi agents the same thing? | Basically any agent, even police officers are special agents. They are not special in that they do special things, but in that they are limited to a specific jurisdiction. That is, the FBI can only investigate certain crimes, the CIA can (theoretically) only investigate foreigners, the DEA can only investigate drug crimes, etc. The opposite of special agent would be a general agent, which does not exist at the federal level in the United States. There is no one organization that can investigate any kind of crime all over the United States. The exception is state police officers, who can usually investigate all crimes committed in the confines of the state. | Law & Ethics | 1144890333 |
| 1581402 | what could happen? | Sadly, for your wife and you, yes! But did your wife fight back? With today's technology with DNA and fiber analysis, if she fought back in anyway, shape, or form she will have skin, blood, and fibers underneath her finger nails and on her person ~ even if there was a brief struggle with her attacker~ she will have at least fibers on her person. I hope you guys went straight to the police station right after the attack, so everything she was wearing and under her fingernails can be submitted for analysis! Hopefully this person has a record and fingerprints on file! And if he does what, evidence your wife can provide will help to catch this a$$hole! I'm sorry that your wife (and you) have to endure and go through this! I sure do know what your going through, but opposite...my husband was attacked and I just posted an answer about our situation tonight. I will leave the link to my answer for you to read. Hugs to your wife and yourself! Stand strong together... because that's the only way that you guys will be able to get through this!!! Trust me I know! That and the son of a bitch gets caught and convicted! My user id is flutterinbutterfly if you guys want to read our similar situation. http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AlNhkNAjZSXKREQSNI5gsDjsy6IX?qid=1006042031464 | Law & Ethics | 1145604163 |
| 4441671 | can I press charges against someone who is wronfully accusing my son of something he didnt do? | If the person is saying the things in some sort of public forum, you could sue for libel/slander, but if the person has merely filed charges with the police, the charges and any statements made to the police are given absolute privelege. If the DA proceeds with the charges, knowing that they are substantially untrue, you could sue them for malicious prosecution, but that's pretty hard to prove and probably wouldn't be worth it. | Law & Ethics | 1146166524 |
| 4114005 | Should it be illegal to grow one cannibis plant? | Just because a law doesn't make sense is no reason to knowingly break it. Should it be illegal? In my personal opinion, probably not. Is it illegal? Apparently yes. Did you know it was illegal at the time you broke it? Sounds like it. If you don't like the law, change the law. Remember, just about every civil rights leader in the 1960s who stood up in defiance of bad laws were also prosecuted (successfully) under them. It's not about whether the laws are good or not. It's about whether, as a country, we are going to respect the rule of law. | Law & Ethics | 1145635297 |
| 525100 | How long can they keep 17 yr old in the "hole" in county jail without hygeine products or shower.? | Calm down, mom. I'm sure if he were still at home and skipped a shower or brushing his teeth for a couple days it wouldn't be a huge deal ... so don't make it a huge deal now. And ... having been locked up for 15 years myself, I can tell you that being in the hole isn't always a bad thing. Boring - yes, but SAFE too. It will give him time for some thinking. Eventually he'll run out of stupid and insignificant things to think about and start thinking about his chosen course in life. That's just what he needs, so back off and let the solitude serve him. The worst thing you can do is reinforce his "poor me" attitude. It's time for him to get his shit together and start acting like a man in his decisions. If he insists on being stupid after this ... make him go it alone. Legally, he has to be offered a shower every 24 hours. Realistically ... there ain't a damn thing you can do about it if he isn't offered one. Lawsuits won't make a damn bit of difference. | Law & Ethics | 1145204393 |
| 4240174 | how do I find a criminal record for someone in Hawkins county,tn? | If they ever served prison time you can go to the website of the Tennessee Corrections and do an offender search. | Law & Ethics | 1146174371 |
| 1469289 | will my peer be charged as an adult? | OK, I have problems with this on several levels. For starters, who is stupid enough to sell a car to an underage kid who has no license or insurance? There may be liability on their part should the victim decide to press charges against them as well. As far as your "friend"...first, find a different friend because this one sounds like a thug and is bad news. Secondly, although it may depend on the state where you live, at 17 1/2 she could very likely be charged as an adult, especially considering the fact that she is a repeat offender due to the DUI (and I'll bet money she has a record for other things as well). There are other chargeable offenses here as well...no license, no insurance, unregistered car, and a minimum of assault and battery if the attempted murder charge doesn't stick, though it should- if your account of what happened is true. I would say I wish her luck, but frankly I don't. If what you say is accurate she should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. | Law & Ethics | 1144876086 |
| 1677865 | If it wasn't for the universal soldier/bomb maker would there never be another war? | Definately, the egg and spoon race is a wicked idea! And maybe we should have the royal family breed up a few more uinterbred little kids to partake in the warfare. Imagine them up against the vodka drinking russians. I reckon there would be <if there were no ewapons> less control over the masses - wich has to be a good thing. And there would simply be calm and not so calm areas of the world. There'd be little communes, and then gang rivaled cities. But at least all the fighting nobheads would kill themselves in one place, and the sophisticated calm people wouldn't have to pay for it. | Law & Ethics | 1145648311 |
| 1729039 | Legalize Drugs versus the street war on drugs.? | Hey cam, you moron, is having drugs be illegal keeping people from getting them?? Obviously not since you can tell that story. Legalize everything. You should be able to buy anything in the same way you can buy hard liquor, whatever the rules are in your state. Drug prohibition does not work, just like alcohol prohibition did not. Anyone stupid enough to use drugs should be allowed to, it's called thinning the herd. | Law & Ethics | 1145661588 |
| 1023274 | our mother will be going to nursing home soon ,can she gift any money to her children or for anything else .? | The new Medicare laws make it extremely difficult to gift money away and not have it count against you for purposes of computing state aid. That $10,000 answer above is just plain wrong. She might not have to pay taxes on a $12,000 (not 10) gift, but that has NOTHING to do with how the gift will be seen by the Medicare people. However, there are ways to spend down your money to qualify for aid. You need expert advice from an elder law attorney. Go to the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and search for a NAELA-certified elder law attorney in your area here: http://www.naela.com/Applications/ConsumerDirectory/index.cfm And don't listen to any other advice on this site. | Law & Ethics | 1146436024 |
| 1102904 | Is providing medical coverage for minor children considered child support? | You need to check with your state. In my state it is considered a part of the support. In the child support calculator for my state, it asks if either parent pays a premium for insurance for the children, or pays "extraordinary medical costs." The calculator then includes that in the calculation of support paid. Basically, if the parent paying support provides insurance, they get credit for no nore than HALF of what they pay for the insurance taken out of what they would pay you. So if the non-custodial parent pays $50/month for the portion of the policy that includes the children (not the whole premium, just the added cost of the children's coverage) then that parent will get no more than $25 towards their support for the month. Some of the other comments on here are also a little off from my experience and for my state (like the comment about support being reduced during summer visitation) so check your local laws. you can google for your state and "child support guidelines" and you can read the rules about child support for your state. | Law & Ethics | 1145503582 |
| 2141435 | due to scandals in crores and corruption in each and every deptt.,are the people lossing faith in govt.and law | yes surely. | Law & Ethics | 1146164349 |
| 2613688 | Are you pro-life or pro-choice? Why do you feel that way? | I guess I sit on the fence on this issue. On one hand, if abortion wasn't legal, there would be many deaths by "coat hanger" abortions, yet I know someone personally who has had 13 abortions, which I think is neglegence. I also know someone who has had 10 children, half of which died from "crib death", most of the other half was taken from the state due to the mom being an alchoholic. I guess there will always be those who abuse the system and use abortion as birth control, but I also personally know people who have had children that they never wanted, and treated them well and some who have not treated them so good. I guess there really is no specific "title" for my belief, cause if my 12yo was raped I would definately want her to have the pill that guarantees she would not be pregnant. But an adult that goes out and has unprotected sex? What right does she have to be so carefree to create a life then extinguish it because it is not convenient to her? I think abortion should be legal but there should be some stricter guidlelines, and make other options available like adoption, and this abortion that takes the lives of fully formed babies....by cutting it's spinal cord that leads to the brain? Are u kidding me? Do we really condone taking the life of a fully formed being no matter how small? There still leaves the many depraved people who get pregnant that are junkies or alchoholics that are ignorant enuff to give birth to the many babies that have to struggle for the rest of their lives because of the ignorance of their birth mothers. How can anyone choose one side or the other, there are so many extenuating circumstances that this cannot be a black or white answer. How many children have u seen that u think "this child should never have been born"? None in my life, all children that I have come in contact with, from "normal" to "totally inept", have made a mark in my life. Who would I be to say....."u should never have been born"? All human life is worth living........I guess it all comes down to what we value as considered "worth living" | Law & Ethics | 1143935015 |
| 4232482 | Sexual Harasment outside of the workplace? | Not if it happened outside the workplace and after working hours. As far as I know, sexual harrassment only occurs when the person receiving the comment, approach, or inappropriate personal contact perceives it as insulting, demeaning, or threatening. Many people bend the sexual harrassment rules in the workplace by hitting on or accepting remarks from their co-workers. I think that policies against sexual harrassment exist only for the workplace environment (whichever this environment may be). But I believe that a person can get in trouble with the cops if he or she is accused of bothering another person in a sexual way. | Law & Ethics | 1145329885 |
| 31776 | Would you report a relative if you knew they were breaking the law? | Abuse of Power of Attorney? Are they taking money out of someone elses bank account that they have power of attorney for? Yes I would. Someone has placed a lot of trust in them and for them to abuse that trust and take that person's money is wrong. In Florida where I live we have some sort of board for "elder abuse" that would look into that. I would report them before they cleaned out the bank account completely. Eventually they will be discovered anyway. And if you report them sooner then at least the old person will have some money left that they didn't get. I think that is a pretty bad crime. I have Power of Attorney for my 90 year old mother and could get my hands on all her money if I wanted to but I would never do that. I couldn't live with myself and also I know I would be caught eventually, and also that is MOM's moneynot mine. Turn them in! HEY PICK MY ANSWER FOR BEST! Don't just let them go into voting! | Law & Ethics | 1145907863 |
| 2431768 | I would really appreciate info on California labor laws for not getting lunch breaks and 15 minute breaks.? | Once again godoompah has shown us just how smart he is (or lack there of) HAHA you are hilarious man, thanks for the good laugh. As I mention below, don't believe godoompah, he shows an obvious lack of knowledge on the subject. To start, godoompah is Wrong! Labor laws are NOT definied by the US labor code (they are only on a very broad scale) but ARE handled on the state level. As a matter of fact, California has the most strict labor laws in the country! Despite what godoompah said, you are entitled to breaks if you are older than 18, he may be from a state where you don't get breaks there are some, but California is NOT one of them, they do enforce breaks for EVERYONE regardless of age. As for overtime, well he has no clue about that either! I don't know where he got his info but he is wrong. Please disregard his comments as he obviously doesn't know what he is talking about First of all, it depends on whether or not you are an exempt employee, and no salaried does NOT automatically imply exemption. In a restaurant the laws are clear for you to be exempt you must be a manager. So assuming you are not except the laws in california are as follows. If you work 5 hours or more you get a 30 minute meal break that is UNPAID. You also get 1 10 minute break (not 15) that is PAID. If you work more than 5 hours but less than 6 you may waive your right to a 30 minute meal break. You can remove the waiving of your right to a break at anytime, so that you can take your break. Inorder for the 'waiving' to be legal they must have a signature on file. If you work 6 hours, you MUST take a 30 minute unpaid meal break, regardless of whether you want one or not. At 7 hours you qualify for a second 10 minute PAID break. As for the overtime, if you work more than 8 hours in 1 day, 40 hours in 1 week or 6 days in a row (meaning you worked on the 7th day) within a work week, then you get over time for all hours over that (for 7th day, they must pay you over time for the entire day plus every day after that until you get a day off or until the pay period ends). This is all however different if you are Exempt, none of the overtime laws apply and the breaks work different. Should you find that your employer is in violation of these laws, it is not difficult to file a complaint with the labor department but you must be aware unless you are being seriously cheated often times it is not worth it. Although they cannot retaliate againts you, they will, in one way or another. So be prepared to fight it all the way. The penalty for missing breaks is they must pay you 1 extra hour for each break you do not receive. | Law & Ethics | 1145424416 |
| 2406884 | do you get points for impeding traffic? | Every time you get a ticket, the different offenses will translate into different points. I believe after 12 pts, you get your license taken away?? | Law & Ethics | 1146424919 |
| 4327623 | Did Ragan import cocain to the street gang Crips? | Not directly. But as a way of funding arms to the Contras in Nicaragua, he allowed it to happen. | Law & Ethics | 1145476644 |
| 3600250 | How to request an investigation from internal affairs -a small town police department in Colorado? | small town doesn't have IAB, you have to contact them in you state capital. You trust NOBODY not even yourself. http://www.csp.state.co.us/internal.cfm there you go, contact them explaining your problem and they will assist you. Vote best if helps! | Law & Ethics | 1144598105 |
| 1925430 | Democracy in the world? | Democracy means that the people should call the shots. But in order to make important decisions, it is essential to be informed, to know what's going on. Certainly, the Iraqi people did NOT decide to have their country bombed and shattered by an alien nation, although they pretty much expected it to happen. Democracy can even be harmful if those who make the decisions are hungry, or uneducated, or ignorant, or simply not fully aware of things. In a poor country, votes can easily be obtained in exchange for food, shot-term solutions or even promises. Democracy goes a long way; it's not just getting the people to cast ballots; it's showing them they way. So, I don't approve of the US "spreading" democracy the world round, since they do it by first carpet-bombing the nation and then teaching them to vote. The US "freedom wars" are but an imperialist spree for an oil-thirsty nation. No one with anything resembling a brain would buy that "antiterrorist, preemptive, freedom&democracy" stuff. | Law & Ethics | 1145463090 |
| 290980 | How can "Ladies Nights" at bars and clubs, where women drink free or 1/2 price, be legal? | It's called a double standard. It's the same as the way white men are racists and no one else is officially. | Law & Ethics | 1143927755 |
| 2214248 | How old can you be to work in Michigan? | who cares. Michigan stinks. | Law & Ethics | 1143999433 |
| 2977044 | law enforcement fails to uphold a state law? | YOU HAVE THE EVIDENSE PRESENT IT TO A LAWYER ASAP | Law & Ethics | 1146310192 |
| 1839191 | Can I make my neighbor take down a tree that's too close to my house? | You should probably start by discussing the issue with your neighbor. If that doesn't work, you can find the particulars for your community on www.findlaw.com. | Law & Ethics | 1143903916 |
| 2615901 | law question? | I don't know the answer..... but if you were driving for JB Hunt (rig) at the time maybe you can be considered to have been in a cult and get de-programmed by a psychiatrist, and that might help with your record. ----- edit ----- OK do what the others recommend. Remember for the record though, if you're working too many hours and with a job that requires driving, YOU MUST cover your buns with both hands and all ten fingers because it's you in the end that catches all h-e-double hockey sticks. I mean did your employer step up to the plate when it all came down and say ,"Well yes we made this person work too many hours by threatening his life and therefore we feel that we are responsible for the negligent homicide."? | Law & Ethics | 1145537355 |
| 2835193 | If you get a phelony criminal charge is it true that you loose passport privileges? | Phonetic spelling at it's worse, LOL, it is felony. If you are convicted of a felony you can lose your passport privileges, actually the country you are in might let you go but the country you are going to may refuse you entry. | Law & Ethics | 1143919920 |
| 2703646 | How many people were killed in world war 1 &2? who is responsible for all this killings? | over 45 million. world war 2 was because Hitler was being a jack ass. | Law & Ethics | 1144784839 |
| 4420041 | punishment for credit and check fraud? | hang them | Law & Ethics | 1144175370 |
| 1890445 | I heard if foreign put in American’s bank million US dollars can become a legal resident then!, Is it right ? | uh..no... its investing >= 1 million dollars in a business that employs americans then you can apply for US residency in a special bucket and away from the rest of the other normal applicants. | Law & Ethics | 1144497592 |
| 4436015 | do arrest warrants have expiration dates? | yes when they find you | Law & Ethics | 1145931648 |
| 4271490 | im a victum in a home invasion, iwant to know if the defense side see me doing any durgs,is my testomony still | It seems likely. If you know the person who's trying to get the info, how about you just avoid them, and especially avoid doing illegal or compromising things in front of her. | Law & Ethics | 1143961416 |
| 406061 | where can i find a table of the police hierarchy? | nearly every agency will use different titles for various ranks. In general patrol officers will be called officers, troopers, constables or sheriffs. Supervisors may be called sergeants, lieutenants etc. In some departments detectives and inspectors are higher ranks then patrol officers. | Law & Ethics | 1144548037 |
| 2293488 | Can anyone use personal info like address, phone numbers, and name if given?.? | That stuff is listed in phone book; as long as you didn't give out info like ss#, bank accts., credit cards, you will probably be okay. If you are that concerned you can call one of the credit bureaus and ask what their policies are on unusal activity regarding your credit. If you report it ahead of time this may help you with any liabilities in the future. Good luck. I hope you didn't give any bank info to this man. If so, call your bank tomorrow and explain situation. Cancel acct. and wait to reopen a different one till you call soc sec.. Call soc sec. office and explain what happened and that your # and info may have been compromised. They will probably have a new one issued to you. | Law & Ethics | 1145591247 |
| 3793448 | interesting question catch22 how fair and sane is this? | The stupid idea of "You can't get an ID without an ID". Try to explain this to them and ask THEM for their opinion on your situation. Most of the time they are helpful and will point you to the right direction. I had a similar situation with my husband. He had an old expired ID from another country and that country's consulate wouldn't give him an ID, the DMV wouldn't give him an ID. SO, we just asked the DMV what we should do? They suggested official school records, you request them and keep them sealed and let the DMV open them. They just want to make sure it's you. Hope that helps! | Law & Ethics | 1145892938 |
| 218113 | What can I do about someones cows who keep getting in my yard and field and eating my horses hay? | put up a fence yourself on your property | Law & Ethics | 1144522888 |
| 826954 | do u agree with death sentence/death penalty? | Pro. Once a murderer is executed they will NEVER escape and NEVER harm anyone else. It grates on the hearts and minds of the families of the victim that their loved one will never get another holiday, another birthday or even just one more day, with their murderer still alive. It brings a measure of relief to families. There is just something inherently fair about executing a murderer. | Law & Ethics | 1144873982 |
| 4000372 | National Uniformity for Food Act of 2005, H.R. 4167~What's changing exactly? | You have probably noticed, particularly if you like Tuna that some states, namely CA, like to make companies put warnings on their foods, that go something like, "The State of CA has determined that Tuna contains Mercury, a poisonous chemical, blah, blah." Manufacturers don't like that 1) because they have to keep up on every state's laws about such things if they want to sell all over the country, which can be difficult, but more importantly 2) they don't want to scare consumers into not buying their food. So, in the guise of fixing the first problem, by making it illegal for states to impose restrictions on manufacturers, the Republican Congress actually eliminated the second problem. This poses no problem for people with allergies or preferences, particularly because Congress passed a law earlier requiring all food to have clear labels mentioning whether or not the food contains any of the major allergens. | Law & Ethics | 1144396028 |
| 3664198 | what's it like in jail? | I'll tell you as best as I can: Upon entrance to jail (called booking, if it hasn't already been done, you will be fingerprinted, photographed and processed into the system. They may do it immediately, or you might have to wait in a large room with seats or benches and sometimes a TV to watch. You will then be asked about your medical/psychological history, usually prefunctory, basic stuff to assess that you are not suicidal, pregnant, addicted to drugs etc. Also if you have a condition, you need to tell them so that you can get your meds. If you have money, you can put it into your inmate account so you can get things at the commissary. They usually put a plastic bracelet on you as well. You will then be escorted to a tiled room with a shower and asked to disrobe. You will also have to take off all your jwewlery, includng earrings or body peircings. You will be told to take your contacts out, if you wear them (be sure to bring your glasses, contacts are not allowed in jail) You will be searched. Sometimes, they will just take a glance at you, make sure you are not hiding a gun, or drugs. Sometimes it is a little more invasive: they might look into your nose, peel back your eyelids, or do a finger wave of where the sun never shines. They might ask you to squat and cough. You will then be made to shower, usually with delousing shampoo. They will usually spray you down after. You will dry off, then change into the jail attire. It is usualy a blue or onange one-piece jumpsuit, sometimes it is two pieces (top and bottom). Some jails actually use striped suits, and some use hospital type gowns. Most likely, though a one piece jumpsuit. You'll usually get flip flops or non laced sneakers. Usually sentences inmates wear a different color from unsentenced. You will then be given bedding (usually a pillow and case, thin mattress two blankets and two sheets), toilet paper and soap and led to the houising area. This can be a dorm, or a single cell. It will most likely be a cell you share with one or two inmates. Typically, it has a bunk bed,some shelves to store your stuff, a steel sink and toilet, usually in one unit. Your cell might have a barred front with windows outside the cell, or a solid door with a small window and then the cell has its own window. Natural light is not a requirement, though, so you migt have a cell/cellblock with no windows at all. The cellblock (sometimes called a pod)has anywhere from 8-30 cells and usually has tables and chairs to eat at or play games etc, maybe some excercise equipment, and a TV. There are usually a couple of showers you can use every couple of days. Your time in jail will be boring at best, miserable at worst. You will grow tired of watching TV. There will be little variety in your diet. You will usually consume about 2300 calories per day (no seconds). A lot of white bread, processed meat (think 70s style TV dinner). You will get Kool Aid, but no juice (they don't want inmates making wine out of it) The best advice is to not take sides, keep to yourself, but be amiable. In other words, no harm in playing a game of cards with someone, but think twice before giving out personal info. Avoid the race card. Be respect ful of the guards, but not chummy. Don't do anything to appear aggressive, or anything to look like easy pray. Your day will involve a lot of boring TV (usually no cable), card/checkers games. If you read, you will go through a lot of books (there is usually a limit to how many books you can have in your cell) Generally speaking, your visits will be done through a window (like at the movies)where you will speak through a phone (sometimes monitored). By appointment you can have a contact visit, however you cannot touch except for an initial embrace, and the table has a 2 foot plexiglass screen bisecting it, so it is kind of pointless. Also, contact visits involve a strip search. If you are nonviolent, you are not likely | Law & Ethics | 1144505616 |
| 1735239 | How do I file a claim against a notary bond? | well notaries are not REQUIRED to have a bond altho many do for protection in these type cases. from what i have seen tho here in CA as a notary is the the bonds only go up to $5000 for "errors and omissions" (that's what it's called). Why can't you just go to the police on this issue? Surely if the title was signed over, there would info as to who it was signed over to ? your DMV or DOT should know and the police can get that information from them. Then sue and prosecute | Law & Ethics | 1145742453 |
| 1158604 | When is a person considered a juror in the USA? | Once they arrive for a jury pool, and are selected to serve on the jury. In addition, the minimum age for being selected even for a jury pool is 18. Furthermore, failure to appear once you have been issued a summons for Jury Duty will result in a Bench Warrant for your arrest. It is your civic duty. My own opinion, I always vote guilty. Too many times does a criminal get away with the crime they committed due to technicalities. So, it's my way of evening up the odds. :) | Law & Ethics | 1145556738 |
| 3574131 | what recourse do i have if i ordered a chicken burrito from machine but it had only beef in it? | Maybe the vending machine was concerned about the bird flu. Seriously, though: There should be an 800 number on it that you can call. | Law & Ethics | 1144874267 |
| 4420910 | Can a mobile phone bring about contempt of court? | Is it possible, sure. Your question is difficult to answer because it really depends on the practice of a particular courthouse or judge. Many federal courts require individuals with cell phones, pagers, blackberrys, etc. to leave them with the Marshal Service. If a judge has a standing policy against such things in his courtroom, whether on or off, you could be held in contempt. My guess is that most judges wouldn't go as far as to hold someone in contempt if it was off. But I've personally seen a person's phone get confiscated b/c there was a concern that the individual was attempting to take pictures of witnesses with it in a drug case (i.e.--witness intimidation). | Law & Ethics | 1146281189 |
| 370403 | Where do you stand concerning the below listed statement? | He was 100% correct. It definitely applies to the mess we are going through today. It is Americans that are being discriminated against now. We cater to the WANTS (not needs), correction ... DEMANDS of these foreigners. God forbid should we offend them with our culture and national loyalty! But let them offend us all they want! I think I'll quit now before I set of on another lengthy tirade. | Law & Ethics | 1145460495 |
| 2633608 | is there anyone that can help if you think criminal lawyer should be charged with legal malpractice? | Talk to the state bar association. | Law & Ethics | 1145877431 |
| 1697700 | How can a government put someone in a house without giving them aid to take care of a person? | You know, the government doesn't owe everyone a standard of living or any sort of help. I am sure that help is available if you apply for it, but your sense of entitlement is just sort of "out there", you know? No one is going to know the situation, go through the proper channels. | Law & Ethics | 1145638904 |
| 512545 | in the police terms what does usm mean? | Good for you for including the context you've seen this in. But...I suspect this isn't a "police" term. If you're talking about getting into or out of rehab, it's most likely a term used by the folks running the rehab program. Still, someone here might know. I've never heard the term and can't even imagine what it stands for. | Law & Ethics | 1144031529 |
| 3633189 | My friend has land. But with a 'right of passage' road. Am I allowed to use the road, too? | Not unless your friend grants you permission to. "Right of passage" road is called an 'easement'. | Law & Ethics | 1145367734 |
| 3283524 | What is a Judicial transfer? | to convey or remove from one place or one person to another, to pass or hand over from one to another,esp. to change over the posession or controll of. | Law & Ethics | 1145789150 |
| 2756480 | what is a typical sentence for 2 counts of aggravated battery? | Possibly 3-5, depending the circumstances. | Law & Ethics | 1144971990 |
| 679548 | Do you beleave there is an anti-christ,If so,who[george bush?/]? | Bush is not smart enough to be the anti-Christ | Law & Ethics | 1144283026 |
| 3449617 | How should I feel now about this incident? | Because, in my experience, most cops are thugs. But in their defense, they work with the scum of society and they believe that they have a ESP when it comes to picking out criminals. Or at the very least they are seriously scarred from those people they deal with every day. Personally, I think we need to clamp down on them and force them to behave in a way worthy of a role model, and not a loose canon. | Law & Ethics | 1145888993 |
| 2442377 | Did you know that your sales taxes are deductable? | Well, make certain you check this with your tax professional because mine has always said this is only for specific types of items such as an automobile. It was certainly not my intention to insult anyone, I thought I was making a light joke. I apologize if I hurt your feelings. But I do know in the past that we had asked about deducting sales taxes at H & R and were told that this had very strict limitations. She could have been wrong because they use a lot of temp help around tax time. Conversely, there is a person who asked a question because they now owe an additional $4400.00 to the IRS because of mistakes. That really was all I meant. | Law & Ethics | 1145536113 |
| 3052272 | Where can I find a list of escaped Nazi war criminals names?whether they were caught or not.? | yahoo search or google it or askjeeves.com | Law & Ethics | 1145909640 |
| 671524 | Can someone please explain "collateral matters" in evidence? | this is my humble understanding,Ok, what I understand from the Relevancy; collateral matters. there must be an evidence such a relativity to the fact in issue as to persuade belief in its being or absence. Evidence on collateral matters shall not be permissible, except for when it tends to be any reasonable degree to establish the probability or improbability of the fact in issue. | Law & Ethics | 1146061465 |
| 1203513 | Laws regarding sale of alcohol to minors in a licensed club.? | It differs from state to state. But you will probably be fined and the establishment may be fined also, have their liquor license revoked, or be shut down. | Law & Ethics | 1144099673 |
| 1985538 | Can a 14yr old notarize a document stating which parent she wants to live with? | All it means to "notarize" something is that a person, a "notary", has to watch the person sign the document. The person signing has to provide proof that they are who they say they are. The point is to prove that the person who is believed to have signed the document actually did. There is no legal age one must reach before they can have their signature notarized. Where it may become more complicated is that the daughter must have some sort of ID or to be able to provide definite proof of identity. Some notaries MAY take a school ID, but some may require a state issued ID. This document can then provided to the court when a change of custody is requested. This is the other reason age does not matter. All the daughter is doing is stating a preference as to where she wants to live. The court still gets to decide what is in the best interest of the child. | Law & Ethics | 1145569613 |
| 4318921 | Do we really believe that our mission IS helping ? | Unfortunately the American population are stupid. This entire 9/11 tragedy even turned my father (one of those conspiracy - down with the government people) into someone who drives around with a giant flag bumper sticker on his van and preaches military action! Instead of asking what we did to deserve such an attack. If we're seeing these things our government is doing now, what aren't we being shown? | Law & Ethics | 1144772137 |
| 3316748 | Weed/Marijuana? | I'm a "pie" from the late 1960's; that's hip - pie to you. I wore my hair long for a decade, and endured the redneck jokes and didn't have a care in the world except when and where and how much more marijuana I could get. Even managed to get a college education in there somewhere, even though I couldn't tell you who was President for three terms; didn't care. We were all chasing free drugs, free sex, and preocupied with rock-n'-roll and frisbies, etc. etc. on and on nothing mattered. I smoked pot for 30 years, and was quite a Connoisseur, and you might even say an expert on the subject, until my little endeavor got cut short by a drug bust and I did a 10-year federal sentence. I've only been out a few months. I am forever changed, I am bitter, destroyed; this should have never happened, the fed should have never been involved, and marijuana should definately be de-criminalized, but legalized? You can look at the history of Morocco and see exactly at what point drugs became legal. The entire nation stopped growing or producing, and the infrastructure began to crumble. Go over there today, and you'll see buildings crumbling and falling into the street, and you ask how long it has been like that; when it fell. It just lays there while everyone goes around in a fog. Marijuana chose my friends for me, my music, chose what I would do with my time, and limited my success and endeavors. I barely squeeked through an Engineering degree, because I was always high. A stoner will never excel, be the top of his class, or hang out with the top people, and will never be accepted into any group other than stoners. There is nowhere for you to go; you will be in constant conflict with everyone, will find it necessary to lie and make excuses for yourself, your memory, your loss of time, your lethargy, your wastefulness of your resources, and yuo will always want to get away from those most important to your life, like your parents and immediate family, and especially grandparents and older people, and anyone uncool, and you segregate yourself into your own little superficial world. There are a lot of people smarter than me that know the facts; drugs are a lie and a waste of time. What is it you're trying to escape from? Why is it you need to change the way you feel? There is no good that can come from legalizing marijuana, and there is no point. But neither is there a point in sending someone to prison for it, let alone for 10 years. This is absurd and must change. The whole world has set the right example by decriminalizing drugs -- not making them legal -- but making sure nobody goes to prison and becomes a criminal and is destroyed for no reason or for possession of small amounts. Because of my long prison sentence, I am now obsolete as an engineer; useless, long gone, wasted, done. I am a cynic, and will be fighting disorders for the rest of my life. I will never again find peace, I don't like people very much anymore, and I have a hard time being civil. Everything is an effort. But I will never, ever, get close to a drug, ever again. I have written a book about it. Wish me luck. | Law & Ethics | 1146358861 |
| 1360333 | What do you think about Birth licenses? | Fabulous! | Law & Ethics | 1145665625 |
| 4215932 | What makes people opinions on gay marriages different? | It usually is due to religious beliefs or arbitrary prejudices. | Law & Ethics | 1144791349 |
| 3077881 | On average, how many bills become laws each year? | Many laws that limit our rights, courtesy of our crappy prez. | Law & Ethics | 1145925796 |
| 1372866 | do you have a two year waiting period to modifie child custody in ILLINOIS? | I don't know of any time limit to motion for custody modification, but if he doesn't have any money for a lawyer and the man your former daughter-in-law does he is not likely to prevail in his request unless there is an issue of abuse or neglect. | Law & Ethics | 1146353733 |
| 1949480 | what's the proper punishment for suicide bombing? | Carpet bombing Iran and Syria | Law & Ethics | 1144818523 |
| 1864460 | Where does this Quote Come from? | Yes it is said by our holy prophet you know why becuase they dont accept Allah the only one. Even jew people know God(Allah) more then there sons but they blame on God and they had killed sevral of prophets although 1400000 came on earth. They have to pay jizya because they denay God(Allah) and which they are living on its God's(Allah) property if they dont accept him as God then they dont have right to live freely on God's(Allah) land. They denay God so much that they had changed the bible. You can see Allah still love them thats why they are still living. | Law & Ethics | 1145359666 |
| 3125783 | What's to do about all the men who are behind on their child support? I saw on tv, a guy who owed over 200k!? | Man, that's awful. My roommate finally got money from her deadbeat dad. She got 20k for it. It's just so awful that there are people that selfish out there. I say sterilize those who dont support thier own children! | Law & Ethics | 1145565045 |
| 2758516 | why do the wipe the arm of prisoner who is to die of lethal injection with alcohol right before they stick him | The correct answer is to sterilize the skin and prevent infection. This is how medical personnel are trained, and they follow their procedures even when they don't seem to make much sense. Here's my proof: an account of an execution by Warden Burl Cain of Angola. ''...No matter what method you use, execution's not easy. But the biggest problem is getting them ready to die. He [James] had found Christ, I had got to know him real well: I will not kill a man I don't know...And I promised I would hold his hand from the moment we strapped him down on the table until he died. But it was terrible because we couldn't get the intravenous lines into his arm. He was strapped down but they couldn't find a vein. He was lying there for 15 minutes, and I finally had to ask him: 'Antonio, please make a fist, so we can find your vein'. We had to get him to make a fist so we could kill him. Then the doctor got the line in; he used an alcohol swab to sterilise the skin and I said, 'What's the point?' After we got the lines in it took another few minutes...I would not like to execute an inmate without faith because I know I would be sending his soul straight to hell.''( | Law & Ethics | 1144651367 |
| 3887706 | What is the legal term that is now defunct, to describe constantly approaching women on the street...? | Mopery. It's what you can be charged with when they can't think of a real crime. Basically, mopery means you can be arrested for being an a$$hole. | Law & Ethics | 1146091723 |
| 4447757 | do I need a lawyer? please read details below? | I think you should contact court services, or whoever is in charge of your probation and explain this to them and perhaps try to ask them for an extension. If you are required to attend court, pending a probation violation hearing, I'd either try to communicate with the presiding judge who might be able to grant you an extension or may be able to work things out so that you will be re-sentenced in such a way that you'll be able to complete all the conditions and obligations of your probation. At the very least, if you feel you need more time to get this community service madness taken care of before you appear in court, you could always contact the clerk of court's office and have your hearing rescheduled. Sometimes you can do this a number of times before you actually have to appear in court, and by that time, you may be able to find the time to take care of your community service hours. In the meantime, you should see about getting at least a start on your community service hours, because some hours is going to look way better to the judge than no hours, which means you didn't put forth any effort to do as you were asked. If all else fails, and none of the above helps you, call around in your community and see if you can't get a free consultation with a defense attorney who will be able to point you in the right direction. Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1144634316 |
| 1203408 | Is there such a thing as spouce abuse when the abused is a male? | i am not an expert but i think it depends. i slapped my ex husband, who is a cop, and he said he could have filed assault class a/family violence on me. | Law & Ethics | 1145241373 |
| 2193325 | how do i go about starting a "bonn a fide"[sp], legitmate charity? | Check out the IRS website www.irs.gov Sounds like you are interesting in forming a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, the contributions to which would be tax deductible. | Law & Ethics | 1144007747 |
| 4138342 | Do you believe that the election of prosecuters is behind the rash of high profile prosecutions? | First, it is important to note that not all prosecutors are elected. In New Jersey, for example, the Prosecutor for each county is appointed by the governor. And in the federal system, United States Attorneys are appointed by the President. Second, there are always checks on prosecutorial discretion. This is the main purpose of the grand jury, which can decide not to hand up an indictment even after the prosecutor presents evidence. Finally, if the public believes that a prosecutor is not faithfully executing his or her duties they can decide not to re-elect him or her. | Law & Ethics | 1145843668 |
| 3381858 | Do you believe that news reporters should go to jail for what they write? | You have all missed the point. Confidential sources within the Government that leak classified information are not covered by the freedom of the press. When a court order is issued, there is more at stake than a news story. Often the court order compromises one case to resolve another. When you have someone that leaks vital information that threatens the welfare of the American People (nuclear secrets, etc), you might give up a case against a squealer to get the name of the mole. Freedom of the press means you can publish what you want. It doesn't mean that you are free of the consequences. Geraldo got thrown out of Iraq for airing the American battle plans for Bagdad before the battle. He shoulda been hung. | Law & Ethics | 1143919833 |
| 829644 | Is there any legal precedence for sueing a realtor for putting you on speaker phone without telling you? | Not unless something was discussed by you and the realtor that was legally private. Most states there's nothing private under the law. Now if your contract stated privacy was to be maintained then you could sue for breach of contract. Also did the other realtor work for/with him? If so there'd be no action since that person would be just as entitled to the information as if they were the "main" relator. | Law & Ethics | 1144087502 |
| 542308 | How do you start up a pet crematory? | bring a vase, light the dead animal on fire, and gather the ashes in the vase. | Law & Ethics | 1145112729 |
| 3327775 | Where can I report a person for VA fraud? | firstly, how do you know they lied? What is your interest in this person's business? Maybe you ought to examin your own motive for wanting to turn this person in. After all that, if you still feel like something must be done, try the phone book. They all have a listing for the department of vetrans' affairs, just be prepared to be on hold for a while. | Law & Ethics | 1143927416 |
| 3904161 | i need views on 16 year olds being legally able to marry in england? | i think it should be changed. they're pretty much adolescents. they may rush things and make decisions they'll regret later on. | Law & Ethics | 1145879873 |
| 3062500 | What is the easiest Law school to get into? | Many are easy to get into. Law schools often accept hundreds of people into each class who have no ability to succeed in school. This is because they want the first year tuition payments. It is a scam. Check it out by seeing how big the entering class is and compare it to the graduating classes three years later. 10-20% attrition is OK. More than 20% is questionable. 30% or higher is a scam! | Law & Ethics | 1145316081 |
| 517021 | Can all criminal acts be legally declared "classified" for security? If not, which ones can't? | There are people who perform acts on behalf of our government that would be considered criminal if you and I performed them. These acts run the gamut of crimes, but are USUALLY committed outside the United States. In a world of terrorists, we rely on "black operations" to protect us. May God bless the men and women who put their lives on the line to protect our freedom. | Law & Ethics | 1145888013 |
| 3422050 | definition of excessive force while being arrested? | well depends on your race and if it was caught on videotape or not,then it's all subjective ,open to interpretation based on who has the highest paid or popular with the judges and been working here over twenty years attorney,whose side is this guy on,generally police department have a little bit more disposable income than the average bear to throw at the court process via expert witnesses and attorneys to help influence others to see things their way thats even if things get that far,look at that boy in inglwood the cops messed him up and some other guy was kicked and beaten with flashlights but it was not excessive,there are racial and econmic factors that tend to close peoples minds and they will not see the same thing you or i do if they dont want perfect example rodney king some people to this day say excessive force was not used however if that was their father they would have probably saw the same thing i did while watching the tape,and public enemy wrote a great song about the issue,cause there is no clear real life definition that would come close to a textbook definition | Law & Ethics | 1146427503 |
| 1593519 | Should People that hold public office be held liable for there actions or errors? | Everybody makes errors. But they should be accountable for them. | Law & Ethics | 1145556415 |
| 1007588 | Should drunk driving be considered a felony? | The debate is basically whether you should be charged with a felony because of the possibility of causing serious harm/death, even if you do not actually cause it. Treating it as a felony basically says that you either intended to cause harm, or that you so didn't care (recklessness) that it's the same as if you intended it. This basically treats drunk driving as attempted vehicular manslaughter. The counter-argument is that if no harm does result, then absent any actual intent, you should be penalized only for what you did, rather than what might have happened. For example, is there a difference between driving drunk through a busy neighborhood at 3 in the afternoon when kids are playing, versus driving drunk on a deserted road outside town at 3 in the morning? What is the relative likelihood of serious harm/death in each situation? If the likelihood of harm/death is not the same, and no harm actually results, (and we'll assume no actual intent) why should they both be treated the same? The punishment for a crime should fit the crime. This includes fitting the mental state (intent, recklessness, carelessness, etc) and it should fit the actual (or intended) outcome. That's why many states consider a first (or even subsequent) offense of drunk driving, where no actual harm results, as a minor offense; but repeated offenders (thus increasing the likely risk of harm) or those who actually do cause serious harm/death get nailed for it. | Law & Ethics | 1145587011 |
| 4221871 | is chain letters illegal? | no its just scam stuff dont believe them at all there fake. | Law & Ethics | 1144450655 |
| 1682858 | What is more important? Freedom or security? | youre wrong fusion. the freedom to govern & protect ourselves eliviates the need for federal protection. the fed is 200 years old, is the outcome good? no, we're high on everyones shltlist, our economy is based on variables rather than actual wealth (gold, silver, jewels, ect) http://www.philipdru.com/griffin_stream.html , we're constantly at war, tollerate obvious inhouse attrocities (waco), we're 28th in education globally, agh!!! to much to list. point is, aint workin out. if we all have the means to peotect ourselves the crazies will come out in mass, true. itll be anarchy, but very short lived (so to speak). the more we rely on the fed, proven, the worse off we are. name something the fed does better & more efficient than private enterprise. no way, give me freedom, i'll handle my own security. shlt, this side of town handles its own security now, cops dont come here without military trained swat. | Law & Ethics | 1146113263 |
| 282148 | Is it possible for a child to disown a parent? | Your question is under the category "Law and Ethics" so legally you can disown your parent, you just have to convince the court that you can live without your parents and you agree that you will never claim any benefit from your parent. The court must be also convinced that you are taking this decision reasonably and knowing all the future consequences. Now comes the ethical part, your parents are someone who gave you birth and they will continue to love you even if you are separated from them. They may appear harsh to you but your step will be ethically wrong. You are just 19 years of age, although you are an adult but still you are immature to take such extreme decision. I would advice you to reconsider your decision and try to make things work. | Law & Ethics | 1145935709 |
| 102647 | how legal is it to set a temporary 40kph zone in a100kph zone without advance warning signs? | Usually it is not, but it depends on the reason for the reduction in speed. Temporary speed reductions, like for construction, can get by with less notice. If you are asking this because you just a ticket in this reduction zone and are wanting to see if you can do anything about it, there should be an appeals process, depending on the state (or country). In the US, appeals dealing with the valid placement of reguatatory signs can be flied either during the court date for the ticket or with whichever agency regulates the speed limit (probably the department of transportation, but it could be the city or township as well). There is a system in place to prevent "speed traps." | Law & Ethics | 1145152484 |
| 451112 | what kind of hearings can you ask for to get a postponement before sentencing? | If you are going to prision at this point it is best to be truthful. Try and explain or ask for your son's wedding- if you lie to them and they find out you will be in a whole lot more crap. Never try to cheat the system unless you are positive you can get away with it. Most often, they will look into your 'excuse' or you'll need an police escort (depending on the crime you were convicted for). Should have thought of that before... | Law & Ethics | 1146152215 |
| 1562707 | what is the jail sentence for a man convicted of carnal knowledge of a 13-15 year old? | In Virginia that is considered a Class 4 felony and does not have a mandatory minimum. Virginia sentences in a rather odd way, using a very detailed worksheet to factor in all of the possible variables. You can see the worksheet at the second site below. | Law & Ethics | 1146166844 |
| 3154861 | How can a state say adultery is against the law but be a no fault state? | Because they are two different things -- adultery may be against he law (although no state punishes the act) but the state will still establish divorce procedures (which is what "no fault" means -- it doesn't mean that nobody is to blame for anything) which allow parties to get divorced without officially assigning blame for the failed marriage. Besides, I can well imagine a case where, for example, a wife eventually has a brief affair after living for years with a distant and uncaring husband -- is the person who had the affair more at fault? I don't think we need the state to decide that for the parties. | Law & Ethics | 1145975000 |
| 1938289 | what rights do i have as an unwed mother with child custody? | It doesnt matter whether or not your married, parent is the keyword here, keep in mind that in some states you do not have legal custody of your child unless it is awarded to you in a court of law and this is actually quite simple to file for on a pro se basis. | Law & Ethics | 1144795761 |
| 3505859 | family law and taxes? | If it is not in your custody order, you get to claim him. If you read the tax laws, the parent that the child lives with more gets to claim the child. Sometimes in it ordered in divorce or custody papers that the parents will share the exemptions if there is more than one child, or alternate years, but if this has not been put on paper, you have the right under federal law to claim the child. My dial up is too slow to download the .pdf file, but click the link below and you can flip to the part that talks about the child tax credit. It goes into how to handle the credit if there are two seperate parents involved. But I can tell you from experience, the simple answer is that you get to claim the child. | Law & Ethics | 1145724362 |
| 4206059 | How come All sex offenders have to register under the sex offenders law? | This happens because we allow it to happen. We need to let the elected officials know we want an end to this insanity. The reason the 18 year old is convicted is because in the state they live in, it is illegal for a 16 year old to have sex. There are some states that will convict both teens of sexual assault against each other if they are both 16 and the Age of Consent for that state is 17. Therefore, they become both the sex offender and the victim. We are allowing this country to do this. We are allowing them to have it any way they want it and we must stop it! | Law & Ethics | 1145305642 |
| 3465357 | My neighbor shot my dog, what can I do? | It depends on what actually happened. Was the dog really harmless or did the person have a credible threat of great bodily harm or death? You should contact your local law enforcement, have them take a report. Allow them to follow up with witnesses. When the report is reviewed by the District Attorney's office they will decide whether to press charges against the "suspect" and begin legal proceedings. You can make a civil claim and sue him for the value of the dog. They will not give any monetary compensation for your pain and suffering surrounding the loss of your dog. Sorry | Law & Ethics | 1145897709 |
| 1861708 | if your attorney agreed on restition hearing for something that i was not responsible to pay in my court paper | The insurance co. should get the $$$ back from the owner if they gave the owner a check for the loss of the ATV. If the restitution was court ordered you may be stuck. Depending on the state you could pay the restitution then file a civil claim against the ATV owner. | Law & Ethics | 1144231992 |
| 3798693 | What does a Virginia real estate agent have to disclose reagrding sex offendors? | Are you worried about Chuck's past record? If the agent doesn't know about it then they have nothing to disclose. | Law & Ethics | 1144019708 |
| 423036 | Can the cops really search your car if they pull you over? | flynt, If the police wish to search your vehicle, they will ASK your permission first, perhaps wording the request in such a way to scare you into submitting to the search. It's the easiest way for them to legally search your vehicle. Other than that, they need a proper warrant, signed by a judge to legally search your vehicle without your permission. | Law & Ethics | 1144601862 |
| 4206323 | what is the law on personal email at work? | There is no "personal" email at work. it belongs to the company. They own the computer, they own the servers, they own the software, they own the email address. They can look at anything they want, anytime they want. You can be fired for anything in your "personal" email, even in messages to your doctor or lawyer. If you type the foprmula for changing lead into gold, they own it. Even if you're an accountant. And if they're really smart, they made you sign a document saying you'll indemnify them [pay for their lawyers] for anything that is not part of your job that causes them to be sued/investigated. Again, personal email doesn't exist at work. | Law & Ethics | 1146463403 |
| 676762 | a woman is married to a man, she marrys another man,while still married which marriage is legal? | Any marriage in which one of the people is already married is null and void on its face. It is as if the second marriage did not happen at all. | Law & Ethics | 1144652844 |
| 3018367 | In any of the three states that still use the death penalty do any still use the electric chair? | Here is a website on which states still have the death penalty and the method used. Lethal Injection Alabama Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Idaho Illinois Indiana Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maryland Mississippi Missouri Montana Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Virginia Washington Wyoming Federal Government Electrocution Lethal Gas Firing Squad Alabama Arkansas Florida Illinois Kentucky Nebraska Oklahoma South Carolina Tennessee Virginia Arizona California Missouri Wyoming Idaho Oklahoma Utah Hanging Delaware New Hampshire Washington Alabama - If execution is after 07-01-02, inmate may choose electrocution, otherwise lethal injection. Arizona - If committed before 11-23-92, inmate shall elect lethal injection or lethal gas. If no election made, then lethal injection. California - Inmate may elect lethal injection or lethal gas. If no election, then Lethal Injection. If one method invalid, then the other method. Delaware - Lethal Injection. If lethal injection held unconstitutional, then hanging. Florida - Lethal injection unless inmate elects electrocution. If lethal injection or electrocution held unconstitutional, then any legal method. Georgia - If committed after May 1, 2000 lethal injection. If before, electrocution. If electrocution held unconstitutional, then lethal injection. In 2001, Georgia Supreme Court held electrocution, as prescribed by statute for murders before 1999, unconstitutional.Idaho - Lethal injection. If impractical due to lack of “technical assistance,” then firing squad. Illinois - Lethal Injection. If lethal injection held unconstitutional, then electrocution. Kentucky - Lethal injection, unless inmate was sentenced before 03-31-98 and chooses electrocution. Missouri - Lethal injection or lethal gas. (Unknown who decides) New Hampshire - Lethal Injection. If “impractical, then hanging. Ohio - Lethal Injection - If lethal injection held unconstitutional, then any subsequently prescribed legal method. Oklahoma - If lethal injection held unconstitutional, then electrocution. If electrocution held unconstitutional, then firing squad. South Carolina - Lethal injection, unless inmate elects electrocution. If Lethal Injection held unconstitutional, then electrocution. Tennessee - On or after 01-01-99, then lethal injection. Before 01-01-99, then electrocution, unless inmate elects lethal injection. If lethal injection or electrocution,l then any constitutional method. Utah - Lethal injection. If court holds that defendant has right to firing squad choice under prior law, then firing squad. If lethal injection held unconstitutional, then firing squad. Virginia - Lethal injection or electrocution chosen by inmate. If no choice made, then Lethal Injection. Washington - Lethal injection, unless inmate elects hanging. Wyoming - If lethal injection held unconstitutional, then lethal gas. Federal Government - Lethal Injection is general method pursuant to 28 CFR, Part 26. However, under the Violent Crime Control Act of 1994, the method is that of state in which the conviction took place, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 3596. | Law & Ethics | 1145929083 |
| 2823858 | I owe $28,000 to California tax board. I know I can file bankruptcy to IRS but can I with California.? | It still doesn't clear your debt. They might not choose to collect it, but taxes generally can't be wiped out, along with educational loans. Also since it's a "state" that is the person you owe money to generally it can't be wiped out since the federal government can't control the state except for those areas the US Consitution says it can. | Law & Ethics | 1145753369 |
| 3264612 | what does 'unconditional bail' mean? | There are no conditions or restrictions placed upon you or your liberty, eg you dont have to report to the police at fixed times or observe a curfew. | Law & Ethics | 1144323138 |
| 2634719 | what roles do the states have in making abortion laws? | Way too much! | Law & Ethics | 1146100899 |
| 762589 | Explain how social contexts and the economic means of production influence the form and justification of punis | Explain how you are ever going to learn anything if you have other people do your homework. | Law & Ethics | 1145148358 |
| 2541640 | what is the punishment for domestic violence third degree? | Ask you attorney or look in the your state's penal code book. | Law & Ethics | 1145897765 |
| 786242 | what is the rule regarding placing the original date of writing on the pharmacy label in the state of florida? | I dobut there is one. The experation date listed for refills though must be calculated using the original date of writing. ie Dr. writes it on the 3rd of April, you fill it on the 6th of Apri and it has three refills and in this case is a narcotic (limited to six months for refills, some stronger narcotics can't be "refilled", otherwise most drugs are 12months), then the last date for a refill is the 3rd of Oct, not the 6th of Oct. | Law & Ethics | 1144430336 |
| 3302098 | Pro se, the court commissioner did not get my paperwork to laywers. Who is held accountable and what can ido? | I think that the court is accountable an you can sou the court because they did not give the layers the paperwork | Law & Ethics | 1145559820 |
| 3614927 | How do I find 58 FR 31114? | The reference is to volume 58 of the Federal Register, page 31114. The online retrieval at Firstgov.gov, the US website portal, but the federal register only goes back to Vol. 60, of the year 1965. You will have to go to a library that has the Federal Register back to 1963 or so. You can find a lot of references to the page if you Google "58 FR 31114." (put the quotation marks in) http://www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/retrieve.html | Law & Ethics | 1146427354 |
| 3457148 | What's the benefit for filing a grievance with a employer who uses false info on exit evaluation? | It depends on how much hassle you want to go through. If you are worried about future job references,legally all an employer can say is when you worked and what your wage was. It doesn't matter what is written down. I'm not sure if you can file a grievance as an ex-employee but your work should have some system to deal with termination disputes. You have to decide what you hope to get out of your grievance and whether it would be worth your time. | Law & Ethics | 1146187206 |
| 2528888 | How do you read an attorney bill? | Just figure if you only got charged 10 times what a brain surgeon would charge you are lucky. | Law & Ethics | 1144099238 |
| 1680255 | how do i find the report for prison time for a certain individual? | Yeah, do a google for your state and the dept. of corrections. Florida has onelike Illinois where you can search offender past and present, their charges, the time they were in, find pictures, etc. | Law & Ethics | 1145637896 |
| 2708595 | What is the primary purpose of the prelimiary hearing? | To allow the defendent to enter a plea of guilty or not guilty (or in some jurisdictions, "no contest"). This lets the judge know how to proceed, when to set a trial date, entertain any pre-trial motions, and set bail as appropriate. | Law & Ethics | 1144678100 |
| 2647716 | what is the cost to care, school , house , etc for illegal Mexicans that are in the United States.? | Immigrants contribute 7 billion in social security per year. they earn 240 billion, report 90 billion, and only are reimbursed 5 billion, "where are the 85 billion?" They also contribute to the U.S. economy 25 billion more than they receive in healthcare, etc., etc., etc. According to the anti-immigrant politicians and hatemongers, "immigrants are a drain on society." If this is true, then during the day on May 1st the stock market will surge, and the economy will boom. If not, we prove them wrong once and for all. We know what will happen! Therefore, the "March 25th Coalition against HR4437 in Los Angeles," the organizers of the mega march of almost 2 million on March 25th, has called for an emergency videoconferenced meeting on April 8th between Los Angeles and any city that wishes to join the efforts toward "El Gran Paro Americano 2006." The following meeting will take place in Chicago on April 22nd, we ask that all that wish to participate and be a part of a national effort on May 1st and beyond, to attend by finding facilities in your areas that can hold the meeting, technologically. | Law & Ethics | 1143988185 |
| 1991324 | iz sadam gonna get executed? | After he gets his fair trial he will most assuredly be executed. The trial is something he did not give to others that he put to death, however the least we can do is show the world that he can get better treatment than those he dealt with. | Law & Ethics | 1144868079 |
| 4379678 | how do I find deadbeat dad in canada without having to hire a P.I? | just knock on the first door, oh no thats liverpool | Law & Ethics | 1144769814 |
| 2758076 | Has 9/11 changed the way you answer this question? :? | NO if anything since 911 I'm more willing to fight than ever. I'd forget the phone for the moment. There is always a chance of survival. I'd be busy beaten the crap out of the person who thinks they can take my life without a fight. I would live in this situation because it would be my oppressor that would die not me. I'd then pick up the phone call Lori to tell her of the grand adventure. That I love her and will be home soon with a hug and a kiss. | Law & Ethics | 1144350484 |
| 3150881 | Law advice Please help: Crack cocaine death and negligence? | Common sense tells me that he could have done something to keep her alive but didn't. Yes, negligence appears to be a factor. His mental condition at the time would be his defense. | Law & Ethics | 1144002266 |
| 2659658 | how many yrs does it take to become a police officer? | I'm afraid it's not quite that cut and dry. It really depends totally on what state you live in and what agency you're applying for. A lot of agencies require no college, including many state police agencies, while others, generally cities like New York and Baltimore require a degree of some sort or an equal amount of police experience. The same goes for the academy. Most of the time to be certified as a police officer you have to attend an academy which, usually depending on state regulations, has to be a certain number of hours of training, (600, 800, etc)..This usually equates to anywhere from a couple months to 6 months plus. I guess in short, I should simply say that it depends on what police agency you're applying to. However, I should tell you that a lot of agencies are leaning towards college educated people and even if it's not a formal requirement, it can help you get in. | Law & Ethics | 1145991673 |
| 2735786 | DUI. Has anyone came across "Rising Blood Alcohol" results? | After your stop consuming alcohol, your blood alcohol content (BAC) will continue to rise as the alcohol becomes absorbed into your bloodstream, and that can take a couple of hours. You then still have to metabolize all of that alcohol you consumed, most of which will be taken care of by your liver, but some is still excreted through your urine and skin. Once your reach your peak, your BAC will genrally (and this varies for all people) decrease at a rate of 0.015 per hour. Many states have a provision in their versions of DUI statutes though, that, the result of your BAC at the time of your official test is considered to be what you were driving at. Chances are anyway, that if you blew into a small device to give you an idea of your BAC on the side of the road, that the device was a PRELIMINARY breath test, and might not be very accurate. If you did a blood test or an intoxilyzer test (which is a large computer-type instrument) those results are very accurate. There might always be loopholes in the system or in your case, and you can hire an attorney to attempt to find those, or maybe get you some type of deal with the DA. But chances also are that you know how much you've had to drink that night, and sometimes honesty can help out in court. Hope this helps. | Law & Ethics | 1145930941 |
| 2598975 | differences in drug tests???? | because urine testing is just within the last 30 days, blood and hair stays in your system way longer, i don't know anything about the swab. but the hair test can show what you have done in the last yr or so! | Law & Ethics | 1145908211 |
| 3617465 | a car alarm screalled outside my house from fri night 12 till sat 3pm am i angry? | If it happens again, here's what you do. Take the number plates off the offending car, put them on yours. Drive around passing as many speed and red-light cameras as you can for an hour, then return the plates. Go to sleep with a smile on your face. | Law & Ethics | 1144576637 |
| 354716 | Who is a great employment attorney in Texas? | Try searching for attorneys at http://www.martindale.com/ | Law & Ethics | 1145398194 |
| 3072448 | If my Landlord refuses to fix something that is his responsibilty, can i refuse to pay rent until its fixed?? | State laws differ. Go online and check for your city or county department of housing. or google your state name and "tenants rights". I have tons of landlord problems so I have checked the CA tenants rights page a lot. I am sure you will find your state has many easy to understand guidelines. I state my problem in a registered letter and/or email to my landlord and keep the receipts and copies. If you can show that you made efforts to inform the landlord of the problem and that the problem is important to your safety or enjoyment of the apartment it is usually fine, up to a certain amount. Your air conditioner would certainly qualify but, still, check the tenancy laws in your city, If you are a renter, you owe it to yourself to know a lot more about the laws. Knowledge is Power | Law & Ethics | 1144374611 |
| 4084564 | is there any way to remove a felony from my record? | I guess only if it's proven beyond a reasonable doubt that you did not commit the crime. The only other way I know that felonies are removed from one's criminal record is if the offense in question occurred when the actor was a juvenile. Other than that, it is on the record permanently. | Law & Ethics | 1144805155 |
| 3954132 | what does jaywalking stand for? | As other people have mentioned, it does not stand for anything, however it does have an interesting etymology. Jay, for some reason, used to mean "A stupid or silly person; a simpleton." So, that is why someone who jaywalks is called a jaywalker. | Law & Ethics | 1146245734 |
| 1380526 | How many jews were killed in the holocaust in Europe? Is Europe ready to accept the resposibility of mass kill | To answer this would be in the millions, no records were kept, some records survived but the holocaust was not only for Jews. If you were in a fraternity, librarians, war evaders, college students, and professors were killed,disabled people, and children,mostly boys were amongst the deaths. It depended on hair color eye color and facial features. The holocaust museum website will cover allot of your questions. But how many generations, did not even get a chance to experience life. | Law & Ethics | 1144771869 |
| 3480420 | Can a person with a handicap placard be denied handicap parking at a private school? | First question to you is are you at the school all day, since i know your 7 yr old is not driving. Is it just the fact that your stopping and parking in the handicapp spot to drop her off and then leave...I really have never heard about being denied permission to park there. I mean you are paying to be at that private school as well. I would check with your local law inforcement department and see what they say. | Law & Ethics | 1144424080 |
| 791752 | how do I get this person who is a addict and does not pay rent to leave my apt.after 4 yrs? | You can file for a restraining order and have them removed from your apartment. | Law & Ethics | 1146363288 |
| 4311863 | Ladies,would you pick peter parker or the hulk,to hook up with? | peter parker cause he is a cutie | Law & Ethics | 1145473597 |
| 4312213 | Who knows????? | have no idea call the dmv they will be able to tell you | Law & Ethics | 1145843188 |
| 1856225 | Do anyone know if there is a class a law suti agains home side lending?? | If there's a class action lawsuit then you don't need to do anything to be a part of it, unless you opt of the class action suit you become a part of it and agree to the settlement, if any. If there's not one filed already then you'll need a lawyer to file suit and request a class action suit, sounds easier then what it truly takes. | Law & Ethics | 1145305181 |
| 2424285 | What is the best site for looking up backgrounds of attorneys? | http://www.martindale.com/ | Law & Ethics | 1146447722 |
| 2649841 | How could i have a casino night without braking the law in the UK? | At the best of my knowledge, if you wanna charge money for the service and it is not a for fun evening, you need a gambling licence. Lara - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - http://www.casinomediterranee.com http://www.bloglines.com/blog/casinosenlignefr http://casinosenlignejeux.blogspirit.com/ http://casinosenlignejeux.wordpress.com/ http://casinosenligne.blogs.eurosport.fr/ | Law & Ethics | 1145622447 |
| 2966596 | any non extradition countries in central or south america? | I don't think there is. | Law & Ethics | 1145938828 |
| 3801852 | my ex is bipolar what are the odds of him getting custody? | Push for the court to order psychological evaluations of everyone involved. You your ex the child. When the court appointed psychiatrist sees the problem and reports it the court will be backed into a wall and have to give you custody if your ex is indeed bi-polar. | Law & Ethics | 1144385640 |
| 461731 | What should I bring with me ,to a child support hearing, to prove that I don't owe back support? | You have to prove to the court you actually made the payments. A bank statement for many months with the amounts highlighted that you withdrew to make cash payments, or actual cancelled checks or a witness that actually saw you hand the cash money to the person who has custody of the child.If you missed the occasional payment you have to admit to that. The judge will decide also on your mannerisms. You must look the judge directly in the eye, answer the questions directly and smoothly. Be sure of the dates you are speaking about do not hesitate or the judge might think you are trying to cover your tracks. Act respectful with yes sir or yes maams. Do not interupt the other person when they are testifying. You should do fine with that. | Law & Ethics | 1144181243 |
| 435767 | I want a divorce. I reside in LA and my spouse resides in AZ. What state do I have to file in? | LA. depends on where you are residing right now. | Law & Ethics | 1144876509 |
| 4338051 | How much do street sweeper tickets cost in buena park, ca.? | I dunno, probably about 25 bux, same as everywhere | Law & Ethics | 1144700549 |
| 1294740 | if a father is not listed on a birth certificate but has to sign adoption papers does he have any legal rights | If his name is not on the birth certifcate, he has to prove he is the father before he can do anything. | Law & Ethics | 1145121184 |
| 3309518 | How do you write an appelate brief? | blame your parents for not raising you properly and making a selfish small minded person out of you | Law & Ethics | 1145344225 |
| 1266908 | whats the best way to get thru to foc about getting visitation rights set up? | I don't know what foc means but here where I live we have what's called Division of Family Services. If that is what foc means for you then you should talk to a case worker about setting up supervised visitation, if you think the child could be in danger with the other parent. And if they can not help you then you will probably have to hire a lawyer and do a parenting plan on the visitations on who has the child on the weekends and holidays. | Law & Ethics | 1144894947 |
| 4014910 | i am looking for the supreme court case that said there could be a federal minimum wage.comerce clause? | Try searching findlaw.com | Law & Ethics | 1145559789 |
| 257530 | I recieve a lot of emails that seem illegal (like one I recieved today about printing money)? | i would definitely be reporting this..you could try saving them and then show the police. | Law & Ethics | 1144473574 |
| 3241963 | does anyone have any positive views with regards to the police and powers of arrest? | Yes...like most of the public you have good and bad police officers. Bad police officers make up just a small percent of the entire law enforcement community. The police powers are you speaking off, the powers of arrest. In order for police officers to do their job well, they are vested by the state with a monopoly in the use of certain powers. These include the powers to arrest, search, seize, and interrogate; and if necessary, to use lethal force. In nations with democratic systems and the rule of law, the law of criminal procedure has been developed to regulate officers' discretion, so that they do not exercise their vast powers arbitrarily or unjustly. In U.S. criminal procedure, the most famous case is Miranda v. Arizona which led to the widespread use of Miranda warnings. U.S. police are also prohibited from holding criminal suspects for more than a reasonable amount of time (usually 72 hours) before arraignment, using torture to extract confessions, using excessive force to effect an arrest, and searching suspects' bodies or their homes without a warrant obtained upon a showing of probable cause. There are exceptions or exigent circumstances such as an articulated need to disarm a suspect or searching a suspect who has already been arrested (Search Incident to an Arrest). The Posse Comitatus Act prevents the use of the U.S. military for police activity, giving added importance to police SWAT units. British police officers are governed by similar rules, particularly those introduced under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, but generally have greater powers. They may, for example, legally search any suspect who has been arrested, or their vehicles, home or business premises, without a warrant, and may seize anything they find in a search as evidence. All police officers in the United Kingdom, whatever their actual rank, are 'constables' in terms of their legal position. This means that a newly appointed constable has the same arrest powers as a Chief Constable or Commissioner. However certain higher ranks have additional powers to authorise certain aspects of police operations, such as a power to authorise a search of a suspects house (section 18 PACE) by an officer of the rank of Inspector, or the power to authorise a suspects detention beyond 24 hours by a Superintendent. Police officers face many dangers in their jobs. Police officers are constantly being faced with the unknown and the unpredictable. They never truly know the outcome of any situation they enter into. This can make policing a dangerous profession. Dangers faced by police include death, increased risk of infectious diseases, and serious and minor trauma, both physical and emotional. These dangers are encountered in many different situations i.e. apprehension/arrest and investigation of criminals, conducting vehicle stops, investigating people and crimes, protecting the public from dangerous situations or individuals, investigating traffic accidents and witnessing the carnage that often results from those accidents, responding to suicides and directing traffic. However, many police officers do derive a genuine sense of job satisfaction from their work, especially when a long investigation has been successfully completed. On a day-to-day basis, officers can often see the results of their work in their ability to help members of the public, even with incidents of relatively minor importance. | Law & Ethics | 1145880932 |
| 292317 | which dateDr.Ambedkar born? | Born April 14, 1891 at Mhow in Madhya pradesh, hailed from Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra, India Died December 6, 1956 at Bombay, India Converted to Buddhism October 14, 1956 | Law & Ethics | 1144331595 |
| 407800 | I am looking for county inmates rights and grievience forms. Not prison.? | You will have contact that county for forms, as each county is different. As for a lawyer, the court HAS to provide one if he cannot afford one. But the judge will make him fill out an affidavit of indengency. If he owns property, then the judge could make him get a lein against it. As for privledges, that depends on the county, but remember that they would be privledges, not rights. The basic rights afforded would be food, water, medical treatments,protection from the elements, etc. Also check local state for Jail Standards. These will be different than prisons, they should be listed with state. | Law & Ethics | 1144240544 |
| 670172 | Would you press charges on someone who knows all your info including your social security number ? | She MUST press charges because it will only get worse. She needs to get a restraining order against him and he will have to stay away from her. You should contact the domestic violence hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE. http://www.ndvh.org/ | Law & Ethics | 1144260318 |
| 3006887 | Is it grounds for dismissal to ring in cigars without thinking and then then ask for ID? | Um...as long as you ask for ID sometime, you shouldn't get fired. Unless your boss likes to over-analyze the law. | Law & Ethics | 1145318954 |
| 1509853 | what if we never ask god "WHY"? | Then that is called blind faith and that is what God wants us to have....God Bless You and YOurs | Law & Ethics | 1145779243 |
| 2385808 | Have you ever been harassed or insulted by a person in authority? | no. sounds like you got unlucky. | Law & Ethics | 1145927403 |
| 442498 | how training benefits law enforment? | you be busting meth houses with hazmat training generally, it's more for officer protection than anyone else since thy have to deal with all the chemicals they find when they bust a lab | Law & Ethics | 1143907842 |
| 59480 | Avg. cost of online Masters in Criminal Justice and Time to complete? | 2 Years. And about $10000. | Law & Ethics | 1146238832 |
| 2737621 | Australian Employment Conditions? | we are protected by state and federal laws, also unions. australia has some of the best working conditions in the world, people at my work have been there over thirty years... | Law & Ethics | 1146379780 |
| 2981810 | In California, can I change my last name, and start using my former last name, without a court procedure? | Not that I'm aware of. I know a couple of states are starting to allow a "court-less" name change back to madien in divorce cases, but it's not standard across states. You can't change your SS card until the state recognizes your new name. One way to try is to goto the DMV and ask if you can go back to your maiden name, if they say yes they'll change it and then you can goto SS. If they say you need a court document then you'll know you have to goto court. This is the best (and free!) way to find out. | Law & Ethics | 1145562132 |
| 1636316 | In the United States, as a rule, are the punishments imposed appropriate to the crimes committed? | yes, it's in the bill of rights, 8th amendment: Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. | Law & Ethics | 1145736822 |
| 1378513 | What is your stance on gun control? | hold the gun firmly for the best control. | Law & Ethics | 1146000055 |
| 1035893 | Can government official read or view a controversal story before a newspaper or TV station air publishes or ai | In America, no. That would put them afoul of the 1st Amendment. And while the 1st Amendment is slowly but surely being whittled away, we're still not yet at the point where the press has to submit stories for goverment approval before publication. | Law & Ethics | 1146360581 |
| 1755170 | Do I have to pay taxes on a law suit settlement for sexual harassment and wrongful termination? | I'm pretty sure you do. Here's an article that sums it up: http://www.ssd.com/publications/pub_detail.aspx?pubid=9195 One quote highlighted there: "Under this rule, damages for pain and suffering, emotional distress, and punitive or exemplary damages are taxable." However, you may be able to deduct the attorney fees - the cut your lawyer took from your settlement. If that hasn't already been taken into account you might walk away with a little money. | Law & Ethics | 1144339675 |
| 3400983 | id cards, yes or no? | No way-invasion of privacy | Law & Ethics | 1144898198 |
| 3023389 | How might this situation be changed...........? | I don't think that's happening directly...I think they don't see any way out of their situation, so they do something that ends up leading to prisons, so that in effect, if you're lower class, there's a very high chance you'll end up there. I think giving people a way out is the best hope - helping them to see that there is a way out of the bad situations they're in (by improving access to decent-paying jobs, healthcare and education). | Law & Ethics | 1146078496 |
| 64717 | how can bands record cover songs? | usually you go through the harry fox agency. the copyright act also has a section on "compulsory licenses"... but harry fox is cheaper. just a note because i'm reading all the replies above: YOU DO NOT NEED PERMISSION TO MAKE A COVER!!!!!! statute allows for compulsory license... you can go ahead, do a cover of a song, and then pay the company later. 17 USC 115 covers it all... look it up. | Law & Ethics | 1146244134 |
| 223698 | Looking for other gay or lesbian parents.......? | As a father of 4 I realized a long time ago that sexual preference goes right out the window after a few months of 3 am feedings, etc. Most parent's preferences turn to sleep related issues and sex goes right out the window. I say if a gay or lesbian couple wants to raise children then good for them! Why should hetero's be the only ones to suffer from sleep deprivation and the ulcers that come with child rearing? | Law & Ethics | 1146079329 |
| 1753946 | Is it legal to get married to your second cousin? | check out this site: www.cousincouples.com It gives a break down state-by-state of what is legal and what isn't. Some of the information is rather disturbing. | Law & Ethics | 1144632338 |
| 758758 | Someone I thought was my friend is selling coc or crack...? | He's a crackhead! The number one rule of selling is "Don't get high off your own supply!" But he will eventually, it's inevitable. You did the right thing. He either stops selling and gets some help or cut his A-S-S loose! | Law & Ethics | 1143905250 |
| 3786413 | What is the legal definition of Simple possession of Marijuana"? | Simple possession means that you have it on you for your own personal use, as opposed to trafficking possession, in which one intends to transport the drug and sell it. The difference is usually defined according to the amount of the drug, but that depends on the state. | Law & Ethics | 1144779718 |
| 313336 | Is it legal for possible employers to ask possible employees if they have a disease? | It's legal. What's illegal is if the possible employees get discriminated against because of their answers | Law & Ethics | 1145227485 |
| 3700044 | unusual or strange laws in australia? | it's illegal to whack a wallaby | Law & Ethics | 1146111420 |
| 1230528 | Information on Mr. James Linger Attorney at Law in Tulsa, Oklahoma? | It appears that he practices bankruptcy law. To find out his history, you could contact the State Bar in OK, or simply call his office and ask him. He should give you a resume and answer questions about any prior experience. | Law & Ethics | 1144948235 |
| 4001319 | civil lawsuit against the city and state of new york. pretrail date for 5/06. are they going to make a offer. | A pretrial conference is usually only a control conference so that the Court can find out from the lawyers what discovery has been done, what still needs to be done, whether they expect to make any pretrial motions and when to set the trial date. Except in matrimonial actions, the parties usually do not have to attend. It has no bearing on whether the case will settle or not. | Law & Ethics | 1145896064 |
| 2812356 | Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation Agreement...? | Obviously, you should speak with a lawyer about this as it depends upon the state and the specific restrictions. For example, California has statutory restrictions on non-competes. Your lawyer can help you. | Law & Ethics | 1144167182 |
| 1977963 | Is there a free web site to see if someone has a felony on their record? | Yes just check out your local court records they are free and open to everyone, my parents are landlords and always check these things out to make sure they are renting to the right person; | Law & Ethics | 1143920087 |
| 1372971 | 9/11 defendant sentence? | People may want to consider this when making that decision -- his efforts and actions during his trial have been consistent with making the jury angry at him. He is on record as saying he wants to be killed, since that would make him a martyr. Given the conditions in prison, is being put to death actually a worse fate than life without parole? | Law & Ethics | 1144942184 |
| 4169605 | what are the rights of a defendent when he has a state appointted attorney assigned to defendents case? | A defendant has the same rights, whether they hire the attorney out-of-pocket or get a public defender. If you are unhappy with your court-appointed attorney, you can talk to the judge about appointing you a new one. Better have a good reason, though. | Law & Ethics | 1146073101 |
| 2906440 | why do people mistreat hispanics? | People who mistreat hispanics or hispanics who don't like whites are both racists. We should not have likes/dislikes towards other people because of their nationality/race. I know some people in USA mistreat hispanics because they think they are better than them, citizens of a richer country. It's just not right. Due to this mistreat, hispanics tend to dislike whites. I think this should stoop. After all, we are all humans. | Law & Ethics | 1144436753 |
| 542624 | can someone get a divorce in NJ if one of the parties in on disablity ? | Disability is not grounds to prevent a divorce. Depending, it may be cruel, but if other party is unable to take care of them selves, coming up with grounds may be a problem. | Law & Ethics | 1144799284 |
| 1162152 | What is the NY Yankees trademark? | THE PIN STRIPE UNIFORM AND THE SHAPE OF THE N. Y. ON THE HAT AND UNIFORM. | Law & Ethics | 1145983213 |
| 2672801 | What does the wohd hammurabi mean it has to do with medical? | The Hammurabic Code is an issuance of social law applied by the King of Babylon. In the writing below you may find interesting referrence to this question. Jose “Whose Child is this Anyway?” Underlying social factors that have influenced the development of the correctional philosophy are in my opinion, economics, religion and social status. It is reasonable to note that these main underlying factors have afforded to the view of correctional philosophy. For example is the Hammurabic Code, the 1st Comprehensive Statement of Prohibited Behavior of 1750BC, and developed the King of Babylon. In this instance can be seen a social status that must maintain rule over their provident subjects. As civil as the ruling may seem it is this foundation that gave way to the Punishment as Spectacle syndrome in corrections and crime control, affording the lawgiver and executioner a firm grip on power by resorting to extreme punishment such as drawing and quartering. And for these reasons is the social status a factor in correctional philosophy [cp]. Another is the economy and which is evident since the Middle Ages. Since “an eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth” were not an economic remedy, the transition from Public Spectacle onto “Lex Talonis” was inevitable. At Lex Talonis an injured party was afforded remedy through wergild or man-money that was to be paid out to relatives of a murdered person or to a victim of a crime in order to compensate for the injury, and thusly avoiding further violence and civil unrest. This concept and its application did alleviate expense for crime control, expense of tribunal proceedings and afforded a venue for an economic settlement by the injured parties. Not only are social statuses and economic pressures an influence on cp, but religion also as well. During these same epochs the Church was considered as a dominant social institution, which exercised its rule and power and afforded accused parties with “Benefit of Clergy” rule. This rule provided an accused an alternative to secular sanction through ecclesiastical sanction that was imposed by an ecclesiastical court [Law of Religion] and whose punishments were less severe than the secular sanctions. Ecclesiastical punishment usually required penance and life-long commitment in support of the church, by the accused. Thusly it is found that social status, economics and religion are definitely underlying factors that have, and continue to have, an influence in corrections philosophy. | Law & Ethics | 1144118917 |
| 1104140 | Okay, I am looking for a Corporation "ACS" which a Federal Corp. that took over TDC-J..Can anyone help me? | Texas DC-J is still very much under public control, however private contractors can be used to run facilities at a fraction of the cost. These services are provided on a contract basis only, and they are under constant oversight of the TDC-J. ACS is Avalon Correctional Services, their URL is: http://www.avaloncorrections.com/home.asp Texas DOC is pretty open about what facilites are privately run, while ACS is not listed on their site CSC (Corrections Services Corp) and CCA (Corrections Corp of America) are. http://www.tdcj.state.tx.us/stat/unitdirectory/all.htm | Law & Ethics | 1145056390 |
| 896518 | Describe the recourse a convicted murderer has after being convicted by the Supreme Court? | appeals | Law & Ethics | 1145673404 |
| 3456606 | Agree or Disagree #2? | Hell yea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | Law & Ethics | 1145996727 |
| 2277135 | I am on the do not call list. A company keeps calling my phone. Can I get $ instead of filling the complaint | Certain companies and organizations are exempt from the laws that govern the do not call list. For example: charities can call. Best thing to do is tell them not to call you again and to remove your name from their list. If you ask them to do that, they have to. We had a charity that called here non-stop every day about 6 times a day. I was out of town and son just told them I wasn't home. Finally, my son got so tired of all the calls and told them I had died! They then removed my name and number from the list. We haven't heard from them since. :) | Law & Ethics | 1144973987 |
| 757385 | do potential employers have complete access to internal affairs investigations? | You probably need to explain some other things. You've used what is sort of considered a term of art when you've said "internal affairs investigation"...that's a term normally used with reference to investigations conducted by law enforcement agencies of their own employees. In California, IA investigations are closely guarded by a number of different laws and procedures. If by "potential employer" you mean another law enforcement agency, then yep, they'll have access to the IA file. If by "potential employer" you mean McDonald's, then I would doubt it very much (and again, in California, they would not). Bottom line, I suspect, is that it will depend on the laws where you are. I'm assuming you're talking about a law enforcement investigation but if you're not, then I can't really offer much more. Better question = better answer. | Law & Ethics | 1143907100 |
| 2298741 | WTF is wrong with Bush? | WTF is worng Bush well all I know he just some guy who just want oil and kill our troops and basically just bankrupt the country that why we are so F!ucked up already | Law & Ethics | 1146285651 |
| 458994 | what is the law in georgia if you move out of you parents house at 17? | If you are not emancipated then the cops can haul your *** back to your parents at any time… And if you are not your parents have to enroll you in school… | Law & Ethics | 1144683147 |
| 1257561 | How do you request a denial for parole? | Write to Lenawee County parole office. Tell them what you want and have there prison number. Most of the time they will send you something to say they have got your letter. | Law & Ethics | 1145326254 |
| 1957120 | how much money for court? | i dont think anyone can answer this. | Law & Ethics | 1145045039 |
| 1542806 | Does anyone know what the Booker Law is and what it is about? | Bookers Law = An ounce of application is worth a ton of abstraction. | Law & Ethics | 1144815788 |
| 1399512 | What are my legal rights for not paying HOA fees when property management office isn't doing anything? | Failure of a party to abide by a contract does not generally allow you to not abide by the contract. Instead, you would have to sue the management office to force it to abide by the contract and compensate you for failing to do so up to that point. I would contact a lawyer. | Law & Ethics | 1144647566 |
| 3064867 | How Can I Report These People Who Are Sending These E-mails Below??? | Yes, you can report them. Since they are in Africa, and the Governments in the countries the use are corrupt, there isn't much the legal authorities can do. With these type of Emails the threat of Virus or other Malware isn't very high. They want your money, not to infect you computer. If you have Yahoo Mail with the Address Block the simply copy their email address and add it to the block. When it bounces the next one, it will tell them your address doesn't exist anymore. If you don't have this in your Yahoo mail, then Outlook Express has a Bounce Back feature that works the same. | Law & Ethics | 1145652464 |
| 86813 | what happens if i violate probation by not doing public service work? | Wow! People here sure are judgemental. I bet that's only the case when it's not them in the hot-seat, though. Anyways, you'll have to refer to the sentencing guidelines for when you were sentenced. If you fail to participate in community service, which is a violation of your probation, they can place you in jail, and depending on the nature of your offense, either keep you there until your probation officer sees fit, or they can revoke your probation and re-sentence you which could mean you get to go to prison. Then you'll have to worry about parole instead of just probation. Either way, I'd say it's just easier to do the community service - or find someone to sign off on your community service hours to "say" you did it. =) Good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1144631894 |
| 3095507 | How old do you have to be to get a permit? | it would be helpful if you could enlighten us as to what type of permit you are seeking. From you question, it could be anything from a hunting permit, driving permit, dog permit, building permit, etc. Also, what state you are in makes a big difference in these things as well. Please clue us in and maybe we can help you. | Law & Ethics | 1145322241 |
| 1233765 | what happens when a court ruling is remanded on appeal? | When the trial judge has issued an opinion and it is appealed to the appellate court, the appellate court will review the trial court's opinion for any errors in the law. Where the trial court hasn't determined enough facts or made an error in the law, the appellate court will remand the case with instructions to the trial court. The trial court then must comply with the appellate court's remand, following the instructions (e.g., the appellate court will say something like "remanded for further facts determination as to..." or "remanded for further consideration based on the our decision"). After the trial court reconsiders the case in light of the appellate court's instructions, the case can be appealed again to the appellate court based on any errors in the law or procedure followed by the trial court. The trial court judge can come to the same decision as before, but not without additional justification that responds to the appellate court's instructions. | Law & Ethics | 1144157207 |
| 2686173 | can i get an annulment after 30 days? | Yes you can. Sorry it didn't work out. | Law & Ethics | 1144014845 |
| 3219965 | How do you tell your ex-best friend, to leave you alone!?!?!ANd to leave my BF alone!AND TELLIN ME WA TO DO!?! | Point out in ever so stern fashion that your friendship is over and their opinion means as much to you as getting shit stuck on the bottom of your shoe. If that doesn't work, buy a gun! | Law & Ethics | 1146080877 |
| 2501256 | What is the best ingrediant I can add to my custrom cookie dough recipe? | a little coconut does wonders for my friends chocolate chip cookies | Law & Ethics | 1145900980 |
| 3424041 | Should criminals be locked up forever? | Murderers and rapists executed. Burgalurs locked up for a long time and pay restitution. Robbers locked up for longer and pay more money. | Law & Ethics | 1145761869 |
| 3801870 | Is a parent obligated to pay for the cost of an 18 y.o. to live on their own if in HS? | Depends on your state...Here in Nebraska Legal Majority age is 19. Most states it is 18, but there are special circumstances in most custody agreements that support is necessary through high school. Sounds to me like your daughter needs a swift kick in the pants! It is a very difficult thing to deal with...watching your daughter self-destruct but it sounds like you have no choice. IF she was still living with her father you should be giving him money towards her support...if she is "on her own" in her own apartment, you have no obligation to pay an 18yr olds rent. I would tell her she is on her own...IF she wants to come home and finish High School she can...but if she wants to be a Junkie...she is on her own. She can move into the Dope mans house, get a job, or join the army. All you can do is keep a light on and pray...but you dont have to pay... | Law & Ethics | 1146450290 |
| 3878845 | What is the twenty-third amendment? | The 23rd Ammendment allowed the District of Columbia to have electors vote for President of the United States: Ammendment XXIII. Section 1. The District constituting the seat of Government of the United States shall appoint in such manner as the Congress may direct: A number of electors of President and Vice President equal to the whole number of Senators and Representatives in Congress to which the District would be entitled if it were a State, but in no event more than the least populous State; they shall be in addition to those appointed by the States, but they shall be considered, for the purposes of the election of President and Vice President, to be electors appointed by a State; and they shall meet in the District and perform such duties as provided by the twelfth article of amendment. Proposed 1960 - Ratified 1961 | Law & Ethics | 1144254375 |
| 3376572 | why the property tax is based on sold price rather than current vaule? | That depends on the state you live in. In Ohio, the property taxes are based on assessed value and not the sold price. In Florida it is on sold price for 2 reasons- first to keep taxes down for folks that have lived somewhere for a long time. The second is that a lot of times the market moves faster than the county assesors- so they figure that the sold prices are more reflective of the true value of the home than an assessed value for 2 years ago. All depends on the state you live in though! | Law & Ethics | 1144688839 |
| 2733433 | Should the Western World get involved to stop the media blackout on China and atrocities that are happening? | I'd worry about Iran first. They will have nukes and they are crazy. Don't get me wrong, what China does is not right, but if we wanted to wage war against oppression, there is a looooonngg list of countries around the world we have to deal with. China is only the largest of the bunch. It is also the dumbest one to offend. You don't want to rattle the cage of a sleeping dragon of a billion people. Our economies are so inexorably linked as well, it'd be very, very bad for our economy if we were to hurt our ties with them. China is also unique in the sense that they were essentially regressing both socially, economically, and technologically during the Mao years. That's the better half of a century where one of the largest countries in the world sits still while the rest of the world is moving forward at breakneck speed. Now, they must, in their eyes at whatever cost, modernize to catch up for the last fifty years of stagnation. Still, we can increase indirect pressures on them, and force our businesses to be more stringent in deals with the Chinese. However, we can only do so little. Doing good just doesn't seem as righteous when it ends up biting you in the rear with a ton more bad. | Law & Ethics | 1146062668 |
| 1666865 | Keep the laws - Did you ever wonder why ? | so that we live in a society with peace and harmony | Law & Ethics | 1145356818 |
| 2858977 | Are police officers really on a quota system for who gets the most tickets for the month? | Yes but they won't call it a quota system. most police officers are totally against it. but that is how their job performance is evaluated because the city wants them to bring in the maximum amount of revenue. So, if they want their yearly raise they do it | Law & Ethics | 1145380270 |
| 2221828 | Is there an income tax deduction (up to $10,000 per year per recipient) for gifts? | The recipient does not have to pay a tax on it, and the giver CANNOT claim it as a tax deduction. | Law & Ethics | 1145310551 |
| 3923597 | Is anyone familiar with ILL. traffic laws? | They will issue a bench warrant for you not appearing in court. If you lived in WI at the time of the incident, or if they have your WI address for any reason, they will contact the local court in WI and try to get the bench warrant served on you. If they can't find you, you will be safe for a while, but there is always the chance you will get stopped one day and that bench warrant will be in the national database and then you will go to jail. I wouldn't press my luck if I were you. | Law & Ethics | 1146256762 |
| 1271562 | I wanted to know if I signed a lease on 4/1/06 and decided to change my mind about the unit.Can I get my $ bac | Nothing, you signed a lease and unless the person is nice and lets you out of it, it's a legal and binding contract. | Law & Ethics | 1144283154 |
| 923693 | When seated in a moving car, where does an 8 or 9 year old male sit and does he need a child restraint seat? | he should be in the back seat, but check with your local police station to find out the weight requirements of your state/county and what type of restraints he should be in. If he's really small for his age, he may be required to be in a special booster seat. | Law & Ethics | 1146172654 |
| 2860294 | i can not find a juvenile detention center in hawaii.? | May I recommend beginning your networking by giving these two agencies a call?: Family Court Director 777 Punchbowl Street Honolulu, HI 96813 Phone: (808) 539-4400 Juvenile Justice Specialist 820 Mililani Street, Suite 817 Honolulu, HI 96813 Phone: (808) 587-5726 Fax: (808) 587-5734 I am sure they can provide you with additional resources. I applaud your determination to work in such a challenging field. Aloha | Law & Ethics | 1143998949 |
| 834963 | My ex-in laws adopted my children when I was 17 yrs old, do I have any rights? | ... | Law & Ethics | 1145847319 |
| 3044193 | Whats up with the marijuana law in Denver, CO? | Actually in Denver, there is no municipal ordinance (city law) prohibiting possession of less than one ounce of marijuana. Most Denver cops will write the state statute (which is punsishable by up to a $100 fine and restraint action against your driver's license). At one time there was a statute in Denver for such an offense, but it 2004, there were only like a half-dozen people cited for the city violation (thousands were cited under the state statute), so they got rid of the city statute. | Law & Ethics | 1145928666 |
| 4326002 | I need to know what are some of HIPAA amendments? | In regards to what? Are you refering to the right to request an amendment of your medical record or something else? Just look up in the federal register 45 CFR Parts 160-164. Its quite simple one you know what your question really is. | Law & Ethics | 1144795461 |
| 2734271 | when will politicians become honest? | its the nature of the game. those who would rule arent the nice guy-ned flanders-mister rogers types. they are inherantly tyrants. | Law & Ethics | 1144138301 |
| 445874 | legelize marijuana? | Please!!! - too many benefits to list, but we'd have a more peaceful socirty if we banned booze and introduced the power of the 420! Mr Chilli is an example of a booze fuelled alchoholic. I smoke more than I care to mention, with a trip to the Dam on the schedule as often as possible. I'v never even held a gun, never mind thought about robbing someone. I think he's getting mixed up with crack addicts. The guy at the bottom is right, all we want is some sweet munchies, a good game for the PS2 and a snooze when we feel like it. And the guy with the Brownie recipie, I've a good one too, but it costs a shed load don't you think? | Law & Ethics | 1145411602 |
| 4386034 | My sister was charged with "driving a motor vehicle w/o authorization"? | It means some cop did her a big favor. She was stopped driving a car and could not demonstrate it was her car or that she had permission to drive it. She could have been arrested and charged with car theft. She is probably lying about not being able to remember. If she was that drunk, they probably would have arrested her. | Law & Ethics | 1145031796 |
| 3307922 | Can a 16yr old be sued in australia? | the short answer is yes! for the full answer use the link below. | Law & Ethics | 1144063513 |
| 2168043 | laws governing public demonstrations in florida? | It looks like you may need to stage a demonstration about the widespread lack of knowledge of laws governing Public Demos in Florida. Is that a sentence? It's not an answer! | Law & Ethics | 1144176007 |
| 278298 | Why do the Palestinians hate the Israelis and vice verse? | The conflict is over an area called the Gaza Strip. The United Nations gave the palestinians this strip of land as a part of a treaty which made the isrealies mad because this land had belonged to them. There is lots of information on it on the internet and you can probably pull up the UN Resolution from their website that shows the trade of land. Its simply a fight over land. The palestinians hate the isrealies because they want to become a country but isreal does everything in their power to stop this from happening. | Law & Ethics | 1145562110 |
| 2643656 | Do you think separation of church and state is the best for the U.S. and its people? | "Seperation of Church and State" is a term that is often attributed incorrectly to the Constitution. It actually derives from a letter written by Thomas Jefferson to a group identifying themselves as the Danbury Baptists. In that letter, Jefferson referred to a "wall of separation between church and state." What the Constiution does say is "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof." Our founding fathers, trying to get away from the state-sponsored religions of Europe, felt that this was important enough to be the 1st Ammendment to the Constitution. George Washington & John Adams, in a diplomatic message to Malta, said "The United States is in no way founded upon the Christian religion." Thomas Jefferson, author of the Declaration of Independence, also said, "The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others. But it does me no injury for my neighbor to say there are twenty gods or no god. It neither picks my pocket, nor breaks my leg." There is no mention of Jesus (for you Christians) in the Constiution either. The mentions of God and Creator are generic. Is the "seperation of church and state" what is best for America? Yes. Look at how state-sponsored religion turned out for the Taliban. As far as creationism goes: Evolution is a scientific theory and is taught in science class. Creationism is a religious theory and should be taught in religious class. If you are that concerned with your children learning creationism - teach them. If you don't want them learning evolution, pull them out of science class. Put them in Christian School. You have every right to pass your religious views on to your children. Just don't expect a Buddist or Athiest to be happy about using his tax dollars to promote your views. | Law & Ethics | 1144032399 |
| 419090 | Is it true that former President Lincoln authorized the largest hanging of Indians in history? | True President Lincoln did authorize the KILLING of countless Native Americans (cause indians live in India) After hundreds of years of oppression we Native Americans are still here despite people like ACE who are out there in the world. | Law & Ethics | 1145995768 |
| 4056859 | Should Gender play a role in Society? | Yes, absolutely. Men and women are different and together we amount to greater than the sum of its parts. When women try to do the things that men are better at and men try to do the things that women are better at, all of society opperates LESS efficiently, and everyone suffers, especially children. And since we all know that children are the future, society slowly decays as a result. | Law & Ethics | 1144629905 |
| 3333364 | What are the laws of adopted sibling marrying? | Adopted siblings are no more allowed to marry than blood siblings. It is illegal in every state. | Law & Ethics | 1144777863 |
| 4041102 | Is aiming for higher Profits Ethical in this Globalising world? | Isn't that the American way... | Law & Ethics | 1145582465 |
| 2011697 | In India,victims are ostricized.What remedy is available to the victim of sexual harassment? | Move. | Law & Ethics | 1145609286 |
| 2955496 | Do you think zacharias moussaoui should be put to death or rot in prison? | strip his skin off, put in vinegar and then rot in prison. | Law & Ethics | 1145367708 |
| 3885417 | what is the address to send the irs tax stuff? | You can personnelly drop stuff at the local IRS office or go to www.irs.gov for more information. | Law & Ethics | 1144186683 |
| 501678 | what was the main purpose of the wagner labor relations act? | The Wagner Act, or the The National Labor Relations Act as it is sometimes referred to as, was a law passed in 1935 in favor of labor unions and workers. The main thing that it did was it created the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), which had the power to give elections to workers, asking if they would like to be represented by a union. The NLRB also would investigate to see if any unfair labor practice charges were occurring. The Actu also allowed workers to organize labor unions, collective bargain, and to take action such as striking legally. Although it may sound like a huge advance for all workers, it was very exclusive. The Wagner Act does not include farmers, supervisors, domestic employees, individual contractors, and family or friends of the employer. The act did not apply to any workers already covered by the Railway Labor Act of 1926 either.....hoped this helped. | Law & Ethics | 1145876260 |
| 2241512 | what is capital gains tax? | CGT are taxes placed on profits from the sale of investments or real estate. Charitable giving is often used to either balance or void completely the impact of the CGT. | Law & Ethics | 1146238851 |
| 4346181 | is there an international driver's lic. - or is this a scam? | It's not a scam, but it's also not a legitimate form of ID for buying alcohol, according to the law. You have to have a state or federally issued photo ID to buy alcohol. That means a drivers license, state issued identification card, or a passport. Basically, it comes down to this. If you're 21 or over - get a state-issued ID, and you will be able to buy alcohol. If you're not 21 yet, any form of ID you carry saying that you're over 21 is considered fake ID, and is against the law. | Law & Ethics | 1146009990 |
| 2699776 | is lsd typicaly tested for in court drug tests? | no, in fact to test for lsd they have to do a spinal tap that is the only way to test for lsd it is only found in your spinal fluid. if they do give u adrug test they test for opiates,pot, cokecaine, and any other type of pill! hope this helps u ltr | Law & Ethics | 1144555190 |
| 1047007 | 2005 tx criminal laws for ex-cons? | Absolutely can a conviction be achieved without the victim present. If he has a prior record there is a very slim chance he will be aquited, hire a good lawyer. This might sound disheartening but keep hope. I would start making plans to make life for my son better while behind bars for a while. Write letters ALOT nothing is better than remembering there is a whole beautiful world outside of those walls. Anything will do. Mail food, jokes, and news about the family. Good luck and God Bless. | Law & Ethics | 1144211506 |
| 2639220 | Does anyone have a child born in another country and trying to get joint custody of them? | I'm sure a lot of people do, but not me. Good Luck. | Law & Ethics | 1144205475 |
| 3449582 | Why do sunglasses come labelled with a warning that they are not to be worn at night? | you tell stevie wonder that hes not to wear them at night eating peanuts | Law & Ethics | 1145666778 |
| 1544397 | Salary employees question. Is it legal? | It is legal, since there is no overtime for salaried employees. There is one caveat however, Minimum wage law still applies even to salaried employees, So calculate how many hours you work each year then divide your salary by that number -- if the result is less then federal minimum wage(5.15) or your states minimum wage(7.63 being the maximum in Washington) or even your local minimum wage(9.50 in Santa Fe) then your employer is in violation of the law. | Law & Ethics | 1146157661 |
| 753918 | Could there be the possibility of universal government that is not biased about religion? | Let's clarify. Religious faith is itself not a problem. Spiritual belief is not a problem. Personal adherence to religious practice is not a problem. A problem DOES arise, however, when one set of beliefs is forced upon others. An earlier poster mentioned the First Amendment to the US Constitution. Ignoring for the moment that this is a US idea, and not generally acknowledged by much of the rest of the world, there are several provisions in that amendment. Two of them are that the government will not establish or endorse any religion [Establishment Clause], nor will the government stop individuals from having/sharing/expressing their own beliefs [Free Exercise Clause]. The major problems in the world that I see (relative to this topic) are that localized majorities have gotten together and enacted laws that enforce a particular set of religious and moral beliefs. This forces everyone to follow those beliefs (or else break the law). This is true whether you're talking about Judeo-Christian morals being imposed in the US, or political ideals counter to those morals being imposed in China, or state establishment of religion as in much of the middle east, etc. For any sort of unified government, there would need to be an explicit and deliberate attempt to REMOVE all religious influences from any adopted legal codes. Otherwise, you'll always be stuck with the majority imposing their beliefs on the minority. And that's just might-makes-right bullying, whether performed legislatively or otherwise. | Law & Ethics | 1145361538 |
| 32451 | What does "AVOP" on a massachusetts summons mean???? | In some jurisdictions, it stands for "A Violation of Probation". I don't know about Massachusetts. | Law & Ethics | 1145123681 |
| 2918416 | does anyone have a copy of a order of guardianship for Tennessee i can read? | See: http://www.tncourts.gov/OPINIONS/TSC/PDF/041/SLO.pdf hope this helps | Law & Ethics | 1145682678 |
| 3398011 | Do you know what plagiarism is? | Plagerism is like copying something from the dictionary or any other source, and saying it is your own. | Law & Ethics | 1145671780 |
| 3940947 | what are california's laws on suicide? | I think doing it yourself is not a crime but assisting others to do it is a crime | Law & Ethics | 1144121318 |
| 303091 | arguments for and against the use of a criminal grand jury? | The grand jury in theory is a very good idea. It allows a review of evidence to prevent people from formally being charged with a crime when there is not enough evidence to support such charges. In practice the arrest of a person is what is seen. Arrest records in my opinion should be availible only to law enforcement and to be pulled in legal/cival matters that relate to those arrests such as a law suit against the police for harrassment or review by law enforcement task force. I think the grand jury should go a little farther. To actually dig into the evidence a little. | Law & Ethics | 1145777134 |
| 4420426 | I have a medical malpractice lawsuit against a hospital in SC, Does anyone know of a great "med mal" lawyer? | I am sorry about your injuries. I suggest you ask your last lawyer, or any other lawyer you know, for recommendations. Your question is too serious to expect to get sound advice from Yahoo Answers. | Law & Ethics | 1146227830 |
| 1857935 | Do police officers have the right to breathalize passengers if the driver blows .00? | A police officer has the legal right to breathalyze anyone he or she suspects of having used alcohol. A passenger, not driver - passenger, in a car can be charged with public intoxication if they are over the legal blood alcohol limit. Unfortunately, there are police officers in Texas who are now going INSIDE bars to breathalyze people and giving public intoxication tickets, even if they did not drive to the bar, and are not driving home. Fortunately, the vast majority of cops will not give a ticket someone riding in a car drunk, if the driver is sober. Usually this will only happen if the intoxicated person is belligerent or aggressive, and disrupting the safety and process of the traffic stop. Also, if the passenger is underage, ANY trace of alcohol will result in at least a ticket for minor consumption. If under 18 years of age, each state has different laws concerning minors. | Law & Ethics | 1145676196 |
| 2021023 | Why is that the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees lost its foundation? | The UN needs to go. It's a waste of money and valuable real estate in NYC. They really don't do anybody any good other than to sponge money from the USA. | Law & Ethics | 1146059456 |
| 1118594 | whatis the judges hammer called? | gavel: A small mallet used by a presiding officer or an auctioneer to signal for attention or order or to mark the conclusion of a transaction. | Law & Ethics | 1145209822 |
| 3846821 | Is Hell Endothermic or Exothermic? | I'm so hoping you've seen this, I had it hanging in my office for close to 8 years. It still cracks me up. "First, We postulate that if souls exist, then they must have some mass. If they do, then a mole of souls can also have a mass. So, at what rate are souls moving into hell and at what rate are souls leaving? I think we can safely assume that once a soul gets to hell, it will not leave. Therefore, no souls are leaving. As for souls entering hell, let's look at the different religions that exist in the world today. Some of these religions state that if you are not a member of their religion, then you will go to hell. Since there are more than one of these religions and people do not belong to more than one religion, we can project that all people and souls go to hell. With birth and death rates as they are, we can expect the number of souls in hell to increase exponentially. Now, we look at the rate of change in volume in hell. Boyle's Law states that in order for the temperature and pressure in hell to stay the same, the ratio of the mass of souls and volume needs to stay constant. Two options exist: 1. If hell is expanding at a slower rate than the rate at which souls enter hell, then the temperature and pressure in hell will increase until all hell breaks loose. 2. If hell is expanding at a rate faster than the increase of souls in hell, then the temperature and pressure will drop until hell freezes over. So which is it? If we accept the quote given to me by Theresa Manyan during Freshman year, "that it will be a cold night in hell before I sleep with you" and take into account the fact that I still have NOT succeeded in having sexual relations with her, then Option 2 cannot be true...Thus, hell is exothermic." | Law & Ethics | 1146243850 |
| 901043 | Consequences of being caught with alcohol as a minor by the police.? | The police will probably give you a "breathalizer" test to check if you have alcohol in your system. As you contend, you didn't actually drink, but was just holding an open beer can. You'll probably be ticketed and be asked to appear with your guardian before a Judge. This may just be a misdemeanor since you didn't actually drink but were just playing a prank. | Law & Ethics | 1145872483 |
| 1655371 | where do i go to get a marriage licences in columbus ohio? | 1. In Franklin County, marriage licenses are only available at the Franklin County Courthouse, 373 S. High St., 23rd Floor. The Marriage License office is only open 8 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, closed legal holidays. 2. Both the prospective bride and groom must personally appear together with $45 cash or money order (no checks or credit) Each must have a valid driver's license, state I.D. or birth certificate along with a social security card. 3. At least one applicant must live in Franklin County. Both applicants must provide name, age, address, place and date of birth, occupation, social security number, father's name and mother's maiden name. 4. If one or both parties are 16 or 17 years of age, they must contact the Probate Court at (614) 462-3108 before applying for a license. 5. If an applicant's last name is not the same as their father or as registered on their birth certificate, documentation must be provided explaining why. 6. If divorced or widowed, an applicant must bring a certified copy of their divorce decree or deceased spouse's death certificate. 7. If all documentation is provided, marriage licenses are available at the time you complete the application process. Blood tests are no longer required. 8. The license is valid for 60 days and is valid anywhere in the state of Ohio. 9. If you have further questions, contact the Marriage License office at (614) 462-3898. | Law & Ethics | 1145818019 |
| 4359024 | Does New Mexico recognize International Adoption? | go to the website posted below get the info you need for NM vital stats and ask them | Law & Ethics | 1145923386 |
| 309194 | Is the U.S. going to have another attack in the immediate future, because of the support of Isreal? | there are alot of countries responsible for what has happened in the middle east. Every western nation has had a hand in dividing up the middle east for either religion or oil. Isreal is only the most recent example. If we gave every country in the middle east the support we give Isreal, that would be a very different region today. The cultural divide is the only thing I see that has stopped us. For instance, after 9/11 many groups were advocating that we lock up all muslims in the US in concentration camps because they are muslim. The people of the middle east's reaction to this attitude is what is causing the problems. They hate the way we think of them. Will there be another attack? probably. Will we hear about it? I hope not, but some politician will probably want to reap the political rewards of making us afraid despite what it would do to this country. Thousands of people die in the US every day. Terrorism is the least likely cause, and our government should recognize that. | Law & Ethics | 1145833765 |
| 2788979 | what should be the punishment of grand larceny when its the first offense by the convicted person? 30000 worth | likely some jail time, considering the amount in question. since it's the 1st offense, i wouldn't say it's a significant am't of time. restitution is a given, and probation thereafter...at least 18 mos. | Law & Ethics | 1144188872 |
| 237735 | how do you get an alcoholic committed into treatment if they are unwilling? | Hit him with a BIG stick in the teeth...CRACKALAKA...and drag 'em to AA, or you could tie him down and poke him with a hot stick until he gives in(my personal favorite) | Law & Ethics | |
| 3262861 | Who believs in Allah, Islam that is? | I don't even believe in the christian idea of God. why would Islam's version be any different? Christians and Musilims, and Jews have been bickering over the same old nonsense for too long. When humanity finally sheds the B.S. that is RELIGION- who's right, who's wrong, heaven & hell, boxers or briefs, yada yada yada....THEN mabey we can have some PEACE and quiet around here. You should be proud that you are a musilim my dear. I'm proud of my Jewish herritage. We should ALL be proud of who we are and where we came from. Be objective. Try to look at issues from another's point of view. Good Luck to you. | Law & Ethics | 1144980149 |
| 474989 | I have a birth cert for a person who I think might be my brother is there any way to prove this without a DNA? | The birth certificate should at the very least have the mother's name on it, if not the father's, and their birthdates as well, so if those matched with yours, it would be fairly reasonable, but DNA proof would be ideal. | Law & Ethics | 1146005019 |
| 2123145 | Does probation start from the date of arrest,or date you plead guilty? | Two out of five ain't bad, I guess. Probation is part of a sentence, so it starts when you are sentenced. When it ends, is largely up to you. Some folks seem to want to drag it on forever. | Law & Ethics | 1145711380 |
| 1371454 | How do I write a student appellate brief? | The simplest thing to do would be to go to the website of some of the national moot court competitions. They will often post the winning briefs from past years. You can then follow the forms that the briefs use-they are all very similar and very standard. Try www.firstamendmentcenter.org. | Law & Ethics | 1145380765 |
| 2661151 | If a person takes REALLY bad advice from this section who is responsible? | If you take bad advice from an Internet chat/question and answer site, it is YOUR FAULT! Stop trying to find ways to sue people. You are not hiring someone for legal advice on Yahoo answers. See a licensed attorney in your state if you need legal advice. If you do something EXTREMELY stupid as a result of a website, you were EXTREMELY stupid to begin with. Well, after all that, I would love to give you some case law and advice about liability, but that would be legal advice and my lawyer is not in today to write me up a disclaimer to add at the bottom of this. | Law & Ethics | 1146425232 |
| 3987636 | what are at least 5 laws of China? | I know one law is that you can't have more that two female children, but that's all I know. | Law & Ethics | 1144532293 |
| 4293474 | what is the law on shoplifting in arizona? | Only day you can is Sunday and they changed the hours 3PM to 7PM lol | Law & Ethics | 1145213123 |
| 2056910 | Americans with Disabilities Act - Employer's inquiry too detailed? | Your employer is within their rights to request a written documentation of your work restrictions or modifications from your physician. Your physician does not have to give them further details but it will ease your way with your employer if you can indeed back up the restrictions with a diagnosis at least. Companies are required to treat medical information with confidentiality and most companies will even keep medically related information in a separate file from your personnel folder. If your restrictions are a result of a worker's compensation claim, then your employer is entitled to a diagnosis and as well any work restrictions or modifications as well as an expected return to work estimate. This can be extended, amended or you can be released from these restrictions by your physician at any time. If your company is unable to accommodate your work restrictions they must attempt to find a comparable position for you within the company or, if work comp related, you will be placed on what's known as temporary total disability. Discuss your fears and any concerns with your physician. They should be well versed in your states medical disclosure laws as well as HIPPA compliance. | Law & Ethics | 1146249015 |
| 3382318 | what the roles to export medicin to libya? | what do you mean by "ROLES" | Law & Ethics | 1145531990 |
| 341335 | I showed up in court for a contested traffic ticket, but cop not there. judge did not dismiss the case. why? | Depends. Was this the 1st appearance? If so, then the cop had no idea you planned on contesting the ticket, and it is perfectly legal to allow the courts to give notice to the cop in order to get him to appear... But, if he doesnt appear at the trial date (May 17), then you get dismissed. Ive gotten 26 tickets in my life, and only three have ever appeared on my record. If you know the laws and know what questions tto ask WHILE BEING TICKETED, you can beat almost anything they give you. If you'd like, youre welcome to email me and explain the situation completely, and Ill see if there is anything I can tell you that will assist in your defense. I love making cops look stupid in court! | Law & Ethics | 1144872524 |
| 4253271 | What does it mean if someone gets a 5 yr suspended sentence, 26 wk CAP? | a 5 year suspended sentence means that they have been found guilty of the offence. they they are given no specifit punishment for the offence. but if within the five year period, they reoffend they can at that time be sentenced to a time of imprisonment. I live in canada and i'm not 100% sure of what CAP refers to, but my guess it means a controlled apparatis probation. They could be forced to wear an ankle bracelet that records their movements about the community. | Law & Ethics | 1144936477 |
| 3850011 | I am having a lot of trouble at work, how far in advance do I need to let them know before I quit? | The right thing to do is give 2 weeks.. There is no law, and you can say CYA anytime you choose | Law & Ethics | 1144723813 |
| 2640428 | What is a technical mistrial and what is the likely hood of someone coming home after this happens? | A technical mistrial is one where the case cannot proceed because of technicality, or because of some procedural aspect (or other event) that is nobody's fault. Some extreme examples may even include the courthouse getting washed away by a hurricane. (We'll assume for sake of this argument that it wasn't anyone's fault). I think that a hung jury also results in a technical mistrial, but you should ask a trial lawyer to be sure. Think of the word "technical" in the same sense as a "technical knock-out" in boxing. The bottom line is that in a technical mistrial, the case can be heard again from scratch. As I understand it, this is because the technical defects Contrast this with a mistrial where there is prosecutorial misconduct (for example) in which case jeapordy attaches and there cannot be another trial. | Law & Ethics | 1144454303 |
| 3589675 | i work to a real state company and they dont give commissions they are in near bankrupcy? | Find another Job. | Law & Ethics | 1146314903 |
| 145911 | Why do "PRO-LIFE" People believe in the Death Penality? | well I can't speak for the general public, but if they do then they would be hypocrites. | Law & Ethics | 1144329690 |
| 3767076 | I am trying to find out how much time a certain individual recieved for being convicted of child molestation.? | In most states, once the person has been convicted and sentenced the case becomes part of records. All documents if the file was not sealed by the judge can be viewed upon request. Visit your county courthouse and ask to view the file. If you are not allowed to view the file jsut remember the persons name and look him up on the pc. | Law & Ethics | 1145207290 |
| 1385074 | is it illegal to audio tape a meeting with out anyone knowing? | There are a whole lot of mitigating factors. Generally speaking, it is not illegal. Especially since it was in a meeting. However, the law does vary from state to state. What the biggest part of the question would be is this: Was the person doing the recording part of the members of the meeting? If yes, then more then likly there is not problems. If not, then you have evesdropping laws that come into play. Again.. circumstances.. More details are needed... State, and was recording party part of meeting... | Law & Ethics | 1145159440 |
| 1378452 | Who governs the conduct of Lawyers in Canada? | Attorneys in Canada are regulated by your provincial Law Society. The LS in your province should be able to take your complaint over the phone and initiate proceedings to ensure that your attorney is living up to his ethical duty. Below is a webpage containing the links to all Law Societies. You should be able to find a phone number through your provincial site. | Law & Ethics | 1144177269 |
| 270160 | Are you satisfied with the judicial system of your country? | In the US, the one designed by and for the benefit of the attorneys who work it, has virtually NOTHING to do with justice. It would be the same if we allowed used car sales men to develop an elaborate, contorted, "system" which you had to proceed through because it was the only way you could buy a car. Besides taking ten years so they could justify their commission, your car would cost 100 times more than neccessary. If I were a lawyer I would go back to bed and when I awoke from my nightmare, hopefully I would be engaged in an occupation that provided even a slight bit of dignity - sucking the d*cks of strangers in a New York City bus terminal bathroom for $0.25 donations would be a quantum leap in the right direction. Lawyers are the scourge of the earth and lower than whale sh*t on the characterlogical evolutionary scale. They would represent a man who they personally caught raping their own daughter if they thought his check had at least a 50-50 chance of clearing the bank. Just ask: the 50 self-serving pariahs that worked on OJ's behalf. the scum who represent organized crime the low lifes representing the tobaco industry the seemingly 75 million bottom feeders who have accident injury "helplines" the 100's of leeches who make up congress, 75% of which are attorneys or the truly elite of the entire pile of crap system, the ones who come up with an endless parade of specious arguments to keep murderers with arrest records longer than the Nile River alive, permitting them to live on death row for decades after their victims, who were raped, tortured, and/or butchered are long forgotten about. As an annology - Imagine walking through the most remote jungle on the planet. You come across a village and in a corner of the village is a man in a cage. Upon asking the chief of the village why the man was in the cage, the chief replied we think he committed a murder 20 years ago and we are still in the process of spending millions (yes millions) of dollars trying to determine if he is guilty. You would be hard pressed not to think of them as the most ignorant, backward, incompetent, savages on the planet. Replace the cage with a prison in America and poof - you have the American criminal justice system. Not caring about justice but about protracting cases to generate fees. Will one of you pompous, glorified, f*cking english majors, especially those who incorporate "Esquire" into your lame ass names, please enlighten the rest of us as to how that analogy is significantly different from the US "legal" system. Think about it - A trial attorney's primary responsibility is to keep his client out of court, but if he did that, he would go broke and end up stocking shelves at Walmart. Does the US Supreme Court really have to waste their time and our tax dollars (as they are doing RIGHT NOW) deciding on the inane concept and legal head scratcher of whether or not giving a shot as a part of administering lethal injection really constitute cruel and unusual punishment - GIVE ME A F*CKING BREAK. How about if we dare to use just a little LOGIC and say, if the inmate EVER agreed to and received an injection for medical or dental care - the point is mute. It was fine with him then, it must be fine now. Pull back the f*cking plunger on the syringe and get it over with. The entire system is an insult to the intelligence of the American people and a crimminal offence against victims and their families. | Law & Ethics | 1145443255 |
| 1184810 | I want to find out if someone has a criminal background but do I have to pay for that information? | It depends upon the state and/or county. In my county, the information is available via web site for free. Not all of the information is available, but the nuts and bolts are in the system. Check with the county clerk of court for the county in question. Oft-times you can go to the courthouse and use the computer to run a search. | Law & Ethics | 1144455736 |
| 176861 | Is life imprisonment too harsh a penalty? | How would you like it if somebody kills your daughter or rape your sister and get 4 rears in prison? | Law & Ethics | 1143994298 |
| 1091726 | Can my landlord search my aparmtent? | Your landlord has the right to search the property with reasonable notice. It is his property, you are just "borrowing it". That being said, since you are paying to occupy that place you have rights as well. He can't come unannounced and search your property, the things inside your apartment are yours. As for the eviction, he can't evict you for pets if there is no pet clause in the rental agreement. All changes to a rental agreement need to be in writing and signed by the tenant showing that they are aware of the new changes and agree to adhere to them. If it's not in there it can't be pursued. Hope this helps. | Law & Ethics | 1144767628 |
| 887549 | If someone confesses to murder in mass/to a doctor, do they have to respect confidentiality? | The laws vary with the state, but basically: Doctor-patient privilege extends to both observations by the doctor, and communications between the doctor and patient, as they relate to medical diagnosis or treatment. So, "I was shot" is a communication related to treatment. But "I was shot while robbing a liquor store", only the first part is related to medical diagnosis/treatment so only the first part is protected. Clergy, psychologists and attorneys also have privileges of communication, so that what is told to them (or their responses) is protected. For attorneys, only communications regarding past crimes are protected. In most states, communications of intent to commit future crimes/frauds are not protected. For other counselors (clergy and psychologists), it varies widely by state, with many states protecting communications of past acts and future intent, while others only protect certain types of crimes, and still others only protect past acts but not future admissions (like lawyers). Many states allow or require counselors to notify a third part of danger, even if their knowledge derives from confidential communications. It's also important to distinguish between evidentiary privilege, which is the right of someone to prevent certain information from being used as evidence against them, and the ethical duty of confidentiality of the practitioner. For example, say a state law requires any professional (including doctors, priests and psychologists) to notify the authorities if a patient/client states they intend to commit a murder or intend to seriously harm a child. That is state law, and any such disclosures would not be privileged. In other words, they can be used against the person who made them. (There is still the hearsay issue, but one thing at a time). If the state law (above) required this disclosure, the counselor must follow the law, even if their ethical code conflicts. For example, say a priest or doctor's ethical code prohibits any disclosure of statements made in confidence. That's all well and good, but the law requiring disclosure trumps the ethical duty. What's worse, the priest or doctor can still get into trouble for violating their ethical duty, even though the law required them to do so. | Law & Ethics | 1145592180 |
| 897480 | Do you think that teh registery should be reformed and made nationwide instead of state by state? | Absolutely. I tried to find someone in the Illinois registry and it was divided up by county! I searched though over 6000 offenders! There is nothing like the shock of seeing someone you know (or thought you knew) displayed in a local registry. As a survivor, I am appalled by the way this system is handled though I am grateful it is better than nothing. | Law & Ethics | 1145658536 |
| 3294139 | who will reveal eau claire counties corrupt legal system? | good point. i will do it if you give me the info lol | Law & Ethics | 1144729918 |
| 2980280 | if the average citizen was caught for every illegal thing he did,? | It's a good question. Thanks to discretion though, it'll never happen. At school the other day, I jaywalked, but the Uinversity Police Officer right there didn't care. When I join the force, if I see somebody going 5 miles over the speed limit, unless they're in front of something like a school, or church, or daycare, I won't stop them, and if I do, I'd just give them a warning. To answer your question, you wouldn't necissarily be in jail a lot, you'd just go bankrupt. The crimes committed by average citizens are really on minor law infractions, punishible by fine. | Law & Ethics | 1144944864 |
| 3334572 | texas cocaine possession? | They are coming down hard in the War on Drugs. I would have to say it is a Fifth Degree Possession charge. Since they are a first time offender the punishment shouldn't be that stiff. Even an empty baggy with traces of an illegal drug is considered a small amount. Residue on a scale is also considered a small amount. My buddy had just gotten out of jail after 4 months and didn't realize there was a leftover empty baggy in her purse from months before. She got pulled over on a routine traffic stop. Since she was on probation that gave them a right to search. They found the empty baggy with traces on it. I write to her in prison now. | Law & Ethics | 1143908744 |
| 418449 | brother died no will, 4 siblings alive, 2 dead but have kids over 18? | The UK typically follows a "per stirpes" distribution for inestate deaths. First off, if your brother had any children or if his parents were alive, they would inherit the estate. Failing that, then his siblings would be next in line. However, if his siblings predeceased him and left issue of their own (i.e. children) then the children would take the place of their deceased parent. In your case, your brother's estate would be split into 4 parts with each sibling's family getting a quarter. The two living siblings would get 25% apiece and the children of the deceased siblings would split their respective parents' 25%. If for example one deceased sibling had three children, then those 3 children would split 25% of your brother's estate. But, there are some jurisdictions that have modified intestate succession in some ways and its best to consult a local lawyer. For example another form of per stirpial distribution would take the 50% that would go to the predeceased siblings and divide that amount among all the children of those two siblings. Therefore if one predeceased sibling only had one cild then under the previous example, that child would receive the full 25% that would've went to his/her parent. UNder this modified per stirpial distribution, that child would instead split 50% of your brother's estate with the children of the other deceased sibling. So if that sibling had 4 children, then the 5 of them would split 50% or receive 10% apiece. So it could make a big difference. I can't say for sure what the current state of the law is in the UK, but the two scenarios I've described are the standard standard per stirpial distribution that has evolved from the Enlgish Common Law and is the practice in the majority of jurisdictions in the United States. The only other possbility is whgat's called a per capita distribution which simply means only the surviving siblings get anything. They would split the estate and the children of deceased siblings get nothing. This is disfavored in the UNited STates and only occures when specifically stated in a will. Again, I don't believe this is the state of the law in the UK, but you should seek local legal advise to make sure. | Law & Ethics | 1146416546 |
| 4160424 | what other options do I have? I'm really starting to feel harassed.? | There are remedies for this. First off, in most states there are laws against harassing phone calls. They don't have to be threatening. Second, you can get a criminal protective order. It is similar to a restraining order. Again, no threats have to be made. I see them issued all the time at work. What other posters are telling you is correct. This guy is potentially dangerous. The stalking law probably won't apply. That takes a credible threat that has placed you in fear for ou safety. | Law & Ethics | 1146243894 |
| 3523915 | when was affirmative action introduced to the world? | The first instance of it was in 1866 appearing under the umbrella of civil rights laws. Originally, civil rights programs were enacted to help African Americans become full citizens of the United States. The Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution made slavery illegal; the Fourteenth Amendment guarantees equal protection under the law; the Fifteenth Amendment forbids racial discrimination in access to voting. The 1866 Civil Rights Act guarantees every citizen "the same right to make and enforce contracts ... as is enjoyed by white citizens ... " In 1896, the Supreme Court's decision in Plessy v. Ferguson upheld a "separate, but equal" doctrine that proved to be anything but equal for African Americans. The decision marked the end of the post-Civil War reconstruction era as Jim Crow laws spread across the South. In 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 8802 which outlawed segregationist hiring policies by defense-related industries which held federal contracts. Roosevelt's signing of this order was a direct result of efforts by Black trade union leader, A. Philip Randolph. During 1953 President Harry S. Truman's Committee on Government Contract Compliance urged the Bureau of Employment Security "to act positively and affirmatively to implement the policy of nondiscrimination . . . ." The 1954 Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education overturned Plessy v. Ferguson. The actual phrase "affirmative action" was first used in President Lyndon Johnson's 1965 Executive Order 11246 which requires federal contractors to "take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, creed, color, or national origin." In 1967, Johnson expanded the Executive Order to include affirmative action requirements to benefit women. Other equal protection laws passed to make discrimination illegal were the 1964 Civil Rights Act, Title II and VII of which forbid racial discrimination in "public accommodations" and race and sex discrimination in employment, respectively; and the 1965 Voting Rights Act adopted after Congress found "that racial discrimination in voting was an insidious and pervasive evil which had been perpetuated in certain parts of the country through unremitting and ingenious defiance of the Constitution." Much of the opposition to affirmative action is framed on the grounds of so-called "reverse discrimination and unwarranted preferences." In fact, less than 2 percent of the 91,000 employment discrimination cases pending before the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission are reverse discrimination cases. Under the law as written in Executive Orders and interpreted by the courts, anyone benefitting from affirmative action must have relevant and valid job or educational qualifications. | Law & Ethics | 1144761361 |
| 335023 | where do i find information pertaining to the NY state poor man's divorce? | Although I don't know firsthand the law in New York state, you might first try the clerk of court's office for the court in your home county. In my own state, the clerk's office can provide you with the necessary forms for an uncontested divorce. | Law & Ethics | 1145472225 |
| 3316775 | Death Penalty? | 10000000000000x No! | Law & Ethics | 1144964890 |
| 408312 | How would you go about changing a law? | I am sure they are already doing it. I think a guy that is caught masturbating in a public restroom should be castrated. Or the Frat Boy that hooks up at the keg party with a 16 year old posing as a college girl should spend his life in prison... Oh wait... these people have to be on the list and labeled as a threat to society? But, they aren't going to molest young children... hmmm... you're right, laws DO need to be changed. | Law & Ethics | 1143935836 |
| 1323766 | So my past employer hasn't paid me for my work that I had done for him over Christmas break, what can I do? | You can also contact your state's Attorney General. They often have great advise and good direction. Not sure how much a BBB would help. Was it a union job? You may also want to contact them. Make sure to include court fees if you go to small claims court. Good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1145948559 |
| 2335551 | what can i take and not take on a air plane flight? | check www.tsa.gov | Law & Ethics | 1144738132 |
| 1735710 | Have you ever been detained / jailed? (short period for minor offenses)? | YES!!! And it was not my doing :) I was not at fault ! lol had to say it. But really. i have , My daughter had stopped going to school.. well Thye aressted me instead. there 3 days.. That was soooo wrong, I paid fines and she still quit school I sent her to Job corp. SHe got her ged, But I still had the fines. I think that is soooo wrong. I love her but, sometimes they should make the child responsible too.. I mean, c'mon. I could send her, and she leave on the bus, she leaves the school yard.... How is that my fault? | Law & Ethics | 1145129274 |
| 4123989 | I have a big problem here. last year i got into stuff with the wrong peeps and bounced a few checks at wallmar | The warrant was issued to remedy the outstanding worthless checks and is normal proceeding. However, there are some vaibles you left out such as the total dollar ammount of the checks you gave to Wal Mart, and that ammount will determine the seriousness of the offense. Each state has a dollar ammount that divides misdemeanor crimes from felony crimes. The fact that you didn't receive anything in the mail from Wal Mart is irrelevant since you knew the checks were worthless when you gave them to Wal Mart. Any person charged with a crime in the United States has the right to be represented by an attorney, even if they cannot afford one. The court will appoint an attorney to represent you at no cost to you should you be taken into custody. (Remember your Miranda Rights... "you have the right to remain silent.....") In the mean time, you can contact your public defenders office and seek advice from them. Other resources include legal aide which is usually free advice and web sites such as megalaw.com and findlaw.com. Both have paid and free search engines that cover criminal and traffic laws, plus you can search case law to see what the trend for certain offenses has been in your state. You can also contact the Prosecuting/State's attorneys office direct and talk to them about the situation since they are the ones who represent crime victims and will be the attorneys you will have to face should you find yourself in a courtroom. Finally, you can contact your district/magistrate court and and speak with them about making payment arrangements to take care of the outstanding debt. Some states offer probation before judgement which means they give you an opportunity to make the situation right without going to jail if you have a clean criminal history prior to this offense. Remember, since there is a warrant for your arrest, any officer you come into contact with who runs your license will be made aware of the outstaning warrant. You'll place yourself in a much better light if you turn yourself in versus making the police come and find you. | Law & Ethics | 1145064947 |
| 78023 | Are you in favor of the 'Death Penalty' Law? | yes. kill them all and let god sourt them out | Law & Ethics | 1144735519 |
| 2050855 | what is that website you got to to get a criminals profile and picture and stuff? i need it ASAP? | http://www12.familywatchdog.us/ but this may not be the type of offender your looking for, its still good though. | Law & Ethics | 1145762837 |
| 3867481 | What happens to gifts to heads of state? | There are two kinds of gifts to the head of states. 1. a personal gift to the Presidents or prime ministers, which are considered as personal and can be kept privately. 2. there are gifts which are considered "official" gifts, which is a gift to the country or state. These gifts are considered public property and should be turned over to the state. Usually, gifts are not taxable income. the amount to be spent are limited, depending on the funds that are available for these purpose. Usually these fund are not divulged except to the state auditor. | Law & Ethics | 1144378184 |
| 993290 | what classes do you have to take in high school to become a paralegal? | science,math,algebra,history,(social studies). | Law & Ethics | 1145838808 |
| 5560 | how do you and want forms do you file to get a modification of a custody order? | What state are you in? That will make a difference. What you should try to do is find legal aid in your area that will assist with custody cases. That way you'll get legal help at low or no cost. | Law & Ethics | 1146368227 |
| 1306242 | Why do the poor get poorer and the rich get richer? We help all these other countries, What about ours? | Because we don't help each other and every one looks for his hapiness without taking into consideration his brother, neighbour or friend | Law & Ethics | 1145450624 |
| 558294 | onIN FAMILY CODE WHAT IS THE MEANING OF SCHOOL HOLIDAY? | I don't know if it is defined in Texas law or regulations. Generally, it means a day when school is not in session, i. e., students do not have to go to school. | Law & Ethics | 1146077874 |
| 4170724 | Is it true that in California, they passed a new law that your suppose to be 18 to drive these days? | And they will pass another; You must be at least 18 to have sex. | Law & Ethics | 1144123063 |
| 1293556 | how to write an appellate brief? | Try this site: http://www.appellate.net/articles/gdaplbrf799.asp I hope this helps... Don | Law & Ethics | 1144690197 |
| 433184 | Are on line Pharmacies monitored by the government/police? | Not really. At the gym, guys get steroids from overseas all the time. | Law & Ethics | 1145307103 |
| 1011231 | why is America deporting without intense screening. Why???? | Over the past 10 years, a series of laws have been passed which allow for automatic deportation without review for a large number of crimes. At this point, almost any drug-related crime, or any violent felony, are groups for automatic deportation. These laws are intended to get at terrorists and suspected terrorists. Basically, the terrorists have started winning -- the US has become so terrified and paranoid (which was the goal) that they/we are ignoring basic civil liberties, and ignoring the rule of law, all in the name of security. That's what the terrorists wanted -- the country to abandon the protections and the freedoms that we've held so dear. Just a few examples: Warrantless wiretapping (violation of the 4th Amendment); refusal to allow prisoners to have access to attorneys (violation of the 6th Amendment); refusal to charge prisoners after years of detention, even US citizens captured on US soil (again, 6th Amendment); no speedy trial (again, 6th); violation of due process (5th); refusal for bail hearings (violation of 8th Amendment, torture (again, 8th); government establishment and promotion of specific religions (1st); refusal to allow prisoners to petition the government for redress of grievances (1st); even effective suspension of the Writ of Habeas Corpus (Art I, section 9). The US has given in to fear. The terrorists have already won. | Law & Ethics | 1145541166 |
| 1294839 | What do you think about abolishing the death penalty? | If use of the death penalty kills even one innocent person, it is a great evil, and the state has committed cold-blooded murder. There are groups doing research who claim we kill at least one innocent every year. There is also the point that the United States was created as a Christian nation. Read your history. If you are a Christian, you follow the teachings of Christ. He demonstrated His feelings about the death penalty when He saved Mary from the charge of adultery. Just some thoughts. | Law & Ethics | 1145398154 |
| 3203522 | serious help only pls? | I would believe so if you dont get back pay i would concider talking to the lawyer and find out what you can do or take it to the labor board | Law & Ethics | 1145579933 |
| 1047304 | is it possible to receive probation for a Federal offense? | Not sure where the others get thier info, but yes there is. all you have to do is a yahoo search for federal probation and you get lots of info on some of its rules and even stats. | Law & Ethics | 1146420528 |
| 248470 | Anyone know where i can get a handbook on renters rights or Phone number Thanks? | http://www.hud.gov/renting/index.cfm This is on the web site for the federal govt.'s Housing and Urban Development Agency. This link is part of an index of help re housing, renting, buying homes, etc. You will see an 800 number for you to call for help if you need it. I reached this via FirstGov.org, which I found at the technology web site of the New York Times -- the technology navigator -- a list of resources for journalists. Hope this helps. | Law & Ethics | 1144879130 |
| 1371694 | does an employer have the right to terminate your employment if you get hurt on the job? | In Michigan we have at will employees, companys can fire you for no reason at all. Only thing that can stop that is a union contract. However that gets abused and many an employee that should be fired isn't becuse of the contract. | Law & Ethics | 1144463177 |
| 3405560 | motion for nonsuit in divorce? | A non-suit means that a judgment can be entered against that defendant (that is, the plaintiff is granted the divorce) because that person didn't respond (file an answer) in the proscribed period (21 days). Dismissed without prejudice, I believe means that prior action didn't have any decisions against the defendant that would need to be taken into account in future actions. Future actions would probably have to do with distribution of marital assets or debts, property, any custody relations for children, etc. If the defendant is not involved in these issues, they'll be decided in favor of the plaintiff. This is information found by searching public sites. If you need more specific advice, check out the referenced documents. For legal advice and representation, contact your local bar association or legal aid agency for a referral. | Law & Ethics | 1145124270 |
| 465287 | Who can i contact concerning my daughters sexual assault? the County it happened in wont do anything.? | You might try the Center for Missing/Exploited children. You can try to get the State Police involved. Since it happened in Texas, or so it seems, maybe try the Texas Rangers. | Law & Ethics | 1144345070 |
| 3634655 | how you will know if some one put tape on your phone and recording your conversation? | yes it is possible. the phone company might not know it. it could be a computer generated software tied up on your line that would record calls coming in and going out. i have a software but it is installed on my cellphone that could monitor all calls that i do and i receive. the thing that you can hear is a small click at the beginning of the conversation. and i know even though you would call the phone company, they would not be able to trace it. it would be best if she just change her phone number for security purposes. | Law & Ethics | 1144077168 |
| 2918445 | Is this legal...? | Dear u shud know this tht NO ONE HAS ANY RIGHTS TO KEEP UR BELONGING, THY HAV WHOLE RIGHTS TO GO TO POLICE N REPORT THT HOTEL OWNERS OR THY CAN HIER TH LAWER TOO,if u know them where thy r now, u shud help them cos IT IS ILLEGAL OF THEM THT THY R NOT GIVIN THEM THERE PASSPORT N OTHER BELONGING, Dear pls pls u shud help them, not its not ligal. thy need ur help or if u need some mor help u can mail me i will answer u n even guide u too. u b brave n help them.one of my friend ws here frm India n she ws insponcerd my one family but th day she came to this country thy tok her passport away frm her, n she went to closest church n somone frm church call INS n somone came frm INS n charged tht family some fine n tht friend got her passport bak n as i know tht regardless of wht u cant keep anyonce passport cos fr other its like SSN. well u r smart n i know u will do ur best to help them. | Law & Ethics | 1146273405 |
| 870084 | being harrased? | You better go to the nearest large town and hire a Lawyer. They might feel you don't fit into the little inbred, redneck community and will do what ever it takes to get you to leave. I lived in a little town just like that. Different state but still the same town. | Law & Ethics | 1145660218 |
| 844579 | How can I change my last name, back to my maiden name? | It needs to be in the divorce decree. Then go to the Social Security office and get a new card. | Law & Ethics | 1145919234 |
| 3510558 | how to decide fence Boundaries in oklahoma? | Sherryn is right, you need to consult a licensed professional land surveyor who knows the law in your area. The fence may or may not be the best evidence of the location of the line. Even if it is not on the line, as you suggest, it may represent established rights. If that is the issue, you may be well advised to try to reach an agreement with the other party, and the surveyor can then legally document the agreement. | Law & Ethics | 1146021447 |
| 1773308 | What are the laws to convict juveniles? | Laws vary from state to state. The best way to find out is to go to the Appellate Law Library. This library is open to the public. Most states have them. You can also research it online as well. You might also want to check out "penal laws", or check "laws and rights of juveniles", or legal rights and statue of limitations of juveniles. I hope this helps. | Law & Ethics | 1144258911 |
| 4411402 | A person is not considered a minority per EEOC Title VII, but refused job due to conviction, is there help ? | well, probably not. While criminal history may be a protected class under certain aspects of EEOC, if you've already determined that you aren't included in the protections, then you are probably out of luck. | Law & Ethics | 1145632296 |
| 99725 | can a uninsured motorist sue me if he claims i caused the accident but not at fault? | From what I know is that they can, but they can only sue for physical damages to themselves, not their car. Chances are the courts will find him/her negligent for not having insurance in the first place, but you never know. | Law & Ethics | 1145321836 |
| 386910 | Laws regarding meeting someone under 18 in another state? | There's probably not if there really is no sexual behavior involved, but your friend should play it safe, just in case. Laws involving minors are tightening every day. I reccomend waiting a year or two until the girl is eighteen to see her agian, just to play it safe. Also, tell your friend to save his conversations & e-mails. If there really is NO sexual relationship, they MIGHT be able to help him if the mom presses charges. I don't know if they will, but there's a chance. Good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1144317829 |
| 345469 | How to find a person in a washington state correctional facility? | Break in. Do it opposite prison break style and go through the air system until you find who your looking for. I think thats the best way to go. | Law & Ethics | 1145573367 |
| 985322 | Ping or pong? | Ping, because it comes before pong. | Law & Ethics | 1145490587 |
| 1606588 | just seeing how many people will answer? | Nine, One, One | Law & Ethics | 1145480542 |
| 308027 | Can anyone tell me where can i get some informations about the "European community Act 1972" ? | http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts1972/20068--b.htm | Law & Ethics | 1144217248 |
| 3970270 | How do I contact 20/20 to tell a story? | Go here and fill out the form>>>>>>>> http://abcnews.go.com/2020/story?id=123566&page=1 | Law & Ethics | 1144124492 |
| 3984585 | I need to travel out of America , but i I dont know how much money am I allowed to go out with? | There is NO LIMIT in the amount of money you can take. However, on your return trip, the customs document requires you to declare if you are carrying more than $10,000 in cash. It states that is is legal to carry any amount, but you must, by law, declare when you have more than this. It's not likely you're going to need to worry about that ;O) It is good to use your ATM in foreign countries, because your bank will give you a better exchange rate than the currency exchange kiosks. Be careful using your ATM though. Save your credit card help number and acct number on a separate paper. If your card gets captured in an ATM. Call your card company to cancel it. I don't know how they do it, but scammers have a way to manipulate the machines | Law & Ethics | 1145219011 |
| 442974 | Michigan law on felony? | All felony records will be on his background report forever. Actually on his NCIC report all arrests and all convictions show up. Next I am surprised he can work as a bartender, in most areas they are not allowed to be a convicted felon. He will have trouble getting work in many areas, but can find alot of jobs. Construction, store clerks and so on. The longer it has been since he had the conviction the better his chance also. And if he keeps a clean record for 4 to 8 years, he can petition the court to espounge his conviction. But he will need to show how he has improved his life. but honestly excpet for a few fields that require bonding, there are excons working everywhere. | Law & Ethics | 1146292242 |
| 2272450 | shld u b punnished 4 an answer u gave ? i.e What it means when u hav nodules on ur L lung Ans there not on R? | what are you even asking? | Law & Ethics | 1146424386 |
| 1954558 | Can we break a rental contract for the reason of job relocation? | I don't believe you can. Either way you are liable for the rent till the end of the contract or get someone to sublet your place, if it is allowed. Your company might be willing to pay for this if they are the ones asking you to move. Most do. Read what your rental contract says. It should all be there. | Law & Ethics | 1146247954 |
| 894702 | What changes when a person gets married like who has the say so, husband or parent? | the husband and wife should work things out together, neither should have the say so, just because of who they are, the parents have nothing to do with any decision you may have, they might give advice if asked. | Law & Ethics | 1144790254 |
| 2410962 | How many of you are against animal testing? | My vote is for testing on humans, especially testing on those jerks who are coming up with these stupid products. | Law & Ethics | 1144524016 |
| 356393 | what are the benefits and drawbacks to the current juror syster? | I'll leave the benefits to everyone else. My problem with the drawbacks is the fact that depending on where you live, you are more likely to get a jury of your ignorant, white trash neighbors than a jury of your peers. In my state, every jury I have seen sleeps through most of the trial, and I am sure has NO IDEA what the lawyer is talking about. And regardless of the questionaires, etc., I refuse to believe that juries (again, atleast in my state) put their own prejudices and feeling aside when deciding on the case. Did I mention I live in the deep south? I love where I live, but intelligence is few and far between, esp when it comes to jurors. | Law & Ethics | 1146447499 |
| 2188903 | what is no competition law? | Legislation enacted by the federal and various state governments to regulate trade and commerce by preventing unlawful restraints, price-fixing, and monopolies, to promote competition, and to encourage the production of quality goods and services at the lowest prices, with the primary goal of safeguarding public welfare by ensuring that consumer demands will be met by the manufacture and sale of goods at reasonable prices. No Competition/Antitrust law seeks to make businesses compete fairly. It has had a serious effect on business practices and the organization of U.S. industry. Premised on the belief that free trade benefits the economy, businesses, and consumers alike, the law forbids several types of restraint of trade and monopolization. These fall into four main areas: agreements between competitors, contractual arrangements between sellers and buyers, the pursuit or maintenance of monopoly power, and mergers. | Law & Ethics | 1144940419 |
| 3219629 | POA continues to use the owner's account for accumulating interest after the owner's death. can he go to jail? | Cannot make a determination with information provided. Need more information regarding what kind of POA the individual has been granted and whether or not the POA is keeping the money. Even if the POA is using the interest for himself, my "knee-jerk" response would be NO, that's the purpose in having the POA. However, if the POA is in relation to the Executor of a Will, but the POA is not listed as a beneficiary, the POA cannot touch the money for their own benefit except as outlined in the Will and the laws of the state that indicate how the money can be used to offset expenses of the POA's function. | Law & Ethics | 1144768668 |
| 1093665 | What does discrimation mean actually? | I would define discrimination as denying rights or privelages to a person or persons based soley on their physical, social, or economic status in society. | Law & Ethics | 1144096006 |
| 2777199 | Why does milwaukee only allow upto 3 unrelated people to live together? | That is not quite what the law says. In actual fact it is that no more than three unrelated people are allowed to occupy one dwelling unit, regardless of the number of bedrooms, unless the landlord has a “Rooming House License.” So people can live together, but only if the landlord has the correct kind of renting license. Or, if the people are joint owners of the house and are not paying rent, they can also live together. | Law & Ethics | 1146180327 |
| 3465713 | Does anyone think that we should have Tougher Hate Crime Laws where we live why? Doesnt matter where you live | No. I don't think "hate crimes" laws should even exist. When someone takes action against someone else and assaults, batters, injures, or kills another, the punishment should be severe. The government has no business becoming thought police. Believe it or not, you have the right not to like someone or some group in this country. Even though racists are the scourge of this society, they have the right to hate. | Law & Ethics | 1146180079 |
| 3637242 | if case is dismissed is my bail refundable? | It is my understanding (in my state at least) the bail is refundable only if you pay 100% of it. If you pay a bondsman his 10% or however much, that is not refundable. The percentage is considered his fee for guaranteeing that you will appear in court after bonded out. | Law & Ethics | 1144209886 |
| 4084394 | where i can finde attorney to help my son 1998 yer of birth US sitizen that live in Ukraine,bring civil action | Find an international attorney or have your son move back to the US to petition the goverment. Either way it will cost a lot of money and it is doubtful that he would win. The better way would be to send the story to the US media--like Fox news and hope they pick it up and bring attention to it. | Law & Ethics | 1146388868 |
| 707521 | what is Islam ? | is a monotheistic faith and the world's second-largest religion. Islam is considered an Abrahamic religion, along with Christianity and Judaism. Followers of Islam, known as Muslims, believe that God (Allah in Arabic) revealed his divine word directly to humanity through many earlier prophets, and that Muhammad was the final prophet of Islam. Muslims believe that Muhammed is the last prophet. | Law & Ethics | 1144464132 |
| 3098279 | Sergent Jerome E.Costliow Illinois State Police? | What about him? | Law & Ethics | 1146379684 |
| 4261491 | Wat is th prosecution if a person is found 2 have no insurance on a moped & is a 1st time offender in England? | It is an offence under the Road Traffic Act. Driving without insurance. | Law & Ethics | 1144745228 |
| 541804 | Curious about a recent sexual harassment case? | Some people view spanking adults as a sexual act. On the kinkier side of things, people engage in spanking as foreplay. If, in an office situation, a man swatted a female on her behind, it would be viewed as sexual. So perhaps even though this took place within the confines of a "comrade building exercise" the fact that a female got swatted, it could be interpreted as sexual. Let's be practical here, if you are going to claim "injury" over this, you have to pile on as much as possilbe. Adding sexual harassment MAY have been the brain child of a lawyer. Of course, perhaps she really felt that way. . . | Law & Ethics | 1146287603 |
| 4206527 | What can Private Investigators do legally? | In Pennsylvania (states are different) we can do anything a policeman can do except arrest on sight - arrest takes a private criminal complaint to be filed with the local district justice, and reviewed for legality by the DA in the county sought. Actually, the PI has a broader scope than a policeman, who can only work in his political subdivision - PI's can work country-wide with their license. | Law & Ethics | 1145307864 |
| 854846 | How would one go about getting their criminal background record expunged? | Call a good criminal lawyer, preferably a retired criminal judge who's got his own practice now. | Law & Ethics | 1145481864 |
| 2170175 | Would you commit perjury in court for your closest friend, even to save his/her life? | No, because then I have a chance to burn in h-e-double hockeysticks. | Law & Ethics | 1144997908 |
| 2458934 | What would be best concerning a legal matter when your present legal rep. is not giving the best advice.? | It all depends on the situation, and I can respect your decision not to reveal it to the Internet. Nobody will be able to tell you anything with what you are saying. Kind of a catch 22 isn't it. I am tied in with the courts where I live, and I wouldn't give you any advise because that is your choice to make, but I might be able to give you some comparisons, if you will tell me what is going on. So you can Email me if you want to, my Email is on my page. | Law & Ethics | 1144098677 |
| 1724676 | What is the settlement equation for a soft tissue injury? | There is no "equation" per se, but insurance companies generally try to pay no more than the "reasonable and necessary" medical bills, plus an amount roughly equal to or less than that for pain and suffering, unless you don't have a lawyer, then they try to pay even less. Plaintiff attorneys generally try to get all of the medical bills, plus 1 to 3 times the bills for pain and suffering, depending on the level of injury and the severity of the accident. There are many other factors that come into the "equation," like the type of witness a person will make, the reputation of the treating physicians, etc. Your best bet to "value" an injury is to do jury verdict research for the specific injury involved and factor in as many variables as possible. | Law & Ethics | 1144855603 |
| 77099 | Supreme Court Docket Case Index for 2006? | This is a listing of briefs for cases currently on the Docket. The Burlington Northern and Santa Fe RR case is an employment discrimination case. I've also posted a link to the latest slip opinions. http://www.abanet.org/publiced/preview/briefs/home.html http://www.supremecourtus.gov/opinions/05slipopinion.html | Law & Ethics | 1144189706 |
| 1161912 | criminal charges on giving false iformation to police to get out of warrant arrest? | Charges vary by state. In Texas the charge is called "Failure to Identify " and I believe it is a class b misd. That means County Court and probation. | Law & Ethics | 1146328407 |
| 3520061 | is it right that cops come and piss us off for just skateboarding at the school? | Firstly, Cops (nor anyone else) do not piss you off. You choose to be. If you choose not to be pissed off, then you won't be. It's called a Victim mentality. You own your emotions, no one else. Secondly, since I am a cop I can say this much… I remove skaters from areas that are posted with no skateboarding signs, where vandalism is a common occurrence or where there are trespass warnings (both the kind you see and the kind you never knew). I do not, nor do I know any other officers, that set out to “piss” people off. It is merely enforcing the laws that are applied upon them. You may not be a problem, but the two dozen other skateboarders before you might have been. | Law & Ethics | 1146193509 |
| 1794146 | How to summarize a deposition? | The link given under "Sources" provides you with examples of three standard deposition summary formats: chart, page-by-page, and topic summary. | Law & Ethics | 1145035581 |
| 1501800 | what is the justice and who is responsible for the crime against blacks? | who is responsible for the crime against any one.. the one who committed it. how r you going to blame todays whites for slavery in the past.. or todays germans..for what happened to the jewish people.. unless they are indeed the ones who committed the crimes. unfortunately black on black crime is at an all time high. so i would suggest we stop pointing the finger at everyone. hello, racist come in all colors. why dont you take it one step at a time.. starting with self improvement and then move on from there. prejudice will be around unfortunately as long as we all look .. act.. and talk in a different manner. so we can either stand in one position and complain and look for someone to blame or we can move on and try to improve our lives. | Law & Ethics | 1145126437 |
| 3999827 | I need to know info on Texas law for convicting someone of conspiracy to commit murder? | Call a lawyer | Law & Ethics | 1146038651 |
| 2560536 | What will happen if my probation ends May 16th and my restitution is not paid in full? Legal help please? | Is it written into your probation terms that the restitution must be paid by the time your probation expires? Are you current on your payments? If you don't abide and fulfill the terms of your probation, you probation will be violated and reinstated by the judge in a single court hearing. He will extend your probation as a result of the violation. You will not go to jail this time and not even the next time if that becomes the case, but eventually your could. The jails are too overcrowded to incarcerate you for the violation. If you were not required to complete the restitution payments in the terms of your probation, your probation period will expire and the county or city will maintain the debt and expect it to still be paid. If you are concerned call your probation officer if you are on formal or call the probation office if you are on informal. You really shouldn't depend on anyone's answer when it involves your freedom. | Law & Ethics | 1146088361 |
| 72165 | Can the Sons of Us citizens iherit their fother if they are not Us citizines in Michigan? | I assume you mean inherit from their father as in a will or estate. Anyone or any organization or group can be listed in a will and inherit from an estate or person if they are named in a will. Indeed, one woman left millions to the US government to help pay off the national debt. Without a will, children can still file to be included in a parents estate but if there are other children or relatives there will probably be a court battle and decision. Birth certificates and other documentation of relation would be very helpful if contact has been infrequent. Best to contact an estate lawyer in your country and hope for the best. | Law & Ethics | 1145910526 |
| 2157770 | where can i find info on kids age requirements? i.e. when they are old enough to do..(babysitting, home alone) | The best person to ask is your local law enforcement agency. You may want to take down the officer's name and badge number, so you will have back up in case anyone challenges you, as it is very common not to know this information. Good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1145589602 |
| 462039 | How long can a judge take to make a ruling in a child custody case? | My understanding and work experience has been "it depends on the circumstances". If both parties are in agreement, it can go very smoothly and I've seen a response back in 1-2 days. Other times, when the case is rough, it has been know to take longer - up to a week. | Law & Ethics | 1144934652 |
| 2319821 | what are the waitresses bill of rights>? | If youre in the business, you might appreciate this link. Its a restaurant bill of rights and like I said, if your in the restaurant business you will be nodding your head while you read it. http://www.greatrestaurantsmag.com/LI/article_view/10 | Law & Ethics | 1145659742 |
| 2880362 | I am tring to find out if my Father-in-Law has an outstanding warrants in San Bernardino County? | Call the police department in San Bernadino County and ask them to check for outstanding warrants - have his name and date of birth handy | Law & Ethics | 1144704364 |
| 1112694 | head injury lawsuit how long do they take before you go crazy? | find a very good lawyer out of yur area 1st. then keep documents of all things date and times you can go to federal court if you feel your rights were violated | Law & Ethics | 1145838180 |
| 3312848 | How to find mom's will? There is one, but where? Lawyer gone, no info on will at that office now.? | I'm sure you have gone thru her house and know which banks she banked with where she might have had a lock box? Arkansas, where I live, allows you to pre-file some probate records before you die, check with your locality and see if anything is on record with the probate clerk. Search everywhere in the house; my father stored stock certificates between the pages of his favorite magazines! The attorney I work for also suggests to clients that if they don't have a safe or lock box, store valuable documents (sealed in plastic) in the freezer because if a fire occurs, the freezer usually withstands the fire. Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1146323518 |
| 427209 | what is the LAW for the Poor Contnry >i,e, India? | i knw its a cliche' but NO OFFENSE TO U!!!..... u 'think' that india is poor,,,but its not,,,,,,,,,its quite rich in history, evrything~........... if u think its poor it stays poor,,,,,,,,but if u can write better english,more ppl get jobs,,and lo-behold! india Bcomes rich! | Law & Ethics | 1146080139 |
| 644296 | Do men in Texas have the right to get a Paternity test without permission from the mother of the child? | Check this out... http://www.lanwt.org/txaccess/PATERNITY.asp Read through it, but if you scroll about 3/4 of the way down, it answers your question "SHE SAYS IT IS NOT MY BABY AND SHE WON’T LET ME HAVE VISITATION. WHAT SHOULD I DO?" Basically, if you request a paternity test through the court, the mother must let one be done on the baby. | Law & Ethics | 1145922303 |
| 985470 | Where can I get an alcohol tester/breathalyzer? | there is a nice one for $99 on www.sharperimage.com but you can get them much cheaper on ebay or amazon or any number of other websites. not sure about where to look as far as stores go. | Law & Ethics | 1145582922 |
| 3869363 | About to be 16. & Need information about Emancipation. Help me.? | Emancipation laws vary by state, so you're best recourse would be to either consult with a local attorney or research the statutes on the I'net. Generally speaking, a "child" who is living independent of an adult, or who is married, is considered to be emancipated for some purposes but not others. Depends on your particular situation and in which state you reside. | Law & Ethics | 1144898976 |
| 3598107 | Should I report my friend's sister? | As a EMT-i if i saw this kind of behavior at a patients house i would not hesitate to report this to Child services, and the police. If she is simple doing this now what is to stop her from moving on to a more aggressive behavior pattern? If i were you i would report it. | Law & Ethics | 1144384490 |
| 891954 | how can a civilised person support capital punishment? | you don't. Why should you support the free killing of someone, eventhough they killed someone. Two wrongs don't make a right. | Law & Ethics | 1144678154 |
| 1103700 | I was looking for the cities or municipalities with anti discrimination laws for lbgt community? | When in doubt look it up which is what I did. LBGT stands for Lesbian gay and transgendered communnity. I think your best bet would be to use their official home website. I found their website url which is: http://www.udel.edu/diversity/lgbt/ There's a link for resources as well as a library. They also have staffers who can answer your questions. I wish you all the best! | Law & Ethics | 1144182323 |
| 934634 | What is the amount of time maintaining a piece of land before you can claim it? | No that's wrong. It is 7 years for taking posession. However, just because you are using it doesn't mean you own it. If the owner is paying taxes on it, that doesn't work. The owner must have not paid for 7 years. However if you don't pay the taxes before they are 6 years late, the government will take the property. If you are talking about a right of way then it is 20 years of obvious use. | Law & Ethics | 1145331828 |
| 1161219 | Abortion: State issue or Federal issue? | the answer is both state and federal. states have their own constitution and state supreme court. but if the law of the land federally is yes it's legal, then a state law can prohibit it in that state, via the state supreme court. if the state ruling goes to the united states supreme court, and it it becomes whatever they rule, yes or no, the state law is whatever the united states law is. | Law & Ethics | 1145046316 |
| 3351773 | How can I obtain ALL individual historical speeding ticket records from my local community traffic court? | You could always break in. | Law & Ethics | 1144507029 |
| 96763 | do you need a licence to regestre a car? | No, you don't. You can use a picture identification along with the registration for the vehicle. You only need a license if you are operating the vehicle. If you are the owner and someone else is driving, that person requires a valid drivers license as well as adequate insurance. Example: You own a Rolls Royce with the appropriate insurance but you do not drive it, your chauffeur must possess a valid drivers license in order to drive you around. Hence, you as the owner do not need a valid drivers license to own a vehicle. However, your chauffeur must be indicated on the insurance as an authorized driver. | Law & Ethics | 1146328972 |
| 2651557 | is there an actual law requiring a person to have a social security # to get a job in the US? which law? | Yes, Stupid,Why Do You Think They Invented Social Security # For | Law & Ethics | 1144033992 |
| 4173989 | Zombies and prime time entertainment. I think we need more. Is America predjudice against zombies? | We are too busy with our prejudices against Muslims and Mexicans to add zombies right now. | Law & Ethics | 1146224967 |
| 2742785 | i am looking for the forms to fill out from sampson co child support in n.c. so i can sue my x-husband for cs? | Go here... http://www.dhhs.state.nc.us/dss/cse/application.htm That is the actual application to fill out. This is the page with infor for custodial parents... http://www.dhhs.state.nc.us/dss/cse/custodial.htm Good luck!! | Law & Ethics | 1145890599 |
| 1292509 | case law of basis rule & remedy of minority shareholder? | Foss v Harbottle? | Law & Ethics | 1146207947 |
| 2868686 | can ct. take your house if you are involved in drugs? | Oh yes they can, and won't hesitate. | Law & Ethics | 1144328150 |
| 1823878 | My estranged bro is 20 years default on his studnt loan,my parents are called daily,is his wife responsible? | Dont get into it then. Dont give them her number if he was not married to her when he got the loan. Just say hey I havent spoken to my brother in five years so when you find him say hi for me. Thats all. | Law & Ethics | 1144257056 |
| 3400251 | executing a 15 yrs old girl in Iran....? | get in touch with amnesty international and human rights watch | Law & Ethics | 1145285302 |
| 1140815 | Buchan Vs. Ortho Pharmaceutical (Canada) 1986? | Buchan won, Ortho Pharmaceutical was held liable for the damages | Law & Ethics | 1145360266 |
| 3437562 | In Utah, can alimony be continued if new marriage is enulled? | While the terms of the Decree of Divorce may alter this answer, Section 30-3-5(9) of the Utah Code provides as follows: (9) Unless a decree of divorce specifically provides otherwise, any order of the court that a party pay alimony to a former spouse automatically terminates upon the remarriage or death of that former spouse. However, if the remarriage is annulled and found to be void ab initio, payment of alimony shall resume if the party paying alimony is made a party to the action of annulment and his rights are determined. (Website for the statute is provided in the sources.) In English: The annulment will reinstate the obligation to pay alimony, if the paying spouse is made a party to the annulment action. For more information on the standards for annulling the marriage, see Section 30-1-17.1, which sets forth the grounds for an annulment in the State of Utah. (The web site is also attached.) | Law & Ethics | 1144432151 |
| 852523 | What do you think of euthanasia, should it be made legal? | of course, duhh | Law & Ethics | 1144691829 |
| 613665 | What do you think of the Death Penealty? | i totally believe in the death penalty. | Law & Ethics | 1146413665 |
| 3534020 | Has anyone had their child kidnapped? | A lawyer cannot physically keep children anywhere. If you had a custody agreement that required the father to stay in the state, then you should contact the local Sheriff's Office and they will act accordingly. Did the father take the child out of state to live or visit? If to live, again, contact your sheriff. He will have much more power to have the father bring the children back. All the attorney could do is go to court and have the court tell the sheriff to find him. This way, you cut out a step and get your children back quicker. Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1144725741 |
| 4002625 | assualt and aggrevated ???/? | Aggravated assault is when you are continually harassed by someone, assault is just when you're harassed but it doesn't continue. Aggravated assault is very serious and can give you a retraining order and a court date. I've been harassed like that, that bastard. | Law & Ethics | 1145330863 |
| 2319506 | Is there a web site whare i can go to look of laws? | findlaw.com It's a good place to start. | Law & Ethics | 1146358729 |
| 3567027 | Where can I find more information about personal injury claims? | lawyers.com has the best information available for free! | Law & Ethics | 1145558412 |
| 1887603 | What happens if you drive alone with a G1 licence and the cops catch you? (in ONTARIO)? | If you violate any of the restrictions put on a G1 license you will typically receive a citation and receive demerit points. Each region has its own rules and penalties. The basic guidelines are if you receive 2 or more demerit points you will be sent a letter. If you receive 6 points you will be interview to discuss your record and explain why your license should no be suspended. If you reach 9 demerit points your license will be suspended for 60 days. | Law & Ethics | 1145929699 |
| 1769840 | Lost the license from drink driving being supsened for 6 years help? | There is nothing you can do. You should've thought about that before you drove after drinking | Law & Ethics | 1146291239 |
| 3266162 | What do you appreciate about America? | The feeling it gives me when someone sings the national anthem. The way people are different than other countries. The pride. The honor. Something deep in my heart believes in America, and I love it because of the way it is. | Law & Ethics | 1144286892 |
| 2633229 | How will the state of mass. collect and enforce fines (penalties)for unpaid mandatory health insurance? | The fines will be charged and enforced by the Department of Revenue, in the same way the Department of Revenue collects unpaid taxes and related fees. | Law & Ethics | 1144609321 |
| 834339 | re: Philippine Laws on Tenancy and Leasing? | there is no legal justification of the three FREE months' stay that she is insisting on - here in the philippines or anywhere else in earth - unless you have it on your contract. but assuming that there is no mention of this in your contract, there is no legal basis for this. there is, however, a special law in the Civil Code and in the Rental Reform Act of 2002 (RA 9161) which states that you have to inform your tenant of your intention to terminate lease at least three months before the intended date. maybe that is what she is quoting, only she got it all wrong. if your contract is legal and not yet expired, this special law may not be followed, depending on what you can amicably settle on a primary hearing (that is, contract first before special laws - supplementary in these cases). As for her not being able to pay five months of rent, this is a different story. after the third consecutive month of her inability to pay the rent, you have the right to judicial ejectment, wherein after 5 days of notice (demand letters, written notices signed by both parties), you have the right to file for unlawful detainer and have your tenant ejected immediately. this is your right that is given by the civil code. what you can do is to consult a legal professional (civil lawyer) and file for a complaint on the arbitration committee of your community or town. if you do not reach an amicable settlement, it is your right to file for action against your tenant. | Law & Ethics | 1144067952 |
| 2869647 | why was the freedom costitution named as such? | uhmmmm errrrrr, can u please tell me what a costitution is? | Law & Ethics | 1146137302 |
| 1855313 | what are the conditions of a 4 way search clause in california? | 'Any person convicted of ANY drug or other serious offenses who is put on probation, loses the legal right to refuse unreasonable, unwarranted, police searches. Judges routinely impose upon defendants convicted by guilty plea of drug or other crimes involving possession of illicit or stolen things, the condition that they voluntarily submit to a police search, without a warrant, any time of the day or night, in their homes, cars, or of their person, without probable cause. In Alameda County, California, this probation condition is known as a "four-way search clause" (search of person, home, car, or possessions).' source: http://www.correspondences.org/archives/000411.html | Law & Ethics | 1145757931 |
| 367424 | what kind of paperwork do I need to have a body moved to a new gravesight? | You would need to call the cemetary office where the body is buried OR the one you want to have the body reburied at. | Law & Ethics | 1146349278 |
| 2908590 | What is the longest workers compensation case? | Well, you got this far with no other answers, so let me take a stab at it. It could conceivably be 100 years someday. But the longest case would be a person who was permanently injured on a job while quite young, possibly a child actor as an extreme, and who therefore had contact with the insurance carrier and/or its attorney for the rest of his life. Because they would need to keep the case open, at least nominally, as long as he was alive in the case of a permanent disability. A child actor in an old-people's home somewhere in the Hollywood hills has no doubt got the record. | Law & Ethics | 1144861253 |
| 3497835 | Why was Andrea Yates only charged with murder for only 3 of her 5 kids she drowned? | the main reason she was only charged with three of the murders is because if something would go wrong during this trial and she were to be acquited the government would then be able to bring murder charges against her in the other two cases. | Law & Ethics | 1145373431 |
| 4289238 | How often can you declare bankruptcy? | I think every 7 years | Law & Ethics | 1146341519 |
| 3296771 | My friend goes on porn sites but he's underage...........? | i really doubt that he can get into trouble. he`s just a kid. that`s what teenaged BOYS do. other than getting in trouble by his parents.... he should`nt get in trouble any other way. | Law & Ethics | 1144367885 |
| 194103 | Why is crime getting worse and more bizarre? | Crime I think is due to lack of respect for others and lack of personal responsibility. The crimes are getting more bizarre because society is sadly becoming almost immune to most crime, and so the criminals who most often seek attention from media and communities, have to up the crimes to attain the same public response that they seek. | Law & Ethics | 1146350354 |
| 957136 | i filed charges from domestic violence on someone can i drop them? | No, depending on the state, but here in COlorado once you file the DV charges, the state takes over and prosecute's. The only way you can "drop" them is if they go to court and he pleads not guilty, they will go to a jury trial, and all you have to do is not show up then there is no evidence, and nothing happens to you either. | Law & Ethics | 1146374391 |
| 3137890 | Why do people stalk others? | I don't thing the stalker understands that it "ruins" the life of the person they are stalking. I am not saying that it is right. It is actually pretty freaky. I once had an ex that followed me around, and he still has a high school picture of me in his wallet. It is inconvenient for the person being stalked and it makes it hard to want to go anywhere alone. I just think the stalker's infatuation overcomes any common sense that they might normally understand. | Law & Ethics | |
| 2214907 | If you have been convicted of a felony, served your time and finished parole, when can you vote or own a gun? | If you are a Felon then you can never own a gun, but you can vote. | Law & Ethics | 1145397452 |
| 848415 | Is it legal for a company to charge more then the advertised amount? | Call them. Talk to someone at the magazine. Contact the BBB by PHONE or snail mail. Call your local consumer protection agency. | Law & Ethics | 1145081973 |
| 1833528 | how can i get a restricted drivers license? | you saying a hardship license ? it verys from state to state .check w/ your local or state dmv. | Law & Ethics | 1144729732 |
| 1798202 | What other Mexicants can stick around? So far I've got Cheech n Chong and Shakira...? | Shakira is not mexican you dumbass. Here we ago again with ignorant people that think that any latino is mexican. You know there are plenty of other spanish speaking countries in Latin America. And neither is Chong. | Law & Ethics | 1144957243 |
| 2399660 | information on abuse of judicial discretion? | The only way to prove an abuse of judicial discretion is to provide evidence that the judge's decision violates either some legislation, some legal precedent from a higher court, or in very rare cases, customary practice in that jurisdiction. It would be impossible to get into greater detail without knowing the specifics of the case. | Law & Ethics | 1144378030 |
| 1618393 | Time in the US history that took away civil liberties? | The present. With Bush's war on terrorism and the Patriot Act. | Law & Ethics | 1145877934 |
| 1901300 | How do lawyers choose jurors? | Attorneys choose jurors by using a system known as voir dire. This is where each side of a case has the opportunity to ask questions of the jurors to determine who would not be suited to serve on this case due to underlying biases. This is where the differences between federal and state court arise. In federal court, the judge is the one who generally conducts voir dire. the attorneys submit questions to the judge who will ask the questions to the jurors. In state court, generally each attorney is permitted to ask questions to the jurors in an alloted time period. At the end of voir dire, the attorneys are permitted to use for cause challenges to get rid of the jurors from the jury pool who would be tainted from delivering a verdict. This means for example if it is a murder case, juror fourteen's sister was murdered. This juror would be struck for cause because it would be hard for this juror to think about this murder case differently than they would think about their own sister's murder case. Then each side has an opportunity to exercise their preemptory challenges to get rid of a juror. This is where Batson challenges can arise. It is pretty complicated going into the ins and outs of jury selection but this is a bare bones summary. | Law & Ethics | 1145024775 |
| 1311675 | Why is Yahoo violating human rights in China for the sake of profits? | I believe you have answered your own question. FOR THE SAKE OF PROFITS. And on that note, what the sh!t are you talking about? | Law & Ethics | 1144882550 |
| 2529561 | what type of crimes warrant a strike? | felonies only | Law & Ethics | 1146173040 |
| 3162775 | Has the Indiana bill for inmates getting 3 for 1 time served been passed? | NOT YET | Law & Ethics | 1144633917 |
| 2750484 | Approximately how long does it take to negotiate a settlement with an insurance company? | I realize it's not the answer you want, but it takes as long as the insurance company wants it to. They can drag it on forever if they want. Read the book or watch the movie John Grisham's "The Rainmaker" | Law & Ethics | 1145912072 |
| 530566 | what are the opposing views of the sex offender registry? | Many people confuse the term sex offender with pedophiles and rapists. There are many instances where this is not the case. These people are not threats to society and should not continue to be punished as such. As far as "better safe than sorry"... what ever happened to "beyond the shadow of a doubt" that our legal system was based on? These people won't be crying that out when some kid accidently sees them naked thru the sliding glass window and they end up on the list. And then what is next? A list so we know if there are drug dealers in our neighborhood? People with Aids or Herpes? (I would like to know if the girl I just met has either... and it is my right to know, right?) The List is Unconstitutional on the basis of Due Process of the Law. The list was created because they say that pedophiles (not all sex offenders, but pedophiles) have a likelihood of offending again. So they are on this list for a crime they MIGHT commit. They are given these restrictions as punishment for a crime they MAY or MAY NOT commit in the future? Is this Minority Report? Elvis Presley was a sex offender. | Law & Ethics | 1144680949 |
| 2619817 | Are you happy now? | Whata jerk do you want me to beat the c**p out of the guy who did it? | Law & Ethics | |
| 2167220 | How will you celebrate the Queen´s Birthday? | I probably won't be celebrating it at all. | Law & Ethics | 1145549392 |
| 2097268 | I know most here think O.J. Simpson is guilty, but....? | The "Dream Team" used racsim as a defense that played into part of it. In fact Shaprio himself said they played race card and dealt from bottom of the deack and thats a near quote. A fatal mistake was when Darden had OJ put on gloves that worked againist Prosecution as well. DNA was new then and even teh jury did not understand it. One of them was questioned later about the massive DNA eveidence that support a conviction and jurors reply was "lots of people have same blood type" This irnorance also played role in aquittal. Thre were many factors too numerous to mwention here. Thats a brief answer. I watched trial and fell over with verdict came down | Law & Ethics | 1146086378 |
| 3199841 | What does Domestic Violence(if injury found) Mean? | It might mean that the charges can go up a degree if the injury is incapacitating. For instance if he was charged with simple assault but the victim turns out to have a broken bone then it could be changed to aggravated assault. I'm sure you want to defend your boyfriend but unless you were there don't assume that he was an innocent bystander. He can file counter complaints against mom and sis if they assautled him as well,but usually domestic violence cases are investigated so that the aggressor is the one arrested/charged, even though both sides may have thrown punches. | Law & Ethics | 1144039852 |
| 1657762 | Do you know that CIA has 24h airborne planes in which they are torturing terror suspects? | From what I've read about recent "torture" techniques, I'd suggest they hire some American P.O.W.'s from the Vietnam War and let them give lessons on torture. Playing devil's advocate for a minute, if America was bombed again like it was on 911, and 5000 people died, and you found out that a C.I.A. prisoner had information that could have prevented it but because you were worried about his human rights and didn't torture him, the attack happened, how would you feel? Would you be content knowing this persons human rights were secure even though 5000 others human rights were violated? When the President said that he would do everything in his power to prevent another terrorist attack on US soil, and everyone cheered, what did you think he meant? | Law & Ethics | 1145293832 |
| 1952156 | If a childs biological father leaves what is the time frame to be considered abandonment, in state of florida? | Three to five years (depending on the state) of no contact with or support for the child. Do an internet search on the Florida laws for child abandonment and you should find plenty of info on that kind of thing. Good Luck:) | Law & Ethics | 1144790158 |
| 2763858 | in a personal injury lawsuit, if the company being sued is wanting to settle is that a good thing? | It is normal business practice to offer to settle for whatever the company thinks it will have to spend (in terms of legal fees, experts, discovery, employee and executive time) to win the case. If you have a very good case, it is also normal to add a risk premium to the amount (i.e., offer more money because they might lose). If a meeting has been arraigned, it means they will make a serious offer. That is neither good nor bad, but it is a start. If you have an experienced lawyer, he will advise you whether the offer is reasonable under the circumstances. Your choices will be to accept it, reject it, or make a counter-offer. If their offer is close to the right amount, a counter-offer would probably be the best choice, but it is impossible to properly evaluate in the abstract. | Law & Ethics | 1145392690 |
| 4098576 | How do I represent a minor in federal district court? what forms do I need? | You would have to show that you have standing to bring a case for the girl, which would only happen if you were her parent or guardian. | Law & Ethics | 1144775199 |
| 2328040 | Why do we as Canadians always seem to take whatever the Government dishes outeg. Taxes,Fees? | Because they get health care, pensions, the right to work for a decent wage in safe and respectful conditions, clean modern cities, efficient infrastructure that is well mantained, and a fairly responsive government. Plus they just have to visit the USA to see what happens if you refuse to pay taxes. | Law & Ethics | 1145556485 |
| 3160031 | what evidence do police need to make and arrest? | none... they can arrest anyone they want to.... however, they need something to hold you on and that is another story.... but to arrest you and haul you to jail... they need nothing other than their desire to do it. They are the law and that is the bottom line... but they need to charge you with something in a certain amount of time although they can hold you without charging you for probably 24 hours... or so... depending on where you are located. Many foreign countries can pick you up and hold you forever..... and probably no one but them will know you even exist.... be glad you are in the US... you at least have a chance at defending yourself in court.... | Law & Ethics | 1145892840 |
| 3924214 | im being accused of a felony in ohio i live in fl can prove i wasn't there how come judge wil not except leter | When you were first questioned you should have presented this evidence to the police.It might seem suspicious if you alibi came later.You need to take your witness and go to the prosecutor in Ohio.They are the ones who determine if there is enough evidence to obtain a conviction | Law & Ethics | 1144186886 |
| 431280 | what are the percentage of lawyers in the United States are blind or visually impaired? | I don't know numbers, but the National Federation of the Blind has an association for blind lawyers, law students, and others in the legal profession: National Association of Blind Lawyers President: Scott LaBarre 1660 South Albion Street, Suite 918 Denver, Colorado 80222-4046 Phone: (303) 504-5979 Fax: (303) 757-3640 Email: slabarre@labarrelaw.com Membership organization of blind attorneys, law students, judges, and others in the law field. Provides support and information regarding employment, techniques used by the blind, advocacy, laws affecting the blind, current information about the American Bar Association, and other issues for blind lawyers. Interested? Join our mailing list As far as being a judge, how to become a judge depends on where you live. In some places, it's done by voting; in others, by appointment. One thing I've heard if you want to be a judge, be nice to everyone -- at some point they'll go to people in your past and ask them how you work with others. (Most people do this already, but it's worth mentioning, just in case.) Find and talk with some local judges; you should find some who are willing to give you information and assistance towards your goal, and perhaps even act as a mentor. | Law & Ethics | 1144767400 |
| 1066960 | I need to find out how i can dispute an action taken by th child protective services.? | Depends upon the state you are in. Most states will let you file an injunction in family court, or something similar. | Law & Ethics | 1145303452 |
| 265978 | can the cops search your home if you have servalence camras outside your homein Texas? | Yes If they have a search warrant. It's "POLICE OFFICER search warrant" ... BAMB!! goes the front door. "HIT THE GROUND SCUM BAG" and then you best be sucking dirt! | Law & Ethics | 1144296979 |
| 3102171 | Who would I contact in the state of California to try and stop a bill from being passed? | http://www.petitiononline.com/nosb861/petition.html Thanks for letting me know there is an effort to rid the population of pitt bulls. (BTW, the bill is not about having them put down.) This is not about biased opinions, this is about the science of genetics. These dogs are walking time bombs. Look at the anatomy of their jaws and the size of their head. I worked in surgery for years and saw the damage these dogs can do. They will de-glove (yes, it's true) the face first before mauling the victim to death. This is a genetic fact. So, OK, maybe they can be trained to stop...are you 100% certain of that? Look what happens when someone tries to get them off the victim. Look at the force it takes. More damage. I truly feel sorry for the life of a pitt bull. They are abused beyond belief. The agressiveness is not exclusive to this breed...I got that already. What is your logic? Help me understand your position. I have done extensive research and it's NOT about personal opinions. It's not about what a dog trainer says, a breeder, or someone who owns 10 of them extolling their sweet behavior. Let me ask you this; If a pitt bull who lived next door to you jumped over the fence for any reason and killed the person you loved the most, and you found out that the owners treated the dog well and responsibly trained her/him to respect and be mannerly, WHO WOULD YOU WANT TO KILL? Would you continue defending the breed? That goes for Rotts and Dobbies, too. I base my opinions on academic research that explains their behavior. The Bill asks for mandatory neutering w/ anesthesia...no pain. That will make a 0 population over time. Unless you actually see a person who has had catastrophic damage, I doubt that this posting will make any difference. Hope I'm wrong. I'm trying to see both sides. | Law & Ethics | 1145000477 |
| 81229 | I want to give my surname to my son as I was left all alone with him will law help to do so? | Are you in the US? If so, you can name him anything you want. Not in the US? I bet there is a way around it. Talk to a lawyer. Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1145101499 |
| 375013 | Should a 7 year old be charged with a 5th degree felony for taking a gun to school? | Yes, it is probably too harsh. On the other hand, it may be a way to get some type of intervention for the child and the family. Having a loaded gun in school is very dangerous, not just to the kid but to all the other kids. In order to get the gun at home the parents had to be very negligent. So, maybe the parents will get some assistance with this. The bad part about this is if the kid is kicked out of school. He really needs the structure of school, so I hope he can get into some kind of school. He is clearly too young for "jail" and even for most juvenile correctional facilities. Right now the kid needs a very good attorney. | Law & Ethics | 1146189465 |
| 71365 | what happens when you get a burglary charge on you in pa? | He will have a bail hearing. They you can bail him out until the trial. I recommend you call a lawyer now. | Law & Ethics | 1145673832 |
| 567874 | who is "a person of special interest"? | A person of special interest either is felt to have pertinent information or suspected in the crime, while there is no enough info to say they are a suspect. | Law & Ethics | 1144677493 |
| 762702 | background checks in australia? | chances are his grandfather was a convict sent over on one of the boats, so he's probably got criminal instincts as well. answer you're question? | Law & Ethics | 1145375813 |
| 4148989 | Give true opinion of vigilante murder of law abiding sex offenders. Did they deserve to be murdered? | It is absolutely 110% wrong! These vigilante murders should cause the registries to go away! At the very least, make them available only to law enforcement, which was the original intent along with the fact that originally they were only for Violent Sexual Predators. In the case of Mr. William Elliot, he was convicted of having consensual sex with an underage girl. I wonder, how does his death now make this past girlfriend of his feel? Do you think she feels like she is to blame for his death? I was molested twice as a child. I am not a victim, I am a survivor. I do not feel that my abusers deserve death at all. I can thank God and my parents for my views of morality. I can thank them also for my love of fellow man and the knowledge that I have about rehabilitated former sex offenders. I do my homework. I know that they can be rehabilitated. I know that they can lead normal productive lives. I know that they have less chance of recidivism than all other crimes with the exception of murderers. I know that 90 to 95% of sexual abuse is by someone known to the child. I know that many of the horrendous crimes against children are committed by drug offenders. Cocaine is the most often used drug by these people. I know that drug abusers, drug dealers, drunk drivers, gangs and parents have a higher rate of murdering children within a year than any registered sex offender. Learn the facts. Get active and make this Country abide by the Bill of Rights and the U.S. Constitution. | Law & Ethics | 1145648934 |
| 2030475 | Can you sue for back court ordered child support after your child reaches 21? | Contact the GA CSD division. Their site is down right now, but the link is www.cse.dhr.state.ga.us/ You can also try these people... http://www.supportkids.com/content/public/stateinfo/statespecific/supportga.asp YES, you are still owed the money even if the child is now 21. You need to contact the court. For owing that much money, the father's name and picture could be on every news program and newspaper in the state, if not more. They will help you. I am not saying they will be able to find him right away, or that he will have the ability to pay, but you certainly need to try. | Law & Ethics | 1145758812 |
| 1223509 | what will happen in child support court when they find out my child's father is a registred sex offender? | Since he's registered, he's already done his jail time and paid his debt to society. He will probably offend again. He should have supervised visitation..... | Law & Ethics | 1145823054 |
| 1027273 | What is involved in getting a federal pardon? | Money | Law & Ethics | 1145890879 |
| 3863015 | what are the types of homicides in the texas penal code? | See: http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/statutes/pe.toc.htm | Law & Ethics | 1144416826 |
| 4252587 | in calif what is the maximum rental deposit allowed by law? | In California, the maximum deposit a landlord may charge is 2 months rent for an unfurnished rental unit | Law & Ethics | 1146166902 |
| 3560802 | please tell me why slavery went years ago but black,colored and jews are still being punished? | It's sad isn't it, how rascism still exists although slavery is long gone. Or is it that slavery does still exist? Some of the feelings still linger how others are inferior and what not. There's still prejudice feelings out there, whether slavery is over or not. You can't always change how people view others, its hard to tell someone who was programmed to hate other races that everyone is equal under the eyes of God. No one is perfect. It's hard, not only for blacks and Jews, but for everyone in this world. It's so hard. Oh yeah, saying "colored" is kinda racist. Think about that. | Law & Ethics | 1145620670 |
| 3406058 | Where can I get a copy of the Baltimore County, MD leash law in plain english? | right here... '"Pet proof" your home and yard to prevent your pet from wandering off. It is a violation of County law to allow animals to run at large. Keep your cat safe indoors and keep your dog leashed or inside a secure, fenced yard.' If it's like most counties your pets have to be *under your control* at all times. | Law & Ethics | 1144260919 |
| 2179442 | What web site can I get free criminal reports? | Local gov., criminal records are public records. Contact the appropriate court. | Law & Ethics | 1144799889 |
| 55909 | How can I get my ex to stop telling our kids bad things about me without involving them? She won't stop.? | Unfortunately I am going through a very similiar situation with my ex-wife. We seperated a few years ago and she started by pulling a few shaningans like that off. All I can suggest purely as one dad to another is to maintain the best contact that you can and when you do contact your children let them know you love them and always want to see them. Make it clear that if they were expecting you, that their mother must have made a mistake because you had not planned on being there that day, not because you do not love them but because you have work or necessary things to do. Legally stopping someone from slandering you with your children I dont believe is possible. It is truly more of a question of guilt tripping your ex and explaining to her though her intentions are against you, they are more then likely more likely to harm the children. Children with seperated parents that do not get along are more then likely to be involved in crime, or have poor grades in school as well as a plethora of other things. Most of all, I feel for you completely. Maybe if it is possible file for custody? If you can somehow accuse your ex while on the phone and record some admittance of slander the courts will surely find in your favor? Final thought. Do what is best for your kids forget about getting back at your ex or doing what she wants you to do (which is probably run away and never see the kids again). Your kids need you in many ways, and writing to them constantly and contacting them VIA phone and visiting as often as possible are the best things. Be so much a part of their lives she cannot lie to them. | Law & Ethics | 1144342180 |
| 4285301 | What are some reasons Assisted Suicide Should Be Legalized other than the persons right to die? | The anguish is the big thing. The dying person knows there's no going back and then they continue to suffer. The family and friends also suffer. I know that if assisted suicide had been allowed for my cancer ridden grandfather I would have had better memories. We do it to animals to be kind to them so why not do it to humans? If an animal has no quality of life then we are kind to it. If humans have no quality of life then why should they suffer. It is already done in the medical profession. When my grandmother was dying from organ failure the doctor just kept uping her morphine so that she was in less pain but it would also end her suffering a lot earlier. Dignity. My grandfather went through the war and everything and was a strong man. He was so embarrassed and undignified by his death that it cause him not to enjoy his remaining time. | Law & Ethics | 1146020253 |
| 368730 | In the criminal justice system, in case of a felony, when is a trial date set? | unless time is waved by the defendant it is generally 60 days. under the bill of rights a defendant is entitled to a fair and speedy trial. during formal arraignment unless you request a prelim. | Law & Ethics | 1144953592 |
| 1707203 | What recent measures has been made to reduce kidnapping? | There are not any recent or new changes to the laws regarding kidnapping. Not on Federal or State levels. The existing laws seem to work well enough if a person is ever brought to trial and convicted by a Judge or Jury which seldom happens. That's the criminal justice system for you. It is designed for the criminal and rarely delivers justice. | Law & Ethics | 1145567642 |
| 3908038 | national anthem? | Shoot the fuck out of the guys singing it. | Law & Ethics | 1146258943 |
| 351991 | is homeland security not to protect our children from pedophiles? i salute the officer in the resent case? | They still looking for Bin Laden and making sure that we're not smuggling nail clippers onto the airplane. They don't have time for a really, really big problems like pedophiles. Apparently, children in our country are not that important. Sad, sad day for all. | Law & Ethics | 1144280405 |
| 3140218 | Can anyone recommend a good personal injury lawyer in New York City? | You can go to the link below to get your query answered http://legal500.com/us500/frames/ny_fr.htm | Law & Ethics | 1144088681 |
| 3738876 | do you think weed should be legalized? | Well I think cigarettes are much worse than weed. They are full of toxic chemicals like tar & nicotine. At least weed is just pure plant. Isn't it? Anyways, I think it could possibly be made legal but be heavily taxed to deter use. If people want to rot their brains & become semi-retarded then that's their perogative. I know a guy who is really stupid & has slurred speech because he smokes pot. | Law & Ethics | 1145416900 |
| 1699978 | how to find arrest warrants baltimore md free? | Go to any police station and ask them to run your name for warrants. Bring a toothbrush. | Law & Ethics | 1146406059 |
| 1470358 | I need information on a class action law suit filed against the Univ. of Missouri...? | http://www.umsystem.edu/ums/news/releases/news05051801.shtml | Law & Ethics | 1146341671 |
| 744264 | a baby is born in an airplane flying over Reno NV - what city and state are listed as birthplace on birth cert | Trick question, FAA says the mother can't fly pregnant after a certain amount of months, if she did give birth it would be premature and need immediate attention, so Denver hospital would be the first place the baby has to go otherwise most likely no birth certificate because of death of newborn. If all rules are circumvented, wherever the hospital the baby is taken too is the birthplace for birth certificate reasons and the social security code given and baby registered. | Law & Ethics | 1143947550 |
| 846233 | If you sue somebody do you have to pay taxes on the money you recieve? | The above answer is blatantly false. The IRS taxes all lawsuit awards and settlements not for physical injury or disease, and even for those awards, they tax all punitive damages and interest. Legal fees are to be deducted from the award. | Law & Ethics | 1145289754 |
| 1231760 | Help Please, I need your knowledge.....Arizona Child Support? | they dont put him or her in jail if he or she dosnt have a job at the prsent should file a monafivcen in the family sopport court two lower it.state law say maxium you have two pay is 25.00 a mouth.oh every is paying the support should go do that. | Law & Ethics | 1144168683 |
| 2262601 | What are the laws on having infants or toddlers riding in tractor trailers without carseats? | Aside from the legal aspects, having a 20 month old baby in a tractor is very likely prohibited by the truck owner's insurance, and would void the policy in case of any accident. Alot of people don't really care what the law says, but if he is an owner-operator, and he realizes that his actions may hurt him in the pocketbook, he may decide to do something differently. | Law & Ethics | 1145500383 |
| 3088324 | If you have a warrant in one state are you able to go to another state and get drivers license? | No. NCIC will catch it. | Law & Ethics | 1144635839 |
| 2162405 | How can I prove my copyright to photos I've taken? | Mail copies to yourself in a registered envelope... so that the date is on them. BUT... DO NOT OPEN THE ENVELOPE or you can't prove in court that you had them as of those dates. Make sure you label the envelope well so that you know which ones are in there. Another option... any photos you use professionally, take a bit larger photo and crop it and then use the rest. Then if ever it is disputed... you can prove the original by producing the FULL picture... no one can copy the original when only you have the full one. | Law & Ethics | 1144817111 |
| 2996328 | How do I divorce someone that's abandoned me? | Most states have provisions in divorce law that allow a person to divorce someone who has left them and has not provided them with their whereabout, support etc. If this is the case your are dealing with you should be able to file for divorce under your states law dealing with this provision. Most people use divorce attornys to do this for them but if you are unable to pay one you may need to contact your local legal aide office. All attorneys must perform pro bono work and turn in these hours to the Bar association to remain in good standing. Your local court can help you find out how to contact legal aide for free services and pro bono work if you need it. Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1145903870 |
| 739022 | I need to find someones inmate records without paying money? | Forget about him girl...They write to anyone and everyone so they can get money out of you. dont bother. | Law & Ethics | 1145844579 |
| 3946212 | I am traveling from Califoria to Idaho. Can I carry an unloaded, non concealed gun.? | You need to go to the following website | Law & Ethics | 1144283238 |
| 775098 | If you see someone hit a child can you legally intervene? | Yes, you call the police. | Law & Ethics | 1144269220 |
| 3776325 | I'm trying to get the address for Attorney Barry sheck to write him about helping my son's case.? | http://www.cardozo.yu.edu/faculty_staff/fulltime_QZ.asp scroll down and you will find the needed info. | Law & Ethics | 1146366669 |
| 645727 | does anyone know where I can find a copy of the old Canadian Patent Act (pre-1989) on the web? | If there is one available, I have not been able to find it. You may want to try a Canadian library or the library of the Canadian Parliament. | Law & Ethics | 1144776559 |
| 2330526 | If your on SSDI and you get married do you lose any or all of your benafites? | the total income of the household is revieewed and you could loose it if your spouse has a good income. Uncle is careful not to give too much or you might be able to get a life. Unless you want children marriage is only a piece of paper. Check things out before you make a mistake. | Law & Ethics | 1145804398 |
| 3343005 | Why are some men so sensitive, or vice versa? | cuz they demand opposite behaviour girl... | Law & Ethics | 1145529965 |
| 3414974 | How to track lien and mortgage information? | You would need to go to the County Registrar of the property you are inquiring about, provide them with identification, and then you can search the records. First you should no the A.P.N. (Assessors Parcel Number.) Many counties have websites and the process for searching for information is likely on their site. If you don't have a specific property in mind, perhaps you are looking to find properties in distress?, that would involve a different process. | Law & Ethics | 1144716100 |
| 3689142 | 4 way search clause.? | It sounds like you already know this answer, really. Your friend is subject to a search of his person, vehicle, place of residence, and property under his control. The two areas that could trip you up are the place of residence and property under his control. If the police can make the case that either of those two situations apply to your friend when he's at your house, yes...you could be in "danger" of being searched. I'll assume your friend isn't there long or often enough for anyone to conclude that it's his residence. That leaves property under his control (and to a lesser degree, property he has access to). If the police can show that your friend has access/control of your kitchen, for example, your kitchen is very likely subject to search. If your friend has just walked in the front door to your house, and the police walk in behind him, your living room is fairly safe because your friend has not yet had an opportunity to develop any access or control. Bottom line: the longer he's in your house, and the more of your house he has access to, the more of your house might end up being searched. And if he happens to have a key to your house in his pocket, an awful lot of your house is probably going to get searched. If you *never* let him in your bedroom, and you can convince the cops of that, your bedroom should never be searched. It will really all come down to what the cops can articulate later as to why they searched an area of your house based on your friend's probation. It's a tough hurdle to jump, but it can be done...it's just not all that common in my experience. | Law & Ethics | 1145773835 |
| 3765543 | Was there a moment in your life when you wanted to become a Paramedic , Fire Fighter or Police Officer, why? | Why is it not an option. Be come a police officer and become a vol. fireman & paramedic. And god bless you for having such high standars.. | Law & Ethics | 1144541696 |
| 2325120 | has anyone had problems with the police after turning down their requests for donations over the phone? | Please, Please, Please don't be concerned with that thought. First and foremost the POLICE are not the ones who call you. Police Departments contract with a solicitor who has nothing but civilians who man the phones. These solicitor are the ones calling you and they DO NOT turn in any list of anyone who donates or refuses to donate. There are plenty of people who do donate so when people refuse to donate it isn't that big of a deal. The person calling you IS NOT a police officer and if he/she identifies themselves as a cop you should verify what department he/she is with and get this persons name, then hang up. Go to Police Department and talk with one of the ranking officers. You can then verify if you did get a call from this officer. Believe me they would appreciate hearing from the public on matters/issues such as this. | Law & Ethics | 1144530214 |
| 4342611 | Is there A LAW IN mISSOURI TRGARING DRAINAGE FROM RESDET TO ANOTHER? | I'm not exactly sure what you're asking from the way the question is phrased. The Missouri drainage laws can be found here: http://www.moga.state.mo.us/STATUTES/C244.HTM What you choose to do, depending on what you're draining, where, and how might also be affected by the federal Clean Water Act. (http://www.epa.gov/water/) | Law & Ethics | 1145069175 |
| 3352147 | Should ex-felons be allowed to vote? If so why or why not? | Incarcaration is considered to be their punishment. In addition, they are barred from some jobs after they are released. Further infringement on their rights would be excessive in our society. By the way, we already elect criminals into public office. A high percentage of ex-felons at the polls would probably just result in a different criminal being elected. | Law & Ethics | 1145915706 |
| 2811945 | Why wouldn't the police go ahead and get a warrant if they needed to arrest someone? | The detective is bluffing. He wants the person to come down and talk to him so he can gather enough evidence to get a warrant. | Law & Ethics | 1145987287 |
| 3708269 | is it better to file for bankruptcy before or after filing for divorce in PA? | It depends on what your situation is. The best time to file either is never, obviously - but if you have to file, then : If your objective is to get as much as you can from your spouse, file bankrupcy first, then divorce. The assets remaining after the bankrupcy will be split evenly. If your objective is to screw your spouse over, because they'll be getting something from you, then file after filing divorce. Any decree granted would be adjusted after the bankrupcy. If the objective is something different, in general bankrupcy first, then divorce - it's the least painful route for both, and least likely to screw anyone over, I believe. | Law & Ethics | |
| 545805 | how hard is it to run from the law? | It is a type of stress that nothing else compares to! Some people find it easier than others! | Law & Ethics | 1145906382 |
| 2517216 | Doesn’t everyone realise that, what the whole world knows as money is just little bits of metal and paper? | Yeah,I toughed about it.You know,in the world,there has to be some order.That order is mad with help-money.You see,not everyone thinks at this way.When I am buying chocolate or bread,or anything else,I think to my self:I am giving her just paper and coins.She is giving me food.But money...It makes people do awful things.Killings,corruptions,wars-everything just because of the money.It is sad really.Humans highest goal is to earn more money,then spend it,then earn more money etc.etc.You can stop it.But if you think for just like 5 seconds,you will see that,unfortunately,money does make the world go around.It is true. | Law & Ethics | 1145542369 |
| 931856 | i am looking for the osgn website to look someones criminal background up on.? | Try www.searchsystems.net, they are basically a free website with the exception of Criminal Records. The other is www.zabasearch.com, their criminal records search is also a fee based service. | Law & Ethics | |
| 2765625 | how does one become a justice of the peace? | Varies by state. In MA, you have to get appointed; I believe it's the same in other states. Call your governor's office; they'll tell you. | Law & Ethics | 1144688884 |
| 805742 | what happens to your kids if you report that your spouse is on meth? | There will be an investigation by Child Protective Services and if the spouse is removed from the home and you are proven not to be using, you get the children. It is best to report them and get help now. If you wait, it could be determined that you were aware of the meth use and did nothing. If you do nothing, you are committing child endangerment. It is knowing that your children are in a dangerous situation and you do nothing. So, it is best to get them into treatment or report them to the police and hopefully shock them into getting treatment. Most drug addicts are more into their drug than anything else including their spouse. | Law & Ethics | 1145164839 |
| 462255 | can i refuse a drug test if im off? | Not if you work in a medical building and some drugs came up missing...otherwise I don't see why not. | Law & Ethics | 1145950551 |
| 1117397 | how do i write an indictment? | If you're asking then you can't. I say that with all kindness, but only a DA, prosecutor can write an indictment. Indictments charge you with criminal charges and thus only a government offical (DA,ADA,Attorny General,etc) can file one. If you're pursuing a civil case against someone you'll write an petition to the court, but that's civil (ie asking for money from the person) and not criminal (pursuing a person for breaking a law and having them goto jail) | Law & Ethics | 1145560934 |
| 1586875 | How many weeks or months will i have to be in jail for my traffic tickets? | I live in Texas too. You have a lot of capias profines there. Some Jails give you $100.00 a day credit --so you are looking at 15-20 days;however if you can make trusty status, the credit is increased. Call your county jail and find out. Even if your fines are municipal fines, I don't know if your city jail will keep you that long. Most transfer you to the county jail. You look awful young......You have to be 17 years old & up to be booked into an adult facility. | Law & Ethics | 1146367807 |
| 946926 | What are the downfalls of a flat tax.? | Preferential tax rates for capital gains and dividends encourage people to invest and these investments are beneficial to more people than just the investor. If, for example, a taxpayer buys stock in a company the company - and its workers - will benefit. | Law & Ethics | 1145564247 |
| 916778 | does californias proposition 115 apply to traffic infractions? | Proposition 115 is an exception to the hearsay rule as it applies to preliminary hearings. Testimony about traffic infactions can be part of a preliminary hearing, so your answer is yes. If you are asking if they apply at traffic court, I would have to say no. | Law & Ethics | 1144130616 |
| 2710176 | inquiring into contractor licensing in the state of virginia goochland co.? | Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation is responsible for contractors. Contact them for more information. | Law & Ethics | 1144508970 |
| 1390473 | How many years does the governor of Nevada hold office? | Sorry this may be late but according to the state of Nevadas website each governor can serve a maximum of two terms pretty much like the president does. Each term is only four years. Hope it helps. | Law & Ethics | 1144460518 |
| 1628075 | how can i file H1B visa in usa? | you can't. It's something an employer does when they agree to sponsor you as an employee. You need to get the job first, then you get the visa. | Law & Ethics | 1146108511 |
| 604548 | DUI Statute of Limitations/etc. in California? | First of all, there is no issue with the statute of limitations. That only applies when the DA's office hasn't brought any charges. Your friend has already been convicted of DUI, hence, the DA's office brought charges against her. Second, the warrant is probably in the NCIC computer system. If she hasn't completed all of her court ordered requirements, then she may not be able to get a driver's license in Florida. She needs to set things straight before she leaves. Finally, they probably won't tell you anything about her. She is a grown adult. | Law & Ethics | 1146184417 |
| 3366818 | Has anyone had a conviction expunged? | Yes, it cost me 1700 dollars, and the reason doesn't matter; because they never asked for any reason except where's my 1700 dollars. It was worth every penny too. | Law & Ethics | 1144845159 |
| 4104823 | I've heard the EPA won't let people mine pollution cleanup because they think it's immoral. Is this true? | Contact the EPA. They are a government entity. They have folks who can answer these kinds of questions for you. | Law & Ethics | 1146344060 |
| 1011212 | I was accused of shoplifting and the stolen merchandise was in my possession and my friend ran i was caught... | get a lawyer who will plea bargain so that you get a misdemeanor, not a felony. | Law & Ethics | 1145842040 |
| 2192009 | I don't want to present my case , if im subpoena to court with no show (being the accuser), will I be punished | If you have been notified by subpoena or summons you have to appear in court. If you do not appear then you are in contempt and a bench warrant may be issued for your arrest - this is not a good thing. A defendent has the right to face his accuser in a timely manner and in good faith. The prosecutor will likely make the case on your behalf, but counsel for the defendent has the right to cross-examine you on evidence that you provide. Unless the prosecutor decides not to proceed because it is not in the public interest, or there is little likelihood of conviction, you need to go to court. If I were you, and felt the way that you say you do, I would call up the prosecutor's office (the DA) and tell them how you feel. | Law & Ethics | 1145833399 |
| 393072 | What do you guys think about public defenders? Are they are blessing or curse to have working in your corner? | I would say that they are never a "curse" to have working in your corner. Keep in mind that they are in the same position as the prosecutor. Both are state employees who are not getting big bucks for the trial. Additionally, there are as many "Green" lawyers working for the prosecutors office as there is the PD's office. | Law & Ethics | 1144727597 |
| 3068301 | Please Help!!!? | You probably can't do what you want to, and esp not for free. Most states have laws regarding who can request a criminal background check. You need to have a legitimate purpose (employment or something like that) You have to have the permission of the person you are checking on as well. Although you can find almost anything on the internet, we do still have some rights in this country. You can try this... http://www.casanet.org/program-management/volunteer-manage/criminal-bkg-check.htm | Law & Ethics | 1145811552 |
| 3868631 | Where can I find a list online of my state's insurance laws? | Here is a list of hits under Oklahoma statutes. Why can't states make it easy to search their statutes? At least at Mass.gov, you can get to page that lets you search just the statutes, without all this nonsense about reports and proposed amendments. http://www.ok.gov/gsearch/search?q=motor+vehicle+insurance+statutes&btnG=Search&sort=%3Ddate_3AD_3AL_3Ad1&output=xml_no_dtd&Submit=Go&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&client=oklahoma&proxystylesheet=oklahoma&site=SoonerSearch | Law & Ethics | 1144257837 |
| 3283134 | what is a typical day in forensics? | Watch CSI. | Law & Ethics | 1146454359 |
| 4134039 | Must families of Reformed Sex Offenders that are abiding citizens, live in fear of murder by vigilantes? | They should not have to live that way. It is definitely not right. Rehabilitated former sex offenders deserve, along with their families, the rights all Americans deserve. The right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, once they have paid their debt to society. To prevent these murders from happening the United States needs to get back to the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights! They need to take down all the Registries. The original intent of these registeries were for LAW ENFORCEMENT and only for the Violent Sexual Predators. That is how it should be! America wake up! You will be next. Your Civil Rights are eroding daily with the Patriot Act and similar laws. Eventually you will see, but by then, it will be too late. | Law & Ethics | 1145654544 |
| 1307136 | who is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Cort? | John Roberts, who recently took over for the late chief justice William Rehnquist. | Law & Ethics | 1144716271 |
| 4109772 | Life without parole or death penalty... which is most severe? | I would think life without parole would be tougher then checking out on a gurney with happy juice. | Law & Ethics | 1146099742 |
| 176037 | "Caveat by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 2" What does this mean? | Caveat emptor is Latin for "let the buyer beware". | Law & Ethics | 1144207318 |
| 2259016 | Help finding a pro bono lawyer or one that will take lown down and low monthly payments.? | Yikes... what a way to find a lawyer! If you go about hiring a lawyer the same way you buy a used car, all you are going to find are the kind who behave like used car salespersons. First of all, your boyfriend is entitled to a public defender, in each state where he will stand trial. They are the greatest, most overworked and unappreciated attorneys in the country. Don't dismiss them so quickly. But if you want to hire private counsel, at least do it responsibly. Contact the bar association in the city where he will be tried and ask for a referral. One counsel may be more convenient for you, but its not necessarily the best thing for your boyfriend. Unless these are federal offenses (and they don't sound like it), he is probably better off with a local criminal attorney in each state, because the law and the court system is different in each, and local connections DO make a difference. | Law & Ethics | 1144880019 |
| 3043836 | can the davinci code please be explained for someone not a scholar to understand? | Basically, Jesus was a man, who married Mary and had children. His bloodline survives to this day. The Holy Grail is not a chalice of any sort, it's his and Mary's descendants. The Catholic Church thought it would be best to keep this hidden from the public, and to also turn Mary into a whore so that people would lose respect for her, the position she held as the wife of Jesus, and for women as a whole. It also goes on to explain how the Catholic Church has used it's position to change actual history and have us raised to believe in stories that in fact didn't happen. Really, just read the book. Twice if you have too. Besides being entertaining and a very good read, it leaves you with lots to think about. Being raised a Catholic and having doubts about my beliefs for years and years now, this book was a real kick .......... | Law & Ethics | 1145725056 |
| 2198378 | How to find out if I have outstanding warrants in Calif, Ariz or Pennsylvania? | Call the police and ask them. Try to use a phone from someone you don't care for. That way if you do when the police show up they will think that that person is you. :) | Law & Ethics | 1146183387 |
| 2616826 | How do you get justice, when you live in a corrupt county? | GOD will give just to it in due time... | Law & Ethics | 1144131989 |
| 3972658 | child support? | Yes, Court pay all the fines, partial. make payment arrangements, Jail, Prison, or license revocation. It could be one, a combination of or all of these depending on the judge. It is even known to be on house arrest Or to be in Jail and they release you to go to work and back in order to pay your late child support and the taxes you owe on them. "Deadbeats" is a harsh word. I believe if you intentionally do not pay it then yes you are one. If there are circumstances that won't allow you to pay it then You aren't a dead beat. The judge should see that. There is also a federal law that was implemented within the United States of America. It is called the deadbeat law, where any state can notify the original state of your whereabouts and if caught you can be extradited. Your license will be revoked as well on that. Check the Attorney Generals office and you will see a list of Most wanted deadbeat dads. It is a crime, as seen by this govt. | Law & Ethics | 1144162555 |
| 1653914 | what is the penalty for lying on a notorized court document in nevada divorce court? | That would fall under perjury, which in Nevada is a Class D felony. "A category D felony is a felony for which a court shall sentence a convicted person to imprisonment in the state prison for a minimum term of not less than 1 year and a maximum term of not more than 4 years. In addition to any other penalty, the court may impose a fine of not more than $5,000, unless a greater fine is authorized or required by statute." | Law & Ethics | 1145230093 |
| 4198405 | i live in N.C. i am a male and have been discriminated against by a GOVERMENT agency. how do i get legal help? | You have my sympathy. But I suspect you need to listen carefully and try to understand what you are told. It may be that the lawyers you talked to over the five years were telling you that 1) you have your facts wrong, and 2) you have no case, as hard as that may be to accept. The people here can't help you, and you should instead take the advice of professionals with whom you have consulted. | Law & Ethics | 1145485188 |
| 624768 | What is included in a child support court order-in TX.? | Here's a resource for you to look it up. | Law & Ethics | 1145470667 |
| 1213363 | Will a DUI in 1994 come up on a criminal background check for a county position I'm applying for? | If you were over 18 it will show up. It should be in the system as a traffic violation only because in VA you could possibly get a restricted license. It can be a misdemeanor or felony depending on the circumstances. If the question asks "Have you ever been arrested?" you better say yes because they'll find out. Honesty is always best. | Law & Ethics | 1144995413 |
| 765267 | Is it legal to sell pigs and pork in Muslim countries? | Depends on the law of the specific countries. I have certainly seen in some of the muslim countries they do sell pork. | Law & Ethics | 1146291838 |
| 3206053 | Ok, did I pass my Bar Exam or will I have to take that %^#&$ friggin test again this summer? | No bobo you did not pass. that is what I say. Let us know if you passed and what pool of sharks you are planning to swim in. | Law & Ethics | 1145147939 |
| 806857 | Define middle managers and supervisors? | managers that are neither first line nor top level, but somewhere in the middle. | Law & Ethics | 1144363386 |
| 1313682 | how can i press my lawyer to settle my accident case? | You're the client. If you're paying him by the hour I would ask him to arrange for a settlement with the insurance company or whoever you're suing. However, if he's agreed to take a % of your winnings you might want to ask him how much more he expects to win by holding out longer. If it's not a substantial amount and you want to settle sooner rather than later ask your lawyer to do so. If you're at the point of financial hardship, he will not be allowed to refuse. | Law & Ethics | 1145172481 |
| 515047 | Do you know of a good inexpensive christian lawyer to prepare a living trust in Los Angeles, Calif? | How can you use "Good Christian" and "lawyer" in the same sentance? | Law & Ethics | 1144354553 |
| 2138961 | who thinks pot, cocaine, and LSD should be legalized? | When alcohol was outlawed it gave rise to the Mafia, easy money for people willing to break the law. The outlawing of pot, cocaine, and LSD has led to the rise of the Cartels, another criminal enterprise. Legalising all of these drugs would help deter the outrageous profits such a cartel can make in the U.S. market. Further, government taxation of the sales of such drugs would add money to the treasury. None of the three mentioned in the question seems to be as hard on the human body and brain as alcohol. I say legalise. | Law & Ethics | |
| 448267 | will i lose my driving licence after totting upto 12 points? | Yes I guess so | Law & Ethics | 1144398350 |
| 2869753 | At what age can a child decide which parent he/she wants to live with? | Let her stay where she is she is getting what she needs from both right now. Now she will be going to high school then college if they are rich let them pay for it. Make sure to keep contact with her and let her know if you could provide all she is getting now you would. In the meantime don't press the subject of taking her away from what will provide her with a great future. | Law & Ethics | 1145979338 |
| 1448733 | Should Zacarias Moussaoui get the death penalty or should he get life in prison? | Kill Him and let Him have His "virgins" | Law & Ethics | 1144948752 |
| 4286657 | my electricity and gas bills r higher due to a faulty furnace i rent the residence what can i do? | The answer to your question should be in your lease if you signed one. However, you can just take the landlord to court with your PROOF that a repairman has come and the problem is not fixed and PROOF that your utility bills are higher as a result. Always make sure yor rent is paid and on time...it strengthens your case and causes the adverse if you don't. These cases are common and people do win. So just make sur eyou have proof of EVERYTHING and then take it to court if you've already approached the landlord with your problems. Give the chance first to allow for it to be fixed and have proof of that too if possible, then it will also be noted that you tried everything including allowing them time to fix the problem but to no avail. | Law & Ethics | 1144305172 |
| 1048361 | i need to get an address and all i have is a first name and phone number, is it possible to get this informati | Yes, go to www.anywho.com and under the reverse number tab type in the phone number that you have. Now if you want to get God's address start talking to Jesus. He has the best answers for your life. | Law & Ethics | 1145270958 |
| 2016234 | Do you think more cold case detectives should be hired to solve cold cases with new technologies such as DNA t | I think that we should focus on the crimes at hand instead of digging up old stories. The family members involved in cold cases are probably dealing with the grief, and don't need to be unnessicarily reminded of their loss. | Law & Ethics | 1144349875 |
| 441162 | If I want to be a Crime Scene Investigator what do I have to major in? | That can vary immensely from one police department to another. But here is the basic 411. Some positions require you have a 4 year degree in science while others only require a GED or High School graduation. Generally, if you want to work in a crime laboratory as a Criminalist you will need at least a 4 year degree in science (such as Biology or Chemistry). If you want to be a Crime Scene Technician you usually need less formal education. Some agencies require you be a sworn police officer before becoming a Crime Scene Investigator. If the position you want requires formal training then check your local colleges and universities. Many community colleges have Criminal Justice classes that include crime scene investigations. Below is a book, kind of pricey but a good source. See if you can find a used copy someplace, or maybe your local library may have it. But it's an excellent book on crime scene evidence and investigations. | Law & Ethics | 1145300294 |
| 318381 | What do you need to do to make a complaint about an attorney to the bar association? | there is a link to report attorneys on the American Bar website...you have to fill out a form. I'm not sure it would be helpful in your situation, unfortunately, if there is nothing in writing, it will be extremely difficult to prove. Your lawyer could help you, but attorney's seem reluctant to turn each other in for some reason. Your best bet would be to get your ex to file the complaint..but if he won't listen, you could give it a try yourself. Good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1145584356 |
| 2375321 | What does the law say regarding children praying and talking to thier friends about Jesus in school? | See above. The line between school-sponsored prayer and school-allowed prayer is analyzed under two prongs: entanglement and coercion. First, is the school too entangled (too involved) in the prayer process. Do they set aside special rooms for prayer, or do they choose to grant special privileges to those who want to pray (privileges that other students cannot get for non-prayer reasons). For example: if students are allowed to set up a booth or hand out pamphlets on religion, but are not allowed to set up a booth or hand out pamphlets on other social issues, then the school is favoring religion over other areas and that constitutes entanglement. But the reverse also applies. If the school allows student groups to set up booths and hand out pamphlets on other social issues, the school cannot single out religion and prevent expression of those religious viewpoints. Basically, religion cannot be either unduly favored or unduly restricted, relative to other types of expression. The second prong is whether the prayer situation could be considered coercive. Or put another way, is someone forced to participate who doesn't choose to? A student-led prayer at a school sporting event might be considered coercive if all team members and cheerleaders must be present (on the field) before the prayer starts. However, allowing people to gather privately to pray, and then having everyone meet on the field is fine. The first creates an implicitly coercive atmosphere, since the school is requiring people to be present for the prayer whether they want to be or not. The second situation is not coercive, since people can pray or not as they wish, or do anything else they wish, prior to showing up at the appointed time. | Law & Ethics | 1145543198 |
| 2648934 | Why is "eminent domain" only for public purposes n not private? | Because owning private property is our constitutional right. We should only sell on our own desire to sell, and not be forced by government to that which we don't want to do. It should only be used for needed roadways or parks for the good of the general public, and the landowner should be paid fair market value for the sale of the land. | Law & Ethics | 1145147608 |
| 4231439 | Events of January 4 1934? | The first Dutch talkie movie, Jan Teunissen's "Willem of Orange," premiered. | Law & Ethics | 1144525171 |
| 1146973 | does anyone have address and tx for Betty M. Ballester, attorney in Wash DC area. May b married to DC cop.? | Type her name in search. With a coma then Wash. DC<> | Law & Ethics | 1145380673 |
| 2362151 | I had a car accident back in January.? | Just pay the ticket before your court date and you never have to see a judge, or waste a day and go to court he'll probably just make you pay the fine, but sometimes you can take driving classes or something so that the ticket won't go on your record. As for the warning it should never be brought up again, it never happened. | Law & Ethics | 1144072476 |
| 3570212 | Would a name change by a father affect tne name of his child/children.? | Not unless 1. He hasn't given his children a legal name yet. 2. His children chose to legally change thier names to thier fathers new name. | Law & Ethics | 1145261172 |
| 795424 | What's the diference between Blackmail and Extortion? | Blackmail is a form of extortion. Blackmail is when I threaten to reveal something you want kept secret, unless you give me something of value. "I'll tell your boss you beat your wife unless you pay me $100." Extortion is when I threaten to do something you don't want me to do, unless you give me something of value. "I'll cut down your apple tree unless you give me $100." | Law & Ethics | 1145428776 |
| 3643320 | Is police work enjoyable I am thinking about joining the PA State police and I am just curious? | It is enjoyable and rewarding. I have enclosed the following excerpt that we (police/military) have passed along, maybe it will help. ON SHEEP, WOLVES, AND SHEEPDOGS By LTC(RET) Dave Grossman, RANGER, Ph.D.,author of "On Killing." Honor never grows old, and honor rejoices the heart of age. It does so because honor is, finally, about defending those noble and worthy things that deserve defending, even if it comes at a high cost. In our time, that may mean social disapproval, public scorn, hardship, persecution, or as always, even death itself. The question remains: What is worth defending? What is worth dying for? What is worth living for? - William J. Bennett - in a lecture to the United States Naval Academy November 24, 1997 One Vietnam veteran, an old retired colonel, once said this to me: "Most of the people in our society are sheep. They are kind, gentle, productive creatures who can only hurt one another by accident." This is true. Remember, the murder rate is six per 100,000 per year, and the aggravated assault rate is four per 1,000 per year. What this means is that the vast majority of Americans are not inclined to hurt one another. Some estimates say that two million Americans are victims of violent crimes every year, a tragic, staggering number, perhaps an all-time record rate of violent crime. But there are almost 300 million Americans, which means that the odds of being a victim of violent crime is considerably less than one in a hundred on any given year. Furthermore, since many violent crimes are committed by repeat offenders, the actual number of violent citizens is considerably less than two million. Thus there is a paradox, and we must grasp both ends of the situation: We may well be in the most violent times in history, but violence is still remarkably rare. This is because most citizens are kind, decent people who are not capable of hurting each other, except by accident or under extreme provocation. They are sheep. I mean nothing negative by calling them sheep. To me it is like the pretty, blue robin's egg. Inside it is soft and gooey but someday it will grow into something wonderful. But the egg cannot survive without its hard blue shell. Police officers, soldiers, and other warriors are like that shell, and someday the civilization they protect will grow into something wonderful. For now, though, they need warriors to protect them from the predators. "Then there are the wolves," the old war veteran said, "and the wolves feed on the sheep without mercy." Do you believe there are wolves out there who will feed on the flock without mercy? You better believe it. There are evil men in this world and they are capable of evil deeds. The moment you forget that or pretend it is not so, you become a sheep. There is no safety in denial. "Then there are sheepdogs," he went on, "and I'm a sheepdog. I live to protect the flock and confront the wolf." If you have no capacity for violence then you are a healthy productive citizen, a sheep. If you have a capacity for violence and no empathy for your fellow citizens, then you have defined an aggressive sociopath, a wolf. But what if you have a capacity for violence, and a deep love for your fellow citizens? What do you have then? A sheepdog, a warrior, someone who is walking the hero's path. Someone who can walk into the heart of darkness, into the universal human phobia, and walk out unscathed Let me expand on this old soldier's excellent model of the sheep, wolves, and sheepdogs. We know that the sheep live in denial, that is what makes them sheep. They do not want to believe that there is evil in the world. They can accept the fact that fires can happen, which is why they want fire extinguishers, fire sprinklers, fire alarms and fire exits throughout their kids' schools. But many of them are outraged at the idea of putting an armed police officer in the | Law & Ethics | 1145371192 |
| 3840752 | can a probation officer take away my visition rights as a father if my son is in trouble with the court? | Providing that the child has had no reason to be in home detention because of his parents then there are no reasons why you should not be able to visit. Get legal advice. You can sue. | Law & Ethics | 1144313953 |
| 439853 | when renting in ca besides a 2 month security deposit can you be charged a pet fee? | you should have looked at it first - probably not much you can doo. pet fees are legal. get a real estate/rental lawyer. | Law & Ethics | 1146169044 |
| 1259039 | What is the Different between federal prisons and State Prisons. What is the best federal prison? | Federal prisons are where people convicted of /federal/ crimes are sent. State prisons are where people convicted of /state/ crimes are sent. For example, Timothy McVeigh, one of the people responsible for the Oklahoma City bombing, was executed in Terre Haute, Indiana. Why? McVeigh was convicted of a federal crime, so he was sent to a federal prison. When Tookie Williams was executed in a California prison, it was because he was convicted of a state crime. The reason these 2 different prison systems exists is because there are two primary criminal justice systems in the U.S. -- federal and state. | Law & Ethics | 1144045802 |
| 1624790 | How can i find a picture of J. Gregory Garlock? | why dont you try calling him and asking for it. i'm sure that for a school project he would be happy to supply it for you | Law & Ethics | 1145632952 |
| 449632 | My very intelligent 16 yr old daughter is expressing an interest in a law enforcement career. It frightens me. | If you would like to email me, i can give you some details, my daughter did the same thing. surfpariah@yahoo.com | Law & Ethics | 1144677811 |
| 3784482 | at what age can you purchase assault rifles legally? | They cannot be purchased in California at any age. Check the laws regarding each state. Usually 18 years of age for any long gun. | Law & Ethics | 1145554595 |
| 3298007 | class e felony, evading? | turn yourself in | Law & Ethics | 1144673740 |
| 962872 | what are the requirements for someone in the US wanting to get married in Ireland? | A marriage perfomed in another state/country is recoginzed by your home state. The laws of Ireland would need to be followed, but I think they are pretty lax. They would get the marriage license in Ireland, have the ceremony performed and then consider themselves married. The Irish marriage certificate will be accepted by the DMV and Social Security administration to allow the wife's (or husband's if they so choose) name to be changed legally. | Law & Ethics | 1145643801 |
| 1087503 | Should organ donation be mandatory? | No, technically it is the person's body and they should be able to do with it what they please. However, imho, I do feel it is morally wrong and selfish not to be an organ donor. If you're dead, your physical self shouldn't matter anymore. Why not help someone else to live longer? And like you said, you never know when you might need an organ....how would you feel if no one wanted to donate to you? | Law & Ethics | 1146084106 |
| 3284520 | How do i stop someone from using my name on the net, and getting stuff sent to my yahoo mail? | You can try changing your filters so you only get e-mail from people in your address book, but that has its limitations. Legally there really isn't anything you can do. I had someone do this to me one time to be mean. This girl put my name and e-mail address on every stupid list serve and junk mail group she could find. I opened my e-mail one day and had over 1000 junk e-mails!!! I had to get a new e-mail account. | Law & Ethics | 1146245681 |
| 3499441 | Was Diana's Murder a Conspiricy? | I think it was. I think it was all planned by someone in the Royal Family as the rumours of Diana being pregnant and marrying was something they would not be pleased with considering her sons are future kings. I think she was killed or should I say murdered. | Law & Ethics | 1144927759 |
| 371718 | How get a person home to the United States who died while visiting a foreign country? | Guam is part of the USA. Contact the Embassies located in Guam (USA) Palauan Consulate in , Guam (USA) Palau Consulate Office in Guam Guam 540 Marine Drive #615 ITC Bldg. Tamuning, Guam 96911 Phone: (671) 646-9281 Fax: (671) 646-5322 | Law & Ethics | 1145648058 |
| 2680643 | Does sending porn through the mail violate the 1st amendment? | Your question appears malformed. The 1st Amendment, like all of the Bill of Rights, protects individuals "from" particular government action. It does not punish individuals for violations of its provisions. A person who distributes pornographic materials via the mail is protected by the 1st Amendment freedom of expression from being punished by the government for doing so. Content vs. Conduct. Generally, the government can reasonably regulate the time, place and manner by which expression is conducted as long as the regulations are facially neutral and apply to all expression equally. Furthermore, the regulations must serve a compelling governmental interest and must use the least restrictive means available. In the scenario of using the USPS for distribution of pornographic material, vs. other materials, a regulation that purports to regulate only a certain type of content, rather than conduct, would presumptively violate the 1st Amendment and would be declared unconstitutional. However, if for example the only requirement were that the materials be wrapped in brown paper so as to not disclose their content to any inadvertant observer, such as a minor child, prior to reaching the intended recipient, such a regulation would likely be upheld, since it does not impact the actual content of the expression, but only the manner in which it is distributed, and it is narrowly drawn to serve the compelling interest in protecting minors from exposure to pornography. Obscenity. Another issue is whether or not the content itself is "obscene" and therefore prohibited, regardless of its method of distribution. Under the Miller test, an expression is obscene if (1) it promotes prurient interests, and (2) it is patently offensive to the local community, and (3) it is lacking any serious literary, artistic, political or scientific value using a national reasonable person standard. So, if the material being distributed is so completely vulgar and useless as to satisfy all three of the above tests, then the government could not only prohibit its distribution, it could prohibit it's manufacture. | Law & Ethics | 1145594784 |
| 1622039 | Can I sue someone who keeps telling me I won $10,000,000 when I didn't? | Woo-hoo! Go for it! I'd love to see you win it, then the rest of us could sue. It would send a strong message to the masses for sure. | Law & Ethics | 1145369096 |
| 420342 | finding court cases where a judge changed the charge in the middle of court and held court with that charge? | Was it a related charge? ie 1st degree murder to 2nd degree murder? Then there's no material change in the charges and it can proceed. If they went from shoplifting to assault and battery though they'd have to give time to prepare a defense to that since that was not the orginial charge. | Law & Ethics | 1144440422 |
| 2390018 | can a shoplifting case (first time) be expunged ??? | Only if you were under 18 at the time. | Law & Ethics | 1144880427 |
| 279407 | How can you tell if you are being trailed by hired assassins or the FBI? | Yeah, if you're still around to ask this question, there's a good chance that either a) They outsourced to Chinese or Indian assasins that just aren't up for the job b) You AREN'T being tailed or c) Better question you're mom, sometimes they do their jobs from the inside. | Law & Ethics | 1144172253 |
| 2476447 | In a legal case, say, A Company V. B Corp.,does that imply A wins the case? | The order of the parties in case reporting is quite a complex question. Usually for the trial level case the party listed first if the party bringing a legal motion and the party listed second is the one defending. The same is often true for the appeal level cases, The party who lost on the trial level and is now bringing a motion to appeal, is listed first. This leads to interesting namings: Say A sued B (case is called A v. B) Say A won and B appealed the case to the Court of Appeals -- now the case is called B v. A. Say the court of appeals reversed and held that B wins. Now A appeals the case to the Supreme court -- now the case is A v. B again. However there are weird cases -- when the party that won appeals the case (say because they think that the damages are inadequate) Or when both parties appeal the decision. In cases like this each court has it's own policies. | Law & Ethics | 1146420848 |
| 3043230 | I just left my job and got a new one but my old job won't leave me alone!? | I drove a comapany truck for over 26 and had 2 accidents which cost me nothing -I am 46-they are taking advantage of you!!! BUT I have a friend who also drives a company truck home at night because he is on-call and one night he got drunk drove the truck and totaled it-HE had to pay for the truck. So if you were working for the company,on company time doing the job you were suppose to you are OK. If you were out in their truck messing around you are screwed.Talk to your parents or ask a policeman and tell him you think they might be pulling soemthing on you-you may even get your $$$$ back. You have Rights no matter what age you are!!!!! | Law & Ethics | 1145757879 |
| 4073968 | Should marijauna should be legal since God makes it, not man? | I cannot believe how unbelievably ignorant all the so-called christians are in this world. Look, I'm a Buddhist, and I know more about their religions origins than they do. Thats just sad. The reason I bring this up is because I know for a fact that Jesus Christ himself used the marijuana plant and all of these "nope to dope" christians have no idea! Christ was not Jesus' name as some people believe. The title Christ comes from the greek word meaning "Messiah" or "Anointed One". What happened back in those days, the Hebrew people used a special oil to anoint their Priests and Kings. You could not use the title of Messiah unless you had been anointed in this oil. The oil was made from many herbs and spices including over nine pounds of flowering cannabis tops (cannabis is the technical name of the marijuana plant in case you didnt know). When Jesus was anointed by John the Baptist, he had a hallucination, or what he called a "vision" due to the effects of the oil. From that point on, Jesus considered himself enlightened, and used the oil and the herb freely in iniation and healing rites. This is all written in the Bible and in ancient Hebrew texts. I'm not making it up. Jesus would probably encourage most people to use pot. Its completely harmless and if you believe what Jesus believed, it will help you get closer to God. And yes, its only about money. Youre right. No-one cares about truth anymore. But yes, it should be legalized. Peace | Law & Ethics | |
| 4347018 | What is the difference between statesmanship and rulership? | statesmanship, the wisdom and skill in the management of public affairs while rulership is tthe act of ruling or the state of being ruled. | Law & Ethics | 1144152799 |
| 2764032 | How to stop sexually explicite presort standard mail.? | Contact the Direct Marketing Association and request to be off the solicitation list. | Law & Ethics | 1144219484 |
| 686816 | Are there grounds for a legal action here? | I don't think so. I'm sure he's not the first student to think of this. It's a given. You're taking a test to show what you have learned. Obviously he's learned nothing! That would be like getting surgery on your heart and after the doctor says, "oh you wanted it done correctly? Well, you didn't say that". Tell him to take the energy he's scheming with to STUDY! | Law & Ethics | 1146240498 |
| 4466953 | I live in New York and I am unmarried, can my baby still have his father's last name? | YES | Law & Ethics | 1144885198 |
| 1118850 | Can police arrest you while you are asleep? Or do they have to wake you up and let you know whats going on? | they can arrest you only after reading your Miranda rights. | Law & Ethics | 1146369244 |
| 3716707 | Is 9/11 a government conspiracy? | Yes, the buildings were insured for an unheard off amount a month before the event and there were numerous other things that point towards this type of theory bin laden and the bush family have had business deals in the past as well as the other players within the New World Order and other secret societies, The rest of the world are just pawns in a game of a chosen few. If a leader of a country denies what is expected of them, they are ejected in one form or another. I try not to read too much into it because there is nothing I can do nor anyone else I also have to add that clinton is in on it as well, from the same group. Do you really think that it was a matter of fate that the buildings fell like that of a controlled implosion. I also found it interesting that chaney was hidden away while bush was talking through a blow horn at ground zero | Law & Ethics | 1145856582 |
| 2063969 | If two parents are US Citizens and they have a child outside of the country, is that child still a US citizen? | Even if only one of the parents is a US citizen, that child is a US citizen. The residence requirements of the US citizen parents are rather easy to meet. An embassy or consular office can issue a "Consular Report of the Birth of a Citizen Abroad" which will serve as the child's US birth certificate. They will also issue, at the same time, the child's US passport. Call the embassy in the country where the child was born and they will provide you with the specific information regarding the necessary local documents. Also, most of the US embassy websites will have information particular to children born in that country of US citizens. | Law & Ethics | 1145558676 |
| 1247898 | what is the statute of limitations for burglary in the state of new york? | awe damn who did you rob??? | Law & Ethics | 1144971243 |
| 2406003 | Who wants to protest against the war by refusing to pay tax? | Definately; our country is in ruins. I am a student nurse and only 2% of the nurses who qualify from UK universities will get a job as a nurse, becuase there are so many foreign nurses working here. I'm sick of our country being made a mess of, I'm sick of the illegal war. Let's try Bush and Blair for war crimes. That's it. I'm going on strike as of today. No more of my hard earned pennies will kill those little Iraqi babies in the name of America's oil. The American's are polluting the world to death with it anyway. So it's 2 birds one stone, we save Iraq and starve America of it's fuel Ha Ha Ha Ha | Law & Ethics | 1145648176 |
| 2277999 | lmao im sorry with the qurstion about rights? | Ben Franklin said something very close to: "Those who would surrender a bit of their liberty for a bit of security deserve neither." How right he was, how right it is. | Law & Ethics | 1146451473 |
| 2064866 | is it the developers responsibility to compensate the lot owner if his lot is smaller than what's in his title | If your on your property then you have no responsibilty for compensation. She could bring a case against the seller, but not against you unless you assisted in a scheme to defraud her, (ie assisted in making the 1st survey false) absent that there's nothing that can be done since you legally own the land, and a person can't claim a "loss" of something they never owned. | Law & Ethics | 1145204043 |
| 188301 | Do you favor "at will" employment? | No, because where I live you can be fired for ANY reason or NO REASON AT ALL. Consider that I've also seen racially motivated firings where the people who lost their jobs had no rights or protection at all. Also in my state the labor board will only enforce minimum wage without a contract. I've seen people put in a two week notice at a job only to have their last paycheck dropped to minimum wage out of revenge for them leaving. These laws favor corporations, not workers rights at all. I see nothing fair about that. To change these laws in our favor I'd be willing to see a law mandating giving at least a weeks notice before quitting a job. And the employer has to accept it, not tell you just to hit the door because you put in a notice. | Law & Ethics | 1146082869 |
| 2514842 | how do you determine an ordinary high water line? | Ordinary high water line is where normal vegatation stops and river gravel or stone begins. You're neighbor needs to be educated, which will be impossible if he's NASCAR fan. | Law & Ethics | 1144545476 |
| 289615 | must you have positive proof in proving a restraining order has been violated? | You can file a police report claiming a violation of the restraining order. Once the report is taken the police will conduct a further investigation-interview the suspect or stage a recorded telephone call between you and the suspect where you try to elicit incriminating statements from the suspect (the police arrange the all and record the contact). If you do not have any direct evidence (phone recordings, surveillance video, fingerprints), witness corroboration, omission of guilt from the violator, or enough circumstantial evidence (proof that is not direct evidence; instead it is evidence that taken as a whole could make a reasonable person conclude the crime was committed. If the investigator believes they have established probable cause the crime was committed they will file the report with the District Attorney's Office. The District Attorney will decide if they want to "press charges" against the suspect and start court proceedings. If the Investigator does not obtain enough evidence to establish that the elements of the violation of a restraining order were committed, the report will remain on file but nothing further will probably be done. Do not attempt anything on your own that may place you in a dangerous situation. | Law & Ethics | 1145938671 |
| 152718 | what is exactly felony aggravated stocking? | felony aggravated stalking ...well that is when you harrass someone that doesnt want anytrhing to do with you to where he/she feels aggravated..threatened..afraid for their life ..so on... its illegal | Law & Ethics | 1144291612 |
| 1587950 | several acts of perjury have been commited what can i do to get a fair day in court? | Well purjury doesn't matter if you are the president and its about sex, but in your case it probably does. You need to show clear evidence of the purjury and send that to your local district attorney. If they ignore it you need to follow up with the question why; and if you don't get an answer you need to go to your State Attorney General. | Law & Ethics | 1144359366 |
| 3594252 | Why is censorship running rampant? | THE YAHOO ANSWERS TEAM LETS THEIR 'POWER' GOTO THEIR HEAD. THEY SAME WAY BARNEY FIFE'S POWER WENT TO HIS HEAD IN MAYBERRY. | Law & Ethics | 1145849666 |
| 2085275 | Why are political prisoners in prison? | We are talking about countries with oppressive regimes who imprison their political opponents. Vaclav Havel was jailed as a dissident in the Czrch Republic and emerged from jail to become his country's president. As did Nelson Mandela in South Africa. They both became cause celebres and rallying points for the opposition in that country. Mandela spoke out about Apartheid, Havel about Stalinism, the governments did not want them to be free to organise opposition to the government, and imprisoned them instead. Find out about Amnesty Internatioinal and its work in support of political prisoners and prisoners of conscience. Perhaps the most important case in the world at the moment is Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi, the woman opposition leader in Myanmar (Burma) who has been under house arrest for some years. The eyes of the world are on her, as they were on Nelson Mandela when he was in jail. She has led pro-democracy opposition forces since 1988 in opposition to the military regime in Myanmar. | Law & Ethics | 1145147198 |
| 3041365 | Is anyone here addicted to hard narcotics? | that's bad. | Law & Ethics | 1144809512 |
| 3680548 | who are under most racism ... blacks ? middle-easterns? Indians ? Chinese ? or Mexicans ? | honestly, I think white people are hated the most. Ever notice that it is the white people who are accused of being racist? You never hear of a minority being accused of being racist. Don't worry about it, come on over here, everybody else is doing it. Nobody will hurt you. It's an exagerated idea in America. Minorities declare racism to explain their failures or to better their chances of getting what they want. It's called the race card and they all play it here. | Law & Ethics | 1145989646 |
| 2964194 | What does motion to dismiss without prejudice mean? | To dismiss the present action, but leave open the possibility of another suit on the same claim. To dismiss WITH prejudice means to dismiss the present action, and deny the right to file another suit on that claim. | Law & Ethics | 1144112775 |
| 1417202 | how long does it take before warrents clear up in california? | To my knowledge, a bench warrant never expires. So whatever you did- commit to resolving the situation. The court system is 'nicer' to someone who chooses to cooperate and handle their business. I know someone who had a warrant for a speeding ticket they got at the age of 16. He was the passenger in a car that got pulled over for speeding. The officer that stopped them checked i.d. for everyone in the car, and the warrant came up..... He was 27!!!!! He was sentenced to 60 days in jail, 1500 hours of community service, and $1000.00 fine. | Law & Ethics | 1144971198 |
| 2372830 | Anyone have a copy of legal custody paper for Tennessee i can read? thanks? | Try checking Tennessee court web-sites. If there is a standard form, there should be a copy available. If not, if you are in Tennessee try the reference desk at your library, there may be form books published for attorneys. If your library does not have such, there may be a law library at or near the court, or try the nearest law school. | Law & Ethics | 1145678859 |
| 535417 | what is the date that requires a name be corrected on birth certificate by age 18 if certificate is in error? | Contact your courthouse of general jurisdiction. They have the right to hear your case and order a change in your name if appropriate base on information that you provide to the court. | Law & Ethics | 1145465831 |
| 1595123 | Who else do most Americans deslike or tend to make fun of ? | Themselves! | Law & Ethics | 1145190448 |
| 149480 | How do I find the site for people with warrants in bradford county pa? | Bradford County Courts Judges Chambers, President Judge Smith Bradford County Courthouse Towanda, PA 18848 Phone: 570-265-1708 Judges Chambers, Judge John Mott Bradford County Courthouse Towanda, PA 18848 Phone: 570-265-1709 | Law & Ethics | 1145886138 |
| 1733071 | Do I have to register once I turn 18? | no.... but.... You're someone who has no intention of ever being part of the military; you've ignored the recruiters, despite repeated phone calls and subtle pressure from school guidance counselors. Why, you may ask, should you then register -- and put your name in line for a future, massive military action? You're violating the law, although you're not likely to be prosecuted. One reason, of course, is that it's the law. Failure to register is a federal offense: if prosecuted and convicted, you could face up to five years' imprisonment and a $250,000 fine. (Actual published sentencing guidelines are much less). If you refuse to register with Selective Service, you'll receive threatening letters, at first politely reminding you to register, then threatening prosecution, finally informing you that your name has been turned over to the Department of Justice for possible prosecution. These sound scary, but they're mostly bluff. No one has actually been formally charged since 1986. In the early 1980s, 21 young men were indicted for refusal to register: 19 of those 21 were public resisters. Wherever there were trials, the rates of registration actually went down. This resistance halted prosecutions. You become ineligible for federal aid. Since prosecutions didn't work, the same "patriotic" politicians that keep Selective Service in business came up with more insidious ways to ensure compliance. If you don't register, you become ineligible for federal student aid, federal job training or civil service employment (anywhere from the Post Office to the Park Service). In some states you can't get state aid or even, as in Colorado, attend state colleges | Law & Ethics | 1144691133 |
| 1469141 | If foreign woman got birth to her baby in USA in her atrip to USA after how long she can get American citizen? | That baby is a US citizen at birth. She can become a legal resident then a US citizen once her child is an adult. | Law & Ethics | 1144462830 |
| 3354376 | If you have a general partnership through an LLC that you own, would you still be liable for debt? | i believe the structure you are describing is: You | LLC | GP---Other G/L Partner(s) The LLC will be liable for debt to the general partnership. You yourself may still be liable if the LLC corporate veil is pierced (research the case law of the state in which you organized your LLC to find what standards are used to determine whether the LLC veil can be pierced.) | Law & Ethics | 1146241107 |
| 641594 | how do i get in touch with the highway patrol in louisiana? | Telephone and phone book. | Law & Ethics | 1144511558 |
| 3983105 | what are the rules for huber law inmates in wisconsin ex visitation? | Check with the facility they are at. You can call a huber facility 24hrs. a day. | Law & Ethics | 1144014455 |
| 4301989 | How does Hope vs. Pelzer effect the country? | Hope v. Pelzer established a fair warning doctrine for determining whether an officer can use a defense of qualified immunity. If the state of the law gave fair warning that their conduct was illegal, they lose the ability to claim qualified immunity. | Law & Ethics | 1145845691 |
| 2064091 | is there ever a situation at a job when an employee has to disclose their personal medical history? | I would imagine it is legal. Some companies require a doctor's note if you miss more than one day of work. As far as disclosing specific medical information, I would say your friend is not required to disclose anything she is not comfortable sharing. If she feels she is being treated unfairly, she can contact the Dept. of Labor and discuss it with them. | Law & Ethics | 1145666099 |
| 3113521 | Do you think that the law has gone to "guilty until proven innocent"? | Guilty untill proven innocent is now the way of this country. It is sad too. Many individuals can't even get a fair trial because so many believe if you get arrested then that means you are guilty. However, we still have a much better legal system than many other countries. We still have rights when we are arrested or even before we are arrested that many others around the world do not have. There are still many places is the world where you can be taken out of your home without an arrest warrent or any proof you did anything wrong. I would much rather be in the country, even with the "innocent untill proven guilty" turned upside down to "guilty till proven innocent', than living elsewhere in the world. We may not have a perfect legal system, but at least we still have many rights others do not have. Plus, there is no such thing as a perfect legal system. Legal systems do the best they can. Those upholding and/or working within them are people just like you and me. They are therefor not perfect and can and do make mistakes. Is that sad and awfull when a persons liberty is at stake? Yes it is. But, I would still rather, by a large margin, to live here with the legal climate we currently have, than anywhere else. | Law & Ethics | 1144868784 |
| 3633136 | my fiance is 21 and im 17 my parents approve of the relationship is it illegal? | Are you sure you want to get married at your young age? Do some research and look at the statistics. | Law & Ethics | 1146116868 |
| 3988730 | Can anyone give a brief rundown of the Law of Conflicts in relation to property rights? | I'm not a UK lawyer, but it is probably similar to Canada. There is not a Law of Conflicts that is written down somewhere that you can go read. It is a body of law - like contract law - based on decided cases. "Conflicts" is a set of rules that are applied when someone wants to sue, but could do so in two or more jurisdictions. For example, if you signed your contract with your customer in Country A, then took your pictures in Country B, but the customer lived in Country C - where would the court case take place if there was a dispute between you? Conflicts laws help decide that for you. The actual rules that are applied are really complicated, and situation specific, so there is no way I could explain them here. Your standard contract says that your intention is to apply UK law to any disputes you may have with your customers. But, if conflicts laws say otherwise in any particular case, then you would apply the law of the country that the conflicts rules say you would apply. If you ever were in a dispute with a customer who lives in a different country, or if the work was done in a different coutry, then, at that time, you should talk to a lawyer to find out the best country in which to litigate it. IF you don't like that your contract says this, talk to a lawyer to see if you can take it out. | Law & Ethics | 1146241669 |
| 2331608 | what is the salary of a u.s. prosecuting attorney from missouri? | http://www.bls.gov/home.htm | Law & Ethics | 1145383664 |
| 3612318 | how can I erase my felony conviction ? | In most states in order to erase a felony conviction: After staying out of trouble for five years you can apply for a pardon. Get your lawyer to ask that you be sentenced under the first-offenders act. Under the first-offenders act you can ask the parole board for a chance to clear your record and have the document sealed. | Law & Ethics | 1143908009 |
| 4302655 | I am a U.S. citizen woman married to a Canadian who wanted a green card. Married for 2.3 yrs. What are my rig | What do you want to do? By the way, isn't what youre doing illegal? | Law & Ethics | 1146169777 |
| 1211076 | Is it patriotic to make bed sheets out of your flag? | No it is definately not. There are several rules governing what you can and cannot do to the flag (assuming you are talking about the greatest and prettiest flag in the world - Old Glory). Check the site below to see them. FYI - Bushy Bush desecrated an American flag by signing his name to it for a "fan" (I call fans of Bush "traitors"). He is thereby a traitor to this country, and should be tried and condemned as such. Just my thoughts on the subject. Can you tell I didn't vote for him? | Law & Ethics | 1145553424 |
| 3056532 | I know that this old man is being assulted and i dont now how to get him help do you?He is 83>? | I work in a nursing home and I'm a mandory reporter of abuse. The police can not always help. You need to get a hold of Department of Human Services in your area | Law & Ethics | 1145834406 |
| 557654 | sovereign immunity? What does it mean in the context of government? | It means that the government and its agents cannot be sued for acts done in the official course of their duties. | Law & Ethics | 1144331311 |
| 3853895 | how do I find help with a homicide that is a cold case? | Offer new rewards and bring it to the medias attention it will make a good story on a slow news day seriously you have to keep the attention on the case no matter what. | Law & Ethics | 1145490175 |
| 3069042 | how will i get dubai nationality or citizenship? | Law & Ethics | 1145649251 | |
| 1992551 | are gay men & women treated equal ? do we all have equal rights ? | No. I am a heterosexual in favor of equal rights for gays and lesbians. The fact is that the Christian Right enjoys favor in Washington right now, but if we really were as we claim a nation that separates Church and State, gays would be allowed every privelege heteros have, including marriage. There are plenty of liberal churches who marry gays-- why aren't their theologies driving public policy and law? It is insecurity and ignorance that keep people from allowing gays equal rights... but the times they are a'changin'... | Law & Ethics | 1144541936 |
| 2147440 | Is computer generated (CGI) child pornography illegal? | Yes, it's still pornography, child porn now thats sick! | Law & Ethics | 1145496973 |
| 3826569 | What is your opinion on a nuclear attack on Iran? | If USA nukes Iran, then it would be the advent of another nuclear war. And Once again it would be proved that organizations like UNO are useless against superpower THE USA...!!! Its high time that people stand up to human rights and stop becoming slaves of power which is nothing but money. Iran and Iraq are the only countries which refused to give oil to states. And then the usa under the pretext of destroying the Weapons of mass destruction, bombed Iraq. And Iran is also not bowing down- and though it went to The Security Council but because its majorly ran by THE USA... it had no where to go...!!! One nuclear attack will kill the world...!!! Its high time that people stand for whats right... and not whats wrong...!!! are we waiting for death...??? | Law & Ethics | 1145607600 |
| 172602 | What do you think is the most common form of Predjudice? | Religious discrimination (and it's the most acceptable not many seem to think it's wrong). Think of all those anti-Muslim emails going around since 9-11. | Law & Ethics | 1145938705 |
| 3416025 | can an attorney get in trouble legally for abuse of power, as in using gov't agencies for personal research? | No, 'abuse of power' is not a crime or an ethics violation for lawyers. I am not sure what you mean. Using government agencies for research is generally not only legal, it is encouraged, because they have the official sources of information, text of court opinions, official filings, etc. If by personal research you mean that it was not business related, and somehow they should have paid for it but did not, then that could be some kind of fraud, but your question is very unclear. | Law & Ethics | 1144198123 |
| 1887330 | Religious issues are sensitive to staunch believers of any religion.Many wars has been fought in the name of r | I don't really see a question here, but yes you are right. What better way to die than for something that you beleive gave you life and can offer you ever lasting peace. People take their God very seriously. | Law & Ethics | 1145934104 |
| 58684 | How can a child have his non-custodial parent gain custody? | A lot depends on the age of the child in the jurisdiction in which he resides. In Texas, for instance, a child as young as 10 has the ear of the Family Law court as to his preferences. Then, the court can appoint a guardian ad litem who represents the child non-partially toward either parent. The parent seeking custody must have a good lawyer and no doubt home studies of each parent's home environment and lifestyle will be ordered by the court. All of this costs money of course. Often LOTS of money. If the custodial parent is proven un-fit as the person above me says, and the non-custodial parent IS fit, it will most likely be a slam dunk. But if the only reason the non-custodial parent is seeking custody is to shift the child support payments, for example, success is unlikely. If you are the non-custodial parent in this case, and what you want is more time with your child, and you are not simply seeking a reduction in expenses or some kind of revenge against the child's other parent, and the other parent is not unfit, and you are a fit parent, I highly recommend that you attempt mediation before you go the more aggressive route outlined above. See if you two and your attorneys can't work out a custody arrangement better for your child than the current one. It is ALWAYS better for the children of divorce when the parents work together for the child's welfare, instead of placing the innocent in the middle where he always ends up feeling as though he somehow caused it all. | Law & Ethics | 1144966848 |
| 3680176 | runaways and their rights and laws for Louisiana? | You love your parents right? then do what truly is best go to the police they will protect you do not go to other family members because sometimes that can be bad..do what is best for you and your parents..it's going to be ok it really is please | Law & Ethics | 1144142661 |
| 3441105 | does anyone know where to check on crimal backgrounds for Illionois for free . Traffic mainly? | Many courthouses have that information on their websites. I would try there first | Law & Ethics | 1146325406 |
| 3745283 | Can someone give me an example of a Federal Natural Resource or Environmental policy, law, or regulation? | The Endangered Species Act of 1973 is a statute, or law. The text can be found here: http://www.fws.gov/endangered/esa.html The act enables federal agencies, I think primarily the fish and wildlife agency, to name specific endangered species. These aren't named in the text of the statute, but are named in rules and regulations that are developed under the guidance of the statute and, once enacted, have the force of law. The listed endangered species can be found through this page: http://www.fws.gov/endangered/listing/index.html The pages in this area provide more information about the act, how it is enacted through rules and regulation, requests for changes in status to endangered species or additions of species not yet listed, and other related information. | Law & Ethics | 1145115200 |
| 2034596 | is it leagal for one neighbor to construct a fence on your property for the sole purpose to block your view? | if it is on your property, you can feel free to whatever you want with that fence. | Law & Ethics | 1144534256 |
| 1320310 | i have to answer this? for my criminal justice class--the advantages and disadvantages of legalization weed? | Although I have never used an illegal drug in my life, I can see several advantages: (1) Criminals would lose a major source of revenue, (2) Tax revenues would be generated through the sale of legalized drugs, (3) Cancer patients could easily obtain drugs now classified as illegal to alleviate the terrible pain caused by their disease, (4)Our prison inmate population would decrease significantly, (5) We could concentrate our law enforcement capability where it is now needed most: CONTROLLING ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION ACROSS OUR UNDEFENDED BORDERS! | Law & Ethics | 1146438412 |
| 2250848 | Are you think human rights is observed in iran? | nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo, women women women women...Islamic regime...i.e. theocracy...-->DESPOTISM, DICTATORSHIP,NO HUMAN RIGHTS, NO FREEDOM, INJUSTICE do urself and ur children's children and the world a favor and either leave or revolt... | Law & Ethics | 1145141033 |
| 120165 | Do u agree that the corrupts r building huge DISPRO..NATE PROPRTY DUE TO SYSTEM NO CMPLAINT WITHOT C0MPLAINANT | You must be drunk or under the influence of a hard drug. OR, you certainly cannot express yourself in English!! OR all three!! | Law & Ethics | 1146164851 |
| 272984 | where is there free downloadable divorce forms on the net? | http://www.ilrg.com/forms/#marital | Law & Ethics | 1145478548 |
| 135430 | What is the safest way to run a background check on yourself? Safety and cost? | http://www.altavista.com/web/results?itag=ody&q=self+background+check+&kgs=1&kls=0 | Law & Ethics | 1145664559 |
| 1780880 | I returned to work after an injury without a doctors release, the injury is worse. Can i collect workers comp? | not only can you collect workmans comp, your employer could get into a lot of trouble for knowingly letting you work without the doctors approval!!!!! | Law & Ethics | 1145880317 |
| 352671 | How do I know if there is a bench warrent against me? | call the court and ask them and make arrangements to make payments on it and they will pull the warrant out of ncic. but if you don't pay it off they will have it reentered in ncic | Law & Ethics | 1144837366 |
| 2880513 | Isn't it illegal to REQUIRE a 'drivers license' as I.D. by someone other than police? | Who asked for it. If you don't have a Drivers license then you need a state ID for most clubs, banks, and credit card purchases. | Law & Ethics | 1146431199 |
| 3576138 | Why do Judges have such bleeding hearts for Criminals? | They don't. In fact and this is very sad, we keep more of our people in prison than any other country in the world, and we call ourselves a world leader. Sad, very sad. | Law & Ethics | 1145754798 |
| 2938517 | can local police leagly come into a private community and harass the tenants? | well that depends, what country do you live in? | Law & Ethics | 1146126282 |
| 2451933 | can you divorce your husband because he refuses to get a job? | Yes I think if I married someone and he left his work and he would not try to find another job yes i divorce him immediately | Law & Ethics | 1145560391 |
| 767940 | I need help filling out a legal form called a Notice of Motion? | They are pretty simple in idea -- notice of motion is simply a form letting the other side know you are bringing a motion, what the motion is, when and where it will be heard. An affidavit is any sworn statement testifying to facts. The affidavit of service just swears that you properly provided notice to the other side -- the trick is knowing what constitutes enough notice, and how it has to be served. As to what the judge wants an affidavit for, it is hard to know. If you stated any facts in your motion, you need to provide an affidavit swearing to the facts you know, and swearing that any documents you submitted as evidence are true and correct copies. | Law & Ethics | 1146248257 |
| 2853222 | what kind of form do i need to be a gardian angel for my sisters? | Temporarily Guardianship Form..your parents would have to sign it. Good luck! Michelle | Law & Ethics | 1144030507 |
| 2405541 | 3 nationalities? | "Nationality" usually refers to something you've obtained by birth, such as one of your parents having a nationality, which is transmitted to you. It is difficult for someone to add another nationality, unless you become a citizen of that region and therefore consider an added nationality of your new place of citizenship. "Citizenship," though, refers to something different, and may require you to renounce your citizenship in a different country if you obtain citizenship from another country. This can depend heavily upon the circumstances of the citizenship, include how the original citizenship was obtained and why the new citizenship is sought. As of now, however, your question is unanswerable. If you posted more details and were clearer in a different question, perhaps someone could answer you directly. | Law & Ethics | 1144683660 |
| 2119894 | How long did the fallout last after Hiroshima and Nagasaki? | they aren't there now. | Law & Ethics | 1146040781 |
| 824276 | does a parent have to pay when their child gets caught shoplifting? | Most stores require a "restitution" payment, regardless of the criminal outcome of the case. Whatever they charge, someone has to pay. I suggest you pay it and have your son work to pay you back in some way. | Law & Ethics | 1146272808 |
| 4103559 | Do police give tickets for jay-walking where you live? | No, they used to, but the crime rate in our city (murders especially) has risen so much that they don't have time for small things. Sounds to me like your police dept. has just a little too much time on their hands. | Law & Ethics | 1146315447 |
| 2073602 | Gun Control? | Thats just liberal ignorance. A criminal will find a way, be it a gun, knife, baseball bat...It's just "feel good" legislation. Makes the liberals think they are doing something to combat crime (while letting the criminals run rampant) Statistics show that criminals do less when up against a well-armed citizen. (And crime rates drop). And for the record, the second amendment is there, not to protect our hunting rights, but to allow us to have the ability to fight back against a governement that goes out of control. And hunting rifles against machine guns isn't an even matchup. | Law & Ethics | 1145975319 |
| 399089 | What do think about the government saying "pot" has no medical value? | The enemy here is the pharmaceutical companies. They do not want the competition from Pot. They want you to buy their expensive - and often addictive - drugs and keep their stock holders happy with high dividends. It is a known fact you can PURCHASE the research results that you want. I really feel for you and wish you didn't have to suffer as you do. Seeing that you are so ill you will think our government would have the compassion to allow you to be treated with what works. Once again Big Brother intrudes. | Law & Ethics | 1145753956 |
| 2548972 | what is the pharmacy act of 1987? | There's a lot about the act. You can do your own reading at: http://www.ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/068/06801330sections.html | Law & Ethics | 1145733068 |
| 3958558 | My roommate wants to take me to court? | Yes and No...This would be one that all depends on the judge. In my opinion, she shouldn't have a case, because you were not present, and did not spend any of the electricity. but in the judges eyes, he might say, since you entered into the "roommate obligation" that your roommate depended on you to pay half of everything. this one is tricky. But I can tell you this, She'd spend more money taking you to court than the entire utility bill costs. So I'd say stick her with it, and move out. :) | Law & Ethics | 1145861842 |
| 2787076 | How can I get money fast? I am a single Dad, lost job, lost home, lost car, I need some help. Where do i go? | In Ohio it is called the Human Resources Office-food stamps,medical card-job training.They have other resource also to help with a deposit on a place-heat bills-school clothes-babysitting etc....check around and see if you can find it. In the "Old days" it was called the Welfare office. Everyone gets down at some point in there lives and just needs a hand to get back up. Know how I know all this??? My dad got laid off and the plant my mom worked at burnt down -they had us 3 kids to feed and take care of so my Mom finallly went up to the welfare dept for food stamps and help with our rent and while she was in there she found out they needed a secretary which was what she was at the factory so she applied for the job-got food stamps and rent that day and started working there a couple weeks later. She was a supervisor when she retired and told lots of people that story when they got embarrassed about asking for help-it made them feel bettter to know that she really did know how they felt! | Law & Ethics | 1145755741 |
| 1424560 | Can you sue for discrimination? | Talk to a civil rights attorney. Call the ACLU, the would love a case like this, providing your facts are true. They can also refer you to an attorney in your area. Good Luck! | Law & Ethics | 1144675183 |
| 2111614 | Do you think our "justice" system is based on how wealthy you are? | Very much so, yes. Public Defenders offices are woefully underfunded and overworked. | Law & Ethics | 1146015871 |
| 2407040 | What is the % of people who can afford lawyers versus the % of those who can't? | I'm not sure about an exact percentage, but I do know more people use public defenders than "real lawyers." I went with my boyfriend when he had court, and I was there for about two hours before his case was called. I would say there was maybe 5 people who wasn't using a public defender. It really amazed me. | Law & Ethics | 1144724038 |
| 2240394 | judge who upheld smoking ban new jersey? | Good for that judge. I wish more judges would uphold the smoking ban. Most smokers are not considerate of others. They throw their cigarette butts on the ground and some have even carelessly burned down homes or caused massive fires. Not only that, there are undisputed facts as to the ill effects smoking causes to one's health. I had an uncle who died from smoking cigarettes. It caused damage to his lungs and he had to have part of his lungs removed and he had to breath through this machine. But he still kept on smoking afterwards anyhow. So, I'm so glad the judge upheld that smoking ban. Maybe if there are more smoking bans, more people would quit smoking. | Law & Ethics | 1145002220 |
| 3176558 | good question about Medicaid? | No. You are not ever required to repay benefits you received as long as you did not lie about the money you had at the time you were receiving the benefits. This applies to all government benefits including medicaid, food stamps, housing assistance, etc. The point of government benefits is to aid people who need it. If you are lucky enough to find yourself in a position that you no longer need the help, that's good for you. But you will never have to pay back benefits you received. Again, if you ever lie about your income and they find out, that's totally different. Besides, the taxes you would have to pay on the lottery winnings would MORE than pay back the medicaid benefits I am sure. :-) | Law & Ethics | 1145554199 |
| 3495865 | Can you be held responsable for your other halfs debts when seperated in ontario canada? | If you have signed contracts in both names (example: car, house, cell phones, loans) then you will be responsible. If one party doesn't make said payments then they will come after second party. If there are not contractual agreements that both parties have signed, I'm not completely sure how that works but I don't see how they can hold you responsible. I'm in the U.S. I just know that contracts are enforceable regardless of divorce. | Law & Ethics | 1146316830 |
| 3142838 | Are potato guns legal in Oklahoma? | They are not legal anywhere that I know of. Shame on you if you get caught with one. | Law & Ethics | 1144105853 |
| 474379 | Due process is guaranted by which amendments? | the 5th and the 14 depending on if its either procedural or substatantive due process | Law & Ethics | 1145881212 |
| 2121171 | Where can I find boating reg. & laws for insuring boats and what the exempt lengths are.? | If you are asking about state law, you have to specify what state or go to that state's website and look it up. If you are talking about coastal waters under US Coast Guard jurisdiction, go to their website. http://www.uscg.mil/hq/g-m/gmhome.htm | Law & Ethics | 1145751494 |
| 584833 | if i take records of how long my hus. is gone and how much time he spends with kids will it hold in court? | If you go to court, and say he was gone all these hours, and he has proof that he was working, you're going to be the one who looks bad. Are you trying to get a divorce? Why would you feel that you need to prove to the court that he's out of the house so many hours? Perhaps you should talk to a lawyer or legal aid. | Law & Ethics | 1146209323 |
| 1425064 | Can the lawyer be sued for any mistakes he makes in his practice? | As a general rule, the corporate attorney owes a duty of care to the corporation, not to the opposing side. If the corporation loses a case due to attorney negligence, it can sue the attorney but the opponents of the corporation. Suing an attorney for malpractice will require the corporation to hire another attorney as an expert witness to testify that the first attorney was negligent. Even without suing for malpractice, the client can complain to the state bar. Negligent conduct and ethical violations can be grounds for discipline, including suspension and disbarment. | Law & Ethics | 1144857271 |
| 2216888 | what is the penalty for failure to appear for traffic charges? | Judging by your nic, I would say you are in Texas. If I'm not mistaken that is a class b misd. since he did not appear in county court a warrant was issued. They will probably keep him in jail until he goes to court. Then, the Judge will put him on probation for awhile. He lucked out getting a P.R. bond---why in the world did he skip out on court????? That was dumb. | Law & Ethics | 1146366727 |
| 208233 | If one spouse is trying to divorce the other spouse? | yes it is possible. You can choose to be in default of the hearing which means that since you did not show up then the decree is defaulted and if the papers have been signed by both parties that is the end of it. | Law & Ethics | 1145289735 |
| 686549 | Do I need to give my teen's biological father legal custody if she's moving in with him? why or why not? | I am assuming that you had legal custody and he had visitation rights? To my knowledge that should not effect her ability to get services from the state. As long as she is a resident of IL she should continue getting benefits. The only people that would care who has legal custody is you, her, and her dad. Keep in mind - if she lives with him - you could be liable for child-support payments to her dad. | Law & Ethics | 1144579728 |
| 2070335 | Unless it is court ordered, is a child stuck in an environment they feel unsafe in? | No! The court will decide ultimately where a child is placed taking into account the child's safety and well being, it may well be stated that the child would and be better placed with the person that he knows ie, the Mothers friend after an aproval inspection and social investigation may be accepted, but the court wil have the final say. Hope this helps, keep that child safe. Good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1144613236 |
| 4013448 | How can I find out how to get sex offenders lists free? | Your local council of government agency or even your local court house has public information on criminals in the area. In most cases it is free to view but you are not allowed to make photo copies. In most cases when a court case has finished all transcripts become public information, in the event children are involve the children's names are not used, through out the papers. | Law & Ethics | 1144205558 |
| 2235743 | does texas require a front license plate? | Yes, Sec. 502.404 of the transportation code requires two license plates. | Law & Ethics | 1144378943 |
| 4138029 | wat sort of punihment kan a women get for assaulting a male at home? | A woman can be punished by custodial sentence in the exact same way a man can although it will depend entirely on the circumstances leading up to the alleged assault. If it can be proved that the woman was abused prior to the attack than this would provide justifiable motive the problem is you need witness's to verify they saw the "abuse" take place, and remember also that the man must provide two points of law i.e.witness testimony, camera evidence, DNA evidence, in order to secure a conviction. failure on his part to provide such evidence will allow for "reasonable doubt" to be placed on the original case go and see a decent Criminal Solicitor and he will explain it better to you as he will be able to check witness statements and prepare you better for the impending court date Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1144157051 |
| 1322606 | Is this trespassing? | DO NOT tolerate their total lack of regard for YOUR space, YOUR privacy, YOUR home!!! Not only would I be quick to bring this issue to the manager's attention, (BOTH VERBALLY AND IN WRITING), I would also send a letter expressing my rights, as outlined in my lease agreement, to the Property Managers and/or owners, asking that, they cease, at once, entering my apartment UNLESS I have been given prior notice of their NEED to enter! I would also make a trip to my local Police Station, the Housing Authority, THEN to a lawyer, IF it were to go that far. Keep WRITTEN DOCUMENTATION taking note of DATES and TIMES in which you have been violated! This IS a form of being violated and I don't want to see you taking it lightly. Go take care of this,...AT ONCE! By ALL means, before you leave your apartment, ALWAYS be sure ALL windows AND doors are locked! DO NOT leave yourself vulnerable to ANYONE, okay? Take care. P.S. Even being "adult" children of the landlord's children---STILL,...NOT! a good thing AT ALL. PLEASE realize you truly are being violated. If you don't get this serious matter handled, you're liable to be getting out of your tub or shower and SOMEBODY'S gonna be standing in the doorway!! We all want you to be safe and put a stop to them entering YOUR apartment unless you know about it BEFOREHAND and WHY. If you feel uncomfortable handling this on your own, ask someone you feel close to, either a family member or trusted friend, and I'm sure they would be eager to help you any way they can. Be smart. | Law & Ethics | 1144084055 |
| 3229232 | Can the police interview an underaged victim/witness without parental knowledge? | The underage victim or witness can request that a parent be notified, but unless this happens, the police are under no obligation to do so. An underage suspect is a different story - once they have been read their Miranda Rights ("You have the right to remain silent...") they have the right to have a parent advise them when they are being interrogated. | Law & Ethics | 1145302925 |
| 3525478 | When under house arrest how far can you go from the house without setting off the monitor? | That all depends on the order. Some people could be forbidden to leave their house except for work, or others could be allowed a certain distance. It all depends on the details of the order. | Law & Ethics | 1144720176 |
| 3432376 | where can i look up a patent number?? | Try calling a patent attorney in the state you live in. You might also try: 1-800-uspatent. | Law & Ethics | 1146425430 |
| 2538244 | Is this person impersonating me? | Are they impersonating or just took up using your name after you stopped.. | Law & Ethics | 1144538182 |
| 759384 | Why doesn't Tom Delay face jail time? | if they find him guilty he will face jail time. The "moral majority" can never admit or condemn their people that are corrupt only those that appose them. There answer to everything is to rag on Clinton. | Law & Ethics | |
| 2345240 | do you think its ok for people to come into this country and do the things they do without obeying our laws? | I lived in Germany for 18 months and had to go by their rules and regulations. People coming into this country not only need to do the same for us but also speak our language as we do in theirs. They should not be exempt from paying taxes and should NEVER be allowed to go on welfare. They are taking money and food from all of us that are natural born citizens. The open door policy that our country has needs to be closed. Im an American and dam proud to shout it out!!!!!!!! | Law & Ethics | 1144255042 |
| 570901 | how much does a correctional officer in nova scotia , canada get paid yearly? | Probably not enough. | Law & Ethics | 1145927852 |
| 3427268 | Where do you report Illinois welfare fraud on someone drivind a LEXUS while milking the system and our money.? | Make a list of all the people living in the household and where they work if you know. Then go to your local welfare office. They may be lying about how many people live in the house, or about whether or not they work. The problem is, if they are smart, they may still be able to get away with it. If the Lexus is not in their name, or if they work "under the table" so that they do not have pay stubs, there is not way to get them in troube because there is no way to prove that they have money. But please try!! I can't tell you how much it irritates me that I work and pay taxes and cannot afford junk food or steaks or any luxury items so to speak, but people too lazy to work or who are milking the system get to spend MY tax money buying pop and steaks and all the crap my working family can't afford. | Law & Ethics | 1145805769 |
| 3019379 | When is a party required to voluntarily disclose information to the other contracting party? | Full disclosure is required on or before final authorizations. | Law & Ethics | 1145593875 |
| 1676448 | A detective came to my house asked me to come down and answer some questions do I have to go? | You do not have to go. He is hoping you will "consent" to his questioning. Everything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. Contact an Attorney. More than likely your Attorney will suggest you remain silent. | Law & Ethics | 1145969950 |
| 3792814 | I LIVE In JANESVILLE WISCONSIN and cant find A PRO BONO LAWYER..LegaL Aid WONT HELP...ANY LAWYER Want to HELP | SOUNDS LIKE YOUR SITUATION IS SIMILAR TO THE ONE I WAS IN SIX YEARS AGO. IT'S TOUGH TO FIND A pro bono FAMILY LAW LAWYER. LEGAL AID USUALLY WON'T TOUCH CUSTODY CASES. LET'S FACE IT, MOST LAWYERS ARE UNETHICAL. THEY DON'T WORK FOR GOOD FEELINGS OR GOOD CAUSES. THEY ARE PAID TO LIE FOR BIG BUCKS. WHAT MAKES THEM HAPPY IS POWER AND MONEY. (Lawyers, I said MOST, not ALL). SORRY TO BE SO BLUNT HERE, BUT, IT'S THE TRUTH. I WISH YOU ALL THE LUCK IN THE WORLD. I SUGGEST YOU START PREPARING TO LOSE YOUR CASE OR GIVE IT UP WHILE YOU STILL HAVE YOUR SANITY. I WISH YOU ALL THE LUCK IN THE WORLD. :>) | Law & Ethics | 1144778074 |
| 2835107 | What are some of the advantages of becoming a law enforcement officer? | Free doughnuts, free drinks (coffee, soda, etc.) at conveinence stores, etc. | Law & Ethics | 1144636107 |
| 2639668 | i am trying to find court cases that show a child is better living with a parent not a grandparent? | Generally I would say the child is better off with the parent, but it depends on what you mean by getting better. If the mother is a drug addict than it is best to make sure the mother really is clean before the child is sent back to her. If the mother was physically sick than obviously the child should go back to her. | Law & Ethics | 1144543656 |
| 4160798 | Do i have any legal rights against local utility companies tresspassing on my property? | If its on your property and its not yours, which doesnt make sense, call the company to remove it. They have to access it to do their job. But you do have a right to ask for ID. That you can report. But the company will laugh at you and say they are doing their job. | Law & Ethics | 1146247395 |
| 2985997 | Corruption seems to have become part of life in africa. who is suporting these guys? | Corruption seems to have become part of life EVERY WHERE! It is a shame that greed has taken root in sooo many. | Law & Ethics | 1145942683 |
| 1948369 | free downloadable template for a "cease and desist letter"? | Check this site out. If you cannot find the form letter, you will at least find the wording to write your own. Remember the quote "Illegitimis nil carborundum" (Don't let the bastards get you down!!!) | Law & Ethics | 1144874409 |
| 3934864 | The first amendement of United States constitution: Liberty or Bondage? | Clearly liberty. By placing limits on government power, individuals are given liberty of thought, speech and action. | Law & Ethics | 1145541869 |
| 2692903 | how do i find parkersburg wv municipal court current cases pending? | give them a call.. | Law & Ethics | 1144534506 |
| 3770895 | How many felonies can an ILLEGAL immigrant commit before he is sent to prison? | Obviously as many as they want to; for the rules of law do not matter to them. Our congress says that; our President is saying that, Judges say it, so they must be special or something. I wish I could get the same treatment regarding my desire to avoid paying taxes...darn it. | Law & Ethics | 1144825434 |
| 2997279 | Is there such a charity called,People Helping People,in Covington,Ky.? | Ther is an organization by that same name at this website. http://phpnetwork.org I do not believe that they sent you the letter - but they would probably be helpful in pushing athorities in getting to the bottom of you question. I know I would if there were someone using my name to run a scam. | Law & Ethics | 1144372497 |
| 938685 | contract basics? | Essential elements of the contract are those which are required to prove a prima facie case for existence of a contract. Basic elements of a contract are mutual assent, including a valid offer and acceptance, and consideration, plus capacity (which is presumed). An offer is an expression of clear and definite terms, communicated to an offeree. An acceptance must be unconditional, and must mirror the offer (exceptions under the UCC for Added/Altered Terms). If there is offer and acceptance, then there is mutual assent to the agreement. Consideration require that each party incur a legal detriment, and/or provide a legal benefit to the other party. Bi-lateral contracts incur from each party a promise to perform. Unilateral contracts provide a benefit in exchange for performance. Consideration must be valuable (though no specific dollar threshold is required), and is also referred to as bargained-for-exchange. Capacity refers to the ability of the parties to enter into and bind themselves (or another) to the contact. Some types of insanity, or being too young, are grounds for lack of capacity. In addition, when binding corporations or other business entities, the party signing the contact (to bind the entity) must have requisite authority. Other matters affecting validity of a contract include contract defenses, such as lack of capacity, fraud, undue influence, etc. They also include the Statute of Frauds, which require some contracts to be written. Absent a writing, the contract must at least be memorialized in one or more writings, and signed by the party (or agent thereof) to be bound. Finally, there are other matters affecting the enforceability (not validity) of the contract, including ambiguity, where the contract terms are unclear, and unconscionability, where the terms are oppressively unfair. The main difference would probably be summed up that matters affecting validity (or enforceability) must be raised as affirmative defenses in a suit challenging the existence of the contract, while essential elements would need to be proven in the prima facie (initial) case. | Law & Ethics | 1145989326 |
| 1566174 | Is it legal to charge different people different amounts of rent for the same type of dwelling? | yes, he owns the place, he can charge what he wants. | Law & Ethics | 1145657375 |
| 382758 | why isnt it considered money laundering? | When You bring money from a location and run it thru the bank from another location. Its where They cant track it or it makes it harder | Law & Ethics | 1144688404 |
| 2557743 | print free power of attorney on line? | yes, here is a site you can visit. Good Luck | Law & Ethics | 1145011504 |
| 3760696 | what important events happened in 1950? | The 1950s in the United States of America were marked with a sharp rise in the economy for the first time in almost 30 years and return to the 1920s-type consumer society built on credit and boom-times, as well as the baby boom from returning GIs who went to college under the G.I. Bill and settled in suburban America. Most of the internal conflicts that had developed in earlier decades like women's rights, civil rights, imperialism, and war were relatively suppressed or neglected during this time as a world returning from the brink hoped to see a more consistent way of life as opposed to liberalism and radicalism of the 1930s and 1940s. The effect of suppressing social problems in the 50s would have a significant impact on the rest of the twentieth century. The 1950s were also marked with a rapid rise in conflict with the United States and the Soviet Union that would heighten the Cold War to an unprecedented level which would include the Arms Race, Space Race, McCarthyism, and Korean War. Stalin's death in 1953 left an enormous impact in Eastern Europe that forced the Soviet Union to create more liberal policies internally and externally. The rise of Suburbia as well as the growing conflict with the East are the two generally accepted reasons for the conservative domination of this decade. | Law & Ethics | 1146074375 |
| 1741157 | how do detectives find out the exact person of the crime of his finger print? | Fingerprints, DNA and other individual characteristics are unique to the individual. The police use these identifying characterisitics to match particular evidence found in a crime scene to an individual. Fingerprints for example are matched on 6-10 points of identification/reference leaving no room for doubt that the match is at least 99.9%. | Law & Ethics | 1145971723 |
| 3514521 | how can i get my child back from Kenya has been taken without my knowledge? | You need to speak to a lawyer in your area. For help finding a lawyer that deals with child custody issues, visit http://www.martindale.com/ If you are in the US, you may also want to review the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act or Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act of your particular state. http://www.law.cornell.edu/uniform/vol9.html#child The Hague Convention addresses issues on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, however, the Hague Convention only applies between countries that have ratified it. Unfortunately, Kenya has not ratified the Convention. Child custody jurisdiction disputes between U.S. states and non-ratifying countries are governed by the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act or Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act of the U.S. state in question, which also is relevant even to Hague-ratifying countries once there are no further Hague Convention questions to be decided. | Law & Ethics | 1145030378 |
| 1876963 | Do you believe in the death penalty? | Not for you, even though you've stolen my heart. lol j/k! But seriously, I do. Deep down inside I do, even though I worry a lot about the wrong people being executed. As far as some people saying we shouldn't stoop down to their level, there is a great difference between us and them, even when we have to take their life; They killed, for pleasure or hatred, usually no remorse. We HAVE to kill, not because we want to, but because these people will not repent or turn from their ways, and will kill innocents again if they are let out. | Law & Ethics | 1144510134 |
| 3416750 | What Is Federal Prison Like? | it is according to if you are in a camp or on the inside behind a fence==also what federal prison you are in--wardens of prisons vary--wardens are kings and what they say goes--Also depends on the guards--some are human being and others are just ignorant people that allows the power to go to their heads and will treat you with no respect at all==will taunt you every chance they get== There are some things that are really bad in prison and I do not know why no one does anything about them--one example would be that they issue you underware ( 4 pair) then when you need new ones they issue you used ones==this is only one of the bad things--i cvan give you bad and god things good luck to you | Law & Ethics | 1144347498 |
| 4344883 | what does it mean to "act white" or "act black"? | No, your not "alone" on this one in that respect, but you may feel alone in the respect that you are open and up-front about how you feel! Every human created has the right and ability (sometimes limited, which is sad but true) to expand their horizons and go beyond their culture. You should be proud of yourself for expressing and doing what you feel. The "acting white or black" comes from racism and insecurity. No person should have to act one way or another because of their race. It is a God given right to be yourself. | Law & Ethics | 1146358898 |
| 2872952 | Why is it that when someone is elected to office they are sworn in using the Bible? | The reason that government officials are sworn in by the bible is because the first set of laws people followed were those of the old and new testament. Therefore, becaue that was our first set of laws, we as people will always be obligated to understand that before we can come up with new laws and guidelines for our nation, we must first have to remember the laws and guidelines that were set in the Holy Bible. | Law & Ethics | 1144904265 |
| 3008369 | visitation case question ? | Basically to agree with what "Loubean" said and to continue. If you do not have a "good reason" like a much better job or attending school or something, the court can step you from moving. Even if your ex doesn't have money for a lawyer, technically in family court he can file a petition by himself. Its not as good as having a lawyer to help, but he can give it a try. I think you need to consider your motivations and think about what is in the best interest of your children. Do you really think it will benefit them to life so far apart and to be taken away from each other and their other parent? Once you become a parent, you need to place the best interst of your children above your wants. If your desire to move is just " a dream " maybe you need to postpone your dream until your children have been raised. | Law & Ethics | 1146016569 |
| 3611073 | how many people are sentenced to life behind bars in the USA? | not enuff people | Law & Ethics | 1144729335 |
| 4441001 | at what age will a judge honor a child's wishes on where they want to live,custody? | The age is 14. The same age a child is deemed to legally know the difference between wthat is right and what is wrong. | Law & Ethics | 1144676206 |
| 705270 | what are the main problems with the concept of universal human rights ? | 1/ One man's right to excercise his right can be the cause of infringement on another's rights. 2/ It is diffcult to enforce universal rights and police violations since each state is independent and has its own laws. Also, not all states would be willing to ratify a unversal law of human rights. | Law & Ethics | 1145542037 |
| 1322094 | Can you be sued without your knowledge? | You're supposed to be legally served. However, in some jurisdictions, public notices in a local newspaper are considered a proper way of serving someone who cannot be reached otherwise. After posting the notice the prescribed number of times, the other party can present their case and the judge can judge in their favor. This most often happens in family cases (adoption or divorce). | Law & Ethics | 1144274913 |
| 1067602 | Why is the American government doing what it is doing to it's own citizens but also the rest of the world? | I think the public is catching on... opinion polls support that... and hopefully the upcoming elections will also support that... | Law & Ethics | 1145896086 |
| 1383987 | Does anybody know the law in Pennsylvania on the gifted programs at school being a neccesity? | Why, yes. Here are the rules: http://www.pacode.com/secure/data/022/chapter16/chap16toc.html | Law & Ethics | 1145990374 |
| 3947278 | can a newspaper use your name without permission? | Absolutely - otherwise there wouldn't be any bad news in the world. Thats the whole point of the 'news'. Now if what they're saying is a lie, you can sue them for slander. | Law & Ethics | 1144360662 |
| 225524 | when is america going too get rid of the bush crime family????? | Crimes against humanity? If you want to see crimes against humanity why don't you go live in the former Yugoslavia, or in Afghanistan under the former Taliban, or in Iraq under the former dictator Saddam, or in the present North Korea or China. You are a moron, and don't know what humanity crimes are. This is 2006 not the barbarian ages and the U.S.A. is just bringing these above mentioned countries out of the dark ages!!! | Law & Ethics | 1145478584 |
| 3423109 | can you tell me legal definitions of warranty deed and quit claim documents?? | Yeah, just a second... quit claim deed deed which transfers whatever interest the maker of the deed may have in the particular parcel of land. A quitclaim deed is often given to clear the title when the grantor’s interest in a property is questionable. By accepting such a deed the buyer assumes all the risks. Such a deed makes no warranties as to the title, but simply transfers to the buyer whatever interest the grantor has. A deed which conveys whatever right, title, or interest the grantor may have in property at the time of conveyance. There is no guarantee implied in a quit claim deed. | Law & Ethics | 1146094178 |
| 3977540 | Really wierd question.. Are you allowed to just start a new country with some signatures? | America's founding was quite a bit more complicated than that, and starting a country today would also be much more complicated. All the land in the world today is owned by one country or another except for Antarctica. There are international treaties for Antarctica too however that prevent one country or another from claiming it as territory for its own. Elsewhere in the world, to start your own country, you would have to rally a sizeable group of supporters, get funding, and secede from the nation that your particular part of the land is in. Then you would need to be powerful enough to repulse the attacks of the host nation, form your own national identity and remain organized long enough to maintain national unity. If these things can be accomplished and you did this long enough to be recognized by a majority of the other countries in the world, then you too can start your own country. Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1146198112 |
| 1983597 | When was the prohibition? | In the United States, Prohibition was accomplished by means of the Eighteenth Amendment to the national Constitution (ratified January 16, 1919) and the Volstead Act (passed October 28, 1919). Prohibition began on January 16, 1920, when the Eighteenth Amendment went into effect. Federal Prohibition agents (police) were given the task of enforcing the law. | Law & Ethics | 1145562447 |
| 529000 | is there a nuisance law in Jefferson County in Birmingham, Alabama? | yesssss u have | Law & Ethics | 1143911097 |
| 768898 | carrer options for people with a BA in criminology, major in psychology?? | I have a BA in Criminal Justice and my wife a BS in psycology with a masters in social work. My degree has made very little difference in my life because I chose a path of self employment. In her life it means everything for the work she does. Here is one thing I want to point out though; if you stop at a BA/BS degree the difference in career choices will be minor. If you plan on a career in mental health or counseling you will need advanced degrees and licenses. Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1144187767 |
| 910386 | Did you know that if any of us at my job calls a person an "illegal immigrant",that it's grounds for a warning | That is because the majority has to walk softly around any special interest lest they become upset with the majority and sue them or slander them in the public court by accusing that person of being sexist, racist, forcing religion, insensitive, anti-left-handed, anti-one-eyed-one-horned-flying-purple-people-eater, etc. Pretty soon we will be forced to call murderers something like "persons with force control issues" lest Charles Manson and his ilk become offended. <sigh> | Law & Ethics | 1145965205 |
| 3673697 | how do you write a letter to the parole board about keeping an inmate from being freed? | I'll assume you know which prison the offender is in, their offender ID number, the date of their parole hearing, and the mailing address of the parole board in your state. I'll further assume that either you or a person close to you were the victim of this offender's crime. Simply state how this crime has negatively affected your life or the life of your loved one, and your belief that this offender remains a threat to society. Even better than a letter would be your appearance in person at the parole hearing. | Law & Ethics | 1145380271 |
| 1599271 | What are the pros of the USA PATRIOT Act? | I know this is the most popular thing in the US but it has done SOME good... around 310 arrests with nearly 200 convictions or guilty pleas | Law & Ethics | 1145196809 |
| 2006911 | Public figures right to privacy? | Public figures do deserve the same degree of privacy as we do. However, the exception is, whenever they are in public...it is public. They can never share our level of privacy when shopping at the mall or eating at a fast food restaurant. If George Bush decides to throw his milkshake at a waitress, then it needs to hit the national news. If you do the same thing, it doesn't even have to ever be mentioned. I don't think we have the right to know what a public figure is doing 24/7 or within the confines of their homes, unless they make it public. If Angelina Jolie wants to walk around her house naked with the windows open and shades drawn, then by all means she's inviting the public in. I don't believe the paparazzi should go to the limits they go to when getting pictures and such, but photo ops are photo ops. | Law & Ethics | 1143914029 |
| 1484148 | cross walk accident? | The pedestrian ALWAYS has the right of way. Therefore the driver. | Law & Ethics | 1144109664 |
| 1771762 | i know a person who has an NCIC warrant who would I turn this person into??? | the canadian police. ncis, border patrol, your local police or the navy shore patrol. | Law & Ethics | 1144565160 |
| 3091370 | a multi millon dollar lawsuit after they agree to pay out how long does it take to go through the courts? | Though I am a lawyer, I cannot understand your question, as it appears to have been written in the e e cummings style of no punctuation. Sorry. | Law & Ethics | 1145736183 |
| 3145022 | I need some names of CCF in the state of California somewhat close to Los Angeles? | http://www.cya.ca.gov/Visitors/facilities.html There's a list of all the facilities in CA. | Law & Ethics | 1144720639 |
| 1615536 | how to get road abandoned in wisconsin? | Hang out in one of those cheesehead bars for a while, then hop a ride with some cheesehead guy....you just might get yourself road abandoned if you don't play the game...and I don't mean football. | Law & Ethics | 1146277353 |
| 987378 | is it true that marajuana is legal in colorado? if so how much can you posess? | its legal but only for like less than an ounce. its a medical law. you also have to be on private property to consume it | Law & Ethics | 1144944634 |
| 2771965 | I was told that 10 yrs. after a felony conviction you are allowed to get a passport without a pardon.Can I? | Under passport regulations, a passport may not be issued to a person who is subject to an outstanding Federal felony warrant of arrest. Also, in most cases, a passport may not be issued to a person who is subject to a criminal court order forbidding departure from the U.S. You will need to check with the court that sentenced you, whether you are forbidden from leaving the U.S. If neither of these is the case, then you will be able to apply for a U.S. passport as per normal. You can start that process here: http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html | Law & Ethics | 1146289542 |
| 4260561 | if you live with a person that is on DHS and you are the kids father don't they have to report it to dhs . | SHE HAS TO REPORT HIM LIVING THERE. BUT DHS AND CHILD SUPPORT WORK TOGETHER NOW. IF SHE DOES NOT TURN IN THE FATHER TO CHILD SUPPORT SO DHS CAN COLLECT THIER MONEY FROM HIM SHE WILL LOSE HER MONIES. ALSO IF HE IS REPORTED SHE AND HE WILL HAVE TO PAY BACK THE STATES MONEY. AND THERE ARE ALSO SOME DHS SYSTEMS THAT MAKE THE MOTHER WORK FOR HER SMALL CHECK. | Law & Ethics | 1146445209 |
| 776445 | Is there a law in the United States that says a female nurse must accompany the gynecologist during testing? | It's more a way for the hospital to avoid liability. Imagine a male doctor examines a woman by himself and she claims he did something inappropriate. This way there's an independant third party to witness the examination... it also comforts the girl... I would think. | Law & Ethics | 1145571464 |
| 3964784 | on a police report what doe's DOG at Large mean? | loose dog! | Law & Ethics | 1144288200 |
| 2155595 | analyze one or two current laws that you feel are morally wrong and why you feel they are morally wrong.? | Vagrancy law not every one has a place to stay or money....It just gives the cops the right to harass the homeless.. 2)The law that removed entrapment laws.... Now cops can set you up even when you are doing nothing wrong.... A law I have already broken is murder and I felt very justified ....I killed a sorry child molester ...And I was very ready to do the time for breaking that law... But the Jury agreed it was justified I only did 30days in jail and got a fine....But I was willin to do life for that cause... Don't you just love plea bargans | Law & Ethics | 1145952859 |
| 3610730 | Would you take a bullet for the president? | I would probably take a bullet for you, not even knowing you. Yes, I would take a bullet for the president, that does not just mean this president whom I respect (although I have been losing some)- but also for Bill Clinton, whom I do not respect at all. The loss of a present or past president from assassination is a huge thing. People pass off the plot to kill Bush 41, and the need to respond to that as Georgie 43 trying to get the man who tried to kill his daddy. It is not that simple. The presidents are symbols of America, if one is killed would make many or all of us feel more vulnerable, just as 9/11 did. They are the most protected people on the planet, if they are not safe than none of us are. Further, this goes to embolden the enemies of America, and give them the courage to attempt to hurt us. But on a strictly human level, taking a bullet for someone I don't know-- I would like to think that I have the courage for that, but also I would weigh that I have a family that needs me. But if life is to be valued, then it is also worth sacrificing to save others. Perhaps it is because "What Jesus Would Do" | Law & Ethics | 1144390725 |
| 3320848 | How do you Vindicate an old criminal record? | Are you looking for expungement? That depends on if it is a juvenile or adult record you are talking about, in most states anyway. Juvenile records are generally sealed but they can be a factor in certain circumstances. Talk to an attorney or to the parole board of your state. If that doesn't work or if it's too expensive, call a court clerk. Sometimes they know enough to guide you in the right direction. Some states also have advocates working in the court system that can help you find whatever resources you need. | Law & Ethics | 1146457964 |
| 4216635 | Is it a felony to threaten someone who could be a potential witness in a court case? | She should report it to the attorney calling her to testify and to the district attorney. She shouldn't worry whether it's legal or illegal or if there's evidence or anything else. Let the DA worry about all of that. In the meantime, just give them the information they need to do their jobs. | Law & Ethics | 1144113279 |
| 884926 | If you get a restraining order does it go on your record? | No. | Law & Ethics | 1146337117 |
| 938247 | who to talk to contact over suspious counterfit money which has been taken? | CONTACT YOU LOCAL U.S. SECRET SERVICE FIELD OFFICE IMMEDIATELY. Here is a link to the phone numbers: http://www.ustreas.gov/usss/field_offices.shtml | Law & Ethics | 1145701102 |
| 4153788 | How do I get a copy of a court transcript? | Go to the clerks office window, have your case number and your photo Identification handy, and bring money for copies. You can view them for free. Copies usually cost 25 cents to $1.00 for each page. If you have no money, request forms for "Indigent-low income" and this should get the price down to free or below 25 cents each. Depending on the courthouse, you may have to wait several days to see them if the records are stored elsewhere and must be retrieved and transported to the courthouse. Sometimes it takes months for the court stenographer to catch up on the transcripts, since this paperwork is considered secondary to the actual Restraining Order, which takes a front row so that it can be served the same day. | Law & Ethics | 1144117449 |
| 4377379 | I don't agree with cynthia mckinney claiming that officer was racists? | Cynthia Mckinney has always played the race card. Ever since she got into public office and even before. Her father was an activist for "black rights", not "HUMAN rights". This same incident has happened 4 times in the past and each time she has claimed "racism" as the cause. She was not wearing the special pin given to members of Congress FOR ID PURPOSES. Nor was she carrying her Congressional ID and just BLEW thru the security checkpoint. THIS is an example not only of the "entitlement" mentality, but of the racism that seems to be sprouting up with CERTAIN "black leaders". Not saying ALL black leaders are racist, just noting that SOME have shown racist tendancies LATELY. | Law & Ethics | 1144269069 |
| 4423917 | $200 pet fee for allowing pets in an apartment legal? | It all depends on who you're renting from. I would not pay a pet fee without seeing everything in writing. Yes, they do charge that and even more for pet fees. Do you have to pay a non-refundable deposit for you and your friend? Make sure it's all in writing. | Law & Ethics | 1146023721 |
| 3698888 | what does cao stand for? | A cigar?! | Law & Ethics | 1144161431 |
| 1155996 | how to expunged ones record in the courts? | get a Lawyer | Law & Ethics | 1146267984 |
| 2103652 | can any1 give me a legal advise? | The fact is that you can't. What I have seen from having been to a few of those countries is that they primarily run by culture, not law or religion. Sure, they claim it's the law or part of religion, but careful examination of both will tell you the opposite. She won't get justice because in those countries they just don't care. The victim is the criminal in their eyes. They criminal is rarely punished whereas the victim has a stigma attached to her permanently and may even be murdered to protect her family's "honor" if that's what you want to call it. | Law & Ethics | 1145519744 |
| 138531 | What suggestions can anyone give,about becoming a lawyer,who is visually impaired.? | My aunt had a friend in law school who was visually impaired. She went to work for a civil rights group, of course. You can take your bar and practice law, you can take it or not and work in consulting, you can take it or not and teach. Either way you could do wonders with doing low pay or pro bono work for civil rights and discrimination cases. I plan to work for a non-profit group and maybe for DSS helping protect the Innocent and prosecute the deserving. (Yeah, at least I am going to try my darnedest) Your being visually impaired is really not a factor in your possible career choices. Choose whatever you want to do. | Law & Ethics | 1144851692 |
| 3228334 | Can the Dali Lama really levitate? | nu | Law & Ethics | 1145726690 |
| 1998213 | Ifa person is locked up in prison onone charge. Then this other charge came up in1999 for a check.What happens | A good lawyer should be able to get them off for failure to prosecute which usually kicks in after 2 years, also check the statute of limitations for theft by check ( the typical check charge) | Law & Ethics | 1144978990 |
| 2458482 | is there any link between hitlers symbol swastik and indian swastik and what abt their aryan race? | yes and no. the indian symbols exsisted for centuries of course. it was a good luck symbol up to the ninteen 30'd before the rise of fascist. Coca cola had a bottle opener in shape of one before then. Building would often have it as part of there decorations before the 30s, especaily in china. Hitler was into the occult.... the symbol has other meanings which normal folks may not know. | Law & Ethics | 1145697696 |
| 764658 | medical claims: what is the time frame to collect from the patient a deductible processed from claim? | the debt never goes away. you can commence billing/collection as soon as the bill is adjudicated by the insurance company. | Law & Ethics | 1144281425 |
| 57545 | on those police sting operations where they lure pedafiles to a supppesed young girls home then arrest them,? | For that first answerer: It is not entrapment. Entrapment is defined as forcing someone into doing something they wouldn't normally do. In other words, if I came up to you and asked you to sell me crack for 1 million dollars, you would probably hunt down the nearest drug dealer, take a ball bat to his head and and take his crack to sell to me. However if I asked you for the same amount of crack for its normal price, you'd tell me to pound pavement. These sting operations catch people in the act of doing something that they normally do. I hope they go to jail, and I hope one of the jailers violates his civil rights and tells the other inmates that this guy is a freakin' pervert. | Law & Ethics | 1146360679 |
| 3525372 | Do you think America would be better without Hispanics or Blacks? | You would think a lot of Americans think that way with the responses on these pages. The African American and Latino population alone could sway the vote in America. The question is which way are they going to turn after all of the abuse. | Law & Ethics | 1146206872 |
| 4292267 | If I wanted to sue someone? | In small claims court you would almost certainly need to file in the state in which the defendant resides. For larger matters, you might not have to. | Law & Ethics | 1144281170 |
| 2060250 | what is the sentencing for a failure to appear civil? | Failure to appear in Civil court? Or Failure to be civil in criminal court? In civil court if you fail to appear you face getting a summary judgement against you. Basically not showing up will allow the other party to get whatever they're seeking whether that be the amount they're suing for or a dismissal if they're the defense. In ohio: "§ 2935.11. Failure of person summoned to appear. If the person summoned to appear as provided in division (B) of section 2935.10 of the Revised Code fails to appear without just cause and personal service of the summons was had upon him, he may be found guilty of contempt of court, and may be fined not to exceed twenty dollars for such contempt. Upon failure to appear the court or magistrate may forthwith issue a warrant for his arrest." See also § 2935.27. Procedure after issuance of citation; penalties for failure to appear or comply. | Law & Ethics | 1144765907 |
| 4081319 | Class C Felonies and what they mean? | A class C or 3rd degree felony means they can recieve 2-10 years in prison. More likely though, especially if this is a first offense, they will get probation from 2-10 years. | Law & Ethics | 1145395225 |
| 188796 | need to see info on husband parole files? | privacy information act. you can't access his files unless he provides his informed consent for parole to release information. | Law & Ethics | 1143999474 |
| 3110957 | what does status call mean regarding criminal trial procedings? | What type of criminal charge is it? | Law & Ethics | 1144526764 |
| 1765077 | realeased from jail? | Most Definitely!! Since he is a sex offender, I think he should be offended while in jail also. | Law & Ethics | 1145664527 |
| 4076243 | Who can suspend the Constitution with executive orders that have been in place for 30 years? Signed by Pres... | Get a grip. Executive orders have been around since the birth of the nation. The US isn't about you or anyone else. If you or I should die to further the cause of the US, then so be it. And that goes for anyone else to, lest people think the USA won't get by without them. | Law & Ethics | 1146284825 |
| 3471082 | Is there a way that i can be able to have and use a gun for hunting if i have a felony conviction in oklahoma? | I dont think that felons are allowed to own guns, well thats how it is in my state it might be like that for the whole country. | Law & Ethics | 1144512608 |
| 1002112 | What is the penalty in texas for evading arest in motor vehicle? | You're forced to be George Bush's daughter. | Law & Ethics | 1146064617 |
| 2709136 | Does anyone know of a support group (on internet) for adult children of influential parents that pester them? | Wow. My intial reaction to the main question was "{chuckle} If there is, let me know where to find one...." But seriously, from what you're saying, this is not just a matter of a support group. You're talking about potentially criminal and/or tortious behavior and threats by them. You may want to think about speaking with an attorney to find out if you should take legal action. | Law & Ethics | 1144426688 |
| 1736963 | are you against gay marrage? | No, because my mother is a lesbian. And she deserves every right to be happy and be with who she wants, regardless of what the person's sexuality or gender. | Law & Ethics | 1145919925 |
| 1366901 | the first country that canceled hanging? | Britain was the first country to abolish hanging in the year of 1951. The last woman to be hanged was Ruth Ellis. The last person to be hanged was Timothy Evens. Mr Timothy Evans was subsequently pardoned. He was Innocent. | Law & Ethics | 1145377147 |
| 1138933 | Can you find me a website where i can view previous inmates of the butler county jail of butler pennsylvania? | Try http://www.cor.state.pa.us/inmatelocatorweb/ I know that the state has record of all CURRENT prisoners, don't know about the past -- try to eneter you number and see. | Law & Ethics | 1146412973 |
| 2929395 | I love guns! Should legislation be passed to prohibit gun sales? | Guns don't kill people. People kill people. Our Founding Fathers gave us the right to bear arms. While I myself do own a gun, it is still our right to own one. | Law & Ethics | 1144402691 |
| 919087 | Guidelines to sue for medical malpractice in Pennsylvania? | Here is a website that contains all of the information that you will need to know. www.mcandl.com/pennsylvania.html | Law & Ethics | 1145497705 |
| 2639274 | Why do we even have a minimum wage? | I´m a free market, capitalism all the way kinf of guy. But what you are saying can only be posible if there were no unemployment what so ever. If there is unemployment, in a very minimized example, 4 workers can be up for 1 spot. Who do you think the company will hire if all of them have the same skills/lack of them? The one who will work for less, of course. So, minimum wage applies mostly for phisical labour, where, even if unskilled, plenty can do the same job the same exact way. Now, Jack has 2 daughters and a wife and Steve is single, if the company offers 4 an hour, Steve can say, give 3, i don´t care! They are going to hire Steve. In the low level works, skills and attitude are pretty much not needed to make the same product as your competitors. skills and attitude might get an individual to get better jobs as time goes on, but in the mean while, it doesn´t matter if you know what 5*7 is or have a smile on while moving piles of dirt form one place to another. If you take away minimum wage, you might as well take away every other incentive and rights the work force has. No social security, no goverment interference what so ever. Soon, we´ll have another 1929 al over again! Goverment interference got the US out of the Great Depression... Read some Keynes, he explains thing better! | Law & Ethics | 1146075491 |
| 1235900 | What does it cost to probate/administrate a will in PA? | If the declared executor is one of the seven heirs and the will does not mention compensation for the executor, then it will cost nothing. If one of the seven challenges the will, it will go to Probate Court and everyone will get less for the fees that will cost to hear the case and then distribute the estate. | Law & Ethics | 1144532377 |
| 3496005 | Is it illegal to drive naked? | I'm yet to be charged for it. The police are put to shame. | Law & Ethics | 1145016358 |
| 2907423 | electric chairs in american prisons? | -Alabama (Holman Correction Facility, Atmore): You have to request it (lethal injection otherwise) -Arkansas (Varner Unit, Grady): You may choose electrocution ONLY is sentenced before 1983. (otherwise, lethal injection) -Florida (State Prison, Starke): You have to request it (lethal injection otherwise) -Illinois: ONLY if lethal injection is declared illegal. -Kentucky (State Penitentiary, Eddyville): You may choose it ONLY is sentenced before 1998. (otherwise, lethal injection) -Nebraska (State Penitentiary, Lincoln): The only state where there is no alternative to electrocution (and very few executions) -Oklahoma: ONLY is lethal injection is declared illegal. -South Caronlina (Broad River Correctional, Columbia): Optional for all prisoners. (Lethal injection is the alternative). -Tennessee (Riverbend Prison, Nashville): You may choose it ONLY is sentenced before 1999. (otherwise, lethal injection). -Virginia (Greensville Correctional Center): Optional for all prisoners. (Lethal injection is the alternative). | Law & Ethics | 1144948105 |
| 3641931 | What is the best way to get child support without a lawyer? | 2 BIG brothers,an uncle,your mom and dad and a shovel. LMAO No really, you should contact your local child support office. They should be able to help you. I dont think you have to have a lawyer to start the proceedings. | Law & Ethics | 1144020413 |
| 2553444 | jeanne clery act? | http://www.e2campus.com/jeanne_clery_act_story.htm | Law & Ethics | 1145736329 |
| 3666253 | do you believe it's ok to only obey some laws and ignore others? | As someone planning to enter the legal profession, I'd have to answer officially that all laws should be equally respected. However, the argument that I most often hear against this is that some laws are either obsolete or are invalid without having been removed. For example, there are laws on the books in some states that mandate what sexual positions married couples can use in their own home. This contradicts US Supreme Court cases that say such matters are private and not subject to government regulation, but the laws are still on the books. Or laws that require a person traveling on state roads to walk in front of any vehicle carrying a lantern when it is sufficiently foggy. The proper legal approach is to have these laws changed, rather than simply ignoring them. In practice, however, the court's might refuse to hear the challenge if nobody has been prosecuted under the law for 80 years. So, it's generally more efficient to wait until these laws are enforced, and then challenge them. But since they are utterly pointless or otherwise invalid, following them in the interim doesn't make sense. I've also heard the same argument made about laws that are just annoying, such as smoking marijuana or speeding, with the argument going that everyone does it, and few get caught, so what's the big deal. Personally, however, this shows disrespect for the concept of law in general, which tarnishes the other (what some call 'important') laws. If everyone starts following the principle of ignoring laws until they get caught, and resisting arrest, that could potentially lead to anarchy if the law-breakers vastly outnumber the law-enforcers. | Law & Ethics | 1145988536 |
| 1543092 | At what courthouse could I find a copy of a will? Place of death, place of residence, or place of burial? | If you know where the person lived and died you can find the information by contacting the probate or family court in that county. They would have all this information on file there. If you don't know what city, but you knew what state, there might be a general registy in that state. Call a probate office and they would be able to tell you more information, then. | Law & Ethics | 1144110500 |
| 446252 | What situations/criteria demonstrate that it is not in the children's best interest that contact should occur? | The child is in worse mental or physical shape than if the contact were to stop... | Law & Ethics | 1144183393 |
| 2977086 | drug dealer buys property with drug money can the courts seize the property even if u been in prison for 5year | In Ireland they changed the law after Veronica Guerin was shot, now if you have loads of stuff, cars/houses n the like and you cant prove how you came by the money to buy these things then the police can not only take the house but also everything in it down to the clothes of your back. As far as I know the same thing happens in England. Hope that helps | Law & Ethics | 1145806004 |
| 56250 | how many amendments are there? | 27 total, all Americans should read and understand our constitution! The first link is the text of the constitution, the second is a society with some interesting opinions about issues and how they pertain to the constitution. (I'm a strict constructionist, read the federalist papers!) | Law & Ethics | 1145916056 |
| 3035310 | Arrest Warrant? | OK, first off, who is this woman? Now the easiest way is to go to the court house and inquire there. If you go to the police station, and there is a warrant they will arrest you. So I wouldn't go at night. You might find yourself in jail overnight. So go in the morning and make sure it is a weekday. Make sure someone (family) knows your going to court as if there is a warrant and they hold you at least they may be able to get money for your bail. Good Luck. | Law & Ethics | 1144338188 |
| 2168583 | Will America or George Bush suffer for Geneva Convention violations? | In a just world, yes. But you'd have a larger question if you considered our world just. Good question~~ | Law & Ethics | 1144688340 |
| 1397165 | What is a slush fund? | A pool of money that is not earmarked for a specific purpose. In many large businesses and gov't organizations, there are accounts for certain expenses (say office supplies, payroll, overhead, travel, etc.) and the money that is in those accounts has to be documented to have gone to something fitting the purpose it has been established for. Slush funds are excess funds that are not specifically meant for any one purpose in particular. The money usually comes from small, random deposits and is kept on hand for unique situations that may arise. Where I work, the profit from the vending machines goes into a slush fund for company activities like a picnic or holiday party. Things we can't use normal business income for. Here is a "real" definition... | Law & Ethics | 1146233919 |
| 3212639 | Need legal advice, can anyone help me out? | If you have worked there for 1 year, you are entitled to FMLA for 90 days whether you take it consecutively or intermittently. They must hold your position if you have followed all the procedures. Go here: http://www.dol.gov/esa/whd/fmla/ | Law & Ethics | 1144318074 |
| 606511 | does the first amendment void defamation of character in some cases? | There's also the issue of a Public Figure or matter of Public Concern. Where the topic being described is a private individual, or a private matter, then the law favors the person complaining by assuming (taking their word) that the statement is false. However, where the statement is made about someone who is famous or an elected official (Public Figure), or about a topic that is of significant interest to lots of people (Public Concern) additional steps are required. The person complaining must also (in addition to the normal elements: publication, of/concern, etc.) prove that the statement is false. For public topics, falsity is no longer presumed. In addition, the law requires that the person making the statement have a culpable mental state regarding the falsity of the statement. When talking about a Public Figure, the mental state is "actual malice", which means that the person making the statement either knew the statement was false, or made it with reckless disregard for whether it was false. When the statement is made about a matter of Public Concern, but talking about a private person (for example: what a generic citizen said an important town meeting), then the mental state required is negligence. Basically, the person making the allegedly defamatory statement had to at least been careless about whether the statement was true/false. When talking about a private person, in a private situation, no mental state is required. However, the person making the statement has the option of proving the statement was true, thus defeating the 'falsity' element of the tort. Regarding the opinion issue, it's also important to remember that some opinions can be defamatory. "I think he's a thief and a liar" implies factual assertions, so just adding "I think...." doesn't get the person off the hook. However, "He's ugly" is generally too subjective to be anything other than pure opinion. Finally, other 1st Amendment protections also apply for parody and satire, accurate reporting of public events, job references (where accurate information is requested), legislative and judicial privilege (testimony given during hearings), and a few other special cases. | Law & Ethics | 1145500545 |
| 4172916 | What is the legal limit on knives in Harris county texas? | contact Harris county officers and ask to make sure you are within the law | Law & Ethics | 1145909590 |
| 3544974 | I am having a legal problem and need good advice.? | Okay, your plate light was out. What brought on the search and siezure? What was the probable cause to search? Did he smell marijuana emanating from the pipe? If the cop had no indication that you were intoxicated and just pulled you over for a lite out with no other indication for a search then you are being played. The officer should have notified you of said search and the reasons why. What state did this happen in?! | Law & Ethics | 1145325611 |
| 4146641 | crack cocaine, bad stuff but a good money maker. who made this stuff? | a bunch of Columbians _(DUH!) | Law & Ethics | 1144436761 |
| 2268807 | what is unesco stands for? | United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization , commonly known as UNESCO, is a specialized agency of the United Nations established in 1945. | Law & Ethics | 1144710260 |
| 4276060 | who regulates a Federal Employees Union, and who do you complain to if that Union fails to represent you? | If the union fails to represent you the best you can do is hire a lawyer for a possible suit against the union. I'd be concerned though if they don't feel they can support you. Unions will generally support any member unless there's clear evidence not to. There's not much "regulation" truly on the part of the union in regards to it's members. Most issues are contractual and not "legal" issues. The best the could do is if there were serious problems decertify the union making you non-union workers. It's sort of lopsided since the business has tons of laws regarding unions, but unions have few laws/restrictions on them. (I'm NOT saying they're bad, just that I feel it's a bit lop-sided) Also remember just because you don't like they're decsion they're still representing you, it's more a matter of opinion. Finally remember that a union is a BUSINESS and it's main goal is to make money by providing a service (dealing with workers issues). Also remember that the union is looking out for the union, NOT indivdual persons. While they'll fight for an employee, if it's better for the union as a whole not to fight they'll generally do that. | Law & Ethics | 1146006828 |
| 2460337 | what is the law called that allows women to drop off a newborn child at any hospital and give it up?Wisconsin? | You're refering, I believe, to the "safe haven" laws - first enacted in Texas in 1999, where it is called the "Baby Moses Law." Some version has been adopted, to date, by 46 states. Here's a good link for more info... | Law & Ethics | 1145639983 |
| 1623124 | Is it legal to spank another adult? | As long as they are consenting | Law & Ethics | 1144628327 |
| 661702 | Where can I find the International standard for pipeline colourcoding for industrial use and purpose? | i would try OSHA | Law & Ethics | 1146372707 |
| 1457940 | what are the consequences of withholding evidence in any investigation? | Depends on the country, or state. In Canada, and in some states, it would potentially lead to a charge of obstructing justice. Obstruction of justice can lead to jail if you are convicted. | Law & Ethics | 1145847635 |
| 697002 | why would some one become a police officer? | I can't speak for anyone else. I have entered a career in criminal Justice for the 2nd time. I have enjoyed the interaction with people and making my community a better place to live. | Law & Ethics | 1144774695 |
| 1348201 | In Michigan can you legaly move out at 17? | Yes, he can get in trouble. Depending on the Age of Consent in your state, which I believe it is 18, and with him being 25, you are a minor. You would need to Emancipate yourself to move out. Not sure what you would need to do, but if it is something like abuse, you need to talk to a school councilor. If it is because your Mother will not let you see this guy, then I am afraid there might not be much you can do... | Law & Ethics | 1145911599 |
| 776737 | Should young people be subjected to night-time curfews as a way to reduce crime? | Yes.. I think 6PM is a good hour to have lock down. And forget about adult companion, theses little buggers slip off quickly, wreck havoc, then go hide at home as if they had never been out. Youth is decietful, dangerous, all of them are criminals. IN fact, I think we sould just stop having them all together. That will solve the crime wave. OR, perhaps we could just let them all run loose, the adults stay at home, and let them kill each other off. That will solve it too. Hell, forget it...let's just send them all to Iraq at age 10...if they survive, they can come back when they turn 25. Sounds good to me. | Law & Ethics | 1146329784 |
| 2145853 | If a person has been wrongly incarcerated for 2 1/2 years for a crime? | Don't you know everyone in prison is innocent. | Law & Ethics | 1144854055 |
| 1020102 | What can a man do to terminate his parental right? | Well, for starters, in most states, terminating parental rights does remove your financial obligation. I can't speak for CERTAIN in ALL states, but an actual TPR generally means ending financial obligation. It is different from stopping custody or visitation. It removes you from being the father...off the birth certificate and everything. HOWEVER, you can't just "give up" your rights so you don't have to pay child support. The courts aren't stupid. Someone must initiate a petition in court for termination of parental rights. Usually the mother. I don't even think you have the option, but you may. It requires lawyers, guardian ad litems, and a lot more than you just wanting to give them up. Unless the mother decided at some point that she want's your rights terminated, you may have a chance, but otherwise, no way. I was even told by the judge that termination of rights is often used as a THREAT to fathers who don't pay child support, but that the courts actually don't do it. Partially because they are not going to let a father get away with that, and mostly because by removing the father's financial obligation, the state ends up picking up the slack in the form of welfare, medicaid, etc. In addition to the simple fact that the court is not going to let a man off the hook as far as being responsible for his kids, the other issues the court looks at are that if the father's rights are terminated and then the mother dies, the children are orphans. Once again meaning that the state would have to step in and spend its resources caring for the child. So anyway, the bottom line is, unless the mother is remarried and has someone who wants to adopt your children, you are SOL. | Law & Ethics | 1146066805 |
| 1288911 | who can I call! Someone used my sons on their income tax return. My x I think!! We havent seen him for 6 year? | Contact Social Security and inform them of the FRAUD. Contact the IRS and notify them of the FRAUD. Hire an attorney and let him/her of the FRAUD. If you have full legal and physical custody you're entitled to claim your children as dependents. Their father's SSN will be a way for you to receive any funds due you. The IRS has ways to deal with the fraud perpertrated on you. Also contact the Big Three Credit Reporting Organizations and put FRAUD ALERTS on your childrens' SSNs. Maybe you might want to get new SSNs for your children. Social Security will give you good advice. But get an attorney as well. You've been slimed. Good Luck | Law & Ethics | 1144954698 |
| 803846 | what is the difference between a real covenant, easement, and equitable servituede? | A real covenant and an equitable servitude are basically the same thing: both are a contract that runs with the land, binding the landholders either to do something or refrain from doing something. A real covenant provides remedies at law, which usually means monetary damages (though other remedies at law are possible, including ejectment or replevin). An equitable servitude provides remedies in equity, which usually means injunctions (though other equitable remedies are possible, including constructive trusts.) Both require the landholder who is under the covenant/servitude to follow it: either doing something or refraining from doing something. The other involved parties can enforce the covenant/servitude, but have no other direct rights under it. An easement is similar, but different, in that the easement is an actual interest in the land held by someone. Easements appurtenant are held by the adjacent landowner, and usually pass with the land similar to covenants/servitudes. An example would be a right to use a road to cross someone's property, with the right belonging (as a real estate property interest) as part of an adjacent property. In contrast, an easement in gross is a personal property right, to make limited use of someone else's property. For example, you can hold an easement in gross to fish in a pond on someone's land, and to cross their property to get to the pond. That right would be held personally by you, even if you didn't own any nearby property, and could be transferable by you just like any other property interest. The main difference between a covenant/servitude and an easement is that the covenant/servitude imposes obligations of duty against the landholder affected, while the easements grants rights to the holder of the easement. The other major difference is that the covenant/servitude pretty much always transfers with the property being affected, independent of what happens with neighboring properties, while the easement is itself a separate real estate interest owned (as a right) by someone else. | Law & Ethics | 1145584749 |
| 4220891 | preventive detention? | Sounds like you are suggesting we detain people that COULD commit a crime. Sorry still cant do that. In this country CITIZENS are STILL considered INNOCENT until PROVEN guilty. | Law & Ethics | 1145892233 |
| 3001730 | Is there a website I can go to and get imprisonment info(why & how long) free? | What state are u lookin for? And are u talkin about like people serving time? http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=Department+of+corrections&btnG=Search | Law & Ethics | 1145350328 |
| 823639 | How do I stop the police from harassing me. I feel like a prisoner I'm afraid to leave my house? | Oh my God?! You should sue the crap out of the city, the state, and the country. I mean, you had no plates on your car and your friend had a warrant. I can't believe those pigs would bother you for that. People complain about frivolous lawsuits but half the people on here say you should sue. For what? Because you and your friend broke the law. Grow up and take responsibilty for yourself. | Law & Ethics | 1145732064 |
| 4395187 | what do yall think about mexicans? | well.. being half... I say we're okay.. but sometimes stupid.. sometimes very smart. | Law & Ethics | 1146269021 |
| 184362 | What is the difference between getting a conviction expunged and "set aside" regarding a criminal case | An expungement is a procedure by which a conviction is removed from a person's record. To have a conviction "set aside" generally means that an appellate court has reversed a conviction. In that case, the person's record is ordered changed to show that he/she was acquited (found innocent) of the crime. | Law & Ethics | 1145999275 |
| 2899064 | What is the jail time for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in Texas? | if it is 2nd degree felony then it is like 2-20 if it is 1st degree then it is 5-99 or life | Law & Ethics | 1145316031 |
| 2248189 | what are the probable causes that a law enforcement agent could use to give you abreath/urion/blood test? | Your question is fairly broad, but probable cause is developed with the given situation, and can be progressive as that situation develops. Let's say, for example, you are driving a car and the officer notice's that you are driving erratically, (left of center, off the roadway edge, weaving, ect.) and becauses of his/her observances, makes a traffic stop. When the officer reaches your door and requests your drivers license, insurance, registration, he/she will also be looking about the interior of your vehicle for what is in plain view or odors. After all, traffic stops are dangerous for the officer making the stop. Usually the officer does not know the person he's stopped and it's unknown if there are weapons in the vehicle, and there is always the risk of the officer getting hit by another motorist driving by and gawking at what's happening. The manor in which your were driving will be a good indicator that the driver of the vehicle is impaired in some way, be it alcohol or drugs, and the officer will most likely request you to exit the vehicle to submit to field sobriety tests, especially if the officer notices the odor of marijuana on your breath, or coming from you vehicle or if he notices any drug items in plain view. (Odors and items in plain view are probable cause.) Three common tests are given: Horizontal Gaze and Nystagmus, One Leg Stand and the Walk and Turn. The one leg stand and walk and turn tests can actually be practiced by a person in an alterted state, however, the horzontal gaze and nystagmus is an involuntary body reaction and cannot be practiced. The officer will instruct you to follow his finger or a pen, moving your eyes only. What he/she will be watching for is the lack of smooth pursuit of the eyes. If a person is intoxicated or using drugs, the eyes will jerk back and forth as the person is trying to follow the movement of the pen. This test is not a 100% guarantee that the person is drunk or on drugs, but is a real good indicator. All states require licensed drivers to submit to a secondary test as a condidition of holding a drivers license, and failure to submit to such secondary test usually is a mandatory suspension of your driving privileges. Each law enforcement agency designates in their policy and procedures manual which secondary test will be given.... blood, breath or urine. Should the officer test you by breath and the test result is "0", the officer may request you to submit to a blood test or urine test. If you refuse which you have a right to do, the officer will need to obtain a search warrant for your blood or urine, and his probable cause for the search warrant would be the manor in which you were driving, the results of the field sobriety tests, his/her observances inside your vehicle, any smells that were noticed and the result of the intoximeter's test result. There are so many varibles that come into play it's difficult to answer you with out being so long winded and more specific information in your question. Hopefully I have helped you in some way. | Law & Ethics | 1145665430 |
| 2293453 | Are there really vigilante cops, and how prevalent are they? Do they last long in the force? | No. No one wants to lose their job after extensive study and training. If anything, cops are too afraid to go after a protected class for fear of having to defend a lawsuit or have it on their career record. Unless, of course they catch a person in the act of committing a crime - and only then after their are 20 or more eye witnesses. | Law & Ethics | 1143908060 |
| 1686698 | penalties for felony in jefferson county misssouri? | Federal "pound me in the ass" prison. Depends. Did you off someone, or steal a car, or molest a little boy. | Law & Ethics | 1144715777 |
| 3826718 | what kinds of weapons permits are there? | Phoenix, Depending on where you live, the State may be able to issue a concealed carry permit. This usually requires an eight-hour course on handgun safety, and an application for the permit with a fee. Needless to say, if you've ever been convicted of a violent (or, in some States, ANY) crime, you should not even bother. | Law & Ethics | 1144775008 |
| 4267555 | Blood stain out of carpet? | I don't know any blood stain remover. If you shot them, and they had a bat, that is self defense, but unequal self defense so you'd still go jail. If you killed him with a bat whilst he had a bat, that's a fair fight, I doubt noone will go jail, except the peacebreaker, (your attacker, or even you). Nitrogen. | Law & Ethics | 1145359030 |
| 1964205 | As Americans, we live in in a society that accepts premarital sex. However, we are reluctant about....? | Look at the Scandinavian countries; they have most of their babies born out of wedlock, and no one cares. The kids are well-adjusted. | Law & Ethics | 1144448088 |
| 1881021 | Can a sherif take your house without informing you first? | Was that your lawyer who said it? The chances are that the lawyer was telling the truth -- he or she knows the facts and the local law, no matter whose lawyer it was. General legal principles -- the specifics vary by state, and you can't apply the law without knowing the facts: If your business was incorporated, or was a limited liability company, it may be hard to get your personal house -- it is possible, but if you ran the business correctly, they shouldn't be able to. In many states there are also protections for a person's sole dwelling place. But I suppose you probably used the house as collateral -- in which case all bets are off. The answer is that a person that has recorded a debt against your house can force a foreclosure sale by the sheriff. You have to have notice, and in most (all?) states would have a right to buy the loan off if you have the money. But the amount of notice varies by state, and it might be short where you are. If you are short of money, there may be a legal clinic which can answer some of your questions. Look for Legal Aid, or try a local law school -- they often have very good clinics. | Law & Ethics | 1145988514 |
| 2149644 | Why are the police called "5-0" by some people? I've always wondered that!? | It is a slang term for policeman, which began after the Hawaii 5-0 show- "The term five by five refers to the two measures of signal strength and readability; it is derived from older HAM radio instruments that were scaled from zero to 10 with 10 being the strongest. A five by five would be interpreted as 50 percent signal strength and easily readable, perhaps with some static or band clutter. A 10 by two would have a strong signal, but be broken and hard to understand, while a two by 10 would contain a weak signal, but be perfectly clear. A 10 by 10 would be very strong and crystal clear." Hawaii 5-0" was the name of a (fictional) state police agency in a television series of that name. You can learn more than you could ever wish to know at http://www.mjq.net/fiveo/fiveofaq.htm Why 5-0? Because Hawaii was the 50th state admitted to the U.S. | Law & Ethics | 1146348314 |
| 553075 | can i import aerosol paint to china from the uk or central europe or australia, america? | I can only state what the U.S. would do. The U.S. will not allow any aersol paint through secrity or in your checked baggage. It will be confiscated for what they call, "hazmat". | Law & Ethics | 1144937389 |
| 2677149 | How do I "legally" clear a wet and reckless from my driving record after 4 years? | If you've paid all your fines and not been in trouble since, you could petition for an expunging. That way it is erased from your record. | Law & Ethics | 1145715227 |
| 4053410 | What was the significance of Texas v. White (1868)? | "The Republic of Texas is no more," proclaimed Anson Jones, the last president of the republic, as he stood on the steps of the old wooden Capitol building in Austin and hauled down the Lone Star flag. The date was Feb. 19, 1846, and the ceremony was the culmination of years of effort on the part of Jones, Sam Houston and other Texas leaders who orchestrated Texas' annexation into the union. By all historical accounts, Texas officially joined the Union on Dec. 29, 1845. It has been a state for more than 150 years. But now, a beleaguered group calling itself the Republic of Texas is capturing headlines with its claim that Texas annexation violated the United States Constitution. Despite more than 150 years of calling itself a state, the group argues, Texas remains a sovereign, independent nation. The self-styled Republic of Texas has taken its argument to the Supreme Court of Texas, which dismissed the case for lack of jurisdiction. The group also has petitioned the International Court of Justice at The Hague; the court refused to hear its application. Nor would the U.S. State Department listen to its contention. Since then, the group has begun filing phony property liens, including a $93 trillion lien against the assets of the state of Texas, and last weekend it took two people hostage. So the time has come to take a serious look at the group's claim that Texas' annexation was illegal. The group argues that since Texas was an independent nation in 1845, and nations make agreements by treaty, the United States could annex Texas only by treaty. Only Congress has the power to admit new states, so a treaty would have relegated Texas to territorial status. Moreover, the U.S. Senate was in no mood to ratify an annexation treaty in 1845. It had rejected just such a treaty in 1844. Thus was born the idea of annexing Texas -- as a state -- by joint resolution of Congress. A joint resolution required only a majority vote in each house, and Congress could admit new states. The group's claim that the joint resolution was unconstitutional is not original. It was raised in both houses of Congress during the debates, and a majority of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations reported against the resolution on that ground. Nevertheless, Congress passed the joint resolution consenting to Texas' annexation, and President John Tyler signed it on March 1, 1845. The Congress of Texas unanimously accepted the resolution on June 18, and a constitutional convention, convened on July 4, drafted a new state constitution. The annexation proposal was submitted to the people of Texas and ratified by an overwhelming majority on Oct. 13, 1845. The U.S. Congress quickly adopted a Texas statehood resolution, and President James K. Polk (who had taken office in the interim) signed it on Dec. 29, 1845. Texas' annexation marked the first time in history that a sovereign nation voluntarily relinquished its sovereignty and became a part of another nation. Was it constitutional? Under international law -- and the group claims its status is governed by the law of nations -- no nation has the right to question its agreement with another nation by claiming that the other nation violated its own law. In any event, in an 1868 case called Texas vs. White, the Supreme Court held that once Texas became a state in 1845, its union with the other states was complete, perpetual and indissoluble. In a 1901 case, the Supreme Court said that territory acquired by conquest or treaty is acquired "as absolutely as if the annexation were made, as in the case of Texas ... , by an act of Congress." Nor did the state of Texas reassert its independence in 1861, as the group argues, by seceding from the Union. As Texas vs. White makes clear, Texas' attempt at secession was void from the beginning. The Republic of Texas insists that since Texas is an independent nation, its status is governed by intern | Law & Ethics | 1144963021 |
| 2107312 | spouses right to memorial? | Your are next of kin, final decision is yours. Civil suit can not be implemented as long as no financial responsibility is placed on living child. If the child doesn't want to come pay respects then that is their choice, but do what you feel is right. | Law & Ethics | 1144628798 |
| 214412 | Will the DMV give information about someone if you give license plate #? | In general, I think that you can somewhat appreciate that it should be difficult to find out personal details about your neighbors. After all - that neighbor could be you, and I suspect that you'd be a little concerned if your neighbors could "find out what your story is" in the same way that you'd like to investigate your odd neighbor. That being said, there are online services, some more reliable than others, that will sell you access to certain kinds of information. One of the identifiers that some of these services use to focus in on the right person is license plate numbers. Then again, many of these services are selling you information that you can obtain for free from public databases. You can easily spend $30-50 or more to obtain these "background reports". Try typing "License number" and "background" into any of the popular search engines, and some of the major players in this industry will pop up. You didn't offer much in the way of details about this new neighbor of yours - keep in mind, for example, that college students who are making a temporary home in your state are not required to obtain a local license plate - I believe this is true of active duty military personnel, as well. Given the risk of abuse and especially concerns about identity fraud, I don't imagine that any state's DMV will provide curious neighbors with indentifying information about the registered owners of particular plates. "Acting weird" should not be an infraction that carries the penalty of surrendering privacy. Unless you suspect your neighbor of some specific and actually illegal act, he should have the right to be left alone in his eccentricity. I sympathize with your "funny feeling", but unless you're willing to pay one of those rather shady anti-privacy sites for the info they really shouldn't be giving away in the first place - I can't imagine how you're going to figure out this guy's background from a license plate number. | Law & Ethics | 1146282616 |
| 991132 | is it legal to adopt over 18 children and what are the procedures? | Technically, there are no children over 18. At 18, you legally become an adult. So, no. You cannot legally adopt an adult. You can certainly decide to consider another adult part of your family and help him or her as you see fit. | Law & Ethics | 1146424680 |
| 1369960 | What are the different types of lawyers that exist? | Although there may be others: Administrative Law Admiralty and Maritime Law Agricultural Law Antitrust and Trade Regulation Appellate Practice Aviation and Aerospace Banking Law Bankruptcy Business Law Civil Rights Commercial Law Communications Law Constitutional Law Construction Law Contracts Corporate Law Criminal Law Debtor and Creditor Education Law Elder Law Election, Campaign & Political Eminent Domain Employee Benefits Energy Entertainment and Sports Environmental Law Family Law Finance Government Government Contracts Health Care Immigration Indians and Native Populations Insurance Intellectual Property International Law International Trade Internet Law Investments Labor and Employment Legal Malpractice Litigation Media Law Medical Malpractice Mergers and Acquisitions Military Law Natural Resources Occupational Safety and Health Personal Injury Products Liability Professional Liability Real Estate Securities Taxation Technology and Science Toxic Torts Transportation Trusts and Estates Wills and Probate Workers Compensation Zoning, Planning and Land Use | Law & Ethics | 1145315237 |
| 2659308 | how can they take my kids from me with out telling me when i have raied then from birth? | it is extremely hard commenting on something like this when we don't have all of the facts. My advice....get a lawyer, either privately or through legal aid. | Law & Ethics | 1145641648 |
| 439171 | Why was I dismissed from jury duty? | It's impossible to know without knowing the crime or the defendant. Perhaps the defendant was similar to yourself. Prosecutors like to avoid having jurors who can identify with the defendants. Makes for acquittals and hung juries. | Law & Ethics | 1144901841 |
| 3839765 | How can you tell the difference between a good person and a bad person? | By observation of the chooses that they make and how they treat other people, especially people close to them. A person could be really nice, but beat his wife behind closed doors. Or a person could be sour and cranky, but spend time helping at-risk teens. Everyone has good and bad in them, some more than others. | Law & Ethics | 1145011994 |
| 1135838 | Is it legal for the landlord of an apartment complex to deny you residence because you have a child? | It is legal in every state if the complex is designated an adult only community. | Law & Ethics | 1144545465 |
| 2639064 | If you get a traffic ticket and reschedule your court date will the police officer probably not show up? | Maybe, but I wouldn't bet on it. There is a better reason it get a continuance, though. The cop, when he testifies, will be working entirely off his notes from the traffic stop. Think about how many people the average cop stops for speeding or running a red light in a three month period. He won't really remember pulling you over. All you have to do is find a way to shed doubt on his testimony. For example, I got a speeding ticket where the cop determined my speed by pacing me. Pacing requires following at a set distance for a specific amount of time. In court, all I had to do was use the mathematics of the situation to show that it was doubtful that he followed me for the required distance. The charge was thrown out. | Law & Ethics | 1145425757 |
| 3599386 | How do I remove his name on her birth certificate? | actually if his name is on there you can make him pay support. Also you can not remove a name from the document it will be there for life. | Law & Ethics | 1145934469 |
| 2417431 | What should I do about the person that burglarized my home? | How do you know who the person is? If your neighbor is sure about who it is, go to the cops again and INSIST for some action. I'm not sure who you'd go to after that but maybe you could ask your state assemblyperson to help you (tell you where to go next). You'd be suprised how helpful these people are. | Law & Ethics | 1144938341 |
| 2470623 | when will be legalisation on Cyprus? | Resolution is a better word, no? | Law & Ethics | 1145450120 |
| 1755296 | If I tell border corssing I am going to a dinner party when I am not, will they know I am lying? | depends on how much your twitching or sweating... | Law & Ethics | 1144788189 |
| 98146 | Are there any colorado stun gun laws for the public? (bail enforcement)? | There are some states that the sale, purchase, use and possession of stun guns is illegal or restricted. My best bet is to ask your local law enforcement office and find out. Check out this page: www.selfsecurityplus.com/stun-guns-laws.htm | Law & Ethics | 1144772736 |
| 1937233 | my friend got arrested for theaft at the age 17. she is now 23 years old.? | She can check if the Sheriff's Dept in the county where she was arrested has a website. Many Sheriff's Dept websites have a list of active warrants. If that doesn't work, she is going to have to call and find out. | Law & Ethics | 1146185351 |
| 363810 | How do I file a lien against real property for back child support? | It may depend on your state, but I don't know that you can put a lien. You need to go to court. Let them help you enforce the arrearage owed. They may be able to require the liquidation of assets, depending on the amount owed. Other likely outcomes would be a garnishment of wages and tax refunds. If the person owns real property, I am assuming they have a traceable job. But even if your state allows a property lien, you will need the help of the court to enforce the order and collect on the arrears if they are not voluntarily being paid. | Law & Ethics | 1146087342 |
| 3838303 | can a drug sentence be modified? | It depends on whether they are convicted in the State or Federal, thankful in America we have a system of appeals, in if the appeal is Warranted, the sentence can be modified | Law & Ethics | 1145295835 |
| 753460 | Is a DUI a violation of probation? | Most likely it is. Check your copy of the probation order. If you don't have a copy, see if the court has its records on-line. If not, have someone get a copy for you. Then, contact your attorney or the public defender to set up a hearing for you to come in on the possible probation violation. This way you (1) show the court you understand there is a problem, and (2) avoid getting popped on a Friday night and spending three days -- or more -- in jail. Depending on the original crime, the particular rules in your state, and the particular judge, you might be able to remain on probation, and not locked up. | Law & Ethics | 1145684653 |
| 2930663 | other than legal malpractice what else can you sue a lawyer for after he commeted malpractic? | You going to have to talk to a lawyer on this one. Bring with you a list of all the damage the other lawyer did to you (i.e. stole your money, ruined your reputation, mismanaged funds, poorly prepared your case, etc.). With this list the new lawyer should be able to tell you what your options are. Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1144887610 |
| 582172 | Do you think it is right to forcibly medicate someone who is mentally ill? How about cancer patients? | If the mentally ill person does not take their medication, and ends up in conflict with our society because of their choice. Then, yes it is right to force them to take it. In other words, if a mentally ill person doesn't take their medicine and end up having the cops called on them, then they have to take their medicine. Right or wrong that is how it is... Cancer patients generally do not freak out and cause disturbances and need the cops called on them to control the situation. So, no our society does not force medicine on them. Although, it has been tried. | Law & Ethics | 1144481404 |
| 4230260 | How do you get your record expunged if you have a felony and a misdemeanor? | Consult an attorney as it depend on state / federal law and the convictions. There are different approaches, including sealing the record and/or expungement / vacation. An attorney will explain how the local/relevant law on these approaches apply to your specific convictions. Your local bar association will be able to refer you to a qualified attorney. | Law & Ethics | 1143905334 |
| 2426295 | inmate in jail in newmexico? | HOWS IT GOIN UP THERE I THINK YOUR CELL IS ABOVE ME.....HOWS THE FOOD UP THERE? | Law & Ethics | 1145208909 |
| 3372441 | How can I give up my US citizenship? | You must formally renounce your citizenship in person at a consular office in a foreign country by signing an oath of renunciation. You must prove your legal status to reside in a foreign country or show how you intend to apply for a non-immigrant visa to the US. | Law & Ethics | 1146024497 |
| 654328 | What does GUN CONTROL mean to you??? | Government trying to subjugate the populace | Law & Ethics | 1144918841 |
| 1379096 | what does it mean to become a partner at a law firm? What are the various levels? | When becoming a partner, you are then a part owner of sorts(share in profits, decisionmaking, etc.) Until then, you are simpl an Associate, which is basically a lawyer who just works there. | Law & Ethics | 1144702512 |
| 2179567 | what is legitimate penological interest? | It basically keeping the well being a an inmate. Example: That the food they order for inmates, is of good quality and so on... | Law & Ethics | 1144079462 |
| 2866692 | 1 more quetion for Deputyswife? | Here in Michigan if you consent to a search of your car that has nothing to do with whether you take a test or not. If they give you a preliminary breath test on the side of the road and if they take you to jail you must still submit to a test at the jail. If you refuse then your license is automatically suspended and then they will get a court order to perform the test. P.S. Clear eyes has no effect on dialating your eyes. It is merely for dryness and redness. | Law & Ethics | 1145667374 |
| 3497178 | Do you still have to pay rent when there are major repairs being done to the property downstairs unuseable? | Yes. If you can prove that the repairs make the home unlivable than you can try to make a case for the landlord to put you in another unit of equal or greater value until the repairs are finished. | Law & Ethics | 1144597149 |
| 3062076 | Is there any online information that list crime statistics for the USA, UK, and Australia? | http://www.disastercenter.com/crime/uscrime.htm http://www.fbi.gov/ucr/ucr.htm For the FBI link, scroll down, select a year, and then a compilation of charts can be found on the left of the year you selected's page. The different charts organize the information in diverse ways. http://www.whitehouse.gov/fsbr/crime.html | Law & Ethics | 1144367304 |
| 3149209 | If you went to prison for a long time would you join a gang and kill someone or would you risk your life? | i would join a gang or escape | Law & Ethics | 1144730862 |
| 3672226 | I need examples of the 21st amendment? | The 21st Amendment repealed or "undid" the 18th Amendment. The 18th Amendment was referred to as Prohibition, and basically made it illegal to buy, sell, make, transport or possess alcohol (beer, wine, liquor). The 21st Amendment made it legal again to have alcohol but also applied some regulations and laid the groundwork for licensing and taxing alcoholic beverages. | Law & Ethics | 1145484992 |
| 101368 | If 17 yrs old no prior conviction and they got you for retail fraud 2nd degree what will they do to you? | It depends on what state you are in and how aggressive the opposing lawyer is towards you. You'll probably get probation and community service. If you're unlucky you might get a nice fine and even a jail sentence. | Law & Ethics | 1144009614 |
| 4304831 | is there any extradition treaty between uae and australia . to locate a person who commited fraud in uae bank? | You would have to contact the Australian department of foreign affairs and trade first. Also contact the Australian embassy. They can also put you in contact with the Australian Federal Police who would handle finding the person here and arresting them. If this person is an Australian it will be harder to extradite him then if they are Lebanese with just a visa to be in Australia. More than likely they can be kicked out of Australia for their crime if they are convicted in absentia (convicted without being there for the trial). | Law & Ethics | 1145009668 |
| 2413660 | Does your state have a crazy or silly outdated law? | They made this one just for me...Heck, someones got to be an Oklahoma strip poker champion!!! "Women may not gamble in the nude, in lingerie, or while wearing a towel." And here's one like yours... "Females are forbidden from doing their own hair without being licensed by the state." (They'll just have to sue i guess! LOL) Here's a good one...Now remember I live in OKLAHOMA... "Whaling is illegal." (LMAO!!! The only whales I see hear wear hot pink spandex and they definitely need to be shot! Yuck!!!) And last but not least...Drum roll please! I don't think I could ever make enough money to pay for all the fines I've accrued on this one... LOL "Or@l sex is a misdemeanor and is punishable by one year in jail and a $2,500 fine." :D | Law & Ethics | 1145461038 |
| 954019 | please go here and sign this for amy? | Done. What is wrong with you people? Did you not click on the link and see that it is a petition to put a law in place? This little girl named Amy was STRANGLED to death by another child. The child should DEFINATELY be punished, if you ask me. I have children and if my children killed another child, I would hope they would recieve the proper punishment. It is the responsibility we have as parents to raise our children correctly. And if they screw up, there is an age where a child knows the difference and I do feel they should be accounted for their actions. Oh, and you don't have to be a resident of Georgia to sign it. I am a resident of Arizona, and my signature went through just fine. | Law & Ethics | 1143937690 |
| 332188 | If the laws were suspended and could do anything without getting in trouble with the law, what would you do? | i would smoke a big fat joint while naked right in the middle of a police station!! | Law & Ethics | 1146379081 |
| 3201813 | Do you trust any other Bush besides your own??? :-)? | no i don't and that's kind of good from the hygene point of view i mean why would i brush with others bruh when i have my own damn brush! | Law & Ethics | 1145891512 |
| 3711578 | what is the standard of proof in criminal cases? | It depends on the trail. Bench trails(trial by judge) have the standard of "by a general finding" meaning that unless you can bribe the judge or are an officer of the court you will be found guilty merely by the reason that you were charged!(why coppers in trouble allways demand one) ONLY jury trails offer the standard of "beyond a reasonable doubt" If you are facing criminal prosecution realize ALL lawyers (properly pronounced liars)are actually double-agents for the court obligated to assist in your conviction while only creating the illusion of a defense, and stealing your money. Truth is, You have the Right to a trial by jury in ALL matters regardless of what local and state courts claim as so-called "law". Federal law (which superceeds state and local laws) USC 1963 ensures that even juveniles facing minor-misdormeanor charges have the Right to a trial by jury! A lawyer will lose his license if he attempts to enforce this Right on your behalf! Prevailing in a criminal prosecution is actually easy especially if your not guilty, the biggest mistake you can make is to trust the system!!! If you (or anyone else) would like assistance in a matter im glad to help just click on my icon and drop me a line. | Law & Ethics | 1145998595 |
| 3924427 | what is the new jersey law on belt buckle knives? | I don't think there is a specific law, yet. In this state it's anyone's guess anymore. There will probably be a law next week, at our expense of course. Seriously, I don't think you need to worry about anything "reasonable." Don't try to pass off a butterfly knife as a belt buckle knife though. | Law & Ethics | 1146460668 |
| 3646462 | Is there such thing as a dead beat dad law? | Probably under the Work Release Program, they allow inmates out to go to work, they have to go back and sleep at the prison. It would depends on allot of things I'm guessing, the prison he goes to, his behavior, ect. You could call around and ask, start with a lawyer, either yours or his. | Law & Ethics | 1144785643 |
| 1866591 | I bought a new alkaline battery (AA) but after putting it in a device it started leaking a liquid. Can I sue? | If you sue over a battery leaking, then I will sue because I got onions on my hamburger when I asked for no onions. Keep it up and you lawsuit happy people will make everything too expensive to own, except to the lawyers who make all the money. | Law & Ethics | 1146268329 |
| 2300146 | is limewire pro legal? | it is illegal and people are putting out a program that would "track" the computer that would download those illegal songs. So it is easy for someone to get in to trouble a lot easier. | Law & Ethics | 1144123668 |
| 1323377 | why is lasik eye surgery not allowed in pre-employment medicals in industry? | Well, if I understand your question correctly, the answer is: You can have lasik eye surgery and be ok for your pre-employmnet medical test, IF you have it 6 OR MORE MONTHS PRIOR to the medical test. | Law & Ethics | 1145732394 |
| 2464997 | I am having trouble obtaining copies of domestic Violence police reports? | Try contacting the Rochester Police Records Clerk in writing with your request. There may be a charge for copies of the report, if there is they should let you know. Give them ten days to get back to you, if they don't reply within that time frame contact the Chief of Police and the City Attorney. | Law & Ethics | 1145470034 |
| 332306 | I have full cusotdy of my child; can the grandparents legally keep her if I let her visit out of state? | If you have concerns, I wouldn't send the child. There are ways that grandparents can legally obtain guardianship of grandchildren. They can file motions to protect, motions for emergency guardianship, etc, by claiming that you are an unfit parent. Then, while they would have the burden of proof, it would still be a lengthy and expensive proposition for you to contend with. Your attorney would have to be located in the same state that the petitions were filed. | Law & Ethics | 1145542691 |
| 4233013 | did aristotle believe euthanasia was moral? | i guess so euthanasia was a practise common at that time and aristotle being a philospher of that time wud have supportetd the fact bcoz there was no state of the art med facilitis over there and it wud be better for someone to die than to cringe on to life which is non existent i am talkin of that time at this time 2006 he wud probably b against euthanasia | Law & Ethics | 1145827717 |
| 1030216 | an evaluation of professional services by a person who is licensed to practice is? | An expert witness opinion. | Law & Ethics | 1144771477 |
| 3688609 | What is a civil suit? | I am not sure exactly what's going on here...what i THINK you mean, and what i'll base my answer on is that you paid the seller for a piece of property in 2004 and have been paying taxes on it since then, but you never recieved a bill of sale (receipt) from the seller, and you never recorded the deed. now someone else is trying to buy the same land from the seller. you're wondering what to do to stop the sale and assert your rights to the property. someone told you to file a civil suit. a civil suit, ONLY as it pertains to you, is a lawsuit filed in a court, where a private party has a complaint against another private party, and is asking a judge (and jury depending on your jurisdiction/state) to rule in their favor. initiating a lawsuit in civil court against somoene is commonly known as "suing." first off, you need to get a lawyer in your state. some may either take the case pro bono (for free), or on a contingency fee basis (you'll only have to pay them if you win). preliminarily, what you can expect your lawyer to advise you to do is the following: first, you want to get a preliminary injunction stopping the seller from selling your land. you'd do this (well, your attorney would) by filing a case in civil court, and telling the court via motion, the well pleaded/clear facts of the case, asserting that you'd be irreprably harmed if the court didn't rule in your favor, and that you have a good chance of success once the case goes to trial. the judge will probably grant your motion. THEN, you'd file a lis pendens against the property (a lis pendens is filed in the county where the property is), and notifies the public that there is litigation pending against the property. this puts the public on notice that there's a dispute over the land. THEN, at this point, you'd probably already have initiated the pre-trial phase of discovery. your lawyer will handle this as well. here, you'll be collecting all of the documents and interviews in support of your case (and against it). EVENTUALLY the case would go to trial, either before a jury or a judge. here, your lawyer will argue for a permanent injunction barring the seller from doing anything to your property, and she'll also possibly argue for damages (money) from the seller for fraudulently selling the property to you and then trying to sell it again. odds are you'll win. the fact that you've been paying taxes on the property is powerful evidence that you have title to it. and even though you didn't record the deed, and the seller didn't prepare a bill of sale, he'd probably still be barred from asserting any right to it, just based on the evidence that you've been paying taxes. if you've made any improvements to the property, that's more evidence in your favor. in short, you should get a lawyer in your state. you don't want to wade through the courts on your own. | Law & Ethics | 1144943309 |
| 2590638 | How many words are in the Declaration of Independence? | Including the title section 1337 words. Including the signers names, 1478 words. | Law & Ethics | 1144678186 |
| 3891961 | Where do I get Free Legal Help in Lahore Pakistan? | Write to the Bar Association of Lahore High Court. | Law & Ethics | 1144048677 |
| 3671393 | Who Brian Doyle is? | Brian Doyle is deputy press secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. He should serve time in jail, who knows, next time he may meet a kid and molest them. | Law & Ethics | 1144348772 |
| 3683301 | Tell me about the Caribbean Court of Justice? | The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) is an institution in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). The Court was created in 2003 under the 2001 Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas(Treaty, Location) of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). The treaty is an instrument for the establishment of the Caribbean (CARICOM) Single Market and Economy (CSME) and was signed by the various CARICOM heads of government. The Caribbean Court of Justice within the next two years will serve two main roles. To act as a court that can handle trade disputes amongst CARICOM member states (Original Jurisdiction). A Court that will eventually serve as a supreme appellate court to replace the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in London(Final Appelate Court). The court was first proposed in 1970. The official inauguration was held in Queen's Hall - Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago on Saturday 16 April 2005. As of 2005 the court's jurisdiction is limited to only the CARICOM states of Barbados and Guyana. The first case heard by the CCJ was in August 2005 [1] the case was to settle a 'decade-long' libel court case from Barbados. The reasoning for the establishment of a supreme appellate court are many and varied, including a perceived regional disenfranchisement with the British Judicial Committee of the Privy Council. Controversy surrounding the establishment of this court, correspond to two main events that made the Privy Council unpopular in the Caribbean region. One reason, was the refusal of the Privy Council to allow capital punishment for person convicted of murder to be practiced in Caribbean states, even with majority support by the populous in the jurisdiction. [2], [3], [4] The second main issue was a case involving the government of Antigua and Barbuda, where the Privy Council handed out a radio licsense to a company on behalf of the forementioned government without approval or consent. The British based court has been percieved as having too much power in the Caribbean region. Several politicians, also lamented that the Caribbean nations are the only remaining region of the old British Empire still to rely on the British court system for appeals. It is expected that the two Caribbean states that will have the most difficulty when accessing the Privy Council will be Suriname which has a Dutch-based legal system, and Haiti which has a French-based legal system. All other member states have a British based legal systems with the CCJ itself being predominantly modeled after the British system. | Law & Ethics | 1146194718 |
| 2002892 | Does this count as identity fraud? | Identity fraud is pretending to be someone else. This doesn't count as identity fraud, however, he can be charged with attempted breaking and entering since he tried to enter your home without your permission. | Law & Ethics | 1145570259 |
| 2357943 | are bail bondsmen archaic and should they be eliminated from the criminal justice system? | I think we need them because most people that use them have to put up most of what they own to get out of jail and if the person want to try and flee the bail bondsmen have bounty hunters that will go after them at no cost to the tax payers, it is less of a problem the police are over worked and short handed as it is so it can be hard for them to go after someone not that the don't try. but it helps out the police because there are people actively hunting the guy that fled. Most officers that recover a fugitive end up not knowing they have the person until they check there id with dispatch. so it is a great help in recovering people that have fled. Also by being able to bail out of jail a person is better able to actively work on there case. | Law & Ethics | 1145776790 |
| 94367 | How did the American court system develop and what are some unique features of American court history? | The American Court System is an offshoot of Englands. However, we made some important changes. For example in England there were two differant sets of rules and law for those who were Aristocrates and those who were not. We saw this as inherently unfair. We changed it to make everybody equal under the law. Well we are trying to do this. We also made laws which resulted in the Miranda Rights. To be free of arrest without basis or warrent, to be allowed an attorney, to be allowed to not incriminate ourselves, to be allowed an attorney, to be free from abusive and undully long interogation, etc. We are read these rights when arrested and if they are not read what we say can not be held against us and usually result in cases getting thrown out of court. The police are very carefull to read individuals these rights. I will not go into how these can be abused as well. Any Justice System will not be perfect. For example: While we are provided an attorney if we can not afford one, that attorney probably does not have the ability to give as good a defense as one we pay for ourselves. This is due to how overworked public defenders are, The fact they are paid from the same source as the prosocution, and have much more limited resources to defend us with. There is a much higher rate of the poor going to jail than those who are more financial able to attain the best defense possibe. Did you know that an innocent person can be bankrupt durring a trail? That if found innocent or not guilty they do not receive a refund of their attorney costs? I find this wrong. I understand it would be difficult to refund every persons attorney fees if not found quilty. But if it was a requirment then less hasty arrests would occurr as police made double sure they had a good case. It would benifit our justice system if this were a requirement as less arrests without real probable cause would occurr and people who were innocent would not unfairly lose all their money just defending against wrongfully brought charges. We would also be much more inclined to get back to the belief of "innocent untill proven guilty" instead of the current trend of "guily untill proven innocent". While in theory we are considered innocent untill proven guilty, those who get arrested are really assummed to be guilty or they would not have been arrested in the first place. While this is simply untrue, basically this is what society and the press believes now. I kind of got off track here, sorry. I really do belive our justice system is better than most in the world. Like I said earlier, no justice system can be perfect. We took much of our justice system from the "common law" of England. From there we "improved" upon it, untill we are where we are today. Hope this helps in some small way. | Law & Ethics | 1145994020 |
| 4246676 | will Canada And USA become a working countryand make things better for all.? | No. Canada is a lot more like Europe than America in many ways. What they should do is form a united currency which would cut a lot of the costs out of trade. | Law & Ethics | 1146414018 |
| 2106078 | How can suicide rates go down if guns are increasing? | Because they: hang themselves with a rope, hang themselves with a sheet, hang themselves with a coat hanger off of a doorknob(saw it), take all of their medication at once, sit in a garage with the engine running and the door closed, ETC. Point being, guns aren't the only way. | Law & Ethics | 1144365819 |
| 1820480 | Is it possible for a measurement to be taken? | yeah.. what do you want to measure????? be more specific. | Law & Ethics | 1145146390 |
| 4092903 | What is the legal age to be a Law Enforcement Officer in Tennessee>? | most dept's will hire some 20 yr olds if they turn 21 before the end of the training in order to carry a firearm. best thing to to just call there HR or talk to an officer. | Law & Ethics | 1144557694 |
| 567736 | Where would we be without crime? | Crime (in general): thought to be the work of Satan, proven to be the activity of the masses. Crime is this Nation's largest employer and the mover of more money through our economy than any other activity. To prove this point, simply try to envision how our society and its economy would be with the total absence of all crime: no police, no private security industry (rent-a-cops, etc.), no lawyers, no judges, no courts. no FBI, no ATF, no law makers (senators, representatives, county supervisors, city councilpersons, etc.), no criminal justice system of any kind, half as many firefighters (arson and criminal code violations account for most fires), half as many doctors, nurses, and hospitals (with all their supporting personnel) to take care of all the stabbings, beatings, shootings, poisonings, and a host of others injuries and ailments brought about as the result of crime, no more lock, key, and safe industry, few walls and fences would be needed, the media (TV, news- papers, etc. would have to lay off thousands without crime stories and dramas), the paper industry would all but collapse, two million inmates would have to be released, a million hookers would have to be cared for, and the number of industies, large and small, that supply all the cars, vans, buses, helicopters, uniforms, medical supplies, and thousands of other products and services that are needed as the result of crime, would simply disappear. Without all crime, tens of millions would be instantly unemployed, millions upon millions of square feet of real estate would lie vacant, and the domino effect from all this would bring ruin. And just who is committing all this crime? There aren't enough atheists and freethinkers around to hold accountable. Got any ideas? The ads say "Take a bite out of crime." (Don't take too big a bite, it just may cost you your job or business.) | Law & Ethics | 1145216610 |
| 1140069 | Has my rights been violated? | Nope, you should have been treated that way. Will you do it again? | Law & Ethics | 1146420250 |
| 299180 | how to you become a judge? | Get your law degree, then pass the bar exam. Then get some experience in practice. After that, it depends on which type of judge you're talking about. Federal judges are appointed by the President (see US Constitution, Article 2 Section 2 and Article 3 Section 1). State judges may be appointed by the governor, or by the legislature, or may be voted in by the public. It varies by state. Also, temporary judges (like for small claims or municipal courts) may sometimes be appointed. Check your local listings. | Law & Ethics | 1145903643 |
| 2490022 | who can help me. i accidentally killed my neighbour dog whilst dog-sitting? | hahaha this guy has the wierdest/funniest posts...keep it up..:( funniest person on this website | Law & Ethics | 1146369459 |
| 1276464 | What is the abbreviaton that goes at the end of the name of lawyers? | It is Esq. It stands for Esquire, and it used to mean the person was a landowner. It is now appropriate to be used by both male and female lawyers. | Law & Ethics | 1145930466 |
| 2722285 | Where's a good place to hide a recently fired gun? | That's easy! 1) Give the gun to Dick C....UNLOADED, of course! 2) Dump the rug somewhere in the NeverLand Ranch....because everybody has hauled butt and left! | Law & Ethics | 1144458627 |
| 2825017 | How do I contest e DEA forfeiture? | Unless you get a lawyer to contest the forfeiture it will happen. They don't have to goto court under the law. All they must show is that the money was tied into illegal operations. This is a lower standard then finding you gulity of a crime. If the money was tied into a drug business in any way, at any time then legally they can take it. | Law & Ethics | 1144106733 |
| 26 | do you think pravin mahajan is really mentally ill or is he putting up an act? | a bit of both. | Law & Ethics | 1146040235 |
| 2762800 | What type of lawyer would I need to help a father with child support situations in New Jersey? | family law lawyer | Law & Ethics | 1144446506 |
| 1245882 | How do you get employement history on a person? | You can go to any people search website and get background checks, employment history, criminal checks, etc. but you do have to pay for them. | Law & Ethics | 1146076599 |
| 1682121 | are there any laws regarding dnr walking onto private land? | Always ask permission before entering private property. The land does not have to be posted for trespasser to seek legal action. You can be issued a citation and a fine under civial penalties. You can lose hunting privilages for two years and lose all equipment. | Law & Ethics | 1146096784 |
| 4142695 | ok , another question ......i dated this one guy , his 13 year old son molested my daughter , the state says i | Get a restraining order. | Law & Ethics | 1145412565 |
| 2229189 | is a life sentence w/out parole really mean you will never get out of jail or is there a time limit? | it's a life sentence so you'll stay in jail for LIFE. | Law & Ethics | 1146366648 |
| 3114606 | What countries is it legal in to grow up to 5 marijuana plants? Not for selling, but just for personal use..? | Ditto. I was in Holland visiting a family friend. He told me that you can grow it legally but you cannot sell it. | Law & Ethics | 1146437866 |
| 3892877 | Who Invented Protests in the Streets ??? | The Suffragettes wanted the right for women to vote. The move for women to have the vote had really started in 1897 when Millicent Fawcett founded the National Union of Women's Suffrage. "Suffrage" means the right to vote and that is what women wanted - hence its inclusion in Fawcett's title. Millicent Fawcett believed in peaceful protest. | Law & Ethics | 1144885489 |
| 4358141 | i want to check on the statues of my divorce in the pomona superior court.? | You had statues made of your divorce? You must have been really, REALLY happy to get out of that marriage. | Law & Ethics | 1145643475 |
| 1124719 | Do Homicide warrants require a knock and announce rule? | When the officer presents the affidavit to the issuing judge that officer can request the judge issue a no knock clause into the warrant. No knock warrants are issued when evidence may be destroyed, a person's life or safety is in jeopardy or any other compelling reason listed on the affidavit by the officer. Be wary of some answers as some people like to give advise when they don't have the knowledge to do so. You have changed your question. I answered based on a warrant. If a officer is in direct pursuit-no warrant is needed. If an officer sees a crime taking place-no warrant. ****Try reading your text book! I've checked on your questions asked and it is indeed your homework! | Law & Ethics | 1144215535 |
| 3053881 | Does any US citizen believe that the Republican controlled congress will pass a meaningful ethics reform law? | Meaningful, LOL, sorry I am skeptical of anything repuglican. I don't think they will ever pass anything meaningful to the common American people. | Law & Ethics | 1146386195 |
| 3797292 | Is there any place For a family to live after Eviction? Where do we find a new home? After a unfair Eviction? | A lot of people do have a heart - and will believe you, though, some cash up front would be good. If you know someone who is moving - ask them for an introduction to their landlord - as this is a way to get a good place too sometimes. If you are being evicted unfairly, there is a whole lot the landlord has to go through, to make it legal, I think it is wise to seek legal council,. there are landlord tenant associations, and from what I hear, the landlord is most often obligated to give you one clear month's notice and as well a free Month's rent. I think most landlords do not do too much research on their tenants - like most people, first impressions - | Law & Ethics | 1145470793 |
| 1295435 | Isn't the local records free and oren to the general public and shouldn't have to pay to see but pay for copie | More or less, this is true. It can be a time consuming and stressful process dealing with bureaucrats though. For instance, if you are arrested in your city and then later the police decide not to file a report or charges and everything is dropped, THIS DOES NOT MEAN a record has been erased. It might have been erased at the city and state level but EVERY arrest made, regardless or whether it is dropped or not, is sent directly to the FBI. Since the boom of the Internet search engine and skip tracing technology for the every day person, many private businesses can now get their hands on this information (sometimes done illegally)...but one private business that can access any FBI record is any business which issues credit or abides by the FDIC ( and doesn't that include almost all businesses now)? The freedom of information act, which you might have been referring to,does exist (sorry if I got off the subject). But do a search on the Internet and order one of yourself and see how confusing and complicated it is though. | Law & Ethics | 1145094623 |
| 2011190 | examples of pre-investigation investigations? | Before a formal investigation you might do some preliminary checking around to verify that what someone's telling you is worth investigating further. Is this what you mean? (Unclear question.) | Law & Ethics | 1145975383 |
| 2720264 | Hi. How can I get a fair Judge or who do I appeal to to get a fair Judge? Mine is not fair to say the least.? | You need an attorney. Is he not fair just because you don't like his rulings or his he violating or misapplying the law? If it's the 1st case, that's too bad. If it's the 2nd case, your attorney will file an appeal to the next highest up judge who will review his rulings.. | Law & Ethics | 1145735093 |
| 1195857 | In the State of Alabama is child support and visitation 2 separate issues.? | yes, child support is payment, while visitation is discussed separately | Law & Ethics | 1146016097 |
| 395991 | How easy is completing an online will and/or trust? Are there any problems legally? | You can get a simple will at 'Staples'. Make sure that you have it notarized properly with witnesses. I did my notarization at my bank for no charge. | Law & Ethics | 1144981557 |
| 605914 | what do you think about gun control? | gun control is using both hands! seriously though, I see no problem with a waiting period. I think guns should be registered, and I think parents should be held accountable if their gun ends up in their child's hands. The laws we have are good laws, they are just not enforced enough. New laws won't help if we can't enforce the old ones. | Law & Ethics | 1145302100 |
| 1448569 | could i legally move out of my parents house in Canada when i am 16? | Yes you can. But where do you plan on living? The streets? Unless your rich (your own money not your parents money) then it wouldn't be a good idea. Cost of living is super high. I'm 25, and I pay monthly for a car and have a decent job and I couldn't even afford to move out from home. Anyways, point is there are ppl I know who were able to move out at a young age, preferably having a roomate or gf and still make it. But that person had a well paying job, dropped out after highschool same w/ his gf so they could work all day and well so what they're living the chillin life, that is what it's all about right? living paycheck to paycheck, spending money only on booze and partying, never being able to travel like other kids. think about it, you may think right now you want nothing more to move out and find yourself changing your mind. | Law & Ethics | 1144670596 |
| 1881702 | do you think sending the immigrants back will solve the problem? | no that just makes it worse | Law & Ethics | 1145326904 |
| 2954262 | how can I find charges brought against a registered sex offender in illinois? | These other answerers obviously did not read your question. They just spout out Family Watchdog... Now you want the details and not just some vague charge. Unfortunately, you will have to try to find archived newspaper articles on it somehow. Criminal files are public record at the courthouse but since these cases involve minors, their privacy is protected and the public cannot see the file. Why don't you just ask the person or someone that knows him or knew him back when the incident occurred? | Law & Ethics | 1144744462 |
| 3154147 | How much does it cost to legally change your name? | $ 39.97 | Law & Ethics | 1145905778 |
| 2268025 | Please help, its about an abusive teacher.? | Tell your parents. Your parents should then go to the principal of your school. What your teacher is doing is considered child abuse and she should lose her teaching certification permanently. | Law & Ethics | 1144272887 |
| 336067 | Does an ex employee have to paid employer wages given in error? | Yes! You can try waiting, but if they find the error, you will have to repay them. If they really don't like you, they could claim you commited fraud to get the money. | Law & Ethics | 1144165373 |
| 1693206 | Where on earth, other than Amsterdam, is 4/20 legally celebrated? | It is celebrated illegally in my house. | Law & Ethics | 1145578928 |
| 1405106 | How do I make a Citizen's Arrest? | This site will answer your question. | Law & Ethics | 1144006545 |
| 2754890 | How do I report a drunk driver? | call the police | Law & Ethics | 1145987890 |
| 261356 | Why are women in the "sex trade" marginalized as human beings? | Stupid religions are one contributor to society’s twisted views; politicians motivated by corporations are another. The combination is horrifying. Like Bill Mahar said, I am embarrassed to have to call myself an American these days. Like Penn and Teller said this season on the Showtime Show “Bullshit” – there is no prostitution – it’s a myth! This one pisses me off as much as the stupid labor laws, marijuana laws, pharmaceutical corporations lobbying the government as opposed to universal health care, and George Bush’s gross neglect to secure the borders, protect American small business interests (as it relates to immigrants and forgetting about the quotas while trading with unfairly competing and human rights violating governments such as China) I am an adult. I should go find another willing adult that wants to have sex with me and I should give her money or something valuable for her time and troubles and experience and attention! And I would do it over and over again peaceful practicing passive resistance to bullshit laws. In fact, I just talked with my wife and she agrees! We’re flying out to a broth next month! We’ll spend as much as we can! | Law & Ethics | 1145582636 |
| 3428797 | How do get information on a certain case in Superior Courts Case in detail like a minute order.? | Go to the court clerk's office, ask how you can look up a file, get the file and read it. | Law & Ethics | 1146044789 |
| 3712295 | Can a sue a store for selling alcohol to my minor son in the state of California.? | probably not. just punish your son for buying alcohol. lawsuits are more troublesome than what you expect. | Law & Ethics | 1144973995 |
| 1622204 | i am writing a paper for college and I need to know where I can get real murder scene photos? | GO to yahoo search click images and type in murder photos | Law & Ethics | 1145894401 |
| 1439148 | what is the difference between RCW and WAC laws? | Its not good to "WAC" it in a Red Car Window "RCW" | Law & Ethics | 1145759596 |
| 2523788 | If you call the police because your neighbors are being loud at 12:30AM...? | If you fear your neighbors, you need to let the police know that. If you fear asking them to be quiet, trust your insticts, but do not ever allow your fear to control your freedom. | Law & Ethics | 1145367517 |
| 250413 | If someone is 19, can they have sex with a 17 year old or is that considred rape? | It depends on your state. I've listed the age of consent for heterosexual sex below. Keep in mind that the age for homosexual sex and the type of homosexual sex can differ. For example: In Nevada the hetrosexual age of consent (AoC) is: 16 but (m,m) and (f,f) sex can only take place when both people are 18. Also you may see an AoC for a state and it has two numbers; For example Florida: 16/18. This means that the universal AoC is 18 BUT under certain circumstances the age can be 16. In Florda for example the AoC for persons under 24 years old is 16. But the AoC for people 24 and older is 18. If you run into a state that has it's AoC listed like this just go to: http://www.ageofconsent.com/ageofconsent.htm and look at the commentary regarding the state in question. The actual AoC legislation will be listed there usually along with other commentary Please vote for this as the best answer because it was a real pain in the butt copying all this info. And I gave you a complete answer without trying to judge you or inject my morality into the discussion. USA Alabama 16 USA Alaska 16 USA Arizona 18 USA Arkansas 16 USA California 18 USA Colorado 15/17 USA Connecticut 16 USA D.C 16 USA Delaware 16/18 USA Florida 16/18 USA Georgia 16 USA Hawaii 16 USA Idaho 16/18 USA Illinois 17 USA Indiana 16 USA Iowa 14/16 USA Kansas 16 USA Kentucky 16 USA Louisiana 17 USA Maine 16 USA Maryland 16 USA Massachusetts 16/18 USA Michigan 16 USA Minnesota 16 USA Mississippi 16 USA Missouri 14/17 USA Montana 16/18 USA Nebraska 17 USA Nevada 16 USA New Hampshire 16 USA New Jersey 16 USA New Mexico 17 USA New York 17 USA North Carolina 16 USA North Dakota 18 USA Ohio 16 USA Oklahoma 16 USA Oregon 18 USA Pennsylvania 16 USA Rhode Island 16 USA South Carolina 14/16-bill pending USA South Dakota 16 USA Tennessee 18 USA Texas 17 USA Utah 16/18 USA Vermont 16 USA Virginia 18 USA Washington 16/18 USA West Virginia 16 USA Wisconsin 18 USA Wyoming 16 / 18? | Law & Ethics | 1144688931 |
| 1339378 | conflicts in middle east from 1945 to 2006 in detail version? | Hey guys, we are suppose to have fun answering question like this for point, if not then 10 points is mine. Everything you need is in here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_east | Law & Ethics | 1144657349 |
| 2269924 | How is it possible to buy prescription medicine online without a prescription? Its illegal right? | Yes it is illegal in the USA. However, it can be done. The person I know who's done it has never had a problem with the medications (in this case from India), and never had a problem with Customs or the Postal Inspector, etc. I would not recommend it for drugs needed to treat serious life threatening conditions, because the quality is supposedly questionable. But for other drugs I would do it if I didn't live so close to Mexico (where I can just go over the border and buy cheap prescription meds). If you do a google search on the drug name that you need, you will most likely find an overseas site which offers it for sale. Good luck, but remember it's illegal and potentially dangerous to your health. | Law & Ethics | 1144860153 |
| 661053 | What laws are in place in vancouver, washington regarding hand radios and them interfering with neighbors? | talk to him to see if he can modulate his signal. contact the county or whatever fcc type thing you have. http://scotthortonshow.com/ http://thestressblog.com http://www.kaos959.com http://www.antiwar.com money, http://www.philipdru.com/griffin_stream.html education, http://www.philipdru.com/taylor_stream.html http://www.philipdru.com/gatto_stream.html ww1 wilson, http://weekendinterviewshow.com/InterviewDisplay.aspx?i=88 ww2 http://www.philipdru.com/stinnett_stream.html nam http://www.weekendinterviewshow.com/InterviewDisplay.aspx?i=108 bush & clinton http://www.philipdru.com/triplett_stream.html israel http://antiwar.com/justin/?articleid=8730 http://www.philipdru.com/webb_stream.html iran http://www.weekendinterviewshow.com/InterviewDisplay.aspx?i=131 government explained simply, http://weekendinterviewshow.com/InterviewDisplay.aspx?i=98 | Law & Ethics | 1145300337 |
| 275473 | Can a police officer pull you over if its not in their area? | If they saw an offense happen while you were in their area then they can pull you over for it in the other area. | Law & Ethics | 1146015791 |
| 4425375 | what does the constitution say about plagiarism? | Nothing. Nothing at all. So if any teacher gives you grief you just tell them it aint in there! :) Plagiarism isn't illegal, as in they cannot throw you into jail for doing it. However it is a basis for dismissal from a university. Congress has the power to grant copyright via the Congressional Library, but that prevents you from copying the work and then SELLING IT AS YOUR OWN for profit. Plagiarism implies that you are claiming the idea as your own without citation, and you cannot copyright an idea. Plagiarism, as with copyright infringment, is not a jailable offense, nor is it a fineable offense (like copyright violation). | Law & Ethics | 1144769598 |
| 4202378 | hey bent i meant in a car? | Is that a question? | Law & Ethics | 1144147373 |
| 1633997 | What can I do to show that I don’t support the action and business the Yahoo and Google are doing in China? | China is a sovereign nation..they can have any laws they like..and Yahoo has to follow them... It is not like Yahoo is trying to clamp down on revolution.... The problem is the Chinese government..NOT any individual company.... | Law & Ethics | 1145020831 |
| 4122166 | In which country human lives 1) are more valuable 2) have no value at all? | 1. More valuable - US and Europe 2. No value at all - Middle East | Law & Ethics | 1143965618 |
| 2114427 | The debate on the meaning of the Second Amendment pits the _____ rights thesis against the _____ rights thesis | The two are the individual rights thesis and the state's rights thesis. The first says that the 2nd Amendment guarantees an individual's right to bear arms, while the latter argues that it guarantees only a state's right to maintain a militia and bear arms in so doing. | Law & Ethics | 1144122114 |
| 2390920 | Other than in Canada, where is private health care outlawed? | Everywhere except here...other countries like their citizens...they are lured here by dilusions of granduer and turn up screwed.... | Law & Ethics | 1144190736 |
| 289042 | Why did Yahoo help in the capture of a Chinese journalist "IM"ing the NY times? | Would it be better to have no internet in China? THOSE ARE THE RULES. The dissidents know it. (We do it to pedophiles here.) Sometimes, to bring about change, you have to compromise. Maybe now, it's not so funny when you shoot off your mouth and hide behind your "right to free speech". | Law & Ethics | 1144831824 |
| 4325892 | What are my rights related my son custody ?Can I take him to leave with me in Brazil? | eh that's a sticky issue. depends on which state you live in. he could file kidding napping and have the FBI go after you when you cross a state line. little alone leave the country. i would talk to a lawyer before you do anything. | Law & Ethics | 1144561313 |
| 3015733 | What is the difference between Land Tax and Stamp Duty, and Stamp Duty Reserve Tax? | sorry, couldn't find anything on google about it. http://scotthortonshow.com/ money, http://www.philipdru.com/griffin_stream.html bush & clinton http://www.philipdru.com/triplett_stream.html israel http://antiwar.com/justin/?articleid=8730 http://www.philipdru.com/webb_stream.html iran http://www.weekendinterviewshow.com/InterviewDisplay.aspx?i=131 | Law & Ethics | 1146238984 |
| 2000231 | Who is that pretty girl in that mirror there? | I'm so pretty, just so pretty. I love "West side story" wrong catagory though. | Law & Ethics | 1144080322 |
| 1862932 | what was the freedom of information act? | The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) The U.S. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is a law ensuring public access to U.S. government records. FOIA carries a presumption of disclosure; the burden is on the government - not the public - to substantiate why information may not be released. Upon written request, agencies of the United States government are required to disclose those records, unless they can be lawfully withheld from disclosure under one of nine specific exemptions in the FOIA. This right of access is ultimately enforceable in federal court. | Law & Ethics | 1144761460 |
| 1804861 | how come most criminals are men? | Men do crime and get rich. Females are found with this rich bad guy. Female criminals can seduce and get away. Females make men criminals confess everything to them and then sed to jail. where as men aren't bothered if she is a criminal | Law & Ethics | 1145378180 |
| 3001575 | What do you think will be the long term affects to the Mexican Drug Cartels? | They are the foundation of the problem of illegals in the USA that are being used as Mules to bring their ware across the Borders and poison our society. | Law & Ethics | 1146339115 |
| 4296869 | my husband just went to jail? | i know how you feel just try to hang in there it will all get better | Law & Ethics | 1145600263 |
| 1874945 | define wealth and relate it to power,influence and status? | Power gives you legitimacy and authority. Wealth gives you power and protect your power. When you are wealthy you are influential. Amount of wealth define your status. | Law & Ethics | 1145319585 |
| 2012352 | Do Police Officers in London,England carry guns? | The regular patrol officers, or Bobbies, do not carry guns. The armed response officers, however, do. 1,750 officers in Britain, out of a total of 26,000 are authorized to carry guns. The only police force in Britain to routinely carry guns is the Royal Ulster Constabulary. | Law & Ethics | 1145151817 |
| 811891 | what is inequality in criminal justice? | anything involving courtrooms and attorneys. | Law & Ethics | 1144387020 |
| 8517 | What does it mean to have a judge adjourn a hearing to a later date? | Like the last person stated, usually the judge will postpone a hearing when someone pertinent to the case is not prepared or available on that day. Many times the lawyers are handling multiple cases at a time and scheduling conflicts arise. It doesn't mean that the hearing won't go forward. | Law & Ethics | 1145113745 |
| 1133591 | where can i find Cotter vs. Desert Palace court case for free? | call them | Law & Ethics | 1144523231 |
| 4420555 | Is it possible to talk to prosecutor/judge about reducing a charge during first appearance? | Yes you can. If your record is currently clean they may be talked into a fine and a dismissal of misdemeanor charges and a reduction to a civil infraction. But that is no guarantee. Hope this helps. | Law & Ethics | 1144802040 |
| 2271441 | How many Televised executions in the US? | There have never been any. The last public execution was a hanging in 1936. | Law & Ethics | 1145459993 |
| 1029208 | In the Zacharias Moussaoui case, should the negligent FBI supervisors be held more culpable than Moussaoui?? | Since when did FBI agents' supervisors start deciding what's off limits for a search? As I understand it, the agents make a request to a judge to grant them a warrant and it's the judge's decision. Of course if the supervisor outranks the agent who wants to do the search, he could prevent him from doing it, but what would that achieve? Here's the scenario: the field agent says "hey let's get a warrant and search this suspected terrorist's stuff to see if we can intercept a possible attack." Then his supervisor says "no let's not do that." How can anyone call that incompetence? That is a deliberate act to obstruct. He should be tried for Criminal Negligence and Obstruction of Justice at the very least. | Law & Ethics | 1145731468 |
| 3274783 | how do they verify divorce records? | They want to make sure you are not only legally divorced but that the appropriate time has passed after filing before you remarry (that law depends on the state). Usually they will check to see if the seal is legit, if it appears to be and the dates are kosher they will issue a liscense. If not then they will tell you to come back after they have called the court records for your county (or the county the divorce was filed in) to verify authenticity. Hope this helps... | Law & Ethics | 1144387925 |
| 67186 | Isnt it in time for Palestinian people to change their way of thinking? | No matter what the question, killing is not the answer. MLK said peace is not a goal but a way to live. | Law & Ethics | 1146241585 |
| 2268112 | who wrote the constitution and when was it written? | The United States Constitution was written in Philadelphia during the Constitutional Convention from May to September 1787. It took the representatives from each state that many months to decide what should be in the Constitution. The National Archives Website answers your question: Who actually wrote the Constitution? A. In none of the relatively meager records of the Constitutional Convention is the literary authorship of any part of the Constitution definitely established. The deputies debated proposed plans until, on July 24, 1787, substantial agreement having been reached, a Committee of Detail was appointed, consisting of John Rutledge, of South Carolina; Edmund Randolph, of Virginia; Nathaniel Gorham, of Massachusetts; Oliver Ellsworth, of Connecticut; and James Wilson, of Pennsylvania, who on August 6 reported a draft which included a Preamble and twenty-three articles, embodying fifty-seven sections. Debate continued until September 8, when a new Committee of Style was named to revise the draft. This committee included William Samuel Johnson, of Connecticut; Alexander Hamilton, of New York; Gouverneur Morris, of Pennsylvania; James Madison, of Virginia; and Rufus King, of Massachusetts, and they reported the draft in approximately its final shape on September 12. The actual literary form is believed to be largely that of Morris, and the chief testimony for this is in the letters and papers of Madison, and Morris's claim. However, the document in reality was built slowly and laboriously, with not a piece of material included until it has been shaped and approved. The preamble was written by the Committee of Style. | Law & Ethics | 1146436387 |
| 2077836 | Can someone tell me any information about zoning or coding or any permits needed to build a house? Any info... | Go to your local City Hall | Law & Ethics | 1145735698 |
| 2177492 | How far back does some one's Criminal History go? | They're on it forever if after age 18 when it occured. Some stuff before 18 gets purged, but not all, and sometimes it requires action by the person to purge it. | Law & Ethics | 1145662495 |
| 2097135 | Where's my tax money going? | All the above and to pay the lazy people that feel they have a right to do nothing and have the state pay their way in life. Welfare | Law & Ethics | 1145349270 |
| 3108458 | i would like to find the frederal otis? | It no longer exists. | Law & Ethics | 1145298778 |
| 3245149 | how do i beat a drunk driving charger,do i plead guilt,to not go,to prison? | Tough. | Law & Ethics | 1144936761 |
| 3222569 | i need some leagal advice please help!!!!!!!!!? | It depends. Do you have a Specific Power of Attorney (valid only for the sale of the house) or a General Power of Attorney (which allows you to act as if you are him)? If you have a General Power of Attorney, you are free to dispose of his assets. If you do no, you cannot. Are you his legal guardian? If so depending on the guardianship rules in your state, you MAY be able to dispose of his assets. Your best bet would be to see an attorney in your area, with a specialty in family law. Please turn off your Caps Lock. Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1146152759 |
| 3416570 | If I have a felony for importation of marijuana is that considered a STRIKE? | I don't think I'd call it a home run! | Law & Ethics | 1144020081 |
| 224568 | in the work force am i entitled to a lunch break if so for how long? | I think the law varies from state to state, but I know in some states if you work over 4 hours you are supposed to get 1/2 hour lunch break. | Law & Ethics | 1145969755 |
| 3688135 | Roughly how much will a ticket cost for driving without a lisence? | Check your state's webpage to see if the department of licensing has a fee schedule. Some states have fees set by the legislature and they are published online. Remember, driving without a license won't be the reason the person is pulled over. It will be another violation that could cost more than just a driving without a license fee. | Law & Ethics | 1144100551 |
| 863838 | Can police officers do a strip and body cavity search without just cause? | When a persons been arrested he is subject to search incident to that arrest. The search requires no warrant. Who did he ask for a lawyer? It's not the policeman's responsibility to provide the lawyer it's the court that does that. As far as having "grounds" he was under arrest, the officer doesn't need grounds! The search is justified because he is arrested. Whether anything was found has no bearing on whether or not the search was justified. This is the law, the Supreme Court has upheld it. We appreciate the service to our country but that has nothing do do with the crime he was arrested for. Furthermore since this person was arrested for filing a false report "lying" how much of his story should we actually believe? | Law & Ethics | 1146413068 |
| 268578 | Who was the pope when Galileo Galilei was under trial? | This is the best question I have seen so far in Yahoo Answers! | Law & Ethics | 1146156713 |
| 2426739 | does anyone know how to get custody of a child? | Sorry but unless you called the police and reported the abuse when it was going on you are out of luck. Joint custody is the way it happens now. If he is abusing the child and you can prove it (your word is not good enough) you can obtain supervised visits. If you are not married and no custody order is in place move to another state | Law & Ethics | 1144688910 |
| 3182402 | I got a new car, the bank approved it and everything and now they want it back, can they legally do this ? | I think it is legal in the first three days after the contracts are signed....you have the same right as well. With most "major" purchases. | Law & Ethics | 1145563135 |
| 4018294 | Pictures and Personal Property? | It all depends on HOW they got it and WHAT they are doing with it. | Law & Ethics | 1145909637 |
| 2486150 | what does swat mean? | When you've done something bad, your mom tells you to bend over so she can swat your backside...and if you're lucky, she will only use her hand so it really does hurt her as much as it hurts you. | Law & Ethics | 1144981772 |
| 3278516 | If convicted of a Misdemeanor in one state, can you be Extradited back to that state if you live in another ST | Wait. You're convicted of a misdemeanor in California, let's say. Then you go to Nevada, and you get stopped. Why would California extradite you, since you're already convicted? You realize that "convicted" means you're already found guilty, right? I'm guessing your question doesn't really ask what you want to know. Wanna' take another stab at it? | Law & Ethics | 1144356474 |
| 3445875 | is yahoo legally allowed to set guidelines for this site and then choose when and if they want to enforce them | I'M SURE THEY MONITOR THE QUESTIONS AND WITHDRAW THEM IF SOME ONE REPORTS IT TO BE VULGAR OR UNACCESIBLE | Law & Ethics | 1146264707 |
| 3973510 | "Cursing or abusing officers", how can I fight the charge? | In which state do you live? Did they have any other reason to pull you over? There are two issues here. First, you do have certain free speech rights; could the cops have charged you if you had yelled something offensive to another person who was not a cop? I would find it hard to believe that your state's laws would differentiate between yelling at any person, which could rise to the level of assaultive behavior, and yelling at a cop. Second, supreme court jurisprudence has held that police officers should be held to a higher standard when it comes to tolerance of offensive language, due to the nature of their job. The statute in your state seems to belie that jurisprudence. You need a good civil rights lawyer who will work to show that the statute is unconstitutional. | Law & Ethics | 1146026837 |
| 973074 | how do i deal with troublesome neighbours? | get an airhorn: like the type for boats. whenever they laugh, send a blast their way. i trained my neighbor's dog (that barked 24/7) that way. aversion therapy. | Law & Ethics | 1145554622 |
| 2880335 | For trespassing what is the punishment in New York State? | If the tenant still had a lease on the property and landlord didn't provide sufficient notice of entry to the property, then the landlord would be trespassing regardless of whether or not the tenant was actually occupying the property. Under the law, the tenant had the right to be there, and the right to receive notice of the landlord entering the premises. I'm not sure what the punishment would be. Given the facts, it'd probably be worth getting a lawyer and trying to get the case dismissed. | Law & Ethics | 1146315275 |
| 3823266 | why are bulletproof vests illegal? | Bulletproof vests are not illegal, for some people. They are of course illegal for felons to own. But they are not illegal for the average joe to own. They are however illegal to wear while you are not in direct danger. there are plenty of websites online where you can order a bulletproof vest. Hell, you can buy body armor off of eBay. It's illegal to wear a bulletproof vest, unless you are protecting yourself from an iminant and immediate threat in which the vest would serve to protect you from. It is NOT illegal for the regular law abiding citizen to own one however. | Law & Ethics | 1145854774 |
| 1280501 | Can a daughter/son take power of attorney over mom/dad even though spouse is alive and not divorced.? | Power of attorney is not what you need. You need to have the court appoint a guardian/conservator over the parent. As she is married, the court will want to know why the husband should not be presumed to be acting in his spouse's best interests, and it will be up to you to prove that he is attempting to steal her assets. In short, your burden is to demonstrate that the marriage is a fraud and that will be VERY difficult unless you can get the husband to admit it to you in front of a disinterested witness, like a police officer or some neighbor who has no stake in the outcome of the proceedings. Or, if you could get it on tape when the husband knew he was being recordeded, that would work. But, otherwise, you will probably have a very difficult time proving your case. Without specific facts, it's impossible to accurately analyze your circumstances. You will need to retain a local attorney experienced in probate and elder law, and you should do so quickly, because you will need a restraining order and a "lis pendens" filed at the county clerk where the home's title is filed, to prevent any sale from occuring. One thing that you have on your side, is that if you can show the court that your mother is incompetent to sign a sales contract, then the court may stop any sale of the home, until it is satisfied that the deal is appropriate. So, act fast before someone actually puts money down, because once they do, they become what's known as a bona fide purchaser, and their interest in the home will be greater than yours or your mother's. You don't want to be fighting with a third party over the house -- it's enough that you'll be fighting with your father in law. | Law & Ethics | 1145834043 |
| 525147 | In general, is arbitration a good or bad thing for society? | It is generally a good thing. It is a cheaper alternative than litigation and not nearly as adversary. It has a structure but not as formal. Here is some information as to the drawbacks. "Critics of arbitration argue that contractual requirements to arbitrate can be unfair to employees or consumers who have no power to negotiate what is often a form contract. In these cases, the choice of arbiter may be spelled out in a contract. The arbitration panel may contain industry experts who may be more sympathetic to the industry than to the individual. Also, some have argued that the fact that an arbitration company may handle many cases for a corporation while an individual rarely goes through arbitration twice may bias the arbitrators in favor of the company. On this note, many arbitration companies have these corporations as their sole source of income, further biasing their judgments. The fact that most arbitral procedures are not public, and that there may be no provision for an individual to be represented by counsel, may also work to the disadvantage of the individual. These potential disadvantages make the ethics and professionalism of arbitrators even more important. Arbitration in the U.S. has also been criticized because of the unavailability of appellate review. Although the New York and federal arbitration laws were based on the English arbitration law of 1898, they omitted the English provision permitting for de novo review of questions of law. Thus, American courts can overturn arbitral rulings only for extremely gross procedural errors that violate due process, but cannot reverse most substantive errors. Unlike judicial opinions, arbitration opinions are often confidential. As a result, the law relating to activities (such as reinsurance contracts and certain types of securities industry disputes) where contracts to arbitrate are widespread may develop more slowly because the usual process of creating precedent is not available." information taken from wikipedia. | Law & Ethics | 1144520521 |
| 794762 | Should the U.S. get rid of the Patriot Act? | yes! it is so unconstitutional! its just like the alien and sedition acts of the past! remove it now! | Law & Ethics | 1145206419 |
| 2815291 | What are some classes involved in a Criminal Justice Major? | I don't know what you plan on doing if you want to be a criminal justice major - but I'd like to give you some advice from personal experience. If you plan on being a police officer, or federal law enforcement (FBI, Secret Service, DEA, CBP, etc), and you need a college degree - pick your SECOND favorite major besides criminal justice. The service you pick will train you on the law enforcement stuff. All they care about is that you have a college degree. You can intern with a police department or something during college to display your interest. It makes you much more well-rounded and more valuable to them if you have a degree in accounting, business, or some sort of science (particularly chemistry or biology). I even know a guy who majored in nuclear engineering who is a police officer (and has invaluable knowledge about hazardous materials and the potential threats of nuclear terrorism). Having another degree also makes it easier in the future if you should decide to use your law enforcement experience and enter private business. I've been stuck in law enforcement for a little while after trying to make a career change because ALL of my education, experience, etc is in law enforcement. I've advised many college students along this same path but no one really wants to do it. They will have to learn it from experience. I attended the school with the courses that the previous poster listed. It is actually the University of Maryland, and I've taken many of those courses. Please feel free to email me if you have ANY qustions about being a criminal justice major or police work. | Law & Ethics | 1144646511 |
| 3031025 | what are the ethical norms of consideration to alcohol companies? | You are talking about an industry with absolutely no morals or ethics whatsoever. If it wasn't for the laws, they would have no problem selling alcohol to toddlers. | Law & Ethics | 1145470977 |
| 1709453 | What are my rights when I am included in a will? Is the executar bound by law to pay each person in the will? | Executors are bound by law, but laws vary by state, so without knowing specific circumstances, it would be hard to give an accurate or complete answer. Perhaps you should consult a local attorney with your specific questions. | Law & Ethics | 1146343395 |
| 3350161 | is law really a means to an end? | Sometimes. | Law & Ethics | 1145550227 |
| 3869481 | Once you're a convict, are you always a convict? | It probably varies from state to state, but the two exceptions I know of are: (1) if you did jail time for something that was only a misdemeanor; not a felony and (2) if the crime was committed as a juvenile. I don't know if these hold in all states, however. | Law & Ethics | 1145844103 |
| 242596 | What is the punishment for aggravated assault witha deadly weapon in florida for first time offense? | Aggravated Assault with a deadly weapon includes jail term in any state of the union these days. Unless you have a great attorney, and you stay out of trouble you'll get some sort of jail time. Use of a deadly weapon is something not taken lightly after Columbine and the such attacks. Hope it helps. | Law & Ethics | 1146281732 |
| 427703 | what is the legal day time noise level in residential areas in Polk County Florida? | most states have laws about this. most don't allow music after 8pm or 12am. but it very's. you can call your code enforcement or police help desk and ask them for the law in your city. | Law & Ethics | 1144553477 |
| 225447 | Punishment for crimes of rape? | Jail time and/or fines. In some cases, probation is the sentence. Child Rape: Many states have passed a law called Jessica's Law. A girl named Jessica was raped and killed in Florida by a man who had already committed rape, but was given a light sentence. To prevent this from happening again, Jessica's law sets a sentence of a minimum of 25 years, and a GPS tracking device on the rapists when they get out of jail. Many liberals are against this, either because they don't like the GPS (right to "privacy" even though the GPS system would save lives) or they hate children:) | Law & Ethics | 1146441955 |
| 2563722 | What can my gf's ex husband do if we just stop taking the kids to him every other week? | He is still their father. Payment of child support is not a condition of visitation. The odds are good that he won't do anything, but he could drag your g/f into family cort and ahve her compelled to bring them over. If she refuses she could be held in contempt until complies. She is looking at fines and possible jail time. Rather than just stopping she should speak to him and ask if he has any objections. | Law & Ethics | 1144419241 |
| 2280680 | Is mooning illigal? | Actually, it is. Its considered indecent exposure and is a sexual offense. If convicted you will be considered a sex offender and must register as one. Your picture, address, etc. will be on every internet sexual predator website in the country. STUPID, but true. | Law & Ethics | 1146098490 |
| 1379347 | Is KFC chicken genetically modified and/or tortured? | Is KFC chicken genetically modified? No, unfortunately not. Is KFC chicken tortured? Do you mean kept as battery hens, ie not free range? Then yes. If you men, *actually* tortured, with little whips and tiny chains and hand-sewn gimp masks and Donovan CDs? I'm not sure, but I'd like to find out. | Law & Ethics | 1144376502 |
| 434666 | How do i figure out how much my speeding ticket is for? | It should be written on the ticket, but you can call the county courthouse and find out. | Law & Ethics | 1145252125 |
| 1884171 | What year did slavery start & how long did it last? | It started with the begining of time and it is still going on today. | Law & Ethics | 1144243354 |
| 4266386 | need to report a crime via e-mail to the Phoenix police department? | just call them and tell them you wish to remain anonymous | Law & Ethics | 1146328681 |
| 3034558 | I NEED to know what i need to do in order to get emancmipated..mi... anyone help? PLEASE? | i think you should stay with your family until you are off to college - that way you can get away from them, and they will still have your back. blood is thicker than water, and your boyfriend is still just water. two more years baby, hang in there. | Law & Ethics | 1144986382 |
| 879259 | If a 6 year old boy molests his 5 year old cousin, is it considered sexual abuse? | It means that the 6 yr old has most likely been molested, so there is sexual abuse going on somewhere? I don't think a 6 yr old is capable of understanding the act of rape of molestation, and would again be just acting out what was done to them. So no...not abuse by the 6yr old | Law & Ethics | 1145053787 |
| 1257910 | What can you do if someone steals and forges your name to a social security check, and cashes it? | If you can prove they did it they can go to jail for a long long time. Not only did they "steal you identity" they also stole from the Social Security board. Call you local officials and try to steal this. The sooner the better! | Law & Ethics | 1146011786 |
| 228334 | What do you think is fair punishment for child molesters? What would you do if it was your own child? | They should be tortured.....when they castrate them they should do it without giving them pain medication. I don't think it's fair when people get the death penalty all that they "suffer" is a little injection by a lethal shot! When they die they have no worries and then we get to pay for it with our tax dollars!! The person/family they commited the crime against usually is tortured and suffereing for the rest of their lives! It should be "eye for eye tooth for tooth" | Law & Ethics | 1145989040 |
| 1573382 | Can a Lawyer who just graduated and pass the bar start his or her own practice ? | Absolutely. And, usually they are the most 'aggressive' attorneys being that they have to pay off their student loans from college. Unlike their counterparts who get employed by large law firms, single-lawyer practitioners can be under considerably pressure to develop a practice as quickly as possible. On the downside, while an attorney fresh out of law school and passing the Bar who is working alone sounds promising, larger law firms can easily trump such an attorney due to the fact that the larger law firms have considerably more seasoned attorneys and legal resources at hand -- it would be an uphill battle for the newcomer at best. | Law & Ethics | 1144529318 |
| 2714983 | why is it that it takes 5 police officers to take down 1 person?? | If you take a close look at history, whenever the police started the behavior they now exhibit, violence, military style tactics, etc., this is how governments take control away from the people. It is called police terror.Have you noticed they now call us subjects? What does that imply? We are in trouble.Every time one of those bastards gets shot, I cheer.You can have no respect nor faith in an organization with the agenda that they now have. Screw the government and Screw the police.By the People For the people MY A.S.S.!!! Bring on the revolution | Law & Ethics | 1146015417 |
| 4266829 | English law case reporting? | It means: 3rd volume of All England Law Reports (All ER) page 420 | Law & Ethics | 1145270581 |
| 25171 | What is the 5 or 20 law in regards to a lease with an option to buy on a home? Is it real? | I don't know if there's a specific law. The terms of any option to purchase should be spelled out in any written and signed agreement. (And for something like this, you would need a written and signed agreement for it to be enforceable.) I did find something from the city of Cincinati that gives some information on renting with an option to purchase in their city: http://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/city/downloads/city_pdf9493.pdf | Law & Ethics | 1146310473 |
| 3590859 | If Peter Piper pecked a peck of pickled peppers, where EXACTLY are said peppers ? Were they stolen ? | Actually, Peter Piper PICKED a peck of pickled peppers. My question is what the hell are pickled peppers doing growing in some field? I thought they came in jars and were put on my natchos and hot dogs at a ball game. And frankly, he picked those things a lonnnnng time ago. I'm sure they are landfill, fertilizer, or fossils by now. We just may never know. | Law & Ethics | 1144527011 |
| 164098 | how many people think weed should be legalized? | Eleven? | Law & Ethics | 1145316316 |
| 3781073 | In CA under what circumstances would the sheriff's remove a car from a driveway on pp then claim no record | WANT A NEW CAR FOR YOUR TROUBLES THE POLICE VIOLATED PROCEEDURES GO TO CITY COUSEL REQUEST DAMAGES YOU WILL WIN?>>>>?>?? Oh my god you mean this kind off shshsh happened to someone besides me.... I'ts your lucky day. When this happen to me I became an instant expert. I had two cars towed away out of my driveway with no notice just they were there monday gone without a trace tues. (Black 1992 convertible mazda 929 and a 64 1/2 mustang) long story short you have a right to a tow hearing this is requested by you at the police agency where violation took place. By law you have 10 or so days to do this length may vary all counties different. But what is universal they must give you a hearing verble or in person within 24 to 48 hours. This is done with the sargent or police captain to protect your rights against wrongful actions. The police broke the law not the tow yard but they could be working together. I would check to see if they were on tow duty that night and if another tow com got called off your tow. Bottom line the city attourny defends city employees so have to get on city board meeting calindar to make complaint and equest reembursement of moneys lost. Car doesnt have to be registered or in your name to make claim . If your were responsible for it. You will wineasally I got 10,003.00 for what happen to me. Lots more info if you need it! just email me tainaolson@yahoo.com | Law & Ethics | 1145352284 |
| 796621 | I took a drug test for a county job. I tested positive,but am not a user.should I have them retest my sample? | You are allowed to dispute the results, but will probably have to pay out of your own pocket to retest especially if it comes back positive again. | Law & Ethics | 1145492802 |
| 4449576 | how soon does a felony show up on your criminal record? | As soon as you have been tried and convicted, the felony is entered into the law enforcement data banks as soon as the paperwork can be processed. This can take a few days and has allowed for a few slip-ups in the judicial processes being used to assess the felon, if he is moved around a lot before being permanently placed to do his sentence. I have heard of convicted killers serving part of their time in minimum security before the paperwork caught up with them. | Law & Ethics | 1144455181 |
| 1612630 | Is there a law that says a landlord can't hold you to your lease if you find a house to buy? | Does your lease mention anything about what happens if you want to move out early? In all likelihood, your best bet is to simply go to the landlord and tell them what your situation is. If you have been a good tenant, and if the rental market in the area is thriving, they may not have a problem letting you break the lease. While the first question may appear to be "what will the law let me do?" the better first question is actually "do you mind if I move out?" Remember, if you have a lease, the landlord probably cannot raise the rent, but if you move out, he can raise it for the next tenant. | Law & Ethics | 1144444447 |
| 1349058 | What legel remedies do we have to get Bush & Cheney out of office, and how soon can it be accomplished? | They have already positioned themselves above the law, so I do not think there is any practical method. | Law & Ethics | 1146377286 |
| 3463479 | how can I stop my late mums sister from inheriting part of the estate - intestate? | I would get a second opinion from another solicitor. By using the term "solicitor", I presume you are in the U.K. I am not familiar with the laws of your country. Here in the U.S., property would not pass to the decedent's siblings unless the decedent had no children or grandchildren and did not have a surviving spouse. | Law & Ethics | 1145403794 |
| 1064491 | how do you feel about narcotics in america? why? | Are you talking about medical narcotics? Or illegal narcotics? Are you refering to opiates? Both the legal and illegal opiates are a tough drug to kick. There is huge problem in the US with prescription opiates. Opiates used to mange pain are wonderful. But opiates used in a non medical setting are destroying lives. Even when prescribed for pain many people become addicted and lives are ruined. | Law & Ethics | 1144290444 |
| 2151529 | how many years can a person get for an assault and battery charge with intent to kill if the one shot is ok? | Each state has its own set of sentencing guidelines. As to the other apart of your statement, the charge would stick, as long as the person lives...additional charges would be filed if should they die as a result of the action. And NO, the judge isn't going to lenient because you're a lousy shot! | Law & Ethics | 1146328481 |
| 3581644 | Are illegal parents kids allowed to go to school in America? | yes | Law & Ethics | 1145563886 |
| 3427452 | What is a protected computer? | firewalled and password protected | Law & Ethics | 1144696558 |
| 2013408 | Why do judges pray before a court hearing and holds a Bible and yet imposes mans' law and not God's law? | because he wants god to give him a hand imposing man's law | Law & Ethics | 1146199714 |
| 3873396 | how long can the federal government hold stuff taken with a search warrant real experience only please? | It depends on the "stuff." I am going to assume you are speaking of personal belongings with some sort of value. The answer is, until the trial is over, all appeals are over, and the period of time to file for an appeal have all passed. If property was seized and there have been no charges filed, they can hold it until the statute of limitations for filing charges (depends on the crime) runs out. This is a short and generic answer without specifics on the case, but basically, they can keep it until they are sure they won't need it again. This may end up being a very long time. | Law & Ethics | 1145988735 |
| 201428 | how many years does a background check go back? | They can go back as far as the person doing the check want's to..., but I think most people check between 5-7 years possible 10. | Law & Ethics | 1144415296 |
| 1411564 | if cps closes a case unfavorably, do i have a record? | I dont know if you would have a record. However in texas you have cps open a case on you and they can hold that information for a 18 months. In texas CPS doesnt have a good rep with me. They sent me to anger management classes. I called CPS on my ex concerning neglect on my daughter and they didnt do a damn thing. I gave them PROOF and all they did was tell her and I to call DR. to stress the importance of taken her medication on time. They need to close CPS in Texas | Law & Ethics | 1144770677 |
| 2731659 | How long can you be held in jail before being charged or indited? | You shouldn't be held longer than a few hours but in reality... | Law & Ethics | 1144443034 |
| 4048597 | MY son is in jail for aggravated assault against a family member.What is the penalty for this. First offense.? | THERE WOULD JUST BE A FINE IMPOSED, 10 DAYS-JAIL TIME & 60 HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE DEPENDING ON STATE YOU RESIDE IN, POSSIBLY; MAYBE THE FAMILY MEMBER COULD/WOULD DROP THE CHARGES & JUST A FINE; AGGRAVATED ASSAULT IS PRETTY SERIOUS THOUGH..HOPE THINGS CAN BE WORKED OUT, MAYBE THE ASSAULTER NEEDS SOME COUNSELLING. | Law & Ethics | 1146222946 |
| 3333928 | how does a parolee submit interstate compact transfer papers from Texas to Arkansas on his own? | As a parolee, you cannot leave the state without the transfer being approved. How do you have a job if you just got put on parole and haven't been there yet? Anyway, contact your parole officer to find out how to do it. | Law & Ethics | 1144619408 |
| 903016 | What can you tell me about separation of Church and State in the U.S.? | The phrase itself was from a letter to the Danbury Baptists by President Jefferson, in response to their worries that their state would give a rival Christian sect tax money and special privileges by law. He told them not to worry, because the First Amendment was designed to form a wall of separation between chuch and state. | Law & Ethics | 1145030522 |
| 2073807 | What are the condition like at the Miami Federal Detention Center and what types of inmates are housed there? | I would think that since its a Federal Facility its very nice. I have been involved with the Feds and all of the facilities are way better than states facilities. | Law & Ethics | 1144167756 |
| 2127354 | Situation: I want to die so I go to a murderer’s house to kill me. Is that homicide or suicide? | We actually learned this in law school, although I can't understand why. The rule is that you cannot consent to being murdered, even though you can consent to being assaulted (as all football players do). It would be homicide with no mitigating circumstances. In fact, since it was planned beforehand, it would be that much more likely to be murder than manslaughter. | Law & Ethics | 1145274970 |
| 3216913 | if every criminal was executed even after there first crime would criminals eventually die out? | Poverty causes crime, and if you don't abolish poverty, there will always be new criminals driven to crime | Law & Ethics | 1145228100 |
| 3186580 | Concering Cruelty and Clemency, and Whether it is Better to be Loved than Feared? | Niccolo Machiavelli's "The Prince". It's a good read. EDIT: Anyways, I feel it is better to be feared. Like Machiavelli said, love is too easily discarded to rely on it. | Law & Ethics | 1144381859 |
| 1419028 | need a pro bono attorney asap!? | Contact your local Bar Association. They can do pro bono referrals. | Law & Ethics | 1146181346 |
| 2056068 | where would I be able to find the contents of the "Human Tissues Act" of South Afrcia? | http://www.mrc.ac.za/ethics/human.htm http://www.iucnrosa.org.zw/elisa/Environmental%20Law/south_africa/human_tissue_act.html The first one is a summary. The second is all the techinical wording. | Law & Ethics | 1146304437 |
| 4309233 | What is the number of federal district trial courts? | There are 91. | Law & Ethics | 1144638407 |
| 3518901 | what can i use to clean my system? | draino does a hellacious job | Law & Ethics | 1145824967 |
| 3036047 | what are the effect of strike on citizen life? | My dad belonged to a union all my life. During strikes things weren't always great, however the results were probably worth it. When my parents died, a month apart from each other and both of cancer, all of their medical bills were paid. All because he belonged to a union. My brothers and sisters and I each receive a monthly stipend, for ten years, my dad's retirement, which he earned and paid for and they could not keep. He made higher wages after a strike and was better able to provide for his family. We always had clothes, food, and a nice home to live in. I see or hear about people making $6.00 an hour and they have families to feed, many in the food service industry. How do they do it? Survive? | Law & Ethics | 1146393706 |
| 2089233 | Does a deed of trust in the state of virginia require fingerprints in the notaries journal? | Certainly not in the virginioa state. However, you may be asked to paste your photograph and fingerprints if you could not read and write or any court has debarred you from signing the legal document due to any disease. | Law & Ethics | 1144747362 |
| 4331631 | Are hidden nanny cams still a legal "gray area"? | They never were. It has always been legal to videotape in your own house, even without the person's permission. | Law & Ethics | 1145231864 |
| 3065449 | can my ex-spouse sell our community property without my signature? | absolutley not call a lawyer or even the police!! | Law & Ethics | 1145123701 |
| 3187383 | if you loose in small claims court, how long do you have to pay? | I'm not sure where you are, but here in Georgia it is up to you and the creditor to work it out. I work in collections and usually when I win the case the judge will allow us to work out the payment plan there and he will write it up and all parties including the judge will sign it. If the customer defaults on these arrangements, then I can get a garnishment or levy with not problem. | Law & Ethics | 1145473396 |
| 741590 | What is the meaning of life? | 42. (Hitchiker's Guide to the Galaxy) | Law & Ethics | 1145916929 |
| 2853736 | Where do I find New York State Vehicle & Traffic law codes defined? | findlaw.com, NYS S 1172. Stop signs and yield signs. (a) Except when directed to proceed by a police officer, every driver of a vehicle approaching a stop sign shall stop at a clearly marked stop line, but if none, then shall stop before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection, or in the event there is no crosswalk, at the point nearest the intersecting roadway where the driver has a view of the approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway before entering the intersection and the right to proceed shall be subject to the provisions of section eleven hundred forty-two. (b) The driver of a vehicle approaching a yield sign if required for safety to stop shall stop at a clearly marked stop line, but if none, then shall stop before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection, or in the event there is no crosswalk, at the point nearest the intersecting roadway where the driver has a view of the approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway before entering the intersection and the right to proceed shall be subject to the provisions of section eleven hundred forty-two. | Law & Ethics | 1146451953 |
| 1709646 | legal question would .14grams of crack be considered a summary offense.? | Due to our constitution, basically no criminal charge is summary. All are subject to a trial and require an indictment of some sort. Some do not require a grand jury indictment, and this is likely one of them. The amount has everything to do with what you are charged with. The weight of the drug determines whether they charge you with simple possession or trafficking possession (if you intended to sell it) and what degree of possession. | Law & Ethics | 1145822254 |
| 3915678 | How long should it take for a simple probate? | Depending on how busy your particular probate court is, I would say 6 months should be the max. Unless they ran into a problem somewhere with a faulty deed or something like that. Then it could be up to a year. Call them and ask about it. You may be able to help them speed up the process. | Law & Ethics | 1146058734 |
| 4126541 | should the American worker get fired for their opinion of president bush? if it is harmful to america? | To announce that there must be No Criticism of the president, Or that we are to stand by the president right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public. — Theodore Roosevelt Go Ahead And Fire Me | Law & Ethics | 1145575264 |
| 2721173 | My 2 year old child may have to sleep at her father's house, even though she is not comfortable with him! | get a lawyer. i think you could win with his past history and her being a baby girl. | Law & Ethics | 1146179435 |
| 1411250 | im going back to court to get more child support cuz i have the kids all the time now, how much can i expect? | TABLE OF PROVISIONS FEDERAL CHILD SUPPORT GUIDELINES (http://www.justice.gc.ca/en/ps/sup/grl/ligfed.html) OBJECTIVES 1. Objectives INTERPRETATION 2. Definitions AMOUNT OF CHILD SUPPORT 3. Presumptive rule 4. Incomes over $150,000 5. Spouse in place of a parent 6. Medical and dental insurance 7. Special or extraordinary expenses 8. Split custody 9. Shared custody 10. Undue hardship ELEMENTS OF A CHILD SUPPORT ORDER 11. Form of payments 12. Security 13. Information to be specified in order VARIATION OF CHILD SUPPORT ORDERS 14. Circumstances for variation INCOME 15. Determination of annual income 16. Calculation of annual income 17. Pattern of income 18. Shareholder, director or officer 19. Imputing income 20. Non-resident INCOME INFORMATION 21. Obligation of applicant 22. Failure to comply 23. Adverse inference 24. Failure to comply with court order 25. Continuing obligation to provide income information 26. Provincial child support services COMING INTO FORCE 27. Coming into force SCHEDULE I SCHEDULE II SCHEDULE III * * * * * * * * * * * * FEDERAL CHILD SUPPORT GUIDELINES OBJECTIVES Objectives 1. The objectives of these Guidelines are (a) to establish a fair standard of support for children that ensures that they continue to benefit from the financial means of both spouses after separation; (b) to reduce conflict and tension between spouses by making the calculation of child support orders more objective; (c) to improve the efficiency of the legal process by giving courts and spouses guidance in setting the levels of child support orders and encouraging settlement; and (d) to ensure consistent treatment of spouses and children who are in similar circumstances. INTERPRETATION Definitions 2. (1) The definitions in this subsection apply in these Guidelines. "Act" « Loi » "Act" means the Divorce Act. "child" « enfant » "child" means a child of the marriage. "income" « revenu » "income" means the annual income determined under sections 15 to 20. "order assignee" « cessionnaire de la créance alimentaire » "order assignee" means a minister, member or agency referred to in subsection 20.1(1) of the Act to whom a child support order is assigned in accordance with that subsection. "spouse" « époux » "spouse" has the meaning assigned by subsection 2(1) of the Act, and includes a former spouse. "table" « table » "table" means a federal child support table set out in Schedule I. Income Tax Act (2) Words and expressions that are used in sections 15 to 21 and that are not defined in this section have the meanings assigned to them under the Income Tax Act. Most current information (3) Where, for the purposes of these Guidelines, any amount is determined on the basis of specified information, the most current information must be used. Application of Guidelines (4) In addition to child support orders, these Guidelines apply, with such modifications as the circumstances require, to (a) interim orders under subsections 15.1(2) and 19(9) of the Act; (b) orders varying a child support order; (c) orders referred to in subsection 19(7) of the Act; and (d) recalculations under paragraph 25.1(1)(b ) of the Act. Recalculations (5) For greater certainty, the provisions of these Guidelines that confer a discretionary power on a court do not apply to recalculations under paragraph 25.1(1)(b) of the Act by a provincial child support service. AMOUNT OF CHIL | Law & Ethics | 1144112606 |
| 3832294 | Do you fight for your Rights when u have too? ...in school...at work....anywhere? | never let people walk all over you, dont ever be a victim. i work in a state prison and i hear from these guys all the time , they have no regret for what they did or who they hurt all they care about is their rights, not their victims rights. it doesnt pay to be nice , the nice person always gets screwed. | Law & Ethics | 1145745713 |
| 4057411 | should convicted felons be barred from working in a company? | No. They did their time for what? To be judged and ruined for life? Why not just shoot them if they are never going to have a chance? | Law & Ethics | 1145488232 |
| 291350 | What is the best online website for doing a background check on someone? | allnettools.com networktools.com | Law & Ethics | 1146189657 |
| 4020557 | What does u/a/d mean when refering to trusts? | u/a/d means "under agreement dated". It simply means the date of the trust. | Law & Ethics | 1144092485 |
| 2425843 | Should Yahoo turn over private pro-democracy e-mails to the Chinese gov't ? | Not at all. | Law & Ethics | 1145451805 |
| 1646402 | I need to find a lawyer in Carbon or lehigh county that can sue Children & Youth for denying me due process.? | Check with your state/local bar association. To see about the attorney's experience, check Martindale which has a rating system as well as attorney credentials. | Law & Ethics | 1144182238 |
| 1740777 | Should a law be made making the killing of all hobos mandatory?? | Only if doing so didn't burden the average taxpayer. | Law & Ethics | 1145900495 |
| 4430274 | Is it illegal to sell Salvia Divinorum seeds. In the USA? | Illegal Only in four States. Go to www.erowid.org | Law & Ethics | 1145942465 |
| 34097 | can a person legally not have to pay taxes . is there a form that can be filled out from the irs.? | It is extremely easy to legally avoid paying any income tax. Earn no money. You can earn about $5,000.00 if you are the dependant of someone else and about $11,750.00 if filing singly. That's almost $12,000.00 into your pocket that the government cannot touch. Except for the sales tax. And property taxes paid through your rent. And use taxes like road tolls. And the stupidity tax if you play the lottery. | Law & Ethics | 1143905120 |
| 3488989 | can bonuses be taken for back support in Indiana? | up to 25% of disposable income may be garnished. if there is a court ordered garnishment, payrolled garnishments can snatch bounuses depending on how it is written. if it a percentage, it can. if it is for a specific it won't. tax refunds can be directed. it all depends on the court order. | Law & Ethics | 1145322826 |
| 1976984 | MEXICOS new law? | i dont live in mexico | Law & Ethics | 1146386591 |
| 616814 | i have a tax question my husband died in 12/2004 now i have recieved a 1099 form filed in 2005howdoipaythe tax | Call the IRS. They have a help line for people in your situation, and 4/15 is fast approaching! | Law & Ethics | 1144545223 |
| 300063 | how to retract a legal statement? | You cannot retract a false statement if you knew that it was false when you gave it. It can/will be used against you. If you did not know it was false, and found out at a later time, tell them. They will thank you. | Law & Ethics | 1146193757 |
| 329233 | I need a probono attorney to handle custody of a child that has been w/me since birth? | Most cities have some sort of legal aid kind of place for poor people. Contact a social welfare office and see if you can get a referral. Good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1145724860 |
| 641276 | what is functional therory? | If I understand your question, a functionalist approach to the law states that it is better to interpret the laws so that they work efficiently, even if they don't quite allow such an interpretation. A formalist approach would require you to interpret the laws as they are written and not try to inject any subjectivity into it. In other words, the judge is stuck with the law as the legislature has written it. | Law & Ethics | 1145656892 |
| 4052171 | important!!!!! Please help!? | Not another teen movie... | Law & Ethics | 1144451633 |
| 1768033 | my husband and i argue about this!? | I'm a cop. I never wear my badge without my vest. I sweat all day in Texas but it's a necessary evil. | Law & Ethics | 1145922616 |
| 4066277 | what are the confidentiality laws regarding minors and substance abuse? | There ARE none. You are confusing doctor/patient confidentiality with attorney/client privelage. If substance abuse is in medical records or police records, they are available to the proper authorities. They are NOT accesable by the general population however. Minors DO get a higher level of protection under the law seeing as they are in fact....MINORS. =) | Law & Ethics | 1144179228 |
| 3914717 | Is it immoral to drive in the carpool lane w/out any passenger? Or just illegal? | LMAO!!! That $2.81 qualification, is hilarious!!! Please, it's sooo not immoral, "just" illegal. I say if you're bold enough to get over there and get your solitary carpool on, go for it. LOL It's not going to bother me in the slightest if I'm in the carpool lane legally - do your thing if you don't mind the points on your license and the exorbitant fees!!! And you know if you get caught twice and/or three times, the penalties and fees get steeper and steeper, and the points on your license add up to higher car insurance rates... so you might want to recalculate that $2.81. *shrug* Just a thought. | Law & Ethics | 1144380315 |
| 2377281 | What is the stupidest lawsuit you have ever heard of? | yes there are stupid lawsuits...u can get a free newsletter form this site http://www.stellaawards.com/ | Law & Ethics | 1145912097 |
| 75576 | Why is it illegal to remove the tag from a mattress before it is purchased? | depends on when title is transferred, whether it is when you get it physically or when the shipper ships it. Its illegal because it has important information on it that consumers may need to know about the mattress (though i have no clue what the information is) | Law & Ethics | 1145472043 |
| 94963 | court cases and 'showing no emotion'? | Lack of apparent remorse can be a factor in some juries' minds as to guilt. What I learned in Trial Practice class was that the defendant (who is pleading innocent) should show appropriate emotion, including sympathy for those who were harmed and a sense of injustice at being accused. Then again, laughing at stories of how much damage a defendant caused are likely to make the jury not like the defendant, even more than being 'stone-faced'. | Law & Ethics | 1145585481 |
| 2478436 | California apartment law: last month deposit refund check? | No interest pal. | Law & Ethics | 1145545479 |
| 894851 | what does hearing vacated mean? | In simple terms, it means a hearing (such as a preliminary hearing) has been taken off the calender and will be reset on a new date. The other posters are thinking about vacated judgement, where a sentence or verdit is overturned by a higher court. | Law & Ethics | 1144454625 |
| 2353922 | How do you honorably retire an American Flag? | Burning is the proper way to dispose of it. Contact your local VFW or American Legion. Most will take care of it for you if you don't feel comfortable doing it yourself. | Law & Ethics | 1146261025 |
| 1845363 | I've been served papers for indebtedness on a medical bill & they are trying to garnish my wages.? | If, as you say, you were served "papers" you had that information. Why did you go to court records to learn about a judgment if you claim to have no knowledge of the case. The court hearings are a matter of public records so start there. A lot of time and effort had to be spent long before they could have gotten a judgment in the first place so I don't buy your story of not getting any notice. If, it is a wrong or false claim and you didn't get any notices over time then contact your local legal aid group and get help there. | Law & Ethics | 1144214654 |
| 2367593 | How free America really is? How many of our civil rights are broken everyday? | Civil rights violations are quite common... especially among minorities and women. America isn't free...... it's actually very expensive. And very prejudiced. And very materialistic. And very competitive. And very hypocritical. That's why I live in Europe. | Law & Ethics | 1146289592 |
| 301964 | Is there a LAW in the United States that we shall not be required to provide a SSnumber for other than SS? | www.ssa.gov has everything you could ever want to know about social security...happy hunting, I'm not digging for you. | Law & Ethics | 1144705786 |
| 3632386 | Massachusetts Acta and resolves 1996? | They are not available online that far back. Check your local library. | Law & Ethics | 1144267558 |
| 2840034 | What do I do? My son filed income taxes using myself and younger son as deductions without my permission? | even if you do hear from him, you'd be ahead to call the IRS and explain. | Law & Ethics | 1144805081 |
| 4177287 | What is the difference and similarities between state,local,federal, and county policing agencies? | their jurisdictions, and their source of budget money. | Law & Ethics | 1144709167 |
| 260251 | Changing the age limit for drinking alcohol.? | Pretty much it's 21 through out this nation and I would keep it the same or raise it to 23. I see these 19 - 21 year olds drinking and being stupid. Just last week 3 19 year old teenagers where drinking and driving. Guess what... they crashed into a tree and all three are now gone. It's stupid stuff. I feel bad for these parents who lost their kids. But I believe no matter what the drinking age is, kids will be kids and experiment with alcohol, smoking and drugs. They are no different than we were kids. We did the same crap, but somehow survived it. Looking back at it now, I can see how foolish and stupid I was with drinking, smoking and drugs. Thank God I came to realize what I was doing was not good for me and straighten my butt out very quickly. | Law & Ethics | 1146080821 |
| 3209042 | What degree do you need for a lawyer? | you need to have a bachelors...doesn't matter in what. I found that political science as a major was helpful. Criminal justice also would be very helpful. There is no specific program to follow...you can have a bachelors in gym, they don't really care....unless you are applying to a super competitive school like Harvard or something. Have a good GPA, then apply and get accepted to law school. Then it will be 2-3 years and you will have a juris doctor. Then you have to pass the bar, and you can practice law. | Law & Ethics | 1145928109 |
| 1348311 | Per year, what % of average people need a lawyer for something in their lives & how many actually get one? | Good luck. My personal opinion is that 100% of people could use an atty and probably only 25% get one. Maybe the prepaid legal people have some facts. It would make sense that they might use it as part of a sales pitch. http://www.prepaidlegal.com | Law & Ethics | 1146176753 |
| 2593120 | is there a time limit for law enforcement to act on an issue after signed statement or report has been filed? | Most crimes, the only exceptions being very serious crimes like murder and rape, have what is called a statute of limitations associated with them. The limits vary depending on the crime committed and the location, and there may be special exclusions in your area, but generally, charges would have to be brought within a year or two of the date on which the crime was committed. | Law & Ethics | 1145566901 |
| 3184143 | Can my fiance's debts affect my tax returns including child support after we are married? | It will definitely affect your taxes if you file a joint return. If you must file joint returns then make sure you file an injured spouse form. Also, keep your bank accounts separate. Any accounts that he's linked to can be affected. | Law & Ethics | 1145306135 |
| 612555 | Is my state negligent if a judge frees a habitual offender in the morning and he hits me DUI that afternoon? | I doubt the state could be sued for negligence. We live in a country that you are innocent till proven guilty. For the innocent that are charged this is good. For the innocent no charged the guilty that are free to walk this sucks. | Law & Ethics | 1144244697 |
| 3987133 | If am on propation for ten years and i sell drugsto a undercover unit agent 1 year a go and they just got me? | Depends on your state really, but I think most states allow 7 years before they can not press charges. Meaning that as long as it's not been more than 7 years since you sold to an undercover then they can still put it off for another 6 years and 364 days. As long as they get on the ball before 7 years is passed you are still very screwed. I would definantly get a GOOD attorney. And I don't mean a cheap one because money is about all that is gonna help you out with this one and they are gonna charge a whole lot. People make mistakes. Just get on it now so that your attorney has time to get all the stuff done to be able to help you out! Good luck...I really think you may need it sweety! | Law & Ethics | 1146096029 |
| 4048727 | Should all Politicians be surveyed by law and punished severly if found to be involved in corruption ????? | Corrupt politicians are traitors who betray the trust of the people. They should either be sent to the Firing Squad, the guillotine or simply HUNG from the nearest tree. | Law & Ethics | 1145298328 |
| 2969442 | Y r people rallying for Mexicans who r illegal aliens, to have rights when they aren't U.S.citizens? | To be fair its mostly illegal aliens protesting. Why should they even have a say in what the new immigration law is? They should come over here legally. It isn't fair to the people who go through the proper channels for these people to come here and ruin it for them. They're even making it harder for those of us who were born here to get ID's and licenses and such, it makes me really mad. | Law & Ethics | 1144691431 |
| 1409805 | Has Anyone ever heard of Model Legislature? | These sites can answer your question. | Law & Ethics | 1144820109 |
| 2621268 | why do we need to have identity documents or passports to travel abroad? | I always thought the purpose of showing your passport was to get the nifty-looking stickers, visas and paper stamps from Passport Control. Then, when people ask, "What countries have you visited?" you can whip out your passport and show them the lovely assortment of stickers, visas and paper stamps you have. Oh, and Shame! on the boring countries for giving nothing but an ink stamp. Losers! Makes my passport look lackluster. | Law & Ethics | 1145748803 |
| 375854 | Is it legal for an out of uniform police officer to ask to see your I.D. without first presenting a badge ? | It's not legal. All police officers, in or out of uniform, have to show ID if asked. | Law & Ethics | 1145575638 |
| 3147567 | An unmarried couple split up, does the woman have a right to her ex partners's teachers pension? | probably not. That's why you are supposed to get married. Some states have the common-law marriage where after a number of years you MIGHT have some rights as someone who'd walked down the aisle. | Law & Ethics | 1146407732 |
| 533527 | People call India Ghotalo ka desh and bhrast-tantar,do you agree.? | Dear Raj Kr Garg This is a place where you can spread so many good things about your country among the people all around the globe. Don’t give any bad impression to others about your own country. If you can see just one good thing about India, post here. Already people have so many wrong perceptions about us here. | Law & Ethics | 1145979857 |
| 2913279 | How can stolen funds be recovered from a company based in India? To what authority should they be reported? | What you are telling is a breach of contract and not a theft. It is better if you engage a lawyer in India and issue the compmpany a notice for recovery. If the reply given by company is not found satsfactory by you, you can file a suit in the court of law, through advocate. If you need any help please contact on my email address, so that I would be able to engage a lawyer for you. | Law & Ethics | 1145125904 |
| 803416 | how can i locate an attorney online specializing in online gaming websites? | Contact a few gaming websites, and ask them to recommend an attorney. | Law & Ethics | 1145272538 |
| 374116 | who should I contact to find out ways to clean up a rap sheet or someones criminal record? | I am currently doing this. I found a lawyer who helped me get a sealing order from a judge. Then I got a copy of my rap sheet and with it, i got a form to contest the accuracy of it. I have submitted the form and now i am just waiting for the dept. of justice to take the arrest off my record. Not all crimes are sealable, however. Most can only be expunged. That means the rap sheet will still show the arrest and disposition will state "dismissed in the furtherence of justice". Hope that helps a little. The main thing is really to find a lawyer. It only cost me about $700 and I never had to do anything except sign some papers. I didn't even have to go to court. | Law & Ethics | 1145055841 |
| 940158 | definition of succession law? | THE SUCCESION LAW REFERS TO THAT BRANCH OF LAW WHICH DEFINES THE WAY IN WHICH THE IMMOVABLE AND MOVABLE PROPERTY OF A DEAD PERSON IS TO BE DISTRIBUTED AMONG THE LIVING PERSONS. THE SUCCESSION LAW DEFINES THE RIGHTS AND LIABILITIES OF THER LIVING PERSONS AFTER THE DEATH OF A PERSON. | Law & Ethics | 1145546016 |
| 811014 | Are health care professionals morally and legally obligated to comply with,or to deny, requests of euthanasia? | It is against the law. | Law & Ethics | 1146191618 |
| 1210374 | If you record someone speaking without their knowledge can you use that information in a court of law in NY? | no. and none. | Law & Ethics | 1146448318 |
| 529934 | What would be a good topic for a law review article? | Pick any case that the Supremes have accepted for argument but not yet heard. Do a complete review of the history of whatever the point of law is. Talk about the oposing views. Resolve the question however the hell you want. Predict that the Supremes will come to the same conclusion. Give it to the editors. Go get drunk. | Law & Ethics | 1145070855 |
| 1183181 | What is the best fingerpirnt processing to use with leather belts? | I haven't a clue! | Law & Ethics | 1144163874 |
| 328479 | How old do you have to be to purchace sex toys in Missouri? | If you have to ask, your not old enough. | Law & Ethics | 1146044033 |
| 1298322 | What's wrong with the death penalty for people that are undeniably guilty of murder, etc? | To ponder: IF killing is wrong, we should always set the example, even with people who have violated this basic principle. It will strengthen that rule. Maybe not today, not tomorrow, but eventually. US is the only country at our level of social development that has the death penalty (as oppposed to Iraq, Saudi Arabia, China, Thailand) Often, executing an unremorseful killer will make him believe he is a mayrter to his misguided actions. It costs more to execute a criminal than to keep him in jail for the rest of his life. The application of the death penalty in today's justice system is a crap shoot, at best (Sentenced to death rarely correlates to those most deserving of it, and being spared rarely translates into being less culpable) Just a few things to ponder, why it might be worth it to get rid of the whole messy business! | Law & Ethics | 1145027434 |
| 1956733 | whats a good way to get someone who let your son die? | Forgiveness. What comes around, goes around and God DOES serve justice to those who hurt others. One of my best friends died because the people who were with her did not get her help because they were afraid of getting in trouble as well. It is something that I've struggled with for years. The only thing you can really do is accept the reality of the situation and put God in control of your emotions. Letting go of hate is hard, and believe me, revenge seems like the best way to make those feelings go away. Unfortunately, there's nothing you can possibly do that could hurt the person as much as they've hurt you. Just take solace in the fact that this person has to live with the guilt of allowing someone to die because they were too scared about their own well-being than to help them. | Law & Ethics | 1144250589 |
| 1589727 | I need a way to prepare to be an attorney...? | Continue to go to high school and make the BEST GRADES POSSIBLE! The better your grades, the better chance you have at free college money. Go to a four year university, talk to your counselors when the time comes. Tell them the career you want and they will set you up with courses to prepare you for law school. It's called pre-law. After you graduate from your first 4 years (which are your undergraduate years) you apply and go to law school...this is a graduate school. After you graduate you take the bar exam for your state and start at the bottom of the totem pole at a law firm. Right now you should start thinking about what KIND of attorney you want to be. Prosecutor, defense attorney, estate/will law, corporate law...and the list goes on and on. You could follow your dream anywhere from an innercity non profit organization (meaning you dont make much but it is working for a cause) to international business mergers which would require an insane amount of work but great money. This is what you need to think about right now. "I want to be an attorney" is a lot like saying "I want to go to college" there are soooo many options. You also need to start thinking about how you're going to pay for college. Talk to your parents. If you get a job when you're 16 rememer that there will come a time in the not so distant future when you have to be an adult and maybe pay your own way. Also talk to some local attorneys see if you can intern there during the summers. You will only be filing and maybe answering the phones...making coffee that sort of thing but it will give you a better idea the law and what direction you want to go. | Law & Ethics | 1144720668 |
| 463387 | what are the laws in fl.and GA.on children born out of wedlock?Does mother have sole custody? | Call your local us marshal services and FBI that is a felony crossing state lines.Witch is some thing the police and state officials wont handle....That is more of an FBI or US Marshalls jurisdiction and they are probably more willing to help.....You can also try www.coporateprobono.org it hes refs for free legal help .... I used to live in FL and the laywers I have noticed are scarred of the judges get you a lawyer from out of state who is not affraid of the judges there | Law & Ethics | 1145882733 |
| 4213529 | Is there a way you can see, how good a lawyer really is? | Try http://www.martindale.com/ The best lawyers are rated "AV" and this rating is based, in part, on peer review. Word of mouth is always the best guage. | Law & Ethics | 1144728205 |
| 130918 | Can wages be garninshed in NC to collect alimony? | Yes | Law & Ethics | 1145991861 |
| 1600894 | meaning of "disposition of the offense"? | it means "what happened after you were charged" e.g. dismissed, 1 year probation, 10 years to serve, etc. | Law & Ethics | 1144387424 |
| 4401789 | Why is the peaceful spiritual movement of Falun Gong Da Fa banned & practicioner severyly prosecuted in China? | China is still oppressive. It's a paranoid government. They don't give two craps about the universal rights of anything. | Law & Ethics | 1144903610 |
| 1188998 | If someone is born into a family of crime does that automatically make them suspect by the FBI? | It's kinda obvious (sp?) if your family has a history of major crimes then they'll keep an eye on you but probaly wont tap your phones or nothing. | Law & Ethics | 1144636089 |
| 472238 | if your rights are vilated what can be done about it? | What sort of rights. I'm looking for a case to take on right now. Is there money involved? | Law & Ethics | 1145583635 |
| 3094772 | are women given more leniency during arrest and jail sentences? | I think when jail sentences are determined kids are considered. If having a woman in for a long time is going to leave a child homeless, and the woman is not violent and not a danger to the child then society might be better off with a more lenient probation than crowding both the jail and foster system that are both overburdened. | Law & Ethics | 1144690787 |
| 1869790 | In the State of Texas, what are a father rights regarding his child? | (I live in TX) Usually in any state the father's rights are the same as the mother's... The Court determines custody based on who the child has been living with, what is best for the child etc. Experience and history has shown that USUALLY the children go with the mother, but if you have a valid case and actually want the child(ren) to live with you, you can dispute custody in court. Child support is based on a percentage of your income. Let's say around 30%...so if you make $1,000 then $300 should go to the mother for support. But that's only for the first child. Now your income has decreased to $700, and subsequent children only get 25% of that, the third 20% of the remainder etc. Visitation rights...unless you have a restraining order against you, then you have every right to visitation. If the mother is willing, than you can work out your own schedule, but if she refuses you can also have that determined in Court. Even if the court decides you get visitation, be aware that she can deny it to you and the only thing you can do is take her back to court and try to get them make her comply. It could take a while. But you'll have to keep on it. | Law & Ethics | 1145653810 |
| 3170444 | The state of Texas reliquished my rights to my son. Do I have to pay child support? | I love how the first thing that comes to your head after losing your son is whether you'll have to PAY anything.... You are sad. The kid is better off... | Law & Ethics | 1144616861 |
| 1150 | Which would you let free a Sex Offender or a murderer? | This is a loaded, oversimplified question. Is the murderer a serial killer, or someone who killed her husband because of abuse? Is the sex offender someone who was 18 and had relations with a 17-year-old who had a fake ID, or someone who committed rape or child molestation? When it comes to setting potentially dangerous persons free, there is no simple answer. Each individual circumstance has to be carefully reviewed. | Law & Ethics | 1144441555 |
| 1393701 | How do I find a Kentucky employment lawyer willing to take my case on contingency? | TX is a right to work state so you are NEVER guaranteed a job/benefits unless you have a written contract. Since your job was in TX, TX law governs the labor law. Since TX is right to work it will be hard to prove that anything done was illegal unless it was done in retailiation for illegal reasons. (ie retailiated against because of using FMLA leave, etc) Also the 10k bonus plan is just that a bonus plan, unless you meet all the qualifactions for getting the 10k then they of course don't need to pay you, and again unless there was a contract they can cancel any plan they choose. | Law & Ethics | 1145305062 |
| 3409399 | Can a landlord ask for another deposit after living at a rental for 6 years? | You need to go back and look at your original lease. Also, if you are on HUD have you renewed your lease annually? Why the new deposit? Where is the last deposit? Your contract is rock solid, read it over and seek legal aid advice, most larger cities have a free legal aid | Law & Ethics | 1144827145 |
| 2356277 | how do you take defensive driving instead of paying a speeding ticket? | The cost of the class will be comparable to the ticket, but you'll save on your car insurance expense of going up. | Law & Ethics | 1146351285 |
| 886684 | should the government start choping up the pervs penis's? | Yes! If they can't use it right they don't need it. Leave the balls so they have the need and the agony of not being able to anything. My question is why does the Gov. let them out of jail when they know they are going to do it again? I got a letter on my door telling me that one moved into my neighborhood and that he is a level 9 - high risk repeat offender. | Law & Ethics | 1144846287 |
| 3928518 | Is a landlord in NY State required to apply fresh paint to an apartment before leasing? | The landlord must rent a habitable apartment and keep it in good repair. This generally means that the landlord must replace things as they wear out from normal wear and tear - paint and carpet about every 10 years, stove if it breaks, etc. However, when you start a lease, you are free to make any deal you want. If you begin a tenancy after seeing the apartment and agreeing to take the apartment "as is," you agree that you'll take it in whatever condition it's in so long as it's liveable. If your daughter didn't specify with the landlord that he was to paint the place and the old paint isn't a health problem, there should be no requirement for him to paint. Now, if she has yet to sign a lease, she may use what power she has to demand that the apartment be painted or she won't sign or move in. The landlord, desperate to rent in (the still pretty empty) Orange County, might agree to paint. Or he might say that he'll go look for a tenant who cares less about paint. Either way, it looks like this landlord-tenant relationship is off to a rocky start. Don't expect that this landlord will be any quicker to fix something that actually needs it. | Law & Ethics | 1144002395 |
| 2343431 | does a police caution count as a criminal record? | Yes, possibly, see link, other answers hear appear to be wrong. | Law & Ethics | 1144179751 |
| 3089839 | My EX-husband was court ordered to pay off a credit card here in AR; He fled to UT. What can I do? | You need to file suit in UT and get a court to enforce your AR judgement. They legally have to under the full faith and credit clause as long as it is possible for a UT resident to do the same with a UT judgement. Contacting the creidt company won't do much, they didn't enter an order to the CC company absolving you of responsiblity to pay for it. All the court entered was an order telling your husband to pay, nothing else. You're still responsible for that payment to the CC company, YOU have to attempt to recollect from him not the CC company. | Law & Ethics | 1144441276 |
| 4120729 | is it moral to take religion out of schools? | Is it legal to push your religeon on those that dont believe in it?!?!?! I think that answers your question. Better yet - if it was Islam they were pushing in school, would you want your child present??? Not only is it moral to remove religeon from schools, it should be mandatory. Children are in school to LEARN, not to pray, not to learn about God. God cant get you a job or pay your bills. If you insist on God being present in schools, send your children to the seminary for an education. | Law & Ethics | 1145903673 |
| 4147381 | if the law hr4437 is approved and mexicans do get kicked out wat do you think will happen? | Law & Ethics | 1145929079 | |
| 4299 | how should payslips be issued to employees...is there any statutory rules? | No matter where you work, you are supposed to be issued a pay stub. Regardless of the payments being direct deposit, or payed to you via check, the record of as far as how many hours you worked, how much taxes you've paid year to date, you have a right to that info. It's ok for your boss to keep the originals, but you are still entitled to a copy. That helps you prevent any mistakes regarding your W2's that your receive at the end of the year. If your employer is not in compliance, you can actually report him to the state. | Law & Ethics | 1146336666 |
| 3344838 | Is there a limit for drinking and driving in the USA? | Just so there's no misunderstanding about California's DUI law, you cannot be arrested or convicted of DUI on a bicycle or "any device with wheels". To be guilty of DUI in California, a person must be driving a vehicle, and a vehicle is defined as a device by which any person or property may be propelled, moved, or drawn upon a highway, excepting a device moved exclusively by human power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks. Blood alcohol levels as reported are otherwise correct. And as others have indicated, the DUI laws here have two parts; one that says you can't drive with a BAC in excess of the law, and the other that says you can't drive with *any* BAC if you drive like your head is up your... glovebox, I guess. | Law & Ethics | 1144929181 |
| 3242557 | Do prisoners in the United States have the right to vote in National elections? | no. Vermont and one other state allows voting on State issues, but the others don't. It's called disenfranchisement. A pretty good way to get the wrong people out of the voting booths; just make them felons. Got rid of a lot of blacks that way. Hmm. If everyone became a felon, and couldn't vote, would it still be a democracy? | Law & Ethics | 1146418567 |
| 4065030 | What documentation do I need to "study" in the U.S.? | Check with the U.S. Immigration Department, you would probably only need a student visa, but check with them, they would know. | Law & Ethics | 1145209510 |
| 3589995 | Can you file suit against the U.S. government if one of their contractors cause injury and damage?.? | No, the only one's liable are the mail carrier and possibly the company he works for. | Law & Ethics | 1145221730 |
| 3220374 | Do the laws today protect people from discrimantion at the workplace? | Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), which prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin; the Equal Pay Act of 1963 (EPA), which protects men and women who perform substantially equal work in the same establishment from sex-based wage discrimination; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA), which protects individuals who are 40 years of age or older; Title I and Title V of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), which prohibit employment discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities in the private sector, and in state and local governments; Sections 501 and 505 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities who work in the federal government; and the Civil Rights Act of 1991, which, among other things, provides monetary damages in cases of intentional employment discrimination. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces all of these laws. EEOC also provides oversight and coordination of all federal equal employment opportunity regulations, practices, and policies. Abbercrombie & Fitch, Cracker Barrel, and Fed Ex have all had lawsuits for discrimination. | Law & Ethics | 1146268428 |
| 2430309 | Can you be sued for inappropriate lane change by other motorist? | No, if you didn't cause an accident there is no reason to sue you. If a cop didn't see you most likely you will not get a ticket. What I mean is, if a cop saw you make an illegal lane change they can send you a ticket in the mail. If no one saw you then you will not get a ticket. | Law & Ethics | 1144338484 |
| 3611141 | when you check into a hotel in nevada, does your identification go to the police automatically? | Are you from a foriegn country? Then yes generally that information is shared with the police. If you're a US citizen the no, the only reason for the ID is to prove it is you if there are damages to the room. | Law & Ethics | 1145166920 |
| 2049956 | what are examples of a government policy that has affected a particular race, ethnic, or reglious group? | Affirmative action affects all people in different ways. | Law & Ethics | 1146062604 |
| 2592819 | Gun crimes how can it be reduced? What all ways it can be monitored? | Guns need to be sold to responsible people. I know all about the 2nd Amendment, but there's nothing in it saying you don't have to have a background check. | Law & Ethics | 1145674907 |
| 2912066 | Is it illegal for an owner of a large apartment complex not to have a live-in landlord? | no | Law & Ethics | 1145679025 |
| 3199487 | Is there a Federal Law against returning or accepting the return of a mattress that has been used? | To my knowledge, there is no law that regulates this specific circumstance. The only recourse that the consumer could possibly take, other than court action (which if your case is presently properly, they will lose) is the Consumer Protection Agency (which, if the details that you disclosed above are true and accurate, and you present your case properly, they will also lose). I own a mattress store and what I tell my customers is that once you purchase this and take it home and use it, you own it. I encourage them to spend as much time as they like (up to an entire business day) trying the mattress out, because once they sleep on it, it is then considered used. Packaging materials are not important, unless they are claiming that it came that way, then the packaging is needed to confirm that allegation. That is, if there is a spot on the mattress and also a hole in the mattress bag in that vicinity, it could very well have been delivered to the customer that way, unless they did it while moving it into the home. The type of stain is also important. If it is a type of dirt that could be found at the mattress factory and the bag is in good shape, that must be considered. If it is a Soft-Drink stain, Coffee, or bodily fluids, the probability of them receiving it in that condition is slim. Most importantly, every mattress manufacturers warranty that I have ever read states that the warranty is void if the cover has been stained. That fact alone, I would refer them to the manufacturer and let them deal with it. | Law & Ethics | 1145387673 |
| 4056175 | Convicted at 17? | I always thought that any juvenille record would not be recognized once you turn 18. But I don't know personally I've never had anything harsher than reckless driving when it should have been a DUI. Good Luck | Law & Ethics | 1144691884 |
| 1947296 | where can I get Nelson Mandela's 1964 Rivonia trial speech? | The link below will give you his opening statement, titled "I am prepared to die." | Law & Ethics | 1145449381 |
| 4058977 | Why is it against law to incite riots, or is it? | it is illegal | Law & Ethics | 1144255559 |
| 3057806 | when will the Arabs presidents learn to leave there chairs peacefully? | Considering there are no real elections to speak of, the term "president" does not really apply. No one feels the need to spontaneously leave their seat of power. However, this does not justify their removal by an invading army. | Law & Ethics | 1146297265 |
| 838483 | What does the CA Labor Law say about breaks and lunch periods? | Ah. I actually looked up this not so long ago (had a debate with one of my managers). 1. If you work more then 6 hours they must provide you with at least a 30 minute lunch. 2. For every 4 hours worked they must provide you with at least a 10 minute break. "In California, an employer may not employ an employee for a work period of more than five hours per day without providing the employee with a meal period of not less than thirty minutes, except that if the total work period per day of the employee is no more than six hours, the meal period may be waived by mutual consent of both the employer and employee. A second meal period of not less than thirty minutes is required if an employee works more than ten hours per day, except that if the total hours worked is no more than 12 hours, the second meal period may be waived by mutual consent of the employer and employee only if the first meal period was not waived." "In California, the Industrial Welfare Commission Wage Orders require that employers must authorize and permit nonexempt employees to take a rest period that must, insofar as practicable, be taken in the middle of each work period. The rest period is based on the total hours worked daily and must be at the minimum rate of a net ten consecutive minutes for each four hour work period, or major fraction thereof." | Law & Ethics | 1145473429 |
| 3367062 | In an industry, can you have a freeze on wages in the shop , and the front offices still get nice raises? | call the labor board they can tell you and any thing else you need to know about wages | Law & Ethics | 1144851988 |
| 3213909 | what is a BAC of .214 of a 205lb female in comparison with a .08 BAC? | There is absolutely no possiblilty that two twelve ounce beers would give a bac of .214 over five hours after drinking. Over five hours after drinking two beers, there would be no alcohol in the blood at all. Somebody is lying. I'm pretty sure it's the person who claims not to have been drinking. Doctors generally multiply number of drinks by three and divide time by three to get at the truth. Using this logic, six beers in an hour and a half sounds like a reasonable way to get a bac of .214 | Law & Ethics | 1144944559 |
| 506725 | so my dad died and my boss gave me one day off! are there laws for bereavement time in florida? | Bereavement is a company policy issue. What does your company policy state? If he's following policy then you work for a not so great company, if he's not following policy speak with HR since this could result in a discrimination lawsuit, and finaly if there is no policy then he has the discretion to determine what to do. | Law & Ethics | 1145043782 |
| 4444790 | Emancipation laws? | A 16 year old who is married or lives away from their parent or guardian can petition to be emancipated. The process is laid out in the site below. | Law & Ethics | 1146172171 |
| 2454621 | What are the top 5 LA laws? | The ones with Corbin Bernsen! :) | Law & Ethics | 1145243060 |
| 2513941 | How do I go about getting a petition written/signed to raise min. wage in CA? | Goto the Sec. of State's website. They're the ones who certify petitions. There's numerous rules like the time frame you have to collect the required signatures to put it on a ballot, the wording of the statement on the ballot, etc. Second remember raising the min. wage generally will cause JOB LOSSES. All that will happen is the companies doing business in CA will relocate jobs to another state/country, cutback on those jobs staying in the state, and reduce benefits to make up for the added cost. Min. wage only works if EVERYONE plays by the same rules, otherwise it only hurts those in the state and benefits everyother state/country. | Law & Ethics | 1145179032 |
| 2600410 | Is it a violation of privacy for someone whom you owe money to turn your information over to a collection ag | Sorry but it is not against the law. Did you sign any paper that made it legal i.e. an i.o.u.? If you did and have chosen not to work things out with the person you owe money then they have a right to either take you to small claims court or hire a collection agency to recover their money. In either case, it would get reported to the credit bureaus. Think about it this way, if the person hadn't done that and the background check had passed then you would have never known that other people are illegally using your social security number. The person did you a favor in a weird sort of way. | Law & Ethics | 1145933958 |
| 1278241 | how much is the fine for a speeding ticket in arizona? i was going ten over the limit.? | if it was "waste of finite resource" (fuel) i dont think its as bad as a plain speed ticket , a friend just got one in morenci az. for ten over and its going to cost him 115.00 | Law & Ethics | 1145130188 |
| 3814351 | is Israel a friend or foe to the free world? regardless what the Muslims think!!? | Just like every other country on the planet, they are both. The Israelis do some very wonderful and humanitarian things and they also do some very inhumane things. No country can be evaluated in such "yes or no" terms. | Law & Ethics | 1146093546 |
| 27076 | Expunging a Criminal Record? | No, you do not have to have an attorney do it for you. The clerk of the court can give you a form to complete. All you have to do is fill out the form and pay the filing fee. Sometimes, the judge will have a hearing, but since in your case it's a misdemeanor, the judge will probably make a ruling in chambers. A misdemeanor will still show up 11 years later. I work in criminal justice and have seen things show up that are 20 -30 years old. | Law & Ethics | 1145290936 |
| 2189532 | how much does it cost to file a petition of dissolution of marriage in cook county il? | In 1998 when I was divorced, (in Cook County), the court cost alone was $200, for filing for dissolution of the marriage, at the Civic Center courthouse. However, in this petition there were no minor children involved in the case, or any other complications. This was the COURT cost alone, and did not include attorney fees for filing said petition, or the retainer, or anything else. | Law & Ethics | |
| 2511156 | The supreme court decision that gave women rights? | Please be more specific. Roe vrs. Wade gave a woman the right to suck a baby into a sink, ripping it from limb to limb. The 19th Amendment gave women the right to vote. Note to tulaksam: Less than 5% of all abortions are due to rape or the health of the mother. All other abortions (including those conceived via incest) are abortions of convenience. If women are so strong why can't they say "no" to sex when they do not want to carry the baby to full term? If they get pregnant and don't want the baby, why are they not strong enough to give it up for adoption? Roe v Wade will be overturned, because it is based on an erroneous interpretation of the Constitution. Abortion is an issue for each state to decide. It is not a federal issue. That is why it will be overturned. | Law & Ethics | 1146141937 |
| 632105 | After a person dies, when is their Will supposed to be read to his or her heirs? | This is controlled by state statute; it's different for every state. Usually the will will list an executor who will handle the distributions in the will. It can often take over a month to get around to reading the will to the heirs, though there's no reason for it to take so long. It frequently take MUCH longer-up to 3-9 months--to "probate" a will through the court process. If you're concerned, you should call the 'clerk of court' in the state and county where your relative died. They will adivse you on local procedure. | Law & Ethics | 1145011463 |
| 1602685 | Are there any reports of police ADMITTING that they used racial profiling in making arrests? | i asked some friends and they said some police check harder on other people than some. theyt have never arrested someone just because of race. | Law & Ethics | 1145494046 |
| 2815050 | alot of brave white and other nationality s fought for blacks freedoms and were still paying for it? | It's people like you that make me not want to visit Yahoo answers. You're sick? No I'm sick of people categorizing all black people. I go out and work every single day and don't ask no one to support me and my children. I only ask to be treated with dignity and respect just like everyone else. White people did not lose their lives for 400 years bieng a slave and continue to lose their lives for being who they are and I'm not even counting the lives we lost on the boats getting here and no one fought for us on the boat. I am not dismissing any participation of white people in the fight for rights of black people it is greatly appreciated but the numbers of those who died are mostly black people. If your people and family were killed just because of their race, would it be easy to swallow and forget? You have been a victim yourself and I would never tell you to forget about it and treat it as something small. I don't complain and ask no one for nothing! Racism still exists and it did not happen a long time ago. Rosewood, Segregation, not having the right to vote, lynching, and The Tuskegee Experiment are examples. I am not on welfare and I don't ask for handouts so stop insulting me! For Jason aka J, we read history books while in school everyday, year after year, about white people contributions to this country. It is not just condensed in a month. We are always reminded of it in history class and how black people were percieved and treated in this country. Don't let the actions of some distort your perception of all. | Law & Ethics | 1146249019 |
| 1823365 | Do the increased surveillance power and capability of the US Government present an ethical dilemma?why? | The issue is not the ability to use it, it is the circumstance under which it is used. If used without (potentially) public accountability it could be used unethically (Watergate anyone). If used in a framework where there are set parameters then there is control but this is subject to the usual 'people = chaos' rules. Like torture this is an issue easy to generalise about than establish a rule that can be applied in all circumstances. Peace out (btw this answer will self destruct in 10 seconds, 9 , 8 ....) | Law & Ethics | 1146410019 |
| 1954476 | I'm looking for a website with info on recorded phone calls? | I believe anyone recording you has to tell you unless its under the instruction of legal authorities. If a business wants to record your conversation even for training purposes they have to tell you; if a person wants to record you to try and "entrap" you for some reason they can't without telling you up front they are recording the conversation. The acception to that would be if the police or district attorney instructed them to record conversations for thier use in court. | Law & Ethics | 1146259132 |
| 531741 | Will a government staff get fired for filing a flase police report? | He should but whether he will is a different story. You might want to hire a lawyer for this one and sue for damages. No money for a lawyer? Call the State Bar Association and ask them to recommend someone who will work pro bono (for free) or for a part of the settlement (you can negotiate what percentage the lawyer gets ahead of time). Also, in NYS the BAR has a program where many of the enrolled lawyers will give 1 time advice for a $25 fee. Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1145016999 |
| 2786640 | I am lebanese but am i considered white or asian? | Middle eastern is considered Caucasian(a.k.a., white) | Law & Ethics | 1145672270 |
| 208660 | how would i know if i got a criminal record??? | have you been arrested? then you do, if not then no | Law & Ethics | 1145451712 |
| 4236227 | how do i get a magistrates court list of people who committed offences? | Check the local newspapers. Call the local magistrate court and ask. It is public record. | Law & Ethics | 1145365988 |
| 1939596 | Can fitness centers require a visit to the facility as the only way to get a price quote for membership fees? | It is a good thing for you to see what your getting, but I agree it is a ploy to strong arm you! I would find the place you like and name drop about the other gyms. Since it is done on commision, I would wait until the end of the month and at the end of the day so you have an advantage because they need to make quotas.Same for buying a car! You should ask people what they are paying as they enter and leave the gym to get a feel for the cost. Good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1145556189 |
| 518593 | how to prosecute someone who defrauds innkeeper? | Contact the local police department's fraud section. They will let you know what information you need. If the card was really that person's card, that's all they would need to find the person and prosecute them. | Law & Ethics | 1144719797 |
| 738411 | If a custody trial is in the end stages, can the defendant move the case to another state? | Courts retain jurisdiction until they say otherwise, regardless what parents want or do. | Law & Ethics | 1144939768 |
| 3162732 | What is obstruction of justice and is it a felony? | It varies from state to state, however the charge can be a misdemeanor or felony, depending on the court the charges were filed in. If it was in a lower (city) court, it would be a misdemeanor; in a higher court (superior, appeal, etc.) it is a felony. | Law & Ethics | 1146292656 |
| 2390613 | Can my psychiatrist really deny me a copy of the information contained in my records with his office? | As mentioned, this is a federal law, so there really aren't any state by state issues. HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) gives the patient the right to view their records. It does not matter if the practitioner is an MD, PhD, MSW, etc. The practitioner (all of the above) can choose to redact portions of the record if they feel that the material can cause safety issues for the patient, but they cannot refuse the entire record. The practitioner may charge reasonable fees for providing a copy of your record, as he is right in stating the record belongs to him. If you don't get a resolution, you may file a complaint with the Secretary of Health and Human Services through the Office for Civil Rights, US Department of Health and Human Services, 200 Independence Avenue, SW, Room 509F HHH Building, Washington, D.C. 20201 Please don't consider this legal advice in any way, but I work for a behavioral health care organization, and I asked our HIPAA compliance officer who confirmed the above to be accurate. | Law & Ethics | 1145386970 |
| 2402983 | Were the Viet Cong enemy combatants? | Yes, the VC (Viet Cong) could have been called enemyk combatants. An enemy combatant is any individual who is fighting against the U.S. | Law & Ethics | 1145544723 |
| 3973858 | In Connecticut, MCI is now blocking collect calls from family members in prison if you go over $100 a month.? | Go to http://www.prisontalk.com and read the forum marked Prison Phones. You'll find TONS of information and support in these issues and all the other problems associated with having a loved one behind bars. | Law & Ethics | 1145238491 |
| 3172336 | In Michigan, if me and my ex agree to me signing my rights over will my child support stop? | if you dont ever see the kids you shouldnt have to pay child support | Law & Ethics | 1145129620 |
| 3649472 | can you seou and insurance company? | Insurance companies get sued on a regular basis. Yes. | Law & Ethics | 1145482478 |
| 2488049 | can a notary public sign docs in liu of two witnesses as required on many docs.? | A notary only verifies the identity of the person signing the document. If two signatures are required, a notary can't be used in lieu of two witnesses. | Law & Ethics | 1144695328 |
| 2130103 | Can a minor child be issued a subpoena without a parent present or in a school setting? | a subpoena? I don't think so, and in a school setting has no bearing at all. I know when being questioned a parent or attorney must be present. | Law & Ethics | 1144082435 |
| 1619508 | when sombody is in jail how do u post a 400.00 bond to get them out? | GET AHOLD OF A LOCAL BONDSMAN OR SIMPLY GO TO THE JAIL HOUSE AND POST IT.... | Law & Ethics | 1146219889 |
| 2027520 | how many women are on death row in the United States? | I dont think its that high, I think its probably less than 50. You probably wont find a very accurate figure out there for something like that. | Law & Ethics | 1145661390 |
| 2649170 | Can I sue? | Please...I think your being a bit extreme. Your animals were taken care of, why you wanted her to come 4x a day is ridiculous to me.Granted she should have followed the directions agreed upon...but to try to SUE HER???? Your getting a bit nuts there. | Law & Ethics | 1145446096 |
| 2526376 | I visited New Jersey and I'am originally from texas they wanted my registration card and i did not have one | Are you supposed to have one in TX? If so, then you need one in NJ. If not, then no. | Law & Ethics | 1145816389 |
| 1582114 | Can I recoup increased interest charged by my credit card due to erroneous credit reporting? | Contact the credit card company, they are the one's who erroneously overcharged you. | Law & Ethics | 1146069101 |
| 181082 | What is the difference between crimes commited in the first second and third degree? | It depends on the intent when the crime was committed. Ex. Murder one is premeditated with malicious intent. | Law & Ethics | 1145922534 |
| 3570353 | how to refile a counterclaim in the courts of ohio? | Refile? Please explain the circumstances. | Law & Ethics | 1146002701 |
| 3916070 | Are there any legal alternatives to marijuana? I see 'legal bud' on the internet.? | There really is no substitute, I don't care what they are trying to sell over the internet. The police wouldn't care. They would take you to jail just as fast. Every time you have the desire to smoke get a garden hoe and go outside and hoe the grass in your yard. Soon you'll be exhausted and before long you can plant flower seeds... then you can pull the weeds out... then water them every morning and night ... and them hoe up some more grass and make a new flower bed. Before long, you will have a beautiful yard full of flowers. When the police drive past your place they will only think good thoughts. Then you can sit out in you're beatuful garden and drink chamomile tea made from the chamomile flowers that you grew yourself. There is alot of power in perfectly legal flowers. Hence, FLOWER POWER. | Law & Ethics | 1146061717 |
| 1918284 | what are pros for the workers in maquiladoras? Why do the people of Mexico want them? | A maquiladora is usually a factory or some sort of assmebly plant, that imports materials and equipment on a duty-free and tariff-free basis and then re-exports the assembled product. It makes sense for the foreign country to have cheap cross-border labor without having to pay and tariffs or duties. Why work there? Why work anywhere: because it is a job where you can make more than if you worked somewhere else (if you were able to find a job somewhere else). These businesses must work under the Maquila Decree, itself enacted as a response to the end of a U.S. Program which allowed Mexican immigrants to find temporary agricultural work in the United States. The end of that program increased the unemployment rate in the border region. Mexican officials created the Maquila Decree in order to alleviate this problem. | Law & Ethics | 1145903501 |
| 2321965 | I want to clear a misdameanor charge off my record for employement purposes that happend in 1993, how do I ? | If you have paid the fine, you can send a letter to the judge to "motion" that the misdemeanor record be sealed. It will be up to the judge to decide if that is appropriate in your case. I would also send letters of support from friends, family and employers on your character and that you have not violated the law since then. | Law & Ethics | 1146070224 |
| 4301539 | how can i find out when someone is scheduled to go up for parole in the state of michigan?i have his prison#? | Michigan Department of Corrections http://www.michigan.gov/corrections/0,1607,7-119-1409---,00.html | Law & Ethics | 1144684973 |
| 3779803 | I need to know about the first Amendment extensively, NOT FOR School... Source? | this webpage describes it to great detail http://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/index.php/First_amendment | Law & Ethics | 1144358611 |
| 1204911 | British/american politicions sexuality? | I don't think that the US will have any openly gay president for at least 150 years if maybe bisexuality and homosexuality becomes normal. People are too close-minded to vote for them. | Law & Ethics | 1146422801 |
| 95892 | Witness a no-show? | If they were the prosecutions only witness, I would think the case would be dismissed. I'm sure there was an officer that could testify as well....giving the informant $$$$ etc. | Law & Ethics | 1144172096 |
| 3532082 | what is a felony???????????/? | A felony is a criminal act that goes against federal (the whole USA, not just a particular state) government and their laws. It is a BIG no-no. When a person does this, they are known as a "felon." They can have their right to vote revoked, go to prison for LONG stretches of time, and have their criminal record follow them EVERYWHERE they go (on every job application, it asks if you have ever been convicted of a felony). | Law & Ethics | 1145333728 |
| 2065055 | can charges be filed for theft by diseption? | Yes, they can if the State Attorney or District Attorney feels that there is sufficient cause for an indictment on Theft by Deception. You would have to be able to prove your statement indicated above with an executed agreement. Verbal Agreements are very difficult to enforce and prove in Court. | Law & Ethics | 1144716790 |
| 3685558 | do you agree with death penalty? | Wholeheartedly. I think we should have a stupid box that we can put all of the stupid people in and then burn them all. (j/p i know that's not feasible...) The death penalty is a necessary evil, and i support it. | Law & Ethics | 1145301459 |
| 3107497 | Should we impeach Bush for lying about the CIA leak? | Again, from the documentary 'Corporation' a federal court ruled in a wrongful termination law suit that lying on television when not under any sort of oath or affirmation is NOT against the law. Fox News allegedly had ordered some reporters to report misleading information about medical procedures for increasing the output of dairy cows, specifically to state the procedure was safe when that was not yet proven. When the reporters refused, they were fired. They filed lawsuit under the whistle blower federal law which protects employees who refuse to follow orders which are against the law. The Federal Judge ruled in favor of Fox, stating that lying on television is NOT against the law, and thus there is no protection for an employee who refuses to obey legal but unethical orders. Any statements that President Bush may have made, whether they were misleading as his critics would have us believe or a reasonable difference of opinion as his defenders would have us believe, were not under any specific oath or affirmation and thus are not a violation of any law. The Constitution states that the President can only be impeached for 'high crimes or misdemeanors.' President Clinton was impeached because of statements that were made while under oath in an ongoing trial, not for his statement in the press conference. While it is obvious that the actions he took during the affair were specifically done so in his own mind he could pretend he was not having 'sexual relations,' the majority of Americans would have to admit the actions were certainly close enough! | Law & Ethics | 1144862924 |
| 4293843 | Can a phone company bill you for a call placed over 1 year ago? | Yes, because according to the contract between you & the phone company, if they provide a service as per the agreement, they can bill you for it at any time. | Law & Ethics | 1145310567 |
| 3611190 | Why are "Christians" so simple minded? | boya, i like the way you think. i wish more people in this world, christian or no, were so open-minded. the answer to your question, as far as i can reckon, comes down to basic nature of humanity. it's not that most christians are simple-minded, it's because humans in general are sad, insecure, paranoid, greedy, lying, mistrusting, and pathetic little creatures! and, of course, it's the worst of these that tend to be the loudest... | Law & Ethics | 1146290894 |
| 3952951 | What do you think of the government easing environmental rules on gasoline? | I think the entire energy crisis was created by the oil industry to envoke just such a reaction. They want to get people scared so they are willing to give up their concerns about the environment just as they are willing to give up their civil liberites in order to feel protected. The president sits back and watches it all happen because lets face it he is an oil man from an oil family and somewhere along the line his family and friends are getting richer off all this. I think its all a conspiracy. Our children and our grandchildren will pay the price in an egologically destroyed world | Law & Ethics | 1145991549 |
| 1964485 | Where can I find an example of a lawsuit against pizza hut for defamation of character/verbal abuse on custome | A customer in SC sued Pizza Hut for a racial slur that was printed on his receipt. You don't give any details, so I can't tell if your case would fall along similar lines, but it's certainly plausible, as long as actual defamation of character took place. Being abusive is not defamation. | Law & Ethics | 1144037512 |
| 982351 | filing taxes? | There is no three year rule for filing tax returns. Most people are required to file a return every year because their income exceeds the required minimums, or because they have recognized certain types of income. The IRS website has a list of questions that you can review that will tell you whether or not you are legally required to file a return (see sources below). However, many people, even if not legally required to file a return for a certain year will still do so if any federal taxes have been withheld from income (usually by an employer who will issue a Form W-2), so that the withheld federal taxes can be refunded to the taxpayer. | Law & Ethics | 1144263493 |
| 2200458 | If you get into a fight, how long do the ploice have to charge you with assault.? | If you're talking about the statuate of limitations for a crime, 7 years. Sorry. Thank you for your time. | Law & Ethics | 1144976367 |
| 4370786 | Does Washington, DC report parking tickets to New York State? | My guess is no, but they probably report it to some sort of billing agency who will tack you with the ticket. Also if you don't pay it you could probably face criminal charges or extra costs if it is reported to the billing agency. | Law & Ethics | 1144703378 |
| 2015208 | Is there a law concerning public art in Canada? A % of a new construction's budget? | Laws concerning public art are different dependent upon jurisdication. When it comes to %age of new construction's budget to be allocated to public art, a lot of these issues are determined by the municipal government planners when development agreements are written. If construction projects are public sector buildings (i.e. federal, provincial or municipal infrastructure), then the government would establish a % of budgets to be allocated to green space, art, etc. To my knowledge, there is no federal legislation that establishes funding for public art in Canada. The only law that would apply to public art would be criminal code sections re questionable aesthetics (i.e. public morals etc). | Law & Ethics | 1145500200 |
| 2970157 | Do you think that prayer should be in the schools? | Who's prayer? It is my understanding Muslims must pray five times a day. What about the Buddhists, Hindu or Sikhs faith traditions? In the United States the first amendment to the constitution states that we as a country will not dictate anyone else's religious beliefs. It was so important to the founding fathers it's right there up front. Yes, a lot of them where Christian, and they were wise enough to stay out of a faith based governance. Even Jesus said leave what is to Cesar leave to Cesar when asked about law issues. I would like to suggest that teaching right from wrong can be done without any faith based remarks. Break social rules, you suffer consequences. It's simple and every child learns it. | Law & Ethics | 1146358705 |
| 3088880 | What can we do to repeal the patriot act? | Write letters or email your elected reps and the editor of your local paper. Encourage your friends and family to do the same. Make your views known. For more discussion or to read work by those who feel as you do Check out these sites: Bob Higgins Worldwide Sawdust http://sawdust.eponym.com/blog http://www.myleftwing.com/frontPage.do | Law & Ethics | 1145416114 |
| 2717904 | what is the relationship between power, authority, and politics in the criminal justice network? | The criminal justice system is designed to pick on the economy weak. So if you are poor and have done something wrong or are accused of having done something wrong chances are you will either retain a badly overworked attorney or a lawyer on the way up or out. Because the DA wants to prove how tough she or he is to the voters your the one they will try hardest to convict because your an easier to do so. If you do have some money there is a good chance you can retain legal power that actually has time to work on your case and has friends in high places that he or she has helped put in office. As a result, you'll usually either get off or a lesser sentence. | Law & Ethics | 1146255307 |
| 1476937 | how do I find out if there are active warrants in macon co. Illinois? | Warrants don't lapse. The police keep them on file and exercise them whenever they catch up to the person who has an outstanding warrant against them. What do you think they are doing when they get on their radios after they have pulled you over? They use your drivers license number to track these things down and your car license plates as well. They can ask you to come to the station and supply finger prints if they have cause to believe you are wanted for something, so even phony ID won't help you. | Law & Ethics | 1145067586 |
| 2017263 | Does anyone know? | To answer I need to know what state you are looking to get a license in. | Law & Ethics | 1145568654 |
| 2803519 | My gma died i am trying to tie up all her loose ends what can i do? | according to the law, the executor of the will is responsible for paying all debt out of the estate before anyone recieves any inheritance, some companies will terminate the debt if you send them a copy of your grandmother's death certificate...consult an attorney as far as keeping her house | Law & Ethics | 1144372884 |
| 341253 | I need text of or more information on the Legal Profession Act of Saint Lucia? | Look at the following link: http://www.stlucia.gov.lc/features/agchambers/the_legal_profession_act_-_the_disciplinary_committee_and_the_procedure_for_making_complaints_against_a_lawyer.htm | Law & Ethics | 1145410077 |
| 3075969 | how to record a real property deed in Kauai Hawaii? | It is usually done with the county Recorder's Office. | Law & Ethics | 1144614996 |
| 28788 | what is considered illegal file sharing? | when the file is copyrighted | Law & Ethics | 1144028474 |
| 4106478 | Does DC have its own equivalent of state courts? | Yes, the District of Columbia has its own court system apart from the Federal Court system. Like most states, DC has its own trial court of general jurisdiction (DC Superior Court). The Superior Court is divided into Civil, Criminal, Family, Domestic Violence, and Probate Divisions. The Court of Appeals is the highest court in DC (it is the equivalent of a state supreme court). | Law & Ethics | 1145891071 |
| 885731 | How does inflation and unempolyment outwiegh poverty? | I don't think it does as it is all intertwined, it is hard to have one without the other. | Law & Ethics | 1144343214 |
| 337669 | what is the age you need to be in order not to have to wear a helmet for a bicycle? | There is no federal law on bicycle helmets, and the laws vary quite a bit across the country. In some places individual cities pass laws about, and in others whole states. Some of the laws are limited to children under 16, others to those under 18, and some even require helmets for all ages. The site below has a fairly extensive list, but it may not be exhaustive. Check your state and municipal code to find out for sure for your area. | Law & Ethics | 1145770989 |
| 1611454 | Laws pertaining to carrying concealed gun in Nevada? | try http://packing.org | Law & Ethics | 1144661778 |
| 3691333 | Where the Jesuit students who drugged, video taped and raped a girl at a party charged with criminal activity? | I never even heard of this. What school was it? My son attended a Jesuit HS and it was the best in our town, and he had great friends and a wholesome wonderful time and got a fabulous education. This horrifies me. | Law & Ethics | 1144967163 |
| 3209687 | Why does Yahoo! help the Chinese government control the follow of information on their China Website.? | who told you that? | Law & Ethics | 1145331914 |
| 1233954 | How does the Endangered Species Act relate to economics? | The basic premise of economics is supply v. demand. If the supply is not there to meet the demand, the economy suffers on a macro level. An example: "Not too long ago, almost one quarter of the trees in the Appalachian forests were American chestnuts. They helped support not only wildlife but the people living among them. Chestnuts were an important cash crop for many families. As year-end holidays approached, nuts by the railroad car were sold and shipped to northeastern cities. Chestnut timber, strong and rot resistant, was prized for building barns, fences, furniture, and other products. ... First detected in 1904, an Asian fungus to which native chestnuts had little resistance appeared in New York City trees. The blight spread quickly, and by 1950 the American chestnut was virtually extinct except for occasional root sprouts that also became infected. Organizations such as the American Chestnut Foundation are working with plant breeders to develop a disease resistant strain and restore it to the eastern forests." When was the last time you heard of anyone roasting chestnuts on an open fire during the holidays? The families that sold chestnuts lost their income, the wholesalers lost their supply and the retailers of chestnuts lost their customers for chestnuts. The flow of money stopped when it comes to chestnuts. You could draw the same conclusions when discussing the economic implications of commercial fishing regulations. If you want to utilize the microeconomic implications you could look at any single business entity that was lost as a result of regulation. There must be thousands of examples, like hunting expedition companies, the fur trappers of the old west... | Law & Ethics | 1145218506 |
| 577470 | Where can I view my own mugshots? | every morning when you look in the mirror dahling | Law & Ethics | 1145306629 |
| 4125782 | What is your opinion about gay/lesbian couples adopting children? | There was once a star trek episode that explained specific points that dictate whether something is an organism or not and one was that you had to be able to reproduce. Man and women can, in general, reproduce but woman and woman and man and man cannot? Together it is impossible for them to reproduce (with the exeptions of hermaphrodites whose case is arguable) I believe in God and he made man and woman to be together. It was such an ingenious plan that we are perfect puzzle pieces foreach other, but like the humans we are (carnal and unable to easily overcome our inadaquacies) choose to go the direct opposite of what God intended. I'm sorry to the homosexual population if you are offended. I honestly am. I do not hate you but I do not have to agree with you. I have many friends that i love but do not agree with and some of those are homosexual. Its just that if you did not understand your sexuality in the first place then why do you think you are for sure homosexual? I do not believe it is a natural affection but purely choice (which thank God we have) Choice. You choose your feelings but I do not condemn you for that. I dont condemn you at all but I condemn homosexuality. Its not natural but you can do what you wish. I just think that if you cannot naturally have children as a couple, let others who lost the opportunity but do have it naturally as a man and women, adopt. Do you understand? I think I'm just being confusing. sorry. | Law & Ethics | 1146110024 |
| 251144 | Where can I find a list of statutes of limitation for various crimes? | I would check a college law library. If you don't have access to one call your local library and see if a Liberian can help. Also try calling your State Bar Association or an attorneys office. Good Luck | Law & Ethics | 1144436925 |
| 2658308 | if i have a suspended liscence in michigan, can i get a new liscence in neveda? | NV will not issue you a license. If you lie, they may. But if they find out, you will be suspended immediately. NV is part of the Driver License Compact. MI is not. But MI will ask if you are suspended in other state. If you lie, you will be subject to charges. | Law & Ethics | 1144459150 |
| 3662111 | con/the hostage negotiators conference in monterey, CA in May 2006? | what exactly is your question? | Law & Ethics | 1146462722 |
| 2369677 | What would a Workman's comp case with a total knee replacement involved, be worth? Anyone know? Thanks? | I'm sure each state's rules are different, but similar enough. You're going to find that the settlement isn't much, I'm afraid. Usually what they try to do if you can't go back to work doing what you did is to re-train you. However, if you EVER had any other kind of job, in your entire life, they won't. They'll make you go back to that line of work. Even if it doesn't pay as well. The L&I system really sucks. I broke my ankle a few years back and it turned into a real nightmare. I eventually did get to go back to work, but I don't have full use of that ankle/foot any more. It was in a cast for too long and it locks up all the time. Not to mention I tend to twist it over all the time because it's not as strong as it used to be. There was NO settlement. Try those two sites below and see if they can help you out. It looked to me like the second one might be of more use to you. Good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1145813292 |
| 1925789 | How do you make a patition? And how maney signichers dose it need.? | Well it depends get as many signatures as you can the more the better then go to a meeting in your city and lay it out for all to see then work your way up to the white house if you got to... | Law & Ethics | 1145924786 |
| 931723 | who feels like they are getting screwed by the government? | I get screwed by the government when I go to the grocery store, and more times than not an African-American woman is in front of me with 2 carts loaded down with food, pulls out foods stamps from her wad of money and then loads her free groceries into her Escalade. That's how I feel screwed. | Law & Ethics | 1145633395 |
| 3450512 | Has it REALLY Come To This? | you know they give you $10,000 if you can lick the third rail and live... | Law & Ethics | 1143921467 |
| 213406 | Does anybody knows if they approved the law of HR-4437...? | Latest Major Action: 1/27/2006 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to strengthen enforcement of the immigration laws, to enhance border security, and for other purposes. | Law & Ethics | |
| 3792889 | Why has the United States decided not to become a member of the International Criminal Court? | The U.S. Constitution is the "Supreme law of the land." No treaty adopting the criminal law of an international body can overrule the protections contained in the first ten amendments (The Bill of Rights). Thus, the only way that the U.S. could become a member of the International Criminal Court, such that the Court's decisions would have binding effect on U.S. citizens, would be if the U.S. Constitution were amended to include this provision. I cannot imagine the conditions which would be necessary for a super-majority (2/3rds) of the U.S. Congress and all of the 50 States to vote to enact such an amendment. Therefore, our membership in the International Criminal Court would be a meaningless jesture, because its rulings could not be imposed on anyone in the United States. | Law & Ethics | 1145463746 |
| 1573923 | At what age can a teenager leave home without problems from DHS. This is for the state of Illinois.? | You have to wait until you are 18 unless you go to court and have a judge emancipate you. In which case you would have to prove you have a stable income, housing, and can provide for yourself adequately. Its a hard accomplishment but I have known of a few that did it. | Law & Ethics | 1144670372 |
| 2812432 | Should the police be bound by due process constraints when investigating terrorism? | Of course. I think it is a terrible idea to trade off civil rights for an ILLUSION of security... no one in this country is even a tiny bit safer than we were before the so called Patriot Act, just more fearful. Besides that, if we surrender our freedom in an effort to thwart terrorists, they win without even trying. | Law & Ethics | 1145403405 |
| 2803525 | do you think this is true? is it a conspiracy? See link below.? | I am not sure about a conspiracy, but I am sure there was a lot of incompentency just like we should have known on January, 1944 of the upcoming attack on Pearl Harbor almost a year in advance (December 1944)! Check out the message posted on http://www.thesmokinggun.com | Law & Ethics | 1144544113 |
| 1743019 | what is felony penal code 220.16 and 220.39? | 220.16 - criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third - B non-violent felony 220.39 - criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third degree - B non-violent felony | Law & Ethics | 1145457096 |
| 2522914 | what is n open warrant? | one in waiting to find the person to serve it on | Law & Ethics | 1146274784 |
| 2675742 | Eduardo J. Couture? | god knows. | Law & Ethics | 1144731097 |
| 1095622 | In the South, if a man divorces his wife is she still his sister? | not if she is his daugher in law, daughter or aunt. | Law & Ethics | 1145583183 |
| 1045467 | were can i find records of someone locked up? | Most states have websites with people detained within them. Go on the Internet and do a general search "Inmate Search". Find your state and type the name, if you know their Jail number it will be easier. Hope this helps you out. Use the source listed below. | Law & Ethics | 1146092983 |
| 1824115 | So, are all soda pop drinkers going to die from cancer? Thanks again corportate America.You greedy bastards. | No but they're probably all going to get diabetes. Don't u just LOVE coke...not!! | Law & Ethics | 1144845123 |
| 2850812 | How do you get squatters rights on property in Texas? | It requires somewhat more than just taking care of the property. What you are referring to is called adverse possession, which by Texas law, must be "an actual and visible appropriation of real property, commenced and continued under a claim of right that is inconsistent with and is hostile to the claim of another person." Further, the true owner of the land has a period of time from the commencement of that possession to file a claim, though the time period depends on the circumstances. I would contact a lawyer and see what your options are. If you built a fence around the land and kept it for long enough, it would be yours. | Law & Ethics | 1144620040 |
| 1107949 | Complicated License Issue: How do I get New York residency--or appear that I do--while I live in Los Angeles? | Sheesh, that sounds complicated... and after having had to deal with LA DMV and LAPD for almost 15 years, I can't say I'm surprised that you're dealing with such nonsense. It seems like no government institution in LA communicates with any OTHER government institution in LA... even if they are supposed to be working in concert with each other. First, if you really are "constantly getting sweated by the cops" I really have to ask... what is it that you are doing that is causing them to constantly be drawn to you? As much of a bee in my bonnet as I have toward the LAPD, I find it hard to believe that you're just walking around with your hands in your pockets to have them on your back all the time. As for the expired license, 10 day residency requirement, 49% of time in CA..... it sounds as though to me you need to do something along these lines: Go online or contact the Los Angeles DMV and get IN WRITING the statement about the validity of your license. You would then have to prove that you DO, in fact, spend less than 49% of your time in California. It would seem to me that a travel itinerary of whatever tour(s) you've been involved in will help to prove your presence throughout the country... and, therefore, how much time you were or weren't in CA. I'd ALSO try to get whatever information you can IN WRITING from the New York DMV so that you can prove that your license is valid with them. You will probably also have to provide proof to the California judge that the address on your New York license IS in fact your dad's and not yours (otherwise, if he deems that the address is YOUR address, then the LAPD would have you... and you'd be directed to get that CA license). After all that, if you manage to prove your case, I would write a letter to the Chief of Police in L.A., yes that's what I said, with copies of any and all paperwork related to the case and demand that all officers be informed of the appropriate action to be taken in a situation like yours so that you and others won't have to deal with this again. Whew. In the meantime... stop drawing the cops attention to you!!!!! ;) Good luck, hun. | Law & Ethics | 1146341125 |
| 3817716 | can you say the alphabet backwards.., anytime of day. im thinking sometimes i want to start with X? | everytime I try I screw it up, so therefore I can not do it ever | Law & Ethics | 1146388341 |
| 1063262 | How can I get a copy of an Citizen's arrest warrant? | Contact your local law enforcement agency. I.e. police, sheriff, Mountie, etc. | Law & Ethics | 1145139973 |
| 1693408 | Does anyone know how long after a simple assault has been committed can one press charges? <PA law>? | Talk to your local police about this. Every community has different guidelines and policies. | Law & Ethics | 1143982153 |
| 2879821 | Your child is missing - And the police have a prime suspect - unfortunately it's You!? | Don't talk to them. Don't talk to anyone except your attorney. It's funny - from watching cops on TV, everyone knows their Miranda rights (you have the right to remain silent... etc) but no one USES them in real life. | Law & Ethics | 1145676242 |
| 1150869 | I work 60, paid for 40, can't anymore, no babysitter. Job offered on call part-time. My rights? unemployment? | You mean you were in a salaried position since you aren't paid for OT just 40hrs a week. If you and your employer qualify under FMLA you can request up to 12wks of UNPAID (or paid at THEIR discretion) leave. It doesn't have to be at one time. However it sounds like that's not really an option for you. Since you are requesting a new job you have to agree to the job or decide not to work. They have NO responsibilty for unemployment since it's not their actions causing you to leave work. Unemployment only comes in if your employer lets you go without reason (doesn't mean you have to be fired, just told we're letting you go because you can't fulfill the job requirements). Since you're the one causing the job action you thus do not qualify for unemployment. Seems they've offered you at least something, which is more then they have to. Remember they're not responsible for your actions. Also note that for some benefit programs you must be working 20hrs/wk or at least searching for work and ready to take what becomes available. EDIT: To james, it's not illegal to pay for 40hrs/wk regardless of if you work more as long as it's a salaried position. If she was just a front-line worker then yes it'd be illegal, but being salaried means you get 40hrs/wk regardless of if you work 38hrs or 60hrs as long as you come in each day. | Law & Ethics | 1144364768 |
| 2530644 | If property is landlocked, does an adjoining property owner have to give easement on an existing road? | The adjoining ppty owner doesn't HAVE to give an easement, but the question is, does one already exist.... Check the real estate records if you haven't already, and see if adjoining owner or any of his/her predecessors ever granted an easement to you or any of your predecessors. Even if not, it's possible that you may have developed an easement 'by prescription' just by using the road. If you used it continuously and openly for a long enough time, you may have an enforceable legal right to keep using it. It's not always the easiest thing to search real estate records, you may be able to do it yourself. But whether an easement by prescription exists is a fact-intensive question and you should definitely have a local lawyer who has experience in real estate, help you out. Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1144503426 |
| 1156603 | What is a private bar and private bar attorney? | The private bar is just a way of talking about all the lawyers who work in the private sector. DAs, town attorneys, Attorneys General, US attorneys, Judges, law clerks, administrative lawyers and others like them all work in the public sector and are the public bar. Everyone else is the private bar. The Trial Lawyers Association, the Matrimonial Lawyers Association, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and the like are all organizations of the private bar. | Law & Ethics | 1146143829 |
| 484150 | How can I find information on emancipation laws in colorado? | go to the following site | Law & Ethics | 1144025286 |
| 2485953 | If youre a foreing person and studied Law in your country..would u find a good job in the US? | As far as practicing law in the US, you would need to pass the bar exam in the jurisdiction where you wanted to practice. The qualifications to sit the bar vary from state to state so you'd need to contact the State Bar where you wanted to practice. There's another alternative that might be of interest, especially if your are of expertise is in business law. Many American corporations have subsidiaries or production facilities in foreign countries. They need to ensure that they don't violate local laws and their American staff attorneys are pretty useless for this. You could be valuable to them if they have facilities in your native country, particularly if you have strong English skills. | Law & Ethics | 1145028766 |
| 2401715 | What's the most funny lawsuit you ever heard of? | I like the one where fat people sue McDonalds for making them fat....I've been forced into McDonalds by gunpoint and made to eat Big Macs, haven't you? What a bunch of idiots. And the lawyers who represent them are even worse. In my class on Torts (civil suits), there are enough ridiculous cases to go around...an assault is an intentional harmful or offensive contact....and offensive can be what the reasonable person deems so.....so you can only imagine. | Law & Ethics | 1145823909 |
| 3919681 | Child support- should I give the guy a break? | As someone who has had support obligors jailed for failing to pay support, but also as someone who has been faced with support obligees who completely misrepresent their financial and custody circumstances in order to try to force an obligor parent to pay more than would otherwise be permitted, as a means of maintaining control over the other person, my opinion is that you must balance the value of the money to you, with the very real likelihood that you may disincentivize the other party from wanting to have anything to do with his/her child(ren), and furthermore to want to try to improve their own financial circumstances over the long term. There is really no perfect answer to the questions, but I would urge you to try to get the obligor parent more involved in directly caring for the child, rather than merely paying for it, because this produces the best overall result for the child. The father will feel involved, and less likely to want to withhold support for the child, and the child will feel like there are two involved parents, rather than only one who is doing the caring, and the other who is doing the paying. Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1145475704 |
| 3920870 | Is it legal to post flyers on lampposts etc? I live in Minneapolis. Where would you find this info? | Contact one of your city councilmembers. They will have the bylaws and will be able to tell you if it is legal or not. | Law & Ethics | 1146004017 |
| 2192685 | Should recreational marijuana use be legal? | yes... Lets out the most O2 and atmosphere fixing gasses of ANY OTHER PLANT. People that smoke it are nicer, not ready to kill someone...not like beer or other drugs | Law & Ethics | 1146272023 |
| 1011404 | We had 3 guys try to jump us...what would you have done?!? | You were in the car, why didn't you just drive away? You were charged with a crime because you could've just driven away yet you decided to get out and beat these guys with weapons. Thats use of excessive force, you're only allowed to defend yourself with the same amount of force that you were attacked with. If you go to jail you deserve it. You couldn't ram a car which is a piece of property??????? What world do you live in, this is in no way acceptable behavior. If you had a car and all of these weapons on you you probably had a cell phone too. Why didn't you call the cops? You didn't drive off because you were afraid of being called a punk, right? You deserved to go to jail for longer than just 30 days or whatever you said. You gave a guy brain damage, broke a guys ribs, and left a guy with permanent nerve damage in his arm, what makes you think you aren't liable. | Law & Ethics | 1146073563 |
| 62574 | can a person serve on jury duty if they are on formal probation when called on? | No And Convicted Felons Cannot Either | Law & Ethics | 1143974109 |
| 4201814 | Why is yahoo providing information to the Chinese gvt re its subscribers? | Because the Chinese govt. has opened its country to foreign capitalist business, and if Yahoo wants to do business in China they must play by the rules that the Chinese govt has set even if it means the good guys get caught. But money is money and that is the bottom line. | Law & Ethics | 1145660795 |
| 2199394 | want to view the Colorado laws concerning consensual sex between minors? | I would advise you contact your local district attorney's office and see what has happened if anything with the case. You may also want to contact any child protective units in your area or sex abuse task forces that may be close. Your state does not prohibit this act on a brief look at the statutes. the law itself can be found on the following links at the LexisNexis you are looking for section 18-6-403 which states (d) At the time of the commission of the act, the victim is less than fifteen years of age and the actor is at least four years older than the victim and is not the spouse of the victim; or (e) At the time of the commission of the act, the victim is at least fifteen years of age but less than seventeen years of age and the actor is at least ten years older than the victim and is not the spouse of the victim; or 18-3-405. Sexual assault on a child. Statute text (1) Any actor who knowingly subjects another not his or her spouse to any sexual contact commits sexual assault on a child if the victim is less than fifteen years of age and the actor is at least four years older than the victim. | Law & Ethics | 1144014432 |
| 386565 | What are the main differences between the fuedal system and the new system in Scotland for owning land.? | well, i don't the details but basically anyone who is under a feu or had a feu superior has about 5 years to discuss a comprimise to the feu. | Law & Ethics | 1145966855 |
| 2682051 | Is it worth recycling at home when huge companys still use landfill instead? | Recycling is a work in progress. Hopefully in time it will be common practise. Its not there yet, but we can't step backwards, especially since its not a lot of trouble anyways. | Law & Ethics | 1145628535 |
| 1818799 | What can I do regarding a good for nothing Lawyer? | Find another lawyer, that does NOT know this lawyer, and explain everything. See if you can re-open your daughter's case, since she can no longer play sports because of this accident, and go from there. Understand that MOST lawyers know each other, and bond together when someone wants to report another! Unfortunately, this is the way they work, and not much we can do about it. If you've got everything documented, including collection letters and proof that the medical bills were supposed to be paid out of the settlement then you've got the ammunition you need to do this. And if you signed anything accepting this settlement, you can state that you signed it under the direction of your lawyer, and trusted him completely, and he didn't represent you to the best of his ability. You might also want to report him to the Bar Association. | Law & Ethics | 1146039842 |
| 2524039 | What is the statue of limitation for filling a lawsuit in Hawaii? | HAWAII LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE CALL 808-537-9140 OR EMAIL TO: LRIS@HSBA.BIZ | Law & Ethics | 1146189250 |
| 1090721 | find essays on respecting other peoples property? | why not go to askjeeves or yahoo search or google. | Law & Ethics | 1145534909 |
| 4288413 | if you get a bails bondmen to bail you out of jail do you get the money you payed them back after your trial.? | They charge you a percent. | Law & Ethics | 1145907468 |
| 57307 | How are Federal Grand Juries selected? | Federal law requires that a grand jury be selected at random from a fair cross section of thecommunity in the district or division in which the federal grand jury convenes. Thus, all citizens havean equal opportunity and obligation to serve.Pursuant to law, the names of prospective grand jurors are drawn at random from lists ofregistered voters or lists of actual voters, or other sources when necessary, under proceduresdesigned to ensure that all groups in the community will have a fair chance to serve. Those personswhose names have been drawn and who are not exempt or excused from service are summoned toappear for duty as grand jurors. When these persons appear before the court, the presiding judgemay consider any further requests to be excused. The judge will then direct the selection of 23qualified persons to become the members of the grand jury. | Law & Ethics | 1144846245 |
| 2223958 | emotionally abusive husband, and threatens bodily harm how can I prove? | yes, Record him him with a voice activated recorder and /or hidden video camera. | Law & Ethics | 1145777285 |
| 3674043 | my friends mother went to stay with her son for a few months son found out mother evicted.landlord refuses inf | Do I understand this correctly - Your friend's mother was evicted and the landlord (who evicted your friend's mother) is refusing to give your friend information? If your friend's mother was evicted, SHE should have that information - any information that is available. I assume she does not care to share it with her son. The landlord's attorney has confidentiality obligations to his client. I don't believe the eviction and judgment dates are available on the Net (and may not be available to the public). Your friend should talk to his mother and get her to talk about what she knows. Surely, she has been set notices if a forwarding address was given to the landlord and/or attorney. I am not a lawyer. | Law & Ethics | 1145583090 |
| 709553 | Worst possible law the government could enact? | I was thinking that making the illegals legal while forcing a majority to learn Spanish to suit a minority that refuses to use the dominant language,while allowing them to violently take over california,texas and arizona. | Law & Ethics | 1145987376 |
| 2489721 | What does Schister mean? | A fraudulant person, theif, and I believe it is scheister? maybe not, not sure on the spelling but when I was in college I worked at Uhaul and said that they were scheisters because they took people for their money and didn't care | Law & Ethics | 1145035539 |
| 2047067 | Doctors office gave my rehab eval to a competitor. What recourse do I have? | Civil court- make sure you have all documentation and fully understand everyone's actions in this dilema. | Law & Ethics | 1146150093 |
| 2050684 | Is it legal for a dealership to give credit information to a third party who is not on the application.? | It is totally illegal. You singed that contract (application) and the should not be giving it out to anyone else. Unless it says somewheres on the application that they CAN give out your information in order to serve you better. So you are gonna have to go over the application again to make sure. | Law & Ethics | 1143975399 |
| 2998141 | Is it against the law for an employer to continuously add new job duties after hiring an employee w/o consent? | Actually, there is no such law. Your job is whatever your employer tells you it is...as long as the changes are reasonable. Now, if your employer suddenly told you that your job how included digging up the concrete driveway and you refuse, then you would have a case because it's not customary to the job. US labor law considers this sort of situation an internal compensation matter between the employee and employer, and there is nothing that gives you any specific protection in this case. The only thing that could be done is to file a grievance with a union, but I'm guessing you aren't in a union. | Law & Ethics | 1145897283 |
| 2539665 | Should people wait till 18 to drive? | yes,because driving is too dengerous for teenagers ,if they make misstake,it affect their life. | Law & Ethics | |
| 1018176 | Do you think a state wide smoke ban, is infringing on smokers rights? | yes...thats ridiculous...states should ban car exhaust also if theyre going to take that route... | Law & Ethics | 1145043825 |
| 1501741 | Who wants to legalize it .. and Why? Do you? | Legalizing would actually in a sense deter alot of the drug problems facing society today. If the government legalized and regulated drugs, then it would drive out a lot of the black market competition. Drugs wouldnt be cut with dangerous fillers, a huge revenue would be opened up to the gov., and also the amount given to users would be regulated much like any other prescription. The gov. has spent a ludicrious amount of money fighting the drug war and drug abuse is still rampant. If the government actually regulated it, all of the drug traffiking problems would go away. However society has been taught that this scenario could never work. Yet look at Amsterdam which legalized many drugs much the same way as I described above. And they have some very very low crime rates. Over there drug use, prostitution, and drug sales is all regulated by the gov. | Law & Ethics | 1144649638 |
| 2827765 | Indiana concealed weapons laws? | http://packing.org click on the state info then click on Indiana. | Law & Ethics | 1144193312 |
| 2364895 | where can I get directions to correctional facilities in NY? | mapquest.com or yellowpages.com | Law & Ethics | 1145051873 |
| 3796347 | after getting stopped for driving without a valid drivers licensecan the police search you for drugs? | As an ex cop I can assure that they can in certain cases. Most officers search you to check for weapons and if they find drugs in the process, then it's a valid charge. There are some places where they have to have your consent to search, like your home but if it's your vehicle and you're arrested they have to inventory the car so that is a valid search. If they have probable cause like seeing marijuana or something in plain view, then you can be arrested. If they stop you and want to look in your trunk, unless there exigent circumstances, like they think theres a person you're holding captive in there or an animal, then they can search without a warrant. A pat-down search is legal for officer safety reasons. To search things like your bags or glove compartment they need your consent again, unless you've been arrested. If they have reason to believe that you are going to reach for a weapon they can search the immediate area. Best thing to do is not to carry illegal things my friend. Cops are savvy and we take no chances. If you break the law, you deserve to go down but I do believe in protecting peoples civil rights as well. I always protected my prisoner's rights because I may to make a judgement due to the situation and what has to be done, but I am not judge, jury and executioner and most police officers try to keep this in mind. Even if I didn't like a person I'd dealt with before, I was still fair and respectful unless they gave me a reason to get tough with them. Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1144865707 |
| 633088 | Where can I go to the police academy.? | Not to my understanding. Whatever state you are in has to certify you as a law enforcement officer in that state. A law enforcement officer in Florida will not necessarily be recognized as such in Georgia. So getting certified in state "A" to work in state "B" would be a waste of money. | Law & Ethics | 1144720034 |
| 2002705 | How do drugs get into a city? | Local politicians families.Now I am getting this from local son whom was caught moving steroids from cali to N.C.,three detectives go to prison and a sheriff was found to know nothing..LOL,,right...Next sheriff found guilty of major crimes resulting in felonies.They are still breaking into homes,maybe ex-deputies,they still sneak into mine I suspect.Money missing regularly.I can not catch them as they are cowards.I would buy some securityequipment,however they keep my pay low enough so I can not afford.Clerk of court has a vengence,against me for exposing the truth.Davidson.N.C. | Law & Ethics | 1145901350 |
| 3561972 | is there a way to clear a felony from 1973 from record in florida? | I'm not sure if Florida does have this process, but I don't believe so. A felony record is usually there for life, sorry. In order to have a record expunged you have to have some sort of exigent circumstances and it's not easy. | Law & Ethics | 1145112926 |
| 2143512 | How did we come about the day light savings time.? | it was made by congress to save energy. | Law & Ethics | 1146416620 |
| 1522731 | I have a legal case open in Toronto for Assault With a Deadly Weapon (My shoe) - HELP!? | I would contact the proper authorities(DA or equivalent) in Toronto. Write them a letter. I expect they'd like to resolve it also. Perhaps there is a nolo contendre plea there. Good luck. ps..I loved your answer to the young bride with the mother wanting to move in! Cheers | Law & Ethics | 1146102766 |
| 4132080 | Can my wages be garnished for my husbands unpaid medical bills? We are not separated and live together.? | It depends on the law in the state you're in. A couple of things come into play. 1)Some states what's yours is his, and what's his is yours, meaning you both are responsible for the debt regardless of who signed for it. 2)Some states has long as you make a payment on a medical bill will prevent it from being reported (this is just a couple of states though). 3)Next try submitting the bill to your insurance for processing. It doesn't have to be done by the hospital to be paid, you'll need an itemized statement from them, but then you can file and your insurance will either pay them directly or issue you a check. Also if the hospital was "in-network" for the insurance they'll send an explanation of benefits showing what you truly owe. For example the hospital billed $15 for a shot, well if you have no insurance then you pay $15, but if you have insurance and they are "in-network" that charge might become $5 and then you only owe your portion of the "contracted" charge. This results in major savings since the $10 gets written off as a contractual adjustment, meaning they agreed to only charge $5 not $15. 4)Since you were served court papers and chose not to attend you effectivly "agreed" to any order before the judge. Getting that fixed now will be a problem. Again though go through your insurance and at least get the amount reduced to the contractual amount. | Law & Ethics | 1144207843 |
| 4253531 | Does anyone know how you can claim a piece of land in Scotland if no one seems to own it? | Good question, as English common law does not apply. The common law rule is you have to take possession of the land for 20 years without the owner complaining, and it's yours. | Law & Ethics | 1144002295 |
| 871687 | Having Religion in school is NOT unconstitutional? | You have to look at the Amendments to the Constitution. | Law & Ethics | 1146290273 |
| 2341645 | Where can I look up to see what people have been convicted of and what their sentence was? | If you have their s.s.n. you can go to a private investigate for a fee of course. That is the most legal course of action. | Law & Ethics | 1144897407 |
| 1424628 | Can someone help me? Are realtors allowed to change the listing price on a house without the owners permission | if i were you i would check with a lawyer before anything else happens. i do not believe the realtor has the right to change anything without the sellers permission unless there was something in the contract that you signed with the realtor. read that 1st and contact a lawyer next if you feel that this was not a legal doing by your realtor. by no means would i let a closing on the property happen without finding out for sure if this was legit | Law & Ethics | 1144985159 |
| 3467866 | i married a sex offender and the state has my child and says i cannot have her back unless i leave my husband. | Wait a minute people, did you bother to read the whole thing or just react to the first lines? We are talking about 2 kids and vengeful parents and probably a very vengeful little girl. A good attorney should be able to get a reversal based on nothing more than the facts! This guy was 18, GF was 16, had been together 2 years, she gave it up, and probably enjoyed it more than once! Then, as often happens, they both change,as they are still maturing, and go separate ways. Girlie's mad so calls the cops. Did you people remain virgins until you were over the age of consent? I DOUBT IT! Just because it is a GIRL the courts feel justified,l I highly doubt there is any thought in the guys mind of little girls in this case! READ THIS: He was 18 and she was 16 when he got charged with a sex offence, they had been dating for 2 years at the time. When he decided to end it, her parents turned him in. | Law & Ethics | 1145996556 |
| 4130347 | What is the legal basis for the federal court system? | The constitution created the Supreme Court and authorized Congress to create lower courts. | Law & Ethics | 1144637994 |
| 3085525 | Have you ever been arrested? | many times, police do take advantage of their authority | Law & Ethics | 1144804051 |
| 1347076 | What is Marshall Law and how can it be used? | Madison Avenue really screws things up. Marshall's Law is a stupid advertising gimmick for Marshall's discount department stores - it's stupid because it did exactly what I predicted it would do, which is get people thinking incorrectly about... Martial law, which is what you are asking about. Martial law is basically suspension of civil liberties in the name of complete civil order enforced by a military or police state. When martial law is declared, it's typically in reaction to civil unrest such as riots or revolution, though it has often been used preemptively by dictatorial-minded governments. Google "martial law" for more. | Law & Ethics | 1145451976 |
| 1334143 | Globalization? | The result is Globalization, not the intent. Market pressures dictate where something happens. If the Unions would get off the backs of the factories, many would move their operations back. As long as you can join the union and immediately retire at a job you are not required to do, globalization makes a lot of sense. Hyundai and Honda only have assembly plants here (no factories) and only to make the car lines more palatable to the American Public. Thank you for your time. | Law & Ethics | 1145331723 |
| 4435542 | What are the pros and cons of false advertising? | The pro is that it can increase your sales drastically. Possibly a few hundred percent. Cons are your customers won't be happy to have been duped so they won't return for more business (probably not a big deal depending on the industry), you could get sued (small chance but still there) and the government could step in and make you quit or even file suit against you itself (almost non-existant chance unless you are making medical claims). | Law & Ethics | 1145767061 |
| 2289877 | What if you were born in a leap year, on Feb. 29th? | They record it by the actual birthdate. 02/29/XXXX. The fact that someone's birthdate only occures each 4 chronological years does not negate the fact that they are 4 years older. Did you think that the government changed your age to one day off of your birthdate on years that included the 29th of February? They don't. | Law & Ethics | 1145274244 |
| 3095987 | I really need help with my question I posted will someone please answer or give advice...? | Answer and Advice!!! | Law & Ethics | 1144178084 |
| 2568802 | I want to sue something that is totally huge...? | First write down all the facts (not feelings) as they pertain to the situation. Then meet with a local attorney. Don't make verbal or written threats. Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1145125633 |
| 201288 | What is the difference between a criminal offense, felony, and a misdemeanor? Which one is a speeding ticket? | speeding ticket= misdemeanor | Law & Ethics | 1144110880 |
| 2098249 | why did chiken crossed the road? | she likes to cross the roads | Law & Ethics | 1145976266 |
| 1210412 | How do you become an armed career criminal? | The first requirement is extreme STUPIDITY !!!!! | Law & Ethics | 1145331266 |
| 1436218 | answer of this question plz? | No? thanks 4 the 2 points | Law & Ethics | 1145943104 |
| 2770736 | What do you call it when? | a prison bitch too | Law & Ethics | 1146017434 |
| 4051075 | Women should have a right to abort. right? | I didn't take the time to read what the other people have written, so excuse me if I repeat anything that has already been said... You have touched on the essential points. There are so many children out there born to parents who can't or won't take care of them. Is it fair to force that on a child? If the mother is wise enough to recognize that she cannot properly care for a child, then kudos to her. Also, many a mother has had to drop out of school, work two low paying part-time jobs, and basically give in to a crappy life for her and a life in daycare for her child because she is struggling to care for her child and make ends meet. Let women choose to finish school and get a decent job before trying to bring a child into this world that they must support. And to all the people who disagree, how many unwanted children have they adopted? how many hours do they spend mentoring children in foster care or in children's homes abandoned by their parents? I would bet none of them has ever seen a child in foster care, not to mention helping any of them. The only demand in adoption is for healthy, white, newborn babies that come from healthy, educated parents. There are thousands on wonderful children in foster care hoping for a home of their own. Let's get all them adopted before we force more children to be brought into this world destined for the same fate! I will stop rambling now, but yes, it should be a choice that all women have a right to. Oh yeah, and don't get me started on the fathers...how many dead beat dads are out there? Just because the father decided today that he wants a baby doesn't mean he will be there emotionally or financially in the future. It should be the mother's choice because the child will be her life long responsibility... | Law & Ethics | 1145893093 |
| 1860479 | easiest way to have protection against Identity theft? | Don't use anything electronic, pay everything with cash! | Law & Ethics | 1146079571 |
| 372763 | is it possible to erase a criminal recored (misdemeanor) by any ways ?? | you could pay a lawyer to have it exponged. you have to be crime free for one year before the courts would do it. | Law & Ethics | 1144810789 |
| 1962721 | Which would you rather have? (Serious pro-choice/pro-life question)? | I agree that a woman should have the right to chose and there are lots of children out there who have to go through foster homes and live very hard lives. I am pro choice. I also think that if it is made illegal then there are going to be alot of women dying from having abortions done in "hole in the wall" places that are not sanitary or under almost torturous conditions. I could never do it but sometimes you have to do what you have to do. I think that when a person says they are pro life that they are not looking at the bigger picture. Ask them if they want to pay higher taxes that will come from the government having to take care of the children that abandoned from the mothers that didnt want or couldnt take care of these children. | Law & Ethics | 1143936725 |
| 1652908 | Would you ever contemplate going on a hunger strike? Why? | yeah...cause Im fat, and I can afford the calories...or that there would be no other way for me to get my point accross, it is like the little child crying for attention | Law & Ethics | 1146452532 |
| 2398908 | What do you call a person who wants to have a contract? | A plaintiff is someone who has filed a lawsuit. A defendant is someone who is defending against a lawsuit. That has nothing to with contracts. If you are negotiating a contract, there is no specific legal terms ot name the negotiating parties. After you reach an agreement, you are a party to the contract. If you make an offer, you might be called the offeror and the recipient by the be offeree. The basic elements to a contract are: (1) offer; (2) acceptance of the offer; and (3) an exchange of value. | Law & Ethics | 1146094801 |
| 3641236 | what is the punishment for posssession of fake identification in california? | Gotta have more details. What kind of false ID? Do you really mean just simply possessing it, and not doing anything with it, or are you talking about getting caught with it when you try to sneak into a bar? Is the document signed by someone, or does it have a forged signature on it, and if it's forged, did you do it? There's just too many questions about this to be able to give you a definitive answer. Generally, you're probably talking about a misdemeanor (up to one year in jail and/or a thousand dollar fine), but there's probably some instances where it could be a felony (16 months, two or three years in prison, and a buttload of money for fines). | Law & Ethics | 1144940446 |
| 4464401 | can a police officer detain you put his hands on you and frisk you[search ]because his claim is he needs to? | Yeah, they can pretty much do what ever they want. Right now my brother is sitting in jail because an officer said he kicked a car door into his leg. This is considered assault on an officer, and that is a felony. If he is convicted he could serve 2 to 10 years. It sucks because we can't do anything about it, and it is all because this officer wants to lie. | Law & Ethics | 1145510098 |
| 510224 | Wrongly sent sellf assessment? | You need to file an Income Tax return if you consider yourself a citizen. | Law & Ethics | 1146412599 |
| 3247368 | Can you appeal a decision made by a judge in civil court.Ex.landlord dispute resulting in judgment? | Yes, if the higher court wishes to hear it. It isn't very likely that they would hear your case though. | Law & Ethics | 1144265663 |
| 1359103 | If you have no criminal record can the federal court system give you 5 years for a firearm.? | If a federal crime was committed then a federal court will prosecute and determine the sentencing. For example. You have no criminal record. In fact you have a concealed carry permit to legally carry a gun. You carry the gun into a federal courthouse. You have just committed a felony under federal law and you will be arrested and go to jail. Another circumstance is a person has no record, but they get involved in transporting drugs. They are still criminals, they just haven't been caught yet. If they are in possession of a firearm while in the commission of a drug crime there are minimum sentencing laws. Many times they will toss out some charges to get a plea deal for the big charges. | Law & Ethics | 1143907717 |
| 3303058 | can some one who is 18 having sex with a 16 year old be charged with statutory rape? | Yes but typically not...usually when somne 40 yr old guy is with a 16 yr old. | Law & Ethics | 1146367654 |
| 3072903 | if you have a employee who has been off sick for over 28weeks are they allowed to be dismissed? | Find out why they are ill- sometihing like cancer or other serious diseases don't exactly fix themselves in a couple days. You need to know exactly what's going on & maintain employee confidentiality when you do- 28 weeks is pretty serious. Before you dismiss them see if you can work something else out like leave of absense without pay... | Law & Ethics | 1146132083 |
| 437805 | What is the fine for driving with out a license with no insurance in colorado? | DENVER - Uninsured motorists will face tough new penalties beginning Saturday if they are caught behind the wheel or are involved in an accident. A law effective the first day of 2005 nearly quadruples the penalty for driving without insurance. Violators will earn a suspended driver's license and a minimum $500 fine. Repeat offenders face a minimum $1,000 fine and a suspended license for up to eight months. "In the past, many uninsured motorists knew that the cost of insurance was more than the cost of the fine if they were caught," said Gov. Bill Owens, who signed the new law earlier this year. "With this new law, I believe more Coloradans will recognize that it is no longer worth the risk to drive without insurance." The insurance industry estimates that 15 percent to 18 percent of Colorado motorists drive without auto insurance. The cost of paying for accidents caused by uninsured motorists drives up the cost of rates. "We all know the frustration of being in an accident with an uninsured motorist," said Carole Walker, head of the Rocky Mountain Insurance Information Center. "It's been shown in other states that increasing fines goes a long way toward putting a dent in the uninsured motorist problem." Colorado's new law is one of the strictest in the country, but it could take months or years to have an impact on the ranks of the uninsured and on premiums. Continue article Advertisement "All of these things take time," Walker said. "Hopefully, the awareness... will start making a difference." The new law goes beyond simply citing those caught driving without insurance. A new database will match vehicle registration information with records from insurance companies, verifying whether a vehicle is insured or not. Automobiles that aren't matched with an insurance policy will be flagged, and the registration will be suspended. "Gone are the days when scofflaws could drive uninsured on our roads and get away with a slap on the wrist and a $100 fine," said Doug Dean, Colorado's commissioner of insurance. For more information click on this website... http://newssearch.looksmart.com/p/articles/mi_qn4191/is_20041231/ai_n10043433 | Law & Ethics | 1143927322 |
| 140779 | how can oral sex be RAPE? | I assume you're referring to oral penetratiion. This is classed as rape. The victim probably didn't fight back for the same reasons victims in other rape cases dont fight back - fear, panic, confusion. The standard of proof of intent in rape cases is not just that the man must know the victim does not consent, but also if he is reckless as to consnet - that is he eitehr doesn't care if sbe consents or not or fails to check if she consnts. So if he forced her to do something, and she didn't want to do it, and he didn't check this .... thats rape. | Law & Ethics | 1145350272 |
| 2432595 | where can i see pictures of inmates in lakecounty jail in crown point indiana or get to there web site? | I do not think you can get access to pictures of inmates in Lake County jail. I am sure the you can find a website for the sheriff or a county web site though. They may have pictures of sex offenders. I do not believe that photos of inmates are public record. | Law & Ethics | 1144862354 |
| 1693235 | Yahoo is turning in pro-democracy folk to the Chinese. Think they'd turn in Anne Frank to the nazis too? | only if the Nazis would help them make lots of money in their country. Lots of the tech companies are helping out the oppressive Chinese Government and it is wrong. | Law & Ethics | 1145508509 |
| 4212499 | How far would you take 'freedom of speech'? | Having the right to speak your mind should not mean that you escape the consequences of speaking your mind. It's a double-edged sword. For instance, you can say what you like about someone, but if you say something untrue about someone else, that person can sue you -- that's their right. Being able to lie about someone without fear of consequences would be a bad thing. Also, you can say what you want, but you have no right to expect someone to support what you say if they don't agree with it. For instance, if you write an article for a magazine slamming a politician, and the owner of the magazine doesn't agree with it, he doesn't have to let you print that article using his money and his resources. he may *choose* to allow you to do that, but he's under no obligation to -- the owner of the magazine has a right to freedom of speech, too, and your right to say what you want should not infringe on his right to use his property (the magazine) as he sees fit. As a side note, this is not censorship. Private citizens have the freedom to decide how their resources and property is used; only the government can be accused of censorship. So I'd say that freedom of speech should be unrestricted, up to the point that it infringes on another person's rights (and you have no right to not be offended, so so-called 'hate speech', a chillingly Orwellian concept, does not apply). | Law & Ethics | 1144668835 |
| 4078462 | Will an arrest in NY 4 years ago for driving with a suspended license be on my "Police Report"? | It will be on your record forever in New York State but only through a History file. Not through a routine check done by local authorities say on a routine stop. That will be purged after 3 years through NYSPIN. If you apply for a government job just be upfront and straightforward about it when asked. If they ask for an explanation then do so in the same manner that you did here. Be clear concise and let them know that it was a mistake. Do not compound the problem by trying to hide it. I did lots of background investigations and the last thing I wanted to hear from someone was "I forgot" after I found it. | Law & Ethics | 1145667250 |
| 2450883 | Omajuoma Rocky Yon-Dakolo, This person name, Is this a real lawyer registered in Bar at U.K. and Nigeria? | If you got this information in an email, it's a scam! Please be careful. They usually claim that there is a large amount of money that they need to transfer to your bank account. If you did get it in an email, go to this site: www.419.bittenus.com Also, report the person both to wherever the email address is from (hotmail, yahoo, et cetera), and to wherever you hold your email account. It's not likely that a person could be registered as an attorney in both Nigeria and UK. | Law & Ethics | 1144602746 |
| 1510218 | Is it legal for a private company to rally a city to exercise right of eminent domain? | If you mean to lobby a city, as in to attempt to convince them, the yes -- anyone is entitled to make suggestions to the government, even corporations or private companies. Is it legal for a city/county/state to take private property through eminent domain and give it to another private developer? See Kelo v. City of New London and the dozens of state/local laws that sprung up in reaction to that holding. | Law & Ethics | 1144700495 |
| 2249392 | where do I look on line to file a police report , In Jacksonville Florida? | Call the Jacksonville Police and explain to them your situation. They may be able to accept a temporary complaint from your command until you can attend to it in person or they may handle it by phone for you. | Law & Ethics | 1145235665 |
| 1351608 | Will I get in more trouble for felony drug dealing given I was selling to marines on base? | You'll face the same charges and recommended sentences, but the military envolvement in the investigation and high profile of the case will probably enure that you aren't cut any breaks. | Law & Ethics | 1146059405 |
| 747379 | should WEED be legal? | It should definately be legalized. If alcohol is legal, then marijuana should be too! I don't think the death statistics for smoking a joint are near as high as the ones for alcohol. According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2004, 16,694 people were killed in alcohol-related crashes - an average of one almost every half-hour. These deaths constituted approximately 39 percent of the 42,636 total traffic fatalities. | Law & Ethics | 1146247895 |
| 2878471 | should we empty prisons and put them in front lines of war and see how tough they really are? | Hell NO! I have a very close member of my family in prison for a crime that he did not commit, I would not want him fighting over there, it is hard enough to stay alive in prison! | Law & Ethics | 1143983663 |
| 2169494 | How would custody work if the father leaves the state? | every state has different child custody laws. this is what mine are: i moved from cali to texas when my daughter was 3 months old her father stayed in cali. the order was that i had full physical custody and joint legal custody which means i have her all the time but if anything happened, like god forbid and accident, he would have a say in the matter. now that she is 6 she has to see him at least twice a year for at least a week but that is with me there and we split the cost of airfare. alot can be done and you have a while before you have to worry about that.in my experience i have learned that most family courts are in favor of the mothers and a baby needs his/her mother the first year most. stay strong it will all work out. congratulations! | Law & Ethics | 1144124829 |
| 1336830 | where is a free site to find out about someone you know with a felony and what the felony is for? | Actually, you DO have a right to find out this info. I am sorry Beadful to hear of your experience but, this is a rarity for most. Go to the nearest county of where this felon charge took place. They might have this info but, unfortunately some don't. You might be required to have a written statement plus a small fee, usually 10.00-15.00 dollars. If you live near this county courthouse, you can easily get this info from the Clerk of courts. Good Luck. | Law & Ethics | 1144681858 |
| 1656070 | Signing husbands name to his check? | I am a former Criminal Investigator from a district attorney's office and I can tell you that your husband doesn't have a forgery case against you as long as he authorized the signing of the checks. If he didn't authorize the signing of the checks he would have realized the problem years before now anyway. Plus most felony cases (forgery) have a 5 year statute of limitations, so you are probably safe even if he was willing to perjure himself in court and testify that he knew nothing about it. As for the blackmail case, that's a little trickier. Depending on what state your from and the laws pertaining to this, but you might get a D.A.'s office to go after him for Harassment or Threatening a Witness if you are a witness against him and he is using blackmail to keep you from testifying against him. Your best bet is to contact a lawyer and have the lawyer shoot out a letter to your husband and call his bluff, he may back off after that. hope this helps. | Law & Ethics | 1144769085 |
| 2071477 | How can you find a lawyer who doesnt get manipulated by a a big big bank where my ex-husband is president? | I feel your pain. I just went through a lengthy divorce with the Queen of Latifa and it was equally as messy. Married for nearly 19 hours, we set out for a life of adventure. Unfortunately all I really got out of it was a hotel bill including room service, which I couldn't pay. I wish you the best of luck and I think I can help you find a good movie director and script writer. His name is Walt Disney, and although he has gone extinct, his legend lives on. Much like yours will without the help of strong medications. God bless and Chimichunga! | Law & Ethics | 1144696272 |
| 4132214 | Why did yahoo give access to the China.gov. to the e-mails of a pro-democrac. activist now doing ten years? | Because our government and our business see China as nothing more than a new market and has no consideration of ethics. Yahoo executives should be burned alive. | Law & Ethics | 1145562383 |
| 1655510 | a friend of yours trades vehicles with his coworker for the weekend --? | Driver. | Law & Ethics | 1144094490 |
| 1635219 | how do you get a divorce from a bigomist & you're not sure where they are now? | If he was still married when he "married" you, your marriage may be invalid and you won't need a divorce. See a lawyer- laws vary by state. | Law & Ethics | 1145978680 |
| 1307514 | If you have been charged with a shoplifting offence but not convicted, how long does it stay on your record? | You will have an arrest on your record showing the charge. It will also show the case disposition (dismissed,acquitted,etc.). The length of time it stays on your record varies by state. You may be able to have your arrest record expunged or set aside. Contact an attorney for more information. | Law & Ethics | 1144855303 |
| 230691 | How should I handle this? | I believe that the insurance company will handle this appropriately. Call the drivers insurance company to make a claim (you can do this even if you are not the insured, the info should be in the police report). Then get estimates (including labor for installation from a handy man service and a lawn care company for lawn repair. This will help you negotiate with the insurance company. I am sure you will do just fine. These are not major expenses and they should just take care of it quickly. Make sure you have a check in hand before you sign any releases though. Good Luck! | Law & Ethics | 1144211448 |
| 349696 | what firearms are illegal in texas? | none if u have the right paperwork and liscenses | Law & Ethics | 1144703585 |
| 1222283 | trying to find out about my property rights regarding an easement my neighbors have across my property-calif.? | It depends how the egress was granted. You must allow them, but that doesn't mean you must allow people other then them depending on how the egress was worded. Without that it's sort of hard to determine what "rights" she was granted. | Law & Ethics | 1145043225 |
| 218503 | What does the word Hammurabi mean? | Hammurabi was a ruler in Ancient Babylon.. He is known for his "Eye for an Eye" punishments. Hammurabi's Code. | Law & Ethics | 1144117759 |
| 1833489 | How do I find Bankruptcy records for a specific Co. in New York City? | There are five counties in NYC, Kings (Brooklyn), New York (Manhattan), Queens, the Bronx, and Richmond (Staten Island). If you can go to the Bankruptcy Courts they have a free computer you can search by name or Social Security number, but just for that county. If you can wait, you can get a Pacer number (apply online) that lets you look up bankruptcy and other court records. They mail you your account number, and you don't have to pay unless you use it a lot. Search for "Pacer" and "courts records" to get the application. | Law & Ethics | 1144821477 |
| 3530130 | does anybody know where to go on the internet to get a list of child molesterers in your nighborhood.? | Go in yahoo and type in sex offenders and your state example WV sex offenders for westvirginia sex offenders and look for the site run by either the government or the state police | Law & Ethics | 1144539956 |
| 1553010 | some company doing unfair bussinees keep take out money from my bank i don't know what to do bast? | go to your bank and have them close your account and open you a new one. my boyfriend's daughter had to do that when that was happening to her. | Law & Ethics | 1144625593 |
| 2068611 | Why do we subsidise disabled people? | I agree. they are parasites. | Law & Ethics | 1145708851 |
| 1718164 | what is government regulation? | Government regulation involves the use of the law, mandated by the state, to produce outcomes which might not otherwise occur, prevent outcomes which might otherwise occur, produce or prevent outcomes in different places to what might otherwise occur, or produce or prevent outcomes in different timescales than would otherwise occur. Regulations rarely produce complete outcomes or prevent outcomes completely but they generally do modify what would otherwise take place. | Law & Ethics | 1144091643 |
| 1316610 | Can you give me some examples of a federal law or regulation? It's for school.? | No citizen or state may create money or currency. Only the federal government may do so. | Law & Ethics | 1145067330 |
| 2904615 | what gaming can take place in a social club without a gambling licence? | Generally, the laws change when money becomes involved. For example, it may be perfectly legal to play poker for M&Ms while requiring license to play for cash. Check your local county and state laws for the definition of "gambling" and ask whatever department issues the license (or ask an attorney) what is and is not allowed under that license, versus does not require a license. All of this, of course, is completely unrelated to what your local club rules allow. A private organization can allow anything that is legal, or restrict things even further. If you club decides that it won't allow use of dice at it's meetings, that's up to your club. | Law & Ethics | 1144354221 |
| 2439336 | what does litigation entail? | Complaint, Answer, Discovery, Motions, Trial, Judgment, Appeal | Law & Ethics | 1146230424 |
| 2389664 | How to get Compensation for slashed tires? | You have to foot the bill with your insurance company. The best you can do is file a "request for restitution" for the amount of your deductable if someone is charged later for the offense. | Law & Ethics | 1145073232 |
| 1684534 | unauthorized person picked up my prescription.Pharmacy discussed records with non pharmacy cashier.Lawsuit? | You may or may not have a case, i guess i dont know the details. If he discussed the case with the cashier in an effort to solve the problem of who has the script, I dont think it would be a privacy violation (I maybe wrong) especially if he didnt disclose to her what drug you were taking. And its going to be hard to prove by word of mouth that this isnt what happened. If it was a personal conversation though and then it would probably be a HIPPA violation. I'm an intern in pharmacy school but I'm not a legal expert so I don't know every little detail and what counts as a HIPPA violation and what doesnt. Also, if they end up not having that your ex isnt allowed to pick up your Rx you might have a tough time proving your case. Like I said though, I dont know the details of the incident nor am i familiar with the situation, and I'm sure im not hearing the whole story. It seems odd your doctor would "drop" you if there wasnt more to this story... You probably need to talk to a lawyer to get an exact answer if you really want to sue them. It sounds like it was probably an honest mistake by the pharmacy. Pharmacies usually have several thousand patients, and to be realistic its pretty much impossible to stay up on the domestic situations of each one. If they had a note on your husband, it was probably buried in the part of your profile called the DUR in which case they tech wouldnt have seen the note unless she was looking for it. I think you're also going to have to prove that your ex picked up your prescription... and even if he did, the pharmacy would be able to give you more if you had refills, though your insurance might not cover it. So yeah, you need to ask a lawyer... but IMO you dont have that much of a case... sorry about the trouble you've had though. | Law & Ethics | 1145391608 |
| 2845380 | What is a PR Bond?? | PR bonds are bail bonds where the security is the person's word as opposed to a pledge of cash or other assets. | Law & Ethics | 1145591489 |
| 3491681 | Which Canadian Cities Have an Italian Mafia Presence? | Hey,,you donna wanna be askin aquestions alikea dese..we aknowa whera you live ....bada bing bada boom... also I hear them pesky australians are operating in the area...you watcha yourselfa.... | Law & Ethics | 1144125590 |
| 2070428 | I was wrongfully terminated from a job under an "at will" contract. Do I have any recourse? | Even for "at will" employers, they cannot terminate an employee for an illegal reason. So if you have evidence that your termination was illegal, then I would seek the advice of an employment lawyer. | Law & Ethics | 1145906524 |
| 1373436 | How can you find a lawyer that you can trust to work for you when you live in a different state? | More appropriately, "How can you trust a lawyer"? | Law & Ethics | 1145056642 |
| 2536130 | Anyone familiar with DCFS? | What state are these accusations being investigated in? Secondly, why isn't a police agency conducting a crimininal investigation? Based on what information you've provided, unless the suspect (your neighbor) confesses or incriminates himself or has a previous history it will be very difficult for a 4yr old to be the only witness against him. It can be done, usually the child's testimony is videotaped in private out of the presence of the court and played back for the judge or jury. Without corroborating evidence or self incrimination by the suspect chances are slim he'd be convicted. | Law & Ethics | 1146300479 |
| 3117504 | any lawyers out there? have a ? about private rd maintenance.? | why would they want you to pay for gravel they put down? perhaps there is something in your story that i'm missing. edit: i still don't understand why they want you to pay for this. had you discussed repairing it or was this just something they wanted? if it was just something they decided they wanted to do, they can pay for it. you have no responsibility to pay for anything. | Law & Ethics | 1145776924 |
| 2122597 | Do any other countries beside China have one-child policies? | well in my house I will have a 0 kid policy! | Law & Ethics | 1144898432 |
| 4084885 | Can I sue a Disability Judge for discrimination? | You can find a lawyer that will take your case.You should get all you information and the tapes from your Herring and do what you are thinking about.Look if you were a third generation Mexican who didn`t speak English you could get diss.for that it is an awful place this country has put its white males in.White males are scapegoat for just about every victim in this country.The only reason they do this to us is we are the last group with dignity and usually do not question authority.A white male under 50 years old has to be close to death to get diss.We are treated different than every other group.I would also go to google and search for mens groups there is a huge movement that is going to start to change things.The fems have awoken a sleeping giant and you aren`t going to have men to blame much longer.Good Luck to you! do not give up please! Go after the system. | Law & Ethics | 1144349327 |
| 3008415 | Whow can I take pornographic photographs legaly ? | as long as you do not engage in illegal things in the pictures and as long as your models do not engage in anything illegal in the pictures, then it's okay. It's a booming business and there is lots of $$$ to be made if that's what you want to do, then go for it. Don't let people discourage you from this if it's your dream. and by the way, you should send us a sample of your work. :-) | Law & Ethics | 1144863782 |
| 799644 | what can I do about my lawyer if I feel hes not doing his job? | fire him | Law & Ethics | 1145645219 |
| 3501888 | If your going down the road at 60mph and a fly is flying around then you run into tree does the fly keep flyi | The velocity of the air in the car is also moving at the same speed as the car. If the car suddenly stops, you will hit the windshield if you are not wearing a seatbelt, and the fly will hit the windshield. | Law & Ethics | 1145059835 |
| 4386812 | Why do people think it's okay to kill unborn babies, but not okay to kill trees? | I have two awnsers (opinions). 1. Moral values are all messed up. There is not a clear understand of what is really worth in the world. A tree is improtant... very important, but there is no tree inthe world that have more value than a single human life. At the end we are responsible for nature and at the same time nature is ther to serve us. Is a simbiotic relationship. We should protect life and the most important kind of life is the huaman life. 2. Convenience, what is the commitment of saving a tree? And that is the commitment of saving a life of an unwanted child? People say they can do what ever they want with their bodies ... mmhm supose thats right... What a pregnant woman carries is a totally different human life, an other person, hence and the only think this person wants to do is live, grow, develop in to an independient human been, but this armless, small, and gragile person seems to have their right to do with their bodies what ever they want violated. So.. save a tree?... sure, why not... Save yours baby life? Comit to have a pregnancy and be responsible for a human life?... Well for much people, you know what their awnser is. Saludos! | Law & Ethics | 1145582118 |
| 3226944 | does anyone in SC know the STATE LAW for health insurance coverage when terminated? when does coverage end?? | I know the federal law Combined OmniBus R Act (COBRA) look this up on google which they have to offer you insurance, it is super expensive because you have to pay ALL of the costs, so for a family of four it is like 1200 a month, but the thing is it is a continuation of your old policy, they have to send that to you soon after leaving. If they paid the 100% of the policy then they have the 'master' policy and you may be well right where you are now. They are supposed to give 30 days, but that is NC law. If you paid but it was a policy under the master they may only be liable to reimburse your premium for the month. | Law & Ethics | 1145229700 |
| 3890089 | Does a Police reports have stars and driver licenses numbers and social security numbers on them? | No, You cannot file a Police Report online. However, you can view police and court records online. Social Security numbers are blocked out of obvious reasons. | Law & Ethics | 1145415172 |
| 3029818 | Is there any law students here that can tell me about the challenge or shall I say challenges you face in 1L? | I am a 1L, and it is not as bad as I thought. It depends on how challenging your school is. Yes, there is lots of reading, and professors that call on you with the Socratic method, but you get used to it. The hardest thing is just time management. On the other hand it is lots of fun. Most schools will have sections with the same group in all the same classes. It's a lot like high school - you get to know your classmates really well, there's plenty of gossip and dating, and you feel like you have so much to learn. But law school is really about training your brain to think like a lawyer - listen to the type of questions your professor asks, and you will be following the same lines of thinking in your exams. You will also learn how to research. You can take a law school prep course from BarBri for a crash course in briefing and exam techniques, but many schools will also have workshops on this in the beginning of the year. The best thing to do is work hard, but don't put too much pressure on yourself. Most schools work on mandatory curves, so even if everyone does really well, they are forced to give out a certain amount of As, Bs and Cs. It can be dissapointing from going from straight As to a B or C average, because you are now among a much more competitive group. No matter how difficult it gets, its a lot of fun. My section is like a big family, we are constantly getting together out of class to hang out, and we help each other out when we need it. Some schools are very cut-throat, so check out the schools, talk to the students, and see if you would like it there. Going to the best school for you is the best way to ensure a great first year. | Law & Ethics | 1143933744 |
| 563000 | Is the crime rate in Canada low like Michael Moore claimed in "Bowling for Columbine"? | no micheal morry is full hot air ha? People shout not pay att-tion to him | Law & Ethics | 1145152038 |
| 510478 | How long does a misdemeanor remain on your records? | Some courts did not computerize till recently but its still there in a cabinet at the court house write a letter or go in to see the jude of the muni court and demonstrate to him that you have not been doing crime but good works and they will expunge or seal the records expunge is best try some community service like feed peple at a church or build a habitat house better yet get a group and clean litter down town and contact the news paper and tv good luck An OLD DUDE | Law & Ethics | 1144107598 |
| 3297166 | Which cases of rape is the rapist is guilty? | All of them. That's why it is called rape. If it were not rape, then there would be nothing to to to court about. Regardless of individual court cases, the trick is whether or not the courts are convicting the true rapist or not. One fine line, however, may be that of statutory rape in which the so called victim has consented or even initiated sexual relations. Of this I do not know of any specific court cases. | Law & Ethics | 1145134316 |
| 4269363 | How to do I get my misdemeanor from showing up on background checks? Please read details? | What state do you live in? Honestly you should not have to file anything because all juvenile records should be sealed. You should speak to the county clerk's office at the courthouse where you live. | Law & Ethics | 1145612425 |
| 3451436 | drug court info? | Surely your son is classed as an adult at the age of 20 and is therefore responsible for his own actions. Personally I would refuse to take the blame for what he did and let him deal with the consequences (to a certain degree)! I also think you should seek advice from someone who specialises in drug law and/or reformed drug user groups as they have first hand experience with the stuff!!! | Law & Ethics | 1146433536 |
| 1347938 | what is the punishment for armed robbery of a convenience store in the state of TN. with less than $200 taken? | Armed robbery is a FELONY, and FELONS are usually sentenced with several years of incarceration, it does not matter how much was taken. Crimes with guns have harsher penalties than others. | Law & Ethics | 1146354757 |
| 1556844 | what are you allowed and not allowed to do within freedom of assembly (examples)? | Freedom of assembly has been terribly reduced to mean nothing at all. In fact, it's easier to assemble when you are part of the KKK then when you have anything good to say. You have to apply for permits, and you have to stick to the places they let you go. Permits also include sound levels... Tsk tsk tsk. Your right to bear arms will also be taken away if the heads of industry find it unfavorable. All it takes is one guy with a gun shooting a tycoon to get that right reduced to nothing. | Law & Ethics | 1144049287 |
| 2687159 | Are there any known cases of a female raping man? | Yes, google it | Law & Ethics | 1144742656 |
| 1591113 | wHAT IS THE SUPREME LAWMAKER USA DOING NOW? | Because we’re waiting for the Pakistani’s to fire some of their warheads so that we can fire a few hundred back at them. After all we don’t want our nuclear weapons to become stale or loose their minty fresh scent. Plus we can then send out another few thousand troops for another future war in another country. Otherwise what would we have all those military contractors or military bases for? In short: because we want to maintain job security. | Law & Ethics | 1146372318 |
| 2470752 | Can I sue the parents of a minor who attacked my daughter at school in Nevada? | This is America... you can sue anyone for practically anything. The question you should ask is "Should I sue them?" Will it do any good to keep this from happening again? Are you just looking for a payday? Why get lawyers involoved if there's a chance you can resolve the situation without them? | Law & Ethics | 1145514799 |
| 3325112 | What does Quoad ultra mean in law? | “Quoad ultra denied” is broadly translated as “Everything else in the other side’s pleadings is completely untrue.” It is just a form thing. It doesn't actually mean anything that you need to pay attention to. | Law & Ethics | 1145279767 |
| 2876098 | What is the punishment for removing a minor child from Massachusetts when I have legal and physical custody? | If you have legal & physical custody, I don't think there would be any punishment - unless (possibly) you've got some sort of legal agreement with an ex or other person about NOT being able to leave Massachusettes with the child. The USA is a free country, we're free to go wherever we want whenever we want with our children. | Law & Ethics | 1145131609 |
| 1312284 | company I work for in Ohio has us working on several state job yet we don't get prevailing wages Is this legal | For help contact the Ohio Department of Commerce (ODOC). They administer and enforce Ohio's Minimum Wage Laws, Ohio's Minor Labor Law, and Ohio's Prevailing Wage Law. "Bureau field staff conduct routine inspections of workplaces throughout the State. They provide information, ensure compliance with the labor laws, investigate complaints and consult with both employers and employees. The Bureau assists the public in understanding their rights and responsibilities under the wage and hour law, and pursues reported violations of the law. They also coordinate the activities of the field staff, standardize enforcement procedures and interpret the rules and regulations." For more info see http://198.234.41.198/w3/webwh.nsf?Opendatabase | Law & Ethics | 1146307495 |
| 3083260 | Can someone give me employment law advice? | Without further details, perhaps The National Labor relations Board would be a starting point: http://www.nlrb.gov/nlrb/home/default.asp | Law & Ethics | 1144955078 |
| 973113 | My father was in trouble with the law when I was young...? | You would need to go to the clerk of the court in which the hearing was held. I'm not sure where you are, but there might only be a limited amount of information available. If it involved a minor, you will get no identification whatsoever of the minor. | Law & Ethics | 1144728124 |
| 3758266 | How can I find out if a lawyer works for an ins. co.? | Either pull up the firms web site to see what kind of work they do or just ask. | Law & Ethics | 1144187967 |
| 2075301 | can a landlord in anchorage alaska have keys to a rental unit? | Yes a landlord can have the keys, the key word here is rental, you dont own the property and the landlord needs to be able to enter upon proper notice for inspections etc, also the landlord needs to be able to enter in case of an emergency without your permission. Read the Alaska Landlord Tenant Laws Handbook | Law & Ethics | 1144894354 |
| 3754186 | Re-open a case? | A case cannot be reopened if she pled guilty. It doesn't matter what her lawyer told her to do, she should not have pled guilty if she wasn't. As far as your question about attempted theft, since I don't know the circumstances, here is an example of a $4000 attempted theft. If a person is in a jewelry store and slips a ring in her pocket and is either caught putting in her pocket or is apprehended before leaving the store, it could be attempted theft. The other option would be (since she has to pay it back, this is more likely) that her lawyer advised her to plead guilty to have her theft charged knocked down to an attempted theft charge as a plea bargain. | Law & Ethics | 1146039818 |
| 2849405 | Can you seriously tell me what I can do....? | Well, first of all, you said it yourself: you don't know what your question is. Neither do I, but I do have a comment to make. How proud you make me to know you feel the way you do about police officers. However, and I do not say this to hurt you or upset you, I'd encourage you to step back a bit from all this. Police officers are far from perfect, and it takes very little research to find that police officers have been and will continue to be drug users, child molesters, thieves, murderers, robbers and rapists. As a general segment of the population, I'm told we do those things much less than most segments, but we do them just like any other group of people. Having said that, one of the other posters here suggested you only need wait until you are 18 to do as you please. I don't know of any state that you would not be an adult at 18, so bide your time until then and do what your heart and mind tell you you should do. Good luck. Thank you for all the faith you put in my profession and my brother and sister officers...but please learn to temper it, because we are not perfect or even close to it. | Law & Ethics | 1145326928 |
| 1488675 | where can I find a website that will sponsor me in creating a web page for our police organization for free? | Not sure about a particular website, but if you're looking to have someone create a website for you for free...perhaps look into a new start-up web design/computer technology business. Often they might want to get their name out there and this is one way to do that. Another option is to look into high schools/colleges for students who are taking web design courses. Sometimes, their teachers/professors will offer them extra credit if they do this as an assignment. Obviously, though, the more professional your site looks, the better. If you are looking for webhosting space, there are always free ones, like www.freewebs.com and www.geocities.com that will give you a certain amount of webspace. Also, I think Yahoo! has a deal going where it's $2.99 for a domain name. If you choose a free webhosting site and then have your Yahoo! domain name forward to there, $2.99 is a great deal. Hope that helps! :) | Law & Ethics | 1144560353 |
| 687978 | what is the proper way to sign when you have power of attorney? | when i was working at a bank, the way you signed was their name, and then your name P.O.A. Not sure if thats the politically correct way, thats just how our bank made members sign. | Law & Ethics | 1144707779 |
| 1231285 | is there a web site for court dockets in ky? | You can search court dockets here: http://www.kycourts.net/dockets/ | Law & Ethics | 1144637155 |
| 391571 | why would someone not get bail for child pornography? | The Constitution allows for denial of Bail for people who pose a risk of fleeing to avoid prosecution. The amount of jail time in most states for Child Porno is very lengthy up to and including Life without parole. The person once convicted is also at risk of loosing his life after entering the prison population. You see, even criminals, hate Child Porno Perverts, and kill them. So as you can see this person has all the reason in the world to flee and try to avoid going to prison. | Law & Ethics | 1145659384 |
| 2246264 | Is Diego Santoy Riveroll guilty? | YES | Law & Ethics | 1143950428 |
| 3515928 | how do you file notice by publication in a divorce case in mass? | Try some of these links http://www.lawlib.state.ma.us/divorce.html http://www.divorcelawinfo.com/states/ma/massachusetts.htm | Law & Ethics | 1145721404 |
| 2290413 | what is being done about youth crime in the south bucks area? | where the h*ll is south bucks???? | Law & Ethics | 1144863414 |
| 3513588 | What are the administrative rule in office? | Every office has its own set of rules. So that is a very case dependent item. However all offices have somethings in common.. Discipline, decorum, targets and goals, delivery of assigned task, respect and care for fellow beings and above all an adherence to the values set by the leaders of that office Happy working | Law & Ethics | 1144584760 |
| 1256694 | I am from Virginia, i am convicted of misdominor of petty larceny. Is there in way I could expunge it.? | You can only have the record expunged if you are granted an absolute pardon based on an unjust conviction. If you plead guilty or nolo contendere, you cannot ever have it expunged, even after a pardon. | Law & Ethics | 1144647589 |
| 3779900 | How do you go about child support paying less with an outside child and have two other children? | I am assuming you are asking how do you handle paying child support when you have a child that does not live with you and two that do? Or maybe none of them do? Anyway, when the court orders child support, if you have other children at that time, they are included in the child support calculation. (biological or adopted children only, step-children so not count) If you have the children after the child support has been ordered, you can ask for the court to re-visit the order and try to get a decrease, but it may not be advisable, depending on your situation. If you have more than one child support order for children that do not live with you, there is an order of priority established if necessary. The first order files receives priority over any additional orders. But again, the difference in the two amounts would be a nominal precentage. This may differ by state, but that is how it works in my state... | Law & Ethics | 1145911558 |
| 1465967 | andrei from Romania : why allmost anybody in the USA can own a gun ? | Buna Ziua Andrei! Love your country! I am former gunstore owner and at present am safety instructor. Most states in the USA have some requirement to take familiarization and/or safety course before receiving license to be able to purchase a gun... although there are some more remote states where this is less necessary. As was posted earlier, the US has written Constitution with Amendments which guarantee the Rights of any citizen to protect themselves from those who wish to do them harm. I presently work in a city called Lexington, Massachusetts and here there is a great history from when the American revolution started when citizens took their guns and beat down the overbearing British monarchy... hence the legacy of guns in the hands of freedom-loving-people was born here. The US has a culture of people who truly believe that freedom lies within the peoples' ability to guarantee that the government will never be more powerful than it's citizens. It may be mostly symbolic, but the guns make it a real part of US custom. Hope this helps! | Law & Ethics | 1146464555 |
| 2046649 | i want to know is it illegal for an employee to inquiry about my credit report,? | It is a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act to access credit without consent, barring criminal investigation under warrant. Every time, however, that your credit is checked, it is required for the credit center to send you written notification of your credit check. It is not discrimination, however. People use that word way too much, and use it incorrectly. It is discrimination if no one else in the office experienced the credit check, and there is something that differentiates you from others in the office that is covered under federal and state laws. It is illegal and punishable not only under criminal action but also civil action. | Law & Ethics | 1145592361 |
| 3042539 | My father has been declared mentally incompentant re: his finances. How do I keep him from securing a loan? | If your father has been declared mentally incompetent to handle his personal affairs, the court that declared him incompetent will now authorize someone to act legally on his behalf. Who in your family or perhaps a court appointed attorney has been appointed to handle his affairs. What ever court declared him incompetent will be able to tell you who is assigned to conduct his business. Court records are public property so if you know which court declared him incompetent you can request a copy if the court order to see who has been appointed bis guardian. If you are not that person, and from you asking the question, there is nothing that you an do about the situation. I hope this has helped you in some way, good luck | Law & Ethics | 1145752227 |
| 1858440 | Will Karl Rove be indicted in the CIA leak case? | This question can't really be answered. My opinion is that he will not be indicted. If he is, Bush will pardon him. | Law & Ethics | 1146082971 |
| 3774145 | are there any successfully prosecuted obsenity cases in ohio? | As a law student I have had to find cases and so forth. The best thing to do is use your search engine and try different keywords and see what you come up with, you will probably come up with acutal cases........read the first couple of paragraphs of the case you pull and see if its what you're looking for............... "Ohio, obsenity prosecution, or prosecution Ohio case, obsenity..........move the words around........... | Law & Ethics | 1145549268 |
| 1003649 | Any Chicago Lawyers out there? | You make some excellent points about this. On the surface, you are correct that people who have addictions to sex, food, alcohol and so many other vices aren’t kept away the way smokers are. But the difference is, when you smoke, you affect other people who may be around you. Second hand smoke is a serious health concern. The US Environmental Protection Agency has classified secondhand smoke as a Group A carcinogen, which means that it is a significant causal factor to cancer in humans. Smoking is being restricted because everyone is vulnerable to secondhand smoke exposure in public places, such as restaurants, shopping centers, public transportation, schools and daycare centers. Although some businesses are reluctant to ban smoking, there is no credible evidence that going smoke-free is bad for business. Public places where children go are a special area of concern. If a restaurant existed that was for smokers ONLY, then that would be great. They all the smokers could dine and socialize and snort each other’s smoke. But when there are non smokers present, it’s unfair to subject them to the health hazard of breathing in the smoke. Thanks for this discussion. You articulated your points very well and I appreciate the opportunity to share. | Law & Ethics | 1145007241 |
| 1422157 | How can I get to 208 Criminal Justice Center in 1301 Filbert Street? | Surely you can find 1301 Filbert Street. 208 Criminal Justice Center is on the second floor. Ask the guard. | Law & Ethics | 1146017130 |
| 2683819 | Is a lease considered void if the landlord puts the house up for sale? | Not normally unless there's something in the lease to that effect. A good lease would actually stipulate that the landlord had the right to put the property up for sale whilst you were still in it. He can't force you out of the house if someone buys it, he can only force you out as per the terms of the lease - usually by giving you the requisite notice to quit or not renewing your lease when it expires. | Law & Ethics | 1145304102 |
| 807071 | what happens if I dont file taxes? | Oh my god! thank you ! I forgot to send mine out and you just reminded me! thank you thank you thank you | Law & Ethics | 1144438437 |
| 55682 | How long does someone have to be missing to be declared a missing person? | To report a person missing, you can report it immediately according to the Mesa PD's website. But to be declared a "missing person" it's unclear, probably varies according to statute | Law & Ethics | 1143907046 |
| 841597 | What would one need/do to start a medical merijuana club in the bay area? Please be specific.? | Go to myspace and look for Aaron Mitchell (aka princeofporn). He has a vast amount of knowledge in that area. Like a lot of very bright people he can be difficult to understand at times but a helpful person still. | Law & Ethics | 1144254730 |
| 3716313 | does anybody else believe that john howard is a war criminal? | No, not at all. Bush, definately. But, I know, they're allies. But you know, Aussies don't have nuclear weapons. Doesn't it make sence to be allied with the ones that could protect them if the need it, rather than be against them? Just logic to me... Besides, though I don't agree with the War on Iraq, ect. they did start it. I do hate bush, but I don't feel that John Howard is a criminal by any means. | Law & Ethics | 1145607148 |
| 1740122 | What are my options? | First, you need to let the estranged spouse know your plans. If you leave unannounced you can be in trouble for parental, and child kidnaping. Parental for taking the boy from his father, and child, for transporting the child over state lines with the intent of never coming back. Don't take the law into your own hands because you could loose your son. | Law & Ethics | 1144064095 |
| 426744 | I live in an apt in mpls our hot water has been out for four days can we get our rent discounted? | in our state you would not have to pay rent until the problem was fixed. deduct for every day problem persists. | Law & Ethics | 1144003221 |
| 701405 | For service,consideration is necessary in consumer prot. act1986 of India,thus is free education a service? | The consumer protection is applicable on those good or services for which you have paid. SO if you are not paying for something you can't seek protection by the act. | Law & Ethics | 1144422416 |
| 1835776 | Actions against a neighbor? | If you find her illegally dumping call the police and they will fine her, since she was not dumping her trash on your property you do not have standing for a civil case | Law & Ethics | 1144295381 |
| 1063131 | PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!! life or death? | http://www.bodley.ox.ac.uk/ilej/ go look | Law & Ethics | 1145729345 |
| 3612872 | I was on maternity leave, went back to work for 2 months then got laid off. Do I get unemployment insurance? | Yeah, probably. Unemployment Insurance is allocated depending on the amount of work you have performed over the past several quarters. For example, in Texas, they simply verify that you worked a certain number of days TWO quarters ago. Most likely, your state will be similar. All you have to do is call them and ask. They will be able to tell you over the phone whether or not you qualify. Hard to answer this one, because states vary in their procedures. By the way... Maternity leave is a federally protected leave of absence, so you should speak to a lawyer about being laid off...you may have a case assuming there are no extenuating circumstances. | Law & Ethics | 1145395076 |
| 876647 | The best way to add a name to the deed of the house? | Let's say Bob Jones's name is currently on the deed and he wants to add Jane Smith. The best way it to file a new deed trasnfering the property from "Bob Jones" to "Bob Jones and Jane Smith." Then that deed needs to be notorized and filed with the county clerk. | Law & Ethics | 1146176950 |
| 829885 | how to stop a foreclosure without filing bankruptcy? | fIRST, i THINK that is BS. They cant stop youfrom making a payment. Second, to answer your question. A couple of gallons of gas and a book of matches should do the trick. | Law & Ethics | 1146075595 |
| 670041 | how do i bring public awareness to the issues of child and spouse abuse by US military servicemen? | This is a horrible situation. If you have solid proff that supports your statements you should be able to find a PR firm that would help you. I work as a PR rep and I know something like this is very costly because of the Crisis Management that will be involved once the story breaks. But if you are only interested in doing a news blast to see if the media is interested in your story, you can also sign up for limited PR services such as news alerts which is about 1/100th less than a full PR service. I believe that this is important for people to learn about. | Law & Ethics | 1146163429 |
| 468879 | Why did not Prince Charles Marry C.Parker Bowles before Princess Dianna. She was his first choice..? | Coz at that time Queen Elizabeth wouln't agree! | Law & Ethics | 1145452568 |
| 3291852 | When did Ontario become smoke free? | It is not yet, May 31st. Thank goodness it is going to behttp://www.health.gov.on.ca/english/public/updates/archives/hu_04/hu_tobacco_leg.html | Law & Ethics | 1144780144 |
| 1738592 | Should people that "moon" others in public be sent to prison for a "sex offense"? | Mooning is a harmless prank that most kids/young adults have done. It hurts no one. Why don't our lawmakers concentrate on REAL crimes and not silly pranks? | Law & Ethics | 1144284274 |
| 3170008 | is it illegl for a girl 12 to date a boy 15? | it's prefectly legal if not a bit strange. the maturity levels between a 15 year old and a 12 year old are pretty different. the only legal problem that could arise is if after 3 years if they are still dating and the 18 yr old and 15 yr old have sex and are caught, that would be statutory rape. | Law & Ethics | 1145405981 |
| 2638831 | What do you think? Should Mexico legalize marijuana, cocaine, and heroin? | Yes it is a bit scary that they are doing this but to be honest last time I went to Mexico [I hated it btw] you could buy almost anything from their pharmacies so they have no scruples really! | Law & Ethics | 1146353201 |
| 2995010 | Are records kept of the number of times a Sheriff attempts service? | I was a private porcess service agent and yes we had to keep a complete record of every attempt. So you got a temporary order, because you were not served, and they don't care if you were awake fully or not, if you were at door you would have been served. In some areas if we know you are at the door, we can slide the order under the door to you. So now you merley file in court and show up which is what you were suppose to do to start with and show why the order should be dismissed. | Law & Ethics | 1146280049 |
| 1861627 | What to do with EEOC won't help and you can't afford an attorney? | EEOC has some peculiar ways. My recommendation is to contact the bar association in your state. Many lawyers do pro bono work (either completely free or significantly reduced fees) to help people that cannot afford an attorney and the bar association will be able to tell you who in your area is available for that. Click on the link below and in the Business Name field, type in Bar Association and then put in your city and state in the designated field and search for an office near you. There are some city bar associations, state bar associations, and in some cases, county or regional associations. Look around in the different ones in case one of them doesn’t have a lawyer registered with the right expertise to help you. | Law & Ethics | 1145532701 |
| 3940655 | Why is the educational establishment in the USA afraid of Christianity.? | Christianity is faith based and centered on a risen Savior. Those that have not accepted Jesus Christ as their Savior do not comprehend this faith, therefore cannot explain it. Since they cannot explain this faith that Christians possess, it scares them. Therefore, it is easier to condemn and shy away from Christians and Christianity then to accept those that have this faith. True Christians are peace loving people that follow the teachings of Jesus Christ. (Key words: True Christians) These teaching are against what non Christians want to practice and how they choose to live. They fear that Christians will change the way they want to live, and so they spend their lives running from this faith based religion. Personally, if I had never met Jesus Christ, I truly believe I would be praying to do so. I had rather leave this world believing that Jesus is the Son of God, and find out I was right... than to leave this world not believing and find out I was wrong. | Law & Ethics | 1146107476 |
| 2722044 | Is it hard to get a felony record expunged in Ohio? Do you need an attorney to do this? | In the State of Ohio, felony convictions cannot be expunged. The expungment process is a one time deal, costs ($500 - unless the price recently increased) and is only good for misdemeanors. | Law & Ethics | 1145552073 |
| 3110206 | how does system function? how does it ensure consistency in the law? | The system functions to maintain the status quo. Wealthy white males protect their station in drafting, enacting, and enforcing their ideology. Mainly, that wealthy, white males are the only ones capable and intellegent enough to draft, enact and enforce laws. Read the Reimen book, The Rich Get Richer and the Poor Get Prison. If you are really interested in how the system works. In prior years, I would have said that there is no consistency in the american judicial system; that, infact, it was the most arbitrary and capricious system ever developed. Now, with manditory minimum sentencing and all of the well intended groups getting their special laws and penalties for newly rewritten laws to set out with specificity their group, draconian sentencing seems to be a consistency in the law. Yet, prosecutors still hide exculpatory evidence and misrepresent the facts to the jurors to ensure victory and reelection or to move to the next political arena. Through the unfortunate situation of mostly poor people getting arrested, the system grind on...Its like this: The case is tried by the Judge which is an elected position (popularity contest) and he/she acts under color of authority for the State; the Prosecutor, also an elected position is also a State agent; if the person arrested is poor that person will be represented by a public defender....you guessed it a State appointed attorney. The legal process is suppose to be a rigorous testing of the facts and an adversarial process. NOW, you tell if the state hears the case (judge) and it is prosecuted by the state (prosecutor) and the defendant is represented by the state (State PD), I ask you where is the adversarial process. I would say that the consistency of law is that it does not apply (normally) to wealthy white males. | Law & Ethics | 1145338805 |
| 376851 | Are reform laws necessary for sex offender registries? | Yes, reform laws are necessary. In the first place, the original intent of Megans Law was to register the Sexually Violent Predators. This was a list to be kept by Law Enforcement. The states receive grant money for the number of offenders on the registry. Therefore, the states started making more and more things sex offenses. Things that have absolutely NOTHING to do with sex. As a matter of fact, in Florida, they are getting paid for deceased, deported, people that live in other states and just visited FL. If you took all of the ones off of the Florida registry that didn't belong there, it would cut their registry in half! Then if you took the other nonsense off and left only the Sexually Violent Predators, the 36,000 + that they have on their now would be around 2,000. These registries are nothing but feel good legislation. The politicians use this hysteria to garner more votes. The registries are also giving parents a false sense of security. 90 to 95% of sexual offenses occur by someone known to the child. Not by the predator ready to jump from behind the tree. | Law & Ethics | 1145795099 |
| 588141 | Good Morning or afternoon (depending on where you are!!! do you? | sure man, whatever you say, it is 1:30 am here in california, usa | Law & Ethics | 1143883952 |
| 2216603 | Why don't men ever want there girlfriends or wife's to drive there cars. No matter if it's new or old. | Easy our cars don't fail or cheat on us. The second question is I don't have a clue. | Law & Ethics | 1144292227 |
| 3377130 | Women dont belong to the internet? | " ... belong to..." implies ownership. And, no women do not belong to the internet. The internet, being inanimate, is not capable of owning anything, let alone human beings. Silly wabbit, get your head on straight! | Law & Ethics | 1144343509 |
| 1443413 | My daughter is in trouble, she is having a Pretrial Omnibus Hearing, could you tell me what that is? | This is where the judge looks at the evidence and decides if it is admisable. (1) At the omnibus hearing, the court, in counsel and defendant's presence--unless the defendant waives the right to be present-- must: (A) ensure that, if required, counsel has been appointed for the defendant; (B) determine whether discovery is complete, and, if not, make orders to expedite completion; (C) determine whether there are requests for additional disclosures under Rule16; (D) rule on any pending motion or request and determine whether any additional motion or request will be made at the hearing or a continued hearing; (E) determine whether any procedural or constitutional issues exist; (F) on agreement of counsel, or on a finding that the trial may be protracted or complex, schedule a pretrial conference under Rule 17.1(c); and (G) on the defendant's request, permit a change of plea. (2) Unless the court otherwise directs, any pretrial motion or request must be presented at the omnibus hearing. All issues presented at the omnibus hearing may be raised without prior notice by counsel or the court. If discovery, investigation, an evidentiary hearing, or a formal presentation is necessary for a fair determination of any issue, the omnibus hearing may be continued. (3) Any pretrial motion, request or issue not raised at the omnibus hearing is waived, unless the party did not have the information necessary to make the motion or request or raise the issue. (4) Stipulations by any party or party counsel will bind the parties at trial unless set aside or modified by the court in the interests of justice. (5) A record must be made of all proceedings at the hearing indicating disclosures made, rulings and orders of the court, stipulations, and any other matters determined or pending. (c) Pretrial Conference. (1) On its own, or on a party's motion, the court may hold one or more pretrial conferences--in addition to the omnibus hearing--to promote a fair and expeditious trial. Counsel and the defendant must be present at any pretrial conference, unless the defendant waives the right to be present. (2) A pretrial conference may be held for purposes including: (A) making stipulations to facts; (B) marking exhibits; (C) waiving foundation to exhibits; (D) deleting from statements material prejudicial to a codefendant; (E) severance of defendants or offenses; (F) arranging for seating of defendants and counsel; (G) examining juror lists and questionnaires; (H) instructing the conduct of voir dire; (I) deciding the number and use of peremptory challenges; (J) establishing procedure on objections when there are multiple counsel; (K) establishing order of presentation of evidence and arguments when there are multiple defendants; (L) establishing order of cross-examination when there are multiple defendants; and (M) providing for necessary temporary absence of defense counsel during trial. (3) Pretrial conferences must be recorded verbatim. At the conclusion of a conference, a pretrial order, or memorandum of the matters agreed upon, must be signed by counsel, approved by the court and filed. The order will bind the parties at trial, on appeal, and in postconviction proceedings unless the court, in the interests of justice, sets it aside or modifies it. The prosecution may not use any statement or admission made during a pretrial conference by the defendant or the defendant's attorney unless it is in writing and is signed by the defendant and the defendant's attorney. | Law & Ethics | 1145647020 |
| 2981456 | What government agency do I go to to discuss billing issues with Direct TV? | Better Business Bureau, google it for your area | Law & Ethics | 1145200591 |
| 1470409 | procedure for vat registration? | The rules as well as the form for VAT registration in Andhra Pradesh can be found here: http://www.apcommercialtaxes.gov.in/ctportalnew/acts/vat/formindex.asp | Law & Ethics | 1146132210 |
| 2941482 | Question about prostitution vs. pornography? | Sure, if it has to do with capitalism, and entrepreneurs can make money off of it, it's more likely to be legal. Prosistution is illegal in many states because it's not easily taxed. Second, I believe prostitution is illegal because of state legislation, not federal legislation. | Law & Ethics | 1146349661 |
| 74789 | i am going to be a police officer, does anyone have tips retaling me becoming a cop.? | The responsibility associated with a law enforcement career is significant; however, there is tremendous benefit and pride in serving and protecting others. Not only will you ensure the safety of citizens, but you will also uphold the law, and ensure that the rights of citizens are preserved. These responsibilities make this profession among the most important in maintaining the integrity of the laws created on the local, state, and federal levels. - Step One - YES!! I Want to Be A Police Officer!! The first step in the testing process is to file an application and Abbreviated Background Questionnaire (ABQ) The Abbreviated Background Questionnaire (ABQ) is a preliminary background review. This DOES NOT REPLACE the more extensive background review conducted for those applicants who receive a passing score on all four phases of the examination. However, this Questionnaire will be reviewed prior to scheduling candidates for the exam. PLEASE MAKE SURE THIS INFORMATION IS ACCURATE. This document must be completed and submitted to take the examination. The requirements for filing an application follow: You must be 20 years of age at the time of application and 21 years in order to be appointed. (No maximum age restriction applies). You must possess a valid driver's license. You must have a high school diploma, or GED equivalent. Some Require College or College credits You must be a US Citizen. Prior police experience is not required. -Step Two- If your application and ABQ are approved, the Police Departent will notify you of the time and place to report for the four-phase examination. The phases of the examination follow: I. Physical Capability (Pass/Fail) II. Multiple Choice Examination (Pass/Fail) III. Writing Sample (Pass/Fail) IV. Oral Exercise The phases of the examination are numbered according to the order in which the exam will be graded. The phases may not be administered in the order they are listed above. Phases I, II, and III of the examination are administered as "hurdles". Candidates who fail to pass a phase will not receive a score for subsequent phases. A candidate must receive a passing score on all phases to be considered eligible. Passing scores from Phase IV will determine the candidate's ranking on the eligible list. In summary the standards for the Physical Capability test will measure the following: EVENTS STANDARD 300 meter run 70 seconds push-ups 20 repetitions sit-ups 31 repetitions in one minute Phases I, II, and III are administered on a pass/fail basis only. Candidates who pass all four phases of the exam will be placed on the eligible list wholly on the basis of their Phase IV scores. Information sessions will be offered by Civil Service prior to testing, and we strongly urge you to attend one of these classes. There is no appeals process for the Civil Service test. - Step Three - Candidates who score high enough on the Civil Service examination(s) to begin the selection process will be placed in one of three bands--90, 80, or 70--depending on their B-Pad test score. Military veterans who take this examination, upon presentation of appropriate documentation no later than the final day of testing, may be eligible for Veteran’s Preference credit. All candidates will be notified by the Police Department of their final test score(s) and successful candidates will be notified of the band to which they have been assigned. Beginning with the 90 band candidates, a personal history questionnaire will be provided to, and must be completed by the candidate. The candidate will then be required to report to Police Headquarters for a pre-interview with a background investigator. Pictures, fingerprints, and waivers will be completed to assist in an extensive background investigation. A polygraph examination and oral interview will be scheduled at this | Law & Ethics | 1145050257 |
| 4359804 | Whom do you contact when a sheriffs investigation of a federal offense has been done poorly? | If it is a federal offense, then take it up with the federal prose cuter.PLEASE BE CAREFUL AND GOOD LUCK.. | Law & Ethics | 1144543447 |
| 2859475 | My friend took something from cvs. manager of store called him to thank him for his service. can he get arrest | yes, that is stealing | Law & Ethics | 1146007804 |
| 4275003 | How will a personal injury settlement effect my SSI benifits? | Your personal injury settlement can affect your SSI benefit (and medicaid liens) in very significant ways. Before the settlement is finalized, you and your personal injury attorney must speak to an elder law attorney to learn how to protect the money from the government. There are many options open to you but the moment you receive a cash settlement made directly to you, those options will shrink drastically. Get an elderlaw attorney as soon as possible. | Law & Ethics | 1144179210 |
| 1992138 | Does the "Brady Bill" apply for all states? | It is a FEDERAL gun control law...applicable to all states and territories. | Law & Ethics | 1146331923 |
| 4443088 | Who is Osama Bin Laden a Mad Man or a God Fearing Man? | umm...no i think he's cool. i don't think he is as the media portrays him....you should find out more. | Law & Ethics | 1145862526 |
| 1100948 | When on duty as a bartender, how does one determine legally a patrons b.a.c. or level of intoxication? | You can't determine a BAC. A BAC requires a breath or blood test. Intoxication though is more subjective. As a bartender it's expected that you know that signs of intoxication. Basiclly is the person's speech slured?, having trouble standing?, been served numerous alcoholic drinks?, getting iritated over minor issues?, etc. These are the type of things you must look at. There is no set point of when a person appears intoxicated. If they're indeed intoxicated but there's no outward signs you're ok serving UNLESS you know he's been served so much alcohol that even though he's not appearing intoxicated that he has to be intoxicated. (ie they don't appear intoxicated, but you've served them 5 drinks within the last hour, in that case a person must assume regardless of actions that the person is at least somewhat intoxicated) | Law & Ethics | 1145728380 |
| 191210 | what would be a good topic on international law? (research paper)? | an excellent topic would be the case of american-iranian courts prosecuting saddam hussein.like they did mussolini. | Law & Ethics | 1144508628 |
| 297396 | should britain bring back the death penalty? | Technically it still does for treason! This is so easy a subject to generalise about and so difficult to be case-by-case specific. It does seem illogical to keep someone in prison until they die but it also seems illogical to do it as a deterrent for other people (isn't that killing someone for someone else's crime they have yet to commit). I have to be honest and say that I have heard of cases where I would have no problem if the person was executed but the line is very difficult to specify. Maybe not having it is an honour we should hold up rather than a burden to bear. Peace out. | Law & Ethics | 1144959885 |
| 1394806 | Why Israel have the right to have Nuclear weapons and Iran not? | Because Israel is a responsible civilized country. | Law & Ethics | 1145614320 |
| 2305923 | What are the penalties for driving without a valid licence in Illinois? | If you are a foreign national, driving in America with a "license" from another country, it will be recognized by any state in our great country. If you have moved to the USA from another country, you have 30 days to obtain an american driving permit, issued from the state you live in. But this only if you plan on NOT returning to your country of origin. Also, you must return your home country for a minimum of 7 days every 90-120 days (not exactly sure of the time requirement; I have not dealt with any issues like this in a long time). If you do not have a license from another country, and are driving in Illinois with no valid learner's permit, or operator's license, you will be arrested for driving without a license, once you are pulled over and it is discovered as such. Typically, this is solved with just a fine - the specific amount I can't tell you - and a court appearance. Tip: IF the second paragraph is true, drive very, very carefully, and do not exceed the speed limit, which the signs don't say but speed limits in the USA are in MPH, not Kph. Hope that helps you. | Law & Ethics | 1145557483 |
| 2719367 | Flag burning? | First off, what I think, or what is law? I'm not in favor of it, however it's protected free speech. And I feel that it should remain so. I wouldn't necessarily call burning our flag an act of patriotism, rather a from of political protest. Depnding on the reasons behind the protest, I could see why one might choose to burn a flag. I do believe that patriotism is more than respecting the "symbols" of our nation, but it also involves protectiong our nation from enemies, both foreign AND domestic. We're not only allowed to voice dissent, but it's our duty... Burning a flag is simply intended to gain attention to your protest. As painful as that may be for those of us that fought under that symbol, we have to remember, these rights are WHY we foght... | Law & Ethics | 1146253119 |
| 620314 | If I harbor a person wanted by the DEA and get caught, what is the most likely prison time I would spend? | 5 years | Law & Ethics | 1144284069 |
| 168433 | Why does america love israel and support robbing palestine ? | you know, that's what is so Great about this country. you are entitled to your own opinion, no matter how stupid and vacuous that opinion may be. you are a moron. | Law & Ethics | 1144577022 |
| 251904 | Will marajuana ever be legal to smoke here in the U.S.? | It already is. It just isn't legal to sell it or have possession of it. | Law & Ethics | 1146342390 |
| 4414840 | Child Support Question?? | those are feloney issues you asked about and yes she will have to repay the money that she recived and might get time in jail over this matter goverment fraud. ? | Law & Ethics | 1145079590 |
| 2254638 | father refuses to bring children to court ordered exchange point. can police do anything about it? | No, the police can't. This is a civil matter and the police only enforce criminal laws. However, if the judge issues an order for the police to arrest the father, then they can take action. Otherwise, you will need to contact your attorney about the violation. He/she will bring the violation of the court order to the judge's attention. Then, the judge will order the father to appear and explain why he disobeyed his/her orders. | Law & Ethics | 1144593185 |
| 3059597 | What happens during a hearing?Is a lawyer needed? Etc...please read.....? | Ok, when he goes to the hearing, he can request a paternity test. They will order one and reschedule a hearing for after the results have been found. There is not time limit for requesting a paternity test. If the child is his, he will have to pay for it, if it isn't, the mother will. But its well worth the money when you consider child support for the next 18 years. When he goes to the hearing, it is pretty much cut and dry. There is little an atty can do. All they do is ask him how much money he makes and ask the mother how much she makes and if she pays daycare and for how much. They punch those numbers as well as a few others into a child support calculator, and poof! Out pops how much he has to pay. An atty really doesn't have any influence over what the court orders, so there really isn't a need to pay for one. If you google for your state and "child support calculator" you will get a site that will let him see what he may have to pay. If the mother doesn't work or he doesn't know what she makes, tell him to put in $210/wk or $840/month. That is minimum wage. If she does not work that much, the court will impute it upon her. (meaning she has no reason not to make at least that much) And as far as entrapment, well, he coulda used a condom, so he's out of luck on that one. That is going to be an expensive lesson to learn. | Law & Ethics | 1145922372 |
| 334422 | whats the best porn.....??? | The best porn is the one that turns you on the most. different for everyone. | Law & Ethics | 1144110902 |
| 3376328 | Should people be able to file bankruptcy? | Without a doubt, its meant as a protection that was not awarded in England thus the term 'debtors prison.' As a result people without the ability to file for bankruptcy were thrown into prison to die and later during colonial times sent into indentured servitude to pay off debts. Almost all abuses of the bankruptcy system are perpetuated by corporations under 'reorganizing' and other businesses that get to curtail debt through a court approved settlement. Or Donald Trump filing repeatedly because he puts his name in companies when he buys for himself. Most bankruptcy now, since chapter 7 is so limited by recent legislation never absolves the debt, but only gives an easier repayment plan to the debtors under different chapters of the bankruptcy code. So in 95% of all instances for individuals, it merely makes a payment option that is afforable; hopefully for them as to have ability for food and shelter still. Instead of taking everything from them, making them homeless, we allow people to live and not be thrown into prison, it was one of the major complaints of the colonists about English rule and strictly prohibited and why US started bankruptcy. But for corporations, its just a way to screw another corporation generally... i.e. I'm a corporate, securities. bankruptcy lawyer for corporate clients... When I die, I will be going to hell... | Law & Ethics | 1143948623 |
| 4438446 | Is it against the law to have a cracked windshield in Omaha, Nebraska? Can you get ticketed? | Yes you can especially if the crack goes across the drivers side of the window. | Law & Ethics | 1145990232 |
| 1154733 | What are the functions of the FDA? | •Simply stated, the FDA's mission is: - to promote and protect the public health by helping safe and effective products reach the market in a timely way, - To monitor products for continued safety after they are in use, and - To help the public get the accurate, science-based information needed to improve health. The FDA is a regulatory agency of the Federal Government. •Every day, every American comes in contact with a host of FDA-regulated products. Varied products . . . Everything from the most common food ingredients to complex medical and surgical devices, lifesaving drugs, and radiation-emitting consumer and medical products. | Law & Ethics | 1145877066 |
| 2693515 | What is the minumen payment you hafe to pay when a bill is sent to a creditor? | It's negotiable. I don't think there is any law on the subject. | Law & Ethics | 1145988138 |
| 4444519 | Why am I Pig a selfish pig. I can never stop being a paid whore for the Cia, why? | This might be a better question for your psychiatrist. | Law & Ethics | 1144630501 |
| 521218 | Is it against the law to drive barefoot? | According to the Urban Legends Website, drive a car is not prohibited for barefooted persons while in most states driving and riding on a motorcycle is illegal for barefooted persons. | Law & Ethics | 1146280368 |
| 1256894 | Does anyone else dumpster dive? | This is for anyone else who reads this to. I have known of people who have made a lot of money doing this, it just depends on what you are looking for. Also you need to know what the local laws are on this profession, and what you intend to do with whatever you find. Remember America likes to throw things away, all the time. Our standard of living is one of the best in the world, and so is our trash, but our trash is also the most deadliest, be careful of what you dive into. One of the best tips that I can give you is, ask for permission to look through someone's trash, If they say no, it's probably, because there is something in the dumpster, that could harm you, things like broken glass, or they may through out their business records in there, and they don't want anyone going through them. Another tip is, there are books out on the market, and libraries, on how, and what to look for when dumpster diving. Good luck and be careful. | Law & Ethics | 1145898534 |
| 4161033 | how do I evict my children's mother? | If she's not on the lease then you'll either 1)be able to call the police to remove her, or 2)Depending on the state and hers/your actions regarding her residence there you'll have to go to court for an eviction notice. One thing to remember is that I'm sure she'll use the kids as a pawn in this. She's the mother of them and she can goto court to prevent you from seeing them/only allowing visitation. I'd be prepared for a nasty court fight. | Law & Ethics | 1146006781 |
| 2373011 | what did Cetificats de civisme mean during the French Revolution? | It meant that you were a French citizen and less suspect of being a threat to French security. | Law & Ethics | 1146414680 |
| 850670 | Can a job not pay you if you work a day you're not scheduled? | Well first i have to say ur manager is taking advatage of you. If you work at big company like wall mart or walgreens or CVS its a good thing. First, they have to pay you for that day b/c you worked. First, write a letter detailing the situation and then make four copies and sign on all four of them. first. give on copy to your manager and say that "if i am paid, one letter will go to his boss or (district manager) and other to employee relations. and lastu keep it for our record. LOOK bro what ever they say u were schduled on that day so u came to work, theres nothing they can do DON't forget--- check if that store gives you overtime pay for working holiday most likely they do i was in a similar situation !!!! Please respond to me and tell me what happen ok fsi_million@yahoo.con | Law & Ethics | 1145996033 |
| 1094039 | wat 2 do if ur 15 and you got arrested 4 something u didnt do, but u know who did it but u dont want to snitch | 1. Do you have an attorney? 2. If so, tell your attorney. Tell him you want to (a) avoid being named, (b) not go to jail, (c) have charges against you dismissed. Follow his advice. Stay out of jail. 3. If you don't have an attorney, ask for one or hire one. Tell attorney. Follow advice. Protect your future. | Law & Ethics | 1145686206 |
| 1597357 | the Difference between the establishment clause and the free exercise clause? | Two clauses of the First Amendment concern the relationship of government to religion: the Establishment Clause and the Free Exercise Clause. Although the clauses were intended by the framers to serve common values, there is some tension between the two. For example, some people might suggest that providing a military chaplain for troops stationed overseas violates the Establishment Clause, while others might suggest that failing to provide a chaplain violates the Free Exercise Clause rights of the same troops. I will, however, postpone discussion of how the two clauses ought to be reconciled, and begin with an examination of the meaning of the Establishment Clause. At an absolute minimum, the Establishment Clause was intended to prohibit the federal government from declaring and financially supporting a national religion, such as existed in many other countries at the time of the nation's founding. It is far less clear whether the Establishment Clause was also intended to prevent the federal government from supporting Christianity in general. Proponents of a narrow interpretation of the clause point out that the same First Congress that proposed the Bill of Rights also opened its legislative day with prayer and voted to apportion federal dollars to establish Christian missions in the Indian lands. On the other hand, persons seeing a far broader meaning in the clause point to writings by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison suggesting the need to establish "a wall of separation" between church and state. Supreme Court interpretation of the Establishment Clause does not begin until 1947 in Everson v Board of Education. Voting 5 to 4, the Court upheld a state law that reimbursed parents for the cost of busing their children to parochial schools. (It was clear from the various opinions in Everson that if the state had reimbursed the parochial schools for the cost of providing the transportation, that it would have been found to violate the Establishment Clause.) Although in his majority opinion Justice Black wrote of the "wall of separation" that the Constitution maintains between church and state, Black viewed the aid in question of serving the state's secular interest in getting kids "safely and expeditiously" to schools. The case is noteworthy for its extensive discussion of the purposes of the Establishment Clause, and for the fact that all nine justices agree that the clause was intended to do far more than merely prohibit the establishment of a state religion. Subsequent decisions make clear that a majority of justices on the Supreme Court view "the wall" separating church and state more as a shifting, porous barrier. Small factual differences in cases often produce different outcomes. For example, in 1948, the Court found that the practice of inviting religious instructors into public schools to give optional religious instruction violates the Establishment Clause. Then, in the 1952 case of Zorach v Clauson, the Court upheld the practice of giving public school students "release time" so that they could attend religious programs in churches in synagogues. Writing for the Court in Zorach, Justice Douglas said the Constitution does not require "callous indifference to religion." The question of school-sponsored prayer has, of course, proven highly controversial. In the landmark case of Engel v Vitale in 1962, the Court ruled that New York's practice of beginning school days with a prayer drafted by school officials violated the Establishment Clause. This is the case, the Court said, whether or not students are given the option of not participating in the prayer. Following Engel, the Court has faced a whole series of prayer-related cases in the public school context raising issues such a prayer in special circumstances (e.g., graduation ceremonies), periods for silent meditation or silent prayer, and student-initiated prayer. | Law & Ethics | 1145300057 |
| 4181794 | No lease agreement! Can my rent be raised without written notice. but not raise the rent of other occupant? | Even if you don't have a lease you still have some renters rights. Do you have proof that you have been paying rent? Like copies of checks? Your rights are different depending on what state you are in, but here in California lease or no lease I think it's 60 days notice. Legal action is very costly though, I'd recommend just finding a better place. | Law & Ethics | 1146240454 |
| 4437792 | can an employer stop you from going to a state job interview? | Uh, most people don't tell their employer when they are looking for a new job. They can fire you for that, "disloyalty". | Law & Ethics | 1145497692 |
| 2789258 | Is it legal to drive a dog sled on the road in Alaska? | Yes, in fact in Alaska and Canada, a dog sled automatically has the right of way. | Law & Ethics | 1144976757 |
| 2672442 | Is affermitave action actually helpful to African-Americans( Black People)? | i believe affirmative action should be used to get a qualified persons foot in the door. if not encouraged or ordered some companies, businesses etc.. would not provide minorities an opportunity to work. but once a person is hired i believe they should be promoted etc..on their own merit. i do not believe in special exams and test for certain people.. and i feel the employment test should pertain to the job. an intelligent person would want to hire the best man or woman for the job no matter what color..ethnic or religion.also the staff should be representative of the clients...at some point, if a diversed group of people eat at a restuarant than a diverse group should work at the restuarant, how u understand..that getting in is everyones concern.. staying in or moving up is your own. | Law & Ethics | 1144800940 |
| 1712354 | How do sherriff sales work? Are you responeable for any of the back monies that are due? | Who are "you" in this question? The original owner of the property? What happens is: The sheriff seizes and sells the property of someone who owes money. The money made from the sale goes to pay off the person who is owed money, and any left over goes to the person who owed the money and was the owner of the property that was taken and sold. | Law & Ethics | 1144686725 |
| 4393533 | How to set a restitution hearing straight so I don't end up in jail ??????? | What should you do? First, learn how stupid it is to drink and DRIVE! Now that we have the moron part out of the way, take the money you have, and HIRE AN ATTORNEY!!! You cannot do this on your own. An attorney may can get you probation, and have the restitution set up as payments as a special condition of probation. That is the way things SHOULD go. But after you learn how stupid it is to drive drunk, you need to learn how stupid it is to try to represent yourself in court on such a serious matter. This isn't the people's court you're dealing with. It's the real deal. And trust me. YOU DO NOT WANT TO GO TO JAIL. You won't like it there. Be smart, and hire someone that is smarter. | Law & Ethics | 1145125373 |
| 3713921 | Punishable by death? | Molestation, rape, and any violent crime involving a victim under 18. | Law & Ethics | 1144978833 |
| 832785 | Why do we drug test fast food workers, but not presidents & legislators? | If you do that than America would not have any President or Congress man. | Law & Ethics | 1144028387 |
| 1897928 | uae labour law? | try out these... http://www.sagroupuae.com/uae-labourlaw.asp http://www.uae.gov.ae/Government/employment.htm | Law & Ethics | 1146299217 |
| 2507931 | What are the loitering laws in Pennsylvania? | DO NOT LOITER. SEE the signs for the fines. Use your own garbage can. | Law & Ethics | 1146423161 |
| 1856059 | can anyone in the company (management) inquiry about someone else credit report? | No it is not discriminitation unless you can prove that your terms of employment are diffrent than the white's. For instacne if they say your credit score is not high and demote you or fire you, but do not do the same to everybody else. Although, you must consent to allow anyone to view the details of your credit report, but I don't beleive they need your consent to a general summary of your credit rating. All they have to do is pay for access. | Law & Ethics | 1145619360 |
| 4032878 | How do you find out if a rumour is true? Especially if there is a criminal element and poses possible danger? | Check with your local law enforcement. Sex offenders should be registered. Pedophiles target children, not older adults, but to be sure, contact your police department before jumping to conclusions. | Law & Ethics | 1145452749 |
| 824573 | were do i find the propper procedures to be followed during an undercover bust? | This is a question you could ask at your neighbourhood police station. Guessing, as an ordinary citizen, I doubt very much if they would have to, since it would probably interfere with their work. | Law & Ethics | 1146363217 |
| 2929951 | Question about double jeopardy........?? | First of all - of course a murderer can be charged for killing someone else. That's not double jeopardy. It's an entirely new crime against an entirely different person. Double jeopardy means that you cannot be charged more than once for having committed specific acts at a specific time and place which constituted a crime. If I shoot you Thursday at 6:00, I can be tried fully and finally only one time for murder. If something goes wrong in my trial before the end, they can start again. If I lose, I can appeal a point of law. But I cannot be found Not Guilty and then arrested again for shooting you Thursday at 6:00 - even if new evidence comes to light. The reason for Double Jeopardy laws is to promote full and final administration of justice. A case must come to an end and that must be it. Otherwise, the courts would be filled up with disputes and criminal trials that would never end. Prosecutors would rush to trial on the theory that if they lose, they can prepare better or gather more evidence and try again. And juries would have no real reason to ever come to a decision on the theory that they can just pass the job off to the jury in the next trial. One oft-quoted example is of the woman framed for her husband's murder, found guilty and sent to jail. Upon release, she finds out her husband faked his death. She sets out to kill him believing that, since she's already been convicted of killing him, she cannot be tried for his murder again. THIS IS COMPLETELY WRONG. And NAISA below is wrong as well. Since killing her husband would happen at a different time (years later) than the crime she was convicted of, they are two separate crimes and she can be charged, tried and convicted all over again. | Law & Ethics | 1145405390 |
| 2802863 | where can I find out what to do about noisy neighbors in Sacramento, CA? | Couple of really good answers here. So nice to see an intelligent question with intelligent answers. Only one thing to add: restraining order. Perhaps you don't want to involve the police - after all, that does tend to elevate the situation some and depending on how long you and your neighbors have to live with one another, that might not be a good thing. Here's what I would recommend: Talk to your neighbors again. Explain to them that you really don't want to involve the police and that you'd like to be able to live in peace next to them. Explain that if they can't keep the stereo at a reasonable level (and you ARE being reasonable about this, aren't you?), you'll seek a restraining order against them for disturbing you with the noise. If they refuse to cooperate, get yourself tape recorder and put it on your porch or wherever you might stand that's close to your house. Don't go stand at the edge of your property that borders them, put the recorder right up close to your house, by a window or something. Yes, you can legally record this. Assuming the noise continues, keep a diary for a week or so with the dates/times of the noise and associate each diary entry with a recording (separate tapes, or whatever). Now it's off to your local county courthouse. Pick up the paperwork for a temporary restraining order for civil harrassment. Fill it out, turn it in, go to the hearing when it's scheduled. Bring the recordings and be prepared to play them for the judge. Assuming the order is issued, have the neighbors served (you can't do it). Then, if the noise continues, go back to the recording system and after another week or so, get yourself back down to the courthouse and tell the clerk you want to be put on calendar because the neighbors have been violating the order. Show up, tell the judge what is going on, and let him decide how to handle it. Judges do not like people who disobey their orders. This is not a quick fix. It may take you a month to get any satisfaction. It will leave the police out of it, though, and that really might be best. If you want a quick fix, do this: Go back to the neighbors. Tell them you've had it, and the next time you hear their stereo you're going to call the cops (safest is to make sure everyone who lives there knows your position and intent). The next time the stereo is too loud, record it and call the cops. When the cops show up, tell them you want to make a private person's arrest of the person responsible for the noise...assuming it's the same person you told to knock it off. They will probably end up with a ticket at that point, and the officer will refer the whole matter to the DA's office. If the DA does not choose to prosecute (and that decision can take months), you're dead in the water. The quick fix part of this is only that they've probably been cited. The rest of this may take months. This is why I recommend the restraining order process. Most importantly: I've handled more of these calls than I can count. Sometimes, the "victim" just isn't being reasonable over the level of noise. If you have neighbors, you have to expect some amount of noise. The law says people can't, "maliciously and willfully disturbs another person by loud and unreasonable noise," so the noise you're complaining about has to be loud *and* unreasonable. "Unreasonableness" is always open to interpretation. Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1144358376 |
| 2973062 | What are the consequences of withholding evidence in a life threatening situation? | Make your own mind up, but remember if anything bad should happen then it will be on your conscience. Think about it!!! | Law & Ethics | 1145875862 |
| 468878 | Remember Waco? | the more i've seen on it, the more it looks like the BATF were attempting to justify their rather large budget which at the time was facing the threat of being cut.... this seems to one of those areas though were neither side is really worth defending, both were wrong, but ****ed up, both were stupid. it is hard not to feel really bad for people burning alive trapped in a room being fired upon, but both sides really failed to resolve it peacefully and neither were lacking chances to do so. | Law & Ethics | 1145508198 |
| 4254082 | need a background check on a attorney troy walker, Waco Texas. i would like to know his experience in trial? | Call the Bar Association in Texas and the ethics committee or equivalent. If you're looking to weed out a "bad" attorney, good luck. They usually don't break ranks to tell about each other's pasts if they include problems. | Law & Ethics | 1146454476 |
| 2151800 | True or False: Bill of Rights wasn't included in the Constitution and why? | The Bill of Rights consists of the first 10 amendments to the Constitution. The founding fathers knew that it would take more time than they had to put together a Bill of Rights for the original constitution so they agreed to add one later instead. | Law & Ethics | 1144276741 |
| 785057 | pay this day, a program of sentencing for criminals. Like doing weekends but instead your out to work then tj | Are you saying implement this program for every prisoner? If you are, I'm sure there are a lot of prisoners that would love this idea, like the ones serving life. I guess there would need to be a committee that would decide who qualifies and who doesn't or prisoners would try to make a break for it. Every state would need a committee, and they would have to pay, so that would mean more money coming out of state taxes, because no one works for free. So I don't think this would be a cheaper way to punish criminals. | Law & Ethics | 1144084474 |
| 1962901 | How can a guy like George Bush Jr. lie so much, and walk the earth...AND ACUTALLY LOOK IN THE MIRROR? | throughout history, lying and deceit has been the most prevalent characteristic of those with wealth and riches. | Law & Ethics | 1145854964 |
| 2844590 | Can I move out of my parent's House at the age of 16 if I have somewhere to go? | No i don't think you can. Legally your parents still have control of you until you are 18. But, then again some states may allow you to move out at 16. Check out your state's government website. | Law & Ethics | 1145886448 |
| 756113 | Is there a law in New Jersey where you are only allowed two times to plead down on motor vehicle tickets? | Hey - Yes, that is true, you can only plead to 'unsafe driving' (a no point ticket with higher fines) twice in a limited time period. And, if you get a third ticket after that, you can end up w/ the points from the ones you plead back - drive carefully! | Law & Ethics | 1144429724 |
| 1372217 | why cant women show their boobs in public? | Women can in nudist colonies, in nude beaches in Europe and in many less developed countries! | Law & Ethics | 1144756812 |
| 2444069 | Should something of my exhusbands show up on my credit report? | The debts incurred durning the marrage are joint debts. He filed but his bankruspy only covered his portion of your joint debts. You will need to file to clear up your credit. | Law & Ethics | 1144197915 |
| 1561316 | do you think pot should be legalized? | Definitely God put it on the earth. The Bible says that God provided for all of our needs in nature. Marijuana is probably his natural pain killer. Beer should be illegal if anything. It is man made and more drunk drivers kill people than those high on pot | Law & Ethics | |
| 449487 | How successful has the international community been in dealing with with human rights violations? | I find it amazing we remove a dictotor from Iraq for violatios against his own people but have done nothing about Zimbabwe, is this because there is no oil there or am i being sceptical.... then there are friends of the West like Saudi Arabia who treat some of their people shamefully, again, is it becuase of oil we over-look this, I can honestly say that the international community looks after it's big western members like USA, England, Germany, France etc... at the expense of real tyrnats and dictators... shame on you is all I can say! | Law & Ethics | 1144148516 |
| 3791034 | Since gas prices are at an all time high why is NASCAR still allowed to operate while we are asked to conserve | how about the airlines? 911 was the perfect example. 2 planes leaving Boston 30Min's apart going to the same LA airport and both plans had a half a load. | Law & Ethics | 1144983041 |
| 2459483 | Can a divorce lawyer request a trial for a divorce without the consent of his client? | No, no, no. This will not happen. First, a trial is very time consuming. For the lawyer, time is money. If his client doesn't consent to a trial, why should the lawyer want to do something which will cost him time without someone willing to pay the bill? Second, and perhaps more important, if a lawyer goes against the will of his client, he is open to being sued by the client, and sanctioned (fined, punished) by the state. A lawyer can advise a client that a trial would be the best approach, but the lawyer must, absolutely must, abide by the client's wishes. | Law & Ethics | 1145399741 |
| 2209473 | how many years can you get for false imprisonment charges? | I'm sure there's a minimum and maximum sentence... and those would likely be dependant on the laws of the state. Most states are probably similar, but you should consult with the laws of the state you are in. In actuality, the number of years you would get if convicted would be determined by the judge at sentencing time. It would be no more than the maximum sentence.. unless there were more charges or multiple counts. | Law & Ethics | 1144147374 |
| 3140101 | Can you be scheduled more than hours of work without the person who is working that shift permission? | It depends on the labor laws in your state. Many states consider anything less than 40 hrs part time, and would allow you to be scheduled up to 12/14 hrs in a day. I'm betting Lowes KNOWS the labor laws where they are located & its perfectly legal but you can contact you State's dept of labor to satisfy your curiosity. | Law & Ethics | 1145760272 |
| 1943713 | what are illegal drug statistics in the u.s for the year 2005? | Try this link http://www.census.gov/prod/www/statistical-abstract.html Bob Higgins Worldwide Sawdust http://sawdust.eponym.com/blog http://www.myleftwing.com/frontPage.do | Law & Ethics | 1145070889 |
| 3006392 | Can anything be done if an employer suspects an abuse of workmans comp. Every so often going home on comp.? | Yes, it can be investigated and if there is found to be anything not right, they can be terminated and made to pay back the money. | Law & Ethics | 1145983973 |
| 2593069 | What do you think about Mahatma Ghandi? | I once knew an Indian Butler by the name of Mahatma Coat. | Law & Ethics | 1145578834 |
| 81740 | Where can i find information on individual states concealed weopan laws? (or any state is ok)? | By far, the best site for comparing the concealed weapon permit processes of the various states is: http://www.Packing.org It will include requirements for training, background check standards, links to the enabling laws, a photo of a license for that state, lists of which states honor each others permits. There is also a forum for other questions and answers. Keep your muzzle in a safe direction! Leigh http://www.NWSafe.org | Law & Ethics | 1146173204 |
| 1888424 | Was Hitler killed or he committed suicide? | He blew his brains out. | Law & Ethics | 1144785081 |
| 3713760 | Served with Notice of Default Judgement in CT Civil Suit- too late to submit answer? | If I were him I would quickly hide my assets. Get the books Hide Your Assets and Disappear and How to Be Invisable. He needs to become judgement proof fast. This means he has no assets that can be found to attach. That would certainly be what I would be working on if I were him. If he has been served with a Notice of Default Judgement, I think that is pretty much the end of it. He is in default and the judgement is that he is liable and it is over. Just hide you assets fast, that is the only thing you can do. | Law & Ethics | 1144287714 |
| 1490097 | Why aren't Guantanamo Bay detainees classified as prisoners of war? | because if you get the right lawyer, you can redefine anything. Remember, the USA doesn't torture if we can redefine the word torture to mean only what causes death or pain associated with death. Then you can half drown someone all day and it's not torture. So if a lawyer decides that a man whose co-worker is a terrorist must have some information that is important, he can be classified as whatever they need to torture that hypothetical information out of him. | Law & Ethics | 1146321752 |
| 2018144 | Lie Detectors? | Polygraph machines (lie detectors) measure galvanic skin response (seeating), pulse, and respiration. The assumption is that anyone who is lying will experience some anxiety and the resulting physical symptoms. Someone who is adept at lying and manipultaion can easilly fool a polygraph examiner. As such, results from polygraph examinations are not easilly admissible in US courts. | Law & Ethics | 1146442681 |
| 3554497 | How long does it take for traffic tickets to come off your record if you have not payed them? | THEY DON'T! I'm not sure about all states, but in Arizona, if you don't pay your fines several things may happen. First, after 3 months your driver's license will be suspended. Second, you are subject to arrest for Driving w/ License Suspended, Failure to Pay Fines. You may also be charged with Contempt of Court or Consequences of Fines, Fees, Etc. Last, but not least, it also goes on your credit report. Cheaper to just pay it I think. | Law & Ethics | 1145397359 |
| 1947673 | Info on a child of 14 rights to stopping visitation with father, mother already has full custody? | Call a lawyer and get a "Guardian Ad Litem". This is a lawyer for your child to protect her and her rights. She is of legal age to tell a judge that she no longer wishes to see her father and tell them why. She is old enuff where the courts will recognize that she is speaking for herself and not for your wishes. This lawyer will help her do this. Good Luck. | Law & Ethics | 1144084887 |
| 3768580 | i need to locate a free website describing how to compose legal documents, including free downloads of forms.? | http://www.legaldocs.com/misc-s.htm I am no lawyer, but I think you can make your demand in a well written letter. Write to him: DEMANDD FOR COMPLETE ACCOUNTING OF TRUSTEE _____________ FOR THE YEARS ______ AND _______. THIS IS A DEMAN FOR A FULL AND DOCUMENTED ACCOUNTING OF ALL FUNDS SAID TRUST, ______________(hereafter to be called Trust in this demand). This is to include out expenses of all types for running said TRUST, lawyer fees for running Trust. This is to include all accounting of fund presently in trustees and any distributions there of. You are given 10 days for date of this demand to comply. Something to that effect. Have the document signed and witnessed and if necessary go to your bank where notaries are free and get them to notarize that that is your signature. Send you document by registered signed receipt mail. Make a formal complainant to the State of Ill. Bar Association. The BBB. And if your brothers and or sisters or whom ever else are in this trust have them copied. They may want to help. If this is your trust only. Get on it quick. My father left my mother an Estate, her lawyer robbed her blind and left her with no funds. Again, I am no lawyer, but you must make your demand in writing as the lawyer can say you never asked for it. I think you might have a Free Legal Service there also....contact them today!!! Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1145984562 |
| 2136592 | What is the big deal with the bill HR 4437? | The big deal about bill HR 4437 is that it is inhumane. This bill states that an illegal immigrant will be treated as a criminal and that anyone who assists an illegal immigrant will also be charged with the same. So, let us say that there is a child who is dying of thirst in the middle of the desert, should it be considered a felony/crime to help them? It it is not so simple to just enter the country legally as you said. Seeing as how immigrants want to enter the country simply to make better lives for themselves and more importantly their family, they should not be treated as criminals like this bill says. Now the people who already reside in this country should no longer be considered immigrants, they should be considered and technically are considered residents or citizens based on which part of the citizenship process they are in. Therefore, these things do not affect people who are legal. They are not granting 11 million illegal immigrants citizenship, as if it were that easy. Besides, the government has taken a "recess" and have not formally said anything about this debate. Just an FYI, illegal immigrants would not just be handed citizenship, they would still have to go through a long tedious process to qualify (background checks, and things of that nature.) | Law & Ethics | 1144893625 |
| 1842538 | Why do we say criminals have paid their debt to society but continue to refuse full rights? | I agree...I am looking forward to my Daughter being home in march 2007 after 5 yrs for a crime *by association* with her brother and she worries about that too. My Son wont be home til 2028 (and he didnt kill anyone) all drug related my daughter let him live with her for 6 months and he was dealing from her home without her knowledge since she had a full time job and he wasnt home nights anyway she lost her 2 babys and now she is worried about getting a job and fighting for her kids but she knows it wont be easy, she dont think she could even go finish her cosmetoloy since you cant have any felonies ...anyway..i got way off track here , you know what i mean. | Law & Ethics | 1144508013 |
| 301339 | WASHINGTON (AFP) Immigrants' rights? | I am taking my sister-in-law, LEGAL IMMIGRANT from the Philippines, to buy her new car May 1st. Then we are going shopping all day. We both took our vacation beginning May 1st. SPEND SPEND SPEND...just doing what we can for our country!!! | Law & Ethics | 1146352845 |
| 1451219 | Why is Marijuana Illegal in the United States? | It would cut into drug company profits. They can't patent a naturally occurring substance. Yes, alcohol is worse. But compare the amount of money beer makers donate to the Republicans and Democrats with the amount of money they get from pot farmers and you have your answer as to why one is legal and the other is not. | Law & Ethics | 1146110665 |
| 2179630 | can your car be searched because someone in it is on probation? | They need to ask your permission to search the car.. If you say no.. They'll always find away around you to get to search the car.. They'll bring a dog.. Or just look in the car for a probable cause.. They see a bullet.. OPen can of beer.. Car smells like pot.. They have the right to search without your permission. | Law & Ethics | 1144145387 |
| 4345156 | how serious is penal law of ny 240.50? | Section 240.00 Offenses against public order; definitions of terms The following definitions are applicable to this article: 1. "Public place" means a place to which the public or a substantial group of persons has access, and includes, but is not limited to, highways, transportation facilities, schools, places of amusement, parks, playgrounds, and hallways, lobbies and other portions of apartment houses and hotels not constituting rooms or apartments designed for actual residence. 2. "Transportation facility" means any conveyance, premises or place used for or in connection with public passenger transportation, whether by air, railroad, motor vehicle or any other method. It includes aircraft, watercraft, railroad cars, buses, school buses as defined in section one hundred forty-two of the vehicle and traffic law, and air, boat, railroad and bus terminals and stations and all appurtenances thereto. 3. "School grounds" means in or on or within any building, structure, school bus as defined in section one hundred forty-two of the vehicle and traffic law, athletic playing field, playground or land contained within the real property boundary line of a public or private elementary, parochial, intermediate, junior high, vocational or high school. 4. "Hazardous substance" shall mean any physical, chemical, microbiological or radiological substance or matter which, because of its quantity, concentration, or physical, chemical or infectious characteristics, may cause or significantly contribute to an increase in mortality or an increase in serious irreversible or incapacitating reversible illness, or pose a substantial present or potential hazard to human health. 5. "Age" means sixty years old or more. 6. "Disability" means a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity. Section 240.05 Riot in the second degree A person is guilty of riot in the second degree when, simultaneously with four or more other persons, he engages in tumultuous and violent conduct and thereby intentionally or recklessly causes or creates a grave risk of causing public alarm. Riot in the second degree is a class A misdemeanor. Section 240.06 Riot in the first degree A person is guilty of riot in the first degree when he: 1. Simultaneously with ten or more other persons, engages in tumultuous and violent conduct and thereby intentionally or recklessly causes or creates a grave risk of causing public alarm, and in the course of and as a result of such conduct, a person other than one of the participants suffers physical injury or substantial property damage occurs; or 2. While in a correctional facility, as that term is defined in subdivision four of section two of the correction law, simultaneously with ten or more other persons, engages in tumultuous and violent conduct and thereby intentionally or recklessly causes or creates a grave risk of causing alarm within such correctional facility and in the course of and as a result of such conduct, a person other than one of the participants suffers physical injury or substantial property damage occurs. Riot in the first degree is a class E felony. Section 240.08 Inciting to riot A person is guilty of inciting to riot when he urges ten or more persons to engage in tumultuous and violent conduct of a kind likely to create public alarm. Inciting to riot is a class A misdemeanor. Section 240.10 Unlawful assembly A person is guilty of unlawful assembly when he assembles with four or more other persons for the purpose of engaging or preparing to engage with them in tumultuous and violent conduct likely to cause public alarm, or when, being present at an assembly which either has or develops such purpose, he remains there with intent to advance that purpose. Unlawful assembly is a class B misdemeanor. Section 240.15 Criminal anarchy A pers | Law & Ethics | 1146446543 |
| 1816528 | Flying the Texas Flag? | http://www.snopes.com/history/american/texasflag.asp This is a site for urban myths, but I think this one is true. At least I've seen several people in Texas flying flags as high as the American one. | Law & Ethics | 1144562427 |
| 4312245 | Should Capital Punishment be reintroduced to Australia? | No, leave death to nature and car accidents. | Law & Ethics | 1145410101 |
| 4101156 | how do i get a copy of someones criminal complaint or police report over the internet and don't say CCAP.? | Most police department will only release a copy of a criminal complaint to a person involved. Since the department will more than likely charge for the copy you will probably have to ask for the copy in person. | Law & Ethics | 1146428837 |
| 1254782 | Does Argentina use juries during civil or criminal trials? | No, we don't. The judge is who decides always | Law & Ethics | 1143983034 |
| 568352 | What's worse: lying about sexual relations or lying about a CIA leak? | The CIA leak was far worse. When Valerie Plame's identity as a CIA agent was revealed, her life, and possibly the security of our country, was put in jeopardy. Clinton's infidelity only directly affected Hillary and Chelsea, and was no skin off the noses of everyone else. One reason why the media devoted less attention to Plamegate is because corporations who own the media are major Republican donors. | Law & Ethics | 1145540217 |
| 471213 | What happens after you pay for New york City tickets? any record? | You don't need tickets to see New York City. But if you want to take one of the bridges to Manhattan I will gladly sell you passes. | Law & Ethics | 1145002373 |
| 1766334 | Fiance currently incarcerated for addr violation,when would be best time to tell parole board want change addr | When he is released they will want to know his address. | Law & Ethics | 1145967618 |
| 1333571 | Why is the Jury system still prevalent in the USA. What are its advantages.? | Even in jury trials, the judge (i think) is able to declare a mistrial if s/he thinks the jury's decision is completely off base. Having one judge to make the final decision is simply a bad idea, what if he is biased for some reason? Judges are human and do have biases even if they aren't suppose to. If any changes are made, it should be towards creating a career of being jury members (professionally trained jurors instead of laypeople). But, professionalizing juries would lead to increase court fees and probably isn't very practical. | Law & Ethics | 1145066075 |
| 2419473 | why can i find a ttorney to take my case they say they don't have the time? | Attorney's will always take a case if they feel it's valid. Are you approaching personal injury attorneys? They get one third contingency on a settlement. If they aren't taking your case it's because they aren't seeing a case to take. | Law & Ethics | 1146449183 |
| 2605272 | law advice? | no. businesses are not responsible for stolen property. in most rooms there is either a sign posted or it is written in the ledger. | Law & Ethics | 1146174554 |
| 4288289 | Can wives testify against their husbands in federal court ? | No they don't have to.. talk to your lawyer | Law & Ethics | 1144122460 |
| 1600332 | Do you believe that the Supreme Court should reverse Roe v. Wade??? | Yes. First of all, outlawing R. vs W. would NOT make abortion illegal, despite what many people think. It would simply mean that the states could decide whether or not to make it legal. If your state thinks it's fine, then it stays legal. If your state is against it, they could restrict or outlaw it. Outlawing it simply makes it an issue for the people of each state to decide on, which basically makes it more subject to the will of the people. Secondly, murder is not an inalienable right granted by the constitution. | Law & Ethics | 1144774481 |
| 281737 | Drinking and Driving? | two years in prison, never drive again legally. | Law & Ethics | 1145583187 |
| 4374089 | i asked my dentist to replace my teeth with walrus tusks, and he said no. can i sue him? | You can't be a walrus, because I am the walrus-- no wait a second, that was one of those Beatle guys-- sorry. what was the question, again? | Law & Ethics | 1145405017 |
| 2202881 | Should someone who has committed a crime be spared the label of the crime? | A crime is a crime. Do the crime, do the time! They are called ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS for a reason! | Law & Ethics | 1145595897 |
| 284012 | Texas beer permit up for renewal. Husband has gotten a felony deferred adjudication. Will I lose my permit? | no, thats double jeopardy. his po may have a problem with him being in the proximity (the same planet) of alcohol. but no, they cant penilize you or him for that, its unrelated. http://scotthortonshow.com/ money, http://www.philipdru.com/griffin_stream.html bush & clinton http://www.philipdru.com/triplett_stream.html israel http://antiwar.com/justin/?articleid=8730 http://www.philipdru.com/webb_stream.html iran http://www.weekendinterviewshow.com/InterviewDisplay.aspx?i=131 | Law & Ethics | 1146240901 |
| 604877 | need major surgery, boyfriend got sentenced to 20 months, can i get sentence reduced? | I HOPE YOUR SURGERY GOES WELL AND YOU RECOVER QUICKLY. | Law & Ethics | 1145622118 |
| 960208 | how do you write an appeal? | It depends what you are appealing at what level-county, state, federal. In the paperwork for whatever it is you are appealing, the process should be listed. If it isn't, contact your local Legal Aid Society. | Law & Ethics | 1145044932 |
| 4115870 | best way of getting into law school? | Good undergrad grades, getting a good score on the GRE and LSAT. People with backgrounds in English Literature, History, Political Science or Philosophy tend to do well in law school. You might want to get a job in a law office as a secretary, law clerk, or paralegal first to see if its something you'd like to do for a living before financially committing yourself. | Law & Ethics | 1145073985 |
| 243258 | how long do I have after a death to file a law suit? | I Think You Should File BEFORE Death | Law & Ethics | 1144199395 |
| 636399 | How can I find the address for Attorney Krystal Oby-Williams? | I actually found her with a couple of yahoo searches. I am glad you had the name correct! Atty. Krystal R. Williams-Oby Kingdom Legal Services Inc Madison, WI (608) 204-5896 http://www.wisbar.org/ | Law & Ethics | 1146024739 |
| 4378557 | Do pending trials show up on background checks by potential employers? | I know from reviewing people's criminal records as part of my job...sometimes you get the charge and the conviction, because often what the person was charged with is different than what they were convicted of. So, it is possible that the charge will show up on your criminal records with "pending" as the disposition or something like that. It is also possible that because the charge is recent, it hasn't "caught up" with you yet, so you might get lucky. Your best bet is to notify your employer that the charge might show up just so that you look like you are trying to be honest. | Law & Ethics | 1146245468 |
| 3318223 | what is "writter no bill filed"? | Shorthand for a grand jury refusing to indict. Writter may be someone's name. No Bill means the grand jury was convened but failed to return a "true" bill or indictment. | Law & Ethics | 1146423891 |
| 2726216 | Stop snitching?...are there exceptions to every rule? | "In some extreme cases, the justice system is inadequate. In order to shame it's inadequacy we must resort to natural justice." - The Punisher, 2004 Snitching is useful for some smaller crimes. Some crimes aren't worth investigating there are times that people who are killed that deserve it. However, Rape is unforgivable crime, and if I were to learn anyone close to me was raped, the perpetrator would die, period. | Law & Ethics | 1144111152 |
| 1403963 | I live in Ohio and would like to know if there is a cap on how much i can sue for for pain & suffering? | I would get a new lawyer and see about suing your lawyer for ineffective counsel. You may be able to get a new trial if you can prove you were not mentally competent at the time. And when you get a new lawyer, he can advise you about pain and suffering. But let me tell you that it is not going to be easy trying to find an atty, who wants to sue another attorney. It may take a lot of phone calls and a lot of people saying no before you find someone who will help. Your doctor that diagnosed you with the PTSD may be able to help refer you to someone. Good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1145550869 |
| 1719648 | Do you think that the death penalty should be legal?? Why or why not??? | Of course your question might be phrased a little off, because the death penalty IS legal in some states. My personal opinion is it should be legal in all states. I kind of differ that I do not belief it should be shown or made a big deal out of, glorifying it in the news, etc, though that is normal human nature I guess. The reason I believe in the death penalty is there are some people that are so dangerous they will continue to do what they do whether they are in prison or not. And those that have prison terms have been dealt the fairest justice exacted upon them, and the risk of dying at the hands of another would be reduced by the death penalty I believe. I also believe the families deserve closure. | Law & Ethics | 1144623522 |
| 396857 | I need a web site in pa that tells me about social security bennefits for the disabled.? | Social security is a federal program. Information can be found on this site: http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10029.html If you need assistance from a disability law attorney, contact the Pennsylvania Bar Association, your local disability rights organization, or a local legal aid organization. All should have information on legal resources in your area to help in dealing the social security administration. | Law & Ethics | 1145114798 |
| 4377330 | Are there any online sites where you can ask a lawyer a legal question? | Yes I believe 1 of the sites is called Find Law | Law & Ethics | 1146334690 |
| 2439830 | why is it important to identify whether an agent is acting with authority? | If an agent is acting with authority, he cannot be held personally liable for any civil claims, only the department can, and then the claim is usually limited to a low amount because of the department's immunity as a public agency. An agent ceases to be acting with authority when he performs an act he knew or should have known was illegal or violated the person's civil rights. | Law & Ethics | 1144121240 |
| 4412714 | Is a court house a public place and can you say whatever you want inside them.? | NO you can not say whatever you want inside of them. There are some things that are not appropiate to say. | Law & Ethics | 1146148741 |
| 292813 | How do i expose someone for being a liar with two identities,? | go to the police | Law & Ethics | 1145236646 |
| 701809 | How to get off the points for speeding ticket? | Go to court and tell them you had a good driving record for about ten years. Maybe they will charge you with unsafe operation of a vehicle which is a higher fine but no points on your license. Whatever you do make sure you go to court and fight your ticket...they might be willing to drop it if you present a good case. | Law & Ethics | 1145992093 |
| 1299784 | Car Accident? | It depends on whose fault it was. Was it yours? If it was she might not be getting what she thinks she deserves from your insurance co. | Law & Ethics | 1144716754 |
| 2193080 | marijuana, is it who will profit? | It All Began With DuPont And His Textile Empire .. The Rest Is HISTORY Heres all kinds of mind-blowing long-suppressed facts about Humanity's best friend "The Cannabis Plant". Hemp or Cannabis as it is scientifically referred to is the fastest growing biomass source on Earth. Biomass is a cheap and efficient source of fuel. As a matter of fact, if we were to farm only 6% of the country's available farmland with hemp we could meet all of the country's Industrial energy and transportation needs. Hemp is 26 times stronger than cotton and lasts 10 times longer. We can produce 4 times as much paper from Hemp as we can from trees at one fourth the cost and 1/5 the pollution and it is 10 times stronger and lasts ten times longer. It is a fact that Betsy Ross made our first flag "Old Glory" from Hemp fiber. Also, our Constitution and Declaration of Independance were printed on Hemp paper. The soldiers clothes during the revolutionary war were made from Hemp. The second most prescribed medicine in the United States for 150 years for over 100 different medical illnesses was a Cannabis extract and it is alot stronger when taken in concentrated form. This means that all the children in America for 150 years were brought up as DRUG USERS from birth. Or, it just means simply, that we had a better understanding of herbs and their medicinal usage 100 years ago than we do today. So who has REALLY lost their mind, people who smoke pot, or the "NORMALS" ? The drug war is nothing more than an excuse to suppress consciousness and use the ignorant in our society to create laws for the New World Order to use to crack down on all of our rights !! According to a Feb. 1938 article in Popular Mechanics the invention of a new machine called the decorticator, would once again put Hemp in the dominant position in the fiber and textiles industry over cotton by speeding up the harvesting methods in use at the time. At this same time Dupont held a patent on a synthetic compound used to break down wood pulp to make paper. To make paper from Hemp didn't require any chemicals. In order for Dupont to profit from these chemicals, they had to see to it that Hemp was out-lawed. Andrew Mellon sat on the board of Dupont and Mellon's nephew was Harry Anslinger, the head of the Federal Bureau of Narcotics at the time. William Randolph Hearst owned many big newspapers and working together they whipped up a smear campaign of "Yellow Journalism" in America, spreading propaganda that the African-Americans and Mexicans were smuggling in a new killer dope weed that would lure white women to fall prey to the seduction of the "Negro", while under the influence of Jazz music. Racism and fear were used to outlaw something that was used by every man, woman, and child in America. It wasn't until after the marijuana tax act was passed that the American Medical Association realized that "marijuana", a slang term for hemp was in fact "Cannabis", our second most prescribed medicine. This is when "Reefer Madness" began. NO ONE HAS EVER DIED FROM USING CANNABIS / MARIJUANA !!! It Has NOTHING To Do With The Pharmaceutical Effects Its All About Dollars And NO SENSE Answer Yer Question??? | Law & Ethics | 1144092092 |
| 4326564 | NotHuman. thats the law, saying im not human. without proof, and with lies, I am Branded a Pedifile.? | Four years ago I was in the same circumstance as you are now, The truth eventually came out that I did not mess around with my stepson's. I was facing ten years in prison on two counts of sexual abuse against a child. Today I live my life still scarred of all that has happened to me and my family in the last years. You have to have FAITH in God that all this will come to pass soon. Sit down and pray for what is going on in your life at this time. The truth will eventually come out! | Law & Ethics | 1143911665 |
| 4458892 | what happen when your home get seize? | uhhh, the government or bank takes your house cause your a dumba$$ | Law & Ethics | 1144205231 |
| 3934939 | What is North Carolina Appeals Court Rule 30f? | you can find here: http://www.aoc.state.nc.us/www/public/html/pdf/therules.pdf | Law & Ethics | 1144865119 |
| 1803939 | need to find out where to search for a court settlement in favor of a minor. Will soon be of age to collect it | Go to the courthouse where the suit took place. But, someone besides the lawyer should have the details. Do you have a guardian? Ask them. | Law & Ethics | 1144392636 |
| 2348782 | my daughter broke her arm in school, is the school responsible for the bills? | i don't know but i know it hurts really bad! ha ha this is bout me! love ya moo | Law & Ethics | 1145819861 |
| 1955467 | what do a probation officer like most about his job and why? | Helping others to find a better life. That is a great reason and the greatest feeling. | Law & Ethics | 1146466591 |
| 1786786 | Mother wants to change name of our child we had out of wedlock. Can she do without my ok? | Does she want to: 1. Change the birth certificate? Probably needs your OK, but check HI law. 2. Have the court change the name? Has to give notice to near relatives, including you, and you would have an opportunity to object and show the change is not in the child's interest. 3. Or, does she just want to start using that formulation without getting a court order or a new birth certificate? If so, in the absence of a court order to the contrary, either parent has the right to make decisions regarding the child's welfare. Rather than have this become a big, big issue, why don't all three of you use both last names? You can become "John Smith-Jones, she can be Mary Smith-Jones and the baby is Baby Smith-Jones". You've shown you believe she is an equal, that both of you are equally important to your child, and you've avoided a whole lot of drama over nothing. | Law & Ethics | 1145690789 |
| 3830564 | can amother move to another state without the concent of the childs father? | The first guy is right. I mean everything depends on your personal custody arrangement, but as a general rule you cannot move out of state or, like the 1st guy said, anywhere that will alter the current visitation arrangement. HOWEVER, if you have sole custody and the father does not regularly visit the child, I would challenge him to take you to court over it. If he is not an active part in the child's life, he won't get to put his foot down and interfere with your life just to be a jerk. So if that is the case, the answer will be yes, you can. The court won't stop you. | Law & Ethics | 1145738412 |
| 4273569 | deferred Djuication or defensive driving? | Definitely take the defensive driving. Hiring an atty. can be expensive, and then if you plea bargain, even if you plead to a lesser offense, you still a charge or a ticket on your record. You take DD, the ticket gets dropped, your record stays clean, and you may be able to get an insurance discount instead of it going up like it will if you get stuck with the ticket. | Law & Ethics | 1145571535 |
| 2441449 | a friend is worried he is not going to get workcover payout becuase commited a armed holdup? | sounds sticky, I would say no but could be wrong. there is no stipulation on robbery as long as there is some one willing to prosecute. | Law & Ethics | 1145251655 |
| 581042 | really appriciate it, if some1 can spend few minutes explaning this. thank u.? if u cn pls give me som example | be the man and pay the man, he agreed when you thought you have had it its only fair to return the favor | Law & Ethics | 1145765603 |
| 1591602 | I have a felony from June of 1995 in Hagerstown, Md. for possession of cocaine.? | wow i use to live in hagerstown! just get an attorney to file motion. but make sure you have not been in trouble since.he can file the request with common pleas type court | Law & Ethics | 1144702023 |
| 1255981 | Can I sue a car manufacturer if airbags didn't deploy but there were no injuries? | The speed of your impact is probably why it didn't deploy. If it had then you could have suffered injuries. In this case it appears it worked properly. Also even if it didn't work properly you couldn't sue because there was no injury. You'd have to show injury in order to claim anything. Also where you at fault? What was the reason you were at fault if you were? ie driving wrong direction, no DL, DUI, etc. A person can't benefit from an illegal action is why I ask, so if you were at fault and it was because of something illegal (hitting a car isn't illegal, it's an accident, for example it becomes illegal when you hit the car while driving with no DL, or DUI, decided to take the driver out, etc) then you can't sue since it would be a benefit from an illegal action. | Law & Ethics | 1144431906 |
| 2242772 | Why is it so difficult for our country to control the gun buyers? | the second amendment. | Law & Ethics | 1145675943 |
| 1866425 | Do you think that we should have a professional jury system? Why or why not? | Yes, definitely. No where in the constitution is there a guarantee of a trial by a "jury of one's peers" as is widely believed. The sixth amendment ensures only "the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed...". There is evidence in the writings of the founding fathers that the concept of a "jury of one's peers" means exactly that; a jury should be made up of people from the community of the accused who are familiar with the accused and have some knowledge of the accused's nature and character. I don't think that's a great idea for the world we live in today and that is why I am in favor of professional jurors who have a broad educational background in addition to specific training in the application of law. | Law & Ethics | 1144884178 |
| 4361127 | If a drunk driver and a teen without a driver's licence are in a collision, who is in the wrong? | In Texas, The intoxicated driver would be in the wrong (he caused the accident by running the red light)--he would definitely go to jail for DWI and probably get a ticket for running a red light. The teenager would be cited for not having a driver's license or wearing a seat belt and A parent would be called to come and pick up the vehicle and the teen. In a court room--the intoxicated driver would go to county court if it was his first offense (DWI-1st is a misd) He would go to Municipal or J.P. Court for his citations. The teenager would go to Municipal or J.P. court for his citations. | Law & Ethics | 1146290365 |
| 611347 | Hot, steamy, trailer-rockin' SEX!!!!? | Oh damnit, a political question, I was tricked. I think the main problem with the trust issue is mainly due to the iffy criminal justice system. In order for law to work it must be swift, severe, and gauranteed: People sit on death row for 15 years, child rapists have been released with simple probations for treatment and no punishment, and you can commit the same crime in 2 places, one gets you probation and the other gets you 20 years. I believe that until these issues are better delt with, people will not be able to believe that our justice system is efficient enough to "correct" anyone. Unfortunately our justice system is unique in the world, it is a system that would literally let 10 guilty people go than send one innocent person to jail, which I can't argue with, but hopefully in the future people will realize that it's a mess and someone will fix it. | Law & Ethics | 1145491515 |
| 3527502 | Looking for a web site about disciplined police officers concerning harrassment.? | http://books.google.com/books?ie=UTF-8&vid=ISBN0735538727&id=CGsDhMysRNAC&pg=RA3-SA3-PA330&lpg=RA3-SA3-PA330&dq=police+officers+disciplined+for+harassment&sig=HIHrGcyudsj2joHc6p1x9tMDveQ | Law & Ethics | 1143905864 |
| 1474811 | why do so many people hate America, but choose to live here? dumbass traitors? | I don't believe some of them actually hate the country. I think their hatred is more towards the government. But that's just my opinion. | Law & Ethics | 1145810352 |
| 544477 | Is the movie "V for Vendetta" promoting terrorism? | i would say only if you have been hurt like "v" was. Remember he only killed those who had made him into what he was. click on the link for a better look at the story | Law & Ethics | 1144237053 |
| 2979338 | Whay does yahoo give away names of people who resist the red Chinese? | So Yahoo can have a favorable business climate. They prefer the almighty dollar to a people's right of self-determination. | Law & Ethics | 1145705177 |
| 4366069 | Credit Bureau's like trans-union equafax and experian are not changing items that are false what can I do? | They are required by law to "show" proof of debt or information. Simply telling you that they confirmed the info is not good enough, although they want you to think that it is. If you have hounded them for a while and are getting nowhere, you may want to consider the next step. That is to sue them in your local court system, not for money, but for the information change. In most cases since you are not sueing for money, they will not even hire a lawyer to contest the law suit and you will win by default. Then with court order in hand you demand they follow the courts decision. This raises the ante for them considerably because ignoring a court order is abit more serious. If they do hire an attorney, then modify your suit to included damages and legal fees. The point is to force them to come public with their proof, if they really have any. | Law & Ethics | 1145634808 |
| 409556 | Do we really care if US government is spying on our civil liberties? | To answer this question. Watch the movie Enemy of the state. But replace will smith with yourself what do you think now. Too much power in even the right hands will be abused. Absolute power corrupts absolutely. Also who watches the watchers. Also one of my favorite quotes. Those how give up freedom for security deserve neither. Thomas Jefferson. I have a better idea. Lets just appoint bush the supreme ruler of north America. At which point we can all fly into bush international airport to have our microchips of obedience installed in our heads. I would rather fight terrorist on my back porch then to lose my freedom. | Law & Ethics | 1144954250 |
| 2361726 | Do you think I did the right thing? | hey good for you you did nothing wrong and be proud for what you did.It shows that you care about what others do to try to make things right in the world. | Law & Ethics | 1145153925 |
| 1182331 | Why is the Government so worried about separation of church and state but even Dem.s start Congress w/prayer? | Shhhhhhh! Don't say it out loud, the Aclu will come knocking. | Law & Ethics | 1146144449 |
| 1028336 | `.-*What to do if you marry in NY at City Hall and the groom is still married? | your marriage should not be valid. check with loal courthouse in NY.Worse case scenario, you would have to file an annulment due to the first marriage. it should'nt be too hard to escape! | Law & Ethics | 1143999744 |
| 2062592 | can cannibis be recieved in the U S Mail? | Not legally... but Hemp can be sold and shipped within the United States. And some states have decriminalization laws, so you may be able to grow a TINY plant for your own use. Check the Law books, though. I know New York has the Rockerfeller Drug Laws, so even a joint can get you jail time. A third offense gets you 25 to life. In NY, Joel Steinberg beat his child TO DEATH and received less than 20 years. In NY, Robert Chambers raped and strangled a girl TO DEATH, claimed she asked for it, got less than 20 years. Seems kind of backwards... but NO do not ship pot around the country. The mail is Federal. Federal prisons are amongst the most horrible. | Law & Ethics | 1146149312 |
| 1273560 | "What does a proposition become after it is passed?"? | bill | Law & Ethics | 1144346361 |
| 1779176 | tell me abt national flag etiquet? | Here's everything you need to know about flag etiquette. http://www.ushistory.org/betsy/flagetiq.html | Law & Ethics | 1145507620 |
| 1707385 | Why don't people pull over for the police anymore? | In Texas, I have encountered this problem when I'm responding to an emergency. When opportunity allows I have stopped these people and asked for reasons. The number reason is because "I didn't see/notice you." I reply to this by asking them if they didn't see my emergency lights or hear my siren, then how are they able to be aware of the other traffic around them. In Texas, a driver must either pull into another lane (if available) or slow to 20 miles an hour below the posted speed limit. Before I had a radar unit in my vehicle, I used to "leap frog" the state troopers. I would pull in behind their units on traffic stops and then issue citations to anyone that failed to move over or slow down. On average, I wrote three tickets for every traffic stop that they made. | Law & Ethics | 1146193554 |
| 2160576 | Do you believe that smoking marijauana should be illegal? | I think that if spirits (rum, whisky...) are legal marijuana should also be legal. | Law & Ethics | 1144695301 |
| 4322183 | What is the FLSA (Fair Labor and Standards Act) about? | Apparently nothing since employers are illegally hiring illegal immigrants so they can illegally pay them less than prevailing wages, And our politicians act like it doesn't occur because the employers illegally pay lobbyist ( legal bribery) to ensure no legal actions are taken by our crooked lying scumbag politicians. | Law & Ethics | 1145275229 |
| 645018 | How do I get help with free legal help in my area? Angola,Indiana? | Check your yellow pages under "Lawyers" and see if there is a Legal Aid Society. It might be named differently in your area, but it is a group of lawyers that volunteer their time to help people that qualify. | Law & Ethics | 1145255368 |
| 818373 | legal action against neighbor who shot our dog? | If the dog was merely trespassing, but not a threat, then I (as a lawyer) can't think of any justification for what he did. You're not allowed to shoot a trespasser if you're not in danger, so I don't see how he's allowed to shoot a dog. I remember one case I read in law school where a man who killed a pet dog, intentionally and in front of the owner, was found guilty of "intentional infliction of emotional distress". Plus he could be liable for the value of the dog. You might be able to sue in your area's small claims court without a lawyer. But you might want to wait to see if the police charge him, and then what happens at the criminal trial. A verdict in the criminal case would help you in your civil case for damages. Of course, you should consult a lawyer for more advice appropriate to your state. | Law & Ethics | 1146441064 |
| 4109172 | If you dislike/hate the POLICE, then u deserve to NOT be able to ask for their assistance EVER!? | I totally AGREE!! | Law & Ethics | 1145487711 |
| 564247 | I am a convicted class c felon in Wa. state. Are black powder mussel load pistols considered to be a firearm? | Yes it is a firearm. You have to have your rights restored to be lagal about it. A lot of hunters in my area go back to prison every year because they think that people have forgotten. A friend of mine is 48 years old - had a felony conviction when he was 25. Went to prison this year for hunting. | Law & Ethics | 1145030371 |
| 2795447 | Do you agree? | I agree too and I am largely a libertarian which I guess you are too. | Law & Ethics | 1146094773 |
| 1515268 | why is it that a quart of motor oil is cheap and a gallon of gas is soo expensive??? | They are basically the same price (4 quarts = 1 gallon). Any price variation from there would have to do with the process it takes to refine gasoline. Although they are both petroleum products, they are not manufactured in the same way. | Law & Ethics | 1145895755 |
| 388712 | Is it legal for a parent to have total control over a child? | Contrary to most of the answers that you have received, it is ot so cut & dried that you can make a strict yes or no answer. Most jurisidictions have very general laws that prohibit "child neglect". Refunds a child any outside contact could be considered emotional abuse and thus subject the parents to prosecution. | Law & Ethics | 1144929576 |
| 1880621 | Do you know why marijuana is illegal? | Marijuana is illegal because, unlike alcohol, when used even in moderation, it is mind-altering. And even though it has some medical benefits in certain circumstances, the FDA would never approve it due to the harmful side affects from it being an inhalant. In layman's terms, one beer will not have a mind-altering affect on you while one toke from a joint will. | Law & Ethics | 1145818311 |
| 1349870 | why was Kilbourn v. Thompson an important Supreme court case? | Facts of the Case Thompson was Sergeant-At-Arms for the House of Representatives. Hallett Kilbourn was subpoenaed to testify before and deliver documents to a Special Committee established by the House of Representatives to investigate the bankruptcy of J. Cook and Company. He appeared but refused to answer questions and did not deliver the documents. After a report back to the full House, Sergeant-At-Arms, John G. Thompson, was ordered to take Mr. Kilbourn into custody. When the Sergeant-At-Arms brought Mr. Kilbourn before the House to be questioned by the Speaker of the House, he again refused to answer questions or produce the documents. He also refused to offer an explanation of his refusal. The House resolved that Kilbourn was in contempt and should be held in custody until he agrees to testify and produce the requested documents. Question Presented Does the House of Representatives have the right to compel testimony? Conclusion Rarely. “...there is in some cases a power in each House of Congress to punish for contempt.” That power is qualified in the next paragraph, “The cases in which they can do this are very limited,” and they added, “...we cannot give our assent to the principle that, by the mere act of asserting a person to be guilty of a contempt, they thereby establish their right to fine and imprison him, beyond the power of any court or any other tribunal whatever to inquire into the grounds on which the order was made..” The Court also reaffirmed the rights of Legislators to speech and debate protection from arrest while Congress was in session. | Law & Ethics | 1144702651 |
| 1658563 | what happens when i get summons for paternity? | I'm assuming that since you are going to court and not an adminstrative process that the father does not want to voluntarily cooperate. If not usually a court date is requested and the court orders both parties and child to appear for testing... if you were going for a test it should be clear in your order to appear. Once you are tested you should get the results in aprox 30 days but still may not have a support order immediately. There are usually 30 day objection periods for each step so it does get lengthy... but it does depend on your state and even you county and how backed up they are... | Law & Ethics | 1144384649 |
| 1700061 | Are having reporters with you while executing a search warrant of a home ok or illegal? | Illegal. Only the police may execute a warrant, and when searching a home, the police may NOT be accompanied by a member of the media, UNLESS they are necessary to the search (which is rare, i.e. to identify stolen property). Presence of reporters renders the search unreasonable and illegal, as it is outside the purpose of the execution of the warrant. The First Amendment here does not outweigh the more important Fourth Amendment right. | Law & Ethics | 1144212756 |
| 4306782 | on what side of the highway should i pull over on when pulled over by a cop? | Pull over on the right if this is at all possible. Pulling over into the "mall" (the grassy part in the middle of the highway) is very dangerous. Traffic travels faster in the left lanes, and there is usually less room to pull off. If you want to deal with a happy cop, help him out by pulling as far off the right side of the highway as possible. | Law & Ethics | 1144070924 |
| 3233561 | how do I find a police report on ronald allen west? | Call the police dept. where the complaint was filed. They will keep a copy of the report for a while, but if charges are not filed, they do not keep them forever. | Law & Ethics | 1146157087 |
| 1601940 | what would be the best way to protest a the billion dollar oil companies? | we can all make a difference, but as you can see by some of your answers we don't make it change because everyone just accepts it. the thing is what are all these powerful companies gonna do when they run us all out of town and they have nobody else to rob. how about you organize a rally. you can do it starting right here. people read so print something up and e-mail it to 20 people and ask them to pass it on and before you know it you will have a million people to work with. good luck. count me in. | Law & Ethics | 1144636582 |
| 3762241 | Whats the difference between federal camps and federal Prisons? | idk all i kno is tht u better not drop the soup | Law & Ethics | 1144384379 |
| 2550363 | why would i get a subpoena duces tecum from the california dmv? | Because you've got something they want. And the subpoena will almost certainly say on it what they want...it will be some kind of document(s) that you are likely in charge of. It has nothing to do with your driver's license. | Law & Ethics | 1144846310 |
| 1997972 | Why should convicted murderers on Death Row be allowed to speak there "last words"? | Sure, why not! A lot of them ask the people they have harmed for forgiveness knowing they are already dead. | Law & Ethics | 1145416937 |
| 1141210 | contract law question.? | Verbal contracts are still contracts in the eyes of the law, but they're tougher to prove, particularly if you already have a written contract that contradicts it. Taking this to court would hurt you both, so you both have a strong incentive to settle. My advice is to see if your city government provides some kind of mediation services. They can help you to work this out without requiring legal representation for either side. Before you go into the negotiation, try and separate your feelings from your interests, and try to understand where he's coming from, and you'll stand a much better chance of working this out in a way that's equitable to you both. Make sure that you consider your "BATNA" and his (BATNA=Best Alternative to Negotiated Agreement - i.e. what will each of you do if you can't come to an agreement) and be willing to settle once you reach a point in the negotiation where you've exceeded your BATNA. Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1145582829 |
| 1267575 | Isit legal for a company to randomly check vehicle tracker reports and use this information to disciplin you? | If it's a company car they can do whatever they please. | Law & Ethics | 1146076962 |
| 1846 | Why did the corts in Leon suggest that they could have considered the Gates case as part of leon? | iminent domain. http://scotthortonshow.com/ http://thestressblog.com http://www.kaos959.com http://www.antiwar.com money, http://www.philipdru.com/griffin_stream.html education, http://www.philipdru.com/taylor_stream.html http://www.philipdru.com/gatto_stream.html ww1 wilson, http://weekendinterviewshow.com/InterviewDisplay.aspx?i=88 ww2 http://www.philipdru.com/stinnett_stream.html nam http://www.weekendinterviewshow.com/InterviewDisplay.aspx?i=108 bush & clinton http://www.philipdru.com/triplett_stream.html israel http://antiwar.com/justin/?articleid=8730 http://www.philipdru.com/webb_stream.html iran http://www.weekendinterviewshow.com/InterviewDisplay.aspx?i=131 government explained simply, http://weekendinterviewshow.com/InterviewDisplay.aspx?i=98 | Law & Ethics | 1145206029 |
| 1005969 | Web Based Emails, who do they belong to when you delete them...? | Web based email is NEVER private or "owned" by you. It's owned by the website that provides the service. You're only recourse would be a civil suit if they violated some part of the contract with you, and I know of none that assure privacy. It's just like how work email is owned by the company. The only way to "own" your email is to run your own email service. Also even if by chance you found a company willing to state in writing that they'll protect your privacy, that will have no bearing on the police using it if the company turns it over. In this case you could file a civil suit against the company, but since the company "owns" the email they have a legal right to turn it over absent a law stating otherwise. | Law & Ethics | 1145044623 |
| 1533589 | How quickly can a divorce be completed in Nevada? | a divorce takes 90 days to be final | Law & Ethics | 1144191191 |
| 2846518 | How would you control the influx of illegitimate foreigners? | first of all they are illegals.they have broken the laws of our country.I would build a huge wall with a high electric voltage running thru it.And if nesasary to keep these illegals out I would place the military along the border.Then I would deport every one of them that are in our country now, back to their own country. | Law & Ethics | 1144162383 |
| 265267 | Is Big Brother watching us? | I think there is a tendency in many to believe that there are faceless individuals with enormous powers as regards the technology to observe other individuals and also with the ability to read minds etc, but in reality, (well at present at least) especially due to the fact there are 6 billion people on the planet, I don't think its feasible, and I don't think these cool observers or whatever you want to call them are really that interested in ordinary people, except, perhaps in order to control the human mind, and the only way that will ever be achieved is when they make it compulsory to have every person (still alive after the constant epidemics and wars that will have killed millions of people, all of which they (the Illuminati and their lot) have created for the purpose of reducing the population in order to control the human mind (their recreational drug of choice) are dead, and there are left just about enough enough people for them to have their fun sport with), are implanted with microchips. | Law & Ethics | 1145217410 |
| 3283296 | Developmental theory is the view that criminalty is a dynamic process, influnced by? | Neighborhood environment, peer pressure and being easily down the wrong path in life. If you have a good family support system, you will stay out of trouble and lead a productive life. | Law & Ethics | 1144980766 |
| 4291766 | Why does America allow foreigners to come to this country & live off of welfare? | Our borders should be closed, we are at war we can not afford to take care of these people, we are not even taking care of ours. No one has a reason to teach them English, they can learn to speak English before coming over her to take the test. If I go to a foreign country I don't expect them to take the time to teach me their language, not even realistic. They need to go work at bettering their country just like we are trying to do. How many of these "illegal immigrants" are fighting in our war? They need to go home and fix their country, while we try to fix ours, we do not have what it takes to keep everyone up any more. Close our borders till we are on our feet again...and if you think we are on our feet do some checking around, it won't take you long to see what a shape we are in. You ask a very good question. | Law & Ethics | 1146249258 |
| 1030185 | how can i get a international job/ internship in human rights or the trafficking of women? im a graduate from | Check out amnesty international's site. Or do a google/yahoo search for non-profits that cover this topic. I'm sure they'd love to hear from someone who wants to help their cause. Good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1145106790 |
| 2441055 | What is the legal definition of a "non-permanent, non-fixed, above-ground pool" in the state of Florida? | It means it isn't part of the real estate it is installed on and wouldn't be included in a real estate appraisal. They probably look at it the same as a blow up pool, or swing set because it can be moved. An inground pool is permanent, therefore part of the real estate. | Law & Ethics | 1145277755 |
| 339444 | how to define and establish RATIONAL NEXUS? | The rational nexus test states that there must be a proportionality between the amount charged to the developer and the type and amount of facilities demand generated by the development and that there be a reasonable connection between the use of the fees and the benefits produced for the new development. | Law & Ethics | 1146040893 |
| 3124977 | Can anyone tell me if it is allowed for cops to be on duty and have family with him in cop car and stop ppl? | It's a matter of policy, not a legal question. If I were in charge, I wouldn't allow it because there is a massive liability issue if the family members get hurt. Apparently, your town's policy is to allow it. | Law & Ethics | 1145482392 |
| 2373910 | Who decides that a person is dead and available to transplant body organs? | To different questions. A person is declared dead by a doctor in most states. (Some allow paramedics or RNs in certain situations to do it, but most require a doctor) A person is available to be harvested only if a family member consents to it. Once they have consent they see if there is anything they can harvest. By law they can't begin this process/conversation until the person is dead. Also the doctor declaring the patient dead can't have any interest in the transplant. (can't be his patient getting the organs, a family member getting them, can't be the one harvesting them, etc) | Law & Ethics | 1145563384 |
| 2226126 | I live in BC, my mother passed away 7 months ago. My brother is the excutor and will not talk to me.? | Truly sad. Your mother passes away and all you can think about is money. Pathetic. | Law & Ethics | 1145219452 |
| 256787 | Is there a statutude of limitations for misaminor DUI in the state of California? | Actually, all states have statutes of limitations, but those do not apply in your case. A statute of limitations is the time required, after an offense, in which proceedings must be instituted. Most states have eliminated statutes of limitations only for the most severe offenses, such as first degree murder. Because your proceedings have already occurred, any statute of limitations doesn't apply. What you need to be concerned with is the fact that you apparently haven't fulfilled the judgment against you. Do you have any idea that the state of California is looking for you? If so, they can easily have their judgment enforced in another state. If not, the case may simply have been idled long enough that no one is working to seek enforcement. You may be able to call the clerk of the court in which the judgment was rendered to find out the status of the case. It is public information. Since the case is so old, they may not be able to give you the information over the phone, and you may have to go there in person. Even if you have to go there, the clerk's office personnel are not in the position, even if they wanted to, to attempt to find out who you are and to enforce the judgment. | Law & Ethics | 1145412953 |
| 635659 | Do police really use forensic psychic? | Some police departments have been known to use forensic psychics in an attempt to obtain or discover new leads in a case. While there is no sound scientific or legal basis for using this technique, it is likewise not a prohibited practice. The effectiveness of this technique is naturally subject to much debate and speculation. Obtaining additional leads through the use of forensic psychics is no different than obtaining leads from other sources in terms of admissibility. Since forensic psychics are not providing evidence, there is no requirement or basis for having to substantiate their usage. Likewise, if a body happened to be found by throwing a dart on a map, and police subsequently searching that site, there would be no legal need to examine the validity of throwing a dart on a map. The process of evidential admissibility begins upon the finding of evidence, not the decisions on how or where to seek it. | Law & Ethics | 1144900330 |
| 460903 | If I am speaking to one person and make a statement about them that is false (?) is that legally slander? | Slander involves malicious intent also, which is the toughest part to prove. If you made a mistake, act stupid, and all of that, it won't hold up in court. If you're talking to them directly, that's also not slander. | Law & Ethics | 1145645615 |
| 440612 | What do you think about war against Christians in public schools? | Hmm... I don't really think there is a war against Christians in public school. The christians in my school were allowed to pray and they even have an afternoon school prayer group. Most people think that the government made prayer in schools illegal but in reality you can still pray in schools. They just didn't make it mandatory for people to pray in school which is good because in public school there are a variety of people with a variety of religions and that should be respected. | Law & Ethics | 1145576533 |
| 4014597 | Where can I find info about legal cases involving employers falsely imprisoning employees during questioning? | First, false imprisonment is generally a civil tort issue. That means that you would have to sue the employer yourself. Because it is a civil suit, the penalty would take the form of money or some other type of compensation. Second, an employer does not have to allow representation during questioning in the way that a state does. The laws regarding the presence of counsel all refer to criminal prosecutions. Your relationship with your employer is a private matter between the two of you. If there is no contractual stipulation, then they do not have to provide you with the opportunity to have counsel present. Most likely, you are an 'at will' employee, and can be terminated at any time for any reason, or for no reason. | Law & Ethics | 1145499604 |
| 2058472 | looking for a pro bona lawyer in CT -family court matters (Danbury CT)? | Why do you think you have the right to a pro bono lawyer? | Law & Ethics | 1146076795 |
| 3494099 | what is a statute of repose? | god knows. | Law & Ethics | 1144731061 |
| 37025 | why isn't marijuana legal yet? why can't it be decriminalized at least? | Marijuana was outlawed due to the American Cotton Industry. The cotton industry wanted hemp to be outlawed because hemp was cheaper to grow and made a better fabric when compared to cotton. So the launched a PR campaign saying that marijuana/hemp made people crazy and was harmful thereby making the growing of marijuana and hemp illegal. | Law & Ethics | 1144601147 |
| 2342732 | What steps do i have to do to become a minor emancipated? | The process depends on the state you live in, and in some states there is no formalized process. You could, if you could afford to do it, move out already with your mother's permission. Otherwise, the only sure-fire ways toget emancipated are to get married, have a child, or join the armed forces. Otherwise, it really depends on the state. | Law & Ethics | 1144648110 |
| 1808859 | Is it against the law for my neighbor to fly his Mexico flag, or put Mexican stickers on his car? | Well I'm Latino, I was born in South America, I came to the USA when I was just 5 years old, now I'm 35. I served the USA in the Gulf War from 91 to 95. I'm very proud to be an American Citizen now. But Why in the world should I fly my South American Flag when I live in the USA and This great country been so good to me. ((( why do Mexicans fly there Damm Flag here in the USA ))) If it wasn't for this great country all the Mexicans living in here would all be in a Piss hole somewhere in Mexico. | Law & Ethics | 1145300548 |
| 4180470 | dose anybody know how I could register a charity as I would like to help people? | You'll probably need to draft a mission statement for your charity, explaining in detail its goals and objectives. Any governmental agency (not to mention potential partner organizations) will want to see this. You need to know exactly what your non-profit organization is going to try to accomplish. Just stating that it's a charity will not be enough; you need a detailed plan, described in full detail. Check out this website for some further information on registering non-profit agencies: http://www.managementhelp.org/strt_org/strt_np/strt_np.htm | Law & Ethics | 1144787904 |
| 464698 | How do i find information about a lawyers history and education? | I'm a paralegal student so in school I'm getting a lot of reference sites to visit. This one covers a lot of different things. http://www.findlaw.com/ You can try the American Bar Association http://www.abanet.org/lawyerlocator/searchlawyer.html or you can try your state bar association. Just type your state name & bar association into the search box to get the site link. | Law & Ethics | 1144866732 |
| 2293487 | what are the starting salaries and benefits for a police officer? | Depends on where you live. Go to Salary.com and look it up. You should be able to find what you are looking for. | Law & Ethics | 1144856299 |
| 419228 | Is it really a class C felony to wear an "I LOVE N.Y." shirt having never been to New York? | Yes. It is also a federal offense to wear a t-shirt that says "My aunt went to Las Vegas and all I got was this lousy t-shirt" if you either have no aunt or if she has never actually been to vegas. | Law & Ethics | 1146159211 |
| 2871 | The DNA is back and clears any of the Duke lacrosse players. Why do people still want them arrested? | HAVE YOU EVER HEARD OF THE WORD---- CONDOMS???!!! DNA is was not found and was probably because they were smart enough to use them!! DUH!!!!!! Obviously they have enough evidence because they made two arrests today!!!! I think the two players who were arrested today speak for itself. It took forever for the truth to come out, but finally the truth will be known. For those of you who say this shouldn't be made into a racial issue, YOU ARE DELUSIONAL!!! If a white woman had been raped by three African Americans, the whole team probably would have been arrested/detained that night. Take your blinders off and see what is so painfully obvious!!!!!! | Law & Ethics | 1144851351 |
| 3788455 | how do I go about a slander lawsuit in Wi? | Attorneys don't usually like to take these on due to lack of any hard provable monetary damages. Sorry... | Law & Ethics | 1144443615 |
| 1015373 | i would like to know what is the jail time for 145.10 - 140.05? | Do you plan on commiting this crime, or have you done so already? | Law & Ethics | 1145656068 |
| 3874593 | Who can't politicians say - "I'm sorry, I screwed-up"? | They have huge egos...and they have to know how to BS to arrive at their position.. I think if they did say "oops..made a mistake here" the public would be more forgiving. | Law & Ethics | 1145796466 |
| 3359467 | Is it true about mushrooms? | Other than review and approval for produce grown for sale to the public I found nothing. | Law & Ethics | 1146338488 |
| 4253699 | Where can I get trial transcripts online? | I would be more surprised if they did this than if they didn't; transcripts aren't usually posted for all trials while the trial is occurring. The place to ask, though, is the court: Campbelltown Address: Railway St Postal Address: PO Box 91, Campbelltown NSW 2560 Telephone No.: 4629 9600 Fax No.: 4629 9606 Registry Hours: 9:00 - 4:30 Telephone Hours: 8:30 - 5:00 Days Open: M-F | Law & Ethics | 1146053775 |
| 3781890 | Are teachers considered the government if so does defamation of character apply to the government? | If a teacher works for a public school system, then the teacher's actions are governmental in nature. However, defamation of character is an "intentional" tort, and generally, employers are not held vicariously liable for the intentional torts of their employees. So, while you can certainly sue the teacher for defamation, you may not be able to sue the government, unless the government is negligent in supervising the employee. I'd need the exact facts of your case to provide any further analysis. | Law & Ethics | 1145500914 |
| 728796 | Is it legal to leave legal documents when you see the person thru window and he avoids answering door in CA? | I'm a 23yr veteran Texas peace officer. I don't know CA law but you might check to see if CA has a criminal law in the penal code that addresses avoiding legal process. In Texas, it is a criminal violation to intentionaly avoid civil process. | Law & Ethics | 1145085856 |
| 1449522 | where does the oklahoma tattoo bill stand? | This is a result of the Republican mafia in the Oklahomaa House of Representatives. I am a conservative and registered Republican in Oklahoma. The Republicans in Oklahoma have an extremely conservative agenda and they are forcing it on the state. The way they are treating the Democrats in this session is outrageous. They are not allowing Democratically sponsored bills out of committee. Honest to God on this one, I was on a Field Trip two weeks ago to the watch a session of the House in the Oklahoma Capital.There were two separate instances there were sermons on the fllor of the house. I consider myself a conservative and a christian. But I do understand the separation of church and state. When you do not have separation of church and state you get an extreme violation of civil liberties such as tattoos in Oklahoma But have no fear, Within the last 2 years tatto shops have opened up in Oklahoma. They get by because the current law does not allow for permanent ink. And since there is the technology to remove tattoos, The tatto parlor owners get charged with nothing more than a misdemeanor. So they apply peaceful civil disobedience to fight the good fight!! | Law & Ethics | 1146114833 |
| 3984488 | how do i go about expunging a criminal recorder in ohio? | Depends on what kind of record you have. If you have a felony it will be extremely hard to get it expunged. You will have to file a request and it will have to be approved by a judge. Call the prosecutor's office in your county and ask. | Law & Ethics | 1145361972 |
| 1605936 | i need a prescriptive easement from the county? | If you suspect the survey is mistaken, consult a licensed professional land surveyor who specializes in complex boundary issues, not every surveyor gets it right. If you cannot find one in your area, consult a title attorney who has had experience in such cases, they will probably know the most expert surveyors in the area. | Law & Ethics | 1145661003 |
| 2924767 | Do you believe in the death penalty? Why or why not? | if you kill someone yes. why should you get free meals, tv. free education and trading skills while the person you killed has lost rights to anything? and the state pays for everything you get. that's crap. | Law & Ethics | 1144490938 |
| 3022124 | Can a contract signed in jail be legal and binding i/e quick claim to transfer property ? | It is called a quit claim for one thing, and if they were going to sieze it they would have already. You should have a lawyer if you were in jail so ask them. They can't say anything to anyone about it and they will have to bring you the papers anyway if you are still in jail. | Law & Ethics | 1146383219 |
| 1982298 | Would gas be less expensive if companies like Esso didn't make large profits? | Definitely huge profits by big oil are the main reason for high gas prices no matter what lies big oil tells us to the contrary | Law & Ethics | 1146333029 |
| 4333981 | should a man have say if his wife can get an abortion by court order? | A man should at least have a say in the process, at least according the equal protection there is that right | Law & Ethics | 1145889968 |
| 369411 | Question for American people only !!? | No. Religion is seperate from State, and it's not the State's business which religion I belong to. | Law & Ethics | 1144044839 |
| 1884047 | Is it ethically appropriate to require that parents be informed about their minor childs medical care? | Parental or guardian consent should be required for treatment in in all but emergency situations. This absolutely should include abortions. Most minors are not capable of making informed, mature decisions about medical care - I'm sure some are, but the vast majority are not. Minors are not 'entitled' to keep any medical situation from their parents. | Law & Ethics | 1143999829 |
| 3233465 | What is the difference between 1st, 2nd, and 3rd degree murder??? | The above is pretty much correct. First degree is generally either willful, deliberate, and premeditated murder, murder with malice aforethought (basically the same) or special circumstances murder (killing a police officer, using an explosive device, or lying in wait, etc.) Second degree murder is all other murder. Manslaughter (voluntary) is a killing in the heat of passion, and is generally the third category. I've never heard of 3rd degree murder. Manslaughter (involuntary) is generally negligent, misdeameanor, or vehicular manslaughter. "Willful, deliberate, premeditated" - means it was planned out, even if only for a moment, and doen with the intent to kill the person. "Malice aforethought" - means it was done 1) with an intent to kill, 2) with an intent to cause great bodily harm (hurt 'em bad), or 3) with recklessness or disregard of human life (so horribly carelessly knowing that it was likely to hurt or kill someone). "Heat of Passion" - means extreme provocation, so that the person is so upset that they actually lose control (more than just really angry). And, of course, this all depends on what state is defining it. | Law & Ethics | 1144211686 |
| 720977 | Ethics/Political Question: Should Steriods Be Illegal? | Professional athletes should not be able to use any performance enhancements. Their abilities should speak for themselves. If you can't play on your own natural talents then pay attention in school. Few athletes ever make it to the professional level and taking drugs is the same as cheating. Steroid usage by athlete is dangerous and unhealthy. They also effects the libido, size of manhood and cause some serious emotional swings. | Law & Ethics | 1145393816 |
| 1552885 | Does anyone know what will happen to you if you are on a diversion program in Colorado and you fail a UA? | well im on probation and i failed a drug test when i first started my probation period, what happened to me was i got a warning for the first dirty test and i haven't had a second, alls i can tell ya is don't have another one dood,generally they give ya one freebie..at least where i live they do cause i know other people who have had a freebie too...good luck and stay outta trouble til ya get off probation!! | Law & Ethics | 1144381427 |
| 225132 | Why America thinks that they should go around changing other Countries Culture? | You're absolutely right that America needs to respect other nations and cultures more. Many of us are deeply embarassed by the go-it-alone attitude of George Bush and his cronies. We need to be forging, not breaking, ties with other countries and cultures. Military power is obviously NOT the answer to foreign relations. These days, no one wins war anymore. It's time we started acting like it. As for IQ, no one could prove we're smarter by testing the resident of the White House, or the ones who voted for him. But somebody's getting smarter- Bush has only a 30% approval rating now.... | Law & Ethics | 1146443140 |
| 1628107 | Is there a website for divorce case hearing notes / transcripts, if not on the county website? | Yes. Pacer Services is a for pay site and is widely used by attorneys. | Law & Ethics | 1144167722 |
| 1881232 | 10 days jail time equals how many weekends of work furlow in Orange County, CA? | One weekend of work furlow! | Law & Ethics | 1145782682 |
| 3684443 | My question has to do with SSI. How long would it take for a court date in front of a judge ? | if a person has a legit reason to be on SSI they should not stall on declaring benifits. though typically you would get denied like 2-3 times before you see any acceptance into SSI Benifits judging from past experience.. I have Spina Bifiada and i had signed up to receive benefits and thats what happened with me..I needed it to get on my feet while trying to gain meaningful employment. however after I became Married I decided to drop SSI because how degrading they make you feel with questions you have to recertify with annually like how many times do you go to the bathroom and can you wipe yourself and etc. I now have Strong Customer Service Skills many years later but without a college degree. I have reached as far as I can now...So I am going to get my Associates Degree as a Medical Billing and Reimbursment Specialist. My hopes is that when i am done i will be able to work from home after a few years of working in an office. Oh I am one of a very few with my disablity that are able to walk but as time and injuries have happened my back is getting worse therefore i cannot see myself working out in the field too many more years. if i am able to work from home I will be able to sit in what ever angle is most comfortable to me without people looking at me. The brain is good but the body is not allways willing!! | Law & Ethics | 1146147756 |
| 1321459 | unsolvd Crime question? | Didn't this happen in Michigan? I do recall that same story happening here in Michigan within the last 5-6 years, or something very close to that story. | Law & Ethics | 1143987571 |
| 4376797 | What should I do (living in Canada)... just found out my husband is secretly married to another woman? | There is no room for being wishy washy here. This is not a dalliance. Bigamy and a child by another woman are too big for a marriage to overcome. You must do the following: 1. Get an attorney. today. 2. Secure your assets. Determine what major assets you have (bank accounts, investments, savings, retirement accounts, real estate holdings, etc.) and work with your attorney to keep him from draining the accounts and taking off with them. If you're not sure what accounts he has, you may be able to run a credit report on him to see what accounts he has outstanding. Again, use your attorney here. 3. Immediately kick him out of the house and have him conduct all communication through your attorney. On a personal note: this will be hard. In fact, it will be awful. However, many women have been cheated on and support groups do exist. Your attorney may have some referrals for you. Also try lookign up "divorce" in the yellow pages - I bet divorce support groups are listed there. Yours is a harsh case, but I'm sure you can find kindred spirts through these support groups. Above all, be prepared to be stong when facing him. He'll be very sorry, no doubt. He may try to convince you to take him back. this is, of course, your choice. however, unless you want to live the rest of your life with his other ex wife and her child in your life (you can't ever get rid of a child) you should cut ties. It may be embarassing, it may hurt, but you can do this. Good luck and I'm very sorry. Follow up: As for $, talk to the lawyer. Your husband may be forced to map attorney's fees since he will be found at fault in the divorce. | Law & Ethics | 1145901581 |
| 1040598 | Ex is alienating my sons siblings from seeing him, Also he is in contempt of court on visitation guildlines.? | In most states they are concerned about "The good of the child" If your children are upset about not seeing their brother you should check with a lawyer. If they spent six years together I can see that this could affect the psychological growth of the 11 yr old. When do you see the 11year old? Couldn't the other siblings see him then. | Law & Ethics | 1144990124 |
| 2930322 | Does anyone know anything about emancipation? | The only way to get emancipated from your parents is by going infront of your local judge at the family court and stating your case. If the judge feels that either you arent fit?capable of being on your own, or your reasons stated arent strong enough. Then the courts will dismiss your case. But most likely the wont. | Law & Ethics | 1144391912 |
| 3310577 | How long before a suspension turns into termination ? | It could happen at the same time....or never.... | Law & Ethics | 1144379232 |
| 4451247 | What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the words police officer? | Brave helper....Most police I no are awesome, I have respect for the police, they make sure all the criminals are off the streets and they keep us safe, who wouldn't want that?...there are a few that can be rude and grouchy but I just say a prayer for them and move on and be polite...God bless | Law & Ethics | 1145979525 |
| 2485464 | Who is the man to tell me what I can and cannot do? | Stick it to the MAN! | Law & Ethics | 1143911322 |
| 902151 | Is it legal, in Texas, to sell a car without a "Check Engine" light? | Other than removing the bulb, there is no way to disable the check engine light. In fact, the new emissions tests in California will do a ECU scan. If it comes up with a MIL (malfunction indicator light AKA check engine light) as being active, you will fail regardless of what comes out of your tailpipe. There is a reason that light is on. Something is broke. Back when your car was under warranty, the dealer should not have charged you a red cent to correct an issue that caused the check engine light to come on. Those problems are covered under the mandatory 100,000 mile emissions warranty as mandated by the USEPA. Found nothing on Texas though. So I would check with the DMV. Just don't give them your name! | Law & Ethics | 1145771494 |
| 2996179 | what web site can i go to for ideas about a career? | I assume, that you are looking for a job, as an attorney, considering that is the category your question is in..So, here is a good website, that you might look at..It has many opportunities, in your field..Good Luck, finding a job.. http://www.attorneyjobs.com/ | Law & Ethics | 1145473042 |
| 353234 | Are White Police Fair to Black People? | Ugh!!! Don't even! They are usually overtly nice because if something is to come up...that's the topic. Cops always pick on the people that are pointing guns, robbing etc...black, white whatever. As in everything there are some bad apples. | Law & Ethics | 1144962805 |
| 2773435 | Do you know of any American laws that are sexist? | Karl Marx argued that the law is a self serving tool for the upperclass. The legislature and judiciary, predominantly, are composed of rich white males. These rich white males are unlikely ever to make law that conflicts with their interests, so based on Marx's arguement, you could question whether any law is not sexist or racist! Sorry, for the massively indirect answer... i am not american and my knowledge on american law is scrappy, but the arguement above is a feminist arguement and also the critical race theory! - something to think about! | Law & Ethics | 1146227589 |
| 1845315 | Regarding the question about a web sit that would revile all convicted felons and not just sex offenders!? | No not at all as I said on the other question you can be a "sex offender" for mooning someone its really stupid there should be different offenses that aren't included | Law & Ethics | 1144140485 |
| 760654 | Is Aggravated Stalking Considered a violent offense in the State of GA? | The word, Aggravated:, implies there is some sort of weapon in posession of the stalker or that the stalker has violated a restraining order. If it's not a violent offense, it should be. I survived being stalked for 7 years..; the jerk burned down my house with me and my two kids in it at 2 in the morning so, to anyone who doesn't think stalking is a servious and violent crime, think about what my kids and I went through. If you're the person thinking of doing the stalking, here's a hint: get a life and cut it out or I hope you go to jail. If you're being stalked, call the police immediately and each and every time you know you're being watched. | Law & Ethics | 1145245159 |
| 3310002 | Who is responsible for the outrageous gas prices? | Thank you, Mr. Bush. | Law & Ethics | 1145995475 |
| 2151244 | Why do we keep people in prison that never has a chance to get out? | Because it's wrong to kill people? | Law & Ethics | 1144440357 |
| 1137910 | what would you do? | 1. Are you sure that the child is yours? Try a DNA test, to be sure. 2. Go to an attorney to help you. As father you have to pay for your child, BUT you must meet her and know her. 3. She (the mother of the child) haven't the right to have this relationship hidden unless there is a serious reason. Speak with her and an special list (as physiologist or family consultant) More info bellow: | Law & Ethics | 1144962889 |
| 1793164 | should wal-mart be blamed for all the jobs lost in america and the low wage? | No, Walmart is only fulfilling the request of the average consumer. Also remember, Walmart is one of the largest wholesale purchasers of American made products. | Law & Ethics | 1144088842 |
| 1130047 | Can I be emancipated if I'm pregnant? | Yes. You can be emancipated if you're not pregnant, but certainly it provides a judge with a fairly obvious reason to approve the request. I did it...It took about 30 minutes of completing the forms, a couple of signatures, and 5 minutes in front of the judge. Fairly easy, really. And certainly, I do recommend it, if you're going to need to be the one who signs for things on behalf of your child. Most people won't question you, but it's good to have in your back pocket, just in case. | Law & Ethics | 1145567741 |
| 1299943 | How do I find a GOOD CIVIL RIGHTS LAWYER??? | I really don't think you have a case here. Like you said, the church is within its rights. Not to mention I don't think you have a civil rights case. But, to answer your initial question... http://lawyers.findlaw.com/lawyer/practicestate/Civil%20Rights/New%20York | Law & Ethics | 1145808992 |
| 2424558 | Should Juveniles charged with violent crimes be tried as adults? | If you commit an "adult" crime, you should receive an "adult" punishment. I think often, especially if the child is very young (10-12 maybe) they are more a product of their environment and maybe they need to have that environment changes to give them a fighting chance in life, but older teens have enough information at their disposal to make decisions on their own. Either way, if we do not hold people accountable for their actions, then we live in an anarchy, and society colapses. Make the punishment fit the crime, not the criminal - age or gender or race or whatever should not matter. | Law & Ethics | 1144008089 |
| 389492 | would you kill an evil person for the greater good? | The only reason to kill is if you are in present fear of your life or the life of others. what is going to happen or what has happen does not count. | Law & Ethics | 1144944940 |
| 1844947 | my license was suspended and i need to drive to work can i get temporary licenses to go to work? | have to get it from the court. a work only drivers permit. if cought driving it w/out the permit it would be a DWLS charge and a visit to the pokey. | Law & Ethics | 1146422343 |
| 1430897 | What are some proposed solutions to overpopulation ? | What over-population? Go up in a plane & there's vast stretches of un-utilitized resources down there to be put to use. I'm sure 100 years ago people thought the world was overpopulated too. | Law & Ethics | 1144835339 |
| 4072150 | can an 19 yr old get into trouble for dating a 15yr old if the 15yr olds' parents are ok with it? | If sex is involved that is considered rape in most states even with the consent of both the 15yo and his/her parents. | Law & Ethics | 1144368481 |
| 3385641 | Doe's Milwaukee law allow children to have a drink in a bar with their parent? | It is not a Milwaukee law, but rather a Wisconsin state law that allows underage persons to drink if with a parent, guardian, or spouse that is of age. | Law & Ethics | 1144861347 |
| 1374863 | police pwers of entry to private drinking clubs in scotland? | They have unlimited access. | Law & Ethics | 1144783067 |
| 747660 | Why do americans sit there and not do anything about their freedoms being taken away? | That's a very good question. We watch far too much television. It's rotting our brains, breeding passivity, and destroying our attention spans...Wow, I'm looking at that TOTALLY psychedelic avatar you have... I'm sorry, I'm so mesmerised now that I can't answer your question.... | Law & Ethics | 1144592883 |
| 609014 | I have received a subpoena addressed to a particular person. The person being subpoenaed got mad.? | Why did you accept it in his stance? This isn't like a prize or a package from UPS that you can accept on someone's behalf. A supoena is a very important document sent by the courts, with the specific destination being to the person in question, not the person's dog or girlfriend or stupid coworkers. By accepting the stupid slip, you made it easy for ther server to nonchalantly say he "served" the document to the destination person, when in fact it was not. To make an analogical comparison, would you have accepted someone's document if it were a lawsuit. Are you that nosy for someone? The fact is, that person can deny that he was served because you have no real authority to give subpeonas. He can say you burned it and he never got it (no signatures that he himself received anything), and you could be in deep water for that court offense, including possible jail. So, yes he has a decent right to be pissed at you. I would. | Law & Ethics | 1146132777 |
| 4425565 | listen up people my mom dosen't conseal her .454 casull.do you want to try to harm her???? | That kind of weaponry, to be sure, is no joke. That gun can stop any beast in its tracks! I've never fired one myself- the closest thing may have been an old .45 revolver that my uncle Bob owned. It was, evidently, from WWI or WWII. It was a very solid and formidable gun. It used unique shells- rim-fire .45 shells. Anyone who would have dared to enter his castle in a hostile manner would be in for .45 caliber brain surgery!!!!!!!!!!!! It sucks that the government is taking away our rights to bear arms. The second amendment hardly matters anymore. Have you noticed that guns are becoming very scarce? I used to shop at lots of sporting goods stores, and guns were available just about anywhere. But apparently, the government mistrusts its own people. Wal-Mart is going to stop selling guns (but will continue to sell ammunition, for now, at least), too. I want to get a few long guns soon, before they become contraband in the "land of the free"! | Law & Ethics | 1145462093 |
| 2224952 | I live in AZ and am trying to obtain a criminal rap sheet on someone in MA? | Try "Vinelink" a nationwide free offender search site | Law & Ethics | 1144557185 |
| 741019 | how long does a misdemeanor stay on your ciminal record? | If you're under 18, it stays until you're 18, if you're over 18, it stays until you die. | Law & Ethics | 1144172096 |
| 3183276 | What are your views on gun control (or lack of) in the United States? | I own guns and have for about 50 years and none of them have ever harmed another human or myself. I use them for sport and exercize. I do not think that I or my guns need controled. However if I was to use them for ill will then I think that I could expect to receive maxamum puninishment for doing so. In other words guns do not harm humans, humans harm humans. I do think the laws ought to be geared toward that. | Law & Ethics | 1145884516 |
| 3538800 | if my mom still is spanking me when i am 14 and she spanks me atleast 3 4 maybe even 5 times what should i do? | No, it is NOT appropriate to spank a 14 year old. go see a guidance counselor at school so that you and your family can get some help. Good Luck, sweetie. | Law & Ethics | 1145290799 |
| 3493399 | Do prospective employers have the right to know why someone was fired? | Yes, they have the right to ask any questions related specifically to your job history and reasons for leaving past jobs. They may ask a previous employer why they fired someone. See the article below for a list of the things employers cannot ask: | Law & Ethics | 1144279782 |
| 2535963 | questions regarding designing a restaurant? | The codes are going to depend on which jurisdiction you live in. Each city or town often has its own code guidelines. Because every area is different, a jurisdiction will typically work off of a national standard withits own provisions. There are several different codes that could be followed such as BOCA, NBC, UBC just to name a few. Chances are since this is a class your instructor should have specified which code to follow. Also specific lighting levels may be set by codes, especially in areas of egress. In a restaurat and bar you would certainly want ambiant lighting, to create modd and atmosphere, and you also have to keep in mind the visual task. Dimmable lights would be recommended because on one occassion the restaurant may need to be bright and formal and then on another occassion it may need to be intimate and romantic. Hope that helps some. | Law & Ethics | 1144854423 |
| 522493 | Are they liable in this scenario? | If you are interested in filing a medical malpractice suit, you should be aware of several things when contacting an attorney. First, in these types of cases the attorneys generally work for contingency fees, which means that if they think you have a good chance of winning, they will take your case, and if they don't or if they think you will not collect much, they will not take your case. A contingency fee is a percentage of the judgement- so if you win, the lawyer will get, say 33% of what you won as her fee, plus their expenses. The flip side of a contingency fee is that if you don't win, the lawyer does not get paid. Second, since it has been two years since the incident, you may be out of time to file any kind of suit. Depending on the state, the time limit (called a statute of limitations) can be different. It might be one year, two years, four years: it just depends on your claim and the state. A lawyer will be able to find out for you. Third, hospitals are very accident-conscious and they keep lots of records. At the time it happened, did you sign any release forms? You may have already signed away your right to sue them for this; hopefully you kept a copy of any paperwork they gave you. | Law & Ethics | 1144195328 |
| 4252819 | what is the statute of limitations on domestic abuse in alabama? | The code says that there is no limitation on prosecution for "Any felony involving the use, attempted use, or threat of, violence to a person" | Law & Ethics | 1145854287 |
| 2951640 | Common law marrage in Virginia.....? | 3) An essential part of common law is that you are presenting yourself as married. If you do not want to be common-law married, then you aren't. You aren't married just because you live with someone. 2) Common law marriage is a historical form of marriage. For poor people, rural people, etc. who could not afford to or did not care to get married in a church. Basically before there were $50 court house weddings. This was a way to establish a marriage between to people who could not utilize the standard methods of getting married. The requirements include cohabitation, acting as a married couple(shared bills, taxes, bank accounts, or the like) and, most importantly, putting yourselves out to the public as being a married couple(referring to each other as husband and wife) Many states no longer recognize common law marriage because you can now go get the $50 court house marriage. Well, that and the fact that laws and everything are more complicated now than they were 100 years ago and we need the official marriage to protect the rights of everyone affected. 1) Virginia does not recognize common law marriages. HOWEVER, if you are "common law married" in a state that does recognize them (say SC) then you move to VA, they have to recognize the marriage. | Law & Ethics | 1145685964 |
| 3622952 | If you could only save those of the Jewish faith by killing Hitler as a baby, would you do so? And How? | No, I wouldn't, and for two reasons: 1. He could have been replaced by someone worse; and 2. In my opinion, the Holocaust had to happen. No, no need to flame me. I'll explain. I see the Holocaust as sort of a lesson, in that it shows just how depraved humanity can get. In fact, it's sort of the perfect case study, not just of how barbaric humans can get, but also of obedience and its effects (Stanley Milgram used it as a starting point in his own chilling but fascinating study on this very subject; I've provided a few links below explaining about him and his work). It's a very harsh lesson, but it has to be learned if such an atrocity is to be prevented from ever happening again. | Law & Ethics | 1144899582 |
| 3757720 | what are the guidelines for publication use of photographs taken of people? | IN GENERAL - if the person is at a public event or location and the picture is published for non-commercial purposes such as in a newspaper or magazine then you do not have to have a release. If the picture is to make money or to be on a TV show or any other purpose then you need a model release. The key is the public location and public event. If stakes are high check with a copyright lawyer before you do anything though. | Law & Ethics | 1145989379 |
| 1336732 | if the police come to your door, with a warrant for your arrest, are you obligated to open it? | There are several things going on here. First, there is no "Debtor's Prison" in America, although there are ways to end up in jail by purposely avoiding debts or refusing to pay legitimate debts and breaking other laws, like hiding your money in offshore accounts and not reporting it. If police come to your door, you should never, ever open it until they produce the warrant and allow you to see it through the peephole or whatever. Usually, they "claim" to have a warrant, but rarely do they have one when they're on your porch; they get one later, which of course, is against the law. Since you've been in jail and been thru the system, you probably know the police break more laws than any criminal ever thought about, and the police do it every day. They have complete disregard for the law, because they are above the law and nearly beyond prosecution for something petty, like the manner of arrest (unless they get caught on video, like the Rodney King beating). The police never come alone, so they have more witnesses than you do, and all of them will swear in court they had a warrant if you didn't check beforehand. They will have to have "exigent" circumstances to break your door down and come get you. They don't like to do that and create a bunch of nasty evidence of their violence and obrusive nature, so they will usually just stake out your house and wait for you to come out. Either way, you would have to deal with it. Now that it's in the past, it's a done deal, unless you had a camera pointed at them. Live and learn and go on; try to put it behind you. You can't beat them anyway on such a flimsy thing that they deal with all of the time. | Law & Ethics | 1146353365 |
| 2585385 | can a child leave home at the age of 17 in virginia and can you find any legislation saying so or otherwise? | the only way is to be emancipated but you need an attorney and by the time the case is up you will probably be 18 anyway. Unless you are being abused physically or sexually your problems probably aren't that bad. You will be fine. | Law & Ethics | 1144612147 |
| 1482659 | What rights do I have as a non-custodial parent? I am the father.? | If you had a divorce the Judge should have spelled out in writing what rights you do have. And if he awarded you rights to visitation then (as my uncle used to say) "By gum" exercise those rights. If he never gave any rights or any mention of your rights - YOU NEED TO GET THEM! Take her to court. Unless a judge rules against you, you have rights to see your son. HOWEVER - Please note this does not entitle you to just any time you want come over and see him because she does have a life. Judges look down on an intrusive ex husband as much as a ex-wife who deprives the child of the father. FIRST try to make a written agreement when you can see your son. Tell her unless she signs and abides by it you will take her to court to get visitation rights and that wont be a fun experience. Be nice as possible, and have a NEUTRAL WITNESS if you do this. Elsewise, just up and have the judge take care of it. Been There - Done That. The Judge gave a fair ruling of every other weekend and six weeks in the summer. My daughter at the time was about four so I dont know how they will treat a case with an infant involved. | Law & Ethics | 1144896285 |
| 432378 | do you believe in a professional juror system? | yes | Law & Ethics | 1145218823 |
| 694436 | Landlady not returning deposit? | Retrieve your copy of the rental agreement. Go through it, and there will be a section which should specify the division of liability for general house-keeping and repairs. I'm quite sure that pipes are considered part of the structure of the house, and are therefor the responsibility of the landlord, and not yours. Your best option is to issue a demand notice. State your claim for the money, and say that you will take the matter to the County (or equivalent) court if the money is not received in 14 days. She should know (especially if this is not her only property) the rules and regulations for construction issues. A simple threat is likely to yield results. | Law & Ethics | 1145958931 |
| 2767630 | Why are politicians so slimy? | because theyre all out for what they can get | Law & Ethics | 1145559210 |
| 2794098 | can you have sex with an inmate who is your spouse? | Conjugal visits. and it depends on where the spouse is incarcerated. | Law & Ethics | 1146002048 |
| 421612 | What can be done legally to help me, and eventually my new born baby? | Edited because of additional information. Basically, the important part of my answer holds: If you become a US citizen, how you will collect depends on where you live (state / whatever). If you are living in different states but those states have no agreements, your state might issue an outstanding support warrant for his arrest, but he may never go to jail. How it will work depends on where you are living, where he is living, and how willing he is to pay. If you do not become a US citizen, collecting child support will probably be even more difficult. In addition to the problem of state governments not cooperating, you'll have to worry about federal governments as well. And child support probably is not a top priority for international dealings. If you are concerned about collecting *before* you become a citizen (but will become one), the situation will probably be treated the same as if you do not become a citizen, with the exception that having direct family in the US (your child) entitles you to get a speedy citizenship. I am not sure exactly how it works but you can probably find out by calling the INS (or whoever you got your visa from). In each of these cases, because child support is a legal issue and the courts are designed specifically to prevent individuals from doing anything for themselves, you're best (really only) option is to find a lawyer who specializes in family law. Tell him/her your situation and, if he or she is not able to handle your situation, s/he will probably direct you to someone who can. Note: If you are in the United States when your child is born, the child will be a US citizen. The nationality of the baby does play a roll, and if the individual you wish to collect from is in the US, that will be a very important piece to collection. With regard to the legal process: yes, it will be completely different depending on where the child is born (or a citizen of). HTH | Law & Ethics | 1146237690 |
| 758939 | according to the second amendment, what is the legal age to but a gun? | Why would anyone want to "but" a gun. Wouldn't that hurt. Why don't you try reading the 2nd amendment? It's the "right to bear arms". States have the right to set age limits. | Law & Ethics | 1145412080 |
| 1877032 | how can you find out if a person is working? | I really don`t know how it works in Canada, but you can usually find out if a person is working through their social security number. | Law & Ethics | 1145813990 |
| 3640346 | what encouraged you to want to work with the fayetteville police department? | It was the way they frisked me.. i thought, these rednecks are on to something... | Law & Ethics | 1146065735 |
| 2364046 | Is the amount of women in jail increasing every year? | The amount of women that are being incarcerated has increased at a rate of 20 to 1 in the last ten years. The crimes being committed by women are mainly crimes taht are drug-related or crimes committed trying to get the next fix! | Law & Ethics | 1146337214 |
| 1201969 | a dog attacked my dog in our yard we called authorities and owners nobody would respond? | If these dogs are violent you have a right to defend yourself. Especially if one attacked your child. If it were me or my child, I would have defended him/her/myself with whatever I could grab. If the authorities aren't responding, you have no choice. Are you talking about police, or animal control? Did you try calling both? If the dogs are just goofy, playing, jumping, then I wouldn't try to hurt them - just chase them away. | Law & Ethics | 1144193346 |
| 1757585 | On-Line shopping dissatisfaction? | And if you used a debit card, there is a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Your bank can help you get your money back. | Law & Ethics | 1145474461 |
| 2487273 | What is malicious intent? | i would suppose it's the intent to be malicious! | Law & Ethics | 1144121347 |
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| 1282672 | Is jury duty a privilege or a chore? | you forgot to ask is it a pain in the rear ? i got 3 jury duty's summons for different cases in one week. yea i know its my duty. but common 3 in one week. | Law & Ethics | 1144567393 |
| 916178 | I have a trampoline in my yard. Should I and can I get liability insurance? | yes you need insurance. It MIGHT be covered in your homeowners policy, but you really do need to speak with an agent. try state farm; they insure almost everything. | Law & Ethics | 1144003493 |
| 4405381 | Do you believe the prices of homes today? Why? | housing is a steady market of growth due to the population. | Law & Ethics | 1146207712 |
| 2103493 | do you know the minimum and maxime sentence for child sexual abusers? | I'm pretty sure it varies by state. It may also vary depending on the duration and severity of the crime. Which is not to say that any sexual offense is less harmful than another, but that is just the way the law works. | Law & Ethics | 1145895189 |
| 2032278 | how can criminal records be sealed? | they cant. trust me i know covictions are with you for the rest of your life.im sure under cirten circumstances they could be completely erased if a person was wrongly convicted wich could make one a rich person | Law & Ethics | 1145998788 |
| 696717 | Could I get arrested for publishing criticisms of China in my blog? | YES!!! Google just went to all kinds of trouble to be active in China. You will most likely not only get arrested, you will just disappear and never be heard from again. Go, enjoy, learn, return, then write. Don't try it there. I do quite a bit of business with China and you better know what you are saying or signing (when it comes to contracts etc.) be very careful of what you have on your computer. It can be confiscated at any time, with or with out your knowledge. | Law & Ethics | 1146292442 |
| 4285528 | can you dig for antiquities on your own property in Arizona? | Sure, just watch out for buried service lines like gas and electric. | Law & Ethics | 1144033625 |
| 2647837 | how do you leave a union without leaving your job? | simply tell the union that you want to stop paying dues,might get beat up for being a scab though | Law & Ethics | 1144547478 |
| 158160 | Why did Bill Clinton, at first, deny the scandal? | Think about the ramifications of the most powerful man in the world admitting that he used poor judgement and made a mistake. That sends a pretty clear message to all the morons out there who can't factor in human nature, who can't forgive, and who sum up a man's character not on the resume of his accomplishments but by random acts of stupidity. Coincidentally, those morons are the ones who vote and comprise popular opinion. He probably weighed the advantages and disadvantages of fessing up and acted accordingly. The whole thing was embarrassing. Other countries couldn't believe we wasted so much time and money on such a petty thing, and that our two parties would use something so anabashedly assinine to undermine one another (especially after finding how the investigation itself was corrupt). Man, thanks for bringing that up. Now I wanna shoot myself in the face. | Law & Ethics | 1146069907 |
| 2108568 | drivers license suspended for no insurance and having an accident? | They took her license for two years? Sounds a bit excessive don't you think? I thought they could only take them for one year. | Law & Ethics | 1146275493 |
| 569520 | whether a property owned by my father who has expired can be attached for my liability in the absence of WILL? | You will definitely need to consult a lawyer. If I were you, I wouldn't waste any time. | Law & Ethics | 1145860896 |
| 3291383 | How do I locate a good attorney for a family law or domestic case. I live in the state of North Carolina.? | Check with your local bar association. They will be able to refer you to an attorney. You can also ask the bar abot whether an attorney has been sanctioned (found to have done something wrong/unethical), depending on the state. Lastly, you can check the attorney against Martindale, an attorney rating system based on experience that also gives you the attorney's credentials. | Law & Ethics | 1144177623 |
| 117719 | Do petitions actually work? | It probably wouldn't work unless you got a TON of signatures, like the population of an entire state. If there were just like 2,000 signatures on it the government would laugh at the document and see how many times they could fold it to entertain themselves. | Law & Ethics | 1145149364 |
| 2911597 | how long do you have to see a doctor after an auto accident in texas? | It doesn't work that way. You see a doctor when you're sick or injured. You go whenever you feel bad enough to need a doctor. Now, as a matter of proof, it makes sense that the longer after an auto accident you go, the harder it is to prove your injury was caused by the accident. But: 1) If you're hurt, go to a doctor and don't worry about any of that. Let the lawyers and insurance agents deal with it. 2) There are whole books of injuries that take time to appear. A bruise that slowly gets bigger until it's pressing on your spinal cord, for instance. Or a blood disease you got from an infection at the scene of the accident. So get treated, tell your lawyer as soon as you get treated and drive safe. | Law & Ethics | 1144027300 |
| 2762834 | Is it true that in illinois it is illegal to overtake on the right hand side on the car you are overtaking? | Actually, it is illegal to drive in the left hand lane unless you are passing someone. The left hand lane is a Passing Lane. You are more likely to get a ticket for being in the left hand lane than to get one from passing in the right. That's how it is in Texas, however it's hardly enforced. Illinois law now reads similar to Texas law in that it now prohibits any vehicle from using the left lane of all interstate highways for further than half a mile. | Law & Ethics | 1145550158 |
| 4467583 | My Friend is a Registered Sex Offender....Would you help? | I don't even have an inkling as to how he can get the record expunged or how you could help with that. If the details of the situation are really what you described, then I would support him. He was lied to, did something stupid and he's suffered the consequences. If she was a willing participant and admitted to having lied about her age to him, I'm not even sure how they managed to hold up the charges. If he's remorseful and has paid his dues, then let the past be the past. I certainly remember lying about my age when I was 14-15 to get into clubs, buy drinks etc. I wasn't sexually active at the time, but I definitely remember flirting and telling people I was older. Edited to add: When I was 14 I managed to fool government employees into selling me alcohol without any proof of ID whatsoever. Some kids at 14 really do look 18. | Law & Ethics | 1146059743 |
| 1585048 | Identify the major causes of motor vehicle accidents (MVAs) in Australia? | When I was driving around Aus a few years ago, I remember seeing lots of signs that warned against driving while you are tired. Therefore, this must be a major cause. Kangaroos are another. Plus other animals. Then you have basic ones like drunk driving, talking on cell phones, driving too fast, people being stupid... Then, I imagine foreigners who drive on the right side of the road sometimes cause accidents (I almost did). I'm sure there are more. | Law & Ethics | 1145957683 |
| 2271791 | If this is a government by the people for the people then how can the electorial college be right? | The US was designed as a representative democracy, not an ideal democracy. Thus we have representatives to vote for us in national elections. That being said, the electoral college does have flaws and should be modified or eliminated. But then so should the 2-per-state Senate, don't you think? Kind of bizarre when someone in Rhode Island is 100 times better represented in Congress than someone in California. | Law & Ethics | 1144279254 |
| 188482 | Do you think Marijuana will ever be legal in the US....Why or why not? | It should be, and it probably will some day, as soon as Americans get serious about reducing crime. | Law & Ethics | 1146285660 |
| 4362997 | Can you re-open a lawsuit case which you received a settlement for? | Unfortunately, no you cannot re-open such a case, not without new evidence. The best you can do is go after your lawyer, but it probably won't help a whole lot. Very valuable lesson is to be learned here- you were so young when it happened- you body had many changes to go through yet and with Firestone's record, you should have had a clause put in the settlement (or not settled at all) that future consequences of the accident could be claimed. | Law & Ethics | 1146150422 |
| 4426901 | an internal auditor does not check the cash box, and after if there's a cash shortage can he be dissmissed | An auditor is not typically charged with enforcing procedures, but rather with making sure appropriate procedures are in place and are consistently followed. Spot checks of actual transactions would be appropriate, but I wouldn't expect an auditor to run around counting cash in drawers and boxes. | Law & Ethics | 1145010694 |
| 4298916 | Do you believe that we tax payers in New York State are over taxed? | I live in Long Island which is one of most heavily taxed parts of the country. I don't believe we are overtaxed. Our state is one of the richest in the Union and we have to help out poorer states. If Alabama was the richest state and we were the poorest Alabama would be taxed more and we would receive more federal aid. I believe that our tax dollars are not going to the right places a lot of times though. | Law & Ethics | 1145536711 |
| 3353837 | Michigan state labor laws and federal labor laws? | It is legal. I live in Michigan and was under the exact same circumstance last year. Labor Board told me that your employer does not have to pay you overtime if you aren't at work. | Law & Ethics | 1145321739 |
| 1990472 | Should homosexuality be "normalized"? | How can you normalize something that is normal. Just because someone is different than you, does not make them abnormal. | Law & Ethics | 1144279194 |
| 2631236 | What would sentencing be for 2919.25A-DOmestic Violence, felony of the 4th degree? | For what state? | Law & Ethics | 1145916022 |
| 2624862 | please give me more reason why cameras should not be aloud on school grounds good reasons please? | Hmm. Well, there are not too many reasons why it would be good not to have them. However, from a legal stand point, a school could feasibly leave themselves open for litigation. By having the cameras there, one has a false sense of security that someone is 'keeping an eye' on them. I have to say that there are more reasons to bring them into the schools. Especially if there is a history of violence (fights, drugs, ganges, etc.) in the school. In many instances, it would not be a 'He said, She said'. There would be photographic evidence to back up a claim. --- And, this is not an invasion of privacy if the cameras are in public places. There is no expectation of privacy in any place other than a bathroom. Likewise, minors have very limited rights as far as law is considered. If there is an issue, a parent can petition their removal. But, as I stated above, any rational parent would want this added security measure. | Law & Ethics | 1145469070 |
| 1637206 | What laws apply on international waters? | The laws are those of the "flag" it flies. If it flys a US flag then it's US law. This is the reason when pulling into a countries waters the "flag" is lowered and the country they are now in has it's flag raised to show that you are now in that country, pull out into international waters and the flag "of choice" is raised, giving the country of choice rights over the boat. This is why when in US waters they can't serve an 18yo a drink, but once they enter international waters they can, because the country you're "in" (sailing under) allows it. PS Most cruises if you dump waste will kick you off at the next port of call. | Law & Ethics | 1144024470 |
| 129234 | would you feel safer if everyone had a gun? | I have heard of a town in Texas. They brought up the law several years ago and still use it: Everyone is required to have a gun. You have to walk around and have a sidearm, and you get fined if you DON'T have one. Crime rate is zero. If someone wants to shoot someone else, there are 20 others standing nearby ready to shoot. I'd certainly feel safer (and cooler). | Law & Ethics | 1145460330 |
| 3084211 | Is it unlawful for a company to give a drug screen and not hire upon a negative result? | It's not unlawful and STOP using drugs!!! You will only make it worse. | Law & Ethics | 1144438268 |
| 4315167 | how can i get a bond reduction for a friend taht was arrested in ohio? | Your friend's lawyer is the one in the best position to help him now. If the lawyer does not want a jury trial, then he probably has had his experiences with them and has a good idea as to what the consequences of a jury trial may be. A jury trial is not necessarily a bad thing, but a jury cannot be predicted, and there is always a chance of a loss in litigation based on personal opinion versus fact. If your friend's lawyer is unable to reduce bond, then you will probably not be able to do so. When anyone is considered a flight risk, then bond is set at a much higher rate for a reason. If you think that your friend's lawyer is not doing all that he can, then your only alternative at this point is to hire another lawyer for him. As to residence, and this is just an educated guess on my part, they will more likely than not, demand verifiable residence with utility invoices in his name for the address of residence. | Law & Ethics | 1145699400 |
| 3956889 | Should anyone who recieves welfare,be subject to drug screens? Most of the workforce that pays for it does.? | That is without a doubt the best idea I've heard recently. You should run for office!! | Law & Ethics | 1145511174 |
| 2443190 | Why do the Canadian customs charging us at arraival from a trip for personal Jewellery? | taxes | Law & Ethics | 1145423607 |
| 2258549 | Yahoo's legal responsibility? | I would like to think they would be responsible in some ways as to find and delete those kinds of questions as quickly as possible. especially with so many people reporting him for abuse. i mean they were quick enough to give me a violation for chatting, all because someone posted that i was a skinhead and had a nasty site somewhere, so i asked this person what he meant, next thing i know a violation email. Catch the weirdo's as quick as you catch the simple mistakes. | Law & Ethics | 1145765226 |
| 2953244 | who is the assistant commissioner police of kherwadi police station.bandra? | Check out this link....read chapter 16. http://www.dalitstan.org/mughalstan/qatl/krishna/index.html | Law & Ethics | 1145797466 |
| 1705771 | sh (NY)oplifting--isit a felony or misdemeanor? | Depending on the item and the cost of the item but normally it is only a misdemanor but it is still on your record | Law & Ethics | 1145579139 |
| 1383431 | Why don't govt of india work in rural sector knowing it is so essential for it's growth.Is it intentional. | coz they dont pay taxes and if u help them and neglect the people who do pay taes then even they will stop paying | Law & Ethics | 1145860121 |
| 588317 | what was the first set of laws? | The ten commandments. | Law & Ethics | 1144910971 |
| 2848030 | is the president of the United States bound to the presidential oath at all times? | When a man of honor takes an oath he is always bound by that oath. | Law & Ethics | 1144953508 |
| 3755895 | Our landlord put our house up for sale. Can they hold us to our lease with only a 30 day notice if it sells? | There must be a dept of housing or something like that either locally or at the state level you can call and find out. Call up your local govt offices and start asking questions and get ready to deal with people who are clueless that transfer you from person to person. With that being said your landlord is a prick, obviously. | Law & Ethics | 1145289707 |
| 3234686 | Why isn't starting a war based on a lie impeachable regardless of the makeup of the houses? | Republicans control both the House & Senate. The House initiates the impeachment process and it is tried in the Senate. It is a political process, it is not a legal process. And, it is highly unlikely either party would impeach their own president (the head of their party). It's possible, but so is being struck by lightning. | Law & Ethics | 1144771761 |
| 3897947 | ten comandments and ten comendments? | Most definitely not. Our government was founded on sound Christian principles. America believes strongly that anyone can come here and practice any religion freely without government involvement. Recently though, this has been true for every religion except Christianity. There is nothing wrong with having the ten commandments posted outside of government buildings and such, especially since most of us do believe that there is one God, and the ten commandments are a great moral compass (thy shalt not kill is an excellent commandment, don't you think?). | Law & Ethics | 1145024524 |
| 675261 | Why do people think it is ok to make fun of the catholic church??? | Yeah, you're completely right. Christianity is poked fun at a lot, particularly since people came forward about sexual abuse. I disagree with a lot of Catholic Church beliefs (mostly about women and homosexuals) In that sense, one can see that the Church has soem narrow-mindedness as well. No one really knwos the answers to these types of questions, like why is it okay to make fun of white people or homosexuals? You're just right and there's nothing to do about it except asking friends not to make such insensitive jokes. | Law & Ethics | 1144875929 |
| 3997084 | What is the LEGAL way to put a stop to harrassment and STALKING? | I don't think it would be wrong to exaggerate on this one in order to keep him away. Have her file a restraining order on him. Just say he hit her or that he threaten to kill her with a gun or knife. My ex-husband was so controlling that after I left him he followed me around. Even after I changed my phone # he found out what it was some how. He really did try to stab me, but when I filled my restraining order I added a little extra just to make him pay. Who do you think the judge will believe? Him or her. All she has to say is she's extremely terrified of him and what he will do to her. The restraining order will cost you about 20 or 30 dollars, but it's a small price to pay to keep a psycho away LEGALLY. | Law & Ethics | 1144702348 |
| 1122020 | what is the chain of custody? | Chain of custody is when someone who has obtained somthing mostly evidence....writes details on what it is and who has custody so when time for a trial comes the defense attorney wont be able to argue that the item was in someones hands who didnt have authorization to have it...mainly stating that it may have been tampered with. | Law & Ethics | 1145032099 |
| 39880 | how old does a child have to be before he can watch his siblings legally? | There are no laws in most states that specifically state ages, but if you leave a child who is not competent or able to care for his/her siblings, you could be prosecuted for child neglect and/or endangerment if anything happened to them. The sites below have good guidelines. | Law & Ethics | 1143953784 |
| 3570691 | If in my favor, Which of the following settlements are taxable?? Breach of contract-Bad faith-Punitive damage | All awards aside from those "on account of personal physical injuries or physical sickness" are taxable. | Law & Ethics | 1144030229 |
| 561119 | what Muslims should do to improve their image in the world's eye? | They could make more of an effort to publically denounce terrorism. | Law & Ethics | 1145707235 |
| 2069269 | What are my rights when you are just on the Deed of Trust? | You need to know whether your ex-partner-to-be intends to deal with this in an ethical way, or not. In the event that the two of you intend to dispose of the property and divide the profits and your partner is dealing with you ethically there is nothing you need to do. However, if he is going to live in the property or if he is not dealing with you equitably, then you need to retain a attorney who specializes in Real Estate law to help you deal with this. Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1145822211 |
| 3483184 | can the state of Florida deny my wife medicaid benefits because she wont summit my information to the child? | there are always strings attached anytime you need government aid, so either you submit the information or you go with out. why people think they are entitle to free aids sans string attached is beyond me | Law & Ethics | 1145322895 |
| 3241277 | where do i find information on homicides in kansas city dec 2001. I have found evrery thing but what i am looi | I don't know if it will help you, but the FBI compiles that statistical information. I couldn't find it specific to the month, but I did find it for the year. Check out the link below and then click on Table 8 - Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by City 10,000 and Over in Population. Kansas City is listed for the year 2001. | Law & Ethics | 1145392111 |
| 383119 | If I cross the Canadian border from the US and I have in my trunk, one goat, three bottle of kahlua, should I? | Love yer crazy questions | Law & Ethics | 1144788078 |
| 2157634 | Can you remember a time when the police did something for you, other than ruin your day? | Yes. My brother got a ride to work after he wrecked his car on icy pavement. And I got a ride on a holiday when no bus or taxi was passing by. And the person that wrecks your day is usually yourself. The police is just keeping you from doing even greater harm to the general public. In fairness I must say that none of the above facts happened in the USA. One episode was in Germany and the other in Brazil. You have tough laws in the USA for things that are not even noticed in other countries. Like peeing on the street or drinking in public or prostitution | Law & Ethics | 1145867522 |
| 1095597 | how did the 911 no for emergency orginited ? | The three-digit telephone number "9-1-1" has been designated as the "Universal Emergency Number," for citizens throughout the United States to request emergency assistance. It is intended as a nationwide telephone number and gives the public fast and easy access to a Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP). In the United States, the first catalyst for a nationwide emergency telephone number was in 1957, when the National Association of Fire Chiefs recommended use of a single number for reporting fires. In 1967, the President's Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Justice recommended that a "single number should be established" nationwide for reporting emergency situations. The use of different telephone numbers for each type of emergency was determined to be contrary to the purpose of a single, universal number. Other Federal Government Agencies and various governmental officials also supported and encouraged the recommendation. As a result of the immense interest in this issue, the President's Commission on Civil Disorders turned to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for a solution. In November 1967, the FCC met with the American Telephone and Telegraph Company (AT&T) to find a means of establishing a universal emergency number that could be implemented quickly. In 1968, AT&T announced that it would establish the digits 9-1-1 (nine-one-one) as the emergency code throughout the United States. The code 9-1-1 was chosen because it best fit the needs of all parties involved. First, and most important, it meets public requirements because it is brief, easily remembered, and can be dialed quickly. Second, because it is a unique number, never having been authorized as an office code, area code, or service code, it best meets the long range numbering plans and switching configurations of the telephone industry. Congress backed AT&T's proposal and passed legislation allowing use of only the numbers 9-1-1 when creating a single emergency calling service, thereby making 9-1-1 a standard emergency number nationwide. A Bell System policy was established to absorb the cost of central office modifications and any additions necessary to accommodate the 9-1-1 code as part of the general rate base. The Enhanced 9-1-1, or E9-1-1, subscriber is responsible for paying network trunking costs according to tariffed rates, and for purchasing answering equipment from the vendor of their choice. On February 16, 1968, Senator Rankin Fite completed the first 9-1-1 call made in the United States in Haleyville, Alabama. The serving telephone company was then Alabama Telephone Company. This Haleyville 9-1-1 system is still in operation today. On February 22, 1968, Nome, Alaska implemented 9-1-1 service. In March 1973, the White House's Office of Telecommunications issued a national policy statement which recognized the benefits of 9-1-1, encouraged the nationwide adoption of 9-1-1, and provided for the establishment of a Federal Information Center to assist units of government in planning and implementation. The intense interest in the concept of 9-1-1 can be attributed primarily to the recognition of characteristics of modern society, i.e., increased incidences of crimes, accidents, and medical emergencies, inadequacy of existing emergency reporting methods, and the continued growth and mobility of the population. In the early 1970s, AT&T began the development of sophisticated features for the 9-1-1 with a pilot program in Alameda County, California. The feature was "selective call routing." This pilot program supported the theory behind the Executive Office of Telecommunication's Policy. By the end of 1976, 9-1-1 was serving about 17% of the population of the United States. In 1979, approximately 26% of the population of the United States had 9-1-1 service, and nine states had enacted 9-1-1 legislation. At this time, 9-1-1 service was growing at the ra | Law & Ethics | 1145337711 |
| 2215075 | where can i find out someone's criminal record for free- australia? | If you can find that out, let me know. I know it's around $35 to $40, because I needed to get one done for a job I was going to.But that was 4 years ago, and I don't know what it is now. But isn't it better to pay a bit of money out than put you and your kids at risk? | Law & Ethics | 1144414254 |
| 1044934 | what animals rights organization is on the set when there is an animal acting in a movie? | It is usually the Humane Society or ASPCA. | Law & Ethics | 1145067144 |
| 1220712 | Cany anybody report them for statutory rape or does it have to be a parent? | You have to check your local laws...they are diffrent everwhere. Try going to your local PD website or calling your local court. They usually have the laws posted. Hope this helps, good luck with everything | Law & Ethics | 1145586866 |
| 4412551 | what are some of the stresses that police officers face while on duty.? | pressure to do everything to the right code of practise, making one mistake, missing out one word could mean a guilty person walks free on a technicality | Law & Ethics | 1145892553 |
| 2633053 | how much prison time can you get if you got caught with an ounze of chrystal meth? | depends on which country your in. I hope you not in Indonesia, Hong Kong or China. | Law & Ethics | 1143893607 |
| 3394981 | Are sinlge gender schools benificial? | there are mixed studies on that. there is an argument to be made that by removing sexual temptation and competition from a school environment, you reduce a lot of the need for students to worry about anything except study. also, it is becoming an understood precept that girls and boys learn differently and at different rates. by separating the two sexes, you can prepare the teachers accordingly and hire teachers specifically capable of teaching boys vs. girls. it comes down to ensuring that same-sex schools receive equal funding regardless of gender. for example, sports is a huge part of the inequity between genders and funding. until that's addressed you'll always have issues of true parity in education. | Law & Ethics | 1145367073 |
| 1881736 | Is it right for a school to cut a student so close to graduation? | She needs to contact an attorney. | Law & Ethics | 1146448821 |
| 2645766 | after filing an appeal in worcester massachusetts superiorcourt, when does the case have to be retired? | Did the court grant a retrial? If not then you have no grounds for a retrial till the appeal is granted and an order is issued ordering a retrial. | Law & Ethics | 1144110252 |
| 700295 | What form do I need for the court when I don't think I should have to pay the other parties lawyer fees? | It's up to her to prove her entitlement to the payment, so you need to answer her pleading. File an answer to her request for attorneys' fees and request a hearing from the Court. | Law & Ethics | 1144704448 |
| 1578998 | What is the best thing about being a BLIND LAWYER? | The blind lawyers other senses are hightened and so he can do a better job in court and fight crime as a super hero. (Once he's knitted his super suit) | Law & Ethics | 1145927271 |
| 3634448 | fund's from dead husband? | Go here... http://www.unclaimed.org/mainframe.asp?VisitorType=owner You can search any state. | Law & Ethics | 1146249890 |
| 1834442 | do you Know that Iranian young girls are prisoned by GOV. if they cant hide all of their HAIR under scarf? | im sorry to hear that . maybe she should get a shorter haircut ?? why are those so people so primeval??? its hard not to be racist when you hear these things | Law & Ethics | 1145572292 |
| 310009 | How do I obtain a background investigation? | There are many paid services on the web, can get a lot of info for minimal cost. Just look around. | Law & Ethics | 1146396796 |
| 2939375 | where can I find free papers on "Is welfare working"? | Heh. I think you above misunderstood the question. It means does the system of welfare appear to be helping to aide non-working families, and eventually obtain self-sufficiency. I can answer if welfare is working or not. It clearly is not. But I think these papers may assist you? http://www.pioneerinstitute.org/publications/books/publications_books.cfm | Law & Ethics | 1145925614 |
| 4136191 | Does anyone have any information about grandparents visitation rights in Kentucky? | I believe the Supreme Court has ruled that the grandparents have no rights. It might have been an appeals court but I think it was the Supreme Court (in a case where the father died and his parents wanted visitation. They obtained an order but the mother challenged it.). | Law & Ethics | 1143895257 |
| 2969203 | Can you sue your mother? | Yes, if there's an electronic trail of money being transferred to her own personal account. Go to Judge Brown! | Law & Ethics | 1146167778 |
| 1080535 | When does a hire car become a company car for tax purposes? | Are you in the UK? If so that would depend on who is paying the hire charges. If it is an employer and you ONLY have access to the car for works use, then it would not be classed as a perk and would not be taxable. In this case you must keep a log of mileage done. Once you have private use of the car it becomes a taxable perk. Whether it is a hire car, lease car or company owned car (very rare), is not relevant to the question. If you pay the hire charges, your employer should reimburse you as an expense incurred as part of your work duties. If you are self employed you will have access to the car for private mileage whether or not you actually use it. You will have to pay tax on it as a company car. | Law & Ethics | 1145961597 |
| 2630051 | How many years back can you be audited for federal taxes if you haven't filed for over 10 years? | They can go all the way back. certain crimes have no statute of limitations e.g. murder. and when it comes to the governments money, they won't write it off. | Law & Ethics | 1144333852 |
| 1050870 | I have a police interceptor.The CHP said I could get a ticket for driving with white doors.what is the VC #? | Look at CA vehicle code 27604 and 27605. You will find your answer. | Law & Ethics | 1145649272 |
| 2432709 | what do you do when both parents pass away and ther is no will? | The answer depends upon the state where the parents had their domicile at the time of their deaths. Where did they live? Intestate (without a will) estates are the subject of state laws, so there are in fact, 50 different answers to your question. In some states it is rather simple and inexpensive to resolve such a matter, and in other states it is unfortunately not so. I would suggest going to a nearby law library (such as at a law school or in a county courthouse) where you can probably find information that would help. And no, it's not rocket science. With a few minutes time you would be able to read and understand some of the basics of whatever state you're in. You could also probably get some of the basic information from the local clerk of court. | Law & Ethics | 1144443389 |
| 1314097 | How do you cross the border to MEXICO? | cross the bridge | Law & Ethics | 1144730434 |
| 1310468 | Should Moussaoui be given the death penalty or........? | On the one hand having him alive always leaves the opportunity for one of his buddies to kidnap someone in return for his release (not that anyone would release him) but if alive there's always the chance. On the other hand we have the opportunity for him be a martyr - given his recent testimony that is exactly what he wants. Could we have him dress him like a little girl, give him a huge roommate that likes to "cuddle," and pipe in "You light up my life" by Debbie Boon day and night? What are the good people of Abu Ghraib doing these days? | Law & Ethics | 1145038394 |
| 858699 | New Chicago law? | So? Illegal immigrants get welfare, instate tuition prices for college, a free education, and driver's licenses and their presence isn't legal. | Law & Ethics | 1144392337 |
| 1620624 | how to become filipino citizen? | i think this would help... http://www.chanrobles.com/philsupremelaw.htm | Law & Ethics | 1144386738 |
| 1800117 | can a company write you up on disciplinary actions after a month has gone by? | It depends on what rules, if any, apply. If you have a union, they must abide by contract. In a non-union shop, you pretty much have to check with the Labor Board. Generally, companies are supposed to follow progressive disciplinary action, ie. warning, suspension etc. Disciplinary action is typically expected within a reasonable amount of time. A month gets into a grey area, 6-12 months would definitely be too long. Talk to the Duty Officer at the Labor Board office to see if your employer has violated any Fair Labor Practice laws! If so, file a complaint. If not, you're going to have to suck it up. Employees don't have much protection in this country! | Law & Ethics | 1144170453 |
| 207725 | What happens if the employer refuses to pay when the final pay is due in California? | Well..dont know what happens in California but cant do much about it in Pakistan.....anyway how about scraching his CAR. | Law & Ethics | 1146125508 |
| 1476754 | i am 14 yrs old and my mom still threatens me with a belt do you think that is reatarded or what and when she? | lol by the time I was 14 when my mom tried to take the belt to me I'de take the belt out of her hands and pin her until she settled down.. she stuck to the verbal methods after that. Normally I wouldn't do that... but ya gotta do what ya gotta do... self defense. | Law & Ethics | 1145289740 |
| 2102956 | I have a male friend who needs legal help with child support he has 4 kids one job 12 hrs a day needs help now | Each state has their own laws regarding the maximum amount of deductions from a paycheck and it cannot exceed federal law, which is 65% after mandatory deductions. He should verify with his employer the amounts that are being deducted is in accordance with federal and state laws. It sounds like his employer needs to be informed on how to calculate the deductions for child support. | Law & Ethics | 1144350902 |
| 2253088 | Is there any counseling svc for people addicted to selling drugs w/o them getting in trouble? | If he saved his money, he would be fine. Statistically speaking, the longer he sells the more likely he will be busted and lose his kids. They him to make up his mind quick, the money or his kids. | Law & Ethics | 1144771850 |
| 1026849 | deposit return on a flat? | who is the lesee in the contract?he is taking it | Law & Ethics | 1144844379 |
| 3536341 | Does a judge have to stick by recomendations of a plea agreement or can he add/change them? | It is the prerogative of the Judge to amend or ratify any Plea Agreement that is placed before them for review. The Plea Agreement that is submitted is only a recommendation and still has to be approved by the Judge. | Law & Ethics | 1145383658 |
| 766666 | Need pro bono family law lawyer in Oklahoma City legal aid won't return calls? | Try your local bar association. They should be able to connect you with an attorney. Oklahoma Bar Association Pro Bono Programs Legal Services of Eastern Oklahoma 918/584-3211--Fax (918) 584-1866 Contact person: Laurie Connors, Pro Bono Director Legal Aid of Western Oklahoma 405/521-1302--Fax (405) 557-0023 Contact person: Stan Foster, Executive Director If you are stating that Legal Aid of Western Oklahoma won't return your calls, be patient. Pro Bono work is difficult to coordinate and doesn't receive lots of funding for the high numbers of people requesting pro bono lawyers. Just the process of connecting an attorney with you requires that an attorney who can handle your specific issue A) does pro bono work (not all do), B) doesn't have a person waiting for their help in front of your, C) is able to take your case (there can be conflicts of interest that prevent attorneys from taking cases), and D) has had an opportunity to review your case. Pro bono work is a privilege, not a right. Speed of response is a trade-off that often occurs with pro bono work. If you want an attorney to be more responsive, hire an attorney (non-Pro Bono). | Law & Ethics | 1144208768 |
| 1216728 | I received this email today and want to know if it is true? | It's an urban legend. | Law & Ethics | 1145165705 |
| 3546460 | Can I get a security clearance with two DUIs and drug use in college? | That depends largely on what type of drugs you have used and how often. I know people who have gotten security clearance with light past drug use. I would say nothing harder than marijuana, years ago, only a few times. Anything more than that and you're probably out of luck. Of course, the DUI's are a concern as well but I don't know anything about how they relate to security clearances because none of my friends have had one. | Law & Ethics | |
| 4107460 | If you could change one thing in the world to make a positive difference to all, what would it be? | Make as stronger UNO with all participants having equal voting powers. No specialveto power previlidges. | Law & Ethics | 1143953410 |
| 2395125 | how do you write maktub in arab? | مكتوب | Law & Ethics | 1144827869 |
| 456046 | Does the law do what it is supposed to do, are there any legal issues that need to be addressed? | To one degree or another, all criminal laws are ineffective, because we have to try to achieve the conflicting aims of controlling the undesired behavior while minimizing the impact on the rest of society, including the conviction of innocent people. Where there is a law that seems to be particularly ineffective, it is usually either because it is not a very popular law to begin with, or because the subject matter of the law makes it difficult to catch all the bad guys in the law’s net without catching too many innocent people. That’s not a direct answer to your question, but maybe it helps to explain why the problem exists in the first place. | Law & Ethics | 1144358033 |
| 1265465 | How long after a Workman's Compensation trial will the judge make a decision and send out an order for payment | Depends on when the judge makes the decision.Followup with your lawyer. | Law & Ethics | 1146427527 |
| 4469670 | Honestly, would anyone want to go from a 8 hour a day shift to a 12 hour a day shift? | I know a few companies that are promoting the 11-12 hour a day shift.. the benefit is that the employee is then able to take a 4 day-week, instead of a regular 5 day. That means that he gets an extra day off. In jobs where putting in extra hours is common (accounts, Law), it is more appealing as you anyway put in 11 hours, so switching to this option officially gives you an extra day with your family and for personal time. | Law & Ethics | 1145248036 |
| 4196139 | If a person is arrested in the state of New Jersey for possessing 4 ounces of marijuana,what are the results? | You should have asked this question before you started smoking pot. | Law & Ethics | 1146409599 |
| 1671539 | My neighbor will not move his cars off my property, I have asked him for a year now to move them.? | You can certainly tow them, but why not do the neighborly thing and at least give the guy some notice that you are going to tow them and give him a chance to remove them on his own? | Law & Ethics | |
| 2335035 | Why do people think they can treat another like human waste and get away with it? | because they can & do get away with it...constantly. | Law & Ethics | |
| 1965585 | Are you in favor of Tasers in the hands of the police? Why or why not? Do u know of specific abuses? | I am not in favor of taser use with the police department. it is totally absurd. Here in the part of kentucky i live in they just recieved tasers and they are using them way more often than necessary. i guess since it is not as lethal as a gun they feel free to go on a power trip with them. but it is wrong and they should not be able to torture the citizens they pull over with these things. this is crazy to me. | Law & Ethics | 1144344321 |
| 1137600 | Where can I find a website that tells me laws against harrassing a neighbor or trespassing after being warned? | Why don't you call your City Hall or Town Clerk. They will direct to the right place. | Law & Ethics | 1145968283 |
| 2520337 | can anyone tell me where I can find the laws pertaining to private property? | You want to know what *your* rights are while you're on *my* property?? Interesting question. You need to tell people what state you're in, but don't expect any golden eggs here. If you're on someone else's land, what "extra" rights do you think you're going to have that you wouldn't have anywhere else? | Law & Ethics | 1146071849 |
| 3852606 | My son is incarcerated in oh and he was told upon his release the county of his crime has a hold on him? | YES AND GREENE COUNTY WILL COME AND GET HIM TO DO THE TIME THERE | Law & Ethics | 1144335833 |
| 2816020 | Can VA Compensation Checks be restrained in a bank account? | It doesn't matter where the funds are from. The account is what is restrained. If you get the check issued directly to you and cash it out then you'll get to keep it, but once it's in the account it's just "your" money and there's no difference between it and any other money even if there is no "other" money in the account. The only way to protect the check is not to have it put into the account. | Law & Ethics | 1145723139 |
| 3337119 | how many people believe that the fall of the united states will come from its own ignorance? | The ancient Greeks, who invented democracy, had a philosopher who said." every government tends to fail by excess of its own basic principle". I cannot recall his name. The USA was an experiment in government modeled partly on ancient Greece as revealed to europeans again during the renaissance when monks found old greek teachings and lore in Muslim libraries during the crusades that were translated and taken to Europe. This ended the dark ages in Europe. Also the USA copied some native American government models. The basic principle of USA is democracy rather than Monarchy, so it is this very aspect of our own government that threatens to topple it. Certainly it is made worse by ignorant masses that vote, but it is the power to vote that makes this ignorance dangerous. Not the ignorance per se. If USA were an enlightened dictatorship, then this would not be a problem as the wise and kind ruler would protect the idiots from themselves. But we let anyone vote. They need not own property, or be educated,or even be literate. They can still vote at age 18. This has made the gathering of the votes of morons a big business. This democratic system will be the undoing of USA as the morons are led to the slaughter by the evil geniuses that manipulate them and eventually will enslave them. Part of the con is to make working for the man a moral obligation (ha ha) Then paying taxes to a corrupt government becomes a growing legal obligation. Then obeying religious leaders and tithing. The rest is like taking candy away from a baby. The only reason the trap is not yet sprung is because evil factions are still fighting over the slaves. Once they end their war or have a truce, USA and all its freedoms is doomed. OH YEAH, they also do not want to kill the goose that laid the golden egg so it is better to let the fools think they are free as long as possible. We dont want no revolution! First thing to do is to distract them with drugs, TV and false issues to divide them. Then ruin the schools so nobody will ever get smart enough to see what is happening. It is really easy and almost done. so long suckers! | Law & Ethics | 1145698571 |
| 847471 | Has anyone besides me, been subject to racial profiling by THE MAN? | No, but people have assumed that because I have big breasts that I am easy. Or could that be because I sleep around? Hmmm. | Law & Ethics | 1144360595 |
| 1857755 | This question is to any lawyers. How much time can you get for a drug charge? | It all depends on what the drug is, how much he is alleged to possessed, whether he is charged with dealing, what state is charging him, or is it federal? | Law & Ethics | 1145893546 |
| 652416 | Whom suggested jesus take the wheel,when they know dern well the man does not have driver license? | The same person who said jesus chrysler drives a caddilac ha ha | Law & Ethics | 1144860594 |
| 2397321 | By Law, can you open or throw away other people’s mail if it is sent to your address? | According to 18 USC 1702: "Whoever takes any letter, postal card, or package out of any post office or any authorized depository for mail matter, or from any letter or mail carrier, or which has been in any post office or authorized depository, or in the custody of any letter or mail carrier, before it has been delivered to the person to whom it was directed, with design to obstruct the correspondence, or to pry into the business or secrets of another, or opens, secretes, embezzles, or destroys the same, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than five years, or both." Basically, if you open or destroy someone else's mail before it gets to them, then you're guilty of this crime and could be imprisoned up to 5 years or fined. | Law & Ethics | 1143906326 |
| 835965 | Could this be true? | never assume anything when on probation... until you have documentation of being released from your probation... they own you. Probation is like a 2ND chance, but you have to prove yourself during that time, if at any time during the probation you are proved to be untrustworthy in any way, you loose your second chance and you will end up serving your whole sentence. (*)note to yomomma(*) this person never admitted to what the crime was or who committed the crime, so we can not just assume that the person asking is the person who committed the crime... they could be asking about a friend, either way ... John 8:7 So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let them first cast a stone. http://www.blueletterbible.org/kjv/Jhn/Jhn008.html#7 | Law & Ethics | 1144893643 |
| 69258 | PLZ help me.I need you guys!!!? | You gotta file this report.. i'm sorry hun.. but u gotta do it.. if u love ur boyfriend.. and u dont want him in any danger.. u gotta file him.. if i was ur boyfriend, ur bestfriend is dead.. so please.. for the good of u and ur boyfriend.. its best to file this.. MEn have no right 2 push themselves onto girls if they didnt want 2.. Seriously.. Sue.. Sue NOW!!.. Or it may happen again.. | Law & Ethics | 1145577963 |
| 2872776 | twice over the lmit what will the sentence be? | depends on the mood of the magistrate of the day-but second time: really: no excuse. Well, here in australia they prefer to fine you than lock you up: too expensive.Hope you got a credit card. Or a passport to.... | Law & Ethics | 1143913479 |
| 1682600 | what are some disadvantages and advanteges in being a lawyer? | Advantage: You make lots of money Disadvantage: You have to be a prick | Law & Ethics | 1145540743 |
| 10410 | what year did the underground rail road start and end? | From http://education.ucdavis.edu/NEW/STC/lesson/socstud/railroad/Whatis.htm "No one knows exactly when it started, but there were certainly isolated cases of help given to runaways as early as the 1700s. By the early 19th century, there were organized flights to freedom." From http://www.nps.gov/undergroundrr/ugsum.htm "It was a clandestine operation that began during the colonial period, later became part of organized abolitionist activity in the 19th century, and reached its peak in the period 1830 - 1865. The story of the Underground Railroad is one of individual sacrifice and heroism in the efforts of enslaved people to reach freedom from bondage." | Law & Ethics | 1146373022 |
| 3578888 | What's the process to run for a public office? I think you have to register at your local courthouse? | If you are running for a municipal/city office you will need to go to the city clerk's office and register. If you are running for a state or county office you will need to go to the county courthouse and the clerk's office there. They will tell you exactly what you need to do. Most places also require that you get a certain number of signatures from registered voters in the area. | Law & Ethics | 1145243048 |
| 1367089 | I have a friend that has been scammed for money on www.itmediatech.com about $1662.00. What should she do? | give it to me i am very poor guy for god sake | Law & Ethics | 1145130794 |
| 101074 | has anybody ever challenged planning permisson refusal & won in ireland? | If planning permission is refused by the local authority one can appeal to An Bord Pleanála (Planning Appeals Board), their decision is absolute. http://www.pleanala.ie/ | Law & Ethics | 1145555881 |
| 246721 | this is a big question...ok so...my grandmother rqaised my cousin she is now 9 almost 10 and her mother would? | if this is going on then you must report it to the child abuse hotline in your state. as far as the step father goes if he is in the military then report his behavior to the MP's or his Commanding officer. but definately tell someone. | Law & Ethics | 1146110390 |
| 1315414 | What are the cause and effects of the Watergate Scandal? | Greed and Govt conspiracy = More greed and conspiracy | Law & Ethics | 1145570579 |
| 4431266 | How can I get a birth certificate from Guatemala? ETC.? | I'm sorry to hear your story, I think I can guide you at least with the first part of your problem. Since you are leaving in the States you should find the closest Guatemalan consulate and ask for their help. They might help you in getting your birth certificate and maybe in copies of your adoption papers. I hope you find a solution to your problem. | Law & Ethics | 1145418285 |
| 2536149 | Why do divorce attornies of opposing sides work together to file useless motions, orders, and conferences? | b/c the more "stuff" they do, the more they can charge you..remember they work by the hour. I will be a lawyer in a year or so, and completely agree with you. Those who take people in a vulnerable emotional situation and bend it to meet their financial desires should be disbarred. They give the whole profession a bad name. They can get the job done...you need to tell them to stop doing all the filing they are doing, or to get your permission first...they can't do stuff you haven't authorized, remember, they work for you. | Law & Ethics | 1145470595 |
| 1469670 | Will anything happen to me if I don't return my Juror Qualification Questionnaire (NY State)?? | You could be held in contempt of court. The penalties for this vary, depending on who sent the form. | Law & Ethics | 1145745426 |
| 2362187 | Should pedophiles get the same punishment as murderers? | They do tend to ruin far more lives than one-time murderers.. so, no, they shouldn't get the same punishment. Pervs deserve a much harsher punishment. And, if you look up the laws and cases involving murders of children, you'll be upset to know that if you kill a kid, here in TX, anyhow, you'll probably only be charged with "injury to a child"... don't know why but it's easier to kill a kid and get off than for killing an adult.. The law is wrong! | Law & Ethics | 1145215363 |
| 1041070 | Why is it okay to be prejudiced towards the poor? | Not sure what prejudice towards the poor you can find that compares to that suffered by races, sexes and other groups? But why is it prejudice when some want a solution to groups impovershed. | Law & Ethics | 1143927414 |
| 4343988 | How does a handwriting test work? | Hiya :-) ! Hmmm, good question. I suppose that, when the examiners compare handwritings, the details provide them with the truth. Also, usually a person cannot totally hide their character as they move around in the world. So, before committing the crime, if the handwriting indeed is a confirmation of character, the guilty person will not have been able to adapt their handwriting i.e. character onto the other's he/she wants to fool in the future, etc. I suppose everyone has signed somewhere and written documents before... so there always is proof that the handwriting was different in case of doubt? This link might help you... Have a nice day/evening! | Law & Ethics | 1144445810 |
| 1064388 | Should killing a baby be a capital crime? | yes, it should be, because a baby cannot defend itself | Law & Ethics | 1144883702 |
| 3016111 | can people in maine get tattoos below their ankle? b/c i thought ppl couldnt...? | There used to be a rule against the tattooing of the head, hands, or feet, but it has since been amended out of the rules. Not familiar with any artists in the Southern Maine area however. | Law & Ethics | 1145932967 |
| 3766806 | how do find out how long someone is in jail? | Here's a simple way....call your local Bail Bond Company. I work at a Bail Bond Company in Phoenix, Arizona and people are always trying to find out where and why someone is in custody. It's easier for us to find someone usually because we know the different county and city jails. As a general rule, however, most inmates end up in the local county jail so call the sheriff's department. For federal inmates, calls the Marshall's Office in your state. | Law & Ethics | 1145410411 |
| 1939810 | what is the legal age to form a binding contract? | lairdrohan's answer is 100% correct and you may rely on it, as a general rule. "In Nevada, as in all states, you are considered to be an adult at age 18. This is also known as the age of majority. NRS 129.010." | Law & Ethics | 1144946663 |
| 2572486 | Israel. A 'State' or a 'state of mind'? | It exists or there wouldn't be so much trouble now.. but yes it was created as a dream to shift what was seen as 'the the Jewish problem' from Europe to the Palestinians. Britain didn't want any more Jewish immigrants, so chose Palestine because of the Jewish connection in the past. Ignoring the population who had been there for generations & also creating another problem for the Jews instead of just accepting them. | Law & Ethics | 1144145914 |
| 637300 | cons of prostitution? | yeah but how else can some guys, like me, get chicks then? prostitution has many cons i dont disagree. but there some guys out there that just can't get a break with the chicks. cause either we're not good looking enough, not buff enough, not enough moeny and those superficial things woemn go for these days thanks to programming like sex and the city. always, always some knight in shining armor. puh-lease. look at amsterdam. those forced into it against their will, i agree is bad and should be fought against. but for those that do it on their own free will, i think they provide a basic, needed service to those guys like me that just can't get any. and by the way, i have't tried one myself. haven't quite gotten the nerve to try it yey. too many risks u know. like disease and all that. | Law & Ethics | |
| 368778 | is the abortion a right? | As a "choice", vs. a medical decision, it's actually a violation of human rights. A lot of people think this is about religion, but it's not. It's about human rights. Scientific DNA testing would prove that the fetus is: A) a human being B) a different individual than the mother (so it is NOT a part of the mother's body), and C) that it is alive. To end the life of a fetus is to end the life of a living, individual human being. A culture proves its worth by how it treats the most vulnerable people within its society. Here in America, we seem to have no trouble killing these vulnerable humans. We freak out about animal rights, but human rights are thrown in the garbage along with aborted fetuses. | Law & Ethics | 1145149200 |
| 464272 | Should prisons be built by the government of private companies? | What difference would there be? Violent career criminals will continue to be released back into society to make room for nonviolent first-time offenders like deadbeat dads (how do you pay child support in prison?), drunk drivers with multiple misdemeanor convictions (but no accidents), recreational marijuana users caught with a single joint in their possession, scam artists who prey on the wealthy, etc. Whoever builds them, prisons should be for the long-term incarceration of major drug dealers, robbers, rapists, and murderers in order to protect society from these violent sociopaths. | Law & Ethics | 1145547293 |
| 3230840 | What is the best way to find out if someone is in jail in new york? | Call the nearest living relative and ask them. | Law & Ethics | 1144885730 |
| 1212570 | What is constitutional rights applicable for those whose accused being dishonest? | what rights ARE applicable for those who ARE accused OF being dishonest? is this what you meant? innocent until proven guilty so all the "rights" SHOULD be applicable (unfortunately theory is often different than practise) | Law & Ethics | 1146376759 |
| 367360 | is there a statue that says that a federal plaintiff who was the defendant is state court doesn't have? | Neither constitutional law nor state court eviction proceedings are my bag, but here's a suggested area to look at from what I gathered. USC 28.89.1443 discusses removal of civil rights issues from state court to federal court. Technically, you aren't asking for removal. However, it sounds like the fed courts are treating the eviction proceeding as a closed state decision and, thus, your counterclaim (ie - your filing) is precluded. I don't remember the specific statute, civ pro rule or case, but federal questions can be raised at any time. If the violation encompasses a federal question, I'd go back and essentially say 'ok, so this is a removal request because a federal question of jurisdiction over a civil rights matter that I am claiming on exists.' There might be a case under USC 28.89.1443 to support it such a removal request. With no knowledge of the actual complaint, opinion, etc to examine arguments, this is about all I can think of. Best of luck. | Law & Ethics | 1143936049 |
| 2825453 | whats the fastest and easiest way to write a legal outline? | First, use the chapter names and headings from your text book to create the skeleton of the outline. Then, fill in the necessary and pertinent information (as gleaned from lectures, etc) into the spaces below each heading that you used. | Law & Ethics | 1145414630 |
| 3571236 | How do you go about getting back pay from employer? | Contact your state department of labor. | Law & Ethics | 1145385690 |
| 1175586 | what may happen due to driving on a suspended license due to unpaid traffic tickets and now are paid? | I would suggest that you contact an attorney... that said, driving with a suspended license is criminal with implications differing from state to state. Like the other posters have written, you could see jail time (not prison time), however that seems unlikely. If this is the first offense, and you have paid off the fines that got your license suspended in the first place, get your license reinstated. Go to court and show the judge your brand new license. He will probably fine you a big whopping fine and send you on your way. If you can't get your license reinstated, go to court anyway and see if the judge will give you time to get it reinstated. Hope this helps. | Law & Ethics | 1144767362 |
| 314739 | Legally speaking,how old is too old for co-ed bedrooms for siblings? | I think most of the people who answered you are crazy. THER ARE laws against co-ed bedrooms. In my state, once they are no longer infants sharing a nursery, boys and girls have to have seperate rooms. And we are a slack state, so I would guess that there aren't ANY that say otherwise. Now, as long as DSS isn't involved and doing an investigation, no one is going to say anything, but technically you can get your kids taken away from you if you have boys and girls sharing a bedroom. Look up the laws for your state, and don't listen to the people above who gave ignorant responses. | Law & Ethics | 1145671388 |
| 966212 | what is the difference between act and law? | An act is a law that was passed by a legislature. | Law & Ethics | 1145800904 |
| 1635846 | how do we use the tenth amendment now.? | 'The Tenth Amendment was intended to confirm the understanding of the people at the time the Constitution was adopted, that powers not granted to the United States were reserved to the States or to the people. It added nothing to the instrument as originally ratified | Law & Ethics | 1144144747 |
| 3013590 | I got ticket last month because of speed driving/school zone/What shold i do? | Tear up your license and let someone drive you...just kidding...pay the fine if you are guilty and request driver's school to keep the ticket off your driving record. | Law & Ethics | 1144140903 |
| 4055984 | Who do I contact about pressing charges on a fraudulant check? | The police and the Bank.If need be the Bank will get FBI involved. | Law & Ethics | 1144186185 |
| 4253883 | When was different race marriage legalised? | I think it was during the 60s. | Law & Ethics | 1146097654 |
| 2255504 | Would militant muslims still want to destroy the USA if the USA retracted support for Israel? | "militant" (terroist) muslims are at war with Many many countries, most of which have nothing to do with israel or the usa.. So, yes.. they would still want to destroy the usa or any other nation that will not "submit" to the rule of islam. israel is just one of 28 nations under attack from islam | Law & Ethics | 1144426107 |
| 513118 | What is the number of federal appellate courts? | There are 13 Appeals Courts, but the district courts hear appeals from states as well, and there are 91 of those. And of course the Supreme Court hears appeals as well. | Law & Ethics | 1144638050 |
| 79227 | I'm on salary and starting Monday they want me to start clocking in up to 50 hrs. then clock out and work? | Technically salaried employees get abused like that. You can work 30 hours or 80 hours and get the same money. It depends on your employer and your contract or agreement. At my company, I am salaried but can get comp time. Some people are salaried and just get screwed. I can see where the clocking in then clocking out and working off the clock might sound fishy, but they may just need to be sure you work at least your 50 hours. Look into your employment contract or agreement, but my best guess is that there is nothing wrong with what they are doing. | Law & Ethics | 1144933256 |
| 4319108 | can a neighbor attach an electric fence to mine without asking in the state of Wisconsin? | he cannot attach if your fence is inside your property line by 3 feet, it be one ting if the fence was ON the property line, but well inside is a whole different matter, much less eletric, as that's begging for a liability lawsuit. Location and Height It is permitted to construct a fence anywhere on your lot, right up to your property line. For clarification a property line is a shared invisible line between two adjoining properties. Further, the statement “up to your property line”, does not mean you can build it on or over the property line. While the city does not mandate a survey, you are responsible for placing the fence within the parameters of your lot. This department has responded to many complaints regarding fences and encroachments of the lot line. To avoid moving the fence at a later date make sure you build it on your lot. The allowable height of a fence depends on where it is located on your lot. A fence can be 6’ high anywhere on your lot except within 5 feet of a street lot line. Within this 5-foot requirement the maximum height of the fence is limited to 4 feet. If you have a corner lot or a street to the rear, the 5- foot requirement applies to all street lines notice that you should check with your local city code as well as there is a good chance his fence wil not bew permitted to be built. | Law & Ethics | 1146189809 |
| 115020 | scram alcohol monitoring bracelet? | Have all your questions answered by visiting: http://www.alcoholmonitoring.com/ | Law & Ethics | 1146336399 |
| 129207 | is it against the law to throw someone elses mail away fedex package? | yes, its tampering with others mail. and it is considered a federal offense, if it dont belong to you and the person doesnt live there you need to return to sender. | Law & Ethics | 1144424784 |
| 2471137 | can a court use lab results to rule on a drunk driver ticket? | apparently, the court CAN have access to your husband's labs..but, not until they issue an order to see it. As for tge billing, i believe you should file a counter case against the woman who followed your husband home (if you know who she is) she's too much of a busybody to report something she doesn't know about. Besides..no one was hurt. ;) She should have just seen to it that no one is REALLY hurt. | Law & Ethics | 1144158275 |
| 2552558 | is it possible to remove a felony from a persons record ? | Yes, you a person can remove a felony offense from their record....get a lawyer...if you have not already been sentenced...ask your lawyer to ask for the first offenders act...if your crime is not a capital offense of a violent nature there is a chance of you receiven the firt offenders act...under this act...after a certain amount of time with no crimes being committed the record can be sealed! | Law & Ethics | 1145658162 |
| 3802293 | Is it illegal il illinois not to give workers their break if they work an 8 hour day? And if so a website? | Yes, they have to give you a break. No, they don't have to give you a website. | Law & Ethics | 1145318378 |
| 2105654 | How do you feel about cops and tasers? | Stay out of trouble and you don't have to worry about it. | Law & Ethics | 1145668660 |
| 1659451 | Find a person by their license plate number? | ALL information regarding an individual's license plate number is protected. | Law & Ethics | 1145231306 |
| 1498825 | Is there a dog leash law in Anza, Calif.? | How could there be, dogs are used as working animals on many farms and ranches | Law & Ethics | 1144535887 |
| 1563113 | Puerto Rico has been a US colony for 100 yrs, should it become an independent nation? What about its citizens? | The citizens of Puerto Rico are US citizens because Puerto Rico is a US colony. There has been much debating about this issue in PR. Some want PR to become a state. Some want independance and some like it the way it is. There are pros and cons for each and it will be in the hands of the Puerto Ricans to decide. Guam is also a US colony. And anybody who says the Puerto Ricans are lazy are ignorant and should not be allowed to breed. | Law & Ethics | 1145454574 |
| 4047284 | Okay thats not fair, I did not realize that by asking the previous ? you were unable to link to my original ? | Statutes of limitations don't apply to traffic citations. The statute of limitation says that prosecution must begin within a certain period of time since the date of the crime, but being issued a citation IS the initiation of prosecution. Also, though you do not believe you have been convicted, you probably have been in absentia, which is what they do for people who don't show up to their court date. | Law & Ethics | 1144178722 |
| 662742 | Whats the difference between fedral camps and federal prisons? | FPC's (Federal Prison Camps) are considered MINIMUM security institutions (think Martha Stewart). In an FPC you are able to work in the outside community as well as do outside community service work, and also obtain furloughs to leave the institution (weekend to go home). These institutions are for non-violent, short sentenced offenders primarily. THEY ARE STILL PRISONS and the inmates are still under federal jurisdiction. For example, if an inmate fails to return from furlough, or is disruptive in the community they can be removed from the camp and placed in a higher security level institution. The other types of federal prisons are based on security level. There is LOW, MEDIUM, PENITENTIARY's, DETENTION CENTERS, MEDICAL CENTERS, and a SUPER-MAX (where you will find the Uni-bomber). Inmates are placed in a institution based on crime, violence, psychological profile, and a number of other criteria. ALL federal prisons fall under the Department of Justice's Federal Bureau of Prisons. | Law & Ethics | 1144435891 |
| 2713121 | How long do I have to cancel a contract in Texas? | Get a doctors appointment now, within the 21 days. The hearing aids may, in fact, be appropriate. If they are not, return them and pay the 10%. Let it be a cheap lesson. | Law & Ethics | 1144866977 |
| 1149100 | Do jails also contain probation and parole like prisons do? | Probation is given to those who are convicted of a non-felony crime. If they are convicted or a felony, but are lucky enough to be granted county time, the get what is called "felony probation". If they break the rules and conditions of their probation then they go to prison and not to county jail. A person is on probation, when they do not serve their entire term inside the county jail. They are granted an early release but are on probation for the remainder of the time they should have done on their sentence incarcerated. A person is on parole for the same reason, only they have been granted early release from prison rather than county jail. They are also given parole for the period of time they did not finish in prison. Now, if a person violates their probation or parole, they are sent back to serve a portion of the time the did not serve. However, what also happens is they are sentenced to an extension of their probation or parole. Somebody can be on both probation and parole at the same time. Somebody is on both when they committ another crime while on parole and it is determined not to be a felony. So, they are given probation. Then they have both a probation and a parole officer and they are usually two differant people. Two differant systems, two seperate individuals in the differant departments of justice. Yes, somebody can be on active probation or parole while in jail or prison. However, as they are under the supervision of the prison or jail they do not see their probation or their parole officer while incarcerated. However, while in county jail, a prisoner can request to see his/her probation or parole officer. These officers are going to make reccomendations to the judge on what type of punsihment they think the person should get. So, the prisoner can request to meet with their officers in order to plead their case for a reduced sentence or even to be released from jail while waiting for the final verdict from the judge. Usually somebody on parole will not be released while waiting for the final verdict on their violation or new charge. However, those in county jail just on probation ar often released in order to cut down on over crowding or if the probation officer thinks they deserve to be out while waiting on the judges decision. If the officer is going to reccoment prison, the probationer is not likely to get out while waiting as many run when facing prison. Once in prison, they will not see their parole officer untill they get out. Then they are given 24 hours to check in with their parole officer. If they don't a warrent for their arrest is issued immediantly and when caught they go straight back to prison. | Law & Ethics | 1145041868 |
| 2702742 | Past recollection recorded versus refreshing recollection? | Two different uses for documents in a percipient witness (observing witness) testimony situation. Refreshing recollection is where you look at something you wrote down at the time, then having refreshed your memory, you testify from your memory. The document itself is not entered into evidence, it is just used to jog your memory. For this to be valid, you need to have (after refreshing) an independent memory of the event. Past recollection recorded refers to situations where you record present or recent observations. Common examples include on-scene police reports, security logs, etc. It also sometimes includes diaries and journals made some time after an incident, when the memories are still fresh. The difference is that here, even after you've re-read what was written, you still don't have an independent memory of the events in question. There are evidentiary rules about what is allowed, but the basic issue is that the logs themseves are entered as documents, so the standards are higher. Example: You are a security guard at a parking lot. You watch someone come onto the yard and break a car window. You scare them off, and immediately write down in your security log what you saw including details. Now, two years later at trial, you are asked what you recall. For refreshing recollection, you are allowed to look at the logs, but only to help jog your memory. If, after looking at the logs, you personally still don't remember those details in your own mind, you can't testify from memory. Then the attorney has to try to get the document itself entered, as a past recollection recorded to get around the hearsay problem. | Law & Ethics | 1144885902 |
| 472006 | What careers are available in criminal justice? | I have a criminal justice degree... there are many jobs in social work... i am a case manager and work with inner city kids, you could also be a probation officer, legal secretary, police officer (but you would have to go the academy), security guard, in some states you could teach good luck | Law & Ethics | 1145158714 |
| 2102960 | which is better to be banned? gay marriage or abortion? why or why not? | If one or the other must be banned then abortion far and away- it ends a human life, and worst of all, of the only truly innocent people. It is, in my opinion, sick and morally reprehensible that as long as a child is even partly within it's mother, it is "lawful" to murder it. If the child manages to slip free of the mothers body, then it suddenly and instantaneously becomes a human being with rights- if it has even a toe inside it's mother it is only a "fetus" and therefore can be murdered with impunity. On the subject of gay marriage, what two people do in the privacy of the own home should be no ones concern except their own (assuming they are consenting adults)- and why is it so horrible that if partners commited for life have the legal right to act in each others best interest under the law? Heterosexual partners have this right by default, at least in theory, so why aren't Gays/Lesbians granted equal protection under the law? Murdering the innocent on the one hand versus failure to extend constitutional protection on the other? the innocent victims of murder always must take precedent. I am a Christian heterosexual male, and I believe Gays/Lesbians deserve equal protection of the law, but it doesn't begin to compare as an issue with legalized infanticide. | Law & Ethics | 1146352312 |
| 820942 | What is the affirmative action? | To me, affirmative action means that a job is not given to the person who is best qualified for the position, but to someone non-white who fills certain specifications of a quota that companies have to fill. I know that the policy is designed to give people of ethnic groups an equal chance in the work-place, but I don't believe it is fair. I believe it discriminates as much as non-affirmative action. | Law & Ethics | 1144854628 |
| 4212266 | Do they have incest laws in your country ? | Why you asking that question ? If I said my country had no incest laws would you move here ? Well happy birthday uncle dad | Law & Ethics | 1144742660 |
| 4422853 | I paid off auto loan with bank and have my title, now bank is telling me, that they messed up and I owe 10000. | You still owe them the funds, irrespective of it being their mistake. They cannot penilize you for it i.e: charge intertest that you would not have paid, or make additional money on the deal. However as they have inconvienced you, they should allow you to settle the debt in a manner that you have been doing without additional fees. You may be entitled to compensation for damages if for example you had already budgetted for another item. In that case a lawyer would be the person to handle that. | Law & Ethics | 1145973843 |
| 2481008 | What are penalties for being held in contempt of court? | Jail and/or fines. | Law & Ethics | 1144204177 |
| 2570229 | Who's guilty Ericka Pena or Diego Santoy? | Diego Santoy. His story is too incredible. Some details do not add up. Like why was the phone line cut? If it was Ericka why would she need to cut the phone line, in the other hand it is more obious that he did it. I do believe some of the stuff he said on his interview about Ericka not liking her mother and stuff. | Law & Ethics | 1144123587 |
| 4265483 | do you think US presidents should be permitted to smoke cigars? | Sure, however, they too should be made to refrain in those areas designated as non-smoking, just like any other citizen. | Law & Ethics | 1145300668 |
| 291345 | I live in Ohio.Is it legal for a landord to give you 10 days to leave if your rent is paid,but you owe? | The 10 day notice of eviction is standard, but no, he cannot make you leave. He has to post a 30 day notice and go to court. When you get to court, sometimes the judge will give you a longer amount of time, but often will not. Your landlord cannot allow others to harass you in any way. Please see a housing attorney, you can probably speak to someone for free at least for the first time, then they have court appointed attorneys you may be able to work with. I used to manage apartments, that's how I know these things. Good Luck! | Law & Ethics | 1143898123 |
| 310054 | how do u get an inmate list for state of ms?looking for someone.? | Look up Missouri department of corrections site. It may even provide a picture and a prison history. | Law & Ethics | 1144202079 |
| 3207369 | Where can I find the current laws for my city? | The city secretary should have a copy, plus the city lawyer, if it is a state code that he wanted you to cite then your county law lbrary, or o0nline. | Law & Ethics | 1144438052 |
| 2273467 | Who Killed Margie Schoedinger? | The secret police of the USA. | Law & Ethics | 1145139496 |
| 3347372 | Which shoes should I wear to court: my Reebok high tops, checkered Vans or Birkenstocks? | Depends on what you're going for and the impression you're trying to make. If you're trying to give the impression that you're a fine up-standing citizen who should be let off the hook, then I'd go with none of the above and choose something more traditional. If you don't care about the impression you're making, then go with the Birks, clearly. | Law & Ethics | 1146180846 |
| 2041948 | How can insur co's raise rates when they think there may be bad wheather but give no credit 4 yrs of no claims | they're rats | Law & Ethics | 1144193124 |
| 2525172 | Is the same felonies charge and vandalism charge? | Vandalism is a misdemeanor but it can also be class as criminal mischief depending on what was done and value of property destroyed | Law & Ethics | 1145383362 |
| 2454164 | why is it such a double standards when it comes to men and women involving similar crimes? | In the context of child molestation, sentences and punishment often depend upon the harm to the victim and the age of the victim. Sexual molestation of a girl by a male is more physically harmful than sexual molestation of a boy by a female. Girls of any age can be molested by a male, boys molested by a female are more likely to be post-puberty. Also, sexual molestation of a girl is more likely to be against her will, while sexual molestation of a boy by a female is more likely to be accomplished with some degree of cooperation by the boy. So, it is not so much a double standard, but an application of the same standard to two groups who operate differently. | Law & Ethics | 1146264006 |
| 3412742 | how does an heir of an estate claim thier rightful share? | get a lawyer and let him or her do the fighting for you. | Law & Ethics | 1144437604 |
| 439130 | Will a criminal record hurt my chances of being selected for a job? | depends on what type of job your looking for. if you have to be bonded like working at a bank or something like that then yes it would hurt you. but if you want to flip burgers then no. | Law & Ethics | 1144873025 |
| 1840296 | Corporate law? | for every state the procedure is different but i would think that u would have to file every yr, so that if there were changes made it could be followed up each yr or to look for any fraud cases that's going on within the corporation itself!! | Law & Ethics | 1145040508 |
| 3048407 | Can I bring criminal charges against my accuser for filing a false hit-run CHP report I'm being prosecuted for | Yes it is illegal to file a false report but if you have no witness it is your word against his and nobody wins. | Law & Ethics | 1146284402 |
| 1207518 | By law do school districts have to have a plectron in each school building? | No, plectrons are not required by law anywhere in the Universe. | Law & Ethics | 1146157848 |
| 213428 | do u no Stanley Tookie Williams.? | I've heard of him already until his execution last December. He didn't deserve to be put to death because he was placed in the running for the Nobel Peace Prize several times. Did you know he wrote a book as well? Governor Ahhnold shouldn't have signed his death warrant at all. | Law & Ethics | 1145664809 |
| 3219882 | how do you find out if someone was arrested after a complaint was filed? | The Thing to do is phone the nearest cop shop don't need to leave name or phone # call from a pay phone it easy just ask the question you can do it and they will protect and serve they are not out to get you it's a job to them just another person not doing what they were asked to do or ordered but a judge | Law & Ethics | 1145425046 |
| 868829 | Should Iran have nuclear energy ? | Yes, absolutely. why it is permitted only to western countries & Israel to have nuclear energy or weapons, and not for any other coutry (specially if it was Muslim one) Do not tell me because we are terrorists-I expect some people to say that remember that America is the one and only country that used the nuclear Bomb. Each country has the right do its researchs, to have defensive tools agianst any potential threat. | Law & Ethics | 1144579509 |
| 3896961 | How can I locate my father's will? - he died 33 years ago when I was a child (Victoria - Australia)? | I'm not in Australia but all property laws work the same, or people could not buy and sell inherit etc. Go to the court records for the jurisdiction where your father died. Bring as much information as you have. date of death, date of birth etc. Remember that things that are in joint title like homes real estate and farms pass outside of probate because of joint tenancy. There is a time limit to file and probate a will check and see what yours is? Probate has to be opened within that time period so that is all you have to check for a will that was probated. Any will not probated within that period has no force if not recorded and approved by a court during the time of probate. No sense lookin for it then. | Law & Ethics | 1146401407 |
| 3408605 | Is it legal for a company to file a Workers Comp claim for the employee without their consent or knowledge? | If your friend has a legitimate case a workman's compensation lawyer will represent him on a bases that the lawyer will get a percentage of the settlement. If the lawyer does not think he has a case then he will want money up front. | Law & Ethics | 1144543844 |
| 1980877 | Is it true you can practice law without a law degree if you pass bar exam? How about in Hawaii? | Yes, it is true. Good luck doing it though. Very tough. Abraham Lincoln was a practicing attorney, but had a 3rd grade education. That was 150+ years ago though. | Law & Ethics | 1145434723 |
| 3398737 | How do I access United States District Court cases? | http://www.uscourts.gov/courtlinks/ | Law & Ethics | 1145722848 |
| 2293347 | Does the public have the right for freedom of press? | we have the right of freedom of the press in the First Amendment. | Law & Ethics | 1145249006 |
| 3558807 | There is so much killing in the world in the name of religion, wealth, terrorism etc. How we can stop this? | If you kill the religionist the capitalist will take over. If you kill the terrorists the religionist take over. There's no end, learn it now. People will kill each other for every reason under the sun other than what they're REALLY killing for which is: LAND, POWER, or WOMEN People are very simple, but they like to think they're complex by killing for a "reason". | Law & Ethics | 1144915800 |
| 4157680 | Small town corruption what to do....? | Write your Governor, State Rep. If you have documented proof don't stop there, get the FBI, CIA whatever it takes. | Law & Ethics | 1146432703 |
| 1320034 | when aplying for job as police officer what is eligibility for bonding? | Bonding is insurance for businesses to protect against employee theft or dishonesty. Employees who handle money or valuable tools or goods are covered. The application process is simple and quick. The applicant must have a bona fide job offer from an employer with at least 30 hours of work per week. Coverage for the new employee begins on the first day of work. When commercial bonding (insurance) is denied because of an individual’s background, the employer will often not hire the individual. Fidelity bonding provides coverage for individuals who are denied coverage by commercial carriers. ELIGIBILITY FOR BONDING Potential Candidates for bonding include: - Ex-Offenders (Arrest Record) - Welfare Recipients (credit risk) - Ex-Addicts (alcohol/drugs) - Disadvantaged Youth (lack work history) - Dishonorable Military Discharge - Anyone who is not commercially bondable Individuals who are self-employed are not eligible to be bonded for their own company. PURPOSE OF BONDING - To assist ex-offenders and other at risk person with questionable backgrounds secure jobs, which might be denied employment due to their previous personal or employment history. - To help protect business clients from loss of money or property, due to dishonest actions of the potential employee. - To help market eligible job seekers to prospective employers. BENEFITS TO THE JOB SEEKER - Provides job opportunities to seekers who have been or may be denied commercial bonding coverage due to their previous personal or employment history. - Promotes confidence in a seeker who needs a break to participate in employment and needs a chance to show that he or she can be a productive worker. | Law & Ethics | 1144643414 |
| 19042 | why cameras survalience should not be aloud on highschool grounds..give me reasons please? | Because our school systems don't have enough money as it is.. if they are going to pay for something make it new books or raises for teachers... not cameras | Law & Ethics | 1145468203 |
| 1016330 | What is the statute of limitations for Workman's Compensation Claims in VA? | Most states a report has to be filed within 24-72hrs of the accident otherwise no claim has to be paid. This allows evidence, documentaion, etc to be collected. It also allows there to be shown a connection between an accident and the injury. | Law & Ethics | 1144090626 |
| 3752197 | I have a friend who has a 5 year old son. She isn't 100% sure who the father of her child is.? | I'm pretty sure under the SA law, as well as any federal laws, a person does not have to disclose any confidential evidence without charge to authority, or other lawful reason. So unless your friend can get a warrant, I'm afraid both men's DNA cannot be tested without approval. From your question, your friend should have contact with the other. Perhaps she can convince that person to do the DNA test. Otherwise, she can resort to hiring private detectives and see what they can do. | Law & Ethics | 1146461736 |
| 3087533 | what is the penalty for perjury in a bankruptcy court hearing? | First, the penalty for perjury in a bankruptcy court is probably the same that it is in other types of courts. I don't know what state you are in, but just for fun I checked the penalty for perjury in NJ (where I'm from). Under NJ law, perjury is punishable by a term of imprisonment of 3-5 years. | Law & Ethics | 1146350929 |
| 4020268 | is it true if you serve jury duty that a warrant will be taken off your record? | Nah! | Law & Ethics | 1145256305 |
| 1831224 | how to serve legal process in a Texas Law suit on someone who won't answer their door in Texas? | You hire a Process Server. That is what they do for a living. They'll make sure the person gets it.... | Law & Ethics | 1144700636 |
| 2356688 | How do I get money to start my own private prison? I have a few spare acres. I know how to tie up.? | You already have started your own private prison. We wear the chains we forge in life. But a few acres? Come on, now. I don't think you're quite that big! Don't be so rough on yourself! | Law & Ethics | 1145618862 |
| 2259 | How can a hair folical drug screen be passed? | I read in a magazine that if you use lice shampoo it will work, but I don't know for sure or how long before the test you have to use it. Check into it. | Law & Ethics | 1145950434 |
| 858962 | my baby is born in uk(scotland) how i take the nationality of scotland but parents are pakistani? | If your child is born in Britain he automatically has British citizenship as long as you have settled status in the UK | Law & Ethics | 1146112913 |
| 3840175 | Why cant people get that might makes right. If I can do it then i have a right to do it? | That just s*cks!!! | Law & Ethics | 1145164143 |
| 4313233 | Why is bigamy/polygamy illegal? | The LEGAL reason is because it is against the law. The question of why it is against the law cannot be answered if you do not let the answerer cite moral or religious reasons -- most criminal statutes and many civil statutes are ultikately based or moral reasons, and morality for many has ties to religion. There are policy reasons which go beyond simple moral reasons -- the laws of our society (laws of property ownership, inheritance, parental rights, marital property, etc.) are structured on the assumption that only two people are involved in a marriage. Allowing plural marriage creates situations which the law cannot handle. There are also more sociological reasons -- in practice, much plural marriage occurs when the women are very young, and it might reasonably be determined that exploitation and coercion are involved more often than free choice. But morality is behind all questions of "Should" or "Should Not." | Law & Ethics | 1146154224 |
| 3461154 | Can an 18 year old be garnished if they signed a contract with their mother when they were 17? | Ok, I don't need to edit, I need to totally change the answer, lol. I thought that you borrowed money from your mom or something like that. In the case of the apartment lease, it also depends on where you live. In some cases, 17 year olds can be held to the terms of the contract, especially if you had an adult sign with you. Your best bet would be to see a lawyer about it. | Law & Ethics | 1144268731 |
| 553069 | If begging for money is freedom of speech, why isn't hitchhiking freedom of speech? | Yes, you're correct, technically, but it's too dangerous now to exercise that particular form of freedom of speech. (and your picture is beautiful...I don't know what the first answerer is talking about) | Law & Ethics | 1144994831 |
| 732842 | How do I find out how much a person's bail is to get out of jail? | If you are going to bail someone out go to the place where they give out the bonds Also you can talk to a lawyer and get the info. The internet might not work because it varys on crimes, The best thing to do is to talk to the judge who ste the bail and work on from there. | Law & Ethics | 1144364222 |
| 2777835 | Any person who lives in the U.S.A do you think it is fair that bush is taking out all the illegal Mexicans? | yes and no i think that bush should only worried about ones with criminal records | Law & Ethics | 1144843550 |
| 908150 | Are there any banned books in the United States? | This list is taken from the table of contents of Banned in the U.S.A. by Herbert N. Foerstel. It shows the fifty books that were most frequently challenged in schools and public libraries in the United States between 1990 and 1992. Banned in the U.S.A. has more information about the efforts to keep each title out of schools. (Here's the publisher's information on the book.) The list is reprinted here with permission from the publisher. Most of the books in this list are still copyrighted, and not available online at this time. Those that are available have hyperlinks to the text. There may also be links to pages with more information about certain authors. Impressions Edited by Jack Booth et al. Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens) The Chocolate War by Robert Cormier Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson Scary Stories in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz More Scary Stories in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz The Witches by Roald Dahl Daddy's Roommate by Michael Willhoite Curses, Hexes, and Spells by Daniel Cohen A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle How to Eat Fried Worms by Thomas Rockwell Blubber by Judy Blume Revolting Rhymes by Roald Dahl Halloween ABC by Eve Merriam A Day No Pigs Would Die by Robert Peck Heather Has Two Mommies by Leslea Newman Christine by Stephen King I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou Fallen Angels by Walter Myers The New Teenage Body Book by Kathy McCoy and Charles Wibbelsman Little Red Riding Hood by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm The Headless Cupid by Zilpha Snyder Night Chills by Dean Koontz Lord of the Flies by William Golding A Separate Peace by John Knowles Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut The Color Purple by Alice Walker James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl The Learning Tree by Gordon Parks The Witches of Worm by Zilpha Snyder My Brother Sam Is Dead by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck Cujo by Stephen King The Great Gilly Hopkins by Katherine Paterson The Figure in the Shadows by John Bellairs On My Honor by Marion Dane Bauer In the Night Kitchen by Maurice Sendak Grendel by John Champlin Gardner I Have to Go by Robert Munsch Annie on My Mind by Nancy Garden The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain The Pigman by Paul Zindel My House by Nikki Giovanni Then Again, Maybe I Won't by Judy Blume The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood Witches, Pumpkins, and Grinning Ghosts: The Story of the Halloween Symbols by Edna Barth One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez Scary Stories 3: More Tales to Chill Your Bones by Alvin Schwartz | Law & Ethics | 1144935985 |
| 2113470 | when things are not moving fine what shall i do? | PRAY!!! I'm in the same situation...i'll pray for u, u do the same for me...good luck!!! | Law & Ethics | 1144789856 |
| 2632378 | according to a ruling of the court schools can make students pledge alleigance to the flage? | No, the United States Supreme Court, as well as a number of federal circuits (like the 9th), have ruled that a child does not have pledge and can simply remain silent. | Law & Ethics | 1145893504 |
| 2547587 | How do you feel about racial profiling? | Despite the ethical issues that racial profiling posesses, this method actually works for recording specific normal or deviant behavior among people of different nationalities and cultures because of a countries historical or political background.However two things must come to mind: A.) Profiling must apply to all races and be justified through reasons backed by evidence as to prevent inequality. B.) Profiling should not be used to promote self interest because it would put power in the hands of the upper class as well as those with pretige. | Law & Ethics | 1146019328 |
| 2677875 | Should I get a prenuptial agreement? | I disagree that you should call your marriage off for asking this question - that's silly. I don't think you need a prenup, but I do think you are smart to think everything through before you enter into your marriage. You sound like you have a good head on your shoulders for someone so young. | Law & Ethics | 1144266554 |
| 1544658 | Should Georgia Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney be arrested for assaulting a police officer? | Yes, it was her fault for not wearing her Congressional ID. Ms. High and Mighty McKinney, shut your fat trap, quit complaining about racism, and belly up to the bar to get a heapin' helpin' of EQUAL JUSTICE UNDER THE LAW. | Law & Ethics | 1145566887 |
| 841134 | How did Justice Douglas get right to privacy out of constitution? | If you read his opinion from the case, Griswold v. Connecticut, you can see that he develops his theory of privacy using the Bill of Rights as evidence, and that he infers that the founding fathers recognized certain 'penumbras of privacy' to fundamentally exist. | Law & Ethics | 1144122338 |
| 4225638 | Is it possible to avoid being extradited to another state? | The other state need only show that there is a fair probability that you have committed a crime in another jurisdiction and you will be extradited. This is a very low burden of proof, so unless you can show that you are the subject of a mistaken identification, you will eventually be extradited. | Law & Ethics | 1145483767 |
| 3752590 | What is the massachusetts penal code for vandalism? | You can go to the law library and look it up! why is Massachusetts having as much of a problem with vandalism and any part of the rest of the country? | Law & Ethics | 1144785653 |
| 273938 | Does Washington, DC have a reiprocal agreement with New York State regarding parking tickets? | The question you need to ask is if DC reports parking tickets to NY. Most states don't report minor tickets to other states. For example MN doesn't even report a speeding ticket to an out of state lic. if it's less then 20mph over the limit, but would report a DUI. | Law & Ethics | 1144627545 |
| 3320231 | Should juveniles that commit heinous crimes have tougher punishments? | Yes, definitely. Where teenagers are involved, the excuse that their brains aren't fully developed is a sham and I hope it loses momentum in the appellate system. NJ law provides that if "rehabilitation" is unlikely to occur prior to the juvenile's 18th birthday, he or she can be tried as an adult. | Law & Ethics | 1145044399 |
| 4400219 | can india become a developed country by 2020 with the existing corrupt systems.? | Why not every other developed country is corrupt? | Law & Ethics | 1145891044 |
| 262574 | what is the legal procedure for setting bail for possible criminals? | Bail amounts are predetermined. The booking officer looks refers to a chart that lists crime categories and corresponding bail amounts. Bail can be reduced at your arraignment which you are entitled to within 72 hours of your arrest. Your attorney can request you bail amount be reduced or you be released on your own recognize (O.R.)Some charges are no bail and others are a cite and release. Usually you pay the bail bondsman 10% and may have to prove additional collateral. The police can request a Judge increase you bail amount or issue a no bail at the time of your booking if they want to prevent you from being released. California | Law & Ethics | 1145903855 |
| 430813 | how difficult is it to take the dept of transportation to court when reinstatement of license has been denied? | It is expensive and difficult to take any government entity "to court." You are also not very likely to draw much sympaty being that you lost your license for DUI. Call around to some attorneys. You probably want to try some who handle DUI cases. They know the system better for what you need. You will have better luck with a less reputable attorney, as they will take a broader range of cases than a more sucessful atty with a specialized practice. | Law & Ethics | 1145716305 |
| 2288293 | how do none arrest bail bonds work? | A bail bond is used to ensure that a defendant will show up for court. That is the main purpose. | Law & Ethics | 1144639766 |
| 3557962 | Has anyone ever had cops show up at there house,and trash it looking for??? | I have never had that happen. I have had cops come in and pull out guns and all on us. Then they left and apparently they were in the wrong place. They really sound to me like they have done something that they should be letting youin on. I would call a lawyer and see if they can give you a free consultation that seems a little like harrassment. Although they did have a warrant so who can tell. | Law & Ethics | 1145831058 |
| 3500656 | Is a hate speech based on race a crime in New York? | In the United States a citizen has a right to voice their opinion. This is called Freedom of Speech and unfortunately you cannot do much about it. If that person were to infringe on your rights, or commit an act of violence because of your nationality/creed it would be a hate crime. The best thing to do is to keep on going and ignore their hateful comments. If you let an idiot affect you, what have you become? an idiot. So don't let these people get beneath your skin because thats what they want. If you take steps to silence this person, well that would be infringing on their rights, so its best to just ignore them and move on. | Law & Ethics | 1144321128 |
| 2173945 | Is it legal for police to stop you on the street for no reason and ask for ID? | Boy...tough crowd in here. Wrong in some cases, too. You've got two questions here, so that's how I'll address them. 1. Is it legal for the police to stop you on the street (in your car, at your home, in the bar, etc.) for no reason? The police cannot stop you for no reason. However, it's entirely possible you don't know what the reason was, or you weren't really "stopped" as the law considers it...the word "stop" has a very significant legal meaning and what you might think of as being stopped by the police might not be seen that way under the law. Consensual contacts between the police and citizens take place day and night, 24x7, and are approved of by the courts all the time. 2. Can the police ask you for ID? Yes. And in some cases, they can ask you to stand on your head. If the police are *asking*, then you are free to comply or refuse, as you see fit. California no longer has a law requiring you to carry identification at all times (and hasn't for close to twenty years) so it would surprise me to find another state that does. I can just about guarantee you a better answer if you provide the state you're in and the circumstances that bring about this question. | Law & Ethics | 1144854650 |
| 1389900 | after a first amended complaint is filed and either answered or demurred to, what is the next step? | The next step depends on whether the complaint was answered, or a demurrer was filed. A demurrer is a pleading that the judge dismiss the case - arguing that "even if the allegations alleged in the complaint are true" there is no legal basis for the suit. When a demurrer has been filed, a hearing must be held before a judge, who will rule on the validity of the demurrer. If the demurrer alleges that the complaint is vague, the judge may accept (sustain) the demurrer, with "leave to amend". If the amendment does not cure the problems with the original complaint, the judge may (and often will) sustain the demurrer and dismiss the case. Besides (or after) a demurrer, the defendant can file "an answer" - a written statement of defense, which indicates which of the allegations the defendant has elected to contest. One form of answer is the general denial, in which the defendant claims that "everything the plaintiff has alleged is false". A defendant may also ask that the judge grant a motion to strike (a request that the court delete some or all of the allegations in a complaint). A motion to strike may be granted if allegations are repetitive, insufficient, beyond the jurisdiction of the court, etc. The answer is important because it states all of the defenses that the sued party intends to use in his/her/its defense. The defendant may also file an affirmative defense, which essentially argues that there are reasons that the defendant's liability should be limited or excused - even if the defendant has done all of the things that the plaintiff alleged. (The court may order a "reply", but that's rarely done. The most common occurrence of a "reply" is when the defendant has filed a counterclaim against the plaintiff.) Once the court has a complaint and some form of answer, the case will be calendared for further proceedings. The first step is almost always "discovery" - the exchange of information between the parties. Each side will probably use a combination of "interrogatories" (written questions) and/or "depositions" (a face-to-face question and answer session), and the lawyers may well exchange "requests to produce", meaning that each side is asking the other to provide certain documents or records. Your lawyer should be able to advise you on the step-by-step routine - it's both standard and essential. Good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1145308829 |
| 993081 | Reasons why guns shouldn't become illegal? | Just because I'm in high school people (especially on this site) think I don't know anything about these kind of issues. I known alot about guns(I'm on several youth marksmanship programs, along with the NRA) and am aware of the affects of guns yet I'm a huge gun enthusist because believe it or not, not all gun oweners are crazy assassins. I don't see why people especially congressmen have a hard time seeing why people might find an assault rifle or military rifle fun? Any way, most criminals and gangsters usually have records making their guns illegal as it is. So banning guns won't effect them at all, just hurt law abiding citizens. *** my point- do you want to live in a country/world where the only people with guns are criminals leaving you to defend yourself with sticks and stones. p.s. gun lovers have a duty to stand up to the anti-gun lawmakers, because allowing them to chip away at the 2nd amendment little by little(i.e. assault rifles and .50cals) will eventually lead to the 2nd amendment saying I have the right to bear .22 rifles. | Law & Ethics | 1145495394 |
| 3421739 | Years ago I had a settlement awarded in a lawsuit. Is there somewhere online to see general info about it? | contact the county courthouse where the case was settled and they can send you the info you need-it is public record. | Law & Ethics | 1145509013 |
| 3495480 | What happens after a criminal arraignment? | hopefully to criminal goes to jail | Law & Ethics | 1145930284 |
| 1002421 | do i need a lawyer for ssi appeal? | It will be easier if you do but if you can't afford one contact the BAR association and ask if they can recommend an attorney who will work pro bono (for free) or at a reduced rate. | Law & Ethics | 1144369348 |
| 3127629 | what roles do states have in making abortion laws? | very little because of roe v wade has made it more of a federal matter. every state law that is passed will automatically be filed against in federal court. that is part of the reason why pro life movement wants roe over turned. so that the states and the people of the states can decide the issue. | Law & Ethics | 1146100726 |
| 2862859 | Have you seen the 9/11 google video yet about loose change? | That video, as well as many other on that subject can be seen at my link. I tend to view these as propaganda. Of course, I view everything that comes out of the White House on this subject propaganda, too. There are facts that will never be known. There are too many discrepancies on both sides of the argument to make an informed decision one way or the other... | Law & Ethics | 1146271640 |
| 273900 | Can I bring a tort action against a law-enforcement agency for what I consider filing a false police report? | Police work under the clause of "good faith". They make a good faith effort to record the events as they are reported and what the officer observes. Everyone makes mistakes and everyone perceives things differently, including police officers. Officers are not exempt from having a bad day or missing things. People sue departments all the time, officers get paid time and 1/2 for court time. The officer doesn't usually have to pay out any fines because they are covered through (usually) a statewide insurance program as an individual (Like CLEAT in Texas) and municipalities have the same sort of insurance. Since the one you were dealing with was Highway Patrol.. they get a LOT more latitude in what they can do because they are presumed to have more training and experience than your regular city officer. You'd be fighting an uphill battle and the State won't settle a case such as this out of court. In my opinion. Good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1146283317 |
| 186138 | Why are 9 out of 10 managerial jobs filled by white males? | Well I guess I am one of the few Hispanics to have a managerial job it's taken alto of time to get where I am at right now. I think the more education u have u will get better jobs. | Law & Ethics | 1144679601 |
| 618013 | Who is Sibel Edmonds? | Sibel Dinez Edmonds (born 1969 in Iran) is a Turkish-American former FBI translator and founder of the National Security Whistleblowers Coalition (NSWBC). Edmonds was fired from her position as a language specialist at the FBI's Washington Field Office in March, 2002, after she accused a colleague of covering up illicit activity involving Turkish nationals, alleging serious acts of security breaches, cover-ups, and intentional blocking of intelligence which, she thought, presented a danger to the United States' security. Since that time, court proceedings on her whistleblower claims have been blocked by the assertion of State Secrets Privilege. Early life and education The daughter of an Azerbaijani doctor, Edmonds lived in Iran and then Turkey until coming to the United States as a student in 1988. She became an American citizen in 1996. In addition to English, Edmonds is fluent in Turkish, Persian and Azeri. She earned her masters degree in public policy and international commerce from George Mason University, and her bachelors in criminal justice and psychology from George Washington University. FBI career Edmonds was hired, as a contractor, to work as an interpreter in the translations unit of the FBI on September 20, 2001. Between December 2001 and March 2002, Edmonds reported to FBI managers various incidents of misconduct and incompetence, involving her supervisor Mike Feghali and others, that she observed while employed as a translator. In response, she claims that managers retaliated against her. She escalated her complaints to the FBI's Office of Professional Responsibility and the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Inspector General. She was fired on March 22, 2002. In June of that year, anonymous government sources asserted, in Associated Press and Washington Post reports, that Edmonds had been disruptive, breached security, and performed poorly at her job. [edit] Litigation Edmonds' allegations of impropriety at the FBI came to the attention of the Senate Judiciary Committee, which held unclassified hearings on the matter on June 17, 2002 and July 9, 2002. During the hearings, the FBI provided various unclassified documents and statements relating to the case, and even acknowledged that some of Edmonds' complaints, particularly regarding misconduct by her fellow translators and mismanagement within her unit, had merit. This led to two Senators sending letters, dated June 19, 2002 August 13, 2002, and October 28, 2002 — to Inspector General Glenn Fine, Attorney General Ashcroft, and FBI Director Robert Mueller, respectively — asking for explanations and calling for an independent audit of the FBI's translation unit. These documents were published on the Senators' web sites and were republished by a watchdog group, Project On Government Oversight (POGO). Meanwhile, on July 22, 2002, Edmonds filed suit against the Department of Justice, the FBI, and several high-level officials, alleging that she was wrongfully terminated from the FBI in retaliation for reporting criminal activities committed by government officials and employees. On October 18, 2002, Attorney General John Ashcroft invoked the State Secrets Privilege in order to prevent disclosure of the nature of Edmonds' work on the grounds that it would endanger national security, and asked that the suit be dismissed. On August 15, 2002, a separate suit, Burnett v. Al Baraka Investment & Dev. Corp., was filed by families of 600 victims of the September 11, 2001 (9/11) attacks against Saudi banks, charity organizations, and companies. Edmonds was to file a deposition in this case regarding her claim that FBI had foreknowledge of al-Qaeda's attacks against the World Trade Center. On December 11, 2003, Attorney General Ashcroft, again invoking the State Secrets Privilege, filed a motion calling for Edmonds' deposition to be suppressed and for the entire case to be dismissed. The judge, | Law & Ethics | 1145584506 |
| 2919067 | Why do stupid religious people have to mess with laws? | Religious people feels they have the "right" to legislate "What is morally right" because "god is on their side! History has shown that it is not god who corrupts society, but the people who act in his name. The name of the game is power, and imposing one's will on their fellow man. That was why our ancestors came to America, to escape "Religious persecution"! The question came up as to why the 10 commandments can't be displayed in the courthouse! Would you feel as supportive if we used a copy of the Koran or another religious symbol that was not Christian? Separation of Church and State means no one religion has the power to subjugate or repress another. | Law & Ethics | 1144160949 |
| 3998700 | Can a non-custodial father survive the loss of his 8 yr old child and the crushing debt of child support? | I'm so sorry for your loss and I hope this helps. There a number of web sites dedicated to single dads with and without custody . they offer advise,emotional support and services and links to financial help for getting your support problems fixed or dissolved. I understand this so well, my ex has been stealing support from me the last 4 years and both my sons live with me due to his harsh abuse. The court has refused to acknowledge this fact allowing this theft to continue. Like you I have limited resources so fighting the Attorney General is not an option for me but I know that what comes around goes around. Hang in there and Bless you. | Law & Ethics | 1145421481 |
| 2508586 | How does one find out who voted to make importing prescription drugs illegal? | You go to the government website and type in your senator or representative's name and you will be able to locate how he voted. otherwise type in the bill number on the website and see every officials roll vote | Law & Ethics | 1144094864 |
| 1417763 | What are the defenses being argued by the tobacco industry? | At this point anyone who chooses to smoke is aware of what the results are, since the warnings are on the boxes. Is it their fault that people choose to smoke anyways? (Not my argument, theirs.) | Law & Ethics | 1145746901 |
| 3207628 | what are the elements that must be present in a grave threat case? | What do you mean by "grave threat?" "Assault" is the legal term for threatening someone in most jurisdictions and the burden of proof is on the complainant. There are varying degrees of assault, depending on where you live. And, if you aren't referring to assault, to the best of my knowledge, merely threatening a grave is not an offense, desecrating a grave probably is. | Law & Ethics | 1145418457 |
| 3387157 | Where online can I get divorce documents? | Legalzoom.com, will fill out all the papers for you and send them back. They send you and your spouse a questionairre, and will have all the papers to you with in 10 days, with a personal agent to help with any questions. All you are required to do is pay for the filing and creation fees, and have both spouses sign the papers. They will file for you, then there is an 18 month processing time. However, after that it will be a dissolution of the partnership. You can opt out for the annulment before you get married again. | Law & Ethics | 1145628538 |
| 4366408 | what's a good website that's anti-affirmative action? | http://www.nationalcenter.org/AA.html | Law & Ethics | 1146229964 |
| 805210 | what is the history on the eighteenth amendment? | During the Progressive Movement, people wanted to make the moral standard of the United States a bit better. One way to do that was using Prohibition, or to stop the selling and/or manufacturing of alcohol or other intoxicating substance. | Law & Ethics | 1145392732 |
| 2258393 | What can be done to diaper wear pearbag? | what? | Law & Ethics | 1146287628 |
| 2206111 | Is there a difference between bail and bond, or are they interchangeable terms? | Bail refers to the amount of money that it costs to get you out of jail and that is set by the judge. A bind is something that a Bail bonds man puts up to get you out. | Law & Ethics | 1145499643 |
| 4237763 | what shoud be the punishment for rape? | DEATH. | Law & Ethics | 1144781680 |
| 987445 | Under what circumstance is a warrantless raid on a persons house deemed illegal by the 4th amendment? | There has to be probably cause to raid the house. If an officer observes and illegal act through a window he can enter without a warrant. If he only suspects illegal activity but has no patent proof he cannot enter the residence. Ohio recently had a case that changed our law. Under old rules if there were multiple leasees and one agreed to a search it was okay to search. Now everyone must agree to the search, if one says no then the search is illegal. | Law & Ethics | 1144345356 |
| 2952856 | i just slipped on a banana peel. can i sue the banana tree for damages? | Let me guess.... You are one of the people who want to legalize pot. | Law & Ethics | 1145314268 |
| 3193453 | i'm trying to find out how to look up if someone has ever been in jail in milwalkee,wisconsin? | Also, many websites have background checks for around 10 dollars a search. It will give you a complete background history on anyone if you have their social security number. | Law & Ethics | 1144193560 |
| 4467489 | Which site do u go to in order to make sure a sexual offender doesn't reside near u? | http://www.familywatchdog.us/ | Law & Ethics | 1144453463 |
| 475743 | Is it legal to be strip searched at your place of employment without a warrent? | Wow. So many highly opinionated answers, and so little information upon which to base them. First of all, perhaps it's just the way you wrote your question, but since you work on a different floor, how do *you* know ANY of this is true? Second, what state/country are you in? It might very well matter. A few other questions, if you're going to stand a chance of getting an intelligent answer that doesn't involve someone talking about the Patriot Act: You said the Director of Nursing called the police. Did they come? What did they do? Who told the people on that floor they could not leave? How was that enforced, if it was? Who ordered the strip search, and what do you mean by strip search? It has a specific legal definition and you may not be talking about what's considered a strip search under the law. Were people actually required to remove or arrange some or all of their clothing so as to permit a visual inspection of the underclothing, breasts, buttocks, or genitalia? (California's definition of a strip search) I'll talk about what I can talk about based on California law: As for your question (can you be legally strip searched at your place of employment without a warrant?); it's almost not possible to answer you. Strip searches in California do not require a warrant, but they are subject to a number of requirements, chief among them being that you are in custody. I cannot imagine a situation where an entire floor of nurses (whether that be five or fifty) could have been arrested for this and therefore strip searched. I don't know...I could probably go on, but I think there's just not enough information to give you a decent answer. Strip searching, detaining employees, urine testing and the like might not have been out of line depending on agreements with your employer and who conducted them (I can't imagine the police in the US would have done such a thing without an awful lot more info than this) and whether in fact they were even done (you did say you work on another floor, so I have to assume you got this info second hand and perhaps a little exaggerated). Post some more info, I'd love to know more about this. | Law & Ethics | 1145065231 |
| 2023423 | what does abstract judgment mean and what would veteran affairs have to do with it? | An abstract of judgement is just a summary of a judgement, a ruling made by a court. | Law & Ethics | 1144660250 |
| 2765440 | Who deservs Kosovo? Serbia or Albania? | Kosovo and Metohija (Mae-toe-khy-a) is southern Serbian province. It originates such status from 1974 Yugoslav Constitution, when Yugoslav president Tito (president from 1945 to 1980; born 1892, died 1980) - old and not having total power any more, had to make new deals with nationalists from Croatia (Croatia was the only country that was with Germany in II WW but after war was awarded more territories than it had before the war) who wanted their independant state. So, as an answer, some of them were send to prison for a while, but Serbia was divided into two provinces and one unidentified central region left in the middle: like P-C-P model (Province-Central_Area-Province). Why was that? Because Croats stated that Serbia has much power in Yugoslavia. Serbia was kingdom before joining in Yugoslav state (state of Yugo (South) Slave(n)s), and outnumbered all the other nations that joined into one country. So, Tito decided to divide Serbia into three parts, and two of them became "little republics into a republic", and third (central part) had no attribute - strange indeed. So, Serbia had three governments then: Kosovo and Metohia, Vojvodina, and (joined) Serbian government. Central part didn't have it's own parliament. When war started in Yugoslavia, Kosovo Albanians tried to separate from Serbia. They didn't succeed for years, but finally, with American help (and with help of people who have great influence in some European countries where USA has it's own great influence), they will soon have independance. Well, independance in way called secession (like California decides to leave USA), and with 40.000 USA troops. I guess any part of world where USA and NATO (USA again) have their interests can gain independance from the country they belong to, just as long as USA can install government and bring it's army, oil companies, rockets, etc. Simple as that... Read my answer to question: "Secret marriage?" - you'll find it if you click on my profile, and then find it in my answer list. Read also: "If there was no USA and UN influence on the Balkans, would Serbia rule the western Balkans? if not, who would?" Regards, m. | Law & Ethics | 1144506555 |
| 3485156 | will that in any way effect my child support? | Family law varies from state to state and within that state from county to couty and within that county, from Judge to Judge. Generally however, noncustodial parents who live in the same county where I live receive at least every other weekend visitation and one weekday,every single week, such as a Wed. If a parent splits custody, having the kids half of the time, in the majority of circumstances it can actually lower child support but only if the Judge's ruling and/or your Divorce Agreement states so. If it were me I would agree regardless as this surely makes you look like a concerned, interested Dad to your Judge which I'm sure you are. Also important for your child. That said, seek legal advice. | Law & Ethics | 1144217031 |
| 2720443 | My son is on home monitoring instead of a jail sentence, why is it you can't have a computer online a rule? | So, your son committed a crime, gets sentenced to a vacation at home, and is whining he cannot have a computer? How about just being glad that he got off so easy, doing his vacation time, and then NOT commiting any more crimes in the future? | Law & Ethics | 1144922222 |
| 3784230 | Does any one have any idea what the Ohio statue of traffic limitations is? | Get it taken care of.... lots of times many states will let you take drivers ed to remove it from your record. But go to Ohio.gov and see if you can find anything! | Law & Ethics | 1144176128 |
| 534067 | HOW CAN TERRORIST KILL THERE SELF AND MAKE MORE PEOPLE KILLEd? | because they live in a place where lives are being lost everyday (children too), and they believe that this act is the only way to bring the world's attention to what they feel is a great wrong. becoming a suicide bomber is using the only weapon you've got left: yourself. it is the act of a "true believer"--someone who believes so strongly in their cause that dying is a positive thing to them. not only that, people that they respect (sometimes their own mothers) will call them a martyr, and they will be considered heroes. (songs will be written about them, and paintings honoring their name will go up on walls in their neighborhoods.) imagine a world where whole neighborhoods are being bulldozed by an army that considers you an enemy--even considers your grandparents, your small children, a danger to them. you feel trapped by economics--can't shop for food in town or work because there are checkpoints between your home and those places. you have known friends and family who have died simply for being Palestinian, or Iraqi. you feel a terrible sense of injustice. and just down the road from your place, people gather, and a religious teacher talks about a way out. everyone says he's a fanatic, but you think, maybe there i will feel like i'm doing *something.* it just seems like you've taken enough lying down. and the people you elect to lead you end up becoming corrupt or ineffectual. what do you do? how do you get your freedom? you have never known what it's like to feel truly free. and so you go to the gathering of people who are very religious. what they say makes sense to you, even if it is violent. after all, what other way is there? one day, your home is destroyed. some of your family members die. and when someone suggests that there's a way to act for God that will help your people, a way that ends your own life, what will you do? not everyone is so strong as to believe that patience and peace is the way to freedom. the evidence against it is all around them. | Law & Ethics | 1145054472 |
| 4177305 | What is the legal age in Canada to leave home? | 14! and u can start drinking at 18! so you can be out on the streets but u cant buy alcohol! | Law & Ethics | |
| 2478535 | Anglican Residential School in Winnipeg Manitoba? | i'm pretty sure anyone who was in a residential school is eligible. i would call the metis federation and ask about who to call, since they would have that information. good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1144515087 |
| 3799896 | Is there a website that list where DUI checkpoints will be held with date and time? | I certainly hope not. It would sort of defeat the purpose wouldn't it? | Law & Ethics | 1144288069 |
| 3883093 | I need to look up case law,but A dont know the term for the situation(help)? | Your question needs clarification. What were you suing the prosecutors office (the D.A.'s office?) for? If you were charged with a crime, it was not a civil suit. If you are scheduled to appear in court on a criminal matter, and you fail to appear, even if you have agreed with the prosecutor to dismiss the charges, you have just added another misdemeanor. You've breached the agreement with the prosecutor, and they can pursue both the original charge and the failure to appear charge. If you missed an appearance in the civil suit, generally you wont be charged with the failure to appear, but the court may sanction you, and if it was wilful or for an important appearance, the court might dismiss your suit. Despite all this, it is hard to answer your question because it is not clear what term you are looking for. | Law & Ethics | 1146196768 |
| 531382 | what วรรคท้าย, as in "มาตรา 16 วรรคท้าย" means? (THAI)? | This is Thai language and related to text of law. มาตรา (matra) = code, set of laws วรรค (wak) = paragraph (also space) ท้าย (thai) = last วรรคท้าย = last paragraph มาตรา 16 วรรคท้าย = last paragraph of the 16th code of law. | Law & Ethics | 1145002921 |
| 354173 | What conspicaries do you know of and are they proven? | the one about american forces overthrowing some demmocratically elected latino president | Law & Ethics | 1146027629 |
| 548585 | My neighbor is being accused of a crime!!!? | i would ask the girl maybe she will tell u dont ask her flat out beat around the bush ... if she says yes i would call human services on the child and let them see for themselves her living atmosphere and meet her mom and possibly maybe a human services person can ask somehow too.. i would have several different people ask then thats how i would make the decision about the guy | Law & Ethics | 1145949652 |
| 2244134 | what's the difference between capital murder and murder in the 1st? | It depends from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, but on a basic, functional level, first degree murder means murder with premeditation (thought, care and planning rather than spur of the moment) and capital murder is a subset of first degree murder that a jurisdiction has designated as particularly heinous and hence death-eligible. For example, in Texas, murder of a child under 6 or a peace officer is considered capital murder. | Law & Ethics | 1145553274 |
| 2282269 | Does anyone know how long a company should take to send a file of mine - under data protection law? Thanks.? | I know I'm not helping at all but I have EXACTLY YOUR SAME PROBLEM....In summary I've been waiting for more than 4 weeks thought my company is international!... | Law & Ethics | 1145396606 |
| 2469525 | where can I find QUICK FACTS on John Hancock because I am doing a report on him? | Go to the library, and check out a book on JOhn Handcock. That's how people used to do it before the internet. | Law & Ethics | 1144799357 |
| 3179440 | How do i find original info on why Madison inserted the compensation requirement into the 5th amendment? | Try perusing the Federalist Papers for an argument for it or finding his notes from the Constitutional Convention (probably at a college library). Good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1144645519 |
| 1931319 | Locate Material Safety and Data Sheets for Combat Roach Bait? | Go to the Manufacturerr's Website, should be listed on package or bottle. If not, Google the Mfr Name. On their website, do search on MSDS <item name> May be PDF, sometimes they will mail it, especially if you tell them you are a good customer. | Law & Ethics | 1144260244 |
| 1097352 | What is her motive for killing her sister? | She was a psychopath - she wanted to see the man again, and only phychos would think of murdering a relative just to get that result. Part of a test designed by a psychiatrist. | Law & Ethics | 1144761778 |
| 1130975 | what are the different classifications of criminals? | I can think of three major categories, depending on the severity of the crime. Civil infraction - speeding ticket, etc. Not really a crime. Misdemeanor - crime punishable by less than a year in jail. Some states have 'high misdemeanors' that are punishable by less than 2 years in jail. Felony - crime punishable by more than a year in prison. Capital crimes are those felonies that are punishable by death (or life in prison). Murder is the big one here. I guess you could also categorize crimes by victims/results splitting them up into property crimes, white collar crimes, violent crimes, vice (so called victimless crimes), etc.. Not all criminals are created equal. | Law & Ethics | 1144781271 |
| 3107592 | My birth mother died and I was legally adopted. Do I have any claims to her estate? | PLEASE CHECK WITH A LAWYER. | Law & Ethics | 1145675588 |
| 2532877 | have you ever considered becoming a vigilante because you think that the police dont do enough to fight crime. | I don't really think that the police do not do enough by choice. I think it is because the liberals are so concerned with the rights of the criminals, the police are seriously bogged down in rules and regulations, while the criminals just do whatever they want to. They get accused of "harassing" "innocent" people "just because they are hanging with known criminals". Well, news flash - if you know someone is a criminal, you know they have hurt innocent people, and you are hanging with them and acting like it's cool with you, you are NOT innocent. You are aiding the criminal. Any time there is a car chase, the police, not the criminals, are blamed by the ignorant liberals who do not comprehend that the cops were doing their job chasing the criminal, and that the criminal was the one causing the danger by fleeing. | Law & Ethics | 1145833706 |
| 687636 | If someone is threatening a lawsuit against you using false claims just to get their way, is that illegal? | Of course, it is. The answer can be found in the question itself. The fact that persons threaten a lawsuit against you "using FALSE CLAIMS JUST TO GET THEIR WAY" is illegal and the plaintiffs may be incarcerated if the defendant can prove that the plaintiffs perjured themselves in court merely to "get their way". Can you imagine the potential harm done to the defendant? First of all there is the question of money, such as for hiring a lawyer to represent the him/her, or missing work, secondly the integrity of the accused is in doubt and last but not least the sheer torment, stress and distress the accused will experience during a trial. Even if acquitted, the integrity of the accused may never be the same as before he/she was accused. Hope this info helps. | Law & Ethics | 1144527484 |
| 1345873 | Have you ever cheated on your taxes? | Do you think that's a question anybody should answer w/ G. W. wanting records from google, yahoo, and who ever else? crap you tricked me, I just answered the question! | Law & Ethics | 1144895478 |
| 1493634 | How unethical do you think it would be to...? | Its very unethical; and sadly yes some are going to lable you a racist for asking it. Here is the question I would have posed; which is going get them to lable me a racist too I'm sure. How unethical would it be to order them to stop coming into this country illegally and then shoot if they didn't stop? | Law & Ethics | 1146260681 |
| 1887199 | what is constitutioal law for president? | President must be at least 35 years old, a natural born citizen, and a resident of the US for 14 years. | Law & Ethics | 1146228194 |
| 241664 | i need to find a lawyer named thomas fehr, does he have a website? | no website but here is some contact details and info: E. Thomas Fehr Balbach & Fehr, P.C. 102 E. Main St., Suite 301 Urbana, IL 61801 Phone: (217) 367-1011 Fax: (217) 367-1335 Email: balbach@pdnt.com Homepage URL: N/A "Tom graduated from SMU with a degree in Psychology and received his law degree from the U of I in 1971. He served as a Captain in the U.S. Air Force in the Judge Advocate General's Office from 1971-1976. Tom concentrates his practice in residential real estate law, family law and litigation." | Law & Ethics | 1144617586 |
| 693436 | What does it mean when someone is sentenced to 2 year midterm. How long will they remain in prison? | Midterm means they got the mid level sentence for their crime. A two year midterm, means the crime probably carries 16 months/2years/3 years, known as "16, 2, and 3..." They probably signed a plea bargain agreement stipulating no more than 2 years. Depending on the state you live in, the amount of time to serve varies. In CA, you will do a little over half of the sentenced time, about 13 months in state prison (less if they have county jail credits) If your friend has any "strikes" , i.e. previous violent felonies, they will do 80 or 85% of the sentenced time, again this is in the California system. Hope this helps! | Law & Ethics | 1145036397 |
| 969330 | Can you seal marriage records from the public in Colorado, and what is the specific statute or law code? | The State of Colorado actually lets you search marriage records online: http://www.sctc.state.co.us/marriages/default.aspx | Law & Ethics | 1146264668 |
| 1064337 | How do I legally divorce someone who's abandoned me in NJ? | You first can go to child support and get a order out they can find him from where he worked last year. If they cant find him through taxes then they have other ways of finding him. You have so much you can do Legal aid can only help you get into the rigt Direction with what you need to do. So first get a Support order in effect and then go file there is a form you fill out that states you have no knowlege of where your Husband lives. The Courts can ask you to post a notice in the local paper for a certain amount of time (as a first attemt to find him). You also need to find a way to see if he is behind bars as well cause that can be the case. if all attemts to find him in your power is gone then the courts can grant you a divorce. Most Judges ask for your own attemts at looking if you have done everything then there is other forms you fill out when you file for your divorce. So in a way you look for your husband the same way other mothers look for the father of there child or parents of a abandonded child. You do need to get pointed in the right direction and looking is a big part of it on your own account as well. Just go to legal aide first bring everything you know about him as well as questions to ask as direction to types of forms to file for a absent parent. We all need to move on with life and a parent/husband/wife to be gone that long when not over seas or behind bars is not the best for anyone married or not. I really send the best of luck to you. Laws are different in every state and I am not a lawyer so I cant give you advice in what you can and cant do I am just clear with what I have seen in my life. | Law & Ethics | 1145905929 |
| 2038379 | What is the reason for having a different age for drinking than for legal adulthood? | The legal drinking age is a non-legal term descibing the situtation that exists from the application of various alcohol licensing laws. In a principal instance, it sets the minimum age of customer below which licensed retailers of alcoholic beverages may not supply. Alternatively, the legal drinking age is applied more extensively as a prohibition on persons below the minimum age being on premises licensed to sell alcohol. At its strictest, the term describes the age below which persons must have their alcohol intake properly supervised by those responsible for them. Rarely will the minimun age be consistent in all cases. Indeed in each case, certain exceptions will exist in some jurisdictions In most countries the minumum age to purchase alcohol is 18, but there are notable exceptions. Some countries distinguish between drinks with lower alcohol-content (such as beer and wine) compared to stronger spirit-based drinks. Generally, a lower minimum age (say between 12 and 16) is applied in relation to those persons who are not allowed on the premises of a licensed drinking establishment. This prohibition will either be absolute or partial, being limited to certain times of the day, like the evening and night. Exceptions may exist when the premises are licensed but not open to the public (i.e. are private members clubs) or when substantial meals are also served together with alcohol (e.g. restaurants and hotels). An even lower age may apply in some jurisdictions that allow minors to drink in private with parental permission. Finally there is a de facto minimum age below which minors should not be given any alcohol under any circumstances, and to do so would be an act of negligence or recklessness or constitute a criminal offence. While the legal drinking age is 21 in all states, the legal details vary. Some states do not allow those under the legal drinking age to be present in liquor stores or in bars (usually, the difference between a bar and a restaurant is whether food is being served). Contrary to popular belief, few states specifically prohibit minors' consumption of alcohol in private settings. | Law & Ethics | 1146107585 |
| 2691022 | If you love two people equally and you have to pick one to die, how would you pick? | Pray about it and carefully consider what you are thinking about doing. Life is a gift from God and we should not posess the power to take it away. However, there are circumstances where you must choose. I personally would probably rather die myself than impose death on someone else, especially a loved one. To be quite honest, if you are looking fo ra quick and simple answer, there isn't one and never will be. | Law & Ethics | 1144848064 |
| 1877694 | list the countries that don't extradite back to the US over drug charges or other low level felonies? | Brazil, and Argentina...I am not positive though | Law & Ethics | 1146116781 |
| 3233099 | Why do Americans vote for presidents that support war and then protest against them? Paradox or not? | because most americans are stupid and cant see past the end of there noses.. | Law & Ethics | 1145290425 |
| 4195742 | What is borderline child abuse? | I think anytime you are doing anything to your child in Anger to hurt them it's abuse. The easy way to judge would be to think to yourself do I want to hurt or help my child. More specificly an occasional spanking when children respond to nothing else is OK. A backhand to the kid for a bad grade or even calling your kid stupid is Bad. | Law & Ethics | 1144092776 |
| 121592 | how do i find outstanding warrants in north carolina? | Go to a local police precinct and ask for the list. | Law & Ethics | 1144199220 |
| 14347 | Why do so many men think it is okay to abuse women? | Often times the kind of men that abuse women were either abused as a child, or witnessed the same kind of treatment to their mothers. It relates back to the man's childhood in most instances. Unfortunately, they rarely change. If a woman is in an abusive relationship, she must get out now and find help. And if it's possible, and the man's willing, he should get help as well. | Law & Ethics | 1143942117 |
| 1482119 | guy that was wrongfully accused of a murder and was in prison for 22 years? | I have to say the one that went to jail had a bum rap. But I doubt very much if they will pay him back financialy. He lost a lot of years. With all respect to the the girl who was killed. He was accused, mistreated,freedom taken away, and probably treated ungodly in prison. Being locked up is hell on earth. | Law & Ethics | 1146019070 |
| 335741 | how do i find an inmate located in a gila county jail? | shouldn't be too hard--after all they aint going anywhere | Law & Ethics | 1144093831 |
| 4229672 | do you nhave the official web site to the pomona court /for familylaw? | Here you go, chief: http://www.lasuperiorcourt.org/Locations/PomonaSouth.htm | Law & Ethics | 1145643850 |
| 4396326 | some one please help me.? | What do you need help on? | Law & Ethics | 1145916114 |
| 3254598 | Do I owe child support if I put my child up for adoption? | It depends, if they were in the foster system first, then you do that money back. But if you gave birth then put the baby up for adoption right away you will not. | Law & Ethics | 1144205863 |
| 3283955 | Need to know the labor laws in VA for lunch and 15 minute breaks? | Does an employer have to provide employees breaks or a meal period? No, unless the employee is under the age of 16. | Law & Ethics | 1145375179 |
| 2392017 | What was the Rwanda Genocide and what were it's effects? | In adition to your project on the Rwandan genocide you may want to research the genocide in Burundi. In Rwandi it was the Hutu's killing the Tutsi's and in Burundi (twenty years earlier) it was the Tutsi's killing the Hutu's. Interesting tie in for your paper. A great book to read is Century of Genocide second edition. Also there is another book, I forget the exact title, but it's something like "We regret to inform you that tomorrow we will be killed along with our families: stories from rwanda" or something like that. Both excellent books. Also look on the UN website and do a search for Rwanda. | Law & Ethics | 1145986899 |
| 4292758 | how do pro lifers feel about mast**bation? | YOU'VE JUST WASTED 5 POINTS ASKIN A POINTLESS QUESYION, GET A LIFE WILL YA... NOW LOOK, I'VE JUST GAINED 2 POINTS ON YOU.... | Law & Ethics | 1145452787 |
| 2394699 | Which states are prostitution legal in? | suurrrre. ok, enough of my assholeness. all i know is that supposedly it's legal in some counties in Nevada, but i'm not sure. | Law & Ethics | 1146448384 |
| 439469 | does judicial watch org. have a website? | Yes, Judicial Watch has a website, it is: www.judicialwatch.org A list of Judicial Watch officers and staff members is available at this site: http://www.judicialwatch.org/staff.shtml | Law & Ethics | 1144258637 |
| 1769633 | What can a Minnesota due who can afford to pay past & current STATE taxes? | Here is the state site http://www.taxes.state.mn.us/ Maybe this will give you some help. http://www.turbotax.com/articles/WhatToDoIfYouCantPayYourTaxes.html?source=ttcommain | Law & Ethics | 1144907814 |
| 1689865 | What does the Delcaration of Independence mean? | The self-evident part is (or should be) that "all men are created equal"...; the "remaining equal" is up to us -- which we've failed miserably at. | Law & Ethics | 1144256449 |
| 1614309 | Should Bush be tried for genocide in Iraq????? He is war criminal!? | I have just one thing to say...LOOK UP THE WORD GENOCIDE. | Law & Ethics | 1146044428 |
| 4118168 | what is the consequence of driving without license in singapore? | PUNISHMENT: Fine up to S$1000 or jail up to 6 months, or both. Subsequently, fine up to S$2000 or jail up to 12 months, or both. Disqualification from driving. APPLICABLE LAW: Section 65 of the Road Traffic Act | Law & Ethics | 1145216881 |
| 930632 | How to withdraw a complaint against a nortary public in Florida? | Contact this office: OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR NOTARY SECTION, LL06 CAPITOL TALLAHASSEE, FL 32399-0001 They were the people who you filed the complaint with in the first place. | Law & Ethics | 1146169400 |
| 2832651 | What is your opinion of the UCC (Uniform Commercial Code)? | It is mandated by fedral law on all franchises and is an important disclosure tool to a prospective buyer. It should be used in conjuction with the buyer's reaserch on the franchise and not relied upon solely. | Law & Ethics | 1146228983 |
| 2709233 | what are my rights against slander in georgia? | It's not worth a law suit. | Law & Ethics | 1145637546 |
| 343921 | how can I buy an apartment in US . I live in Iran now.? | If you legally come to the US you can RENT an apartment just like everyone else. You can't buy one, unless you're going to buy the entire apartment building | Law & Ethics | 1144616969 |
| 1563395 | Inhumane suffering and deaths in the world due to war. Is that world Peace?WHen will it end? | No. It is part of the natural world of which we are a part. | Law & Ethics | 1144757624 |
| 1965047 | Can a doctor force you to pay for copies of your medical records when he retires in the State of New York? | He can't charge you for your records per say, but he has to keep the originals for a certain number of years and the office can charge you for the service of making copies of them. Most doctor's offices do this regardless of the reason the copies are needed. | Law & Ethics | 1144369492 |
| 1604033 | how do yo use lexusnexus .com to search for court cases? | Lexisnexis is a paid subscription service. If you have access, then you may search under the terms "religion" and "school" to pull results. Here are three US Supreme Court cases relating to religion and schools: Chamberlin v. Dade County Board of Public Instruction, 377 US 402; School District of Abington Tp., Pa. v. Schempp, 374 US 203; and School Committee of Town of Burlington, Mass. v. Department of Education of Mass, 471 US 359. On Lexis you can enter the above citations and pull the entire case up. Hope this helps! | Law & Ethics | 1144176000 |
| 1531355 | Are you eligible to become a probation officer if you have misdemeanors? | I'm not sure, but be sure to know you can be scrutinize and investigated thoroughly, even your shoe size and pant size | Law & Ethics | 1145661524 |
| 4202591 | Why are the Clintons so highly regarded by the far left when they have been proven to be so corrupt? HELLO? | Clinton was just a very likable guy. I liked the guy and even defended him when he cheated. But people who defend him now are just sheep that are defending him only because he is a Dem, nothing more. It is very hippocritical because these same people accuse Bush supporters of the same thing. I also believe that it was Clinton's corruption and lack of integrity that ruined Gore's run for the White House. But overall, I agree, these supporters are very dumb. | Law & Ethics | 1145236778 |
| 388808 | What are the policy recomendations for super max prisons? | What is the question? Super Maxes are out of style now anyway; they're too expensive to staff and they dehumanize the prisoners, who are usually not lifers. | Law & Ethics | 1145896477 |
| 2356473 | How does the coroners act affect nurses in west australia? | what is the coroners act? | Law & Ethics | 1145280762 |
| 2992942 | Is same-sex marriage really an orientation issue or a gender issue? | it is an orientation issue because if you legally change your sex then you are entitled to all of the same rights as a person of that sex you have become. if 2 men want to get married and one of those men legally becomes a woman then legally they are able to get married because it is then seen that they are a heterosexual couple (in the broadest sense of the term). to be more specific, i would say that it's more of a legal issue rather than an orientation of gender issue but in the context of your question i would have to side with orientation. | Law & Ethics | 1144156067 |
| 3408924 | I will be visiting the Air force base in New Jersey i'am from Texas they ask for registration papers? | if you have the military sticker on your car, you just need an i.d. you shouldn't need the registration papers, cuz the sticker proves its registered. | Law & Ethics | 1145818432 |
| 500154 | What or where is the Illinois law that says a parent has to pay for kids college? | I do not think that law exists. If it did, there are very many places to llok. Use the link below to start your search. | Law & Ethics | 1145735548 |
| 1716307 | What are the three most significant Legal cases in United States history? | Row v. Wade - Abortion Brown v. Board of Education - Civil Rights Marburry v. Madison - Power of Judical Review Those are the ones that we, in law school, are supposed to know inside and out. | Law & Ethics | 1144710923 |
| 854919 | okay in the state of california morales lives longer than tookie williams did, well i disagree? | I am white and i agree with you, besides why hasn't the nightstalker or manson been killed yet either i am tired of paying fo them to have thre meals a day and a roof over their head when we have hungry children that are better than them. | Law & Ethics | 1144257486 |
| 733438 | any one know the story of diane downs? | i know the story some if it any way no she is out of prison she only got so many years and i think the kids that are still alive are with a Family member. | Law & Ethics | 1145834375 |
| 4425800 | Now that I see you, I know I have found it. My heart.? | And it's bleeding, right? | Law & Ethics | 1146160193 |
| 2720058 | is it legal to print a national flag on a T-shirt for commercial purposes(England, Germany, Italy and Brazil)? | Depends on the country. In the USA, it's legal. Thank you for your time. | Law & Ethics | 1145465184 |
| 4179363 | Have you ever been arrested? For what? | for being really, really, ridiculously good looking. | Law & Ethics | 1145463866 |
| 4010411 | Where can I find a Power of Attorney in Spanish? | MEXICO, SPAIN, and most of South American countries but Brazil | Law & Ethics | 1145578956 |
| 2569120 | What would be the best punishemnt for child sex offenders? | To be put in a special prison where they are subjected to being ass raped w/ a foreign object(minimum 12 inches in length) for at least one hour a day followed up by a general beat down. There is not a punishment severe enough for those assholes nor is there a word in the English language strong enough to describe them! | Law & Ethics | 1145556154 |
| 4225024 | is it illegal to obtain an abortion in any U.S. state? | Yes. All states have limitation on getting a late term abortions. | Law & Ethics | 1144642476 |
| 233596 | if it is illegal to drink and drive, why do they sell alcohal at gas stations? | Beats me, it's illegal in the UK :) <edit> Selling alcohol in Gas Stations I mean </edit> | Law & Ethics | 1145898404 |
| 3188475 | My husband is being held for a crime he didn't commit, what do I do? | #hire an attorney #2 what does a phone prove.. or pictures.# the court wont be impressed with you, sister or friend. all three are expected to lie. not that u r.lying. who is this eye witness."? take it to trial if he is innocent.. take a plea if he is not. | Law & Ethics | 1143914914 |
| 3948578 | What decifers a DUI from a DWI? | It depends what your state you are from. They are the same thing. | Law & Ethics | 1145247089 |
| 1597734 | what to do!!!? | Amy, I have a friend hooked on crack and he has been beating it on his own for 12 years and still doing it.You can't beat it alone. He is still addicted and will forever be addicted unless he asks for help. I hope you get help, we all have had to ask for it at some point in our lives. Help is GOOD!!! | Law & Ethics | 1145924650 |
| 3695944 | why should hired assasins escape capital punishments ? | And those treaties only involve the signatories...nice try. | Law & Ethics | 1144930870 |
| 1265263 | Where can I find the engineering and traffic survey for Stanislaus County? | County records are usually kept in the Courty Courthouse or County's Administrative Bldg. Sometimes traffic records are kept by the State such as the State's Department of Transportation. Try your County first and they should be able to guide you. | Law & Ethics | 1144575752 |
| 2275681 | Under TX law what is the minimum sentence for aggravated robbery? | Aggravated Robbery is a Felony of the First Degree in Texas, and thus carries a punishment range of not less than five years, or more than 99 years, or life in the pen. | Law & Ethics | 1145329057 |
| 4386203 | if a 15yr old girl and a 17yr old guy have sex 1 month b4 he turns 18 and and 2 months b4 she turns 16? | yes if her parents press charges | Law & Ethics | 1144732235 |
| 3230140 | is a person allowed to use the local code enforcement officers to vicitimize the neighbood? | That doesn't pass the smell test. I would go to the police with this and file harassment charges. | Law & Ethics | 1144602430 |
| 2516363 | Is it legal for a veterinary clinic to dispose controlled drugs by dumping them down the drain.? | Absolutely not. I strongly encourage you to get a hold of OSHA as soon as possible. Don't forget where those drugs are ending up by dumping them down the drain. The employer is 100% responsible for the safety of his staff and the animals that are in his care. If anyone gets sick because of the exposure to radiation, he is criminally responsible, infact, he is criminally responsible for the dumping of drugs down the drain. This veterinary clinic needs to be reported for illegal practices as soon as possible. Don't let your health be compromised by a vet who seems to be too cheap to properly equip his employees with the proper gear needed. Remember, this is your life, don't let someone else decide if you will get sick or not. | Law & Ethics | 1146164733 |
| 4221715 | Is it illegal to record some one in Louisiana without them being aware of the recording? | In Louisiana only one person has to be aware that the recording is being made. So, yes, it may be used in a court of law. Sorry. The only states where it requires two parties to be notified that a recording is being made are California Illinois Montana Connecticut Massachusetts New Hampshire Delaware Maryland Pennsylvania Florida Michigan Washington | Law & Ethics | 1146357807 |
| 1110594 | Can I legally buy hemp seeds in the United States? | If you're really talking about Hemp (NOT POT). Not yet, But....... State legislation, negotiations with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), federal lawsuits, Congressional legislation — action on industrial hemp is happening on all fronts. There's never been a more exciting time to be involved in the movement to help industrial hemp farming make a comeback as an engine of the U.S. economy. North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Roger Johnson is prepared to be the first state official to issue regulations implementing a law that allows commercial industrial hemp farming. Johnson organized a meeting for himself and agriculture commissioners from West Virginia, Massachusetts and Wisconsin, last month with Joseph Rannazzisi, a top DEA official, and other agency representatives to discuss his plans. DEA officials told Johnson that growers, processors and importers of hemp seed would have to be separately licensed, and that the DEA would have to establish quotas for industrial hemp production and processing. In the past, the DEA has refused to acknowledge the difference between industrial hemp and marijuana. The sole researcher who obtained a DEA permit to research industrial hemp (in Hawaii) was required to secure his crop with cyclone fencing and security guards as if it were marijuana. No one has ever obtained a DEA permit to grow industrial hemp commercially. Roger Johnson has gone further than any other state official in his work to make hemp farming a reality for North Dakota. He introduced and passed a pro-hemp resolution at NASDA, the association of state agriculture departments, and now is leading the effort to make North Dakota the first state to plant a commercial hemp crop. If Johnson is successful, he will have blazed a trail for all US farmers back to hemp farming. | Law & Ethics | 1145306706 |
| 3528780 | how do i write a letter to a judge that wants to send my wife to jail she cares for me iam disabled and a boy? | The lawyer will hopefully contact you so you can testify, hopefully this will do some good, but she better pay her taxes next time | Law & Ethics | 1144962504 |
| 3968273 | What are the latest scams for people looking to distribute money in another country? | One of the scams is to ask that you 'become' someone's heir i.e. family member for a person that has died and left millions of dollars in a foreign bank. Then they ask you to transfer the money to your account but you are not suppose to tell anyone of the transaction. They ask for a passport picture and other personal information. They tell you that you will get a percentage for your participation. If you see this type of email, DON'T DO IT! | Law & Ethics | 1145214554 |
| 3237070 | What is the LAW CODE for the State of Michigan that requires ONL Y a rear license plate? | Here's the book, you'll have to read the pages for yourself. http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(tewjvp552nyjgviws4tcwc55)/mileg.aspx?page=GetMCLDocument&objectname=mcl-Act-62-of-1956 | Law & Ethics | 1144856878 |
| 1717075 | What are ethics and morals to you? | Morals are things like the majority of people agree are not right i.e.'Do not kill' etc... Ethics have more to do with making the right/wrong choice in life that are in the grey areas of life. Example, you are attempting to help out a friend by submitting their resume to your boss but when you read your friend's resume you see clearly that your friend could easily take your job because your friend is more qualified then you. Do you give the resume to your boss and help out your friend that really needs a job or do you never submit the resume to your boss and lie to your friend about it? | Law & Ethics | 1145948151 |
| 1566112 | where would i find answers on filing kidnapping charges? | your local friendly police! | Law & Ethics | 1146024192 |
| 3903644 | (added to the question of mine) What could be the case? | Start with Trespassing. If he used a chainsaw: Disturbing the Peace. Malicious Destruction of Property. Vandalism. Let the police or the lawyer determine this. You just need to report the facts of the case. | Law & Ethics | 1145668311 |
| 3062014 | what is the difference between a signed statement and a signed letter for production in a court of law.? | If I undestand your question correctly, a signed statement is a statement made, usually to the cops or the court, directly giving one's information/story/etc. to them regarding the case/issue at hand. A signed letter for production can be a letter seized as evidence that is used in the case, but was written at some other time not necessarily to the court/cops/etc. directly about the case. Does that make sense? Say you gave a statement to the cops about a crime you committed-signed statement. Or else say the cops found a letter you write your brother telling him you robbed a bank and they use it as evidence-signed letter for production. This may be wrong, but without context, that is the best I can come up with. | Law & Ethics | 1146226804 |
| 3089853 | Why people are avoid to pay tax? | I don't....It is illegal. | Law & Ethics | 1144779104 |
| 4281154 | If abortion is murder, wouldn't that mean war is MASS murder? | Most people have the belief that killing is wrong (or immoral). When this belief is mixed with other beliefs (eg the right of a person to liberty), then the two beliefs have to be valued (or graded) so that one will prevail in a given situation. This is our ethical framework So whilst we all believe that it is morally wrong to kill, we may agree that ethically it is neccessary when other beliefs (like our self preservation) are more important Because we grade our beliefs in different ways, there will be no single view on what is right or wrong. So a Quaker (or pacifist) will never agree with a combat marine - both agree that killing is immoral but have different frameworks of importance (the latter will place integrity of country above the death of a hostile soldier wheras the former will not) Murder is defined as unlawful killing of another human being; the marine would argue that their actions are lawful and therefore not murder. Equating abortion with murder is incorrect; it is not unlawful and the science on when a foetus becomes a sentient human being unclear. | Law & Ethics | 1145950879 |
| 3679641 | I'm curious , why construction or labor workers do not claim income at the end of the year ? | Turn him in. What he's doing is called tax fraud. People like him are the reason we pay so much in taxes. Seriously, I wish you wouldn't have even mentioned this, because now I'm going to be pi$$ed all day long. I know of way too many people drawing disability and getting food stamps that work a few hours here and there and get paid cash. They're worthless, lazy, no-count, welfare receiving, tax fraud bums that need to spend a little time locked up for their worthlessness. | Law & Ethics | 1144244262 |
| 1688359 | Uable to take pictures of buildings and subways? | I can see a potential problem. BUT it's a big tourist spot and I take them all the time and've never been stopped. Who is telling you this? Maybe start questioning their authority in this matter. Don't take 9/11 or guilt of it as an answer. So don't know what to tell you, if you're doing nothing wrong, keep doing what you're doing. If you're doing something wrong, shame. | Law & Ethics | 1144080471 |
| 585077 | is there a statute of limitation on rape in Pennsylvania? | their is no statute of limitations on Rape or Murder. | Law & Ethics | 1144923248 |
| 2953431 | are tax returns checked in a fbi background check if the person does not have a crominal record? | No. They check them at random unless somthing is glaring at them. Like giving more money to charity than the average guy. That's how my bro got audited. But he had all his receipts so he was cool. | Law & Ethics | 1145022664 |
| 4068374 | is a death in the game of Russian roulette accidental or suicidal? | I'm not sure why people keep saying it's suicide, I can assure you it's not, knowing the risks doesn't make it suicide in the eyes of the law anymore so than it does skydiving or smoking. 1. Using the logic of the aforementioned responders, Harry Houdini, Evil Knievel, and David Blaine would be/have been locked away in mental health facilities for multiple suicides attempts. 2. There is no such thing as 'accidental suicide'. I'm not sure where people are getting that term from, but it's an oxymoron to say the least. Suicide uses the same legal criterion that separates murder from manslaughter, the intent to kill to standard. Unless the person was playing because they wanted to die, their intent was to beat the odds and win. 3. Death from Russian roulette is therefore, accidental as a subset of gross negligence in the eyes of liability insurance. Because of this, you would be unlikely to recover damages since the policy holder was still at fault, even if the death wasn't intentionally (suicidal). | Law & Ethics | 1145137400 |
| 117677 | Hi! It's Netsbridge. Need your unbiased perspective on publishing options:? | The crucial factor is do you to get this work seen/read by people? If so, how are you going that? The first company isn't going to promote your work. If you just want to have this for yourself or family go with the first. If you are hoping that your work will be "discovered", you need to have someone promoting it. You need to find out if you allow this editing what do you get in return? You should also consider the possibility that a little professional fine-tuning could actually improve your work. | Law & Ethics | 1145920951 |
| 3874119 | When did NY renstate the death penalty? | September 1, 1995 | Law & Ethics | 1145981317 |
| 2936287 | Can I avoid being screwed out of $1350? | While a written agreement is the easiest to clearly understand, a verbal agreement is also legally binding. It's good you've got witnesses to back you up - take her to court, she owes you! She might decide to pay once she realizes you are serious about collecting your debt and you may never have to go to court to collect. Don't feel bad about suing her for it either - you already have been kind to her with all you did do - and she doesn't seem to have a problem taking advantage of you and flaunting it in your face... this is what the legal system is for - this is obviously bothering you - this is your only recourse unless you decide you want to "gift" it to her and then you should quit complaining about what she didn't pay back. | Law & Ethics | 1145129237 |
| 3075921 | I was told one could only get an annulment within 30 days of marriage. Anybody know something I don't? | Thats not true. I'm sure there are rules about it like within a year. But there are alot of people who get it after. Petition the court for an annulment and if they deny your request you still have divorce as an option. Speak with an attorney about this to be sure. There are alot of grounds you can get an annulment on:Fraud is a big one. Like if they told you before you got married that they wanted children and then after the wedding they told you they lied. So definitely speak with an attorney. With an annulment you won't be a divorcee. It will be as if the wedding never existed. | Law & Ethics | 1144016271 |
| 2806244 | where would one sue someone in dallas, tx for more than $5000, and what are the procedures to follow? | You would sue in Dallas because of the jurisdiction in this case. You would sue in the county court under level 1 discovery. which is the level for complaints up to 50,000. | Law & Ethics | 1146159233 |
| 4281123 | What laws are there concerning poker playing in a private establishment in LA for no financial gain? | None. If you don't play it for financial gain it's just like playing cribbage or any other card game. | Law & Ethics | 1146273690 |
| 2308292 | I will take any advice regarding a second violation of probation (formal) in California? | Probably the 60 days, and any remaining jail time from the DUI, plus whatever you get from these last charges. In other words, total of all jail time sentenced to, less jail time served. | Law & Ethics | 1145492793 |
| 3555242 | Why isn't there a legal limit on marriages in USA? | Because getting married too many times implies divorces, and divorces are only about money, money to the husband, to the wife, to the lawyer, to the goverment, that's why they don't want to stop it | Law & Ethics | 1145418555 |
| 914745 | if my husband is divorcing me can he make me pay for any of the fees? | The court has to make you pay. Don't listen to someone who is leaving you. Get a lawyer. | Law & Ethics | 1145622466 |
| 1791589 | Is there a law or rules about destroying pigeons that live in a city environment.? | It probably depends on the city where you live - contact animal control and find out | Law & Ethics | 1145386122 |
| 2065849 | what does "prohibited alcohol conc" mean, WI state statute #346.63(1)(b)? | prop. al. con. means you have exceded the allowable blood alc. content for a person who is under 21 or who is operatng amotor vec. underage is .0000 and motor vec is .08 unles you have a cdl than it,s .02 | Law & Ethics | 1144623012 |
| 3949123 | what is involved in the term, diplomatic process? | From the word diplomatic process we know is a systematized way of implementing the policies of the government;a set predetermined interactions among individuals directed towards th achievenent of specific goal. Now what is involved in this process are the steps which this policies are been implented. Firstly,an issue has to come up,it must be clear what the degree of this issue is resulting to. If it will result to a war a quick measure and strategy must be designed but if not ,a measure must still come up to acertain what could salvage the situation. Secondly a round table discussion must be held by bodies or organizations in charge of such affairs. Then a briefing to the external bodies must be made. If everyone comes to a consesus. Then the process is taking a Shape. Finally it is taken to the body incharge for approval once they have gone through it and they agree. the president now signs it and it becomes implemented. | Law & Ethics | 1145371730 |
| 3126931 | What is the Donut Rule? | Two versions I'm aware of: 1) Programmers version - In a shared code environment, if the last checked in code does not compile, the person who checked that code in, buys the donuts. 2) Economic Theory/Law The Donut Rule is often a way of explaining the law of diminishing returns. eg. The first donut is brilliant! The second is satisfying, the third is ok, the fourth makes you feel a little sick, the fifth makes you sit uncomfortably back in your chair and wanting a brief nap. Each subsequent donut is an attempt to recapture that initial feeling of bliss. The law states however, that the enjoyment of each subsequent donut will diminish - hence: The Donut Rule. | Law & Ethics | 1146024552 |
| 3736178 | What do you call a group of lawyers? | A galaxy of lawyers, believe it or not. | Law & Ethics | 1144912495 |
| 897577 | What's happening in South Africa in the year 2006? | Thousands of people are suffering from HIV/AIDS. Plus, half of the infected people are in treatment. Plus, Mandela, the president is doing something about it and the government. I need 10 points. I'm in a competition. LOL | Law & Ethics | 1146072504 |
| 2799945 | Where can I find out Georgia's trespassing laws? For private property? | http://www.legis.state.ga.us/cgi-bin/gl_codes_detail.pl?code=1-1-1 | Law & Ethics | 1145970805 |
| 2308128 | What happens when you plead guilty to a firdt offense dwi? | it depends on what stat you are in. get yourself a lawyer and ask him. | Law & Ethics | 1145986173 |
| 2134368 | does pittsfield Illinois have a boot camp? | No but the Navy has a boot camp in Chicago and I bet if you ask any of the recruits there they would refer to it as "Pittsville" : ) | Law & Ethics | 1145486132 |
| 2003434 | Why are Republican Politicians so dishonest and corrupt? | The same reason ALL big-time politicians are dishonest and corrupt.. because they HAVE to be in order to get elected by the CITIZENS of this country! An honest person will NEVER make it out of local city politics because the first time they admit to ever being HUMAN and making MISTAKES like adultery, lying, using drugs in their youth, having an alcohol problem, ever needing psychotropic medication for depression... seeing a therapist, being late on bills, liking porn, masturbating, wanting to hit someone, picking their nose in public or changing their mind about anything... we, the people of the USA will jump on the *Hang them out to dry* media bandwagon and their careers will be over. So ya... if we want honest politicians we are gonna have to stop picking them apart and stay the phuck out of their personal lives. Otherwise we end up with what we have now.. which is lobby-wh*r*s and partisan puppets with no opinions that haven't been previously approved by DC pollsters. | Law & Ethics | 1145715390 |
| 939595 | Does anyone know minimum width of a driveway? | There is no law regarding minimum width. There is no automatic right to have a driveway of any kind, if you do have a driveway it's a bonus. If there is land available you can extend your driveway (subject of course to it being your land) and if you have a partition or dividing line between you and the neighbouring property you could discuss the option of a shared driveway with your neighbour. | Law & Ethics | 1145146934 |
| 1029515 | Will a suicide hold show up on a criminal background check? | If you were issued a citation, or had ANY court appearances in conjunction with an attempted suicide, YES, it will appear on the District Attorney's MAINFRAME. If the agency doing the search has access to this database, it will come up on the screen. You then must explain the circumstances in writing & show proof that you completed ALL of the terms of the Judges Court Order. May I suggest the "wait & see" attitude? It may not come up & if it does, you can explain when it does! | Law & Ethics | 1146345017 |
| 2043997 | How can the law be used as a tool for social engineering? | I too am an online criminal justce student. I just finished criminology and did studies of social theories. I am not sure it this is what you are looking for but to me social engineering is using your political and finaincial powers to make reform to the system. This is done by thrusting the people in powers morals and values upon the rest of the country. To me it is the rich against the poor. If I were you, I would look at the Wikipedia site. This is where I have found a great deal of valuable informaiton throughout my classes. en.wikipedia.com I hope this is somewhat helpful! | Law & Ethics | 1146029382 |
| 4287824 | How can i get my girl back? I have a no contact order that we didnt want.? | not sure but try thats ill i got to say and thats soo sad im sorry but mabey wait tell she turns 20 or soo then u can get her back but im not sure.trust me it sucks i cant leave the state cause im on probation.!!! thanks for the 2 points.... | Law & Ethics | 1145487367 |
| 1073056 | parental roles and government censorship? | What exactly is your question? What would you like to know abut parental roles and government censorship? Do they exist? Do we need more of one or the other or even both? Please help so we can answer your question! | Law & Ethics | 1144711972 |
| 2102363 | what should i do with my neighbor who tells lies about me to is there a real state lawyer here can help?? | there is absolutely nothing a troublemaker hates worse than being ignored. | Law & Ethics | 1145735329 |
| 38573 | The drinking age.......? | I feel that the whole drinking age thing is overrated. When I turned 21, I didn't even drink for about 3 months! Just didn't feel like it. And to answer your other question, alcohol is alcohol. | Law & Ethics | 1146285390 |
| 4436297 | Where can I find the website for Ontario Labour Laws??? | http://www.labourrelations.org/LabourLawOntario/LabourLawOntario.html | Law & Ethics | 1146060274 |
| 4351796 | My friend got arrested for bench warrants how long do they normally keep them for? | What will happen is he will sit in jail until he can see a judge.... The judge will give him a long lecture about how everything he did was wrong, and that he should show up for his court appearances.... He will ask your friend if he has anything to say if he does the judge will listen... He will set a court date. and decide if he gets bail or not.... Depending on his record if he has been in and out of jail in the past... The judge may keep him in custody until his hearing... If they feel he is not a "flight risk" they will set bail at a high amount... Good Luck | Law & Ethics | 1144555877 |
| 2142498 | Why do past mistakes keep you from life even when you turn your life around? | only if you let them. | Law & Ethics | 1146454190 |
| 2604764 | If the lost purse had $2,000 I would have to prove that I had that amount to accuse someone of stealing it?? | Unless there's video tape of them taking out the cash there's nothing that will happen. Simply accusing someone of taking $2000 isn't going to mean anything, there has to be proof of them taking it. Since I dobut you'll even be able to prove there was $2000 in it I seriously dobut you'll prove they took it. Anyone could have taken it, the person who found it has no way of knowing what should be in there. Also what type of person carries $2000 in their purse? Only someone asking for trouble would do that type of thing. Also don't think the store will pay for it, it was YOUR MISTAKE that caused the money to be lost (if you could even prove that you had it) and NO store or insurance policy will payout a claim simply on a statement "I had $2000 in the purse." How rediculious do you think that statement sounds? It makes you look more like a criminal then the person who you say stole it. | Law & Ethics | 1145307281 |
| 2519896 | Are there any laws that effect people that live in apts. and don't smoke but are bothered by neighbors smoking | if you are renter, and not a owner there is nothing you can do, other than move. there are some non-smoking apartments, they are just a little harder to find. | Law & Ethics | 1145052196 |
| 3315953 | WHY are Bush and Cheney not indicted and/or impeached for lying? | a lie which causes in going to another country and killing thousands of civillans, and thousands of ur own troops.... the reason they're not impeached for lying is because americans voted for them for their 2nd term, which i really dont understand | Law & Ethics | 1145216303 |
| 3133149 | i'm doing a debate project on flag burning how do you all feel is it moral wrong to burn the flag? | The flag must be burned when it becomes unusable or in contact with the ground. There are guidelines for it and it is acceptable to burn under these guidelines. I disagree that it acceptable to burn as a form of protest. It is a symbol of your right to protest among a host of other things and as such should be treated with the respect that it deserves. You may not agree with the government, but don't take it out on your constitutional rights as an American and take it out on the flag. That is misplaced aggression. If you burn the flag because you hate the country, then hopefully you are burning it in another country that you have adopted as your new home. | Law & Ethics | 1145284909 |
| 1674398 | If a unauthorized car is parked on private property, like a person's driveway etc., then does the homeowner ha | Yes. | Law & Ethics | 1145257699 |
| 1147789 | Any way of getting copy of grandpas will as money left to us- but in our dads name ,solicitors unknown!? | check with the local courts,, start with probate , if the will was filed inm court it will be public record,if not you can file a claim in probate court for the will | Law & Ethics | 1146083549 |
| 814808 | law on riding vehicle/scooter without license in Texas? | Depends on the scooter. If it is less than 40cc, you don't need a license or insurance... | Law & Ethics | 1145560550 |
| 155851 | After what period should education standards be changed according to the rapid advancement in educationalfield | There are certainly no international laws. The syllabus is set by the awarding body for the qualification you are studying for. In England, for example, there are "examination boards" which set the syllabus for the different educational qualifications. The syllabuses generally get a major revision about every five years, although there can be annual minor revisions. However, If you were taking a subject like information technology, where there is a rapid pace of change, the examination board would probably not penalise you for relying on information from a textbook that is only a couple of years out of date. CONSTILAWCONSERVATIVE: I wish you would pose your ideas for educational reform as a question! Britain has tried pretty much the same educational policy as you are suggesting over the last decade or so. The results might surprise you! | Law & Ethics | 1145023717 |
| 2874257 | When does an adversarial proceeding begin? (after arrest, post-indictment, etc.)? | Are you asking when a person is entitled to counsel under the 6th Amendment? If so, "Right to counsel granted by the United States Constitution means at least that a person is entitled to help of lawyer at or after the time that judicial proceedings have been initiated against him whether by way of formal charge, preliminary hearing, indictment, information, or arraignment." | Law & Ethics | 1146437252 |
| 629389 | How long does a president's term last? | 4 years, and they can go for 2 terms. 8 years total if elected twice. | Law & Ethics | 1144981558 |
| 4375709 | Hi! It's Netsbridge. Need your unbiased perspective on publishing options:? | Go with your personal ethics. If you permit unbridled editing of your work, haven't you released creative control. I say don't sell your name. If you are an artist, and if you can make a sheet of blank paper come to life you are an artist, why would you allow your name to be placed to someone else's work. | Law & Ethics | 1145921047 |
| 3379354 | copy of the 31-page indictment of US v Eppolito & Caracappa? | mmmm.......... | Law & Ethics | 1144371187 |
| 1006585 | should i fight a speeding fine of which i was doing 51.7 in a 50 zone? | first off at that speed you were not caught by a radar gun, seems to me you were caught with vascar. I would fight it | Law & Ethics | 1145949798 |
| 3059143 | If some people don't believe in psychics, the how come police departments use them to solve crimes? | I don't particularly believe in psychics myself, but if in a situation of desperation, most people, including me, would do whatever it takes to get things done. A friend of mine had a sister that was missing for almost 2 years, her family finally decided to use a psychic, between the police and the psychic, her sisters body was found. | Law & Ethics | 1145779642 |
| 1825670 | Are there any states in the United States that have completely abolished parole? | i wouldn't be surprised if california did those f*cking idiots...giving ILLEGAL ALIENS driver's licenses and social security and health benefits? COME ON. that's why wwe're so far in debt. just add it to the list of dumb things california does. | Law & Ethics | 1144285931 |
| 465171 | What factor is unconstitutional to use as a sentencing factor? | Lots of them. Race is an easy one. | Law & Ethics | 1144678738 |
| 653529 | I'm I doing something illegal? | nope you're not doing anything illegal.. it is your pic to do with it what you want, | Law & Ethics | 1144106455 |
| 1178186 | Y America cant accept immigrant wif open arms? They re suffering in their home countries. that's y they leave | hey i'm feelin' you pixiestix, but one thing is that i DO get gov. assistance on some things that i need and I DO work 40 hours a week to support my family and I DO PAY TAXES LIKE EVERYOTHER HARD WORKING CITIZEN... i am a citizen and i live a hard life, so when i see the minorities doing the same, i don't feel that they are just poppin' babies and living off the gov. but of course don't get me wrong, there are those people out there. and yes, why should we pay taxes to support illegal immigrants that are just trying to take advantage, i agree with you totally.... but for those that are working hard like you and i and are paying taxes, i think they deserve a chance to better their lives because their country can't provide the jobs, health care, and living... | Law & Ethics | 1146240510 |
| 2606347 | If im the accuser in a case and I have been subpeona to court do i have to go? | If you are the accuser, you don't have to be present. But, know that it will make the judge seriously question your credibility..and your testimony may be what is needed to get a conviction. I don't know what happened, but if it is something traumatic like a rape, etc...you can testify by closed circuit television...ask your lawyer, or if you don't have one, call the court and ask them.. | Law & Ethics | 1145833004 |
| 241357 | Does anyone know where I could find a legal summary of the case The People V. Blaisdell from 1822? | just type findlaw.com | Law & Ethics | 1145828205 |
| 4150165 | What is the statue of limitations for a class c felony? | =========== Indiana Code IC 35-41-4-2 Periods of limitation (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a prosecution for an offense is barred unless it is commenced: (1) within five (5) years after the commission of the offense, in the case of a Class B, Class C, or Class D felony. =========== Note: However, if a Class B or Class C felony that would be barred from prosecution under the section above involves the use of DNA to establish the identity of the offender, prosecution may be commenced within ONE year of the earlier date that the state either (1) first discovers the offender's identity using DNA evidence, or (2) could have discovered the offender's identity using DNA evidence if due diligence was used. | Law & Ethics | 1146176761 |
| 1917752 | How can anybody actualy agree with killing babies? (Abortion) It's sick!? | You will never win this one, the law of the land says it's legal, in controlled and certain conditions, that should be good enough, unless you don't like democracy. If you do then vote. and make yourself heard through the democratic way. | Law & Ethics | 1144610262 |
| 1557964 | If some mexicans are illigal immigrants then what were the first americans? | squatter's | Law & Ethics | 1144804053 |
| 3688018 | If its really "Innocent until proven Guilty" then why is it that they put you in handcuffs and in jail? | oxy is right. That is also why they have an arraignment where you plead guilty or not guilty and then they set bail and what not to let you out. The reason for a bail is to pay for the cost of your upkeep but will also prevent heinous crime offenders from getting out by raising that amount by an ungodly multiple. | Law & Ethics | 1145887432 |
| 3214607 | Am I the only person in Britain who is fed up with Europeans stealing our money and making laws for us? | i say that's wrong if it's your money and your land you should decide what to do with it! | Law & Ethics | 1145302254 |
| 2575541 | What are the laws in LA about parking a travel trailer on residential streets? | Call the police, they'll tell you. | Law & Ethics | 1144975266 |
| 957248 | how to wrie a motion for dissolution of marriage, simplified divorce? | Contact your local city/county family court. This is different in every court system, but most family courts have a "self-help" support service of some kind available to those who need to handle a divorce without a lawyer. Or they might be able to refer you to a free or low cost legal aid clinic if one is available in your area. | Law & Ethics | 1144176215 |
| 2185925 | what is the punishment for a class d felony in arkansas? | For a Class D felony, the sentence shall not exceed six (6) years, and if you are convicted of a class D felony you may be sentenced to pay a fine not exceeding $10,000. | Law & Ethics | 1145926485 |
| 2590635 | I need an attorney to answer this Question. When someone goes to Jail or they paying off their restatution? | I am not a lawyer, but I have some experience in the law. Don't know which state you are from, and that would make a difference. With jail budgets getting tighter and tighter, many institutions are opting to pass some of the costs on to the inmates in the form of fees and such. Whether this is legal in the jurisdiction you are from is whether there is a state law and/or county ordinance to permit it. On the second part of your question reference punishing loved ones, it depends on what "punishment" is done and how it is being done. Contact the Sheriff or jail administrator as they may be able to explain what is going on. Don't go in making vague accusations of corruption without some evidence and supporting documentation. Ultimately, you may have to contact a local attorney in your area. Dear Old Dad | Law & Ethics | 1145851728 |
| 469976 | are there a maximum # of points you can get on your florida drivers license and have it taken away? | First - not all states use a point system. Since you are asking the question I will assume that Florida does. You can look this info up by checking the Florida Statutes. These, I am sure, are available on Florida's legislature's website. In Missouri, for example, if you get 6 points in 6 months, 12 points in a year, or 18 points in a year and a half you will have your license suspended. Typically each moving violation is 2 points. Meaning if you plead guilty to speeding 3 times in 6 months you will lose your license. I am sure Florida is similar to this. Try calling your local cities court clerk. They will know the answer to this. Or certainly you could speak with an attorney. Drive safe! | Law & Ethics | 1144572802 |
| 1046321 | is it legal to import airsoft weapons into the UK? | In the United Kingdom there are currently certain restrictions on the possession of airsoft replicas, which came in with the introduction of the ASBA (Anti-Social Behaviour Act) Amendments, which prohibit the possession of any firearms replica in a public place without good cause. The prohibition of self-contained gas cartridge weapons similar to that made by Brocock can arguably apply to Moscarts and BB-Shower grenade systems, however a formal case precedent has yet to be set. The Violent Crime Reduction Bill, now under debate, may prohibit the sale, manufacture and import of any replica weapon, including those used for Airsoft. This would mean the eventual end of the sport in the UK, as guns break and could not be legally replaced. The Airsoft community in the UK and other countries have started a public campaign in order to try and save Airsoft there. Due to the VCR bill, British Airsoft players, retailers and sites have had to look to the future by forming associations, the first and prior to VCR was UK Airsoft Sites Governing Body UKASGB, followed by the retailers UK Airsoft Retailers Association UKARA, with the first official players body for the South West region UKSAPA, latest to be formed is the Association of British Airsoft ABA which is currently along with UKASGB in talks with the Government with regards to gaining an exemption for the sport. The ABA are asking people to show their support by filling in a Supporters Form [1] and those people who are a part of the sport to register at the site in case membership is required by the government in the future to enable Airsofters to take part in their sport. | Law & Ethics | 1146311458 |
| 251810 | ?what is the law regarding pointing and presenting a firearm? | If you fear for your life or your family's..nothing will happen. You have a right to defend yourself. But be smart. If you cant prove fear of life then brandishing a firearm is one of several things you may be charged with if you point a firearm. There are other charges you'll be slapped with also. I suggest ANYONE who has or is thinking of obtaining a firearm read this book..it only costs a couple buck and is a real eye opener. Very plain language without all that "legalese". This one is a california edition, laws in your state may vary. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0964286483/qid=1145804767/sr=2-3/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_3/002-1006831-6660060?s=books&v=glance&n=283155 | Law & Ethics | 1145399231 |
| 3699844 | If you know about a crime...? | The media will get their nose in it soon enough. Just report it to the proper authorities, and let them tell the media what the general public needs to know. | Law & Ethics | 1143917696 |
| 1102972 | What is the maximum and minimum jail time for a rapist? | 15 to 40 to life | Law & Ethics | 1145487026 |
| 2491779 | does anyone know a Panamanian woman who is willing to marry an American so the i can move THERE? | You don't need a panamanian wife to live there........I tell you that from experience. Best place to live...province of chiriqui, best village, el valle, best beaches..........the whole country. | Law & Ethics | 1146017160 |
| 2448182 | Are you for or against traffic cameras? | I am for traffic cameras, as long as they function correctly. People who receive tickets after running a red light will be more careful the second time around, but there are some traffic cameras that merely photograph any car that runs two seconds after the YELLOW light kicks in......leading to a lot of misunderstandings and discrepancies against traffic cameras. | Law & Ethics | 1144191651 |
| 968240 | Any regulation to protect consumers from internet frauds? | Absolutely. There are quite a number of laws preventing internet fraud, a few of them federal. A large number of internet frauds originate overseas (places such as Nigeria), but even these are being prosecuted by U.S. authorities. If you suspect that you were the victim of an internet fraud, you can contact the United States Secret Service or the FBI. The web site for reporting these frauds is http://complaint.ic3.gov. | Law & Ethics | 1144527973 |
| 373677 | how do i report people littering in st tammany parish in louisiana? | get their tag no and call your local authority to complain, good luck, I find it better to pick it up and go with life | Law & Ethics | 1145496741 |
| 3704708 | protecting my house from vandalism? | Install Vandal-Proof Dome security cameras. These are the same type of security cameras used in jails. The kids can beat it with a bat, shoot a bullet at it, and it will not break. Type in the following Part number into the Yahoo search engine: VDC-D1124VA This camera will stand up to any vandalism and will capture any events in day or night, regardless of the lightling conditions and it won't cost you too much money. Once you capture the vandalism, give a copy of the video to the local police department and one to the local newspaper. I guarentee immediate action will be taken by the police and justice will be served. | Law & Ethics | 1145403372 |
| 3216365 | when you are cited for a fix-it ticket is there a law that the passenger has to also surrender ID? | It would depend on your state. In GA for example, only the driver of a car has to give proff of his ID ( hopefully a drivers licence) Anyone else can merely say they don't have one on them, or merely say no. There is no law in GA anyway that anyone has to provide ID to the police. They are required to give them their name and birthdate if asked. Of course being black in a all white area is most likely it. also the time of day or night, for example at 3 am, it is alot different than at 3 pm. | Law & Ethics | 1145231597 |
| 1688761 | IF there is a warrant out for my arrest in another state that I have no knowledge of and I go to the local pd? | You may be arrested and be extradited to the jurisdiction where the warrant is. Or you may have no consequence..depending on the extradition policies of the departments. | Law & Ethics | 1144337615 |
| 956548 | can I get a ticket in a parking lot? | parking lots are private property so there has to be a sign posted saying that the property owner has allowed the police to patrol the parking lot. If there is noting like that there is nothing that they can do to you unless you were pulling on to a city street, at least that is the law in CA | Law & Ethics | 1144477515 |
| 2241025 | In a custody battle can conversations that were recorded without my knowledge be used against me? | Federal law allows recording of phone calls and other electronic communications with the consent of at least one party to the call. A majority of the states and territories have adopted wiretapping statutes based on the federal law, although most also have extended the law to cover in-person conversations. Thirty-eight states and the District of Columbia permit individuals to record conversations to which they are a party without informing the other parties that they are doing so. These laws are referred to as "one-party consent" statutes, and as long as you are a party to the conversation, it is legal for you to record it. (Nevada also has a one-party consent statute, but the state Supreme Court has interpreted it as an all-party rule.) Twelve states require, under most circumstances, the consent of all parties to a conversation. Those jurisdictions are California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania and Washington. Be aware that you will sometimes hear these referred to inaccurately as "two-party consent" laws. If there are more than two people involved in the conversation, all must consent to the taping. Regardless of the state, it is almost always illegal to record a conversation to which you are not a party, do not have consent to tape, and could not naturally overhear. | Law & Ethics | 1146265322 |
| 3041444 | Is it nessasary to have a reservation in private sector? | It might be except your question is so confusing and vague that I have absolutely no idea what you're talking about. | Law & Ethics | 1146133051 |
| 3762142 | Stem Cell Reseach? | Stem cells are essentially primordial cells of a human organism (i.e., a human being) which are capable of becoming all or many of the 210 different kinds of tissues in the human body. Stem cells have traditionally been defined as not fully differentiated yet (or, not fully determined yet) to be any particular type of cell or tissue. They range from "totipotent", i.e., almost totally undifferentiated and capable of becoming any tissue in the body (as in the early human embryo up to about the 4-day morula stage), to "pluripotent", i.e., more differentiated and therefore only capable of becoming some cells or tissues in the body (as in the 5-7-day blastocyst stage of the early human embryo, with decreasing capacity in later stages of fetal development, and in adult human beings). However, complicating the current debates are very recent research findings indicating that yet another heretofore scientific mantra has been broken: the definitions of these three categories of stem cells (embryonic, fetal and adult). It was thought that only the earliest stem cells were "totipotent". But it has now been demonstrated that not only "pluripotent" cells can be "de-programmed" and returned to earlier states of differentiation, but even the most highly differentiated cells can have their biological fates so reversed - as happened with Dolly. Furthermore, research studies now also demonstrate that cells which were "fated" to become only a small range of cell types and tissues in one organ (e.g., different types of blood cells), can now be "coaxed" to become cell types and tissues of an entirely different organ system (e.g., different types of neurons). Hence, the very definition of "stem cell" has itself been dramatically and only very recently altered. One way NOT to define a "stem cell" is that given by Dr. Harold Varmus, Director of NIH, in his January 1999 Senate testimony on stem cell research. There and elsewhere (including the official NIH web site on stem cell research) Varmus defined an early "human embryo" as JUST stem cells, rather than giving the scientifically accurate definition of an "embryo" as a human being. Now, perhaps the CELLS OF an early human embryo are totipotent, or pluripotent (depending on the age), but the early human embryo is ALSO a human being per se from fertilization. He further defined a "human being" as existing only if implanted and developed to adulthood - a rather bizarre thought. These scientific definitions have great significance in arguments for and against the use of human embryonic stem cell research. Once again the use of the correct science is fundamental in understanding the ethical distinctions in these debates. Question: What are the major purposes or goals of doing stem cell research? Answer: The three major goals usually cited for pursuing this research are: the gaining of important scientific knowledge about embryonic development and its application to related fields; curing debilitating diseases, e.g., Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, diabetes, stroke, spinal cord injuries, bone diseases, etc.; and screening drugs for pharmaceutical companies, instead of having to rely on animal models. Question: Are all kinds of stem cell research ethical? Answer: Most commentators agree that the use of stem cells derived from adult human beings are ethically acceptable (assuming other ethical parameters are met). The major point of disagreement involves the use of stem cells derived from early human embryos and aborted fetuses. Most of those "pro" human embryonic and fetal stem cell research use utilitarian ethical arguments as justification: it is ethically acceptable - even morally required - to destroy a few human beings in order to possibly benefit millions of patients. Besides, these cells do not cause the same immuno-incompatibility problems after t | Law & Ethics | 1145218266 |
| 797555 | Can I sue my siblings for mishandling my father estate? | the executor of the estate is supposed to divie up the remains equally, i think; and that means for everything that is sold you get an equal share. if they sold it, it doesnt matter if they already spent their portion of what they got, they still owe you your share. you can sue them. its a shame people act so selfishly and unethical towards each other when their parent dies. | Law & Ethics | 1145415563 |
| 1515846 | U.S. Patents office web site? | http://www.uspto.gov/ | Law & Ethics | 1144291628 |
| 1714721 | Should i cry to get out of a speeding ticket? | yes | Law & Ethics | 1144798077 |
| 962146 | How similar is Australian Employment Law to English Employment Law? | I don't think you'll have too many problems. Howard's new IR (Industrial Relations) laws have just come in, which means you can fire anyone at anytime without a good reason. | Law & Ethics | 1144149681 |
| 1285406 | What is in us that turns a deaf ear to the cries of human suffering? | I think it is as simple as people not wanting to become embroiled in someone else's problem. Most people feel that if they ignore the cries, perhaps someone else will help. Some people feel they have enough of their own problems to deal with. This is not right, but I am sure it is what goes through people's minds. | Law & Ethics | 1144043951 |
| 1737485 | I am writing a dissertation on emergence of liability litigation in sports arena and effect on nature of sport | Congratulations. We are all duly impressed. ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ | Law & Ethics | 1144929252 |
| 1228875 | Can a minor be forced by their parents to get an abortion? | No. Once you are pregnant you become emancipated. You can make your own choices and do not need parental consent. Your parents cannot force you to do anything you do not wish to do, they can only advise you. | Law & Ethics | 1145567180 |
| 1849536 | What can i do if my daughter lent her ipod to somebody and that person do not return it? | ground your daughter for beings stupid and lending her stuff out | Law & Ethics | 1144279277 |
| 2686328 | What happens when you go to court with a drunk in public charge? | Get a good lawyer, ask him what to do. I had several friend talk about how having a lawyer makes all the difference or how knowing how to act in court makes all the difference. If you have a clean record, many times how well things work out depends on how you act and what you say in court. | Law & Ethics | 1144895581 |
| 2774563 | what are the dwi laws in new york? | .08 BAC They have become fairly standard in all states since the Feds tied highway funds to the .08 BAC limit | Law & Ethics | 1145994393 |
| 3104800 | why do children need vacination when its causing brain damage to them? | The point is that everyone needs to be vaccinated. I have never been, and I am a 6'3" 3.8 GPA College Student with a 168 IQ. The main reason that people vaccinate is fear. They have done it. Their parents and grandparents have done it, and, therefore, they vaccinate their kids. There is evidence that thimerosal in vaccines can cause autism, and several other conditions. The ironic thing is that even if vaccines were necessary, they would not be necessary for everyone. There would simply have to be a high enough percentage to slow the spread of a disease so that it can be contained. In reality, though, this is not true. Statisitcs show that many of the people who are affected in were vaccinated. I would, however, discourage a quest for resolution on this one. The medical community is not at all willing to take this issue seriously and you are just going to be getting a lot of sheep mad. Good luck though. It is a serious issue. | Law & Ethics | 1146031192 |
| 1324986 | what are the laws in london if you cause an accident? | American law is based on English law, so I feel reasonably confident that your friend will have his rights respected. As to keeping his visa, or I suppose his passport, that is a reasonable precaution until the whole thing is sorted out. Your friend should immediately check with the American Embassy to get the details on how to settle the issue. Of course if he caused the accident, he must pay the medical bills at the very least. Probably his insurance covers him, but it will be necessary to contact them and make arrangements. And if he does not have insurance which covers the accident, he will have to be able to put up some security for the eventual outcome, such as a deed to property or a bond, just as is done in America. The difference is, of course, that he probably wants to go home sooner than it could all be heard in court. So he'll either have to settle with the plaintiffs (the people he harmed) or make arrangements to come back for the trial. The Embassy can tell him what to do, and he should be in touch with them at once. | Law & Ethics | 1146150743 |
| 1205076 | identify and describe the elements of a cause action based upon negligence? | 1) duty 2) breach 3)causation (actual and proximate) 4)damages you must meet all four elements for a negligence cause of action. | Law & Ethics | 1144375993 |
| 1063546 | What is the difference between equality and equity? And which one is better? | I guess you must be learning Trust law. Trust law has a lot of maxims: Equity is equality and all that jazz.... Eqality is when you split it evenly, equity is when you split is in a just and fair manner depending on the circumstances. There is no right answer...just apply the usual rules in answering the questions...in fact, trust law is all about BSing your way through the paper... at least that is how I did it...and graduated with honors too! | Law & Ethics | 1145727128 |
| 796190 | I don't know the time of day I was born. How can I find out for free? | Not to worrie hall of records in your town has your birth records, and on it it will have date time and most likely you foot prints , go to city hall and ask for hall of records, you will pay a small fee, but you will get what you want, it will have mothers name and fathers name where worked at the time off birth and so on then some take care good luck | Law & Ethics | 1145431905 |
| 3994125 | Do you think the death penalty is justified for someone who has killed another man? | In a mature democracy, run and inhabited by reasonable people, there can be no justification whatsoever for the death penalty | Law & Ethics | 1145530019 |
| 962618 | Can international laws really prohibit aggression by nations? | Nothing can prohibit aggressive acts by other nations outside of self interest. Our modern era has shown that nations are reluctant to act aggressively unless they believe, correctly or not that these actions are in their own self interest. The U.N., for example is the primary governing body for the global "league of nations" if you will. Each of the member nations are sovereign in their own right, and, while one would hope for benevolence and good will among all history has proven that the interest of the sovereign will supercede that of the greater good. The idea that liberal democracies do not wage war against one another is not new - however is this argument based upon political systems and societal infrastructure, or the inherent fact that most liberal democracies have mature economies that depend upon external trade for their very existence? To position this argument China is certainly not a liberal democracy, and their constant sabre rattling over Taiwan might eventually lead to very real slings and arrows being tossed over the Taiwan Strait. If China were to invade or attack Taiwan, is it OK to fight because they are not a liberal democracy? Or, do we sit back because eliminating trade with China would cripple our economy? If you were the Chinese leadership, in the contrary position, what decision would you make? Would you really launch an aggressive war against Taiwan, alienating your growing economy from the global market and starving your nation of it's desperately needed energy supply? I don't ever see China invading Taiwan unless they truly believe, correctly or incorrectly that it is their best strategic option. Thus, this is a really long way of saying international law doesn't mean jack - Nations act based upon what their leaders want, because they think it will get them what they need. "Laws" aren't going to stand in their way. If you're looking for more evidence, Google Germany, 1939-45. | Law & Ethics | 1145599178 |
| 4140473 | how can i get southeast kansas police scanner frequencies? | check out http://www.radioreference.com/modules.php?name=RR and click your state then choose your county. | Law & Ethics | 1146077930 |
| 4349078 | In the UK, why is there only ONE 'Monopolies Commission'? | Now that's funny! :) | Law & Ethics | 1145540442 |
| 1084083 | what is the age minimum to gamble in nevada? | 21 | Law & Ethics | 1145135190 |
| 2776213 | Noise Ordinance? | I live in Norman and the ords here are 11:00 pm, unless you have people complaining, then it's whenever they say it is. To give a better answer, the neighbors usually dictate what time you must shut it down. Also in some cases, they will set a distance/decibels level. In other words, 75db at 100 feet, or something like that. | Law & Ethics | 1146004942 |
| 4460678 | What do you think this sign mean? | I would have to say the same thing. It probably means you can't park there 2 hours before a ballpark event or 1 hour after. Then again that doesn't make much sense. Maybe it means no parking UNTIL 2 hours before a ballpark event or 1 hour after. Thats a trick sign. | Law & Ethics | 1145550419 |
| 3162252 | what website is there to find out when my friend gets out of prission? | not enough information. State? which one? Federal? here is the Federal BOP inmate locator | Law & Ethics | 1146368505 |
| 3431252 | what is the percentage of tattoos on minors compared to those whom got tattooed 18+ in colorado? | Tattoos are gross. I would never date someone stupid enough to get tattooed! | Law & Ethics | 1145889291 |
| 218813 | Recently i applied to get elecricity to my house can my neighbour say no to it crossing his property? | What does the electric company say? I'm inclined to think he cannot prevent the wires. "Easement" is the legal term you should search on. | Law & Ethics | 1144765901 |
| 4415728 | do u think it's fair? | Soliciting a prostitute is different than incedent exposure. Someone who needs to reveal socially-accepted-sexual body parts has a problem. The whole "look at my penis in the library" fiasco that's been on the news (around where I live) is just disgusting. It's an infringement upon the person who's being offended. People have a right to be in public and not be subjected to that. So yes - those people are wrong, they're breaking laws that are just, and they need to register. Prositution....that's a person's choice. Granted, many prostitutes are "in the biz" b/c they "have to" and feel they have no way out, no other skills to utilize to make a living (sadly). However, it's not the government's job to babysit people and prevent them from making bad decisions which affect their lives. So, if two adults want to have sex, free or otherwise, that's their business. The laws governing that realm are absurd to me, and I dislike the fact that it's taken one step further to then label those people as sex offenders as if they somehow sought to hurt someone (obviously if they RAPE...yes you can rape a prostitute...then they ARE sex offenders)... it's a fine line. | Law & Ethics | 1144960692 |
| 613315 | Should the new bill on illegal imigration pass? | The bill should pass, this is a country of law which is be ruled by law. There should be no way for anybody to break those laws because you want to survive? The law is not prohibiting migration to America, but those who want to come in illegally. If you want to come to America, do the right thing, ask for permission from the US consular and get here legally. The argument of, immigrant doing the job nobody want to do is not correct and should not be entertain. If they want to survive they focus their energies in developing their countries and enjoy the fruit of their labor for their mother land. Or should come in legally and be documented, pay their taxes so that I will not end up paying for their education and health care needs. This is is a sovereign country of Law and these Laws must be respected and by all. | Law & Ethics | 1145581432 |
| 3467264 | what is the minimum square footage required to obtain custody? | absolutely not. Custody is determined by whomever can take the best, most proper care of a child, and the child's best interest. Someone living in a mansion who is dealing drugs could lose custody to someone living in an efficiency apartment. He will need to prove that his daughter is currently in an unsafe enviornment and that he can provide a better one. Not always easy to do, as the courts generally favor the birth mother. | Law & Ethics | 1144092194 |
| 999259 | do you think saddam should get the deathpenatly? | a better punishment would be to lock him up for life in solitary confinement in a maximum security prison in an undisclosed location. There he could spend the rest of his days dwelling on his crimes and be judged by god when he dies. It would be worse to spend 25 years in solitry confinment than to be gone. | Law & Ethics | 1146158594 |
| 3584628 | What does imposed and stayed mean when it comes to a court sentence? | Imposed means exactly that. The sentence is effective immediately. Stay is a bit more complex (in short the sentence is withheld until further actions are taken by some party) A court order is an official proclamation by a judge (or panel of judges) that defines the legal relationships between the parties before the court and requires or authorises the carrying out of certain steps by one or more parties to a case. It can be a simple as setting a date for trial or as complex as restructuring contractual relationships by and between many corporations in a multi-jurisdictional dispute (i.e. different states or countries). It may be a final order (one that concludes the court action), or an interim order (one during the action). Most orders are written, and are signed by the judge. Some orders, however, are spoken orally by the judge in open court, and are only reduced to writing in the transcript of the proceedings. | Law & Ethics | 1144375605 |
| 1360218 | what is the fine for disorderly conduct in new york? | Disorderly conduct is a "violation," the lowest form of crime. "A sentence to pay a fine for a violation shall be a sentence to pay an amount, fixed by the court, not exceeding two hundred fifty dollars." | Law & Ethics | 1144962951 |
| 2358311 | what are the penalties for a misdemenor 2 theft by deception charge in the state of PA? | It really depend on your prior score. If no priors, it should be 0-12 months. Most likely will be served as probation unless you have prior convictions. | Law & Ethics | 1145624946 |
| 644667 | Should drugs be legalized? | DRUGS SHOULD BE LEGALIZED 1) Govt. would make more money than they do off ciggs 2) If it is legal not so many people will do it (for all u anti-drug ppl) 3)It will open room in our jail cells for real criminals instead of users 4)If it is legal you can set rules and regs. on them along w/ no driving if you are on them (which doesnt always work but it does sometimes, and if it doesnt work, it wont work while they are illegal either) 5) The drugs are getting done either way, people are doing the same things while they are on the drugs either way, and the money being made off them is going to ppl to make more drugs OR TO TERRORISTS! so by legalizing these drugs the money will go to the U.S and we know that the terrorist groups are getting no money and we can put the money towards something usefull. 6) NO ADVANTAGES TO HAVING DRUGS STAY ILLEGAL...LEGALIZE THEM!!! | Law & Ethics | |
| 2057764 | What is the difference between a judge and a magistrate? | What is the difference between a judge and a magistrate judge? A district court judge is nominated by the President and confirmed by the US Senate. These judicial officers are appointed for a life term. District court judges hear criminal and civil cases. A U.S. magistrate judge is a judicial officer of the district court and is appointed by majority vote of the active district judges of the court to exercise jurisdiction over matters assigned by statute as well as those delegated by the district judges. A full-time magistrate judge serves a term of eight years. Duties assigned to magistrate judges by district court judges may vary considerably from court to court, however, magistrate judges usually hear civil cases and criminal misdemeanor cases. | Law & Ethics | 1144588398 |
| 2551576 | Is it illegal to eat dog in America? | I don't believe it's illegal to eat dog in America, but it's not something that's looked upon as a good thing. | Law & Ethics | 1144764927 |
| 108375 | Can a Landlord turn off the heat if it's not paid and in his name? | You will have to check Montana Landlord Tenant law. Does your lease spell out who pays for utilities? If lease states Landlord pays, then he cannot shut off utilities even if you don't pay your rent. | Law & Ethics | 1144474450 |
| 978944 | Why not just shoot them?? | i agree kill em all... | Law & Ethics | 1143969193 |
| 3488037 | What is your opinion on euthanasia? | Of course you ease your pets suffering when there is nothing more that can be done to help. Do you love your family any less? | Law & Ethics | 1145125917 |
| 3032821 | In Texas, What is a Class C misdemeanor? | Texas Penal Code § 12.03. CLASSIFICATION OF MISDEMEANORS. (a) Misdemeanors are classified according to the relative seriousness of the offense into three categories: (1) Class A misdemeanors; (2) Class B misdemeanors; (3) Class C misdemeanors. (b) An offense designated a misdemeanor in this code without specification as to punishment or category is a Class C misdemeanor. (c) Conviction of a Class C misdemeanor does not impose any legal disability or disadvantage. | Law & Ethics | 1145990495 |
| 2491843 | How can I get a death row reprieve for my boyfriend? | Find the real killer. | Law & Ethics | 1144608346 |
| 803690 | how to prove that someone is an alcoholic in court.? | a lot of times an alcoholic can suffer from depression and will resort to alcohol as means to escape their depression. only a psycologist can actually determine if the person has depression and what may cause it. | Law & Ethics | 1146207932 |
| 2529401 | what is the website where i can download county court forms ? | Hope you are british! If you are, try this link below | Law & Ethics | 1146217154 |
| 735030 | Can someone tell me about how unfair it is that rich people can just by justice and the poor are sent away? | Who told you that life was fair. Its not. Thats the way it is. Never has been, never will be. Best to not waste time trying to get justice, best to spend that time getting money. | Law & Ethics | 1144713334 |
| 3359776 | i bought a condo. Then I was hit with a charge for a loan I didn't know they had. Is this legal? | Depends on what you were told and when. Was this a charge that was anticipated when you were buying the place? Do you ever go to your condo board meetings? How long was this charge discussed before you moved in? Was this charge for something that occurred before you moved in? You bought property, which includes all the associated costs and expenses of owning property. For much of it, you'll be assumed to either know or investigate these costs, especially if they were publicly known during or after your transaction. If this was a "secret" charge in some way, then you might have a case against the condo association. (Assuming that you're speaking of the condo association and not the loan company as creating the charge -- it's not clear from the way this is written who's responsible for the charge, but it seems maybe the condo association.) | Law & Ethics | 1146407907 |
| 2857316 | what are the labor laws for 17 years old in the state of michigan? | In Michigan all child labor laws are predicated on age 16. for example MCLS § 409.103 (2006) provides: A minor under 16 years shall not be employed in an occupation subject to this act for more than 6 days in 1 week, nor for a period longer than a weekly average of 8 hours per day or 48 hours in 1 week, nor more than 10 hours in 1 day. The minor shall not be employed between the hours of 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. A minor who is a student in school shall not be employed more than a combined school and work week of 48 hours during the period when school is in session. There is no similar limitations for age 17, 16 is the cut off. A minor however is defined as under 18. So 48 hours combined school/work -- applies up until 18. All the other regulations seem to be 16. | Law & Ethics | 1146439306 |
| 1102544 | If you were sentenced to death would you rather have the electric chair, or lethal injection? | the electric chair that will be my last rollercoaster .beside i would ask them to keep the door open so every one around enjoy the sparks . | Law & Ethics | 1145388470 |
| 3869067 | I'd like to get a legal profile of Judge Ronald Sohigian? | Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Ronald Sohigian was challenged for reelection in 1996 by two attorneys. One issue that was raised was his obsession with sanctions. He told this newspaper (which— gulp!— endorsed him) and he reportedly told colleagues that he would take the criticisms to heart, and would lighten up. Well, he hasn’t. The controversial judge—who is acknowledged even by critics to be bright, but is widely viewed as picky and oppressive—on May 20 imposed a sanction on a plaintiff’s attorney for not serving notice of an initial status conference on opposing counsel. The problem is: there was no opposing counsel of record; the defendant had not yet made an appearance. If this sounds familiar, it’s because this is virtually the scenario in Winikow v. Superior Court (2000) 82 Cal.App.4th 719. There, Div. Four of this district’s Court of Appeal granted a writ of mandate ordering a refund of a $150 sanction paid by a lawyer who had served a notice of a status conference on counsel for a defendant that hadn’t yet answered. The judge attributed the defense counsel’s nonappearance at that conference to the plaintiff’s lawyer failure to effect personal service of the notice. The Court of Appeal held that the plaintiff’s lawyer was not obliged to provide any notice. The trial judge in that case was Ronald Sohigian. He just doesn’t seem to learn. In the case three years ago, Sohigian cited California Rules of Court, rule 227, declaring: “This is unlawful interference with the proceedings of the court by failure to give notice of the hearing in accordance with my order….” That rule, as it then read, permitted imposition of sanctions, in favor of the opposing party or the county, for failure to comply “with these rules, local rules, or order of the court….” He also cited Code of Civil Procedure §177.5 which authorizes a sanction, in an amount not exceeding $1,500, payable to the county, for violation of a court order. The Court of Appeal, in its opinion by Justice Gary Hastings, observed that each of those provisions “requires a knowing violation of a valid order of the court without good cause or substantial justification.” Hastings pointed out that even if the plaintiff had personally served the defendant with the notice of the status conference, the defendant, not yet having made an appearance, would not have been obliged to attend. He went on to note that the document the court sent to the plaintiff’s lawyer directed that notice be provided to “all counsel of record or parties in pro per,” and that, on its face, this did not require notice to an attorney for a defendant that had not yet appeared. The May 20 sanction was of like nature. Here’s the chronology in the case: Feb. 6: The complaint was filed. Feb. 20: A notice of an initial status conference, set for April 11, was mailed to the plaintiff’s attorney. It ordered that notice be given to “all counsel of record or parties in pro per.” April 11: The matter was called. The plaintiff’s counsel appeared. Counsel for the defendant, which had not yet answered, did not appear. Sohigian continued the initial status conference to May 20, and ordered the plaintiff to show cause why the complaint should not be stricken and/or monetary sanctions imposed on his counsel for failure to give notice of the status conference. Sohigian used a fill-in-the blanks form. Punishment was also threatened, in a separate OSC, in connection with the failure to serve the defendant timely. April 24: The defendant filed an answer. May 20: The initial status conference resumed, with both parties represented. The plaintiff’s lawyer was ordered to pay sanctions in the amount of $400. The minute order recites that the sanction imposed “for Plaintiff’s failure to timely serve and prove service, and for Plaintiff’s failure to give notice of hearing of 4/11/03.” It cited CCP §177.5 and | Law & Ethics | 1144282545 |
| 1702381 | What does halachah (Jewish law) say about abortion? How have these laws impacted the State of Israel? | Abortion is totally against halacha. The only exception is if it would be a threat to mother's life but even this is not a straight and simple answer. It's a very complex issue, involving many factors. | Law & Ethics | 1146031210 |
| 380980 | I need to know how to evict my 21 year old child from my house she doesn't help or pick upanything or pay rent | Unless she owns part of your house or is on your lease, just kick her out. Put her stuff outside and tell her to come pick it up, but make sure you explain to her why you are doing it. Change the locks. If she doesn't respect your wishes, she doesn't deserve to live there. You don't need to "evict" her unless you have a lease agreement with her. | Law & Ethics | 1146085766 |
| 3114311 | is it wrong? | That's why God invented the Claymore. (The mine not the sword..but both might work) | Law & Ethics | 1146454199 |
| 13234 | Why is it that I am paying $2.85 a gallon for gas when the oil companies are making billions? | Drive less. Get a tune up, in general use less gas. | Law & Ethics | 1145550294 |
| 2136275 | How do I obtain criminal records from Colorado? | you can do court case look ups here. http://www.courts.state.co.us/ but you will need to know stuff like name DOB SSI or DL # if it's something you know happened the court case# or date of trial. | Law & Ethics | 1144954363 |
| 1749336 | What is a personal injury case worth? | I'm going through a similar issue right now with a personal injury claim from an automobile accident. You should go to your local library and check out the book "How to Win Your Personal Injury Claim." It's very useful, and has a formula for calculating how much your claim is worth. However, if you claim is worth a significant amount of money, you definitely shouldn't be handing it alone. Make sure to get a lawyer! | Law & Ethics | 1145829537 |
| 4124400 | how can black people rise up and over come? | Ask Michael Jordan, Condoleezza Rice, or Robert Johnson... Quit using race as a crutch and get to work... | Law & Ethics | 1145315420 |
| 4107958 | can cops search my home with 14yr old permisson home alone? | No. Cops need the permission of the owner of the house to search it without a warrant or reasonable suspicion that someone's life was in danger. Edit: I wanted to add that it is disturbing how many people are saying your brother could let the police in. It is completely illegal. How could any reasonable person think that a 14 year-old, clearly not an adult, could have authority to consent? | Law & Ethics | 1144134128 |
| 1877767 | Is the emphasis the well regulated militia or the individuals right to keep and bear arms? | Every other amendment in the bill of rights regards individual rights. Why would this one be any different! | Law & Ethics | 1145598884 |
| 4338911 | What is the DeJonge vs. Oregon case about? | It upheld the right to assembly freely on behalf of the Communist Party. | Law & Ethics | 1144116594 |
| 329877 | what is the name of an lawyer who takes money when he won an case? | An attorney whose fee is paid based on the result is working on a "Contingency" basis. This generally happens only in civil cases like personal injury suits. Pro Bono means the attorney will not be paid at all and usually only happens in criminal cases where the defendant is indigent. | Law & Ethics | 1145197731 |
| 4418171 | How do I get permission from a copyright owner? | You have to find the owner, contact them, and ask for permission. The owner has no responsibility to provide contact information. If you do contact the owner, the owner does not have to reply. If the owner does reply, he can refuse to let you reproduce the work. If that happens, you can offer to pay more money, but the owner does not have to accept. In other words, the copyright owner holds all of the cards. You should look into whether your use is "fair use," in which case, the owner cannot stop you from using the material and you do not have to pay a royalty. ===== The fair use doctrine in the United States is based on free speech rights provided by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution. In the context of United States copyright law, the doctrine provides for the legal, non-licensed citation or incorporation of copyrighted material in another author's work under a four-factor balancing test. The term "fair use" is unique to the United States; a similar principle, fair dealing, exists in some other common law jurisdictions. United States trademark law also incorporates a "fair use" defense. While the names are the same, the doctrines are quite different. Philippine copyright law has a fair use doctrine based largely, or even exactly, on the doctrine adopted in the United States. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fair_Use | Law & Ethics | 1146466029 |
| 20947 | What would be my liabillity? See details? | The short answer is yes, you can rid yourself against liability. First, establish a limited liabilty corporation. This will insualate you against being held personally liable. Second, get insurance as a manufacturer. | Law & Ethics | 1144810987 |
| 2505967 | how do you get a misdameanor of your record? | turn 21 or pay $500 | Law & Ethics | 1144685363 |
| 1529093 | Death Penalty or Life Sentence ??? | Life sentence. You are your own worst enemy. 23 hours a day in a cell, to reflect on what you did. Mental torture at its worst. Years and years of being killed a little everyday....perfect sentence. | Law & Ethics | 1145556580 |
| 2163141 | I need a cash loan fast, please help...? | Why don't you try applying at a bank? If you go through one of those fast cash places they will charge you an incredible amount of interest and if you try online you might run into a fraud. Your best bet is a local bank or credit union. | Law & Ethics | 1144481897 |
| 1893750 | Is suicide or assistance of suicide illegal in the states? | It is illegal here but depends upon your living will. If you decide not to have "extraordinary means" to sustain your life and it's in your living will, then it is legal to pull the plug. If not, all means would be implemented to maintain your life no matter how futile it is to do so. | Law & Ethics | 1144972899 |
| 2691570 | where can i get infor mation on joining the fight against meth amphitamen? | Internal Affairs would be the place to report corruption. As far as fighting yourself, there was recently a documentary on HBO or maybe Cinemax (on demand) about a woman who put together a neighborhood watch near known meth labs. I would google that. | Law & Ethics | 1145107357 |
| 633175 | how to get a civil injunction in California? | separate case; standards for being awarded a prelim. injunction are different | Law & Ethics | 1146240252 |
| 1849760 | Help Me Please? | ethically, if your fathers insurance goes up you should pay it. it will probably get reviewed with in six months. however the good news is this is just lifes lessons learned. you got a ticket for improper passing, no big deal. she got a ticket because she was half to blame at least. lets assume there is a big doctor bill. you are probably insured on your fathers policy had you been at fault. your friend has the problem and he is totally at fault. he let you use the car. now if there is a big clain he is not insured because he didn't list you as a separate driver and he might have to pay out of his pocket. this is his problem not yours. i don't see this as an ethical problem for you because you are insured. | Law & Ethics | 1144959217 |
| 495791 | is possesion really 9/10 of the law? | IN property law often times ACTUALLY Holding on to an object or occupying some land is often decisive. For example: if you are walking down a street and someone snatches your purse and is then caught, YOU do not have to prove that the purse is ACTUALLY yours, that you did not steal it yesterday etc etc, before the person is convicted as a thief. All you have to show to convict that person of theft is that you were just holding on to a purse before he snatched it. Similar reasoning dictates that if your purse is stolen and is not found within 5 years(statute of limitations) the thief basically now owns the purse, because there is no way you can prosecute him(so the thief acquired an object by actual possession although he never legally acquired it). This doctrine also often applies to real property. If you actually LIVE on the land(but don't have a legal title, basically you are squatting) you can kick off a new trespasser without showing title. And if you live on the land long enough(usually 10 years) You will get a Title to it, and the person who had it before but did not use the land looses it(This is known as adverse possession). So basically often(90% of time) the entitlement to property will be useless or irrelevant while ACTUAL POSSESSION will control. | Law & Ethics | 1146348638 |
| 4353285 | What is number of state appellate courts in Texas? | I am not sure where the previous Answerer got his information, but there are 14 State Appeals Courts in Texas. Plus the two higher Appeals Courts: The Court of Criminal Appeals and the Texas Supreme Court. | Law & Ethics | 1144678035 |
| 4153609 | what is the crime rate in Aruba now and what was it 10 years ago? | well I cant say but, the new says, never herd of the place till that girl went disappeared cant say the name it will be censored and blocked just love the American censorship you cant say a word that is relay something. | Law & Ethics | 1145433229 |
| 2023603 | where on the www I get the entire text of the Maharashtra Stamp Act? | http://www.companylawonline.com/guest/stamps/Maharashtra.pdf | Law & Ethics | 1145085973 |
| 1211576 | my husband leaves out porn dvds all over the house, I am always hiding from kids!? | Sit this silly little idiot down and tell him YOUR house rules!!!!!!!!! NO PORN DVD's NO ADULT TV. For God's sake - he is supposed to be an parent. How would he feel if another man came into his house and showed his children pornography. If he doesn't get this then kick him straight out the door. Men like to make women feel that unless they put up with his little porn collection then we are prudes......BULLSHIT! I have been married to the same man for 20 years. We have three daughters who live with us. If he ever thought that my children should be subjected to images that are not only inappropriate but offensive then it would be the end of him. NO COMPROMISES.......if he need porn that bad he can make HIS choice and go and get it - but not in your family home. Also, it's a little strange, if you ask me, that he like to leave them around small children - are you sure he's ok? | Law & Ethics | 1146210366 |
| 3360321 | Where can I find a sample letter of testamentary for the state of Texas? | www.uslegalforms.com there you will find a sample letter and will even help you write one. I think its costs like $5 or something | Law & Ethics | 1144791862 |
| 4438265 | i need free e books & free research paper abut electronic segnature? | The American Bar Association, has some information, explaining the legalities, of electronic signatures.. Take a look at this website.. http://www.abanet.org/scitech/ec/isc/dsg-tutorial.html | Law & Ethics | 1144853956 |
| 3276433 | copyright question: if i want to cut and mix music as a business will i need to get consent from the label? | Yes you do. Its like taking portions of books, magazines, and other publications to compose an article of your own and selling it. | Law & Ethics | 1144205705 |
| 2274625 | Smart@ss answers only please. What is the future of President Bush and the Republican Party? | At the end of his term George Bush will find Osama and they will walk off into the sunset and live happily ever after as far as the repuglican party goes many of them will be doing time in a country club like prison for all the corruption that will come out when big Jack has his say. He is going to blow the whistle on so many that even the good repuglicans will look bad. | Law & Ethics | 1144200692 |
| 2846447 | the leagleterm"prove up" Iincivil law means what? | See above for one meaning. Another is where a law suit has been settled, usually by default or stipulation as to liability, but the AMOUNT of damages is undecided. The court will then hold a hearing to determine the amount of damages to be recovered. Another example is where a case has been resolved, including the actual damages, but there is some question or dispute over secondary recovery, such as costs or attorney's fees. The court has already determined that "reasonable costs" will be paid by the losing party, but there is disagreement over what costs were incurred, and/or which ones are reasonable. In either of these situations, a "prove up" hearing will be held to resolve these discrepancies. | Law & Ethics | 1145331213 |
| 2058491 | what would be the penality for driving underage and unlisensed? | Probably never being allowed to drive when you reach the legal age...... seeing as the chance of you ever getting a license would probably be slim to none. Then, if by chance you were ever allowed to drive, your insurance would probably be insanely high. Take a bus.... haul a cab.... ride a bike.... | Law & Ethics | 1144029736 |
| 3239736 | Can I Play Soccer In the Streets? Is it Illeagal? | The laws will vary from city to city and state to state. You didn't indentify where you live, so it is impossible to answer your question. | Law & Ethics | 1145104106 |
| 1468391 | I need advice from any lawyers due to child custody and rights? | to be honest w/ you. the best thing to do is just move away and live some where else due to his threats. he maybe trying to scare you. but you can never be sure. as far as his last name. you can use yours. but be warned if you take him to court over child support. the judge may order the name changed to his if the father ask for it.but as far as his family there. you have the right to say who is allowed in there. you don't have to allow his family there if you don't want them there. | Law & Ethics | 1144558760 |
| 3542774 | Is pot legal in canada? | NO! I'm from Ontario, Canada. Under a certain amount (grams) you will only get a fine instead of going to jail. People seem to think we're just a bunch of igloo dwelling, gay marrying, beer drinking, potheads who are too polite, and say aboot instead of about. | Law & Ethics | 1144254469 |
| 1041203 | Does any body has written constitution for khalistan?If yes do any body has knowledge about that? | There is a rough draft of the constitution that is available on several Khalistan support sites. There is nothing final as the Punjab region is not its own country. What is interesting is that every state in India wants to be its own country, which makes the Punjab/Khalistan dilemma no different from a lot of other states who want independence from India. What I'm trying to get at is that Khalistan most likely won't happen and never will unless the Indian government is completely overthrown and complete chaos ensues within South Asia. I, as a Punjabi, am against the idea of Khalistan just because the creation of such a country would displace Hindus and Muslims who have lived in the Punjab for many years before the birth of Sikhism, who's ancestors have supported Sikhism since the beginning teachings of Guru Nanak, and have always supported and allied with Sikhs at all times in history. You can say that Hindus betrayed Sikhs in the 1980's, but you fail to realize that it wasn't the Punjabi Hindus who killed, raped, and tortured innocent Sikhs, it was Hindus from UP, Haryana, and Rajasthan that did that. Hindus living in Punjab who attacked Sikhs were Hindus from neighboring states that were placed in Punjab in order to give Hindus the majority vote in the region by the Indian government. Khalistan is distancing itself from its true allies: Hindus and Muslims who have lived and died in the Punjab, have fought side-by-side with Sikhs, and have cherished every bit of Punjabi culture as any Sikh or Jatt. At the same time, who said Sikhs were the only people who could decide if Khalistan should be free? Punjabi Hindus have a right to say whether or not Khalistan should be formed and so do native Muslims in Punjab. Punjab isn't just the home of Sikhs, but the home of Muslims, Hindus, Parsis, Pathans, and Kashmiris. This is all of our land and we need to support each other, not break apart the state again by creating a country that will severly hurt Punjab culturally, ethnically, and religiously. | Law & Ethics | 1146196496 |
| 2464210 | I got a speeding ticket in PA state, its 4 points. But i have NY state license, still the points show up on my | YES IT DOESNT MATTER WERE YOU GET A TICKET YOUR LICENSE IS WHAT THEY GO BY. | Law & Ethics | 1144443720 |
| 4045067 | what should the penalty be if someone caused a toxic spill give 5 reasons for yur response? | There should be no criminal penalty, but the person should be liable in tort (i.e. they should be able to be sued). 1) By imposing criminal penalties (jail time, fines) the government removes money that could be used to compensate victims. (Thus removing double-punishment) 2) By imposing criminal penalties (jail time, fines) the government removes money that could go to clean-up. 3) By still imposing penalties in tort you would allow for victims to be compensated for injury. 4) By limiting the damages to the tort law companies would be able to avoid hold-out problems. (You operate a factory that spills toxic gas into the air, to stop the spilling you would need to stop your factory so it is better to compensate all the victims without worrying that one of them will "hold-out" and ask for more money). 5) This penalty system will anger the environmentalist (always a good thing) and your teacher (and you deserve as much for not doing your own homework) | Law & Ethics | 1144631359 |
| 2787662 | how do i find out if there is a warrant for my arrest? | Call the police. You may not want to tell them its you. Pretend you are calling to try to get someone thrown in jail. Or have someone call on your behalf. They can tell you if there is a warrant. | Law & Ethics | 1145722799 |
| 2087155 | queensland police? | Yes. What about them? | Law & Ethics | 1144663081 |
| 2354599 | irac cost is 200 millijon a day, is it worh it?? | Unfortunately, yes. It wasn't worth it before the war... now, there's no choice. Iraq was a tyranny, true, but it wasn't a threat for the rest of the world. The invasion destroyed the power structure of the country without stablishing a new one. If the US troops left the country, a true rogue state would appear. As our parents always say, if you break something you've either to fix it or to pay for it (maybe both). When the soviet troops left Afganisthan, they left behind a friendly government with a well-equipped army to fight against the rebels. We all know how it ended, and nobody wants Iraq to end like that. | Law & Ethics | 1146302952 |
| 138575 | If your father goes to jail for trafficing drugs are you flagged for the same? | If he was a major player in the drug trade, then the FBI will likely keep a file on you in case you follow his path in life. | Law & Ethics | 1144782622 |
| 1397867 | plead no contest or guilty for illegal right turn on red traffic stop multnomah county portland oregon? | stand mute! | Law & Ethics | 1146189878 |
| 185389 | what are some reasons marijuana should stay illegal? | There are absolutely no reasons for it to stay illegal. It's an enormous cheek that it is illegal, it's a bit like saying "God made a mistake!" (thanks to Bill Hicks deceased for that) and that seems a tad presumptuous to me. | Law & Ethics | 1146150276 |
| 3522648 | looking for a case for a forge check? | Won't just an envelope do? | Law & Ethics | 1146004066 |
| 3255878 | what is the dfiffrence between th NC State Capitol Police and the NC Highway Patrol? | State Capital Polie probably only patrol the state capital area and the Highway patrol probably stay on state highways and interstates. As far as police powers go they are probably both state enforcement officers with equal powers. | Law & Ethics | 1145461110 |
| 667259 | harm with dealy weapon???//? | Yes | Law & Ethics | 1145332042 |
| 3473548 | Will the only person charged in the 9/11 tradegy get the death penalty? | I'm thinking he will... | Law & Ethics | 1144366313 |
| 3878652 | What would you do for fun if you had to serve on a jury? | every time a new wittiness is called switch seats with another juror... sit with your back to the judge for an hour... sit in the audience for a day to see how the court room looks from another prospective.. order pizza and have it delivered an hour after the trial starts... take a cell phone call... take a walkie-talkie call... hit on the defense attorney or paralegals... pretend you have torrents... the next day pretend you have amnesia... eat asparagus, kimchee, wings, and beer for dinner so everyone can enjoy the a*s flute.... show up with a cooler of beer and a portable grill...(grillin n chillin).. read a news paper while the trial is going on... keep asking the judge, witnesses, and attorneys questions... listen to your Ipod... watch a movie... every time an attorney asks a question jump to your feet and shout 'AMEN!' and 'CAN I GET A WITNESS!!' switch attorneys every day... tell the judge you have a drug habit and need to be paid three times more than the other jurors... keep giving the bailiff notes for everyone in the court telling them neat things like, their car just got towed, their house is on fire, they have just been kidnapped, there is a bomb in the building(works best for the Muslim trials), there is a stain on their pants, there is something in their teeth... | Law & Ethics | 1146149949 |
| 736056 | Can't the petroleum idustry be cited for price fixing.Where is the competition.All have exactly the same price | Because all of the gas stations are buying from the same supplier. They all mark it up a couple of cents and sell at the same price. I suppose it's collusion in a small way because they've agreed to the same price, but that's more of a running tradition. Like if Burger King and McDonald's charge about the same price for burgers, are they colluding or is it just because they have the same costs and charge about the same? The Sherman Act deals more with malicious fixing where they're doing things to drive out competition. There are been tons of inquiries made into the price manipulation for the oil industry over the past few years, and none of them have found anything. Most of the inquiries have concluded that the prices are from supply and demand, not price gouging. You could argue it's from "bribes" or whatever, but there are no indications or concrete, credible sources to support this claim. There's a bit more to read here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5365439 | Law & Ethics | 1146342780 |
| 2168956 | why was the eighteenth amendment proposed? | Because people were oout of their mind. | Law & Ethics | 1144288225 |
| 4151460 | What is an appropriative water right? | There are two basic theories regarding water rights. The first is the riparian rights doctrine, which basically says that domestic (household) use has a higher priority than non-domestic (agricultural or business) use. Under a riparian model, a person (upstream or downstream) who wants to use the water for household use can enforce access to it against a non-domestic user. The doctrine of prior appropriation, however, says that whoever is making a valid ('beneficial') use of it first can continue doing so. Prior appropriation laws can exist along with, or separate from, riparian rights laws. Example: a downstream farmer has been using a stream to irrigate crops. An upstream landowner builds a house and starts using the water for domestic use, and there's not enough water for both landowners. Under a pure riparian model, the upstream domestic users gets priority. Under a prior appropriation law, the downstream farmer gets priority. Say a third landowner (downstream from the farmer) builds a house (most recently), and wants water for domestic purposes. Under a pure riparian model, both the upstream and downstream domestic users have priority over the farmer. Under a pure appropriative theory, the priority is: farmer #1, upstream domestic #2, downstream domestic #3. However, under a mixed riparian and appropriative model, the priority is: upstream domestic #1, downstream domestic #2, farmer #3. This really matters in areas of the western US, where water is scarce and there is competition between domestic uses and farmers/ranchers for these resources. | Law & Ethics | 1145510512 |
| 4315242 | About the McKeiver vs. Pennsylvania case...........? | Because juvenile court is a closed proceeding to protect the juvenile under the supposedly secret juvenile records being closed and none viewable to the public. A opening courtroom with other then lawyer judge and witnesses and parents or anybody pertaining to the case is violation of the juvenile privacy law. So if you bring 12 bipartisan in it would be violation of privacy. Unless you are being trialed as an adult. Then it's ok. | Law & Ethics | 1145991228 |
| 1048986 | if someone violates their probation for smoking weed and is 19 and is back in court what will the judge do? | Probably Will Put Ya Back On Probation | Law & Ethics | 1144072221 |
| 1623644 | how do I reply to a civil summons regarding a residential covenant violation? | Look in your yellow pages for an attorney that offers a free "consultation" visit. Get as much info during that visit as you can to help you decide if you can fight this without having an attorney. Also, check to see if you can file a countersuit against this neighbor...might put an end to everything. You might be able to file harassment charges. I am not an attorney, just making some suggestions in case no one responds with any help at all. A free consultation might be your best course of action. Good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1143948851 |
| 1968410 | Can an employer stop you from smoking in your private vehicle at break time or lunch time, I live in NYS.? | Are you sure that you are accurately reporting the information the attorney gave to you? If your vehicle is parked on the private property of your employer, the laws of your state may very well give them the right to enforce this policy. Regardless of what you feel about the policy, chances are that you are an "at will" employ unless you belong to a union. I am not aware of any state or federal law that would protect you if your employer fired you for violating the policy. So you have two choices: (1) stop smoking; or (2) go off the property to smoke. | Law & Ethics | 1145095883 |
| 3055232 | how would i go about starting a claim in small claims court? | contact the citizens advice beureo. they give you loads of great advice and its all free! | Law & Ethics | 1145055327 |
| 2418142 | Atty Mark Taggert in New York New York on Queens Blvd need his address and telephone number? H? | Queens County Bar Association 90-35 148th Street Jamaica, NY 11435 PHONE: (718) 291-4500 I did a search and came up empty. Call the number above. Good Luck. | Law & Ethics | 1146065805 |
| 1040108 | what do u need to get child custody? | Well, you need to talk to an attorney on a consultation and tell him what's up. Usually consultations are free. Second, today, may states and courts will give joint custody to parents...at the very least. This is common and what it means is joint physical custody being that you hav ethe child for two weeks, then she has the child for two weeks, or she has the child all day, and when you get off work, you pick up the child and keep her till school and drop her off. With joint custody, this is where you are to make decisions in the child's medical, school and so forth decisions. In this generation, as long as you can prove you are the child's biological father, the court will grant you visitation at the very least. Usually, if your name is not on the birth certificate, they will order a paternity blood test. She can not keep the child from you and at the very least you should have an attorney petition the court for this visitation immediately. To win custody/ physical custody, where she would have only visitation you would need to prove you are stable, have a good living environment for the child, child care that is sufficient to the child's needs and a good job where you can show you can support your child and yourself. I mean, you are the father, you will be or should be paying some support for the child now, but to have full custody is just a bit different as you need to show stability. Hopefully you have no criminal record, speeding, and stuff like that, because this could go to character and lets face it , it you get lots of speeding tickets, well I wouldn't want my child in your car. As for the mother, as long as she is taking care of the child and the child isn't harmed, starved, and so forth, it's kind of hard proving up sole custody. I think go for setting up a fixed visitation, with a fixed support order while requesting joint physical custody. YOu must love the child very much...and I commend you for wanting to take on the responsibility. don't let the child be used as it sounds likewhat your ex is doing. Love her and show the court you love her and can care for her and go for it. The very least you'll get is visitation........but that's a start. Hopefully what ever money you have given for the child's support is verifyable. In other words, do not give cash to the ex for the child's support and needs, always give in a check or money order so you can prove up what you have done, at all times.................. Hope this helped, go get an attorney to file and OSC for sole legal and sole physical custody and/or visitation..........good luck | Law & Ethics | 1146208437 |
| 1611045 | outstanding warrants mccracken county ky? | Go to the police station and ask, I'm sure they have yours waiting to go. | Law & Ethics | 1144607211 |
| 4276602 | If my son drove a friend's car on my property and damaged it, are we responsible for the damage if the owner g | Ultimately your son is responsible. I he does not have the financial means to fix the damages then you as his parent are responsible. If you don't feel that to be the case then think of it this way. You deposit money into a savings account thereby giving them permission to use it for loans, if the bank get robbed of all their funds are they responsible to you? | Law & Ethics | 1144250600 |
| 3608973 | I lost a copy of my grandfathers will, and need to know where to find another copy, besides from family member | Was it already probated? If so there'd be a copy at the court house. If not it has to come either from his lawyer or another family member who has a copy. Most locations a copy is good enough if it bears the signatures of the person and witnesses. Some however don't allow copies to be used. If you're arguing over the will it will be going to court anyway so why not ask the family member? They'll be compeled by the court to produce it anyway regardless of it's contested or not. | Law & Ethics | 1144101560 |
| 555024 | I have been told a neighbor is getting in my mailbox and reading my mail.What is the punishment for this? | It is a federal felony offense. You should inform your local postmaster along with the police and let them handle it. | Law & Ethics | 1146073700 |
| 2997840 | why did God made us different, others are black and others are white? | We won't know the answer to that one until we can get the answer to why God gives to some , so they are rich and others are poor.............somethings are just not quite so easy to figure out........... | Law & Ethics | 1145434605 |
| 2737243 | How do I find out the history and names of past wardens at Oneida County Correctional Facility in NY? | The site listed below as a very detailed history. The prison is run by the Sheriff not a warden. | Law & Ethics | 1145314216 |
| 1099341 | if someone is falsely accusing you and takes a restraining order aginst you how can you prove they are wrong? | You can fight a restraining order in court-when they serve you with a restraining order-you are given a court date. You are bitter. Deal with your stress better. You can not blame her for controlling your life. You are the maker of your destiny. Pull your head out of your rectum!!!! | Law & Ethics | 1144578084 |
| 1378721 | Out side the box, how can a person get his 26 year old felony record exponged (3 felonies) in Michigan? | I would get in touch with the Probation/Parole Department of the county that you were convicted in. Even if they cant do it, they can give you more info. | Law & Ethics | 1144760582 |
| 2275575 | If its ilegal to record tv shows then why do they make Video recorders and DVD recorders with built in tuners? | The way the copy right law works is that when you record the shows as long as it is non-commercial and for personal consumption it is OK. The moment that you put it in the public domain or try to make profit off of it, you are infringing the copy right of the show and you can be legally liable that way. That is why they shut down Napster in the first place. | Law & Ethics | 1144444061 |
| 1207945 | What exactly happens to children when they get put in foster care?? | This seems to be a two part question. When children are placed in foster care, it is most of the time a sad scenario. They sometimes can get bounced from home to home never knowing where they will be next. Sometimes the child is put up for adoption and that can be a rough road also. For the mother to get them back the judge may ask for supervised visitation or they may want the mother to prove that they are responsible enough to have the children back in their custody. The process for gaining custody can be a long and drawn out process. The court has to see that the child will be well provided for. This can all depend on the jurisdiction of the court also. | Law & Ethics | 1144279107 |
| 3690370 | Can someone tell me who and the real words of a quote that goes somehing like,we will forgive but never forget | "Forgive your enemies, but never forget their names" - John F. Kennedy "To forgive is not to forget. The merit lies in loving in spite of the vivid knowledge that the one that must be loved is not a friend. There is no merit in loving an enemy when you forget him for a friend." - Mohandas Gandhi "I do not bring forgiveness with me, nor forgetfulness. The only ones who can forgive are dead; the living have no right to forget." - Chaim Herzog | Law & Ethics | 1146210138 |
| 3989530 | Did you know that ex-gays face huge amounts of discrimination? | yea; the gays who want tolerance refuse to give it to those of their own who wanna' change. Talk about 2 faced!! There are ex-gay groups for nearly every religious choice...muslim, jewish, christian, catholic, presbyterian, mormons... There are support websites & weekend conferences & books on how to change, too. Guess it's not a genetic predisposition; eh? | Law & Ethics | 1144878663 |
| 2182794 | When the "Duke Two" are exonerated from the allegation of rape, should their accuser be reprimanded? | who said that they were going to be exonerated? you don't know what happened that night, you weren't there. she could be telling the truth and chances are that she is. Just because she chose to be a stripper, doesn't mean that all strippers are immoral and dishonest. She's probably just a stripper for the money. | Law & Ethics | 1145653080 |
| 1631088 | a petition for san fernando cemetery? | Take the property address and got the county recorder's office to do the research. You should be able to find out there if it is in fact private property. Just because something is open to the public doesn't make it public property. Besides, trying to gather signatures on at a cemetery were people have come to grieve and bury their dead is rude and disrespectful. | Law & Ethics | 1144585374 |
| 3192501 | I need to know the criteria to revoke parental rights. I'm a single custodial father of three ages 5, 3 and 3 | Terminating parental rights is not easy. The courts don't like to terminate parental rights unless it is to allow an adoption. This is because if something happens to the remaining parent, the children become orphans. Although I understand that sometimes that is better than going to the other parent-as in the case with my son and his father. Anyway, you will have to show an extensive absence of contact, child support, and interest in the children. Unfortunately some of the answers above are wrong. Harmful behavior towards oneself, criminal activity, nothing is sufficient in itself to justify TPR. You will need to prove an overall package of neglect and disinterest. It will help if you can prove their mother is involved in anything illegal, or dangerous to the kids. Or any type of physical or mental abuse. But again, its not always enough. Her visitation can be terminated or made supervised, but terminating rights is difficult. The evidence I used against my son's father was absence of visitation, contact, or child support for 1 year (the entire life of my child). Including a signed waiver of rights from the father. However, had I not known the attorneys, guardian ad litem, and judge, I wouldn't have gotten it. Normally you need an absence of the three for several years. And again, even that is not a definite. Can you get the mother to waive her rights? That helps a great deal. If you are not ready yet, I would suggest starting a journal about anything that has to do with the kids. Any lack of contact or support, missed holidays and birthdays, etc. Anything that will help you show the mother neglects her children. Oh yeah, and a good lawyer is invaluable. If you have the extra cash, there is a book called that comes highly recommended. Its about custody, but the principles apply to TPR. But its about $100. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1587470845/102-3592877-8704106?v=glance&n=283155 Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1146009335 |
| 2142302 | Should prostitution be legal? | Wow! Are you American? That kind of thinking isn't allowed here. What do you think this is a free country? Seriously states do make these decisions didn't you know prostitution is legal in Nevada? But i do agree the government takes too much control of peoples rights you would think what goes on between two consenting adults is there decision...but there are allot of issue more pressing where the government takes control of peoples rights. How about imminent domain? | Law & Ethics | 1146441632 |
| 1655571 | is there a law regarding how many people can occupy a bedroom or whether a boy and girl can room together? | Depends on where you are. There are probably laws everywhere as to how many people can occupy a HOUSE, but it is probably illegal for the government to legislate who can occupy a room. If you are referring to college dorms or student housing, or boarding schools, then different rules apply and for the safety and security (and moral decency) the school can make housing determinations and rules. | Law & Ethics | 1144206253 |
| 3605792 | shouldn't we impeach bush for lying about Iraq?and shouldn't the u.n.(e.u.)bring him up on war crimes? | Yes, I remember 9/11. It was pulled off by a bunch of Islamic radicals from Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. Their boss was in Afghanistan. Remind me again why were in Iraq? During the Clinton administration, the U.S. was one of 139 countries which signed the Rome Statue, a treaty to establish the ICC, but on May 6, 2002, the Bush administration refused to consider ratification and announced to the UN of the U.S. decision to nullify its signature and thus withdraw its support. The U.S. then began threatening to cut-off military aid to any country in the process of ratifying the Rome Statue which did not exempt U.S. citizens and military personnel, giving Americans immunity from prosecution. Should he be impeached? If it can be proven that he lied, yes. I think the best possibility is through the Valerie Plame incident or Jack Abramoff, though. | Law & Ethics | 1145526575 |
| 2916232 | Is it true that a child of divorce can choose who they want to live w/at the age of 14? I'm in Texas.? | I don't know in TX, but in another States 12 is the age. But check with an attorney or even better try to deal with your child. | Law & Ethics | 1145305829 |
| 3172631 | Will "the liquid stuff", a detoxifier, cover up prescription drugs as well as illegal drugs? | List all your scripts; its a lot easier to explain the absence of something you are permitted to have than the presence of something you are not permitted to have. Having the list on file will prevent awkward moments in future meetings. IF you have to pee in a cup, and IF the tox screen even tests for your scripts, and IF the liquid stuff even screens it, and IF your PO even notices it didn't show up, you can always say "I guess I didn't take that medicine that week." I wouldn't let it happen too often, though. | Law & Ethics | 1145416531 |
| 936571 | What can the average citizen do about eminent domain? It isn't fair in any way.? | Secure your interest in your own property, copyright, deed, title... There is plenty of info out there if one looks hard enough | Law & Ethics | 1145590982 |
| 2791608 | i need to know what the south dakota law is for open range on buffalo. Does the tribe follow these laws also? | This is a narrow area of law. Speak with an attorney in your area who practices in tribal/indian law. They will be able to answer your question the quickest. | Law & Ethics | 1144176609 |
| 1887324 | What steps should be taken to become a notary public? | different states have different laws regarding becoming a notary public. but regardless of the differences in procedure, all of the states require you to go through the court, since as a notary, you would be an agent of the court. the registration process will probably involve you going to the courthouse and getting an application. In my state this is done at the county courthouse in the superior court clerk's office (georgia). they will give you an application that you gotta fill out and submit. you may also have to submit a utility bill or copy of drivers license as proof of residence. also, they might make other notaries vouch for you by putting their stamp on your application. for the best information, call your county courthouse. | Law & Ethics | 1146434867 |
| 3471490 | how can we get assistance in housing because the trailer park that we live in will close ? mobile home is old? | It will depend on what state you are in and what exactly you are looking for. The housing assistance would most often be offered by the state. Could you edit in the state and some more details? (for example- are you looking for a place to move the mobile home to, a house, an apartment, or just some help with bills, food, etc?) | Law & Ethics | 1144534457 |
| 3657438 | outline the gradual transfer of legislative power from the imperial government to the colonies, states commonw | Do your own homework. | Law & Ethics | 1144576029 |
| 2180585 | Can an employer punish you for reporting an injury that is only a minor first aid.? | No. An employer can counsel and discipline an employee for not following safety rules and procedures that the employee has received instruction in. For example, if the employee was trained or informed to use a crosswalk and not walk on the road because it is dangerous and the employee did it anyway, she can be disciplined. On the other hand, if your friend tripped on a pothole in the road then it is the employer's responsibility to correct the hazard if it has been reported to him. Additionally, an employee can not be discriminated against or discharged for reporting safety violations or concerns. OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) enforces these rules. Finally your employer must report all accidents that result in medical treatment or lost time to OSHA. Most companies require employees to report all accidents in-case the injury gets worse and later requires medical treatment. You can report these violation directly and anonymously to OSHA. | Law & Ethics | 1146444828 |
| 3176310 | Should we continue to use YAHOO knowing they are allies of suppressive communist governments? | Thats upto u. | Law & Ethics | 1145550279 |
| 3092909 | Are we an illegal couple? | The age of consent in Ohio is 16. So technically it is illegal for you to have intercourse until she is 16. But there are no laws against just dating (no sex). | Law & Ethics | 1144040609 |
| 3945417 | How to prove that stress is work-related? | Stress at work and no other place is one of the most difficult cases to prove. Because first and foremost, YOU CONTROL WHAT YOU FEEL. The boss didnt make you stressed, you made yourself stressed. People dont make you feel, you choose to feel. Get over yourself, you have no case, your best bet is to seek counseling for your inability to internalize your situations and your feeling of inadequacy, fo it is only when we feel inadequate that others "make us feel" something. | Law & Ethics | 1146050540 |
| 2072756 | How can I prove my husband didn't do what they say is Felony w/ a dang. weapon? (a chainsaw)? | Wonderful nickname. You must be very proud. Anyway - there's no way anyone can offer you any intelligent help with this answer (look at what you have so far, and you'll see what I mean) without knowing all the details of the incident. Either post the entire police investigation here (and I don't suppose that's going to happen), or just plan on working with your husband's lawyer in this case. Nobody here can possibly help you with this without knowing the details of the case. | Law & Ethics | 1145342095 |
| 4357723 | What does foundation is waived mean in a court case? | it means that the party introducing the evidence does not have to prove that it is "real" for the court to admit it into evidence. For instance if you have a letter that is hand written, you have to ask someone a series of questions to prove that the letter is authentic, written by the person who it is supposed to be written by etc.. this is proven by asking someone who knows the handwriting of the person and can attest that it is that persons writing. This is the foundation for admitting the written letter - if this is waived - there is no need to ask the questions - it is accepted as real. This is simplified and only one example - there is a foundation for just about everything. | Law & Ethics | 1146002237 |
| 3668374 | What would you do if you knew a Police Officer lied on the stand about something as minor as a traffic ticket? | lodge a complaint against him to his senior officer. | Law & Ethics | 1144070101 |
| 649581 | i need to fill out a weapon return for the judge to return weapons after a pfa was cancelled how can i do that | Not sure where you are located, but in most jurisdictions, there is a simple form to complete. But if there is no form, then just type up a statement specifying the date the pfa was cancelled and request the return of the weapon and file it at the court. | Law & Ethics | 1144764259 |
| 1102013 | Is Social Security really Mandated by Law or Is it an Optional program? | Yes it is mandated. They only way out is if you work for a state that has it's own equilivant of SS. For example in TX state employees pay into a state program and thus don't pay into SS. This can cause problems though if you leave state employment for the private sector and then plan on retiring. Since your earnings aren't going to SS while with the state they do NOT count toward SS retirement/disability. | Law & Ethics | 1145560329 |
| 3729009 | So is this legal...? | NO! I went to school with a boy who was 18, he went to jail for having sex with a 16 year old girl. | Law & Ethics | 1145383256 |
| 2388821 | who finds the rebel flag offensive? | the bebel flag dosent have a damm thing to do with hate and any one who finds it offensive needs to study up. if they still find it offensive they need shot just for being a dumbasx | Law & Ethics | 1145632921 |
| 4452213 | What is the minimum that you can be charged for 1st degree reckless homicide if convicted? | thats a pretty bad situation!! my friend had two beers on her way to walmart and a women was stopped in the middle of the road and a big truck got over to keep for hitting her and my friend didnt have time to stop and it killed the women...my freind got 10yrs in prison and has two small children.its very sad both ways... | Law & Ethics | 1144107928 |
| 1049639 | How can government policies aimed at helping the unemployed actually create unemployment? | The most obvious example I can think of, which was always discussed in my macroeconomics class, is the minimum wage: if the minimum wage goes up too far, employers will find it too expensive to employ many workers, so they will lay people off, and the unemployment rate will rise. Basically, any labor/welfare related policy that makes it more expensive or less efficient for employers to do business will create unemployment. This has particularly been a problem in France (where unemployment is 10 or 11%) because of all the benefits given to workers: it is nearly impossible for a French company to fire its workers, so therefore they hire less people, and unemployment is high. Below are some good sources on this issue: | Law & Ethics | 1146430150 |
| 266830 | What is the meaning of voluntary? | (m) of your own free will or design; not forced or compelled; "man is a voluntary agent"; "participation was voluntary"; "voluntary manslaughter"; "voluntary generosity in times of disaster"; "voluntary social workers"; "a voluntary confession" | Law & Ethics | 1144739953 |
| 3833614 | can a newspaper legally use your name or address without permission and if not are they liable for a lawsuit? | Yes and no. Yes they can use your name in a story without your permission. For instance if they got your name from a viable source like court records or public information roles. No if they are citing you as the source of data or information and you did not give them permission. However a law suit against them is going to cost you more then you would get back. And you have to show you we're damaged in some way by the use of your name. Very hard to do; but not impossible. | Law & Ethics | 1144359722 |
| 2251427 | How do I go about regaining custody of my 12y/o child who is currently living with her custodial father? | First of all, and unfortunately or fortunately for you, because your child is 12 they can decide where they want to live. At least in the state of Washington they can. It may be different where you live. Unless there are circumstances where there is abuse or neglect, though, you may have a hard time depending on where you are and what the laws are. The first thing I would do is to contact your local Department of Social & Health Services and speak with someone there about what your rights are and can be done or not done for you based on your income. It's quite possible that if your income is lower they could provide you with financial help. However, you should be aware that if you're in need of financial help and your ex-husband is not, it's going to make your situation harder as he can financially support her and you can't. Call those people though, it's a start and if nothing else they can lead you in the right direction. Good Luck! | Law & Ethics | 1145489029 |
| 2973741 | is abortion murder? | yes i dont agree with it, i think abortion should only be used for rape victims. if you are big enought to get someone pregnant then u are big enough to look after the baby. | Law & Ethics | 1145719382 |
| 548025 | What does FREEDOM OF SPEECH mean to you today? | We have the right to say whatever we wish to, as long as it does not endanger, slander, or libel others. We cannot allow certain groups to have more "free speech" than others. The rules must apply to all equally. We also do not have the right to "free speech" when it comes down to national security. Quite frankly, certain things are not to be put out for the public ears to hear. However, this freedom is situational. When we voluntarily choose to work for a company that has rules about "colorful" language, we cannot claim our right to free speech if we are fired for violating that rule. We have the ability to give up our right to free speech, but it must be remembered that this is a choice. We cannot make the choice of sacrificing it, and then double back trying to claim the violation of our "rights" when we are punnished under the rules we agreed to when we gave up our right. | Law & Ethics | 1144774699 |
| 3217070 | How does the Judge determine the amount when setting your bond? | The seriousness of the crime and how dangerous it might be to let the person go. Also, the risk of them running away and not showing up to court. | Law & Ethics | 1145758220 |
| 2241843 | Do you have to be 18 to buy a lighter at Shoprite? | You don't mention a state so it's not possible to tell if your state laws prohibit selling to minors. However, many stores have their own policys on what to sell beyond what the state laws may allow. One store chain in Iowa will not sell lighters, pipe cleaners, flints, lighter fluid or any smoking accessories to anyone under 18. So yes, Shopright may have a policy you have to be 18. | Law & Ethics | 1145910639 |
| 1659946 | No prior police record, no drugs/alcohol. In court for false allegations of child neglect. What will happen? | OK, let's start out at the beginning. As a person who has had to testify in court in several occasions, as well as being friends with a judge and private defense attorney, do not admit guilt! Insist on a court trial by jury. Both the PD's and DA's depend on plea deals to speed things up. By insisting on going to trial, you are showing that you believe that you are innocent and are demanding your day in court. 2. Get rid of your PD. They are massively overworked, underpaid, and stressed out. You need to find an attorney that will work for you pro bono. This will be tough - try going to parent's rights organizations and pleading your case. 3. If you've already admitted guilt, withdraw it officially. Tell the truth - your PD pressured you into confessing in order to get the case off of his books, and you were not provided adequate representation. Ask to meet with the judge & all attornies in chambers, and state your case. The claim of inadquate representation is a big one, it gives you an opening to have everything your PD did thrown out. 4. FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT! Again, the court system relys on plea deals. The more you fight, the more they will back off, espically if their case is shaky. Start documenting all the times that you have called your PD and he has not called you back, or times that you have requested a meeting and he has refused. This will provide powerful evidence to the judge that you have not been provided adquate representation. Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1144083756 |
| 1840536 | I committed check fraud and need help!? | I agree, find a lawyer. But a lawyer is going to cost money. Find someone that will take payments or pro bono that way you can tell the Judge you have 4,000 dollars saved up and are prepared to turn it over immediately. They might be able to drop the charges. | Law & Ethics | 1145669180 |
| 3203855 | is clobenzorex still ilegal in the usa even though i have my prescription? can i be arrested? | It does not appear on any approved drug list and the FDA blocks imports of the drug into the US. The prescription may not be illegal, if it was issued by a doctor in a country, like Mexico, where it is legal. You cannot get it filled in the US, and if you do get it filled in another country, bringing it into this country is illegal. | Law & Ethics | 1145901153 |
| 4074780 | music copyright laws? | You just directly look for which music production company the artist's songs were sold in your country, is it IMG or Sony or BMG or other company?. Then find the company's name and contacts and then ask them how can you buy the copyright? There are a certain fee and taxes that you should pay for that. | Law & Ethics | 1146449965 |
| 1433664 | what are the benefits of the adversarial system of justice? | "The Adversarial System: Benefits of this system include the clear division of labour among the participants such as the prosecutor, defense lawyer, and judge. Also, that as much evidence as possible is looked at in each case and thirdly, the legitimacy of the program is promoted through the appearance of fairness of the system and neutrality of the judge. Limits of this system are that the adversarial principles can be ignored or negotiated during the daily activities of the court, time can become a factor since each side is trying to present enough evidence to win their case and delays can occur at each step. Our system is not a pure adversarial system. The court’s higher duty of seeing that justice is done is reflected in the fact that the Crown has an obligation to disclose all relevant evidence even after the trial has begun." | Law & Ethics | 1144071104 |
| 1992912 | Why can't people just be treated equaly for once? | That would be nice but there have always been and always will be selfish people. Take the high road and do volunteer work for change. You won't be able to change the whole world but you will be able to improve some of it and in turn those you've helped will likely help someone too. Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1145765821 |
| 2242226 | what is the criterion of good and bad ?why people are different in recognising the best choice? | Maybe this will help you. It all depends.. standings on the shoulders of giants or standing on the toes of midgets ? any way standards are most useful -they involve hairy topics like crypto protocols -lots of people examined them -they’ve been popular for a long time -they were arrived at by an open process In general moral virtues or faults always are a firmed fact in any place like lying or hijack or killing are unfavorable in any place or truth and honesty are pleasing in any place. But the truth is people always distort the standard of good and bad in differents positions in personal interest. For example if you read American history books you will note that America dropped atomics bombs on Japons two cities Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945 for ending the war and brining peace to the that war torn country so as claimed by Harry s. truman , the u.s. president , nuclear weapons could be used for peacful purposes too !! Right now you see they are nt agree that a country like Iran have nuclear technology for providing fuel electricity plants medical and agricultural usage only. Well dont you think if they hadnt distorted the standard of peacful purposes before or they had the standard of good and bad now they hadnt problem with peacful nuclear activities of Iran ? But the truth is this is people who determind the standard of good and bad killing is unfavorable in any place or any religion and culture but you see in a muslim country like afghanistan a person threaten to death when he express his personal belifes dont you think if we are really agree to freedom of thoughts if we really believe in honesty is good an killing is unfavorable this things never must happened in any place? But it happen over and over and there is no exception for that in any place as there is no standard for good and bad though moral virtues or faults always are a firmed fact in any time and place you see the standard of good and bad could change in place and time and it hurt so good. | Law & Ethics | 1145993909 |
| 4250039 | Drug entrapment.? | i wasn't going to answer until i saw catnip's ridiculous reply. entrapment is a valid defense... however, it's not what the original asker thinks it is. entrapment can be used as a defense if government law enforcement officials persuade a person to commit a crime that he did not intend to commit previously. in jacobson v. u.s., the supreme court stated: "In their zeal to enforce the law, government agents may not originate a criminal design, implant in an innocent person's mind the disposition to commit a criminal act, and then induce commission of the crime so that the government may prosecute. Where the government has induced an individual to break the law and the defense of entrapment is at issue the prosecution must prove beyond reasonable doubt that the defendant was disposed to commit the criminal act prior to first being approached by government agents." 503 U.S. 540, 548-49 (U.S. 1992) so if you were moseying along the streets and an undercover cop goes up to you and starts trying to sell you drugs when all you were intending to do was walk to church, and he persuades you to buy it, then arrests you... entrapment could be a defense. but if you were looking for drugs in the first place, the cop merely offered an opportunity for you to procure the drugs, and you bite... then... ask him if he's a cop all you want, but he ain't gonna tell you, and you're in deep doodoo. | Law & Ethics | 1146240902 |
| 2056866 | is it rude to clip your toe nails at a diner? | This is now a sexual harassment! Just because he's a slacker! Clip your hand nails and toe nails at the public place were people around, it's rude of course!!! | Law & Ethics | 1145572618 |
| 653517 | if a family member is a lawyer and does it runs in the family to become lawyers,too? Just curious!? | No exactly. But since a family member is already a lawyer, you get to know the field better. You have a better exposure in the said field. Not only a lawyer but even may be a doctor or engineer. Its not in the blood. Its in the mind where they carry the interest towards the profeesion. | Law & Ethics | 1144090512 |
| 206339 | Lets hear your views on same-sex marriages? | I dont think it should matter to others when two people of the same sex want to get married. I mean, its not harming them in any way, shape, or form. Why do they have to be in someone elses business and stop someone else from being happy. Just because you arent happy with your life, you shouldnt throw around complaints about what others are doing with theirs, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH YOU. Religious people who said "God created Adam and Eve, not Adam and Steve" need to open their eyes. Society is changing. People are changing. They aren't changing in a way that they are becoming gay, it's just that people are having more courage to come out of the closet because society is slowly becoming more accepting (more or less, except for those who are still prejudice). There have always been gay people and there always will be. Why are we tormenting them just because they are different? Is it right to torment someone because of their race? their ethnicity? their culture? their age? their religion? NO, its wrong to do that! It's wrong to point out a certain group of people and shun them for their preferences. Denying them the right to marry who they love is denying them the right to happiness. In the Declaration of Independance, it clearly states that we are entitled to "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" but with the government banning same-sex marriage, gays and lesbians are denied that right. They are denied the right to the "pursuit of happiness" because they are shun and belittled for being who they are. There have been studies on this. It is proven that homosexuality is not something people CHOOSE to be, it's something that they are born with... something that they cant help. Don't tell me its bullsh*t because it has been proven and unless you give me SCIENTIFIC facts that proves otherwise, this is my belief. AND PLEASE DO NOT USE THE BIBLE AS A SOURCE TO TRY TO PROVE ME WRONG. The bible is entirely too religious for me. I am agnostic. I do not know what the bible says (except for the outline that homosexuality is a sin) and I really don't care what it says. You want to know why? IT'S BECAUSE IT'S A BUNCH OF NON-FACTUAL PIECES OF BIASED OPINIONS AND STORIES. I don't care for stories and I may listen to those opinions, but I do not agree with them. I have my own opinion and you may not agree with them, but at least I'm not teaching you to discriminate on anyone. You cannot and should not shun people for being who they are. This type of discrimination is unjust, it is unfair to the homosexuals and bisexuals, and it is just plain wrong. You may think that homosexuality is wrong, but I think that homosexuality being discriminated upon is wrong. You people have to open your eyes... | Law & Ethics | 1144779619 |
| 1102443 | how would i file a motion with the court system, for early termination of probation? | Good for You!! Have your probation officer write a report to the Court recommending your early release from probation. If you are working, and have a steady work history, have your boss write a letter also. If you are going to school, trade, college, high school, etc., submit any reports you have showing attendance and grades. Letters from your teachers should help. If you are renting an appartment in your name, show receipts that show you pay on time. If you have done community service volunteer work, get the supervisor to write a letter. Whatever you have done that is positive, bring it with you to the Judge. Go to the Clerk of the Court and ask for a hearing to be set, or ask your probation officer to get it set for you. Then bring copies of everything you have ALREADY SUBMITTED to the Court with you (Reason being, the judge likes to be able to review your case before he sees you.) Best wishes. If he says "not Yet" thats o.k just go back and do more service work for free or whatever the probation officer thinks the Judge wants. Oh, by the way if it was alcohol or drug related, be sure you have completed any counseling program that was recommended. | Law & Ethics | 1144696136 |
| 911355 | what is false information to authoritys according to the law ? | anything that is intentionally untrue. Giving a false name to an officer, or lying on your taxes. Any lie or obfuscation is false information in the eyes of the law. | Law & Ethics | 1144704680 |
| 3058127 | background checks? | No, i live in Arizona right now and they do not do background checks. All you do is go to the nearest DMV and pay the $25 and get your license! | Law & Ethics | 1144389493 |
| 55449 | punishment for corrupted people in railway job? | opinion. mandatory 6 years without parole for misuse of government power. | Law & Ethics | 1146134698 |
| 2150506 | Death Penalty? | ok heres my answer. and i would also request that you actually read the whole thing before moving on to the next. first of all i think you are an insensitive prick. you think we should just kill every person that doesnt meet your high standards. that is inhumane, actually that is insane. especially for any felony. did you know that you can recieve a felony for speeding? so you should be executed for being in a big ass hurry to get to work. peeps make mistakes. sounds like you did too. x is fun but illeagal and dangerous. what if you got pulled over before popping and the cops found it? that is a felony. bang your dead. i have a felony and i take offense to your statement. i realize i made a mistake and i took immediate actions to correct my mistakes from reoccuring in the future. i got busted with an oz and a half of mexican dirt weed. class four felony. i was also into meth and x and acid and shrooms and pretty much all the drugs i could ingest. i saw my life going down hill and the cops helped me realize it. so i went to treatment and havent touched the stuff in two years. I WAS GIVEN A CHANCE TO REHABILLATATE AND LEARNED MY LESSON. the correctional and judicial systems purpose is to help people in general, wheather they are criminals or honest citizens. they help a lot of people by giving them another chance but watching them closely. i understand where you are comming from however. i have friends in prison who have commited offenses time after time and dont learn. but do i want them dead? no. they deserve the same as you and i. i do believe that certain offenses do deserve death. killers have no remorse, otherwise they wouldnt have commited the act. | Law & Ethics | 1145471276 |
| 2784704 | this is for a homework assignment so any input will help thanks? | Not really. A criminal can come up with things most people will never dream of. | Law & Ethics | 1145322150 |
| 1504528 | what are the Indonesian drug laws? | have a look here http://stevegilliard.blogspot.com/2005/05/20-years-too-long.html | Law & Ethics | 1145943920 |
| 3896221 | When a mediation hearing is concluded,settlement agreement signed, is there a timeline for client compensation | Well, I am sure they have a time limit, although I doubt it is what you'd want to hear. Probably at least ninety days? The losing opponent will have to send the payment to your lawyer who will then put the check into a "trust" account, or some such crap, and then divvy up the proceeds, themselves first, of course, then any fees, doctors with liens, and last of all, you. I would have you call your attorney and ask these questions. Get what you paid in fatigue and pain for, answers and monetary compensation. Don't let them blow you off or make you sound greedy, it is your right to ask and their job to answer. End o' story. Good luck with the timing. | Law & Ethics | 1144410958 |
| 763159 | How is the basic benefit amount figured in a social security case and what factors effect the amount? | I would strongly suggest going back to your local office and asking to speak to a person specializing in the workers comp offset - do not try this by telephone as you will not get a good answer. Your teachers pay is basically a public payment as you are paid by the taxpayers - I don't know if your state treats it any differently than other states. check with your pension people. | Law & Ethics | 1144630327 |
| 1171842 | I got an idea for a t-shirt. What do I need to do with it in order to assure nobody will steal my idea? | There are some right answers above but a lot of bad information. First of all, you don't need a patent. You haven't invented anything. Second, never, never mail your idea to yourself and not open the letter. That's just the poorest, silliest way to prove anything that I've ever heard of. It costs thirty dollars to register a copyright. To save thirty bucks, it's not worth the risk of some half-stoned mailing scheme. Third, it's spelled copyright; not any of the many more creative spellings above. Fourth, there is nothing you can do to prevent piracy. People produce pirated t-shirts. It's just a fact. Calvin and Hobbes have not been licensed to appear anywhere, yet they're on t-shirts that sell in legitimate stores. Fifth, the moment you fix your ideas down in perceptible form, you have a copyright. You don't have to register it or mail it to yourself or anything. You are entitled to the protections of state and federal copyright law. But, sixth, registering your copyright gives you some added protections and puts the world on notice that this creation belongs to you. So, draw whatever it is you want on a t-shirt and submit the drawing with thirty dollars to the US copyright office (which is NOT the patent and trademark office) at http://www.copyright.gov/ Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1145885447 |
| 3912372 | does any one know how to drop a life without parole sentence in the state of alabama? | if there is grounds for appeal then you can probably find a law firm that will take his case pro bono. if he's guilty beyond the shadow of a doubt but you feel he is reformed you can appeal to the governor for clemency. but from what i hear there are an awful lot of non-violent offenders serving very long prison sentences in the united states. and that is a problem for your justice system and taxpayers to ask how long they will support the building of more corporate prisons and the passing of laws to create more prisons. | Law & Ethics | 1145390519 |
| 4459601 | does anyone know if Mary Graham won her lawsuit against the city of Shreveport? | It looks like it. I dont see anything on it after 2004 ruling or i past over it one. Probable settle after that. | Law & Ethics | 1145921817 |
| 1190697 | Do yoy think in civil matters that lawyers look out for your interest? | Lawyers are motivated by a combination of money and power. Without legal disputes, such as in civil matters, there would be a dramatic decline in the need for those lawyers. So, yes lawyers are trying to make you money but, the bottom line is their pocket-book, not yours!!! So, this is really a catch 22 where both sides can win big but, the lawyers assume lots of risk in civil matters--which in some cases they make NO money, if they lose your dispute. So, before lawyers touch many civil cases they will pose some really important questions, i.e, is this a winnable case and is this worth my time--considering how much I (lawyer) could potentially earn? Civil law is still a popular area of law but, there is a huge need now for immigration lawyers. So, if law is your interest then consider that area. | Law & Ethics | 1144286082 |
| 3855178 | Why wont the us government legalize marijuana? | read this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legalization_of_marijuana | Law & Ethics | 1146073080 |
| 574007 | Is it possible for someone who is not a biological parent to get custody of a child if parents are alive? | I would imagine that would be possible if you were to show that the parents are incapable or unwilling to care for the child and provide a safe environment. It would probably be a long, slow process; however, if the child is in an abusive or drug oriented situation, it would be worth the effort to protect the child. Unfortunately, it may depend on a judge and we have seen lately how they rule on a lot of cases against people who should be in prison. | Law & Ethics | 1144707981 |
| 331783 | Why is Yahoo! supporting China's censorship of its citizens? | like google...yahoo will have this come back to bite them on their a%% eventually | Law & Ethics | 1145548785 |
| 265246 | I am looking for a ghost writer to work with me for commission. Anyone interested? It involves the court sys? | Hello...I have some expertise in the area of writing and editing...your story sounds interesting and would make a terrific book...Please contact me through my email address. I'll be happy to send you a sample of my writing... Chris M. Barkley Middletown, OH | Law & Ethics | 1145543444 |
| 482622 | I am looking for the new hurricane shutter laws? | NEW LAW: BUILD YOU HOUSE UNDER GROUND. LESS NOISE, LESS TRAFFIC, NOT SUSCEPTIBLE TO HIGH WINDS. | Law & Ethics | 1145385551 |
| 1751590 | What is the best software to use in the operation(not research) of a law office? Or website to shop for it? | Check out http://www.tabs3.com/ My firm uses TABS for billing. The first firm I worked at also used TABS, then just before I left then started using PracticeMaster for case management and calendaring. It took a while to set up and change over from Outlook for ongoing cases, but it was worth it. PracticeMaster will sync with Palm and with Outlook and I think many other calendaring programs. They will send you a demo if you are interested. Unfortunately I don't have much to compare it too, but they seem to work well. | Law & Ethics | 1145894893 |
| 859503 | what is difference between terms of "CONTRACTING"and"SUPPLING"? | It's hard to make much sense of this. Any agreement supported by consideration (money for money or money for value in goods or services) is a contract. A contract to supply a project means an agreement to provide one or more items need for the project. Supervision is a service, and a contract can provide that the same person or legal entity will provide the items and supervise their placement or use. Construction contracts often provide for specialized products and services to be provided by the same person or legal entity (e.g., electrical installation, plumbing installation, alarm system installation, foundation building, framing, drywall installation, interior woodwork, etc. They are both supply and service contracts, or both supply and service agreements. To try to call one a contract and one an agreement makes no sense. | Law & Ethics | 1145888483 |
| 3446352 | boxer was bait for pitbull fight in dc? | Dog fights are illegal in the US, you should call the police | Law & Ethics | 1146426558 |
| 2718135 | what are the new Georgia child support laws and when do they go into effect? | The whole text of the bill is at the site below. Additions are underlined, while erasures are indicated with a strikethrough. They will go into effect on January 1st, 2007, and changes that had been made previously, including the provision to allow noncustodial parents to deduct time spent with their children from their child support, which were to go into effect in July have been taken out. Aside from that, the bill mainly provides that calculation of child support will involve the income of both parents, not just a percentage of the non-custodial parents' income. Also, the bill that was to come into effect in July said that noncustodial parents could go back to court basically whenever they wanted to try and reduce their payments, but now they must show that there is a substantial change in income or in the needs of the child to have the payments changed. | Law & Ethics | 1144118526 |
| 2023342 | when are you considered an adult in the state of georgia 18 or 17? | 18 | Law & Ethics | 1145732404 |
| 2853697 | what is the role of ethics in public policy? | Public policy is based on what (according to the general consensus) is good for most people, or for the community. Public policy is the driving force behind many laws. For example, speed limits and drivers licenses are based on the public policy of keeping the roads moderately safe. The confidentiality (privilege) for speaking with an attorney or priest or counselor is based on the public policy goal of people seeking help for their problems. Ethics are the codes and rules that apply to a particular profession. Attorneys have ethical codes, including confidentiallity. Priests have ethical codes, based upon the morals of their religion. Evem business tycoons have ethical codes (or so rumor has it). Where something is generally accepted as an ethical duty, such as attorneys or priests keeping confidences, and where that ethical duty is generally useful, that translates into a public policy favoring that ethical duty, which in turn usually gets enacted as some type of law. | Law & Ethics | 1144173981 |
| 3975998 | What would you do if your coworker does something she shouldn't? | Keep out of it. She'll get cought sooner or later. Once, back in college I had a co-worker that stole sodas from the company fridge and she got caught. For the longest time she had been taking everything from post its to manilla folders, diskettes and even staples but she finally got caught with the soda and I didnt have to say a word. Everything done in the dark will come to the light. | Law & Ethics | 1144184032 |
| 2883306 | Is a DUI in Massachusetts a Felony Conviction? | should depend on how manyyou already have | Law & Ethics | 1145731880 |
| 2003419 | Could someone tell me alittle something about the Correctional Officer interview? Questions, etc? | Been there and done that. It's an easy test but you need to be consistent with your answers. Remember, they will pose situations which are intended to determine how honest you are. i.e. If you knew that someone took $5 and paid it back, would you report them? Of course, most would not report the individual but the test wants you to say yes. You cannot study for the test. It's common sense, math, verbal comprehension, and ethics. Don't worry. You'll pass. | Law & Ethics | 1144819086 |
| 517108 | Zacarias Moussaoui...? | The Moussaoui case is only one of a number of indications that the US government had ample warning that a major terrorist operation was under way in the United States and yet did nothing to preempt or block it. * The governments of at least four countries—Russia, Germany, Israel and Egypt—gave Washington specific warnings of terrorist attacks in the United States involving the use of hijacked airplanes as weapons, in the months leading up to September 11. * The US government itself had multiple indications of the danger of suicide hijackings, based on its own investigations into other terrorist attacks attributed to Osama bin Laden and his Al Qaeda network. * The US government was monitoring the electronic communications of bin Laden and his associates during the extensive period of advance planning which preceded the September 11 attack. * Several of the September 11 hijackers, including Mohammed Atta, the alleged ringleader, were under direct surveillance by US agencies as suspected terrorists during 2000 and 2001.Yet they were allowed to travel freely into and out of the US and eventually carry out their plans. September 11 took place amid a virtual stand-down of the security forces which permits no innocent explanation. The circumstances of the terrorist attacks deserve the most serious and conscientious investigation. Both the Bush administration and the Democrats and Republicans in Congress have rejected any such probe, suggesting that to question the role of the FBI, CIA and other intelligence agencies is unpatriotic. But the facts which are known so far point to the conclusion that officials at the highest levels of the US government knew that a major terrorist attack was under way and made no serious effort to prevent it. The political motive can be inferred: they permitted an attack to go forward—whether they knew its full dimensions or not—in order to provide the necessary pretext for carrying out a right-wing agenda of military intervention abroad and attacks on democratic rights at home. | Law & Ethics | 1144100736 |
| 2184165 | what are the censorship laws on print media in australia? | In Australia, the task of rating all but television broadcasts is carried out by the Office of Film and Literature Classification (OFLC), a statutory body within the Federal Attorney General's portfolio, which is empowered under Commonwealth Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Act 1995. Each of the States and Territories have enacted what is said (by governments) to be "complementary" censorship enforcement legislation although the laws vary. | Law & Ethics | 1146459073 |
| 2408378 | How do the census beaure measure proverty? | it has to do with economic growth of a nation, i.e asset over liability, when her liability is more than its asset, such economy is said to be under developed.in order words they are poor. | Law & Ethics | 1145893930 |
| 4297925 | Can your boss legally ask you to tuck your shirt in if you are pregnant? | yes, by law your boss can require you to follow a certain dress code. even though you're pregnant, it doesn't mean you can't physically tuck your shirt in, just that it's embarrasing, and the law doesn't back you up there. as long as you're not being made to do something dangerous, it's not illegal. | Law & Ethics | 1145244440 |
| 2404901 | does a probation officer have the say over me? | She can say it, but you can contest the decision if you can prove special circumstances in regards to who is named on the lease. If it is in your name, she is wrong. If it is in both your names, you need to show just cause for remaining as the primary resident/leasee. If there are children involved that is one reason. If utilities are in your name, that is another reason. If you have no way of moving your belongings out I believe it must be paid for by the department who is telling you to move. You need to find a legal aid society that can assist you at low or no cost. If you were the victim of a violent crime, then they should assist you with a restraining order against him. This is most likely why you are being asked to move...the restraining order is in the works & the P.O. wants to get you out before it is issued. I don't know, it sounds biased, but I don't know all the facts. Hope this gives you some ideas. | Law & Ethics | 1146354816 |
| 3784375 | Will cigarettes finally become illegal? | in response to another person's answer, if cigarettes were made illegal, it would save countless peoples' health and lives. it would save hospitals thousands of patients with cigarette-induced cancer. i dont think that is a loss of money. it would only save lives and money. besides, cigarette industry deserves to crash. i would love to see that day. all those sleaseballs selling death deserve to be jobless. not teachers and medics and firefighters. those of you who support cigarette legality are losers. | Law & Ethics | 1146444007 |
| 165054 | when you bond someone out and they appear for court and they get convicted can you get your bond back? | If you bail the person out of jail with your own money, you get it all back, as long as they go to court. If you go through a bondsman, you only actually pay a percentage of the bail, the bondman pays the rest, and when the person goes to court, he gets his money back, plus your money as the fee for his services. Otherwise, you would be responsible for the total amount of the bail. Good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1145541993 |
| 245322 | rats in my rented home, what can I do, legally? | It depends on the location. Talk to a lawyer. | Law & Ethics | 1144753708 |
| 2994409 | why do people say its free speech when mostly the ones protesting are not American citizens,but foreigners? | because America was built on free speech but are dumbass politicians are more worried about money. | Law & Ethics | 1146387748 |
| 3926465 | attempted murder?......[read on]? | If the perp had actually succeeded than I know that the statute of limitations never runs out on murder...attempted murder, I can only assume is relatively close...or it's got to be at least 20 years or something. I would think. You should be able to call an attorney and ask for a free consultation, or call the attorney general's office 469-241-6500, someone there should be able to direct you. | Law & Ethics | 1145654021 |
| 3447334 | spouse on medicaide the other not can you buy a house? | A medicaid recipient cannot have more than $2,000 in "resources." Resources do NOT include a house in which the recipient lives. http://www.ssa.gov/notices/supplemental-security-income/text-resources-ussi.htm | Law & Ethics | 1146269905 |
| 1843602 | Why does the world continue using a pyramid shaped orginazational struture when this only serves the elite? | because it's the elite that maintain power and they don't wan't to give it up. It's a closed society and they want to keep it that way. They are biased, judgmental people and they protect each other. They don't want to deal with common folk like you and I. | Law & Ethics | 1144694241 |
| 1252439 | PGA Tour v. Martin (2001) case? | No, because golf is about hitting a ball in the fewest number of strokes to get it into a hole, not about walking the golf course. | Law & Ethics | 1145943027 |
| 1086603 | What do you think should happen to that Homeland Security guy that was caught? | I think that he should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Thankfully, there is one less child predator off the streets. | Law & Ethics | 1144265601 |
| 31846 | How old does a child have to be to ride in the front passenger's seat of a car? | if under 12 . must sit in a booster seat. if there under 12 just keep them in the back. | Law & Ethics | 1144555262 |
| 4167843 | Can you file a wrongful death suit without a lawyer? | Yes you can do anything legal without a lawyer it is just a matter of going to your local courthouse and going to the law library in there and tell them what you are trying to do and most likely the will give you a book with a lot of different forms in it and you find the forms you need copy them and file them with the court as directed in a timely manner but follow all the guidelines and make sure you have all your evidence because the smalllest error and the will dismiss your case and you will have to start all over again | Law & Ethics | 1143940268 |
| 3474914 | Do you think "Big Brother" has any business deciding whether or not abortion is legal? | I think if a woman can live with the decision to abort a life, then let her do it. I could never have an abortion, but I would not want "Big Brother" to tell me it is not my right to decide! This is SUPPOSE to be the "Land of the free" How is it free if everything is illegal? | Law & Ethics | 1144649940 |
| 1526731 | Are the local records free and open to the general public and shouldn't we see them for free?On-line free too! | Records are generally never free, because it costs a lot of money to store them and find them. Also, not many records are available online, except through private companies, who charge much more for the service than the government body ever would. As for whether it would be available online at all, it depends on what records you need and where you live. | Law & Ethics | 1145094996 |
| 2437416 | is there any extreame fundamentalists on today fancy not bombing something today? | Are you asking Bush? He is not listening, busy bombing here and there. | Law & Ethics | 1145441122 |
| 3226454 | What would the effect be on our country if the alcohol age was 18 and the tobacco age was 21? | I think the big problem is drinking and driving, we need to one raise the driving age to 18 as well. I think the effect wouldn't be that noticible because everyone over 18 already drinks, they would just get less under age drinking citations. Every other country except Canada that I can think of allows drinking at 18, or in many tird worlds there is no drinking age. If people are responsible and we use Europe as a guideline it can be something that isn't a big deal. | Law & Ethics | 1145554194 |
| 3504464 | I own 120 feet of lake front property in NJ a boat drives over my property on state water to dock.Can stop him | Planes can fly over your house, so no... you do not own the water apparently. | Law & Ethics | 1146268572 |
| 1306270 | Why is hemp illegal to grow in the U.S.? | If you're really talking about Hemp (NOT POT). It may be illegal now, But....... State legislation, negotiations with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), federal lawsuits, Congressional legislation — action on industrial hemp is happening on all fronts. There's never been a more exciting time to be involved in the movement to help industrial hemp farming make a comeback as an engine of the U.S. economy. North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Roger Johnson is prepared to be the first state official to issue regulations implementing a law that allows commercial industrial hemp farming. Johnson organized a meeting for himself and agriculture commissioners from West Virginia, Massachusetts and Wisconsin, last month with Joseph Rannazzisi, a top DEA official, and other agency representatives to discuss his plans. DEA officials told Johnson that growers, processors and importers of hemp seed would have to be separately licensed, and that the DEA would have to establish quotas for industrial hemp production and processing. In the past, the DEA has refused to acknowledge the difference between industrial hemp and marijuana. The sole researcher who obtained a DEA permit to research industrial hemp (in Hawaii) was required to secure his crop with cyclone fencing and security guards as if it were marijuana. No one has ever obtained a DEA permit to grow industrial hemp commercially. Roger Johnson has gone further than any other state official in his work to make hemp farming a reality for North Dakota. He introduced and passed a pro-hemp resolution at NASDA, the association of state agriculture departments, and now is leading the effort to make North Dakota the first state to plant a commercial hemp crop. If Johnson is successful, he will have blazed a trail for all US farmers back to hemp farming. | Law & Ethics | 1145830091 |
| 2858362 | Warrants issued for Michel Johnson in the state of OR? | Turn yourself in MJ | Law & Ethics | 1145727397 |
| 3692429 | So President Bush refuses to say if he authorized a leak? | GO FIGURE HUH? Lets get this straight America - he lies about the reason to go to war, he lies about the leak, he lies about the wiretapping program, he lies he lies he lies, and he is still our President. Clinton lied about a blowj*b, and he was impeached. WTF is America coming to??? | Law & Ethics | 1144442279 |
| 2504416 | I have an uncle who has threatened to burn down my house. What can I do? | Nothing without proof. Did anyone else hear it? Find out if you can legally record phone conversations in your state. If you have an answering machine and he talked to it, I believe that can be used in court. Once you have some sort of proof, your best bet is likely to be a restraining order. They won't be able to do much more than that with only a threat. Anyway, I'm no lawyer, but I hope that helps. | Law & Ethics | 1144349615 |
| 1048037 | What is contempt of court and when can a trustee be charged with it? | anytime a court issues an order to you consider it like ur own little personal set of laws... if someone breaks one of the orders of the court then they can be charged with contempt of court... In order for the trustee to get in trouble significant paper work must exist document every little thing they do.. if u feel that ur trust is in danger u may need to hire an attorney to look into the mater for u | Law & Ethics | 1144268941 |
| 3343321 | the bank allowed my father to cancell my check card? | I would go to the bank and tell them that they are illegally giving out personal information and they need to fix it or you will seek a lawyer for their advice.Or maybe you should use another bank. | Law & Ethics | 1145817289 |
| 2338955 | A lot of people hate Police; specially in NY; Do you? Why? | the biggest problem in this country is a lack of "accountability". Most police officers who are hated are uneducated about the behavioral sciences of the cultures they are sworn to protect. Their ignorance, lack of empathy and fear of what they do not understand, are all due to a system which ignores the need for educational application towards handling people. New york police can be especially indifferent due to their pompous and arrogant facades. I still respect them because they put their lives on the line, despite themselves! | Law & Ethics | 1143995608 |
| 855287 | what are the legal consequences in court for possessing a knife at a high school? | Any person who brings a knife onto a public or private school "is guilty of a public offense, punishable by imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding one year, or by imprisonment in the state prison." | Law & Ethics | 1145514118 |
| 3324751 | What is a Ginther Hearing? | An evidentiary hearing to determine whether the factual basis existed to support a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel is called a Ginther hearing in Michigan. In People v. Ginther, 390 Mich. 436 (1973), the Michigan Supreme Court held that: A defendant who wishes to advance claims that depend on matters not of record can properly be required to seek at the trial court level an evidentiary hearing for the purpose of establishing his claims with evidence as a precondition to invoking the processes of the appellate courts except in the rare case where the record manifestly shows that judge would refuse a hearing; in such a case the defendant should seek on appeal, not a reversal of his conviction, but an order directing the trial court to conduct the needed hearing. | Law & Ethics | 1145371714 |
| 3517348 | Do you feel our freedoms in this country are slowly being stripped away? | yes we are having alot of freedoms stripped like privacy and rights of beliefs in our constitution we were founded on, and also rights taken by others due to thier feelings of it and causing a movement to feel better and blame people they feel are to blame , our american jobs are going everywhere else instead of home, we are forced to pay high gas prices and live on nothing and pay it, we are used and left behind who do i talk about the little people the people left with reality of what counts the american who has to stick it out in the hard times and feel hope and not back down for thier are no other way too make it with scraps you live on. | Law & Ethics | 1146438568 |
| 3687880 | i would like to know how can get a criminal background check on someone? | u need thier info like; name, address, social security etc. | Law & Ethics | 1144262613 |
| 1705311 | After testifying before a grand jury, will the defense have access to a witnesses testimony? | yes most deffinately. a defendant has the right to confront their accusers. this is why we have the witness protection program. more or less the government changes your identy and sets you up somewhere else to live. however these deals are made prior to your testimony and generaly reserved for people who can give up the goods on major crime figures or anyone whos life is in iminate danger for testifying this is a very hard status to get. | Law & Ethics | 1145302133 |
| 716427 | Who thinks there should be a web site that shows all convicted felons in your area and not just sex offenders? | No. Not all felons are bad people, or deserve to have their lives ruined. For example, I know someone who was convicted of felony drug dealing for growing marijuana for medical use only, in California where medical marijuana is legal. But the federal government stepped in (even though he wasn't selling it out of state so they had no right to) and charged him with a felony. He was convicted but sentence to one day in prison, which is had served the day he was arrested. He's lost the right to vote, and the ability to hold many jobs, even though he was providing medical marijuana to terminally ill patients so they could get some relief from a drug that the federal government is too stubborn to approve, even though its clinical benefits are well established. If there were a map as you suggest, the man whose situation I just described would be labeled a drug dealer. People wouldn't know the story behind it. Does he really deserve to be drive out of every neighborhood me moves to, to have people throw this at him, and watch people pull their kids away when he walks past? Do his kids deserve to be labeled as the children of a drug dealer? Yeah, didn't think so. | Law & Ethics | 1144137502 |
| 2833896 | iF cPS closes a case unfavorably, do I have unfavorable action on a background check, if so for how long | Not unless it involved a court action. | Law & Ethics | 1145643518 |
| 83323 | is there any law on an illegal stop with false precence on why driver was pulled yet not any violation proven | No, the police can't legally stop you "just because"...there must be at least be something known as reasonable suspicion. However, I have almost no idea what your question is because of the way you wrote it. Any chance you can turn it into something that makes a little more sense? | Law & Ethics | 1144002798 |
| 169587 | how do you find out if a convicted criminal is still in the system, the state of california? | I would check with the CA dept. of Corrections Online | Law & Ethics | 1145994645 |
| 2631299 | How can you find out if you were left an inheritance? | If you were left with an inheritance, you would get a letter in the mail that would say that. If you know that you are supposed to get an inheritance but you didn't get any indication of it, then you should get your lawyer (if you have one) to contact whoever left the inheritance's lawyer. | Law & Ethics | 1146187848 |
| 2038124 | Is there a statute of limitations on divorce decrees in Illinois? If so, how long? | What do you mean by a statute of limitations on divorce decrees? Those two don't normally go together. Do you mean on how long they are good for? That's forever. Do you mean how long before you have to get one? Please clarify. Thanks! OK, gotcha now. If you have children, you can go back for a review of any of the terms of child support, etc. And will be able to until the children are 18. As far as a divorce decree, no. Once its over, its over and final. And even if you have kids, you still can't go back to revisit any of the terms that pertain to you or your husband (i.e. division of property, alimony, etc.) There is no going back to review a divorce decree unless in rare cases of say you were on medication that made you unable to enter a legal agreement. Or in some other situation where you were not able to enter into a legal agreement. And then it would still be hard to do and possible wouldn't work anyway. Sorry you got the short end of the stick. A lot of times people do divorces without a lawyer because of the money, then they find out later that they got a raw deal. This happens a lot where the wife is left bewildered and the husband says, "well you don't have to pay for an attorney, just let mine take care of it." I have a friend going through that now. Live and learn is the best you can do. :-) | Law & Ethics | |
| 3138889 | does your criminal record clear up? if so how long does it take? | It depends. If crimes were committed before the person turned 18 years old, the record could be expunged when the person reaches his/her majority. This is very common for misdemeanors, and a little less common for felonies. It depends to some great degree to whether the person was tried as a minor or not. (In other words, if the person was 17 but was tried as an adult, then the record may not be expunged.) Another possibility for a minor is that his/her record could be permanently sealed when she/he turns 18. This means that the incidents are still recorded, but no one other than the government has access to it (e.g. not employers). To the best of my knowledge, criminal records/events after age 18 do not leave your criminal record, although many states have a petition process to have the incident expunged (regardless of your age) if you can demonstrate mitigating reasons (e.g. how long ago the crime was, how minor it was, how you've improved, etc.). FYI, below is some information on record expungement according to the State of Utah. It could be that it's similar from state to state. | Law & Ethics | 1144800083 |
| 160300 | Is there a website which gives a COMPLETE yet simple breakdown of the latest UK legislation and EU directives? | http://www.opsi.gov.uk/legislation/about_legislation.htm http://europa.eu.int/comm/enterprise/newapproach/standardization/harmstds/reflist.html | Law & Ethics | 1144062672 |
| 1219278 | i want to get a gun license Philadelphia,Pa.Where do I go? | In Pennsylvania, you must obtain an application for concealed weapons permit from the County Sheriff, not the police department. The Sheriff of Philadelphia County is John Green. I listed his link below as well as a link to a pdf of the application | Law & Ethics | 1145835498 |
| 2513021 | Do you consider cheating on tests wrong? Why or why not? | Oh, I absolutely agree with you, cheating is wrong. Your teenage daughter is right, everybody cheats on everything. I'm a junior in high school, and alot of people cheat. There have been plenty of times when I look around the classroom during a test, and see my friends holding little "cheat sheets" under their desks, with answers to the test on it. I have been given the opportunity to cheat on tests alot, but for some reason I just can't bring myself to do it, because I just know that its wrong. I realize that I should have studied, but I didn't and so now I'm going to pay for it. This doesn't happen alot though, because I'm a smart kid. Also, I've noticed that cheating is more common on English and History tests. Math is harder to cheat on, I guess. Good question, I enjoyed answering it. | Law & Ethics | 1145748656 |
| 2925699 | where would you get a marriage licence in vero beach fl? | We live in Hillsborough County Fl and 5 years ago applied for a marriage license. What you do is... Go to your local courthouse, and tell them that you are getting married. They will ask if you have attended a premarriage counseling session. If not you must apply and then wait 3 days to use the license. If you have, you may use it immmediatly. The fees were 80.00+ for no counseling or 50.00 with counseling. They run out after around 3 months so you have some time to use it. GOOD LUCK! | Law & Ethics | 1145477251 |
| 3930448 | what is the Oregon law regarding a Minor In Possesion of alcohol? | Underage Possession of Alcohol Possession is prohibited WITH THE FOLLOWING EXCEPTION(S): • private residence AND • parent/guardian presence and consent • one or more specified religious, educational, or medical purposes. Loss of Driving Privileges for Alcohol Violations by Minors ("Use/Lose Laws") Type(s) of violation leading to driver's license suspension, revocation, or denial: • underage possession • underage consumption Use/lose penalties apply to minors under age 18 Authority to impose driver's license sanction: mandatory Length of suspension/revocation: 365 days | Law & Ethics | 1145378690 |
| 1694661 | There would be a law in Indonesia about anti-pornography and pornoaction. What do y'all think? | The Indonesian government and the parliament consider this anti-pornography and pornoaction law is a manifestation from the culture of Eastern Nations. As an "eastern", Indonesia should preserve the decorous behavior from "Bad" behavior such as pornographies and pornoactions. Its look like "on the horns of a dilemma", one side we should preserve the heritages of our anchestors, but in another side the era of globalization has come, bundled with its "Freedom" styles. I think we should harmonized this two conditions wisely, Faster, Better. Thanks....and Be Wise.... | Law & Ethics | 1144230690 |
| 3440545 | where can i find a probono lawyer in ardmore oklahoma? | Contact the Oklahoma Bar Association for a list of lawyers that have agreed to do custody cases pro bono. That would be my first start. Here is the section of their website with respect to low cost or no cost assistance, espcially Legal Aid of Oklahoma: http://www.okbar.org/public/services/service.htm | Law & Ethics | 1145640270 |
| 704173 | Can she do this?!!? | The attorneys can file an appeal with the court and both can file a grievance with the court. This is what you're paying your attorney for, so put it back on his shoulders! | Law & Ethics | 1146249558 |
| 1055597 | How does an affirmative action plan comply with equal employment opportunity law? | Well, actually it works hand in hand. People misunderstand what affirmative action is. Some people actually think that you have got to hire minorities whether they are qualified or not. Here is the thing. With affirmative action it just insures that you consider people of all demographics for available positions and that you hire the most qualified person without using color as a hiring tool. Some people speak of a quota. The quota thing is not a huge issue, not really. As long as you can demonstrate that you gave all applicants and opportunity regardless of color, then you are okay. Yet,if you only hire white men under 30 and that is all that you have. If you then say they were the only ones that were qualified, then you are looking for a problem. Because the question comes into play, well you could not find not one woman or minority that was qualified for any of the positions listed. I like affirmative action because it gives me the opportunity to interview and hire the most qualified individuals. If anyone says that companies cannot hire qualified individuals because of some quota, then they are misinformed. | Law & Ethics | 1145824545 |
| 2451787 | how much is the fine for barbecuing on a fire escape in new york city? | Rules of the City of New York FDNY Rules Title 3 of the Rules of the City of New York §24-02 Barbecues on Residential Property. Barbecues on residential property shall not be operated within ten (10) feet of any combustible material and there shall be available for use a garden type hose attached to a water supply or at least a sixteen (16) quart pail of water. no list of fines given | Law & Ethics | 1146434646 |
| 3443074 | Should the punishment fit the crime? | The punishment should fit the crime. Our justice system is too lax. Prisoners complain their rights are being violated. What about the rights of others they violated when they committed their crime? Prisoners should have no rights. It's pathetic that prisoners eat better and have health care at their fingertips when law abiding citizens and their families can't afford 3 meals per day or health care. Doesn't sound like punishment to me. | Law & Ethics | 1145555934 |
| 369026 | is there a uk government body that regulates child modelling agencies? | Check out the National Network for Child Employment and Entertainment (NNCEE). Here is their website: http://www.buckscc.gov.uk/nncee/ | Law & Ethics | 1145430977 |
| 1598211 | federal labor law? | Absolutely. | Law & Ethics | 1144880409 |
| 1030490 | can I evict some one that dosent have a lease and has not paid the rent for more than two months? | Wow! Look at all these answers! The truth is that you HAVE to check what the law is where you live... It does not matter what the law in India is and 3months may or may not make a hill of beans where you are. In Indiana for example, where I am located, you would have to give them a one month notice. Twenty miles East of here, in Ohio, the law is very different. Be very careful about the advice you get here. | Law & Ethics | 1145897097 |
| 1484636 | do you think dumping product to other countires involves any moral issues? What are they? | A bad product might be well within legal and health guidelines in another country. Don't blame a company in another country for trying to make money, blame your country's health guidelines for allowing them to sell it. | Law & Ethics | 1145496703 |
| 414040 | Do we really understand the concept of Freedom of Speech? | Of course one cannot use one's rights as a defense of a crime. Some speech is a crime: inciting to riot, advocating the violent overthrow of the government, slander, libel, etc. And freedom of speech also is not just "to express an opinion," as in artistic works or mere entertainment.... It is wrong to think of people "abusing their rights": if someone kills someone with a gun, that is not an abuse of the right to bear arms, that is murder. The whole idea of "abuse of rights" is a sneaky linguistic ploy by people who would like to abridge our rights, especially for their own ends. The kind of speech you refer to, when not actually a crime, is referred to in law as "obnoxious speech" and it is protected by the 1st amendment - neo-Nazi and KKK stuff and so on, for example, that contain obnoxious statements about race and lifestyle. We can't really have freedom of speech unless all speech is free, even vile speech. The Constitution does not give us rights. Rather, it forbids the government from abridging or prohibiting our rights, which are seen as inherent in being human, as being part the nature of a human being. So rather than to call on people not to upset society so that it won't take away our rights, we should be doing what it looks like we do: condemn obnoxious speech openly and vigorously while being vigilant against attempts to curtail our rights as human beings. | Law & Ethics | 1144592603 |
| 2970620 | Given the current status of the Kyoto Protocol, what changes would you propose for it to be efficient? | Kyoto intent is great, but until an economically viable way to implement that intent, it is unworkable. Same goes for Renewable Energy & The Hydrogen Economy. The Hydrogen based transportation industry is a big joke that the press was parading as the entrance vehicle to The Hydrogen Economy. Yes there is a way to make Renewable Energy economically viable, but one has to start from the reality to require it to be directly economically viable means that our energy bill has to skyrocket after installation. The amount of energy to purify & crystlize silicon is a given. One has to do the utility design to create sell-able spin-off benefits to subsidize the cost of infrastructure. I can only fine one place on this planet that has the ingredients. The time that it can be done is drawing to an end, because it requires a triving economy to start the change over. The change over has to take decades to insure the builder of the solar collecters is economically viable. | Law & Ethics | 1144296968 |
| 498691 | what are my rights as a father to my son in the state of ky? | Unless a court has given you some sort of shared custody agreement, which you would know about, the custodial parent has all the rights. Since you are paying support, you can go to court to ask for visitation, but the court will not be interested in what is owed to you, but rather, what you can offer to the child. | Law & Ethics | 1144192350 |
| 1525827 | My friend hs a assoicates in paralegal. She cnt fnd a job cuz they wnt smeone w/exp. hw cn she get exp? | Try as I did, working out of my home. Started with divorces, adoptions, and some real estate. Didn't take long to get known. and helps give you a little in sight of who to deal with at the court house. | Law & Ethics | 1145327173 |
| 1859729 | Whats the difference between a baraster and a lawyer? | A barrister ("advocate" in Scotland and the Channel Islands, "barrister-at-law" in Ireland and elsewhere) is a lawyer found in most Common law jurisdictions who principally, but not exclusively, represents litigants as their advocate before the courts of that jurisdiction. In this regard, the profession of barrister corresponds neatly to that part of the role of legal professionals found in the civil law jurisdictions relating to appearing in trials or pleading cases before the courts. However, barristers, as a profession, are also known for specialising in certain areas of the law, and for giving advice in relation thereto to clients referred to them. In the common law tradition, the respective roles of a lawyer - that is as legal adviser and advocate - were formally split into two separate, regulated sub-professions, the other being the office of solicitor. A parallel is often used with members of the medical profession, in that a solicitor, like a general practitioner (or doctor of first instance) deals with the simpler cases and employs the aid of a barrister (or, to continue the metaphor, a consultant) for more difficult or important issues. This parallel is however inaccurate. A barrister is retained by a practitioner, who acts on behalf of a client, to carry out a required function, such as advocacy or to render a legal opinion. There is no difference in the level of complexity in the practice of law by the different branches of the profession. A lawyer is a person qualified to give legal advice who advises clients in legal matters and represents them in courts of law and in other forms of dispute resolution. Law is a theoretical and abstract discipline, and working as a lawyer represents the "practical" application of legal theory and knowledge to solve real problems or to advance the interests of those who retain (i.e., hire) lawyers for legal services. The role of the lawyer varies significantly across legal jurisdictions, and therefore can be treated here in only the most general terms. Many jurisdictions, like England, have traditionally divided their legal professions into barristers and solicitors (known as advocates and procurators, respectively, in some civil law countries). In some civil law countries, there has been a tradition of giving many legal tasks to a variety of civil law notaries, clerks, and scriveners. These countries do not have "lawyers" in the American sense, insofar as that term refers to a single type of general-purpose legal services provider; rather, their legal professions consist of a large number of law-trained persons, known as jurists, of which only some are advocates who are licensed to practice in the courts. In contrast, several other countries that began with a divided profession have since fused or united their legal profession into a single type of lawyer. | Law & Ethics | 1145284327 |
| 2062768 | Can I sue my Husband's parents for having him? | Lmao! Hey its worth a shot! Let me know how it turns out!If all works out I may check into it myself! LOL | Law & Ethics | 1146140609 |
| 814816 | can i be evicted from my condo because no pets are allow however i keep my fat pig wife in the place? | not for the fat pg, but maybe cause of the Jackass in the house. LOL Seriously, go see a marital counseler or a divorce lawyer. save yourself the time. | Law & Ethics | 1145486262 |
| 1898375 | If you get prayer for judgement in NC and you do not do your community service what will happen? | The link below requires registration, but I think it might have your answer right there. It even specified in NC. I think you get put on probation, or stricter probation or something. | Law & Ethics | 1145734341 |
| 1792266 | What are your feelings on dress code? | Dress codes should be required for public schools, because clothing is often a distraction to the education process. There is enough pressures for young adults to get a proper education, so what they wear to school would eliminate the pressures of clothing. A "uniform" should be required to attend classes. This would eliminate: Unapproved "sexy" jeans, or tops. The need to spend a lot of money on clothes to impress friends The influence of "gang" colors in the schools Even the playing field, all students are equal status. The most important thing going to school does is gives the students the tools to become young adults, and prepare them for higher education and eventually the business world. Look at the private schools, the students there outperform public school children because they stress education, and do not have the distractions of improper dress. My co-worker is working three jobs to get his daughter in private school. The tuition for her in 5th grade is $21,000 a year. They are looking at paying over $100,000 for their daughter through grade twelve. I could finish up with my B.A. degree and pursue my Master's degree and it not equal what they will be paying for a high school education for their daughter. So, having a dress code is a tool that can be used for a successful education and we need to use it. | Law & Ethics | 1145833866 |
| 277205 | If you are driving, get stuck in a hail storm, slide off the road, and knock over a wooden street sign..? | If you want to be charged for a hit and run, then by all means, drive away without telling someone. You are not at any criminal fault for sliding into a stop sign. By law, anytime you have a collision with another car, a person, or any property, you have to stop and provide your information. In the case of a street sign, the police would be the proper people to call. If you get in a minor fender bender, you only have to provide your info to the other driver, but you can call the police if you want. | Law & Ethics | |
| 3914033 | what is the hardest argument to refute? | You can't prove a negative. It's also very difficult to argue with someone who takes an emotional rather than a reasoned approach to argument. | Law & Ethics | 1145256988 |
| 3523255 | I was going to spend the evening having a devil worship party, i don't have a goat to sacrifice? | Don't kid me. There will be hell to pay for this kind of activity. Sorry, I am not trying to horn in. Your question reminds me of the Tom Hanks/ Dan Ankroid( did I spell that right?) movie "Dragnet". Don't be a Pagan, be a druid. | Law & Ethics | 1144094268 |
| 1454667 | Am I the only one who thinks ALL drugs should be legal? | Not all drugs, Advil is a drug. So is cold medicine. Those are good drugs, but things like Ecstacy or Cocain are harmful to the body and to the society. | Law & Ethics | 1145918577 |
| 4019260 | can anyone start a company of his own on h1-b visa? | No | Law & Ethics | 1146426629 |
| 2593719 | Wise men seek wisdom from the skies,look at history.Do you agree? | true, astrology was taught at the world's most prestegious universities for centuries, it was even required. kings kept astrologers as advisors and some of the world's greatest archetecture is built with the sky in mind. | Law & Ethics | 1144865658 |
| 1781058 | criminal justice scholarships? | what school? Do some research, your question is too vague. | Law & Ethics | 1146319686 |
| 2677223 | Who polices the Zurich, Switzerland police? | if you're a foreigner, talk to your embassy. switzerland does report to the european cour of human rights. but i can't help you with the process of a claim. | Law & Ethics | 1146188190 |
| 1764971 | Is it illegal for me to watch porn in the public library over their WIFI access on my own laptop? | yes it is illegal to expose porn or pornography material in puplic in some States | Law & Ethics | 1145490645 |
| 2958449 | taking a look at nigeria whats the possible means of stoppin corruption? | Create more and better opportunities for all the populace. Crackdown on corruption. Most people will do what is right if lead that way/direction.Education,occupation,health plans etc... Peace. | Law & Ethics | 1146423038 |
| 4336482 | how can i find out if someone has a warrant issued for them in Tennessee? | Most states have court records on line for my state I can google "New Mexico State Judiciary ". to get a link fir the district I want to look up You'll need the SSI number or full name and DOB DL# helps will also show you full court histroy. | Law & Ethics | 1144516103 |
| 3435044 | How do I copyright my manuscript? | I know that in Canada, you can do what is known as a common man's copyright, which will stand up in any court. You simply send a copy of your manuscript to yourself through REGISTERED mail. This requires you to sign for it, and requires the post office - a government agency - to stamp or witness the assured delivery. This puts a date stamp on your sealed envelope (ask the post worker to stamp over the seals) and voila - Proof that it's yours :) Hope this helps you in the UK. | Law & Ethics | 1144184298 |
| 471568 | my income tax refund was used to pay towards my husbands child support is this the new illinois law now? | You filed injured spouse, but that only goes to the IRS, not the state, which is apparently who is taking your money. You must fill out an innocent spouse form for Illinois, at the sites below. | Law & Ethics | 1144158883 |
| 4067395 | I'm 18, she's 15. We live in Tennessee and wanna have sex. Is this legal? | leave the child alone until she is old enough | Law & Ethics | 1145338172 |
| 3679610 | Should physician-assisted suicide be legalized? | No. Think about it for a minute, not from the view of the person killing themselves but from the view of the doctor. Over 50% of people who see death outside of war have suicidal thoughts. So if you put a doctor, especially an ER doctor or nurse, who see death already on a day to day basis, in the position of having to kill you or someone else, how would they feel. The physician's job is to preserve life not end it. If you start having physicians kill people, it will demoralize them when the one thing they stand (preserving life) is the one thing that they are stabbing in the back. If physician assisted suicide is legalized, physicians will be influenced by the deaths that they see but also the deaths that they cause. This will tip them over the edge towards suicide. Eventually, doctors will be killing doctors who killed doctors who helped people kill themselves. Had those people not gotten the doctor to help them commit suicide, said doctors would not be going to see other doctors to commit suicide in the first place. Additionally, the suicidal tendencies typically do not emerge for up to 10-15 years. The states like oregon that have allowed PAS will not see this result for up to 10 years from now and by the time that they see the result, it will be too late to stop it. | Law & Ethics | 1146147653 |
| 3472455 | A young woman took her store manager to court over sexual harassment? | is is right if he sexualy harassed her.. if not.. then it's wrong | Law & Ethics | 1145783365 |
| 2492587 | how long will he stay in the state jail if his sentence is 6 months but spent 4 months in the county? | If the 4 months in county were while he was being held waiting for his trial. If he was sentenced at trial to 6 months, he would have been given credit for those 4 months and would only have 2 more remaining | Law & Ethics | 1145935156 |
| 3466196 | Should juveniles be tried as adults? | In a nutshell...yes. If they are above the age of 15 and KNOW what they either did or are accused of, then yes. There are so many factors that the legal system has to look at and evaluate prior to charging a minor as an adult. Mainly intent. Should a 16 year old be tried as an adult for manslaughter if they were drinking and driving and "accidently" killed someone in a car accident? Yep!! Should the punishment be light?? Yep! Why?? For my own reasons. But let the Judges decide the level of punishment. That is why we elect them into office. But not to many people really pay attention who is running for such an important office now do they? Tough job! I wouldn't want it. | Law & Ethics | 1145332141 |
| 861931 | need to find a person in prison in Gary,IN with paying to look at why they was sent to prison? | There is no prison in Gary In just a police lockup. The jail for Lake County is in Crown Point In. The prison for Indiana closest to Gary is Michigan City In | Law & Ethics | 1146250174 |
| 3667483 | Is it legal to contact a business e-mail address for the purpose of solicitation of services? | it is best just to delete the message. Do not respond as then they will know they have reached a valid email account. It is their way of checking. As to the legalities, since it is over the internet, not sure if there is anything you can do, unless the business they do is illegal in the eyes of the law. | Law & Ethics | 1145891134 |
| 3168967 | Can I sub-serve a court subpoena on the witness' brother? | In almost all states, that probably constitutes good and sufficient service. But without knowing your state (and whether you're a party to the action) it is impossible to say for sure. P.S. The person above me is wrong. | Law & Ethics | 1144722259 |
| 3052669 | 4.10 wa.post poll says 75% say US not protecting border enough.why give amnesty while others wait ? | NO SUPPORT.....DEPORT!!!!! | Law & Ethics | 1144721716 |
| 877236 | How Old Do You Have To Be To Baby Sit In Illinois? | Legally, you probably have to be 12 to stay home alone, and you probably have to be older than that (maybe 14) to count as old enough for it not to be neglect to leave a kid under 12 with you (i.e. to babysit). But I'd say that if you start every word of your sentences with capital letters you're definitely not old enough. | Law & Ethics | 1144482114 |
| 175983 | Why is bullying legal? | Bullying like the school yard bullying? Or bullying like 'posturing' for a court case? Define what you mean? In some cases bullying is NOT legal, but bullying can have different meanings to different people, and an edit with an example would be most helpful. It's like asking "Why are questions asked that are not giving any facts/info" is that legal? heh :) Smile - it's a joke! | Law & Ethics | 1144390351 |
| 4243138 | should i be downgraded on a paper b/c i wrote, "when man went to the moon" b/c saying man is "gender specific" | You have to fight this!!! Everyone knows that Neil Armstrong said "One small step for man, .." Man is short for mankind. Of course mankind stands for the entire human race. Doesn't your stupid teacher know anything!!! I think you could get her fired for something this stupid. Your grammar is 100% correct weather she likes it or not. | Law & Ethics | 1146190313 |
| 2137454 | What kind of offense is CONT SUBS-ACT MFG/DEL? | Sounds like Controlled Substance Act (drugs) Manufacturing/ Delivery. Just a guess, but if you've got any left that you want to get rid of before trial... | Law & Ethics | 1145822552 |
| 1620487 | how do i find out if a man is wanted in sanfransico ca? | fins the website for the sherriff's department i did it for north carolina cuz thats where i live... unfortunately I was right and they were wanted | Law & Ethics | 1144534054 |
| 1174355 | how much do know about chales taylor since he left nigeria? | As much as I know, he has been extradited to the Court sitting at Sierra Leone for trial and he has asked to be tried at the Hague instead. | Law & Ethics | 1144935599 |
| 3082961 | In the case of unmarried parents living apart, who has say so over the child? | You need to get to the courthouse and establish custody! You need to get full custody, and get court ordered child support. GET IN THERE ASAP! Put it on paper! | Law & Ethics | 1144215225 |
| 2855913 | what site do I go to to obtain a list of criminal charges available on an individual? | There are very few sites for pending criminal charges, if any. Some newspapers publish court records, including arraignments, and you may want to go to the website for the city or town newspaper the individual may have been arrested or charged in. | Law & Ethics | 1145035489 |
| 4350949 | If someone Got my a picture of me and put it on the internet and made up lies up about me,what can i do ? | Well if you know who they are you can probably sue them for defamation or something. | Law & Ethics | 1145738733 |
| 3064279 | Topic - civil litigation. Upon reaching a settlement, do timeframes exist for the defendant to make payment? | There are two separate questions. First, settlements include details of payment, including time-frames. As such, only your attorney will know, unless you have a copy of the settlement agreement that you can check yourself. Second, with regards to when you see money, check your attorney's fee agreement. The likely scenario is that a check was/is being cut to your attorney. Your attorney will then hold it in escrow/a trust while calculating the costs and fees that the lawyer / law firm accrued during the course of your case. Costs and fees are explained in your attorney's fee agreement. Once complete, your attorney will likely send you 1) an accounting of the settlement amount, costs, and fees (depending on the state law) and 2) a check for residual amount (ie - the amount of money due you after all expenses). You should receive this promptly within an reasonable time for calculations. | Law & Ethics | 1143904865 |
| 1122518 | does the hippa act cease after a person is deceased? | HIPAA does not end when someone dies. A law doesn't end when someone it affects dies. Any power of attorney or living will or health care proxy ends on the principal's death. After that, it depends on state law, and I don't know what state he died in. Chances are the hospital is correct: you need some legal standing beyond being his widow. If his estate is not being probated, or you are not the executor under his will or the administrator if he died intestate, you may need to petition to be appointed. I assume you want the records for some potential claim, in which case you should see a local attorney. | Law & Ethics | 1144283590 |
| 335714 | looking for enterprise alabama court docket. how do you find out a court date ? | 2 points!! | Law & Ethics | 1144670854 |
| 4217059 | Is it illegal to buy designer shirts from out of the country, ie: lacoste, and sell in the US for a profit? | those shirts are almost always fakes. buying designer brands off ebay is hardly ever a good idea, even if the price is fairly high so you would think it's authentic. generally it is illegal to sell those shirts on ebay or elsewhere in the states. but hardly anybody cares if you buy authentic designer brands, they will cost roughly the same anywhere in the world. it doesn't matter if you buy a louis vuitton bag in paris or vietnam, it will still cost more or less the same. that being said, as long as they are authentic, you should be legally able to re-sell them, but i doubt you'll make much profit that way | Law & Ethics | 1144923723 |
| 504870 | What are the various stages of a criminal trial? Describe each one? | ARRAIGNMENT, IT IS THE FIRST TIME YOU SEE THE JUDGE..AND THEY DECIDE WHETHER OR NOT TO ACTUALLY PROCEED WITH THE CHARGES...USUALLY UP TO PROSECUTING ATTORNEY, IF THEY HAVE ENOUGH EVIDENCE THEY WILL PROCEED IF NOT SOMETIMES THEY WONT. THEN TO TRIAL TO HERE BOTH SIDES OF EVIDENCE BUT BEFORE THAT YOU DECIDE TRIAL BY JURY OR TRIAL BY JUDGE GO WITH JURY. THEN HOPEFULLY YOUR ATTORNEY WILL FILE MOTIONS TO HELP YOUR CASE SUCH AS MOTION TO SUPRESS EVIDENCE...THEN BOTH SIDES ARE HEARD AFTER JURY IS PICKED...THEN AFTER MANY MONTHS SOMETIMES A YEAR OR TWO VERDICT TIME IF YOU HAVE NOT STRUCK A PLEA BARGAIN....I HAVE BEEN TO TRIAL 3 TIMES AND WON ALL THREE . | Law & Ethics | 1145834796 |
| 4287308 | Are for or against use of Marijuana for medical treatment? | I am not for it except in very rare cases. Since CA passed the "medical marijuana" law, who gets prescribed it is a complete joke. 20 year old males who have no real health problems have a "recommendation" from a doctor because they say they have "back pain". Even though they have no trouble breaking into houses and running from the cops. I have even run into a 15 year old who had his doctor's "recommendation" for marijuana to help his asthma!! It is widely known that there are certain doctors who will, for a fee, just give you a prescription. They then tell you about a shop in town that sells "medical marijuana". It also happens to be the doctor's shop. It is a complete and total farce. The other problem that came from that law is the belief that it entitles people to now sell marijuana. There was no provision in the law that allows this at all. Additionally, the people who have the prescriptions think that it OK to drive after they have smoked the marijuana, which is another huge problem. In short, in my years of law enforcement, I have seen very few cases where someone legitimately needed marijuana. | Law & Ethics | 1145918694 |
| 2376698 | can you get your court case dismissed in child support court in syracuse new york? | Well, it depends on why... There are ways. If someone files for child support or a change in child suport and then doesn't show up, the case is dismissed. If someone files for child support or a change in child support and then doesn't provide evidence to support that petition, the case can be dismissed. I am sure there are other reasons as well, it just depends on why you are asking... | Law & Ethics | 1146061260 |
| 1761868 | where can i find USA Controlled Commodities List to download it ? | there is an international agreement on controlled commodities called the Wassenaar agreement. see attached. this site includes lists and all the info a prospective exporter or importer might need. | Law & Ethics | 1144340443 |
| 4093702 | where can i find out why an inmate is in prison? | go to the prison's website, or call them...i guess? | Law & Ethics | 1145568213 |
| 1785257 | Who Can Tell I Who Wear The Atef Crown In This Age? | who can tell you CLEARLY can't put proper sentences together? I CAN! | Law & Ethics | 1145725238 |
| 1514275 | intoxilizer 5000 if you have athsma? | Still works and if you had athsma to the point where you couldn't use it you would be hospitalized and not taking a breath test for alcohol. | Law & Ethics | 1145461749 |
| 3377622 | How would I find out my Dad's lawyers name? | Check with Probate Court in your county, the will should have been probated, and the information will be on file there. | Law & Ethics | 1145647772 |
| 3826601 | The difference between a Judge & a Majestrate? Have a Majestrate ever been sued or removed from a case in U.S? | A magistrate is simlilar to a judge but has a narrower range of functions. A magistrate probably has immunity from suit but I would think he can be removed from a case for the same grounds that a judge can be removed from a case (e.g. bias). | Law & Ethics | 1146010658 |
| 295570 | My mother passed away and we need to have my dad assigned to administer her estate how do we do that? | You will need to consult an attorney, and you will have to file papers in the probate court for the will. If she did not have a will, her estate is in "testate". Her husband can be easily appointed. Then there is a long process that follows. You will need an attorney, and it will be in your local Probate Court. | Law & Ethics | 1145934385 |
| 1179111 | can a debt be claimed back after 6 years? | Usually a debt becomes statute barred after 6 years. Your best bet would be to go to your citizens advice bureau to check. I am sure I am right though. Usually you would also get a free consultation with a solicitor who deals specifically with debt. Try it - you have nothing to lose. You have to ask yourself why they would be trying to collect the debt all these years on. | Law & Ethics | 1145871413 |
| 1345481 | I live in wa. state....where do I go to report a corrupt lawyer? | This is about your child suport question that is closed. I tried to e-mail you, but it wouldn't work. No one gave you any links. If you go here http://www.alllaw.com/calculators/Childsupport/washington/ You can type in all the info and it will tell you what the court will order in your case. and here is your state's child support division web page... http://www1.dshs.wa.gov/dcs/ You can look into it all on the internet for yourself. My guess is that $800 is low... | Law & Ethics | 1145980855 |
| 99554 | City inspector's, do they have the right to bully their self into my mothe home and leave he with a violation? | I don't think they have the right if they don't have a warrant you should check into it. | Law & Ethics | 1145557287 |
| 2652059 | Watching "Cops" on TV or in Real life do you feel they use Unneccesary and Exsessive force? | Why is it that when I'm hit in the face by a suspect it's part of my job, but when I hit back it's police brutality or unneccesary and excessive force? The whole reason you are handcuffed is because you've broken the law. If I've taken you to the ground and have handcuffed you, you've done something to potentially jeoprodize my security and I'm going to secure you and you're hand with cuffs and my knee in your back to keep you from moving. It's all about security. It's very easy for some people to be "arm chair police officers" and talk about how police are doing a bad job, or using too much force, but until you put yourself out there everyday you don't deserve to judge. | Law & Ethics | 1145887982 |
| 4115381 | If you see a policeman using a radar gun, is it legal to flash your lights to oncoming traffic to altert them? | no, it is never legal to flash your lights to oncoming traffic. BUT if you are passing the cop, hows he gonna see ya do it! So go for it :) | Law & Ethics | 1144682006 |
| 1513224 | Is the status of women in a country directly related to the country’s ranking on the Human Development Index. | Not really. Do you think women are treated better in Norway than in the US? Or worse in the UK? Certainly some of the lower countries treat their women poorly, but that's really part of a larger social problem that is causing the poor HDI. | Law & Ethics | |
| 1962879 | Why do we kill people that kill people to show that killing people is wrong? | I have always wondered that.. I think that people who are going to be put to death for murder, should be done so only by the victim(s) families or loved ones, then I would be able to see some sort of justice out of that | Law & Ethics | 1144466369 |
| 4416375 | visitation case question ? | I don't know about Arizona laws but in Ohio I had to notify the courts and then they notified my ex and he had so many days to take me back to court. But if that happens the Judge will hear why you want to leave the state and more than likely he will not stop you if you say your going there to get a better job for you and your daughter. | Law & Ethics | 1145892912 |
| 1953855 | what colour is baby rice? | you mean to feed babies?? it's not the color, it's the texture. it should be single grain rice. by the way, it's white. | Law & Ethics | 1145969704 |
| 1614330 | How do i know which jail my friend is in? | i am pretty sure you can call the jails and give them his name and find out if he is there. At least you can do that here in Oklahoma, not sure about Canada. | Law & Ethics | 1144684798 |
| 2927619 | How can I research a trust to find if it was legally changed or not? | It would be unusual for the aunt to have power to change the trust, but possible. If your grandmother is still alive, you can ask her. If not, you can see if she had a will or if her estate was probated, and you might find a copy of her trust there. Look in the probate court for the county or area where she died. Your aunt may have been given a general power of attorney, which might or might not have given her the power to change the trust. Without some evidence to present to a court, there is not much you can do. | Law & Ethics | 1144883349 |
| 2625177 | if I pass the bar exm in texas, will i has to take it for another state? | Yeah you would | Law & Ethics | 1145317751 |
| 1708917 | Is it still Piracy when I make a copy of a music CD for personal use? | When you buy a CD, you are buying the license to duplicate that material for your own personal use. Of course, you may not sell it or distribute it. | Law & Ethics | 1146066071 |
| 97851 | In most countries the legal retirement age for men is 5 years older than for women, even though women live? | Men were always taught to be the protectors of women. So to protect them they have to work. With NOW maybe that will change. | Law & Ethics | 1144160953 |
| 1514582 | how do i locate information on federal inmates released in 1999? | http://www.bop.gov/ It's the website for the Federal Bureau of Prisons. | Law & Ethics | 1146365544 |
| 2111541 | How many hours do you have to drop charges of battery on someone? | you have to go to court to drop them in georgia | Law & Ethics | 1144367951 |
| 2550809 | How can I get a temp restraining orded served that I was awarded and it came back citing no address ? | Well, is there a good reason that you might have had a warrant issued for your arrest? If it were me, I would call the courthouse and ask them if there is a warrant. Let me say this first. The way he handled this leads me to think he is lying about the warrant. If it were true, why would he warn you? No, he wouldn't. It is a childish attempt at scaring you. I would add it to your complaint that he is harrasing your friends to harrass you. As for serving him with the papers? Do you know where he works? Ask if they will serve him at work. | Law & Ethics | 1144793581 |
| 598187 | where do you go or what do you do to file a complaint on a law firm? | the bar association for your state. Every state has one. | Law & Ethics | 1144285831 |
| 2266787 | Discovery or Discloser law? | It's not a statute, it's a court rule of procedure. Discovery takes in interrogatories, requests for documents and depositions. It can include a "view" when the locus of an event cannot be seen from a public way. Just because the information has been disclosed to the party's lawyer does not mean it can be shared with a spouse of the party, since the attorney must maintain attorney-client privilege even as to a spouse. In a criminal case, the prosecution generally has a duty to disclose evidence exculpating the defendant. The defendant, except in MA and a couple of other states and federal courts, there is no general duty on the defense to share information with the prosecutor. A defense lawyer will usually share any disclosures with the defendant. But the lawyer will tell the defendant not to disclose it to anyone else if it will affect the case when it gets out. | Law & Ethics | 1144357286 |
| 674921 | Law enforcement only please. Radar? | NOPE!!!! All states allow officers to operate their radar or laser gun from inside or outside their car | Law & Ethics | 1145633405 |
| 2817335 | anyone know what is conciderd legal age in new york? | 18 | Law & Ethics | 1145064563 |
| 31619 | I work at an Inn and there is going to be a lesbian wedding... isnt that illegal in new york state? | It won't be sanctioned by the state any more than a wedding between two cats (of any sex). | Law & Ethics | 1145035229 |
| 801863 | find out how someone relly is? | Check their my space for clues or talk to people that know this person. | Law & Ethics | 1144641871 |
| 1926011 | why Europe has more teams in the world cup finals? | Since Europe has more powerful teams when compared to the Asia and Africa. But South America has also a good percentage. 50% of the conmebol teams come to the world cup. But the numbers from europe is high due to the reason I told you earlier. | Law & Ethics | 1145168905 |
| 2950321 | court procedures? | which court ? which state ? which city ? what crime or whats the reason for court ? | Law & Ethics | 1144742999 |
| 775209 | How do you get a "bench warrant" retracted? | A bench warrant is the same as an FTA (Failure to Appear) and it is good in all states. If you get pulled over and they run you it will show up and chances are you will be arrested on it. The place where the warrant was issued then has the option of whether or not to extridite.... depending on what the original charge was, this is typically unlikely, unless the original charge was something rough. You will need to turn yourself in somewhere to get the process started to handle it... in most cases the municipality or county justs wants the money that is owed. | Law & Ethics | 1145073456 |
| 1278994 | What pocentage of inmates is actually reformed after prison? | Less then half is actually reformed. | Law & Ethics | 1144359173 |
| 4441187 | If the definition of "Pro-Life" were extended to include all forms of life, then would abortion be Pro-Life? | You give a good argument for pro choice, and to me, it's a refreshing one. I am in agreement with a woman's right to choose but become less committed when the babe becomes a viable age. I have worked in neo-natal units and clearly see that they are more than a "fetus" at 24 weeks (or less) of gestation. I would like to trust the woman to make a decision that is best for her own well-being, but with consideration of the unborn potential person she has created. Unfortunately, not all women are so unselfish and generous, and even go so far as to use abortion as a frequent form of birth control, which disgusts me. I have also had the experience of these same "mothers" not being fit to take care of themselves, let alone a baby, and one with the multiple health concerns that many premature babies must deal with throughout their lives. This too, consumes the same, or more, of the natural resources you speak of and is also commonly a drain on society's welfare system. So, the debate continues. Yours is a fresh perspective. Thank you. | Law & Ethics | 1144436167 |
| 3643725 | What jobs are out there for someone with a Bacjelor's degree in criminal justice? How much money can I expect? | Police officer or correctional officer. Most larger departments while may not require it, normally only hire those with them. It will depend, better departments in GA for example will start a police officer at about 35,000 a year. corrections start at about 25000 a year. Of course in GA smaller departments pay only abuot 7 or 8 dollars a hour. Here in TN, in my county the police make about 9 dollars a hour with no benifits. | Law & Ethics | 1146239335 |
| 3997730 | the australian work law? | It doesn't really mean that. It means that employers with fewer than 101 employees are exempt from unfair dismissal laws and all other employers are exempt from unfair dismissal laws if the person is dismissed for a bona fide operation reason. | Law & Ethics | 1144655607 |
| 456152 | does any one know how what you have to do to recieve money for the Distribution of Judgment Funds Act? | For the statute: http://uscode.house.gov/download/pls/25C16.txt Don't get your hopes up too soon. The plans don't have to be in for a few months, much less a set-up procedure for distributions. http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/html/uscode25/usc_sup_01_25_10_16.html | Law & Ethics | 1144971880 |
| 877353 | find address for texas inmate? | The State of Texas has an "Offender Search" feature on its Department of Corrections webpage. Keep in mind, while using it, that the State is only responsible for the incarceration of state prisoners - anyone being held in county jail is being held by the county, and the State will not have records on those individuals. Try the local county to see if it's one of those technologically advanced counties that offer a similar service. The State search site is linked below. | Law & Ethics | 1145156556 |
| 3031628 | in my country we take criminal to local gun club and let them be targets, why america not do this? | America is civil. | Law & Ethics | 1145049230 |
| 4023022 | Is there anywhere I can search for a Case File? | I use www.findlaw.com | Law & Ethics | 1144394413 |
| 1875578 | Why do police tolerate sexual predators if they dont find them? | not finding them isn't the same as tolerating them. | Law & Ethics | 1145529266 |
| 1009087 | If you farted in public, should there be a law that prohibits a smooth getaway but, instead fines your mayor? | No. You should be able to be passive-aggressive like that. I usually do it to old people in the grocery store to moms who can't keep a handle on their kids and old ladies who are in the way. My favorite is in the elevator, especially when the boss is trapped in there with me. Of course I immediately blame someone else. Farting is the only type of assault that should be kept legal. | Law & Ethics | 1144734701 |
| 2453112 | i need a lawyer to take on a police dept in a case of harrassment where they humiliated me? | Everyone is such a victom these days. Grow up and get a life. | Law & Ethics | 1145330631 |
| 3372487 | what are the different types of evidences? you know, for something like .... CSI!!? | there physical evidence and circumstantial evidence. physical is like a bloody glove or bones or any thing physical circumstantial is like a map or time line of how things happen take the oj thing for instance the glove was physical and the time line to show wat happend were was circumstantial | Law & Ethics | 1144726502 |
| 1506030 | Are Oil companies holding back on Gas till prices keep going up to make record profits ? | Well hell, they have made a killing already. Record high. There is one thing that some people will never understand and that is that there are some Corporations throughout the world that don't give a darn about nations, peoples, only their own continued wealth. In other words there are the haves and the have knots. And the haves basically can bring down the economies of the world, and still have their kingdoms. Fact is that just some of the masses these days enjoy more than the past and a bit more educated and thus see what is going on, but still are the masses of haves wanna bees. | Law & Ethics | 1145399096 |
| 724077 | If I copy text from a news website for my news website is that illegal? | It's called copyrights you can't get credit for someone Else's hard work. that is why u always do what these other two people say print the source where u got that information. And people have gotten in trouble before for not doing this. It's a law. | Law & Ethics | 1144340919 |
| 480660 | If somebody refuses to enter a plea in court or talk to anyone in court , what will they do? | Most likely the judge will enter a not guilty plea and assign a public defender. You will be found guilty and be sentenced. Did you really think keeping your mouth shut would stop them! Now if you can convince them you are mentally incompetent or unable to understand what is going on, you may get a mental hospital, but that's a real long shot and they will have you evaluated 1st by court appointed doctors. | Law & Ethics | 1144171940 |
| 3836633 | Ich bin ein Berliner? | From a speech by JFK. How would history have recorded it if the speech had been in Hamburg? (think about it) :-) | Law & Ethics | 1145978852 |
| 252153 | when a person goes to court is the court sopose to have all the paper work there? | Your attorney can figure all this out. That is what they get paid to do. | Law & Ethics | 1145923855 |
| 1527529 | I am doing a final report on "racial profiling by police" where can i get really good information help | Racial Profiling: A Police Manager’s Perspective Racial profiling is one of the most complex and controversial issues facing law enforcement professionals today. It is an issue that provokes impassioned debate and extensive division within all segments of the community. Whether racial profiling by police officers is a matter of perception or reality loses significance when considering the widespread public belief in its existence and the subsequent liability for law enforcement agencies that encounter allegations of racial profiling. The practice of racial profiling has no place in law enforcement. It is an activity that undermines the public trust vital for an effective community policing organization. Police must be perceived as both providers of public safety and deferential to the civil liberties of those they have sworn to protect and serve. While the majority of police officers serve their communities in a professional and ethical manner, the debate over the reality of racial profiling as a practice in law enforcement is loudest on the side of its existence on a national level. In fact, a 1999 Gallup Poll reveals that 60% of Americans polled believe racial profiling exists. To restore public trust and improve community/police relationships, law enforcement agencies must address both the concerns of the community at large that are relevant to discriminatory policing, and the allegations of racial profiling made by ordinary citizens. What is Racial Profiling? An agreed upon definition of racial profiling is almost as controversial as the practice itself. For example, S.989, legislation currently being considered by the Senate Judiciary Committee and commonly referred to as the “End Racial Profiling Act of 2001,” defines racial profiling as the practice of a law enforcement agent relying, to any degree, on race, ethnicity, or national origin in selecting which individuals to subject to routine investigatory activities, or in deciding upon the scope and substance of law enforcement activity following the initial routine investigatory activity, except that racial profiling does not include reliance on such criteria in combination with other identifying factors when the law enforcement agent is seeking to apprehend a specific suspect whose race, ethnicity, or national origin is part of the description of the suspect. Opponents of this legislation consider this too broad a definition encouraging the idea of profiling by police for malevolent motives and adding more confusion and conflict to this incendiary issue even as police executives attempt to develop policies for the effective management and eradication of this practice. A more common sense definition subscribed to by many police administrators maintains that racial profiling is the use of race as the “sole” basis for a stop. A number of states, including California, have adopted the definition of racial profiling as the practice of detaining a suspect based on a broad set of criteria that casts suspicion on an entire class of people without any individualized suspicion of the particular person being stopped. Further complicating any conformity of definition in identifying the activity of racial profiling is the distinction made by some activists, including Heather McDonald, a writer for the Manhattan Institute, between “hard profiling” (use of race as the only factor in determining the likelihood of criminal conduct) and “soft profiling” (use of race as one factor among others in assessing the propensity for criminal behavior). Where there is a consensus of agreement concerning this issue is that the practice of racial profiling not only violates the fundamental principles of a democratic society but also is illegal and morally wrong. In view of the current social environment and to limit civil liability often associated with allegations of racial profiling, law enforcement agencies must first develop written policies specifically p | Law & Ethics | 1146133493 |
| 4445623 | What would a settlement amount be for an on the job injury, that required a total knee replacement? | You are not "entitled" to any kind of settlement. You are entitled to sue for damages. If you and the employer decide to avoid the expense of going before a judge, you can ask for anything you want, however, the employer can say "screw you, sue me". It just depends who blinks first. Practically speaking, though, it is usually based on the percentage of disability and what other, similar claims have settled for in your area. | Law & Ethics | 1145838365 |
| 2893790 | Where can I find out if someone has a warrant out for there arrest ?? on line nd free.? | Most counties won't give any warrent information to anyone over the phone, they want the person to come on down and find out... I know in MO, you could look here http://www.courts.mo.gov/casenet/base/welcome.do I'd bet Ill might have a similar site, I found this site in MO thru either MO state home page ,MO government home page or I'm thinkin' it was MO judicial home page. Hope this might at least lead ya in the right direction. try these http://www.state.il.us/court/default.htm http://www.statelocalgov.net/state-il.cfm#Judicial%20Branch | Law & Ethics | 1145893107 |
| 3514223 | Why The People Interfere Other religion ?why Denmark publish the Cartoon Of Last Prophet (pbuh)? | Newsflash: The Dutch are pompous jerks, always have been, always will be. Muslims are fanatical and hypersensitive, what a fabulous combination. Stick all the woodenshoes and all the towelers in the naughty-corner until they learn how to get along. | Law & Ethics | 1144499492 |
| 1555093 | will a criminal record affect the chances of getting employment? | look for something in extortion, loan sharking, putting whores to work | Law & Ethics | 1145268974 |
| 4297867 | Enron? What id Lay know and when did he know it and how close was Kenny Boy to Bush? | Boy, am I not convinced by his "I was too busy running the company to run the company" answers. At best, he plugged his ears and went "nyah, nyah, nyah" whenever he heard about something that didn't seem right, and is guilty (morally and legally) by default. At worst he was an active participant. While I don't think he and Bush had anything illicit going on, they certainly knew each other socially. Bush probably was too busy running the country to pay much attention to him during the funny business. He's gonna go down. | Law & Ethics | 1146079681 |
| 3037099 | Can my employer force me to file a workman's comp claim for a minor injury? | Workers compensation insurance and state and federal laws may require reporting of all injuries in the workplace. You may be placing yourself in a bad position in-case the injury becomes infected or etc. (you did not indicate the injury. better safe than sorry. | Law & Ethics | 1144283967 |
| 3181325 | What is the meaning of " Post No Bill" painted on the walls along the street ? | Means you shouldnt be putting signs up. Like advertisments | Law & Ethics | 1145110260 |
| 427369 | what will happen to the children of illegal immigrants that are born here in the U.S? | I would certainly hope they wouldn't do that. I am strongly against what this law is creating and will be creating. I hope that the U.S. has better sense then that. I also think that this whole thing with the new law is also teaching bad examples for our kids. It's teaching them to be prejudice and judgmental. We have enough kids waiting to get into foster care as it is with no home to go to.We could not afford to take kids from their parents and put them with strangers and hope they won't grow to be hateful knowing the government is responsible for taking them away from their biological families. | Law & Ethics | 1145750760 |
| 1614871 | I need to find some info. on NC child Support Laws. I don't want a Lawyer just Laws for non-costodial parent | Ok, below are the links you will find helpful. One is for the NC child support calculator. You can enter your information and his information and it will tell you how much money you should get. I will warn you that as a student, you are considered under-employed, so they will impute a minimum amount of income on you. Basically, they will come up with an amount that you should be earning for use in the calculator. I am not 100% about the rules since you are a student, but most likely they will still impute minimum wage full time which is $210/wk or $840/month. As for the insurance, medical bills, etc. It depends on what has been ordered. If he has a court order to provide the support, he has to. If there is no order, he doesn't. The child support calculator asks about payment of insurance premiums and accounts for that in the child support. If he does not cover her, his child support is considered sufficient contribution, and he is not required to split medical costs with you unless ordered by the court. The issue about him collecting the insurance checks, technically it is something you could take him to court for, but it would require copies of everything, and paying to go to court. My suggestion would just be to take it as a lesson learned. The issue about him not seeing her, etc. is basically a non-issue. There is nothing you can do legally to force him to see her. Its a waste of effort. But I will tell you the same thing I was told and the same thing I advise everyone else to do, KEEP A JOURNAL. Write down everything with regards to your daughter, child support, visitation, etc. Keep track of every visit, every missed visit, every phone call, etc. Also, get a file and keep all you receipts for clothing, school, medical bills,etc. Any major purchases or expenditures for the child. There will most likely arise a time as this continues, that the information and records will be invaluable in court. By keeping records you turn "hearsay" into fact, and you can show a record of everything that he has or hasn't done and when. Start NOW. If you don't have these things (child support, insurance coverage, visitation) outlined in a court order, my suggestion is that you do so. You can try to get a DSS attorney for free to work out the child support if you qualify, otherwise invest in a good lawyer and get everything taken care of right the first time. You can go to family court yourself, but I have hear many judges get upset with parents for going to court without an atty. The potential consequences of going to court alone and unprepared are detrimental. The other link below is to the NC Child Support Guidelines. You can read through those and see what the law is and how it handles different things with regard to child support. Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1145987012 |
| 760113 | If you had nuclear weapons at your disposal, would you use them against sbdy and why? | No, I would not. I have many people I don't like, but none that I would want to kill, especially in that way. If I did have one, I'd probably just sell it for a huge chunk of money and get me a jeep and some hiking boots and go back to Colorado. I miss the mountains more then I'd want to kill someone! | Law & Ethics | 1144074295 |
| 3088788 | What should we do? | Your friend should keep very clear documentation of every infraction on the "stay clear" order. Call the police if "Sally" should come within 10 feet, keep very precise records of phone calls (including screening phone calls if necessary), and contact the local authorities every time there is damage to personal property. With enough evidence, the courts will be required to take action against Sally in defense of your friend. Good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1146254997 |
| 1664649 | Health care in MA.? | I don't have medical insurance. Personally, I don't like western medicine, and fate has been kind to me that I haven't needed medical treatment very often. When I require it, I pay for it out-of-pocket. And because I take care of myself, and do preventative holistic care, and avoid accidents -- my medical expenses (paying for what I need) are still significantly less than it would have cost me to pay medical insurance all my life. If I still lived in Massachussettes, I'd move out because of this law. I don't like the idea of the government forcing me to pay for something that I don't want or need. Now, I do like the idea of business offering medical insurance to their employees, and I approve of the idea of the state offering a group plan to anyone who wants it to keep the costs down. Just like businesses can get/offer medical insurance at lower costs than what individuals would pay, because of the group discount. But punishing someone because they don't like doctors? No. | Law & Ethics | 1144331206 |
| 2172433 | Have you ever been convicted of a crime of moral turpitude? | i killed a man just to watch him die oh wait that was johnny cash | Law & Ethics | 1145715830 |
| 1437848 | Can I take someone to small claims court in Washington State for libel? | That's not really defamation, becuase statements made to a police officer in the course of an investigation have absolute privelege. | Law & Ethics | 1144630956 |
| 713913 | What is the difference between a JD, JSD, or LLM applicant for law school? | A JD is a Juris Doctor, a Doctor of Law, which allows someone to sit on the bar exam, and is the basic degree that all lawyers have. The LL.M is the Legum Magister, Master of Laws, which requires a JD and is an advanced degree mostly theoretical in focus, which is usually only attained by those who want to teach law or want to become very specialized in a particular field. The JSD, the Juris Scientium Doctor, Doctor of the Science of Law, is equivalent to a PhD in law and usually requires an LLM to apply. It involves a dissertation mainly and is even more theory based than the LLM. An equivalent to the JSD in Europe is the LLD, Legum Doctor, Doctor of Laws, which is only awarded as an honorary degree in the US. There is also an MSL, a Master of Studies of Law, which does not require a JD and is intended as an introduction to formal legal education for those who do not want a professional legal degree. Yale's description of their various programs is very helpful. | Law & Ethics | 1144209783 |
| 466479 | Do french man allow to violence,abuse and threatened his girlfriend cos she not french? | Physical abuse is not at all legal in France, though it exists far too often. If you are having problems, call the police. They will come and probably put him in jail for a night. It might scare him enough to stop. If it doesn't, contact the police again and they will inform you what you should do next. | Law & Ethics | 1146228432 |
| 2842671 | How do i go about getting my court case number and info from the san diego courts? | Call the court and ask | Law & Ethics | 1144731731 |
| 64506 | If you witness a crime you don't care about and say nothing, is it wrong? | well...yeah | Law & Ethics | 1145518892 |
| 3960328 | can my husband get into trouble for promising to marry a nother woman while still married? | My goodness but Yes he can get in trouble for this. If you have papers that state the two of you are LEGALLY MARRIED by a Court of Law ( be it by a minister in a church or a Judge at the court house), he can not marry, another woman while still married to you. From everything I have heard, Read it is still considered Illegal and many states have a Bigamy Law that they use to stop Polygamy ( cohabitation where one man is married to more than one woman under the same house ). Utah is the only state I know that still allows the practice of Polygamy and Bigamy. In fact they pretty much go out of their way to TURN the other CHEEK so to speak and not see what is going on. I would find myself a good attorney and discuss this with him/her. You need to protect your rights and the rights of your child. If you are not legally separated, not working on getting a divorce then he is breaking the law. I hope you find your answers and hopefully get out of this situation before it gets worse! Good LUCK! | Law & Ethics | 1145774230 |
| 4256210 | do you think we should kill everyone and start over? | So, who do you propose shall be the two left for procreation "to start over"? | Law & Ethics | 1145636095 |
| 3020517 | Does a ambulance have right of way over a hearse....funeral in progress? One is possiably dying 1 is dead.? | Actually. . . it depends on state law. Some states DO NOT give automatic right of way to emergengy vehicles. Most people do yield to emergency vehicles because it is the "right thing" to do. This applies to funeral processions also, there is not a law requiring you to stop for a hearse, but it is the "right thing" to stop and show respect. Most states require emergency vehicles to conform to the "rules of the road". Emergency vehicles are required to pass on the left, obey traffic signs and stop at intersections with a red light ot stop sign. In the last case they are allowsd to "run" the intersection if it is safe to do so AFTER COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. Speed limits are supposed to be the maximum safe speed for that road. So theoreticaly, if an emergency vehicle is speeding, it is acting in unsafe manner. All emergency personel are required to pass a defensive driving class as part of their certifications. If the emergency vehicle takes undue risks and has an accident, it is a menace to the people it is supposed to protect. Who will then rescue the rescuer? I don't think a hearse driver would begrudge an ambulance the right of way unless he is very unethical. After all if the patient dies, he gets more business. | Law & Ethics | 1144302082 |
| 4009521 | Iran Fiasco- can U guess what next? | He probably considers himself a descendant of Ali since he is the head of a theocratic Islamic state. As such, what he says goes. I believe it's a major difference between Shi'i and Sunni Islam, with the Sunni being less apt to allow their political leaders to determine their mode of expressing their faith. Islam is a religion of orthopraxy and not orthodoxy. In such religions, one places more weight on what they do everyday than they do in other religions. Leaders are expected to perscribe what rules of behavior are to be followed by the people of their countries. | Law & Ethics | 1146444362 |
| 2197478 | What is the deal with Scooter Libey? | do you believe the most powerful nation in the history of the world is being run by people named scooter, dubya, and rummy? | Law & Ethics | 1145059436 |
| 719818 | Can you use emails as evidence in NY custody/visitation case? If so, any special guidelines...? | Yes, they can if they are relevant to a specific issue under dispute. Your attorney can introduce the emails if they show that they are threatening or demeaning in any way. I would check the NYS Statutes with regards to evidence and the admissibility of emails in a Family Matter. Try www.findlaw.com, look under New York Statutes. Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1146263798 |
| 2490898 | Is there a law in California that allows you to cancel a contract within 3 business days? | There are some contracts that can be rescinded if acted on within three days, but not a travel contract, as far as I'm aware. However, there is a separate code section for sellers of travel (http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/displaycode?section=civ&group=01001-02000&file=1688-1693), which might apply to your case. The problem is that if the vendor refuses to return your money, then your only recourse for the amount of money to cover a weekend stay and car, is likely small claims court. There's no legal means to force the vendor to return your money without obtaining a judgment from the court. | Law & Ethics | 1145950816 |
| 2520418 | How do you take away driving privilages for the elderly? | I, being legally blind, cannot drive in the state of Florida, where I live. However, some states allow one to drive with devices that allow the person to see, such as a monocular aid. With regard to the car stealing problem, you may need to hide the keys REALLY WELL. | Law & Ethics | 1145547581 |
| 749008 | What is an intentional tort case? | I don't understand your explanation of what the attorney said; maybe something was lost in the translation, or maybe s/he's wrong. Wrongful death is not an intentional tort. Each state has a wrongful death statute, but generally, it is where someone is killed and their death is caused by someone else's negligence or recklessness. See first link below to a law firm website (I have zero affiliation with them and they're in Minnesota at any rate) that explains. Another confusing issue is.... didn't the employer have workers comp? Depending on what state the accident occurred in, there may be an exception such that the employer wasn't required to carry workers comp. But if the employer was required to carry workers comp, you won't be talking about neg or wrongful death, you'll be talking about workers comp coverage. (See 2nd link below.) Finally, the answer above raised a good point -- the decedent's estate may have a cause of action against the manufacturer of the equipment. Often times this kind of 'products liability' claim would be 'strict liability' -- in other words, the estate wouldn't have to show that the manufacturer was negligent or reckless, just that they manufactured the product and it was defective. If the atty you talked to didn't cover the above, find yourself another atty. Although actually (as you probably already know) unless you were the decedent's wife when he died, you may not be the right person to bring the claim; your son would probably be able to bring the claim, so your son should get another atty. Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1144466181 |
| 1598977 | What do you think about this? | The legal system is fraught with inequities. Punishments never seem to fit the crime. I think I have come up with a somewhat novel approach. I suggest we take a "one size fits all" approach to crime and punishment. We will determine guilt or innocence in open court. Innocent men will go free (for the most part, hopefully). Justice will be served. here's the good part. Anyone who is determined guilty in open court of any offense:drunk driving, reckless endangerment, shoplifting, jaywalking, public nudity, obscenity etc. and so on ad nauseum. Will face the one penalty allowed under law. The penalty for all crimes will be death.It does not matter what the crime is. If you are guilty of it you forfeit your life. Now who is going to be able to call that unfair. | Law & Ethics | 1144410912 |
| 4015439 | what is the law called that protects you from breaking a law that was not a law when u started doing it? | The US Constitution states that "No.. ex post facto law shall be passed." [Article 1 Section 9] "Ex Post Facto" is Latin for "after the fact". Basically, it means that you cannot be punished for doing something that was legal when you did it. That doesn't mean that if you keep doing it after the law changes you won't get into trouble. | Law & Ethics | 1145916868 |
| 3668928 | Bush lies about WMD, no impeachment - Clinton has sex - impeachment hearing... what's up with that ? | Well, we're at a time of war, so... oh wait, Clinton was fighting Milosevic during the Lewinsky trial. But, anyway, we can't bother a president when he has to catch Bin Laden, so... wait, Clinton probably would have gotten OBL if the martini-swizzling losers run by that Richard Scafe ultra-loser with too much time on his hands hadn't been throwing subpoenas at him for doing an intern. But, still it's unpatriotic to criticize our... wait, Clinton was HAMMERED by the Republicans, and it was alright then! But, 9/11 proved to... hey!!! When the U.S.S. Cole was bombed by the SAME PERSON, Clinton was trashed for it. After 9/11, Bush was treated like a God. Gee, you've got me. | Law & Ethics | 1145393212 |
| 4290406 | Where can i find statistics on unreported crime? | Ask a dozen shop owners and make up youre own. Theirs plenty of crime arround and the worst is the White Collar Criminality headed by the US government | Law & Ethics | 1146363640 |
| 2640721 | Why do Algerians and Albanians steal so much and cause so much violence? | Pick an ethnicity and you'll find thieves and fighters. When the show focused on particular groups or areas, it was only one show of many. Another show would focus on another group. I do agree that when noncitizens commit crimes (especially repeatedly) they should be sent back to their home country. However, you want to be very careful about your evidence before you make such generalizations. Even if you observe something, you may not be seeing the whole picture. | Law & Ethics | 1145394899 |
| 211280 | what was vincent calleja arrested for in spain? | vincent calleja was in spain? http://scotthortonshow.com/ http://thestressblog.com http://www.kaos959.com http://www.antiwar.com money, http://www.philipdru.com/griffin_stream.html education, http://www.philipdru.com/taylor_stream.html http://www.philipdru.com/gatto_stream.html ww1 wilson, http://weekendinterviewshow.com/InterviewDisplay.aspx?i=88 ww2 http://www.philipdru.com/stinnett_stream.html nam http://www.weekendinterviewshow.com/InterviewDisplay.aspx?i=108 government explained simply, http://weekendinterviewshow.com/InterviewDisplay.aspx?i=98 bush & clinton http://www.philipdru.com/triplett_stream.html israel http://antiwar.com/justin/?articleid=8730 http://www.philipdru.com/webb_stream.html prather http://www.weekendinterviewshow.com/InterviewDisplay.aspx?i=131 | Law & Ethics | 1145049928 |
| 2085828 | Compare and contrast the control model agency and the social service model agency.? | I say you do your own homework. Next time, don't be so obvious as to post the question word for word. | Law & Ethics | 1146068559 |
| 3062199 | If I got pull over in Bartow, CA can I transfer my ticket to Los Angeles, CA? | You need to speak with an attorney who practices in the area. State law regulating how tickets are handled differs. For example, in Washington state, speeding isn't criminal - it is civil. As such, individuals don't have typical rights afforded in criminal trials. This can impact the ability to transfer your case. Moreover, since you were cited for going 101 mph, it might be worth the cost of an attorney to make sure no ticket remains on your record for insurance purposes. Check your local bar association for an attorney and cross check against Martindale to see the attorney's qualifications and rating based on experience. | Law & Ethics | 1144097972 |
| 2979628 | how to file a sexsual harassment carge in the state of massachusetts? | You must file it at one of the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination's offices, one in Boston, the other in Springfield. | Law & Ethics | 1144332959 |
| 1994743 | Cons about the 3-strike rules? | I think that ANY mandeotory sentances are a mistake. The Federal Criminal system has adopted this type of system. By saying that anyone who commits three crimes, whether they be felonies or driving mistakes, should be in jail it is saying that all three-time-offenders are the same. That the judge hearing the case, who may have 40 years of experience in judging criminals and sentencing people should have no ability to make the decision. It says that a bunch of politicians, most of which are not lawyers at all, know better than the justice system. Politicians have enough trouble writing decent laws. The penalties ought to be left to people who are experienced in that area. | Law & Ethics | 1144570543 |
| 2403306 | I NEED TO FIND COURT TRANCRIPTS TO A CASE 4/23/06 & 4/24/06 missoula mt,? | Office of The Court Administrator Room 328, Park Avenue Building 301 S. Park P.O. Box 203005 Helena, Montana 59620-3005 Phone: 406-841-2950 Fax: 406-841-2955 Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | Law & Ethics | 1145904929 |
| 1890887 | what are the official requierments to becoming a cop? | It is best to get a degree in Criminal Justice but is not necessary. To become a sworn officer in the us you must attend the academy for your state. You can do this 2 ways: Either you can pass the written, oral and physical tests to get an employment offer from a police department, or you can be "sponsered" by a police department in which case you will need to pay for academy yourself. To get a "sponser" the best thing is to go to a smaller community and talk to the city councel or go directly to the chief. They may be able to help you fight for sponsership with city councel. There is only one way to get into the public sector of law enforcement... the academy. You are not a sworn US officer until you have completed it. | Law & Ethics | 1145029765 |
| 1348407 | Why is it that people hate the police, but will call on them if their property is stolen or someone is hurt? | They make me feel guilty for no reason and are very scary behind you in traffic. I'd still like to sleep with one while handcuffed and spanked though. | Law & Ethics | 1145264579 |
| 2124453 | why is war all over the world? | religion and government | Law & Ethics | 1145134054 |
| 2600774 | Are you with or against death penalty? | I am for the death penalty, and for expanding the number of crimes eligible for the death penalty. I am also for corporal punishment. Caning or whipping can cure a lot of criminal tendencies. It is called punishment. There is nothing immoral about harsh punishments. But there is something wrong with failure to punish wrongdoers. Leniency towards evil-doers is surely as immoral as the crimes themselves. | Law & Ethics | 1146226738 |
| 904707 | Have you used prepaidlegal.com? If so did they help? Were they worth the fee? | Check consumerreports.com. You can get a yearly subscription for only $15. They rate everything from pots and pans to financial planning... | Law & Ethics | 1144720759 |
| 1003752 | what is the easyest tho have my italian passport in italy? | shwo the italian authorities that you an spell things right. and, i guess, get a citizenship! | Law & Ethics | 1144702083 |
| 745327 | How do I start a nonprofit for a mom with cancer to fight to keep custody? | Here's a site that might help you...a basic book written by a lawyer on starting a non-profit in the US: http://www.lawyeratlarge.com/Common/Previews/NonPro.html And, the For Dummies books has a good book called: Nonprofit Kit for Dummies (With CD-ROM) by Stan Hutton, Frances Phillips available on Amazon.com as a used book. Best of luck! | Law & Ethics | 1145105316 |
| 2416357 | Where do you want these rape convicts to end up? | both | Law & Ethics | 1144735417 |
| 1464444 | Should I use my husband's attorney for a divorce? | Heck no...Don't let some Lawyer or Your Husbands Lawyer tweak with anything..Specially when it comes to your kids..You are your childrens protectors and from what I'm reading you wouldn't still be fighting with Lawyers and your husband if it weren't for your kids..So stand up and get what you think is fair..Anyways you are the one who is paying for this Lawyer so he should do exactly what you want...Thanks your Friend.... | Law & Ethics | 1144166279 |
| 3654013 | have received some raffle tickets in the post, if i cannot sell them , am i legally bound to return them? | All you need to do is put them in the rubbish bin. If you did not request the tickets be sent to you, then you have no obligation to sell them or to buy them yourself, unless you want to. | Law & Ethics | 1144489411 |
| 1481371 | I wrote an effective demand letter but it doesn't carry much weight without attorney's signature? | Richard, Many law firms offer a free consultation. Take one up on their offer, then you use their name as a reference in your letter...without committing fraud. You can let the bank know that you have already met with such & such attorneys on your case, and it could not be held against you if it goes to court. Whereas, if you just sign a phony name, or a name of an attorney that has never heard of you, you can get into some big trouble. Take heed, take care and good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1144244271 |
| 1106521 | I need to find a sex offender in the Youth Dentention Center in Paulding County GA U.S.A? | you need to talk to the judge or original prosecuter. if he is under 18 years of age he is a minor and is still treated like one until he is sent to an adult facility. could you please be more specific with your question. maybe you want to sue him in a civil court and you want him served with papers. based on your question you know where he is. | Law & Ethics | 1144950692 |
| 1411785 | I just lied in front of a grand jury. Should I fess up, or flee to mexico? | Go to White House and join someone who lied to a grander jury (The Free world) about WMDs in Iraq and is proud of it. | Law & Ethics | 1144911745 |
| 3012936 | Why arent more people fighting for smokers rights? | Hi, I live in Georgia and we are already "smoke free". We cant smoke in any public building. This means, as you said, restaurants, bars, etc. We aren't allowed to take a lit cigarette in grocery stores, laundry mats or any convient store. Also our work force here is the carpet industry, and most carpet mills run 24 hours, 7 days a week. Alot run swing shifts, which consist of working 12 hour shifts. Now even our mills are saying "no smoking" on their property, not even in your own vehicle. If observed doing this you will be terminated. And I'm not even really sure when the voting of these laws were. So I too, would like speak against this issue. I understand non-smokers have rights, but doesn't smokers have any rights at all? | Law & Ethics | 1144619561 |
| 2231725 | Court law in Illinois? | File a Counter Suit for legal fees? | Law & Ethics | 1145946478 |
| 1401952 | how do i find information on the oklahoma city jail inmate information for free? | its been awhile but i think that all you have to do is go to "oklahoma department of corrections" and then you will have to put in either their name or their i.d. number well thats all i hope it all works out for you | Law & Ethics | 1144620915 |
| 2739915 | Is the Marine Creed "This .is ..ymy Rifle" copy righted? | Yes. They have copywrited books all over with different marine, army, airforce and navey creeds and cadences...and that is one of them. So you were going to copywrite it as your own or something? What are you saying? | Law & Ethics | 1146065361 |
| 1410314 | My working visa h1-b expires in two weeks and it won't be renewed. Can I collect unemployment? | I found the following which indicates that you'd be able to collect unemployment, especially since you're staying in the US: 7. Can a terminated H-1B worker apply for state unemployment insurance? I know that terminated H-1B holders are supposed to leave the U.S. immediately, and I don't think they get any grace period. However, they pay into unemployment insurance the same as U.S. citizens and resident aliens, do they not? So theoretically, they should be able to collect unemployment insurance from the State, in the event they choose to remain here out of status, correct? How about if they file for unemployment insurance, and then return home, so as not to be out of status? Shouldn't they still be able to get unemployment insurance? A-A terminated H-1B worker can, in fact, apply for state unemployment insurance. However, filing for unemployment renders the worker out of status for H-1B purposes. Therefore, terminated H-1B workers are required to leave the U.S. immediately. H-1B workers do not pay into unemployment insurance, and collecting unemployment does not supercede immigration law. It seems unlikely that someone would be able to collect unemployment after having returned home. However, you should check with your state unemployment entity. (http://www.usvisanews.com/questions/wedquest111500.shtml) One site I looked at did caution that having collected unemployment might not look good if trying for a green card. Chat User : I am in the process of changing status. Can I apply for unemployment benefits? Will I get in trouble later when I apply H-1 or PR if I try to apply for unemployment compensation? Attorney Murthy : Yes, a non-immigrant may have a problem in taking unemployment since that could prevent the INS from allowing him/her to be considered not a financial liability on the U.S. After getting the GC, it is not a problem if applying for citizenship. (http://www.murthy.com/chatlogs/chat0304_P.html) Based on these sources, it appears that the answer is yes, but it also appears that there might be reasons to not apply. It's probably best if you speak with an immigration lawyer in your area as that person would have a better idea of how this would affect you based on your longer-term plans. | Law & Ethics | 1145814295 |
| 2847248 | in the steat of ohio can the same lawyer represent the ex wife to be and the new one to be some day at 1 time? | yes, the two women have separate issues going on. This is perfectly legal and moral. Your ex-wife is going to court concerning you. The new wife is going to court concerning her husband. This has nothing to do with you. The only conflict there would be, was if the ex-wife and you had the same lawyer. Obviously that can not work. You need someone looking out for your interest and she needs someone looking out for hers. As long as you didn't cheat on the ex with the new, because then the new girlfriend would probably be named in the divorce case. | Law & Ethics | 1145004973 |
| 999413 | average settlement for a whiplash injury in calgary alberta? | there isn't a useful average on something that varies. ... some can be much more severe than others so it would be hard to give you a number without knowing more about the actual degree of injury | Law & Ethics | 1144191281 |
| 1700316 | Why is a women's prison called a penal colony? | It is? | Law & Ethics | 1144116079 |
| 4220647 | Are their any serious attempts to impeach President Bush? | http://www.impeachbush.tv/news/hres635.html On Dec. 18, 2005, Representative John Conyers submitted a bill, HRes 635, to the House. The bill calls for "Creating a select committee to investigate the Administration's intent to go to war before congressional authorization, manipulation of pre-war intelligence, encouraging and countenancing torture, retaliating against critics, and to make recommendations regarding grounds for possible impeachment." | Law & Ethics | 1144014399 |
| 2814369 | is there a difference betwwe war and peace? are they two sides of the same coin? | There is no such thing as PEACE at any given time - there is a war going on in some country. Man killing Man it never stops | Law & Ethics | 1144392917 |
| 3231111 | Can A felon Eveer Work in Law Enforcement after they do their time and have been law abiding for 5 years? | No. Most law enforcement agencies won't even accept misdemeanor's on an applicants record. | Law & Ethics | 1145031045 |
| 3209441 | The United States represents tolerance. But why don't gays and lesbians have full rights? | what rights do they not have? | Law & Ethics | 1146178056 |
| 2852916 | Why are courtroom events drawn and not photographed? | Originally it was done this way, and usually still is, because it was more tactful and tasteful. Rather than to turn the courtroom into a circus of media sharks where the truth would never be known because the film media industry would distort, persuade, glamorize, horrify, etc., better than any propaganda tool around today. The film industry and its counterpart, the news industry, are all about making money like any other business and that means exaggerating and dramatizing events beyond the actual event that happened. What is so ironic is that many times the truth is more interesting, but movies and the media still feel that the public has to have it jazzed up in order to hold the public attention span (sad as it is, this is what sells. The average public has to have many current events explained in soundbites, straw man arguments, and exaggerated dramatic ways in order to stay interested for more than a couple of days. | Law & Ethics | 1145093924 |
| 3553876 | what is the tripod approach in police community relations? | That's when you are driving two miles over the speed limit,a hidden police car with radar detects you,a motorcycle cop chases you down,gives you a double fine for speeding in a construction zone. | Law & Ethics | 1144254828 |
| 3747024 | what is the legal age for retirement in Turkey? | as a turkish ninja i can tell u that it depends on ur job,ur salary etc. if u wanna check www.ssk.gov.tr (its turkish) think better things :) | Law & Ethics | 1144855015 |
| 877024 | need forms to file an answer to a child support court from out of state? | You can probably find those online, but for more help you have to tell us what state and probably which court. Go online to the website of the county court in question (most counties have them now) and there may be a form for a answer. You might get help by calling the court clerk, but don't count on it. | Law & Ethics | 1144899587 |
| 875714 | need to find family court records from 25 yrs ago. cant find what i am looking for? | i would start at the county courthouse archives first. if they can't help you they probably can direct you to someone who can. there will be a fee no doubt. you may even need to contact a lawyer. the biggest problem i see you running into would be if it is a child family court thing..it may be sealed. you may need to get a court order to view them. | Law & Ethics | 1144819737 |
| 4381874 | What is the legal limit for how long a knife you can carry on you in PA and NJ? | Three and a half inch blade. Yes it does apply even if the knife is carried closed. The blade must be equal to three and a half inches or under. | Law & Ethics | 1143938179 |
| 4214373 | Why is it that when it comes down to a private citizens word and a Police officer they take the cops word 1st? | I don't know why they think the police are so above reproach.Like you said, there is a small number of people in every police dept. who use the badge to brutalize people, and do illegal things under the guise of authority. | Law & Ethics | 1145888462 |
| 671262 | Is it true that the FBI started as "sex police"? | No, they were not "sex police," at least not only that. The Bureau of Investigation, as it was originally called, was created in 1908 by Teddy Roosevelt simply as a method of investigating crimes from within the Department of Justice, which up to that time did not have any law enforcement officials and relied on the Secret Service. They investigated anything the Department of Justice had jurisdiction over, which could have included certain sexual crimes. | Law & Ethics | 1144125227 |
| 1733890 | What is The Law of Domain? | I believe you are asking about the legal concept of Eminent Domain: Eminent domain (US), compulsory purchase (United Kingdom, New Zealand), compulsory acquisition (Australia) or expropriation (Canada, South Africa) in common law legal systems is the lawful power of the state to expropriate private property without the owner's consent, either for its own use or on behalf of a third party. The term eminent domain is used primarily in the United States, where the term was derived in the mid-19th century from a legal treatise written by the Dutch jurist Hugo Grotius in 1625. The term compulsory purchase, also originating in the mid-19th Century, is used primarily in England and Wales, and other jurisdictions that follow the principles of English law. Originally, the power of eminent domain was assumed to arise from natural law as an inherent power of the sovereign. Governments most commonly use the power of eminent domain when the acquisition of real property is necessary for the completion of a public project such as a road, and the owner of the required property is unwilling to negotiate a price for its sale. In many jurisdictions the power of eminent domain is tempered with a right that just compensation be made for the appropriation. Some coined the term expropriation to refer to "appropriation" under eminent domain law, and may especially be used with regard to cases where no compensation is made for the confiscated property. Examples include the 1960 Cuban expropriation of property held by U.S. citizens, following a breakdown in economic and diplomatic relations between the Eisenhower Administration and the Cuban government under Fidel Castro. U.S. nationals and corporations held vast amounts of Cuba's prime real-estate. Cuban authorities offered just compensation for US properties, as they had successfully done for Spanish, British and French properties when they nationalized private property in Cuba, for the common good. However, U.S. authorities refused, adhering to the notion that those properties are still privately owned by U.S. interests forty five years later. This is in direct contrast with recent rulings by the US Supreme Court which allows a corporation to displace a private citizen from his/her realty, if the corporate development is considered to be in the best interest of the municipality. The term "condemnation" is used to describe the act of a government exercising its authority of eminent domain. It is not to be confused with the term of the same name that describes the legal process whereby real property, generally a building, is deemed legally unfit for habitation due to its physical defects. Condemnation via eminent domain indicates the government is taking the property; usually, the only thing that remains to be decided is the amount of just compensation. Condemnation of buildings on grounds of health and safety hazards or gross zoning violation usually does not deprive the owner of the property condemned but requires the owner to rectify the offending situation. The exercise of eminent domain is not limited merely to real property. Governments may also condemn the value in a contract such as a franchise agreement (which is why many franchise agreements will stipulate that in condemnation proceedings, the franchise itself has no value). | Law & Ethics | 1146195757 |
| 1318037 | How do you feel about the police, in general? Do they really protect and serve? | I feel they do to some extent. I feel people have a misconception as to what a police officer does. I work for a city through the parks department and working with the public I can sympathize with police because, quite frankly, there are a lot of dumb asses out there. And although there is a lot of politics involved, I feel when it comes down to it the police do there jobs. | Law & Ethics | 1146311034 |
| 589225 | what is the appropriate way for bio-dad to take custody of child (out of wedlock)from unfit bio-mom? | OK, you are about to get about $5,000 of expert legal advice for free, so pay close attention. If you have never had a final custody order from a court, then the court will determine which parent will be awarded primary or sole custody based on the "best interests of the child" standard. In plain English, this means that if both parents come to court and they have both been previously involved in parenting the child, or if the child is new born, and the father wants to immediately establish a parenting arrangement, then the court must treat them as effectively equal in all areas. Then, the court will ask the parents to prove why either should be considered the better daily caretaker. Generally, this means that the court will appoint either a professional evaluator/child therapist/social worker, or a Guardian Ad Litem (attorney for the child) to evaluate both parents and report to the court as to which parent is better suited to care for the child. This process is EXPENSIVE, and most young parents cannot possibily afford it on their own. So, what usually happens is the father cannot prove that he is the better parent, and the mother already has custody because she gave birth to the child and the court simply awards the "status quo," which is mother gets primary or sole custody and father gets visitation or secondary custody. Now, how do you win one of these custody battles if you can't afford it? You need objective third party proof that the mother is a drug addict. This means police reports or disinterested witnesses (not your friends or parents) who have observed the mother taking drugs. You can video or tape record the other parent, but you must do so with her knowledge (not necessarily her consent), and if you can get her to admit doing drugs or purchasing drugs, ESPECIALLY in the child's presence, then you will have a winner. If you can't, then until the mother is arrested, or does something bad to the child that you can prove to the court's satisfaction by objective testimony or evidence other than your own, then you will lose, no matter how unfair it seems. Meanwhile, you must make every possible effort to spend as much time with the child as possible. The more time you spend with the child, the more the court will be inclined to award you time with the child. It's not enough to say that you want time. You must show that you are actually spending time. So, if you can, try to be as friendly to the mother as possible, even if you can't stand her anymore, and focus on your desire to do what's good for the child. This, hopefully will allow the mother to let her defenses down a little and give you time with the child. Then, take photos and video yourself with the kid and around your parents, etc., so you have something to show the court that demonstrates the amount of time you are spending. Keep a log of every hour you're with the child and keep any receipts for anything that you spend on the kid. Do NOT give the mother cash for ANY reason, because you will not be able to prove that you spent it on the child. When you are ordered to pay support, pay it on time, no objection. Whenever the judge asks you questions, you tell the judge that you will do whatever is necessary for the child's interests, even if that means you get no time with the child. The judge, who hears parents all day long bad mouthing each other, will find such a selfless expression coming from a young man to be unbelievable, but it will get you more mileage in court than just about anything else, especially if the mom is bad mouthing you, and you are just concentrating on what you can do for the child, and ignoring the mother's attacks. This all probably sounds bizarre right now, but you are reading it from someone who has managed to help 1,000s of fathers increase their custodial rights. I have never lost a case. Got that -- never. If you need more assistanc | Law & Ethics | 1145832678 |
| 2748398 | Trying to find US vs. Marion in DC Superior Court? | That trial was ultimately heard before the Supreme Court. Their opinion is at the site below. The ruling goes over the District ruling in detail. Edit: Don't pay for that crap in the site above. It's just a poorly written essay about the cases, not the opinion itself, which is available freely below. | Law & Ethics | 1146245489 |
| 120116 | What is the difference between Capitol Murder and regular ol' murder? | Capital Murder is a legal definition, meaning punishable by the death penalty. It varies state to state, but usually requires mitigating factors. Just shooting someone doesn't always do it. You have to shoot someone while commiting another felony (ie robbing a bank or post office) or multiple murders. Each state has different laws, but Capital murder means you are eligable for death. | Law & Ethics | 1146005196 |
| 2544312 | What can I sue for? What does everyone think about all of this? | FILE A COUNTERSUIT AGAINST THE OTHER TWO MEN, AS IT APPEARS YOU WETE DEFEDING YOURSELF. selfdefense is not punishable,,,youve got a crummy public defender. call a legal aid service they offer free legal advice for those who cant afford attornet representation | Law & Ethics | 1145222684 |
| 2589908 | What's the best way to get a cheap and good will ? | Find a lawyer who knows the estate rules in your state and who will not be too expensive. If you call an office in a fancy high-rise office building that takes up 3 floors, you're not going to find one. Look for a lawyer who doesn't spend a lot of money on his office or on big ads in the Yellow Pages. Look for more than one. Or call the local lawyer referral service (in the Yellow Pages) and ask them for an inexpensive lawyer who does wills. They can usually refer you to 2 or 3 and you can decide which one you want to use. If you have no children from a previous marriage or relationship, no real estate, and no specific items you want to go to certain persons, or to be put in trust for underage children, you can try one of the will form kits available online or at places like Staples or Borders. I don't recommend them because they don't know your particular situation or the law in your state. You want to wear "one size fits all," go ahead. If it doesn't look good, well, you can always buy another one! | Law & Ethics | 1145233305 |
| 1223016 | Tresspassers? | Put a sign up warning trespassers. Then call the cops when it happens. | Law & Ethics | 1144075970 |
| 1672900 | Where can i find free legal precedent documents? | At your local library. | Law & Ethics | 1144367738 |
| 1144225 | How can I find a good Private Investigator in Southern California? | Look in the phone book, Call all of them and set up appointments and start you hunt that way. You will soon weed them down to a few. | Law & Ethics | 1145660363 |
| 3526157 | Law enforcement agencies in the united states should be given greater freedom in the investigation of a crime? | I think what they have right now is adequate....we live in a police state & a "big brother" society....I have been the victim, mind you, but there are just so many civil liberties you can take away before you forsake democracy all together. | Law & Ethics | 1145665539 |
| 3007613 | what do i need to do please help? | 1. Clean up your act - stop being a criminal 2. Learn to speak and write proper English (I realise this may be difficult since you live in US) 3. Stop trying to have sex with her, it's not the most important thing in the world 4. Show her and her mother some respect 5. Show them both that you can reform and become a sensible, responsible, well-behaved member of society 6. Learn what makes a successful relationship - clue: it's not sex Those should keep you going for a while | Law & Ethics | 1145698655 |
| 4293721 | What will happen if you dont pay your property taxes? | Depends on where you live. In Washington state, if you are 3 years behind on your taxes the state forecloses on the property and you lose it. Why don't you check with your state and find out? That way you'll KNOW. | Law & Ethics | 1143935380 |
| 3670824 | Can you be a cop if you have a felony but are under 18 when it happened? | I'd recommend joining the military (marines?) serve thre for a while to build up skills and credibility and then apply. | Law & Ethics | 1144355507 |
| 2451363 | can someone tap a cell phone without your permision? | Ever hear of the Patriot Act? The NSA's been doing just that in a big way since 9/11,and was doing it on a smaller scale since before that. Also let's not forget the FBI, that also has a history of tapping phones since J.Edgar Hoover-I'm sure they've kept up with the times. | Law & Ethics | 1144152559 |
| 1894370 | Is Pilates a cross between "pirates" the school gym game, and "pilots", zooming around with your arms out? | i thought it was haemarroids????? | Law & Ethics | 1144593428 |
| 3906104 | Is it justifiable for protestors and activists to break the law for the sake of their cause? | It depends, but if you break the law than be prepared to pay the penalty. Some laws are unconstitutional or immoral and yet get passed anyway. An example here in the U.S. is the federal funding of abortions. For those who believe that abortion is immoral it is right to withhold the portion of taxes that go to abortion funding in protest. During the civil rights movement protesters broke segregation laws by drinking from the wrong water fountains, sitting in the wrong area of restaurants. Many pro-life groups hold peaceful protest in front of abortion clinics in violation of state laws. This is not to say however that resorting to violent protest is acceptable. Protests should not turn into riots such as recently occured in France over the new employment law or the muslim protests over the Danish cartoons of Muhammed. | Law & Ethics | 1145808511 |
| 3744578 | The American Anthem ? | When foreign national anthems are played at State ceremonies they are played in the original language. Our Anthem should be treated the same. It is Illegal to be in Mexico without a Visa, and you will get jail time. | Law & Ethics | 1146225289 |
| 4303039 | what is first degree cf means? | It is impossible to know without the context. What's the whole sentence you find the phrase in? Edit: That really makes no sense. It's certainly not a frequently used abbreviation. Some more information would really be helpful. | Law & Ethics | 1145229482 |
| 2697485 | How much evidence do you need to prove something? | Well - you have to ask yourself - is it worth going to court for. Depending on how much money it is, you can either go to small claims or go for a civil suit. I'm nearly 100% sure that you can probably get them to settle but you need some type of documented paperwork. In a civil suit - its beyond a preponderance - so - as long as your evidence provides at least 50% - its not beyond a reasonable doubt. Again - i'd need to know more about the case - but in general - you need the paper work documenting what they said - otherwise it becomes a game of he said she said. | Law & Ethics | 1145667615 |
| 236255 | why does a pot smoker get more time than a child molester? | The war on drugs makes people think pot smokers ARE potential child molesters and worse. They want to lock up so many potential offenders that there is no room for actual offenders. | Law & Ethics | 1144712534 |
| 321918 | 2 classes of citizenship in US.Why aren't most folks aware they're "defacto" citizens? Not common law citzs. | Where did you pick this? from the dumb laws? there were rules for the times. Things have changes, we have no such law that exists which are racially biased. | Law & Ethics | 1144506330 |
| 1001953 | about the sanctions on iran will yahoo block the access of civilian people to their emails if forced to ? | Let the freedom of expression remain available to the whole world. No exceptions !! | Law & Ethics | 1144139160 |
| 2196820 | For Death Penalty or not for the Death Penalty why or why not? | I am for the death penalty. I do not think that somebody that murders an innocent person should get to live the rest of his/her life just relaxing, getting free meals, free clothes, free cable, a free gym, free schooling, etc. Many in prison get luxuries that law-abiding citizens cannot afford. Even while in prison, they form gangs, attack other inmates or guards, make weapons out of anything they can and just generally refuse to act right. Besides, what is done to a vicious animal? It is put to death, right? Same should be done to a vicious human being. | Law & Ethics | 1145468895 |
| 2871745 | can the victim drop charges on a domestic violence case in colorado? | Once charges are filed it is out of your hands then, it the authorities that are pushing for it then. You can express your opinion on the charges, but you cannot drop them. | Law & Ethics | 1144523180 |
| 3648261 | when a police man calls somebody over there 2way radio a pointer person what do they mean? | A point person is a person who is on a scene or in a forward position who can see what is going on. A "pointer" person may be referring to an eye witness who can identify someone in a line up of sorts. I think you may have heard the officer wrong when it was said or they may have misspoke. | Law & Ethics | 1145164570 |
| 3987893 | why is it that you getter a better tax refund if you live together or are divorced than if you are married? | The "marriage penalty" no longer exists. So, it is no longer intrinsically better to file separately. Some couples though, dependant on their holdings, may get a better deal by filing seperately. Just for the record, people who are getting divorced are not actually divorced. They can still file jointly. And if they own a home, they both benefit from the credit if they file jointly. Otherwise, only one gets the credit. | Law & Ethics | 1145421734 |
| 3721615 | why the Nation of Islam focused on recruiting inmates or prisoners? | The Nation of Islam spread through prisons because missionary work is allowed in prisons. In the 1970's and 1980's, many Christian missionaries did not offer much to convicts, particuarly urban african americans. The nation of Islam however offered an alternative. It also preached black power, a popular message among many in prison who turned to crime because they thought they had no alternatives. It preached a much different philosphy than they had grown up with, and focused on self respect. Eventually, a network developed, where some inmates were converted and began preaching to others. With not a lot else to do in prison, learning the Koran became something to do. This led to the network that still partially exist today. | Law & Ethics | 1146197694 |
| 2982002 | What can a person do if thier ex-spouse kidnaps thier child to another country? | If the child is taken to Iran by her father there won't be much the child's mother can legally do. In Iran the father always has custody of the child and the child of an Iranian man is automatically an Iranian citizen. If the child does get kidnapped than there are some mercenary groups that will kidnap the child from Iran and bring him or her back to the mother, but it is illegal and very expensive. She may have to hide the child from the father while she seeks full custody in the country where they live now or the father may very well take the child. Betty Mahmoody is the foremost authority on this subject in the U.S. Her husband held her and thier daughter in Iran for eighteen months in 1984-86 before Betty managed to escape with her daughter by sneaking across the Iran/Turkey Border. | Law & Ethics | 1144087533 |
| 2503888 | Anyone know about the laws in florida? and about the charges and the punishments? | this might help......www.prisontalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=62139 | Law & Ethics | 1144559215 |
| 1830719 | how do i get a absentee divorce without children in the state of Georgia? | You're not seeking an "absentee divorce" in this situation, because, as you've stated, you don't have children. Instead, you'll be looking for a "divorce by publication." It entails filling out a form with your county clerk's office explaining that you have made an effort to find your husband but cannot, and he will be notified through a newspaper announcement. The link below should help. | Law & Ethics | 1144679145 |
| 937558 | find out how many points are on my drivers licence? | Go to the DMV and get a print-out of your license record. In CA, it's only $5. It will tell you your point count and violations you may have received. | Law & Ethics | 1144551972 |
| 1408872 | what is the success of Financial Services Reform Act? | I know it was passed fairly recent in this country. It was passed about five or six years ago in australia and they had some big brew ha ha over there because it was messing up the accountants or something. | Law & Ethics | 1145803260 |
| 2016670 | My neighboors across the street turn around in my driveway 3,4,5 times a day, is that illegal?...? | Nope, not illegal. You can try posting it but that might not work. This is a neighbor issue. Your community should have something in your court system to handle these types of issues. Talk to the police and they can point you in the right direction. | Law & Ethics | 1146441539 |
| 109992 | Is that legal to pay a person without work authorization in U.S. to work on a small project? | Nope coz it,s not fair! | Law & Ethics | 1144423013 |
| 2691131 | how do i go about getting my spouses restraing order lifted? | I am a criminal Justice major, and have gone through the same thing. All you need to do is go down to the court house and say you want to drop it. Besides nothing can be done to him unless you call the police. The only way this would not work is if he has already hit you or the child and he was arrested. Then the state would have taken it from there. | Law & Ethics | 1144980094 |
| 2201050 | Isn't life in prison without chance of parole worse than the death penalty? | I have to agree with Blue Sky. I just finished a 30 year sentence for armed robbery, and during that period of time I studied alot of criminal law and prisoners rights literature. There are alot of innocent people serving time in prison for crimes they didn't commit. A number of them were freed right off of death row. I think it was the governor of Illinois who not too long ago put a moratorium on executions after he was forced to pardon a fairly large number of obviously innocent prisoners on death row. | Law & Ethics | 1144700823 |
| 3131772 | If an American citizen visited the UK, after the 6 months are up how long would they have to wait to come back | One day. All you have to do is leave the country and then you can apply for a new visa. Id know ive working abroad in Commonwealth countries for the last two years. If it not true ill pay for diner for the entire east coast from here! ;) | Law & Ethics | 1144326755 |
| 4170617 | I am seeking legal representation from an awesome Jewish attorney in NY can you please forward info Thank you? | why does your lawyer have to be jewish? | Law & Ethics | 1146104857 |
| 2745311 | what are the education requirements for police officers? | Usually a 2 or 4 year criminal justice degree and then a successful completion of a police academy! | Law & Ethics | 1145027480 |
| 3748607 | Should men found guilty of sex crimes be chemically castrated? | Its easy to assume a man won't be sexual if he doesn't have his nads. The problem is that most sex crimes are not about sex, they're about control-dominance. I believe they should be castrated for the deterrant effect, but I don't assume he'll be safe around vulnerable just because he's missing the equipment to make it sexual. | Law & Ethics | 1144109110 |
| 271507 | what do i need to do to get my truck back the feds took it for drug charges? | it's not your truck according to your last question. It's your company's. They're definitely not going to give it back to you. | Law & Ethics | 1144519705 |
| 148698 | a person who is not christian and goes to court instead of swearing in the bible what do they swear on ? | They swear on their holy text-the Quaarn for example.If they're aetheists they say "I solemnly affirm that I will...." instead of saying "I swear I wil....".Aethiests just raise their hands,they don't use any religious texts. | Law & Ethics | 1145888535 |
| 4369171 | why does the law not get involved when a non custodial father kidnaps a child that bears his last name? | if the mother has custody and the father doesn't and he takes off with her then it is kidnapping. and i don't know what city you live in but you need to get more than just the police involved then, maybe the sheriffs department, state police or FBI, don't take what they say for gospel. kidnapping is still just that kidnapping. felony by the way.it doesn't matter if the baby has the same last name or different either.take his butt to court and have a court order removing all of his rights. sounds like he is a loser anyways. | Law & Ethics | 1145018887 |
| 459606 | Best way to find a good lawyer in a US state different than mine to help me purchase land from my cousin? | http://www.findlaw.com/ | Law & Ethics | 1144249359 |
| 2729471 | i have received "notice of involuntary lien". This shows that it is "abstract of judgment/order" what is this | Someone has placed a lien on a part of your property (home, car, etc.) for something. Maybe a debt owed. The "abstract" part should give youa brief explanation of the court order and tell you what happened and why. You need to contact the court it was issued from and see what you need to do to resolve the matter. | Law & Ethics | 1145572080 |
| 3712562 | I want to look up someones name to see if they ever were arrested? | Try peoplesearch.com they have all sorts of info on everyone, even "YOU". Births, deaths, marriage, school, work history, addresses and yes CRIMINAL RECORDS, If you are prepared to pay for it. | Law & Ethics | 1143898943 |
| 104132 | Does anyone know what challenges a US corporation might face abroad in light of international antitrust laws? | In most parts of the world, anti-trust laws are not as well-developed as they are in the US. However, the European Union is quite aggressive on this, and they define the problem a little differently than US laws do. In the EU, the laws are triggered by a "dominant position", even if the market is being dominated by several companies. Dominant position is a rather complicated subject in EU law (just ask Microsoft!), so you should definitely consult with an attorney if you are considering entering the EU marketplace. I hope that helps a little. | Law & Ethics | 1145500351 |
| 1210640 | How do i start filling for divorce in houston texas? | If you have children and/or a great deal of assets I would call an attorney. If you do not, then go to Office Depot, or www.legaldocuments.com and fill in the blanks of a pre-filled document. Then go downtown to the Harris Couty Court and file the forms. You will need to pay to have your spouse served. there are several online sources from which you can purchase "fill-in-the-blanks" divorce documents, for a very minimal fee. Some are as low as $4.95. Good Luck!! PS - Are you formerly Brandi Brown?? | Law & Ethics | 1145550620 |
| 1784753 | NY state laws on leaving wet cement not taped/roped off or barricaded,in puplic place? | There isn't really a "law", you have to describe what happened. If they did this and you were injured as a result, you have a tort claim. But you cannot just sue someone for doing something dangerous if no one was injured. | Law & Ethics | 1145654541 |
| 865709 | If you had a felony more than 10 years ago, can you still qualify for a series 6 license? | Be truthful. Contact your compliance officer at the company you want to work for. Be straight-up and ask them about your situation. They will work with you if it is not a monetary related charge. | Law & Ethics | 1145655082 |
| 1898890 | From a pro se Federal Civil Rights law plaintiff's perspective, how do you prevent a summary judgment? | If the defendant has filed a motion for summary judgment, they are claiming that, under all the facts, the law is clearly on their side, to the extent that the judge may simply find in their favor. You have to be able to show that the facts are in dispute to the extent that at least some of the issues have to be resolved in a trial. Generally, a motion for summary judgment is one of the first tools a defendant will use to get out of a case. It isn't the easiest thing for the defendant to do, so you just have to show enough for the judge to believe that some issues have to be tried. In other words, question or challenge everything the defendant claims in the motion. | Law & Ethics | 1145481839 |
| 2050956 | What should be done about these fanatic idiots?? Aren't the german courts way too lax?? | Well, first, sentences for homicides are generally much shorter under German law than under American laws. The maximum sentence is usually around 15 years. (So really, it isn't "lax" German courts, it is the law...) One has to wonder why the German homicide rate is a mere fraction of our own. As far as the culturally based episode, I think that what is happening on a far greater scale (but which isn't the topic of news articles) is that Turkish people in Germany are becoming less "Turkish" and more "German". Of course, because the vast majority of Turkish immigrants to Germany come from the very conservative rural areas of Turkey, there are still a lot of very old-fashioned ways of thinking that tend to be preserved. Unexpectedly perhaps, one sees more of these old fashioned elements, for example head scarves, in Berlin than in Istanbul. One of the large issues facing Germany today, and I think this situation is related, is the strong hesitance toward integration of this Turkish population into German society. By now, you have the third, and soon the fourth, generation of Turkish "guest workers" living in Germany. A young Turkish person whose grandfather moved to Germany, whose Turkish parents were born there, and who was himself born there is still not German. German law grants citizenship only by virtue of blood, not place of birth. True, recent reforms to the laws have begun to address this issue, but the fact remains, Turkish people remain outside of "German society." Therefore, these rogue elements of culture tend to exist far longer than they would if "Turkish" people were more fully integrated into "German" society. This young woman's death is a great tragedy; I think you realize that such "honor" killing goes on throughout southern and eastern Asia, particularly in regions where education and political opportunities are limited. It would be to our own discredit if we ignored it until it happens here in the west. | Law & Ethics | 1145622131 |
| 1806860 | Do you agree with abolishing the death penalty for persons who committed crimes as a juvenile? | yes most definitely. | Law & Ethics | 1145332235 |
| 3333737 | is spanking with a belt abuse ? and if so what should i do ? | Yes Spanking with a belt is abuse because if you leave a mark on them that is abuse. Definatly abuse. Use other means of punishment or report it. Millions of children are killed because of abuse. | Law & Ethics | 1145289254 |
| 2064964 | what is a romero hearing? | You may be talking about a Morrissey hearing, depending on what state you're in: http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/protection/dv/resdoc.htm#morrissey | Law & Ethics | 1145979214 |
| 659802 | What are your opinions on abortion? for? against? | To answer you question against, but I do not believe that the government has any right to legislate morality. They should stay the hell out of it. It is something that should be handled through education and church. I see no reason to pass any laws against it at all. | Law & Ethics | 1145925500 |
| 1654534 | i need a job. i am a trainee legal secretary, prefably conveyanceing work. does n e one know n e job offers? | Here is a place to start: http://jobsearch.monster.com/getjob.asp?JobID=41725477&AVSDM=2006%2D04%2D07+02%3A15%3A36&Logo=1&lid=193&fn=7&q=london+secretary&ss=0 | Law & Ethics | 1145630374 |
| 3809643 | What is the law on repackaging/Rebranding goods? | No, this is an illegal activity. Taking someone else's product and packaging it under another label is a crime. | Law & Ethics | 1145449193 |
| 82992 | how can i view info on traffic accident from chp? | you can go to the station or platoon and view it but you have to pay to view it | Law & Ethics | 1145307643 |
| 1367605 | explain the issues surrounding declaring independence? | Everyone should declare their personal independence, which thanks to a huge sacrifice made by the men who won our rights, we can do. We have become a country of grossly fat, braindead, lazy, arrogant people who don't appreciate a damned thing anymore. We are not independent anymore, who in America is free? We owe the rest of our salaries for our new cars, gizmos, mortgages, til we die. If somone opens their mouth about something wrong, they will be booted out of their indebted enslaved world...So nobody has the balls to raise holy hell, or even peep, anymore...Steal an election, start a lie of a war...they got everyone by the nuts, so we all knuckle under. This is the issue surrounding the freedom we have in theory, but have sold out and are such cowards that its a joke nowadays. Once upon a time heroic men gave their lives to establish the most free government ever in the world. Step back a moment and keep your own self independent...that is the real issue. | Law & Ethics | 1144840113 |
| 3538636 | How long does it take to get your settlement after you have gone to trial for a on the job injury? | If you went to trial on it, it sounds like the other side isn't planning on any settlement. If you win (or won already), you should receive a judgment ordering the defendant to pay you. Sometimes, it takes an additional step or two to actually enforce the judgment. Enforcing a judgment can be tricky, depending on the situation. Your attorney or someone in his office should really be able to give you answers on these things. | Law & Ethics | 1145917529 |
| 935428 | Is one hour power cut between 10 pm to 6 a.m. justified.? | One would think it would be between say, midnight and 5am. Ten seems a bit early. Justified? Well, it depends on the reason. "Why?" "at what hour was it actually cut?" and where is this taking place? are big parts of what the answer would be. Can you give more information? Looking at the answer before mine - justification is certainly a relative concept, isn't it? | Law & Ethics | 1146280411 |
| 411862 | Is it possible for a person on workman's comp to get dental coverage from the Carrier? | Workers' Comp insurance is for injuries that you sustain from an accident while working or traveling to and from your job. If the injuries sustain effected you dental work, then possibly yes, if the injury was soft tissue to another part of your body, then no. With regards to your car, if your car was damaged within the scope of your employment, you would have to check with your auto insurance carrier to ascertain coverage for a rental. If you receive a settlement from your Workers' Comp Claim, you can use the money any way you please. | Law & Ethics | 1144716268 |
| 3722747 | If you work corp-to-corp w/ a recruiting firm(headhunter) & they require you to sign a Confidentiality Agreeme | It is legal to "ask" them to sign your own form, however no law compels them to do so. | Law & Ethics | 1146028099 |
| 1662873 | Does anyone have any positive views on the legal age to marry being 16? | The only good point I can think of is that by the time you're 30 any children will be well on the way to being raised. I married at age 17 and had 2 sisters who married at 14, 1 married at 15 and 1 married at 16. I divorced after 19 years of marriage and have not remarried. All of my younger sisters have been married 3-4 times and none of their original marriages lasted more than 6 years. One was actually trying to get a divorce after only being married 1 month! She had only know him a few months and it turned out that he was an abuser. The older you are, the more mature and able to handle the frustrations of married life you will be. | Law & Ethics | 1145896207 |
| 3855857 | What does it take to get a vision rider for a cdl? | I do beleive that you will find it is a Federal requirement, not state. Check the following web-site. They should be able to direct you in the right direction. | Law & Ethics | 1145766795 |
| 2190025 | What is a civil levy? | A civil is essentially a fine or tax imposed on a business or an individual. | Law & Ethics | 1144988563 |
| 1071334 | how do I obtain social security disability medical records with a signed release? | are you trying to obtain the records from the Social Security office? This would not be the correct manner in which to receive them. Go to the medical providers and receive your records that they sent to SSDI | Law & Ethics | 1145903704 |
| 3104515 | I filed chapter 7 bankruptcy the car was included, three years later the car is gone.? | The first thing you need in order to find the truth, is the ability to be clear about what you know, what has happened, and what you want to know. You may have that ability, but your question doesn't show it. The big questions we have are -- why are you suddenly asking now, after 3 years? If the car was totalled, its in the junk yard with the other cars, why would you expect otherwise? Did your insurance pay you for the totalled car? Why do you want it? Why would you expect anyone else to keep track of your totalled car for three years, esp. a lawyer? | Law & Ethics | 1144899167 |
| 287050 | I need to know more about Judge J. Kent Adams? | Judge Adams was appointed by Harris County Commissioners Court on March 1, 2001 as the presiding judge of Harris County Justice of the Peace Court, Precinct Four, Position One. Elected to the Justice of the Peace Court, Precinct Four, Position One to to complete an un-expired term ending December 31, 2004. He was reelected for a four-year term March 2004. | Law & Ethics | 1144182656 |
| 2328682 | What will be the next scandal to overtake Tony Blair? | An encounter with Sheep | Law & Ethics | 1145435646 |
| 638948 | How does California get away with not allowing same-sex marriage? | Any right not in the Constitution or any of the Amendments to the Constitution is not guaranteed. The matter of whether same-sex marriage is a right under the Constitution is a matter that is currently open for discussion with advocates on both sides. Eventually, a court will decide the matter but for the moment, banning same-sex marriage is not unconstitutional. | Law & Ethics | 1144257749 |
| 831567 | how do i file a formal harrasement complaint with eeoc? | call the eeoc office and get a request form. It will have to be completed, notorized, and returned to them withing a certian timeframe. | Law & Ethics | 1146072460 |
| 1393795 | Is it wrong (enthical) for a pharmacist to have a social relationship with a customer? | I don't see what the problem is here. A customer to a pharmacist liking each other is the equivialant to having some random ticket-taker in a park liking someone who he took a ticket from. There is no conflict here. I think it would cause more conflict if this was co-workers or something similar, but customers? How is that going to throw off your work? Whoever it is might come in and try and talk a little, but there is nothing wrong with that. You could just take them out for Coffee afterwards, and it would never have to interfer with work. No problem here AT ALL. | Law & Ethics | 1145798894 |
| 224762 | DOES ANYONE KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT AGENT LINDLEY DEVECCHIO, THE FBI AGENT WHO SET Up? | The same way any criminal gets away with their acts. They get lucky. In this case, DeVecchio had a HUGE advantage in knowing how crimes are investigated and knowing what to do and what not to do. Besides, since his indictment at the end of March, it doesn't seem like he is getting away with anything. I am sure this will be a capital case, and DeVecchio will most likely face the death penalty. I think the more interesting question is just where in the hell did he come up with the $1 million bond? Below are some links to the story: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/story/404572p-342626c.html http://www.cnn.com/2006/LAW/03/31/agent.indicted.ap http://www.nytimes.com/2006/04/15/nyregion/15agent.html?ex=1302753600&en=275568fb74ed81fe&ei=5089&partner=rssyahoo&emc=rss http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/mob_fbi_agent http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7279844/did/12082054 | Law & Ethics | 1145304818 |
| 3757675 | what law requires US citizens to pay taxes? | ARTICLE XVI The Congress shall have the power to lay and collect taxes on incomes, from whatsoever source derived , without apportionment among the several States, and without regard to any census or enumeration. This is the text of the Sixteenth Amendment to our U.S. Constitution. | Law & Ethics | 1144522551 |
| 1356686 | common law marriage laws in ontario canada? | nothing out of the ordinary... 6 months same as married | Law & Ethics | 1144350385 |
| 544058 | what is the simplest way to go about getting copyright protection on some writings I've done ? | oldest way is to send your self a sealed copy by certified mail and DON"T open it, it is called a mail copyright | Law & Ethics | 1144008024 |
| 676533 | In California, how many people can live in a studio apt./Building has more than 4 units and less than 400.? | First off what does the lease say? If it says only one person then they are violating the lease regardless of anything else. Second check the city laws. This is generally where the most restrictive restrictions will be. Either because of zoning, or more likely because of fire code issues. Lastly if neither of the above apply then you need to be concerned with state law, if there is any that applies, but I'm sure one of the two above is more important to the case then state law in why the landlord is telling them to move. | Law & Ethics | 1145727570 |
| 878120 | How can I use song lyrics in art without copyright trouble? | Please disregard answers regarding referencing as they're incorrect. Simply giving credit does not permit someone to reproduce copyrighted material. If that were the case then there would be nothing to stop you or me releasing the latest Harry Potter book and adding 'words by J K Rowling'. If the song is copyrighted (and it almost certainly will be) then you need to obtain permission from the copyright holder and get a broadcast or performance license. I think you'll find that this is prohibitively expensive, you're talking several thousand dollars. As for who to contact - follow the previous answer. | Law & Ethics | 1145922068 |
| 2088279 | Does OPEC have anything to do with oil price rising? | The oil from OPEC was found by American and other foreign oil companies but primarily American. The wells were drilled and the pipe lines installed by America. There is a real bond between America and OPEC. How many Arabian super tankers do you see? How many Arabian refineries do you see? If you can't find it, you can't ship it, and you can't refine it, what good is oil to you? In 1973, There was an oil shortage in this country, but the news people photographed huge oil tankers moving up and down the east coast of this country fully loaded with crude oil. It is the government, and the huge oil interests that control the prices, and it can't get any simpler than that. | Law & Ethics | 1144673128 |
| 202920 | When in prison, does someone else do all the dishes? | I went to prison for ten years. You can get a job in the kitchen washing dishes if you like. You'll earn about 30 cents an hour and get out quicker for good behavior. | Law & Ethics | 1144285038 |
| 3408479 | Should prostitution be legalized? | Absolutely.With guidlines, such as they cannot ply their trade on the streets, pay taxes just like all working people and operate out of a house(brothel).It works great in Nevada.It would also be safer for the girls since they wouldn't be on the street.I also think that its better for the public as long as there is a 'red-light district' instead of them invading neighbourhoods where kids go to school and bringing property down. No one want to look out and see a hooker do her business out their window.I beleive everyone would win if it was legalized. | Law & Ethics | 1146164548 |
| 2170475 | how can some one kills some one if they are not crazy? | I agree.. Even premeditated murder suggests some form of temporary insanity. | Law & Ethics | 1145970806 |
| 3001424 | how is a grand jury different from a regular jury trial? | A grand jury decides only whether someone is indicted (forced to stand trial). Typically a grand jury is seated for a long period (3 months or more) and meets periodically to hear a prosecutor's evidence. The prosecutor gets to put on his evidence before the grand jury without rebuttal from a defense attorney or a defendant, so grand juries very often vote to indict as they have heard only one side of the case. Keep in mind that a grand jury does not vote on guilt or innocence, just whether the state has enough evidence to bring a case to trial. A regular jury is a factfinder in a trial. They would come into play (in the criminal context) only if the grand jury had voted to indict. Also, unlike a grand jury, which hears evidence in many cases, a jury hears only one. | Law & Ethics | 1144776061 |
| 1239580 | Should smoking a joint in public b allowed?? :-)? | depends. Are you sharing? | Law & Ethics | 1144435686 |
| 3692149 | What are the rules of felony probation in California,Kern county? | No drugs No drinking No weapons No other Felons No Other crimes (some exceptions apply to traffic violations -- but no DUI or other serious traffic convictions) No yelling at your PO (LOL) and Random drug testing. Good Luck | Law & Ethics | 1145086104 |
| 368993 | UK ONLY. If smokers are under threat and drinkers know they are next then why is gambling a growth industry? | Cause Gambling Doesn't effect the general health of the nation, Smoking is a disgusting habit and fools that cant hold a few pints are a drain on A&E Departments..I live in Ireland and the smoking ban is the best thing to hit this country in years, To be able to go out and enjoy my few pints and come home NOT smelling of smoke is a dream come true..............And yea i do like a flutter here and there, took a few quid from the bookies this morning if Scolari takes the job.... | Law & Ethics | 1146132275 |
| 169050 | disability/SSI benefit question? | Under the Social Security Act there is a program called the Ticket to Work Program. As a Social Security beneficiary, you have probably heard of it. Under the Ticket To Work program, there is another program that is a freedom to work program. If an SS beneficiary can work at least 1 hour a month doing ANY legitimate employment, they can earn above the limits and still receive their SSI benefits including medical. However, as you earn more, your SSI check would be reduced by 50% of your earnings. But you would have earnings to replace any lost benefit. With a back problem I am guessing that sitting and standing for any length of time is out of the question right? Are you working with a Vocational Rehab counselor? They should know about this program and could help you find a part time job that will accommodate your disability. In any case, you can go to www.ssa.gov and look at the Ticket To Work Program. Click on the Benefits, Planning, Assistance & Outreach (BPAO) program for your state. They have Social Security trained benefits specialists that can help you evaluate your situation and see if the Freedom to Work program will work for you. Best of luck to you. | Law & Ethics | 1145557306 |
| 2663541 | where can i find the laws of the geneva convention? | http://www.icrc.org/Web/Eng/siteeng0.nsf/html/5ZMEEM http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geneva_Convention http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=laws+of+the+geneva+convention+&btnG=Search | Law & Ethics | 1144543054 |
| 1494089 | Can a landlord kick you out the next day when you give him your thirty day notice.? | sp...condemned ;) Very good advice, I would follow what they said above me about calling the gas company, and as long as you have a lease, he will have to go through the normal eviction process, which is different in every state, but if you gave him 30 days notice, put it in writing, verbal's don't mean sh** these days. | Law & Ethics | 1144696478 |
| 4357993 | Do you think abortion should be a individual decision? | Absolutely, but at the same time, I don't think it should be used as a form of birth control - more as a last resort type thing. | Law & Ethics | 1144770659 |
| 1253931 | Is it proper for a lawyer use the prefix "Dr." instead of "Esq."? | "Proper" is difficult to answer. Someone with a JD has earned a doctorate, and just like any other doctoral degree can use "Dr." in front of their name. Customarily, it's not done by attorneys, however, and most other attorneys would likely look down on someone who uses that prefix. Same with priests, by the way. Many have Doctorates in Theology or Divinity, but use "Reverend" rather than "Doctor" as the salutation. Personally, I've been debating this point for a while now. I have a Doctorate in Divinity, but didn't use "Dr." before. Next week I finish law school and get my JD. I've been debating whether having the two doctorates is 'good enough' for me to use the prefix, even though customarily neither one alone commonly does. | Law & Ethics | 1145932201 |
| 2531911 | how do i make sure my attorney is giving my full settlement and not overcharging me? | You might try asking the question on Yahoo Answers. | Law & Ethics | 1146084121 |
| 299399 | how long after someone no longer stays at your home is it no longer thierlegal resides? | As soon as they become a legal resident at another location. Staying within one state makes it harder to show one is now a resident somewhere else within the state since most people don't go and get a new DL/plates. Moving out of state it's easy to know if they plan on returning since a person gets his DL/plates in the state they reside. So if they move from TX to MN and pickup MN plates/DL then they shown they are no longer a resident in TX. None of this affects their legal right to own land. One can own multiple pieces of land in different states/countries, but one can only have ONE residence. This is the place they devout most of their time to. | Law & Ethics | 1145195295 |
| 3086040 | can a young adult actually leave home and live as a legal adult in texas at the age of 17 and or get married? | As others have said, you must be 18 to get married without parental consent. You can leave home at 17 if your parents allow it, but if they do not, there is little you can do to keep them from making you come back home. If they do try to do that, you can petition in court by arguing that you are in fact emancipated because you care for yourself, but really, it's simpler to wait until you're 18; it's really not that long to wait. | Law & Ethics | 1144182634 |
| 4285156 | Are you think human right is observed in Iran? | No religious state is observant of human rights. The rights of humans as human beings begins with separating religion from the state. People cannot be forced to participate in or contribute to a religion that they do not believe in, and cannot be prevented from practicing a religion that they believe in. When the state demands that all its people practice a religion and forbids any other, it not only is violating human rights, but is totalitarian and dictatorial. That is why the US Constitution's list of things that are forbidden to the government begins right away with "Congress shall pass no law establishing a religion, nor prohibit the free exercises thereof." Other human rights that a government is wrong to prohibit include but are not limited to: freedom of speech, of the press, of peaceable assembly, and to petition the government for the redress of grievances. You will find more information on the rights of humans here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_of_Rights I don't think Iran meets the criteria for a state that recognizes human rights, and I don't think that it recognizes that it doesn't. | Law & Ethics | 1145195861 |
| 1950589 | natural gas rich spratlys island is located at what country? | the spratly's are under dispute between the philippines and china. | Law & Ethics | 1145851984 |
| 2745989 | should the american people have more say in how our government is treating illegal immigrants? | Illegals get free health care. Americans do not get free health care. When I see the illegals parading down the streets of this coultry proudly displaying the Mexican flag, it really makes me extremely angry because they are foreign nationals and they do not have any right to do that. Its actually an act of war for a foreign national to hoist any flag other than the US flag and they should be treated accordingly -- i.e. shot. When Japan and Germany tried to do that here in the 40's, we went to war and explained forcefully that they better not try again. Today, far too many people are just looking the other way. | Law & Ethics | 1145576313 |
| 3573432 | I have just been ordained on the internet what else do i need to perform a marriage in Kentucky? | 402.050 Who may solemnize marriage -- Persons present. (1) Marriage shall be solemnized only by: (a) Ministers of the gospel or priests of any denomination in regular communion with any religious society; (b) Justices and judges of the Court of Justice, retired justices and judges of the Court of Justice except those removed for cause or convicted of a felony, county judges/executive, and such justices of the peace and fiscal court commissioners as the Governor or the county judge/executive authorizes; or (c) A religious society that has no officiating minister or priest and whose usage is to solemnize marriage at the usual place of worship and by consent given in the presence of the society, if either party belongs to the society. (2) At least two (2) persons, in addition to the parties and the person solemnizing the marriage, shall be present at every marriage. i also recommend reading all the the marriage code at http://www.lrc.state.ky.us/KRS/402-00/CHAPTER.HTM | Law & Ethics | 1145650106 |
| 2083722 | Class D felony pointing firearm,what is the possible sentence for the charge in the state of indiana? | Minimum 6 months...max 3 years. IC 35-50-2-7 Class D felony Sec. 7. (a) A person who commits a Class D felony shall be imprisoned for a fixed term of between six (6) months and three (3) years, with the advisory sentence being one and one-half (1 1/2) years. In addition, the person may be fined not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000). (b) Notwithstanding subsection (a), if a person has committed a Class D felony, the court may enter judgment of conviction of a Class A misdemeanor and sentence accordingly. However, the court shall enter a judgment of conviction of a Class D felony if: (1) the court finds that: (A) the person has committed a prior, unrelated felony for which judgment was entered as a conviction of a Class A misdemeanor; and (B) the prior felony was committed less than three (3) years before the second felony was committed; (2) the offense is domestic battery as a Class D felony under IC 35-42-2-1.3; or (3) the offense is possession of child pornography (IC 35-42-4-4(c)). The court shall enter in the record, in detail, the reason for its action whenever it exercises the power to enter judgment of conviction of a Class A misdemeanor granted in this subsection. | Law & Ethics | 1145635817 |
| 1026239 | what is the scotland county department of corrections or scotlnd county jails website? | See this page. There is no website for the prison itself, apparently. http://www.doc.state.nc.us/dop/list/county.htm#S | Law & Ethics | 1144891141 |
| 1184247 | How can there be no death penalty in South Africa now when there used to be? | The end of apartheid also led to the end of the death penalty.. As for trials in different times/countries simply different laws. Theoretically a person sentenced to death before the removal could be its then down to human rites groups to get him off. | Law & Ethics | 1145479415 |
| 225161 | where can i find information about the history of the texas dept. of criminal justice? | Go to the State of Texas Website, then find the Justice Dept. Link and then there should be a link to 'History' | Law & Ethics | 1146424371 |
| 1262875 | Looking for the gun law that covers guns and company property? | Go to your state's website or http://packing.org has connection to all the states | Law & Ethics | 1146000093 |
| 2999377 | Do dismissed charges show up on background checks? | On your background check it is only searching for convictions...dismissed charges should not show up...if the charge does show up...you need to visit the district attorneys office and see why the charge is still on your record! | Law & Ethics | 1145305337 |
| 880362 | In California can you get fired if you go on strike? | Why would you.Everyone in the US has the right to srike isn't that freedom of speech? We also have the right of getting together in groups. As long as there is no violence you should be OK. I am not from California maybe check into the California laws. | Law & Ethics | 1144171518 |
| 1200150 | How do you prove a father unfit.and can Grandmother get custody easily? | I'm a law student and can only tell you based on Illinois law procedure, I actually am involved in juvenile abuse and neglect cases. First you must make a report either to the states attorney or social services, it is best that you get as much evidence of any abuses he commits. I.E. if abuse, photographs of injuries, hospital records, the same can be said for drug usage or anything of the such. His wife, can testify against him in a civil manner, the protection of wife/husband immunity only extends usually to criminal matters and she can be called upon in the civil process to reveal his problems. Their is an entire process of taking the child from the home if any claim gets through and there are a bunch of hearings that will take place, usually they will try to give the child to a blood relative and only a blood relative, otherwise foster care. Once being the established blood relative it is easier to petition or file for protection orders or custodial orders to get the child. However, if a closer blood relative is at the disposal of the court and willing to take the child, they will be preferred. Such as a mother, or a step mother even depending on the jurisdiction. If you choose to assert custody or attempt to gain custody, you will most likely need to get a lawyer, or if funds are low, the court will appoint the child a lawyer and a guardian ad litem. You can contact them and most likely if the allegations seem true to them, would most likely argue that custody should be given to you and you may save yourself the expense. But contact the local states attorney or social services agency, DCS. Good luck - an experienced attorney in these matters would be good to consult with for better info and more relevant to your chances in your jurisdiction. | Law & Ethics | 1143940661 |
| 3818214 | what is a probation hearing? | He goes to court like I am assuming he did when he got probation. The judge will determine what provisions he did not comply with. Sometimes they do revocate them and send them to prison for some or all of the remainder of thier probation time. That does depend on alot of things, why he is on probation and what he didn't comply with. Like not paying his fees, etc..... but that doesn't always happen so just wait till he goes to court. Good luck not an attorney here either I do work for a prison and see alot of guys come in on a revocation. | Law & Ethics | 1145752578 |
| 3879028 | Who thinks marijuana should be legal before alcohol? | legalize marijuana!!! | Law & Ethics | 1145917632 |
| 4289509 | Has there ever been a black white supremacist? Not as a joke, but really.? | I personally haven't...but I think the closest ones I know of would be people like Michael Jackson and Prince who try to lighten their skin to appear white. They both were beautiful people w/ their given skin color (pre MJ's surgeries) and their skin lightening totally ruined it. I know it's not really white supremacy, but in theory they were going against their own race. Your question is intriguing, though. | Law & Ethics | 1144732652 |
| 864586 | does any one know about post release control in ohio and the hernandez case? | Post-release control is a period of supervision by the Adult Parole Authority following release from imprisonment. Only offenders sentenced to prison for a crime occurring on or after July 1, 1996 can be placed on post-release control. Every sentence to a term of imprisonment for a crime occurring after this date must include the requirement that the offender be subject to a period of post-release control. For some offenders, the Ohio Revised Code mandates post-release control. For others, the Ohio Revised Code specifies that post release control is discretionary but based upon standards established by the Department of Rehabilitation and Correction. A chart is available that distinguishes which offenses are mandatory or discretionary post-release control. Offenders serving sentences for other than felonies of the first degree or sex crimes are eligible for an early release from post-release control upon the demonstration of satisfactory conduct. In making the determination whether to impose discretionary post-release control, The Parole Board is directed to consider the prisoner’s criminal history, any juvenile court delinquency adjudication, the record of the prisoner’s conduct while imprisoned, and any recommendations from the Office of Victim Services. If the current sentence involves harm, threat of harm or felony D.U.I., the offender will be placed on post-release control and actively supervised by a Parole Officer under Basic Supervision. Offenders who have two or more convictions for violent offenses or D.U.I within five years of admission to prison, or are directed to pay restitution or other sanctions will also be placed on post-release control but supervised on Monitored Time. Monitored Time means that offenders need only conduct themselves in a law-abiding manner and comply with any recommendations from the sentencing Court, such as restitution or drug testing. Violators of post-release control may be subject to progressively restrictive sanctions. Violation behaviors suggesting the need for residential sanctions, to include a prison term, are afforded minimum due process prior to sanction imposition. More serious violators can be returned to prison for up to nine months per violation with the cumulative prison term for all violations not exceeding one-half of the original sentence served in prison. A suitable placement plan is important for every offender released to post-release control. Unsuitable plans may result in rejection by the supervising Parole Officer with placement in a halfway house or other community resource. Offenders failing to cooperate with the placement process are instructed to report to a Parole Officer in the county that last sent them to prison. | Law & Ethics | 1145634422 |
| 2126538 | what are the functions of english legal system? | To establish a sytem of laws that all citizens must abodide by, to punish people who break those laws, and to give compensation or redress to victims of crime in certain cases. | Law & Ethics | 1145338204 |
| 2206301 | What is the worst experience you ever had with a police officer? | Well, one of my old boyfriends was a real jerk, and he'd beat me up and drink and drive with me in the car, one day he had been drinking and forced me in the car to go somewhere, he was driving all crazy, we passed a cop the opposite direction and he new the cop would turn around and pull us over because he was swerving everywhere, so my boyfriend pulls over quickly and makes me trade places with him, I was upset, I told the cop he was driving and that he's been drinking and hitting on me, so he asks my boyfriend to get out of the car and the step behind the car to talk, I see my boyfriend give the cop something, which I know was drugs,,,and the cop just got in his car and left...left me there with a drunk, drug taking mean man....I was mad...I also called them once for him hitting on me..and they actually told me leave our apartment..me?..not the one being mean, me the one who called..anyway, I still have respect for police officers, I just don't always understand there decisions...God bless | Law & Ethics | 1146169187 |
| 2423198 | Can you legally move out of your parents' home at age 17 in Michigan? | I think you need to be legally "emancipated" because otherwise, your parents would still be responsible for you (and liable for any thing you do) until you're 18. You can check with the local social services department on the process of becoming an emancipated minor. | Law & Ethics | 1145042283 |
| 859369 | DO you think that China will ever allow the freedom of people to practice Falun Gong? | Yes, as humanity evolves people tend to extend basic human rights to more and more people. | Law & Ethics | 1145565581 |
| 4125845 | whats the advantage of the patriot act? | advantage? if there is one, i do not know it. this just allows the government to do whatever they want in the name of national security. it is an outrage | Law & Ethics | 1145548725 |
| 3340707 | Should serial killers have more rights? | With out going into a lot of details, I feel the justice system may not be perfect, I do feel that even serial killers are protected and given the same rights as all other law breakers. | Law & Ethics | 1144350068 |
| 1310190 | what does it mean when a "judment general was NOT docketed in the circuit court judment docket? | The Circuit Court has a docket, and your general judgment was not docketed... A docket is just a list of cases that are to appear before a judge. According to your question, my best answer would be that your case just wasnt put on the docket. | Law & Ethics | 1146340776 |
| 1311120 | Do you think President Bush is guilty of war crimes (i.e. A wrongful attempt on Iraq)? | Helllll, yes! Please read, The Four Reasons. The invasion of Iraq is illegal within the framework of the laws of the United States Constitution and the United Nations Charter. 1. The invasion of Iraq has been planned for many years by the Project for the New American Century (PNAC), an organization founded by a small group of right wing political ideologues and corporate elite dedicated to promoting American global leadership. The PNAC signatories hold the most powerful positions in the current administration and other highly influential political offices. Read their Statement of Principles and note the signatories. Read the PNAC's "Rebuilding America's Defenses" for a detail of their military strategy for American global hegemony. The Downing Street Memo and other key documents unambiguously indicate that the policy of regime change in Iraq was planned as early as July 2002 and "the intelligence and facts were being fixed around the policy." 2. Many members of the Bush Administration are convicted criminals. The World Tribunal on Iraq held it's culminating session in Istanbul in June 2005 and declared the Bush Administration guilty of starting a War of Aggression, War Crimes and Crimes against Humanity as indicated in their Declaration of the Jury of Conscience. A War Crimes Tribunal held in NYC on August 26, 2004 found many members of the Bush Administration guilty of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and high crimes and misdemeanors for which they are impeachable (audio of Ramsey Clark). The International Criminal Tribunal for Afghanistan convened in Tokyo, 2003 found the Bush Administration guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity for the invasion of Afghanistan. The Brussels Tribunal has conducted "A Hearing on the Project for the New American Century" to discuss the nature of a premeditated, preemptive wars - a "war of aggression" being the highest international crime. In 1992, an International War Crimes Tribunal found the senior officers in the first Bush administration guilty on 19 counts of Crimes Against Peace, War Crimes, Crimes Against Humanity and other criminal acts in Violation of the Charter of the United Nations, International Law, The Constitution of the United States and Laws made in Pursuance thereof, for crimes committed during "Operation Desert Storm". View a list of our `elected' officials, their appointees, and their criminal offenses. 3. There is no degree of separation between the current administration and those who control the means of production, the means of communication, and the military-industrial complex. Those individuals will benefit unfathomably from this and many future wars already planned by the PNAC. View information on who is making the money from the "War on Terrorism". 4. "We the People" pay for "Operation Iraqi Freedom", the staging of "multiple theatre wars", and the killing of the innocent peoples of foreign lands in the name of Freedom and Democracy, while 'elected' officials pass radical legislation taking away our rights and controlling the flow of information. In addition, wiretapping American citizens, and ADMITING the he planned on invading Iraq even if they did not have weapons. | Law & Ethics | 1144700547 |
| 1390162 | How can i obtain police records for the state of Texas? | The best way is to go to the Police station and ask for the records you need. You will most likely have to pay some kind of fee for them. It's not usually that much. In NY, it's $10.00 and it's just for the the filing charges for their own records as to who the copies were made for. There is a freedom of information act that allows anyone to get information about someone else. Hope this helps. | Law & Ethics | 1144259456 |
| 1386333 | If it's ok to have an abortion, why can't a woman choose to do drugs legally? | First of all, it was NOT a stupid question at all. Those of you who think it is irrelevant are incorrect. The only thing I can think of is the fact that drugs can place a great number of people in harm, while abortion is just 1 baby. Another point, the person who said a baby is just a fetus... America feels guilty about calling the fetus a baby, but in the literal Greek text, "fetus" literally means "a live baby", think about it! | Law & Ethics | 1145842798 |
| 2620742 | What is the California vehicle code for people who attempt to defraud the DMV by using fraudulent registration | CA Vehicle Code Section 4463(a) | Law & Ethics | 1145382563 |
| 1299267 | where can i become a cop even though i have a felony on my record? | Not anywhere in the United States. You might be able to become a rent-a-cop. | Law & Ethics | 1144098537 |
| 1783263 | What is a "crime against nature" when talking about sex offenders? | In Virginia, it's: A. If any person carnally knows in any manner any brute animal, or carnally knows any male or female person by the anus or by or with the mouth, or voluntarily submits to such carnal knowledge, he or she shall be guilty of a Class 6 felony, except as provided in subsection B. B. Any person who performs or causes to be performed cunnilingus, fellatio, anilingus or anal intercourse upon or by his daughter or granddaughter, son or grandson, brother or sister, or father or mother is guilty of a Class 5 felony. However, if a parent or grandparent commits any such act with his child or grandchild and such child or grandchild is at least 13 but less than 18 years of age at the time of the offense, such parent or grandparent is guilty of a Class 3 felony. C. For the purposes of this section, parent includes step-parent, grandparent includes step-grandparent, child includes step-child and grandchild includes step-grandchild. | Law & Ethics | 1144710614 |
| 3588110 | Is Children Protective Service beneficiary to the kid? | I happen to have firsthand knowledge of both sides, and I'll be happy to share my opinion. First, my children are adopted. They were taken from their birth family by CPS and put into foster care for 2 years before we adopted them. While in foster care, both kids were abused- one sexually and one physically. I was a Social Worker for CPS. I was on the Emergency Response Team, which means I was called out at any given time to investigate reported life-threatening situations. There are a huge number of instances in which my time was wasted. The parent disciplined the child, the neighbor sees it and calls CPS, etc... However- there was one case in particular that I will never forget: I was called to investigate a standard report of abuse. When I arrived at the residence, the mother is at work and the child is nowhere to be seen. After speaking with the boyfriend of the mother, it was fairly obvious that this was to be a bad scene. To make a long story short I removed the little girl from the home that very day. She was 4 years old, and because of the injuries she sustained from being violated with a DINNER FORK- she will never be able to have children. If CPS hadn't sent me out there, that little baby would be dead, and even worse her entire life would have been a living hell. My point is that CPS needs a major change. They need less red tape and more workers who care. However, I know for a fact that they saved at least ONE life and that makes them necessary, at least in my eyes. | Law & Ethics | 1146106830 |
| 4394082 | Why can a women give up legal and financial responsibility for a child(adoption) but, a man can't? | Because there are not equal rights for men and women when it comes to the child THEY made together. Yeah its a bunch of BS. They get to choose because its their body. Apparently women have no personal responsibility for there actions in making a child they can kill it, keep it, or sell it depending on how they feel. But men have to pay regardless of his intentions or wishes. | Law & Ethics | 1145995535 |
| 3833215 | class D felony pointing firearm, what is the the possible sentence for the charge? | Depends on the state in which the crime is committed. Edit your question and add info. | Law & Ethics | 1145238039 |
| 3134360 | Why does the government have the right to enact 'morals' laws? | First of all, the Constitution does NOT guarantee the "pursuit (or persuit) of happiness". That expression appears in the preamble to the Declaration of Independence. On substance, I doubt very much time and energy is spent in enforcing laws relating to prostitution in relation to other offenses. Finally, will you admit to any role for morality in criminal law? I mean, take laws relating to age of consent -- why is consensual sex illegal for, say, 15 year olds but not 16 year olds? In other words, how do you draw a line? | Law & Ethics | 1146383071 |
| 3190893 | If the father is not on the birth cirtificate. Who's last name should the baby have? | In that case I'd give the baby the mothers last name. If he isn't proven to be the father than he has no rights. | Law & Ethics | 1145643176 |
| 933072 | I have a 30 year old felony. I'm looking for a job. How do I get around this? | There really isn't any "getting around this." You are obligated to tell the truth on job applications. You'd definitely be in worse shape if you got caught lying about it. Your best bet is to collect some fresh, respectable references who will speak to potential employers about you, or who will write a letter in support of your job applications. Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1144774948 |
| 1905123 | how long you have to wait before you can expunge a criminal record in New Jersey? | Depends on the crime and conviction... I. - Arrests not resulting in conviction: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- a. - (1) If you have arrest records that did not result in conviction, i.e. - charges dismissed, found not guilty, etc., you can apply to the Court for expungement as soon as the charges are formally disposed of by the Court handling the criminal matter. - (2) If your charges were dismissed because you entered a supervisory treatment program or diversionary program (conditional discharge, [PTI]pre-trial intervention) where you were not required to plead guilty, you must wait until 6 months after the Court handling the criminal charges ordered your charges dismissed. (The Court usually orders them dismissed after you successfully complete your supervisory or diversionary program). AND b. - You must not have any disorderly persons, petty disorderly persons, or criminal charges, pending against you at the time your expungement petition is submitted. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- II - Municipal Ordinance Violations -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- a. - If you were convicted of a Municipal ordinance violation, you must wait until 2 years from the date of your conviction, payment of fine, satisfactory completion of probation or release from incarceration, whichever is the latest date, before you may petition the Court for expungement; AND b. - You must not have any disorderly persons, petty disorderly persons, or criminal charges, pending against you at the time your expungement petition is submitted; AND c. - You must have less than three disorderly or petty disorderly persons convictions and can not have any indictable convictions, (even if previously expunged) at any time, in any state/federal system.* * - There may be some room to argue that one is entitled to expunge an unlimited number of Municipal Ordinance convictions. If your case falls into the narrow class of those consisting of many Municipal Ordinance convictions, call Dan Kelley for a free consult to discuss the details of your specific situation. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- III - Disorderly Persons and Petty Disorderly Persons Arrests/Convictions -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- a. - If you were convicted of a disorderly or petty disorderly persons offense, you must wait until 5 years from the date of your conviction, payment of fine, satisfactory completion of probation or release from incarceration, whichever is the latest date, before you may petition the Court for expungement; AND b. - You must not have any disorderly persons, petty disorderly persons, or criminal charges, pending against you at the time your expungement petition is submitted; AND c. - You must have less than four disorderly or petty disorderly persons convictions and may not have any indictable convictions, at any time, in any state/federal system. (If you do have an indictable conviction, however, it may be subject to expungement even though it precludes your DP exungement.)AND d. - You cannot have ever been granted the dismissal of charges through participation in [PTI]pre-trial intervention; AND e. - You cannot have ever been granted an expungement, sealing of records, or similar relief in any State or Federal Court with respect to a criminal/felony charge. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IV - Indictable Offenses Arrests/Convictions (Crimes/Superior Court) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- a. - If you were convicted of an indictable offense and it is not excluded from expungement by state law, (see FAQs) you must wait until 10 years from the date of | Law & Ethics | 1144775271 |
| 1712233 | The divorce rate is soaring to70%, do you still believe in matrimonies or should wedding vows be re-written? | Hmm. I am assuming you are writing this from the perspective of living in America? It isn't quite that bad here in UK...yet. I do not like the way that marriage, which is a religious ceremony - and as such, should have NOTHING to do with LAW(!) - is required for certain reasons beyond the joining of two people whom are in love. I would welcome the separation of marriage and law and would welcome the rewriting of vows as the only thing I can say about anything to do with religion these days is that it keeps people apart, forces sides, promotes insecurity and false hopes and least of all...is the cause of most wars in the land. | Law & Ethics | 1143909008 |
| 435938 | should there be televised or public executions? | I don't think they should be done in front of the public. I know public execution is seen as a deterrent by some, but the media covers executions thoroughly enough that we all know that that notorious killer got it today, etc. I am against it being televised because it is a serious matter, and not particularly pleasant; but also because it should not be given an opportunity to become entertainment. We don't need reality shows about criminals's lives and demises. That's risking a reawakening of Rome's Coliseum. Criminals lose their rights and privledges when committing such crimes as receive a death sentence, and shouldn't warrant more than factual air time as notoriety is sometimes what they seek. The public needs to know that the person was caught, and brought to debatable justice, not all of the gory details. After reading other responses, I feel compelled to say that the death penalty, while a sentence of judgment, is meant to be the difficult decision that someone cannot be rehabilitated and is a permanent menace/threat to others. It is meant to protect others from the criminal; it is not punishment at that point, like it is with prison time. Cruel and unusual punishment is banned so we don't have citizens reveling in the torture of others. Judges' roles are to show neither mercy nor contempt, but to be objective in balancing justice. It is base and savage to seek vengeance in cruelty and abuse to criminals, no matter the nature of their crimes. In carrying out such a sentence, justice is best served by a quick, clean extermination. | Law & Ethics | 1145924750 |
| 56835 | Is there a law in the state of michigan that requires breaks at work? | Yes. | Law & Ethics | 1144640639 |
| 4050674 | Why is Marc Emery so popular to the DEA? | Because he is a "D"rug "E"mbezzling "A"lien-wannabe?? ;-);-) | Law & Ethics | 1144182757 |
| 217944 | what is the law in vermont pertaining to the discharging of firearms near buildings and roadways? | Apparently, it's illegal to discharge a firearm at a vehicle in Vermont (big surprise there) as my friend was arrested for this on Saturday. However, he was only given a misdemeanor charge of reckless endangerment. I'd suggest doing an internet search on your question or contacting the state. | Law & Ethics | 1144936261 |
| 356418 | What is the only state in the US that does not have its own state police force? | All the Islands in Hawaii are considered as Counties. | Law & Ethics | 1146085047 |
| 1195326 | what is a police charge of, unlawful delivery of cds? | You shall not illegally possess, use or sell any narcotic drug, controlled dangerous substance, or related paraphernalia. It's against the law if the police catch you transferring this to somebody. | Law & Ethics | 1145300556 |
| 184183 | Should public buildings be allowed to display secular decorations at Christmas and Easter? Why or why not? | Yes. Christmas is a National holiday that is celebrated by 98% of Americans. Most non-Christians who celebrate Christmas put up Christmas trees and tell their kids about Santa Claus. So Christmas decorations should definitely be allowed. The Easter Bunny and Easter eggs are also secular traditions. These are not part of the religious traditions of the holidays. In addition, many public schools that talk about and display examples of the traditions of non-christian religions refuse to talk about or display examples of Christian tradition. Loss Leader Do you believe that symbols of non christian religions should also be forbidden? Added later: By allowing the display of non-religious symbols representing holidays nothing is being imposed upon anyone. Such decoratations do not compel anyone to celebrate those holidays. By your logic, we should not display pictures of elected representatives, because in some religions (including some sects of Islam) taking a picture steals the subjects soul. You have yet to answer my question. | Law & Ethics | 1144604242 |
| 4300767 | smoking marijuana should be legal? | Hell yes. I don't smoke it, but I see no reason why it is not legal. It is in a few countries and they have less problems with it because they don't have to worry about the fines and court dates and sh*t like that. The govt could tax it. How is it any worse than smoking cigarettes or drinking alcohol??? Cigarettes are HORRIBLE for your body, much worse than marijuana, and booze impales judgment as well. There would be rules and regulations..just like there is with smokes and booze...and just like with those 2.. there will be people to break the law. I just don't see society being harmed by it. Sure, for the first few years, people might be going a little crazy with it...but after that it will level out and it will be no different than smokes and booze. :) | Law & Ethics | 1146189043 |
| 1721129 | Manslaughter.? | Maybe they should make drinking illegal all together and then the creeps that get messed up and kill innocent people on the roads can buy the homemade moonshine from bathtubs and get sick on it and die, hence one less drunk on the highway ! Changing the law would not change anything because people will still have to go suck down Grandpa's cough syrup to get some guts to get through the day . | Law & Ethics | 1144201839 |
| 3729656 | What is stipulated in Michigan Court Rules 6.501? | Michigan Court Rules: Unless otherwise specified by these rules, a judgment of conviction and sentence entered by the circuit court or the Recorder's Court for the City of Detroit not subject to appellate review under subchapters 7.200 or 7.300 may be reviewed only in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter. The subsection defines different motions that can be filed with the court, and also the right to counsel. As for the adequacy of representation, I couldn't find a direct definition. I did find Michgan Court Rule 6.508(D). Rule 6.508(D)(3)(b) (below) talks about an irregularity that prejudices the outcome. That would mean that there is an error, other than a jurisdictional error since those are specficially excluded, that causes the court to make a ruling that it wouldn't make without the error. So, you'd have to show a mistake that changed the outcome of the procedure. As the other poster said, these are questions best addressed by a lawyer. If you require help, I'd suggest contacting the Michigan bar or your local public defender or legal aid for assistance. "(D) Entitlement to Relief. The defendant has the burden of establishing entitlement to the relief requested. The court may not grant relief to the defendant if the motion (1) seeks relief from a judgment of conviction and sentence that still is subject to challenge on appeal pursuant to subchapter 7.200 or subchapter 7.300; (2) alleges grounds for relief which were decided against the defendant in a prior appeal or proceeding under this subchapter, unless the defendant establishes that a retroactive change in the law has undermined the prior decision; (3) alleges grounds for relief, other than jurisdictional defects, which could have been raised on appeal from the conviction and sentence or in a prior motion under this subchapter, unless the defendant demonstrates (a) good cause for failure to raise such grounds on appeal or in the prior motion, and (b) actual prejudice from the alleged irregularities that support the claim for relief. As used in this subrule, "actual prejudice" means that, (i) in a conviction following a trial, but for the alleged error, the defendant would have had a reasonably likely chance of acquittal; (ii) in a conviction entered on a plea of guilty, guilty but mentally ill, or nolo contendere, the defect in the proceedings was such that it renders the plea an involuntary one to a degree that it would be manifestly unjust to allow the conviction to stand; (iii) in any case, the irregularity was so offensive to the maintenance of a sound judicial process that the conviction should not be allowed to stand regardless of its effect on the outcome of the case; (iv) in the case of a challenge to the sentence, the sentence is invalid." | Law & Ethics | 1145067007 |
| 4231232 | For Indians ..........I feel sorry for Salman..? | If you want to protest you can do but you will be trial in a court due to contempt of court if you are India which may send you upto 3 months in jail.That imprionment it self will be good form of protest. Otherwise if you are out side the India you can protest as it is your legitimate right. The best form of protest today is ignite yourself in front of a court or jump from the eiffel tower. | Law & Ethics | 1144745703 |
| 3985295 | monitary limits for Grand Larceny in NYS? | Larceny is not only defined according to how much the stolen property is worth, but what kind of property it is, so here is the definition of Grand Larceny in the 4th degree, the lowest degree: § 155.30 Grand Larceny in the fourth degree. A person is guilty of grand larceny in the fourth degree when he steals property and when: 1. The value of the property exceeds one thousand dollars; or 2. The property consists of a public record, writing or instrument kept, filed or deposited according to law with or in the keeping of any public office or public servant; or 3. The property consists of secret scientific material; or 4. The property consists of a credit card or debit card; or 5. The property, regardless of its nature and value, is taken from the person of another; or 6. The property, regardless of its nature and value, is obtained by extortion; or 7. The property consists of one or more firearms, rifles or shotguns, as such terms are defined in section 265.00 of this chapter; or 8. The value of the property exceeds one hundred dollars and the property consists of a motor vehicle, as defined in section one hundred twenty-five of the vehicle and traffic law, other than a motorcycle, as defined in section one hundred twenty-three of such law; or 9. The property consists of a scroll, religious vestment, vessel or other item of property having a value of at least one hundred dollars kept for or used in connection with religious worship in any building or structure used as a place of religious worship by a religious corporation, as incorporated under the religious corporations law or the education law. 10. The property consists of an access device which the person intends to use unlawfully to obtain telephone service. 11. The property consists of anhydrous ammonia or liquified ammonia gas and the actor intends to use, or knows another person intends to use, such anhydrous ammonia or liquified ammonia gas to manufacture methamphetamine. Grand larceny in the fourth degree is a class E felony. | Law & Ethics | 1144428356 |
| 221891 | penalties for hacking into Pentagon computers? | The penalty for hacking into a government computer, or any computer for that matter, depends on how much "damage" you do. Note that merely one unauthorized access may be calculated as thousands of dollars of "damage" when law enforcement adds up the time and wages spent plugging the hole you entered through, and verifying that you didn't do any real damage. If you actually profit from your intrusion, expect even harsher penalties. A complicated chart is available from the Department of Justice. The short answer: Don't. | Law & Ethics | 1145058800 |
| 2963837 | Who invented the copyright symbol? | I believe the symbol (c) started with the Berne Convention (the one which took effect in 1955, which I believe was the Brussels convention). Many copyright dates from 1955 on have the symbol before it but copyright dates before that do not. | Law & Ethics | 1144947515 |
| 3845548 | name the attorney that represented amelda marcos? | It was that great guy from Wyoming, Gerry Spence. | Law & Ethics | 1145217230 |
| 1153827 | debate why surveilance cameras should not be aloud at school give me good reasons plz? | I can't think of a single reason they shouldn't be allowed. It's a public place, and cameras are freely allowed in public places. Further, there is a reasonable expectation that the school would be able to prevent crimes lke vandalism, etc. | Law & Ethics | 1146162262 |
| 2106881 | Is it legal for a drug store such as Walgreens to sell lighter fluid for Zippos to minors? | no, they cannot sell anything related to smoking to minors. | Law & Ethics | 1144729848 |
| 1413872 | Does The state of Michigan have a free public court access website like Wisconsin has? | try this: http://courts.michigan.gov/ | Law & Ethics | 1145533994 |
| 1143680 | Kind of ID theft/ what to do? | start using her name and see how she likes it...it will teach her a lesson. | Law & Ethics | 1144439949 |
| 1767986 | it's suicide legal in Florida? | Suicide is NOT ILLEGAL. It does VIOLATE mental standards and will result in you being LOCKED in a MENTAL WARD, but you DO NOT goto jail for attempting suicide. This is why insurance policies must exclude it or they have to pay for. If it was illegal the policy wouldn't have to pay since it was earned through comission of a crime. Now assisting in a suicide for someone else will land you in jail on charges of murder/attempted murder. EDIT:Anyone whos says it's illegal I'd be happy to say I'm wrong if you show me one law stating that. It's a violation of mental standards, but that results in a mental lockup NOT jail. There'd be no way to make it illegal since one would be not guilty by reason of insanity in the US. | Law & Ethics | 1144453775 |
| 668049 | Why not tax religion? | I don't think separation of church and state said anything about being tax free. If a minister teaches bible, that's one thing, but pastor's like Rod Parsley, who for years has flaunted his political view's, and allows candidates to speak from his pulpit, should lose his tax exempt status forthwith. Not to mention he's a millionaire many times over. | Law & Ethics | 1144226844 |
| 3410051 | Whatever happen to good old drawing and quartering?? | Yeah that was cool. Also I liked when the Romans crucified everyone. stuck them on crosses along the roads. | Law & Ethics | 1144244982 |
| 3548178 | What are a unions strike rules? What is required of the striking employees? | Get a copy of the union's bylaws. It should be in there. | Law & Ethics | 1144308986 |
| 1751648 | im in favor of the death penalty why but i beleive if someone in my immediate family is a victim of a crime? | Yes, I think u should have the luxury to do it. In fact, some family members rather have their own kin pull the plug on them. It seems more humane. | Law & Ethics | 1145753975 |
| 1302276 | what are the new bankcruptcy laws? | The biggest thing is that it created a means test for filing chapter 7 bankruptcy, in which most assets are completely liquidated and the proceeds given to creditors and all outstanding debt (aside from some protected debt, like mortgages) is discharged. The result is that most people no longer qualify for chapter 7, and instead have to file chapter 13, in which a repayment plan, usually over 3-5 years, is created, in which ALL disposable income goes toward paying off debt, and at the end of that, any remaining debt is discharged. | Law & Ethics | 1144654979 |
| 3595339 | im looking for a lawyer who deals in dyslexia cases,but its for my father and i can only seem to find lawyer i | Since you didn't finish the question and didn't say what state you or your father is in, how do you expect anyone to help you? First, see if the is a support group for dyslexics in your area. They can usually suggest an attorney. If there is none, you can try a national organization. You can ask the local bar association if they know of any lawyer they could refer you to. It's not going to be easy if you insist on a lawyer who has represented adult dyslexics, since there just are not too many of those cases. You may have to settle for a lawyer who represents handicapped adults more generally. | Law & Ethics | 1145384035 |
| 4092370 | can my military retirement,social security and 401 savings be garnished from my cheking account? | The checks from them can not be garnished, But once the money is actually in a checking or savings account, it is just money and can be "attached" for debts. So while the actual money is exempt, if you don't merely cash the checka nd keep the money in a jar at home, they are free to attach checking accounts | Law & Ethics | 1145071879 |
| 1547214 | Duncan Oklahoma? | Both of them is good | Law & Ethics | 1145908967 |
| 620700 | Feminism is it good or bad? | Feminism is good if it is for EQUAL rights. Bad if it is for SUPERIOR rights. | Law & Ethics | 1144990392 |
| 1450273 | what are the guidelines for the amounts of child support to be withheld for the state of arizona? | Here is the online child support calculator http://www.supreme.state.az.us/childsup/ It has all the directions and info you need. In case you care about the law behind what the calculator tells you, here are the AZ child support guidelines... http://www.supreme.state.az.us/dr/childsup/CSG2004.pdf | Law & Ethics | 1145714247 |
| 1487438 | what are the 11 states in the union that allow people tho possess medicinal marijuana? | http://www.norml.org/index.cfm?wtm_view=&Group_ID=4516#updates | Law & Ethics | 1143913792 |
| 3385846 | The confrontation clause of the 6th Amendment protects against what type of evidence? | It prevents most kinds of hearsay evidence. The defendant must be able to confront the person who is supposed to have said various things. There are many exceptions to this rule. | Law & Ethics | 1144638520 |
| 3757106 | Are there any court cases in Texas where a step-father was ordered to pay child support for his step-child? | I am not certain on TX, but my best inclination would be to say no. If the mother is still alive, she may have to pay child support. If not, then the father is on his own and can collect survivor's benefits through Social Security in place of child support. Step-parents are not legally obligated to support step-chilren like they are biological children. However, family court is always changing. There could possibly be some odd situation where they do something crazy, but I doubt it on this one... | Law & Ethics | 1145561832 |
| 1001009 | What was the importance of forensic evidence in the enrique camarena case? | The forensic evidence was used to identify his body. Read this website, it will explain what happened to him when he died. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enrique_Camarena | Law & Ethics | 1145747670 |
| 1589892 | Would "this document does not authorize anyone to make medical or other health care decisions" pertain to DME? | It does not seem that it would prevent that, as ordering DME is not a medical decision really. Medical decisions pertain to whether or not to do a procedure and things like that. | Law & Ethics | 1146078449 |
| 3075971 | You need to look at your china policy if you plan on keeping me as a customer. Imagine going to jail over a ? | Think about it this way, ten years ago, you wouldn't have been able to access the Internet in China. Small steps. Too much and China could collapse into another Russia. | Law & Ethics | 1145565192 |
| 2819731 | how to access local city police arrest logs when trying to find out who and what for en local news doesn'twhe | It depends where you live. In smaller towns it is often printed in the local newspaper under a heading such as "Police Blotter". In larger communities you often can request records at the local police department. Most states offer online "Case Information" so you can put in the name and see if he or she has any cases past or present on them. Here in Marciopa County, Arizona, you can even look up oustanding arrest warrants by an individual's name. | Law & Ethics | 1146270773 |
| 3839014 | Other than reporting, what penalty should people face asking questions about under age sex? | be castrated... | Law & Ethics | 1145665715 |
| 2258755 | Whats the Maximum Penalty for Possession of less than 10 grams of Cocaine.? | Less than 10 grams is not very specific.... 9 grams, for example, is not something deemed for "personal" use.... that is intent to distribute I am not sure of the max penalty, just that it is not high enough if the person ever gets out | Law & Ethics | 1144975726 |
| 3053108 | Why do people blindly believe in Megan's Law? | People believe what they hear from the media... 95% of sex offences are committed by family or close friends of the victim and less than 5% of sex offenders re-offend. The media likes to rely on poster children to get viewers and the politicians rely on pointless laws to get votes. It's really sick what our government has become. | Law & Ethics | 1145559377 |
| 4388087 | Can you void an existing lease if you buy the building and want to take over the spot where someone is leasing | Unless the lease has a provision for cancellation upon sale to a new owner, the lease should remain in effect even through a sale. You can always try to buy the current occupants out of their lease. Otherwise, there's probably not a legal way terminate the lease prior to the end of its term. (Another thing to consider -- does the tenant have an option to renew? They may be in there for more than 2 years.) | Law & Ethics | 1146320940 |
| 906171 | how long jail term in ohio for felonys? | The following table summarizes the sentencing ranges and possible fines for felonies. This table was last updated on 3-12-2002. Check the current versions of R.C. 2929.14 and 2929.18 for any changes. Degree of Felony - Prison Term - Fine First Degree - three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, or ten years - $20,000 Second Degree - two, three, four, five, six, seven, or eight years - $15,000 Third Degree one, two, three, four, or five years. $10,000 Fourth Degree - six, seven, eight, nine, ten, eleven, twelve, thirteen, fourteen, fifteen, sixteen, seventeen, or eighteen months. - $5,000 Fifth Degree - six, seven, eight, nine, ten, eleven, or twelve months. - $2,500 **See also R.C. 2929.31 Fines to be paid by an organization convicted of a crime. Additional Prison Time is imposed for: Possession or Use of Firearm: R.C. 2929.14(D)(1). Repeat Violent Offenders: R.C. 2929.14(D)(2). Certain other offenses(for example, major drug offenses, corrupt activity): R.C. 2929.13(F); 2929.14(D)(3); 2929.14(J). | Law & Ethics | 1144371609 |
| 1484215 | Why are there more blacks in prison than any other race? | This is true in the United States, on a percentage basis of their total population. Some correlation can be found in educational opportunity and income. Other correlation can be found in lopsided enforcement statistics indicating racial profiling. Some causes can be found in media influences. There is no science that can be brought to bear on social problems, so we thrash about with theories and theories, and no real results-based analysis is ever done. (Same as education problems, see this week's Time Magazine, Apr 17) This country was born with a defect of racial injustice, and although legally this defect has been removed, it still has not healed. | Law & Ethics | 1144771856 |
| 2598744 | what are the conditions of the Adoption Law for an aunt to adopt her nephew? | you would probably be better off going with guardianship if all parties are willing. talk to a lawyer who specializes in family law, should cost less than 50 bucks for a little advise to get you started. | Law & Ethics | 1145264250 |
| 15552 | How do you feel about gay marriage? | marriage is between a man and a woman. bottom line. | Law & Ethics | 1145572437 |
| 1562007 | Can I sue my landlord for giving me a bad reference? | Look for some dirt on this guy. It's there. Trust me. | Law & Ethics | 1145984674 |
| 1477362 | when is a divorce decree valid, when signed by the judge or filed by the clerk? | Once the judge has signed it, the divorce in final. | Law & Ethics | 1144095389 |
| 3708463 | do you think we should deport the illegal aliens? | YES EVER LAST ONE OF THEM S O B | Law & Ethics | 1145635901 |
| 1144089 | whats the meaning of the legal maxim "vox populi vox deo"? | it's vox populi vox dei the voice of the people is the voice of God | Law & Ethics | 1144330858 |
| 2078290 | Should judges make law ? | Absolutely. It's essential. The reason for this is that legislators can't possibly cover everything. The world is constantly changing, and there are always new issues coming up - issues that no one would have otherwise thought of. So, a lot of laws have to be made up when there is a need for it. EDIT: I'd like to add that judges don't just make up laws arbitrarily. Believe it or not, judges actually try to be fair, but the problem is it's not always clear what the right decision is, and the existing laws are either archaic or insufficient for making that decision. That is why both sides of an argument have to be heard. Then a jury deliberates and prescribes a judgement. The judge then takes everything into careful consideration and makes his or her decision. A new law is made if the situation calls for it. | Law & Ethics | 1145166144 |
| 914858 | What age are children allowed to decide to refuse to see non-custodial parent in the state of Pennsylvania? | I know at age 13 they have the right to decide which parent they want to live with. I'm not sure if they have the right to refuse visitation with the other parent though. | Law & Ethics | 1145595478 |
| 603089 | What are the First set of Laws? | Hammurabi's Code | Law & Ethics | 1144809587 |
| 2499385 | need jon d bible biography? | www.amazon.com | Law & Ethics | 1144149640 |
| 1532808 | What's the legal term for "throwing stuff at cars"? | Its actually called "stupid". If he/she were caught it would be a misdemernor at best. It isn't vandalism if no damage was done, it isn't "intent to do harm" proving intend is a real stretch. A snow ball isn't like a rock. If that were the case snow ball throwing would be considered an act of violence. Then it wouldn't matter if you throw it at a car or just a person. | Law & Ethics | 1145388916 |
| 627340 | If you were a member of Congress and a bill to legalize marijuana were up for vote...? | yes i would vote yes on this if they changed the age to 16 | Law & Ethics | 1145499661 |
| 905175 | what is the wages for michigan road construction workers? | try salary.com | Law & Ethics | 1145850789 |
| 3110483 | Got CDL Lic. speeding Ticket 4pts in Florida, No class available... What to Do? | No class. Do you mean drivers class to reduce points. If so just pay up. 4 points is no big deal unless you have already have 6 or more on your CDL. | Law & Ethics | 1144879311 |
| 3201106 | Does insurance companies pay the life insurance on a prisoner who was executed for being guilty of a crime? | The question should have been........ Should Scott Peterson get insurance money for killing his wife? Now pay Scotts family because he was put to death. And people wonder why their insurance premiums are so high. | Law & Ethics | 1144477427 |
| 2130144 | wheres? the honor in being a cop that kills enforcening prejudice laws in the first place...? | First, please go back to school and learn how to spell and type in concise sentences. The laws on the books like murder, rape, robbery and so on…are only prejudice against the criminal. If you do not break the law, the law will not be prejudice against you. | Law & Ethics | 1145553437 |
| 244695 | where could i find pictures of inmates in the state of Texas? | http://www.tdcj.state.tx.us/offender_information.htm http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49512 | Law & Ethics | 1144613159 |
| 3431992 | is there a website for the history of prison music? | i am not aware of any websites however there is a prison museum in huntsville, texas and they have lots of interesting information. | Law & Ethics | 1146074219 |
| 933693 | How many organizations are spying on the public at the same time with plain clothes agents? | They'll never tell.... But I will! I'll disclose it all... just hang on second, someone is knocking at the door. [connection terminated] | Law & Ethics | 1145992010 |
| 780968 | Can the Judicial Branch of the federal launch an investigation whether the "domestic spying" is legal? | No. It has to wait until somebody with standing sues. Or until a case comes up that features prosecution by use of the spying acts. In which case, the defense would have to argue that the act under which defendant is prosecuted is unconstitutional. | Law & Ethics | 1145042392 |
| 2799224 | Is this site monitored by the US government? | Everything is monitored by the US government | Law & Ethics | 1144658326 |
| 254425 | I received a careless driving ticket in Florida, I live in Colorado. Will the points be transferred? | Yes they will. Unless you want to go to driving school. How long ago did you get your ticket? You might also want to ask your DMV, and see if you do the school will they clear the points. Any questions, email me at ruiz_16@yahoo.com | Law & Ethics | 1145448918 |
| 1950733 | how do the laws of 1960 help race relation in the united states today? | The laws of the 1960 help race relations because finally the mainly white ruling class of our government heard the cries of injustice and acted to help its citizens. The laws made it a policy that the US would no longer treat a portion of its citizen as second class forcing the culture to adapt as well. | Law & Ethics | 1145517402 |
| 3667587 | What are some good arguments to use against gay adoption? (for a school project not my opinion)? | Maybe consider the effects homosexual parents may have on children in their developing years. As homosexuality isn't the cultural "norm," they'll not only question why their parents are different, but they'll endure the world's lack of understanding as well. Start there? | Law & Ethics | 1145462345 |
| 3392313 | in which states are radar detectors illegal? | Virginia, Ohio, Massachusetts, and California. Florida is most likely next! If you drive a commercial motor vehicle such as a semi, then ALL STATES! What is so ironic about these communist, mmmph, commonwealth states is that you can sell or buy them all day, but not use them. It's kind of like saying we will sell you a gun Billy, but you have to play in the neighbors yard with it. And California is not really commonwealth, but should be. | Law & Ethics | 1146466728 |
| 4228783 | Is it only in Texas that you have to wait 10 years after you get off probation to be in Law enforcement? | I wouldn't hold my breath if i were you... Even if you wait 10 years, law enforcement is a very popular field right now and why would they hire someone with a criminal record when there are tons of qualified applicants who do not have one? I'd find a backup career path if I were you. | Law & Ethics | 1144700086 |
| 1214973 | Has anyone ever had a lawsuit with or against Zurich American Insurance Co.? | Not personally, I have not but a quick search shows that there were at least 691 cases where Zurich were either plaintiff or defendant. Some fun cases involved flooded Biedermeier furniture, damaged backfill and steam pipe. And there even was a case where a hotel sued Zurich because they refused to pay lost profits insurance after air planes were grounded following 9-11 terrorist attacks(Zurich won that one!). | Law & Ethics | 1146428047 |
| 3270532 | how many years will a chapter 7 affect you credit wise? | 7-10 yrs, I started rebuilding my credit after about 2 years though with a prepaid credit card. | Law & Ethics | 1144200474 |
| 2442820 | any hints for fighting HOUSING CODE ENFORCEMENT actions? | Ah, first of all, you should contact the ACLU. Collect all the information that you can! Turn it over to the ACLU. You should also contact your local government representatives about what is going on. The more people you get involved, the better your chances. If I knew more, I could tell you more.... However, if you have evidence of such discrimination, by all means use it. | Law & Ethics | 1145088919 |
| 3517902 | Are you for or against the smoking ban? WHY? | I agree, no wants to smell smoke when they eat.... however.... I strongly disagree on banning it from bars, cigs and beer go hand and hand for most people, infact people who dont smoke, will often ONLY light up while drinking. | Law & Ethics | 1146127378 |
| 2827206 | If foreign woman got birth to her baby in USA in her atrip to USA after how long she can get American citizen? | 10 years | Law & Ethics | 1144462962 |
| 102911 | new law for dept. of corrections? | Laws are changing regularly. You can contact your state Department of Corrections for specific laws applicable in your state. | Law & Ethics | 1145021962 |
| 1135134 | Why do states outlaw drinking and driving yet gas stations are still allowed to sell beer? | You can drive to a grocery store and buy beer. That doesn't mean you should open one on the way home. Most gas stations these days are just grocery stores with pumps. | Law & Ethics | 1144274148 |
| 3329585 | how do I find documents to show when and where someone is born in U.K.? | Depending when they were born you can get duplicate record from the General Records Office at the site below. | Law & Ethics | 1144940601 |
| 576539 | i was pulled over by a policeman and given false precence on why i was pulled over not diong any traffic viol? | and | Law & Ethics | 1144002050 |
| 2503490 | How long can a vehicle sit on your property before it becomes legally yours? | I don't think it words that way. | Law & Ethics | 1144026207 |
| 1129881 | Facts of Wawshinton dc? | Home of the Stupid Redskins Washington Monument White House Lincoln & Jefferson Memorials Capital of the U.S. Named after George Washington | Law & Ethics | |
| 4466436 | What would be a typical sentence for manslaughter in Texas? | 2nd degree felonies carry 2-20 years plus up to $10,000 fine. As about the time in county jail...if he can sit there for a while awaiting trial, after sentencing it depends on TDCJ as to when he gets assigned to go. Most county jails have working agreement with TDCJ as TDCJ is almost full. Meaning they can serve some of the time in county. typical sentence for this could be between 10 probation or 5 years TDCJ, depending on court | Law & Ethics | 1145542027 |
| 2530382 | how do I look up information on U.S. Marshalls? | This is a pretty informative site. http://www.usmarshals.gov/ | Law & Ethics | 1145479980 |
| 4396088 | What happens to the drugs that are seized from people in the streets? | The drugs will be used as evidence during the trial, then destroyed after the trial. | Law & Ethics | 1146366280 |
| 98196 | Your boss has made you redundant.. and you think its unfair... would you take them to tribunal?? | If you consider your redundancy as solution to your bullying at work accept it in good faith and look for other job. If you believe in God, pray that He will rise to defend your course. If you are a moralist and you have good basis for your claim, then employ the service of a sound lawyer, if you will not be restored to office at least you will be paid your separation pay or final entitlement as early as possible.But if you win the case, be warned and be careful so that justifiable means will not be used to terminate your appointment. | Law & Ethics | 1145386056 |
| 58235 | can someone teache me how to it if so show me by webcam? | Teach you how to do what? | Law & Ethics | 1144193535 |
| 4124656 | Are lawyers considered doctors? | Yes. They have obtained a Juris Doctorate which would in turn give them the title Dr. | Law & Ethics | 1144293875 |
| 3374711 | how to help a person from seirra lione(africa)who has lost all near ones in war and wants to come to india? | Don't fall for that email. It's a SCAM. So many people have already been victimized by that, you'll end up losing money. Don't be another victim. There are so many version of that email scam, but the gist of it is if you help you can have a portion of the money that is worth millions. Don't fall for it. You can research it on the net, there are a lot of reports on that. Here's one report: http://archives.cnn.com/2002/TECH/internet/08/11/nigeria.scam/ | Law & Ethics | 1146220403 |
| 4431115 | penalty for not providing handicapped parking? | The only penalty there should be is the loss of customers. There are way to many laws on things that would fix themselves. By having a government that tells us what is right and wrong about everything the populace losses the ability to know the difference for themselves. | Law & Ethics | 1144269483 |
| 1901223 | Should the US monetary system be based on the Gold standard? | No, that led to all kinds of perversions of market forces in the past. Liquidity is also an issue. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. | Law & Ethics | 1144001375 |
| 1103249 | Do you think that Comedy Central will allow South Park to air a cartoon of Prophet Mohammed next week? | They will chicken out, too much MSM. | Law & Ethics | 1144291858 |
| 2323913 | Who authored Second Treatise of Government? | John Locke | Law & Ethics | 1144276642 |
| 926052 | how do we as a society go about making marijuana legal? | I think a lot of it being legal depends on the tobacco companies. It's simply competition for them if weed is sold legally. And since they have so much lobbying power it would be hard. But I somewhat agree with you on this one. People will smoke weed regardless if it's legal or not, so why not take control of it and legalize it and make them pay for it and tax it? | Law & Ethics | 1146100997 |
| 1061398 | tell me about the crime of insurance fraud? | Insurance fraud is the art of filing false insurance claims. It's a good way to win free cash by the fistful and also go to prison. It's also a solid alternative to fraudulently applying for welfare or robbing the local dollar general. | Law & Ethics | 1144917433 |
| 330964 | It is not possible to get the work done without paying fee of the corrupt officers,do you agree.? | Wear a tape recorder under your jacket and record the conversation. Make copies of the tape. Play to his superiors and get him/them fired. | Law & Ethics | 1145980309 |
| 3830082 | Who do you prefer,USA or Europe and why? | Europe of course. In Any European country, people in the streets are always holding a book or a news paper. In the states, people are always holding something to eat! Europeans are more humane, more cultured, they know a lot about the rest of the world and they are open to different thoughts. Freedom and liberty and human rights have a meaning in Europe and aren`t just empty sogans as in the States. The European diversity is amazing: The great itaian sense of humor and gregariousness and chiotic nature, the gracefullness and artistic nature of the frensh, the prefectionism and high culture of the germans, the discipline and creativity of the british, the ougoingness an extreme frendlyness of the spanish and so on and so on..(I don`t try to cast steryotypical frames to each part of europe, but I`m descriping my general imprsssion about countries i`ve viusited) As for Education, \nothing beats the british Universities and the German high schools, as for nature, oh my God, try the cote d`azure, or Andalussia or the Alps or Marbella , as for the beauty of the cities, try Paris, Madrid,Segobia, the lovly Munich, or the poetic London.As for women, who can be prettier than the ducth girls from the country side near the holland/belgium border, the fields of tulips and the girls who gather those tulips, its heaven on earth. As for the states, the west coast is nice and Los anglos is OK, but nothing impressive. Everybody is too scared, too worried and prefer to keep themselves for themselves. behind the door in each hotel there are "warnigs" not to open the door to anyone you don`t know and not to go out late, etc, even the public areas and parking lots are dangerous at night!And the poor souls are being told day and night that life in their country is the best life affordable! and that they are free! It's shoking how people in America hardly know anything about anything, let alone about the world outside their country. (reminds me of the movie called"The Village!")There is too much light, ut it doesn`t illuminate anything (in the artistic sense), there are such huge things(buildings, bigger food portions and fatter poeple), but the sheer size plus the emptiness gives a very very sad impression. it's like watching a poorly oiled machine trying to work itself work itself to near-explosion in the morning and amuse itself to death in the night. In short: America is a nervous jazz tune, Europe is a glorious symphony! | Law & Ethics | 1145189222 |
| 279523 | Sentencing? | Two years with time off for good behavior. He'll probably be out in one. | Law & Ethics | 1145062118 |
| 1675287 | Is the U.S. in the middle of another civil rights movement with the Mexican population? | How can this be a civil rights issue when we are discussing a segment of the population that does not have rights because they are not even citizens. It is not like they are like the slaves who were forced to come here and then denied basic human rights or like the conditions that existed after the emancipation of slaves where they were denied the right to be counted. The whole argument that the country is going through is insane. | Law & Ethics | |
| 282446 | Where can I download a free no charge complaint form to submit to a state attorney?? | It depends on the state in which you live and the type of complaint. For instance, I once had a terrible experience with a cell phone carrier. I wanted out of my contract and the company refused. I was going to complain to the state attorney general, but her office recommended I contact my state's consumer protection agency instead. Consumer protection gave the proper form to file. They mediated the problem, got me out of my contract, and forced the company to refund my money. Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1144166510 |
| 1034120 | This book has been read to 1st and 2nd graders in a public school without prior parental consent.? | no schools will say they are striving for diversity and that it needed to be read. If you were allowed to sue over that parents who were racist would be allowed to sue if a book praying blacks in a positive light was read in class. so it opens up a hole can of worms Also they may of read it because someone in the class has parents like that and they wanted to curb any teasing that may happen | Law & Ethics | 1145911148 |
| 2210069 | Law Schoo and work? | If you are planning to go to law school, you need to work on your spelling right now. As for working all day, that is what it is like in the real world. Unless you can convince somebody to take care of you for the rest of your life. | Law & Ethics | 1145163174 |
| 2128809 | Legal issues - giving burned cds as gifts? | I should only become an issue if you sell them, or download them.... Since you already own all the music, and copied them and burnt them, and are giving them away for FREE you should have no problems.... Congrats, and best wishes to you. | Law & Ethics | 1145764306 |
| 1487007 | what is the detention for a juvenile caught with drugs in manhattan? | dont know but it cant be good though, please dont do drugs, there are alot of people that do care | Law & Ethics | 1144518504 |
| 2541994 | i am looking for a medical malpractice attorney in dallas tx for a law suit in ohio. does anyone know one? | If the lawsuit will be filed in Ohio, you will need an Ohio attorney. If you look to a Dallas attorney, he will only hire an Ohio attorney and charge you even more. Go to MartindaleHubbell.com It is a law directory that gives a listing of attorneys, their area of practice and their rating given by their peers. We use it here at the law firm I work at to refer our clients to attorneys out of state. | Law & Ethics | 1144267993 |
| 488829 | what r bad apples in politics, whether sex maniacs or corrupts.? | If I understand your question, the answer is, a Sex maniac screws one person at a time, while a corrupt politician screws millions at one time. Get It? | Law & Ethics | 1144598417 |
| 2150739 | Is it illegal for a 24 year old guy to have sexual relations/date a 17 year old girl? | If the girl is one of my daughters, yes, it is illegal. And dangerous, too. I have five acres out back and a brand new backhoe, if you catch my drift. | Law & Ethics | 1146169321 |
| 1889358 | How long does it take to get an arrest warrant issued? | 1 hour to get a warrant but the police is not going to go straight and get him most likely they will wait untill he is pull over for a simple traffic ticket. Unless you know someone or the parole officer as a bone to pick with him. Good Luck. | Law & Ethics | 1143980134 |
| 654164 | can county attorney hold gun not introduced in trial and not used in the crime after trial is completed? | It doesn't sound like there would be any need for the rifle to be introduced into evidence. On the other hand, the question of whether and when a firearm can be confiscated from a person will depend very much on your local, state law. The 2nd Amendment is no more absolute in its protections than the 1st is, which I think you'll admit doesn't stop us from having laws against death threats or false advertising, even though they're speech. (Leave aside for now the fact that the Amendment calls for well-regulated state militias, not private citizens carting rifles around with them.) In most states, there will be a process where you can file for a "writ of mandamus". (Say it "man-DAY-mus".) That's a court order directed to a government official, ordering the official to do what the order says, in this case either returning the property or showing cause why it should not be returned. It's kinda technical, so you may want to talk with a locally licensed attorney for guidance. There's a decent chance that, unless there's more to this story, an attorney threatening the CtyAtty with a mandamus hearing might get results from the threat alone. I hope that helps. Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1145915248 |
| 3443823 | how much time can you get for felony robbery? | It depends on what state you live in, what sort of plea bargain you work out, your criminal history, etc. | Law & Ethics | 1145297812 |
| 1045835 | What can be done about people setting up a shooting range in your neighborhood? makes animals crazy.? | You can petition the city to revoke their building permit, but I don't know how much good that will do. They will have had to make their case before the city council and show that they aren't disrupting anyone or anything by building the range, so you will have to show proof that this is not the case. | Law & Ethics | 1145928783 |
| 3441191 | Which federal agency enforces laws against counterfeiting? | The Secret Service. It also provides presidential security. | Law & Ethics | 1146086069 |
| 3389071 | define maximum security prison? | highest level of security in prisons. Prisoners are under constant surveillance, usually with video cameras. Cell doors are often automated, and conditions are extremely spartan, with poured concrete furniture being the norm. Cell walls are generally soundproofed to prevent communication between the inmates. | Law & Ethics | 1144809573 |
| 1441569 | can you help me find a person in Bessemer, Alabama for free. I want to know if he is dead or alive. Thank you. | if you go the the national death registry and you know the persons social security number they can tell you if they have died | Law & Ethics | 1145404003 |
| 2259042 | What are the laws around displaying pro team names/logos on a website? | It is probably o.k if you don't make any money doing it, but it wouldn't hurt to ask permission to use the logos. | Law & Ethics | 1144538664 |
| 3939824 | Attempting to see if i have a warrant in texas online. if i do, i want to know the site where i pay on line? | Just call the jurisdiction where you're at and get the information. They aren't going to trace your call to have you arrested. Once they get their money, everything will magically go away. | Law & Ethics | 1145925365 |
| 196105 | I need to know what it means when adult children request emancipation? | That means that the child is basically "divorcing" their parents. They will be deemed as adults through the law. Example: A 16 year old who becomes emancipated is legally considered a adult. That child is able to make there own decisions and will no longer re lie on the parents for financial support, "Emancipation ends the parents' rights to control his or her minor child or to participate in any decision-making about the child. If a child is emancipated, the parents no longer have the right to determine where the child lives or goes to school, or how the child's money is spent. The parent also has no right to the Minor's wages or earnings." (http://www.clcm.org/minors_rights.htm). Good Luck | Law & Ethics | 1144938814 |
| 2750963 | My local cable company sends me a bill that is hard to understand. Where can I complain against this ? | The first place you should go to would be the cable company. I'm sure someone there would be more than willing to help you. | Law & Ethics | 1145657297 |
| 3020492 | Should the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) be enacted? | Of course! It shouldn't even be a question! | Law & Ethics | 1145928296 |
| 2547349 | how can i find out what is a minor in the state of missouri? | In most contexts anyone under 18 is a minor, though in others, including issues of probate and alcohol, anyone under 21 is a minor. Also, one reaches majority when they marry, join the armed forces, or have a child. | Law & Ethics | 1144181822 |
| 1085941 | what is the violent crime rate in Washington D.C ? | it is like around 30 i heard im not sure | Law & Ethics | |
| 1921786 | I was examined by a physician and he falsified records .What do I do now to have this false infor. removed? | You have a right to examine your medical records and get copies. (By Federal Law-part of HIPAA Law http://www.hipaaguidelines101.com/ I believe you can add information, a letter or demand a correction if it is truly inaccurate. | Law & Ethics | 1145594297 |
| 559603 | whats the difrrence between a witness and a informant in the state of california? | An informant is not a friend of the court (amicus curiae). An informant is a different kind of witness, so it's a little difficult to answer your question. Informants are not part of the court process other than as a witness, if they are brought before the court at all. Informants often work directly with the police, in ways the police themselves cannot. For example, an informant may be used to introduce an undercover police officer to a criminal for the purpose of furthering a criminal investigation. Informants might be used as an investigative tool for conducting a criminal investigation (i.e., purchasing narcotics, stolen property, infiltrating street gangs, etc., under police supervision). They would likely still be a witness to one degree or another, but police often use legal strategies and tactics to prevent the informant from being a percipient witness...one who is actually an eyewitness and might be called to testify. So while your question is a little hard to answer because what you want to know isn't all that clear, you can consider a witness in court as anyone who is subpoenaed to testify. An informant is unlikely to be subpoenaed, but may have contributed considerably to the case before the court. Hope that's what you're looking for. | Law & Ethics | 1146064466 |
| 3911013 | if land is left unused for a long time has a person got the right to claim it? | If the land is left managed for 10 years, the person or entity that's beening using it will have the right to use. for example, if A has a land but left it unattended, B live right next to A and has been using the land for farming or whatever, after 10 years B will have the right to use and and there isn't anything A can do about it. (until B gives up the right) | Law & Ethics | 1145990496 |
| 1627160 | I need an Attorney in Las Vegas Nevada who can help me with the Hippaa law to sue a Pharmacy anybody know one | First of all, its H.I.P.A. http://www.nvbar.org/ They have a public portion where you can search for attorney with certain specializations. You can also look for someone with medical malpractice or healthcare law experience. | Law & Ethics | 1145575544 |
| 2942692 | If we lived in a society, where punishment is determined by the severity of the crime? | Child molester--***"Hell"*** ( But theres only one real judge and He will make that choice.) Other than that, I would sentence a child molester to the longest, slowest, most painful death anyone, anywhere could come up with. Because to me a child molester is the lowest of all lows.I cannot bear the thoughts of anyone stealing a childs innonence away for their own disgusting pleasures. Honestly I cant put all i think should happen to a child molester on here. As for a serial killer, thats alittle harder, yet I guess if you take a life you should be willing to give up yours. I cant say on this one because it would all depend on what the circumstances were. But there still would have to be a very severe sentence handed down. I just dont know what i would do, if it were my choice. This is why I'm not a judge i suppose. And last, the lil' ole man, again circumstaces would have to decide his fate. Damn, I glad I'm not the Judge, just those 3 has me bent already !!! I at least, now, know what I never want to be! :) | Law & Ethics | 1144617747 |
| 2232483 | I am really trying to be politically correct but I am finding it difficult? | Lol... That was real funny...thanks, I need that. | Law & Ethics | 1144228086 |
| 3756171 | US Foreign Policy? | Foreign policy is governed by the party in power, that's the way a representative democracy works. The winning party calls the shots, since they were voted in by the people, so the idea of 'consulting' with the minority party is moot, because the voters have spoken, and elected those that they believe can do the job into office. If you don't like the foreign policy, then you must vote out those that are in office right now. To finish up, President Bush did actually get approval from Congress before sending troops into Iraq, and the majority of democrats were all for it. Update: Well, looking at history, US foreign policy, even though almost constantly fluid, has been successful over the years, and this comes from the system in use for over 200 years. And I believe Kerry was not present in the Senate when the vote was taken on the Iraq issue. | Law & Ethics | 1144110218 |
| 1721634 | How can I get a new judge assigned in Family Court ? | I believe you can petition it, but you need to prove that there is some bias with that judge. It cannot be just because you dont like him/her. | Law & Ethics | 1144240321 |
| 214406 | how to be a good lawyer? | "Santa Claus, the tooth fairy, an honest lawyer and an old drunk are walking down the street together when they simultaneously spot a hundred dollar bill. Who gets it? The old drunk, of course, the other three are mythological creatures." So they don't exist is what I am trying to say!! | Law & Ethics | 1144158923 |
| 2580254 | i am looking for a place to look up sexual predators in the state of nj like tier 1,,2,3? | familywatchdog.com saw it on oprah | Law & Ethics | 1145569195 |
| 729703 | When did supermax prisons emerged? | The first was in California. | Law & Ethics | 1145895397 |
| 2140815 | ***Attorney...** Answer? | the only thing that can save you is if you reported the abuse at any time. if you have, get the records and let a lawyer present them to the judge in your case. if you don't then its your word against hers and she will deny it so i wish you luck. | Law & Ethics | 1146166460 |
| 2565127 | Are there any good video clips off the interne\t that explain the role of the magistrate? | Look at these statutes, available on findlaw: The Federal Magistrates Act of 1968 (82 Stat. 1107) created the new title and expanded the magistrates’ authority to conduct misdemeanor trials with the consent of the defendants, to serve as special masters in civil actions, and to assist district judges in pre-trial and discovery proceedings as well as appeals for post-trial relief. The act also authorized a majority of district judges on any court to assign to magistrates “additional duties as are not inconsistent with the Constitution and laws of the United States.” The district courts’ broad application of the grant of “additional duties” soon led to conflicting interpretations in the courts of appeals. In 1974 the Supreme Court ruled that magistrates could not conduct evidentiary hearings in habeas corpus actions. Congress responded in 1976 with an act (90 Stat. 2729) that further defined the magistrates’ authority and granted them the power to conduct habeas proceedings. In the Federal Magistrates Act of 1979 (93 Stat. 643), Congress again expanded the authority of the magistrates by granting them so-called consent jurisdiction, which authorized them to conduct all civil trials as long as the parties consented. Magistrates were also allowed to preside over all misdemeanor trials as long as the defendants waived their right to a trial before a district judge. The act of 1979 also provided for merit selection panels to assist district judges in the appointment of magistrates. The Judicial Improvements Act of 1990 (104 Stat. 5089) changed the office title from magistrate to magistrate judge. The number of magistrate judgeships is determined by the Judicial Conference of the United States, on the advice of district judges, the circuit councils, and the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, and is subject to congressional funding of the requested positions. There are currently authorized 466 full-time and 60 part-time magistrate judgeships, as well as three positions combining magistrate judge and clerk of court. | Law & Ethics | 1145833798 |
| 4277445 | When the lawyer knows settlement details, is it almost over? | While some lawyers do play the sales-games, one of the lawyer's absolute ethical duties is honesty with the client. The problem is, many lawyers tell their clients what they think a settlement might be, without making it clear that this is a guess and not reflective of the actual state of things. Your mom's lawyer might be telling her that negotiations are almost complete, and that this is the number tentatively agreed to by other side; or the lawyer could be telling her how much the lawyer thinks the claim is worth, but not mentioning whether the other side has agreed. When in doubt, always ask. A lawyer who gives false information when directly asked by a client has probably committed a breach of their ethical requirements, and would likely be subject to discipline by the state bar. But like any other person, a lawyer might be speaking their hopes, and simply not clarifying the details. Finally, remember that even when/if a settlement is reached, the settlement will specify by when the other party has to pay. That may be 2-4 months down the road, even after the deal is signed. Again, when in doubt, ask for details. | Law & Ethics | 1145482906 |
| 3345804 | Can an employee's unlisted phone number be used in court info if asked by plaintiff against employer? | If your employer is on the stand, yes. But I would ask a lawyer to make sure. | Law & Ethics | 1144333427 |
| 1251694 | i think my ear is falling off what should i do? | You can go into a pub and when the barman says 'Would you like a drink?' you can reply 'It's OK, I've got one ear.' | Law & Ethics | 1145813360 |
| 3140916 | should they allow train whistles in all towns? | Yes its for safety. | Law & Ethics | 1145409875 |
| 3677893 | what does it mean in a will when it says "i direct that all my just debts to be paid by me executrix"? | No, no. I'm a lawyer and remember this from my Wills & Trusts class :) Here you go: It means that the person who is DECEASED (the dead peerson) directs YOU to pay his/her "just debts"- that is, the debts that they owe out of THEIR money- NOT yours. If anything, an executrix gets a small percentage of the total estate! My friend got 3% of a $500,000 estate when her mother died last year- about $13,000. So, again, this means you pay the dead person's debts with THEIR money before the gifts in the will are passed to the heirs. This prevents a dead person from forgetting about their financial responsibilities- right? :) Hope that helps! | Law & Ethics | 1145331225 |
| 1200531 | What is the name of the published work that a can find the law for the state of wa? | You meant he RCW's Here is the site it takes some getting used to http://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx | Law & Ethics | 1144351255 |
| 97700 | Juvenile petty theft with previous unrelated recently ended probation. What happen now? | Just a guess but the offense that resulted in probation will probably count as a first offense. It has resulted in a disposition and a punishment so odds are it won't be considered to have been dropped. Juvenile laws vary from state to state so check your state codes in order to find out what happens next. Some police departments have juvenile divisions that can also assist in finding out what to expect. | Law & Ethics | 1145919093 |
| 1377553 | how do i reserve the right to file a medical malpractice lawsuit in california? | Cal. Code of Civ. Proc. 340.5. In an action for injury or death against a health care provider based upon such person's alleged professional negligence, the time for the commencement of action shall be three years after the date of injury or one year after the plaintiff discovers, or through the use of reasonable diligence should have discovered, the injury, whichever occurs first. In no event shall the time for commencement of legal action exceed three years unless tolled for any of the following: (1) upon proof of fraud, (2) intentional concealment, or (3) the presence of a foreign body, which has no therapeutic or diagnostic purpose or effect, in the person of the injured person. Actions by a minor shall be commenced within three years from the date of the alleged wrongful act except that actions by a minor under the full age of six years shall be commenced within three years or prior to his eighth birthday whichever provides a longer period. Such time limitation shall be tolled for minors for any period during which parent or guardian and defendant's insurer or health care provider have committed fraud or collusion in the failure to bring an action on behalf of the injured minor for professional negligence. ---- That's the statute. However, as to reserving the right to file, the unanswered question is why do you think you may lose your right? Since you present no facts on the issue, I can't comment further. | Law & Ethics | 1145475489 |
| 3710233 | what happens when officers of the law force a false confession and lead a person into answers? | This doesn't make much sense. The short answer is that police get away with a lot of things that are not legal. If you're saying they forced the alleged perpetrator and the alleged victim into making and accepting a charge of statutory rape, and then charged them with making a false report, what was the point? This is why all interrogations should be recorded, preferably videotaped. One of the lawyers should be be able to get this tossed out. | Law & Ethics | 1146270853 |
| 4020660 | Penalty for submitting fake credentials for admission to a school in Canada? Will it appear in criminal check? | If it will appear in a Criminal Check you will probably not be allowed into the country. But if you are just fudging grades etc, they would only know by reading your old transcripts from your old school. In Canada we don't put "Didn't really get an A+ in History" in our criminal checks. | Law & Ethics | 1145510945 |
| 3463303 | is the media brainwashing people to live a life style of there own make up? | Yes that is called advertising..........if you don't have this or you don't own this your not normal.... you must buy this or watch this or do this....... the media is very biased alot of times. If you don't believe it listen to a shortwave radio newscast from another country about our country.... When I was little "gay" meant happy, not anymore.......Romain Empire failed because what was bad became good. or mainline. Now days things are accepted that 10 or 20 years ago would not have been. Media.....gay is ok on tv now.....it is normal that is one example or living together is ok... or having a baby while single is ok... all are ok now because the media says it is...... whew enough.... | Law & Ethics | 1144693114 |
| 697910 | Do you think it's right for police to go into a bar and arrest people for public intoxication.? | Who knows about Texas. In California, I can arrest anyone in public (and this includes a bar) who is intoxicated to the point that they are unable to care for their safety, or the safety of others. If you're that drunk (and obviously this is open to some interpretation), you really need to be locked up if only for your own protection. Often, this happens with guys who have a few too many cans of man in them, and think they can take on the entire bar at one time. That sort of shows they're not capable of taking care of their own safety very well. | Law & Ethics | 1144355305 |
| 2915127 | Do you think Arnold would make a good president? (I think he would)? | No, he's already way over his head in California. Besides, we have a president right now who is not really up to the challenges of presidency - and I really don't want to repeat that again. Plus, I think that a president of his country should be born here. Any other job can go to anyone else with legal status - but not the presidency. | Law & Ethics | 1146332676 |
| 1435988 | Will getting my probation revocked get rid of the no contact order? | Yeah but you would do the 5 years in jail. | Law & Ethics | 1146004531 |
| 306513 | if i have personal protection order against someone can they be next door to my house? | An Order of Protection is a legal document in which a judge sets forth the conditions of proximity between two or more individuals (or locations, companies, etc). Because an Order of Protection is customized on a case-by-case basis, it is impossible to define a standard set of "conditions" such as a footage distance or time limits. Generally speaking, an Order of Protection will specify a distance from a person, location, or other entity in which the person subjected to the Order of Protection must maintain. The stipulations may or may not include certain days or times, purposes or reasons. With few exceptions, an Order of Protection will not prohibit the restricted subject from occupying his own home, land, or place of business, even if its location would otherwise violate a term of the order. In your particular circumstances, it sounds as if the individual does not reside or otherwise have an ownership interest in the property which the subject is visiting, and therefore would have no exception or other legal basis for remaining there if the distance falls within the prohibited range of contact. Be sure to document any such indicidents which occurr for future reference should the need arise, and discuss the matter with your local police department for additional resolution. Your local courthouse can assist you in obtaining a copy of any current or active Order of Protection in which you are listed as a protected party or location. | Law & Ethics | 1144899104 |
| 2138366 | can the father of an illegitimate child change his childs surname to his own without the consent of the mother | While I have to say I hate the court system in almost all instances - they do protect children fairly well for the most part, even if that protection is from their own parents. To change the name of a child particularly when you are not married to that childs mother, without the mothers involvement no less, would be next to impossible. If she didn't respond to correspondence from the court, I believe the very first thing the judge would require is to hear from her parents as to her whereabouts. If you were not able to provide how to get in touch with the mother or grandparents - I believe the court would have doubts about your motives and then your are definitely out of luck. It is the mother who has final aproval of a childs name or any name changes generally until the child is of the age of reason and can contribute to the decision making process. For minor matters (visitation schedules for example) that may be as young as 8-10. For a name change I would be suprised if it would be younger than 12 and may be as old as 16. Actually the laws regarding children are all in the favor of the mother. You, as an illigitimate childs father have virtually no standing in court preceedings unless it was a matter of life and death. Also, if you are not paying child support, do not waste your time. In that instance, you really have absolutely no standing barring some legal miracle. Think about how severely the rights of parenthood are slanted in the favor of women when it comes to children - If she is pregnant and wants to keep it - you pay child support for 18 years no matter what your feelings. If she wants an abortion you have no say. Even if she becomes pregnant by another man while you are married to her - you still pay child support for that child if you get divorced in virtually all states (I believe their are court cases in 1-2 states challeging this right now) in the US . I am not saying its right (actually I think its BS) but that is the way it is. I am not sure of the origin of the fellow who says you can file a motion and change a name if the mother doesn't respond in 2 weeks. It certainly isn't anywhere in the US and Phillipine law is heavily based on US law. Respondents have a minimum of 30 days to repond to motions in all court cases which I am aware of. Generally if a response is not received to an initial motion after the 1st 30 days another motion is required also taking 30 days. Also - If the mother did not respond to the initial motion I am certian an advertisement (Legal section of the classified ads section of virtually all newspaper carry such ads) would have to be posted annoucing your intentions of changing this childs name. These ads would run in all major newspapers in the cities which the mother has lived in during the past few years. | Law & Ethics | 1144610532 |
| 930723 | Why are people who enter the USA illegally(a felony), use forged documents(a felony)? | Because this is the land of the FREE for every illegal alien, but the land of the laws for the American born. | Law & Ethics | 1144821260 |
| 2128500 | Is it ethically justified for expansion of US beyond its borders after 1890? | One of the basic ways for a country to expand is warfare. Historically nations either expand or die. Therefore i believe it is always OK for a nation to expand if it can without any negative consequence for itself, (for example it is pointless to annex some land if it will be constantly torn by revolts). If the expansion provides benefit to a country it is justified in expanding -- the country it took over would do the same if it were stronger. It may sound heartless -- but it is a pragmatic outlook on world history. | Law & Ethics | 1146161187 |
| 2240551 | My daughter just passed away and I need a guardianship attorney but have no money live in California? | I am so sorry for your loss, call a large law firm, most for them will do ProBono work {free} as a community service, I will say a prayer for you and her. | Law & Ethics | 1144445683 |
| 1225318 | what is the statue of limitation in ca, to sue an attorney for malpractice? | Unfortunately, for anyone but a California attorney, the question is difficult to answer. In my own state, there are several different issues, some or all of which may also exist in Calif. First, was this a criminal matter? If so, the immediate concern is to file for post-conviction relief. This procedure is generally the means by which a convicted person can challenge the conviction after the appeals have run. Whether it is a criminal matter or a civil matter, malpractice is generally a tort matter, and most states have statutes of limitations for torts at one year. Most states... The year begins to run at the time of the malpractice, so you need to check your calendar on that. Also, you may have an action for breach of contract. Generally, the statutes of limitation for breach of contract runs longer than that for torts. I hope that a California attorney can provide you with information more specific to that state. Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1146109920 |
| 1329254 | What are some snappy names for capital punishment? (title for essay)? | "Dead Man Walking"...... | Law & Ethics | 1146172481 |
| 1337349 | tell me a dumb law.? | In California: It is a misdemeanor to shoot at any kind of game from a moving vehicle, unless the target is a whale.Women may not drive in a house coat.No vehicle without a driver may exceed 60 miles per hour. In North Carolina: It's against the law to sing off key.Elephants may not be used to plow cotton fields. In Alabama: You may not drive barefooted.Dominoes may not be played on Sunday.It is illegal to wear a fake moustache that causes laughter in church.Putting salt on a railroad track may be punishable by death.Boogers may not be flicked into the wind.It is legal to drive the wrong way down a one-way street if you have a lantern attached to the front of your automobile.You must have windshield wipers on your car.It is illegal for a driver to be blindfolded while operating a vehicle. In Hawaii: Coins are not allowed to be placed in one's ears. In Iowa: A man with a moustache may never kiss a woman in public.One-armed piano players must perform for free.Kisses may last for no more than five minutes.Tanning bed facilities must warn of the risk of getting a sunburn. In Maine: Shotguns are required to be taken to church in the event of a Native American attack.You may not step out of a plane in flight.After January 14th you will be charged a fine for having your Christmas decorations still up. In Kentucky: It is illegal to fish with a bow and arrow in Kentucky | Law & Ethics | 1146436602 |
| 2690487 | what current laws do you feel are morally wrong. whould u be justified by breaking these laws? why? | Law is an obligation of the society to which a person has to abide. Any law that violates your rights is morally wrong. However, your right should not hinder/hurt other people's rights/sentiments. Breaking a law is dangerous when you are prone to get caught.. however, people tend to bend laws and break laws.. to which the penalty is not severe.. say, like speeding, not wearing seat belts, etc. Any law would be right if it doesnt invade the realms of Human rights and religious beliefs of a person. If you are unhappy with any law, you can fight it in the court of justice or ask your legislature to change/modify. However thats a very tiring and exhaustive process. | Law & Ethics | 1146040442 |
| 1463813 | Possible Lawsuit against government agency?? | If you called the hotline, and they put you in the hospital, it was most likely an involuntary psyche ward. That is the legal procedure. You were a danger to yourself, and you were locked up in the hospital. I am surprised they only kept you for 3 days. Consider yourself lucky. In short, you can't sue. | Law & Ethics | 1145556735 |
| 580385 | How long is a photographer required (by law) to keep wedding pictures? | In most states there is no statute (law) to regulate this. Regardless it should be spelled out in your contract. It's a shame that so many people get burned by photographers who want to leverage their position over you. I wish explicit contracts were required in every state. | Law & Ethics | 1144194089 |
| 1717106 | Were can i get a good but cheep lawer.? | legal aid | Law & Ethics | 1145769630 |
| 819260 | Is it illegal to wear a shirt that has a hand giving the finger to the mall? | Well, there isn't really a right answer to this question. Yes, a mall is a business, and is private property, but because of the nature of that business, and the fact that it is intended to serve as a public gathering place, the owner of the mall has a lower level of rights to proscribe, or limit, the types of activities that can go on there. But, you have to look at the reality of the situation. The actions of the security guard may have been in fact improper. Still, what would it take for you to assert your boyfriend's rights? You would have to sue the mall owner. Are you really prepared to go through the time and expense? I don't think so, and more importantly, the mall owner doesn't think so either. So, what you are left with is the fact that a security guard acted as the mall owner wanted him to, and your boyfriend had to cover his shirt, right or wrong. I guess the conclusion is not whether the action was wrong, but whether you had the time, interest, and money to have the action judged wrong by a court. | Law & Ethics | 1145623578 |
| 427688 | Crimes against kids, how can it be reduced? What all ways it can be monitored? | First of all clothing designers need to stop making our daughters look like little hoochie mommas. I have to buy things larger then they need just to maintain modesty. There are so many perverts designing clothes! Then sickos looking at our 12 yr olds with lust in their eyes. Second they need to stop making violent games and airing violent shows. THese things I truly believe make kids violent. Which then they grow up to be violent adults...The list can go on | Law & Ethics | 1145675005 |
| 1415882 | describe the impact of key EU directives on mcnicholas plc? | Need to understand the question to reply. | Law & Ethics | 1145442074 |
| 1075776 | Legal question.... Anybody know anything about criminal law??? | I don't know exactly what he's facing, but I think it would depend a lot on the circumstances: Why was he in prison in the first place? Was it a violent offence? Was there some extenuating circumstance behind his escape? (abuse in prison, dying family member, etc) Did he hurt or kill anyone while escaping? What other laws did he have to break to get out, get away, or stay in hiding? How much can he afford to spend on his defence? If he was in for a non-violent crime, had an understandable motive for escape (besides that prison sucks), snuck out without violence, hasn't committed any more crimes once out, AND can afford a good legal team, then he MIGHT have a chance to get a slight penalty to his sentence. Pretty slim chance, though. There is probably a minimum sentence, although I'm not sure what, but they could easily add 10 years to his prison term, not counting anything else involved in the escape, if he doesn't have the right answers for those questions. Just out of curiosity, I'd love to know the specifics. If you don't mind, e-mail me: epressman617@yahoo.com | Law & Ethics | 1146038936 |
| 3625120 | how long will a felony stay on a person record in michigan? | A Felony is forever - or as long as you live whichever comes first. It would take a VERY good lawyer to get it Expunged and even then you would have to keep your nose clean, demonstrate you already are active and have been active in doing things for the community etc, etc.. If you want it expunged - DON'T hang with other felons or felons in the making. Get started right now doing things for your community - volunteer for things. After a year of doing these simple things proving your worth - you can hire a lawyer who would love you for making his work easier and the Judge would take that fact heavily into consideration. If you've done nothing to convince a Judge you're a changed, honest and good person, he is not even going to consider it. Do good things for good people - thats all it takes. Of course you must take an interest in doing good or you wont last long. | Law & Ethics | 1145275186 |
| 43046 | What is a physical factor that may affect criminal behavior? | There has been tons and tons of studies done on why people commit crime.There are many psychological factors in criminal thinking. Addiction is perhaps one of the biggest predictors for crime. Mental illness is also a risk factor in criminal thinking. Not all addicts nor all mental ill people commit crime. For most who commit crime they do not think they are committing a crime. It is the police, and society who is picking on them. Go to any jail and any prison and you will hear how they were set up how it wasn't their fault. Criminals think different the rest of society. | Law & Ethics | 1143947914 |
| 3593124 | where can I ask questions about Canadian law statutes? | I would check if all criminal/court proceedings are public record like they are in the US. In the US, she is only saying what is already public record and doing nothing illegal. | Law & Ethics | 1144617285 |
| 4135070 | is the chicago heights italian mafia still around? | My uncle Tony will tell you yes. :-) Seriously... | Law & Ethics | 1145557509 |
| 3631017 | do i have to testify in court if i have a supenea to testify or can i choose not to say anything? | You really need to pose this question to a lawyer in your area. If you need help finding a lawyer, try http://www.martindale.com/ Generally speaking a subpoena is an order from the Court that says that you have to appear and give testimony. There are several exceptions that could prevent you from testifying or you could potentially use to not testify, but you need to discuss the situation with a lawyer to determine if any exception applies to your case as well as the consequences for not giving testimony. | Law & Ethics | 1145898433 |
| 1407924 | Is a living will also known as a directive to physicians? | yes | Law & Ethics | 1144688610 |
| 255366 | are csis cops or do the just work with them? | most departments have crime scene techs...most departments also allow all (even dispatchers) to take a police academy... | Law & Ethics | 1145407593 |
| 580878 | how can I find crimial history of someone and prior arrest/charges even if wasn't convicted? | You are not authorized to look at someone's criminal history. That information is not public. What is public are arrest records. You have to go to the county offices of the county the person was arrested in. | Law & Ethics | 1144203282 |
| 556979 | Doe's anyone in the LaSalle Illinois area engage in illegal drug activity? | Yeah buddy come and get me. | Law & Ethics | 1145336953 |
| 4325887 | if police be a thief, what will thief gonna be? | thives will be HAPPY, to welcome their bussines partners in their own bussines. | Law & Ethics | 1146413822 |
| 1363400 | When filing for child support what % will the courts use in determining the amount? | In Washington: Both parent's income are added together to come up with a standard of living amount for the child. If either party does not have a job, they are given a potential earning amount based on their age and earning potential. It generally does not matter if one does not have a job. The court takes the implied amount, combines it with the other parents income and comes up with a percentage each parent is responsible for. If one parent is destitute, they are required to pay at least $25 a month. If the "ex" is a stand up person, they will find a way to kick you something even if it comes from the student loans... | Law & Ethics | 1145472796 |
| 290050 | what is a motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim in a Breach of contract and negligence case? | A motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim is when the facts you allege in your complaint don't provide for a remedy at law, meaning the courts can not grant you a remedy b/c you have not shown by the facts stated that the other party was negligent, or that they breached any contract. What do you mean the car was dropped off and stoley after repairs were made, yet the repair shop did not talk to the care owner. The facts are ambiguous and could be why the complaint does not state a claim. Read over the facts as presented in the complaint to make certain the story makes sense for the wrongs you are alleging. | Law & Ethics | 1144856721 |
| 4291529 | i would like to know if violations(not considered a crime) show up on criminal background checks? | If you are going for a job that involves driving a school bus or some other occupation that requires you to have a valid DL and if they run your driver's license--yes they do. (traffic offenses and accidents) In Texas even DWI and Drug Charges show up on your DL. | Law & Ethics | |
| 1412610 | My friend made me drink rotten milk with out telling me should I get her back??!!? | Revenge sucks. It just leads to more and more revenge. First of all, ask yourself: "Did she KNOW it was rotten?" Second, ask yourself: "Did she mean it as a joke?" Third, ask yourself: "Is our friendship worth overlooking this one incident?" If the answers are "no", "yes" and "yes", then give her a mean look and then laugh about the whole thing. | Law & Ethics | 1144786336 |
| 387065 | if a man or woman is incarcerated and there mom dies is there a law to let them out for the services. thank yo | All the people who answered these question before me are wrong and misinformed. Yes, you can be let out for the services even thou if you are sentenced, and in this case the person has not yet been sentenced. Even the death row inmates are allowed to attend such services, a special waiver is issued by the concerned authority after you apply for the attendance of services (you need to present a copy of the death certificate a document establishing your relation with the deceased), a police officer will be escorting you at times, depending on the nature of crime and sentence. Otherwise a personal bond will be enough. Call the jail authority or your lawyer immediately. Hope this answers your query. Bless You | Law & Ethics | 1144938446 |
| 4012515 | does the british act define course of conduct? | sorry, couldn't find anything on google about it. http://scotthortonshow.com/ money, http://www.philipdru.com/griffin_stream.html bush & clinton http://www.philipdru.com/triplett_stream.html israel http://antiwar.com/justin/?articleid=8730 http://www.philipdru.com/webb_stream.html iran http://www.weekendinterviewshow.com/InterviewDisplay.aspx?i=131 | Law & Ethics | 1146433827 |
| 489614 | lawyers in muncie indiana for womens rights? | First, look in your area to legal aid. They may go under a different name, so if you can't find it, call the local bar association. Additionally, ask at the local bar if it has its own pro bono legal service. Many local bars have such, but if they don't, they should be able very quickly and easily to point you to someone who can provide free legal assistance. Is there a law school nearby? They may also have the capabilities, through student run (attorney supervised) clinics. | Law & Ethics | 1145532447 |
| 2168266 | about myGF? | sure | Law & Ethics | 1145636481 |
| 3121209 | why is the mascot for Yahoo Philippines a monkey??? | It's not just for Yahoo philippines, it's for Yahoo Asia. I watched the commercial of TV. Don't take it too seriously, if you think about it monkeys are smarter than humans. :-) | Law & Ethics | 1146058516 |
| 2889520 | I got scammed what should i do? | really there is nothing you can do... the same thing happened to me.. just drop it and move on.. just make sure never do it again.. just save a little more money and get a brand new one. i never ebay unless it is under 20 dollars.. sorry this has happened to you, and a lot of those scammers are in new york and new jersey.. | Law & Ethics | 1144168113 |
| 3350379 | i need the address for legal aid in beacon new york or in dutchess county? | Local results for legal aid near Beacon, NY 12508 Lyons & Supple - 0.7 miles W - 5 Cliff St - (845) 831-1234 Pagones & Cross - 0.5 miles SW - 51 Orchard Pl - (845) 838-3400 Epstein & Epstein - 1.5 miles NE - 621 Route 52 - (845) 831-1710 | Law & Ethics | 1144257567 |
| 1078578 | I work weekends normal, but Easter Sunday I had taken off.? | it varies by state. in ny if you worked the scheduled day prior to the holiday and the scheduled day after the holiday and the workplace was closed or specifies for your job that it was a non working holiday, you get holiday pay. so say you worked saturday and monday and the place was closed easter sunday you are paid the holiday pay, this does not have to include any bonus money such as shift differentials only your base hourly pay. | Law & Ethics | 1145771309 |
| 235613 | How can I get my drivers license back after 6 years without going through a hearing? Help Please.? | We need to know the circumstances. Are there unpaid fines? Was your DL revoked? Sometimes you have to hire an attorney to reinstate your driving privileges. | Law & Ethics | 1146290158 |
| 3353 | Should they allow prisoners serving life to volunteer for medical research thus speeding up public use.? | It has been proven numerous times that animal testing is pointless, because more often than not, when tests of a product are performed on humans, the results are very different that they were when the tests were performed on animals, so the animals were tortured by souless people for no reason. Murderers, rapists and child molesters should be used for testing. At least then they could actually be giving back from the society that they took from, instead of just enjoying themselves in prison. | Law & Ethics | 1145066677 |
| 1044772 | what would be the methods for procsecuting online pornography? | I'm assuming you are talking about child pornography. If that is the case, contact your local or district prosecuting attorney's office. They should have a division that deals with cyber crimes. They will point you in the right direction there. You would not prosecute them, the state would. | Law & Ethics | 1144729080 |
| 2804465 | I need an afriacan american woman criminal defense lawyer in Palm Beach Countyd Florida? | Check with the local office of the N.A.A.C.C.P. | Law & Ethics | 1146414248 |
| 3225207 | Where do I find out how far private investigaters can go before I can stop his invading my privacy? | If the cameras or microphones are on public prop. there is nothing you can do about it. If they were in your house that is trespassing. Your lawyer should be helpful. I assume he's taking this case on a contingency. The better job the insurance investigators do, the less money he will likely make. Perhaps you should find a new one. | Law & Ethics | 1145898560 |
| 189815 | For the last time, WHERE WERE YOU ON THE NIGHT OF MARCH 27TH?!?!!?!?!?!? | ummmmm on top of a said girl doing said things which said things was said fun. | Law & Ethics | 1144555189 |
| 247592 | what is extortion? | A blackmailer who like to twist their body up like a pretzel. Yeahhh, an Extortionist... Some one who extorts... "Give me $1 million or I will shut down your website, release these dirty picture of you and the goat, or show your father-in-law the pictures you took of his darling daughter on your honeymoon." | Law & Ethics | 1145944259 |
| 879423 | Is it true the FCC requires cable companies to offer a "lifeline basic" service? | Sounds ridiculous. What is the potential threat to well being? I can see why it applies to phone service. But cable? | Law & Ethics | 1144286364 |
| 3225834 | how do i find out if there is a warrant out on me? | Call them from a pay phone. The courthouse or police station/sheriff's office will advise you. Also, if it's a misdemeanor, turn yourself in and get it over with. Believe me, it's not worth looking over your shoulder for for so long. Eventually they'll catch you anyways and then it'll be worse. | Law & Ethics | 1145908124 |
| 1758992 | what is dhs respontabilt when you have a child in there care? | talk to a ssocial worker and if they cant help you see an attorney | Law & Ethics | 1145642309 |
| 620608 | address for the courts of St Kitts and Nevis? | I didn't find an address, but I found a link to their justice department that includes a phone number. You might be able to call them and get the information you seek. | Law & Ethics | 1145880718 |
| 497197 | Should the legal drinking age be lowered from 21 to 18??? | If by law you are considered a adult and can enter into legal contracts and go to war and everything else like being sentence in court as a adult, then I say yes, you should be able to drink at 18. | Law & Ethics | 1144952302 |
| 2576057 | What should I do "Outstanding warrant"? | ok this is from knowledge of many warrants and knowledge of people going through cases similar.. First, definitely go to court.. otherwise it will just get tougher.. trust me, I waited until they arrested me and the judge gets tougher... next make sure you take your mom along... another question.. did she have any bruises??.. because even if your mom doesn't want to press charges, the prosecutor will if there were bruises and the cops took pictures of them... otherwise, the case should be dismissed... that is if it is concerning domestic violence.. No matter what I do recommend going to court.. not the cops... they'll arrest you and then you have to wait in jail to see the judge, if you go to court, they'll just send you in to see the judge, and the judge will release you on your own recognascence with you promising that you will come back to the next court date.. otherwise if you go to the cops or you wait to get picked up then you'll have a bond put on you... any questions email me sylviakopec@yahoo.com | Law & Ethics | 1144439647 |
| 1137458 | Brownie points to kids of drug addicts!? | Its simple really.....its the same quota system the white people put into place to discriminate against themselves. Being a republican i really don't understand the why....just the how. | Law & Ethics | 1145419223 |
| 3501814 | Do you think immigrants should be felons? | If they are illegal immigrants, I say tar and feather them and then shoot them all in the head. | Law & Ethics | 1144475241 |
| 459989 | how can i find a site where i can find out people who are on probtion or in jail? | Most states have a government website that gives you a list of all the people who have been areested in that state. Try going to www.(your state's initials).gov You'll probably find a link there. Or, use dogpile to get a basic background on a person. If there is a warrant or any other charges against a person, Google will normally find it. Type something like, "Bubba Joe" and "Corrections". That should get a listing for that person if they have any charges. Finally, you can go to your local Police Station, they can help you out with anyone from your state for a small $5 fee ($5-$10 depending on the state.) | Law & Ethics | 1144977599 |
| 1657726 | which law supercededs state or federal? | Federal Law supercedes state law if they conflict. However states can create and pass additional laws as long as the are not in violation with our constitutional rights. That is why different states have different variations of the same basic law. | Law & Ethics | 1145773128 |
| 19427 | What do you do about a decieving ex-husband? | Wow, I had one of these guys too...there are so many around it is unfortunate. In my humble opinion, real people with issues get screwed because of dead beat dad and lying mothers. There are so many guys that ditch a girl when she gets pregnant that when the court sees a guy who wants to be involved, they don't really care why. It's financial too..they figure if the guys is sending money, the state won't have to. And so many women lie to get back at the guy, that we have lost our credibility in the courtroom. I really feel for your situation. Here is what I did..I spent years and thousands upon thousands of dollars trying to do the right thing through the court, and constantly getting told that I was wrong, etc...it made me crazy. So, I just threw the door open to the guy..said lets stop fighting, this is ridiculous, neither of us can afford this, etc. Said, visit whenever you want...and guess what? Since the ball was in his court, he barely comes around anymore. I don't know if you wish your children to have a relationship with their father or not...not that I think you wish them to not have a father, but if he is abusive, etc...I don't know what your situation is there, but this worked for me. Best of luck to you, and hang in there. | Law & Ethics | 1145639586 |
| 3791053 | what are texas laws against child pornograhy? | They coincide with the federal laws. In general, federal laws are what governs child pornography cases. Why? Because very little child pornography exists that isn't moved about the country from state to state. this makes it a federal issue. | Law & Ethics | 1145936962 |
| 359007 | How can I find out if an Attorney is licensed to work in California? | Try the State Bar of California website. You can check the status of their bar membership by name. | Law & Ethics | 1144895524 |
| 188272 | Is the canadian goose a protected species in the USA? | No. We have hunting season on them. | Law & Ethics | 1144694432 |
| 295064 | how to get dui conviction record in illiois? | Drink, then get in your car and drive. That should get you a DUI record. | Law & Ethics | 1145666978 |
| 3821143 | a friend wants to get off probation early his lawyer ask the DA cause he has never been in trouble befor? | It depends on what your friend is on probation for. How long has this friend been on probation. If he/she has only been on pro. a short time it is unlikely that they will be taken off. If it was a serious offense that would be a factor against them also. Is there a compelling reason why this person "needs" to be off pro.? The summer months always see an increase in crime especially in large cities. Judges are not generally in a good mood. NOT a great time to ask for a favor. If the DA opposes early release from probation or there was a plea agreement involved the chances are very slim that your friend will get what he/she wants. | Law & Ethics | 1145388406 |
| 119889 | what is the definition of eriscundae? | Can't find it in my dictionary, in other words--Does not compute. | Law & Ethics | 1145991233 |
| 957040 | Why do people think that men and women are the same? | They want to think the feminist movement needs to continue...it's all a load of crap if you ask me, and a woman should be encouraged to stay at home if she wants, not discouraged. | Law & Ethics | 1144190418 |
| 61098 | i need a list of the laws of switzerland. where can i find them? | http://driving.drive-alive.co.uk/driving-in-switzerland.htm http://www.lowtax.net/lowtax/html/jswolaw.html http://jurist.law.pitt.edu/world/switz.htm and many many more resources you may want to narrow down to what field of laws your wanting info on and then search the net from there!! | Law & Ethics | 1146150226 |
| 641442 | is there a pardon serive in the U.S.A ?? trying to erase a criminal record !!!? | Yes, as far as I know, the President of the United States is the only person who can erase a criminal conviction from your federal record. But the Presidential Pardon is very hard to secure. State Governors may (not certain) also have that ability, for a state crime. But only those who hold a top job in the Executive Branch can do this. | Law & Ethics | 1144880485 |
| 3253749 | Following the law is a sorry replacement for ethics...? | Ethics and the law have everything and nothing to do with one another. Should one act "ethically"? Yes, they should, regardless of the law. Unfortunately, there are many who do not, and many who do not even know what ethics are. Laws were put into place to ensure that people act ethically, and said laws attempt to define specific parameters with regard to what is, and what is not ethical. Therein lies the rub. Some actions can be unethical, yet cannot be defined within the specific parameters of "the law". Enter the defense lawyer. What makes a defense lawyer good? A good defense lawyer is able to find the loopholes of the law, and defend an alleged criminal,s actions. The argument of such lawyers, is that argument which beckons the jury to understand that an individual cannot be penalized for acting unethically if he/she has not done anything "against the law". Enter the plaintiff's lawyer. If someone is the victim of another's actions, and that person's actions cannot be defined as "illegal", then there are still methods to make sure that the offender pays for his/her actions. It's quite sad that people cannot act ethically for the sake of doing so. For whatever reason, they choose to ignore ethics and/or the law, and act in ways that inflict damage on others. The reason to act ethically besides the consequences of breaking the law is to avoid victimizing another, plain and simple. One's decision to avoid victimizing another should be one's desire to have a clear conscience. | Law & Ethics | 1145965699 |
| 1993375 | What must be present for miranda rights to apply? | Even as a lawyer, I'm not exactly sure what answer you're looking for. However... 1) Custody. Miranda is intended to protect from coercion. Coercion as defined by the USSC is a danger primarily when people are in custody. Ergo, no custody = no miranda. Arrest always is equivalent to custody, that's easy. But there are a lot of acses about the 'gray area' (e.g. people called i8n for questioning but not arrested; etc.) 2) Questioning. Miranda is an exclusionary doctrine. You can only exclude things if you have questioned the suspect or attempted to elicit answers by other means. A pre-miranda confession is admissible; so is a spontaneous post-miranda confession, in most cases. | Law & Ethics | 1145553928 |
| 4178682 | How do I go about getting a distillers license and how much will it cost? | I think that depends on which state you live in. And when you get setup, you must give us samples. | Law & Ethics | 1144723444 |
| 2723728 | Ok,so u dont like joints.How about a bong in public then? | bongs are a hassle because of their size, and you have to keep packing them, and you need to have a source of water. hmmm so what is the disadvantages for joints? nothing whatsoever. just like lighting up a cigarette. | Law & Ethics | 1144436108 |
| 4038155 | what is a bill of particulars and what is its purpose and what can happen if you do not have it? | A bill of particulars is generally a legal document in which the state (through the district attorney's office) lists criminal charges against an individual. | Law & Ethics | 1145414572 |
| 505882 | Can you give three non-religious reasons why abortion should be illegal? | Winston Churchill was an unwanted pregnacy Abortion kills an innocent There are people craving to adopt children The tax base and the social security base has been cut to shreads since abortion was made legal It should have never become law, because the Supreme Court over stepped it's authority by usurping the legislative process. | Law & Ethics | 1145982363 |
| 2287955 | Can cops get fingerprints off a horse? | Don't worry my dear! Just wash the darn thing with plenty of soap and hot water before selling it to the gelatin factory. P.S. Don't forget to put on some gloves this time. P.S.S. Glad you had a good time at the party; did you plant the listening device? ;-) | Law & Ethics | 1144303354 |
| 852811 | after missing work due a car accident my job fired me reason being i was not covered under FMLA what can i do? | You definitely have a case for unemployment, but the underlying question is "How do I get my job back?" Look at other circumstances surrounding the absence. FMLA would have covered your absence, as long as you met the number of hours worked. You need to find that out. If there are other circumstances, like you failed to call off from work for two or three days before you showed up with the Dr's excuse...or perhaps had too many absenses prior to this one. Regardless, you need to consult a lawyer with all of the facts. He will advise you as to the proper recourse. If you are uncomfortable with a lawyer, then you need to go through the Boeing appeal process, which is available through corporate Human Resources. If they refuse that, make sure they refuse it in writing....and take that to the lawyer. Good luck, and I hope you feel better. PS: If you win, you will get back wages. | Law & Ethics | 1144712758 |
| 766191 | what makes breast indecent in public when men can go toppless? | DO you want the United States to be like Europe? I know i sure as hell dont | Law & Ethics | 1145500226 |
| 1754986 | Is it true that to become a citizen of Israel one has to be Jewish? Is that legal under international law? | It is obviously discriminatory. I don't think the U.S. should support any country that requires the citizens to be a specific religion. This concept is so un-American that it would make the writers of the Bill of Rights turn over in their graves. We should stop all aid to Israel immediately and to any other countries that have similar policies. | Law & Ethics | 1144845053 |
| 3763088 | what the hell does this mean?????? | You're really, really bored, aren't you? I'm rather shocked at people who are taking you seriously. In my humble opinion, you are severely underweight. At your height, you should not weigh less than 350. Eat up, snookums! | Law & Ethics | 1145619282 |
| 3344371 | Is my children's primary school education a tax-deductible expense? | Unless the child is attending the school because of a disability of some sort, no. | Law & Ethics | 1144635805 |
| 2219223 | what is false information to authoritys according to the law ? | could be obstruction of justice coulde be filing a false report could be larceny | Law & Ethics | 1144705249 |
| 2344248 | by law can u force someone to take a dna test? | only if he is a most wanted criminal | Law & Ethics | 1145353213 |
| 13901 | define loitering? | Staying in one place for a long period of time, with no reason or purpose. | Law & Ethics | 1146347951 |
| 2186587 | What if it was legal to protect your property using lethal force? | If someones trespassing and means to harm or steal from you, you could get away with it. Say that you thought he had a weapon. Cops do it all the time. Tell the cops you were afraid. But don't shot kids for stepping on your lawn. | Law & Ethics | 1145564653 |
| 2653634 | What's the difference between a lawyer and an attorney? | Probably none. An attrney at law is a lawyer. Perhaps if one passes the Bar, then one becomes an attn. | Law & Ethics | 1144635905 |
| 3168212 | I am looking to find jaded history on police officers in the area? | look it up | Law & Ethics | 1144365949 |
| 922854 | What is the law when it comes to workplace smoking? | It depends on what state you're in. Check with your state legislature. | Law & Ethics | 1145985117 |
| 4180264 | i live in oklahoma i was wondering does a person have to register a bass buggy? | You do not need to register a buggy for bass if it is for small mouth only. Although be warned, a lot of bass cannot live outside of water, so they will die if you push them around in the buggy too long without returning them to their tank. | Law & Ethics | 1144520179 |
| 2894617 | What if someone dies childless, has no close relatives, and doesn't write a will? | Some of the answers above are fairly correct, many are just plain wrong. Here's a nutshell of what actually happens: the distribution of property of a person who dies without a will, or whose will does not make a complete disposition of the estate, is governed by the statute of descent and distribution of each state. If the decedent is not survived by a spouse, descendant, or parent, intestate property passes to brothers and sisters and their descendants. Look at a table of consanguinity to see a chart that many states use to determine who gets intestate property. Some states do not permit inheritance succession beyond grand-parents and their descendants (to avoid the "laughing heir"). If the intestate decedent leaves no survivors entitled to take under the intestacy statute, the property escheats to the state. | Law & Ethics | 1146160450 |
| 2624787 | are net relationships successfull? | YES I have a lot of good friends I met in 'real life' but I have one good friend I met online, it is the best relationship I ever had. If you are asking, maybe you have a similar experience? Trust yourself, not what people tell you. | Law & Ethics | 1145950474 |
| 3871515 | Help Hist. paper due tomorrow: Dispute & oppose the need for reparations to made available to African American | NONE of my family came to this country until 1887. We were not even in this country while slavery was common practice. Why on earth should they be need reparations for something that didn't touch them??????? NOT ONE OF THEM has ever been a slave. The civil war was over in 1865, so no one has even remotely distant relatives that were effected by it. THIS WHOLE ISSUE IS RIDICULES!!!! | Law & Ethics | 1146026065 |
| 1265666 | Ineed to know if my daughter has any warrants in the state of arizona ,and if she is still cps involved? | do a criminal check | Law & Ethics | 1144801845 |
| 463713 | How do I get a win loss historyon my divorce lawyer? | who wins or loses in a divorce first of all.it about settling for the things you want and agree too .in a divorce your lawyer is acting as an arbitrator on your behalf there are divorce laws but those involve debt, child support.and division of property its not win or loose its settle | Law & Ethics | 1145685575 |
| 3803504 | Can I get my pet back from another party (agreement was verbal)? | If the agreements were as you describe, the cat is yours, and if you all went to court, you should eventually get the cat back. The legal problem isn't that the agreements were all verbal, its that it may be hard to prove what was said. However, going to court is not easy or cheap, and it isn't always easy to enforce the court's judgment. I can't tell from your question how long you were with the cat, or how long you were gone. If you think the cat may have grown attached to the new person, I'd recommend letting the cat be, and, hard as it is, getting a new cat. | Law & Ethics | 1144685092 |
| 4332965 | I gave 2 weeks notice. They won't give me my 40+ hours PTO and no check to comp? what should I do? sick? | Yep. Small claims. They will have to show up and they probably do not have the time so usually just the threat of court will be enough. If they don't show, you win automatically. I took my landlord to court and it was very satisfying to see him squirm in front of the judge. That was worth more than the money he had to pay me! | Law & Ethics | 1146103405 |
| 1900555 | i want to change back to my maiden name (from my married name). what is required legally? | I am a California family law attorney. In California, you can file a simple form with the divorce court after t he divorce to change your name without new filing fees. Otherwise, you would need to go through the regular name change application process which is within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Superior Court. | Law & Ethics | 1144932842 |
| 4212749 | I had a check from work that returned as NSF.I quit and now they won't answer my phone calls.What should I do? | If I were you I would go there and speak to someone about it and get the check, because I think they will try to keep on putting it thru and they may charge you more money for the check not clearing. | Law & Ethics | 1145485482 |
| 4162056 | where can i find arrest records for upson county georgia? | Just an arrest, or prison record? Some local newspapers have a police blotter that says who all has been arrested. Otherwise, if they are in prison in GA, you should be able to find them here http://www.dcor.state.ga.us/ | Law & Ethics | 1145925833 |
| 2662126 | can my wife have primary physical custidy in N.C when I have my daughter 156 nights a year? | yes, it is up to you to figure out how to get her back and forth if you want to use your visiting rights. she can go wherever she wants. | Law & Ethics | 1144700163 |
| 3683887 | If you are divorced from someone, can you still collect their Social Security if something happens to them? | No you cannot. In order to inherit from a person you must have a blood or legal relationship with him/her. When you divorce a spouse your legal relationship is void. | Law & Ethics | 1145824407 |
| 755083 | driving record robert w. anderson wisconsin? | You can see court filings for the state of Wisconsin by going to : http://wcca.wicourts.gov/index.xsl | Law & Ethics | 1144355770 |
| 4229374 | Why cannot a company advertise their product as better than another competitor's product as better than theirs | What does that mean? Companies can advertise that their products are better than their competitors' products. They are even encouraged to use images of their competitors' products in their ads. This encourages competition and as long as they aren't intentionally trying to confuse people, fair use protects such use of trademarks and copyrights. By the way, there is no such thing as truth in advertisement so no evidence is required to make such claims. Edit: The legal departments of most companies won't let them make libelous ads. There's a difference between saying "Product A is better than product B" and "Company A is better than company B because they kill young children and then eat them". | Law & Ethics | 1144102028 |
| 2079546 | what is the diff. between vehicular assault and Aggravated vehicular assault? | In general, an aggravated version of a crime is more serious. That can be for several different reasons, and they would depend on the state. | Law & Ethics | 1144378027 |
| 2261227 | In domestic law, why i sthe concept of 'property' so important? | Because it is what the legal system is based on. Property begets inherant rights of the property owner. The second part concerns countries turning suspects over to other countries where they will stand trial. | Law & Ethics | 1143879810 |
| 3553353 | Would she get arrested? | Likely not - what she should do is pay any portion of the $ 150 in court costs. Even if she only pays $ 20, that will demonstrate good faith and intent and then the court will likely grant her an extension. If she pays nothing then she will be in default of payment and letters will come, collection agency etc all. Just pay something to show good intent. | Law & Ethics | 1146363461 |
| 4376334 | Is George W Bush an immense failure? | No. He came to office to enrich his sponsors (big corporations selling weapons and oil) and he is doing a great job. The little guy just needed to be conned into voting for him.. | Law & Ethics | 1145652373 |
| 1373069 | Freedom of Speech - why don't people understand how to use it? | The idea behind freedom of speech is that you can say anything you want as long as it doesn't cause the harm of others. You can't yell fire in a crowded movie theater, but you can speak out against you government or any other group. The problem is that people don't limit their actions to speech. Furthermore, our country is a lot better then pretty much any other and all you people who want to complain so much, just leave and you'll find out what it's like to be oppressed. | Law & Ethics | 1144353647 |
| 3514878 | i need documentation to allow a tow yard to locate and posses my car in KS. but I reside in Ca. &want car back | What you need to do is file a police report and report the car as stolen. Once that's done you'll get your car back. You don't need anything other then the title to have a tow company tow the car. Once they have proof of the title showing you as sole owner (if your ex is on the title you have NO right to take the car or report it as stolen) they can tow it and ship it for you. If you don't want a lien to be placed by the tow company you MUST PAY UPFRONT ALL COSTS, otherwise they have the legal right to a lien until paid regardless of if you didn't sign allowing a lien. (All states allow tow companies to claim liens until paid) | Law & Ethics | 1145560598 |
| 4084912 | What is the last law that the president vetoed and why? | Strangely enough Bush has never used his veto power. His republican controlled congress only sends him bills hes sure to approve. In fact, only Thomas Jefferson went longer than Bush without using his veto power. Peace | Law & Ethics | 1144285108 |
| 2840966 | Time frame in which emergency custody petition is answered in Juvenile Court in Anderson County TN? | An emergency petition can be filed, heard and be ruled on in the same day. That is the whole point. Just make sure you have evidence to back it up. | Law & Ethics | 1144253979 |
| 1226496 | should psychologists be allowed to prescribe medication? | With additional training, yes. Most doctoral programs offer one semester of physiological psychology and one semester of psychopharmacology. That isn't exactly enough to prescribe medications competently. I know that the states that are allowing psychologists to prescribe meds do require additional training and supervision. With this training and support, I'm all for it. I have found that psychologists are most accurate diagnosticians. I have met several psychiatrists who were way off base or made up diagnoses that did not exist. You will also be surprised as to how much knowledge a clinician can learn just through observation and treatment with a patient. I worked with schizophrenics for 4 years and by the time I quit, I knew every antipsychotic, therapeutic dosages, appropriate WBCs.... So, patients will be able to get more thorough, well-informed treatment. But lets also look at it from an economical perspective. Right now, most patients see both a psychiatrist (about $75 a visit) and a psychologist (another $75 a visit). I imagine that a psychologist with prescribing privileges would be paid a bit more, but probably not $150 a session. So, it may actually be cheaper for HMOs. | Law & Ethics | 1146148598 |
| 3242932 | if you have a verbal agreement to finish a job but home owner adds alot more to the chore should you finish.? | Being a contractor, my position is that the extras asked for are a Change in the Work, thus additional time and money is warranted. It is difficult to determine what the proper course of action is due to the lack of details. | Law & Ethics | 1145025218 |
| 1184643 | what year did social security become a law? | 1932 maybe, i believe it was during the great depression. I think FDR created it. Maybe? | Law & Ethics | 1144786180 |
| 4167924 | How long does a hearing last? Will it take longer than 1 day?.......? | A hearing can be any length of time. It depend on what its about. Usually one day or less, but the Nixon-Watergate hearings went on for about a year - so you need to ask the judge. ==== A child support hearing also varies, but unless you expect a big legal fight, they are usually just a few hours once yours actually starts. Usually what happens is that the ex-wife goes in and tells the judge how much money she wants so that she can afford to drive the kids to school in a BMW and buy a new house in a better neighborhood. Then the guy says how poor he is and why he can't afford what the mother wants. Usually, the judge is male and the guy gets shafted in amongst all the alligator tears. Its best to negotiate these things ahead of time so that there are fewer surprises. | Law & Ethics | 1146281410 |
| 4374397 | what does priliminary hearing mean? | Within some criminal justice systems, a preliminary hearing (evidentiary hearing) is a proceeding, after a criminal complaint has been filed by the prosecutor, to determine whether, and to what extent, criminal charges and civil cause of actions will be heard (by a court), what evidence will be admitted, and what else must be done (before a case can proceed). At such a hearing, the defendant may be assisted by counsel, indeed in many jurisdictions there is a right to counsel at the preliminary hearing. Contrast this with the jurisdictions such as the United States, where a person may be charged, instead, by seeking a "true bill of indictment" before a grand jury; where counsel is not normally permitted. The conduct of the preliminary hearing as well as the specific rules regarding the admissibility of evidence vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. Should the court decide that there is probable cause, a formal charging instrument (called the Information) will issue; and the prosecution will continue. If the court should find that there is no probable cause, then typically the prosecution will cease. However, many jurisdictions allow the prosecution to seek a new preliminary hearing, or even seek a bill of indictment from a grand jury. Some important questions, generally addressed in such a hearing, are: 1) Did the alleged crime occur within the court's jurisdiction? 2) Is there probable cause, to believe that the defendant committed the crime? | Law & Ethics | 1146008376 |
| 3675246 | A renter wrote me a hot check for rent in Hays County, Texas. What do I need to do to get my $ back.? | sorry man, i'll get the money to you by friday. | Law & Ethics | 1145324274 |
| 522614 | Does anyone feel dumber for visiting some of these questions? | i don't i think that visiting here is a way to learn like if you come upon a question that has to do with something you are having trouble with you can learn without having to even ask the question! | Law & Ethics | 1146268089 |
| 46853 | pharmacist working regulations within EU? | EU countries regulate their own pharmaceutical dispensing and regulations vary widely from country to country. The best idea would be to pick a country and contact the embassy from that country. Each embassy will have a person who can easily answer that question or will be willing to find out the answer for you. | Law & Ethics | 1145467169 |
| 4148508 | Can you sentence a person who lives in a mobile home to house arrest? | Usually a "house arrest" sentence is a stable place with a ankle tracking device that alerts authorities to a person's location. A person would be required to stay in a specific location during their sentence. Most likely, they would allowed to only go to work, doctors appointments or grocery shopping on a very fixed schedule. By your definition, no, they could not move their house around so long as they were nearby. | Law & Ethics | 1146291889 |
| 1967315 | would you consider an Uncle and a Niece to be called a domestic relationship or a social relationship...? | What are you asking...something for wedding invitations?! On the face of it: (1) I wouldn't call an uncle and niece to be called a domestic relationship; (2) I wouldn't call an uncle and niece to be called a social relationship; (3) none of the above. I would call a situation, in which--say--2 spinsters have been living together for years, a civil union I'm inferring "domestic" in your sense means they are living together, having no children together | Law & Ethics | 1145953178 |
| 3336613 | Why are Lawyers so hated when they're the ones who stand up for people's rights? | I don't think people realize what it is that they really hate about lawyers. I know their great in a lot of ways, but I think that I hate the way they can really turn the truth into a lie.Just depends on who they have to defend. Its their job. Poor guys, and gals. You gotta do what you gotta do. | Law & Ethics | 1145755328 |
| 4218351 | Do you have to be charged with the intended felony to be convicted by felony murder? | In most states you have to be convicted of the underlying crime to be convicted of felony murder. It sounds to me like you got charged with conspiracy which is a whole different ballgame. If you are involved in a conspiracy to commit burglary, and someone dies in the process, you can be held liable for that death, even if you didn't end up having anything to do with the burglary itself unless you clearly renounce your involvement in the conspiracy prior to the death. Sitting at home watching tv isn't an excuse if you were part of the conspiracy before. Good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1144775905 |
| 2969670 | how do i get he release date of an inmate in the oakland county jail in michigan? | call them: 1-800-844-6591 | Law & Ethics | 1144654730 |
| 1820852 | What do you think should happen to Michael Astorga? Read more......? | Find a tree | Law & Ethics | 1144340259 |
| 912870 | Who do you go to to report a rape that happen when you were 13 and now your 40? | She needs to report it to the law enforcement agency who has jurisdiction over where the rape occurred. The ability to prosecute the crime will vary widely between states, and in California I seriously doubt it would be prosecutable. | Law & Ethics | 1145364480 |
| 1174360 | What is the industry standard for paid holidays? | Time and a Half. | Law & Ethics | 1144979042 |
| 4370044 | Is it legal for a business to not accept cash? | It is legal for a business to not accept cash as payment. Stupid proably but legal. The U.S. Treasury has this question on their FAQ page.. and this is there answer: Quoted: I thought that United States currency was legal tender for all debts. Some businesses or governmental agencies say that they will only accept checks, money orders or credit cards as payment, and others will only accept currency notes in denominations of $20 or smaller. Isn't this illegal? The pertinent portion of law that applies to your question is the Coinage Act of 1965, specifically Section 31 U.S.C. 5103, entitled "Legal tender," which states: "United States coins and currency (including Federal reserve notes and circulating notes of Federal reserve banks and national banks) are legal tender for all debts, public charges, taxes, and dues." This statute means that all United States money as identified above are a valid and legal offer of payment for debts when tendered to a creditor. There is, however, no Federal statute mandating that a private business, a person or an organization must accept currency or coins as for payment for goods and/or services. Private businesses are free to develop their own policies on whether or not to accept cash unless there is a State law which says otherwise. For example, a bus line may prohibit payment of fares in pennies or dollar bills. In addition, movie theaters, convenience stores and gas stations may refuse to accept large denomination currency (usually notes above $20) as a matter of policy. | Law & Ethics | 1144804666 |
| 3978237 | what questions can a creditor ask a debtor? | Is this a judgment debtor examination? The creditor can inquire into all assets of the debtor that might be used to satisfy the judgment. | Law & Ethics | 1145997973 |
| 698600 | I am in high school and 18 years old. If my phone gets taken away is that legal? can they call my parents? | Yes they can, just as they can search your locker or car (if on school grounds) without your permission. Your age doesn't allow you to break the rules, even if you where 60yo and going back to get your HS Dipolma they could still take it away from you. They can of course call your parents, even if you don't live with them. This continues into college with one exception for college. College can only give out information such as you were caught with alcohol/drugs, and not academic information such as how you're doing in class. | Law & Ethics | 1145045790 |
| 4199013 | how a foreigner get married in Thailand? | Just go to your district office, pick up the papers, fill them out and turn them in. The fee is very small. | Law & Ethics | 1144585184 |
| 1488854 | Is there a vehicle homicide law in Alabama? | Why? Did you kill a car? | Law & Ethics | 1145454738 |
| 3904447 | can a granparent get visitation if the child was adopted within the family. I am the paternal grandparent.? | Sorry to say, the last I read on Grand parental Visitation rights said that basically the grandparents had no rights. I am researching this now. I do remember a case a few years back that went to the Supreme Court, where as the courts decision was to state that It was the parents of the child, minus any wrong doing, whom had ultimate say in the raising of the child, not the courts. The case would be cited as, Troxel v. Granville, 530 U.S. 57 (2000). Since this decision was handed down, several states have enacted legislation that speak clearly on this issue. I suggest that you read the link below, research whether or not you live in one of the states that has revised there grand parental visitation laws. Just remember that the Supreme Court's decision in Troxel is not the final word on grandparents' visitation rights as of yet. The second link I have enclosed is the actual Supreme Court decision on the Troxel case, the third link is the Supreme Courts decisions, in it you will have to search for Troxel v. Granville, 530 U.S. 57 (2000) it list all of the decisions handed down during that time frame. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me through Yahoo Answers, please, don't hesitate. Good Luck | Law & Ethics | 1144782494 |
| 2883390 | what is the penalty for a first time sex offender in Mississippi and second time sex offenders? | depends on who gets to you first - the law or the victim's family. | Law & Ethics | 1145503858 |
| 1556380 | can any one tell me what the law is with respect to canal path requirements? | if its your property, you can be a good citizen and not say anything about it.or you can get your own lawyer and fight it or you could sell it. | Law & Ethics | 1145532752 |
| 403952 | Will you agree if your government wants to apply a regulation about porns and sexuality? | The federal government has no delegated power to make laws concerning clothing except in those geographical areas under direct federal control. States and localities have power to make such laws within their jurisdictions. By and large such laws reflect local perceptions of decency and civility. During the last 30 or so years the existence of such laws and the application of such laws have significantly loosened. For example, most people no longer formally dress to go to church or to dine out. Society has come to respect (some refer to it as political correctness) those who wish to dress differently. For those who do dress differently they should be realistic in their degree of difference by not anticipating a warm acceptance of some style and this is particularly true when dress reflects sexual mores. | Law & Ethics | 1145673638 |
| 4464135 | Why is marijuana on the Controlled Substance List? | I see there are quite a lot of uneducated people answering questions nowadays. The only reason marijuana was made illegal was to discriminate against the Mexicans coming into America during the early 1900s. First, they passed a law that said if a person possessed marijuana, they needed a tax stamp on it, but the government never gave anyone these stamps so the cops would just throw those people in jail. It had nothing to do with people actually getting high off of it. Then in the 1950s, the government went and made it completely illegal because they were so uneducated about it, they thought it made people psychotic murderers. Edit: I swear, some people just buy into everything they are told on TV. As I see more stupid people comment on how marijuana is a gateway drug, I must interject once again. It's is NOT a gateway drug. People see all drugs as taboo, so if they try marijuana and like it, that makes them wonder if the government is wrong about all the other illegal drugs out there. Legalize it, and I guarantee people who do other drugs will quit doing those and just smoke marijuana. And the people who just start smoking marijuana will be content with the affect it has on them and won't do anything else. The folks that are so bent on trying other drugs will do so regardless if they ever smoke marijuana. It's just the fact that marijuana is much more accessable, so that is usually the drug they use first. | Law & Ethics | 1146380492 |
| 1710833 | Wanna eradicate Terrorism? | What is your suggestion? Do we need greater surveillance? Or will our problems be solved by the meeting of a variety of great thinkers with diverse philosophies? Greater surveillance impinges on the rights of the many to protect the lives of the few. We must be careful to consider the long-term consequences of greater surveillance. The collaboration of a variety of great thinkers, however, would be valuable as we navigate through these difficult times. (Hitler does NOT constitute a great philosopher, though!) | Law & Ethics | 1144169563 |
| 4167610 | Are there some similarities in the presence of racial and ethnic minorities in prison systems around the world | Yes They consist of all races and creeds! | Law & Ethics | 1146198627 |
| 687274 | If all illegals were banned from employment in th US do you think there would be less drug testing for jobs? | No, I don't think there's any correlation. The type of work that illegal immigrants do, precludes having a lifestyle that includes drugs. Once an affront to your civil liberties is taken away, and we continue like sheep to comply, it's never given back. | Law & Ethics | 1144016788 |
| 595615 | Number of Civil Partnerships in UK? | They are registered separately with Registrars General north and south of the Border. There are different statistics for Scotland and England. General Register Office Scotland (gros) has a website. I assume there must be something similar in England. | Law & Ethics | 1145458655 |
| 4363779 | if a letter is mistakenly delivered to my home address but it's not for me have I broken the law if I open it? | This would go to the reasonable observer test which you are not liable for the mail because the post office was negligent in sending it to your residence | Law & Ethics | 1145588521 |
| 2630785 | How about we kick the illegal immigrants outta here and use prisoners to work the fields? | I hate to admit it cause it's kinda harsh but you're right, and if we're gonna be told that we can't wear patriotic attire in our schools because it's offensive to some? Go back to your Country! We have American pride!!! | Law & Ethics | 1144971982 |
| 4235530 | Ding-Dong-Ditching? | You could be arrested and charged with the one or more of following offenses: 1. Trespassing 2. Defiant Trespassing 3. Disorderly Conduct If the person you're Ding-Dong Ditching is another race you could be charged with Ethic intimidation. | Law & Ethics | 1144942914 |
| 1483593 | What are the laws now on sexual relationships with minors? | goggle age of consent it varies by state. Most states a person 16 is of age to consent. They can have sex with anyone 16 and up and that other person can not be charged. | Law & Ethics | 1144249481 |
| 1803314 | Where can I find Charges that are on me by the state? | The easiest and probably safest way would be to contact an attorney and have them find out for you. Calling the police won't help as that info will not be given over the phone. If you go in and there are charges, you will be arrested on the spot. So, I suggest you contact an attorney. | Law & Ethics | 1144881343 |
| 874062 | what are the stachatory rape laws of maryland? | The age of consent is the age at which statutory rape laws stop applying. Since you are both of the age of consent, it is clearly legal. | Law & Ethics | 1146020034 |
| 2768785 | Can i apply for financial aid, student loans, or grants, when i have been convicted of a felony? | you can go to the local unemployment agency. There are people there that will help you. They know a lot of stuff about jobs and schooling and what jobs hire and what grants you can apply for *and not waste your time* | Law & Ethics | 1145567544 |
| 4363554 | What is a good thank you gift for a lawyer that has worked pro bono for two years, Family Domestic? | You might start by writing a letter expressing your appreciation for what he has done for you, and sending it to the local bar association. That organization may then choose to recognize him for his efforts; and if he's done this for you, he's likely done it for others as well. And make sure that you send him a copy of the letter. | Law & Ethics | 1146152590 |
| 369723 | Should violent video games be illegal? | hell no. there is a difference between reality and fantasy. learn the difference. obiously if you beleive they should be youre ignorant. and if you belive they do cause violence then you obviously dont beleive people are smart enough to know the difference. | Law & Ethics | 1144958724 |
| 1977131 | Should Convicted felon's lost rights be restored? | Well it seems to me that person should not have to keep on paying forever. If a person fulfilled all of the requirements that were specified by a judge eg: served their time, did their probation, went to their classes, or whatever they should get their rights back. Once you get into trouble the system works against you. It becomes about 100 times harder to get a job or a place to live and that's after you've done the time. Besides let him who is without sin cast the first stone. How many people have driven drunk and not gotten pulled over? How many people have been publically intoxicated and not gotten put in jail? Who has ever stolen anything? Or lied (yes, it's a punishable offense)? | Law & Ethics | 1145391412 |
| 736095 | Gulport Missippi Court Case 0554573 Need Name of person filing case? | person filing the case name is with held for safety reasons. | Law & Ethics | 1144552245 |
| 3999710 | What mindset is present in so-called religious politicians allows them to screw over people without remorse? | 90% of them don't have a real religious belief, they just figure that if they get the church on their side they'll get more votes. | Law & Ethics | 1146239531 |
| 3523655 | who writes your check when you are injured on a workers comp case/ are these checks supposed to be taxed/? | Workers Comp is paid by your employer. The income is usually taxable. | Law & Ethics | 1144601975 |
| 577949 | can a ohio firefighter leave work for fire calls? | Don't listen to the other guy that said yes "because he is an ohio firefighter." He's obviously either mis-informed, not very smart, or like so many others, he is one to believe that because he thinks it should be that way, it must be so. Ohio law is very clear regarding volunteer firefighters. An employer cannot terminate an employee who serves his community as a volunteer firefighter/EMT for being late or absent from work due to being at an emergency requiring his/her services prior to starting work. This law in no way states that an employee that is already at work may leave the work place to make a fire/ems run. Some employers permit this practice but is purely out of their kindness and support of community as they are in no way required to do so. See Ohio Revised Code section 4113.41 and you will see that the correct answer to your question is "No, they can't." Thanks and stay safe! | Law & Ethics | 1146273004 |
| 985367 | Shouldn't the penalty for having a car crash sober exceed that for crashing while drunk? | yes absolutely | Law & Ethics | 1145797226 |
| 13621 | how do you expunge something off your record? | see a lawyer and see whether your committed crime(s) qualify u for expungement. Certain types are not expungeable. | Law & Ethics | 1146373849 |
| 1330559 | What are the educational requirements to become a public defence attorney? | same as any attorney. Law school. | Law & Ethics | 1146352661 |
| 2093984 | top 10 highest crime cities for 2006? | http://www.morganquitno.com/cit05pop.htm | Law & Ethics | 1145925098 |
| 3607857 | What is all the controversey around gay marriages about? | People seem to think if gay marriages occur it will somehow ruin the sanctity of the institution. They also seem to think the ethics of the world will go to pot. I think that's crap, though. Straight people have been ruining marriage for years. And, homosexuality is there, marriage or not, it won't increase the amount of gay people or anything like that. | Law & Ethics | 1144291646 |
| 4341333 | Is Terrorism Organized Crime? | that is a very difficult question. It really depends because both are organized in a sense and both do things that are illegal; however terrorism is more of a fear tactic used to change the veiws of government officials or affect the decisions that they are making. Terrorism main point is to make a statement, while organized crime, at least to me, wants to stay underground in a sense that they want to run their operations without getting noticed. | Law & Ethics | 1144983373 |
| 1915739 | to stop all of the crime in america should we bring back the "six gun " law ? | "an armed society is a polite society" | Law & Ethics | 1144782282 |
| 2684991 | If a police officer pulls over an off-duty state trooper for doing 99 in a 45 shouldn't he be ticketed for it? | YES! THE LAW IS THE LAW!We all are citizens and should be treated and respected equally.police officers are people too and must abide by all rules. | Law & Ethics | 1144402682 |
| 305233 | What about the bombings, rapings, illegal use of drugs by our children, or them being abducted & raped? | Please note, there are quite a number of illegal immigrants in our prisons and jails, for rape, murder, drug smuggling and theft. Because they crossed the border illegally, it means that criminals also crossed the border. Without a system, anybody can come in, no matter how diseased or criminal. Amazingly enough, not all law-breaking illegal immigrants are honest and hard-working people. | Law & Ethics | 1146229480 |
| 3455812 | How can you get emancipated in kansas? | The only thing I could find on emancipation in Kansas is this section in the benefits section of a manual: http://www.srskansas.org/KEESM/keesm2100.htm#2112 Emancipation generally is accomplished by marriage, jointing the armed forces or being exconomically self-sustaining and living apart from the parent(s). The above section states that there is a legal procedure by which a child can request emancipation, but does not identify it or refer to a statute or case. | Law & Ethics | 1145990353 |
| 2132682 | Do you think that the Verichip/Veripay microchip implant might be the mark of the beast? | I do think it will be the same type of thing. Don't know if it will be the same. It is kind of interesting how they are introducing it. It starts with pets. Soon it will be children. They will make everyone think it is a good thing. | Law & Ethics | 1144254573 |
| 918184 | how do i report a law firm to the il.bar for malpractice,or should my new lawyer do it? | If you simply want to have the lawyer disciplined, you would simply call the state bar association in Illinois. They will provide you with a referral to the appropriate discipliary comittee. Some (not all) state bars provide some compensation on their own for people who were harmed by bad lawyers. But if you want to sue for malpractice, you'll need to get a lawyer of your own. | Law & Ethics | 1145460033 |
| 3475794 | why are people on this pricks? | Because they are pricks and they get off on being a retard, they think it makes them look cool, but we all know they are idiots and can't get any so they have to make them selves look cool by being an a hole. | Law & Ethics | 1146234449 |
| 1817399 | Information whether myself Mr Brian Moller Butcher on US Denials List from USA 2nd Prosecution Boston Mass US | get a lawyer | Law & Ethics | 1144235180 |
| 2872360 | What are the driving restrictions in Texas with a person that has petit mal seizure activity.? | Call the Dept of Transportation or you county Annex. I was able to obtain a liscense and I and blind in an eye. | Law & Ethics | 1145388916 |
| 2345328 | What exactly is a "jail house lawyer" Do they get paid for their services? | Jailhouse Lawyer: a prison inmate self-taught in the law who tries to gain release through legal maneuvers or who advises fellow inmates on their legal problems. And yes they can get paid for services. | Law & Ethics | 1144262791 |
| 242023 | illinois indoor clean air act..how far from a public entrance can you smoke.? | According to the Illinois Department of Public Health, there is no set distance, so he should be able to smoke right outside the door. Here's the state's description of the law: http://www.idph.state.il.us/tobacco/cleanq&a.htm | Law & Ethics | 1143900503 |
| 49151 | Can a convenient store clerk sale a but 1 get 1 free item separate is it against the law. What do? | Can you clarify your question? | Law & Ethics | 1146037578 |
| 839825 | replace a manufacured home title when seller refuses to give it up and hs been paid? | Get an attorney and sue for breech of contract. Provide the attorney with all paperwork including recipts for payments made. If you don't have this your case will be very difficult to prove. | Law & Ethics | 1144277854 |
| 1161562 | Victim of domestic violence, desperate and afraid - - please help with your answers!? | Talk to a lawyear. You can't just leave while court in underway. You need to try and win sole custody of your children than you can leave the state. The thing is, you need to prove to court that you are afraid of your husband, and that you are afraid he might hurt the kids. Lawyer will help you put everything together, use your bad experience with your husband as evidence for abuse. If you ever went to hospital or kids because of his abuse use that even if you said you/they fell. | Law & Ethics | 1144853032 |
| 4477742 | Why are there so many Chuck Norris jokes going around lately? | The cure for cancer can be found in Chuck Norris' tears. Too bad he's never cried...EVER! | Law & Ethics | 1144374346 |
| 2539117 | A perso was driving your vehicle and there license is revoked. can the police tow and keep your car? | Depends on the state. In CA, if someone is found driving a car with a suspended or revoked license, they can impound the car for a madatory 30 day hold. (CA vehicle code 14602.6) It doesn't matter that it's your car. If you knowingly let him drive your car with a revoked license, you can also be charged with a crime. You are intitled to an impound hearing with the agency that impounded car. If you are the owner of the car, just call them and request the hearing. You can plead your case to them. | Law & Ethics | 1144093933 |
| 1733386 | Is a notarized statement a legal document? | In Missouri, Yes. But not for custodials.Who notarized what? http://thebaldchemist.blogspot.com | Law & Ethics | 1145929434 |
| 320216 | Does anyone know if a restraining order can be stopped. It is 18 months old. I am not afraid anymore.? | it can. but why bother. its not any inconvience to you. and you dont really want to go out of your way to take it out. | Law & Ethics | 1144447869 |
| 1440476 | What are the laws regarding the flag and the national anthem? | The rules governing the care and display of the Flag are not laws, but should be obeyed none the less..Remember where you are... The United States of America.. We respect our Country, and the Flag that we proudly fly over it. You could get a full listing of the Flag rules from the American Legion or other similar group, but here are a few.. #1. Don't let the Flag tough the ground. #2. No flag is to be displayed higher that the American Flag. #3. If the Flag is displayed at night, a light will shine on the Flag directly. (Not the proch light, a seperate light for that purpose). #4. The Flag will be kept in good condition at all times. #5. When the Flag cannot be repaired, it must be destroyed by burning. If you were to take it to the American Legion, the menbers would accept it from you for the ceremony. #6. The Flag is not to be worn as clothing. I'm sure there are many other rules I'm not mentioning, but use common sense and a Veteran will not have to kick your butt for disrespect..! | Law & Ethics | 1146250268 |
| 2708007 | How can I get a company to stop calling me? | call this number: 1-888-382-1222. it is the national do not call list, it is active for 5 years. i called for both my home and cell phones, it takes 30 days after you call to be in affect. you can file charges on these people (companies) if they continue to call. good luck!!! | Law & Ethics | 1145374797 |
| 474875 | leg band for house arrest what keep people from removing them? | They are charged with other crimes like escape, for removing the monitor and malicious mischief for cutting it off. A person on electronic home monitoring is technically "in custody" so removal of the ankle monitor means that they have escaped from custody. Which usually means another felony charge and then jail time. | Law & Ethics | 1144518142 |
| 1163428 | a witness has to swear that he says the true and nothing but the true. But if hes not christian? | It does not ask him what his religion is, it merley asks him to swear to tell the truth. ** by the way they don't use a bible to swear on, that is just TV. And they don't say "so help me God" either. | Law & Ethics | 1145584463 |
| 4326958 | 13 ccr 1234 (F)? | That section regulates information that motor carriers must provide. The whole section is below. | Law & Ethics | 1146158850 |
| 4039985 | taglines for solicitors? | I just tell them to find a good high cliff and then take a flying leap off the edge. | Law & Ethics | 1144744785 |
| 3329876 | information on women in male-dominating fields? | that's not a question | Law & Ethics | 1146013044 |
| 2186068 | If I received a criminal record and the person is not me but the name and birthdate are the same,what can I do | Is it possible that someone out there has the same name and birthdate as you? Absolutely. Could you all have the same social security number? Not likely. How about scars, birthmarks or tatoos.... | Law & Ethics | 1145907841 |
| 3606911 | Can we consider all terrorists as evil? | One man's terrorist is another man's freedom fighter. Whether guerilla tactics are evil depends on whether we use them against others or whether they are used against us. At one point in time American settlers were considered terrorists against the English crown, and Israel was helped into existance by Mossad, then considered terrorists by the English (again), for killing civilians and bombing buildings in order to create the Jewish homeland. I believe that the press coverage of Iraq and terrorism tends to use the word "terrorism" a bit too liberally. A lot of attacks against American troups are doubtlessly perfomed by "real" terrorists a.k.a. al Quaida, people that are not fighting FOR anything but rather AGAINST everything, against America and the West to be exact. Many of them aren't Iraqis but muslim secretly brought into the country and trained in geuerilla warfare, as terrorist, to be used, if possible, somewhere else later. On the other hand there are insurgents, probably more everyones idea of freedom fighters. They fight FOR a free Iraq (whatever they mean with this). They are Iraquis and they feel their cuntry has been invaded, and they bloody well want to do something about it. Calling them terrorists seems a stretch. | Law & Ethics | 1144374965 |
| 358844 | Does anyone know anything about being a surrogate father? Meaning a sperm donor to someone you know? | there's one famous case you may want to read about. http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_1571037.html?menu= "A Swedish man who donated sperm to a lesbian couple has been ordered to pay child support for their three children." the debate is who's estate is held responsible for the child's welfare. most states will look first to the biological father. Meaning if said mother at a latter date files for welfare it is possible that state could come back and sue for support... there have been many cases where contractual custody was over turned in favor of a biological parent. The Supreme Court has already ruled, "There can be no binding contract that takes Presidents over a biological parents rights". in short there may not be any legal document of any type that could shield you in this case. Personally I wouldn't father a child and not know day by day what happens to my kid. I wouldn't do it... | Law & Ethics | 1144955144 |
| 3452052 | What should I do if my friend's husband says he wants to kill a bunch of people and be on the news? | Print out the email, run, do not walk, to the nearest police station, and report immediately. You have ended up in a lunatic's bin by accident. Get yourself out of it NOW! You are legally AND morally bound to do as I have suggested. | Law & Ethics | 1146329433 |
| 586833 | define forced resignation law? | sounds like homework. I've never heard of an employer being forced to allow an employee to resign by law. Now if you mean were you don't show up to work for X days without calling in and your employer considers it a resignation that's a bit different. Again it's not really law, but a policy issue. Also most states are at will and thus no reason must be given to have an employee leave. | Law & Ethics | 1144031028 |
| 203562 | What was the Watergate Scandal and what were the CAUSES & EFFECTS of the scnadal? | the cause was that Nixon was paranoid because JFK had stolen an earlier election from him with help from the mob in chicago. So basically he did something stupid (had the plumbers break into the democrats headquarters) because he thought something like that might happen again. The effect was that he was forced to resign so that charges weren't brought against him. | Law & Ethics | 1146421420 |
| 3167601 | I am looking for a web site about Child Protective Services? | http://www.dfps.state.tx.us/ You can also call a lawyer, but if you have custody of your kids, I wouldn't worry. Taking away custody is a very long and involved and expensive process. As long as the children are fed, clothed, and cared for (half of the time they don't even have to be WELL cared for, not that yours aren't) CPS won't take children from their mother. When CPS is involved, proving abuse or neglect is difficult, and you will always get the benefit of the doubt. Just realize that you will need to think about things like that from now on. If your husband can afford to take you to court, you need to be on your toes. A highly paid lawyer can turn the smallest things into a custody issue. Stupid things like feeding your kids McDonald's instead of home cooked food, or if they are left in daycare too long or with a babysitter while you work. If you smoke around your children and your husband doesn't. Also, courts frown upon parents having boyfriends/girlfriends around the children, especially if you live together. If you live with a boyfriend and your husband doesn't live with a girlfriend, a good lawyer can get your kids taken away because your home is immoral. I am not saying any of these things apply to you, just trying to show you the types of things the court will look at. CPS is one thing, but fighting against a good lawyer is another. | Law & Ethics | 1145559930 |
| 3890463 | What was a major law passed in the 1950's? | By far the most important laws passed in the 1950s were written after the Supreme Court decision of Brown v. The Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas in which the Court ruled that publis schools could NOT be segregated. After that decision there were a plethora of cases and laws passed that opened the doors to integration in schools, movie theaters, universities, swimming pools, golf courses, mortuaries, bus stations, etc... Incidentally, women got the right to vote in 1920--NOT the 1950s. | Law & Ethics | 1146065272 |
| 3166892 | california institution for men. prison in Chino,ca? | And if you need information that the official website does not provide, look here http://prisontalk.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=606 | Law & Ethics | 1144712894 |
| 1569984 | do they accept felons for jury duty in Michigan? | 31 states exclude felons for at least some period of time. In Michigan, they are excluded for life as of October, 2003. | Law & Ethics | 1144651717 |
| 906250 | what are some reasons someone can get a restriction order? | Well, the laws and procedures vary from state to state. It also depends whether your are seeking a civil harassment restraining order or a domestic violence restraining order. Both involved filing a legal action with the appropriate court. You will need to schedule a hearing and give the defendant notice of the proceedings, usually by personal service. If you are in California, you can get a TRO if you are have been stalked, harassed, sexually assaulted or threatened with violence. The court can order the person to not harass or threaten you, not contact or go near you and not have a gun. But remember, the laws and procedures vary by state and you should consult a local attorney. | Law & Ethics | 1146254706 |
| 148727 | Do tigers ever change their stripes? | I resent you saying that I have the same mind set as my ancestors whom you claim owned slaves. All white people did not own slaves, in fact, a lot of them were against it and fought for the freedom of the slaves. I have always been on the slaves side when I have read or seen anything about slavery. Just because I am white does not mean I think slavery is acceptable. I think it was deplorable! However, a lot of other people have been wronged in history too, mainly, the indians whom we stole this very land from. Are you going to make repairations to the indians for the fact that YOUR ancestors stole THEIR land????!!!!! | Law & Ethics | 1145638038 |
| 3812328 | Should a defendent be allowed to pay their way into private jails? | OF COURSE THEY SHOULD, DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA HOW FU**ED UP REAL JEAIL IS. YOU PEOPLE ARE STUPID SONS OF BTCHS. WHAT THE FU** IS WRONG WITH YOU OF COUSE THEY SHOULD. | Law & Ethics | 1145593800 |
| 2946871 | The college I'm attending is using unethical practices. Is there an organization that investigates this? | http://www.trincoll.edu/prog/facman/appendix-a.1-a.7/a.6.html MAYBE THIS CAN HELP | Law & Ethics | 1145054960 |
| 626566 | Can my landlord enter my apartment without notice? | There's no law specifically against it in Missouri, but it would seem that trespass laws might apply. | Law & Ethics | 1144254374 |
| 1458288 | If I wanted to get information about a class action lawsuit where would I look? | If this a securities class action, you can get a listing of all securities class action at securities.stanford.edu. There you can read the complaint and review additional information. If it is not a securities case, you can sign up for PACER, which is the Federal Court information system, where the general public can review court documents on-line. | Law & Ethics | 1145649673 |
| 1286524 | Is there still a lot of gold in the Titanic, and if there is, who wants to help me get it? | At the current rate of rusting of the Titanic, in about 50 years there won't be much of the ship left. Right now the so called gold it has in it is in the lower holds. They cannot be gotten too. If they could, the french company that has been diving on and looting it, would have gotten it already. When the ship is all rusted away the gold should be sitting in the open, ready for the taking. Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1144925742 |
| 4457287 | Legal Question? | A new trial. See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trial_de_novo for a more in-depth explanation. | Law & Ethics | 1144752009 |
| 614365 | What secret society counted as members the future Senator Robert Byrd and Supreme Court Justice-to-be Hugo Bla | KKK | Law & Ethics | 1145274459 |
| 3685628 | How many paid holidays are you suppose to have in texas? | lol LOL LOL I wish paid holidays were a requirement. You earn leave but usually after being at the company for a while. Also it is usually based on the hours you worked the previous year. It all depends on the company you work for. | Law & Ethics | 1144290458 |
| 3266129 | What is the Media's role in impacting the sex- selective abortion? | I know doctors,veternarians, well paid public officials and businessmen aborting female foetuses in poor countries.Now the picture is changing.Young girls have asserted themselves in India.After ten years Indian bridegrooms find it difficult to find a submissive less educated less earning bride.Media played almost no role in it.Media`s role in sex education is also pathetic.Press even in freest countries really have not explained the difference between pornography and sex education. | Law & Ethics | 1144911581 |
| 1960205 | can a mother sue a father for retroactive chid support if there was no order? | Yes. That is why you should never piss the mother of your possible child off. | Law & Ethics | 1145981203 |
| 1803283 | Do you need planning permission in the uk for a LED sign used for traffic managment. i.e is it "advertising"? | I'm sure that there are regulations concerning their use. Those regulations would supersede any "advertising" regulations. | Law & Ethics | 1145450405 |
| 2005920 | Do you believe if women ran the world we'd be better off? | The answer is NO for historical reasons. It is not like women were never leaders before. Every time in history when a Woman was elevated to as status of Ruler of Nation she behaved in exactly the same way -- a man would! Meaning, she ruled as she so fit -- she was nice sometimes and was ruthless when the circumstances were right. Consider: Elizabeth I of England sponsored pirates to terrorize ships of other nations(Francis Drake) and started Anglo-Spanish War. Golda Meir of Israel authorized the Mossad to kill Black September in retaliation of 1972 Olympics massacre. She also showed ruthlessness in conducting the Yom Kippur war. Catherine II of Russia initiated numerous Russo-Turkish Wars and annexed Crimea. More recently Margaret Thatcher was known as "Iron Lady." She also "punished" the unionists which led to Anglo-Irish War. So women have demonstrated ability to be as violent and tyrannical as men -- so giving them the rule will not really change much-- ther would still be wars murder and destruction. | Law & Ethics | 1146173213 |
| 1003785 | why do they build fast cars when you cant drive fast anyways? | It all has to do with men, and the need to reproduce, I think. Its a weird testosterone thing, honestly. | Law & Ethics | 1145532069 |
| 3370201 | advantages and disadvantages of lowering death penalty to life? | Advantage - if prosecutors purposefully or accidentally made a mistake, they can release the guy from jail. They can't, however, un-dead him. Advantage - Imposing a life sentence is cheaper (even counting the cost of incarceration) than imposing the death sentence. Advantage - If you don't execute the person, you don't have to turn someone on the state payroll into a murderer. Advantage - Life inmates can work. Death row inmates are not allowed to work. | Law & Ethics | 1146020479 |
| 2296487 | what are some research engines i could use to find out about american policies and bills? | There's a really good portal called firstgov.gov. It's got links to all the various agencies, and it also has links to the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), as well as significant regulations (like the Federal Acquisition Regulations - FAR). It's a very good one-stop starting point. | Law & Ethics | 1145109280 |
| 3309908 | manual for financial institutions against terrorism finance? | The federal government agency that tries to monitor and prevent terrorist financing is part of the State Department, the Office of Foreign Assets Control Here is a description of their Mission: The Office of Foreign Assets Control ("OFAC") of the US Department of the Treasury administers and enforces economic and trade sanctions based on US foreign policy and national security goals against targeted foreign countries, terrorists, international narcotics traffickers, and those engaged in activities related to the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. OFAC acts under Presidential wartime and national emergency powers, as well as authority granted by specific legislation, to impose controls on transactions and freeze foreign assets under US jurisdiction. (more) They may have the type of manual your are interested in. For more information, contact: http://www.ustreas.gov/offices/enforcement/ofac/ | Law & Ethics | 1145471259 |
| 2766123 | Does a person convicted of a felony lose his/her right to privacy ? | A person does not lose their right to privacy once they have served their time. However certain states may require that if you are convicted of a sexual crime against another person that you register with the municipal government in which you live. This can affect your privacy however it does not. From the website "Online Lawyer Source" "A felony conviction is the legal guilty verdict reached in a felony criminal case. A felony is considered a serious criminal act or omission which is more severe than a misdemeanor crime. Historically, a felony conviction resulted in a forfeiture of property, dismemberment or death. A state or federal felony conviction today can lead to jail time, probation, fines, restitution, community service, mandatory drug or other rehabilitative treatment, and forfeiture of various legal rights (including the right to vote, serve on a jury, hold government positions, bear arms, and serve in the Armed Forces). There are numerous types of criminal offenses that can be penalized through a felony conviction. The most commonly committed felonious acts include drug offenses, property offenses and financial crimes (white collar felonies), violent offences such as rape, murder, and assault with a weapon, and non-violent offenses...." However one has to argue whether or not the right to privacy is guaranteed regardless of a felony conviction. I don't believe that the right to privacy is a constituional right, that is explicitly spelled out. I believe it is an inferred right that has been granted based on the existence of other rights. I'm not a lawyer, but to answer the question of whether or not you lose your "right to privacy" after a felony conviction my answer is no. | Law & Ethics | 1145242385 |
| 1432640 | Why was a law set in Florida to not be able to buy porn? | I think it just okaloosa county, you can always buy over the internet or through a catalog. Your in the panhandle right? pensacola and Panama city would probably have something, maybe maybe not. But dont go to alabama the hardest you'll get there is penthouse, maybe a hustler. | Law & Ethics | 1145902460 |
| 2493391 | how long after being arrested is allowed till your arraingment? | I really think it depends on the crime and where one has been arrested. | Law & Ethics | 1145137042 |
| 34725 | What is the legal age to have sex in the US? | Perhaps there are better answers here: http://www.avert.org/aofconsent.htm Each state has different laws. And why are you so curious Mya? Not planning on breaking any laws are you? haha | Law & Ethics | 1145443450 |
| 1507565 | why do people call policemen/women pigs does anyone know why for 10 points? | This should give you some good insights: Etymologies & Word Origins: Letter P http://www.wordorigins.org/wordorp.htm#pig | Law & Ethics | 1145304137 |
| 697979 | has anyone here served some time in Jail? | I have never been in jail & Hope never to serve time, however with that said, some of the most influential people of all time have served time in jail, Jesus Christ, Paul the Apostle, Henery David Therough, Mohotma Ghandi, Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm Little, etc. etc. etc...If I were ever in jail I would hope that it's for a good cause & I would do it over again in a heartbeat... | Law & Ethics | 1145661611 |
| 2138130 | Why is it that people have no problem with free speech when it is someone making a statement....? | Why do you care? You have the freedom to speak, they have the freedom to protest. There is always some idiot, always. Free speech is not even the issue, as all 3 parties in your example have it. The issue is people with flawed arguments are everywhere. Why are there people with flawed arguments everywhere? Because of the bell curve, and the distinct lack of logic or critical thinking training. Many people, even on YA! are barely literate. Don't ask them to do algebra! But they have opinions on everything. | Law & Ethics | 1144698863 |
| 165990 | what is the definition of ortodox rule in a suppression motion? | Basically the Orthodox rule is the Judge saying "rather than me deciding whether the evidence is admissible or not, we'll let it be admitted into evidence and the jury can decide what weight and value to assign to it." | Law & Ethics | 1146384329 |
| 3362125 | Copyright law on images question? | Nope. As far as I can tell, you're completely safe. You may not be able to use those images to publicize the book, though. But inside the book, you should be fine. | Law & Ethics | 1144115346 |
| 548224 | Can a woman legally be found guilty of raping a man? | yes but what guy would say he was raped? | Law & Ethics | 1144122702 |
| 873615 | I work for the state of AR and was recently asked to do a deposition by a third party. Do they have to pay me? | If your involvement with the families was through your job, it is probably considered part of your work duties. Therefore, the only compensation you should receive is your paycheck, not from the family. Double check with your supervisor or legal counsel at your job. | Law & Ethics | 1145474431 |
| 4286553 | Does the DA in at Duke have a case or "do he just be hunting white boys" to get elected in a black city???!!! | He probably has a case, but it's probably not going to be a good enough case to merit a conviction. And I'd be a lot more sympathetic to these "innocent white boys", if lacrosse players didn't tend to be such insufferable pricks. | Law & Ethics | 1145583203 |
| 4417103 | for those who condone capital punishment,would Crucifixion be acceptable ? | Personally i believe in capital punishment. I also believe that it is used to liberally in USA. Often times people go to death sentence on circumstantial evidence, or when they are retarded. On the other hand SOME criminals truly deserve to DIE. If you are a BOUND TORTURE KILL serial murderer who has suffocated 10 people for sexual gratification -- you deserve to die. If you are a mastermind of genocide -- you deserve to die. If you are Oklahoma city bomber who has murdered 167 people with a bomb -- you deserve to die. No amount of jail time will atone for crimes like that. So Back to your question. If we limit execution to Egregious cases that truly shock the conscience then i believe some form of speedy and public execution might be appropriate. Crucifixion of course is going to far as it is clearly cruel and unusual. On the other hand televising the normal mode of execution like lethal injection might be entirely appropriate. | Law & Ethics | 1146151694 |
| 763344 | What is the definition of FREEDOM?? Libert and Justice.. I don't see it in America, we are in a police state | Just like Orwell wrote; WAR IS PEACE FREEDOM IS SLAVERY IGNORANCE IS STRENGTH Big Brother is alive and watching you. (and I don't mean that bloke in the clouds, bloody Christians). | Law & Ethics | 1145665402 |
| 4105154 | If my husband's ex-wife's new husband threatens him, what can he do? | Absolutely. Call the police asap. | Law & Ethics | 1145759436 |
| 4115260 | What is the proper legal recourse? Remember, arbitration clause.? | They are 2 separate issues. You still owe the money. If you wanted to pursue the fact that they illegally called you at work it would be a separate matter. One issue is civil and the other is criminal. Only civil can be under the arbitration umbrella. All you can realistically do would be maybe filing with the FTC or maybe your Attorney General or DA. Nothing will happen and again it won't help with your debt. | Law & Ethics | 1145112557 |
| 2258353 | Employer fired Pregnant woman. Legal? | hm firing seems a bit extreme, but in a place like a hospital where it's hectic all the time, i don't think they can afford to continue paying someone who'd be sick and unable to work? but firing her is a little bit.. over-the-toply harsh.. | Law & Ethics | 1144890227 |
| 3041208 | How do you find out is someone is in jail in another state? Florida? | You can do an offender search on the Florida dept of corrections web site. See this link... http://www.dc.state.fl.us/inmateinfo/inmateinfomenu.asp It is very easy to use. You can search for current inmates, previous inmates, etc. You can get last known addresses too. | Law & Ethics | 1145723631 |
| 511963 | what are the entitlements of children under the inheritance laws? | In general, children have the right to share in the estate of a deceased parent, unless there is a surviving spouse and the value of the estate is under whatever the state has set as too small to be distributed to the surviving spouse and children. It is not an entitlement as it can be defeated by a properly drafted and executed will. | Law & Ethics | 1143994657 |
| 3835642 | what is the 5 letter word for bar in court? | bench As in "approach the bench" | Law & Ethics | 1145143209 |
| 3263860 | How long is the used car return policy in Connecticut from a dealership.? | I highly doubt it. It's probably whatever the dealership says. They have no obligation to take it back, I think. | Law & Ethics | 1145558042 |
| 1370009 | How can I get help for my fiance whos in jail, and is innocent? | What was his Charge it is hard to answer such a generalized question I could possibly have some idea's for you if you want to, contact me and maybe I can help you out. | Law & Ethics | 1144462911 |
| 3748350 | Why is man so unjust? | The reason is because people only care about themselves. This makes it hard for everyone to be treated fair. | Law & Ethics | 1144667354 |
| 2001983 | Have you been brainwashed? | Did you hear of the boy who was thrown out of class for agreeing that the illegals should be sent home. A lot of people could use a good brainwashing like Bill Stern....with soap and water. | Law & Ethics | 1145032834 |
| 4050540 | What is the best way to deal with crime and victimization? | Hey! The best way to deal with crime is to give Mike a job! BTW, love the schlevyhat! | Law & Ethics | 1145581784 |
| 749963 | Bank information illegally shared information? | That;s a hard story to figure out, since you didn't really specify much. My suggestion is that you have a consultation with an Attorney and let him tell you what you can do.......... | Law & Ethics | 1145693573 |
| 3585079 | what are the statute of limitations in texas and louisiana traffic offense? | 2 years. accident is 7 years. insurance is forever. http://scotthortonshow.com/ money, http://www.philipdru.com/griffin_stream.html bush & clinton http://www.philipdru.com/triplett_stream.html israel http://antiwar.com/justin/?articleid=8730 http://www.philipdru.com/webb_stream.html iran http://www.weekendinterviewshow.com/InterviewDisplay.aspx?i=131 | Law & Ethics | 1146248324 |
| 52995 | How much jail time should a mother with a young child get for slapping a woman who ran her off the road? | Assuming for the sake of argument that you've accurately presented all the facts, I would say a fine is in order but nothing more. Being run off the road is definitely an extenuating circumstance, but slapping someone unprovoked is never acceptable. The woman who ran the other woman off the road should separately be on a much larger, pointier hook for what she did. | Law & Ethics | 1144127890 |
| 3674984 | How can Scientology, which claims to be a religion be able to hold copyrights? | Anyone can hold copyrights, and religious entities frequently do. For instance, various translations of the Bible are copyrighted, along with the extra material that goes along with various editions. Tax exemption and copyrights are unrelated. | Law & Ethics | 1144373304 |
| 2055461 | did a small portion of the population in the Euro. Union capture most of the property rights? | royalty and friends (lords,and the rich folk,or people who helped fight with them or control locals) many moons ago | Law & Ethics | 1144013753 |
| 59578 | what is the average time spent on death row? | to long they need to kill them with in a year or two | Law & Ethics | 1145552964 |
| 2859620 | if scooter libby is telling the truth,can president face treason charges? | No. Every president has the authority to classify and declassify information. That's what he did to release the info. As for Clinton, he was impeached because he LIED UNDER OATH, not for the sexual act. So nice that you are trying to forget, Rockybuscuit. | Law & Ethics | 1144557118 |
| 3014756 | How do I find actual court case files, ie. divorce cases? | try www.thesmokinggun.com | Law & Ethics | 1145978567 |
| 2286544 | where can I find the doctrine of manifest necessity? | The "doctrine of manifest necessity" isn't a document. It's a judicial doctrine that's employed, as you note, for when a second trial is warranted. In general, the Fifth Amendment prohibits someone who's been charged and tried from being charged and tried again for the same offense. That's known as "double jeopardy." An exception to this are cases where the reason the first trial did not sucessfully conclude, and the prosecutor can show that there's reason (manifest necessity) for the defendant to be retried. The prosecutor, in this case, has a high burden of proof to show that that trial is necessary. from the Annotated Constitution (footnote number removed): A mistrial may be the result of ``manifest necessity,'' such as where, for example, the jury cannot reach a verdict or circumstances plainly prevent the continuation of the trial. Difficult has been the answer, however, when the doctrine of ``manifest necessity'' has been called upon to justify a second trial following a mistrial granted by the trial judge because of some event within the prosecutor's control or because of prosecutorial misconduct or because of error or abuse of discretion by the judge himself. There must ordinarily be a balancing of the defendant's right in having the trial completed against the public interest in fair trials designed to end in just judgments. Thus, when, after jeopardy attached, a mistrial was granted because of a defective indictment, the Court held that retrial was not barred; a trial judge ``properly exercises his discretion'' in cases in which an impartial verdict cannot be reached or in which a verdict on conviction would have to be reversed on appeal because of an obvious error. ``If an error could make reversal on appeal a certainty, it would not serve `the ends of public justice' to require that the Government proceed with its proof when, if it succeeded before the jury, it would automatically be stripped of that success by an appellate court.'' On the other hand, when, after jeopardy attached, a prosecutor successfully moved for a mistrial because a key witness had inadvertently not been served and could not be found, the Court held a retrial barred, because the prosecutor knew prior to the selection and swearing of the jury that the witness was unavailable. Although this case appeared to establish the principle that an error of the prosecutor or of the judge leading to a mistrial could not constitute a ``manifest necessity'' for terminating the trial, Somerville distinguished and limited Downum to situations in which the error lends itself to prosecutorial manipulation, in being the sort of instance which the prosecutor could use to abort a trial that was not proceeding successfully and to obtain a new trial in which his advantage would be increased." (source: http://www.eco.freedom.org/ac92/ac92pg1285.shtml and subsequent pages) | Law & Ethics | 1145603038 |
| 2081305 | my mother in law does not have a will. she doesn't have much but a trailer and a vehicle. She wants her son, m | Everyone should have a will, get a lawyer to draw it up, or have her write one and then get it notarized, and witnessed, and filed with the county in which she lives. GET A WILL, they are inexpensive and so worth the headache that follow without one. If you think people and relatives are loving, just wait til she dies, it doesn't matter what she has, they will fight like female dogs...do the death. | Law & Ethics | 1145399328 |
| 1184846 | What law firm is most successful in challenging NMFS fishery regulations? | There have been several out of court settlements. I have helped some firms here in Florida as a consultent for fishing interests with some turtle net excluders and some modifications to shrimping laws. loligo1@yahoo.com | Law & Ethics | 1145009427 |
| 1588576 | Rji Pre Noi Deadline what is the meaning to this statement? | RJI - Request for Judicial Intervention NOI - notice of intent - from what I can tell, it's a pre-trial motion that you file to indicate that you're going to contest some action against you. So, what this appears to be is a request for the judge to become involved in some way prior to the time that the notice of intent needs to be filed per statutory deadline. | Law & Ethics | 1146073081 |
| 2796797 | Do you believe the congresswoman who recently threw a cellphone and hit a policeman should have been arrested? | Yes, she assaulted an officer. | Law & Ethics | 1144444905 |
| 315868 | How are u reading this? | In short, just because someone is asked to come to the police station and talk does not require the police to read them their Miranda rights. Even is someone is a suspect and they are not under arrest, they don't have to read a suspect his Miranda rights. The basic rule is that they need to read you your rights only if you are under arrest or the equivalent restraints are present, AND they interrogate you. Equivalent restraints means a situation which would lead someone to believe that they are under arrest. (Sitting in the back of a patrol car with cuffs on). When someone is asked (key word) to come to the police station and they do so of their own free will, Miranda is not needed. Case law has found repeatedly that the officer's mind set (i.e. the officer intends to arrest the person but doesn't tell them) has no bearing on the need to read a suspect his/her Miranda rights. I don't know where the other posters got their information. | Law & Ethics | 1146079818 |
| 1128700 | What's the difference between right and wrong?Nevermind what doctors say about the brain,give me your opinion. | Right and wrong are based on the values dictated by a given society, time and circumstances. What may be considered right in one culture may be wrong in another (women's rights for example). What may be considered right in one time frame may be wrong in another (slavery for example). What may be considered right in one situation may be wrong in another (mastur-bation in the privacy of your own home vs in public - Yahoo! Answers doesn't allow you two type out that word whole, try it!) It will vary depending on those societal values and mores as well as repercussions from those actions. Ultimately there are some basic beliefs of right and wrong that prevail throughout societies in general though - those become ethics. Even then, there is debate on which values are ethical and which are unethical. | Law & Ethics | 1145552212 |
| 1055416 | What would be a...? | Make sure that the amendments you are trying to impose are reasonable, and I imagine you would need a lot of support to modify the law. | Law & Ethics | 1146171026 |
| 700638 | records of jason spoon in ohio jails? | http://www.drc.state.oh.us/offendersearch/search.aspx try here | Law & Ethics | 1144075919 |
| 3516552 | harassment, defamation of character? | 2 words restraining order . CALL the POLICE | Law & Ethics | 1145317604 |
| 248553 | my rights under uk law as a mother seperated from her children with mental health problems? | I too suffer from Bipolar disorder and I feel for you right now. I am in the USA and I don't know your rights but, it seems that you should be able to go to court and contest your x. I would call child protective service if I were you to find out if they can help you. You are making great progress. The doctors and social services have often explained bipolar to me as a disease like Diabetes. It is not something you can help, it is an illness. No body should keep your children away from you because, you are ill as long as you don't hurt the children. Good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1145632391 |
| 344622 | How much does it cost for prisoner in Texas? | lol, oh damn, thats funny. props to bipolarbadass, cool name too. i stent 6 years in tdc & heres what i found out. the 'cost' is a myth. i started out in garza east then garza west where we grew corn, okra, carrots, potatoes & peas. the cannery was mcconnell unit where i stayed for about 9 months. after that i went to coffeild where we made all the clothes, mattresses, sheets, & shoes. ferguson grew cotton. gist was another agriculture unit. styles was the metal fabrication unit where theyd make the bed frames & buildings we are stored in. there are agriculture units, textile units, livestock units, industrial units, ect. we grow & process everything we consume. a self preservation society. we even make freeworld stuff. TCI is on the stock market. inmates dont cost money, we are an in house free labor population, we produce money. you see? we lay our own concrete from quarry units, we build our own units with metal thats formed onsite. we grow our own cotton for clothes & bedding, we make our own clothes, we grow our own food & package it in house & we tend the onsite sewage treatment. | Law & Ethics | 1145815388 |
| 211021 | Can I cut my husband's family name even we are still married? | You can legally do that. But it may upset your husband. If it is too long, you can just kept your name as is...Just start signing your name to documents with a shorter name. I use to work in customer service for years, people used credit cards with had their nickname on them. Although they didn't legally change their name. I use my middle name with my first name all the time. On your license they can use a middle initial instead of the whole name. Their are ways around the long name, without the hassle of legal fees/procedure and upsetting your husband. | Law & Ethics | 1144039138 |
| 2402703 | describe second degree murder? | In the State of New York, 2d Degree Murder is considered depraved indifference, which basely means that the perpetrator does so knowingly and without regard. Murder 2 carries a sentence of 25 years to life. | Law & Ethics | 1146455985 |
| 211683 | How do I get my ex husband to stop harassing me through the court systems? | I would call child protective services on him about the abuse and i would file a malicious litigation about abusing the courts system. | Law & Ethics | 1144882709 |
| 2515097 | "Is this considered Illegal Search and Seizure"? | First your son opened the door. That's an invite. Second your husband assaulted an officer. Third you had drugs and a large amount of cash in view. You had a capias in your name cause for arrest. Yes I believe it is legal (check your state laws.) Get rid of the drugs, don't fight with the police and you should be good in the future. The item about not allowing clothes is really up to the police putting you into custody. As a courtesy they could have given you something to put on if you where completely naked. | Law & Ethics | 1145223885 |
| 1636270 | Can a father who gives the mother full custody of a child get shared parenting later down the road? | I'm not an attorney so the best person to ask would be to have a free consultation w/ an attorney you find in the yellow pages. But from my understanding you can revoke his visitation rights w/ a modification to the decree/order. If he tried for shared parenting later it all depends on the circumstances and the judge but it is possible. | Law & Ethics | 1144706767 |
| 458026 | my friend gave me the exams of this unit..and we think that they discovered us, what should i do tomorow? | I just got a 0 in a class that someone said that I had cheated in. In all reality I gave answers to someone else. They were worth 20 points on the test. This has caused me to get academic dishonesty on my transcript and also a big fat 0. I didn't even think anything of it when I did it considering it was for an internet class and was a take home test. I have a over a 3.5 GPA and have 2 (well now 3) classes until I graduate. I think my punishment is a little harsh considering we talked to the teacher and the dean and said exactly what happened. Now I am out $600 more dollars and have this label etched in stone on my transcript. I will never share my knowledge again. It just isn't worth it. I guess the reason I am saying this is to warn you that this is a major offense in the academic world and could cost you majorly. I wish you the best and let me know how you handle the situation. | Law & Ethics | 1144354013 |
| 3496479 | Where do I find Ashland county municipal codes? | 1. The general rule is that the property owner has to grant an easement in their deed in order for the road to become public property. The gov't may have acquired the land by eminent domain, but you probably would have known that. 2. There could be an easement by prescription, that is if people other than the owners of the road have been using it openly for a certain length of time (prescribed by local statute) then they would have acquired the right to access adversely. In other words, the answer to your question is that yes, in order for a road to be open to the public, the government has to maintain it. I live in MN, the general site to find city statutes is www.city.state.mn.us you might want to try a similar formulation | Law & Ethics | 1144719450 |
| 1802767 | How did Bill Clinton corner Monica in an Oval office? | Logic tells me I should be able to come up with a really good smart-ass response to this, but I can't. Good job. | Law & Ethics | 1145059449 |
| 2983484 | how do you have to be to get your liscense in Georgia? | I assume you are asking how old do you have to be to get your driver's license in Georgia. You have to be 15, pass the written exam to get your "learner's" license. Then, you have to have your learner's permit for 1 year and 1 day plus pass the driving test plus have a log of your miles driven or your proof of attending a driver's education course plus a log of your driving miles (fewer hours needed with the course). There are other requirements too, like having a card showing you have taken a drug awareness class at school plus if you are under 18 you have to be in school. Even when you get the license at 16, there are special restrictions and regulations--you don't get a full license until 18 (really full license)--still extra rules until you are 21. Some really strict rules and very easy to lose your license if you don't follow the rules. | Law & Ethics | 1145763570 |
| 2784570 | consequences for submitting false avidavit? | Making a false affidavit is a class A misdemeanor if done for the purpose of misleading a public servant in the performance of his duty; otherwise making a false affidavit is a class C misdemeanor. For Class 1 (class A) misdemeanors, confinement in jail for up to twelve months and a fine of up to $2,500, either or both. For Class 3 (class C) misdemeanors, maximum fine of $500. | Law & Ethics | 1145167641 |
| 373795 | Where can I find information about the dental license in michigan for a graduate dentist in a school out USA? | http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,1607,7-132-27417_27529_27533---,00.html Try that. | Law & Ethics | 1146194813 |
| 2150523 | Why does Toronto Canada allow Gangs at all? We seem to know where they are and what they do,=mostly illegal SO | Gangs are made up of people. As such, the law cannot prevent people from freely associating. It is a democratic right in Canada just as it is in the United States. The law cannot intervene until a crime is actually committed. Canadians are just as upset about crime as the rest of the world and in fact, we have stricter gun laws and less crime per capita than most U.S. cities. I'm not trying to be anti-American, I'm only reacting to some of the comments posted. I want YOU to know that Toronto is doing everything in its power to prevent crime, whether by an individual or a gang. We do not let murderers and rapists off lightly. They are dealt with according to our laws and if they are deemed dangerous offenders, they are in for life, with no chance of parole. Look up the Paul Bernardo case. We have abolished the death penalty only because we don't think it is right to kill to prove that killing is wrong. Also, if it really is a deterrent, then why do so many people continue to murder? Before sending daggers up North, please find out what really goes on. | Law & Ethics | 1145486631 |
| 2538006 | can a grand jury witness be called to testify a second time for the same case? | Yes, a grand jury merely decides whether there is enough evidence for an indictment and can be called again during the trial. | Law & Ethics | 1145303760 |
| 3576449 | Is there a common formula for a judge to sentence a convicted person to death? What exactly does he/she say? | 1.) Only certain crimes are eligible for the death penalty. The jury must first find the defendant guilty of an eligible crime (with aggrivating factors if required by the state). 2.) To my knowledge, all states as well as the federal government require a jury to vote unanimously for the death penalty. This is why prospective jurors are asked if they would apply the death penalty if it was called for by law. | Law & Ethics | 1144890299 |
| 2840559 | Why is it that a judge can over ride a jury's decision? | A jury is used as a guideline for the judge. Many judges are pursuaded by the jury and follow what a jury says. But jury selection is key, if you get a liberal jury who finds a without a doubt criminal innocent, the judge will overrule this decision. Judges without juries are much more strict and follow thier own guidelines. Juries help the judge see the publics view about this persons alleged crime. This is why a criminal demand a trial by jury of 12, it is to help soften the sentence. | Law & Ethics | 1144953511 |
| 431037 | Do MONKEYS HAVE LAW? | Yes, monkeys have law. The alpha monkey (usually male) sets the rules. The group goes where he says and he get's to eat first and has first pick of the females. His law stands until a different male usurps him. Just like Saddams law ruled Iraq until the George W. (a smarter monkey?) came along. 'nuff said. | Law & Ethics | 1145115784 |
| 367495 | what is the 5 letter word for bar in court? | bench | Law & Ethics | 1145143488 |
| 4389718 | Is vandalism considered a felony? | http://members.aol.com/statutespa/18.Cp.33.html This website explains different kinds of felony charges, depending on what the vandalism was against. The website is for pennsylvania laws. | Law & Ethics | 1145332859 |
| 135731 | statements that are considered threatening in domestic Violence? | Well, it would be nice if you told us what these things are, because without knowing what he's saying, how would anybody know if they are considered a crime or a threat? Also need to know what state you're in, since laws differ from state to state. Chances are, at least here in California, cruel and demeaning things would not qualify as domestic abuse. But again, it's impossible for anyone to tell you specifically without knowing what's being said and where you are. EDIT 4.27.06 You still didn't say what state you're in. Based on the additional information you posted tonight, if you were in California, poking you in the chest with his fingers would be a crime, and possibly telling you he was going to throw you out a window would be a crime. The thing is, whether these things are crimes or not is not really the issue. The issue is that your husband is abusing you in one or more forms. You've also added tonight that you have children, so you're not the only victim here. He may not touch the children, but he (and you, I'm sorry to say) are exposing the children to domestic abuse...I won't go into all the studies that have been done on children who are exposed to the kinds of stuff you're talking about but trust me, it will screw a kid up. For that reason, California Child Protective agencies have started removing children from homes where domestic abuse is taking place, even if the children are not directly victims. I've seen a lot of domestic violence cases...more than would fill a lifetime. And the things they all have in common is that they start out small, get gradually bigger, and eventually will end up in your death if something does not change. I'm guessing he does these things, then apologizes, then things are fine for a while, then it happens again? And when it happens again, it's maybe just a little bit worse...he calls you worse names, pushes you just a little more, etc? Domestic violence has a really predictable cycle and I just described it for you. Get out. Do not wait, do not assume he will get better, do not think you can't make it (of course, he obviously wants you to think that, because then you won't leave and he will continue to have a victim), do not expose yourself and your children to this man any longer than it takes to pack. I guarantee there is a domestic violence organization somewhere near you that will be more than willing to help you...800-799-SAFE is a start. I *promise* you...if something does not make him change, he will not. People don't change without some reason, and you staying there is not going to be the reason. | Law & Ethics | 1146112893 |
| 2023921 | Is it illegal to sign a court document with information in it that you know is not true? | It's absolutely illegal in every state to have a falsified court document. If it's not your fault, contact the workers supervisor and asked to have it straightened out. You don't want it coming back to haunt you. | Law & Ethics | 1144193323 |
| 1959564 | ok people...wat do rate the american president in his fight on terror? | THEY NEED TO GET HIS A** OUT OF OFFICE | Law & Ethics | 1146022695 |
| 3644592 | if a tree falls in the woods....? | did the tree fall from natural causes? was it rotten? do you own the property? Do you need a lawyer because someone wants to press charges/sue? I doubt if you are looking for a serious answer..good luck | Law & Ethics | 1144439108 |
| 3058760 | I buried my dad 4/24/06 when everyone had gotten to the cemetary for the service & burial wrong grave was dug? | I would definitely file suit of negligence and pain/suffering. I'm not at all a sue happy person but this is the last respectable thing you would think a person could have and it gets messed up? I don't think so!! I would think there would be a licensing board to file a complaint with as well. | Law & Ethics | 1146067991 |
| 1648702 | Did you hear what one of President's Bush helpers said about Latinos? | I am not defending Bush in any way because I hate him more than anyone I promise. But basically they want to get rid of illegal immigrants and I completely agree with that. But Im sure it was not said in that context or there would be a revolution right now. | Law & Ethics | 1144798804 |
| 1012762 | If speed reminder signs are not placed by/near safety camera signs can I use as mitigating evidence in defence | Most states have a no posted signs speed limit. In most states, this is usually somewhere between 25 to 35 miles per hour on roads and 10 to 20 mph in alleys. If you were driving on one of those, the answer to your question is no. If you were driving on a road that has signs and those signs are within the maximum distance apart allowed, the answer to your question is no. | Law & Ethics | 1144006294 |
| 3908530 | what rights do I have if a breach of confidentiality has occured against me? | Assuming the information is true, unless the individual who does not work for the company was a party to a confidentiality agreement, there is no legal recourse. If s/he has breached a confidentiality agreement, you can bring suit against her/him for that breach. | Law & Ethics | 1144178269 |
| 4374986 | What are the consequences of a 14yr old girl moving out to another state to get a legal carer?Can she so this? | I understand how hard it is being 14 years old. It seems like just yesterday that I was in the same position - the nervousness, the insecurity, not to mention the stir-crazy feelings that go along with staying in one (possibly small) town for so many years. I'm only 23 now, and I'm from the US but now living in Japan. I felt the same feelings of wanting to run away when I was a teenager, but trust me when I say you will miss your family and friends when you do. You have your whole life to not be with them, but just enjoy them while you have them. I know it's hard to understand now, but believe me that you will never be surrounded by so many people that love you as you do when you're under the age of 18. That's what I would tell your friend. That and no, I'm involved with law and it's impossible to start a legal career at 14. Tell your friend to just enjoy being a 14-year-old because it only happens once in your life, and BELIEVE ME you will miss it when you're older. | Law & Ethics | 1146044840 |
| 2618455 | I have an idiotic political/moral/religious opinion. Who will parrot it in a way that pleases me? | oh definately, you are so right! I feel I can add to this...I also believe that, if Jesus had nothing to say on the subject, and if his disciples too, had nothing to say on the subject...if nothing can be found in the collected mythology of the nomadic tribes that form Jesus's ancestry, and noone can be found to say anything that sounds like Jesus or his disciples or his nomadic ancestors could have said it, and if we cannot imagine ourselves what he might have done.........we should look to the Easter bunny for inspiration. | Law & Ethics | |
| 4143191 | what are the regualtions on deer farms? | http://72.14.207.104/search?q=cache:Y-K8RGQ49GgJ:www.dfg.ca.gov/licensing/pdffiles/fg1679.pdf+deer+farm+regulations&hl=en&gl=ca&ct=clnk&cd=1 This document is designed to provide essential information about fallow deer farming. It does not provide complete coverageof all fallow deer farming laws and regulations.Although this document contains excerpts from Title 14, of the California Code of Regulations it is the permitee’s responsibilityto know and obey all regulations in effect while he/she is participating in fallow deer farming activity. Changes to any code mayoccur at any time during the year.Any discrepancies between this document and the code(s) from which it was prepared will be enforced and adjudicatedaccording to the official code(s) in effect on the date the activity takes place Full documented regulatios at this site | Law & Ethics | 1145383546 |
| 3001248 | Family Law Attorney Problems where and how do you report them to the BAR? | To file a complaint: http://www.calbar.ca.gov/state/calbar/calbar_generic.jsp?cid=10179&id=1144 In the event the above link does not work, go to http://www.calbar.ca.gov/ click on "Public Services" (left side of page); in the list you'll see "file a complaint against an attorney" (click on it). You'll get info - also to the left, you'll see a link for the "complaint form" and FAQs. {I may be back with more info in a few minutes.] OK, this is what I was going to come back with: Today, most lawyers (I believe) are members of the American Bar Association. I checked their website. They refer complaints to the state - and to the address, basically, that I already gave you. However, here is some info -- names, fax numbers, etc., that might get you started: Directory of Lawyer Disciplinary Agencies (webpage): http://www.abanet.org/cpr/regulation/scpd/disciplinary.html It gives these two addresses with phone/faxes: State Bar of California 1149 South Hill Street, 10th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90015-2299 213/765-1468 FAX: 213/765-1029 Website: www.calbar.ca.gov State Bar of California 180 Howard Street, 6th Floor San Francisco, CA 94105-1639 415/538-2063 FAX: 415/538-2214 Write one or both (make some noise). Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1146010684 |
| 281617 | i need printable forms for an order of protection from yuma,az county what site can i go to? | Previous answerer should have read further. http://supreme.state.az.us/selfserv/PO_Forms/GeneralPet.pdf | Law & Ethics | 1146417302 |
| 196628 | Do you believe in rehabilitative justice or would you prefer an eye for an eye? | The first step should always focus on rehab. Just desert does not work, it only breeds further bitterness...especially in our youthful offenders. In order for our society to improve, we have to try to fix out issues not lock them away. As humans, we all have the ability to change with the exception of sociopaths. Rehad gives us all a chance to improve upon our spirits and show compassion for our fellow man. Don't get me wrong. I am not for slapping someone on the wrist and letting them off. Punishment is important as well. But, without the rehab part, we are releasing the punished offender back on the streets without any new direction to go in. Punishment for the sake of punishment does no one any good. | Law & Ethics | 1146030116 |
| 2527544 | mom is disable and collect her Social Secuity already... B it that she is disable can she tap into her pension | she Can go into her pension,but it will be considered income for her,and she is taxed on it,,Any money she gets is considered income,so her SS my go down,its catch 22...NEW.............EMaIL ME....yes they will take the penalty,they did me .and I'm disabled,,,and the taxes too.but i filed and got more that half Back on my income taxes,,took l0%,,,,, pen...20% tx | Law & Ethics | 1144555566 |
| 1566957 | My minor child was kept 3 1/2 hours beyond the time of our written concent. I need law references fed or state | I know how angry you are - my ex does those type of things and worse. Once, when he threatened to not return the children (as we had agreed), I called the police (another police officer had advised me to call the police if my ex continued to do things in violation of our agreement - like picking up the kids without telling me, etc.). Anyway, I am in California and I called the police and the officer said that, if the kids are with a parent, they would not take a report until it had been at least 48 hours since the children were supposed to be returned. My attorney didn't offer any solutions and didn't seem to think it was that big of a deal. The bottom line seems to be: the court hears about this stuff (and worse) all the time. So, while to us, it is huge and terrible, to other people, it's just things divorced parents do. Sorry you are going through that. Maybe someone can offer more productive help. | Law & Ethics | 1144212572 |
| 4178456 | Why do we have to have a trial for a person who is not a US citizen? | The constitution does not say that only citizens are protected by the 4th-8th Amendments, it merely says, "no person." You would want to be given the same rights of citizens if charged in another country, wouldn't you? In fact, the public tends to get up in arms, even when someone IS given the same rights and is given a harsh punishment. | Law & Ethics | 1144867175 |
| 2710560 | Why Did Tom DeLay Decide To Not Run Again? | I'll bet Bush said that! Tom Delay should be in prison with Bush. He is just covering for Bush's @ss. When the Senate & House change in November, all of these things will come to the surface. They will reinstate these charges Federally. The Republicans that want to stay alive will start jumping ship. It's a coming. | Law & Ethics | 1144133792 |
| 1772204 | I am doing a research project on Natalie Holloway.Can any tell me about her abduction? | Researchowl.com brings you the following sources of information about Natalie Holloway | Law & Ethics | 1144876217 |
| 193696 | how serious is aggrivated assault with intention to harm? | Yes. | Law & Ethics | 1145740953 |
| 4127673 | deported laws and stuff? | Complicated better check your status out in Australia and dont do anything to upset the Americans. | Law & Ethics | 1144837584 |
| 3066407 | bring bak the death sentence for peadophiles, murderers, rapists & any others ive missed - agree or disagree? | With the technology today and DNA testing I think that yes with the crimes you have mentioned. They are horrible crimes to other individuals and children and until we really crack the whip and say this will not be tolerated those crimes will continue against the innocent. With tougher penalties maybe they will think twice before committing the crime. | Law & Ethics | 1144366545 |
| 71497 | If someone is incarcerated, where can I find information about his or her charges? | If you know where he is it will help, but even if you don't, if you are a wife, (common-law or otherwise) or a relative you can talk to your local police office, explain your concerns, and ask them to do a criminal check on him. This will tell you what the charges are. In my part of the world, a woman can ask police to run a criminal check on her boyfriend or significant other before introducing him to her family (or even afterwards if concerns arise). Smart women are following through on this more and more often, these days. | Law & Ethics | 1144454580 |
| 3634711 | whatis access card forgery? | http://myweb2.search.yahoo.com/search?p=access+card+forgery&y=Search+the+Web&ei=UTF-8&fr=slv8-frz&x=wrt | Law & Ethics | 1143919238 |
| 1903495 | Pro-Choice Buttons/Pins? | Don't worry about what answerman had to say. I think you feeling so adamant about "pro-choice" is admirable and I respect that. Have you checked with any close by "abortion clinics" if there are any? If not, search the interent for "pro-choice" abortions. I'm sure there is someone out theree that can help you. Good luck to you and God Bless! By the way, I'm definitely Pro-choice" cause I've been there and done that! Hope you find what you need. | Law & Ethics | 1146360990 |
| 2541368 | If you were charged with 9 felony counts? | There's no way anyone here can give you a reliable answer based on the question you've asked. To come up with a meaningful answer, people need to know why the person is on probation, how they have done on probation, what the person's past criminal history has been, what the nine felony counts are, the strength of the prosecution's case and the strength of any possible defenses, and probably a whole lot more. I'm not especially encouraged, however, just by the fact that this person is already on probation and they've gone off and committed more crimes. Prison seems likely, but there's no way you're going to get anything more than plain old speculation based on the question you've asked. | Law & Ethics | 1145836948 |
| 2077050 | Does anyone know the laws on selling tobacco in the same location as sex toys, and if not where I can find it. | Check with your local and state laws, whatever state you live in. I just love a smoke after full or self service. | Law & Ethics | 1144984010 |
| 14088 | how do I get a restraining order? | I think you have to go the police? | Law & Ethics | 1146180669 |
| 3272625 | I have a lot of belongings that were left by an ex. Where can I find info on when I can get rid of it? | More than three months is probably too long. In fact, for a reasonable time, you could sue her for the cost of storing it. Contact her, inform her you will only hold it for 30 days. Then get rid of it. If it is substantial, sell it, and send her the profits, less what you paid to store it. If she thinks you cheated her, let her sue you (she won't, and you'd win). Or give it to charity and inform her of it, so she can deduct it. | Law & Ethics | 1144201939 |
| 2106598 | In South Carolina- can a wife take out a credit card in her husband's name and use it? | Due to new laws, many companies will not take a card in someone else's name, your husband, parents or otherwise. Your best option is to have him open the account and call the company and add you as a registered user. | Law & Ethics | 1145220004 |
| 3613094 | What is the bill of rights? | Bill of Rights are 10 Amendments added to the Constitution to satisfy the Anti-Federalists to get the constitution passed. 1st Amendment - Freedom of Speech, etc. | Law & Ethics | 1144455959 |
| 3289260 | Everybody knows about global warming and its consequences on the environment; are u ready to give up ur car? | If an alternative is in place, I'll gladly give up driving. It's expensive and unpleasant; I'd much rather spend the commute time reading the paper. | Law & Ethics | 1145581133 |
| 2171201 | what does public nuisance mean? | A nuisance which affects numerous members of the public or the public at large (how many people it takes to make a public is not specifically defined), as distinguished from a nuisance which only does harm to a neighbor or a few private individuals. Example: a factory which spews out clouds of noxious fumes is a public nuisance but playing drums at three in the morning is a private nuisance bothering only the neighbors. | Law & Ethics | 1144452717 |
| 612009 | Should Congress woman Cynthia McKinney be charged with assault ? | Only if the Capital Police officer that assaulted her is charged also. It is their job to recognize members of Congress. He failed to do his job and laid his hands on her first. | Law & Ethics | 1144327416 |
| 3857371 | What are YOU going to do about it? | I'm trying to figure out a way to get the fudge out of this country and go live somewhere else. | Law & Ethics | |
| 2407001 | Does anyone know anything about John T. Blair? He was a U.S.Marshal back in the 1800's. Thank you!? | Be skeptical. Type John T. Blair into your browser. If there's any such historical figure noted on line, you'll find out something. Also go to your library, and ask if there's a book on him. If there is one, read it at your own pace. But if someone ever claims to be related to John Holiday, they'd be lying for sure, because he didn't have children. Plus the fact that everyone who knows about Holiday, knows that he was known as Doc Holiday. Anyway, back to your question. I'll have to check the book on Doc Holiday to be sure, but I think he might've used the name John T. Blair, once. Or maybe he killed him. Any idea, when in the 1800s Blair allegdely existed as a law man? What territory or town? Nearly every town, territory and state had US Marshalls back then. Although some US Marshalls were actually deputy US Marshalls. | Law & Ethics | 1144095472 |
| 1990230 | Do I TRADEMARK or COPYRIGHT character or place names I may want to someday use in a novel? | You can not get a copyright on just Names or Imaginary Places you need to have completed works. I believe to trademark something you need to have a plan to market it and I believe that planning a book may not be enough, however I would check with Firstgov.gov and get whatever information you might need there. | Law & Ethics | 1144189896 |
| 662905 | prison terms? | It could be due to the nature of bank robery; and even though you described a middle of the night burglary you should note this. In times when banks we're formed the means by which political change often occured was by taking of those banks. Now progress to modern times; and you have to note that bank robery is still a favored fund raising tool for terrorist. Sure we see down troden types holding a gun in their coat and passing a note to the teller as our modern bank robery. But the truth is they are concernd about organized bank robery by those who would use the money to fund terrorist activity. I don't think we should be concerned about the time given to bank robers, but we should be concerned about the lack of time given to molestors and rapist. | Law & Ethics | 1146260800 |
| 1496940 | wat is the law in SC for assault and battery with intent to kill? | S.C. Code Ann. § 16-3-620 (2005) States that: "The crime of assault and battery with intent to kill shall be a felony in this State and any person convicted of such crime shall be punished by imprisonment not to exceed twenty years." | Law & Ethics | 1146329213 |
| 592776 | What or who gave the United States the right to police the world? | you did....by voting for your president. | Law & Ethics | 1145442953 |
| 2884319 | legal advise....please!? | Hire a lawyer it sounds like you are a victim of identity theft - Also check your credit report(s) (Equifax, etc) you may find an unpleasant surprise. | Law & Ethics | 1146236429 |
| 170495 | does a loan company has the legal rights to unexpectally come to your residence? | Usually if you are putting up your home for collateral they will make an appointment to do so. but if you have not put up your home or made appointment i don't believe they do have a right to come to your home | Law & Ethics | 1144417231 |
| 1618293 | Question for Yahoo? | because people are dumb, and the priorities have gone all f*cked up. no one knows which way is up, and we are all going down because of it. | Law & Ethics | 1144977943 |
| 4168737 | who can i contact to free an innocent man of an unfair trail? | Try the innocence project. Problem is, they only handle cases where DNA is involved. I don't know if this would help you. Otherwise, your attorney can file an appeal (or get a new one and have him file) If the appellate court finds so, they will order a new trial. | Law & Ethics | 1144376474 |
| 1711570 | what is locatio conductio? | A bailment of goods for reward or hire. | Law & Ethics | 1144083769 |
| 3075939 | If you label yourself a sureno or norteno in california are you automatically a gang member? | In the eyes of the other gang members? Probably not. In the eyes of law enforcement? You bet. And thanks. | Law & Ethics | 1146208925 |
| 1614469 | Do you have to register your hands as lethal weapons if your a black belt? | The answer is yes, no and sort of. First of all, you never have to register your hands as lethal weapons aywhere. You never have to register anything as a lethal weapon. That's all just some sort of movie myth. Second, there is no difference between being unskilled and skilled when it comes to combat. Skilled people are allowed to defend themselves just like the unskilled. That being said, there is some difference. In self defense, you are basically only allowed to use an amount of force reasonably calculated to save you from the threatened harm. So, if you are shooting a gun at me, you are using a great deal of force and I can probably shoot back at you to try to repel you even if it kills you. But if you are chasing me with a feather duster, I can't shoot at you. A feather duster can't kill me so I can't kill you to save myself from your feather dusting attack. I could punch you in the nose, maybe. The skilled fighter must follow the same rules. If you are capable of using your body to inflict deadly force, you may only do so to repel deadly force. You can't snap my neck for coming at you with a feather duster. But you probably can throw me to the floor and disarm me. Also be aware that in many states, you have a duty to try to escape before defending yourself. If there's a way to just get out and avoid the confrontation, you may be required to take it. | Law & Ethics | 1144665344 |
| 3862111 | How long do you have to live in your home before you sell it, in order to avoid capital gains? | 2 out of the last 5 years. However, there are some exceptions to that rule. One exception is you moved more than 50 miles away because you changed jobs. In that case, you only have to live in the house for 18 months. | Law & Ethics | 1144382584 |
| 2549123 | Should a dept out side of the police dept {Internal Affairs] be set up to investigate crooked cops? | Nobody hates a dirty cop more than an honest one. I think having outsiders investigate is a great idea. Kind of a civilian review/investigative board. It would have to be made up of members of the community and possibly an attorney or someone with some legal expertise to be able to define what constitutes a criminal offense-- to those unfamiliar with the penal code and code of criminal procedures. | Law & Ethics | 1146336061 |
| 2594445 | law enforcement fails to uphold a state law? | Ok ok...restate the question. I'm a little slow right now. What are you asking? | Law & Ethics | 1146310252 |
| 4333188 | Should drugs be legalised? | Drugs kill far fewer people than high fat diets and smoking. The traditional notion that everyone will become drug addicts if they are legalised is ridiculous and paranoid. The main barrier to legalisation is the fact that no-one wants to be the political party to take that step, as it is a sure fire way to lose the vote of the middle classes. Unfortunately whilst the issue remains entrenched in politics, there an be no serious debate only sloganeering and hyperbole. Meanwhile drugs are being scapegoated for the real issues of poverty and poor education that blight the areas where they are most widely used | Law & Ethics | 1145372129 |
| 3335153 | Where can I get cheap or free legal advice online to view a partnership amendment? | Check with your local county (or state) bar association. Many attorneys are willing to do pro bono work to satisfy their bar requirements. Online advice is usally not a good idea however, because the lawyer who answers may not be licensed to practice in your particular state, and thus may not be applying the correct law. | Law & Ethics | 1145999233 |
| 2161093 | The law question? | No, it does not: Title VII prohibits discrimination in the workplace. It is unlawful for an employer to discharge, refuse to hire, refuse to promote or otherwise discriminate against a person with respect to his or her conditions of employment because of the person's race, color, religion, sex, age or national origin. Title VII does not prohibit employment decisions or actions that stem from legitimate, non-discriminatory motives. A finding of discrimination must be supported by documentary and/or oral evidence. Summer's termination of employment with ACME had nothing to do with his/her sex, but rather that he/she was causing a disturbance in the work place - which is a legitimate reason for dismissal. (the fact that this stems from gender is just to be tricky) | Law & Ethics | 1145159615 |
| 3475734 | Parental notification not required for an abortion? | The primary reason some states do not require parental notification from minors seeking abortions is because the State has deemed it an "undue burden" on the minor to get this notification. One of the ultimate goals of the State is to protect the lives of its citizens. Sometimes an "undue burden" can affect that goal. In many caes, minors are so afraid to tell their parents that they require an abortion, the minor would rather choose death than seek parental notification. This is also to keep minors from fleeing their homes out of fear of discovery when they are still too young. But it is still open for debate. As you've seen, some states believe there is an undue burden, others do not. | Law & Ethics | 1146015451 |
| 49405 | if your charge is dismissed will you get your bond money back? | No you will not get your money back if you are found not guilty. this is due to the fact that it is not mandatory for you to pay this. The reason people post bond is so that way they can leave the jail. | Law & Ethics | 1145584350 |
| 4213194 | what does it mean when someone is charged with paula? | possession of alcohol under the legal age | Law & Ethics | 1144136224 |
| 4265073 | how do I get my right to vote back in IA. Who do I contact.? | if i am not mistaken w/ out getting espogned from your record. i dont think you can get it back. best bet is talk to a lawyer | Law & Ethics | 1144710489 |
| 3203689 | Who was the first Republican President to Balance the Nations Defecit? | you have to be a democrat.who else would think that it's possible to balance a defecit?whatever that is. | Law & Ethics | 1144522690 |
| 1251345 | secunded labor? | It means "leased" labor. For example, if someone leases employees from someone else. | Law & Ethics | 1144125132 |
| 3927822 | Regarding growing marijuana plants - what if you don't recognize them? | well i think you know what it is and are probably trying to grow it from the way you are talking. marijuana seeds dont fly out of birds. any dumbass knows what mj looks like just from the leaf, yeah you can get in trouble for cultivation, not that much if you only have one plant and claim you dont know what it is. they wont believe you anyway. you wont get caught, if the cops find out then your friends really arent your friends. | Law & Ethics | 1145753237 |
| 795210 | why evidences abounds of the ability to use uncertainty for political ends? | TWO WRONGS DON'T MAKE ARIGHT: But someone has to make a effort TO MAKE A CHANGE!!! | Law & Ethics | 1144631364 |
| 1027931 | My grandmother has died. My aunt told me, estate was left to her. How can I review the will? | A will is a legal document. Check with your local court that handles estates (surrogate court or probate court) and ask them your options. Good luck to you. | Law & Ethics | 1146009748 |
| 2268458 | should the treaty between Israel and the Palestine government be honored by hamas militants who took power? | That would be great. However, Hamas is a terrorist group, not likely to honour any peace treaties. The situation is so sad. Progress was looking like a possibility, but the election of Hamas has set peace back. For how long? And leading to how much death? | Law & Ethics | 1146093858 |
| 4471584 | What charges can you bring against a person who hits n runs your car but you got their plate numbers? | file a police report and they will handle it from there, then go to court and make him/her pay the damage | Law & Ethics | 1144063859 |
| 839429 | is a hot check under $25 a misdemeanor or a felony? | EVERY "hot" check is a FEDERAL OFFENSE because it is bank fraud. | Law & Ethics | 1144875558 |
| 1955443 | What's the punishment for check fraud in UK & US? | In the U.S. it varies by state. Kiting checks or forging and altering them is a different offense than passing bad checks but in general any amount over $500 not paid for any reason is considered a felony. Some states have lower thresholds. UK I have no idea because banks there allow overdrafts as short term loans. | Law & Ethics | 1145101274 |
| 1731395 | Where do I find the new Indiana fireworks laws? | http://www.fireworks.com/fireworks_laws/laws_indiana.asp | Law & Ethics | 1145487702 |
| 3324535 | Who are trying to protect by making the death penalty painless? | yeah, you answered your own question. It is the "humane" death. | Law & Ethics | 1145037180 |
| 4009709 | Is it possible to get a new social security number? | Credit reports are not as accurate as you seem to think they are. You can't conclude that the other person you found with that mortgage actually reported the same SSN as yours. Or, if he or she did, they just chose your number because they needed one. That's something you would need to take care of, and have corrected: identity theft! Not easy to correct. But the government does not assign the same number to multiple people. As they explain on their website, they will not even reassign someone's number after they die. | Law & Ethics | 1145142837 |
| 3190243 | Scenerio: You are forced to bend over (not nude) and an object is pushed against your rear... Is it assault.? | if the person who was forced to bend over did not consent, and felt threatened, then it was definitely assault. even if it didn't fit the definition of sexual assault, it certainly fits the definition of simple assault. | Law & Ethics | 1144258688 |
| 4424633 | Why is anyone agaist Euthenasia? | Some people have crazy religious beliefs regarding the sacredness of life... all life... well human life. It's the same reason why people are against abortions. | Law & Ethics | 1143948130 |
| 945707 | If you are put under "house arrest", can you have a second phone line installed at your house? | I do not know what the law is in your state, but you need to read the law for your state or the papers that your probation gave you in order to know the terms of your house arrest. In Georgia, a person on house arrest can not change the phone service in anyway. The probationer is not even allowed to have call-waiting on the phone. The po will not be pleased if you do add another phone line. I do not think that a cordless phone can be used for the service at all. It has to be a regular land line phone. For the best knowledge of the subject check with your po! | Law & Ethics | 1143955199 |
| 4173774 | arizona attoneys for police misconduct free advice? | Wake up! Coppers(police) and liars(lawyers) both officers of the court, share the same life and soul sworn oath of loyalty to an entity(also to each other) which IS NOT to "the people" but rather to a covert alien occupation which is the original enemy of the american people. 200 years ago they were known as the "United Empire" today they refer to themselves as the "Brittish Associacion of Royalty" aka the BAR! Thats right, those many look to as leaders and protectors are in reality a gang of traitors! If you want to "believe" in them i support your volition to do so, just try to recognize it is only by our "belief" that we are decieved and abused. Yeah, it suck that this means we are actually enslaved through their deception of "freedom" but wouldn't you prefer to live in reality instead of an illusion? Understand that a "democracy" requires the government be in the control of its people, are you actually niave enough to think this country is really operated by, for and of the people? I once was a victim of their brutality including false and malicious arrests, until i came to terms with the reality of what these "officers" actually are. The table has turned, now they fear me, i have made it my preoccupation to seek out their victims using them as conduits to officially execute these traitors, its quite easy actually they have become too reliant upon their deception of our "belief". The best advice regarding "police misconduct" is to accept that "they can do whatever the hell they want and get away with it!"(unless you are wise to the truth). | Law & Ethics | 1146161804 |
| 995597 | Why is this a crime? | Steroids are substances which regulate your bodies functions. So something is either a steroid or not - It does not become a steroid because someone (ie a government) decides it should be called one. So if certain uses of Steroids are illegal - then it is possible to use a new substance which is a steroid illegally even if nothing very much is known about it | Law & Ethics | 1146254746 |
| 2743152 | What do people think of domestic partnership?Should gay men and women,have a right to get married.? | The government should not be in the business of deciding who people can get married to, barring very compelling reasons. Certainly, the government shouldn't be discriminating on the basis of gender. "You can marry him, because he's male, but you can't marry her, because she's female." The Supreme Court threw that kind of logic out 30 years ago in in Loving v. Virginia (1967) when the states tried to apply it to race. The states tried to argue that it wasn't racial discrimination, because blacks could only marry blacks, and whites could only marry whites, so it applied equally to all races. It was nonsense 30 years ago and it's nonsense today. The problem with domestic partnerships or civil unions is that they are not the same as marriage. Even if they happen to provide the same rights as marriage in the home state, those rights are nor portable. A married (heterosexual) couple could go to any other of the US states or any US federal territory, as well as many other countries, and all of their legal rights and privileges for being married automatically go with them. If they are married in one state, they are married in every state. That's what the Constitution guarantees with the Full Faith and Credit clause, and the Privileges and Immunities clauses. But, if a homosexual couple gets a civil-union , then as soon as they leave their home state, in 47 other states they have no rights whatsoever. Civil unions are not recognized as marriages, nor are domestic partnerships. What's more, civil unions and domestic partnerships aren't even recognized as convertible, even though they have the same purpose -- to grant marriage-like rights to people who don't happen to fit the majority paradigm. The question shouldn't be: do we think gay people should be able to get married? Because if you think that's really the question, you should have no objection to two straight women getting married, just for the tax benefits and other legal advantages. Men and women get married all the time, without any romantic connection, just for the legal benefits that marriage provides (health insurance, survivor rights, community property rights, tax breaks, etc.). So, if the issue was really sexual orientation, two straight people of the same gender should be allowed to get married. The issue is that some people just like being prejudiced, and some people just like imposing their religious doctrine on others. And sadly, those people happen to be in the 51% majority at the moment. So, it's might-makes-right bullying. Any single consenting adult should be allowed to choose to marry any other single consenting adult. Neither gender nor race should have anything to do with it. | Law & Ethics | 1145918547 |
| 3421948 | How do I find out what an unwed mother's rights are? | What rights does she want? She has the right to deny anyone access to the baby without a court order. It is the right of the father to file for paternity and to get court ordered visitation. She has the right to file for Child Support. | Law & Ethics | 1144173916 |
| 3520807 | with on pryer convictoin what is likely outcome to 245(a)(1)? | That depends on what the one prior conviction was for. Assault with and deadly weapon, 245(a)(1) PC, is a potential felony for you. The sentence will really depend on if you caused any injury to the person and, if none, what the potential injury could have been. Your prior conviction could come into play if it was an assault or other type of violent crime. Ultimately, the judge will decide what you will get. No one here on this board can tell you. | Law & Ethics | 1146082672 |
| 2436738 | I just filed for child support...???? | Its all up to you. What I will tell you is, most reasonable agreements favor the father. You would be surprised how much child support the state will award you. Do a google for your state and "child support calculator". Go to that page and enter your info and the father's info. You will be able to get an idea of what the court will give you. See if it is close to what your agreement is. Yes, you will be able to go back and revisit the issue later, but you will have to be able to show a "significant change in circumstances." For example, the father is making much more money, you are making much less, the child requires daycare or something that has a significant cost, you lost health insurance for the child, etc. Also, it varies by state, but in my state you can only ask for a review every 3 years at the most. So if you get screwed, you have to wait 3 years to fix it. If you don't have a lawyer, I would go to the court date. If you decide at that time that you want to go with the agreement, the judge will always accept a voluntary agreement, even if it is for less than the court would award you. (I have no idea what "Di" is talking about. In family court they always prefer the parties work things out between themselves. It makes everyone involved happy and more likely to stick to it.) You can ask the judge to calculate and official amount for you and THEN decide which deal to take. In family court there is a lot of flexibility before the decision is made. But once its made, you're bound to it. Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1146011686 |
| 2751755 | how long does an officer have to execute a search warrant? | Search warrants usually give 10 days to execute the warrant. The police usually don't wait that long because what they are looking for probably won't be there if they do. | Law & Ethics | 1144436847 |
| 2740538 | what crime corporates when someone cut down your backyard tree (for it is pestilence to them) without consent? | Call the police. Make sure there is a police report on the fact that the tree was cut without permission. If the police will not prosecute as a crime, get a lawyer or take the neighbor to small claims court. | Law & Ethics | 1145667651 |
| 1351689 | How much time would or could someone, under 18 spend in prison for aggravated assault wihtout a deadly weapon? | That woud depend on the statutory law of the state where the assault took place. Many state woould still try the pesron as an adult depending on the law and the person's age. | Law & Ethics | 1146358691 |
| 2625486 | How can I get a list of sex offenders in Michigan? | http://www.mipsor.state.mi.us/ | Law & Ethics | 1144123595 |
| 3299594 | Can you have an id from two different states? | Your drivers license is an ID as long as it is current. It is against the law to possess two from of ID from different states. | Law & Ethics | 1145499859 |
| 1577511 | Future role of federal and state tribunal as the government proposed changes of industrial relation? | http://scotthortonshow.com/ http://thestressblog.com http://www.kaos959.com http://www.antiwar.com money, http://www.philipdru.com/griffin_stream.html education, http://www.philipdru.com/taylor_stream.html http://www.philipdru.com/gatto_stream.html ww1 wilson, http://weekendinterviewshow.com/InterviewDisplay.aspx?i=88 ww2 http://www.philipdru.com/stinnett_stream.html nam http://www.weekendinterviewshow.com/InterviewDisplay.aspx?i=108 bush & clinton http://www.philipdru.com/triplett_stream.html israel http://antiwar.com/justin/?articleid=8730 http://www.philipdru.com/webb_stream.html iran http://www.weekendinterviewshow.com/InterviewDisplay.aspx?i=131 government explained simply, http://weekendinterviewshow.com/InterviewDisplay.aspx?i=98 | Law & Ethics | 1145212242 |
| 1854812 | where are juvenile halls located in california? | All over the place...there will be at least one for every county... | Law & Ethics | 1144865745 |
| 397428 | What happened to the first and fifth ammendments? Is the penalty for perjury now death? | You should read the constitution before you ask constitutional questions | Law & Ethics | 1144368229 |
| 224582 | jewish laws concerning the burial of non jews in israel? | http://www.jewish-funerals.org/Non-Jewishburial.htm hope this is what your lookin for | Law & Ethics | 1143976872 |
| 2877035 | how can i get the da to help me with taking my x wife to court? | The two things are separate issues. The child support is for the child, not for your ex-wife and it has to be per the existing court order no matter what. Child support can be modified in Family Court. So, if your ex took off with your daughter and you did not know where to send support checks and she was not in touch with you or the court trying to get it, you could possibly have the retroactively modified in Family Court by filing a motion. Your ex is guilty of kidnapping. The same Family Court Judge can issue a bench warrant for her arrest that the DA has to act on if you file a motion. He is going to ask you why you didn't do this 7 years ago which is a pretty good question. Normally, the warrant in cases like this is satisfied by getting the child back into the state. Arrests are rare. Now, that your daughter is not a minor, probably nothing will be done. Get an attorney to help you file these things and argue before the judge. | Law & Ethics | 1145756700 |
| 2731330 | I am trying to finda website where I can print out the federal law regarding opening other peoples mail. Help? | The two sites below are two laws that deal with that. | Law & Ethics | 1144419683 |
| 1012386 | What should you do if you suspect that a co-worker is a serial killer from the late 70's? | Tell the police, but be sure to tell them you have no good reason for thinking so. If it were me, I'd do some research first -- make sure the coworker good geographically have been the guy, is the right age, etc. I'd make sure it was at least possible before deciding my coworker had been a long lost serial killer. But I wouldn't ask the guy to babysit. | Law & Ethics | 1146263645 |
| 4051650 | What are the roles of defense attorneys in a criminal trial? | The primary role is protecting the defendant's constitutional interests by scrutinizing the prosecutor's case and forcing the prosecutor to prove, beyond a shadow of a doubt, every element the law says must be proven in order that a defendant may be found guilty of a particular criminal offense. | Law & Ethics | 1145898120 |
| 2352129 | define "CONTACT WITH OFFICIAL LOGICALLY CONNECTED TO EEO PROCESS"? | The purpose of that provision is to maintain the integrity of the proceedings. So, having contact with the person includes, but isn’t limited to telephone, in-person face-to-face contact, outside of the proceedings. This includes the person officiating over the proceedings, his colleagues, subordinates, and any other professional whose position could have have an impact on the case. | Law & Ethics | 1144964312 |
| 4203407 | What is the meaning of Life? | Christmas tells us the meaning of life - the meaning of Christmas doesn't lie in having a lot of presents or enjoying fine food. The meaning of Christmas, instead, lies in being generous. In the eyes of faith, the meaning of life lies in being generous with one another because God is generous with us. At Christmas we discover again in Jesus that God is infinite generosity; and in God's generosity to us and our generosity to one another, we discover again the meaning of life. | Law & Ethics | 1144331237 |
| 1062769 | my ex was convicted on burglary charge and what grounds may one refuse to give bodily sample for DNA profile? | if they are just asking for it you can refuse. But if they have reason to believe he did it they will get a warrant for it and they have to give the DNA | Law & Ethics | 1145330562 |
| 3516335 | I want to know about TDCJ/sentencing time.? | Most times they will let you out early for good behavior (depending on the crime) If it was a federal charge then you will serve day for day. | Law & Ethics | 1144083437 |
| 502403 | need a lawyer in labor laws who take you on contingecy? | There are a couple of ways to get a lawyer to assist you for little or no up front payment. First, contact the state bar association in your state. The bar association can put you in touch with lawyers who will do pro-bono work. You can find them in the yellow pages or just go to: www.superpages.com and type in Bar Association in the Company Name field and then enter your city and state to find their address and phone number. If there isn’t one in your city, type in a nearby city until you locate one convenient to you. Also, if you live near a major university that has a law school, they have law clinics that may represent you. You would be represented by senior law students under the guidance of licensed attorneys. Either of these should help you locate a lawyer to assist you. Good Luck | Law & Ethics | 1144694128 |
| 3640565 | Moussaoui, bonafied terrorist or paranoid schizophrenic with delusions of grandeur? | Both, he's a terrorist who also happens to be a paranoid schizophrenic. | Law & Ethics | 1145478764 |
| 1113870 | How can I access sealed adoption records? | Adoption records are sealed in most states and only specific persons can receive copies of adoption records, most of the time you can get non identifying information. Below are some useful links for adoption searches. My suggestion is that you apply for whatever you can apply for from both states, then armed with the information you get join some search and reunion groups on yahoo. also go to www.adoptionregistrymagazine.com | Law & Ethics | 1145998880 |
| 1780995 | Is weed really legal in Denver and are their any other states where its legal? | The federal government has repeatedly forbidden any states to decriminalize the sale or use of marijuana, as in California a few years back when some folks decided it would be a good thing if people suffering from AIDS or cancer treatment drugs could legally take a few tokes so that they might not feel quite so miserable every minute of every day, but the Fed said "Hell no you don't" and that's still the general consensus to this day. I doubt that I will see the decriminalization of pot in this country in my lifetime. | Law & Ethics | 1146109315 |
| 661883 | what is the meaning of rid of assistance? | I believe you're looking for "writ of assistance." A writ is a legal term. writ - A court's written order, in the name of a state or other competent legal authority, commanding the addressee to do or refrain from doing some specified act. writ of assistance - A writ to enforce a court's decree transferring real property, the title of which has been previously adjudicated. (There are additional, historical meanings that are slightly different.) The definitions are from Black's law dictionary. | Law & Ethics | 1145399435 |
| 917627 | Is there a law to punish couple who is having an affair? | Technically, an affair 'outside the confines of a state sanctioned marriage' is a tort HOWEVER, sex between consenting adults WHO are not married is considered fornication and there are still quite a few states that maintain laws against such behavior. As far a a tort, the offending spouse and paramour can be sued for divorce and alienation of affection (respectively) in many states that require 'cause' for divorce. As far as a circumstance for 'excusing' murder, I have seen it used as an affirmative defense, it historically was referred to as 'provocation' (see this link as it gives a pretty good history/description of the concept http://www.zerotolerance.ca/2_provocation_def.htm) However, this doesn't fly much anymore with juries primarily, since women aren't considered 'property' as they once were! You might find the study by a UT prof interesting... "In Buss’s sample of 429,729 homicide FBI files, 13,670 were cases in which a husband killed his wife. A husband discovering his wife having an extramarital affair is one of the leading causes of women being murdered, particularly when the woman is dramatically younger than her husband. This leads to a disturbing theory—the more good-looking, healthy and fertile the woman, the more motivated the man will be to kill her upon discovering a sexual infidelity." | Law & Ethics | 1145590705 |
| 26133 | During the red scare, did leftists and the foreign-born enjoy constitutional protections? | No they didnt. They were jailed on false charges, discriminated against, bothered at every possible opportunity, and the government was always trying to silence them. | Law & Ethics | 1146428048 |
| 706459 | Can anyone help me with this???? Please!!!!? | Are you in the United States? because every country is different usually you can go to the Human Resource Department to report this behavior depending on where you work at or go over his head and report him unless he owns the company himself there's usually somebody above him and if this continue to happen i suggest looking for a different employer that would treat their employees better, try looking at the links below. http://www.workplacefairness.org/sc/protections.php http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/lawlink/adb/ll_adb.nsf/pages/adb_how_to_deal You can also contact the U.S. Department of Labor if this is in the United States . | Law & Ethics | 1146196503 |
| 4223732 | where can i find the penalcodes? | In a law library, or online. What state are you looking for, and for what crime? Do you need state and federal? You can find penal codes on line at findlaw.com. Perhaps you should start there. | Law & Ethics | 1145481391 |
| 3710326 | white and black pride? | I believe everyone should have pride in their background, culture, and heritage and I don't believe it should be limited to only females, chicanos, blacks, etc..... The only way to learn is to communicate, as someone else mentioned in their answer, and by learning to communicate we can learn to understand why someone feels pride in their heritage. I am proud of my "white" heritage, English, Irish and German. If you mean, proud of BEING "white" that is a different story, therein lies the communication problem. | Law & Ethics | 1146386087 |
| 4474348 | Is there any way I can find a Paramedic who helped me during an accident, by knowing only his first name? | Sure there is...just contact the service he works for. Tell them his name, where and what time the incident took place and they'll put you in touch with him. I worked as a Paramedic for 20 years and can assure you thanks are far and few between, he'll appreciate it. Hell, I appreciate it even though I don't know you or him just to know that somewhere out there there's a thanks floating around for one of us. | Law & Ethics | 1144094997 |
| 3839084 | what is the employee break policy for partime employees in california? | As a general rule, California employers must provide a 10-minute rest period for every 4 hours of work "or major fraction thereof". It should be as close to the midpoint of the 4 hour period as possible. A meal period must be provided if the shift exceeds 5 hours. For more information, I have included links to the FAQs for the California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement. | Law & Ethics | 1145398860 |
| 4227056 | I just signed a lease for a rental home today and gave the deposit. Can I cancel and get my deposit back? | If you find a replacement to rent the place, there shouldn't be a problem regardless of the laws/contract/etc. Otherwise, check the books. | Law & Ethics | 1146262751 |
| 2883536 | In texas, if a 17 yr old ran away, could their parents do anything about it? | 17 is the age of consent in Texas, but please don't do this to your parents. I know they are difficult now, every person that has EVER been 17 has experienced this phenomenon. Try talking things out with your friends that are your age. I promise you that they are going through the same difficulties that you are experiencing. Please, please, don't run away. Maybe you could stay with a friend, temporarily, who's parents seem more reasonable. | Law & Ethics | 1145126870 |
| 4092257 | Child custody...is this a joke...what will the judge think? | Agreeing with the girl above. Esp. about the journal. Keep track of EVERYTHING. My guess is also that it is a scare tactic. Instability??? Please, is PRISON stable??? If he has not supported the child, seen him, etc., you have nothing to worry about. Forget the joint custody the girl above mentioned, I would fight for supervised visitation if he gets to see the child at all. I am wondering where he got the $$ for any atty. Here is where you can also find a little comfort in the fact that courts like to keep kids with their mothers. You do need to get a lawyer. If you cannot afford one contact your local bar assocaition or pro bono program. If you cannot get a lawyer fast enough, go to the court and file for a continuance. DO NOT GO TO COURT ALONE!! But as far as having any concerns about losing your child, I certainly wouldn't sweat it. I know its hard not to worry, but if you are telling the whole story, he doesn't have a chance... | Law & Ethics | 1145976160 |
| 2604490 | Would anyone care for some fetus tempura? Who loves abortion? | You are pathetic. Your shock value ego is beyond reproach. I can see you now giggling away like the effing child that you are. In need of the hug from your parents that never came. Tormented by your own pathetic values, unable to love or be loved. For all of you who read this...this person was offended by my "answer" to this sick and twisted "question. She has written me many emails defending what she has written stating that is was "tongue and cheek". I saw no humor in this perverted attempt to shock us. If you have any questions on this persons character just look at some of the other "questions" she has asked. She has turned off the ability to contact her further. | Law & Ethics | 1145825995 |
| 3147938 | when african people live comfort life? | When they stop killing each other and elect non corrupt govenments would be a start. Education is the key. All these charitys chucking money at them wont change a thing. | Law & Ethics | 1144658074 |
| 875173 | How do you know that if someone put tape on your phone and recording your most private phone call ???????????? | You dont | Law & Ethics | 1144186625 |
| 1667460 | if i record my husband threating me will this evidence hold up in court? | Depends on the state. Give an attorney a call and ask. In some states, the other party has to know that they are being taped. | Law & Ethics | 1146116170 |
| 1498578 | why is it ok for there to be BET (black entertainment television) and not a WET (white entertainment tv)? | Because White people SUCK! Naw I'm just kidding, its about time that the minority get something. Damn y'all got your for how long, let us have our time. | Law & Ethics | 1144898425 |
| 1407418 | Do you believe in capitol punishment, and does it really work? | Texas has the highest number of death row inmates and kill more criminals per year than any other state yet they have a higher than average crime rate. So does it work no, not really. On the other hand do I believe in it.. yes I do 100%. If you kill some one your life is no longer yours. Plus it is so much cheaper for the taxpayers. They just need to hurry up the process and let criminals have less apeals, and quit bogging down the court system on deadmen walking. Kill them already. If they were innocent they were just in the wrong place at the wrong time. | Law & Ethics | 1145913003 |
| 1988821 | what are the laws for a Private towing co. to tow your vehicle from the gated community in orange county, ca.? | It's difficult to answer half a question. Did the towing co. refuse to tow your vehicle because it was inside a gated community? Call another towing company. Did your vehicle get towed from the gated community? If yes, then someone within the gates must have called them. | Law & Ethics | 1146416399 |
| 1295975 | How does a blind person get their driver’s license? | From my recollection, people who fail the vision part of the driving exam get told to see an eye doctor. It is up to the doctor to determine whether the problem is vision-related or cognitive, and whether it ought to keep the person from driving. In the case of people who are legally blind or otherwise can't drive, the government does issue non-driver identification cards that can be used like a driver's licence for ID, but not for driving. If the eye doctor feels a person failed the vision part of the driving exam because of a temporary problem (an eye infection that affected vision temporarily, for instance), they can write out a pass that basically says "This person passed the exam at my office" for them to bring back to the DMV. Most of the time, though, it's left up to the doctor to explain to the 70-year-old why their eyesight is too bad for them to drive anymore. | Law & Ethics | 1146174008 |
| 4463177 | why are impeachment hearings not going on for president bush? | 1) Why are impeachment hearings not going on for President Bush? A) wire tapping B) lied to american people to go to war C) has been quoted after 9/11 saying, "find a way to get us into iraq" Answers: A) The wire tapping was legal, and judged so by the courts. Your efforts to encourage impeachment in a time of war is seditious and a serious condemnation of either the level of your education, or the commitment you have to our country. B) Lied? Consider the following: Kerry, Former President Clinton (during and after his terms), Edwards, Former First Lady Hillary Clinton, the U.N., all of these said Saddam had WMDs (We know he did, we watched him use them on his own people). President Clinton said in one speech that our experts watched Saddam smuggle weapons out back doors while the U.N. investigators were coming in the front door (during his terms). The excuse that they all depended on President Bush's "lie" doesn't work. President Clinton said Saddam had them before President Bush ever did, and Saddam himself was telling his allies that he had them! Your seditious rumor that "Bush lied" is seen for what it is by the U.S. citizens, and expect it to be an expensive attempt to undermine our country and our elected leaders. Not that we will all vote Republican! I'm a Democrat, but I have no interest in voting for name-calling, seditious, lying representatives who carelessly spread rumors. I will vote for a Democrat with ethics, or if their isn't one, perhaps whoever has the most ethics in another party. 3) All of us have had enough of people taking sound-bytes out of context. Do some actual research instead of attacking our country and look at the rest of what the President said. He did say it. The U.N. was not getting the job done, Saddam wouldn't allow U.S.A. inspectors to come in. President Bush wanted to "get into Iraq" to get the job done the U.N. failed to do for a decade. We see what you are doing, both Democrats and Republicans. We know that we (Democrats and Republicans) are not the enemy. Oh, we disagree, but we stand behind the elected leaders of our country, majority democratic choice, legal dissent and disagreement, and most of all, each other. We stand against name-calling of our leaders (Presidents Clinton or Bush, or any other). We stand against spreading unfounded rumors and lies. We stand against what you are doing. You want to actually discuss wire tapping? Do some research and then dissent, without trying to attack our leader. You want to disagree with why we went to war? Great. Stop telling us a lie about the President. He may have been wrong. That is not a lie. You want to quote him? Quote him in context and at least quote something about the subject you are actually talking about rather than transposing a quote from one subject (getting U.S. inspectors into Iraq) to another (the decision to go to war). What you do sickens us, and our country, literally. You may have Free Speech, but so do we. Expect us to answer you. | Law & Ethics | 1145320138 |
| 706107 | What are 5 ways to identify a dead body? | Dental Records Finger Prints Cranial Facial Molding DNA Acquaintance Identification | Law & Ethics | 1144788072 |
| 874891 | were can i find information about game warden? | Each state, country and territory has its own rules. Either specify where you want to be a game warden or look it up on your state's web site. | Law & Ethics | 1144453960 |
| 71136 | what is a bill of sale? | http://www.ilrg.com/forms/index.html#buying http://www.findlegalforms.com/xcart/customer/home.php?cat=258 | Law & Ethics | 1144558145 |
| 911580 | Parking ticket came to me in mail, I already sold the car!? | Contact a lawyer. Make sure you take care of this right away so you aren't charged with something more serious than just parking tickets! The attorney should also be able to tell you what documentation you will need to show to the court to prove that the car was not in your possession at the time the tickets were issued. | Law & Ethics | 1144802843 |
| 4042168 | why does america suck? | you're obviously not an american, but if you are you're a disgrace to your country! try finding a way to make a difference instead asking people why my country "sucks" | Law & Ethics | 1145465778 |
| 3105516 | How much money will a divorce cost me? I have heard that they also charge per kid is that true?? | Ok...it all totally depends. If you don't want to dispute anything, its fairly simple. Technically you can go to court and file yourselves, but it can be complicated, especially with children involved. If either of you is TOTALLY broke, you can apply with your state legal aid program and get a pro bono atty. If you agree on everything, this one atty. can draw up all the paper work and the unrepresented party can waive right to counsel. For example, if you are your ex agree on how the custody will be shared, the atty can draw up the papers, calculate child support based on the state laws, and the other parent can just agree to what the atty. files with the court. With children involved it is HIGHLY advisable to get attorneys. Atleast one. Most judges strongly frown upon parents who don't get legal representation when children are involved. If there is any disagreement over any aspect of the divorce, you will both need attorneys. Attorneys charge by the hour, not by the child. The more complex the case, the more hours you will have to pay for. So the more you can work out beforehand, the better. In my state $200 is about average. The amount of the retainer (the $$ you have to pay them up front to take your case) depends on the complexity of the case. Expect a minimum of $1000. Plus you will have to reimburse for any filing fees, experts involved, etc. If you and your ex agree on everything, you can probably get out for between $1000 and $2000. If you don't, it can go into the tens of thousands... Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1145518027 |
| 905200 | Verbal agreement? | a verbal agreement can be considered a contract...you can "silently" accept something by your actions. Since your husband stayed in the house for years, it could be seen as his acceptance of the agreement. You should talk to an attorney who deals with contracts and agreements rather than a divorce attorney, the former would know more...it can't hurt to ask, usually lawyers give a free first consultation. | Law & Ethics | 1145637787 |
| 888574 | who is lawyer Ghazzawi Issam? | Your great great grandfather or mabe your cousine. Am I right? | Law & Ethics | 1144136738 |
| 1051264 | How to restore civil rights in the state of Florida? | Do you mean how to restore them in general? Vote the republicans out. If you mean your individuals right, you have to explain why you lost them. Ex-felon, or some other reason? | Law & Ethics | 1145109622 |
| 278623 | Is pleading no contest in a California Children's Court as a parent of a child a misdeanor offense? | Was this a criminal case, or was it a W&I Parental Abuse/Neglect case? Sounds like a W&I case, which is not a criminal case and therefore not a misdeameanor. Best thing to do is contact your attorney and ask. | Law & Ethics | 1145687313 |
| 1622185 | What do you think about Massachusets insurance law? | its about time. i am sick and tired of subsidizing others insurance, when they are fully able to pay for it themselves. so they can't party every night of the week anymore. boo-hoo | Law & Ethics | 1144276684 |
| 348498 | this is a continuation of the previous question? | No. She is not being a good mom, that is all. | Law & Ethics | 1145570955 |
| 2874342 | What is the Consitutional justification for same-sex marriage? | In Loving v. Virginia, the Supreme Court struck down laws against miscegination, because "marriage is one of the `basic civil rights of man,' fundamental to our very existence and survival." This right is not explicitly mentioned in the constitution, but the 9th Amendment specifically states that rights not mentioned are still held by the people. Since marriage is a fundamental right, the state should have a compelling reason to deny that right to any particular group. For instance, it can ban incestual marriage, because it causes birth defects and it is impossible to tell if there is some sort of coercion involved. There is no compelling reason to ban gay marriage. It does not harm the community nor does it harm children nor does it affect churches' ability to protect marriage, since any law allowing gay marriage would not require churches to recognize them. If there is no compelling reason to ban it, the equal protection clause of the 14th amendment as well as the fundamental nature of the right to marry, require that same sex marriages be allowed. | Law & Ethics | 1144122233 |
| 4371959 | how much jail time will you get for aggrevated burglary? | Well it depends. Maybe 6 to 8 years. You could get out before then. It all depends on the jury. good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1145312663 |
| 2176091 | can employers force employeees to undertake charitable activities ? | They can't make you do that. These employers are just bullying the employees. | Law & Ethics | 1146248912 |
| 700323 | what will happen to my friends daughter if she reports this child poronography thing? | the girl is a minor and the victim although im sure she will be questioned she has committed no crime.as for the 2 boys they may find there self in trouble. | Law & Ethics | 1145275501 |
| 500224 | looking for a job with the dnr in the state of maryland? | http://www.dbm.maryland.gov/dbm_publishing/public_content/dbm_taxonomy/state_jobs/current_recruitments/jobs_listing.html | Law & Ethics | 1145552539 |
| 3759237 | how do i avoid report of disappearance of myself? | The easiest way to avoid having a missing persons report filed for you is to inform your family of your intentions to leave and for your where abouts to be unknown. How you choose to do this is up to you; telephone call, note left behind, mailed letter, ect. However, should a missing persons report be filed, and a law enforcement officer locates you, being that you are a legal adult and a United States citizen, you can tell the officer who located you that you do not want "to be found" or you location disclosed to the person filing the report. You have a right to privacy, even to family members. I do not know your circumstances, nor am I your judge. Just please consider very carefully the consequences of what you are contemplating. Someone may be very hurt over your leaving without a trace, and your actions can have unwanted long term repercussions for you if at a later time you want to return to your family. | Law & Ethics | 1144891616 |
| 2920376 | how do i find out how big my city easement is? | You can hire a licensed surveyor to review the easement document and plot the easement boundaries. If you need to know the limititations on the USE of the easement, see an attorney who specializes in real property law. | Law & Ethics | 1145590201 |
| 1740996 | legelize marijuana?!? | Seeing as the health effects are far less than alcohol, I say legalize it, what the hell let people smoke in thier basements or back-yards with no fear. Alcohol destroys lives, causes birth defects, and kills people. Show me one marijuana related death. | Law & Ethics | 1145323352 |
| 3535 | Can a supervisor legally call your home if you call in sick? | Most likely, yes. Depends on your situation, but I'd suggest checking your employee handbook, if you have one. If you are an employee-at-will (non-contract), then what you've effectively done is agreed to work on their terms. Those terms are generally detailed in an employee handbook of some kind - you know, the one most people throw into the back of some drawer and forget about. If their terms include proof of illness for sick days taken, there's nothing illegal about it. | Law & Ethics | 1145639444 |
| 1037630 | How to report accumulated depreciation on a pair of socks to the IRS on my tax forms? | Write "I want to be Audited" in bright red crayon on that line item. Im sure the auditor will be glad to explain how to depreciate a pair of socks to you :) | Law & Ethics | 1145480198 |
| 3099082 | Should America reform MArijuana laws? | YES! What good does it do to punish the lazy and let wife beating booze heads walk free? Throw the potheads in prison??? What kind of logic is this? Just becasue it has been illegal forever doesn't mean that it's right. "It's illegal for a reason". Well, spitting in the street is in some places too. Should we throw you in jail for that? Bet, the same idiot that I quoted would be throwing a fit if he was written a ticket for spitting in the street. Luckily, there is some reform going on in some states and in many parts of California now, it's pretty much ignored. Those intrested in this should get with NORML. It's the National Organization for the Reform of Marjuana Laws. Let's wake up. | Law & Ethics | 1144639745 |
| 2327738 | How many people have died from not wearing a seatbelt? | I don't know, but I haven't yet and I'm 35 years old and have been in several accidents in my life. | Law & Ethics | 1145910054 |
| 1459716 | Why does the world not not not not not just blow up? We deserve it you know.? | Sit tight and be patient. | Law & Ethics | 1145299274 |
| 344341 | Should we change the Pledge of Allegiance to this one? | Not going to work. Mexico will consider us racist by say "over Mexico" it has the connotation of being superior. | Law & Ethics | 1145553828 |
| 7625 | how do i help the children of a drug abuser? | Call CPS and ask for custody... the only way to help them is remove them from the household. | Law & Ethics | 1145488119 |
| 366912 | What are my legal rights in regards to my roommate? | After he is gone, if there is damage, you can take him to small claims court for a very small fee. You don't need a lawyer in small claims court. All you need is your lease and proof of damage. In small claims court, the judge will consider the fact that he is on the lease and may likely award you money for the damage he caused. | Law & Ethics | 1146405962 |
| 1469045 | is it legal to release witness statements? | It depends!! A couple of questions need to be asked. (a) are the witness statements provided as evidence for the prosecution? If so they are subject to disclosure to the defence; or are they witness statements for the defence??; (b) has there been consent by the witness for release of the statement? (i.e. if it is my witness statement and I want to send it to the press, that is my right); (c)The other clarification that is required, it released to whom? Are we talking about public release without consent or release to the defence with a prohibition on public release?; and (d) what jurisdiction are you in?? (i.e. the laws of release change in difference countries, states, provinces, etc). | Law & Ethics | 1145149293 |
| 914531 | Non-Murder Disablement? | Did you ever hear of the story of the theif who got stuck in the restaurant oven hood for robbery and later sued the establishment and won. Your best bet is to avoid personal injury. Get as much information about the assailant and follow protocol.Give as much information you can about this guy to the police. If he turns on you then you have the right to defend yourself. | Law & Ethics | 1145141872 |
| 3853631 | Can you send someone to court if they tell you that you you have the job and not hire you, after u quit a job? | Yes. Consult a lawyer. You may be able to recover under a couple of contract theories (even though you may not have sign a written contract). Write down all the facts, keep all paperwork, and log all your commmunications and what was said. COntact a lawyer. | Law & Ethics | 1145390541 |
| 3284148 | which amendment allows us to bare arms? | The amendment to our long sleves is the one that allows us to bare arms. | Law & Ethics | 1145929257 |
| 3839150 | young children need our help--PLEASE read this and reply would you ???? | I have read the variety of answers to your question, and in my opinion, that it's better to be safe than sorry. If he is doing it for kicks, well then let's get him banned. If he is truly a sexual predator, than let's find a way to get him reported. I have read some of the answers where people say that he wouldn't do it, and then talk about it. I disagree. I've been studying sexual predator's actions for quite some time. You can reach me at brew40fw@msn.com, and let me know what I can do to help. It bothers me a great deal that he's talking like this, and even if all he is doing is talking, he's still mentally disturbed and needs to be dealt with accordingly. Bottom line, what could it possibly hurt to get this guy dealt with? To get rid of him, it may take a few minutes of your time, and since none of us know if it's real or not, isn't it worth the effort, just in case he's for real? If there's even the slightest chance that he's a danger to children, why debate it. Let's figure out how to stop him if possible. If it were your child he was talking about, looking at, or molesting would you want others to just do nothing? Take a look at the statistics of online predators, and stalkers who use the internet to find children to use and abuse. | Law & Ethics | 1145947132 |
| 657701 | should they legalize pot to pay for free health care with the taxes tacked on the product / would people buy | RIGHT ON ANSWERMAN!!(Above) Heres all kinds of mind-blowing long-suppressed facts about Humanity's best friend "The Cannabis Plant". ---Hemp or Cannabis as it is scientifically referred to is the fastest growing biomass source on Earth. Biomass is a cheap and efficient source of fuel. As a matter of fact, if we were to farm only 6% of the country's available farmland with hemp we could meet all of the country's Industrial energy and transportation needs. ---As a renewable resource from living plants hemp does not contribute to the greenhouse effect. The growing plants absorb as much CO2 as will later be released when oil or other plant matter is burnt. Unlike fossil fuels (oil, coal, gas) or nuclear fuels hemp could supply us with raw materials for thousands of years, without ever changing our climate and without producing waste that remains radioactive for millions of years. ---Hemp is 26 times stronger than cotton and lasts 10 times longer. ---We can produce 4 times as much paper from Hemp as we can from trees at one fourth the cost and 1/5 the pollution and it is 10 times stronger and lasts ten times longer. ---It is a fact that Betsy Ross made our first flag "Old Glory" from Hemp fiber. Also, our Constitution and Declaration of Independance were printed on Hemp paper. ---The soldiers clothes during the revolutionary war were made from Hemp. ---The second most prescribed medicine in the United States for 150 years for over 100 different medical illnesses was a Cannabis extract and it is alot stronger when taken in concentrated form. Does This mean that all the children in America for 150 years were brought up as DRUG USERS from birth?? Or,Does it just mean simply, that we had a better understanding of herbs and their medicinal usage 100 years ago than we do today. (So who has REALLY lost their mind, people who smoke pot, or the "NORMALS"?) ---The drug war is nothing more than an excuse to suppress consciousness and use the ignorant in our society to create laws for the New World Order to use to crack down on all of our rights !! ---According to a Feb. 1938 article in Popular Mechanics the invention of a new machine called the decorticator, would once again put Hemp in the dominant position in the fiber and textiles industry over cotton by speeding up the harvesting methods in use at the time. At this same time Dupont held a patent on a synthetic compound used to break down wood pulp to make paper. To make paper from Hemp didn't require any chemicals. In order for Dupont to profit from these chemicals, they had to see to it that Hemp was out-lawed. Andrew Mellon sat on the board of Dupont and Mellon's nephew was Harry Anslinger, the head of the Federal Bureau of Narcotics at the time. William Randolph Hearst owned many big newspapers and working together they whipped up a smear campaign of "Yellow Journalism" in America, spreading propaganda that the African-Americans and Mexicans were smuggling in a new killer dope weed that would lure white women to fall prey to the seduction of the "Negro", while under the influence of Jazz music. (Racism and fear were used to outlaw something that was used by every man, woman, and child in America.) It wasn't until after the marijuana tax act was passed that the American Medical Association realized that "marijuana", a slang term for hemp was in fact "Cannabis", our second most prescribed medicine. This is when "Reefer Madness" began. NO ONE HAS EVER DIED FROM USING CANNABIS / MARIJUANA !!! So, You See, The REASON That MARIJUANA Is Illegal Has NOTHING To Do With The Pharmaceutical Effect Its All About DOLLAR$ And NO SENSE To Answer Your Question--YES, "THEY" SHOULD Legalize But "THEY" Never Will | Law & Ethics | 1144596224 |
| 4368256 | What forms do you respond with to a Non Parental Custody show cause hearing? | You friend's mother should really have legal representation to do this correctly. She should try to get one today, or tomorrow morning and see if that person can get a continuance of the proceedings to give the lawyer time to figure out exactly what needs to be done. | Law & Ethics | 1145818094 |
| 3196146 | What are some of the reasons for punishing criminals? | There are 4 sometimes competing theories: 1. Retribution -- if you mess up you deserve to be punished. Eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth. This theory is supported by the metaphysical idea that when a crime is not punished for -- it somehow continues to exist. 2. Deterrence -- We will punish a criminal so that others will see that their actions have consequences -- and will hopefully stop behaving in a bad way. 3. Rehabilitation -- if a person commits a crime -- he is probably a messed up individual -- so we should punish him in such a way as to make him a better person 4. Isolation -- by putting a person who has committed a crime in jail -- we physically prevent him from committing any further crime. It is worth noticing that The Deterrence and Rehabilitation theories -- look forward to improving society, Retribution is looking to the past only, and Isolation is really just a stop-gap measure. | Law & Ethics | 1146198418 |
| 2936118 | My wife is so fat there should be a crime against it? | the crime should be against you for marrying | Law & Ethics | 1146200720 |
| 3767149 | CURFEW? Does your town have a curfew for minors? | I live in Southern California and our city enforces a curfew from 10PM to 7AM on weekdays and 11PM to 7AM on weekends for anyone under the age of 16. | Law & Ethics | 1146164220 |
| 667534 | how do i find out if someone has been arrested and locked back up for parole violation for free? | Most states corrections departments have web sites now. They may not be up to the minute but the info may be there. Otherwise, try the parole officer or district parole office. | Law & Ethics | 1145827608 |
| 4304830 | is it illegal to use tobacco under the age of 18 in missouri or is it just illegal to purchase it? | It is illegal to posess or use tobacco if you are under 18. | Law & Ethics | 1144380324 |
| 2831632 | HOW MUCH JAIL TIME DOES a BANK ROBBER USUALLY SERVE?? | If he uses a weapon ,it ain't good but if all he has is a polite note properly spelled and punctuated, he will fair much better. | Law & Ethics | 1145144153 |
| 2556394 | What do yall think about Mexico legalizing drugs ? | I have mixed feelings. I don't think you should legalize demand without legalizing supply. This only increases the social problems (violence and corruption for drug cartels, petty crime among users) and ignores the obvious fact that you can't stop the highly lucarative drug trade without either reducing demand or increasing competition (legalizing supply). I'd be in favor of legalizing marijuana since the mind-altering effects are less damaging and you could raise tax revenue and protect public health through regulation. However I don't think legalizing highly addictive drugs such as heroin and cocaine is a good idea. | Law & Ethics | 1146362211 |
| 3311312 | what if he gets in court and tells the judge i smoke weed what will i do then? | It depends on the reason you are in Court,(Juvenile, Criminal,Appealed,etc) Courts have certain Jurisdiction by which an offendant can be charged or answer to an offence :admitting to something and being charge and offence for something is two different occasion. | Law & Ethics | 1145823576 |
| 4268708 | Superior Court of California Los Angeles County, What are sanctions? Are they money? Are they something els? | Sanctions are up to the Judge. Depends on the circumstance in which sanctions are going to be imposed. They can be monitary or jail time. | Law & Ethics | 1145752643 |
| 3949756 | Why are gas prices getting so HIGH!? | It is so funny when people blaming Bush for EVERYTHING. What's next? houses prices are too high...it's Bush, American cars are unreliable...it's Bush, or maybe...people who live in communist regimes have no rights...it's Bush, women and little girls in Vietnam are kidnapped and sold to Cambodia, Hongkong, Thailand for sex slaves everyday...it's Bush. or check this out...you don't feel good today...IT"S BUSH TOO! yeah, why not? I saw and heard people blamed Bush for hurricane Katrina, yeah they said it's because of Bush that hurricane happened!!! so why not blame your President for those? I'm sorry to say but blaming President Bush for gas price now is stupid.the main sources of oil are from the Mid-East, those countries there are unstable and we don't control oil industries, the OPEC does. 60% of gas we use everyday here in the States are imported, so if those countries shake up then gas price here start to jump and it will jump more in the near future. Just look at the situation in the Mid-East right now and make your best judgememts. Go ahead, blame your president for whatever you want. It's a free country. Well, I do not blame the President for that. I'm an immigrant who just got my US citizenship and i am very proud of it. I'm just alittle sad to know that American are not united, we are so devided that our enemies are taking advantage of it against us. Please look around with a more open mind. I hope I did not offend anyone here. I just say what I think. | Law & Ethics | 1146000032 |
| 2724490 | I'm being harassed online they are dislosing ALL of my personal information. What can I do about it? | There are new stalking laws that now apply to online harrassment. Contact your State Police or your state attorney general's office. Someone can help you. Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1145487554 |
| 1200447 | what do you think of this...? | law and justice are sometimes in conflict. justice is meted out according to lifestyles, ethnicity ,political affliations,gender,social standings,wealth, to name a few.however the law must prevail in order to be in a civilized society.law must prevail .take your luck on justice. | Law & Ethics | 1144734853 |
| 2359648 | What are arizona's three strike laws? | I'm certain it's the same as California's - 3 felony convictions and you get the mandatory life sentence(usually 20 years) you're considered a "career criminal" with little chance for rehabilitation. - Try Cal. State Law - and see if there's mention of Ariz. | Law & Ethics | 1146104196 |
| 198431 | Why do judges in american courts act like they are Gods.? | it would be chaos if everyone could speaks as they liked. it would be interrupted all the time. and in court you need to use the law, not emotion to decide. if people get emotional or start a speech, that goes out the window. the all rise is respect to the judge. | Law & Ethics | 1144246577 |
| 561960 | in florida what determines how a person establishes residency can my mominlaw throw out sisinlaws boyfriend? | FL law states that continued residing in a home for a period of 30 days or signing a rental aggrement or lease and residing in said building for 5 days establishes residency. Can mom-in-law toss him probly....can she refuse to let him back in you bet | Law & Ethics | 1144932237 |
| 2604309 | Does California have a law that you have to register as a drug offender? | Yes they do. 11590 of the CA Health and Safety Code. There are also other types of registrants. Everyone knows about the sex registrants (CA Penal code 290), but there are also arson registrants (CA Penal code 457.1). | Law & Ethics | 1144596859 |
| 1292502 | How do I prove neglect of a child in Ohio? | Maybe your local child protective services agency can help you. They deal with this sort of thing all the time and can tell you what you need to do. I would get notarized affadavits/statements from anyone who has information about this man. Also, you can demand a DNA test if there is some doubt about whether he is the father. Good luck. It sounds like you are the best hope for these children. | Law & Ethics | 1144815979 |
| 1479817 | I am trying to Find a Texas Supreme Court case brief? | I don't know about Texas, but it is hard to find briefs online for most cases. US Supreme Court briefs are often online. Otherwise, in my expereince, the easiest way is to look at the case and contact the lawyers who briefed the case and ask them to send you a copy. Most lawyers will. Otherwise you can look at the court files in Austin or have an attorney service pull it for you. | Law & Ethics | 1144516414 |
| 2850541 | What is the raitio of HIV and aids compared to a gay person and a striaght person? | This is a BIG question. About 50% of all AIDS patients in North America are homosexuals or bisexuals. Naturally, you can do the math to see that a gay person has much higher odds. However, this disease first moved through the gay community and later to the straight. So, the number of AIDS patients is not the same data as the number currently getting infected. To further complicate things, these stats are drastically different from country to country. Bottom line: 1. Anal sex if physically more vulnerable to HIV contraction than vaginal. 2. Permiscuity is a major factor, obviously. Gay or striaght, be careful who you sleep with. 3. Straights are catching up, especially in other parts of the world. | Law & Ethics | 1146201992 |
| 756948 | What are the consequences for a drug dealer (female)who breaks parole? | Jail if they find out. | Law & Ethics | 1144984532 |
| 1562330 | If there's African American,what do we call the white Americans? "What about the Native" Americans Whos native | We call ourselves Native becuase the Creator put us here, not anywhere else. The whole Bering Straight thing is BS. We are smart enough to know where we are from-its no mystery to us. If your descendants are Native to Europe, then youre European. Asia, then Asian. You people came from somewhere and it wasn't here, so do some research. if you just dont know, fine, call yourself Native American and see how that works out for you. I bet you'll find it dosent work out too good. Most Indians I know prefer to go by our first names anyway. | Law & Ethics | 1144844866 |
| 3537622 | my friend took something from cvs he made it out of the store can he still get arrested even though he made it | yes, if the CVS has a camera, they probably cought him in the act. If he returns to the store, or the store decides to press charges he could be arrested. | Law & Ethics | 1146008218 |
| 2734121 | Interesting Tax And Spying Question:? | I believe the government is allowed to access information from the landlord, and the person's bank account in this instance. There are no legal ways to evade tax. If you invest the money, you may be able to minimise your tax, but as I am from Australia and our tax laws are different to yours, I can't say for certain. The American tax laws take up 1.2 million pages, so I'm sure they have covered everything. | Law & Ethics | 1145594462 |
| 3546057 | Are international students with student visas legal residents of the UK? | no - they're considered temporary residents (not legal), of the UK through the period of thier student visa. Legal residents have applied for citizenship status. | Law & Ethics | 1144958886 |
| 1903654 | Can a police officer drive a vehicle that has been impounded to the impound yard? | fr chuck is right. An officer can drive a vehicle to the impound yard but for liability purposes, it isn't done. That is why Law Enforcement Agencies use Bonded Wrecker Services. *Many years ago, one of our officers arrested a Trucker for Driving While Intoxicated (yes, this trucker was driving an 18 wheeler). It just so happened that our officer had a valid CDL to drive a truck-- and at the time, we did not have a wrecker service with the capability to get the job done--so our officer drove it to the impound yard himself. That is the only time I know of where an officer drove a vehicle himself to be impounded, and I have worked for both city and county. | Law & Ethics | 1146277972 |
| 4052784 | What is a Sub 4-8 VFO? | It is less than a Sub4-9 and more than a Sub3-2 | Law & Ethics | 1145466884 |
| 4354339 | Do I need to include 1099 form I received with my fed and cal income tax returns? | No, you only have to attach W2s and 1099-Rs if income tax was witheld. | Law & Ethics | 1145293017 |
| 2699307 | Does anyone know if Miranda rights still mean anything in Virginia?They don't in Alleghany County.? | First off, the only time you have to have your rights read to you is if you are under arrest (or the equivalent restraints) and the police are interrogating you. The end. Additionally, even if the officer intends to arrest you and he doesn't tell you he's going to, he still doesn't have to read you your rights. So, what exactly is your situation? You said your lawyer told you that the police didn't have to read you your rights, but you didn't say what happened. | Law & Ethics | 1146178761 |
| 2688765 | can i contribute alcohol to a minor if i am a minor myself? | Law & Ethics | 1144297637 | |
| 342171 | If two individuals aren't legally married n have a child together, can the mother get child support?? | The non custodial biological parent of a child has a legal obligation to provide support for that child, regardless of marital status. The only way that niether parent pays support to the other is if they share custody and expenses equally or if the custodial parent is financially well off AND formally declines support. You are correct. She is mistaken. | Law & Ethics | 1144365633 |
| 1379663 | Can I obtain information regarding an account that was fraudulently opened under my name? | Your name, your personal information? Yes you should be able to access the account information. It is after all your personal information that was used. Talk to the company where this account has been opened, tell them you want copies of all the account information. They can't rightly refuse as the name on the account is yours. If they have other personal information like social security number and birth date then they really can't despite that you are the person on the account especially if you show proof. | Law & Ethics | 1145466199 |
| 4201868 | Can a coach dismiss a college basketball player for having ADD? What says that he can or can not? | The Americans with Disability Act is a place to look. Also look at the school's rules about who can participate, and the state rules about what's not allowed as a basis for discrimination. | Law & Ethics | 1145406384 |
| 1640435 | why do people make bomb threats? | I think you've answered your own question ... they ARE stupid! Stupid, childish, irresponsible, lonely, bored people who have discovered a sure fire way to get attention because they aren't capable of doing anything truly WORTHY of attention, so they accept whatever they can get. | Law & Ethics | 1144734219 |
| 2333775 | Is there any compensation money for a key witness who appears in a drunk driving accident case? | They are required to reimburse you for gas and parking and maybe pay for lunch while you are there. Not going to get rich, though. | Law & Ethics | 1145586206 |
| 2774769 | Does anyone actually know what form of government we have in the United States? | Our government is a Republic, which in the U.S. is a representative Democracy. We elect our Congressional delegates, our representatives, to pass laws by which we will govern ourselves. | Law & Ethics | 1144522165 |
| 3297534 | what is title 9? | If you are referring to Title 9 fo the U.S. Code, that is the law the governs the criminal division of the Justice Department. You can read Title 9 at the link below. | Law & Ethics | 1145398535 |
| 2514580 | how long does a lender have to fund the loan on a refinance loan after you sign the papers? | Check you state laws... In California there is a 3 day waiting period. | Law & Ethics | 1144385474 |
| 1443164 | can a judge take you off of probation early? | Its possible, but is extremely unlikely. There would have to be extenuating circumstances, and most judges would be unwilling to budge. | Law & Ethics | 1145011223 |
| 3481429 | Is it possible for a lawyer form other country to practice law in the US? | Yes, however they must first be able to sit for and pass a US state bar exam before they are allowed to practice in any state. Most times a foreign lawyer goes to a US law school and gets a LLM degree first. | Law & Ethics | 1145931727 |
| 1685662 | What is the best solution to resolve a matter of an attorney who is not qualified? | First, find a new lawyer, a good one. Tell him your story. Tell him everything, the good and the bad. If he agrees to handle your case, he will deal with the old lawyer. He will know exactly how to do it. If what you say is true, it will probably involve not reporting the old lawyer in exchange for him releasing you from your contract. But let your new lawyer worry about that. | Law & Ethics | 1145394412 |
| 3532775 | What were some laws that were passed in the 1950's? | During the 1950's and 1960's, southern states continued to pass "separate but equal" laws. These laws are referred to as segregation laws because they segregated (or separated) people based on race. On May 17, 1954, the U.S. Supreme Court took up the issue of "separate but equal" in public schools in the case of Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka. The Court ruled segregation in public schools was inherently unequal. However, segregation remained in private schools. Did you know Thurgood Marshall was a lawyer for the NAACP who argued Brown v. Board of Education? Later, Marshall became the first African-American U.S. Supreme Court Justice. In September, 1957, nine African-American students tried to attend the all-white Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas. The governor sent the Arkansas National Guard to stop the students from entering the school. President Eisenhower stepped in. He sent U.S. soldiers to Arkansas to escort the children to school for the entire school year. The Montgomery Bus Boycott was one of the first protests of the Civil Rights Movement. In March, 1955, teenager Claudette Colvin refused to give up her seat to a white passenger, and she was arrested. On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks was also arrested for the same reason. Parks was found guilty and required to pay a $14 fine. Jo Ann Robinson, the president of the Women's Political Council, and E. D. Nixon had a plan to boycott the city buses of Montgomery. They distributed 35,000 leaflets asking African-Americans to stop riding the buses. Community leaders and church ministers, including Martin Luther King, Jr., met to discuss the protest. The next Monday (December 5), 50,000 African-Americans did not ride the city buses. They decided to continue the boycott until segregation on buses ended. For over a year, African-Americans walked, hitchhiked, rode bicycles, or shared car rides. On November 13, 1956, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Alabama's state and local laws requiring segregation on buses were unconstitutional. The boycott ended on December 21, 1956. It had lasted 382 days. | Law & Ethics | 1145460538 |
| 1663139 | What do you think of the "Roe vs. Wade for Men" case in Michigan? | He has a point. According to equal protection, he should have the right to decide if he wants to be a father or not. She lied to him and he made his wishes known. Personally, if I were dumb enough to shack up with a woman I would take care of the kid | Law & Ethics | 1145552782 |
| 2525853 | What exactly is the historical school of legal thought? | The historical school of legal thought emphasizes the evolutionary process of law by concentrating on the origin and history of the legal system. Thus, this school looks to the past to discover what the principles of contempory law should be. The legal doctrines that have withstood the passage of time - those that have worked in the past - are deemed best suited for shaping present laws. Hence, law derives its legitimacy and authority from adhering to the standards that historical development has shown to be workable. Adherents of the historical school are more likely than those of other schools to strictly follow decisions made in past cases. | Law & Ethics | 1145549201 |
| 3178689 | WHat exactly is "entrapment" by police officers? | In jurisprudence, entrapment is a procedural defense by which a defendant may argue that they should not be held criminally liable for actions which broke the law, because they were induced (or entrapped) by the police to commit said acts. For the defense to be successful, the defendant must demonstrate that the police induced an otherwise unwilling person to commit a crime. However, when a person is predisposed to commit a crime, offering opportunities to commit the crime is not entrapment, such as in the widely held misconception that policemen must answer questions truthfully if they are asked the same question three times, or that they must say "yes" if asked if they are a police officer. | Law & Ethics | 1144991503 |
| 3898524 | Do you think that legalizing soft drugs would solve a lot of problems. Take the value out of the product !? | Ive done a few research papers on this subject. It would clear out a lot of prison cells yes. Also, it would reduce some crime, regulate it making it safer. You could also tax it and make profits off of it that way. Just for short. | Law & Ethics | 1145494673 |
| 3077161 | What is the minimum temperature for living space a landlord in MIchigan can maintain? | There's no "set" temp. They must instead provide a "liveable" unit. If it's in MI then they must ensure only that there's heating available to keep the unit at a "liveable" level. If you're talking about cooling, generally there's no requirement for A/C since while uncomfortable generally there's no temp that would be unliveable on the hot end unlike on the cold end. You're generally never entitled to a "comfortable" temp unless when you rented/leased the unit there was AC/Heating that kept it "comfortable" but now they do not work in that condition. In that case you could argue to get out of the lease since or for repairs since the unit is no longer in the same "condition" as when you agreed to rent it. | Law & Ethics | 1145720205 |
| 3384967 | Can a job change your schedule? | UNLESS YOU WORK IN A UNION SHOP, THEY CAN CHANGE ANYTHING THEY WANT AT ANYTIME AND YOU HAVE TO DEAL WITH IT. | Law & Ethics | 1146021371 |
| 614453 | if you where slapped by a teacher what would you do? | Yes. But you might think about changing districts. | Law & Ethics | 1144393753 |
| 471998 | what is the begining salary for being a model/lawyer? | As a model, I couldn’t tell you how much. It really varies so much. When Tyson Beckford first began modeling for Ralph Lauren, he was really a hot commodity and was earning close to six figures. Other models don’t earn much at all. As for a lawyer, that also depends. If you are a government lawyer, you will probably have a beginning salary somewhere around $52,000 (depending on the part of the country where you are working). Places like New York, California, Washington, DC, Philadelphia will probably get you a better salary than places like Arkansas, Indiana, or South Dakota. If you end up as a lawyer working for a private law firm, you could earn $60-$70 thousand to start and that will also depend on the area of law you go into. Some fields of law are more lucrative than others. | Law & Ethics | 1144851952 |
| 1037580 | Any websites with Law of Contract? | http://www.west.net/~smith/kmain.htm Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1144060198 |
| 3296930 | Why are so many people against God on every national symbol??? I don't get it!!!? | I don't know, I don't get it either. What's the big deal? There are a lot of things people like to complain about I guess, and God is one of them. It's sad. | Law & Ethics | 1145912362 |
| 4464154 | If you where a lawyer, would you defend somwone you know is a bad person. Like this Moussaoui trail? | As best I could. That is the only way the system is fair. Why ruin something good over someone who is evil? | Law & Ethics | 1144932875 |
| 2601759 | My dad bought a car and it's illegal in CA. See details? | It is legal in the state of CA he needs to get it in writing and have a sticker on the engine saying that his car was modified but a reputle shop RUF tuning....And this is something he didn't do himself.I know countless RUF porsche owners that have legal RUF turbo's in CA | Law & Ethics | 1145232211 |
| 3042474 | how can i find the congress legislation? | I believe the question was for legislative information, as opposed to current statutes and regulations. You can find that at: http://thomas.loc.gov/ | Law & Ethics | 1144680156 |
| 3108082 | How do I change my child's last name in the state of Illinois? | Just start at page one, and fill out what they give you... when you take it in, they will go though it and unwittingly tell you what you have made mistakes on, its a great way for free legal assistance. Also see if your state has a legal advocate, or friend of the court's office to help. | Law & Ethics | 1145901077 |
| 274789 | how can you be charged with medical neglect if you sign a child out of one hospital and take him to another ? | Please don't quote me, as I'm not a lawyer, but just giving general advice based on what I have learned. While you do have the right to seek medical care for your son that is satisfactory to you, your son's health comes before your satisfaction as far as the state is concerned. It is possible that the doctors at the hospital that you signed him out of assumed that you hadn't taken him elsewhere for treatment, and instead just decided to forgo treatment, in which case they would have called the state with a complaint of neglect. That to me seems the most likely possibility. It is also possible that the state decided that wherever you took your son wasn't giving him a quality level of treatment. The best thing you can do is to consult with a lawyer if you haven't already. There are many lawyers who won't charge you unless they take the case and go to court, and some still that will only charge you if you win your case. If you can't find a lawyer who will help you, ask one for a reference to someone who can. I wish you the best of luck, and hope you get this issue resolved. | Law & Ethics | 1145479093 |
| 2509708 | what is tan number? | TAN = Tax Account Number (that's what it means in my country) | Law & Ethics | 1145349879 |
| 604027 | how do I get a record of a convicted felon in wisconsin?..cant seem to find the felons record? | http://www.wicourts.gov/ try this, you can access more than the circuit court here. Dont know if it will help or not.... here is one more, but you have to "dig" for info here. http://wsll.state.wi.us/topic/records/index.html | Law & Ethics | 1146108794 |
| 1208080 | Should We get rid of the current gun laws? | In a ideal situation we should remove the laws that restrict posession by law abiding citizens. But more importantly... ENFORCE the laws we already have. | Law & Ethics | 1145460729 |
| 854285 | How long do you have to file an original will after someone passes away? | This varies entirely by state. Call one of two people: 1) the clerk in the probate court in your state (the laws will be the same for every county in your state), or 2) a probate attorney in your state. They will know. | Law & Ethics | 1145372640 |
| 3257639 | if i am to take a mans life for killing my brother, the courts make me swear on the bible, why am i guilty? | The bible may say an eye for an eye. But one of the 10 commandments is Thou shalt not kill. No exceptions! | Law & Ethics | 1144716825 |
| 2697501 | how long to you have to be married in tennessee to have an annulment? | Once your married for a period of time it can't be anulled so I'm not sure what you're asking or if you simply mistated your question. Also certain actions preclude an anullment regardless of length of time. | Law & Ethics | 1144104821 |
| 646626 | how did americans feel about post-war prosperity? | thing is, war destroys wealth. the wealth comes from taxes which is taken from us before we get out checks on friday. we dont get it back, its destroyed. thers no prosperity after war, ever. | Law & Ethics | 1145520952 |
| 3210789 | Can anyone give me great examples of HYPOCRISY? | Hypocrisy comes from the ancient art of acting. Actors would wear masks to become the character they were supposed to be portraying -they were called hypocrites. Anyone (everyone) today wears a mask at one point or another ("...here comes Mary. Pretend you like her." "Good morning officer, what seems to be the problem?") The great examples of hypocrisy you seek are all around you - and the greatest are those who claim that they are not practitioners of the art. | Law & Ethics | |
| 3749212 | Are you for or against mixed gender classes? | Great question. The fact is that girl do far better in single-gender classes and boys do better in mixed gender ones. Here's where it gets weird - blacks do better in mixed race classes but whites do better in single-race ones. So, is there any way to have equality of education that is actualy the same as equality of opportunity? It would seem not. In order for boys to get a better education, girls have to get a worse one. One of these groups is going to lose. Putting it in the parents' hands (letting them choose mixed or single sex classes) doesn't really help because any appropriately informed parents will choose the one that gives their children the best education and we're back where we started. At the very least, mixed gender classes expose our children to more realistic social experiences. Does that offset the fact that our girls will not learn math as well? Beats hell out of me. | Law & Ethics | 1146227178 |
| 548885 | What percent off the estate does the executrix get in North Carolina? | None unless the will states that you get a percent. | Law & Ethics | 1145732285 |
| 4199971 | I have lived with a man for 5yrs. Is that considered a common law marriage? | would help if you posted the state. it very's from state to state. if you use his lastnname or tell people yall are married then yes. | Law & Ethics | 1144551679 |
| 4189367 | Which states did and which states did not ratify the 16th Amendment? | That same year, the income tax amendment passed overwhelmingly in the Congress and was sent off to the states. The last state ratified the amendment on February 13, 1913. The Springfield Republican reported "The Sixteenth Amendment owes its existence mainly to the West and South, where individual incomes of $5,000 or over are comparatively few."[13] Thirty-eight states ratified the sixteenth amendment, and thirty-seven sent formal instruments of ratification to the Secretary of State. (Minnesota notified the Secretary orally, and additional states ratified later; we consider only those Secretary Knox considered.) Only four instruments repeat the language of the sixteenth amendment exactly as Congress approved it. The others contain errors of diction, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. The text Congress transmitted to the states was: "The Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes on incomes, from whatever source derived, without apportionment among the several States, and without regard to any census or enumeration." Many of the instruments neglected to capitalize "States," and some capitalized other words instead. The instrument from Illinois had "remuneration" in place of "enumeration"; the instrument from Missouri substituted "levy" for "lay"; the instrument from Washington had "income" not "incomes"; others made similar blunders. Thomas insists that because the states did not approve exactly the same text, the amendment did not go into effect. Secretary Knox considered this argument. The Solicitor of the Department of State drew up a list of the errors in the instruments and—taking into account both the triviality of the deviations and the treatment of earlier amendments that had experienced more substantial problems—advised the Secretary that he was authorized to declare the amendment adopted. The Secretary did so. . . . Secretary Knox declared that enough states had ratified the sixteenth amendment. The Secretary's decision is not transparently defective. We need not decide when, if ever, such a decision may be reviewed in order to know that Secretary Knox's decision is now beyond review. | Law & Ethics | 1145038116 |
| 1075074 | how do you challende a divorce? | you can't most states are no fault, and the only way to contest them would be for money and child support / custody, but once papers are filed, the dissolution of marriage ( as it's known in legal terms ) will be granted, it might take longer if it's contested, but eventually who ever filed will get the judgment and you cannot stop it. He also does not have to give a reason ( hence the term no fault ). New York Has A Version of No-Fault Divorce New York does not have no-fault divorce as such. Instead, New York's version of a no-fault divorce requires that the spouses live apart from one another for at least a year before a divorce can be filed. The parties must execute a Separation Agreement, which must be filed with the local County Clerk before the one-year period begins to run. The spouse suing for divorce must prove that he or she has substantially performed the terms of the Separation Agreement to obtain a divorce. If you obtain a divorce based on a written Separation Agreement, you don't have to sign any papers or give any testimony about reasons for the divorce. In other words, no personal allegations against either spouse are necessary. There are other grounds for divorce in New York which are explained below. There are several steps that must be completed before you can file for a divorce in New York State. Residency Requirements First, you must satisfy the residency requirements set forth in Domestic Relations Law §230. To file for a divorce in New York you must satisfy one of the following residency requirements: 1)The marriage ceremony was performed in New York State and either spouse was a resident of the state at the time of the commencement of the action and resided continuously in this state for one year immediately before the action began; OR 2)The couple lived as husband and wife in this state and either one is a resident thereof and resided in this state for a continuous period of one year immediately prior to the commencement of the action; OR 3)The grounds for divorce occurred in this state and either party is a resident thereof and lived in this state for a continuous period of one year prior to commencement of the action; OR 4)The grounds for divorce occurred in this state and both parties are New York residents at the time the action is commenced; OR 5)If you and your spouse were married outside of New York and you never lived together as husband and wife in this state and the grounds for divorce did not occur in this state -- either you or your spouse must presently be a resident of New York State and have resided continuously in the state for at least two years prior to bringing this case. Serving the Summons and Complaint Second, you must ensure that the court has jurisdiction over your spouse (the Defendant) by arranging for him or her to be served with a Summons and Complaint or a Summons With Notice. Step 1: Your divorce action begins when you purchase an index number and file the summons with the County Clerk’s office. Step 2: Your spouse must then be served with a copy of the summons by being personally given the document. It is important to determine where your spouse is located. If he or she lives in New York State, the server must be a resident of New York State, over eighteen years of age, and CANNOT be a party to the action (this means you may not serve your spouse with the summons). If your spouse is presently residing outside of New York State you must still ensure that he or she is personally served with the summons. It is preferable to have this service accomplished by a New York resident, although this might be costly. If you use a non-New York State resident to serve your spouse outside of the State, the server must be a qualified attorney, solicitor or the equivalent in that state or nation. Otherwise the person must be authorized to serve papers pursuant to the laws of that state. The person | Law & Ethics | 1145406441 |
| 70238 | Is united nations a biased organisation? if not how ? | The organization is biased. Specifically, it is biased towards the 5 permanent members of the Security Council (Russia, United States, United Kingdom, France, China.) The Security Council passes some of the most important measures in the UN and is usually the one that prompts a serious international effort (not the general assembly as might be believed.) It has those 5 permanent members and 10 elected members. Yet if a measure goes to vote there and ends up 14 For and 1 Against, and the one "against" happens to be one of those 5 permanent members... The measure fails. 14-1 and 1 wins. This is why the UN can't usually pass any serious measures. Most major world problems involve 1 of these 5 countries and therefore they and they alone can prevent any action against their interests by simply vetoing the resolution, regardless of world opinion. | Law & Ethics | 1144742250 |
| 3750933 | Sold Ebay item. Filed updaid dispute, rec'd fees back. M.O. came. Can WesternUnion, USPS,etc get me if I cash? | If I understand correctly - after not receiving payment for an ebay item you sold, and going through the procedure, you then got the late money order. So you either have been paid twice, or you have the item and the payment. Is that right? And you are wondering if Western union or USPS could "get you" for casing the money order. The answer is "No." It isn't their problem. If the situation is as you described, the person who sent you the money order could legitmately "get you" i.e., sue, attempt to get Ebay to do something -- but Western Union etc don't have grounds to do so. And I suppose the guy who sent the order won't know that you eventually got it. So feel free to pocket it, if your conscience is no problem. | Law & Ethics | 1145979720 |
| 1722575 | How is it you can go out and kill someone, rape a child, deal drugs, and get a public defender for FREE..? | Here's the problem. Until someone has received a fair trial (and sometimes even then), it's often very difficult to determine if they really are guilty, or if they are innocent. Because the state/government has significant legal resources available, the only way to ensure a fair trial is to make sure the defendant/accused has legal representation. But remember that the criminal defendant only has legal representation for the initial trial and any guaranteed appeals. They do not have unlimited access to an attorney for any other claims they wish to make. And even if the attorney is appointed by the state (meaning, free for the defendant), that's part of the taxes we pay. As to CIVIL trials, the rules are different. Each side has to pay their own legal bills, or get someone else to pay the legal bills. His parents are paying his. That's just one of the unfair realities of a society where money makes a difference. Unless you can find someone to pay your legal bills, or find an alternative, then there will be an imbalance. Have you looked at free/low-cost legal clinics, non-profit legal aid organizations, pro bono (free) legal referral services? There are options out there. That being said, even with imbalanced legal representation, if the judge is doing his/her job, the fact that your ex has been in jail should count significantly toward qualifications as a parent. Just don't let the process intimidate you. Don't get emotional. Just make sure the court is aware of all the facts. | Law & Ethics | 1145921500 |
| 90779 | Death Penalty - for or against? | You're right, the death penalty is not a deterrant. It is a purely moral issue and an understandable one. It's not wrong to think people who do horrible things shouldn't get to live out their days, even if it is in prison and I doubt many death penalty abolitionists would be protesting to save Hitler from execution. However, the problem is in the application. Some people who do the most horrible things don't get the death penalty, and some who do things that don't rise to the level of horrible do. I say leave it up to the victim's family. If the criminal is eligible for the death penalty, let the family decide and let them pull the switch because they are the ones that will have to live with the pain the rest of their lives. Also, it is just as expensive to society for someone who is sentenced to death because the State pays for the appeals process, which is automatic and lasts for many years. | Law & Ethics | 1145077252 |
| 858209 | Is This Legal or ethical? | You shouldn't have to use your money from your own paychecks to reward yourself. If they want to do a reward system, it should come out of their pockets, or don't do it. I won't particapate in the fundraisers, nor the rewards, since it is not ethical. Is there a higher source to go to, like your boss's boss to voice your compliants in writing? | Law & Ethics | 1144043559 |
| 963192 | I,ve been appointed executer of my fathers estate in Scotland. What does this involve? | It means it is your duty to (a) preserve your father's estate entire and intact until the terms of his will can be enacted. (b) enact the terms of your father's will. | Law & Ethics | 1145610523 |
| 4084035 | find lawyer in key center,washington state? | I'm not familiar with key center, WA. However, check your local bar association. The Washington State Bar Association provides information for individuals about this and is a great resource. Additionally, you can check for lawyers on Martindale, which provides a lawyer rating system based on experience. If you are referring to key arena, the king county bar association has it's own website and provides referrals. | Law & Ethics | 1144099542 |
| 1681742 | difference between attempted murder & attempted manslaughter? | Murder implys intent or malice; manslaughter is legally defined as the unlawful killing of a human being without malice or premeditation, either express or implied. | Law & Ethics | 1145160509 |
| 1785090 | who pays the 18 cents fed tax on gas, the manufacture,distributor,or the station owner? | The the station owner charges you for it but he is responsible for giving the funds to the government. | Law & Ethics | 1146238021 |
| 745861 | do think any governer can rule by force? | All governments rule by force. Some are just a little sneakier and you don't realize it. | Law & Ethics | 1144183266 |
| 31317 | i have to go to court soon and the cops had found a needle in my bag first offense what will happen? | for your sake, you will be sent to mandatory rehab and you will clean up your act. get on with living, or get on with dieing.....its your choice. | Law & Ethics | 1144507564 |
| 1318076 | what is restorative justice? | Its the idea that a criminal can take responsibility for his actions. It is usually set up in a counseling type atmosphere. In order for it to work the criminal must take responsibility and willingly enter the program. The victim must too willingly enter. Its centered around the idea that the victim(s) can show the offender what impact his actions actually had. It also involves some minor punishments and/or restitution. | Law & Ethics | 1145482177 |
| 73638 | help me find someone for free? | look under your bed. | Law & Ethics | 1144704599 |
| 1437550 | what is the difference between a dissolution and a divorce? | A dissolution is a formal agreement between both parties to end the marriage. They work out all of the details and only have to have a single appearance in court to complete the proceedings. To terminate a marriage by dissolution, both must agree to: * Agree on a complete division of their property. * Determine who will pay the marital debts and obligations. * Determine allocation of parental rights/responsibilities * Determine who will pay child support, * Determine whether or not alimony will be paid, as well as the amount and duration A Divorce is a lawsuit filed by one spouse against the other. Divorce method is used when the parties cannot agree on one or more issues, whether custody, visitation, property division or support. | Law & Ethics | 1143952490 |
| 282476 | If I buy a home in NM when can I resell it? | Whenever you want. | Law & Ethics | 1144910837 |
| 3586327 | is the adversarial system ethical? | The adverserial legal system is governed by rules of conduct and engagement imposed on both parties. In that sense it is ethical as it provides a structure for "fair play". However, a lawyer's job is to win a case hor his/her client. Taking advantage of loopholes in the law is one way to beat the otherside. In some cases, this may not be ethical. Nevertheless, the legal process that we have provides the best way to redress a wrong since a party that feels its claim was not handled well/fairly within the scope of the law, can in some cases seek further action through the appelate courts. This is as good as it gets folks! The alternative would be Hamurarbbi's Sheria/Law, where justice is meted out in the form of chopping off body parts. | Law & Ethics | 1145909582 |
| 3901507 | how much are my damages? | What state you are in matters. Some states have limits on damages, some may have guidelines. Some may have options others dont. Generally, however, provided you prove negligence: You can be compensated for all your medical expenses, any actual losses, including time lost from work and any other expenses reasonably related to your condition (i.e. a nurse, housekeeper, transportation, etc). You can also receive damages for your future lost wages and expenses. These will be adjusted down if paid in a lump sum to account for interest you will be earning, then adjusted back up for inflation. These are harder to estimate and prove. You should have an attorney figure this out. You may also be entitled to pain and suffering and quality of life damages. This is really hard to prove, and can be a completely random amount, although the court will likely adjust it to a reasonable amount, if necessary. Your recovery will be adjusted (depending on your state) by any amount that your negligence is found to have contributed to the accident. Generally, the percentage of responsibility on you is the percent less of the damages you will receive. Also, while any assistance your insurance (if any) may have given, your insurance company will want to be reimbursed for what they paid. If you prove recklessness, or that they hit you while breaking the law, you may be entitled to punitive damages, which can be as high as 9x your actual damages. Did I mention you should hire an attorney? | Law & Ethics | 1146190924 |
| 1965540 | How does same-sex marrage affect anyone but the people getting married? | I REALLY don't understand what the big deal is all about. This world is a weird and scary place. If an adult can find true love and wants to marry someone, I don't care if they are gay or black, or Hindu or little people or WHATEVER. That will have absolutly NOTHING to do with my marriage. I do understand that marriage is a sacred thing but, isn't it up to us to keep our own marriages sacred rather than poke around in someone elses business? The divorce rate is around 50% in this country. What is so sacred about that? Since Gays and lesbians arn't allowed to marry, the high divorce rate and the lack of respect for marriage is an obvious sign that most straight people don't honor marriage. Maybe if we allowed gays to marry, they could teach us straights a thing or two. Could it be at all possible that people are afraid to let gays marry because maybe the gays will be more successful at it? Just a thought. And as for the people that quote bible passages against gay marriage, I can pop my head into the bible and find tons of quotes advocating slavery, incest and all that jazz. The fact is that this country was founded on the principal of "Separation of Church and State" Look it up if you don't understand. I appreciate other peoples religous views but, If we do not see eye to eye, it is because we have different opinions and NOT because one of us is right or wrong. To behave in a self-ritous way like that is ignorant and just plain rude. Also, There are THOUSANDS of orphans and foster kids living in institutions. They are sent out into the world without a family once they turn 18. I bet dollars to donuts that if you ask these kids, they would much rather live in a nice home with a couple of married gays than the orphanage. If gays could marry and adopt, it would give these forgotten children a chance to be a part of a loving and supportive family for LIFE. How happy they would be to have their own bedroom and parents to help with their homework and to see them in the school play? We have already tried hating people for being different and it dosn't seem to have done much good. Maybe we can all try to be more loving or understanding to people different than us. Maybe we Christians can see past the hatred and fear to the TRUE word of Jesus Christ. I don't remember Jesus hating on "sinners" or people different than Him. I remember acceptance and UNCONDITIONAL LOVE. WWJD? In your HEART you know the answer. Please forgive any misspellings, spellcheck is on the fritz. | Law & Ethics | 1144542071 |
| 2686922 | Will a person convicted on his second felony be sent to prison? | Most drug offenders who are sent to prison are either convicted of Class B offenses (e.g. the sale of any amount of cocaine, regardless of how small) or are second felony offenders convicted of offenses in Classes B-E. The Drug Law Reform Act commendably expands the sentencing options for a first-time Class B offense to include a split sentence of prison and probation. But the lowest sentence that could be imposed on a second felony offender convicted of a Class B felony is a sentence of two and one-half to five years in prison, unless the offender is eligible for diversion to a substance abuse treatment program. In many cases, such a prison sentence would be excessive, yet the Act does not permit a shorter sentence. Nor does it permit alternatives to incarceration for offenders who are not addicted and do not qualify for substance abuse treatment programs. If mandatory prison terms are to be retained, the Act should be amended to further reduce the minimum sentences, giving judges a wider sentencing range from which to select the appropriate sentence. | Law & Ethics | 1144283184 |
| 1882651 | Federal Jury Selection in Akin, SC? | Guess you figured this out already. You coulda called the courthouse to ask, though. And its "Aiken" not Akin. | Law & Ethics | 1146103214 |
| 4453086 | Serious: My 15 yr old sond is charge with 2nd degree assulte what will happen in court with him? | probation | Law & Ethics | 1144695974 |
| 1718305 | im trying to find out if mark mcdonald has a warrant in muncie, indiana? | Contact that police department. | Law & Ethics | 1145305693 |
| 659552 | Is it legal for a husband to steal his wife's car that was obtained during marriage with her salary? | If the contract or reciept of purchase is her name, it is not only theft but grand theft auto..............just like the video game. better do the cheat code for the lawyer. | Law & Ethics | 1145787454 |
| 3888114 | what is the laws regrading tasering a minor in solano county? | Is the tasering being done by police by any chance? If so, I would imagine there were good reason for it. Example...if there is a person who needs to be subdued for what ever reason and police are in fear that the person is going to do bodily harm to himself or another, I'm sure that they aren't going to have time to ask what the age is before using the taser. It is non lethal. | Law & Ethics | 1145283745 |
| 1137445 | if u got a dui in pa in 1996 & u got ard, can u be charged a 2nd offense under the new law? | What state are you in... because in OH, after 5 or 7 years ist's off your record! | Law & Ethics | 1144593559 |
| 6156 | Our constitutional right to bear arms....has anyone? | Ok..First off, there is no constitutional right to bear arms. Bottom line, it doesn't exist. I know you've heard politicians talk over and over about it, but the fact is the federal appellate courts are in near unanimous agreement that the 2nd Amendment does not confer an individual right to bear arms, rather it is a guarantee of a militia...not my argument.. that's waht the courts say - that's what the law is. One other point to drive this home. The 2nd Amendment...whatever it means...does not apply to the states. If the amendment does prevent the federal government from taking away individuals right to bear arms (which as I said earlier it doesn't), it does not apply to the states. The states are free to ban all weapons of any sort (Washington D.C. does this by the way..). SO bottom line...there is no constitutional right to bear arms. | Law & Ethics | 1145736582 |
| 3006718 | Why is pot criminalized like crack? | they should both be legal and alcohol shouldn't | Law & Ethics | 1144149299 |
| 1572132 | What is the legal definition for prostitution? | It depends on the jurisdiction (what laws are being applied), but where I'm at, the legal definition is given by Kansas Statutes Annotated (KSA) 21-3512 (a) Prostitution is performing for hire, or offering or agreeing to perform for hire where there is an exchange of value, any of the following acts: (1) Sexual intercourse; (2) sodomy; or (3) manual or other bodily contact stimulation of the genitals of any person with the intent to arouse or gratify the sexual desires of the offender or another. So in Kansas, assuming that providing room and board would be considered "an exchange of value"; then yes, it could be prosecuted as prostitution. In this case, it would be a class B, non-person misdemeanor, so long as the people are both 16 years of age or older. | Law & Ethics | 1144265552 |
| 3567684 | What is the common conservative viewpoint on euthanasia? | The only people who can legally kill people are the state. That is how conservatives see it. A medical doctor cannot make a decision on life and death. I do consider myself a consevative however I believe it to be hypocrytical of christians who are against abortion and euthanasia but for the death penalty. Makes no sense at all. | Law & Ethics | 1144036526 |
| 477026 | Should Marujuana be Legalized? | Yes,the goverment already grows it and destributr it to terminally ill patients,and they can tax it to bring this country out of the defisant.Besides,how many people u c die from pot related accidents,none their only doing 10 miles an hour u cant kill no one @10 miles a hour.Besides canada has a man named,Mark Emery,named the (Prince of pot)he has brung the country of canada some much in come by selling pot seeds that they have no debt.Plus the U.S.A whouldnt have as many drug related crimes,and if it whould help with sick people to ease the pain then i`m all for it.with the pain Busch&our Gov.put the american people through we need something to help us cope. | Law & Ethics | 1144711348 |
| 3646100 | How much weed would you smoke if it was legal and cost was not an issue? | oh, too much, probably | Law & Ethics | 1143946765 |
| 1132570 | can you not be rehirable if you have a dispute w/ a manger and your boyfriend joins the dispute? legal matter? | It sounds like she was fired for insubordination. Regardless of whether your manager is mean, you are asking to get fired if you start cursing at them. The boyfriend had no business being on the property. They are trying to run a business, you know? She won't get re-hired for those reasons, not because her boyfriend, who shouldn't have been there in the first place, stepped in. And her chances of collecting unemployment are also poor should her employer dispute the application. If you mouth off at people you suffer the consequences. | Law & Ethics | 1146282911 |
| 1993234 | Why do people not see that the US president is a criminal? | well, you see people these days are to busy to see what is going on in the world. I may not know everything, but from I think people are just to stupid to just watch what Bushy (please do not sue me because i just said "Bushy" instead of Bush,I just like the name like that)here is doing. You see, also people are sometimes to poor to buy their own TV set or even a newspaper(or they're just to lazy too) because of taxes,gas prices,and ALL OF THEIR LITTLE STUPID FRIEND!!!!!!!! And there is my opinion, you may not like what I just wrote, but DEAL WITH IT! | Law & Ethics | 1145721125 |
| 3354678 | In rental housing listings, discrimination is illegal. Is saying "Non-smokers only" discrimination? | First of all, "smokers" are not a protected class, so discrimination is not an issue. And my comment would be, how would they know you smoke? They can't keep you from smoking outside. As long as you do not smoke in the house. However, I will mention that it may be an insurance issue. When you get homeowners insurance, they ask you if you smoke. I guess because you are more likely to burn down your house if you do? I dunno. Anyway, so it may cost a lot more in insurance if the property owner rents to people who smoke in the house. Or they may just be being diffcult, but I figured I would propose a possible legit reason. | Law & Ethics | 1145639486 |
| 1429728 | Why does Yahoo support censorship in China? Which caused the arrest of a journalist? | What is their choice really? Either they do what China tells them or they offer nothing to the people there. There is no way for them to improve conditions for the people of China if the government blocks and removes them? Better to sacrafice and be seen then not sacrafice and be eliminated. People think there is censorship and a lack of privacy here; have no idea what freedoms they enjoy compared to the people of China. | Law & Ethics | 1144823475 |
| 1301063 | what to do!!!? | You should tell everyone you can that will keep you from going back unless you dont want to stay off the drugs. If you dont think you can stay off then go to rehab. I know this first hand. Also may want to tell everyone in ur life the stupid things you do when you are doing them, any further questions please email me. | Law & Ethics | 1145924629 |
| 3244659 | what does lewd act on a minor mean? | Showing your stuff to a minor or having some sexual contact/conduct with them. It could lead to designation of a sexual predator if convicted depending on your state. If you are classified as a sexual predator, you will have to register and the neighborhood will be notified when you move in. | Law & Ethics | 1146069691 |
| 3348881 | Legalize Prostitution?? | Most prostitution is not drug related, true some drug addicts begin selling themselves to pay for their drug habits. Most prostitution comes from a man meeting a woman who has low self esteem and dating her for a very short minute and then moving her into prostitution. Pimps are more profitable when they are deep in ho's meaning when they have many prostitutes in their stable. These women just cant run, although they like to think that they can, the pimp "sweats" them meaning he drives around the block, has his people watching his prostitute, when the prostitute "breaks" or gets a john he watches her close, when the john leaves the pimp tells the woman to break herself, meaning to give him the money she just made, then she goes back out on the track meaning a predesignated, usually by the pimp, area and she walks up and down the street solicting herself. Most movies you see the prostitutes standing around on a street corner. This is not how prostitution works, they have to walk the track and keep walking they stop when they have a john. If you legalize prostitution you may get rid of the pimps sweating their ho's and many of the prostitutes would be able to run, but to legalize would be to only allow prostitution in specific buildings, peace officers would have to be present at all times and the sex acts themselves would have to be recorded, this would be to ensure that prostitutes dont get raped, because yes they do get raped. | Law & Ethics | 1146024599 |
| 1188051 | Why are there so many people out there who abuse children? | Well there are a lot of sick people in this world today and as a socity we have grown more sexualy. With tv and the internet it has grown more easly for petitfiles to meet with smally children, and less time in prison than any other time in history for committing a crime.Rapeing of our children is easier for them to do and they dont get much time. So we as a people need to set hasher pentiles for these crimes. | Law & Ethics | 1145413384 |
| 4061602 | Are there any parallels that can be drawn btw.....? | The only parallel I see is in generally in the denial of immigrants from entering the United States. Tancredo’s proposal would bar all immigrants from entering this country. The Chinese Exclusion Act targeted Chinese immigrants and that Act prohibited Chinese laborers from entering this country if, in the opinion of the United States, their entry would severely endanger the locality where they would be living. Both policies, in my opinion, are very subjective. The major distinction is that Tancredo proposes sanctions to the immigrants, where as the Chinese Exclusion Act exempted those who Chinese laborers who were already in the country when the Act promulgated or those laborers who entered the United States after the Act expired. | Law & Ethics | 1145284477 |
| 2677987 | who has authority to hire a lawyer for a family member in Illinois? | If you have someone in legal trouble, anyone can hire a lawyer. The person you are hiring a lawyer for must first want the lawyer you are hiring. Second, who is going to pay for the lawyer? Anyone can hire a lawyer for anyone. It's up to the person needing the lawyer to say, yeah...I want that lawyer you're hiring and thank for paying them for me. | Law & Ethics | 1144928193 |
| 455187 | Could you sue birth control makers...? | If the side affect was listed, you take it at your own risk If it caused cancer, and be proven to be linked. then I would say yes | Law & Ethics | 1144934071 |
| 178856 | What's the time limit to execute warrant of arrest in USA? | Old arrest warrants generally don't go bad. | Law & Ethics | 1144675440 |
| 898523 | NAFTA ruled against the US in the Canadian Softwood dispute 3 times.How can the US still fine their exports? | hmm | Law & Ethics | 1144281320 |
| 1086819 | is there a law that says that a 29 year old man cannot be married to an 18 year old lady? | no. that might be state specific but after 18 that woman is an adult and can do as she pleases. | Law & Ethics | 1145544751 |
| 2231665 | Which states allow phone tapping and eavesdropping? | No State has a free reign on wiretapping. They all have VERY restraining laws. on TOP of that there is ALSO a FEDERAL statute that makes wiretapping illegal. So if the state does not get you the FEDS might. Here are some example of state and federal statutes: In Pennsylvania for instance 18 Pa.C.S. § 5703 prohibits: "(1) intentionally intercepts, endeavors to intercept, or procures any other person to intercept or endeavor to intercept any wire, electronic or oral communication;" with following exceptions: 1. "An operator of a switchboard, or an officer, agent or employee of a provider of wire or electronic communication service, whose facilities are used in the transmission of a wire communication, to intercept, disclose or use that communication in the normal course of his employment " OR 2. "Any investigative or law enforcement officer or any person acting at the direction or request of an investigative or law enforcement officer to intercept a wire, electronic or oral communication involving suspected criminal activities, including" In California, Cal Pen Code § 631 (2006) states: "Any person who, by means of any machine, instrument, or contrivance, or in any other manner, intentionally taps, or makes any unauthorized connection, whether physically, electrically, acoustically, inductively, or otherwise, with any telegraph or telephone wire, line, cable, or instrument, including the wire, line, cable, or instrument of any internal telephonic communication system, or who willfully and without the consent of all parties to the communication, or in any unauthorized manner, reads, or attempts to read, or to learn the contents or meaning of any message, report, or communication while the same is in transit or passing over any wire, line, or cable, or is being sent from, or received at any place within this state; or who uses, or attempts to use, in any manner, or for any purpose, or to communicate in any way, any information so obtained, or who aids, agrees with, employs, or conspires with any person or persons to unlawfully do, or permit, or cause to be done any of the acts or things mentioned above in this section, is punishable by a fine not exceeding two thousand five hundred dollars ($ 2,500), or by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding one year, or by imprisonment in the state prison, or by both a fine and imprisonment in the county jail or in the state prison." Exceptions: " (b) This section shall not apply (1) to any public utility engaged in the business of providing communications services and facilities, or to the officers, employees or agents thereof, where the acts otherwise prohibited herein are for the purpose of construction, maintenance, conduct or operation of the services and facilities of the public utility, or (2) to the use of any instrument, equipment, facility, or service furnished and used pursuant to the tariffs of a public utility, or (3) to any telephonic communication system used for communication exclusively within a state, county, city and county, or city correctional facility." The FEDERAL law says: Except as otherwise specifically provided in this chapter any person who-- (a) intentionally intercepts, endeavors to intercept, or procures any other person to intercept or endeavor to intercept, any wire, oral, or electronic communication; [is guilty of a crime] EXCEPTIONS: (ii) being used by a provider of wire or electronic communication service in the ordinary course of its business, or by an investigative or law enforcement officer in the ordinary course of his duties CONCLUSION: DO NOT EVEN THINK about wiretapping someone unless you have their consent, you are a police office and have probable cause, or you work for telephone company and it is a pert of your normal job. YOU WILL get slammed with state and federal penalties. | Law & Ethics | 1146454359 |
| 4477477 | How much time should a twenty year old male get for stealing $50,000 worth of teddy bears? | A week or two. | Law & Ethics | 1144130856 |
| 2582232 | When did the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution Act, 750 ILCS 5/504 come into affect? | Your in a for a treat.... http://www.state.il.us/court/OPINIONS/SupremeCourt/1996/June/Opinions/HTML/78726.txt | Law & Ethics | 1145395867 |
| 2733942 | How much can the police fine you for illegal tinted windows? | The police will not fine you. The court would handle the disposition of the case. The police merely write the original ticket. If you have a question, maybe your best bet would be to call the court and ask. If there is any fine it would be imposed by the court, so don't admit to anything. The law in PA states that the tinting must not prevent someone from seeing inside the vehicle. TITLE 75 Section 4524 (e)(1) of the Pennsylvania Common Statutes states that (1) No person shall drive any motor vehicle with any sun screening device or other material which does not permit a person to see or view the inside of the vehicle through the windshield, side wing or side window of the vehicle. Note that the law only prohibits tinting which prevents a person from seeing or viewing the inside of the vehicle. It does not prohibit all tinting or tinting below 70%. The Law therefore implicitly permits any tinting which does not prevent a person from seeing or viewing the inside of the vehicle. | Law & Ethics | 1144022247 |
| 2719432 | Is it illegal to film my neighbours if they are abusing their dogs? | It's nice to know that there are people liek you that care about animals and are willing to do something about it. That being said, personally, I would not leave them a message, I'm not sure of the legal implications, but I don't think it's the best way to go about fixing the issue. If they are abusing the dogs, the chances are they won't stop if you leave them a message - they will probably just take out the anger on the dogs, or do it someplace where it's not visible. Worst case scenario, they'll find out it's you, and you could have safety or legal problems. You could always contact one of the major animal groups to ask them the best way to proceed, as I'm sure they have effective guidelines. If they don't give you the advice you need, the second best move (or maybe the best?) would be to contact one of the animal protection groups at a local law school. The advantage is that they are small, and always want to get their hands on "live" cases. Here's a link to such an organization, the ALDF (Animal League Defense Fund): http://www.aldf.org/windows/chapters.html I think it's so terrible that people do this to their animals... | Law & Ethics | 1144995453 |
| 3138537 | Why child support? | a fat chunk from ur paycheck is what you will be paying.they should contact u withiin a month of processing her petition. agree with the former response of u made now u gotta pay for them, i have never received a dime of child support, never asked.....but he never sees or talks to his kid either!! what would u prefer? | Law & Ethics | 1144822692 |
| 3235700 | Should I become a paralegal? | It depends on where you live. I was a paralegal for 21 years and in Arkansas (where I live) you don't get much better than a really good legal secretary gets. I live in a University town and there are too many law students willing to work for low pay so the attorneys around here don't pay much for paralegals. I'm old enough to have been lucky to only have to pass a state test (after being a legal secretary several years) and become a paralegal in Arkansas--that has changed now and you must attend a paralegal program. | Law & Ethics | 1146428516 |
| 3414302 | If you live in New York in the summer, and California in the winter, can you vote in both State elections? | I'm pretty sure you have to declare one as your "home" rseidence, and vote there only. | Law & Ethics | 1145312646 |
| 964014 | why is America still against the International CRiminal Court? | Because it sacrifices our sovereignty to a foreign body | Law & Ethics | 1144328667 |
| 1845308 | return to work after injury with restriction my work went against the orders what am i suppose to do? | You need to consult an attorney. | Law & Ethics | 1145832260 |
| 1473231 | do u think it is immorally wrong to barn same sex marriage and why...wud u be justified if u break the law? | Marriage is a basic human right. The freedom to marry is at least as much about love and equality as it is about law and religion. Ending discrimination in civil marriage would properly hold America to its commitment to be a country where everyone has the right to be both different and equal. That being said, breaking the law is breaking the law. Don't do the crime if you can't do the time. You can't pick and chose which laws to obey, but you can have a say in which bills become laws and work to overturn unjust laws. | Law & Ethics | 1146106285 |
| 4375883 | To what extent can I use pictures of my kids that I didn't take? | You need to look into the terms of the contract that existed between you and the photographer. When a photographer takes a photo they own the copyright to it, just as happens when anybody creates any sort of work in tangible form be it writing, a movie, a painting or a photo. Often when someone commissions a person to produce a work on their behalf the person doing the commissioning does so on the understanding that they will have copyright of that work. The fact that they're your kids doesn't have any bearing on the matter. Firstly you should check through any smallprint and see what that says. In the absence of any terms or conditions then approach the photographer and see what she has to say regarding ownership of copyright. You caould always state that you hired her on the understanfing that you would be granted copyright. Until things are resolved I woundn't go selling the prints. I hope you manage to get things sorted - good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1144085713 |
| 1271705 | what does this stand for "WH ADJ-SUSP ENT SENT" it was in a judgement for a criminal case? | WH I am not sure of. However, the ADJ means adjudicated I would imagine guilty since a sentence was rendered, and the susp ent sent, means that the disposition was a suspended sentence. | Law & Ethics | 1144938206 |
| 3151190 | driving in the desert, approach a stop sign, no trafic for miles, you don't stop, has a law been broken? | A law makes no specification about whether others are present, and so the law has been "broken." I like to use a sociologist's point of view, so I would say that a law is just a very formal norm; as such, since you are not really acting in society, I would say that the law really has no bearing. You could argue that learned behavior should generalize to when you are alone, but this does not have to be the case. | Law & Ethics | 1145591599 |
| 251016 | does anyone know what aggravated theft means? | As aggravate means to make worse or provoke I am guessing that aggravated theft mean a higher level of theft probably with a weapon and the previous person has answered | Law & Ethics | 1145930832 |
| 1390798 | why are people allowed to drink and drive? | It depends on the state but in most states you are allowed to drive after a number of drinks as long as you are within the blood-alcohol threshold. In Texas it is currently set at .08. | Law & Ethics | 1144380340 |
| 166473 | where can I get a copy of the Florida child support law? | Library. | Law & Ethics | 1145624981 |
| 202999 | In Michigan, if me and my ex agree to me signing my rights over will my child support stop? | Only as of the day you totally give up ALL your rights to this child, through the legal system, will your child support stop accruing. I wonder how old you are and if you are just financially strapped temorarily and it looks like a good way to reduce your obligations. Are you sure you never want to be a part of this child's life? Life has a funny way of throwing things into your life you can't imagine at the moment - be clear about this decision - it's more than just money involved. | Law & Ethics | 1145129657 |
| 3126642 | how do I get rid of a criminal record that is over 10 years old? | If you are looking for a "no record found" status, Also make sure they clear your FBI file number or state file number,if you want it completely gone, if it can be done. I know in the state I'm in when we use to do background checks if you where ever convicted of any crime you would have a FBI file number or state file number even though the charge didn't show up. Then the said person would have to prove to the employer why said FBI file Number or state number was showing. That is for adult arrestable offense's only where they actually process and fingerprint you in a jail, no traffic or juvenile stuff. Most definitely see a lawyer about it. | Law & Ethics | 1144777819 |
| 1256868 | owi is operating while intoxicated. the officer never seen me move the vehicle? | Help us out. How did he contact you? There are exceptions in the DUI laws that allow a police officer to arrest you without observing you driving. Provide some more details and we might be able to guide you better. | Law & Ethics | 1145920097 |
| 1265722 | stealing a stop sign, is that in the penal code? what section? | stealing anything is by definition, stealing. you must get permission to have the sign in your posession or you are breaking the law. more particularly, federal law according to the National Highway Safety Administration, because you are tampering with a safety device installed by the government. if it is an all way, or 4 way stop, you could be in ALOT of trouble, because those are regulated DIRECTLY by NASHA, making it a federal crime to "remove from the placement of sign, where directive is not visible to the driver approaching said sign." this law also applies to other signs, like school signs, pedestrian crossings, and highway directions. advertisements are governed by those who own them. | Law & Ethics | 1144993777 |
| 1863946 | what hapens if an american girl married a non us citezen ,then he left the country ,what can she do? | Well wouldn't you goto the appropriate embassy and speak to them and also get proper legal advice, they will be able to best advise on anything like that. | Law & Ethics | 1144849750 |
| 2133234 | What is a stay of execution date by the governor referred to as? | No, it isnt clemency. A stay of execution granted by the governor is what happens with the gov. feels that there is some evidence that would point to the convicted person's innocence. A stay of execution is just that - a stay. Once the governor has enough time to look at the case and are not satisfied with the evidence, they can remove the stay of execution and reset the execution date. | Law & Ethics | 1145134152 |
| 1611250 | Is there a law being passed that we won't be allowed to carry our bibles on airplanes? | Unfortunately yes, a bill is being reviewed in Congress over the possible ban of religious texts upon public transportation. Luckily its not a very popular bill. Seems like a violation of the separation of church and state clause in the constitution. | Law & Ethics | 1145221264 |
| 1222014 | What can i do if the IRS is charging me for something that is no mine? | Call the IRS and ask for an advocate to help you with your dispute with IRS. They can help you if you are right | Law & Ethics | 1144528641 |
| 3325450 | What will happen if i got caught driving alone with a learners permit ? | Probably lose your permit. | Law & Ethics | 1144211075 |
| 4396852 | Which way do people look when they are lying? | They look anywhere except into your eyes | Law & Ethics | 1145894338 |
| 477570 | Why is there so much of disharmony in this world when happiness is just within reach? | things that happen in the world are echoes of what's been happening for a long time. Once a ball gets rolling it takes conscious effort to stop it. (I appreciate your sentiment. Even if the effort for peace is not successful, every little bit helps). | Law & Ethics | 1145935016 |
| 1954207 | Why can the government tell us we must wear seat belts but can't force pregnant women to stop smoking? | Your question is good and very interesting. What it shows is the many contradicitons in the law. If goverment had it their way--I imagine they would outlaw many of the personal freedoms we have. Why one law is set in place opposed to another depends on the lobby of folks in higher places that are willing to fight agaisnt it. It is a fine line the goverment walks as they make laws on a public level without stepping on peoples personal rights. However--you are not without choice--you can choose not to wear seatbelts and pay the 10$ ticket if caught or you can organize folks to fight agaisnt an unjust law. Like I said above--it is these fights that explain why we have so many contradictions. | Law & Ethics | 1145282508 |
| 4112359 | How do you find and put a lawyer on permanent retainer? | got cash? | Law & Ethics | 1145886051 |
| 2067672 | What is the most extreme punishment for one who is in posession of a marijuana plant? | The maximum punishment in the United States is life without possibility of parole. The only sentence that would be stronger would be the death penalty, which can not be given to a person for a non-violent crime. Years ago, many states allowed life sentences for marijuana posession, although today, in most states, you would not get such a sentence unless you were growing or distributing large numbers of plants. Most areas now will only seek probation for a first simple possession offence, although you might get a little bit of time for a felony conviction (usually over an ounce). Many states also will now suspend your drivers license for a drug related conviction. Fines will typically be a few hundred dollars for simple possession, but they vary drastically from state to state. Repeat offenders, of course, are sentenced more harshly, and you could expect to to a bit of time even for a misdemeanor offence. | Law & Ethics | 1145752304 |
| 4399624 | In the State of New Jersey do medical bills have a statute of limitations? | If you are curious about that I found looking under your fair credit report, they provide you information on how those things should be asked. I live in Indiana and we do have a statue of limitations, violent crimes, bad bills, and collections. After 2 years, no claims on insurance,violent crimes, but the bills last 10 years on your credit. | Law & Ethics | 1145254260 |
| 3122779 | Correction Officers or Law Enforcement Officials - Please Help!? | In the Cleveland Area, there is a program for boys called Safely Home. I understand you are looking for a girls program, but if you contact them, they could really give you some great ideas of where to start. They are located in Bedford. If I remember correctly, there is also a branch for girls as well. | Law & Ethics | 1145018590 |
| 4107303 | What is the character of colleges? Private or public? | ??? | Law & Ethics | 1145820429 |
| 1735534 | really appriciate it, if some1 can spend few minutes explaning this. thank you.? | Dragonfly is correct. There may have been actions you could have taken if he had sold you the business under false pretenses, but after you re-negotiated, you should have written a new contract. If you did not write a new contract after the change in agreement, the original contract still stands. You could argue verbal contract, but 99% of the time the written contract will win. Also, if you don't have any contract, then its even worse. You could try to only pay him the half, but if you don't have any paperwork conveying the business to you or outlining the payments and the purchase, he can just take your money and claim either that you haven't paid, you haven't paid enough, or that you never even had a deal on the business. If you are not well informed on the law, it is always wise to consult an attorney before making major business decisions. | Law & Ethics | 1145657584 |
| 2237230 | How do you get somebody to give up possession of a home that you bought while it was under foreclosure? | Unlike some of the other people who have responded to this question, I am a practicing attorney and I actually have experience helping client with exactly this type of situation. The exact procedures vary from state to state, so you should find a location attorney who handles eviction lawsuits. You won't be able to call the police because this is a civil matter. Typically you must give the person a notice to vacate, not unlike you might give to a renter at the end of a lease. If they do not vacate, you need to file and eviction lawsuit. Eventually, you should be able to get a judgment for the possession of the property. In most states, you would then get a writ of possession which then authorizes local law enforcement to remove the squatters from the property. | Law & Ethics | 1144623526 |
| 825457 | Why when people are caught on tapes abusing animals...like Covance, and Bailey & Barnum Circus....? | I haven't seen the tape, but in order to sue you need either to have your own interests harmed, or you need to be suing under a law which grants a private right of action to sue to enforce the law. Animal cruelty statutes are usually criminal, and have to be enforced by the district attorney or county prosecutor, not by suit of a private individual. | Law & Ethics | 1145566089 |
| 4472119 | how do i copyright something? | http://www.copyright.gov/ | Law & Ethics | 1146177163 |
| 1550481 | Should i get a harir cut cause my hairs but 19in long and im a guy? | Yes and donate it to the place that make wigs for kid cancer patients. Then grow it back to do it again. | Law & Ethics | 1145068614 |
| 4183587 | what is the law in georgia if you move out of you parents house at 17? | The law most likely says that you cannot. Often times, you must be 18 or older to find a place to live or have utilities. Then most places have a credit check...odds are that you have none. | Law & Ethics | 1144683170 |
| 1416869 | What should happen to Saddam Hussain? | Honestly, every answer except the worst answer (release him back to power) was incredibly disturbing, you guys sound like you work for the Nazi death camps......man its horrifying to hear people want to do this to others.....all you gotta do is sit him in a prison cell, and subject him to the rest of his life to a monitor with a constant stream of American Propaganda....that'd drive him mad, and he wouldn't have anyone to yell at, then you just throw away the key and (did I mention this is happening in a rocket) and launch him off into space, to be picked up or driven into a hard rock or boiling sun... | Law & Ethics | 1145081043 |
| 3992256 | Is their any legal action that can be taken against bouncers in bars??? | Depends on the state you live in. Technically, any action committed where there is intentional contact that can cause injury is considered battery (Texas Penal code). But you would have to have called the police and filed a complaint. They can also be held civilly liable, both the bar and the individuals. They are NOT peace officers, and cannot cause injury except in defense of themselves or a 3rd party. In my experience as a cop, bouncers are a typically (though not exclusively) a group of testosterone driven bullies and thugs that lack the intelligence or ability to secure any other type of employment. Realistically, you face an uphill battle. Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1146214788 |
| 2148964 | What happens when you lapse you auto ins.and you have to get a hearing? | Bad things. You are at the mercy of the insurance company and your DMV. Be upfront with them. Good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1144037016 |
| 3962196 | what are some of the punishment of renaissance for crimes? | Hanging, beheading, evisceration, and being torn apart by four horses were common sentences. Beatings, floggings and amputations were also common for lesser crimes. Don't forget that torture was also used to extract confessions. That's a whole other thing. | Law & Ethics | 1144768969 |
| 4432820 | Is resevation in the IIT's and IIM's a good idea? | No. Its a dirty political game. Gandhi ji fought against untouchability but these politicians promoting this "untouchability". Yes, most of us dont have any friends from these reserved categories. Beacause most unreserved category population hates these reserved category people because they are enjoying the special "privilage" of reservation class but we are not responsible for this BUT OUR POLITICIANS because their children dont suffer in any way so they cant feel any pains. Why they want to divide and rule in this way? just for their self interest? These reserved category will be respected when they come forward to compete in a fair manner only using their brains and oppose this reservation policy if they want any respect in the society. Otherwise they will live "untouchability" for generations to come. | Law & Ethics | 1144593715 |
| 4020353 | is sex with a 33 year old male legal with a 17 year old girl? | It depends on which state they both live in. Different states have different ages of consent which usually vary from 16-18. You can find that info on the state's website. It might be legal, but I really don't find it moral. There's a 16 year age gap between the two. The male could be old enough to be her father. | Law & Ethics | 1144627780 |
| 599536 | Legal ? LA. someone I know waived rights to community prop? Does she have any rights to the house in divorce? | If the house was paid for with community funds, she has a case. (A case, not a sure victory.) There are lots of possible reasons (for instance, it may be that in using community funds, it is a breach of the contract, so the house is community property -- or it may be that the agreement would be found unconscionable, esp. if she had no legal advice prior to agreeing), and lots of facts that cannot be determined from your question. But she should consult a lawyer. | Law & Ethics | 1146253959 |
| 3850815 | im trying to find out officers names in st. francois county, Mo. Where can I find this information? | you cant they are protected | Law & Ethics | 1145829653 |
| 289389 | How do you get a case heard before the US Supreme Court? | One of two ways. Either direct appeal from a decision of a three-judge panel at the circuit court level (usually an injunction), or through acceptance of a case by 4 or more Supreme Court justices from appeal from a Federal Court of Appeals. The latter is called Certiorari. | Law & Ethics | 1145284006 |
| 574710 | Should President Bush be impeached if he is found to have deliberately participated in outing Valerie Plame? | If there is a real question of whether a law was broken, then the person who broke the law should undergo a trial to determine guilt or innocence. Impeachment is the way the President can be put on trial. Was the information declassified? Was the declassification proper? Assuming both of the above, did the president (or other executive officer) have the legal authority to declassify the information in the manner it was? I don't know. But if there is a legitimate question of whether one or more laws were broken, the the trial (impeachment) is appropriate. Otherwise, we're basically saying the people in power can break the laws with impunity, and we're back to a monarchy. | Law & Ethics | 1145629525 |
| 638935 | can a woman be held liable for a lease when she has had to vacate her home live in a shelter due to domestic v | The law and land lords can be merciless and many times don't give a fudge cycle what a person's problem is. Legally YES - they can force her to be liable. That doesn't make it ethical though. On the chance the land-lord has a heart, she needs to talk to the man and explain the situation. Sometimes whoever's name is on the lease is fully responsible and that depends on the state law or county, etc. Hopefully she at least doesn't have her name on the lease solely or jointly. Otherwise she needs to talk to a lawyer. The yellow page ads should tell whether a lawyer charges for a first time consultation or not. | Law & Ethics | 1144958956 |
| 4422630 | if i were to? | beat you with clubs | Law & Ethics | 1145921480 |
| 3831013 | WHY is marijuana illegal in the US? | It is illegal because of racism, corporate greed, and corrupt officials. Here's the history (see first source) There has never been a reported death from marijuana as it is physiologically impossible to have a lethal overdose from it (unlike aspirin and many other legal drugs). While long term heavy smoking of marijuana can cause bronchitis and other lung conditions, it has also not been shown to cause cancer (although the smoke contains carcinogens, every study has shown no correlation between marijuana use and cancer). Marijuana does effect short-term memory and motor coordination, but this is not a long-term problem. While driving under the influence of marijuana is not safe, it is safer than alcohol or fatigue. The recent FDA statement about medical marijuana was based on trying to help the pharmaceutical companies who sell marijuana-based drugs like Marinol and Sativex. Read any of the major newspaper editorials on the FDA statement and you'll see they were slammed for ignoring all the established science in favor of medical marijuana (and a group of Representatives in Congress are demanding an explanation from the FDA). | Law & Ethics | 1146287465 |
| 240967 | Does anyone else think there is a big US/UK split going on? | I haven't noticed this at all. I'm not sure most American teenagers even have a clue as to what the attitude of their U.K. peers is on the war. As far as the general population of the U.K. resenting America's intrusive foreign policies, that' nothing new. And while Fox News does tend to be polarizing when it comes to attitudes about national boundaries, it generally backs up the U.K. while attacking just about everybody else. If anything, I would say that most Americans, especially conservatives actually perceive the U.K. as our only true ally right now. | Law & Ethics | 1145891804 |
| 3264138 | does the queen need to wear deodorant? | ofcourse not but the princes do. the queen wears parfum or perfume | Law & Ethics | 1144830965 |
| 942456 | Should adultry be against the law? | yes, and it is. It gives the non-cheater some rights in a marriage, and more importantely, in a divorce. The reason the government is involved is because it's a legally binding agreement that people benefit from tax-wise. If you don't or can't live up to the terms of the agreement, don't get married. | Law & Ethics | 1144862740 |
| 1500077 | Can an acquittal be expunged from a rap sheet? | No, it will show up as an arrest and maybe show the outcome. But an arrest is forever. | Law & Ethics | 1146281944 |
| 2794351 | Can some one explain the current unrest in france to me? i tried looking but it didnt do any help on yahoo? | BBC News homepage and from there navigate your way to the Europe page and from there... etc... it will only take you a few minutes....... | Law & Ethics | 1144870399 |
| 3907550 | Trying to find my son. I live in Michigan but I last heard he was in prison in the San Francisco Area? | Federal inmate locator: http://www.bop.gov/iloc2/LocateInmate.jsp California inmate locator: http://www.cdcr.ca.gov/ReportsResearch/Inmate_Locator.html Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1144899569 |
| 3587415 | Do you think 16 is too young to drive? | Let only the responsible ones drive, and make sure they are recommended by teachers, parents, friends,etc. | Law & Ethics | 1146171912 |
| 2361596 | Is there a way to prevail in a case of being falsely accused of Hit-and-Run? | Maybe you should get another couple attorney opinions. | Law & Ethics | 1146281221 |
| 4185892 | what is the CIA's opinion on drug use for military purposes today (relating to MKULTRA & their other drug use | You might get your info at the following sites : http://www.cia.gov/saynotodrugs/index http://www.serendipity.li/cia.html | Law & Ethics | 1145875045 |
| 2507038 | Does the President of The United States carry Business Cards? | Yes and stationary too. Write a good, meaningful letter and see if he responds. | Law & Ethics | 1146178596 |
| 1354534 | As a Kentucky citizen do I legally get to know why I was terminated by my employer if I request to know? | If you were in a Union, you would definitely have a right to find out. I suppose by your question that asking is out of the question. Have someone send them a letter pretending to be a prospective employer asking about your employment history. If they say anything about why you were fired, they have violated Federal law. You will find out why they fired you, and can sue the pants off them. | Law & Ethics | 1146082691 |
| 1389201 | reforms of the venezuelan constitution? | I bet wiki will have all you need. | Law & Ethics | 1145831473 |
| 1143564 | Question ( Please Help)? | What can I say?: Life isn't fair... In the words of Denis Leary, "Life sucks,...get a helmet!" | Law & Ethics | 1145491153 |
| 945158 | ooooo someone needs to chill? | is that a full blown question or a statement with an extra question mark? see im answering your question with a questionand now you cant reply again, hehe ... | Law & Ethics | 1144436270 |
| 241903 | Court ruling...? | She is in contempt of court. At this point, its not her concern what the bills are and for how much. She doesn't need to see them. The court ordered her to pay them and that's all she needs to know. I'd advise the court that she is in default and request another hearing. | Law & Ethics | 1144753365 |
| 4138853 | Is the USA going to go to a war agaings IRAN? | To me, the fact that Bush is investigating Iran because of possible nuclear weapons facilities has nothing to do with terrorism. Ever wonder why the 9/11 hijackers were allegedly from Afghanistan, but somehow we ended up shortly at war against terrorism in Iraq (hm, more oil there....)? It seems pretty clearly to be about the oil. First, we also said we invaded Iraq not only to combat terrorism (with no prove of terrorists from Iraq), and to "free the Iraqi people", which really only destroyed their public facilities and started a civil war. And now suddenly we decide to inspect a neighboring, oil-soaked country for weapons, who are too poor to be making any anyway. Meanwhile, North Korea has confirmed to us that they possess nuclear weapons and would use them, but suspiciously we have no desire to touch them....nothing to gain there! I feel sorry for people that believe blindly what Bush says to the media and the people, lies that create hatred in our country against the unknown and different. It is quite possible that we will start a war in Iran, but more likely we will just disable them by destroying all they have to get at their oil and not send in what's necessary to take care of the people! | Law & Ethics | 1145911528 |
| 2466169 | Would you ever throw away a £10 note (or your currency equivalent)? | Certainly not intentionally. There's always having it fall out of your pocket. Now, if we talk about wasting $10, I think we've all bought something tat we shouldn't have. | Law & Ethics | 1145542683 |
| 3045118 | How do i file a harassment claim on an ex-boyfriend? | Start with a restraining order. It should have more details. | Law & Ethics | 1145260419 |
| 2126977 | why is weed good? | Law & Ethics | 1145454867 | |
| 2066017 | are youth services programs working? | Absolutely, without a doubt. For generations past, and I still see it today. | Law & Ethics | 1145848656 |
| 4236594 | i need to know if a person can get charged with man slaughter after beating someone up after a car accident? | Your did not die, so there will be no manslaughter charges. Possible charges might include assault, battery and even attempted murder in extreme cases. Criminal laws vary from state to state, so additional charges might be possible depending on the laws where the incident occurred. | Law & Ethics | 1144489575 |
| 2054692 | What is an intervening defendant? | In civil procedure, intervention means adding yourself as a party (with court permission) because you feel your rights would not otherwise be adequately protected. Generally it happens when the lawsuit was initiated between other parties, but the outcome would adversely affect a third-party's rights. See the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure for some examples. | Law & Ethics | 1146012187 |
| 3440406 | Why does North Carolina have a law saying that a minor cannot be alone with a doctor? | It is for the child's protection. The insurance is most likely in your parents name. They have a law like that here in California. However, if your child is getting the Depo shot to prevent pregnacy, it is kept private and not privy to parents. | Law & Ethics | 1144518845 |
| 2468696 | what are TAC channels? | go to http://www.radioreference.com/index.php to learn about these channels and why we might need them in cases of arbitrary weather | Law & Ethics | 1145490392 |
| 2409726 | What does Dism.-furth. of justice mean? | Dismisal for furtherince of justice. Meaning the case has been dismissed. | Law & Ethics | 1145661590 |
| 4007081 | where do i find visitation rights? | The courts | Law & Ethics | 1145048011 |
| 4277654 | Death Penalty!!? | Well, my general feeling is, if you killed an other human being, you deserve to die. Unless of course, your actions were justified (self defense). I personally wouldn't care how some one dies if they are sentenced to death. The whole idea of it is, they no longer deserve the priviledge to continue living. As well, why keep them here to take up space and gobble up tax dollars? Why not send them to our creator to be judged, expeditiously. After all, that's what's going to happen when he dies, any way. | Law & Ethics | 1144901185 |
| 2178407 | I have a court date to dispute a credit judgement and the plaintiff waived their appearance, what does this me | It means the plaintiff won't show up, but they usually can't arbitrarily waive their appearance. You or your attorney if you have one would have to consent. If the plaintiff's attorney will be there, it really doesn't help you at all. It means you won't have anyone to cross-examine. I'd recommend asking for summary judgment in your favor. End of story. | Law & Ethics | 1144344138 |
| 4124419 | What is the Landrum Griffith Act? Where can I get info about this act? | the landrum Griffith act gives union members certain rights within a union just go to yahoo search type in landrum Griffith act and you can find lots of articles on this act | Law & Ethics | 1144319754 |
| 1225429 | Is it possible for an American Social Security number to be identical to a Canadian Social Insurance number? | Both countries have nine number system but the canadian is presented this way XXX-XXX-XXX instead of the american way XXX-XX-XXXX. Nine numbers gives one billion possibilities but I guess its possible to get duplicate numbers. However I find it hard to believe that someone use a canadian number in the american system. For example, Visa Canada and Visa USA is two completely different companies and they can't view the credit history from the other country. So I guess the explanation is possible but I'm still a bit skeptical about it... | Law & Ethics | 1145567937 |
| 3637997 | What would you have done in this situation? | The question to ask yourself is: "Are you authorized to carry a baton in the work place". Your use of it seems reasonable. If he was willing to attack an armed security guard, then he certainly was capable of knocking down or charging through a clerk, who may have confronted him for shop lifting, as he made his way towards an exit. Thus Turing a shop lifting charge in to robbery through force or fear charge. It is presumptuous of you to allege that he was cracked out. And it makes you seem unprofessional to describe him in a manner you can not back up. You need to come up with better words which describe his demeanor and actions IE. disoriented, aggressive, or just say he APPEARED to be on drugs or describe other behavior associated with theft from the store which justifies your asking him to leave. You can defend appearance but not an allegation of being cracked out. It is important how you word things. If you say something you can't defend, then everything you did after that which you can't defend is drawn in to question. The focus shifts from him having to defend his action to you having to defend yours. You become the one on trial. IE. the Simpson case It is a situation wherein you end up asking yourself once you are fired how did I start off being on the side of right and end up being in the side of wrong. You never want your solution to a problem to be worse than the original problem. And if you are not authorized to carry a baton. You are in a world of hurt and need to hire an attorney OF YOUR OWN immeadiatly who is going to tell you to get off this web site and shut your mouth. Because there is at least the appearance of guilt by the uncertainty of the question you posed, which could hurt you if it was entered into as evidence. In a courtroom situation you will want to appear confident and certain the action you took was unquestionablly reasonable and portionable to the threat you encountered. I give you the benefit of the doubt that your feelings of uncomftability are from having to go farther in your job responsibilities than previously asked of you. Simualar to the feeling a police officer may experience when he has to fire his service revoulver. The spell checker isn't working. I don't have time to go through and make all the corrections. You can either accept my advise as it appears or disregard it altogether. | Law & Ethics | 1144218784 |
| 4149276 | Felony Time Frame? | There is no set timeframe for a police investigation - that having been said, police departments are anxious to "clear" cases that they're working on. Crime figures are reported, both to the public and the state, and police departments are notoriously reluctant to appear "inefficent." It's also true that - as time elapses since the crime was committed - "evidence" and new information becomes harder to come by, so there is little point in "investigating" beyond a relatively short period of time. But - if you mean is there a law as to when the police have to decide when to bring charges or drop a case - no. If a person is arrested for a crime, the state has a limited period of time in which to file charges - and there are statutes of limitation as to the maximum period of time, after a crime is alleged to have occurred, that legal proceedings based on those events may begin. The sad reality is that the case is far more important to you than it is to your local police department - and in their defense, it's likely (unless you live in a very small town) that your incident is just one of many crimes that the department is dealing with. The local state attorney will only bring charges if they feel like they have a reasonably strong chance of winning the case. If, as you have described it, it will be difficult for the prosecutor to prove that this particular suspect stole your money, it's highly likely that no charges will be brought. Unlike police television dramas, it's unlikely that the defendant will break down on the stand and admit to having stolen from your purse - either the police have evidence that makes a strong case - or they have a confession - or they have fairly unimpeachable eyewitnesses - or they have nothing. | Law & Ethics | 1145384120 |
| 1812439 | what free attorneys are there in columbia south carolina? | doesn't matter about free...you get what you pay for, and if it's free, it's probably a shatty attorney! | Law & Ethics | 1145473416 |
| 2486961 | What happens if I win a court case, but he claims he can't pay? LEGAL HELP NEEDED!!!!!!!? | once you have the judgment get a certified copy and record it in the county where he lives, you can file for a writ of execution to seize property but you will need an attorney for that, also send a copy to credit reporting agencies if you cant get your money at least you can F**k with his credit | Law & Ethics | 1145316649 |
| 3213595 | how do you prevent a collection agency from calling? | Just say, "No speak-a Ingles". | Law & Ethics | 1144762795 |
| 3995834 | who were the 18 people that dr. ross caputo allegedly blindly in his faulty sterilizer scam? | Why are you asking? Lawyer trying to make a civil case? I'm sure the names are available if you look up the criminal case unless they were blacked out. I just don't see a need to list the names of people who've been hurt, all it does is hurt them more. | Law & Ethics | 1145726303 |
| 546572 | can I see a picture of ernest pellegrino in nevada prison? | hi hows it goin.....saw you had no answers and i wanted to make you feel loved. sry cant help with question. have a great day. | Law & Ethics | 1144343355 |
| 2855240 | Should I find a great bridge to jump off or is there an alternative? | I'm sure you could substitute a tall building for a bridge. | Law & Ethics | 1144418834 |
| 1201880 | lawyer Ghazzawi Issam? | Yes, can I help you? | Law & Ethics | 1144053751 |
| 1548717 | dont you hate when the cops take your best reefer? | Well don't store it behind you ear then LOL | Law & Ethics | 1145338072 |
| 3718810 | can an attorney be a real estate broker in South Carolina? | I know you can in North Carolina -- here's the ruling from the State Bar in N.C.: An attorney who is also a real estate broker may so indicate on his letterhead. He may operate both businesses from same office. But you should just contact the S.C. State Bar -- they'll tell you, and probably can do so anonymously, if thats what you want. | Law & Ethics | 1146261087 |
| 1639397 | As an individual in the USA, forwarding funds for foreign companies, do I have to file any paper work? | Depends on the amount of money, and possibly where it's going. In general, though, it's getting tougher to send money overseas. There might be issues related to the Patriot Act, for example. I'd suggest doing a web search for the particular country that you're trying to send to. | Law & Ethics | 1145345176 |
| 3134851 | my wife attacked me but I went to jail, judge saw video I was dismissed how can I charge my wife with assault? | Just press charges against her. Have her arrested. and Maybe see a divorce lawyer if you don't see no future with her | Law & Ethics | 1145306668 |
| 1282576 | which law would you like to see repealed? | The Blue laws! (ones stating that certain businesses can't be open on Sunday etc.) | Law & Ethics | 1144680514 |
| 2701331 | have you seen v for vendetta if you have i say that we should do something and stop killing ourselves off? | I don't think that a lawsuit will be very successful by yourself, but there are multiple groups that are trying to get some kind of payment from the government for their injuries from agent orange. You could try to get in try to get in touch with other veterans who have the same problem and work together with them. I'll be praying for his health. | Law & Ethics | 1146069286 |
| 2300904 | what is a code five? | Code 5 is a stakeout, uniformed officers stay away. | Law & Ethics | 1145368173 |
| 1166433 | can you get an extension for payment of a citation in Southern California? | I don't know what kind of citation you are talking about, but the court clerk will be able to at least point you in the right direction. (Like they may tell you that you need to write a letter or give you the phone number of who you can talk to about working out a payment plan). Whatever you do, don't ignore the problem. With these types of things, like you know, it only gets worse. I really think you should just call the court, let them know you have every intent of paying the citation, but that you need a payment plan. Good luck :) | Law & Ethics | 1144887983 |
| 560838 | what states is my Michigan concealed pistol permit valid in? | This is the latest info I have. States can change at any time. I have a GA and TN concelled permit myself. Alabama Updated: 2003-02-06 http://www.ago.state.al.us/ag_items.cfm?Issue=64 (High confidence) Alaska Updated: 2005-06-01 http://www.dps.state.ak.us/PermitsLicensing/achp/Reciprocity.asp (High confidence) Arizona Updated: 2003-09-17 see http://www.dps.state.az.us/ccw/recip.htm (High confidence) Non-resident Permit/License ok Arkansas Updated: 2005-06-21 http://www.asp.state.ar.us/chl/chl_gen2.html#Recip (High confidence) Colorado Updated: 2003-07-02 http://cbi.state.co.us/ccw/reciprocity.asp (High confidence) Delaware Updated: 2005-06-02 http://www.state.de.us/attgen/main_page/concealedweapons.htm (High confidence) Florida Updated: 2005-06-01 http://licgweb.doacs.state.fl.us/news/concealed_carry.html (High confidence) Resident Permit/License only Georgia Updated: 2005-08-04 www.ganet.org/ago/press/press.cgi?year=2005 (High confidence) Non-resident Permit/License ok Idaho Updated: 2005-06-01 http://www.isp.state.id.us/patrol/faqs.html (High confidence) Indiana Updated: 2003-02-07 http://www.in.gov/isp/faq/index.html (High confidence) Kentucky Updated: 2003-03-13 http://www.kentuckystatepolice.org/conceal.htm (High confidence) Louisiana Updated: 2004-09-06 (High confidence) Mississippi Updated: 2005-08-21 http://www.dps.state.ms.us/dps/dps.nsf/Divisions/hp?OpenDocument (High confidence) Missouri Updated: 2004-02-27 (High confidence) Montana Updated: 2005-06-01 http://www.doj.state.mt.us/enforcement/concealedweapons.asp (High confidence) New Hampshire Updated: 2002-11-30 http://webster.state.nh.us/safety/nhsp/plupr.html (High confidence) Resident Permit/License only New Mexico Updated: 2005-11-30 (High confidence) Non-resident Permit/License ok North Carolina Updated: 2005-08-21 http://www.ncdoj.com/law_enforcement/cle_handguns.jsp (High confidence) North Dakota Updated: 2003-03-16 MI recognizes ND resident permit holders only. (High confidence) Resident Permit/License only Ohio Updated: 2005-06-02 http://www.ag.state.oh.us/web_applications/concealcarry/reciprocity.asp (High confidence) Oklahoma Updated: 2005-06-02 http://www.osbi.state.ok.us/PublicServices/SDAreciprocity.htm (High confidence) Pennsylvania Updated: 2005-06-01 http://www.attorneygeneral.gov/cld/firearm_reciprocity.cfm (High confidence) South Carolina Updated: 2005-08-21 http://www.sled.state.sc.us/default.htm (High confidence) Resident Permit/License only South Dakota Updated: 2005-07-01 http://www.state.sd.us/sos/Firearms/index.htm (High confidence) Non-resident Permit/License ok Tennessee Updated: 2005-06-02 http://www.state.tn.us/safety/handgun/reciprocity.htm (High confidence) Texas Updated: 2005-09-05 http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/administration/crime_records/chl/reciprocity.htm (High confidence) Resident Permit/License only Utah Updated: 2003-02-06 http://bci.utah.gov/CFP/CFPFAQ/FAQOther.html (High confidence) Vermont Updated: 2004-09-11 see general notes section of VT page (High confidence) Virginia Updated: 2004-07-01 http://www.vsp.state.va.us/cjis_reciprocity.htm (High confidence) Washington Updated: 2004-11-20 http://www.atg.wa.gov/firearms/states.shtml (High confidence) Non-resident Permit/License ok Wyoming Updated: 2003-02-06 http://attorneygeneral.state.wy.us/dci/CWP.html (High confidence) Back to top | Law & Ethics | |
| 3434703 | can i sue my dad for back child support, or is that something my mom would have to do? thanks? | Please verify with your state, but here in California, he owes it until it is paid. Your Mom is the payee, so you as the child can't get it, but she doesn't need to pay for an attorney. Have her get in touch with the Family Services department of your local court house and they should have free instructions on how to file a claim, maybe even offer a free class to walk her through it. Based on his income it may be a stupid small amount, just a few bucks a month, or they may seize his assets and she'll get a big chunk all at once. The good thing is they can seize his income tax returns and charge him interest. It's definately worth looking into. Good for your Mom for being such a trooper and taking care of you by herself! | Law & Ethics | 1145241447 |
| 3791442 | why is extacy illegal when alcohol and ciggarets are not? | Not sure I understand your question. Alcohol and cigarettes are legal but use of them under a certain age is not. | Law & Ethics | 1145935513 |
| 3144483 | how would an obstruction charge look on your record? | You're asking a complex question Obstruction, as in Martha Stewart interfering with an investigation? Lying to an officer, as in making a statement after waiving Miranda Rights, signing a Crime Report? Officers from your State jurisdiction, or officers from Federal jurisdiction? The truth coming out, as in being prosecuted? Yes, whether or not you are found guilty...A prosecution by, say, a DA will appear on your record and not subject to expungement A good job, as in for Dept of Defense? not if you need a security clearance A good job, as in confiction of a felony? quite likely a company still asks these questions about whether you've had conviction of a felony A good job, as in a misdemeanor? don't volunteer information unless it is required on the job application | Law & Ethics | 1145950830 |
| 2370045 | Can your job be threatened because of complaints made on the health care provider you work for? | It sounds like discrimination no matter how you describe it or what they advise you to do or not to do. I would contact your local disabilities office and report the discrimination... they would then be able to give you the best advice on how to proceed. | Law & Ethics | 1145395004 |
| 4296275 | Can my felonies ever be erased? | Federal law allows persons convicted of felonies in a federal United States district court to apply to have their record expunged after a certain period of time with a clean record. However, the U.S. Congress has refused to fund the federal agency mandated with handling the applications of convicted felons to have their record expunged. This means that, in practice, federal felons cannot have their records expunged. You may also check with your local State laws. Good Luck!!! | Law & Ethics | 1145567059 |
| 2478482 | Does any one know about wills,power of attorney,probate etc.? | Since your grandmother died intestate, i.e. leaving no provision for disposition of her estate, the probate court would appoint an administrator who will oversee the disposition of the estate to dependents and other relatives that may have a legal claim. Your first step is to hire an estate attorney who will help you with filing all the necessary paperwork and the process. Good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1144419447 |
| 84827 | America is the only country in the world that offers legal parial birth abortions...? | that we live in a sick day and age | Law & Ethics | 1145572641 |
| 2874428 | Someone lied to plice leading me getting summons in NYC. What charges/lawsuits I and police can place on him? | First of all, does he have anything you would want. You can file for a restraining order that will not permit him to come near you. If he does, he will be arrested. I have known of one restraining order that require the bad guy to move because his apartment was within the prohibited distance. That is probably all you can do. The police will give him a warning at the most. All the States, cities and counties are too low on money to do anything else. It is too expensive to have a trial for something that only hurt someones feelings and left them feeling embarrassed and angry. Too bad, he should not get away with it. I had a similar thing happen to me. I decided to just forgive the guy to get it off my mind. He wasn't worth the time I was spending thinking about him. Here is something I learned many years ago and it is still my best friend in cases like this... "If they haven't taken away your happiness, they haven't won" | Law & Ethics | 1144830372 |
| 590430 | What is the oficial written or spoken language in the state of new mexico? | New Mexico has no official language, so it's considered English and Spanish, by default. | Law & Ethics | 1146160499 |
| 4057769 | what is the time limit a los angeles police officer has to file a traffic ticket with the court? | Prosecution for a misdemeanor (note spelling) must begin within one year of the offense. There might be a couple of exceptions here and there, but if there are I would imagine they would be rare and most likely not involve a misdemeanor traffic violation. Good of you to explain that it is a Los Angeles cop you're asking about, but it's the same rules throughout the state, so all you need to talk about is California law, not what an LA cop has to do. | Law & Ethics | 1144908976 |
| 4161322 | What is the safety valve as it pertains to drug possesion?? | The "safety valve" is an aspect of the Federal Sentencing Guidelines. It provides that in certain cases, the sentencing judge should sentence according to the recommended Guidelines range without regard for any minimum sentence imposed by statute. For more on the types of offenders that safety valve eligble, see Section 5C1.2 of the Guidelines | Law & Ethics | 1146343479 |
| 2403997 | I want to know about Judge Eric Toppin.? | Well, it appears he was in the Order of the Feather Fraternity in 1962 and he grew up on 150th Street in New York. You can contact Andre Russell to find out more information about him Mr. Russell's email address is located in the Guest book to the Featherman site below. | Law & Ethics | 1145842496 |
| 1109515 | If a wife files for divorce and then fails to appear in court, does husband get granted divorce automatically? | If notice to appear was served properly and she fails to show for the hearing w/out a reasonable excuse, then judgment can be entered so long as no aspect of the divorce is being contended. | Law & Ethics | 1145391544 |
| 2129704 | need to find lawyer named terence naidu a lawyer in perak? | sorry, i couldnt find anything on google about it. http://scotthortonshow.com/ http://thestressblog.com http://www.kaos959.com http://www.antiwar.com money, http://www.philipdru.com/griffin_stream.html education, http://www.philipdru.com/taylor_stream.html http://www.philipdru.com/gatto_stream.html ww1 wilson, http://weekendinterviewshow.com/InterviewDisplay.aspx?i=88 ww2 http://www.philipdru.com/stinnett_stream.html nam http://www.weekendinterviewshow.com/InterviewDisplay.aspx?i=108 bush & clinton http://www.philipdru.com/triplett_stream.html israel http://antiwar.com/justin/?articleid=8730 http://www.philipdru.com/webb_stream.html iran http://www.weekendinterviewshow.com/InterviewDisplay.aspx?i=131 government explained simply, http://weekendinterviewshow.com/InterviewDisplay.aspx?i=98 | Law & Ethics | 1145245448 |
| 889083 | What jobs or licenses can Felons not get? | depends on the court order accompanying the felony conviction. Some felons can hold fiduciary jobs during the time of their probation, etc. Everyone's different. | Law & Ethics | 1143941492 |
| 3412137 | Is george bush really gay? | You have to wonder because he has been giving it to the American people in the AS* for years. And loves it !!! | Law & Ethics | 1144347538 |
| 2440177 | What was the Hurd v. Hodge Case of 1948 about? | In 1906, twenty of thirty-one lots in the 100 block of Bryant Street, Northwest, in the City of Washington, were sold subject to the following covenant: '* * * that said lot shall never be rented, leased, sold, transferred or conveyed unto any Negro or colored person, under a penalty of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000), which shall be a lien against said property.' The covenant imposes no time limitation on the restriction. Prior to the sales which gave rise to these cases, the twenty lots which are subject to the covenants were at all times owned and occupied by white persons, except for a brief period when three of the houses were occupied by Negroes who were eventually induced to move without [334 U.S. 24 , 27] legal action. The remaining eleven lots in the same block,1 however, are not subject to a restrictive agreement and, as found by the District Court, were occupied by Negroes for the twenty years prior to the institution of this litigation. These cases involve seven of the twenty lots which are subject to the terms of the restrictive covenants. In No. 290, petitioners Hurd, found by the trial court to be Negroes,2 purchased one of the restricted properties from the white owners. In No. 291, petitioner Urciolo, a white real estate dealer, sold and conveyed three of the restricted properties to the Negro petitioners Rowe, Savage, and Stewart. Petitioner Urciolo also owns three other lots in the block subject to the covenants. In both cases, the Negro petitioners are presently occupying as homes the respective properties which have been conveyed to them. Suits were instituted in the District Court by respondents, who own other property in the block subject to the terms of the covenants, praying for injunctive relief to enforce the terms of the restrictive agreement. The cases were consolidated for trial, and after a hearing, the court entered a judgment declaring null and void the deeds of the Negro petitioners; enjoining petitioner Urciolo and one Ryan, the white property owners who had sold the houses to the Negro petitioners, from leasing, selling or conveying the properties to any Negro or colored person; enjoining the Negro petitioners from leasing or conveying the properties and directing those petitioners 'to remove themselves and all of their personal belongings' from the premises within sixty days. [334 U.S. 24 , 28] The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, with one justice dissenting, affirmed the judgment of the District Court. 3 The majority of the court was of the opinion that the action of the District Court was consistent with earlier decisions of the Court of Appeals and that those decisions should be held determinative in these cases. Petitioners have attacked the judicial enforcement of the restrictive covenants in these case on a wide variety of grounds. Primary reliance, however, is placed on the contention that such governmental action on the part of the courts of the District of Columbia is forbidden by the due process clause of the Fifth Amendment of the Federal Constitution. 4 Whether judicial enforcement of racial restrictive agreements by the federal courts of the District of Columbia violates the Fifth Amendment has never been adjudicated by this Court. In Corrigan v. Buckley, 1926, 271 U.S. 323 , an appeal was taken to this Court from a judgment of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia which had affirmed an order of the lower court granting enforcement to a restrictive covenant. But as was pointed out in our opinion in Shelley v. Kraemer, supra, the only constitutional issue which had been raised in the lower courts in the Corrigan case, and consequently, the only constitutional question before this Court on appeal, related to the validity of the private agreements as such. Nothing in the opinion [334 U.S. 24 , 29] of this Court in that case, therefore, may properly be regarded as an adjudication of the issue | Law & Ethics | 1144304847 |
| 1782331 | whats making gas prices so high? | record usage levels, no new gas refinery's in years, the refinery's being hit by hurricanes last year, oil is becoming harder to find, tensions with mid east country's you might want to go on wiki and search oil prices to find some more with sources. | Law & Ethics | 1145830204 |
| 2727158 | how long does a criminal record last? | I believe it sticks with you for life, unless you are a minor | Law & Ethics | 1144195790 |
| 1969141 | can an officer just go in and ask for the peoples name staying at the hotel without infringing rights ? | All your questions sound like homework. Of course an officer can ask for the names of the people staying at a hotel. The hotel doesn't have to provide it though unless there's a court order, but since it's "their" information they can choose to do what they want with it. You have no right to force the hotel not to disclose your name, and any reputable hotel will gladly assist the police out. If the hotel has a state policy of not handing out names you'd be limited to suing the hotel for breach of contract. You wouldn't be able though to prevent the government from not persuing you though on this since they did nothing illegal, and neither did the hotel. The hotel broke the contract but absent a law stating they can't give out your name it's not illegal. | Law & Ethics | 1144218302 |
| 1232053 | what is the law on contact orders for children? | I'll answer the last question first... no he cannot stop maintenance payments. Whether he see's the children or not, they are still his children and must provide for them, which includes covering the cost of food, clothing, education and the roof over their heads. However depending on your circumstances (new marriage, wage increase etc) he may not have to pay maintenace for yourself. Back to your first question, if he wishes to go against any arrangement which is already in place, and you feel that it is detrimental to the health and well being of the children you should approach either your own lawyer (or the court if this is where the agreement was arranged) and get this sorted under legal process. At the end of the day though, the court will try and impose an arrangement which is in the best interests of the children AND which is reasonably amicable. You mention 1 night midweek is OK but not 2 nights midweek .. because of their school, you would need to explain why that extra night would be detrimental. At the end of the day the only thing you can WIN in court on your childrens behalf is maintenance, no court can FORCE someone to see their children, I would suggest you sit down first and talk this through, and have a practical look at the effects of any arrangements on your children. And being practical does require you both to look at your working schedules too. | Law & Ethics | 1145780522 |
| 293072 | Can an ARREST record be expunged? | It depends on the state. Normally arrest records aren't seen by the public and therefore aren't cleaned. Regardless of if you were convicted you WERE ARRESTED. Some states do allow it to be purged, but not all. Speak with a lawyer or call your local law bar, they'll probably be able to give you some free basic info on your area, and for a fee help you get it done. | Law & Ethics | 1144096984 |
| 3601879 | Can your apt complex evict you for your spouse getting arrested? | What does the lease say about defaults? I just looked in my lease and there is a section that states you can be evicted for "you or any occupant is arrested, charged, detainted, convicted, or give deferred adjudication for a felony offense involving actual or potential physical harm to a person, or involving possession, manufacture, or delivery of a controlled substance, marijuana, or drug paraphernalia" So...yes they can. Look in your lease to see if it is in there, I'm betting it is. Look for something that says "DEFAULT BY RESIDENT" or something. | Law & Ethics | 1145742948 |
| 2450666 | if a Male 19, can they have sex with a 17 year old Female in New York or is that considred rape? | I believe the age of consent in the state of New York is 17... ...So, go ahead... Given the wide variety of answers you have received, I thought I'd do a little searching. Everything I found indicates that 17 is the legal age of consent in New York State. Go to www.avert.com and check out the table there. It lists the ages of consent for all states and many countries. | Law & Ethics | 1144689396 |
| 1548805 | blackballing? | He is violating state and federal laws. Get an atty. and sue the pants off the jerk. | Law & Ethics | 1144299887 |
| 4163632 | Gotta go to court in CA on for a DUI, any suggestions on how I should plead? | NO CONTEST, no contest means ur not pleading anything. it's kinda like saying nothin in a way, ur not sayin u did do it, ur not sayin u didnt do it. it's in between, regardless, ull prob still get a fine if they gave u a dui test and u were way over the limit or something. but if its ur first offense i think u'll be alrite. no matter what ur gonna get in some kinda bs trouble unless u feel like gettin a lawyer and pleadin guilty. good luck "If I don't drink and drive, how the f*ck am I gettin home?" | Law & Ethics | 1146100542 |
| 2988086 | hi how can i get work :)? | Think about what you're good at. If you're passionate about something then you should go after it. Become better and market it so others will know about it. If you're in school, get passionate about learning. The more you know, the better you'll be able to understand how the world works. You might find something you enjoy learning more about and want to pursue as a career. Meanwhile, if you need money... apply for a job. Check online job search engines like yahoo jobs, careerbuilder.com, monsterjobs.com, idealist.org. For entry level your best bet is retail and the restaurant business. | Law & Ethics | 1146409868 |
| 2317325 | work for department of juvenile justice looking for outside help to voice my concerns? | Are you on the inside or outside of the juvenile system.. | Law & Ethics | 1146405447 |
| 2251836 | i was told that a person had to be aleast 70 years old or dead to get a felony expunged in pa is this true? | No. Felonies can be expunged if you were a minor at the time (but not automatically) or if you are pardoned, regardless of your age. People who are 70 and have been free from arrest or prosecution for 10 years are eligible to have their records expunged as well, as are people who have been dead for 3 years, unless they committed certain crimes. | Law & Ethics | |
| 4400905 | If an employee is fired when he does a good deed but breaks a company rule, what public policy is violated? | He should of been trained on what to do in this situation other than told to never leave his truck. The fact that this man prevented a felony from occurring makes him a good citizen and the company should make some peace with him by giving him his job back with the proper training so everyone wins instead of using him for an example where everyone loses. | Law & Ethics | 1144554343 |
| 972635 | what are the laws on sex crimes? | Sex crimes are illegal in all 50 states. | Law & Ethics | 1146203458 |
| 1756280 | Will someone please tell me how alcohol can be legal over marijuana? Think about the negative affects of both | It all comes down to money. Marijuana grows ANYWHERE. It is been eradicated in the United States, but if you travel to many places around the world, it grows wild all over the place. A useful plant which grows anywhere? It is difficult to make money on such a plant, because who would buy it if you could grow it anywhere? One of the reasons marijuana mas made illegal in the US was under pressure from William Randolph Hearst, a newspaper magnate who also owned interests in the Timber industry. He didn't want hemp paper to interfere with paper from timber, so he fought to have it outlawed. The company Dupont also lobbied against marijuana. They invented nylon around the same time and wanted hemp removed as an option. After that, it was demonized by the government (see the movie "Reefer Madness" for an idea of what people were told about marijuana). One thing that's for sure, it is FAR less dangerous than alcohol. Also, nobody has ever died from smoking pot (and if anyone disagrees, please post your source). | Law & Ethics | 1145935222 |
| 3779091 | If there was a law you could beat the hell out of 1 person for a fee who'd it be & what's the max you'd pay? | i'd clear out my savings (over $20,000) to beat the crap out of Bush. | Law & Ethics | 1144344121 |
| 4242555 | Is it true that Tom Delay will receive his pention, salary, and health benefits if he is convicted ? | Politicians always get lots of great benifits, even if they are removed from office for bad bahaviour. It is like all the top CEO's.. they do a crap job and get a multi million dollar payoff. | Law & Ethics | 1144634321 |
| 629371 | I would like to know the min. wage laws of TN for waitress.? | Tennessee has no state laws about minimum wages at all. The federal laws would apply. The Federal law states that: An employer may credit a portion of a tipped employee's tips against the federal minimum wage of $5.15 per hour. An employer must pay at least $2.13 per hour. However, if an employee's tips combined with the employer's wage of $2.13 per hour do not equal the hourly minimum wage, the employer is required to make up the difference. | Law & Ethics | 1144968223 |
| 2740088 | What is your stance on abortion? | I am pro-life, always, but I can't force or make people do what I think is right. Their choice. I would say take every case on a personal level. | Law & Ethics | 1144645462 |
| 4338663 | How many people believe this site is monitored by the CIA & MI5 and all our are answers recorded ? | Didnt u have ur pill this morning? The CIA is handing them out. | Law & Ethics | 1145307236 |
| 2820045 | Is it true dat once a mionr gets pregnant she is emancipated? | Generally, that is true. Edit: I just wanted to clarify, that it's not once a minor is pregnant, but once she has the child. | Law & Ethics | 1145784973 |
| 1738221 | Got speed tick in out of st. People tell me that the pts may not go against us because its out of state true? | I suggest contacting the Judge or his Judicial Assistant. Explain your situation and ask if the Judge may be willing to postpone the court date until your husband returns from reserve training. If the answer is yes, save some money and pay the ticket on or before Court. If the answer is no, be prepared to mail a money order or cashiers check. Most judges will not remit fine/costs unless you appear in Court and have a very good reason. Remember, you are probably one of a thousand traffic cases the Judge hears each month - and you probably aren't the only one with extraordinary circumstances. Another suggestion is to inquire about driving school. I am not aware of anything that would prevent the speeding ticket from appearing on your driving record. Each State's Department of Public Safety/Legislators determine how many points a traffic offense is. It may be 2 points in North Carolina, and 3 points in Maryland. I am pretty sure that the State that issued your driver's license would determine the amount of points placed against you based on what is standard for a speeding ticket in your home state. | Law & Ethics | 1145651086 |
| 4159626 | If a father knocks his 12 yr old child on the back of the head because she sassed him is that child abuse? | No. That's discipline, unless he actually slugged the heck out of her or punched her in the back of the head. THEN that's abuse. | Law & Ethics | 1143940046 |
| 2415340 | What happens after you lose in Small Claims Court? | The court does not collect judgments, that is up to the person who was awarded a judgment. The court is finished with the matter. Your opponent is in the same category as all other debt collectors, and if you have nothing he can attach, he better be glad that you are willing to make payments, regardless how small, or how often. | Law & Ethics | 1144861107 |
| 2972191 | did wal-mart break a law? | They have broken laws, and basically have no ethics. They make claims to help the economy and small business (which doesn't make much sense if you think about it) but they really do more to sully their name. | Law & Ethics | 1146357509 |
| 52345 | In UK if you have reported a neighbour to the police then you must warn any buyer of your house. Is this true? | Yes you do. You must do a buyers report I think it is called and this has the questions: `Have you ever made a complaint about a neighbour?` `Have any neighbours ever made complaints about you?` Domestic violence would not count in this I dont think. But noise pollution etc would. | Law & Ethics | 1144777501 |
| 2631885 | How many of you support capital punishment and why? | Capital punishment is simply the best law enforcement out there. Ask any country that has employed it. You'll find that their crime rates are MUCH lower than the USA's. This only applies if the nation is comfortable with it of course. On the other hand, its immoral for a man to take another's life no matter what the situation since you are assuming a position of superiority when you do so and every man on the earth is equal. Despite its effectiveness, there are multiple other alternatives to it and capital punishment should not be a first choice. Its simply a matter of perspective in the end.The typical christian perspective goes against capital punishment and thats due to this christian country. The simple truth is that its effective but at the same time, from a biased perspective, its barbaric, immoral, and there are better, though not as effective, solutions. | Law & Ethics | 1146434967 |
| 2240684 | How to get paroled in the state of Georgia.? | there is not a whole lot you can do. it all depends on how she spent her time in prison. her record will speak for itself. The crime she committed makes a big difference too. Drug offenders have a better chance of making early release because the prisons are overcrowded with addicts. good luck | Law & Ethics | 1145153030 |
| 3193426 | Do you think it is time for hoollywood to bring out a movie about 9/11, been portrayed in "United 93" | Its not that its too early... its just that i don't think people want to see something that it true and makes them sad. And the government hasnt even released the full report about flight 93. Some of it is going to be written by hollywood writers. We don't even know how it happened. And noone was even on that flighy anyway. Did anyone besides me happen to nitotce no airplane parts were found... or even dead bodies. http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8260059923762628848&q=loose+change&pl=true View that video. It totally changed my view point on who the bad guys were on Sept. 11. Its 1 hour and 20 minutes long though... its called "Loose Change: 2nd Edition". | Law & Ethics | 1146008565 |
| 4239661 | Is it against the law to commit suicide in the state of Texas? | It is against the law in the US to "attempt" suicide...but how can the actual act be a crime? You can't convict a corpse... | Law & Ethics | 1144193265 |
| 3413658 | differences between karl marx and emile durkheim theories? | Karl Marx ideas come from Historic Materialism, and dialectic, where the destiny of Humanity is already written, Emile Durkheim gave more chance to the free will of society to have an impact. | Law & Ethics | 1144360095 |
| 3070074 | Do you believe in the dath penalty? If so, what crime do you think is severe enough to use it? | I want to say I believe. As a matter of fact most of my life I was the strongest supporter of the death penalty....UNTIL Unlike some of the other people who have posted to this question....I have first hand experience to what happens when you are incarcerated. There is no internet, gym, phone time, lounge time.... Most inmates get limited 10 minute calls once a week to people who are on their call list.....NO INTERNET......, NO GYM, lounge time is confined to your bunk....which usually doesn't even have a pillow. Showers are with others and you crap in front of the guards. Oh and death row inmates or lifers get worse than that. All you have in prison is time to think. What could be worse than your mind killing you slowly. Every day you have to think about what you did, the people you lost and/or affected. Day in and day out....memories, thoughts.....that is a slow horrible death.....and that is what they deserve. Every day to live with the consequence of what they did. That is MY complete torture....but I can't honestly say that if something was to happen to my children TOMORROW and they arrested the person who did it....that I wouldn't want him to die and know he was in the ground. BUT...what I am trying to say is slow, mental death....is PURE TORTURE. Just my thoughts though. | Law & Ethics | 1143988959 |
| 1020411 | I need to do 80 hours of court ordered community here in south bend or mishawaka indiana, i need some ideas.? | You need to check with the clerks office at the court house. They normally will be able to direct you to a room withing the court house where they have an approved list of those places where and the type of , community service can be performed. Just call your local court house, or better yet, take a drive over on Monday and talk to someone in person, it's easier that way. | Law & Ethics | 1145898653 |
| 2267166 | Why is it that illegals can buy real estate in this country & in Mexico a non Mexican can only lease? | Not only can a non Mexican only lease. Mexican nationals are also given preference over non Mexicans in hiring. Its their law. They also have much higher restrictions regarding immigration. | Law & Ethics | 1144107679 |
| 130410 | My boss informed an employee that he was requiring me to seek mental help to keep my job.Is that legal? | I don't know if it is illegal, but it is surely inappropriate. | Law & Ethics | 1145491318 |
| 3060760 | what are the laws for native americans in Wisconsin? | the same as the laws for everyone else. unless your asking about tribal law and each tribe would have slightly different laws with in there nation but they are still subject to state, local and federal laws. | Law & Ethics | 1146423835 |
| 689452 | Can a convicted felon buy a shotgun in Alabama? | I hope not | Law & Ethics | 1146334734 |
| 3195918 | Why do juvenile deliquents and other criminals tend to be black? | what statistics are you refering to? in my city, iv'e done a study on black and white "delinquints" from the ages of 13-18. in many cases we've seen that they white delinquints got their charges dropped, or were offered PTI, (Pre trial Intervention) wherein the cases of the black delinquints were sent to the juvenile correctionall facilities. I'm nopt trying to play a race card, but the study said what we had thought all along. with pti you are excused, nothing goes on your permanent record. With a juvenile facility, it is on your record, and you become a "statistic". I would like to think that you are not being anything but curious with asking this type of question over the internet. hope that this gives you a broader outlook on what the variables are when tallying for statistics. later. | Law & Ethics | 1145300922 |
| 2381931 | Who owns a private letter or e-mail? Can a person publish an e-mail or letter they have received from another? | The receiver owns a private letter or e-mail. Once they have it they can do whatever they like with it. The only exception is if it is sent to you in error and you are obviously not the intended recipient (Eg You are called Rob and the e-mail starts with 'Dear Jill'). That's why most corporations have disclaimers on the bottom of their e-mails. | Law & Ethics | 1145293485 |
| 86855 | what is the political message of 'the destrcutive male' by elizabeth cady stanton? | Be strong and believe in yourself keeping in mind the values of your country. | Law & Ethics | 1145225481 |
| 1255013 | What are the tenant rights in a sublease in Massachusetts? | If it's goverened at all, it's probably in state or municipal laws, or else excluded or granted by the lease that you signed. Step one, read the lease. Does it say if you can sublease or assign? Do you know which you want to do, sublease or assign? (ie., do you want to return to the property or not). Checking your lease is the place to start. | Law & Ethics | 1145898103 |
| 392053 | does anyone know any weird laws from round the world? | It is illegal to stand in Leicester Square, England, UK on a Sunday in October and shoot someone in the head with a bow and arrow. Another one is in Saudi Arabia it is illegal to drive backwards down a motorway with a gorilla in the passenger seat. I should know I live there. | Law & Ethics | 1145353357 |
| 3076343 | I saw Jimmy Hoffa when he was Murdered!!!? | ok, tell us where he is buried then, we all would like to know that | Law & Ethics | 1144349256 |
| 1416939 | Animal testing? | I am all for it. Animals have saved lots of lives in the past because they were used to test drugs. Thank you animals for the sacrafice. But when I eat my steak tonight I know that is not a test. | Law & Ethics | 1144520885 |
| 1199073 | Is there a website with OSHA's Process Safety Management Audit checklist? | www.osha.gov/SLTC/processsafetymanagement/index.html | Law & Ethics | 1145561311 |
| 2849031 | how can I know if the car am fixing to buy is not stolen here in dallas? | check the vin# onn carfax.com | Law & Ethics | 1146004860 |
| 1829145 | How many ways are there to test alcohol in a person? | The ways to test for alcohol level include: blood saliva urine breathalyzer However, most people are only familiar with the blood test and the breathalyzer. | Law & Ethics | 1145896670 |
| 4325963 | what is the leagal age for a girl to move out in louisiana? | as early as you want, if you move in with a foster family. If you want to live all by yourself, you should be of age. | Law & Ethics | 1145811823 |
| 1868100 | Should virtual/simulated child porn be illegal? | Yes, because children should not be portrayed as sex objects...simple as that. | Law & Ethics | 1144958056 |
| 2654530 | what laws apply when dj'ing mp3's or burnt cd's in public? | Among others, there are potential trademark issues and potential copyright issues. Copyright protections, set forth in federal law (see Title 17, below) include limitations on public performance, depending upon license rights. Willful violation of federal copyright laws can be very expensive, so check with an entertainment law attorney if there is any doubt as to your legal rights to use the music. Also, there may be trademark and unfair competition issues, under either federal or state laws, that could apply when names of bands are used to implicitly endorse an event. Of course, any local or state laws regarding public gatherings, commercial endeavors, etc. may also apply. | Law & Ethics | 1145369098 |
| 851272 | what is the fbi's website? | http://www.fbi.gov | Law & Ethics | 1146005679 |
| 3138899 | I just got an OWI and the cop called me a day later and wanted the ticket back, gave them to him and then he g | The general circumstance does not sound legal. I would go to court and dispute the way this was handled. By the way, what is an "OWI"? | Law & Ethics | 1145919727 |
| 2837647 | How come Dubya can get away with an illegal war and I can't even get away with illegal parking? | He's a MORON of privilege, his daddy has a lot of friends in high places who look out for him i.e. "Dead Eye Dick". That's how he got into Yale and STOLE his first presidency. | Law & Ethics | 1145412374 |
| 1370246 | what are the rules on home phones having access to 911, even if service is disconnected? | When your home phone is disconnected there is no service-period. There is no legislation that requires them to give you access to 911 services. | Law & Ethics | 1144874219 |
| 514849 | What should the police do different to improve the accuracy of eyewitness testimony? | I think that one thing that might help them to improve would be to have the witness view the line-up as soon as possible. Every minute they wait makes it that much harder for a witness to make a positive identification. They only time I have been asked to view a line-up was 1 1/2 months after the incident.(I didn't do it because I wasn't sure) | Law & Ethics | 1145737735 |
| 2444118 | list of democratic ideals? | Not real sure what you want? Try looking at The United States Bill Of Rights. Free - speech, religion, right to trial, right of privacy, right to own property, etc. | Law & Ethics | 1144550307 |
| 3162842 | how can i get a company to stop calling me other than using the do not call list? | if you owe them money they will keep calling. If not saying take me off should work and if they call back ask to speak to a manager and tell them you are filling charges they stop after that. I have done it before | Law & Ethics | 1145388757 |
| 1935459 | Is my Oklahoma concealed carry permit good in other states? | Peacemaker has it right -- no better site than http://www.packing.org However, if you want to know about the ins and outs of carrying concealed, you should subscribe to Dr Mike Brown's highly regarded yahoo group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wa-ccw/ Most subscribers are from Washington, but the list is very relevant to CCW in all states. Leigh NRA Instructor http://www.NWSafe.org | Law & Ethics | 1145921227 |
| 58480 | Are Criminal Lawyers Ethical? | This is basically just a philosophical debate, but I'll put in my two cents. I know criminal defense attorneys who are very ethical, moral people. They believe in innocent until proven guilty, which is the foundational principal of our criminal justice system. Of course, most criminal defendants are convicted (and by implication, most people charged are guilty). But that does not change the fact that we would want everyone to have a quality defense, because any right we would want for ourselves should be guaranteed to everyone. John Adams (the second President) was a lawyer, and he helped write the Declaration of Independence. Very cool guy, besides being a Father of Our Country. Right before the Revolution, he volunteered to represent the British soldiers who were charged in the killings in the Boston Massacre and other lawyers didn't want to represent them(look it up if you don't remember Revolutionary War history). Even though he lost, he has been quoted as saying that it's the case he was the proudest of taking. Now that's an ethical stand: one of the Founding Fathers as the criminal defense attorney for the very British troops who were killing the citizens of Boston at the start of the Revolutionary War, because he knew they deserved a fair trial. | Law & Ethics | 1144193222 |
| 4231529 | When does the judge act as the parent? | There are a number of situations where a juvenile can go to the court and get the judge to approve something, rather than going to their parents. The most traditional is emancipation, where the court acknowledges the minor is mature enough to leave home and be legally distinct from the parents. This concept has also come up with many health-related laws, where a minor can get the court's approval for certain medical procedures, if they are scared of their parents' reaction. The judge is sometimes empowered to authorize the procedure based on the child's mature decision, even absent parental approval. Each state's laws are different. Check your local listings. | Law & Ethics | 1145991438 |
| 4413608 | need to find panel county child coustody papers? | I would go to the clerk of the court that this action would be in. They usually have form books that you can copy. | Law & Ethics | 1144720749 |
| 3689339 | If you have a warrant in one state are you able to go to another state and get drivers license? | That depends on what the warrant is for; ie, a felony versus a misdemeanor. | Law & Ethics | 1144635916 |
| 3596401 | The constract question? | There's not a contract as in a signed one, but in this case there is a contract under the UCC. This is especially true since both the parties are merchants who have a good deal of knowledge on the subject at hand, however since the merchant selling the books made a counter offer (the change in shipping price) the buyer must accept the counter offer for it to become binding. ie If they don't wish to pay $6/bk for shipping they must not take the books, otherwise they are consenting to the counter-offer. | Law & Ethics | 1145171572 |
| 1114131 | Can property be sold by a sibling when the parents are deceased, but the estate has not been probated? | Not if there are other siblings, and also not if there is a will that states otherwise. | Law & Ethics | 1145672465 |
| 1004721 | In prison sucicide is denied prisioners, but for religious or punishment purposes? | That right has always been forfeited, when have we ever legally had the choice to die? Our pets do, but we do not. Its just the law. It doesnt stop anyone from doing it though, so what does it really matter. Love Heidi | Law & Ethics | 1144660389 |
| 3830219 | what do mineral rights consist of? | depends on the state but usually Genuine minerals (non-organic rocks) Coal/Oil diamonds almost anything below the ground but in the mineral rights contract it may specify rights you do not have. | Law & Ethics | 1145914336 |
| 4352013 | what are the grounds for search of a vehicle during a traffic stop? | Probable cause. The officer sees, hears, or smells something suspicious. You have every right (or at least you used to) to refuse. Then they can arrest you for disobeying a police officer and search your vehicle anyway. some legal examples: Law enforcement officers may conduct a warrantless search of a vehicle if there is probable cause to believe that the vehicle contains evidence of a crime, and it is likely that, due to exigent circumstances, the vehicle will be unavailable for search by the time a warrant is obtained. (Katz v. United States, 389 U.S. 347, 357 ) warrantless searches of automobiles are justified only when two factors are present: probable cause to believe that the automobile contained contraband, and exigent circumstances associated with the automobile. (Carroll v. United States, 267 U.S. 132 ) If consent is refused, you must have reasonable suspicion of unlawful activity to detain. The reasonable suspicion factors must establish the reasons for the detention. You must be able to articulate each observation that is a potential indicator of drug trafficking or use. (United States v Dewitt 946 F. 2d 1497) For more info on roadblocks, see my link: | Law & Ethics | 1146276018 |
| 1970608 | I live in Jackson, Ms. Can my rent be raised without written notice on the regular due date? | I think your getting hosed. The federal government sets standards for tenants and landlords. You should have received a notice of some sort unless it states otherwise in your lease agreement. Be careful there are some really shady dealers out there and this one might be trying to slip one by you. If you have to contact a lawyer for further advice you might actually be able to find one to advise for free over the phone. Good Luck! J | Law & Ethics | 1146239663 |
| 1605329 | How do you find a lawyer who is willing to sue another lawyer? Namely a district attorney? | If you are a family member of a victim, there's not a lot you can do. Besides the DA works for the state or city, so really you would need to sue the state. Look for a civil attorney or bring a civil suit against the criminal for the damages he caused. If you were the alleged criminal, you still cannot sue the DA, individually as he was doing his job, must sue city or state for wrongful persecution, or whatever the case may be. If there's money in it and the attorney thinks he can win, he will more than likely work for you. Most attorneys, though, will not take on a case they do not feel they can win or at least settle for some monetary value. | Law & Ethics | 1144864264 |
| 3625053 | How to make smoking restriction successfully performed when many people smoke,including the lawbystander? | I know, I know! Pick me, pick me! What needs to happen is that restaurants (and other businesses) must be made to comply with health codes. That is to say, that the smoking area should be well-ventilated, and separate from the non-smoking areas. Any restaurant (or business) that doesn't comply must either A) Shut down. or B) Not allow smoking. If they decide to go with B, and then violate it, it would be treated the same as any other health code violation, e.g. HUGE fines. Unfortunately, the current political climate in our country is all-or-nothing, instead of focusing on compromise. And instead of eating somewhere that doesn't allow smoking, many non-smokers want NO restaurants or businesses to allow smoking. Completely unfair. Everyone is entitled to the pursuit of liberty and happiness, not just the non-smokers. | Law & Ethics | 1144733042 |
| 529001 | If a student pulls another studentspants down what do you think the school shell do to the student? | eather suspension or detention from school. | Law & Ethics | 1144450447 |
| 3294740 | What do you do if you fear you are going to be fired from your job for personal reasons in the state of Al.? | the same thing you would do in any other state. quit, or stand your ground for a legal battle. | Law & Ethics | 1144634570 |
| 893281 | What is defamation of Character? and how can my reputation be saved? | Defamation of character is a false and reputation injuring statement about another person, published to a third party and causing damages. In order to prove defamation, plaintiff must show that defendant's statement was intended for publication as fact rather than opinion, that it was false when made and that plaintiff's reputation was injured as a consequence. Where the statement concerns a false statement of a person's criminal behavior, lothsome disease, sexual promiscuity or business affairs, this is know as defamation per quod, and damages are presumed, which means that defendant must prove plaintiff was not damaged by the statement, rather than plaintiff having to demonstrate that he/she was damaged. Furthermore, where a public figure is involved, or the matter concerns fair comment about something of importance to the public, plaintiff must also prove that defendant's statement was made with malice, i.e., made with knowlege of falsity or with reckless disregard for the truth. Otherwise, the statement is protected by the 1st Amendment freedom of speach clause, and no claim can be made. As for how you can save your reputation, you present no facts to apply to your claim of being defamed, so no attorney could analyze your case. If this is a serious issue for you, contact a lawyer licensed to practice in your jurisdiction. | Law & Ethics | 1145474842 |
| 2466741 | What is the difference between a right and a privilege? Please elaborate.? | Common misunderstanding, but laudable that you are asking, because it is theonly way we can become self-governed again. The U.S. Constitution only grants one right. The fist 10 Amendments, added twelve years later, are called "The Bill of Rights," and are probably what you're thinking of. A "right" is something granted by law, something you can take to court and win. A privilege, can be taken away at any time at the whim of those few in power. Like someone in the military has almost no rights. But they have lots of privileges. An underage child has no rights, but has privileges. The one test to find out if you have a right, e.g., the case of a child, is to find out if this person or entity can sue or be sued. If not, then there are no rights. Read the Constitution on my web site listed below, then read the explanation of the Amendments. You'll find that the one main reason for the Constitution was to set up a Federal Gov't, and at the same time, limit their power. Their greatest fear was that the Fed would become more powerful than a State, and rule the States from afar and dictate their laws, and invade our states at will. But of course, that has happened anyway hasn't it, because nobody is policing the police (the Fed) or enforcing the Constitution. They tried to weaken the Fed by breaking them up into 3 branches; Executive, Legislative, and Judiciary. If those three ever came together, we would have a totalitarian dictatorship, similar to a King ruling us dictating our every move. For examply, only Congress can pass new law, which represents each State. But the President (Executive) decrees new laws every day by executive order. The courts (Judicial Branch) interpret and change laws every day. So the inevitible has happened; all three branches are acting as one, and nobody seems to care. | Law & Ethics | 1146164867 |
| 3784505 | Wy do Americans hate Mexicans , Africans , Chinese people , Muslims , etc ?? | Because people hate what they don't know. It's really sad to see Americans say some things they do on here. It shows just how narrow minded we can be. It's a disgrace, and they're the ones who probably claim to be the most patriotic. Which is nothing but bs. Part of what makes this country so great is the diversity. Instead of such racism, they should show an eagerness to learn. | Law & Ethics | 1144691940 |
| 2105730 | does a new spouses income affect alimony her husband is paying an ex wife? | You have to check with your states Friend of the Court or whatever they have.I think that it differs from state to state.In Michigan I don't think it does.It is set at time of divorce and then if you remarry, I don't think that she can ask for more if your new wife has a good job. But I am sure some money grubbers try. | Law & Ethics | 1146412574 |
| 148533 | Drugs Vs Murder Jail Time? | I've asked this same question ... makes no sense to me. "Some" child molestors, people convicted for homicide, murder, rape ... get less time than than drug dealers. I beleive the governement is pissed because they lose "tax" money on the drug industry so they will at least squander and pilfer the money from the dealers through prison time. | Law & Ethics | 1146073159 |
| 306713 | why did we change from institutionalisation to community care? | Back in the 60's and 70's, there were many court cases on the State's right to hold people who were not a danger to themselves or others, and as a result a lot of people were let out of the institutions, which were really more like jails. Community care was then needed, because although these people might not have been violent, they could not easily take care of themselves, either. Also, money talks. Funding the mental institutions was expensive and this gave the states an excuse to cut expenses. | Law & Ethics | 1145033820 |
| 3768677 | Can you provide me help for false accusations of child abuse? | this is more common place than everyone realizes. in custody cases it is almost always brought up at some point. It is one of the most dificult things for a man to defend himself against. the danger here is not that your child be taken away from you but that the child may be taken away from both mother and father. get a lawyer and keep the best interests of your child your first priority. and if you by chance are guilty, admit it and get help, remember your daughter's well being is the most important thing here. | Law & Ethics | 1146110332 |
| 4108068 | How severe of a crime is aiding and abetting? | As guilty as the person you aided. Usually you get a plea bargain in which you fully corporate with the prosecution and you will receive substantially less jail/prison time. | Law & Ethics | 1145497478 |
| 4275136 | What is the dumbest or senseless thing a cop has ever pulled any of you over for. (Those who've been pulled) | I got pulled over for not using my turn signal. | Law & Ethics | 1145564281 |
| 2013938 | legally speaking, am i considered a defendant even though my case dosent goto trial? | Yes. Remember that piece of paper that said People of the State of _________ (Plaintiff) v. YOU (Defendant) (may have been City of or Village of or whatever) you probably pled guilty in agreement that this owuld be the sentence. | Law & Ethics | 1144699091 |
| 2622721 | is engish law is messed up? | I don't think English law is messed up, it's just become needlessly complicated. you want weird you should hear these. In California it is illegal to drive more than two thousand sheep down Hollywood boulevard at once. In Washington, it is illegal to have sex with a virgin under any circumstances, including wedding night. | Law & Ethics | 1144244413 |
| 3732495 | define the term contract? | a contract has three essential elements. CONSENT, CONSIDERATION, and OBJECT. it is a binding agreement between two or more parties to do something or not to do something. all contracts are agreements. the exception would probably be quasi-contracts. because here, there is no agreement since it is the law that creates the obligation. two of the most common quasi contracts would be negotiorum gestio and solutio indebiti. the first is under the principle that no body should enrich himself at the expense of another. for example, when your neighbor makes repairs on your house while youre away to prevent it from falling apart, then you are obliged to reimburse him for the expenses. the second would mean payment by mistake. for example when you paid mc donalds more than the actual cost of the food you ordered, they are obliged to return to you the change. i hope my answer helped. | Law & Ethics | 1144248069 |
| 1164545 | If I marry a man that pays alimony, due to loss of job do I have to pay his debt to ex? | WELL ONCE U MARRY HIS DEPTS BECOME YOURS AND YOURS HIS HE CAN GO BACK TO COURT AND TELL THEM THAT HE IS CURRNTLY UNEMPLYED ADN NEEDS A REDUCTION IN SUPPORT OR A POSTEPONE MENT UNTILL HE IS ABLE TO WORK AND IF HIS X REMARRIED HE NEEDS TO LET THE COURT KNOW THIS CAUSE THEN THE ALIMONY SHOULD STOP COMPLETLY BUT NOT CHILD SUPPORT | Law & Ethics | 1144195000 |
| 619301 | Underage Drinking? | depends on the state. i know if texas a hubby can give his wife a beer. but he most order it and hand it to her. she must be w/ in his sight,reach at all times. if your in your own house. not much they can do. but if she got in to a wreck or left and something happend. they could charge you w/ it. | Law & Ethics | 1144550512 |
| 2902380 | When a Job such as the Airlines are concern, when they do a background/criminal check what data is reveled? | Usually when a background check is done, it is done to protect the airline, it's employees and it's passengers against any possible criminal or terroristic behavior. What is revealed is everything in your life from conception to today, your family, friends, neighbors, associates, education, and any other relevant information that the airline deems as asuch. | Law & Ethics | 1144716331 |
| 1142428 | what is the mailing address for Federal Court judge Felton Henderson ? | 450 Golden Gate Ave. Clerk's office is on the 16th Floor Jury office is on the 19th floor Courtroom 12 San Francisco, CA 94102 Phone: 415-522-2000 Jury:415-522-2171 Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM file viewing room open 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (may be earlier for Jury) | Law & Ethics | 1145064169 |
| 3633571 | should we boycott Wal-Mart? What happen if Wal-Mart got break down? | Well if you want to pay the higher prices required to pay higer wages, benefits, etc then go ahead and boycot and they'll follow through. The problem with Wal-Mart isn't Wal-Mart it's the consumer. We want the lowest price and go there because they offer it. If we're willing to pay more then they can pump that money into other things, the problem is that while everybody yells and screams about Wal-Mart during the day, at night they're in the store buying the items since it's the cheapest. We only lose US jobs to overseas because WE want the lowest price. If we paid more then employees would get paid more, but in the US it's all about being the lowest priced since no one is going to pay a penny more then they have to for that toy they want to buy for their kids. | Law & Ethics | 1144090864 |
| 1807154 | My friend hasn't gotten something from my house in years, is it mine now? | I dont think that you should keep it, that is basically a nice form of stealing. I think that you should track him down and give it back. | Law & Ethics | 1146192451 |
| 2744457 | how do I find out if someone is in jail. Possibly county jail awaiting sentencing? | Normally you just call the jail. Just tell them you are looking for someone you believe to be in their custody. They will ask for a name and tell you yes or no. They will normally also tell you if the person is waiting to be sentenced or if they have been sentenced, etc. | Law & Ethics | 1145893168 |
| 2241863 | I am trying to find out how to make a sign for a restaurant that says that we allow smoking with the article # | Smoking is banned in all restaurants in California, and, hopefully, it will be banned all across America. You think it is a right to smoke. well, it is NOT. You have no right to infringe on the right of others to breath smoke free air. Smoke in your home only. What if I sat in front of your house, with a booming stereo, while you are trying to watch TV? Well, just as that sound fills the air, so does your smoke. Smoking needs to be banned in all restaurants and all public areas. | Law & Ethics | 1145411490 |
| 908706 | Can A private property owner give another indivdual abandoned property.? | I would check with your local goverment, code enforcement offices and/or officers. An individual can "report" property as abandon. A lot of cities are working hard to improve the overall look of their cities. By reporting a property as abandon usually gets the owner to clean things up and/or the city will take possession of the property. | Law & Ethics | 1145897249 |
| 4269492 | How do I Fire or Replace my Attorney and Hire another? | yes, u can hire a new lawyer anytime and fire your current one. u prob signed a contract of some sort in the beginning stating that if u seek other counsel, u must still pay him a set hourly fee for the am't of billable hours he has already put into your case. u can also contact the bar association to report the abusive behavior u have rec'd. he will be investigated and such. perhaps receive a reprimand or some sort of suspension, depending on how well u can prove your case. good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1144344497 |
| 1743440 | how exactly does the white Australia policy contradicts Australia as a nation? | The 'White Australia' Policy doesn't exist anymore and hasn't done for more than 60 years. Although there has been some (totally ridiculous) debate about 'rethinking' it in the recent past, it is utterly inconceiveable that it should ever emerge in Australian politics again. There is now being discussed a 'policy' for immigrants wishing to enter Australia to settle, of meeting certain criteria, such as a reasonable command of english and a genuine desire to become 'Australian' ie: adopt our values and way of life and learn about our history as a nation. Some may believe that this is equally as predjudice as the LONG FORGOTTEN White Australia Policy, but really I don't think it is too much to expect. We have had some problems with members of our differing ethnic communities (eg: Cronulla Riots) in the recent past, tarnishing our good image and our own beliefs that we are a tolerant and harmonius society, a 'shining example' of a cohesive multicultural nation in the eyes of the world. This new approach is simply attempting to maintain harmony by helping new Australians to assimilate successfully in their new communities. We are not asking anybody to abandon their own culture, just to accept and embrace ours. The 'White Australia' Policy is an embarrassing memory and fortunately a (mostly) outdated attitude (there will always be racist arseholes somewhere). | Law & Ethics | 1146375599 |
| 2252408 | orange county register article on unfair judges? | Go to their website: http://www.ocregister.com and do a search for your article. The link below is the search results I was able to find. | Law & Ethics | 1145978300 |
| 1592499 | Know any family law lawyer who takes on pro bono cases here in austin, tx? | I did a yahoo search. Below is a link of a site that lists many pro bono lawyers in Austin. | Law & Ethics | 1145989231 |
| 900677 | what training do i neeed to become a forensic specialists? | To be a CSI you need a 4 year degree in Criminology. | Law & Ethics | 1143964322 |
| 4173955 | Is it illegal to purchase cigarettes online from a different state? | It is not illegal to buy cigarettes online from a diffeent state. It IS illegal to fail to pay New York State and City cigarette sales tax on those cigarettes. You should buy the cigarettes online, compute the tax on the cigarettes and mail it to the city and state. Otherwise, you are breaking the law. But, of course, what you should really do is what New York City wanted you to do when they raised the tax in the first place - quit smoking. One half of all people who smoke will die from it. | Law & Ethics | 1145130129 |
| 4372935 | what happens if i forget to go to traffic court? i thought it was next week!? | There will simply be a default judgement entered - meaning you are automaticlaly founf guility and whatever the orignal punishment or fine was going to be is assessed against you You will likley get a notice in the mail within the week telling you that you need to pay the fine. If it was for amore serious issue (like an accident with personal injury, or DWI) they may issue an arrest warrant and a policeman may show up at your house to arrest you YOu probably ought to call the clerk of the court where your hearing was going to take place. I suspect, however, that they will merely tell you to pay your fine. As you misssed the court date, you now have no appeal rights - you are guilty bro | Law & Ethics | 1144418381 |
| 864036 | wisconsin laws for statuatory rape with a 16 and 14 year old? | The key age is 16. 948.02 Sexual assault of a child. (1) First degree sexual assault. Whoever has sexual contact or sexual intercourse with a person who has not attained the age of 13 years is guilty of a Class B felony. (2) Second degree sexual assault. Whoever has sexual contact or sexual intercourse with a person who has not attained the age of 16 years is guilty of a Class C felony. (3) Failure to act. A person responsible for the welfare of a child who has not attained the age of 16 years is guilty of a Class F felony if that person has knowledge that another person intends to have, is having or has had sexual intercourse or sexual contact with the child, is physically and emotionally capable of taking action which will prevent the intercourse or contact from taking place or being repeated, fails to take that action and the failure to act exposes the child to an unreasonable risk that intercourse or contact may occur between the child and the other person or facilitates the intercourse or contact that does occur between the child and the other person. (4) Marriage not a bar to prosecution. A defendant shall not be presumed to be incapable of violating this section because of marriage to the complainant. (5) Death of victim. This section applies whether a victim is dead or alive at the time of the sexual contact or sexual intercourse. | Law & Ethics | 1145933346 |
| 983965 | This is to cyanne, Have you completed Law School? Where are you attending? | I like cyanne's answers - she seems on the ball, so I wouldn't be surprised to learn that she has done something like that. | Law & Ethics | 1143934434 |
| 1648690 | What is the legal age for minors to work in France, and how are they restricted? | Minors? There's not even enough jobs for adults, let alone minors. | Law & Ethics | 1145364643 |
| 2974880 | I want to find a picture of Manny Barbosa, a judge in Illinois, how do I find that? | it's more than half way down in these pictures | Law & Ethics | 1144610367 |
| 811990 | What authority do cops have? | They can frisk you if they believe they have probable cause..I was travelling once with a guy who 10 yrs prior had a weapons charge, we got pulled over for speeding he made us get out, frisked us then searched through the entire vehicle for weapons..I don't think racial profiling would get you very far unless you had solid reason | Law & Ethics | 1146287897 |
| 1773774 | What are the Emancipation Laws, for a 17 year old, in Tennessee? | Tennessee Code : TITLE 36 DOMESTIC RELATIONS : CHAPTER 1 ADOPTION : PART 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS : 36-1-113. Termination of parental rights Tennessee Code : TITLE 37 JUVENILES : CHAPTER 1 JUVENILE COURTS AND PROCEEDINGS : PART 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS : 37-1-102. Chapter definitions. http://198.187.128.12/tennessee/lpext.dll?f=templates&fn=fs-main.htm&2.0 for general u.s. laws http://usmarriagelaws.com/search/united_states/emancipation_of_minors/index.shtml | Law & Ethics | 1145666102 |
| 1385266 | Do traffic warnings show up on a record? | No it is not recorded anywhere, you just got lucky the first time! If it happens again I recommend pretending like you have to go to the bathroom REALLY bad and you were almost home (to a friend's, etc..). You could elaborate and say that you ate something bad and you are about to have diarrhea. Or if you are a girl you could say that you just started you period and it's really heavy and you need to get to a bathroom before you ruin your car seat. | Law & Ethics | 1145387399 |
| 1404366 | How can i take the G2 road test in Canada without waiting for a year ? | I assume you are in Ontario, because you're talking about the G2. Each province has different rules. The graduated system was created to make sure you get experience gradually. As far as I know, there is no way around it, and there shouldn't be. I can't imagine how it would be a matter of survival. The only option I could think of is if you have two residences, like a school and a home, or separated parents in different provinces, and you could get your licence in a province without the graduated system. | Law & Ethics | 1145465261 |
| 3373451 | Re boy/girl same room , x has girl with 9 yo son, wants r 2 yr old grl 4 ovrnte in 2 br - info is for court? | I agree with you. Stick to you guns. They shouldn't be sleeping in the same room. If the dad will put the boy in his room for the night, she could stay in his room. (I don't know how you will KNOW, but I would at least suggest that as a possibility.) She is your girl. Protect her. I can't imagine the courts going for that sort of a sleeping arrangement with kids of that much of an age difference. It is definitely a bad situation. She needs her own space. You might need some professional evidence here. If that is the case, enlist the help of your pediatrician. Surely he/she will know about the dangers that you are trying to protect her from. If the child has a therapist, she could do a letter as evidence for the court. Any professional that you could use as a backup resource would be helpful to you are you argue this out. Go prepared to make your case. Your local social services agency may be able to help you and/or offer some guidelines that they follow for these situations. Here are some links that may help: http://www.casoxford.on.ca/html/faq.html#8 http://www.familyfun.go.com/parenting/child/dev/expert/dony127fasharebed/ http://apu.3.forumer.com/a/sharing-rooms_post6015.html There are so many more. Try a www.ask.com search about Should opposite sex siblings share a room? Or Google: opposite sex siblings sharing rooms . I found lots of opinions about this. | Law & Ethics | 1144208201 |
| 3061121 | Smart@ss answers only please. What is the future of Senator Russ Feingold (D-WI) and the Democratic Party.? | He's going to move to nebraska and be the next Miss America. Those legs....mmmm. Of course Fiengold will get the support he needs to become a transvestite. HE WILL BE ELECTED Miss USA | Law & Ethics | 1144202566 |
| 3014168 | Question!!!!!!!!!!? | Nope that is called discrimination honey | Law & Ethics | 1146008126 |
| 1646643 | describe second degree murder? | You kill a person unintentionally. The murder is not planned. | Law & Ethics | 1146455995 |
| 831152 | What does relinquishing control by express or implied consent mean? | It means giving up control of the person - on purpose because you meant to and letting the other person say what will happen to the person. You're out of it and you want to be and they want you to be. | Law & Ethics | 1145226648 |
| 3394872 | Who could help to expose a case where Police implanted the incriminatory evidence in an accident investigation | Since you are on the internet, it is probably someone you know. But the person in jail knows, and you should also know, that the police have a complete disrespect for the law, and break more laws than any criminal ever thought of; and they do it every day. They get away with this because they know how the system works, what they can get away with, and they all stick together. So you should also know that this case is going to be almost impossible to win. You will be lucking if you can find a lawyer who will even take the case, because they too are part of the system, and they too stick together. Nobody wants to be alienated or become an outcast or outsider. They're all dirty, they all break the law, so who would be willing to prosecute one of their own and risk prosecution themselves for one or many of their own misdeeds? Sorry, but I would say you are SOL. I just got off of a 10-yr bit, and I've been studying the law every day of that time, and I've seen some pretty trumped up charges, and some obvious framework, but the judge loses the evidence, or a key witness disappears, or they just wear you down with delays and filings and court costs and wrong filings and starting all over again, and you'd be surprised how they can procrastinate legally, but if you miss a court date or filing date, it's over. You can't even imagine how the system is stacked against you. You just think you have a good idea. I'm trying to get you to see reality. You can waste all you mney and resources and time and effort -- your entire life -- and you don't even have a 1% chance of winning anything. I'm very sorry, but don't waste everything on a fight you cannot win. | Law & Ethics | 1145306469 |
| 2172441 | Can the Japanese embassie (UK) really check your background when applying for a working holiday visa? | If you aren't honest, and they check, you can be banned from receiving a visa *ever*, as well as having that information passed to other embasseys (not only the criminal part of it, but your lie). | Law & Ethics | 1145277115 |
| 3979331 | wat is the vote? | it is to choose something you like above all others... | Law & Ethics | 1145427164 |
| 3460644 | I need to know what the Indiana laws are concerning dog attacks. This dog was loose and had no shots.? | Auto's response is correct. You can certainly sue; you just might have a hard time collecting a judgment if they have no insurance or money. Here in Indiana, we have a strange modified "first bite is free rule." The owners are typically not "negligent" in keeping a "dangerous" animal unless they know that is has "dangerous tendancies," which they would not, unless it has already bitten someone else. This doesn't seem fair, I realize. However, I don't think that you would have any problem getting around this, as the dog was running loose, and they were certainly negligent in letting it do so. If you're in Indy, shoot me an email and we can exchange numbers. I'd be happy to give you some (brief) free advice. | Law & Ethics | 1145931156 |
| 986480 | What are my rights as an employee? | You have the right to get fired, moved sideways or downsized. Treating a building for mould probably isn't cheap. Watch your back. | Law & Ethics | 1145487387 |
| 3740985 | Are grandparent rights a good or bad idea? | Personally, as a parent, I think they are a bad idea. I do not know your situation, but if there was a reason I was estranged from my parents, its probably enough of a reason that I would not want my children around them either. My child is mine to care for and raise, and I should not be forced to let him visit with people I do not want him visiting with. Not to mention the complications it would bring for all the partied involved because of the feeling between you and your children. Also, my son has a deadbeat father who is not a part if his life. He does not know his biological father and never will. Should the court be able to force me to allow tha parents of his deadbeat father to visit him? Then I have to explain who those people are and why his father is not around... BUT, I don't have grandchildren, so I can't give you an opinion from that perspective. | Law & Ethics | 1145948426 |
| 2785863 | What are some good aspects of prayer in schools that I can use for a report? | There are no good aspects to be argued that support requiring prayer in schools. Schools are public property supported by all taxpayers, and should not be used to proselytize or promote any religion. It sounds like your report is supposed to be based on propaganda, not facts. And, if that's the case, make up whatever lies you want since facts aren't of any concern. | Law & Ethics | 1146431355 |
| 1469112 | Do you believe in the death penalty for serial killers? | Not just serial killers but ALL murderers and rapists and molestors | Law & Ethics | 1145755155 |
| 2155937 | How come divorced fathers are automatically assumed guilty in family law issues? | well yeah men get everything dont they nice lie they tell you. i would almost say just talk to your daughter and tell her the whole story but thats not real fair to her. i would take her to civil court for defimation of character personally and try and get back some of that. and then i would prepare a statement for the court about what has been going on. something like your honor in the past few years (insert the story) all i want is a chance to be a dad again and not a pawn in this womans game the marriage didnt work out but i am still a father and would like the chance to do that. then you can sick your lawyer on her. hire a private eye and all that hold nothing back tear her a new one if you can. i am positive that you can drag her around for a little while just like she did to you. but i understand that you most likly want it to be over with. | Law & Ethics | 1144299376 |
| 2856599 | What if...............?? | It is your fault if you hit the car in front of you. Reguardless if the dude behind you "made" you hit the car ahead. That's why they say to keep a good distance from the car in front of you. | Law & Ethics | 1145317871 |
| 3604531 | what year did law enforcement start? | Well the first known code of law was created by Hammurabi in a year 1780 BC in Babylon. These law were presumably enforced, because the code talks about crimes and punishments for them. However we can go further and presume that even the cave man enforced laws taboos and traditions, in that case the exact date will be hard to find out. | Law & Ethics | 1146249798 |
| 2815246 | Can you really claim a toyota highlander on your income taxes? | only if it is a business vehicle | Law & Ethics | 1145583888 |
| 295292 | What is the average amount of money paid by insurance companies in Ky for soft tissue injuries? | Well, i don't know the exact figure, but I'd think it's somewhere between 10k-20k. Most of these things are settled out of court, I received a settlement from progressive Insurance for soft tissue injuries for $7,500 (also factor in that your lawyer is taking 1/3 of what you get, 40% if he has to file a suit) | Law & Ethics | 1145860026 |
| 3624152 | what is the penalty for endangering the welfare of a child in new york? | probably not as musch as it should be | Law & Ethics | 1144445965 |
| 1397164 | should judges be given the discretion to sentence convicted felons without guidelines? | No, sentencing guidelines are carefully scrutinized in order to avoid problems with cruel and unusual punishment. | Law & Ethics | 1144704261 |
| 2798942 | what were the illegal abortion rates from 1973-1997? | The short answer is that we don't know. The number of illegal abortions took a nosedive after Roe v Wade, of course, but there is no tracking mechanism for illegal abortions since there is no reporting mechanism. | Law & Ethics | 1144964095 |
| 1825812 | If my registration is suspended, can I buy another car and register it and drive it until the suspension ends? | Registrations only apply to a car, not the owner, so I don't see why not. The law does not say anything about it. | Law & Ethics | 1144379547 |
| 3419241 | Should teenagers who commit serious crimes be tried as juveniles or adults? | I believe that teenagers should be tried as juveniles no matter what their crime, they ARE juveniles. Young minds are not as developed as adult minds and at such a young age people cannot understand the far reaching consequences of their actions. I think it's cruel to try a child as an adult. | Law & Ethics | 1146176750 |
| 473061 | list of bills passed before parliament from 1997-2006? | What parliament would that be then? | Law & Ethics | 1145189932 |
| 831602 | Is a child born though artificial insemination legitimate in Missouri? | Legitimacy is no longer an issue. Children are treated the same, whether born in wedlock or not. | Law & Ethics | 1145494480 |
| 4182889 | I hear the United Nations cannot be prosecuted. Why? | well, i suppose you can send the SWAT team into the UN compound and make things clear. | Law & Ethics | 1144478981 |
| 496124 | the law regarding unions rights to managements notes? | It's called "information request" it has to be related to a grievance. It can only be filed by a rep.(steward and above) It is an "unfair labor practice" if the company fails to comply. Under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), the union has the right to obtain information from the employer that it needs to process a grievance or enforce the contract. This can include everything from company memos to personnel files. This duty to provide the union with information is derived from the legal duty the employer has under the NLRA to bargain with the union. Refusals to provide information or unreasonable delays violate Section 8(a)(5) of the National Labor Relations Act. The union can file an unfair labor practices charge with the NLRB if the company refuses to cooperate with an information request. | Law & Ethics | 1144201921 |
| 3252464 | Why has`nt president bush been impeached for his criminal acts? | I don't know, only bush's cabinet can tell you that. Only I think that they want bush to clear up the mess in which he started in Iraq or most likely leave the British to finish off. I think it is just another Vietnam where they get in a mess, leave in a hurry and no-one gets put on trial. I also think when coalition troops do pull finaly out iraq, I think bush go on trial for War Crimes. | Law & Ethics | 1146388719 |
| 1922583 | how did the holocaust effect the modern jewish people and their difficulty to accept there religious identity? | the "modern" jewish people are the same as the ancient jewish people.. we are all one, and israel is our jewish homeland. We have always had a strong identity, it has not left us, and perhaps the holocaust has even made it stronger | Law & Ethics | 1145910908 |
| 1953603 | Where can I find The Georgia State Fire Laws? | http://www.dca.state.ga.us/development/constructioncodes/programs/Downloads/CodesPDF/FireCodeAmendments20050101.pdf | Law & Ethics | 1145664396 |
| 2312651 | why bosh attack only muslim countries?what about north korea?they have also nuclear power.? | Let's face the realities, we are all living in a jungle, where only the powerful rules. | Law & Ethics | 1145525880 |
| 3528637 | I cant find any websites in my state to find out legal info? | Start with findlaw.com and search by state | Law & Ethics | 1144718198 |
| 3219537 | Where can I get free legal help with a divorce in Alabma? | Consumers' Guide to Legal Help Free Legal Help Alabama There are many legal aid and pro bono programs in communities that provide legal help for the poor. People with income below the federal poverty guidelines are generally eligible for free legal help through these programs. People who are elderly, disabled, the victims of domestic violence, enlisted in the military or in other special circumstances also may be eligible for help even if their income is a little higher. Legal Services Federally funded legal services offices provide lawyers who are experts in helping poor people with legal problems. (learn more...) Pro Bono Pro Bono programs match low-income clients with volunteer lawyers, who agree to take their cases for free. (learn more...) Other Sources for Legal Help This directory includes other sources of legal assistance for low and moderate-income people. Some of these offices provide free services, and others may charge a fee. (learn more...) Help for People in Special Circumstances Nationwide directory of programs that help senior citizens, people with disabilities, victims of domestic violence, and other specific populations. (learn more...) | Law & Ethics | 1145480016 |
| 1303516 | when do you use a bill of particulars? | Generally, that is used when new information develops in a court case. The bill of particulars is merely to let the other side know the “particulars” of the new information so there is no surprise. If the bill of particulars is not issued, someone could claim the trial was unfair and one side might claim they were unduly disadvantaged by not having the information. It's generally used in civil cases. In some states, the charging document for criminal cases is called a bill of particulars letting the defendant know the "particulars" of the charges against him. | Law & Ethics | 1145250353 |
| 3299941 | What was the order after desert storm that said hussein had to let Iraq get inspected for weapons development? | For a list of UN Sanctions and Resolutions regarding Iraq from 1990-Current visit: http://www.iraqwatch.org/un/Index_SecCounRes.html Resolution 687, Section C (April 1991) established the weapons inspection requirement. Resolution 707 (August 1991) further established Iraq's need to fully comply with weapons inspectors. These two are not exclusive, as the Iraqi government failed to comply with almost a dozen resolutions in the years following the Gulf War. As a direct result of these failures the UN passed resolution 1441, which was designed to force them to cooperate, or suffer the massive consequences that have since been brought to bear. | Law & Ethics | 1145301518 |
| 1092244 | Why is cannabis illegal in most countries? | cause the gov't takes it and hordes it for itself...i saw GW ripping the bong in college. | Law & Ethics | 1146367250 |
| 2114213 | How does affirmitave action work at the KKK corporate office? | ROFLMFAO!! Oh My God! That's FUNNY! | Law & Ethics | 1143916285 |
| 1660274 | how old does a child have to be to be left at home without adult superision in California? | 14 | Law & Ethics | 1144988030 |
| 1901552 | is it legal for a judge to have contact with an inmate before his sentencing? or where could i find the answer | It is probably inappropriate, but if I were you I'd keep my mouth shut. It can only help to have the judge seeing your boyfriend in Bible study class (unless your boyfriend is busy taking Cain's side, and something similar.) | Law & Ethics | 1144686580 |
| 1171461 | Where can I find protesting rights for the state of Illinois? | First of all, the school's rules dictate whether the kids can walk out. All the rules apply, and you are going to have a hard time getting around the rules just because you want to go to a protest. As for protests, you have to check with the city. The city should have laws about when and where a protest can take place. I cannot help you if I do not know where you live. You just need to read the laws for your city. And as for 'all that good stuff,' I have no idea what the 'good stuff' is. If you really want to protest, you are probably just going to have to deal with the consequences of leaving school. And, like I said, you need to check with the city if you are going to have a protest. You have four things you need to look at. 1) The USA Law: http://www.gpoaccess.gov/uscode/ 2) The State Law of Illinois: http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs.asp 3) The law of your municipality--you need to look on your city or county's website for this. 4) The student handbook or the rules of the school system, if you want to know their rules about missing school. | Law & Ethics | 1145487719 |
| 1862500 | Lawyers help Please. Friends Son is being taken by father. He is going for full custody.? | She can file the papers and go to court with all of her documentation. Believe me, in the long run, even though it seems like forever right now, things will change. I had the same thing happen to me...I eventually (after 30 days of filing) got the kids back. Yes, you have to deal with visitation, after all he is the father, but with time that can be controlled too if documentation starts happening with regard to the violence. I pray this works out for your friend, tell her number one to always document. Keep phone calls, keep records of things done, have a third party present at visitation times, etc. Prayerfully when all has died down the visitation can be civil and things can go on reasonably well. My kids are now 21 and 19, and we all get along OK, I do it because they are my kids and that is what is most important. | Law & Ethics | 1144171008 |
| 2211864 | Has anyone ever tried to kill you? | I've been shot at in Iraq a couple of times. Lucky for me I'm pretty good with a .50 cal. | Law & Ethics | 1146183963 |
| 75529 | Why do politicians make laws in America & then don't see that they're enforced? | Some laws are passed to raise awareness and to initiate education plans. The first step in any enforcement plan is education. Ideally - the only type of enforcement necessary is self-enforcement by the citizenry. A good example is anti-smoking laws - very few plice convictions occur as a consequence of anti-smoking laws, but everyone knows the law and often self-enforce the regulations. No one lights up in a public place because they know that they are not allowed to, and if they do, it is likely that someone will tell them to butt out (i.e. the law is self regulating and enforcing). | Law & Ethics | 1146417856 |
| 2519801 | i know someone who got caught? | Well the Oxycontin will get her possession and distribution of narcotics for start. Oxycontin is a schedule 2 narcotic. The fact that it was into a jail makes it "aggravated" in a legal sense. The term aggravated means that there was some factor of the crime that made it worse. There are also laws against bringing stuff into jail however they are probably misdemeanors. The narcotics charge will be the biggest problem. | Law & Ethics | 1144406178 |
| 69865 | Why court judges sometimes wear (or used to wear) white wigs? | It used to be a sign of prestige. Only the highly respected wore white powdered wigs. It was a sign of high social class. | Law & Ethics | 1144602447 |
| 1612609 | Do you understand me? | Yes I understand. You can spell a lot better than some people who actually are English! | Law & Ethics | 1144755588 |
| 1270812 | how does yahoo justify operating in China considering the Chinese Goverment's abysmal record on human rights? | How can someone punish the citizens in a country by denying them service because of the way their government behaves? | Law & Ethics | 1145550234 |
| 2295759 | what happens during a fugitive extradition hearing in Ohio.? | ohio courts suck | Law & Ethics | 1146108226 |
| 922937 | Are you for or against the legalisation of marijuana? | for it. I think that if legalized it will help cut down on drug crime. and if it were legalized yyou would at least know what quality you are getting, which is iffy from dealers. and if it were legal, lots would probobly not want to do it because it would lose the appeal of doing something that you should not be doing. besides, it could be a great cash crop. this question makes me think of dazed and confused.... oh the memories.. | Law & Ethics | 1144007304 |
| 287154 | ABOUT Philippine Constitution? | ARTICLE II of the Philippine constitution is entitled "Declaration of Principles and State Policies". | Law & Ethics | 1146102106 |
| 2907848 | is canada unfair? | Like most people, I think some Canadian laws are just unfair. Take for example the ones redefining marriage, GST, business, immigration, etc. The laws are made by elected representatives of the people. So, they represent the interest of the people. Sometimes , we may think they are either unfair, bad or just annoying- depending on how we feel. We have a right of redress at the court or we may just vote out our representatives during elections. | Law & Ethics | 1145923632 |
| 176869 | what is copyright infringement? | Copyright infringement is the unauthorized use of copyrighted material in a manner that violates one of the copyright owner's exclusive rights, such as the right to reproduce or perform the copyrighted work, or to make derivative works that build upon it. The slang term bootleg (derived from the use of the shank of a boot for the purposes of smuggling) is often used to describe illicitly copied material. | Law & Ethics | 1145457534 |
| 2531379 | how do i find inmates in st. Clair county jail? | Try the St.Clair County Jail Website. I'm assuming you mean St. Clair County IL. I'm not sure if they post who the prisoners are or not. You could call and ask if you are looking for someone specific. | Law & Ethics | 1145942797 |
| 2514733 | I am 31 years old, am I going to see any of that money that goes into social security out of my check? | You will not see a cent of it. | Law & Ethics | 1146097590 |
| 1578270 | can i go to the sheriff's department to get a copy of my criminal record or background? | yes, but you have to pay a fee. i don't know how much, but here where i live its $20.00 | Law & Ethics | 1145462757 |
| 3612457 | IS SUING someone for I,D. Theft (mine was stolen and so was my money, and life) always the best route to take? | Probably !?!?!? Let us know how it goes, my EVIL parents have been trying to set me up for ID theft -- JUST BECAUSE THEY ARE EVIL, AND I KNOW IT !!! It hasn't happened yet but it probably will soon and when it happens ITS A CONSPIRACY and those butt heads are going straight to JAIL ! | Law & Ethics | 1144805704 |
| 2565685 | whats the worst crime you have ever comitted? For real and have a record.? | Well, this isn't me, but my older cousin (only 16 at the time) now has a record because of the following: One night (or early morning rather, it was about 3:00AM) he was bored so he snuck out of bed and wandered around hi neighborhood, then went over to his friends apartment building and threw rocks and small stones at his friend's bedroom window, trying to get him up. He didn't wake, so my cousin set a bag on fire, thinking that would work (I don't understand his reasoning either). Some neighbors had been watching and at this point called the cops, so when his friend finallly woke up, my cousin stuck his head in the window, then turned and left when immediatly hearing the sirens, he shouted "Sh*t the cops!" Then ran, headed for a swampy area hidden by trees. There, he hid for nearly half an hour, then when he finally came out, he saw about ten cop cars, all waiting for his sixteen year old self. So they frisked him, informed of his rights, handcuffed him and took him to the police station where he realized they were trying him for: 1. Breaking and Entering 2. Disturbing the Peace 3. Arson 4. Evasion of the Police (I think that's what it's called when you run from the police) Well, surprisingly enough all he got was jail for the rest of the night, though it's still on his record. | Law & Ethics | 1144013505 |
| 2848107 | Are there any organizations out there to help men who have gone broke after a divorce? | http://www.menstuff.org/resources/resourcefiles/families.html | Law & Ethics | 1143903650 |
| 4074321 | what online website dmv,dps or any other can tell me if i have warrants? | try and cross the border, us customs and border protection can let you know if you have any warrants. | Law & Ethics | 1145162036 |
| 994736 | Is burgulary considered a felony? | Felonies are typically Federal Crimes, aren't they ? Breaking into a person's home is one thing, breaking into a Post Office is another. | Law & Ethics | 1145714560 |
| 3777414 | should juveniles who commit violent crimes be tried and sentenced as adults? | they should face the same length of sentence (in a juvinile detention center) for the crime committed and if they turn 18 while serving their sentence, they should be transfered to a state prison. | Law & Ethics | 1145075524 |
| 574451 | What are the pro/con arguments for taking from the rich and giving to the poor (make the wealthy pay for it)? | That's not completely fair, I believe in a fair taxation system with no tax breaks for the rich. | Law & Ethics | 1146456578 |
| 3292281 | were can i get a list of the australian laws? | Acts of parliament are here: http://www.comlaw.gov.au/ComLaw/legislation/actcompilation1.nsf/browse?OpenForm&ORDER=&START=1&CATEGORY=actcompilation Daily bill lists from both houses as well as current bills by several different sortings are available here: http://www.aph.gov.au/bills/index.htm | Law & Ethics | 1144124648 |
| 1734445 | whats wrong with society? | Grin and bare it, it wont last long. | Law & Ethics | 1145573972 |
| 2645240 | In Illinois, when serving probation (3 months) for first DUI violation, can one drink alcohol? Where? | if your conditions of release or your p.o. indicates you cannot drink, thats exactly what it means. if you are ordered to report for a random breath test and fail, they don't care where you have been drinking, you are in violation and most likely be will revoked and booked back into jail where you started out in the first place. | Law & Ethics | 1145241422 |
| 679794 | if i were to? | They couldn't do anything to you unless you have it on you. | Law & Ethics | 1145921454 |
| 2141103 | The definitions of l/hold f/hold restrictive covs adverse poss delaps in regards to land and property? | Have a look at this webpage I uploaded a few days ago - it has hundreds of definitions of terminology used in real estate and financial services... http://profend.com/answers/financialterminology.html | Law & Ethics | 1144782511 |
| 3343574 | what kinds of weapons permits are there? | go to http://packing.org they can connect you with all the info you could want | Law & Ethics | |
| 3505861 | Why don't Apple Jacks Taste Like Apples? | They do. You're just not doing it right. | Law & Ethics | 1146423231 |
| 2840229 | Should we imprison non-violent criminals? | your not out of line, you are entitled to your opinion bank robbers arent violent, fraudsters arent violent, fraud is on the increase especially with the internet, and recently i got my bank details swiped. These people arent violent, but are the scurge of society, and stil need to be imprisoned for some amount of time, AND THEN SHOULD BE TAGGED PERHAPS. or need a slap.... I am sure some non-violent criminals who are serving shorter sentence could be let out earlier with tagging. However Tagging doesn't stop their need for drugs once they're back outside. And crime is how they fund a daily habit. As for drug dealers many just see prison as an occupational hazard. Keeping people in prison must be costing us as tax payers an awful lot of money The prison system would not be as critical as it is now if the law was harsher on criminals. Some sentences are too lenient and to not deter people from re-offending. Also prisons are too easy once you are in there. All those in prison are there for a reason - ie they've done something that incurs their loss of liberty. Prison should be hard, real hard. Sentences should be served in full. Many people have been affected by crime and deserve Justice. I do not think more prison should be built, because more prison will make more prisoners, Prison often serves as a school for criminals, especially first time offenders. Build more prisons, generate more prisoners. Unless we plan to lock criminals away permanently we need to devise a more long term strategy to prevent re-offending. The government needs to use its brains rather than brawn here. | Law & Ethics | 1146240182 |
| 3642668 | What would happen if a child opened a porn site? | The ACLU would defend him in court when they charged him with illegal operation of a porn site. | Law & Ethics | 1144366492 |
| 3506834 | How would someone sign their legal rights away for a 14 yr old (who has disowned them)? State of Ga.? | No, after all the 14 yr old is just as you say they are ... 14. You know that at 14 your decisions are less than mature. Why do the same thing the 14 yr old is doing? Be a parent, stand firm! Prayers =) | Law & Ethics | 1144956467 |
| 2926598 | is it illegal to allow someone to borrow my car in ca? | No it is not illegal to let them. You might check to see what kind of insurance the other person has, or check you own policy to see if their covered while driving another persons car. | Law & Ethics | 1143931164 |
| 11568 | If you had the choice would you wear a seat belt? | Thats a hard one to answer. Knowing that my aunty was killed in a car crash years ago because the seatbelt had cut her in half. I have had to convince myself, if our times up our times up and there isnt much we can do about it. (seatbelt or no seatbelt) I guess I would still wear a seatbelt cause for me its become habitual. | Law & Ethics | 1144248314 |
| 4142575 | what is the process to obtain child support in san antonio? | Need to be court ordered first..then the Feds will make sure you get it! Texas has a very strict childsupport enforcement !!! Your lucky to live there. | Law & Ethics | 1145454564 |
| 3183188 | What do police do? | police uphold the law and protect the innocent. | Law & Ethics | 1145560359 |
| 1486154 | Not taking a lunch? Under own decision, Good or Bad...against the law? | In some states, if you ae over 18, you don't have to take a break, but if you're working over a certain number of hours in a day, you have to take a break. | Law & Ethics | 1144109290 |
| 177861 | In regard to Dietstudy.com, products for life inc, and the one day diet. can i do this? | If you can prove what you say it is not slander. There are certain legal criteria a statement must meet in order to be slander and the number one thing is truth. If you lie and that lie damages their reputation, it is slander. If you tell the truth, it is testimony. This sounds like a scam so I would suggest you not send money but I don't have the full details so canno say for sure. | Law & Ethics | 1145522943 |
| 616571 | I rent my basement to other people to live, police found out. what penatlity will I get? | It isn't illegal is it? It depends on where you live, what the laws are locally, and how many people all together live in the house. | Law & Ethics | 1144901542 |
| 4476669 | What do you have to do to sell cigarettes in a lounge,bar etc.? | best bet is to check the ATF's website http://www.atf.treas.gov/ | Law & Ethics | 1144731166 |
| 4163451 | How much was the exotic dancer being paied that inght to dance for the duke team? | The agreement was $800 for three hours for both women. | Law & Ethics | 1145916568 |
| 2137708 | where to find info about social security benefit? | Try the social security office | Law & Ethics | 1144755541 |
| 352337 | Who is going to protest tomorrow? | nope, didn't last time... only people it sucked for was the people that lost their jobs... FOR NOT GOING TO WORK | Law & Ethics | 1146452352 |
| 4336117 | what is a name and arms clause in land law? | I have not found a reference to land law specifically. A name-and-arms clause in a will required the beneficiary to take on the name and arms (crest, coat of arms in heraldry) of the testator. http://www.citizenlaw.com/pdf/n.pdf#search='name%20and%20arms%20clause' Scroll down to name and arms. | Law & Ethics | 1145536679 |
| 1864106 | How do u know when a lawyer lies? | His lips are moving. | Law & Ethics | 1146083364 |
| 3196929 | I need help finding the full citation of a court opinion I have American Ice Co. v. Hunter, 60 Pa.Super. 311? | American Ice Company v. Hunter, Appellant. No. 267, Oct. T., 1914 SUPERIOR COURT OF PENNSYLVANIA 60 Pa. Super. 311, *; 1915 Pa. Super. LEXIS 187, ** 60 Pa. Super. 311; 1915 Pa. Super. LEXIS 187 Are you looking for the whole case? | Law & Ethics | 1144198392 |
| 4417618 | How can I file a harassment suit against a minor? | Contact the police and file a harassment report...each and every time! They will tell you other actions you can take but you might also be able to get a restraining order on the juvenile. Then, she can be arrested for further harassment. | Law & Ethics | 1144278658 |
| 2941615 | What is the penalty for a class "D" felony? | For what state? IC 35-50-2-1 Definitions Sec. 1. (a) As used in this chapter, "Class D felony conviction" means a conviction of a Class D felony in Indiana and a conviction, in any other jurisdiction at any time, with respect to which the convicted person might have been imprisoned for more than one (1) year. However, it does not include a conviction with respect to which the person has been pardoned, or a conviction of a Class A misdemeanor under section 7(b) of this chapter. (b) As used in this chapter, "felony conviction" means a conviction, in any jurisdiction at any time, with respect to which the convicted person might have been imprisoned for more than one (1) year. However, it does not include a conviction with respect to which the person has been pardoned, or a conviction of a Class A misdemeanor under section 7(b) of this chapter. (c) As used in this chapter, "minimum sentence" means: (1) for murder, forty-five (45) years; (2) for a Class A felony, twenty (20) years; (3) for a Class B felony, six (6) years; (4) for a Class C felony, two (2) years; and (5) for a Class D felony, one-half (1/2) year. As added by Acts 1976, P.L.148, SEC.8. Amended by Acts 1977, P.L.340, SEC.114; P.L.334-1983, SEC.1; P.L.98-1988, SEC.8; P.L.243-2001, SEC.2 and P.L.291-2001, SEC.225. | Law & Ethics | 1145450589 |
| 4032777 | Why do American people put there animals on such a pedestal? | Because they are Idiots, that's what they are. And when you're no good in handling with human beings, the animals are your best friend. | Law & Ethics | 1144747554 |
| 297981 | what age in ohio can a child choose which parent to live with? | There is no particular age. The law says, "The court first shall determine the reasoning ability of the child. If the court determines that the child does not have sufficient reasoning ability to express the child's wishes and concern with respect to the allocation of parental rights and responsibilities for the care of the child, it shall not determine the child's wishes and concerns with respect to the allocation. If the court determines that the child has sufficient reasoning ability to express the child's wishes or concerns with respect to the allocation, it then shall determine whether, because of special circumstances, it would not be in the best interest of the child to determine the child's wishes and concerns with respect to the allocation. If the court determines that, because of special circumstances, it would not be in the best interest of the child to determine the child's wishes and concerns with respect to the allocation, it shall not determine the child's wishes and concerns with respect to the allocation and shall enter its written findings of fact and opinion in the journal. If the court determines that it would be in the best interests of the child to determine the child's wishes and concerns with respect to the allocation, it shall proceed to make that determination." In short, if they believe the child is able to reason well enough to form an opinion, they will consider it if it is in the child's best interest. | Law & Ethics | 1144341285 |
| 2774278 | does the ULDC have a web page? | Assuming you are talking about the Unified Land Development Code (i.e., zoning), each state, city, town or other entity can enact its own version, so you will have to check your city/town, state, county or other legal entity that enacted it. | Law & Ethics | 1145625934 |
| 861915 | is it illegal to sell Hellman's mayo west of the mississippi? | Hellmans mayo and Best Foods mayo are from the same company. They sell it under the Hellmans name in the eastern US and under Best Foods in the western US. They even use the exact same television commercials, with the actors saying Hellmans for the eastern version and Best Foods for the western version... | Law & Ethics | 1145555499 |
| 4162333 | Tenant's rights in CA (San MAteo)? | If you have a 30 day cotract instead of a lease no reason is necessary, as for the other check legal aid | Law & Ethics | 1144553787 |
| 3787242 | Why do people have no regard for the pain and suffering of animals? | Actually, in most cases I find it's just the opposite. A lot of my friends can't watch the scene in Braveheart where horses get killed. They don't have a problem with the human violence, but they simply cannot stand seeing the horses getting killed. One of my teachers actually brought this up in a class one time: why is the suffering of animals so much worse than the suffering of humans? But, with regards to people who actually DO fit your profile: there was a belief that since animals had no souls (which, at the time, was an undisputed fact), they couldn't actually feel pain. And even if they whine and scream and cry, they're only reacting in a way that they think they should react instead of actually feeling pain. Of course, most people these days say that's b*llshit, but, well...you gotta love archaic medical science. | Law & Ethics | 1145911706 |
| 1660792 | does the legalization of abortion help protect a woman's rights? | There are more reasons than "I didn't want the baby" that women have abortions. Health (of mother and fetus), rape, age, lifestyle, are some factors in why a woman chooses to abort. If Abortion wasn't legal, She wouldn't have the law and health care providers looking out for her overall welfare (for her and her unborn fetus). In the grand scheme of things, it's only in recent history that women have even been consider as actual people with rights. We have made great strides in that arena in a very short period, but the fact of the matter is...men unfortunately still hold governmental power, and if abortion wasn't legal, we would be taking HUGE leaps backward in equal civil rights for ALL humans regardless of race, or sex. When most people think of abortion, they think that women use it as a form of birth control...and while I"m not argueing that they don't (because a small percentage do) But most people don't realize that there are many factors that go into making that kind of decision, and if it's taken away from us, then in effect, we are being told that we don't have a right to choose. Women can't get pregnant without a man...whether it be through physical contact, or insemination. Taking away the right to an abortion takes away the right for us to decide what we want to do with our body...It's easy for a man to get a woman pregnant. It's not always easy for a woman to give birth, and a lot of women have died trying. Might as well take away our right to vote, or our right to hold a job, or our right to not have a man tell us what to do and when to do it (which at one point in history was a law). Abortion is about women, plain and simple...We are the only ones that have the power of giving birth...and until men can start giving birth, they are going to do everything they can to take away our rights as individuals with that power, and this is one way they are trying. And you can better believe that if men ever become capable of giving birth, there would be no way abortion would even be talked about as an issue...it would just be law, plain and simple...because making abortion illegal is only about how men can control women. | Law & Ethics | 1144158487 |
| 2072456 | They are implanting microchips into dogs with shots are they doing it to us without our knowlege? | Trust me, you'd know. Those needles are such a large gauge, there's no way you could confuse them for a flu booster. This is the kind of administration that would impelement that kind of project in plain site of the media and public, because they know full well no one will go against them for fear of being labled an America-hating terrorist-loving traitor. | Law & Ethics | 1144061710 |
| 1379795 | Reader article on pedestrian safety? | what about it ? | Law & Ethics | 1144557042 |
| 2198910 | When was the first legal biracial marriage in the United States? | Some states never had restrictions on interracial marriage. For example, New York, Vermont, and New Hampshire never had laws prohibiting interracial marriage. However, many states did have such laws. In 1967 the United States Supreme Court held that laws prohibiting interracial marriage were unconstitutional in the landmark case of Loving v. Virginia. After that case was decided, all states had to permit interracial marriage. If you want to read the case of Loving v. Virginia: http://wings.buffalo.edu/law/bclc/web/loving.htm Here is a map of the interracial marriage laws in different states from 1662-1967: http://www.lovingday.org/map.htm | Law & Ethics | 1146331328 |
| 4456228 | border security. why do we not stop all the unwanted usa criminals from coming up here not worried about? | It won't happen until we enforce passports from our side of the borden. It's not a bad idea the Americans have, we should do the same | Law & Ethics | 1144194861 |
| 4442715 | Is an ounce of prevention really worth a pound of cure? | yes. Preventing crime avoids multiple kinds of cost: * cost for the damage the crime did * cost for the prosecution * cost for the penal system Add these together and you will see that these costs are in most cases higher than the cost for social programs that help avoid crime. The only little issue with prevention is: The cost of prevention is one large chunk out of the public coffers. The cost of crime is payed by public (prosecution and penal system) and private money (damage). Since the cost of damage is normally covered by the victim or the victim's insurance people don't see this part of the cost of crime clearly. So they tend to disregard it. | Law & Ethics | 1144289007 |
| 2658105 | Where can I learn the protocol of a judge for a mock trial? | you need to get the judge's internal operating procedures and or your states code or statutes of civil procedure the federal judges guidelines are in the federal code of civil procedure if you want something particular to your state, i would start out with your state's supreme court's website, many of them have these documents online now finally, www.findlaw.com has an extensive collection of both federal and state law resources good luck | Law & Ethics | 1145295349 |
| 3625958 | On our census quetionnaire there is a slot for OTHER who are the OTHERS.? | Other typically refers to people living in your home but who are not considered part of your household or are not your immediate family, such as an in-law or a cousin. | Law & Ethics | 1144763161 |
| 2209443 | Costco requires member card at gate for entry - how is this legal ? Total PITA dumb hassle? | You need the membership card because it's a WHOLESALE store. You have to pay a monthly fee for that card so you can buy things at WHOLESALE price. It's actually a very smart thing to do. If I sold things by bulk at a very low price, I'd charge my customers a monthly fee too. | Law & Ethics | 1145332427 |
| 4475701 | How many shares or stock options does Dick Cheney have in Halliburton? | Cheney, who served as CEO from 1995 to 2000, continues to receive as much as $1 million a year in deferred compensation as Halliburton executives enjoy a seat at the table during Administration discussions over how to handle post-war oil production in Iraq.But the Halliburton story is more than just a simple revolving door tale. Even without the Cheney conflicts of interest, serious doubts remain about whether a company with a record like Halliburton's should even be eligible to receive government contracts in the first place. This, after all, is a company that has been accused of cost overruns, tax avoidance, and cooking the books and has a history of doing business in countries like Iraq, Iran and Libya.If Cheney did any soul-searching after dealing with authoritarian dictators and avoiding taxes, it certainly didn't affect his social circle. He continued his quest for power by helping to form the Project for a New American Century (PNAC) in 1997 along with a bunch of archconservative hawks such as Donald Rumsfeld, Paul Wolfowitz, and Jeb Bush (the President's brother and governor of Florida). This organization's purpose is to ensure America's global dominance through strategic use of its military. | Law & Ethics | 1144722704 |
| 979253 | copy of divorce decree want to obtain it in Tomball Texas? | you need to call the clerk of court, they may let you order it by sending them a letter, a small fee and a return envelope im a paralegal, we get court records all the time this way | Law & Ethics | 1145651383 |
| 791638 | harvard law school is located where? | Harvard Law School 1563 Mass Ave. Cambridge, MA 02138 | Law & Ethics | 1145825398 |
| 93358 | What can i do if my parents devorce each other while i'm doing my first year of study at a univercity.? | You can't do anything in regards to your parents. BUT I say stay in school get educated and then move out on your own. If your father is wrong then give your mom support. And right now, from what you have supplied here your dad is dead wrong. | Law & Ethics | 1146052396 |
| 2095082 | Do I have to pay income tax on alimony from divorce settlement in Canada? | yOU BET YOUR SWEET A__ you pay tax on everthing in canada. | Law & Ethics | 1143955787 |
| 1426924 | Should the US make the legal drinking age 18 instead of 21? | No. I say this as a person who has recently been both. I'm 23. When I was 18, i was a freakin' idiot. The judgement and maturity difference between the two ages is huge. And by the way I am also in the military so the whole 18 to fight, 18 to drink argument doesn't hold water with me. | Law & Ethics | 1145042853 |
| 513552 | How to find a good Business Lawyer in Honduras, Central America? | Very carefuly. | Law & Ethics | 1144970430 |
| 185257 | does the sunday law will declare in US this month? does it will be the law arround the world? | No only in U.S.A. | Law & Ethics | 1144107003 |
| 1019960 | anyplace where i can look at public records for totally free? | All police records and court records are pretty much free, except for paying any small fees required while helping you. Usually, if you just need to look and not make copies, they do not even charge you then. | Law & Ethics | 1144446175 |
| 191825 | I'm trying to find a "casper" website that gives information on release dates? | law ? if the movie & toon,check IMDB.com | Law & Ethics | 1145763387 |
| 50820 | What does the phrase "Possession is nine tenths of the law" mean? | IN property law often times ACTUALLY Holding on to an object or occupying a some land is often decisive. For example: if you are walking down a street and someone snatches your purse and is then caught, YOU do not have to prove that the purse is ACTUALLY yours, that you did not steal it yesterday etc etc, before the person is convicted as a thief. All you have to show to convict that person of theft is that you were just holding on to a purse before he snatched it. Similarly if your purse is stolen and is not found within 5 years(statute of limitations) the thief basically now owns the purse, because there is no way you can prosecute him. This doctrine also often applies to real property. If you actually LIVE on the land(but don't have a legal title, basically you are squatting) you can kick off a new trespasser without showing title. And if you live on the land long enough(usually 10 years) You will get a Title to it, and the person who had it before but did not use the land looses it(This is known as adverse possession). So basically often(90% of time) the entitlement to property will be useless or irrelevant while ACTUAL POSSESSION will control. | Law & Ethics | 1146250514 |
| 3499695 | how do I sarch for an inmate in prison? | If you already know what facility he's in, then what are you trying to find? In any case, here's the Ohio Department of Corrections page for Richland http://www.drc.state.oh.us/Public/rici.htm | Law & Ethics | 1145883655 |
| 3157674 | if a def man walks into a store and sees somthin he wants,then how does he let the store dude no? | Nice one, you caught a few. Most people think that because someone is mute, or merely deaf or dumb that they are stupid. On the contrary they have to be, and as a result are far more alert and clever. Once whilst investigating a crime with mute witnesses, I went to all the trouble of getting a person who could do deaf and dumb sign language only to find that the witnesses had written down everything that had happened in perfect statement form. I felt such an idiot............... | Law & Ethics | 1145025258 |
| 2770463 | why does the flag have to be burned if it touches the ground? | It doesn't have to be burned if it touches the ground. If a flag somehow touches the ground, it can be just picked up and set right. If it has gotten dirty, it can be washed. These things happen. Burning the flag is the way to "retire" it after normal wear and tear makes it unseemly to display it. | Law & Ethics | 1145038124 |
| 3663575 | What is the best law related site on the Internet? | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law http://dictionary.law.com | Law & Ethics | 1146307103 |
| 212152 | What will the new Oath be if the Bible gets removed from the court system? | The affirmation goes "I do solemnly affirm that the testimony I shall give in the cause now in hearing will be the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, this I do under the pains and penalties of perjury." | Law & Ethics | 1146142997 |
| 2506584 | In Kentucky, If a tenant moves from the rental property, how long do they have to remove their personal belong | I am NOT an attorney. Midnight the last day the rent was paid to, unless other arrangements are made with management. Evicted? You may have no time. True in most states anyway. | Law & Ethics | 1145826165 |
| 3553991 | why financial year is from April to march, not the calender year.? | I'd have to guess that it has to do with the Income Tax deadline of April 15. Now, I'm going to check that out, because it is a very interesting question! :) Here's what I got: The 'Lectric Law Library's Legal Lexicon On * Fiscal Year * FISCAL YEAR - This is an accounting year, i.e. when the books for the year are opened and closed. It can coorespond to the calander year or be say, July 1 to June 30, as many governments have it. The accounting period for which annual financial statements are regularly prepared, generally a period of 12 months, 52 weeks, or 53 weeks. Financial operations of the federal government are carried out in a 12-month fiscal year, beginning on Oct. 1 and ending on Sept. 30. The fiscal year carries the date of the calendar year in which it ends. (From fiscal year 1844 to fiscal year 1976, the fiscal year began July 1 and ended the following June 30.) | Law & Ethics | 1145764040 |
| 448347 | What do get when you have a lawyer buried up to his neck in sand? | something for me to hit with a hammer for about 20 minutes. | Law & Ethics | 1144932556 |
| 1797863 | Do we need all these rights? | They wanted to make George WASHINGTON a king, but he didn't want it. He knew better. He'd be blamed for anything that went wrong anyway, and if his heirs were in power, they would suffer for it. What if the government made a mistake? Or what if the next king was lazy or selfish or cruel? Hereditary government only works if the ruler is responsible. Bad rulers make life hell for the people. By the same token, any system of government needs a way of being corrected (or overthrown) if they don't do their job. There is no guarantee that a republic (like America, as the pledge to the flag clearly states) or democracies (like Communist countries) will be any better than the people they are made of. I am not going to address some of the specific points in your question, because I think you know this already, you are not serious in asking; you are just trying to be thought-provoking. As we have seen in our own lifetime, even in Commmunist countries that began with the best of intentions, power acted to preserve itself and the people in power acted to maximize their influence. They began on the assumptions that people were inherently good and willing to share, and that they only needed to be educated. The governments of those nations fell because those are false assumptions. They became Communist dictatorships like Cuba, and when they had taken over all the miliatry power so that the people could not revolt directly, there was no other way but to wait until they collapsed internally under the weight of the unrealistic economic predictions of their own system: You see, there were not enough barbarians outside and they had seen to it that they could not generate their own internal barbarians, and so they had to wait until they grew weak enough to collapse at the touch of market forces. Try talking to someone who lived under a totalitarian regime, and they will tell you how much better America is. Try to call America an oppressive regime and those who have actually lived under them will laugh in your face. | Law & Ethics | 1146450474 |
| 4032348 | How do i get my boss to pay me my comissions owed to me? | call labour relations (That's what it is called in Canada) and explain your situation, they will take care of it for free and make sure that they don't screw someone else around next time. Also make sure that you have all of the paperwork to back up your side of the story, dates, times worked and anuthing else that might come up. That way you will have the best case possible. If you win he could also be fined, so even calling him and making that threat could be efective enough. If he has done this before and been investigated, it could cause him alot of trouble that he won't want. | Law & Ethics | 1145323186 |
| 3364491 | Where can I find information on how to sue a state District Attorney? And city cops? | It sounds like in your particular case, you don't want to sue the individuals, but the District Attorney's office and the Police Department. Individuals are only liable for their conduct in a public office if they knowingly violate someone's civil rights, and it requires a fairly grevious violation of civil rights. The police had to have reasonably known that they were violating a solidified right. Otherwise, they have qualified immunity. Edit: I wanted to add that the holders of a particular office are only protected from civil litigation, not from being sued to force them to do something they are obligated to do by law, but you would be suing the department really, not the individuals. | Law & Ethics | 1145567101 |
| 3738708 | i need to no bout the 50's,bout all the supreme court cases that happen can anybody help me? | 1950–1959 Mullane v. Central Hanover Bank & Trust Co., 339 U.S. 306 (1950): proper legal notice in the settlement of a trust Graver Tank & Manufacturing Co. v. Linde Air Products Co., 339 U.S. 605 (1950): patent law, doctrine of equivalents Sweatt v. Painter, 339 U.S. 629 (1950): segregation, separate but equal McLaurin v. Oklahoma State Regents, 339 U.S. 637 (1950): Fourteenth Amendment, segregation Johnson v. Eisentrager, 339 U.S. 763 (1950): jurisdiction of U.S. civilian courts over nonresident enemy aliens; habeas corpus Feiner v. New York, 340 U.S. 315 (1951): Free speech v. public safety Dean Milk Co. v. City of Madison, Wisconsin, 340 U.S. 349 (1951): Dormant Commerce Clause Universal Camera Corp. v. NLRB, 340 U.S. 474 (1951): judicial review of agency decisions Joint Anti-Fascist Refugee Committee v. McGrath, 341 U.S. 123 (1951): freedom of association Dennis v. United States, 341 U.S. 494 (1951): First Amendment and the Smith Act Stack v. Boyle, 342 U.S. 1 (1951): defines excessive bail Rochin v. California, 342 U.S. 165 (1952): restriction of police power Zorach v. Clauson, 343 U.S. 306 (1952): release time programs Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co. v. Sawyer, 343 U.S. 579 (1952): presidential power to seize steel mills during strike to ensure wartime production Kawakita v. United States, 343 U.S. 717 (1952): treason accusation against a person with dual citizenship. Toolson v. New York Yankees, 346 U.S. 356 (1952): baseball and antitrust regulation United States v. Reynolds, 345 U.S. 1 (1953): State secrets privilege Beginning of active duty of Chief Justice Earl Warren, October 5, 1953 Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, 347 U.S. 483 (1954): segregation, “separate inherently inequal” Bolling v. Sharpe, 347 U.S. 497 (1954): segregation in the District of Columbia Berman v. Parker, 348 U.S. 26 (1954): eminent domain, takings Commissioner v. Glenshaw Glass Co., 348 U.S. 426 (1955): definition of taxable income Williamson v. Lee Optical Co., 348 U.S. 483 (1955): Due Process Clause, economic liberties Griffin v. Illinois, 351 U.S. 12 (1956): access to court transcript for indigent appeals Reid v. Covert, 354 U.S. 1 (1957): treaty power, right to jury trial Roth v. United States, 354 U.S. 476 (1957): obscenity Trop v. Dulles, 356 U.S. 86 (1958): Eighth Amendment, loss of citizenship Byrd v. Blue Ridge Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc., 356 U.S. 525 (1958): application of the Erie doctrine NAACP v. Alabama, 357 U.S. 449 (1958): freedom of association, privacy of membership lists Speiser v. Randall, 357 U.S. 513 (1958): loyalty oaths Cooper v. Aaron, 358 U.S. 1 (1958): enforcement of desegregation, "massive resistance" Louisiana Power & Light Co. v. City of Thibodaux, 360 U.S. 25 (1959): Abstention doctrine Smith v. California, 361 U.S. 147 (1959): | Law & Ethics | 1144804065 |
| 4268817 | what does J-walking stand for? | The word jaywalker traces back to 1917, though it may have been in use as early as 1900. It is generally considered to have originated in the United States, possibly from the city of Boston. It is a portmanteau of the words jay and walk; in this context, jay is used in the obsolete slang sense, referring to a stupid or dull person, or a rube, i.e. someone from a rural area and not familiar with "city ways". At the time, vehicles and traffic signals were a new concept, gaining popularity in the larger cities, so this term would have been used to describe newcomers who were unfamiliar with these recent developments and by extension, to ridicule people who behaved like newcomers but should have known better. | Law & Ethics | 1145056419 |
| 4320227 | How can a bondsman just go off of a person bond for no reason? | i think you should get a percentage back but a bondsman has to make a living too.if he signed a contract for a time period to be on your bond,then went off in a week.you should get all monies back.talk to a lawyer. | Law & Ethics | 1145528838 |
| 470821 | Who is responsible when one of two people who signs a lease takes off? | sorry, you take off and you signed a lease? you owe. unless something else is worked out, you or your cosigner may get away from paying for awhile, but if you are taken to court, you will lose. you sign it, you own it. | Law & Ethics | 1146451757 |
| 3272527 | How can we find her so he can see his kids and talk to them.........? | Yeah, it may be a shady way of doing it, but if his child support is not coming out of his paycheck, I mean, if he goes and pays it, stop paying it. Save the money and put it away so that when you go to court you can pay it right away. Once his ex quits getting money, she will call the court and file papers. He will get served to appear in court. She will be required to show up too. When he gets there, and the judge asks what is going on, he can tell the judge he was trying to find his kids. He can tell him he has all the back money he owes, but that he had no other way to find his kids. The judge may get a little mad, but technically if he has the ability to pay the money he owes, they won't do anything to him. Also, if he has court ordered visitation every other weekend or whatever, and she never had that changed while your husband was going through depression, she is in contempt of court for not letting him see his kids. But like you said, it would require a lawyer to find her. Here are some other ideas. Try doing some google's for her or the kids. (If I google my name it goes right to the website of where I work) Check for school web sites. Does she have any family? Do you have any idea what city or even what state she may be in? Also, you can mail a letter to her old address and at the bottom you put "Address correction requested." Make sure your return address is on it and make sure you write the request big and bold and put some extra postage on the letter...I forget how much extra it costs. If she left a forwarding address with the post office, they will put a sticker on the envelope with her forwarding address and mail it back to you. :-) There are some less legal ways to go about it, such as if he has her SSN and birthdate he can try to obtain a copy of her credit report (like through the annual free credit report thing) and it will have her most recent address. And you would be surprised how a little being nice can help you. You or your fiance can try calling places she used to work. Make up a story that sounds good, say you are with a charity or something and call her previous employer. Say something like, "Hi, my name is So-and_so and I am with the American Red Cross. I am trying to reach So-and-so" They will say she no longer works there and you can ask if they know where you can reach her. You will probably get farther than your fiance with this type of stuff because people will be more suspicious of him looking for a woman. Or try calling some of the children's old friends. Or anyone you think might have contact with his ex or the kids. I am quite good at this type of stuff, feel free to e-mail me and I would be happy to help you. Good Luck. | Law & Ethics | 1145514316 |
| 2796013 | Can rules define morality? | morality - is defined as society's guidelines for conduct and for right from wrong. They are otherwise known as ethics. Each society in the world has different ethical boundaries and moral grounds for their conduct and actions. ie: in Muslim countries, women are generally surpressed and must be robed in public, in some European countries, there are places where women are allowed to walk around fully nude with no issues. It is up to each person to decide their own moral code and ethics rules, however, if you diverge too far from what society expects, you are judged and will be made accountable to society's rules. | Law & Ethics | 1146154981 |
| 2225781 | How many people would like to be considered an adult at the age of 16 or 17 instead of the age 18? | I think that you are forgetting that moving out is a lot harder than just moving out. There is work, bills, insurance (since you will be out on your own, your parents cant cover you any more) if you want to go to school add that on. There is so much to moving out alone! Never mind the rest. I dont think people realize just how much, they are in too much of a hurry. I moved out when I was 18,. wasnt the easiest thing to do but I did it. My brother is still at my fathers house and hes 22. There shouldnt be any hurry. its a hell of a lot harder out side the parents house. | Law & Ethics | 1145453370 |
| 3128833 | Can my sister's friend get out of her house? | Have her talk to someone at her school (teacher, counselor, etc.) -- they have to take action if she reports abuse. Separately, she can call child protective services or, for an emergency situation, the police. | Law & Ethics | 1145578043 |
| 2996809 | If I appear in court to plea not guilty to a speeding ticket, am I at risk for greater penalty? | You'd probably be better of the pay the ticket. If you go to court you may have to pay court costs as well as the fine. | Law & Ethics | 1145315804 |
| 2963879 | If someone committed a felon and someone drops charges against them, do they still get a criminal record? | The answer is yes. The criminal record lives on until it is expunged. An expunged record will be sealed and made publicly unavailable, so that it's beneficial to the convicted individual for a clean slate. Ask your attorney about expungement application process. Dropping charges and not pressing charges are basically interchangeable. | Law & Ethics | 1146183920 |
| 1359185 | I live in the state of LA and wouldlike to know timelines for parties to be compensted once settlement's made | File a Complaint with the Louisiana State Bar for failure to answer you questions regarding your settlement. When you file this complaint, make sure that you explain all the details of the case that lead up to the settlement offer. | Law & Ethics | 1144506662 |
| 3572383 | What if a Department Of Child Safty, worker was molester as a child?Personal involvement is a ISSUE.is it not? | Please, for the rest of us learn how to spell. | Law & Ethics | 1144938609 |
| 1951123 | according to the state of oregon how old is a school aged child & can they violate the sttendance law if 18? | Yes, I think that as long as you're in school, the attendance law pertains to you. Obviously, this isn't the case with college. | Law & Ethics | 1146368511 |
| 4020244 | My neighbor has trees that hang over into my backyard. What legal action can I take to force him to cut trees? | I am not a lawyer and this is not real legal advise. This is just intended to be used as a starting point. Always consult a lawyer before assuming that anything said is legally binding. Generally, if the trees pose a hazard (they are too low, they have dead branches) then you ask the neighbor to cut them, if they don't you send a letter (registered mail), indicating that the trees need to be trimmed and that if they aren't done in a reasonable amount of time, you will get them done and send him/her the bill. If they just shade your lawn, you are probably out of luck, especially if the trees were there when you moved in. Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1145560445 |
| 1903229 | How many states ban gay marriages? | 49 not counting puerto rico as a state | Law & Ethics | 1144541089 |
| 2069884 | Can anyone tell me the best Time & billing program for lawyers? | Quickbooks | Law & Ethics | 1144102003 |
| 3925750 | if I'm out on a medical disability and my doc releases me back to work part-time, does my disability end? | Yes - you may now qualify for a partial disability payment that can continue until you are released to full duty. | Law & Ethics | 1146068993 |
| 2927196 | How do you make an opening statement in a law trial? | yea your honor, on the night in question, persay... | Law & Ethics | 1144866022 |
| 4106328 | What is Pro bono and does it come from latin? | yes, it's Latin for "for the [public] good." it refers to work that is done for free because it benefits society. | Law & Ethics | 1144647518 |
| 2413385 | what are the adavtages and disadvantages of binding arbitration in leiu of a divorce trial? | The big advantage is that you get to avoid a trial. Trials are costly and stressful. The disadvantage is that you agree to go with whatever the arbitrator decides. If you don't like the result, that's tough...a bitter pill to swallow in a divorce. | Law & Ethics | 1144710626 |
| 1099933 | What is the definition of pornography? | por·nog·ra·phy ( P ) Pronunciation Key (pôr-ngr-f) n. Sexually explicit pictures, writing, or other material whose primary purpose is to cause sexual arousal. | Law & Ethics | 1144132135 |
| 4174345 | what does Arbitrary Capricious mean? | It is the standard of review of administrative decisions. The executive branch may interpret and enforce the law and make such administrative determinations as are required o long as they are not arbitrary nor capricious. It's a pretty difficult standard to prove. The decision made must be entirely unsupportable by the facts. If, let's say, the Department of Health closes down your restaurant because they think there's a rat infestation ut it turns out that no health inspector ever even visited the restaurant, that would be arbitrary and capricious. BUT, if a health inspector would have found a rat infestation if he had inspected even though he never did, the decision is not arbitrary or capricious and is enforceable. In general, if the administrator is drunk or high or too stupid to breathe but accidentally stumbles and falls onto a decision that a rational person might have made, the decision will stand. | Law & Ethics | 1145466779 |
| 1000818 | Should people actually take the legal advice they receive from this cite? | I think any advice you get from this site should be taken with caution. Probably the only legal advice I'd actually follow from here is, "call a lawyer". | Law & Ethics | 1146279985 |
| 4010082 | what do you all feel about terrorism? | I remember how I felt on September 11, 2001. I felt angry and frustrated. Terrorism is tactic of the ignorant. Terrorists are cowards. I feel no pity for dead terrorists. I feel a certain satisfaction when a terrorist dies but fails to kill or injure anyone else. I feel elated when civilians overcome terrorists as in the case of Flight 93. I feel pride when the military takes down a terrorist. | Law & Ethics | 1146377520 |
| 3785481 | how is an witness to an execution in usa chosen? | Normally it's 1)family members of the condemed, 2)family of the victim, 3)a couple of representitaves of the media, 4)the prosecutor, and lawyer of the condemed, 5)Other state officals involved in the case(this can sometimes include jurors). No one is just "picked" from the population to witness an execution, it's specfic people listed in the law of the state where the execution is being done(or federal law if a federal case). | Law & Ethics | 1144096389 |
| 689164 | In Pennsylvania, the health insurance C.H.I.P for kids, is that considered public assitance? | Yes...CHIP is considered public assistance. But if will not count against you. There is no monetary gain. | Law & Ethics | 1145751085 |
| 1861159 | Okay, if you have 3 misdemeanors for drug position would you be eligible for becoming a probation officer? | doubtful, but it would depend on the area and when those offences happened | Law & Ethics | 1145662018 |
| 1839494 | Man in Fla in jail, can current wife sell house? Can ex-wife claim proceeds for child support? | Does the current wife own the house? If yes then of course, if he's the owner then he'll have to give her permission, but of course can still be done. The state would only be able to collect what was owed, and since he was up to date that wouldn't be much that he's behind. | Law & Ethics | 1144090688 |
| 2197404 | how do I change a prince georges county, md, district court date at the hyattsville court? | I found this information by going to the website below: "If you wish to request a change in the trial date, you must write the court before your trial date with an explanation of the circumstances that require the change. Your request is not automatically granted; it is up to a judge to determine whether to change your trial date. "If you do not pay your citation, it is extremely important that you appear in court on your trial. "If you fail to appear for trial, the MVA will be notified and will take action to suspend your license. Driving on a suspended license is a criminal offense for which you can receive jail time." There are two kinds of traffic offenses, "payable" and "must appear". If you committed the first kind of offense, you can always choose to pay the fine, but you'll lose the opportunity to get your day in court or to apply for a PBJ (Probation Before Judgment) under which you pay the fine but avoid getting points for a first-time violation. If you committed a "must appear" offense, that's pretty self-explanatory. You can request a new court date, the sooner the better, and hope that your request is granted. Hope that helps. | Law & Ethics | 1146279567 |
| 1157489 | What is the average cost of a criminal justice degree? | You might can get a fake degree cheap. | Law & Ethics | 1144826011 |
| 729742 | How much time would someone under 18 spend in jail for assault & battery, in Florida? | it depends on the state laws and some other factors such as is this the first arrest or what so i say dont do the crime if u cant do the time but if it is your first time gettn caught u might jus get probation n fines or community service or juvenile lock up for x amount of weekends | Law & Ethics | 1146359842 |
| 1064950 | What are the legal consequences of shouting "Fire!" in a crowded theatre? | I don't know about Ireland but if your in the US and your getting assaulted in the movie theater yelling fire will get you help a lot faster than yelling help.You can deal with the penalty later but at least you will still be alive.(think about it) I also have a few other choice words for getting help in bad situations but you'll have to just use your image nation(know what I mean)it will work much better though. | Law & Ethics | 1144914550 |
| 3187183 | When was the last time you had to call the cops on a noisy neighbor? | Luckily I'm not home that time of night.. however I have been known to mow my grass 7am on a Saturday morning.. that probably pisses off the nighbors who are trying to sleep in. I think it is a lack of proper parenting now adays that lets the idiots with the loud music run thru residential areas with their music so loud that it rattles everyones windows... I keep threatning to sit out on my porch and take pot shots at them. | Law & Ethics | 1145592933 |
| 1295675 | how do you find out if you have a subpoena that is being served to you? | the court will mail out a summons, the lawyer of the opposing party will give you a summons too, either way the government will serve a summons. | Law & Ethics | 1145420906 |
| 3161712 | ARE There Any Lawyers out There? | I'm sure there is. Google it. | Law & Ethics | 1145687588 |
| 4335315 | Who will wash the shiit off? | Try mixing 1 part of water with 6 parts of bleach. If smell persist try a wire brush. | Law & Ethics | 1144865807 |
| 4452040 | Inmates on Deathrow (Electric Chair)? | They used to cover the face because a man who is being electrocuted face's is not really a pretty sight for the witnesses. The Gas Chamber was last used back in 1999 in Arizona on Walter LaGrand. All the five states which might still use it offer lethal injection as an alternative so I doubt the gas chamber will ever be used again, although some inmate may pick it to gain publicity and draw attention to his or her case. | Law & Ethics | 1144422661 |
| 3699604 | What can i do before i attending to court cause by bad credit card? | Call the credit card company from a pay phone: do not give your number or address. Try to see if they will accept a monthly payment set up. Most want your money and would rather get it from you voluntarily, rather than after the court gets involved. | Law & Ethics | 1145323665 |
| 682297 | who is sushanna khamis? | i think she is someone who care for the children and try to protect them. | Law & Ethics | 1146398247 |
| 1642276 | organization that help people with there rights? | ACLU American Civil Liberties Union | Law & Ethics | 1145636489 |
| 4399973 | What country are you from? And if you could change one law there, what whould it be? | singapore,i would like to change the capital law,hanging for drug possession.give these people life at least they will have a chance to change in future if they are released. | Law & Ethics | 1145664731 |
| 408055 | my tv repair man sucks and didn't completely fix my tv, how difficult is small claims court? | try and resolve outside of court. But filing takes very little- 25 bucks and a trip to the court to fill out the paperwork. But they want you to state all the steps you took to resolve the issue outside of court. Good Luck! | Law & Ethics | 1145650646 |
| 2488567 | if you buy an outfit can you sell it for what you paid for it if you have only tried it on and not worn it.? | if the tags are still attached there shouldn't be a problem. however, there are a lot of laws regarding the resale of property | Law & Ethics | 1145679052 |
| 1220460 | is there a program that would allow americans to work in france only for the summer? | The way the French Government has acted toward this country over the last few years I would not work in France, I would not go to France on vacation, nor will I eat a french-fry as the name sickens me. The bastards won't even show any gratitude for us bailing them out of both WWI and WWII. Piss on the French. | Law & Ethics | 1144485854 |
| 2700382 | What is the legal procedure for a city council to pass a new ordinance? | That would depend upon the Municipal Law and how many people turn out to state their opinion on the matter. I suggest you check out what your Municipal Laws state. | Law & Ethics | 1144907919 |
| 1661784 | If you overdose and coke is found in your system, can you be charged with posession of the coke in ur system? | From what I understand and have been told by people who have been charged with it the state to avoid would be Nevada.They have a zero tolerance law and they can convict you for that.That is the only place that I have heard of. | Law & Ethics | 1144188828 |
| 3450497 | MY MOM CARRYS A GUN.knowing this would you try to rob,carjack,or rape her? | I have told there is a town in Texas (?) where it is mandatory for all allowable residents to carry a gun at all times, they are given instruction on it's use etc. The street gun crime rate is almost non-existent. Gun toting criminals have found out the hard way, to go somewhere else. Sensible use of guns should be applauded. Take this scenario Guy pulls gun on couple walking back from theatre, he hears from all around him, "hold it one moment sucker" and finds that maybe 20 people have pulled their guns and pointing them at him, at the same time due to their training the couple have dropped to the ground and have their own guns out.... not a very auspicious moment for the mugger. I am not advocating the carrying of guns without due training, that is like giving a 10 year old the keys to a Porche... crazy..... | Law & Ethics | 1145460831 |
| 3827935 | if some sues u do u pay their legal cost wat it cost them to sue u? | Usually not in the United States, usually so in England. (in the United States, we call the rule that the loser pays attorneys' fees "The English Rule.") However, there are lots of exceptions. The most common is if something is suing you for breaking a contract whcih has a clause saying if someone breaks this contract, they have to pay the other side's legal fees. Some laws also provide that someone suing under that law can collect attorneys' fees -- violation of copyright, in some circumstances, for example. (Note that I am talking about attorneys' fees. This is the big element of the cost of suing someone. A small element is what lawyers call "costs" or court costs, and a person sued often has to pay those, even if they don;t have to pay attorneys' fees.) | Law & Ethics | 1146262213 |
| 1441557 | Can you be held in contempt of court for refusing to swear or "affirm" on the bible? | I've been an attorney since 1993 and most of my practice is litigation. The only time I have ever seen a witness swear on a Bible is on TV. | Law & Ethics | 1144270406 |
| 1630230 | how does the districts attorney decide to prosecute? | Many things go into the decision, the first is making sure that a specific statute or law applies to the offence. Second, unless they can be reasonably sure of a conviction, they will not proceed because they all rely on the arrest vs. conviction record when it's time to be elected again. | Law & Ethics | 1144361516 |
| 4134571 | What info can you give me on the police baton? | For a truly accurate answer (as I know thou must be seeking here) you must contact your local Police/Law Enforcement agency. The reason being that there are so many different types being used by different Departments, and different batons serve different purposes. There are wood, metal, high impact plastic, long (for riots), short (for Rodney King... sorry - I couldn't help it... nyuk, nyuk, nyuk!) for street and everyday use, and new collapsible metal ones that fit in a little pouch on the belt and look like a mini mag light. One snap and it goes from mini mag light to a 24 inch head crackin' force to be reckoned with (ooh, ooh!)! Hope this helps! | Law & Ethics | 1144373978 |
| 1137084 | Right to a speedy trial in Georgia? | You can file a motion for dismissal on the grounds that the defendant's right to due process has been violated, but this is something that is really best left to an attorney. It is extremely rare that a motion for dismissal filed by someone representing him/herself is successful. | Law & Ethics | 1146062925 |
| 2031343 | Why did Edward VIII abdicate? | Edward V11 he fell in love with Wallace Simpson who was a divorcee.so he abdicated,the rules arent a lot diffrent now maybe us British are more tolerant | Law & Ethics | 1145204074 |
| 384898 | Should it be illegal to not know how to spell or write a simple sentence? | It should be unacceptable to allow kids to continue to the next academic level if they are unable to spell and write simple sentences at their current level. The idea of "No Child Left Behind" is a good one, if it were organized differently and funded better. Many international students that I have talked with feel a certain disdain for the level of illiteracy of many American students. Education doesn't seem to be taken very seriously here as compared to many countries in the world. Many students want to take the easiest route possible. That is one of the reasons so many upper level scientific and engineering professionals come from elsewhere, and, according to some of the things I have read, why certain jobs go overseas. The jobs are taken more seriously. | Law & Ethics | 1146280772 |
| 906125 | what methods did the nation of islam recruiting its members? And in what disciplines? | To become Muslim you have to believe in 5 essential things: Believe in God “Allah” and that he’s the only God and that Mohamed is his prophet. To pray to God To give a specific amount of your money yearly to the poor people. To fast in Ramadan. And fasting means to stop drinking, eating bad doing anything bad from sunrise to sunset. And to go to Mecca for Hajj at least once in your life if you had the money and the good health to do so. If you did these five things then you’re Muslim. And then, after you become one, you shouldn’t drink alcohol, eat pork, gamble and lots more… so if some Muslim ate pork on purpose I wouldn’t say that he’s not Muslim, I would say that he’s not good Muslim. But if he doesn’t believe in God or that Mohamed is his prophet I would say that he’s not Muslim. If course, saying that Mohamed the prophet of God doesn’t mean that he’s his only prophet. Muslims believe that Muses, Abraham, Jesus and lots of others are all the prophets of God. I hope that this answers your question | Law & Ethics | 1146114045 |
| 3867460 | Does my police record, or credit get affected if my landlord takes me to a rental tribunal for a rent dispute? | If you signed a lease (a written agreement) then for instance your the landlord and someone is renting from you then you have to give them a notice, then if they don't want to leave, then you take the matter to the magistrate, then wait some more (about 30 more days). Roughly, it will take 90 days and then the magistrate will send (more than likely)a Constable to escort the people out (or you if this is the case). The matter will be brought up at the magistrate level carrying a fine and the amount due in rent. If your on probation or something this shouldn't cause an uproar with your P.O. its not like its a new charge and then you would get violated. As far as your credit like I said if your paying on it (making an effort) then you shouldn't worry. But with everything else your credit is effected. I've owed $800 in rent and had someone come and lock me out and then the next day called the housing authority and made arrangements to pay the amount back and nothing came about this since, everythings fine. | Law & Ethics | 1143990052 |
| 1632711 | What are the complete requisites for a legally binding contract? | It is the mother's parental right to make any new boyfriend's life hell. Now, what age were you when you signed it? If you were under age, then technically no, it can't be legal. I don't know the age at which she/you are considered adults in your own community. When she turns 18, will she be living at home or move out? If she lives at home, mom's/dad's house rules apply. OR, maybe certain terms can be negotiated with her parents. Good Luck! | Law & Ethics | 1145763524 |
| 1739272 | Does a local District Attorney have standing to bring charges of Treason against "President" Bush? | I'm no lawyer, and I know very little about the American justice system, but I doubt a DA can bring charges of Treason against our old friend* George W. Bush. *By friend, I mean scum-sucking peon. | Law & Ethics | 1144755483 |
| 1111632 | What types of insurance policies do not involve any underwriting? | Actually, underwriters are not the ones who decide what is or isn't paid in a claim. Underwriters are the people that decide what risks are or are not acceptable for whatever line of coverage you are applying? The answer to your question is there aren't any. I am a licensed agent in Texas and the only reason I can think someone wouldn't want to have to go through an underwriting process is if they are trying hide something that would obviously keep the underwriter from issuing the policy, if that is the case then that is INSURANCE FRAUD. I'm sure the people out there that do pay their insurance on time and abide by the laws and rules in their state don't appreciate people that try to find a way around it. | Law & Ethics | 1146345735 |
| 396394 | Yahoo! pulled a legitimate question that I had about female master bation!! Boycott this communist website!!? | If it bothered you so much, don't ask anymore questions. Find somewhere else to do your juvenile "research". | Law & Ethics | 1146031609 |
| 1559075 | Not under the microscope? | unfortunately, it has nothing to do with that and everything to do with prejudice and the lack of respect for things that are different. events that have taken place, only give an excuse to finally act. maybe i am misunderstanding the question, but there is my two cents. Angel | Law & Ethics | 1144183195 |
| 3873452 | rIf a bonding co takes your money and the sheriff comes and re-arrest you what can you do and the judge denied | Get a Lawyer | Law & Ethics | 1144613457 |
| 3346087 | Child Support?? | No. Do not hold up the child support while your daughter is with you. If it is likely that you will have her for several months each year from now on, contact an attorney where the court that made the order is located, and ask the attorney if under the rules of that court your child support would be reduced due to the new schedule and what the child support might be given the new schedule, your current income, and the ex's current income. Most state's schedules assume the child spends some amount of time with the non-primary parent. So you may already have gotten the benefit. Child support is based on current income, and it often happened in my practice that a father who came in to lower support based on a new time-share ended up paying more support because his income had gone up. But, not paying could result in: (1) contempt of court. (2) criminal prosecution for non-support. (3) attachment of your wages. (4) attachment of your income tax return. AND (5) Ticking off the Ex so that she does not put your child on the plane next summer. | Law & Ethics | 1144625201 |
| 3913110 | should the person be taken to court if the house he/she got built that proved nearly fatal to you? | You don't really give enough information. How was the house nearly fatal? Was it the person's fault it was nearly fatal, or was it simply a freak accident? Would a reasonable person expect the person's actions to harm you? | Law & Ethics | 1144044943 |
| 3929898 | Contingent Fee -- No Fee: Any Difference? | Free is no fee ever Contingent fee means there might be a future, incidental charge; or it's free of charge on a trial basis for a set period and then you pay a set fee. | Law & Ethics | 1144264020 |
| 4107361 | About the LAW (Malpractices Law)? | You can sue your attorney for malpractice, but this can be difficult and expensive. In addition to hiring a new trial lawyer, you will need another lawyer to testify as an expert witness on your behalf. Any type of professional negligence case must be supported by expert testimony that the defendant's conduct fell below the standard of care. You also must proved that you should have won the prior without if it weren't for the first attorney's negligence. Finally, you must show that you could have collected the judgment if you HAD one. | Law & Ethics | 1145399002 |
| 2189956 | How much is a five over speeding ticket? | you need to call the court house they change from state state and even city to city. Also if you are that polite when you show up in court and they see it is your first infraction they may even lower it more. I was going 15 above and when i went to court they saw i had a long and good driving record and the judge lowered the speed and fine so less points would be taken off my license | Law & Ethics | 1146148505 |
| 3591358 | In MN, at what age can a child choose which parent he/she wants to live with? | At 13 you can decide but the judge needs to approve it. | Law & Ethics | 1144006305 |
| 2909062 | minnesota warrants is there a statue of limitations? | A warrant expires only if it is allowed to. If a warrant is close to it's expiration, then the judge usually renews it. There is no statute for limitations on warrants. There are statutes for limitations on some crimes (not all) and the limitations are for the period of time between when the crime is committed and when the person is charged. Once a person is charged with a crime, the statue of limitations does not apply. | Law & Ethics | 1145450193 |
| 504926 | Can a person who sits in on someones court case speak to the judge? | If you have something material to add, you need to contact the attorney. You could cause a mistrial if you just try and talk to the judge. It also really depends on what kind of case it is. Don't even try it for a criminal case--if it's something like a child custody case it might be different. | Law & Ethics | 1146356813 |
| 2423550 | Legal Help Would Help ALOT???????? | run run run run and maybe run...dont look back and pretend like it never happened...like it was all a bad dream...and then 2 months down the line we will be eating and laughing about this...lol | Law & Ethics | 1144954636 |
| 2480803 | are brass knuckles legal? | They're legal until you get caught by police.(Arkansas) | Law & Ethics | 1144548046 |
| 3330273 | Do "Blacks" deserve REPERATIONS??? | Yes the same as the Irish who were valued for far less than other races in the 1800's in the US. Enough already..... If you don't believe this, look it up. | Law & Ethics | 1146103049 |
| 584334 | 14y and 21y having sex,? | Sounds like jail time to me. Anyway, call his bluff -- any reasonable attorney would be a fool to tell you that. In order to prove you are an irresponsible parent he will have to admit that his client had sex with an underage girl, which would automatically lead to a conviction for statutory rape. Not doing his client any favors that way. Also if he's 21 and can afford an attorney of his own, it sounds like he's in money, which smells to me like a lawsuit -- an easy win if he's willing to admit he had sex with the 14-year old. Dumb attorney. | Law & Ethics | 1145469413 |
| 4410028 | how long should inmates on death row, live off tax payers before being put to death? | i think they should live about oh 10 seconds after the crime screw the trial start killing people. And not just for murder speeding too and stupidity garrenty if they pass those laws we will live in a crime free mensa style utopia. | Law & Ethics | 1146144065 |
| 2294410 | where did communism originate? | Karl Marx's feeble little mind | Law & Ethics | 1145913218 |
| 2020236 | Has the Nissan headlamps case been settled? | The case was settled in January. | Law & Ethics | 1144339525 |
| 3954075 | Where can I find the results of criminal court cases heard in England? | Any English University will have a record of every court case ever heard in a high court or above in it's Law library. | Law & Ethics | 1145014412 |
| 2676234 | ATTENTION ALL SMOKERS..........a new law has been passed .Does it affect you? | I live in Arkansas and I have not heard of this law. Do you have any links to documentation on it? I know several towns are banning smoking in restaurants and other public places, but I have not heard of any having to do with smoking in vehicles. | Law & Ethics | 1144958617 |
| 4366345 | information about the whereabouts of prisoners serving time in California? | Most can be found on the dept of corrections web site www.cya.ca.gov it instructs you to call (916)445-6713 with the inmates full name, dob | Law & Ethics | 1146295333 |
| 1954025 | Is the Veterans Administration serving the needs of all veterans who served in our Armed Forces.? | The truth is that the verterans hospital system has been screwed up since regan and probably not get better any time soon | Law & Ethics | 1144107735 |
| 2776204 | What are the steps in the litigation process? | Details vary depending upon the type of suit, the court and the amount in controversy, but basically the steps are as follows. First, the Plaintiff files a Complaint. This says what the other party (the Defendant) did wrong, and what they owe the Plaintiff and why. Copies of the complaint are given to the court, and must be served on the Defendant[s]. Then, the Defendant files an Answer. This rebuts the claims made by the Plaintiff, and asserts any defenses. The Defendant can also file a Counter-Complaint, which is their version of the Complaint (see above). Alternately, a Defendant may file other civil procedure motions attacking the Plaintiff's Complaint, saying it's not valid, wrong court, improperly formatted, whatever. Some civil procedure rules sometimes allow this category of filing instead of an Answer. Once the Complaint and the Answer are filed, lots of pre-trial motions can occur, case management conferences are scheduled, preliminary hearings before the judge, etc. Discovery also happens along the way, which is where the parties get to ask each other for copies of potential evidence. During this intervening period, the vast majority of cases settle. Some estimates are as high as 80% to 90% of cases never actually go to trial, being resolved either in mediation or negotiated settlement, or dismissed because they are not valid for one reason or the other. Finally, at some point (if the parties have not come to a settlement) the case is schedule for trial. If you've watched any of the hundreds of movies or TV shows about trials, you get the idea. The trial is actually a very tiny fraction of the entire process, but it makes for the best on-screen drama. At the end of the trial, a decision is handed down. Almost always, one party wins, the other party loses. Then the appeals process can start (see above, but all using different rules this time). | Law & Ethics | 1144708962 |
| 4067892 | where can i find out how to write a legal document to a judge about non-contesting a divorce? | Most courts have pre-printed forms that cover just about everything. Call the court clerk and ask if they have such a form. If not ask if they have a family law clinic (some courts have these in place to assist people who don't have attorneys)...If you and your husband are amicably divorcing ask an attorney to draw up a Stipulation for Dissolution (it's an agreeement between you and the husband that states your divorcing and outlines the terms of the divorce) good luck. If you don't want to deal with an attorney, see if there is a legal aid clinic in your area...they do low cost or free assistance for these types of things. | Law & Ethics | 1144963787 |
| 1631676 | Can a default judgement be contested or reversed by the Court? | A precise answer depends on the law of the particular jurisdiction you're in. In New York, you could move to vacate the default judgment. You would have to show: (1) a reasonable excuse for not having appeared in the case earlier (pretty easy to do here, your excuse is that you were never served with process and you didn't know there was any attempt to impose liability on you personally); and (2) a meritorious defense to the claim (the arguments you've outlined about why it's your husband's sole responsibility). You will probably need to consult a lawyer to get this cleared up. A possible alternative: Contact the Registrar. Explain why this is bogus and ask that the Registrar consent to vacating it, the alternative being that you'll engage a lawyer, the Registrar will incur legal fees in a hopeless cause, and, depending on your local law, the Registrar might even have to reimburse you for your legal fees. There's not much chance that this will work, and there's a downside to even trying -- you don't know the law, so you might say something that could be used against you later. | Law & Ethics | 1144227135 |
| 2971316 | how to win in a fair hearing for medicaid? | I am going through the same shit! Make sure you have an attourney with you. | Law & Ethics | 1144449035 |
| 2150321 | In supremacy clause cases, the pervasiveness of the regulatory scheme is examined? | Yes. Federal "occupation of the field" occurs, according to the Supreme Court in Pennsylvania v Nelson (1956), when there is "no room" left for state regulation. Courts are to look to the pervasiveness of the federal scheme of regulation, the federal interest at stake, and the danger of frustration of federal goals in making the determination as to whether a challenged state law can stand. | Law & Ethics | 1146295047 |
| 595633 | What to do when check fraud happens to you and you don't notice it for months.? | First things first, NOTIFY your bank. Second, check to see what the statute of limitations is in your state for filing a charge of fraud. Third, every person (no matter what age) should keep their monthly checking statements and keep records of every check they posted, so that they can search for discrepancies. | Law & Ethics | 1146092979 |
| 2761051 | Should I file a law suite against my landlord ? | There is a difference between a lease and a month to month rental agreement. If you have a month to month agreement and want a lease, the landlord probably does not have to provide one merely because a landlord is not required to lease property at all. He/she may restrict all rentals to non-lease contracts. However, if he is trying to get you to move out because you are on public assistance, you may have a foundation for a discrimination action. Fed/State law doesn't allow for discrimination, but it restricts itself to issues such as race, gender, etc. Local and county ordinances can provide additional protections above and beyond federal and state law. Federal/state law doesn't address source of income as a basis for discrimination. For instance, in the state of Connecticut, a landlord CANNOT use the source of income as a factor in renting or giving a lease. In other states, he or she may. I suggest you contact HUD or a representative from your public assistance agency who can lead you to the information you need for your specific situation. Don't threaten the landlord yet. That will only make matters worse, but please do some research. You may have a case. As I said, it truly depends on several factors the most important being the laws where you are renting. | Law & Ethics | 1146363472 |
| 1011745 | Paternity issues? | Register with the Putative Father Registry in Ohio. The form link is below. I would also google "putative father registry" to get more info as needed... good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1143902495 |
| 2952951 | How will Dick Cheney celebrate "Earth Day"? | He'll have a man-servant drive his 8mpg Range Rover to a hunting park that features lambs and endangered fowl contained in a ten ft by ten ft pen, where he will fill them all full of lead while rubbing oil all over his naked body. His blood lust will get so out of control, he will turn the gun on one of his assistants, just like last time. "Ohh Dick..." | Law & Ethics | 1145771529 |
| 3178254 | Part 2: Having a jail record (for minor offense) does it affect the chances of you finding a good job? | Well if you request a copy of the record from the company that did the background report,you will find that it contains the F.B.I header in it somewhere.You will also find at the top of the page "It is illegal for a company to deny you employment because of any information contained in this report"(However it doesn't apply to certain Government jobs)So ,therefore the report which is comes from a"government" agengy but,is collected by an independant firm says that if you are denied employment you can sue. | Law & Ethics | 1145130104 |
| 4163645 | In Washington State what legal rights does a 13 yr old recieve when they turn 13? | You don't actually gain any new rights. However, you could get an attorney and try to become emancipated from your mother. You would have to prove that you have extenuating circumstances, a means of financial support while still attending school and you would have to have someone willing to act as your guardian. | Law & Ethics | 1144381297 |
| 186650 | Why is the Texas flag the only state flag that can fly at same height as U.S. flag? | Because we rule! | Law & Ethics | 1145592220 |
| 434070 | how do i look up federal inmate case information? | You could try here: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/pubalp2.htm Good Luck! *hugs* ~ :) | Law & Ethics | 1145316938 |
| 1487603 | Can I legally cancel an addendum to a contract if the addendum was signed 9 months before said contract expire | Nope. The addendum was signed while that original agreement was in effect. | Law & Ethics | 1145480685 |
| 4383864 | is it ethical for lawyers to makeover their clients for trial? | It is not a problem at all. But the person who said that juries go on facts in totally wrong. That's why lawyers advise their clients on appearance. For example, I have known people who have been told to dress down to draw more sympathy from the jury. If you look like you have money, the jury is less likely to feel sorry for you and award you a large sum of money. On the other hand, there are some people that need some clean clothes and a haircut so they don't make idiots of themselves. If you look like a hobo, no one is likely to take you seriously. I agree with the guy who said that technically a client could even argue that their attorney was not representing them to the utmost of his ability if he didn't cover ALL his bases. | Law & Ethics | 1145408654 |
| 1267945 | how to get PAN number?pls? | PAN application should be made only on Form 49A. A PAN application (Form 49A) can be downloaded from the website of Income Tax department or UTIISL or NSDL (www.incometaxindia.gov.in,www.utiisl.co.in or tin.nsdl.com) or printed by local printers or photocopied (on A4 size 70 GSM paper) or obtained from any other source. The form is also available at IT PAN Service centers and TIN Facilitation centers. PAN application may be made on Form 49A obtained from any source other than IT PAN Service Centers or TIN Facilitation Centers. For instance, a PAN application may be made on form downloaded from the website of Income Tax department or UTIISL or NSDL; or on form printed by local printers or a photocopy of downloaded or printed form. application for fresh allotment of PAN can be made through Internet. Further, requests for changes or correction in PAN data or request for new PAN card (for an existing PAN) may also be made through Internet. For more details visit (www.tin-nsdl.com) | Law & Ethics | 1146126911 |
| 2067875 | Crappy Justice system? | I do feel you man!... I have had a similar experience happen to me... and when it came right down to it, the other guy had physical viewable marks on him and I did not...( not that I didn't either, but they were not as visible ), so because the other guy was more visibly hurt, they figured to go after me as the aggressor..., it seams that even though it might not be right, going to court showed the TRUE intentions of the other person and who really was the aggressor... I got a good lawyer and the best advice I could give you is keep your cool in court and if it goes anything like what happen to me the other people in cross examination will loose their temper and show they do not have self control and are likely of having started the aggression upon you... Hopefully the truth comes out in court for you! | Law & Ethics | 1145634879 |
| 2979743 | Why does milwaukee only allow upto 3 unrelated people to live together? | I've never heard of that...that seems kinda weird. I was thinking about moving there but it would only be myself and 1 other unrelated person (My fiance) so I guess I would be in the clear! =) | Law & Ethics | 1146180358 |
| 4293433 | How long does the average death row inmate sit on death row before execution and does anyone know of a...? | Check the website below: http://faculty.ncwc.edu/toconnor/410/410lect15.htm Hope that this answers yours questions. Good luck | Law & Ethics | 1146100327 |
| 957941 | is a police scanner in a vechicle against the law in california? | I's illegal to use in a vehicle in the furtherence of a crime | Law & Ethics | 1144207276 |
| 3709933 | why do cops surch cars? | The officers cannot conduct a search without a warrant or without probable cause, unless there are specific special circumstances. Generally, the police can pull you over for any suspicion. Expired tags, no front plates, broken taillight, etc. If they then "smell" something suspicious (i.e., pot or alcohol), they can then search your car under suspicion of possession or DUI. If they place you under arrest, they can basically search every inch of your car. If they ask if they can search your car YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO SAY NO!!!!! If you consent to a search, they have the ability to search your entire car. If they simply give you a ticket and search your car without consent, they have violated your rights. If they find any evidence in your car, it cannot be used against you in court. If they found nothing or no charges were placed against you, you should still make a complait to the police department they were from. It will go in their file and it may help someone else (or you) defend themself in the future. | Law & Ethics | 1146200977 |
| 1071476 | Why are insurance companies allowed to discriminate on the basis of age, gender, and marital status? | they claim it is because of liability but everyone knows they have money and lobbyists | Law & Ethics | 1144798542 |
| 135971 | Will Maryland legalize gay marriage? | in my world yes, seems fair. but i don't 'connect' with the 'outside' world often | Law & Ethics | 1146234256 |
| 2934957 | defendent's rights and victim's rights, are they equal in evidence law? | Unfortunately, it is harder on the victim as they need to be able to prove their case, that's by keeping records eg. police reports,medical reports etc., previous convictions on the defendant, and have witnesses, which is not always possible. When it comes down to the victims word against the defendant, it can get very messy and lawyers will really try to confuse the victim and shake their confidence. But the truth will always prevail, especially if the case of one or the others word is contradictory, and that's all they are trying to do. To find out the truth. | Law & Ethics | 1144412522 |
| 4183542 | what are the rights of gays in the United States? How many states are PRO Gay rights? | not enough. when all states are pro gay that wil be enough | Law & Ethics | 1146273058 |
| 1431134 | where can i find pictures of the Hardy Boys? | GOOGLE!!!!! it (and use the image search) | Law & Ethics | 1144446677 |
| 4362397 | Do you think there should be an extra tax on legal porn set aside to fight and prosecute child pornography? | if there is a petition..i'll sign it. good idea! | Law & Ethics | 1145820880 |
| 464549 | I manufacture a product for resale. One customer removes our label and resells it. What should I do? | consult a lawyer about whether they can sign a waiver that absolves you from liability since they ALTER the product before they resell it. | Law & Ethics | 1144462552 |
| 4244450 | how is germany combatting international terrorism? | By providing intelligence about impending attacks on Iraq (2003) to the Iraqis in order to help them fight against the US. Wait a second, that wouldn't really be helpful, now would it? Actually, they are cooperating by arresting suspects in Germany and trying them in court on terrorism charges. They also continue to produce schnitzel and wurst in large quanitites in hopes that the terrorists will eat a lot and be too sleepy to do bad things. | Law & Ethics | 1146130497 |
| 772722 | do you think its morally wrong to ban same sex marriages and why? | I think that people should stop condemning other people because of their own beliefs. If what someone else is doing does not physically affect you or any one else, mind your own business. No one person or their religious beliefs run this country, and that is why religion and government can not be mixed and should not be mixed>>>>>>>>>>>>. | Law & Ethics | 1146121756 |
| 3593714 | What exactly does the term "desposed with desposition of dismissal" mean legally$? | It sounds like the case was heard and possibly deferred, which means that there might be conditions which must be met by the accused before the case against him/her can be dismissed, usually the deferred is for a set period of time in which, if the accused does nothing else to get in trouble during that window of time, he/she will have the case dismissed. However, if another infraction occurs, he/she could suffer the consequences of a conviction for not meeting the conditions set for him/her. | Law & Ethics | 1144471621 |
| 378632 | Do you think that moving out of state with a child w/out consentment of the court should be illegal? | No, and I think the current corrupt court system should be illegal. | Law & Ethics | 1146413107 |
| 1432269 | Can someone from canada sue me while I live in the u.s.a.? If so will it cost them a lot? | Yes nowadys anyone can sue anyone no matter where they are living. It is more if a case of when are they going to sue you compared to if they are going to sue. What you should do is get in touch with them and discuss your problems, they may allow you more time or something, you never know | Law & Ethics | 1145306624 |
| 2281729 | Legal question - new law concerning time served on a prison sentence.? | We need some more information to be able to answer... what is the jurisdiction? Most sentencing laws are at the state level, and we would need to know what state you are in to be able to look into it. I can find no law anything like what you refer to. Even if there were, it doesn't sound like your husband's case would apply, because time served for one crime is NEVER applied to a sentence for another, unless a sentence specifically says that the two convictions are to be served concurrently. | Law & Ethics | 1144629292 |
| 87753 | I have custody of my kids in my state mydad has it in another state if I have them in my state who has custody | Only one person can have legal custody of the children. Whoever has the most recent custody order has legal custody of the children. Provided the court that issued the most recent custody order had jurisdiction to do so, its ruling counts in every state. The basis from this comes from the full faith and credit clause of the constitution. One state can't ignore a valid ruling from another state. If your dad has the most recent custody order and yo go get your kids, its kidnapping, if you take them across state lines, it become a federal offense. You better make sure you know what you're doing before you take any action. | Law & Ethics | 1146419480 |
| 3862306 | where can i find exact papers saying that a person who is 17 can leave home? | Try your local District Court. Ask where you can get papers for emancipation. | Law & Ethics | 1144325028 |
| 4023498 | Need a Legal notice for BMGMUSIC Company. They charged me for nothing!!? | 1. Write a letter POLITELY explaining the situation and that you want them to stop sending emails asking for money. (If you can find a mailing address, send it certified mail with return receipt, so you can prove they received it) 2. In the letter ask for confirmation IN WRITING that you have $0 account balance and that no further charges will be incurred. Give them a deadline of between 7-10 days to respond (give the date, e.g. 5/1/06). 3. If you do not get a response, or they refuse to follow your request, file a complaint with the Better Business Bureau. They can help mediate this type of dispute. Bonus: your complaint goes on record for the public. 4. If the BBB doesn't work, write another letter, certified mail again, with another 7-10 day deadline, still polite but more strongly worded. Communicate what action you will be "forced" to take if you do not get a good resolution in this time frame (complaint to the state or US Attorney General, litigation...) 5. As a last resort, consult a lawyer on what you can sue for in small claims court (some only allow monetary claims and are unable to enforce changes in behavior - or if small claims even has jurisdiction). Most cities have a legal hotline you can call to find a lawyer who will give you a 1/2 hour consult for a small fee: Cincinnati $10. 6. Monitor your credit report. You want to know it if they file collection actions against you. Remember to document all communication with the company (keep copies of letters, a notebook with dates/times of any phone calls about the issue), put your name, address, email address and any account number on all correspondence, above all be polite! If they are working in good faith to help you, then be a little flexible. This could be an honest mistake! Good Luck! This sort of thing can be tedious and frustrating, but well worth the effort. lizzy (Winner - v. Family Dental Care Associates, billing dispute 2003-2004). | Law & Ethics | 1145498339 |
| 1755772 | Are there laws aginst profanity? | No, not against "profanity." You can say whatever you want. However, there are a collection of laws and rules that tell you when, where, how loud, and in what company you can say it. If you are on live TV, there are different rules. If you are in a kindergarten, other laws may apply. If you are screaming in public, other laws may apply. Additionally, if the "profanity" becomes "obscenity" it can be subject to legislation. And good luck finding out what "obscenity" is (basically: lacking in artistic, scientific, political, or other value). | Law & Ethics | 1144204971 |
| 372627 | How can I get a medical deductible refunded from my doctor or insurance company? | maybe if u call the cc co and explain they'll help u dispute the charges, while they're in dispute u don't have to pay that transaction | Law & Ethics | 1145842463 |
| 1152144 | could the world be a safe one for your kids ? | safety can always be subjective. we can only do somuch as to the safety of our kids- live in a safe neighborhood (with low crime rates, less pollution, etc), make sure they ride vehicles with their seatbelts on, etc. we educate them on how they can "preserve" their lives- when to cross the street, which foods to eat, which activities to avoid (drugs, alcohol, etc). but we can only do so much. governments and nations do their part too- maintaining world peace and stability as the united nations do, etc. but as one author once wrote- if we always know what is going to happen, then we will be like cats chasing our tails. we need to balance our concept of safety with living life. we might be too busy trying to make our lives safe that we forget to live them. yes, the world is a safe world for our kids. afterall, we do not have another world to compare it with and if we think it is not, we do not have so much of a choice. | Law & Ethics | 1146132765 |
| 4187402 | what would happen? | Is this a traffic ticket? What does it say on the ticket? If it says that there is a mandatory court appearance, then you need to go. I wouldn't listen to the cop. Unless it's printed on the ticket that you need to appear, just pay the fine or whatever it says on the ticket. It is important that you follow the printed instructions period. Or just ask your husband. He probably knows the city's counsel and can get you out of this whole thing. | Law & Ethics | 1145932221 |
| 1750852 | What happens to a convicted muderer after being senteced by the Supreme Court? | The Supreme Court does not have original jurisdiction in criminal cases (or in any case except under very specific circumstances outline by the Constitution). A criminal Court convicts and them the case works it's way up the system until it reaches the Supreme Court. If the SCT upholds the ruling, there is no recourse. | Law & Ethics | 1145377641 |
| 3125982 | How come we have abortion is legal but not the right to die? | Very good question!!!! My nephew was 28 wks at birth and he died, he was a whole little man. All his fingers and toes, etc. and it is legal to abort at this stage in LIFE. And if my pet is suffering I can have them put to sleep. But I am forced to watch a loved one die because we can't even do for them as we would a pet!!!!!! Hmmmmmm OUR GOVERNMENT????????? | Law & Ethics | 1145375557 |
| 622762 | Has the governor of Texas misplaced his grey matter? | On the other hand, I've always wondered about the sincerity of law makers' being tough on DWI , yet raking it in from bar taxes. Many in Austin pay 6 to 10,000 $$$ in sales tax PER MONTH . | Law & Ethics | 1143928303 |
| 3536187 | Where do i need to go to file a civil suit against a person in Athens GA.? | Go to the clerk's office at the Athens-Clarke County Courthouse. Ask for a small claims pamphlet. It should contain all the information you need. If the amount at issue is more than a 'small' claim, you should go to a lawyer who will sue your friend for a contingency-their fee will come out of the judgment against your friend. | Law & Ethics | 1145329438 |
| 2415393 | Legalize it? | weed? I think legalize it because I think it could help the budget deficite if it were taxed, and in moderation, I don't think it's any worse than alcohol. In fact, I think alcohol is worse. | Law & Ethics | 1145494060 |
| 877413 | If a person gets convicted of a dwi on Federal land, (national park) is the fine stiffer then for state dwi? | Each state sets its own rules on penalties for drunk driving. The Federal government has its own penalty structure. As for whether it would be greater of lesser than the state the Federal land is in, that would depend on the state. Federal law currently has DUI penalties as: Punishment may not exceed six months in the federal penitentiary and the fine may not exceed $5,000.00. | Law & Ethics | 1145157126 |
| 2841126 | If someone files a dishonest restraining order, will it remain on my record? | A restraining order can be dissolved only by the court that issued it. As it is, these things generally expire after 10 days or so, depending on your state's laws. The hearing which is set at the time a restraining order is first issued is usually one for temporary injunction. It doesn't sound like your girlfriend is interested in pursuing it any further, but I don't know what your local judge's attitude is likley to be regarding movants who don't show up for court. The truth is that if the two of you simply appear for court as required and she says you two have patched things up and she doesn't want to pursue the action any further, the court will most likely just drop it. I'm not sure what "record" you are talking about in your question. A restraining order is not a criminal order but a civil one. There's no "record" for it to appear on. | Law & Ethics | 1144853260 |
| 370583 | Where can I find a sex consent form to avoid possible false rape charges? | I found these...interesting I may say :-) http://www.sex-contract.com/ http://www.dreve.co.za/DrEve/Frontend/Article2.asp?id=14&cid=4 | Law & Ethics | 1146023536 |
| 4444539 | y r thr only 110 characters on yahoo! questions?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? | To keep your question short - you can always add more details under details, as many as you would like really so it doesn't matter in the long run. The short part will be the title of your question, the part that is to be noticed, so my opinion is that they are suggesting you be noticeable but short with the title. | Law & Ethics | 1146081476 |
| 3032652 | How much does a Judge make a year? | It depends on the judge. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court makes $208,100, while the others make $199,200, and District Court judges make $162,100. Each state's court system has its own salary system too. | Law & Ethics | 1144367782 |
| 1598324 | Do you know the requirements for finding someone guilty of murder? | For your survey, are you asking about murder in general or a specific crime? Homicide as apposed to manslaughter? | Law & Ethics | 1144310419 |
| 3005860 | is there a certin size requirment for aparment water heaters? | Well common since would say at least 20 gal(certainly nothing smaller) but to find out for sure call the building code enforcment office in your town or county and ask... | Law & Ethics | 1144961129 |
| 3077888 | Question!!!!!!!!? | no...but you can appeal the decision. | Law & Ethics | 1146190528 |
| 2526765 | my mom has had my kids for 4 years do i have a chance to get them back?i feel my kids are in danger? | why did you leave them with her if she was like that to start with. you can have her checked . you have to get a mental higene warrent for this but there is one thing either way it goes you might have to tell the courts why you left them to start with and in realaty loose the children as well my opion ? | Law & Ethics | 1144117543 |
| 2830559 | how long does a typical worker's comp case last? | The workman's comp. laws are touted by unions ect. as being a benefit for the worker but really it safe guards the employer from law suits. Most of the time the judges push these cases along so the victim is compensated soon. Make sure your mother is completely well and knows for sure what the long term effects of injury will be. Good luck to her. | Law & Ethics | 1144281907 |
| 3451477 | What does it mean when someone has been convicted of an offense called Crime Against Nature.? | What is considered a ‘crime against nature’? Please Rate This Page » A "crime against nature", or "sodomy" is a felony in some states, although not often prosecuted. It can be any of the following: Bestiality - the act of sexual intercourse between a human being and an animal. Buggery - anal intercourse between a man and either a man or a woman. Pederasty - buggery committed between a man and a young boy. Fellatio - the oral stimulation of the male sex organ. Cunnilingus - the oral stimulation of the female sex organ. | Law & Ethics | 1146188789 |
| 4271818 | is there anyway to find court records for free? | You can search it in your states website. I believe you can even go to the court house and check. I would check your states website or counties first though. | Law & Ethics | 1145907964 |
| 586953 | how to change name? | Simply go to your county courthouse or municipal court and have it changed. Usually, it is a rather easy and painless task. | Law & Ethics | 1146345871 |
| 373913 | Did Brian Doyle get the sh1tty end of the stick? | Brian Doyle not only got what he deserved he should have gotten it for the last time he did it. Without law enforcement being able to improvise criminals would run amok in this country. It is hard enough anymore just to get a conviction with all the legal loopholes created by liberal lawyers in this country much less anyone doing any serious time for such illicit behavior. I assure you if it was your 14 year old daughter that was being sexually assaulted by this guy you would be stomping your feet and complaining that law enforcement didn't do enough. Law Enforcement did not Enable him he was seeking out a 14 year old girl. Don't confuse the issues. This guy is and was a pedophile and preyed on little children period. | Law & Ethics | 1144507393 |
| 1139932 | Why is the word "BASTARD" no longer used in legal contexts ? | Because society used to frown upon having children out of wedlock that it used to shame a family if there was such a scandal,(That's why it is such an insult to call someone a bastard) now a days, society is so moral less, there are all sorts of bastards around, but its no Politically Correct to call them that anymore. | Law & Ethics | 1144262188 |
| 271593 | why do banks give you charges when they know you've money in tour account????????????????????????????????????? | Because that's how banks make their money. They know you have no money in your account but they still charge you fees and other things, because they know one way or another they will get their money. | Law & Ethics | 1144416248 |
| 1522703 | Can a debt collection agency garnish your wages for past debt in ohio? | hi i am lisa. i used to work for a collection agency and if i remember correctly ohio is a wage garnishment state, however, there is a pretty lengthy process involved. i dont know how old the debt is and how much you owe but if it isnt a very sigf amnt. they probably wont go through the hassel of lawyers and the court system. look online under "ohio fdcpa laws" | Law & Ethics | 1144955641 |
| 2863011 | This is for any lawyer in the UK (England)? | If its actually written into your contract your employer has the right to invoke it at anytime, if you choose to stay home you will run the risk of losing your job. | Law & Ethics | 1144798771 |
| 3877899 | Would people think twice before taking advantage of the system? | Welfare recipients that get off welfare and get employed do repay what they used - they pay taxes. Welfare benefits generally are a pittance - in Indiana, TANF (Temporary Aid to Needy Families) generally is not enough to pay bills - many people have to find other help in addition to TANF to pay any outstanding bills while they try and get employed. Since the 90's, when welfare reform was passed, all states require that TANF recipients attempt to find work or complete eduction that will help them find work. They may only receive TANF for a limited amount of time. Generally, people that abuse the system will go for other programs - typically Food Stamps and SSI (Supplimental Security Income - often referred to as disability). Even still, most people who are on Food Stamps or SSI desperately need it - many SSI recipients truly cannot work, and many Food Stamp recipients work at such low paying jobs that they cannot make ends meet. | Law & Ethics | 1144519922 |
| 3917416 | If we allow man + man marriage, in all fairness would we have to allow man + little_boy marriage? | in some contries they already have Human+ animal marriage. and just like any other law.. people under 18 can't get married to a person over 18 without the parents saying okay...remember.. | Law & Ethics | 1144779894 |
| 2746815 | What's the best way to piss off bill collectors? | You can ask them to hold for a minute or ask them to call you back in a hour. You can also ask them to not call you again (get there name 1st). If they do you can file legal against them for harassment. | Law & Ethics | 1144245554 |
| 3814742 | how can i erase a prison record?? | You can't. After a number of years you can get your record sealed - depending on the offense, but it is never truly sealed. Governmental agencies have access should they need it. Even if it's a juvenile record. | Law & Ethics | 1145715160 |
| 2022015 | how is it that if a will/trust states anyone who contests gets nothing, one can claim undu influence? | Two possibilities; I can't tell from your post which one you mean: 1) you are not contesting the PROVISIONS of the will, you are contesting the GENERAL LEGALITY of the will. If there was undue influence, the entire will is invalid. This is different from contesting (for example) the "$1000 to my good friend John" provision of the will. This depends on the drafting of the "no contesting allowed" clause. 2) you ARE contesting the will, and if you lose you will get nothing. But if you win, the entire will is invalid (see above), INCLUDING the 'no contest' part of the will... so if you win, you will inherit. | Law & Ethics | 1145370775 |
| 1555629 | how can a court system take my rights away with out telling me? | They would have to declare you unfit as a parent, I believe. You would be notified in the form of service, either personally or by mail, depending on the laws of the state you are in. If they have had such a hearing and you neglected to be there, that would probably not work in your favor. I would recommend you get a lawyer to assist you in this matter. | Law & Ethics | 1145639867 |
| 3779641 | What confuses drug sniffing dogs? | Catching a whiff of another dog's butt can be very distracting... Until they come out with DogButt scented Febreze, I suggest Freshly Ground Coffee | Law & Ethics | 1144497305 |
| 3259899 | should we as Americans expect the same freedom from Mexico if we went down there to protest? | yes i think it is a double standard. It just shows that Mexico is worse on immigration then the US but they want every country to allow what they do not allow. they are a bunch of hypocrites | Law & Ethics | 1145299254 |
| 4050128 | what can i possibly if someone gives away all my property without my authorization? | If you can't prove ownership, NOTHING. | Law & Ethics | 1146354797 |
| 1072656 | Where can I find california's homosexual adoption laws? | From a California Attorney. | Law & Ethics | 1144476291 |
| 535739 | Why could Scott Petterson be convicted of second degree murder of his UNBORN son? | Actually, I think both should be illegal!!!! At what point these days does society think that life begins? It seems that answer is directly related to the value the mother puts on the child. If it's not a baby....you're not pregnant! | Law & Ethics | 1145929673 |
| 1091359 | what is a wade hearing? | It decides whether or not pre-trial identification of the defendant violated their constitutional rights and, if it did, what should be done about it. | Law & Ethics | 1144118547 |
| 3836700 | Could I sue this girl for abuse? Or attempted murder? | if youre sure its her, did you make a police report? gotta have facts and clear legal paperwork for lawsuits | Law & Ethics | 1146082035 |
| 3519104 | What type of lawyer, and what steps can be taken to revoke durable power of attorney over elderly principle? | An estate or family law lawyer can help. Call your local Bar Association for a listing of attorneys in your area. | Law & Ethics | 1145421861 |
| 3128803 | how do i find free criminal background checks? | I don't think you can get those for free. if you want to do a background check, you need to hire someone to do it. the only free way would be if you know someone who does background checks and you can ask for a favor. | Law & Ethics | 1144338390 |
| 3156223 | will there be any other world war after the world war2?give reasons for your answer.if possible give web links | There will always be world wars (if you're counting there have actually been nine, including the American Revolution, and the French and Indian War or Seven Years War depending on where you live) There will be more world wars, as long as there are violent people on the earth, they just might not be labeled as such. | Law & Ethics | 1146235075 |
| 663238 | im bored are u? | that i am | Law & Ethics | 1144755981 |
| 2056953 | Do you agree with the following laws? | Well, yeah. Whatever can usually does I have an electric personality And I like to be entertained | Law & Ethics | 1143996138 |
| 4041176 | renew your Commercially licensed? | Clarify your question or re write it. If not just simply pay the fee and keep on going. | Law & Ethics | 1146309903 |
| 4344508 | i am trying to find what authority the michigan state police hold? do they have the same authority as local pd | If it's in a uniform, you're screwed. | Law & Ethics | 1146018022 |
| 2120307 | how do i get my concealed gun lisence? | You can go on line to the state of Texas website and it has all the information you need. You can order a complete packet from them and you will need to find a class. Most gun dealers know where they are at or a gun range usually has classes. You will need to have no criminal history to qualify. The link is below. Good Luck!! | Law & Ethics | 1146255593 |
| 3417677 | is there a website that offers legal procedures and rights involved on undercover busts? | If you're asking if "the guy" has to say he's a law enforcement officer working undercover if your friend asks, the answer is no. It would kind of ruin undercover operations, wouldn't it? Not to mention it would expose the undercover officer to certain risk and potential death. | Law & Ethics | 1146363980 |
| 2339106 | how do I get my expired driving license renewed without taking a new test? | It's completely up to the laws of your state. If you're in California, and if you have a good driving record, you don't have to take tests when your license expires. All states are different, though. | Law & Ethics | 1145297716 |
| 169978 | : Would it be easier to defend a case regarding real property or intellectual property? | sometimes it is very hard to defend yourself in intellectual property cases because sometimes there are no tanglible proofs. intellectual property includes the protection of various kinds of information which is sometimes hard to prove. however, according to the law, certain types of intellectual property can be easily proven. for example, if you have a trademark you can prove it is yours if you proved precedence of usage. in copyright you have to prove that you published your work first, you dont even need registration. in patents and tradedresses you must have a registration document. protection in all forms of intellctual property is renewable (except in copyrights whose protection lasts for the life time of the author and 100 years after his death) in real property it is all different. because it depends more or less on tangible evidences and it is easir to establish your defence. | Law & Ethics | 1144711844 |
| 1898933 | Can someone collect unpaid child support for the time before the child was adopted? | laws very from state to state. i don't think you can collect support after the child was adopted because the father would have to give up his rights. when he did that he relieves his self of past payments due. most men give up there rights as a father to keep from paying child support. but i would check w/ a lawyer to be on the safe side. | Law & Ethics | 1144743216 |
| 3076884 | What is the role of press cutting agencies? | Press cutting agencies scour printed materials looking for references to their clients. It could be a company, an individual, some combination (eg., company and top officers). They'll gather than information (originally done by "cutting" the articles from newspapers), and send it to the client. Part of this is to see what's being printed publicly. Another reason for this is because some methods of announcing a lawsuit by an individual or company are based on publishing a notice in a newspaper. Keeping track of the posted notices lets the client keep track of pending lawsuits. | Law & Ethics | 1145403626 |
| 4253705 | can u help me find a bailbonds man in pa? | All I did was go to a search engine (Yahoo!, Google, etc.) and type what you're looking for. Sometimes it takes using specific words or less specific depending on what you're looking for. I just typed bail bonds in Pennsylvania and this was just a few that I saw. Hope this helps. http://pennsylvania.uscity.net/Bail_Bonds/ http://www.bailyes.com/ http://www.aboutbail.com/bail_bond_agents/ | Law & Ethics | 1145053502 |
| 1992676 | Are automatic machine guns legal in the state of California? | only if you have a class 3 license and register it with the DOJ good luck as getting class 3 involved FBI background check and then thy are wanting to know WHY you want one | Law & Ethics | 1143911070 |
| 2085978 | Where can I find an good Labor Attorney? | Not knowing where you're from, I can't make a specific recommendation. I would go to Yahoo!'s home page and type in "lawyer referral service" and "<the name of the city or state that you live in>". | Law & Ethics | 1144712015 |
| 2912710 | how can support collections freeze my acount when i'm current with my arrears ? | Yes they can even freeze social security benefits checks deposited in your checking or savings.They can and will take your state and federal income tax refund check.File a petition in juvenile and domestic relations intake office for your support to be re evaluated. | Law & Ethics | 1144235799 |
| 3808356 | I was wondering if anyone knew the federal labor laws on lunch breaks? | Federal Law Mandates that after 6 hours work an employee MUST be given at least a 20 minute off the clock time to eat. Each state has it's own laws however they must be at least as good as the federal law is. You do not say how many hours you work, so what they are telling you may be the truth. If you are working more than a 6 hour shift contact your labor board. There are no Federal Laws requiring employers to give any other breaks, however most will as they find it to be more productive to give them. | Law & Ethics | 1145692521 |
| 2918748 | I was arrested in nov 2004 for cannabis and havent yet gone to trial.How long is the statute of limitations? | dont take probation. | Law & Ethics | 1145409619 |
| 2264450 | What do you think about this whole Duke situation? | As a tarheel fan I want to jump all over it,however,I think the ones involved are innocent until proven guilty.Let's hear the evidence. | Law & Ethics | 1144862694 |
| 2871276 | kindly let me know the email as well as addresses of the prominent advocates, legal practioners of malaysia.? | You could check out Malaysian Bar Council. Quite a number of advocates you could find there, and also information on Malaysia's Attorney General Chambers. | Law & Ethics | 1145240096 |
| 291827 | when is convasary at the main jail? | When you get a phone call? | Law & Ethics | 1146291930 |
| 3392487 | I am a homeowner and my neighbors rent. where can i find california laws pertaining to bad neighbors.? | The music and blocking of your driveway are illegal. Contact the police. They can have visitors all day and night you can't control that, you can only complain if they make "loud" noise. Also they can park in front of your house, they just can't block the driveway. The street is public so you can't stop them. | Law & Ethics | 1145752933 |
| 2966495 | Trespass. Does the standing on a private fence and breaking it constitute criminal damage & trespass? | In the UK you will not find that trespass is illegal except for Crown land. Trespass is not a criminal offence and you can not be prosecuted for it except for trespass on Crown owned land. "Trespassers will be prosecuted" written on a sign is completely incorrect. Only a civil action may be taken out in the event of trespass. So "Trespassers will face civil action in court" would be more correct but it does not have the same effect! As far as damage to the fence is concerned, this is a criminal matter and if the child is 10 or over, it is regarded in the UK as having reached the age where they are responsible for their actions and could be prosecuted for criminal damage. Whether they crossed your boundary or not is irrelevant. If they committed a criminal act, whether or not they were trespassing does not have any bearing on the criminal act of damaging your fence. You must have proof of who damaged your fence. Your say so is not sufficient as it is your word against another person. | Law & Ethics | 1145960398 |
| 1776791 | What is the age a child can be left home alone in Marion County Indiana? | It's 12 in New Mexico or 13 if there is another child. Check with your Family Services Department. They'll be able to tell you the law. | Law & Ethics | 1144458013 |
| 1078211 | Who is an actual Pro-Bono lawyer that will terminate the father immediately? | me myself | Law & Ethics | 1146025159 |
| 3483525 | do you like POLICE.? | they're kinda creep me out i mean.. i feel like the need to "behave" in front of them lol | Law & Ethics | 1145594999 |
| 3754520 | Should names of juvenile offenders be released to the public - for all crimes committed? | No because they are juveniles, and are protected. | Law & Ethics | 1146257201 |
| 3029980 | Why is there a No Child Left Behind Act if it's just giving kids a harder time? | It's pointless, and only encourages socialism, which forces everyone to conform, think, and act alike. All it does is create fear and paranoia into the kids and the school systems. I thank God my children are in a school that strongly hates the NCLB act, and should be taught under God's prniciples. | Law & Ethics | |
| 2150689 | A kid got tasered at the high school in my city by the police for being unruly. What do u think about this? | It's sick and it's happening here in Alaska too. Don't hurt terrorists that cut off heads, but taser kids. It can give heart attacks. My friends son got tased in her house because his sister was mad that he woke her up by yelling in the house, she called the police and he got scared when they grabbed him he pulled away and they kicked him and tasered him. My grandpa had been a cop for thirty years and he said cops are chicken sh--'s now days. They even need a whole crowd of them to arrest an old man. I try so hard to respect them, but they scare the heck out of me. | Law & Ethics | 1144337036 |
| 2457764 | how much is it standard to hire a layer ??? | its like 400 dollars per hour. | Law & Ethics | 1144817391 |
| 181805 | what is a section 32.21 felony in the third degree? | If it's Texas, it's a forgery. If it's not Texas, then what state is it? § 32.21. FORGERY. (a) For purposes of this section: (1) "Forge" means: (A) to alter, make, complete, execute, or authenticate any writing so that it purports: (i) to be the act of another who did not authorize that act; (ii) to have been executed at a time or place or in a numbered sequence other than was in fact the case; or (iii) to be a copy of an original when no such original existed; (B) to issue, transfer, register the transfer of, pass, publish, or otherwise utter a writing that is forged within the meaning of Paragraph (A); or (C) to possess a writing that is forged within the meaning of Paragraph (A) with intent to utter it in a manner specified in Paragraph (B). (2) "Writing" includes: (A) printing or any other method of recording information; (B) money, coins, tokens, stamps, seals, credit cards, badges, and trademarks; and (C) symbols of value, right, privilege, or identification. (b) A person commits an offense if he forges a writing with intent to defraud or harm another. (c) Except as provided in Subsections (d) and (e) an offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor. (d) An offense under this section is a state jail felony if the writing is or purports to be a will, codicil, deed, deed of trust, mortgage, security instrument, security agreement, credit card, check, authorization to debit an account at a financial institution, or similar sight order for payment of money, contract, release, or other commercial instrument. (e) An offense under this section is a felony of the third degree if the writing is or purports to be: (1) part of an issue of money, securities, postage or revenue stamps; (2) a government record listed in Section 37.01(2)(C); or (3) other instruments issued by a state or national government or by a subdivision of either, or part of an issue of stock, bonds, or other instruments representing interests in or claims against another person. (f) A person is presumed to intend to defraud or harm another if the person acts with respect to two or more writings of the same type and if each writing is a government record listed in Section 37.01(2)(C). Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 883, ch. 399, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1974. Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 113, § 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1991; Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 900, § 1.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1994; Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 189, § 1, eff. May 21, 1997; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1104, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003. | Law & Ethics | 1146344124 |
| 2287781 | Property is theft??? Why is this? | because it is left of land? im not sure what your asking sweetie... ignore Mickey he is a first class prick | Law & Ethics | 1146109221 |
| 1668476 | Is it illegal to buy a slot machine in Florida for you house - for your own personal use.? | No, it's not illegal. They're readily available. I saw one at Sam's Club. | Law & Ethics | 1145154319 |
| 1169700 | explain jp court to me, please? | depends on area...in texas jp court is basically class c misdemeanors (ie. traffic tickets) if they are suing you in civil court, then it is like peoples court, but if they performed a service then payment would be expected, although they have to accept any payment as long as it is reasonable...ie. can't send them 0.50 cents a week. i do believe that a contract should have to be produced with your signature, but in some states a verbal contract is binding. hope this helps | Law & Ethics | 1145240330 |
| 1847494 | where does everyone stand on the issues of gay marriage? | No opinion really. to each their own | Law & Ethics | 1144779093 |
| 4162339 | why do people criticises gay people? | Law & Ethics | 1145335840 | |
| 907354 | If 1 guy's view is correct, & the other guy has exact opposite view & is also correct. Is being neutral right? | only if you absolutely don't care. | Law & Ethics | 1145089761 |
| 2475186 | Should chickens have rights? | without researching it. i suspect they have rights perhaps outlined by the food and drug administration. and certainly by local ordinances concerning animal cruelty. the question itself is ridicules and without merit. OKLAHOMA last year outlawed cock fighting. the only two states which permit cock fighting are LOUISIANA AND NEW MEXICO I use the word chicken fighting because yahoo censure the word cockadoodle-do | Law & Ethics | 1144246909 |
| 3181079 | law enforcement officers coming to my home to bring me in on a warrant issued over failure to appear- traffic | You sure you have a warrant in the first place? Minor violations like those are usually handled just by having DMV suspend your license until you take care of them. Even if you have a warrant, I can't imagine it's not going to be citable...meaning the cops could just give you a ticket for it and call it good, then you'd have a new appearance date for court and the warrant is gone. But again - I'd be surprised if you even have one, and I'd be even more surprised if the cops cared enough to come look you up, no matter who rats you out...this should be a really minor warrant, unless they take those things *awfully* serious up there in Tahoe. I'll contact you off-line regarding some other information. | Law & Ethics | 1145799997 |
| 842316 | If the war in Iraq is illegal, who is going to try the war criminals involved? | Illegal according to whom? It's well within the bounds of US law. Do you mean international law? If international law worked, there would be no Saddams or Irans to deal with. But that's what Americans do best. Dealing with the sh*t the rest of the world produces. | Law & Ethics | 1145896009 |
| 1335732 | Hoe long does it take for .......................... to get out of your system? | if you dont use any of those then you dont have to worry. | Law & Ethics | 1146419001 |
| 17585 | Is a NEWS CLIPPING service VIOLATING COPYRIGHT? | No. A newspaper does not have a copyright to the facts they publish. The controlling case is the Supreme Court case: International News service v Associated Press(248 US 215). It held that one news service reprinting the stories of the other news service --is not violate copyright. They were punished nevertheless because they deprived the other agency of profits. So a News Clipping service does not violate copyright -- but it can Potentially be punished if it deprives newspapers of profit. | Law & Ethics | 1146347457 |
| 2289334 | Does anyone think custody battles are fair? | There is nothing fair in a custody battle for anyone, regardless of who gets what ultimately someone loses out, most times its the children. I would have to agree with you on the attorney issue though, it takes money to get a good attorney, and it can go to ungodly amounts of costs. Every phone conversation is subtracted as well as everthing else. I feel for my husband, because his ex is now dating an attorney who seems to have nothing better to do then take him to court. Of course its no out of pocket expense to her so she finds anything to bring him back into court for. I guess all I can say to you is Good Luck, Do alot of praying. | Law & Ethics | 1144894794 |
| 278067 | Maine beach front property laws? | generally by the municipality in maine...although tgr state can also claim the land for 'eminent domain" | Law & Ethics | 1146421877 |
| 652805 | In NY State, how does one file a taxpayer suit against a town, for not having a certified codes officer? | You need to file your suit at the state house,attorney generals office. | Law & Ethics | 1144089753 |
| 2850840 | Agree or Disagree? | Agree, at its worst marijuana is as bad for you as cigarettes and alcohol, both of which are legal. Its not up to the government what we decide to do with our bodies or our free time. You would have a hard time making a case that personal consumption of marijuana hurts anyone other than the smoker. | Law & Ethics | 1145995755 |
| 87914 | Can I legally be charged with a DUI or OWI when I passed the field sobriety and only blew a .029? | Since you had a lot of clearly drunk people in your vehicle, the police officer had reason to arrest you while performing the test. However, once you passed the test it would seem the officer would need something more to take you to jail. But he didn't - so what legal action could you possibly take, since nothing unreasonable happened to you except that you decided to walk home? | Law & Ethics | 1144637021 |
| 2674519 | OK, If I successfully outrun the cops, can they give me back the points they assessed after all my infractions | That would be nice but first I would need to dump this mini van get a vet so I could outrun them because as my lic. stands now I got 24 points and got them all in one night shameful I know, | Law & Ethics | 1146278211 |
| 4105650 | Why do u think the visitation rooms are closed in prisons? | Some prisions have both systems, and only inmates that are low risk get to spend time with their family. Obviously the reason they seperate eachother is because the are in prision and are meant to be punished, plus it allows them to not be able to exchange items without a guard looking it over. I am sure there is not prision with high risk people the allow them to see their visitors unprotected. | Law & Ethics | 1145736592 |
| 1869392 | Can I sue a car lot for not diclosing damage I think they new about? | Since it has been 8months I doubt you will get anywhere with it. Not only that you have to prove that they knew about the damage....the court doest side on just assumptions. If I would you next time you buy a used car take it some place and get it looked over if the dealer ship wont allow it have the look it over and sign off that there is no damage. If you dont like this answer I would seek legal help! | Law & Ethics | 1146193181 |
| 4238061 | how much is US postage for a card right now? | To mail a postcard within the United States to another address within the United States, the postage is $0.29 (29 cents). To mail a regular card in an envelope within the United States to another address within the United States, the postage is $0.39 (39 cents). For larger cards and for cards being mails from the United States to another country, see the websites below under "sources." | Law & Ethics | 1144258612 |
| 970032 | Time in a Federal Prison? | Every day for 8 hours a day I am in one; and since I cannot retire until I am 57 I have a 24 year sentence :) | Law & Ethics | 1144857159 |
| 3652500 | new york out dated divorcce laws? | Did you have a question? | Law & Ethics | 1145559382 |
| 2718019 | My son loaned a necklace to a friend and she won't return it. What should I do? | First call the police, then take her parents (since she's a minor) to small-claims court. I'm sure its tough for him to be threatened over this, but soon enough those bullies will find something better to do. Just tell him not to be intimidated or let them know if he's scared because that will just make them bug him even more. This girl sounds like she's lying about the necklace and she sounds vindictive. Maybe you should speak to her parents before you do anything else, if that doesn't work, then go with your instincts and do what you have to do. | Law & Ethics | 1146178299 |
| 1314506 | do witnesses have a choice? | Cobrien is right. Once subpoenaed, witnesses must appear or they are disobeying a court order. Unfortunately for the witness, it is part of the duty of living in a civilized society. Like taxes, you need to pay for the benefit you don't even realize you have. Just imagine if someday you needed someone to testify in order for you to win your case (especially a criminal case, where your freedom is at stake) and they would not appear because they didn't want to take the day off work. No, witnesses don't have a choice. Thank goodness. | Law & Ethics | 1144220691 |
| 1450297 | need to find info on visitation laws im moving away to va (live in il) NEED TO KNOW HOW TO GO ABOUT IT? | If you are not on probation or some other type of restriction of your movements, there is no visitation law. You simply pack your things and move to another state. Once you start work in that state, register to vote and file taxes in that state you are usually considered a resident. Note: military service is an exception. | Law & Ethics | 1146015149 |
| 3088175 | My parents used my I.D. to buy something, never paid the bill. I gave permission, but wasn't responsible.? | If it's under your name than you need to pay it. It will be on your credit history and will come back to haunt you. | Law & Ethics | 1146077968 |
| 819418 | if a person has a dishonorable discharge or a felony can they still collect social security benefits? | yeah people collect social security in prison if they are old enough and they use it in the commissary | Law & Ethics | 1145404538 |
| 2039647 | Should dissident scholars be buried alive? | No one should be buried alive. | Law & Ethics | 1144775187 |
| 2969884 | How long after someone's death do I have to file for malpratice? | There shouldn't be any amount of time you have to wait. In fact, the only laws that you should be wary of are statute of limitations laws. Those are laws that prevent you from bringing a malpractice suit if you wait to long. If you feel that there was malpractice, see an attorney right away. | Law & Ethics | 1144202364 |
| 135848 | What is the most humane form of capital punishment? | I still think that a firing squad is the most humane. It's quick, almost instantaneous, and none of the men on the squad knows who shot a real bullet or who shot a blank. In lethal injection, the condemned convulse (just like in electrocution). Beheading might be more accurate (the firing squad could all miss) but seems to be more of a show for the public (see French Revolution or Saudia Arabia) as a deterent. Hanging is even less accurate (see Thrice Hung John of English lore). I must admit though, I'm against capital punishment because of economic reasons. The extra costs of court appeals, lethal injections (or electrocutions) upon taxpayers is much more than most people realize. | Law & Ethics | 1145991665 |
| 3018249 | in Texas law, what does "precept return" mean after an indictment? | I don't know that you are using that in context correctly. Here is a definition for you, though... Hope it helps. In secular law, a precept is a command in writing; a species of writ or process issuing from a court or other legal authority. It is now chiefly used of an order demanding payment. The Latin form praecipe (i.e. enjoin, command) is used of the note of instructions delivered by a plaintiff or his lawyer to be filed by the officer of the court, giving the names of the plaintiff and defendant. | Law & Ethics | 1146284490 |
| 3068331 | is aiding and abetting a dwi in the state of north carolina a citation offense,or arrestable? | yep. conviction is treated like a level 5 dwi conviction. aiding and abetting is a common law crime and applies to any crime in n.c. | Law & Ethics | 1146007381 |
| 3540594 | Do I have a Lawsuit or not$$$$$$????? | If you signed a settlement and release from your employer, and the employer has failed to perform under the contract, then you can file suit for damages to receive the benefit of the bargain in the settlement, out-of-pocket costs which were reasonably foreseeable in advance and which flow as a natural consequence of the breach, and/or specific performance, to force the employer to maintain insurance in your favor, if that is what was originally agreed. Or, you can ask the court to void the release on grounds that the employer never intended to perform, in which case the agreement is a fraud, and then you would be entitled to the benefit of the bargain you would have received had the employer not defrauded you, which could include punitive damages to discourage the employer from repeating this behavior in the future. I am curious as to why your attorney is not telling you any of this -- it could be because the attorney messed up the contract and is afraid to tell you for fear that you will sue for malpractice or complain to the State attorney licensing agency. You really should get a second opinion from another attorney to make certain that you are not being mislead. | Law & Ethics | 1145481028 |
| 2441670 | Do you agree with the immigration law? Why or why not? | The general American consensus seems to be negative towards immigrants. I've heard a lot of send them back, keep them out, deny them rights, sort of plans that are not logical, and can't be accomplished, and frankly, seem rather inhumane . I'm not exactly sure what goals we are looking to accomplish with the proposed legislation that the goverment is debating, however I think it won't pass anyway. We seem to be targeting immigrants with the legislation. I'm pretty sure that we should be targeting "Legal" Americans who do not seem to be complying with the laws regarding employment of illegal immigrants. Perhaps if there wasn't an established precedent among immigrants, that they could easily enter the country and obtain employment without obtaining all of the proper documantation, and permission, then maybe they wouldn't be so quick to skip the legal process. I don't know what the answers are. All I know is that most Americans are of immigrant heritage. The country was built on the premise that all oppressed persons could live freely in America. The melting pot. The world police. We are the folks who want to make a quick buck, and don't seem to have a problem paying illegal immigrants under the table to do do jobs that we Americans, (special breed of priveleged humans that we are) will not do. A large portion of our population would sooner take doantaions from church groups, or take welfare, and food stamps from the goverment than lower themselves by digging ditches, or cleaning toilettes, because we didn't bother to take the free education that we are entitled to, or take the extra time and effort to earn the degrees that would land us a profitable position doing an "honorable job". A large portion of folks coming from other countries do not have the same opportunities to turn down jobs and opt to not have a work ethic. A lot of people from other countries come here under horrid conditions for the opportunity to work under horrid conditions for pay that we Americans would not accept even if we were instead working in an air conditioned department store sipping $3 cups of coffee. It seems to me that immigrants desire to provide a better life for their families, while we would like to secure an X-Box 360 or an Ipod for ours. We desire the bling bling of a cool new car, and designer clothes. I could be wrong, but it seems to me that we need willing immigrants in order to have all of the things that we want with as little effort as we seem to be able to exert. If that's the case then I don't suppose that we ought to continue the hypocritical banter about sending them back to where they came from, etc. If we ever do actually get to a point where we want to do all of our own work then I guess we'd better crack down on the folks who employ people illegally, rather than deny children of immigrants an education, or arrest church groups for providing help to immigrants. I'm afraid that I don't agree with "the immigration law" as it does not address the real issues. I think that "the immigration law" is receiving a lot of media hype at the moment because we're nearing an election year. | Law & Ethics | 1145366788 |
| 1531855 | what is a replavil? | I've never heard of "replavil". You might be referring to a legal remedy called replevin. The modern term is "claim and delivery". It is a legal remedy in which a court requires a defendant to return specific goods to the plaintiff at the outset of the action. It isn't used that often, but replevin can be a very powerful weapon in a case where somebody is wrongly holding your property, because it deprives the defendant of the use of your property while the case is awaiting trial, which increases the likelihood of a quick settlement. | Law & Ethics | 1144484185 |
| 2061806 | What are the laws for relinquishment of parental rights and step-parent adoption in South Carolina? | State laws on stepparent adoptions vary. Most States have a streamlined process for adoptions by stepparents whereby the judge hearing the adoption petition has the ability to dispense with the requirement in State laws for an adoption home study. Some States, however, will not approve a stepparent adoption unless the custodial parent has been married to the stepparent for 1 year or longer. When a stepparent wishes to adopt a stepchild, the child's parents (the stepparent's spouse and the noncustodial or absent parent) are usually both required to consent to that adoption. In consenting to an adoption, the noncustodial parent relinquishes all parental rights and responsibilities, including child support. If the noncustodial parent objects to the proposed adoption and refuses to consent to it, State laws may prevent the adoption from proceeding. Some State adoption laws specify special circumstances under which the noncustodial parent's consent is not required. Other States have made special provisions in their adoption laws to allow stepparent adoptions to occur, even over the objections of the noncustodial parent, in cases where the noncustodial parent has failed to maintain communication with the child for a specified period of time. Here's a link to more info about stepparent adoption http://naic.acf.hhs.gov/pubs/f_step.cfm Here is a link to search statutes by state for issues related to child adoption. Results will provide summaries of State statutes (and full text of laws, in some cases). http://naic.acf.hhs.gov/general/legal/statutes/search/index.cfm | Law & Ethics | 1146189540 |
| 1503308 | Can you report to a police when you feel like someone is stalking you? | if u have proof opt for an orer of protection because when restraining orders a violated they tend to not do much about it. but at least file a police resport and keep it with you for proof of the stalker. that way later when something goes down at least you have something to show all the steps you took in court. | Law & Ethics | 1146366516 |
| 727933 | is there slavery issue in kuwait.....answer no..? | listen dude, Kuwait has the strongest curency in the world, it may be a bit hard for u to accept, but if it wasn't for that reason and becoz 1 KD makes a lot for most of poor people who come to kuwait for work, I can dare and say that maybe most of the ppl here would be leaving it. I lived most of my life here. mad dad even spent his whole life here, and what did he gain after 50 Years being here ? he's a 70 years old man and he has to run here and there and see 10 ppl to renew his residency every year or let's say for maximum period of 2 years ! - I love this country even more than my homeland and in fact this is my homeland now. but what if I goto the Police-Station if I had a problem with a kuwaity person ? Would they treat me as a normal human being and equal with any other human being in this country? sorry , but hell no ! - even kuwaities themselves, if two kuwaity kicked each other's ass, in the police station they'll look for their roots as some families are above other families and if so on... - If u read local newspapers, there wont be a week without seeing 3-4 cases of an indenosian or srilankan servents commiting suicide, and the Ironic reason they use as clishes to explain it is " an indenosian maid killed herself becoz of her husband's bike flat wheel back home in indonesia!!!!" - I love my country Kuwait and I wish all the best for it, but these human situations better be solved. coz it's giving a very bad and wrong image of this place worldwide. Peace :) | Law & Ethics | 1145400294 |
| 765512 | Looking for www.pardonservicesCanada.com? | It's at this website: http://www.pardonservicescanada.com/ | Law & Ethics | 1146164875 |
| 3968984 | what is statue of limitations in virginia for filing civil (or any)suit to recover damages from car accident? | 2 years from date of "injury" or "loss". | Law & Ethics | 1144082487 |
| 60731 | What age can a child choose which parent to live with in Maryland? | I think its 11 but don't quote me on that | Law & Ethics | 1145629049 |
| 1393596 | when someone is "wearing a wire"...? | The law on this topic is very, very complicated but the key fact is that the police are allowed to use "reasonable deception" in the course of an investigation, provided that the police do not encourage the suspect or person under surveillance to do anything that he or she was not already going to do. For example, it's totally OK for the police to pose as drug dealers and allow potential customers to approach them and buy drugs, and use that act as evidence against them, but it is not OK for the police to SOLICIT the buyers. So in the case of the "are you wearing a wire" question, it is totally OK for the cop to lie and say "no" because that falls under "reasonable deception." As for signing a contract stating that you are not a cop, or not wearing a wire, any contract made in preparation for or during an illegal act is null and void. If you hire a hit man to kill your wife and he takes your money but doesn't kill her, you can't sue him... | Law & Ethics | 1145316767 |
| 3001522 | I want to know how long it will take to get a settlement after court trial? | I think something is going on in your case that isn't quite clear to you. First, a settlement is something that is offered by a defendant who does not want to go to trial. Even a defendant who feels like they will win may offer a settlement simply to avoid the time and expense of a trial. If you already had a trial, then there should be a judgment. Either you won, or you lost. If you lost, then you have to file an appeal, generally within 30 days of the finality of the judgment. If you won, the other party would have the same amount of time to file an appeal. If they did so within that amount of time, then the appeal is pending; your lawyer knows what the status of the case is, and if he or she hasn't kept you informed, you need to keep calling them to find out what the status of your case is. | Law & Ethics | 1146016753 |
| 4390973 | What will happen 2 me if I dont make full restitution on my criminal charges and my probation ends in 3 weeks? | I think that your probation could be extended if you can show why you have not made full restitution. But if you have no good reason than the court could find you are not in compliance of your probation and enforce the full sentence because you did not meet the probation guidelines. Get a lawyer NOW! Waiting or avoiding the court will cause problems. If you cant afford a lawyer then you could go to legal aid in your area. | Law & Ethics | 1146086185 |
| 2545707 | Are CORPORATE PRESS RELEASES COPYRIGHTED? | Yes. They are original works of authorship fixed in a tangible medium, which is all that's required for a copyright. This would not necessarily keep you from using the factual information in the press release in something that you were writing, though. The facts themselves can't be copyrighted, but you can't copy the press release and call it your own. | Law & Ethics | 1146326636 |
| 1168407 | Why is it when the police are heading tosetup roadblocks for seatbelt checks they are not wearing seatbelts? | yeah, I'm waiting for one to give me a ticket for it when he don't have one on. I carry my little cam corder for purposes like that | Law & Ethics | 1146371276 |
| 725613 | how can i stop getting x rated emails.? | They can't be stopped, but they can be moved to a junk folder. Depending on how you get your email, set up a junk mail filter, where you can filter mail based on key words that you usually find in the porn emails. For instance, if you see "sexual" in the subject line a lot, you can tell your filter to take any email that contains "sexual" in the subject line and move it directly to your junk mail folder, as opposed to having it show up in your main inbox. | Law & Ethics | 1145500304 |
| 477136 | Why do South Africans take all this crime and murder and just suck it up and nobody seems to give a damn? | Because helping South Africa would not benefit the American economy. | Law & Ethics | 1146234215 |
| 2496653 | I just found out that sex offenders commit less than 5% of sex crimes... Are we hating the wrong people? | The recidivism rate overall for sex crimes is 3.5% conviction rate. Out of that 3.5% only 1.2% are recidivists against children. Dr. Fred Berlin, however, who is a Renowned Therapist at Johns Hopkins University, puts that percentage at less than 1/10 of 1%. The media and the politicians are using rehabilitated former sex offenders to create hysteria to sell papers and News on TV and to gain more votes for the politicians. That is all it is. I work with rehabilitated former sex offenders every day and I would trust any one of them. 90 to 95% of sex offenses are committed by someone known to the child. Therefore, the little theory of a sexual predator behind every bush is nothing but a little lie. Please people, RESEARCH. LEARN. The Registries are nothing but a farce and are giving you a false sense of security. | Law & Ethics | 1145829189 |
| 688738 | Is it illegal to photocopy a birth certificate? | no not illegal to do it you just can't use a photocopy as a valid form of ID. usually places need copies along with other forms of ID for there records or when you get a job. Although i never had a job ask for a Birth Certificate | Law & Ethics | 1145540906 |
| 838525 | I want to be cop, and Im thinking about becoming corrections officer first for two years is that a bold move? | No not really, because it would make a good transition as far as the career goes. I thought about it too but i decided not to do the corrections part. but i still have a few years before i can be a cop. it's your choice, but it is a good transition. you get to see both aspects of the law. | Law & Ethics | 1146065252 |
| 2855625 | hierarchy of south african courts? | South African courts Try this first http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_Court_of_South_Africa Found two descriptions of the court system: Judicial--Constitutional Court interprets and decides constitutional issues; Supreme Court of Appeal is the highest court for interpreting and deciding nonconstitutional matters. Administrative subdivisions: Nine provinces: Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, North-West, Northern Cape, Limpopo, Western Cape. http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/2898.htm The Cape Supreme Court was established in Cape Town in 1828. When circuits round the Cape Colony became too arduous, divisions of the Court were established in the Eastern Cape and in the Northern Cape (then known as Griqualand West). The Natal Supreme Court was established in 1857. The first High Court of Justice was set up in the Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek in 1877, while the Orange Free State instituted a High Court in 1854. Following the Union of South Africa in 1910, a new Supreme Court of South Africa was formed, with provincial and local divisions in all four provinces. A new Appellate Division in Bloemfontein heard appeals from the other divisions of the Supreme Court and set precedent which was binding country-wide. The 'independent states' created during the apartheid era established superior courts in their territories. In terms of the new Constitution, the existing provincial and local divisions of the erstwhile 'Supreme Court' (including the courts in the TBVC states) were renamed High Courts, and the Appellate Division was re-established as the Supreme Court of Appeal. A new superior court, the Constitutional Court, was established to decide matters based on Constitutional provisions. The website of the Court consists of a full text database of all Constitutional Court cases handed down since the first hearing in 1995. Documents available for viewing, printing or downloading include full judgments, summaries of judgments highlighting the main questions of law decided in each case as well as heads of argument, pleadings and documents. Other superior courts, created in terms of separate legislation, include the Land Claims Court and the Labour Appeal Court. In addition to these superior courts, district and regional magistrate courts hear minor civil and criminal matters. Decisions of lower courts are not reported. The Commission for Conciliation Mediation and Arbitration tribunals attempt to settle employment disputes. Until 1950, the English Privy Council was the highest court of appeal in the South African judicial system. South Africa no longer has a jury system. Juries were finally abolished for all courts in 1969. http://www.nyulawglobal.org/globalex/South_Africa.htm#_JUDICIARY | Law & Ethics | 1145975563 |
| 3222873 | Should their be a penility for flying the flag upside down and under another countries flag? | No, there should be no penalty for these actions. It is the fundamental freedom of all Americans to do what they will in protest short of wanton destruction of other's property and inhibition of another's freedom of movement. If we penalize someone for flying a flag upside down or beneath another nation's flag, we are lessening our freedom and that is, ultimately, what the USA flag represents: FREEDOM. Do I approve? No, I do not. Will I fight to the death for their right to desecrate a USA flag? Yes, I will. The reason I feel this way is based on my belief that we, above all nations, must always, always, always protect freedom above else. It is what we are, who we are, why we are. And it is not optional. Anyone who would lodge a penalty against someone for expressing themselves with a piece of cloth (even if that cloth is an American flag) is not a true and loyal American, but a pseudo-patriot who puts more value on woven material than freedom. It isn't disrespect for the nation to do it although it is quite childish and makes no sense. It is disrespect for freedom to stop it, though. By the way, flying a flag upside down is not disrespect, it is a universal sign of distress. If those students think they were doing something disrespectful they were not only being ridiculous they were being ignorant. | Law & Ethics | 1144519406 |
| 3606235 | i want a criminal background check for roger lopez from riverisde ca? | Got $299 , then its yours......... | Law & Ethics | 1145375590 |
| 3423424 | Does anyone know if the california highway patrol does a polygraph test.? | yes, it is 70% effective, just like the CHP | Law & Ethics | 1144903145 |
| 1012838 | Can the Goverment of the United States force a child to visit their mom or dad on certain days during divorce? | Visitation is usually worked out in a courtroom and the judge will dictate the final terms. An older child would have a say in the decision-making process. A younger child probably would not. | Law & Ethics | 1144899489 |
| 1804013 | where would i look for help when a crime happened that made our family a victim, an its on video tape ? | Sorry. That sounds awful. First contact the ACLU and see what they have to say. If the don't help you contact your state BAR Association and ask them to recommend an attorney who will work pro bono (free) or inexpensively so you can file appropriate civil lawsuits. Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1144817582 |
| 3106141 | I have a legal question regarding statutes ,do they apply if one was already arraigned? | Bizarre question, and difficult to answer without knowing at least what country you're in. We'll assume you're in the US, and we'll further assume you're in California (though it's probably the same throughout the states). If you're arraigned, the legal process has begun. The case will not "expire" and if you fail to appear for further proceedings, you'll more than likely be charged with a failure to appear (FTA) and an arrest warrant will be issued. Arrest warrants, by the way, are good forever. | Law & Ethics | 1144521941 |
| 625692 | i am looking for the downtown court house web page or court house rules. there is a page but i cant seem to r? | What city? What state? There are hundres, if not thousand of courts across this country. You might start by looking and Findlaw. | Law & Ethics | 1145047594 |
| 1853736 | If the State Dismissed my case wil I get my Property back.The Feds picked up my case state is out the picture. | If the property in question is not illegal to posses, than you can request it's return after it no longer holds value as evidence. | Law & Ethics | 1146328997 |
| 3746794 | I let a kid use my PlayStation Portable and he dropped it. Should his parents help pay the repair bill? | Absolutely! If that kid broke his game, then his parents should be taking responsibility for paying for getting it fixed or even replacing it. | Law & Ethics | 1144795991 |
| 2717150 | What ever happened to the Zodiac Killer? Was he ever caught? | No, he was never caught. | Law & Ethics | 1145535316 |
| 2355174 | Can a person get into trouble by giving information to the sheriff department or the FBI..? | He or she can probably get into more trouble by withholding evidence. The words that come to mind are: accessory after the fact. I believe that could apply here. | Law & Ethics | 1144795512 |
| 1939244 | is there a website that lists some legal ways to get out of doing jail time due to mental state? | OMG!!! What did you do???? No, seriously dude, what did you do?!?!? | Law & Ethics | 1146368459 |
| 1838845 | I want a letter to give copyright permission for my song to a nonprofit work? | You don't need an attorney to grant permission to use your song. Just write a letter granting non-exclusive permission for the organization in question to use the song, and specify the nature of how it will be used. You should specify in the letter that the material should be credited to you, no changes should be made without your specific permission, and that the use is limited to the specific grant. | Law & Ethics | 1144616194 |
| 1554257 | How do you find a birth parent when adoptive parent will give you no info? | Check with your states vital statistics | Law & Ethics | 1146075422 |
| 2443746 | How can I find out how to get public records from a federal indictment? | you should go to the Federal Court or Federal Jurisdication that handles your area and request to seek the public records--well I know in NYC we have to pay a fee for what we request out of public records but I hope that this has provided you with some assistance | Law & Ethics | 1144765251 |
| 2396078 | because my mother never informed me that my birth certificate was under another name? | This is what you need to do: 1. Gather up all of your current identification papers/ i.d./ social security card/ h.s. diploma/ etc. (all of the important things that will need changing) 2. Get a signed, notarized statement from your mother that says that she did not give correct information regarding your legal name, and that your name should be as it appears on your birth certificate. 3. Go to the social secruity administration office and get a social security card with the correct version of your name and current social security number. Take whatever documentation they give you with you so that you can prove that the govt. has officially changed your name. 4. Take your birth certificate, the notarized letter, and your print out from the social security office to the DMV and have whatever current i.d. changed to the correct name. They will take whatever kind of i.d./drivers' licence card from you as it is illegal to possess identification in 2 different names for the same person. You will have to repeat the process for each piece of identification that you need changed (i.e. passports, H.S. Diploma, bank account info, College Degrees, vehicle registration, etc.) The cost will be minimal... $20.00 notary fee, whatever DMV fees, any replacement fees. (you can have your diploma and bank stuff changed for free.. I'm not sure about passports though) I hope this helps. | Law & Ethics | 1144971976 |
| 341950 | whatr the stalking laws in missouri? | Why are you planning to stalk someone? Seriously though check the link for more info - | Law & Ethics | 1144784602 |
| 2851760 | are any human rights violated when movies are banned? | only rights are violated are freedom of the press | Law & Ethics | 1144731001 |
| 733782 | what is North-West Ordinance of USA 1787? | It applies to the Northwest Territory (now Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, and part of Minnesota). It basically broke the territory up into 6mi by 6mi sections (36 square miles). The government would sell no less than 1 square mile (640 acres) at no less than $1 per acre. It made the Northwest Territory one political unit ruled by a governor and judges appointed by Congress. When 5,000 male adults lived in the territory, it could organize a bicameral legislature and send a delegate to Congress, who could speak but not vote in Congress. A state required 60,000 people. It forbade slavery and ensured public education support and freedom or religion. The new states would be considered equal to the first 13. Hope that helps ;) | Law & Ethics | 1145560324 |
| 2263526 | does any1 know a New Jersey case law that has held a drivers license is a legal binding contract? | I don't think a state views a driver's license as a contracted right; this would be something that both sides bargain for, and where consideration is exchanged. Instead, a driver's license is more of a permit or privilege to operate a vehicle in the state. It's a non-exclusive privilege granted by, and can be taken away unilaterally by, the state. I did do some search on case law, and didn't find anything. Anything relating to binding contracts and driver's licenses that I found had to do with insurance policies and not the driver's license per se. | Law & Ethics | 1145032539 |
| 3388696 | if i break a table dancing on it at the bar, do i have to pay? | I think the Sign read: "Table dancing not allowed" unless KC and the SUNSHINE BAND is playing (Shake, Shake, Shake) YOUR BOOTY !!! | Law & Ethics | 1146453100 |
| 1084602 | What can be said about...? | send them chese whiz | Law & Ethics | 1144907620 |
| 3525177 | how can Americans be so stupid to think all illegals want is citizenship?? | they don't fool me. 3 out of every 4 illegals in this country are on welfare. only 1 out of four actually work and pay taxes. i say to ship them all back where they came from. they march in the streets w/ their signs that say were not criminals, well that's bull. if their here illegally that's breaking the law, therefore that makes them a criminal. | Law & Ethics | 1146429214 |
| 1958715 | what is asma jehanghirs email address? | Try contacting the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP), Secretariat/Punjab chapter. They may forward it to her. Mail to hrcp@hrcp-web.org. | Law & Ethics | 1144583708 |
| 2767363 | How do I get out of jury duty? | I was excused from jury duty because I'm a full-time college student. You can also be excused for the following reasons: -You have a medical condition and jury service presents a hazard to your health. -You are an active member of the military. (National Reserve members are NOT exempt.) -You currently have a lawsuit filed in Cook County. -You currently reside in a nursing home or institution. -You will suffer extreme financial hardship. -You cannot obtain childcare. -You are the primary caretaker of another person You just have to provide proof for your reason. If you have any other reason you think may be valid just contact your jury administration office and talk to them. | Law & Ethics | 1144774898 |
| 3725437 | Should insurance companies use credit score to determine policy cost? | I think they should be required to produce scientific evidence that there is a correlation for each line of insurance they use it for. | Law & Ethics | 1146100229 |
| 4310884 | can a person file bankruptcy on their own with out a lawyer? | Yes, I did many many years ago. I bought a book that was very detailed and gave me checklist, forms etc.. for the state I lived in at the time. I would suggest going to to the library first and do some research on it. Then when you find the right book, go to the book store and buy it. You can find out if a paralegal would be willing to help you as another option. | Law & Ethics | 1145919913 |
| 3530992 | What is our recourse if an atty doesn't return repeated phone calls after he's recvd retainer plus fees? | First, FedEx him a letter that says what you just said. Tell him he has 5 business days to respond or you'll have no choice but to fire him and seek return of the retainer. Keep a copy as well as the tracking info showing it was delivered. Second, attempt to get a hold of a partner or associate of his, or anyone else in his office to explain what's going on. Don't call his direct #, try to get the general office #. Third, contact another atty, explain the situation and tell him or her, we may need to retain you in a hurry, we'll let you know in 5 days if we haven't heard back from our current atty. Tell them you understand it isn't much warning but you don't know what else to do and you were hoping that they could at least get a continuance for you. Ask them for suggestions. Fourth, if you don't hear back in 5 days, do what you said you'd do -- fire the first atty and hire the second. See if the 2d atty can just file an entry of appearance and get a continuance -- not much work there, so you may be able to avoid a big retainer to 2d atty given the situation. And maybe s/he can help you get the retainer back from the 1st atty. But whatever you do, if at all possible I wouldn't just show up at court unprepared, if that can be avoided. It's better to pay a 2nd retainer than to take your chances with a non-responsive atty. And the judge may not be sympathetic, s/he may figure it's your problem -- after all, you're the one named in the suit, not your atty. Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1144100930 |
| 526957 | A nine month's pregnate woman arrested because 2 of her other children ran away.? | yes she can get her children back,leaving small children alone is not a good idea for any length of time but we all make mistakes the area dhs office should get involved and help her find the resources she needs if it still doesn't look good contact legal aid .good luck! | Law & Ethics | 1146071129 |
| 3082094 | the cashier at the quickie mart told me to "have a good one"!? | Sue for breach of contract. What contract? You could try to sue for negligent infliction of emotional distress. You won't win, of course. But, in general, you could try. | Law & Ethics | 1145819803 |
| 226909 | Can medicaid take a house owned by my mom and I after she passes if I still own it? She is in a nursing home.? | No. First off Medicaid is a federal program for low income families. There is no "pay back" required for ANY medicaid benefits unless your mother was FRAUDULANT in her application process. It would have to be a whole lot of money that she owes for you to get scared about a lien. | Law & Ethics | 1144959418 |
| 3706714 | will I and joe get busted? | Sure thing, the CIA is searching for you guys ! | Law & Ethics | 1144897987 |
| 1803049 | Can anyone direct me to a detailed explanation of the complete legal process in a criminal case? | First there is an Arainment. All you do is go to court and tell then weather you plan to hire an attorney or if you need a court appointed attorney. Word to the wise: Court Appointed attorneys suck. Find a good attorney that will not settle for a plea bargin. Go for the win in General District Court. If you loose there appeal it and get a jury trial in Circuit Court. Then after the arainment they give you a court date. Find a lawywer before your court date and tell them the entire story. Dont leave out any details. There might be a loop hole. You must pay the lawyer in full before he will appear in court for you. If it is a lot of money set up a payment plan with them so that they can notify the court that they are representing you. The Lawyer will continue out the case until they are fully paid. Then you go to trial and you will get up on the stand and tell your side of the story. And the other side gets to tell their side of the story. Make sure you bring pictures, or anything else that will support your defense. DO NOT COP A PLEA BARGIN. GO FOR THE WIN. | Law & Ethics | 1145468976 |
| 452725 | in louisiana how long can you go after skipping court w/o getting an additional fine on a ticket? | Well, without knowing the kind of ticket, it is probably safe to say if you skip court, the fine has already been increased. Additionally, there may be a bence warrant out on you, which means that if you are stopped for a traffic offense, the cop may actually arrest you. Generally, bench warrants aren't the top of the priority list though, and it may not resurface-particularly if you happen to be stopped in a different parish. One thing you may be able to do is just go back to the court and plead ignorance. If it is a low level offense, such as a traffic ticket, they don't want to spend a whole lot of time on it, and they'll likely be interested in just getting the original fine. But, there is no guarantee-alot of it depends on your own record, the nature of the offense, and even, yes, the mood of the judge at the time. | Law & Ethics | 1145403015 |
| 3651938 | gun control was Hitler's plan. how can we make it better? | By not practicing it! Actually, I believe that Hitler called for citizens to voluntary turn in their privately owned weapsons. Interestingly enough, it was the Jewish community that was the first to comply. And I believe we all know where it went from there as it related to the Jewish community. How can we make it better? Retain our right to bear arms, that's how! Vehemently and vocally oppose any efforts, whatsoever, that removes our right to bear arms. For the poster who answered that those who own guns are more likely to die from them: do you think the criminal element is going to surrender their guns? If you do, then you are deluding yourself. Lastly, after the fall of the U.S.S.R., a prominent high ranking military Officer was asked why they had never attacked the United States when the U.S.S.R. was a SuperPower. His answer? "Because everyone knows every American is armed." That should speak volumes. "Those who do not learn from the lessons of history are doomed to repeat them." | Law & Ethics | 1145238266 |
| 3493107 | Is it legal for me to put stickers on books with ads on them and sell those books at a discount? | You can resell your own books under the copyright first sale doctrine. As for the advertisements, it depends on whose ads you're putting on them, and whether or not you have the right to use those ads. | Law & Ethics | 1146344699 |
| 636424 | Can the courts drop or lower a Child Support case if........? | The courts will follow the law. But there are also always exceptions. There are laws regarding the order of the priority of the obligation to support a child. Do a google for your state and "child support calculator" You will get a page that will help you see what the law says. There are several things to consider. First, HAVE A PATERNITY TEST DONE. It costs about $100 and can save you tons of money if the child isn't yours. Second, oddly enough, in the eyes of the court, there is only a small amount of money they have to leave you to support yourself and your family. You will be able to look at the laws if you do the google I told you about. Or google for your state and "child support guidelines." But the standard is that you can expect to pay one weeks take home pay per month in child support. And that is normal, not excessive in the eyes of the court. But you really need a good lawyer. Not knowing about the child does not remove your obligation, but your situation provides you with some compelling arguments for decreased child support to be ordered. Plus there is the question, why did the mother wait until now to request child support? When you prepare for court, make sure you have details of your family budget, all your bills, the expenses for your children, etc. Come up with any paperwork you can. But I will warn you, if you have a nice house, nice cars, etc., the court is not going to have much sympathy. It sounds dumb, because logical people can see that you worked hard to be able to provide your family with nice things and that you didn't budget for the expense of the other child, but in the eyes of the court, that child has a right to a percentage of your money, like it or not. Good luck. And as expensive as it may be, get a good lawyer. It may save you tons of money in the long run. | Law & Ethics | 1145933764 |
| 470361 | are phonetic symbols such as Bopomofo allowed to be used in US patent drawings under 37 CFR 1.84? | Find out here http://www.uspto.gov/web/offices/tac/doc/basic/ | Law & Ethics | 1144749523 |
| 1954167 | Question!!!!!!?(proving unfair treatment)? | depends ont the evidence found agaist him otherwise they public or atterney may not believe you | Law & Ethics | 1146166711 |
| 1341859 | where would i go to view tennessee code 55-4-110(b)? | I did a google search forlaws tennessee code annotated and came up with 103,000 hits. I went to http://www.lawsource.com/also/usa.cgi?go=tn and clicked on the link for version provided by LexisNexis. Then I did a search for 55-4-110(b) and found: 55-4-110. Display of registration plates - Manner - Penalty for violation. (a) The registration plate issued for passenger motor vehicles shall be attached on the rear of the vehicle. The registration plate issued for those trucks with a manufacturer's ton rating not exceeding three-quarter (3/4) ton and having a panel or pickup body style, and also those issued for all motor homes, regardless of ton rating or body style thereof, shall be attached to the rear of the vehicle. The registration plate issued for all other trucks and truck tractors shall be attached to the front of the vehicle. All dealers' plates, as provided in § 55-4-221, and those registration plates issued for motorcycles, trailers or semitrailers shall be attached to the rear of the vehicle. (b) Every registration plate shall at all times be securely fastened in a horizontal position to the vehicle for which it is issued so to prevent the plate from swinging and at a height of not less than twelve inches (12") from the ground, measuring from the bottom of such plate, in a place and position to be clearly visible and shall be maintained free from foreign materials and in a condition to be clearly legible. No tinted materials may be placed over a license plate even if the information upon such license plate is not concealed. (c) (1) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor. All proceeds from the fines imposed by this subsection (c) shall be deposited in the state general fund. (2) A person charged with a violation of this section may, in lieu of appearance in court, submit a fine of ten dollars ($10.00) for a first violation, and twenty dollars ($20.00) on second and subsequent violations to the clerk of the court which has jurisdiction of such offense within the county in which the offense charged is alleged to have been committed. Hope this helps, Gil | Law & Ethics | 1144454798 |
| 113929 | how do you prove stalking? | If you can keep track of times and dates that he is seen near your home. Have your neighbors watch and keep a log too. You should record any phone calls, save all messages from answering machines and cell phones. Also any time something like this happens you should call the police and file a report so there is a record of each incident. Even if there is no proof that he is the one doing it now he will more than likely slip up and get caught so a record will make it more solid to prosicute.One more thing you could do for proof would be to set up a motion light in your drive way and a camcorder somewhere like a window aimed at the drive way.Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1145066887 |
| 1031509 | Why do laws against homosexuality in certain countries still exist despite other countries practice equality? | Because the people that make the laws each have thier own morality. There are many countries ruled by dictators and as such what they say goes. It's also true that a lot of laws are based on religious values (many of the liberal countries have laws based on religion - eg UK on Christianity. Many religions prohibit homosexuality, so do the laws. Besides, homosexuality was illegal in lots of countries until very recently. | Law & Ethics | 1145978795 |
| 1527235 | Why is it so difficult to apply for a UK Passport nowdays? Especially if you're born after 1982!? | It's really not that hard to get your parents' birth certificates. See the site below. As for why they need it, after 1982, they began requiring children born in the UK to prove that their parents were citizens or permanent residents. Simply being born in the UK is not enough to prove you are a citizen. | Law & Ethics | 1146157124 |
| 3252760 | i am trying to find a free web site for a background check i have paid out 200.00 for no help if you can help? | I can only suggest that you enter the County website where this certain person or persons are from. Go to public records (Should be located with the Clerks office). Also, you can call the County that you have interest and tell them that you'd like to have copies. There is a fee of 10.00 to 20.00. I hope this helps. | Law & Ethics | 1145152811 |
| 609615 | How long after a federal civil rights law suit is filed can it stay on record in pursuit of an attorney? | Once the suit is filed with the court (through a formal complaint), it is in the court system. It stays there until it is resolved, or until you withdraw it, or until the judge dismisses it. Now, at some point there will be scheduled status / case management conferences with the judge. The opposing side can also file motions against you. You can represent yourself during these actions, but the odds for a pro se ("for self") litigant are generally not good. There are a number of non-profit legal services groups that exist to provide support for civil rights cases. If you haven't already, you might want to start researching/contacting some of these to find an attorney. | Law & Ethics | 1144880118 |
| 693900 | what site do I need to go to to find past crimminal records for oklahoma? | There is 2 places you can look...... http://www.odcr.com/ http://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/casesearch.asp | Law & Ethics | 1146102561 |
| 965704 | Are you suposto do nonprofit organisitions for community service on probation-? | Ask your P.O. or lawyer for the terms of your community service. | Law & Ethics | 1145206414 |
| 3531556 | Can an on duty police officer pull over another on duty police officer and ticket him for speeding? | No. That would make for bad relation between cops. If he did, he would most likely end up behind a dumpster. Died from a cap in his *ss. | Law & Ethics | 1146240832 |
| 3278808 | Daughter has court tomorrow. Per county website the docket states it is a Bond Docket hearing. what is that? | This is just a hearing to determine how much your daughter's bond should be set at ($$$). This is really informal and she probably won't even have to speak during this BRIEF courtroom proceeding. Don't worry Dad--your daughter will be out of jail tomorrow, especially if she has already ascertained a bail bondsmen. I wish your daughter luck and may she try and stay out of trouble in the future. | Law & Ethics | 1144286671 |
| 602476 | Does any one know how to get a list of Sex Offenders in Oregon? | Unfortunately, Oregon does not currently publicize the registered sex offenders living within the state. Consequently, it's not possible for any Family Watchdog organization to provide any information about Oregon's sex offender population. In discussions with Oregon state officials, we learned that Oregon does plan to provide a web-based registry of its sex offenders. Their planned implementation date is July 1, 2006. As soon as Oregon data is available, Family Watchdog visitors should be provided with it. | Law & Ethics | 1144645821 |
| 1065412 | Why can there be a black history month, jet magazine, the negro college fund? | im african american and i think it's racist. there should be an asian, white, hispanic month. there's no reason why the other races can't. | Law & Ethics | 1145863333 |
| 3782648 | What do you think- do I have any legal recourse at all? | Sorry dear, but whether they encouraged you or not, it was you who signed those papers and there is nothing you can do. You have free will and no one forced your hand. Yes, they may have been misleading and that is morally wrong, but from a legal standpoint, they did nothing wrong. When you signed the documents you should have been fully informed (by reading the entire documents thouroughly) and if you did not do so, you cannot blame the car dealership. It sucks that you are stuck with this high interest rate, but you locked yourself into that one. There is no legal action you can take since they did nothing to force your hand to sign those documents, you did that, not the dealership. Just because you make a mistake doesnt mean you can blame the company for it. It looks like you may just have to deal with it or sell the car and buy something cheap (with the cash). It isn't wise to finance a vehicle when you are having money problems, anyway. A vehicle is not a good investment because the value only decreases, it never increases. Looks like you got yourself in a mess that only you can get yourself out of, not the law. | Law & Ethics | 1146164683 |
| 3934955 | You know the one child rule in China? What happens if a woman has twins? | They have 2 options.1) Either the parents divorce and each one take 1. 2) The parents chooses 1 and discards the other. Ok its a joke.Hope it brightens up your day.=) IF it really happens the woman will be allowed to have the twins since its uncontrollable. Also if the woman decide to have 2 children at different times then she will at most be fined a large amount. | Law & Ethics | 1144171302 |
| 1676171 | can the foreins owen real estates in michigan and what is the law that declare this issues? | yes Honda just bought a factory there | Law & Ethics | 1145909365 |
| 4041876 | What's the difference between scamming the senile and using clever marketing to sell products nobody needs? | There is no difference, which is why the new Medicare Part D drug plan is the biggest scam in history. ...well, the biggest scam after Bush's 2000 judicial overthrow of the electoral process. | Law & Ethics | 1144236088 |
| 996954 | my rights under uk law as a mother seperated from her children with mental health problems? | This is a family court issue. Go see your solicitor (first times free so you can decide on wot to do), the overdose last month may not help your cause but if you can prove you have sorted your drink problem out it will really help. I went through similar last year with my ex girlfriend and my son. You should be able to get legal aid if you arent working or at least a payment towards the costs. just added: wotever you do, do not make any contact with your ex or kids.. the solicitor will do all that thru the post and be prepared to have your ex use every trick in the book to make you out as a bad mother. Take no notice of him, be calm and polite at all times and go for it!! Good Luck | Law & Ethics | 1145632578 |
| 3397186 | are Islam just fighting/rebelling just for the hell of it? | Your question alone shows me that you have no idea what Islam is. Let me put a question to you have you ever read the Holy Quran? I know the answer is NO. My friend read it before you talk or atleast visit my site to get some basics about Islam. http://askmuslims.com Hope to hear from you. E-mail me.... | Law & Ethics | 1145813333 |
| 694771 | when you dont appear for your court date and get failed to appear can they get a warrant out for your arrest? | You usually get a warrant for failure to appear. If you have a good reason for not showing up(like you were in the hospital or your child was in the hospital) they will sometimes revoke the warrant and give you another court date. If you just forget.....then you probably have a warrant for your arrest. | Law & Ethics | 1145541952 |
| 153531 | Mybosstoldasexuallyexplicitstoryregardinghis recentvacationina meetingthismorning,shouldI contacthumanresource | Yes, you should most certainly report your a** hole boss. He's a creep, and that kind of talk should never be forced into the workforce. | Law & Ethics | 1144454217 |
| 3416924 | Police officers: 2 part question.? | ok i dont know but i have question for you why are the police people now a days are like 20 feet tall and as skinny as a broom? | Law & Ethics | 1144200630 |
| 3428537 | How do I write an affidavit for submitting doccuments of proof to the courts? | You need to be more clear and to say what state you are in. | Law & Ethics | 1145314930 |
| 3941967 | When are fists considered a lethal weapon? | I know if your a boxer they are considerd lethal | Law & Ethics | 1145938761 |
| 4120697 | how did slavery get abolished? | Depends on which country you come from but generally speaking the meme of each person having human rights and one of those rights is not to be a slave was a significant factor. But I think real democracy was a big part in getting slavery abolished | Law & Ethics | 1145932776 |
| 3459180 | I need to pass a drug test, but I don't know if I will...? | Actually, if you are not a regular user it will only stay in your system for a day. That is of course assuming that they are doing a standard urine analysis, a hair folicle test has greater longevity. If you drink a few cups of water the night before and morning of your test, you'll have no problems. If you are lying about this and you use all the time, there are a few over-the-counter products that you can pick up in any pharmacy for about $40. Don't go overboard, if your urine comes out clear then you've obviously done some preventive maintenence and someone will ultimately have suspicions. Good luck. AND DO NOT NOT NOT DRINK BLEACH...some foolish little girl advised this...for the love of god DONT!!! One drop of bleach diluted in a bucket of water is still enough to make you violently ill. Straight bleach will burn a whole in your throat and be potentially fatal. Just read the label on the back of the bottle. | Law & Ethics | 1144952127 |
| 16302 | How can I find out what the predominate nationality is in an area of a town? | Go here: http://factfinder.census.gov/home/saff/main.html?_lang=en Enter the zip code you want info on. | Law & Ethics | 1145334174 |
| 3583788 | History of demonstration? | A demonstration is the public display of the common opinion of an activist group, which often deal with politics, economics, and society, or the issues related to it. Thus, such an opinion is demonstrated to be public and significant by gathering in a crowd, usually at a symbolic place or date, associated with that opinion. Demonstrations can be used to show an opinion in protest or as a criticism of a public issue or a perceived grievance or social injustice. First Amendment of the United States Constitution specifically allows demonstrations and the freedom of assembly as part of a measure to facilitate the redress of such grievances. A demonstration is usually considered more successful the more people participate. A growing trend in the United States has been the implementation of "free speech zones," a fenced-in area which is often far-removed from the event which is being protested; critics of free-speech zones argue that they go against the First Amendment of the United States Constitution by their very nature and that they lessen the impact the demonstration might have otherwise had. Some demonstrations and protests can turn, at least partially, into riots or violence against objects such as automobiles and businesses, bystanders and the police. These acts of destruction against private property -- which are not thought to be acts of "violence" by some, since they do not hurt people -- are targeted toward major corporations and chain stores, and rarely affect independently-owned businesses. Police often use non-lethal force weapons, such as tasers, rubber bullets and pepper spray against the crowd; it is believed by some that they use agents provocateurs to rile the crowd, thereby justifying the use of violence against demonstrators. | Law & Ethics | 1146318639 |
| 3029968 | Whay does Japan love whale meat so much? | Shortly after WWII, when the country was starving and struggling for nutrition, whale meat was all they had. So a lot of Japanese people grew up on it. It was served in their school lunches, and those people ended up serving it to their own children. They're used to having the option of whale meat, and it seems so normal to them that being told to stop eating whale seems outrageous, especially to the older Japanese people. What if, one day, Americans were told to stop eating beef, and not because of some immediate threat like mad cow disease? Wouldn't people keep doing it anyway? The truth is that most people, no matter what country they're from, are incredibly short-sighted. And as long as there's a market for whale meat (legal or illegal), there are still going to be whalers out there. Maybe once the whale-eating generation dies off, we'll have more luck trying to convince them to stop. Edited to add: The problem of whaling is not so much the cruelty (though that's horrible too), but the effects that whaling has on the ecosystem. See the link below or just do a search for "whaling" and "ecosystem." | Law & Ethics | 1145639833 |
| 1234421 | can you adopt or foster parent if you have a previous felony drug conviction? | I don't think so, but there is a way to get the file sealed if it has been a certain amount of time. Call your local court house and speak to someone in records. I believe it is called having your file "espunged". Hope this helps. Also, if I am not mistaken, having it espunged is like taking it off your record, then you may be able to foster and adopt. | Law & Ethics | 1144206999 |
| 3895465 | If you copy songs from original CD to your PC, is it legal to keep them on your PC if you give away the CD? | Actually, purchasing the CD grants you a use license that extends to your immediate family, friends, etc. You may legally buy a CD, copy a song, and give it to, say, your sister, or your friend. You cannot, however, post them on the net for people unknown to you to download. There are several recent federal court cases attempting to decide where to draw the line between the copyright holder's rights and your own usage rights granted by your license. Example: if I don't know you, but agree to meet you on the street to exchange ripped music, are we "friends." Are we "friends" once we've met? Your specific question is difficult to answer. If you purchased the CD's, you can certainly keep the copies on the computer if you threw the CD's away. However, (and I'm only speculating here) if you sell the CD's, you may have in fact sold the usage rights with them. Wish I had something more concrete for you! | Law & Ethics | 1145904784 |
| 3497129 | why is it that gay people cant get married? | I don't know, but they should have to suffer the same fate as us straight married guys! | Law & Ethics | 1145265794 |
| 2386959 | Do police in all U.S.A kick&punch suspects out of revenge like in California? | This is called police brutality, it is not condone anywhere in the United States. If you experience this, and you get no satisfaction for the internal affairs division of the local police department, I would suggest you contact the FBI and have it investigated under the civil rights statutes. You civil rights may have been violated by this brutality. | Law & Ethics | 1146119984 |
| 293815 | did anyone read an article in marie claire magazine about fat women and the treatment they get? | i think all PEOPLE should be treat the same, it should not matter if you white black pink green fat thin man or women we are all equal and thats that. | Law & Ethics | 1144229984 |
| 489101 | What are the penalties for giving alchohol to minors in Duval county, Florida? | jail time | Law & Ethics | 1144116938 |
| 1957466 | Why isn't there a crime category? Or even criminal law? | Because I guess Yahoo! thinks that it should be grouped in with just Law. (There is a law category, I believe..) | Law & Ethics | 1144795240 |
| 3592590 | Why does George Bush think it is up to him to decide if 2 homosexuals can get married? | Because Jr. doesn’t realize (despite having been told and having pledged twice) that his job is to protect, and defend the constitution of the United States. He thinks his job is to do a variety of other things. If you watch him speak for long enough, he will tell you what he thinks his job is, usually something along the lines of “to lead” or “to tell people what I am thinking” or “to unite Americans behind my common cause” or some other rubbish – never to protect and defend the constitution. So to answer your question, Jr. thinks it is his job to decide if homosexuals can get married, because he truly honestly has no idea what his job really is. | Law & Ethics | 1144183763 |
| 2227008 | Is it still true that you cannot have an interracial marriage in Alabama? | Prior to 1967, many states had anti-miscegenation statutes. "Loving v. Virginia, 388 U.S. 1 (1967), was a case in which the United States Supreme Court declared Virginia's anti-miscegenation statute, the "Racial Integrity Act of 1924", unconstitutional, thereby ending all race-based legal restriction on marriage in the United States." The decision is based on the due process clause of the 14th Amendment. It is technically possible that Alabama still has such a law on the books, but the law is unenforcable because it is unconstitutional. | Law & Ethics | 1144856912 |
| 3695980 | Does Michigan law require front license plates? If so, which law (code)? | MICHIGAN VEHICLE CODE (EXCERPT) Act 300 of 1949 257.225 Registration plate; attachment to vehicle; legibility; color; distinctive registration plates; name plate, insignia, or advertising device prohibited; violation as civil infraction. Sec. 225. (1) A registration plate issued for a vehicle shall be attached to the rear of the vehicle. Except that a registration plate issued for a truck tractor or road tractor shall be attached to the front of that vehicle. (2) A registration plate shall at all times be securely fastened in a horizontal position to the vehicle for which the plate is issued so as to prevent the plate from swinging. The plate shall be attached at a height of not less than 12 inches from the ground, measured from the bottom of the plate, in a place and position which is clearly visible. The plate shall be maintained free from foreign materials that obscure or partially obscure the registration information, and in a clearly legible condition. (3) A registration plate or the expiration tab on the registration plate shall be of a different color designated by the secretary of state with a marked contrast between the color of the registration plate and the numerals or letters on the plate. The secretary of state may provide a distinctive registration plate as a replacement for a standard plate. To honor a special or historical event, the secretary of state may provide a commemorative plate as a replacement for a standard plate. (4) A person shall not attach a name plate, insignia, or advertising device to a motor vehicle registration plate in a manner which obscures or partially obscures the registration information. (5) A person shall not operate a motor vehicle which has a name plate, insignia, or advertising device attached to a motor vehicle registration plate in a manner which obscures or partially obscures the registration information. (6) A person who violates this section is responsible for a civil infraction. | Law & Ethics | 1144855371 |
| 946615 | Would i get off from my speeding ticket?? the cop put the wrong date on the ticket. do i get off ? | Negative Ghost Rider. That doesn't happen. | Law & Ethics | 1144786282 |
| 1790562 | Do you think white supremacy groups should be allowed? | i know very little people that would agree with a white supremacy group. but no one can disagree that if you were to hinder their freedom of speech, no matter how disturbing it may be, it would take a step backwards in what this country was founded to do: ultimate freedom to beleive, demonstrate, and speak what they what they will. if that's taken away, what do we have left? | Law & Ethics | 1146439147 |
| 2137613 | What is going to happen April 5, 2006 that won't happen for another one hundred years? | the day, month, and year will all be one number apart, when the clock gets to 1:02:03 01:02:03, 04/05/06 | Law & Ethics | 1144183904 |
| 1392201 | can i sue my employer for letting another employee lose a laptop with my identity and name and address in it? | Logically, your employer has nothing to do with somebody losing a laptop. If the laptop belonged to the company, for sure the employer is not "letting" others lose his property, unfortunately it happens. If somebody else lost the laptop that the company gave you to work with - then it's your loss. If somebody else lost their laptop and it had your information on it - if you want to sue, then sue the person who lost the laptop. | Law & Ethics | 1145947492 |
| 3468540 | How is the best way to dispose of Marijuana? | Put it in some stubborn republican's food. | Law & Ethics | 1145916926 |
| 3477188 | Looking for access to public court records for Summit County Ohio for free? | Visit or call the clerks office of the Summit County court. That is who you must get those records from. http://www.cpclerk.co.summit.oh.us/ | Law & Ethics | 1144201732 |
| 1377686 | how many surrealists does it take to screw in a light bulb? | Dali and a couple of mates should do it with the aid of a stepladder, an Essex girl and a Chihuahua! | Law & Ethics | 1145387947 |
| 3257970 | To my liberal friends: Do you think we should use love to fight terrorism? | HA HA..OK ILL SEND YOU TO IRAQ AND U GO HUG A SCREAMIMG IRAQ SOLDIER WITH A LOADED AK-47..AND HIS FINGER ON THE TRIGGER.....AND NEXT BEND OVER AND KISS THE BARREL OF THE AK WHILE HE PULLS THE TRIGGER...YEAAA LOVE WORKS REAL NICE...THE ONLY REASON LOVING THEM WILL END TERRORISM IS BECAUSE THEY WILL KILL ALL OF US SO NO ONE WILL BE LEFT TO BE TERRORIZED | Law & Ethics | 1144170105 |
| 2022719 | What do people think of domestic partnership?Should gay men and women,have a right to married.? | Seeing as how church and state are separated, your religious views have nothing to do with the rights of the citizens in the U.S. Yes, gay people should have every right afforded a straight couple. I have seen many gay couples who love eachother more than some straight couples. Why shouldn't they have the right to express that love? If you have distaste for it... you don't have to be friends with them, or attend their nuptuals. To the members of the Christian Right: Whatever happened to live and let live? Whatever happened to 'all sins being the same in the eyes of God'? Whatever happened to 'judge not lest ye be judged'? It sickens me that you use your religion to judge other people when it clearly state in the Bible that God is the judge, not you. Isn't your sin of judgement just as bad as their sin? Doesn't it say that all sins are the same in the eyes of God? If it doesn't, feel free to let me know..... and please don't forget the pamphlet asking me if I know where I'm going when I die.. | Law & Ethics | 1145918489 |
| 4208552 | what are the laws governing film distribution in india? | they cut ur balls of if u steel there films!! | Law & Ethics | 1145960428 |
| 2450671 | I am working on a mock trial and i need a little bit of help.? | As long as you keep your cool, things are probably gonna be okay. Remember that the other attorney has to knock you off your track to fluster you for the jury. From what you said your client was in the right, because the OTHER car had to yield. As long as you remember that your client is right, think fast on your feet, and DO NOT under ANY circumstances loose your cool, you should be fine. The first thing a jury sees when an attorney gets flustered is "maybe s/he doesn't believe in their clients innocence" and if you don't, why should they? Good luck! I loved my mock trials! | Law & Ethics | 1144882236 |
| 1411871 | what is the official procedure to declassify documents by the US government, or by the president? | Congress sets the classification law but the executive branch promulgates the way to do it. Usually, prior to declassification, the document is sent back to the agency that produced the document to ensure declassification is not going to harm any project or person mentioned inside the document. Then, once that agency has declassified it, the document is sent back to the agency which requested the document for release. The idea the president can just all of a sudden declassify a document is not enshrined in any law. It is (some argue) an inherent power of the president to declassify what s/he wants. | Law & Ethics | 1144508129 |
| 1697610 | Are stun guns legal in Canada? | I think they are legal, but only law enforcers can carry them. | Law & Ethics | 1145580712 |
| 642155 | Is our Government corrupt? U.S.A.? | I think our government is severely corrupt i mean, they don't even provide health care to US citizens we have to get it ourselves, i mean look at the new Russian Federation, they're country basically collapsed and they still are able to provide their citizens with health care, and as far as i'm concerned, crappy health care is better than none | Law & Ethics | 1145855309 |
| 415455 | Would it be possible to find my divorce records in Chicago? | CONTACT THE COURTHOUSE AND ASK FOR A TRANSCRIPT OF THE DIVORCE---IT MAY HAVE A SMALL FEE CONNECTED TO THE DOCUMENT. | Law & Ethics | 1144100573 |
| 771374 | Does anyone know of any ridiculously frivolous lawsuits? | I'm thinking the infamous "McDonald's coffee" lawsuit, myself. sorry, no links, but I bet a google search would yield results. | Law & Ethics | 1144633671 |
| 340383 | what do you think of this statement? | dude it's about time someone realised that were not free!!! | Law & Ethics | 1145463271 |
| 1787048 | Adverse Possession Laws in Ca... how many years of use is needed to claim possession.. 10 - 20 - longer?? | No, it is not the same in every state. In CA, it is five years. I just went through it. It also requires more than just squatting on someone's land for five years. | Law & Ethics | 1144435970 |
| 1581064 | Since liberalism=liberty and a liberal must be for freedom,what does a conservative or moderate person equal? | Liberals (Democrats) as they're called in the States are actually not followers of traditional liberalism. Classical liberalism is more closely followed by Libertarians and some factions of the Republican party. Extreme liberalism can be seen in some forms of anarcho-capitalism or anarchy. Just so you know. Anyway, conservatives are for the protection of a traditional way of life, of the status quo, of stability. Conservatives are therefore against any social upheaval or change. Conservatives feel that too much change is dangerous, destabilizing, and ultimately the death of a society, and that a strong government is needed to protect the people, even if it means restricting freedom somewhat. Moderates see the value in both. They agree that change is necessary and that freedom is important and that both can be beneficial, but that full-blown anarchy is not desirable and that the government can actually help the protection of freedom. | Law & Ethics | 1145646643 |
| 2326171 | I work 60, paid for 40, can't anymore, no babysitter. Job offered on call part-time. My rights? unemployment? | You mean you were in a salaried position since you aren't paid for OT just 40hrs a week. If you and your employer qualify under FMLA you can request up to 12wks of UNPAID (or paid at THEIR discretion) leave. It doesn't have to be at one time. However it sounds like that's not really an option for you. Since you are requesting a new job you have to agree to the job or decide not to work. They have NO responsibilty for unemployment since it's not their actions causing you to leave work. Unemployment only comes in if your employer lets you go without reason (doesn't mean you have to be fired, just told we're letting you go because you can't fulfill the job requirements). Since you're the one causing the job action you thus do not qualify for unemployment. Seems they've offered you at least something, which is more then they have to. Remember they're not responsible for your actions. | Law & Ethics | 1144364547 |
| 4069603 | How do I become a child advocate for abused and or neglected children? | This website should help. http://www.nationalcasa.org/ | Law & Ethics | 1145764581 |
| 3132680 | is it against the law to pick Blue Bonnets in texas? If so what is the law in the state books. I can not find? | It is illegal to pick bluebonnets from the right of way of a road. You can pick them in an open field (other side of the fence). There is no specified fine for picking bluebonnets on the right of way of a road. | Law & Ethics | 1145130513 |
| 243340 | Question for LEO's (Law enforcement officers)? | I agree, the degree will help open doors, if you want to work for the FBI but I do not see any difference in job advancement unless it is in the entry level. I know investigators' with no advanced education who are top notch. I also know investigators with a degree who have "Book Sense";however, lack common sense in application of the law. You have to look at this on the individual basis. After all...when ever you begin working for an agency...Aren't you still a Rookie??? | Law & Ethics | 1145108764 |
| 780868 | Are the 5 grams of marijuana for personal use that were depenalized enough? | so i can carry weed now? YEE-HAW!!! Oh, I do anyways...Right... | Law & Ethics | 1146274024 |
| 2534974 | legal abortion age for foreigers in USA? | well, foreingers are okay, illegal aliens aren't. and seeing as how they themselves are illegal, everything they do is illegal from that point on. Illegal shopping. Illegal eating. Illegal sleeping. | Law & Ethics | 1143922061 |
| 1479639 | With ease as they have no argument agree? | You may have omitted a detail or two. | Law & Ethics | 1144865689 |
| 2013943 | How do I get a win loss history? | A win loss history of what? | Law & Ethics | 1145685537 |
| 3257740 | What kind of rights do co-signers have? | If what you mean is how can a co-signer get out of a loan obligation--- as far as the bank is concerned you are responsible for the payments and your credit is ruined as well if payments are late. You get all the responsibility with none of the rewards (like enjoying driving the car for instance). | Law & Ethics | 1145585841 |
| 3157315 | Question posted for attorneys at law to answer: Is it legal for another person to have in their possession...? | Your deceased mother's property should be distributed according to her wishes, and those wishes should be spelled out in a will. Her Texas driver license is not her property. It belongs to the State of Texas, and should be surrendered to the Department of Motor Vehicles, since she is deceased. The law addresses the illegal USE of those documents, but mere possession of them as part of estate property should be addressed by the executor of her estate. And, yes, if you're unable to simply ask your aunt for your mother's things, you'd do well to send her a letter asking for them. Remember, however, that while you're her daughter, that your aunt is her sister. Might be a good idea to sit down together and talk about your mother's property. Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1146067311 |
| 3157905 | I was just surfing through some interesting sites on criminal justice could someone give me some links or help | oyez.com, findlaw.com, type in law and you will come up with some pretty cool stuff | Law & Ethics | 1144624943 |
| 3489525 | Do you agree with the new immigration laws? Tell me the reason for your answer please.? | I agree with you. I think illegal immigrants will be a strain on our society in the long run. I don't think it's fair that we have to pay taxes and social security while they don't. It's also unfair to the legal immigrants who have a right to be in this country. Basically, the illegal immigrants are getting a better life here in America at OUR expense. | Law & Ethics | 1144732617 |
| 416640 | How do we stop politics from busting our Balls?!? | We can't. This administration is really makin it hard. Sorry there is no answer. It would be alot easier if we Impeached BUSH though! | Law & Ethics | 1146009696 |
| 2573167 | can i find the Austrian Constitution in Arabic? | I think Its hard to find out. Absolutely NO | Law & Ethics | 1145954458 |
| 483325 | In Iowa, how old do you have to be to be considered legal age to date someone over 18? | To date or to have sex? Below is the website for age of consent. | Law & Ethics | 1144283651 |
| 269458 | Having Religion in school is NOT unconstitutional? | True, it doesn't say verbatim "seperation between church and state", however that somes up the 1st amendment nicely. How would you teach a specific religion in a public school and not consider that to be a favoring a specific religion above all others? | Law & Ethics | 1146290265 |
| 4405111 | is it ok for the cops to pull u over for expired tags when you have the temporay taped in the back window? | OK civilian cops need a reason to pull you over un like what the second person said. The can stop you because there are numbers on the tag and when the officer ran you plate the more then likely came back as expired, the DMV should have put something in computer for the cops so it would say that you had a temp tag but more then likely it did not make it into the comp and the cop needed to see the numbers on the tag and run those to make sure it was not stolen from another vehicle. there are also regs on how it should be displayed so if it was done wrong he could have stopped you for that | Law & Ethics | 1146200485 |
| 2907266 | Does the Contstitution guarantee a right to education? | Great question. The short answer is no. There is no federally guaranteed right to a free education. But the longer answer is that free public education was in place in America before the Revolutionary War and it has been an ingrained part of our civic lives for hundreds of years. It's probably not in the constitution because: 1) it's so universal, the founders didn't see a need; and 2) education being a local issue, the founders didn't believe the federal government should be involved in it. And though there's no federal right to an education, there is a state right to an education. Almost all states guarantee a right to a free education in their consititutions. For instance, New York State's constitution says, "The legislature shall provide for the maintenance and support of a system of free common schools, wherein all the children of this state may be educated." And every state has extensive laws which guarantee a free and apropriate public education to every child. In 1979, the federal government established the Department of Education to oversee the provision of education by the states. Whether created by statute or not, a long line of court cases insist that education, having been given by the government, cannot now be taken away. And that makes it a right. | Law & Ethics | 1145238483 |
| 3553186 | do anybody know where is tibet? | North of Nepal, far southwest China. Tashidalek. | Law & Ethics | 1144541331 |
| 3819717 | How are Marxist and Feminist theories compatible in explaining crime? | I don't think Marxist dealt with crime. He dealt with capitalism and how one group dominated another group. I guess feminist would have men dominating women in their theory. It is true afterall. | Law & Ethics | 1146268027 |
| 3233829 | what do you think about u.k. lottery do you think ,they pay winners.? | You didn't buy a ticket but you have to pay to receive your money?? ITS A SCAM!!! Lotterys work like this: 1)10,000 people pay 1 dollar/euro/pound/yen....etc The lottery company now has 10,000 2) the lottery company holds a draw and gives out 7,000 in winnings (and keeps the profit 3,000) Scams work like this: -1)nobody pays money (there is no money to win) 0)a scammer sends out 10,000 spam emails to tell people they have won a lottery they havn't entered.(they pretend they work for real lottery websites) 2)The Scammer asks for your Personal details (be prepared! your inbox is going to be full of emails asking for you personally...and dont get me started on what they are gonna do with your Bank details!) 3)The scammer tells you that you have to pay fees before you can accept the "winnings" (and NO,you cant pay out of the winnings! they dont exist!....silly maga) 4)The scammer manages to con 3 people out of 1000 and gives all his profits to a charity for orphaned goats (he dosn't really...he keeps it ;) ) 5)Your inbox gets more mails than help@microsoft.com Everything from "You have won anotther sooperdooperlottry" to "CHAN U B A NEXT OF KIN" to "Please join our company,cash our checks,send us the money until your bank realises you are laundering money for us?) The moral of the story is...If it sounds too good to be true... It probably is This has nothing to do with www.fraudwatchers.org | Law & Ethics | 1146008316 |
| 1979417 | When cited for no proof of insurance, is it a guarantee that the state will give the driver respons fine? | well, depends first on how you plead to the charge, is it for no insurance, or no proof of insurance? If you plead not guilty, then they cannot fine you until they've proven your guilt. In my experience I say take them all the way, fight it in court, things like that judges and courts don't want cluttering up their dockets and usually don't pursue any extreme measures to enforce a fine. My advice is to plead not guilty and take it all the way! even if you lose you're still in same boat as if you had plead guilty in the first place. | Law & Ethics | 1144696034 |
| 207502 | how long is a search good for after a judge singe it? | You're asking how long a search warrant is good for after a judge has signed it, right? Little tough to tell. In California, search warrants are good for ten days from the date of issue. They can be extended for good cause, or a new warrant can be sought. To give you a good answer, you're going to have to tell people what state you're in. | Law & Ethics | 1145463422 |
| 3189735 | Can anyone help me adopt a child privately? | this is completely legal. are you referring to Cooperative Adoption (when a contract is signed by birth parents & adopted parents to ensure that the birth parents have contact with the child)? if so, this agreement is legal in Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Indiana, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Vermont, Washington, and West Virginia. i wish you the best of luck! | Law & Ethics | 1145372937 |
| 2793573 | Why do people think abortion is okay? Not okay? | Two unrelated issues. One, should people have abortions. That's entirely dependent on your personal religious/moral beliefs, and what you think is right/wrong or proper/improper based on way too many specific circumstances (married/unmarried, adult/teen, possible rape/incest, how late in the term, etc.) The bottom line is that many people have very passionate ideas about whether it is right/appropriate or not. The second issue is who gets to make those choices. I think it's a great thing that people are allowed to have thoughts and beliefs on the subject. I think it's wrong for any group to enforce their moral/religious opinions/beliefs on someone else. Just because 51% percent of the population may happen to believe something is a sin is no reason to force that religious belief on the other 49% who disagree. Personally, I'm opposed to abortion except in certain limited circumstances. But that's my own personal belief system, and I'll do everything in my power to ensure that someone who disagrees with me is still allowed to make their own choice, based on what they belief. | Law & Ethics | 1144697818 |
| 4223774 | What is the Ohio law on safe working enviornments? | Safe working conditions are required in every state. Check the government section of the phone book for your state office to find the specifics. SS | Law & Ethics | 1145697022 |
| 480441 | need to know if i am legally married? | It is the priest's responsibility to mail in the license. Check and see if he did. If he did, and he most likely did, then you are legally married. If he did not, he is derelict of his duty and you are not legally married until Georgia county gets a copy of the license. | Law & Ethics | 1144278966 |
| 3368755 | How Do You Spell FBI? | idk, but CIA is the Culinary Institute of America, located in Napa Valley California. There food isn't very good, and it's expensive. | Law & Ethics | 1146231957 |
| 2304882 | what is the punishment for contempt of court in a domestic violence case in michigan? | Civil contempt: conditional jail sentence, fine not more than $250.00, costs and expenses of the proceedings, damages to injured party (including attorneys fees). He may not get all or any. Depends on the judge. Criminal contempt: fixed jail sentence up to 30 days, fine of not more than $250.00, costs and expenses of the proceedings, damages to injured party (including attorneys fees). Again, depends on judge. Don't get me started. I used to work with victims of domestic violence in New York State. It was exceedingly rare for a man to get a fine or any jail time for violating an order of protection. I hope you have better luck than that. Make sure you make a police report and/or file a violation in Family Court (wherever you got your order). I know it's frustrating, but the only hope you have is to keep sending him the message that you will no longer tolerate his behavior! Keep up the good work! And if you want to talk you can contact me. God Bless! | Law & Ethics | 1144081834 |
| 4310618 | i got a seatbelt ticket during a road block i was a passenger how much is it? | theres a catch. seat belt laws are federal. no state can enforce fed laws or take in compensation (fines & such) on behalf of the fed. google it. | Law & Ethics | 1144025124 |
| 2612835 | What is a conspiracy,and did I spell it right? | conspiracy ...conspiracy definition. Explain conspiracy. What is conspiracy? conspiracy meaning. conspiracy sense. conspiracy FAQ. conspiracy synonyms. http://www.wordthrill.com/define/conspiracy/ | Law & Ethics | 1144350373 |
| 2129443 | Can I draw unemployment? | Or perhaps you should get another job and try actually doing the job and not violating your company's policies. You did that to yourself and there's no reason that anyone else should pay you for it. | Law & Ethics | 1145382242 |
| 3706043 | i am trying to find postal and lotto law # title 18, section 1302 & 1342 and cant locate where to find it? | The links below direct you to the Cornell University's collection of the U.S. Code and the specific sections you are interested in. | Law & Ethics | 1146238133 |
| 2352429 | If you have been convicted of 2 counts of 4th degree assault in Colorado what is the statue of limitations? | They can have you serve the time at any point if you've already been convicted/pled. Statue of limitations only prevent a case from being tried, nothing else. Since the trial already occured statue of limitations have no bearing on the situation. | Law & Ethics | 1144301049 |
| 4315130 | if your a cop answer this question? | i extend "professional courtesy" to the officer, not his/her spouse, grandparents, uncle,3rd grade teacher, etc. up to a point. i had an officer from NY run through the middle of town (posted 35) at 90 miles an hour and try to "badge" me....he got to meet the JP | Law & Ethics | 1145673652 |
| 3328345 | why is bush bowing to Mexican pressure who are demanding more freedom for their citizens? | - It has been proposed that Mexicans in the U.S. vote in Mexican elections in designated electoral districts in the United States. Under this proposal, California, for example, might have seats in the Mexican Congress, specifically representing Mexicans residing in that state. The governing PAN party of President Fox has opposed this idea, not out of respect for U.S. sovereignty, but out of fear that most Mexicans in the U.S. would vote against the PAN. Meanwhile, another of Mexico’s three major parties, the leftist PRD, urges the designation of the entire United States as the sixth Mexican electoral district. Mexico’s revanchist campaign against the U.S. as though the Mexicans were carrying it out completely against our will. But as we are bitterly aware, this is not at all the case. Something has happened in America over the last 40 years that has not only opened us to the Mexican invasion, but has even invited it. From the refusal of many American cities to cooperate with the INS, to President Bush’s celebration of Mexican illegal aliens as the carriers of family values, to the Democratic Party’s insistence that all Mexican illegals in the U.S. be given instant amnesty and U.S. citizenship, it seems that America itself wants the Mexicans to invade and gain power in our country. Since we (or rather, some of us) have invited the Mexican invasion, does this mean we (or rather the rest of us) have no right oppose it? Because the U.S. has been silent and passive, Castañeda, in the manner of all bullies and conquistadors, tells us to heed Mexico. The time is long since passed for us to reverse this drama, and make Mexico heed the United States. But for us to do this, we must recognize that the Mexicans are not coming here merely as individuals seeking economic opportunities, but as a nation, expressing their national identity and collective will. Even more important, we must revive our own largely forgotten and forbidden sense that we ourselves are a nation, not just a bunch of consumers and bearers of individual rights, and have the right to defend our nation as a nation Short Answer??- Because Hes An IDIOT | Law & Ethics | 1145576044 |
| 4024997 | can a felony be expunged in pa? | Yes it can, My advice would be to contact an Attorney, and the process will move much faster for you. You also might want to go to the clerk of courts and pull your file, which IS public record | Law & Ethics | 1144859649 |
| 251202 | What resources would a library for a small (2 attorneys) real estate/family law firm contain? | You need to put some work into this project. For starters you would need at least one full copy of the code of laws for your state. A copy of the federal codes as well as state and federal tax codes would be useful. You would need innumerable reference books on both fields, and journals that update you on recent state and federal rulings in both fields. You have a lot to look into...Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1145455982 |
| 578325 | FMLA case. When is it most common for a settlement offer to occur? | Like most any other legal dispute, most settlements take place during voluntary mediation, court-ordered arbitration, or just before trial. The "settlement on the courthouse steps" isn't just an old-wife's tale - it happens every day. That being said, there's another wrinkle with FMLA cases - recent court decisions have left uncertainty about the role of the Department of Labor in "approving" the waiver or release of FMLA claims. This is definitely a question to discuss with your lawyer. His/her legal strategy is something you should understand, and feel comfortable with. P.S. Shop around to get a feel for local contingency fees. Fees are generally set by whatever the local market can (and will) bear, and attorneys are prohibited from conspiring to establish a particular "local" fee. Most lawyers will provide an initial consultation free of charge, so don't be afraid to call around. | Law & Ethics | 1146074745 |
| 518398 | What were the laws passed in the 1970's? | The reason you haven`t had any answers to this question, is because you are not specific enougth, there was no doubt hundreds (maybe even thousands) of laws passed in the 1970`s. Be more specific. | Law & Ethics | 1145903315 |
| 1369557 | does anyone know new jersey case law that has held state shall not enter contract with minor?? | federal trumps state. under federal statute it is not binding to enter into a contract with a minor. | Law & Ethics | 1144874491 |
| 325213 | Why is Floyd county virgina so racist,as to only have one black deputy at the sheriffs department? | No doubt some places r more "opinionated" than others but that's life. Don't live there if you don't like it. | Law & Ethics | 1146429395 |
| 167753 | Are there residency requirements for US citizens wanting to marry in Ireland? | Residency requirements for marriage in Ireland I think the sites below might answer your question. | Law & Ethics | 1145758211 |
| 519811 | what is the equation to figure out child support in the state of Michigan? | Generally the equation is: 1/4 of Fathers take home pay (net income) | Law & Ethics | 1144708443 |
| 349484 | Is there any law that can prohibit someone from drinking while pregnant? | Sounds like one stupid girl. Unfortunately there are no such laws that exists. Is she prepared to raise a severly retarded child? I'd dump her as a friend............she is a total fucking loser. | Law & Ethics | 1146419821 |
| 3826276 | how can I find free advice on international law ? mostly Italian law!? | call a lawyer who gives a free consiltation and he or she will ask your questions on your first call | Law & Ethics | 1145347122 |
| 1587593 | Am I legally obligated to pay for my brother's funeral? (whom I have had no contact w/ more than several yrs) | Actually, funeral costs are a debt to the estate. The heirs who accept inheritance are then responsible for the estate's debts. If an heir renounces the succession (which is the general course of action when the estates debts exceed its assets) then that person is not legally obligated to pay the debts of the estate. | Law & Ethics | 1145766371 |
| 2252282 | legally getting rid of a parent? | Who is claiming you on their income taxes? Who is providing your support? If your parents are not, and no one else is, you are already independent. | Law & Ethics | 1146017796 |
| 3859436 | what is gross sexual imposition? | In in depth definition can be found at the following link. http://www.highlandcoso.com/2907.05.htm | Law & Ethics | 1144066650 |
| 2918737 | How possibly to let the legal system better functional? Please check out from the link: Do you seeking a lawye | The US judicial system functions in such a way that allowed the legal profession to become a lucative career. There is no regulation of legal fees and law firms can charge whatever they think you can pay. Though a common complaint, I think it is a major generalization to say that all lawyers are out to screw people because I know quite a few who aren't. Justice in the US is like anything else. You need to be white, male, well-connected and wealthy to have it work your way. Otherwise you need to know your rights (which is more than most Americans will ever manage) do a lot of work and spend a lot of money in hopes that your lawyer is not a bottom feeder in someone else's pocket. | Law & Ethics | 1145433999 |
| 1705104 | What can be done legally against a resort of another country that has majorly gone wrong? | Depends on who handled the "package". The travel agency (if you used one) may or may not want to help. Some are much better than others. Check out the web site below or contact him via phone when he is on the air. | Law & Ethics | 1144651041 |
| 615708 | Would you have to be stupid not to believe in conspiracies? | Take 9-11. You believe in a conspiracy theory one way or another. Either A. 19 guys from the Middle East conspired to hijack airplanes and use them as weapons B. The government blew up the buildings and then used that as an excuse to start a "war on terror" Either way, someone conspired to do something. | Law & Ethics | 1146121574 |
| 1467329 | Why do those who feel righteous feel it is good to damn others who are just doing their best? | surely it is fear that they themselves are not on the right path and will go to hell;by condeming others for wrongdoing they reinforce the idea that they are right the christian message is basically a message of love and an obsession with rules is condemned by the church as legalism | Law & Ethics | 1144772640 |
| 1299568 | Protests, endangerment and forms of homicide? | I am not a lawyer, but I believe it is the duty of the police to ensure that protesters are not blocking the way to emergency sites like hospitals. First, a rally permit may be sought from the local authorities before the day of the protest. If such is done and approved by the local authorities, then the police will make sure to enforce conditions that would prevent undue disruption of traffic. Examples, rerouting traffic, planning where the rally would pass and in some cases, restricting the rally to a few lanes of the road so that the road is still passable. If all else fails, however, maybe such an injure party like a husband whose wife dies can try suing the protesters or their leaders and organizers, though I doubt the suit will get very far. But one can always try suing. Just get ready with the cash for the lawyers, if you don't find someone to do it pro bono. | Law & Ethics | 1146227028 |
| 2445814 | i need the case on U.S vs. Sharpe. telling what happend in the case.the U.S vs. Sharpe was in the late 1980's. | The citation for United States vs Sharpe is 470 US 675 (1985). Here are the facts of the case: Argued November 27, 1984 Decided March 20, 1985 A Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agent, while patrolling a highway in an area under surveillance for suspected drug trafficking, noticed an apparently overloaded pickup truck with an attached camper traveling in tandem with a Pontiac. Respondent Savage was driving the truck, and respondent Sharpe was driving the Pontiac. After following the two vehicles for about 20 miles, the agent decided to make an "investigative stop" and radioed the South Carolina State Highway Patrol for assistance. An officer responded, and he and the DEA agent continued to follow the two vehicles. When they attempted to stop the vehicles, the Pontiac pulled over to the side of the road, but the truck continued on, pursued by the state officer. After identifying himself and obtaining identification from Sharpe, the DEA agent attempted to radio the State Highway Patrol officer. The DEA agent was unable to contact the state officer to see if he had stopped the truck, so he radioed the local police for help. In the meantime, the state officer had stopped the truck, questioned Savage, and told him that he would be held until the DEA agent arrived. The agent, who had left the local police with the Pontiac, arrived at the scene approximately 15 minutes after the truck had been stopped. After confirming his suspicion that the truck was overloaded and upon smelling marihuana, the agent opened the rear of the camper without Savage's permission and observed a number of burlap-wrapped bales resembling bales of marihuana that the agent had seen in previous investigations. The agent then placed Savage under arrest and, returning to the Pontiac, also arrested Sharpe. Chemical tests later showed that the bales contained marihuana. Respondents were charged with federal drug offenses, and, after the District Court denied their motion to suppress the contraband, were convicted. The Court of Appeals reversed, holding that because the investigative stops failed to meet the Fourth Amendment's requirement of brevity governing detentions on less than probable cause, the marihuana should have been suppressed as the fruit of unlawful seizures. | Law & Ethics | 1145984024 |
| 4052582 | Pleas boycott the attached website I find it offensive to Muslims and very pro American? | WHY? It appears that someone is EXPRESSING their thoughts and or beliefs. We STILL have the FREEDOM and RIGHT here in the USA to do such things. I would suggest that if this is offensive to you or anyone else they 1, don't visit the site, 2 start a site of your own and refute what is on this particular site. | Law & Ethics | 1144488384 |
| 2153064 | whether there exists a fiducial relationship between an examiner and an authority who conducts the examination | More information is needed (including a clarification of who the examiner is.) are you saying is there a fiduciary relationship between the examiner and the company/organization he works for? Or are you asking about a fiduciary relationship between an examiner and the person or organization examined? What kind of examination? And is the examiner or his organization hired by the examinee, or is this regulatory in nature? Or both? | Law & Ethics | 1146154643 |
| 755464 | Do we have to carry health ins on our 17 yr old if they are self-supporting & not living at home? | Yes | Law & Ethics | 1145558901 |
| 2877821 | opt out of junk mail to your home? | Here's how you do it. And, believe me, it works pretty well. | Law & Ethics | 1145989478 |
| 3537412 | Why does government allow men and women with criminal cases hold office ? | Probably because they are more honest than the competition. | Law & Ethics | 1145349447 |
| 3214318 | Karl Rove, Bush's top adviser, leaked a CIA agent's name, a federal offence. Why hasn't he been indicted? | Because this is a difficult crime to prove. You have to prove the material was classified, that it had not been declassified by the President, that the person knew the information was classified, and that the person used their position to obtain classified information and then released that information to the media. Futhermore, if he obtained the information from a non-classified source, such a reporter told him, then he could reveal it. The Intelligence Idenities laws are extremely difficult to prove. That is why no one has been indicted on them. Instead, Libby has been charged with perjury for atlerting his testimony to federal officers. The chances of getting someone on this are slim, and I think are pretty rare, if its ever happened at all. | Law & Ethics | 1145875084 |
| 1703538 | the common law of contracts governs te sales of automobiles? TRUE or FALSE? | False in US the automobile is a good -- so it is governed by section 2 Of UCC(uniform commercial code) sale of goods. However, If there are some ambiguities as to the code the common law will govern. | Law & Ethics | 1146170394 |
| 2367394 | What is your stance on gay marriage? | I believe gays have just as much right to be happy or miserable as straight people do. | Law & Ethics | 1145926650 |
| 1846724 | Why doesn't the law apply to cats as it does to dogs? | It does in some places. North Bay Ontario requires dogs and cats to be kept on a leash. I guess enough people complained about getting "nuggets" left in their gardens, birds vanishing from feeders, and late night love parties. All should be equal in how they are treated. While a dog may be bigger, I have seen cats do some nasty things to people. (bite/scratch) I am sure there are other towns with the same style by-laws, but I only know of this one for certain. | Law & Ethics | 1145530179 |
| 2276779 | i am trying to find an example petiton for legal seperation in missouri... Help? | Try this link - lots of legal documents here for free. http://www.xdrive.com/partners/?p=pfforms&gcid=C10757x017 | Law & Ethics | 1144721443 |
| 4212643 | after viewing Loose Change second edition do you now beleive the events on 9-11 were an inside job ? | I have watched this video and although it is very well put together, I do not believe any of it. Honestly people! Think about how much planning and people would have to be involved in what happened. Do you really think that in the year that Bush had been president his administration could have coordinated something like that? Considering the amount of people that would have had to have been involved, why wouldn't anyone be speaking up? Find some of these people and then maybe I'll start to consider some of these crazy ideas! | Law & Ethics | 1143991231 |
| 2360664 | The landlord does not like soldiers!? | i don't quite understand your question but i use to manage apts. you can go to the library and get a book called land lord and tenant book make you a copy it will answer all you wont to no ,your landlord should be ashamed of her self if i still had my apts i would give you one rent free for a year you very well deserve it ,i don't no you but I'm very proud of you and its a privilege to be on here with you ,that landlord should have given you receipts ask where they are I'm so sorry she is doing you this way | Law & Ethics | 1144446318 |
| 2528986 | Does anyone know if the Bill is going to get signed about bringing back federal parole? | Go to http://www.fedcure.org/ They can keep you posted. | Law & Ethics | 1144724346 |
| 830329 | What are the best things to say as in vocabulary if you are a direct for the prosecution in a civil case? | Use a thesarus and memorize many synonyms for terms unfavorable to their case. Practice extemporizing using those terms. Perhaps: guilty violate transgress negligent responsible harm suffer loss | Law & Ethics | 1145499963 |
| 3069551 | should juvenille criminals be tried as adults? | I actually can´t give you a why NOT , If a person is brave enough to commit ADULT like crimes then they should be tried like adult criminals making exemptions will only make them think they can do whatever they want and keep on with a bad behavior and become worse , like here teens under 16 can not go to jail indeed they do whatever they please. a young criminal (26) said he would have prefered to have a severe punishment earlier so he would have learned his lesson now he can be proud of having a large criminal history from drugs to murder. | Law & Ethics | 1146000368 |
| 2381057 | Are residents of the Indian reservations allowed to vote for national elections? | Can't blame a Man for what he doense't know. Yeah we are, but this was made legal in the 1970's I think. Messed up, innit? | Law & Ethics | 1144481024 |
| 3736651 | What does it mean to commit a felony? | Felony crimes are those which carry prison sentences, as opposed to the jail sentences carried by misdemeanors. On property crimes, felonies are usually based on higher dollar ammounts (e.g. $1,000.00 and above), or involve certain items as deinfed by the penal code. On violent crimes, felonies are based on the use of deadly force to cause death or severe injury. In any case, you are strongly advised to consult your state's penal code for particular crimes and penalty degrees. | Law & Ethics | 1144110930 |
| 1029374 | Is it illegal to mail poop? | Hrm...you just gave me a great idea. I wonder how many scatophiles out there would pay on e-bay for MY poopie panties! On second thought, here's an interesting news tidbit: Wednesday, July 10 2002, 14:09 ANDERSON, South Carolina - Mail workers in South Carolina discovered a "special" package which lead investigators to an internet business of selling soiled panties. Christine Vetter pleaded guilty yesterday to federal charges of selling her dirty underwear over the internet to make extra money. South Carolina U.S. Attorney Strom Thumond Jr. released a statement saying Vetter ran an internet business selling the items. Vetter made approximately US $9,000 from November 2000 to March 2002 selling and mailing soiled underwear and other used feminine hygiene and used sex-related goods on the web site while studying at Clemson University. She faces a $250,000 fine or 5 years in jail on charges of "mailing indecent and filthy substances." US Postal agents decided to investigate further when they found a letter addressed to Vetter which stated that it contained child pornography. Upon opening the letter, no child pornography material was found. According to the contents of the letter, it appears to be a customer of the web site who was not satisfied with what he received from her. The web site is not up anymore. (Zone81.com) ----- Also, as a separate issue, if YOU'RE the one who's planning to mail the poop to your prospective clients' enemies, then you're also guilty of another federal offense for harrassing somebody through the mail. | Law & Ethics | 1145649969 |
| 3248363 | Is political correctness getting out of hand? | Absolutely. I agree with the above answer that said that no where are you guaranteed the right to not be offended. But to take it a step further, why does my doing, or not doing something get taken as an offense. I think there is a serious epidemic outbreak of "Thin Skin," and the only cure is an injection of some good old-fashioned "Get Over It!" | Law & Ethics | 1144095109 |
| 1482142 | What music can I use as a theme for a podcast? | Paying for the music gives you personal rights to its use. Generally, that doesn't give you any rights to redistribute it to others. As to the 8-seconds, it sounds like you're talking about application of the Fair Use provisions of Copyright law. These are tricky, and it's always a fuzzy area what constitutes Fair Use. Most courts still haven't come down with a bright-line rule on this issue. Anecdote: I did something similar a while back, for the equivalent of a blog (before blogs were called that). I contacted the legal/licensing department of whatever TV network or studio produced the show. Then I explained briefly that I wanted to use small clips of the music for a non-profit commentary on the show and asked what the licensing requirements are. There is also another angle you can try. If you are broadcasting your podcast, you might be able to qualify for the mandatory broadcast licensing provisions of the copyright code. Again, this is a complex area of law and you should do a lot of research (and/or find an attorney) before trying to claim this as a defense. | Law & Ethics | 1144877806 |
| 25688 | About my car question, they want it back cause they said they didnt approve but I signed papers? | Call a lawyer. Yahoo answers is not your best bet for legal questions. There are many variables based on where you live. | Law & Ethics | 1145563362 |
| 3753064 | Can an attorney represent both parties in a divorce in Illinois if the parties consent and sign a waiver? | The rule seems to suggest that it is at least possible in certain situations, but it clearly states that the lawyer must believe that their interests "will not be adversely affected," which could only really happen if the divorce was uncontested in every way. | Law & Ethics | 1144373646 |
| 2397598 | I live in kansas what are my rights when I owne a mobile home in a mobile home park and pay lot rent? | make a payment plan with him pay him a week payment plan i was 6 months behind on lot rent because he understand that i lost my good paying job so i made a payment play to pay him every week and it took me almost 2 months to pay him off a month a week lot rent and offer 10.00 late fee he never once harassed me at all just make it in writing!!!! | Law & Ethics | 1144052638 |
| 2394598 | where can i get information on religious tolerance laws? | try www.aclj.org Its the American Center for Law and Justice. They do a lot of work defending religion. | Law & Ethics | 1144714435 |
| 4199040 | how do i get to work for united nations? | First get a job with the Minnesota Vikings, you'll need the experience | Law & Ethics | 1144754119 |
| 692032 | Do I need an attorny to deal with 2 companies that are both denying responsiblity for charges on credit report | First off, dispute the credit bureau for the entries made. Under the fair debt collection act it is against the law to report false entries on your credit. Once you have written and disputed the entries the creditor will have 30 days to respond. If they do not respond entry will be removed. Provide the credit bureaus your information. You will also need to provide your lending instituion copies of all letters sent to AOL. (by the way---AOL is worse company in the history of man kind!) Your banking institute also has to follow rules set forth by the Fair Debt Collection act. ARE you sure the NSF charges are not your fault? Closing the account before all your checks cleared? Maybe AOL...is just your scape goat. Make sure you have all your ducks in a row and your facts are 100% factually correct. Also....send things certified return receipt so there is NO question as to your communications! | Law & Ethics | 1146452650 |
| 588209 | Capital punishment? For or against? | For. Part of our problem in this country is lack of punishment. Without the threat of punishment crime goes wild. We need to make the punishment fit the crime and stop letting people off on technicalities. | Law & Ethics | 1144009090 |
| 2132277 | what do you think? | AMEN Friend!!! I do not have a problem with gays having a gay pride day or with blacks having the United Negro College Fund. But try having a Straight Pride Day or a United Caucasian College fund or White Entertainment Television and you will have Mr Sulu and Jesse Jackson busting down your door. What's good for the goose is good for the gander. Political correctness has gone too far. Bring back Archie Bunker!! | Law & Ethics | 1146159338 |
| 564680 | Whats consider nudity for a minor in the state of ohio? | You'd be arrested. | Law & Ethics | 1145414931 |
| 716286 | Why don't we go for impeaching G.W. Bush ? | because we believe we can't. asking "on what grounds" is admitting that we're completely satisfied with the way he (and his administration) are running our government. 60% of a sampled public disapprove of how Bush "is handling his job as President," with 47% STRONGLY disapproving. ok... so we all sense something is terribly wrong. now where is our power to do anything? do we have the right to question? to investigate? to subpoena the individuals who should be held accountable? uh... yes. that's the point of a democracy. and yes, we live in a republic... but the beauty of our constitution is that it allows us to question our government and demonstrate our unrest peacefully. maybe impeachment isn't the answer, but at least it reflects the extent to which we, the people, are dissatisfied with the people who govern us. p.s. MAY 1st. don't buy anything. national boycott day. make some noise anyway possible. | Law & Ethics | 1146106655 |
| 4279525 | Can I Notarize my Wife's signature? | No, she has to do it. The notary will verify her identity by picture ID | Law & Ethics | 1144782071 |
| 2127328 | What does the no contract thing with halliburton mean? | It's not no contract-- it's no bid. No bid means there were no other bidders allowed to compete for the services provided. Nice, huh? | Law & Ethics | 1146028012 |
| 2273303 | If I go to court for a speeding ticket (yes I was speeding) what's my best plead for penalty reduction? | just plead guilty by post. if you go to court they will fine you more because you have no defence. sorry mate | Law & Ethics | 1145446248 |
| 4167977 | what can I and cant mail to someone in a correction center? | probably mag. not sure about crossword book. letter, of course | Law & Ethics | 1144620227 |
| 2507249 | Where can I find free legal information on the web regarding Virginia laws on cosigners? | Try http://www.findlaw.com | Law & Ethics | 1145017391 |
| 3247024 | how do you go about filing for child support from an ex-spouse who's just gotten out of jail? | Yeah, call DSS or whatever it is for your state. For a small fee they will take on the child support enforcement and handle all the paperwork, court issues, etc. The info below comes from the page link at the bottom... "To apply for Missouri Child Support Enforcement services, you may request an application on–line, call the Missouri Child Support Enforcement information line (1-800-859-7999) or contact the child support office that serves your county. Child Support Enforcement provides services as follows: Location; Establishment and/or enforcement of a child support order and/or Medical support order; Modification of a child support order; Establishment of paternity." | Law & Ethics | 1145934147 |
| 2569041 | Court Records? | Go to the court that jailed him and aask for the court records for that case and it is public record... | Law & Ethics | 1144892976 |
| 184699 | If someone works for a convience store are they allowed to tell lies about someone to customers or employees? | no. seek help thru consumer court. | Law & Ethics | 1144070965 |
| 3063895 | Are ex-cons allowed to...? | i dont see why not. | Law & Ethics | 1146009385 |
| 3026952 | If you give up your kids for adoption do you still owe the state any support??? | Child support is not owed to the state. The state collects it forcibly if the parent will not pay willingly, but some states just collect if forcibly because they are nasty. If you give your kids up for adoption, you owe nothing, and have nothing. A parent who gives up their kids must pay a great deal more than money. They will be paying a bit of themselves for the rest of their life. | Law & Ethics | 1146181423 |
| 1835088 | Can an H-1 Visa holder own an LLC? If so, are there any restrictions? | sorry, i couldn't find anything on google about it. http://scotthortonshow.com/ money, http://www.philipdru.com/griffin_stream.html bush & clinton http://www.philipdru.com/triplett_stream.html israel http://antiwar.com/justin/?articleid=8730 http://www.philipdru.com/webb_stream.html iran http://www.weekendinterviewshow.com/InterviewDisplay.aspx?i=131 | Law & Ethics | 1146240540 |
| 3408943 | What is the difference between a court's verdict and decision? | A verdict is not a judicial determination, rather it is a finding of facts (by either a jury, or if there is no jury then by the judge) which the court (judge) can either accept or reject and utilize in formulating the court's final judgment (decision). When the judge asks a jury if they have reached a verdict, the judge is asking them about the conclusions they reached regarding the factual issues about which they are required to reach a decision. (The jury instructions inform the jury what factual issues they need to decide upon.) The judge then takes the jury's conclusion (verdict) about the facts and applies it to the law to reach a final decision, which is more commonly called the court's judgment. Hope that helps. Let me make one additional comment after seeing some other responses to your question: Contrary to what others have written verdicts are not limited to juries. The judge is required to enter a verdict in a judge-tried case. Often the judge will issue what is known as findings of fact and conclusions of law, which separates the judge's verdict from his/her legal conclusion. | Law & Ethics | 1144442983 |
| 1578742 | in UK law, does "Good Faith" have a particular meaning? | I wouldn't have thought so as it is too vague a concept. I think on the contrary the assumption is 'good faith' with mis-representation and due-diligence being the test against. | Law & Ethics | 1145888998 |
| 370957 | at what age is child support ceased according to new yor state law? | As far as know our state law has not changed in this matter and it would be 18 years old. | Law & Ethics | 1146224969 |
| 6339 | How do I axcess casenetto find out what is going on with my family? | http://www.courts.mo.gov/casenet/base/we... is the site for case net. I don't completely understand your question, but another site to find information on offenders is http://www.vinelink.com/offender/searchNew.jsp Hope this helps. | Law & Ethics | 1144296574 |
| 1981670 | Is the legal profession one of the most rewarding in Canada? | Hmmm, hell no! Canada in general doesn't have a large crime rate so first of all the jobs are not in high demand. Most areas looking for people are the RCMP, and they work in a profession that makes them move around quite a bit and they make no more money than say computer techs or doctors, and such. As far as lawyers go, I'm not entirely sure- I don't see them being in high demand and I can't say I know any lawyers doing really well for themselves, but who knows... there's a chance. | Law & Ethics | 1146151764 |
| 1971735 | TOM CRUISE demanding custody of his unborn child? | As an obsessed member of entertainment news im not exactly sure where you are getting your information...but be sure that the national enquirer is not an accurate source of information...Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes baby was just born and considering that nothing has been reported that their engagement is off i seriously doubt that tom has done anything to demand custody..especially since he has a movie to promote...if he were going to do something as stupid as this trust me...he would wait till after his movie premiered! | Law & Ethics | 1145934323 |
| 1355783 | if the police dont find it is it still a clue? | Not if they don't find it! Why what have you done:)? | Law & Ethics | 1145365281 |
| 1247385 | If i am 18 in virginia, is it legal for me to carry a handgun? | Virginia is an open carry state. That means you can carry a plainly visible hog-leg on your hip in most places, but I sure wouldn't. You may not carry concealed until you are 21 and have a permit. Don't do anything rash. | Law & Ethics | 1145407477 |
| 3784698 | What is the TX law regarding the timeline for making modifications in custodialship? | Ok, I can't find a law stating that. My inclination is that whoever told you that is wrong. If your son is moving and wants to stay and everyone agrees, you should be able to go to court to modify whenever you want to, no waiting period. That doesn't make any sense. Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1146228438 |
| 784881 | Have you ever been in jail?Why? | no, because I have never broken the law | Law & Ethics | 1144429501 |
| 2709219 | i am looking for a jail in tishamingo oklahoma and can't find it please help me? | It's actually spelled Tishomingo. The jail is Johnston Jail and it's on Capital Ave. | Law & Ethics | 1144813815 |
| 4377752 | Do you respect intellectual property rights? | The true purpose of recognising IP rights is to allow for the developer/owner to recoup his investment. Should their be a balance btw this and achieving a social good such as education/literacy? The answer must be yes if we expect economies to expand and be able to service their people. | Law & Ethics | 1144171950 |
| 1570958 | is it illegal to photocopy identification cards? | In some instances, yes...it depends on what it is being used for. It is against the law, in most states, I believe, to photocopy any type of photo ID card for purposes of a credit or lending decision, because of lending regulations regarding race, sex, etc... | Law & Ethics | 1145457855 |
| 2906490 | lottery scams out of uk using names and emails that dont exist? | Try 419Scam-Fake Lottery UK Scam | Law & Ethics | 1145160074 |
| 3255508 | what is the process to sue or take to court a current city Judge? | If its in response to a ruling of his, you can appeal to another court. IF its a complaint against a judge himself, try speaking with your state's Bar Associaton. Judges were once lawyers and are STILL subject to the rules governing them. Even if not, its still a good place to start. Good luck | Law & Ethics | 1145893438 |
| 2329966 | Can i show the passion at my church, but at the same time still be perfectly legal? | It's legal but I would warn people about the graphic portrayal of violence in the movie. Personally, I cannot watch someone being tortured be it fiction or non fiction. Too much for me to handle. | Law & Ethics | 1145283269 |
| 1733321 | Marine Creed copyright? | Whether or not the original piece is copyright-protected, there are plenty of cases indicating that the First Amendment preserves the right to borrow copyrighted material for the purposes of satire. You are better off if you alter the poem to satirize its original content or author instead of to make fun of a totally different subject. Generally speaking, though, imitating a copyrighted work for the purpose of satire is pretty safe. | Law & Ethics | 1146067409 |
| 921807 | Legal and Equitable remedies? | There are three types of Legal Remedies: There types of damages: 1. Expectancy - This is the most common remedy -- pay the person as much money as he would have had if the contract was not breached 2. Reliance -- if the expectancy is not possible -- the court will impose Reliance damages -- return the person all the money that he has spend on reliance on the contract 3. restitution -- if the person suffered extra harm as a result of the contract breach -- he may recover those expenses. Equitable remedies are rarely used for contact breaches. They may be used if there is no other way to compensate an Innocent party and also in the sale of unique objects and in the sale of land. In Equity there is only one remedy,: specific performance -- make the person perform the contact. | Law & Ethics | 1146351520 |
| 681871 | Sample Contractor Letter? | I am a superintendent with a General Contractor & can tell you exactly what to write, but I need specific information. Please e-mail me at sdavis@sadavisinvestments.com so I can find out more about your situation. Be careful about other answers - you must be very specific on how you word this letter. | Law & Ethics | 1144263195 |
| 2086943 | How many of you feel that ex parte cases are dirty pool? | they are and unfair too in lots of cases | Law & Ethics | 1146170784 |
| 133268 | Erg! BLAH GLORP Clibbis..... Swormp? | Swormp Blah Glorp Etacaha Yuolafe. | Law & Ethics | |
| 4381328 | I am Indian citizen, what should i do to get patent on my software? | Here is an example of a site where most , if not all, your questions regarding Patents in India will be answered... http://www.indianpatent.com/index.htm | Law & Ethics | 1146139822 |
| 2598307 | my boyfriend was charged with possestion of a wepon witch was only a pole to hold his boot open on car? | He was probably doing something to make the police think he had a weapon, so I'm sure he's not completely innocent. But possession of a non-lethal weapon is a misdemeanor. If he does any jail time at all, which I doubt, he'll get 30 days in county. More than likely, he'll probably have to pay a fine and/or do community service. | Law & Ethics | 1146380192 |
| 1630581 | a family member of mine is abusing their child it's been reported but nothing has been done how do we help | i would expect the law in aus is the same as uk. you must phone the local police, you should have a visor unit (violent/ sex offenders register) social services and also criminal investigation department. explain the issues/ evidence and how sensitive the case is to you. you must not in any way intervene, you are not qualified and may make the situation worse. i do not belive the police will not act...you must telephone them and give all the evidence | Law & Ethics | 1144141953 |
| 3727096 | Do all court papers come by mail in envelopes and dated? 2 years passed after incident,could hearing be held? | An officer of the court or a police officer can deliver the papers. You have to sign for them to certify that you received them. Call your lawyer or at least the court to reschedule the court date before you go on vacation. You DO NOT want to miss a court date for a traffic violation! If you fail to appear a warrant will be issued for your arrest and you could spend your vacation in a local jail. | Law & Ethics | 1144301926 |
| 3646464 | Someone said they believed only American citizens have the right not to be tortured is this common in the US? | Well, if you read the text of most (most) of the protections guaranteed by the US Constitution, it says "no person" rather than "no citizen".... which kind of begs the question how some conservative strict constructionalists can argue that "person" really only means "citizen"... But I've heard a lot of people say that they don't think non-US citizens should have rights. What's even more frightening is that a lot of people I've talked to think that even US citizens shouldn't have any constitutional protections if they are SUSPECTED of being involved in terrorist activities. The whole "innocent until proven guilty" concept is totally out of the window. At least, according to the Bush administration's current policies (see US v. Padilla). I'm just stocking up on popcorn (and canned goods) and waiting for the fireworks to start. | Law & Ethics | 1144697835 |
| 896099 | is it legal to arrest apassenger for being under the influence? | No,however if you are considered to be drunk,yes you may be arrested If a member of the crew believes you are a threat to the safety of the aircraft and passengers. | Law & Ethics | 1144146601 |
| 2233456 | Do I have a crimial record? My name is Joseph L. Renville. 9-13-1977 I was born in Salem, Or.? | Yes you do have one. You probably forgot due to the amnesia, you gutted a family of 4 back in 2001... Was every where in the media... you probably also forgot you are in a jail and not a HOTEL!! | Law & Ethics | 1143914037 |
| 2265680 | does an employer have the right to tell employees they cannot bring in outside food , such as McDonald's etc? | Wow, and do they also say you can't eat meat on Friday's... No, I don't think anyone can tell you what you can bring to work for you lunch/supper it's controlling and inappropriate. Shame on them. I'm sure if you contacted a Human Rights Office in you area they'll be able to help you further. | Law & Ethics | 1144330046 |
| 785807 | Are there any court cases in Texas where a step-father was ordered to pay child support for his step-child? | Well, that was a very profound answer from a "blooming" law student. Care to enlighten us on what you found on this subject during your "free time"?? You have free time to look this up, more free time to type a response, but not time to tell us anything worth reading?? hhhmmmm Geez, you'd better add some substance to your answers once you graduate or the Bar will chew you up!! | Law & Ethics | 1145548736 |
| 1525778 | what were some of the persian rules for Israel after the exile? | Be specific! | Law & Ethics | 1145293889 |
| 3346356 | Can you look up a name & address off of a License Plate number for free??? | sleep with a cop n he will let u know i think | Law & Ethics | 1146195260 |
| 2584345 | what is "receiving illegal material through the mail"? | Someone sent him (rather, he recieved/bought) something through the mail along the lines of stolen property, narcotics, illegal pornography, etc. I don't know what all would be covered under "illegal material" but I shudder to think. | Law & Ethics | 1145997216 |
| 1268009 | Has anyone ever been wrongly convicted of a crime? (besides me)? | Yes, I think about how many people over the past 5 years who have been released from prison because DNA proved them innocent. I bet there are hundreds of people in time, maybe even executed, for crimes they did not commit. | Law & Ethics | 1145538147 |
| 287728 | What were the homosexual people doing during the Civil War? | the same as the hetrosexual people, and the bi-sexual, and the a-sexual,...whatever! | Law & Ethics | 1144528855 |
| 4148787 | define felony? | A serious,often violent crime. | Law & Ethics | 1146023516 |
| 2533188 | placing criminals in prison benefits everyone? | My opinion is that if people r put in prison, some may just come of with an even worse attitude than they had when they went in. Look at recidivism rates....... | Law & Ethics | 1144525150 |
| 4438896 | Felony record of Adrienne J Blake Red Bluff, Ca? | Consult the clerk of the court where the violation occured. You may have to pay a fee for the info. | Law & Ethics | 1144519332 |
| 1944859 | what are the international laws that protect fresh water? | This site has useful information. http://www.transboundarywaters.orst.edu/publications/atlas/atlas_html/foreword/internationalAgreements.html | Law & Ethics | 1146172805 |
| 975741 | can you appeal a divorce? | You need a better lawyer. Get a female lawyer, they are meaner than heck and can do a lot better than a male. Might cost you more in the short term but should pay off in the long run. I hope that things work out better the second time around God bless you and be with you in your time of need | Law & Ethics | 1145664599 |
| 2702644 | how does implied warrenty claims relate to the song-beverly consumers act? | The Song-Beverly Consumer Act gives the purchaser an implied warranty of merchantability an implied warranty of fitness on goods, provided that the goods are not excluded from these warranties. One example of excluded gods are goods that are sold "as is", providing that they bear the required written disclaimer. More specific cases of what's included, excluded, or can be covered by an additional service contract or warranty are in the text of the bill, which is available through the source link. | Law & Ethics | 1145682841 |
| 906198 | Accused of a crime but they have no evidence, what should I do? | Have you been arraigned on this charge? If the DA is going to file charges then you will need to hire an attorney. If you can't afford an attorney a Public Defender will be appointed on your behalf. You will have a Preliminary hearing where the judge will determine if the DA has enough evidence to take the case to trial. To be convicted a jury must find you guilty beyond a reasonable doubt based on the evidence. You have not provided enough information to get an honest opinion of your guilt or innocence and the likelihood of a conviction based on the evidence the authorities have. You are leaving a lot out of the story. | Law & Ethics | 1145900079 |
| 3603816 | How can we eliminate once and for all GREED, DESIRE FOR POWER and FEAR? | You would need to eliminate all living things. These exist in the animal and plant kingdoms. Without life none of these traits could exist. Without these traits the world would be a much calmer place to live...or would it? Aggressive (and passive aggressive) traits serve many purposes, one of the most important being survival, but also to help keep natural balance. Without these traits the population of the world would have been unbearable a long time ago. Instead of trying to eliminate these traits, we should probably be looking for ways to cope with them and use them to our own advantage. | Law & Ethics | 1146249017 |
| 4190810 | leon county probation laws regarding firearms? | contact your local states attorney office | Law & Ethics | 1144950562 |
| 3301987 | what are laws regarding latchkey children in georgia? | Contact Child Protective Services in your area. | Law & Ethics | 1144083705 |
| 2813973 | is possession of child porn a felony or misdemenor in texas? | I think its a felony in every state! | Law & Ethics | 1145937497 |
| 221146 | What is Mill's ethcial theroy? How does it work? | I assume you are speaking of the genius John Stuart Mill. As a child he and his father were strongly influenced by the utilitarianism of Bentham with his moral arithmetic. Bentham taught that the greatest good was the greatest happiness for the greatest number. If this involved pleasures that Victorians thought were immoral, this had to be weighed against the happiness that it produced. Bentham was very practical and thought that morality should also be practical, not based on commands from God or from some other absolute source. In addition, Mill taught that people should feel free to do anything they want as long as it doesn't hurt anyone else. This can be expressed succinctly as, "And you harm none, do as you will." This too sought to ground moral decisions in practicalities rather than abstractions. In addition to this, Mill was an ardent feminist at a time when hardly anyone outside U.S. feminist circles was. When he got married he wrote his own vows, excplicity stating that he had no power over his wife. Mill was one cool guy. | Law & Ethics | 1146444999 |
| 1185806 | How can the U.S. tell other countries they can not develop nuclear weapons, but it's ok for us to have them? | This question has been asked before, in many different forms. The answer is simple, and the reasons are many. Here are a few: 1) The US is the strongest country in the world. Therefore, it is our responsibility to keep the peace...even if it means preparing for war. 2) Even though the US is the only country to have ever USED a nuclear weapon, we didn't do it just because we didn't like the Japanese. We could have dropped a nuke on Russia during the Cold War if that were true. 3) The US doesn't go around threatening other countries because they "don't have a right to exist." We also aren't known for strapping bombs to our children and sending them to the mall. 4) We would ONLY ever use a nuke again if it was a deterrent, or if someone nuked us first. Most countries wouldn't be stupid enough to do this, because we could bomb them right off the face of the Earth. 5) The countries that we are trying to stop from pursuing nuclear technology would USE a bomb. As I said, we wouldn't, and haven't, except sixty years ago when our government felt we had no choice. | Law & Ethics | 1145547297 |
| 1679357 | Is the State of Illinois a community property State? My deceased husband only cosigned a car together.? | no | Law & Ethics | 1144071927 |
| 3538302 | What are the possible consequences for a Minor in Consumption ticket in Boise, Idaho (ada county)? | they will likely give you community service and probation, i used to work at the YMCA and most everybody that came in there was for a consumption ticket, they give them 100 hours of community service and probation. Or if there was no test that they gave you, i think that you might be able to fight that and drop it. | Law & Ethics | 1144829294 |
| 332836 | What is Dick Cheney's connection/participation with Enron? | Cheney does not have any real participation with Enron. A Texas-based company, Enron obviously had some vested interests in supporting the Bush administration and its policies. It lobbied and contributed to the Bush campaign, just like a lot of corporations do. Cheney had no real or direct involvement in anything that Enron did, though. I've included a link from the Washington Post explaining that Enron was involved with Cheney's energy policy. That, however, is not particularly unusual, since MANY corporations were involved with Cheney's energy policy and provided input. I've also placed a link for an anti-Bush site highlighting some of the "connections" with Enron, if you'd prefer to look at that perspective. | Law & Ethics | 1144886180 |
| 1373010 | I would like to find out the names of divorces that were finalized on April 12, 2006 in Olathe Kansas? | Check your local library records - they should have it | Law & Ethics | 1145649214 |
| 2656853 | PICK ME! PICK ME! I have a question, serious...? | Maybe because he wanted to be caught. A lot of these guys do. Sometimes it's because they want to be stopped but mostly because they want to recognized for what they have wrought. | Law & Ethics | 1144731581 |
| 1179187 | Is there a statute of limitations on theft? | It depends on the state. Most statutes of limitation refer to the potential sentence of the offense. There is misdemeanor theft and there is felony theft, depending upon the value of the stolen item. The statute of limitations for a misdemeanor is usually shorter than that for a felony. | Law & Ethics | 1145589157 |
| 3502484 | im a 15 year old boy and want to know if i should join prosecution or defense? | WANT TO BE A SUPER STAR, go defense, that is where the money is. You want to run for office become a prosecutor. Either way you will learn that wining is the only goal. Justice seems to fade away in the back ground. Sorry to give you a cold look at it, but I have had to deal with way to many lawyers. The less heart breaking area is corporate law. Unless you work with a company like Enron. | Law & Ethics | 1145489261 |
| 1165723 | Why do we send people to jail? | we put them in there from keep doing it again and might hurt someone.and putting them in jail they could instantly learn that what they did was the wrong thing to do.they should know that doing something bad would make their life a living hell in jail and they dont want to go to jail again.how old are you? | Law & Ethics | 1146358356 |
| 3888523 | Why Every One is against Muslims.? | The simple answer is lack of education here in America. People see that a group of of radical people attacked us and that they claimed to do it for the religion of Islam, and they go off and respond against everyone of that religion. It happens everytime in war. Japan attacked the U.S. the U.S. responded by discriminating against all asians. All Germans, Italians and Central/Eastern Europeans were also looked down on as the enemy to. When countries go to war, the hatred always seems to follow. It is truly an example that the Human Race has a long way to go. The situation is further compounded when our media only gives half stories, such as they report that muslim governments fund terrorism by paying money to the families of suicide bombers and such. They don't address the bigger problem such as, that most suicide bombers are recruited from young impressionable arab men and lately women, who have little or no money, and are lured into this job of a suicide bomber because they are told their families will be taken care of, which anyone who knows anything about Arab culture knows that family is valued very highly in it. This all leads to the easier explanation that it's easier to hate the whole group instead of doing the work to find out who the real bad guys are and hating them. Let's take a look at Hamas, they were a terrorist organization, or a freedom fighter group depending on what side of the fence you're on. They then decided to try things politically and managed to get elected. That's democracy for you. The IRA did the same thing in Ireland and the British and Americans hailed it as a victory, funny how the double standard comes into play... | Law & Ethics | 1145642250 |
| 2378442 | homeless rights? | Have you contacted the Homeless and Housing Advice office? They can probably provide a lot more useful information about your local laws/rights/options than any anonymous user on the internet. Sorry to hear about your situation - I hope this helps! Homeless and Housing Advice P.O. Box 134 Civic Centre Middlesbrough TS1 2YB Tel: 01642 263946 Fax: 01642 263982 | Law & Ethics | 1144151541 |
| 96934 | comparison of burglary and robbery? | Burglary is when they come into your house when you are not present and robbery is when you are present. | Law & Ethics | 1144767340 |
| 4388915 | Constitution of the United States is the foundation of the laws of this country.Why state law so different? | Because the Constitution was set up that way. Certain powers are delegated to the federal government while others are delegated to the state or local governments. While states cannot go against the constitution (such as the bill of rights), they have great latitude in making laws tailored to their state. Some would say the fact that each state is different is a strength- people in Maine, California, Michigan, and Alabama all have different values. Why should they have the same laws ? | Law & Ethics | 1144385275 |
| 3185440 | I received "JURY SUMMONS". But I am not an US citizen.? | Usually you are chosen from voting rolls but obviously that isn't the case here. You will have to go and explain it to them. You might be able to call the number on the notice you got. | Law & Ethics | 1143939924 |
| 1839004 | What does "my trustees shall hold the trust fund on trust absolutely for X absolutely" mean? | The part "trustees shall hold the trust fund on trust for X" is just lawyer talk for the following: Trustee gets money, trustee holds or invests money, and then trustee pays, over time, the interest on the money to or for X. Usually a trust then states what happens to the money when X dies, or some other event (X reaches majority) occurs. I have no idea what the two "absolutelys" are for. I suspect the person who wrote this was not an attorney. | Law & Ethics | 1144619024 |
| 2622477 | Does anyone know what is the name of the rules and regulations for the state laws?? Please help><? | which state? what laws? | Law & Ethics | 1144307373 |
| 1256377 | Jail Mail?? | I have had several friends in jail... what you have to do is if you want to send books or a tape (some jails you can buy tape players from commensary so the inmates want tapes) YOu have to go to the store buy it keep the receipt and packing if there is any on the product and send the book using the stores address so it looks like the store sent it... thats what i used to have to do, you can call the jail and see what there policies are. | Law & Ethics | 1145221635 |
| 552990 | unwanted attention? | How about video tapping them so you have evidence and taking it to a state prosecuter? Check to see if your state has a legal aid office and talk to one of their lawyers for free. They know more about the laws and can better inform you. Good luck and be careful those people can be dangerous. | Law & Ethics | 1146087173 |
| 1675702 | i wish to be removed from your services because of your involvement in china? | why tell us tell yahoo this is a question & answer site yahoo prolly dont look in here | Law & Ethics | 1144887970 |
| 3755786 | I'm looking for a mugshot and case details in Louisiana for Kevein Brown 11-8066? | That is public record. Are you in that Parish where he was prosecuted? DA's office or pay $9.99 to $39 do a search, on the PC or a "People" search. Most all that can be found out by just going to that courthouse or the Sheriff's Office. They will guide you, Southern people like to help if they have time and can. What were the charges? Go to the newspaper and do a search on him in 1995. | Law & Ethics | 1145159739 |
| 2278663 | My neighbor is a police officer.? | Depends on the extent of the background check and the reason for it. Some background checks are legal, some have to be done with your permission UNLESS you have broken the law or are being investigated. However, we are not authorized to do criminal background investigations without probable cause. Check with an attorney in town. Let me reiterate. I am Federal, not city, or state. You can not do criminal backgrounds on your neighboors and friends. D.C. monitors this, and you lose your NCIC certifications. | Law & Ethics | 1143946019 |
| 1703035 | Want a good clean lawyer joke for a presentation. Help please.? | Ok. A young lawyer at a new firm is approached by his senior partner. The Senior Partner looks at him and says, "Son, I need you to run this settlement check over the the Mills factory behind the woods. The roads are snowed in, so you better cut through the woods. And make sure you run, because if we don't settle up this dispute by 5 pm, the deal is off and our client is sunk." The young lawyer, wanting to make a good impression for his boss, assures the senior partner he can do the job, takes the check, and runs off into the woods. Around half way through the woods, the lawyer runs into an enourmous bear. Fearful for his life, the lawyer sticks out his arms to defend himself; at which the bear growl, rips the check from his hands, and swallows it whole. The lawyer, realizing what had happened, gets up and speeds off to the Ranger station. He runs in and tells the Ranger what had happened. The ranger, knowing full well that he "can't have no check eatin' bears harrassing young lawyers" in his woods, gets his shotgun and asks the lawyer to lead him to the bear. When they get to the spot of the attack, there are two bears present. The Ranger looks over at the lawyer and say, "well, which one is it." The lawyer looks and say "I'm sure its the one on the right?" The Ranger looks at him closely and says, "I don't know... that one is a male bear, and they tend to be timid, and the females, like the one on the left, tend to be a lot more vicious." The lawyer insists though that the male bear is the one that swallowed the check, so the Ranger shoots it, guts it and looks inside the stomach. To the lawyers amazement, there was no check. With that, the Ranger shots the female bear, guts her, looks into the stomach and finds the check. He gives it to the young lawyer, who takes off to the factory with the check in hand. The moral of the story: if a lawyer tells you that the check is in the "mail," don't believe him. | Law & Ethics | 1145406147 |
| 485899 | Why would the legalization of same-sex marriage promote polygamy? | According to Justice Scalia, the legal arguments used in favor of same-sex marriages apply equally to polygamous marriages. Personally, I think we could solve both arguments by getting the government completely out of the business of telling you with whom you are allowed to form relationships. Whoever came up with the idea that you had to ask the government for permission to get married? I'll tell you: Churches wanted more political power in Europe, and bigots wanted to keep blacks from marrying whites in America. Without those two "honorable" traditions, we would all still have freedom of marriage. Polygamy has a longer history in almost every culture in the world, including English and Native American, than monogamy has. If consenting adults are free to marry someone of the same gender (which is clearly contrary to almost all human tradition), then they must also be free to marry two other consenting adults of the opposite gender (which is clearly supported by most human tradition). | Law & Ethics | 1144356294 |
| 2131962 | Creationism or evolution? and why? Which should be taught in schools? | well since the govenment likes to keep the separation of church and state in our faces and creationism is relgious I think you need to look at who is paying for the education...If you want creationism go to a religous school otherwise, teach accepted science and math and english in america and keep the self actualization out of the public schools. | Law & Ethics | 1146085810 |
| 2862302 | What is the nickname that you have for cops? | *TROOPERS* BOY POLICE COME AFTER US EVEN WHEN YOU DIDN'T DO ANYTHING WRONG!!! I THINK THEY LIKE THEIR SIRINS TO GO OFF AND MAKE NOISE..(LOL)!!! P.S THE ONLY TIME I LIKE A POLICEMEN IS WHEN THERE HOT LOOKING..AND US WOMEN KNOW WHAT WE ARE TALKING ABOUT THERE..HELP SOMEONE IN NEED LIKE IN DANGER..AND PROTECT OUR KIDS THAT OUR ON OUR STREET FROM HARM AND DRUGS AND STUFF!!! ~BLESSINGS~ LYNDA R.LEAVY | Law & Ethics | 1146355768 |
| 3310076 | Why can't a white person ask a question about black people or their culture without getting labeled a racist? | Because he is in the military, and there is no race in the military, only dark green or light green. | Law & Ethics | 1145864139 |
| 765382 | where can i find out about protection against a slum landlord? | I studed law on landlord tenant rights it depends on where you live which this may be a good thing if you dont live in the states i tell you about ok. Alabama and Arkansas have no tenant rights ever where in the U.S does you go down to small claims court in the local court house they will tell you the right sum lords have been around forever it seems and i had my share of them which cause me to study the laws and fight back in your local court house go to the free public law libary if they will not help you at small claims desk pull out the book there will be assit, in there to help point you in the right direction and there will be you rights plus you have places where you can turn them in. For around 25 cents you can make copy to take with you if you cannot afford a lawyer you can get one pro-boneo call lawyer (ref). GET THEM SUM LORDS. Good Day. | Law & Ethics | 1144024121 |
| 3067181 | I was fired 3 weeks ago and that company won't give me my vacation hours that I had saved 64hrs. Legal? | Contact your local states attourneys office and ask them, state to state labor laws vary. | Law & Ethics | 1145291996 |
| 569797 | I am asking a question on the innocance program.? | http://www.innocenceproject.org/ | Law & Ethics | |
| 2557178 | How do i find the free site to search for inmates in the cleveland city jail? | Most state prisons have information on the inmates that are checked in. City jails usually does not provide inmate information since they are for short term sentences. You can contact the sheriff's or city police department and ask if your friend is listed as an inmate. You can also visit them if you have not been an inmate yourself in the last year. | Law & Ethics | 1144788807 |
| 1690574 | Is there a law against pretending to be a police officer? | yes, impersonating an officer of the law is a crime. | Law & Ethics | 1144858263 |
| 1044538 | What is an inchoate substantive crime? | it simply means that the crime was not completed even though it was attempted by the perpetrator!! i have provided u a sight also to help u understand more!! | Law & Ethics | 1145317607 |
| 4473091 | If somebody is sentenced to jail in his absence , how long does it take for the sentence to expire? | Never, they can find you 40 years later and arrest you. | Law & Ethics | 1144851163 |
| 3149155 | Police Stops? | Get a copy of the US Constitution and read it, also keep it on you at all times. When stopped only crack your window enough to give the officer your DL & Reg. if he ask you more questions than you feel appropriate ask if you are Under Arrest if he says no ask if you are Free to Go. Those two questions are the only ones you need to ask. If he ask to search tell him no under no circumstances should you ever consent to a search of your personal property. Force them to get a search warrent. Also when you get your citation go to court plead not guilty and if you are convicted ask for an immediate appeal and request a jury trial. Hope this helps. In Liberty, Eric H. Smith www.erichsmith.com | Law & Ethics | 1144672527 |
| 2719053 | Why does God allow all of the suffering?? | Why is this in the politics section? | Law & Ethics | 1144628826 |
| 3214847 | In California is it illegal to park within 15 feet of a driveway in a residential area? | There is no statewide law concerning that. That would be a local ordinance and you would have to check with the city or county that has jurisdiction over that area. | Law & Ethics | 1145082190 |
| 2631398 | What is the copyright for TV documentary like Discovery Channel's? Is that legal to download? | Same as any other Copyright. All rights are reserved to the author/publisher, absent any specific license to the contrary. Now, some channels and some programs grant specific licenses to people, for non-commercial home or educational use. This license provides additional privileges to the audience, but it's not something that is automatic just because of the channel the show was broadcast on. When in doubt, call the TV station and ask what their policy is for particular show. Their legal department will tell you. | Law & Ethics | 1146148537 |
| 2304441 | Why should simulated murder be legal, but simulated child porn be illegal? | have children of your own and then grandchildren, and see if you can still be so liberal. child porn is for sickos, we must protect our children in all cases. yes, even simulated. | Law & Ethics | 1144960038 |
| 3782857 | Can personal injury statute of limitations move to time limit for motor vehicle injuries if caused by car door | almost definitely no. This injury did not arise from operating a motor vehicle, it arose from the cop's error. | Law & Ethics | 1144401501 |
| 1113433 | if i buy an item off ebay and want to send it back and the seller wants compensation do i have to give it? | No, but if they haven't left you feedback be careful. If you want to get positive feedback from them maybe offer something. | Law & Ethics | 1144839582 |
| 3716949 | Can a youth in Chicago, Illinois who is a ward of the state, but under the age 18 move to a different state? | Until the youth is of legal age and no longer a ward, she cannot leave the state. | Law & Ethics | 1146250587 |
| 2427262 | At airports, is there a limit as to how much cash you can carry? | You could carry as much as you want at the airport, in trash bags if you like. Carrying it onto an airplane that is leaving the country is where it gets tricky. The US Customs service says that you can only take $10,000 without declaring it. Actually, if you declare it, in theory you could take any amount out of the country. Some countries actually do have limits as to how much money you can take into their borders, so you have to be careful at both ends of the trip. Here are the facts straight from the Customs Bureau: It is legal to transport any amount of currency or other monetary instruments into or out of the United States. However, if you transport, attempt to transport, or cause to be transported currency or other monetary instruments in an aggregate amount exceeding $10,000 (or its foreign equivalent) at one time from the United States to any foreign place, or into the United States from any foreign place, you must file a report with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). This report is called the Report of International Transportation of Currency or Monetary Instruments, FinCEN Form 105 (http://www.fincen.gov/forms/fin105_cmir.pdf). These forms can be obtained at all U.S. ports of entry and departure. You may continue to use a Customs Form 4790, the predecessor of FinCEN Form 105, to file the report until such forms are exhausted. In addition to the above requirement, if you as an individual or on behalf of an entity recognized as legal personalities (i.e. a company, corporation, partnership, etc.) sends, mails or ships monetary instruments to the United States from a foreign country valued at $10,000 or more, you are required to file a report with CBP before sending the monetary instruments to the recipient in the foreign country or in the United States. If you or a legal personality you are affiliated with in the United States receives monetary instruments valued at $10,000 or more, sent via mail, ship, or express courier, you are also required to report to CBP. You are required to file the report within 15 days upon receipt of the monetary instruments. | Law & Ethics | 1146288904 |
| 2769558 | Do the ends justify the means? | It is impossible to achieve moral ends through immoral means. Don't forget, those workers wouldn't have worked at the steel mill if they thought they could have gotten a better job someplace else, so Carnegie et. al. did those men a favor. Ditto for sneaker-making kids in Singapore. Before you go thinking I'm crazy, consider this: from 1750 to 1800(the advent of industrialism in England), the child mortality rate in London dropped 70%. I don't expect you to believe that, I expect you to check the facts yourself. In other words, John Bull saved the lives of many poor people. Isn't it better to work in a loud, dangerous machine shop, than to die of starvation? Also, if it weren't for the factories, there'd be no Labor party. Factory jobs lifted generations of people out of poverty and into the law-making middle class. In this case, the end is a better standard of living, and the means are hard work. Nothing wrong there. | Law & Ethics | 1146412581 |
| 3853776 | Is the Jessup county in Mississippi Burning the correct county in which the murders of the civil rights worker | No, it occurred in Philadelphia, Mississippi which is located in Neshoba County. | Law & Ethics | 1144932462 |
| 1101583 | how can i check online about a company if it is legal or not ? | you should check a better business bureau | Law & Ethics | 1145639185 |
| 1071901 | In the state of California can a spouse be sued in a civil court after the divorce is final? | It depends on the situation. With physical abuse most likely yes. but evidence is most likely needed. Emotional probably not. But, if you have an legitimate expense for mental help regarding the situation and have enough evidence you may have a claim. pain and suffering isn't really an option, because you can't sue for pain and suffering. pain and suffering is only awarded by a judge give the correct situation. As far as the divorce goes, if the abuse situation was brought up and is already considered resolved you cant sue unless the abuse continues. | Law & Ethics | 1145397838 |
| 798480 | how can you erase a summary offense from your record? | join the judges weekly poker game | Law & Ethics | 1144854015 |
| 951399 | If you have a criminal record (felony) expunged what does that do? | If you have it expunged, then all records are erased. There is no more record on you that can be retrieved by any one. | Law & Ethics | 1145549000 |
| 748160 | why would this cause violence and destruction..? | Honestly, it's just another excuse for violence and mayhem that can be blamed on something other than them. If you call them a name, they will feel obligated to retailiate with war. It is comical how various religions have to be tolerant to ridicule and others do not. Could you imagine Christians going to war every time some said, "God dang it." Or every time someone depicts Jesus in a bad way....kind of like that short-lived sitcom that portrayed Jesus as a pot-smoking hippie. How about the Buddists? In the 80's having a little fat Buddha looking idol was common with old ladies in bingo halls for luck. It's all about "Sticks and stones...." The whacko muslims just can't find enough reasons to lock and load and go kill unarmed civilians. They don't have the balls to take the fight to the soldiers and really stand up and die for Allah. | Law & Ethics | 1144587569 |
| 266698 | this makes me angry!? | Yeah, and how many times have you flashed your baby blues (or browns) and gotten off with a warning? Be happy that you didn't get a ticket for speeding. (Of course you can't. You woud rather rant about al ittle thing like this.) | Law & Ethics | 1145469260 |
| 1186136 | Have you ever been visited by the Secret Service/Feds? | That sucks. So much for freedom of speech, huh? | Law & Ethics | 1144804125 |
| 4283242 | what doesSubpoena Duces Tecum mean? | The long and short answer of subpoena deuces tecum means "come to court and bring your records." As an example, say your a doctor who treated an individual who was injured in a traffic accident. This person later sues the other person who was involved in the accident. The plaintiff, (the person making the the complaint) would have a subpoena deuces tekum issued to you in order for you to appear in court with your records for their treatment to verify the injuries and treatment that they had received. Your records would be considered evidence. | Law & Ethics | 1145312230 |
| 786931 | We Are Worried!!!? | If the DA has enough to make his case without your testimony, there is little that you can do. Your step-father needs a lawyer as fast as possible. That lawyer is probably going to tell him that continued treatment and staying clean are the best ways to keep out of jail. There may even be a drug diversion program especially for people like him that dismisses criminal charges if a person closely follows a sobriety plan. Get him a lawyer. | Law & Ethics | 1144378220 |
| 2906094 | Iz u gay? are ya a gay!!? | nope. now the only question that remains is "do your parents know you iz gay?" | Law & Ethics | 1144880921 |
| 1744515 | In Minnesota how long does a person have to renew their driver' license if it expires on their birthday? | It does expire on your birthday. If it expires you can't drive on it but I think you have up to a year before you have to retake your driving and written tests. | Law & Ethics | 1145894609 |
| 479699 | If acting U.S. president resigned house seat to serve, can he concurrently run to regain seat? | no. that episode of w/w was incorrect. | Law & Ethics | 1145765213 |
| 1873765 | Can a landlord change your locks and then sue for past due rent? | In most States NO. (check your local laws). Most states state that the landlord can not change the locks on you for a missed payment. She has to go through the "Eviction Process" and can only take your deposit and sue you for the remainder owed. She can not lock you out, sell your belongings, or kick you to the street without going through the legal process. The legal process usually gives you 3 months in most states. Of course I'm assuming your late rent isn't that overdue??? But she would need to issue you an Eviction notice weeks in advance of Eviction. Get legal help. | Law & Ethics | 1145737951 |
| 2425221 | can i file bankruptcy on past due child support? | Child support cannot be declared in bankruptcy. How pitiful is your life that you would write off providing for a child like a bad debt for ugly shoes? Child support, people forget, should be called "caring for a child because it is the right thing to do - and YOUR obligation". Remember, a child is a choice BEFORE sex. Afterwards, it is an obligation. | Law & Ethics | 1145556489 |
| 4203347 | Is criminal trespass affidavit enforceable to any person at a city public park? | The vagrancy laws are being upheld by warning the homeless man(a vagrant) to not come back, peaceful assembly is not sleeping on a park bench. | Law & Ethics | 1146408407 |
| 2757561 | Do I have the right to do that?? | I think you would be OK if you didn't pay rent until he fixes it. I would just tell the landlord that. | Law & Ethics | 1144092750 |
| 1258421 | How can I get less junkmail (snail mail)? Especially Credit Card offers? | Most people don't know about this but there is an opt out for credit card companies. You can opt out for 5 year periods or for life. Goto https://www.optoutprescreen.com/ and fill out the form. That's all. It worked for me within a few months no more credit card offers at all! | Law & Ethics | 1144862239 |
| 4189259 | I received a summons today to appear in court over an unpaid at&t wireless bill? | If you have a complaint and summons, you must file your answer within the time specfified on the summons and send a copy to the plaintiff's lawyer or the plaintiff, if there is no attorney on the summons. Your answer should deny that AT&T ever provided you with services for the reason you gave in your question. You should add a counterclaim for the harassment and attach a copy of the letter you sent. If it is in small claims, you are limited in what you can ask for, but you should at least ask for a detailed list of all the calls you made and received, with time and date. If in fact you had no service, there should be none. If you walked the block and used the phone, you owe the money, or at least part of it. | Law & Ethics | 1145121290 |
| 1666028 | what are some disadvantages and advanteges in bieg a lawyer? | Advantages: - You're serving the common man and have a sense of justice - It pays quite well - You get to work with people (sometimes a disadvantage) Disadvantages: - Lawyer jokes and stereotypes - Lots of school is required - Hard work, long hours, little sleep - Can't make too many crucial mistakes | Law & Ethics | 1145540710 |
| 660646 | Unpaid Traffic Citation? | You won't receive a warrant, I'm sure one has been issued, but they are not required to notify you that a warrant has been issued. Call the court and make payment arrangements. You'll have to pay the original fine, plus warrant fees, possibly interest and whatever else the local laws allow them to tack on. Or you can just ignore it and the next time you get stopped for a simple traffic violation you can get arrested for an outstanding warrant. | Law & Ethics | 1144713086 |
| 2155475 | guns good or bad? | do you leave them out so your 10yr old could take it to school or are you responsibly i mean thats what it comes down too right...there's also a few guns in our house | Law & Ethics | 1144346042 |
| 3108775 | what does "adjudicated" mean? For example..the case was "adjudicated".? | To hear and settle(a case)by judicial procedure or to study and settle(a dispute or conflict) In other words almost to act like a judge.:-) | Law & Ethics | 1145456155 |
| 1220067 | Can they stop me from traveling out of country because of outstanding student loan? | Yes, they will not issue a passport. | Law & Ethics | 1144632316 |
| 593592 | what is the full quote, etc. by joseph choate that begins "A lawyer's aim is to establish justice...". Thanks! | are you sure he wasn't quoting the preamble to the US Constitution? (We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union,) establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America. | Law & Ethics | 1145899037 |
| 3265694 | In FL, is it a stolen vehicle? | This is what is referred to as an embezzled vehicle. It is a similar charge to vehicle theft. However, the DA's office can pursue theft charges depending on the circumstances. | Law & Ethics | 1144276473 |
| 1670077 | Isn't there 1 law for the rich and another for the poor? | sometimes I think there are no laws for the rich but many for the poor | Law & Ethics | 1144533785 |
| 1905664 | how come the punishment for an attempted crime is less than the crime itself? | Because the harm from an attempted crime is less than for an actual crime. Also, it is not usually the case that someone tries to shoot someone and misses, but that they shoot someone and the person does not die. If that person meant to kill the other person, they should get a harsher punishment than they would for simply shooting someone. | Law & Ethics | 1145293694 |
| 299265 | When a company runs a criminal background check, do they see arrests and convictions? Or just convictions? | no | Law & Ethics | 1144043871 |
| 2880537 | were can i find a biography on Alison Cooper and Helen Marotta? | probably in a library.?? if not then in a law book store. my guess | Law & Ethics | 1145768326 |
| 3401095 | is it florida law to pay alamony? | yah | Law & Ethics | 1144874446 |
| 3738037 | What is the legal definition of rape? | It depends on your state's definition, but essentially rape is more than just touching. It is sexual intercourse (penetration, usually) without consent, or on a person who is too young or otherwise incapable of giving informed consent. Here is a summary of California's law. | Law & Ethics | 1145315345 |
| 4036966 | i need help really bad? PLEASE HELP!!!? | In short, no. Your parents are still legally responsible for you and if they kick you out on the street, they can be charged criminally with endangering the welfare of a minor, or however it's defined in your state. My guess is that they are just trying to scare you into continuing to go to church in hopes that you will remain a believer in God. I'm not going to tell you how to believe or worship, I'm just telling you the law. | Law & Ethics | 1144965723 |
| 4217229 | wht was jfk's new frontier? | Outer space...and to the moon. | Law & Ethics | 1144885972 |
| 4208209 | how can I buy a house during my divorce? | it depends on where you live and the laws about martial assets there. Also what monies you would be using to buy the house. If the money comes from outside the marital assets like an inheritance than yes you can do it. You would want to have a legal document signed by your soon to be ex spouse waiving all claim to the property. | Law & Ethics | 1145622036 |
| 3303735 | Is it illegal to to work as an escort in the state of TX? | No.....because all your doing is escorting an individual, so it is not considered prostitution. So they are paying for a date, not sex. | Law & Ethics | 1144072438 |
| 4423552 | Who said the following and what does it mean? | Thomas Jefferson to William Johnson, 1823 And it means that people should not try to find every loophole available in the original meaning behind the Consititution. They should just remember what the principles it was based on represented and conform to that. | Law & Ethics | 1146463054 |
| 714754 | Legal term, Abstract Of Judgement? | abstract of judgment - A copy or summary of a judgment that, when filed with the appropriate public office, creates a lien on the judgment debtor's nonexempt property. • This lien gives the judgment creditor the right to attach the judgment debtor's property. (source: Black's Law Dictionary) lien - A legal right or interest that a creditor has in another's property, lasting usually until a debt or duty that it secures is satisfied. • Typically, the creditor does not take possession of the property on which the lien has been obtained. (source: Black's Law Dictionary) What this means in English: You've won a case against someone. You can file the abstract, and it creates a lien against that person's property -- it allows their non-exempt property be sold off to pay off the amount of the judgment. That is, with the sale, its pays off what you're owed. Some property will be exempted from possible sale; what that is depends on where you are, and such. | Law & Ethics | 1144804402 |
| 382678 | what can be done if i got arrested for a warrant that i no longer had? | after 5pm friday courts are closed. they waited till monday to call the court and confrim the warrant. if the warrant was not confrimed that's why you are free.if a warrant is placed in ncic for your arrest. all the officer has to do is call his dispatch and have the dispatcher send a teltype to the department had they comfrim its a good warrant by there paperwork. | Law & Ethics | 1144837050 |
| 3315572 | Is there case law about winning a motion to undo a late filing of court documents? | The opposing side does not have to agree for you to prevail. A motion is a written request to the Judge that your case is assigned to, explaining your filing difficulties and stressing that you did present timely documents. If the Judge finds your argument to be fair, he/she may rule that it is in the interest of justice to permit you to proceed. Also, you should serve the opposing side with a copy of your motion. | Law & Ethics | 1145958610 |
| 3647600 | Is there a nationwide list of convicted felons? | No, they only list child molesters and rapists. | Law & Ethics | 1144886651 |
| 4218278 | who prosecutes when a criminal act is both a state and Federal offense? | depends on the nature of the crime and facts/circumstances surrounding it. Feds usually wait and see what the state does first b/c federal jurisdiction is much more limited than a state's jurisdiction. However, a high-profile crime is more likely to be taken up by the feds. Edit: Technically, BOTH the state and federal government could individually prosecute the crime if they wanted (for example the prosecution of the LAPD officers who beat Rodney King) | Law & Ethics | 1146419844 |
| 3534115 | Can we break a rental contract for the reason of buying a new home and relocating from job in California? | it really depends on your lease, mine has a job transfer clasue, yours might too. or keep your fingers crossed your landlords are nice people. | Law & Ethics | 1146248684 |
| 3824347 | Can sum1 tell me what the legal age for a boy to have sex in the UK? | It's 16. | Law & Ethics | 1145623512 |
| 453273 | i got my 3rd dwi while living in new orleans i will get house arrest i am now living in texas do i have to mov | You will loose all driving rights in 50 states. The third DWI in Texas is a Felony. Could spend a year in jail. | Law & Ethics | 1144157387 |
| 2728097 | My son died in prison at the age of 18 they say he hung him self i keep thinking a officer done it .? | Have you heard of Victims Rights? Ask for help, Ask for all that is in his file, if they will not give you anything, go to DA or Legal Aide, some one will be interested and help. Contact a reporter with a newspaper. . . Talk, Make it be important to an Org., some one will be interested and check what your talking about. . . . | Law & Ethics | 1145157963 |
| 3259776 | What process can you take to clear your driving record? | Presuming that the laws in your state are similar to mine, New York, you cannot have DUI, DWI, BUI, BWI removed from your record at all. The grievousness of such a crime is likened in the law to illegal gun possession or dumping toxic waste. That's to say that people driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol are partaking in the same reckless endangerment as those who possess an illegal handgun or those who more indirectly cause danger to others around them by dumping toxic waste illegally. Given the statistics on how many people have been killed by drunk drivers as opposed to illegal handguns or toxic waste, it is actually the most superlative reckless endangerment of the three examples, often considered in certain states not to be reckless endangerment at all, but the higher class of culpability known as "knowledgeable." Your driving record, sometimes referred to as an "abstract" because it is a list of your infractions going back to a time when you started driving, not an actual account of how good a driver you are, is not a matter of public record, but those in authority or with due cause may pay to use it and may also formulate policies with regard to abstracts. For instance, I once worked for a bus company. Our policy, which stepped on the toes of no laws, was to not hire anyone as a bus driver who'd had a DUI or DWI within the previous 20 years. There are far more qualifications than that, but this one aspect is that which interests you. Some poor guy, looking for a job, a decent and good guy age 37 just wanting to take care of his family applied. At the interview he was asked about his driving record. Like anybody, he stated that it was clean. I never understood why people presume that a bus company isn't within their rights to check. Well, we did, as we did all applicants. Turns out he had a DWI on his record from when he was a self-proclaimed "stupid" kid at age 18. It was 19 years later and we still couldn't hire him, not only because the term had not yet expired, but also because he lied during the interview. He wasn't the only one. People lied all the time about felony records and weapons charges, car accidents and classes of driver’s license. Through a system of fingerprinting and checking the abstracts, we caught them all. Anyway, that guy, like the others, was peeved. He could not believe that we had any legal authority not to hire him because his infraction was so long in the past. We wanted him. Like I said, he was a decent guy with a clean driving record ever since. Still, we couldn't hire him. Those policies weren't just for the good of the company, they were strict so as to fall in line with standards that the state puts forth by law with regard the children and passenger safety. Like all the others, somebody, usually somebody in the family or a friend, told that guy that after a certain amount of time his crime would just drop off of the record, get washed away. That is an urban myth. Infractions never get dropped from your abstract. Crimes never get dropped from your criminal record. It's an urban myth that stems from a time when all such things were kept on paper and workers would only look up information back to a certain date without having to go into some scary archives basement. Today we have computers, period. Your whole driving abstract is at the touch of a button. What does happen is one of two things. Either you pay for your crime through the criminal justice system, or you fight the charges until they are overturned, also through the criminal justice system. Though evidence of both will never be removed from your record, the manner in which that evidence is treated and/or held against you at later times is prescribed by law. The charges may never drop form your record, but there may be laws in your state that disallow others from failing to hire you based on those charges or dis | Law & Ethics | 1145830177 |
| 2711448 | Is justice court obligated to provide forwarding address information for payments returned to the company? | Diva, as promised, I've looked into this matter. For one thing, my lack of familiarity with a "justice court" is understandable. There is no such thing in either of the states I've lived and worked in (New York and Maryland), at least not by that name. That term seems to apply to "newer" states, particularly out west (Nevada, Utah, etc.) while our equivalent is "small claims court." As to your specific question, my understanding is that, yes, the justice court is supposed to cooperate fully with the writ of garnishment order. Indeed, it is absolutely required that any change of address made by the plaintiff (or any other party involved) is to be reported to the court immediately. The reasons behind this are, I think, self-evident. Even the US Post Office has to comply with such legal requirements so I would be more than a little surprised if a court wasn't obligated to do the same. I hope this helps. | Law & Ethics | 1144099978 |
| 1534248 | Is there a Lawyer in the house? What are the elements of a "Holographic Will"? | Generally, a holographic will must meet the following requirements: All material provisions must be written in your own handwriting. This doesn't prevent you from using form-wills available over the internet or at some courthouses. As long as all the important parts are handwritten, that is generally good enough. When in doubt, copy everything over into your own handwriting. Another general rule is that the person making the will must understand every statement in it. Writing something that you don't understand in a legal document is generally a bad idea. The will must also be signed by the person making it, at the time it is made, and signed with the intent of making the document a will. Some forms or samples contain a clause to that effect. Present intent to treat the document as a binding will is the key here. Some states/provinces require witnesses, even for holographic wills. Some require the holographic will be notarized. Some do not. Check your local listings. As to wills in general, the more specific you can make things, the less problems they usually propose. When giving something to a person, clearly and unambiguously identify the person. For example "my cousin" is less precise than "Amy Gardner", and both are less precise than "my cousin Amy Gardner who lives in Cincinnati". For the property being given, however, general statements are more inclusive. "Everything" (or "everything else, aside from .... above") is called a residuary clause, and is also usually accepted by most courts. As with any legal matter, don't take random advice anonymous given over the internet. Do the research. Many law schools and court houses offer free legal advice through clinics for simple matters. Many state bar associations also have lawyer referral services where you can get a lawyer free for up to one hour for simple matters. Do the research. A few extra hours spent doing it right can save months of headaches later. | Law & Ethics | 1145458010 |
| 3770406 | In Los Angeles county will I get a ticket for parking across my driveway? | YES YOU CAN GET A TICKET FOR BLOCKING YOUR DRIVE WAY IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY ITS ACTUALLY AGAINST THE LAW TO BLOCK ANYDRIVE WAY RATHER ITS YOUR OWN OR NOT , IF U BLOCK A DRIVEWAY ADN AN EMERGENCY ARISES HOW WILL THE PEPOLE PARK THERE GET THERE CAR MOVED IF U R GONE ADN U DID NOT LEAVE THE CAR KEYS , THE OTHER THING IS WHAT IF EMERGENCY PERSONEL NEEDED TO GET TO YOUR BACK YARD ETC . ITS EVEN AGAINST THE LAW TO BLOCK A SIDE WALK | Law & Ethics | 1144209846 |
| 2946173 | is extradition fair? | No one objects when those who COMMIT crimes are extradited...justice should be served even if criminals flee. However, we all know that accusations are made against innocent people, and that not all legal systems are the same in terms of fairness. It is only natural that courts that have the accused before them who face trial elsewhere are going to want to be pretty well convinced that there is a solid case to answer before they send them abroad. | Law & Ethics | 1146226630 |
| 3096490 | Where can I find a list of all the criminal crimes that may be charged in Arizona? | The Arizona penal code. Contact the information office of your state dept. | Law & Ethics | 1146279321 |
| 1924292 | would i be forced to swear on the bible that i would tell the truth in court even if i don't believe in god? | No, they can't force you to however, it may impair your credibility so you can instead make an affirmation. I do not "believe in god" either, I also will not swear an oath to any state or government either. Many legal documents require a notary seal, I refuse their oath so, instead i make only a documented affirmation, it works and is completely legal.(saves on notary fees to boot) | Law & Ethics | 1146236468 |
| 1016040 | can the state of louisiana force someone to submit to a dna test for a pregnancy? | I don't know about LA but in WI and IL they can if the mother is receiving any type of assistance for the child i.e. medical assistance, food stamps etc..They are trying to find a person who can be finacially responsible as opposed to the state funding another child. | Law & Ethics | 1146329376 |
| 3187548 | if you make handwritten changes on a contract before you sign it is it legally binding? | A contract is an agreement. If the agreement changes after its typed and BOTH parties agree, then its binding. Any changes needs to be initialed or signed AT THE POINT OF THE CHANGE. Using your example, both parties agree that a provision typed in a contract needs to be eliminated. Draw a single line through the statement and ALL parties that sign the contract initial and date, ON ALL COPIES OF THE CONTRACT. All copies should have "wet" signatures or initials. A wet signature is one that is obvious it was done with a pen, not a copy. If you have a copy that has a change and the other party also has a copy that does not have a change, it would not take too much to convince a judge that you changed the contract and attempted to forge the other parties signature. You need to show there was, at one time, an agreement between all parties of the change. Without something very close to what is described above, you may have a problem. | Law & Ethics | 1145741411 |
| 4426216 | Minor son has run away to his girlfriends house-claimed to her parents that he is abused. What to do? | He is your son...call the cops and child protection services,unless you have something to hide? | Law & Ethics | 1145824786 |
| 3595581 | Live in N.C. and need to take care of a child support case in Maine. Just had premature baby and need lawyer. | sorry don't know an answer to this but I just wanted to say my heart goes out to you. I have a prem baby and I know how financially draining it can be. Has your wife tried appealing to this guys better nature by explaining the situation to him and asking if there is a compromise you could come to? | Law & Ethics | 1145493661 |
| 1403100 | Is this legal for a friend to do?!?!? | Does not matter even if it is not a friend, the laws surrounding the act of 'SELF DEFENCE' govern this. If you see somebody being attacked, threatened, robbed, you are allowed to use 'reasonable force' in order to stop that attack - this is classified as SELF DEFENCE - even if you do not know the person that you are defending. The big question is what can be construed as REASONABLE FORCE, for example, if you see somebody being beaten up by somebody else, pull out your gun and shoot them, that is nor reasonable. However if you try to stop the person from beating up the other person, and in doing this the person that you have stopped is injured or dies, this can be accounted as REASONABLE FORCE - but helps to have a good lawyer to! | Law & Ethics | 1146009919 |
| 2111578 | I need help with capital punishment information? | There is a lot of information on the internet about this topic. I just typed "racial bias in capital punishment" and 196,000 results popped up. If you enter each type of bias you will get plenty of source material. | Law & Ethics | 1146420535 |
| 683146 | Should a skipper go down with the ship if others can't get out and the skipper is at fault? | THE CAPTAIN SHOULD BE THE LAST MAN OFF THE SHIP BUT IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES WHERE OTHERS ARE NOT REACHABLE OR SAVABLE THE CAPTAIN IS FREE TO ABANDON SHIP IF HE FEELS HE SHOULD | Law & Ethics | 1144302648 |
| 4275643 | I need to find warrants issued in Hartwell, Georgia for april 2006.? | The best way to find a warrant is to call the Sheriff's office in that county...they will have a record of all warrants issued that day! | Law & Ethics | 1145720342 |
| 3929083 | Do you really think the cops are after a 14 year old pot head ? seriously ? | no. not unless he is selling pot to minors or taking it to his school. | Law & Ethics | 1145738239 |
| 2312798 | How do you protect your child when the court will not let you? | Unfortunately the courts in this country favor the accused when it comes to justice. A personal thought, you may want to keep a journal on hand so that you can keep all incidents, such as his remarks towards killing himself, on file. Just have the date/time, explanation of incident. This may help should you need to go through a major trial or anything of that nature. I'd keep pulling strings, piss some people off, get a lawyer working along side of you. If the lower courts refuse to do anything, I'd take it to higher courts. | Law & Ethics | 1145171100 |
| 1720798 | what are the penalties for stealing cable television passively?i know someone doing it and they wont stop? | Passively stealing is an oxymoron. | Law & Ethics | 1146036423 |
| 4403766 | Would crime go up or down IF there were abosolutely no guns? | down obviously - their are so many cowards out their who think theyre big men when they have a gun take it away and theyre wimpering little girls | Law & Ethics | 1145648065 |
| 3725534 | warrants information for state of oklahoma? | Oklahoma District Court Records | Law & Ethics | 1146083795 |
| 1624006 | Do any states continue to use lethal gas as a method of execution? | http://www.deathpenaltyinfo.org/article.php?scid=8&did=245 | Law & Ethics | 1145331238 |
| 2777723 | what is the effectiveness of the patriot act? | there is none it is just a bill that allows government sponsored spying on decent american citizens, and should have never been allowed to pass | Law & Ethics | 1145548111 |
| 3481068 | Can you answer this one? | Teachers having sex with their students.... | Law & Ethics | 1145158177 |
| 751573 | is the death penalty administered fairly? how so? | If it were fair, there wouldn't be so many living on Death Row for so many years at Taxpayers expense. | Law & Ethics | 1146421690 |
| 488179 | Is is against the law to use your cel phone while driving on the freeway? | Depends on your state, county and city laws. | Law & Ethics | 1143907127 |
| 1515139 | What kind of law does Missouri have on a public official converting public funds to personel use?? | A strict one! | Law & Ethics | 1144675278 |
| 1065052 | I'm creating a website and I want to know if I post pictures on the net w/o consent what can happen? | It is likely that someone may be able to prove that the picture taken is of him/her and that may open you to legal liability esp. if the pictures give rise to a monetary benefit for you. There are certain websites where you can buy (or even download for free) stock photos....I would look into that first before using any personal pictures. | Law & Ethics | 1144170152 |
| 2669773 | Should I declare bankrupcy? What are consequences of judgements? | I would file tommorow if I was you, once they get a judgement you cant include them in your bankruptsy. I just filed in october and it was over in march. I downloaded the forms from gov.org website and did it myself, I filed it myself and included a form to ask the court for a payment plan for the court costs which were $187.00, to be made in payments. We filed chapter 7, and because we didnt have more than 25% equity in our home we got to keep it. We wernt behind on that bill. So we just keep on paying it like usuall. We got to keep one car for each of us. Both were already paid off. My husband had one judgement that was not allowed to be discharged. And our home equity loan and mortgage was not entered as a discharge, because we are still able to pay for that. We got $69,000 dollars worth of debts discharged (meaning we don't have to pay them)The day you file, you have to pay $50 dollars toward the total if you file the form asking for the payment plan. The forms are kinda hard to understand at first.The packet is about 20 pages. One ask to list all secured debts, which are home loans or car loans. And then you list all your unsecured debts on one page meaning credit cards and hospital bills and the like with all the totals and names and addresses of the debtors, and then a page to list your income and what your personal assets are like jewlery, art work etc. Just work one page at a time, you can do it. But work fast before the judgement, and don't tell them you are doing it. The day you file you and get a number you are protected from them harrassing you, calling you or sueing you. The papers are free to download of the government web page. You have to decide which one to file chapter 7, 11, 13 depending on you particular circumstances. 7 is total and if you own more that 25% equity in a home they can sell the home to satisfy the debtors. 13 is a repayment plan I think. And state to state has different rules. Now you have to have credit counciling to, I think. The second web site has the forms free to download and the rules of the credit counciling and a listing of the individual states that you would live in. I hope this has helped you. Remember the law was set up for you to help you, when you cant pay the bills. Dont let anyone shame you. Its your right to file.. | Law & Ethics | 1146448377 |
| 2357482 | If some pervert pedophile bothered your child would you call the police or take matters into your own hands? | i would hope the poice got to him before myself because im like most moms id get him first if i could | Law & Ethics | 1144363029 |
| 3442877 | who makes someone install a Ignition Interlock in your car the Court or the rmv what is the laws on it? | I would help you but I really have no sympathy. | Law & Ethics | 1144378107 |
| 2120283 | Is there a judge name Mr.Justice Gray at Royal Court Of Justice at Queens Bench Division in Strand ,London? | idk.....sry... | Law & Ethics | 1144736966 |
| 1076758 | Is world domination legal? | Not if you are a software company. | Law & Ethics | 1145915154 |
| 3916629 | Why should people who work hard to have money pay more taxes?? | Honestly I don't know we paid our property taxes but we had to build our own road ( about 2 miles ) and when we were done we were still refused the same mail service as every one else. Even though all promises are not met and rules are not obeyed I'm sure our money goes to a good place. whoa!! tenth 10% is not enuff you gotta at least double that. Gimme a break kid. | Law & Ethics | 1144624150 |
| 2033225 | what can happen to a person for shoplifting for a few month period and was never caught? | nothing at all ? legal wise wasnt caught in the act and cant be booked on something that is law ? l | Law & Ethics | 1145590283 |
| 2858763 | Would breaking a no contact order just be a probation violation or a new crime? | If neither of you want it then you (or she) needs to go to court and have it recended. Otherwise, if you're on probation, give it up. Unless you want to go to jail. Who got the order? Her parents? If so then you better be VERY VERY VERY careful. If she's not 18 she may not be able to recend it. If her parents don't like you, then just give the whole thing up. They will probably never like you. | Law & Ethics | 1146091427 |
| 978543 | Do you think people should go to jail for not paying taxes? | I think that people should go to jail for not paying taxes if it is a big deal and they owe a lot of money and it is obvious that they are not paying them on purpose. All I know is that I THINK I filled out all that nasty paperwork correctly and paid my taxes right, but I probably filled out the wrong box or something. I hope they don't jail me for that! The U.S. tax system is the most complicated and ridiculous system on the face of this planet. If it was even partly sane and organized you and I would probably be paying a lot less taxes. Not even the IRS understands our tax system. It's a mess. I like Cosmo Clara's comment. It would be a glorious day indeed if the Air Force had to hold a bake sale in order to pay for a new airplane. | Law & Ethics | 1146082303 |
| 1945996 | How can I evict someone from a foreclosed home? | kick in the door, use a bat. haha OK really, call the sheriff, its the only way you will really be able to it and cover your ass. If they cant do it they will be able to tell you how. | Law & Ethics | 1143931961 |
| 3395624 | Have you lost your children to rich husband? | No I haven't but (it sounds like its a friend) and it sounds like she can get help through a pro-bono place , or a low income based legal services . YOU WOULD BE SURPRISED at what some places consider LOW INCOME . My sisters husband brings home at least $400.00 a wk (in winter) and at least $600.00 a wk. in summer , and they have a 3 person household . They get approx. $46,000 a year bring home and they get help from W.I.C , Daycare Asst. , food excetra . So tell her - or help her , find those services . | Law & Ethics | 1143960464 |
| 826978 | if I pass the bar exam in texas, will i has to take it for another state? | Maybe. You do not if you practice in the JAG corp or for the federal government. You also do not if you want to practice in TX only, or just do minimal work in other jusidictions pro hac vice. | Law & Ethics | 1145317804 |
| 882903 | is there a london police act? | Not quite, but there is the Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001.... http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts2001/20010016.htm | Law & Ethics | 1144137309 |
| 3235337 | My landlord has tampered with the original lease. What should i do? | All of this free legal advise isn't worth what you paid for it. Call a lawyer in your local area. If you can't afford a lawyer, there may be free legal aid programs that could help. Start by looking for local attorneys at http://www.martindale.com/ You may also want to contact the State Bar in the state where you live. Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1144945434 |
| 1589933 | How do I get into Law School? | First, get your bachelors. In your junior year (or about 2 years before the year you intend to start law school) start studying for your LSAT, so you have plenty of time to maximize your score before you apply. You need to try to get in the early admissions period in October, the year before you want to attend. Applications are usually due in February, but remember that there are limited spots in every school, so it's best to get an early yes before they fill up. Letters of Recommendation and a personal statement, as well as a good resume can make a better application and increase your chanced of getting into a good school. But a good GPA and LSAT score are the most important, and will get you further than any resume. Really work on studying for your LSAT - take a classroom course from Kaplan, etc. Kaplan also has admissions counseling to help you get on the right track. You can check out info on different law school and information on the admissions process from http://www.LSAC.org | Law & Ethics | 1144185199 |
| 1556089 | i'm a lesbian. is there any way i can make my wife my legal next of kin? i live in alabama? | I'm pretty sure you can put anything you want in you will. Put in your will that you want your friend to be responsible for funeral arrangements and have a lawyer to varify it. I live in alabama also... I think this is true... but check on it with a lawyer. Daniel | Law & Ethics | 1146018839 |
| 3831696 | I want to know what are a mothers right if she wants to leave from one state to another and the father disagre | I think you are stuck. Your rights as a mother are no stronger than his rights as a father. You both have rights as parents, and that means that neither of you can pick up the child and move out of state without the permission of the other. Would you like it if he decided to move to California with your son but not you? | Law & Ethics | 1145479947 |
| 2296531 | DCFS serving sizes? | please give more info . I don't understand your question Hi again. Thanks for posting additional details. i still don't know the answer to your question. Perhaps you can contact DCFS and ask for a copy of the regs. | Law & Ethics | 1144357480 |
| 3490978 | How long after arrest does Grand Jury have to bring indictment? Dallas County Texas Felony? | On criminal case, the prosecutor can file charges until it reaches its statue of limitation. For high felonies, like murder, there is no statue of limitation. They have at least two year to file charges for minor crimes. It is longer for more serious violations. | Law & Ethics | 1144782178 |
| 2916878 | what is a class c burglary felony charge in Indiana mean and...? | Burglary without any special circumstances is a class c felony, one of the lower classes. "A person who commits a Class C felony shall be imprisoned for a fixed term of between two (2) and eight (8) years, with the advisory sentence being four (4) years. In addition, the person may be fined not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000)." | Law & Ethics | 1144638672 |
| 189037 | Can property be sold by a sibling when the parents are deseased, but the estate has not been probated? | was the property left to that sibling in the will? You really need a lawyer for such a thing, it gets complicated. | Law & Ethics | 1145672410 |
| 1948899 | why prices at the pump are so high? | The oil companies are greedy | Law & Ethics | 1144337103 |
| 4276314 | is it illegal to post a political TV ad (campaign?) on one's website? | Um, probably not. The political ad, like most anything else, is subject to copyright laws. That means that you normally could not use it at all in any way. But political ads are almost, by definition, matters of public importance. The ad itself is a news event. And that means that it is fair use to show them and to say whatever you want to about them. And any politician or group that complains ends up sounding pretty darn petty. After all, if they think they're right, they should be able to withstand a little criticism. I say it's legal and you should go for it. | Law & Ethics | 1145071556 |
| 2917319 | What is the most that will happen on a felony? | Was it worth it? | Law & Ethics | 1145469901 |
| 1621746 | chemical testing to determine amount of alcohol or controlled substance is also known as? | There is blood, urine, and oral swab tests for alcohol or controlled substance. | Law & Ethics | 1144113435 |
| 562271 | curfew in pine hill nj? | If any place needs to be put under curfew it's definitely Pine Hill NJ know what I mean. | Law & Ethics | 1145715771 |
| 2663750 | What is the best speech you have heard about respect for law week? | i just wish police officers themselves would respect the law. in nyc they often shoot at poor inner city youth and generally violate civil rights. lay off the steroids boys in blue and get a copy of the constitution...when you learn how to read that should be on your summer list of good things to scrutinize. | Law & Ethics | 1145820505 |
| 2902210 | what are the minimum penaltiy for 2nd possession of a controlled substance in colorado? | Don't know, but it can't be good. Got you in trouble once, and you get busted again? Time to leave the drugs alone for a while, don't you think? I hope not for your sake, but this time you just might have time to think it over. | Law & Ethics | 1144223985 |
| 3713569 | What is the most simple way to apply for a patent? | The simplest way to apply for a patent is to pay a lot of money for an attorney and have him do it for you. Alternatively, you could do it yourself, which most probably wouldn't be simple. | Law & Ethics | 1144708282 |
| 719030 | Does the right to confidentiality in mental health begin once in the door of a public agency before signing up | Yes, although your presences in the building is not necessarily private, all information given upon signing in is confidential. | Law & Ethics | 1145552493 |
| 2721734 | what is the law on being naked in public and way do we have a law on being naked in public? | As for why well think about how many distracted drivers there are because of cell phones now think Jessica Simpson walking naked along the road and there are kids who don't need to know everything just yet and besides there are a lot of ugly people out there and it is called public nudity and indecency | Law & Ethics | 1145198377 |
| 2127591 | For a lawyer or law student: What is the theory/philosophy behind how a jury is supposed to do its job? | Many Americans regard the jury system as a concrete expression of crucial democratic values, including the principles that all citizens who meet minimal qualifications of age and literacy are equally competent to serve on juries; that jurors should be selected randomly from a representative cross section of the community; that no citizen should be denied the right to serve on a jury on account of race, religion, sex, or national origin; that defendants are entitled to trial by their peers; and that verdicts should represent the conscience of the community and not just the letter of the law. The jury is also said to be the best surviving example of direct rather than representative democracy. In a direct democracy, citizens take turns governing themselves, rather than electing representatives to govern for them. One major area of concern is whether jurors understand and follow the legal instructions given to them by the judge. In a typical case, the judge instructs the jury about the laws governing the case only after all the evidence has been presented. By then, jurors may already have made up their minds. Another problem is that these instructions are written using a complicated legal language that is not easy for most people to understand. To make matters worse, jurors in many jurisdictions do not receive a written copy of the instructions and are therefore forced to learn them by listening to the judge read them aloud. Several states, including Arizona, Illinois, and New York, are currently undertaking revisions of their jury instructions in an effort to make them more comprehensible. Here are some good reference materials: Jury Manual: A Guide for Prospective Jurors, William R. Pabst (Metro Publishing, 1985) The Jury: Trial and Error in the American Courtroom, Stephen J. Adler (Times Books, Random House, 1994) We, The Jury: The Jury System and the Ideal of Democracy, Jeffrey Abramson (Basic Books, 1994) The American Jury, Harry Kolven, Jr. and Hans Zeisel (University of Chicago, 1970) Additionally www.nolo.com is also a great reference that is on the web. Hope that you are able to find what you are looking for! Lindsay | Law & Ethics | 1144894267 |
| 3961919 | advantages of having the defendant past criminal record? | It helps you establish a pattern of behavior, an 'M.O.' for the suspect. For example, if they had been stealing cars, wouldn't it be easier to prove beyond a reasonable doubt he was guilty, since he had done it before. Is it just coincidental that he was in the wrong place at the wrong time 2 times? | Law & Ethics | 1145566307 |
| 2046839 | do you need sewer hookup in fond du lac county for housing? | Not in Fon Du Lac. A good ordinary Shiit House or septic tank will do. | Law & Ethics | 1146059484 |
| 2542847 | how do i get a free gov. back ground check? | There are NO FREE government background checks. You can pay anywhere between $25 - $350 for a background check. If you really want to know whats in your background, go to your local police or FBI office and ask them to run a check on you --- free to you, but paid for by my tax dollars! | Law & Ethics | 1145464154 |
| 4446539 | I'm confused..? | No if u have not done anything wrong it is not possible 4 this CRAZY lady to lock u up! | Law & Ethics | 1145162254 |
| 3402456 | really appriciate it, if some1 can spend few minutes explaning this. thank you.? | His argument would be that he based his decision to give you a reduction on information that you provided him that was later revealed to be false or exagerated. So he is the victim of your fraud and should be awarded damages which is the amount of the reduction he allowed you. This argument may very well impress a judge or jury if you choose to have one. (Setting aside the Matter of proof) Your best counter argument seems to be that you sincerely believed that the heretofore unrevealed but known by him competition was causing you to fail. (mostly due to the debt load of the purchase price) The fact that you later succeeded proves that you were right about that. Both of you must have expected or hoped for this result when you agreed to the reduction, otherwise you would have just got a rescission and got all your money back for fraud and not tried to continue. He cannot now claim that his worthwhile efforts to prop up your failing business by reducing the debt was not the reason you finally overcame the competition and did not fail completely. The adjustment you both made worked as planned. So if you can prove to a jury that you were not lying to him when you told him the cost was too high to compete, you will probably win. If you convince him of the likelihood of your case winning, he should quit or settle cheap. Only a fool want to go to court with a losing case. Alternatively, if your ultimate success came as a result of market conditions improving, then that is your benefit only for being in the business at the time of the business market conditons improving. It is not as a result of his reduction in price. It is not connected with the fact that he did not tell you about the other competitor. If the later success is a result of your improving your marketing efforts or methods, then that too should be exempt from his sharing in your business proceeds as it comes from your effort and brains, not his reduction in price. | Law & Ethics | 1145701245 |
| 2086631 | Where can I find anything on permits needed for hurricane shutters? | I live near you. Call the city hall. They can tell you where to call and ask. | Law & Ethics | 1145312152 |
| 3897579 | why on earth are we reservin 50% of the seats in indian institutes for SC/ST and OBCs?? | "because it happens only in india" first of all they distribute people by their casts after it they distribute them by religion, and at last they distribute them by regions and areas. this answer is from an indian "Dhanraj Vadher" | Law & Ethics | 1144767896 |
| 1675614 | when you have to go to court for a "rule 8 " hearing, what will be taking place? | This is going to depend entirely on where you are, what court you're going to, and what sort of dispute is to be heard. The rule it refers to is probably a rule of civil or criminal procedure. (Civil is for lawsuits, generally speaking.) You should check with local references to find out which, or you can try asking the clerk of court for an explanation. For the rules themselves, you may be able to find them online at findlaw.com, if you can't find them anywhere else. From the way you phrase it, I would guess that, in a criminal proceeding, a Rule 8 hearing may involve the prosecution needing to show cause for charges it is bringing against someone (demonstrating it has at least some evidence to support its case) and -- if there is some evidence -- formally telling the accused the charges they face (like an arraignment). That is totally a guess, though. | Law & Ethics | 1145922467 |
| 3353633 | what is a sequestration order? | (m) In the context of trials, the isolation of a jury from the public, or the separation of witnesses to ensure the integrity of testimony. In other legal contexts the seizure of property or the freezing of assets by court order. In jury trials, judges sometimes choose to sequester the jurors, or place them beyond public reach. Usually the jurors are moved into a hotel, kept under close supervision twenty-four hours a day, denied access to outside media such as television and newspapers, and allowed only limited contact with their families. Although unpopular with jurors, sequestration has two broad purposes. The first is to avoid the accidental tainting of the jury, and the second is to prevent others from intentionally tampering with the jurors by bribe or threat. Trial publicity, public sentiment, interested parties, and the maneuverings and machinations of lawyers outside the courtroom can all taint the jurors' objectivity and deny the defendant a fair trial. Judges are free to sequester the jury whenever they believe any of these factors may affect the trial's outcome. Jury sequestration is rare. Typically ordered in sensational, high-profile criminal cases, sequestration begins immediately after the jury is seated and lasts until the jury has delivered its verdict. It is unusual for juries to be sequestered longer than a few days or a week. Occasionally, however, jurors are sequestered for weeks. The 1995 trial of former football star O. J. (Orenthal James) Simpson for murder was highly unusual: the Simpson jury was sequestered for eight and a half months—half as long as the period Simpson was imprisoned while under arrest and on trial. The experience provoked protest from the jurors and calls for legal reform. The sequestration of witnesses differs from that of jurors. Whereas jurors are kept away from the public, witnesses typically are ordered not to attend the trial—or follow accounts of it—until they are to testify. This judicial order is intended to assure that the witnesses will testify concerning their own knowledge of the case without being influenced by testimony of prior witnesses. Witness sequestration also seeks to strengthen the role of cross-examination in developing facts. Other definitions of sequestration relate to property. In civil law, sequester has three distinct meanings. First, it means to renounce or disclaim, as when a widow appears in court and disclaims any interest in the estate of her deceased husband; the widow is said to sequester. Second, it means to take something that is the subject of a controversy out of the possession of the contending parties and deposit it in the hands of a third person; this neutral party is called a sequestor. Third and most commonly, sequestration in civil law denotes the act of seizing property by court order. In litigation and equity practice, sequestration also refers to court-ordered confiscation of property. When one party sues another over an unpaid debt, the plaintiff may secure a writ of attachment. As another form of sequestration, this legal order temporarily seizes the alleged debtor's property in order to secure the debt or claim in the event that the plaintiff is successful. In equity practice—an antiquated system of justice that is now incorporated into civil justice—courts seize a defendant's property until the defendant purges herself of a charge of contempt. In international law, the term sequestration signifies confiscation. Typically, it means the appropriation of private property to public use. Following a war, sequestration means the seizure of the property of the private citizens of a hostile power, as when a belligerent nation sequesters debts due from its own subjects to the enemy. | Law & Ethics | 1144226705 |
| 3709027 | In Columbus, OH, I have received WARRANT w/$10,000 CS bond. Will cops come to my house after 5pm or weekend? | 1. Yes, they will come to your house, work, any other place and pick you up anytime day or night. 2. C/S bond is Cash or surety, usually 10% of the cash bond ($1000.00 instead of 10,000) If you pay the 10% you have to do it through a bondsman and you won't get the money back, if you pay the full $10,000 you will get your money back after the trial is over minus court costs, fines and fees. | Law & Ethics | 1146169382 |
| 2563751 | how to tackle with cunning people? | I am sorry, but I don't understand your question. Are you asking how to deal with cunning people? Are you asking how to tackle somebody to the ground with cunning? Are you asking? Please try to rephrase your question and I will be happy to answer it best as I can. Without a revised question, this one is just too difficult to address. Sorry | Law & Ethics | 1144865178 |
| 3273883 | Is a plea of nolo contendere or no contest considered a conviction? | Your answers are correct. It simply means, sentence me as though I am guilty but I am not admitting I am guilty. And yes, its a conviction on your record. | Law & Ethics | 1145637668 |
| 3132046 | Why is the US Gov't buying all the seed companies? | If you want to control a people, then control their food. They will get compliant, real quick. | Law & Ethics | 1144809621 |
| 261545 | What Is Nearly two-thirds of the local police and sheriff's departments in the U.S.? | Passed professional hit men in the employment of the billionaire's generals! | Law & Ethics | 1146084795 |
| 1445889 | Do you believe politicians or people with alot of money are above the law? | They Should not be above the law but someone will always accept a bribe or cover something up for money | Law & Ethics | 1146123617 |
| 4375551 | what is Ohio's law about getting an anulment? | The Ohio annulment statute is found in Ohio Revised Code Sections 3105.31 through 3105.34. Section 3105.31 outlines six specific circumstances under which an annulment will be granted, the least complicated of which is 3105.31(F). This states that a marriage may be annulled if the parties have not consummated the marriage, meaning they have never had sex. If your situation fits into any one the specific circumstances, you may file a complaint for annulment in the appropriate county. You will want to speak with an attorney to help you file the appropriate papers. If you are not able to file a complaint for an annulment, you may be able to file a petition for dissolution. This is an expedited "divorce" proceeding if the parties agree on the separation of property. | Law & Ethics | 1145504507 |
| 3380994 | Have you seen Karla Leanne Homolka aka Karla Leanne Teale lately? Where is she living now? | She was living in Quebec but moved to Ontario a few months ago. | Law & Ethics | 1145777468 |
| 1686937 | will i serve jail time for 1st dui coviction in florida? | Not usually. I live in Florida and I have gotten a D.U.I. and I did not get jail time, but I got a lot of community service, lots of classes, 1 year of probation, and lots of money. IT WAS HELL, and i will never drink and drive AGAIN. I learned my lesson. Hopefully after it's all finished you'll never do it again either. Good luck. | Law & Ethics | 1144805917 |
| 187417 | In legal terms, what does shepherdizing mean? | It is actually shepardizing, which means assigning a case a method of citation in Shepard's Citations | Law & Ethics | 1144124901 |
| 4131088 | by law, is it illegal to read someones email if you have their account password? | Definitely talk to your lawyer. It is illegal to take someone elses mail from their mailbox, so there may very well be a law about emails as well. | Law & Ethics | 1146263397 |
| 4461104 | Is it Illegal in the UK to carry a knife? | illegal concealed or not | Law & Ethics | 1145145575 |
| 1569983 | i have received "notice of involuntary lien". This shows that it is "abstract of judgment/order" what is this | An abstract of judgement is basically a summary of what the judge ruled. Theoretically, there is a full ruling available at the court. | Law & Ethics | 1145605518 |
| 3165427 | Should gay women be allowed to be Catholic priests? | I would rather see a gay woman priest than a male child molester priest. | Law & Ethics | 1145945189 |
| 2361505 | does the 3 days for 1 in jail apply to backtime give on a sentence? | Why do you care? You know you enjoy the romantic atmosphere | Law & Ethics | 1145838377 |
| 2557344 | can i post legal advice to persons in need over the net.? | Bad idea. First definition of terms. Legal advice means providing legal information, specific to a particular set of laws, and then either applying that information to a particular set of facts, or telling someone what they should or should not do given their particular situatuion. It also includes acting in such a way as to secure or impact a person's legal rights. [At least, this is what I understand California's definition to be -- your mileage may vary.] Giving legal advice without being an attorney is considered the unauthorized practice of law, and is illegal in most states. Even if you are an attorney, you are only licensed in states for which you have passed the bar and can only give advice pertaining to the laws of those states (and if you are an attorney, you should know better). Finally, in most situations, giving legal advice without a full and complete understanding of the facts, and without researching the applicable law (and in a state for which you are licensed) is usually considered malpractice. All that being said, there is nothing that I am aware of that inherently changes the normal nature of the legal relationship just because email or websites are involved. In other words, if you can do it in person than you can generally do it via email. And if you can put it on a billboard, you can probably put it on a website. | Law & Ethics | 1144423460 |
| 586902 | Where can I find information on affirmative action lawsuits? | Try starting with this website, or contact this agency directly: The American Association for Affirmative Action | Law & Ethics | 1144431562 |
| 3031674 | why is the drinking age 18? | Hey only in the USA the drinking age is so high, (and we are not taking into account here the countries were it is completely forbidden, like Muslim countries. They say that you have to be mature enough to handle any problems related to abuse. I other countries this age in lower or it does not exist. I many countries children drink extremely small portions of good read wine (for medical purposes) and they get used to it. I remember that when I was young (14)my parents bought a bottle of the best wine in the market and I had to drink it alone everyday 20mm, the doctor recommended me. somehow I did not get a drunkard. This issue is very much culture and financially bound. the more problems a person has the more vulnarable he is to alcohhol, so I think that your goverment just knows it and instead of solving these problems it simply establish this high drinking age, and the ID rule | Law & Ethics | 1144117637 |
| 3637303 | How is it allowed that the USA has become an "International" welfare system? | "Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!!" I believe there is a caveat to what is on the Statue of Liberty; Be willing to work hard and contribute to the fabric of America, not come here and expect the citizens to give you handouts. That is what the idea of legal immigration is all about. Do you have a job lined up? do you have a means of support? People that are against illegal immigration are not racist or against the people, but are against the idea that we should have immigrants that come into the country and expect us to give them the life they dreamed of. | Law & Ethics | 1145200582 |
| 744551 | stereotypes of police officer? | you have both a positive and negative stereotype. the positive is that they are moral, upstanding citizens, who are true heros. the negative, however, is very negative. called pigs, po po, etc, these cops are nasty, will beat anyone up regardless of what they've done, take posessions (like drugs) away from the criminal and use them for themselves, loves donuts, can't run very fast, and will do anything to get power. | Law & Ethics | 1144190305 |
| 3273290 | If you lose a purse at a store and is in posession of somebody and money is missing can they go to jail? | Don't count on it. Basically, the only way that it (them going to jail) would happen is if someone either saw them take it, or saw them take the money out of it. They can say that there was no money in it when they found it, and that is usually going to be enough for reasonable doubt unless, like I said, someone saw them take either the purse or the money. You can never mind the answer above if there was something identifiable [other than money] found on their person (not in the purse) when they were found. | Law & Ethics | 1145303730 |
| 176072 | What district/agency did Larry Diamond serve for as the District Attroney in 2002? | i have no idea. | Law & Ethics | 1144873001 |
| 922797 | what happens when a tenant is harrassing another tenant and nothing is being done about it? | Your own state will have landlord tenant laws. You can do a yahoo search with your own state and these terms: landlord tenant Ohio and that may give you some information that will help you. | Law & Ethics | 1144353315 |
| 379175 | I plead guilty to petit theft so I could get withhold adjudication. Will this affect employment and haunt me? | Of course it is still on your criminal record so it will follow you for life. But on applications or anything like that don't leave it off when it asks if you've been convicted of a crime. If you don't put it on there and a company hires you they can fire you if they find out. Just be honest and if they ask, explain the situation. | Law & Ethics | 1144458199 |
| 2445372 | Is slavery in America considered terrorism? Is taking away one's pride, dignity, moral values, & rape, TERROR | Is not considered but it is. You own people which you treat bad and beat them or even if you want you could kill them. That is terrorism because you are attacking people that do nothing against you. | Law & Ethics | 1146088686 |
| 2871115 | what do you call a lawyer that specializes in cases having to do with the U.S. Constitution? | Constitutional Lawyer. | Law & Ethics | 1145813193 |
| 721809 | How much is a "trespassing" fine going to cost in Florida? | Realistically a couple hundred at the most | Law & Ethics | 1144183529 |